At the camp on the east bank of Fujiang River, Han Qi'an was writing down the roster of soldiers. He looked up and said, "Alang is back. Has the fifth squad leader been decided?"
"Let's talk in the back room."
Li Xia walked into the public room behind the lobby, told what happened in Baiyan Miao Village, and asked, "What do you think of Mr. Yi Ning?"
Han Qi'an's expression seemed to be a bit teasing, and he said: "Why don't Alang agree to Xiong Chun? People say that Miao girls are as tender as water, maybe that Miao village girl is very beautiful."
"He knew that I was engaged and was deliberately making things difficult. If you let him take a step today, he will make further progress in the future." Li Xia said: "In order to win over all clans, the word 'faith' comes first. How could I betray Mingyue and marry him Bai Yan?"
The daughter of the Miao village?"
"Maybe Xiong Chun just wants Alang's sincerity. If Alang really agrees to him, he may also help him in the future?"
"I've already made an engagement, there's no point in talking about it anymore."
Han Qi'an smiled and said: "Even if we don't talk about character and appearance, but only look at talents, people with a discerning eye will also know that Alang has a bright future, and there will definitely be many people who want to marry Alang."
At this point, he let out a long sigh and said, "It's a pity that there is only one royal wife."
Li Xia said "Yeah" in a muffled voice.
He felt a little unbearable, thinking that if Gao Mingyue were here, they would get married as soon as possible, so that there would be no need for someone to marry a girl.
This is strange to say, I never thought about starting a family in my previous life...
Han Qi'an didn't know what he was thinking of, so he said casually: "But Alang doesn't mind taking a concubine, right?"
"Um."
"What if Xiong Chun is willing to let his daughter be Alang's concubine?"
Li Xia said calmly: "I don't mind, he must be unwilling."
"That's because he hasn't understood Alang's ability yet."
As Han Qi'an spoke, he stood up and walked around for a few steps, opened the window, stared at the school grounds in the distance, and murmured: "A village elder doesn't have a high vision."
Li Xia noticed that Han Qi'an had something else to say and just looked at him silently.
Han Qi'an pondered for a long time and then spoke.
"Those who are concubines have a low status. According to the Song Dynasty law, 'if a wife beats, hurts, or kills a concubine, the beater will be reduced to the second level of a mortal.' "Take the concubine and the guest daughter as your wife, stay for one and a half years, and then return to normal." This is almost the same as a maid.
different.
During the Gaozong Dynasty, the famous general Yang Zheng had dozens of concubines, all of whom were good at music and arts. But if they were not satisfied with anything, they would be killed with a stick, their faces peeled off, and they were nailed to the wall from hand to toe until they were dry and hard, then they were lifted up and thrown into the water...
…This shows how humble I am as a concubine.”
When Han Qi'an said this, he looked back at Li Xia and said: "However, things in the world cannot be generalized. Laws and regulations are one thing, but people's hearts are another. There are also those who treat concubines with courtesy.
, this matter is divided among people.
For example, in the Zhe Zong Dynasty, Zhao Zongjing of the royal family wanted to make a concubine his wife. He kicked her out first and asked her to be a good daughter before marrying her. He obtained Zhe Zong's consent, but was later impeached by the official and seized the throne to open the palace.
There is another kind of concubine, called "Tonggui's concubine", which is a high-ranking concubine.
For example, Han Zhuzhou's concubines Zhang, Tan, Wang, and Chen were all granted the title of Lady of the County, and were named "Four Madams"; Han Shizhong's concubines of the Zhou family, and the Chen family were granted the title of Lady of the County; Zhang Jun's concubines of the Zhang family, Yang family, were granted the title of "Four Madams";
County wives. There are also concubines of Cai Jing, Liu Guangshi, Lu Yihao, Shi Miyuan and other dignitaries who have received titles as gifts.
According to the system of the Tang Dynasty, the concubines of princes and nobles can be given as gifts to twelve people, the prince and his wife, ten of the first rank, eight of the second rank, six of the third rank, four of the fourth rank, and three of the fifth rank. Although our dynasty does not have any customary rules, it is generally the same.
Without departing from this category, the most numerous ones are Han Juzhou's 'four ladies', who are also within the quota of 'one rank can have ten concubines'."
Li Xia said: "I have learned a lesson."
He recited silently and kept in mind the concept of "tonggui's concubine" or "fateful wife", and found it very useful.
Han Qi'an looked out the window at the school grounds again and murmured: "My father and I have always known that Alang has great ambitions, but we never dared to ask. Today I want to ask...does Alang want to be a prince?"
He didn't look back, only heard Li Xia answer behind him.
"The world is dangerous, so I don't dare to say whether it will be possible. But as long as I am still alive, I want to live far more than just becoming a prince."
Han Qi'an trembled and said slowly: "I am ill and my father is old. I am afraid that the most I can do is accompany Alang until the day he becomes a prince."
Li Xia said: "With my style of conduct, I wouldn't be able to tell if I were ahead of these two gentlemen."
"Father said... he not only believed in Alang's character and talent, but also believed in Alang's fate."
"Fate?" Li Xia said, "It is impossible to say anything that is illusory."
"Alang has overcome many difficulties, hasn't he?"
"I believe that I spelled it out, but I don't believe in fate."
Han Qian turned around and asked, "Whether Alang believes in fighting or fate, does Alang know what I want to say?"
Li Xia didn't hesitate and said, "Qiao'er?"
"Yes, my father and son have had a rough life, and they want to entrust Qiaoer to Alang... This matter should have been tacitly understood, but unfortunately I am not as calm as my father, so I still want to hear the promise with my own ears."
"Okay. As long as I live, I will protect her and take good care of her; if I am about to die, I will also make arrangements for her."
"Yes, Alang treated us well and gave me and my son a fiefdom. But I am greedy..." Han Qi'an said again: "My daughter is not beautiful, Alang is willing to take her as a concubine?"
"She is still young. When she gets older, it just depends on whether she is willing. If she is willing, I cannot tell whether she is 'Tonggui' or not. I will treat her with the courtesy of a wife, and I believe Mingyue will treat her well. If she is unwilling, I will treat her well."
, I will also treat her like a sister."
Han Qian smiled knowingly.
He had been ill for a long time and his face was not very good, but now he seemed to be relieved of his worries and said, "No wonder Father said there is no need to ask."
Li Xia said: "It's better to make it clear."
Han Qian smiled and said: "I believe that my father and son have a higher vision than that Xiong Chun."
Li Xia said: "Xiong Chun's vision is not a matter of level, but that I respect him and he doesn't respect me."
"From now on, if Alang has any orders, you can tell me directly, even if it means killing an official and rebelling."
"good."
This is probably the difference between making it clear and not making it clear, and also the difference between having a marriage or not.
Han Qi'an closed the window again and talked about business seriously.
"If we want to expand our manpower, Jiang Fan can be the leader of any team. As for the fifth team leader, Xiong Shan is indeed the best candidate. He has enough abilities and connections. It will also make it easier to recruit Miao and Bo people in the future."
Li Xia said: "Yes, and I also intend to recruit some Miao people. I need a team leader with a mature Miao background."
"But this kind of thing always requires people's willingness." Han Qi'an pondered: "Why don't I go up to the mountain to open Xiong Chun's horizons?"
Li Xia thought for a while and said, "Just wait a little longer, I think Xiong Shan will come."
"Well, this is not the only Miao village..."
Han Qi'an muttered and lost his mind.
"What is Mr. Yining thinking?"
"Oh." Han Qi'an came back to his senses and said, "I heard that the Miao people are good at casting poison. If Alang rejected Xiong Chun today, he wouldn't be angry because of it, right?"
"Don't worry too much, there is no such thing..."
Baiyan Miao Village.
"What are you thinking about?" Luo Bao patted Xiong Shi's right shoulder and moved to his left.
Xiong Shi was stunned and didn't look back.
"Asking you." Luo Bao said again.
Xiong Shi took her hand and asked, "Do you think Dad did the right thing today?"
Luo Bao glanced outside the house and said softly: "You asked me this."
"Um."
"Li County Lieutenant is already engaged to be married. How can we ruin someone's marriage? Although Ami and Akui also like him very much, they are just greedy. By the way, Akui also said that she wants to go
Lao Zhaizi asked Grandma Feng to learn the Love Gu."
"Don't make trouble."
"It's just a joke, it doesn't matter what you say."
"Don't make trouble, this is nothing to joke about."
"Okay, okay, if there's no trouble, there won't be any trouble." Luo Bao smiled and said, "What are you thinking about? You're bored."
"Actually, before Lieutenant Li came... my eldest brother told me last night that he wanted to join Xun Jiangshou."
"Ah? You are not allowed to go!"
"I won't go." Xiong Shi said, "I'll guard you."
"Yes." Luo Bao spread his hands in front of him, turned around, and said: "I gave you a love poison so that my clown can't leave me."
"How could it be ugly? I look similar to Lieutenant Li."
Luo Bao blinked, just smiled, and asked: "What did eldest brother say?"
Xiong Shi said: "He said that men should go out and live a life, and it would be boring to live in this mountain all their lives."
Luo Bao said disapprovingly: "My eldest brother has always been like this. He used to lead the way for the caravan. He has been down the mountain and has seen a lot, so his heart is wild."
"He said that County Lieutenant Li can perform meritorious service and make money. He has clear rewards and punishments. He is capable of doing great things."
Luo Baodao: "Even a village girl like me can tell that. If you can become a county captain at this age, you must be doing something big."
"The eldest brother said that he would live his life as long as he could, but the two children could no longer be like this. They were neither capable nor mature... He wanted to make a future for the children."
When Xiong Shi said this, he scratched his head and said: "He said a lot, I forgot, anyway, that's what he meant. I don't understand him, anyway, I won't go, you and I will guard the village."
"Speaking of children." Luo Bao leaned close to Xiong Shi's ear and whispered: "Tell you something, I seem to..."