Chapter 506: The public loses to the imperial daughter
In the early morning of the next day, it was dawn. Outside Li's house, there were many carriages and horses loaded with supplies. Shu was not far from Guanzhong, and there were many cities on the road where he could replenish supplies, so there were not many things Li You needed to prepare.
many.
With the titles and powers of Tingwei and his Zuo Shuzhang, it was settled overnight. He only needed to bring the imperial edict and the talisman received from the Taiwei Mansion to go to Shu County and take over the post of county lieutenant.
"When you enter Shu this time, you should work hard and make great achievements when you come back. When the time comes, I will ask the emperor to grant you the title of Princess, and your wish will be granted." Outside the mansion, Li Si saw off his eldest son and encouraged him at the same time.
Princess Shang? Li You was startled, with a flash of bitterness in his eyes. Did his father think that he rejected women from the Wang family, Feng family, Xin family and other wealthy families just because Zhao Tuo took away the princess, and he felt unhappy?
If the eldest princess can't do it, then you can ask other princesses, and then you can solve Li You's heartache? As Li Si said, the First Emperor still had many daughters, and they were almost in their prime years.
As long as Li You can perform meritorious service in Shu and come back, Li Si may beg for help, and maybe he can get Emperor Li Youshang's other princesses.
Can it be the same between a princess and a princess? Li You sighed and looked at Li Si in front of him. He saw the white hair on his father's head showing up in the morning light, and the skin on his face was full of wrinkles.
He was in his thirties, not only did he not have a family, but he also had to let his father worry about his own affairs.
The separation was imminent, and Li You felt a little sad and self-blame.
"Father, I have made you worried in the past few years. This time I went to Shu and I don't know when I will come back. Please take care of your health. When my son returns victorious, he will serve his father by his side." Li You knelt down to Li Si.
Kowtow and thank the father for his kindness.
Li Si nodded silently. Even though he was a tolerant person, seeing that his most cherished son was about to go on an expedition to the barbarians, he still felt a little reluctant and worried in his heart.
After Li You stood up, he turned to look at his younger brothers and sisters who were seeing him off. Among the many brothers and sisters, Li Yu was the eldest.
"During my absence, my brother should still serve my father on my behalf." Li Yuying said, "Brother, just feel free to leave." Li You and several other siblings gave instructions before saying goodbye and getting in the car.
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Cars were rattling and horses were rustling. When the southbound convoy left Xianyang City, Li You still couldn't hold it back.
He stopped the motorcade, got out of the car, and looked at the majestic city not far away. The rising sun rose from the east and filled Xianyang with sunshine.
In the brilliant rays of light, Li You seemed to see an exquisite face, smiling at him. That was the person he had watched grow up when he was serving in the palace.
"Princess."
"I will work hard to make meritorious deeds in Shu!" Li You murmured, turned around and got into the carriage. The carriage drove farther and farther, and the people in the carriage were about to go to Shu in the south to keep company with the barbarians further south.
...The morning sun rose, and the light was just right. Zhao Tuo got in the car and went to visit Li Mansion. Compared with the embarrassment when he was questioned by the princess last night, Zhao Tuo was full of confidence today.
Because he successfully resolved a crisis. Faced with the princess' fierce questioning last night, Zhao Tuo was caught off guard and was stunned on the spot.
Fortunately, he had experienced wars for a long time and was not afraid of facing the generals of the six countries. How could he fall into such a trivial matter? Zhao Tuo's mind changed and he came up with a way to solve it.
"This is the art of Gongshu's imperial concubine. I saw it from the fragmentary scroll of Gongshu Zi in the past and remembered it in my heart."
"Gongshu's art of courting women? Isn't Gongshu a craftsman?" Ying Yinman was stunned at that time. Zhao Tuo said seriously: "What's wrong with craftsmen? Craftsmen also need to marry wives, and craftsmen also need to be men and women.
So happy!"
"The princess didn't know something, but Gongshuzi is a master at this. When I saw the fragment of Gongshuzi, it not only contained written records, but also matching silk paintings. The movements and postures of the characters painted on it were lifelike. I was curious at the time, so I
Keep it in mind."
"Oh, it's a pity that due to a misfortune in the family, those fragments of Gongshuzi's papers were lost, otherwise they could have been shared with the princess. It's such a pity." Faced with Zhao Tuo's serious remarks, Ying Yinman was half-convinced.
In the end, Zhao Tuo was allowed to pass the test, and he practiced again overnight.
"Gongshu Secret Technique". Gongshu Ban! Zhao Tuo was grateful to the Patriarch whom he recognized casually, and decided that no matter what strange things he did in the future, he would blame them all on Gongshu Ban.
The great Gongshu Ban! The omnipotent Gongshu Ban! When he arrived at Li Mansion and got out of the car, Zhao Tuo still had a smile on his face.
But when he was welcomed into the mansion by Li Si, and after some greetings, he asked about Li You, but he was surprised to find that the other party had already left overnight.
"The edict was issued just yesterday, and it doesn't matter if it lingers for a few more days. Why is Brother Li so anxious? Is it because I came to visit?" Zhao Tuo muttered in his heart, but on the surface he was chatting happily with Li Si.
Even this time as a guest, Li Si called his neutron Li Yu out to meet Zhao Tuo.
"I have admired the reputation of the great concubine for a long time, and I only regret that Li Yu had not joined the army before. Otherwise, he would have followed the great concubine to sweep the world, and made meritorious service and worshiped him!" Li Yu looked enthusiastic, and he was full of compliments to Zhao Tuo as soon as he came out.
"Li Jun is polite." Zhao Tuo nodded slightly and agreed. He felt that Li Si, the second son, was a bit fake in his words, but was not as down-to-earth as Li You, showing all his thoughts.
However, Zhao Tuo didn't think too much about it. Now that he was in a high position and famous, it was normal for the other party to want to curry favor with him and be extra enthusiastic.
After some polite greetings, the guests and hosts sat down. Li Si clapped his hands and asked the maid to bring food and drinks. Between the fruits and drinks, there was an exquisite lacquer plate containing two baked golden wheat cakes.
"This noodle made by the eldest concubine is really good, especially the wheat cakes. I like it the most. The eldest concubine can try the taste of my wheat cakes." Li Si sat at the main seat with a smile on his face.
, stretched out his hand and made a gesture of invitation.
This chapter is not over yet, please click on the next page to continue reading! Li Yuye, who was sitting next to him, smiled and said: "Yes, my father loves this wheat cake the most, and he has come up with many ways to eat wheat cakes.
If you give it a try, you might be pleasantly surprised."
"In that case, I should try it myself." Zhao Tuo smiled back and reached out to pick up a wheat cake from the plate.
I saw that this wheat cake was about the size of a palm. It was baked golden brown by the cook, and the aroma hit my face, making people move their index fingers.
Zhao Tuo didn't hesitate, he took a bite and felt the taste in his mouth, and his face suddenly showed surprise.
He took a look at the wheat cake with a chip in it and saw that there was pork mixed with sauce in the middle of the cake.
"This is meat stuffed pot helmet!"
"This Li Si is quite good at eating." Zhao Tuo secretly praised him, put down the wheat cake in his hand, and said to Li Si: "This wheat cake is filled with meat, and the flavor is indeed different. It is really a good thing, Mr. Li is so delicious.
." Seeing that the inventor of wheat cakes praised his eating method, Li Si smiled proudly.
He stroked the long beard under his chin and said, "I'm so grown up. It's a pity that the season has passed. Otherwise, in the past two months, fresh Huainan citrus would have been shipped. Use the citrus to dip it in sauce and taste this wheat cake.
This is the delicacy of the world. You should ask the concubine to try it in the future." Eat Guokui with citrus sauce?
What a strange way to eat it. The corners of Zhao Tuo's mouth twitched slightly, but he still praised Li Si for his elegant taste.
After another chat, Li Si toasted to Zhao Tuo and said: "Last time, thanks to the chief concubine's advice not to go into the mountains and forests, my son was able to achieve meritorious service in Nanjun. I would like to thank the chief concubine here." Zhao Tuanduan said.
Jiu returned the favor and said: "Li Gong is joking. Brother Li's meritorious service in Nanjun is all due to his own ability. I don't have any credit. On the contrary, I want to thank Li Gong for speaking uprightly in the palace before." Zhao Tuo and Li Si
They thanked each other and toasted each other with drinks, which surprised Li Yu next to them.
What is his father talking about? The last time his brother defeated the Yi people in Nanjun, it was actually Zhao Tuo who took the credit? Just when Li Yu was thinking wildly.
Li Si's face became serious, and he cupped his hands to Zhao Tuo and said: "This time my son is going to Shu, so as to pass through the southwestern barbarians and attack the Dian Kingdom. The chief general is a famous general on the battlefield and has rich experience. I am brave,
Please ask the eldest concubine to come up with some ideas for my son so that he can achieve meritorious service." Zhao Tuo raised his eyebrows, this Li Si would definitely look for opportunities.
However, Li Si had previously solved the difficulties of the group of Confucian doctors in the main hall. Although it was for the benefit of their Legalists, it did help Zhao Tuo a lot.
Zhao Tuo naturally wanted to accept this favor. Zhao Tuo thought for a moment and said: "I have never been to Shu, so I can't say much about the specific tactics. But as far as I know, the southwestern Yi people are our Qin people attacking the Yi people near Shu.
Collectively, they are not a country or a clan, but numerous tribal groups. They also have vendettas and private hatreds among themselves, and are not one body."
"So if Brother Li wants to pacify the southwestern barbarians as soon as possible and reach the Dian Kingdom, the best way is to adopt the strategy of differentiation."
"You can bribe some of the tribes, and then use the hatred between them to control the barbarians with the barbarians, win over most of the barbarians, and eliminate the few who resist."
"In this way, you only need to spend some money to pacify the country and open the way to the Dian Kingdom. You can even win over the barbarians to attack the Dian Kingdom together and complete the emperor's order." Zhao Tuo talked.
And talk.
The First Emperor wanted to destroy the Dian Kingdom, but there were southwestern barbarians blocking the way. If he wanted to destroy the Dian Kingdom, he had to clear the way.
Compared with the Yi people in Nanjun who colluded with the Chu people and openly rebelled against Qin, the tribes in southwestern Yi did not have any deep hatred against Qin.
Instead of spending a large amount of troops to fight and conquer them and kill them one by one, buying them with money will naturally have the best effect.
Some of the utensils and cloth of the Qin people are good things in the eyes of the Yi people. It doesn't cost much to recruit a large number of thugs. Then eliminate those die-hards and successfully ensure road safety and allow the Qin army to arrive in Yunnan.
, to eliminate the King of Dian, who was regarded as a thorn in the side of the First Emperor.
This is the way Zhao Tuo can think of to deal with the southwestern Yi.
"Dividing and drawing together is the reason why our Qin State was able to defeat the six kingdoms. Using barbarians to control barbarians, what the chief general said is very wonderful. He is indeed a famous general of our Qin State. I admire him." After Li Si thought about it carefully, he felt that Zhao Tuo
What he said was true, a smile appeared on his face, and he thanked Zhao Tuo with his hands.
"Although Zhao Tuo has some quarrels with You'er, his method is indeed good. I should write a letter to inform You'er."
"But you have to wait for a while before sending it out. You'er knows that Zhao Tuo will come to visit today. If you send it out now, he will probably guess something. After a while, I will ask a veteran general again.
, there is no doubt that it will come from you.”
"As long as he follows Zhao Tuo's method, there will definitely be no danger of connecting with the southwestern barbarians and destroying the Dian Kingdom." A smile appeared on Li Si's lips.