Hearing Liu Ziqiu say that he lived in a stable, Mr. Li's expression changed slightly. But he had lived a long life, experienced too many changes, and his adaptability was not ordinary. He quickly regained his composure and said with a smile
: "If Master Liu takes a fancy to this house, I am willing to give this house to Master Liu!"
This is the ancestral home of the Li family. There is absolutely no reason for a top-notch family like the Li family in Longxi to give away the ancestral home. As soon as these words came out, everyone in the Li family who followed Mr. Li changed their expressions, even Liu Ziqiu himself
He was also stunned. In fact, Mr. Li had already seen that Liu Ziqiu's ambition was not small. Although the Li family's house was good, it could not accommodate such a great man. Even if Liu Ziqiu accepted the gift from the Li family, it would only be a temporary stay, just like last year.
Yang Guang was stationed at Li's house.
Liu Ziqiu was just stunned for a moment, then he started laughing, cupped his hands and said: "What are you talking about, old lady? Liu is not a robber, so how could he occupy the Li family's house? Besides, Liu is alone, how can he use it like this?
A big house. If Liu takes over this house, where will your family go?"
Old Mrs. Li chuckled and said, "What Mr. Liu said is this. I'll prepare a little wine to help Mr. Liu wash away the wind and dust. Mr. Liu will come in and invite you!"
Liu Ziqiu cupped his hands and walked in. When he passed by Li Jian, he suddenly paused and said with a smile: "Is this Mr. Li?"
Li Jian was wearing an official uniform. Liu Ziqiu had already heard Wen Hao tell him about him, so he recognized him. Li Jian hurriedly bowed and said, "I'm going to pay my respects to Mr. Liu."
Liu Ziqiu nodded and said: "This time, Master Li should be credited with the first contribution to the recovery of Longxi. Longxi is still short of a county governor. I wonder if Master Li is willing to take on some important responsibilities?"
The imperial court has always been wary of the Li family's power in Longxi. For example, Li Jian's appointment as the magistrate of Changsong has used too many resources of the Li family. As for the county magistrates of Xiangwu and Longxi, the two important cities, the imperial court is no matter what.
The Li family would not be allowed to serve as the governor of Longxi. As for the governor of Longxi, there was no need to even think about it. Liu Ziqiu now proposed that Li Jian be the governor of Longxi. Everyone was shocked and didn't know how to answer for a while.
Before Li Jian could answer, Mr. Li had already raised his hand and said, "Jian'er has a dull qualification, so I'm afraid it will be difficult for him to take up this position."
Although Mr. Li also hopes that the Li family will serve as the governor of Longxi, this will be of great benefit to the development of the Li family and will reduce many constraints. However, with his many years of experience, such an important position, whether it is the imperial court or the feudal princes,
It was impossible to let go easily, so Mr. Li couldn't believe Liu Ziqiu's sincerity, so he simply refused to avoid falling into any trap and causing unnecessary trouble.
Liu Ziqiu laughed and said: "Old lady, don't underestimate your own children. Liu believes that Mr. Li can definitely do the job!"
Liu Ziqiu is very clear-headed about the current situation. Although Wen Hao used the help of the Li family to capture Longxi County and captured Yu Wenhua and his brothers, Yang Xuangan of Chang'an and Li Yuan of Luoyang are still two strong opponents. He has no energy left at all now
To deal with the Guanlong counties next, consolidating Hexi is the best choice. In Hexi Road, except for Heyuan, Qiemo, Shanshan and other three counties that are managed by foreigners, the three counties of Dunhuang, Chuihe and Lintao have not yet been conquered.
The three counties of Dunhuang, Zhangye, and Wuwei are all border counties, and the Eastern Turks who border these three counties are very powerful. The chaos in the Central Plains has been going on for some time, and the East Turks must have gotten the news. But now they are in the process of horse herding.
At the critical moment of herding sheep, the East Turks have no plans to invade the Central Plains. When winter comes, I am afraid the border will not be peaceful.
Longxi is a nail that Liu Ziqiu has embedded in the Guanlong Road. Liu Ziqiu will never give up easily, but he cannot put heavy troops here for the time being. At least until the next summer, when the water and grass are abundant, he still has to focus more on it.
In the Turkic direction, how to ensure that Longxi is not lost, the Li family has become an important chess piece. What Liu Ziqiu can give to the Li family is to let the Li family govern Longxi themselves. This condition, which does not seem like a condition, is tempting to the Li family.
It is extremely huge, and at the same time, it is impossible for any other person in power to give it to the Li family.
As one of the seven aristocratic families, the power of the Li family is not limited to Longxi. Regardless of Yang Xuangan or Li Yuan, many of their subordinates are descendants of the Li family. Moreover, the seven aristocratic families often respond to each other, breaking bones and connecting tendons.
, they unite to become a force that no one dares to underestimate. Once Longxi truly becomes the Li family's Longxi, the Li family naturally does not want anyone else to get involved. Neither Yang Xuangan nor Li Yuan will easily step into Longxi.
With the shield of Longxi, Liu Ziqiu will be bought more time so that he can develop calmly.
At this time, a white-haired old man standing next to Mr. Li suddenly stood up and said: "Is it so easy to be the governor of Longxi? If Mr. Liu trusts my Li family, can you allow me, the Li family, to choose talented people among all the children?"
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As soon as these words came out, not only did Li Jian frown, but even Mrs. Li's face darkened.
Liu Ziqiu chuckled and said: "What this old gentleman said is not fair. Mr. Li made great contributions to the capture of Longxi. Reward for meritorious deeds and punishment for delinquency is Liu's consistent style. As for whether any of the children in the family are talented,
Whether you can take on the important task depends on Mr. Li's vision. Liu believes that Mr. Li will be able to balance a bowl of water and be impartial."
From the reaction of Mrs. Li, Liu Ziqiu has already judged that the Li family is not monolithic, which makes Liu Ziqiu feel more confident about handing over Longxi to the Li family. For their own interests, the Li family inevitably restrains each other, which makes it easier for Liu Ziqiu to control Longxi.
Control. Besides, if he supports Li Jian, Li Jian will remember his benefits.
This time, before Mr. Li could speak again, Li Jian had already rushed to the ground and said loudly: "Please rest assured, Mr. Liu, I will definitely fulfill my mission."
Liu Ziqiu nodded and said with a smile: "Master Li, without courtesy, I am very lucky to have Master Li help me!"
This is not a polite word from Liu Ziqiu. He is short of capable officials to govern the place. Li Jian can stand out from the many Li family children and is definitely not a mediocre person. As for whether Li Jian is more attracted to him, Liu Ziqiu, or to Li
Having more families is not within the scope of Liu Ziqiu's consideration. Just as Fan Lihua predicted, Liu Ziqiu's goal is the whole world, so how can he care about the belonging of Longxi. When he really wants to dominate the world, if he wants to deal with one or two aristocratic families,
He is still sure.
Because the white-haired old man came out to interrupt, Mrs. Li stopped being pretentious and said cheerfully: "Mr. Liu, if you stand outside any longer, the food and wine will be cold."
Liu Ziqiu bowed his hands and said humbly: "Old lady, please go first!"
Old Mrs. Li inevitably showed some humility, and then everyone surrounded Liu Ziqiu and entered the Li family courtyard.
Back then, Liu Ziqiu went to the Xie Family Courtyard in Moling Town and saw the majestic momentum. But compared with the Li Family Courtyard, it still lacked a feeling. Liu Ziqiu looked around for a long time and then he understood. The Xie Family Courtyard
What the courtyard lacks is a kind of precipitation, a kind of historical vicissitudes. After all, it has been nearly two hundred years since the Xie family moved from the Central Plains to Jiangnan, and the Li family has been in Longxi for thousands of years. Even the two old cypress trees in the yard
, both are as thick as two people hugging each other.
When Old Mrs. Li saw Liu Ziqiu looking around in the yard, he became nervous again. In order to show his sincerity, he did not prepare a guard. But he couldn't bear the thought of other members of the Li family being too smart. Until he saw the look of surprise on Liu Ziqiu's face, Old Mrs. Li was like this
Only then did he breathe a sigh of relief. It felt like Liu Ziqiu's visit today was more laborious than receiving Yang Guang at the beginning of the year. At that time, Yang Guang only borrowed the Li family's house to live in, and all the maids, eunuchs, guards and even the cooks were brought from Luoyang Palace.
There is no need for the Li family to do anything, and they can also taste the palace's delicacies and wine.
As a millennium-old family, the Li family arranged an extremely sumptuous banquet with all kinds of delicacies. However, although there were many children in the Li family, there were only six people who could actually sit at the banquet with Liu Ziqiu. Old Mrs. Li, the white-haired
The old man, Li Jian, and three other middle-aged men. After some introduction, Liu Ziqiu found out that Old Mrs. Li’s real name was Li Changshan, and that the white-haired old man was Old Mrs. Li’s biological brother named Li Changfeng. Although Li Changfeng was not the head of the Li family,
However, his status in the Li family is very transcendent, and his words are very important. Among the three middle-aged men, one is the son of Mr. Li, named Li Ranran, one is the son of Li Changfeng, named Li Ranqing, and the other is the son of Mr. Li.
Nephew Li Ranyun. It turns out that these three middle-aged men represent the three branches of the Li family.
Li Jian was the son of Li Changyun and was originally not qualified to sit here. However, Liu Ziqiu appointed him as the governor of Longxi, and his status increased.
Everyone was divided into guests and hosts, and Ji Rentai and Daleng stood behind Liu Ziqiu with their sabers in hand.
Liu Ziqiu saw that there were several empty cases next to him, and he couldn't help but raise his hands and said: "Old lady, can you allow my two brothers to sit down too?"
The aristocratic family has strong rules and distinctions between master and servant. Although Liu Ziqiu has always regarded Ji Rentai and Daleng as brothers, he cannot overwhelm them.
Sure enough, Li Changfeng's face brightened slightly. However, Li Changshan smiled and waved his hand: "Since he is Mr. Liu's brother, I naturally do it."
He is the head of the Li family. As soon as he said this, a maid came forward to arrange dishes for two tables. Li Changshan clapped his hands gently, and twenty young and beautiful girls came out from behind the screen and sat down next to the guests and hosts respectively.
There is a beautiful lady waiting on each side.
These girls are domestic prostitutes raised by the Li family. Li Changshan, Li Changfeng and other Li family members are naturally calm. Ji Rentai and Daleng are both men from a nomadic tribe. They have a bold personality and have always been casual about matters between men and women.
, his hands hugged him without any politeness.
Wen Hao couldn't sit still, so he stood up and waved his hands repeatedly: "Girl, please help yourself, Wen can do it by himself."