Li Xin's father, Li Jingbai, served as the governor of Shandong in his early years and held the title of Minister of the Ministry of War. He was a well-deserved important minister of the court. Later, when Chongzhen came to power and the Donglin Party rose, the court vigorously suppressed the eunuch party. Li Jingbai had an old relationship with the eunuch party.
He could not escape the fate of being beaten. Fortunately, the Li family had a lot of money and donated tens of thousands of taels of silver to the court, so they were absolved. Frustrated, Li Jingbai completely stayed away from officialdom and returned to his hometown Qinglonggang, Qixian County.
Although Li Jingbai had an old relationship with the Eunuch Party, his reputation was not bad. Especially in his hometown of Qinglonggang Town, the Li family often performed righteous deeds to help the poor, so the people supported Li Jingbai very much. From then on, Li Jingbai put all his energy into
It was his son Li Xin who was not very successful. He had already won the imperial examination during the Tianqi period, and he was very promising in the examination in the first two years. However, what the Li family and his son did not expect was that Li Xin did not even have time to participate in the examination.
His official career was cut off.
Because of Li Jingbai, Li Xin was also marked as an eunuch. When he became the capital, the college entrance examination officials sent Li Xin back directly. His official career was cut off, which was extremely unlucky. Li Jingbai felt uncomfortable, but Li Xin wanted to be happy.
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Li Xin himself didn't have much interest in officialdom. If it weren't for his father's reasons, he wouldn't have insisted on taking the imperial examination. Now that his official career was cut off, he no longer had to hold books and chew on them every day. Without the imperial examination, Li Xin would have given up completely.
Well, he has a straightforward personality and likes to dance with guns and sticks. In addition, the Li family is a local rich man and does not have to worry about making a living. So Li Xin made a group of friends who specialized in fighting injustice and delivering justice. Every month, Li Xin also
He would take people to the Niangniang Temple outside the town to open a porridge shack to provide relief to the poor.
Gradually, Li Xin's reputation became more and more famous, and he became the most famous young man in the surrounding areas. Many people became friends with him. In his spare time, Li Xin also helped his family's servants and some of his peers in the town.
The people gathered together to learn how to use guns and clubs.
Once, an evil young man from Qi County came to the town to play. He fell in love with a woman in the town and wanted to take her away as a maid. After hearing the news, Li Xin led his group of young men to take action and beat the evil young man's men until they cried.
Calling his mother, he finally arrested the evil master and forced the family to pay a ransom. After receiving the ransom, Li Xin did not stay, but distributed it to his young men and the poor in the town. For a time, Li Xin's reputation was unknown.
No one knows, no one knows.
As time went by, people around Qinglonggang no longer called Li Xin by his name, but instead called him "Master Li". In Qinglonggang, Mr. Li was Li Xin's unique title, and other wealthy children with the surname Li,
The dominant name is Li Dalang and Li Erlang.
Li Xin was good at both civil and military skills and won praise from the people around him. But Li Jingbai was so angry that he just danced with guns and clubs and trained young men. Those who didn't know thought he was recruiting soldiers. Qixian Inspection Department asked about this matter
Well, the Inspection Department also liked Li Xin's talent and wanted to recruit him to the Inspection Department. However, Li Xin refused to go, which made the inspection department very embarrassed. Fortunately, Li Jingbai was good at dancing and gave him some
Good thing, this matter was settled.
I thought that after the incident at the Inspection Department, Li Xin would restrain himself, but he never thought that this boy would become more aggressive. Li Jingbai has been thinking about whether he should get married as soon as possible. After getting married, he will be more stable. But he has not had time to get engaged.
Then, the rogue bandits captured Qixian County, and then the rogue bandits attacked Qinglonggang.
When Li Jingbai thought about it, the bandits were so powerful that he could just let them take away some belongings. However, he was not careful and his son ran out and took the young men he had trained to fight with the bandits outside the town. In this battle,
Under the leadership of Li Xin, the young men defeated the bandits and beheaded the leader Weible.
Li Xin was cheered by the townspeople, but Li Jingbai's heart trembled. This time he was completely spoiled!
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Qixian County, after listening to Lu Weiliang's story, Lu Weiliang had obviously gotten to know Li Xin a lot. He introduced Li Xin in great detail. After listening, Li Zicheng couldn't help but sigh, and he also felt a bit of love for talent. Like Li Xin, Li Zicheng couldn't help but sigh.
If a young man like Xin is recruited, he will be even more powerful than a tiger. There is another important reason why Li Zicheng wanted to recruit Li Xin.
Since the beginning of the army, no matter what he does, he is a bandit in the eyes of others. But Li Xin's identity is different. His father, Li Jingbai, was the governor of Shandong, and even held the title of Minister of the Ministry of War. If Li Xin is willing to come, then
The impact is definitely different.
Now I finally understand why Lu Weiliang said that Li Xin is extraordinary. If he can recruit Li Xin, what does it matter if Webberley dies? After thinking about it with his hands behind his back, Li Zicheng smiled and said: "Prepare your horses, let's go to Qinglonggang. This time, I
I will meet this Li Xin personally."
Li Zicheng led a group of people to Qinglonggang, and at this time, there were waves of angry roars coming from the Li family.
Dozens of young people huddled together outside the hall, looking towards the hall, but no one dared to go in. In the hall, the gray-haired Li Jingbai was holding a bamboo stick and banging the table. In the center of the hall
, kneeling down was a handsome young man in a green shirt, he was the famous Mr. Li.
"You treasonous son... you treacherous son...don't you realize your mistake even now? My father has told me many times to avoid causing trouble and being cruel, but you just don't listen."
Although Li Xin was kneeling on the ground, his eyes were wide open and his face was full of dissatisfaction, "I don't agree with what my father said. Do we have to let the rogue bandits invade Qinglonggang? A dignified man, if you can't protect the village, let the rogue bandits go."
If you harm your neighbors, what's the point of living? If the Qixian County Inspection Department can't count on it, is it wrong for me to lead people to protect the village?"
"You...are you always reasonable? You are right to protect the village, but have you ever thought about the consequences of doing so? Those people in Webley are just a small number. Even if they come to Qinglonggang,
At most, we can just collect some money and leave. If we don't cause trouble, they won't hurt anyone. However, if you kill Webley and so many people now, you will definitely anger the bandits, and then Li Zicheng will lead a large number of bandits.
...I want to ask you, can you stop tens of thousands of rogue bandits with just your small number of people?"
"I...child..." The young and energetic Li Xin suddenly became speechless. At this moment, he felt as if he had fallen into an ice cellar. He was a smart man, and Li Jingbai's words said,
He soon figured it out. Thinking about it this way, he was not protecting the village, but harming Qinglonggang. Li Xin knew the style of the bandits very well. The angry bandits probably wanted something other than money and silk.
There will definitely be a bloodbath in Qinglonggang.
Seeing Li Xin lowered his head and said nothing, Li Jingbai knew that his son had realized his mistake. He sighed secretly, put down the bamboo stick, stretched out his hand to pull Li Xin up. He patted the dust on Li Xin's body and looked directly at Li Xin.
Zhang Junlang's face seemed to be imprinted in his mind forever. Gradually, a sense of sadness filled the air, and mist seemed to rise from Li Jingbai's cloudy eyes.
"Axin, please take the people outside with you..."
Li Xin said oh, but was stunned again soon. He looked at Li Jingbai blankly and said in a voiceless voice: "Dad, where do you want the child to go? Where are you going?"
"Hey, silly boy, you have killed so many bandits, which will definitely anger them. The bandits will come to take revenge soon. If you don't leave, are you going to stay here and wait to die?"
Li Jingbai held Li Xin's shoulders and said earnestly: "Take those people to Bozhou. Bozhou County Prime Minister Lin Zhisu and his father are old friends for many years. He will take care of you. You can come back after the limelight is over.
Remember, do not return to Qinglonggang until the rogue bandits retreat."
Li Xin was not willing to accept it, and said stubbornly: "No, the child will not leave. If everyone does something, everyone will be blamed. The child is the cause of this disaster. There is no reason for the father to suffer. If the child takes someone away, it will affect the father and the villagers."
, wouldn’t that child become a disloyal and unjust person?”
Li Xin spoke plausibly, but Li Jingbai slapped the other party angrily, "You bastard, now you know about loyalty, filial piety and benevolence? Why didn't you think about this when you first started? Showing off your courage is loyalty and filial piety? Little ancestor, this
Don't talk about this now. If you really want to take those people away and leave some roots for our Qinglonggang, are you really willing to have all of us in Qinglonggang destroyed and killed by rogue bandits?"
"I...baby didn't mean that...baby..." Li Xin, who had always been resourceful and determined, panicked at this moment. Li Jingbai's words gave him a great feeling
The pressure was like a huge boulder weighing on my heart.
"Don't say anything. My father knows what you are thinking. At this time, the most important thing is to protect yourself!" Li Jingbai waved his hand and handed a baggage to Li Xin, "Child, leave quickly!"
Li Xin looked deeply at his father's slightly old face, feeling sad for a moment. He gritted his teeth and turned around heavily, "Dad, take care, let's go now!"
The group of young people outside the hospital listened to Li Xin's words. Li Xin said that he had something important to go to Bozhou. They didn't ask any questions and followed him on the road with sticks. Qinglonggang Town is hundreds of miles away from Bozhou.
Guide Prefecture was also across the road. Li Xin was on his way and arrived at Ningling County, Guide Prefecture in half a day.
Not long after Li Xin left, Li Zicheng's army also arrived at Qinglonggang. Li Zicheng ordered his soldiers and horses to besiege Qinglonggang heavily, and took Lu Weiliang and others to the Li family compound.
Li Jingbai, who had already expected it, was not surprised by the arrival of the bandits. He did not panic too much, but greeted him calmly. When Li Zicheng saw Li Jingbai for the first time, he couldn't help but secretly sigh, he is worthy of being a governor.
The person's bearing is different from that of other gentry and powerful people.
This time, Li Zicheng strictly ordered all ministries to restrain his subordinates, and he did not commit any crimes against Qinglonggang. When he saw Li Jingbai, he held his hands and said: "Mr. Li, I am fine. I took the liberty of coming here, so please don't be surprised."
"I have always heard that General Li is an expert in military affairs and can conquer battles well. When I saw it today, it turned out to be extraordinary. Please ask the general to move to the hall!" Li Jingbai secretly laughed in his heart and did not take Li Zicheng's politeness to heart. Likewise, Li Zicheng didn't feel it either.
Li Jingbai is really hospitable.
Both of them knew in their hearts that the next conversation was the most important. If they couldn't reach an agreement, the gangsters would massacre Qinglonggang in the blink of an eye.
In the living room, the maid cautiously put the tea on the table and left as if running away. Li Zicheng took the time to observe the decorations in the living room and asked casually: "Mr. Li, I have heard for a long time that your master is a young hero and a versatile man in both civil and military affairs.
I wonder if I can tell you something?"
Li Jingbai smiled bitterly in his heart. Sure enough, he was here for his son Li Xin. Fortunately, he let his son leave Qinglonggang. "I'm afraid I will disappoint the general. Yesterday, I lost my temper and took people to Shangqiu. I'm not in the town now."
Li Zicheng narrowed his eyes and showed a strange smile, "Really? It's really disappointing. Shangqiu is a great place. But for a great talent like your son, it doesn't matter if the general waits for a few days. Five days is enough, I believe.
My son has been on a round trip to Shangqiu."
Li Zicheng smiled kindly, but Li Jingbai was furious in his heart. Five days, if he didn't see Li Xin within five days, Li Zicheng would kill Qinglonggang Town with blood. After seeing what he said, Li Jingbai didn't intend to pretend anymore.
Then his tone changed and his face became a little grim, "Haha, you won't be able to wait for my son even in ten days, let alone five days. I advise you to give up on this idea!"
Li Zicheng was not angry. He pointed at Li Jingbai and said softly: "Mr. Li, why are you angry? We might as well make a bet. If your son comes back within five days, how about you stop blocking him?"
"Don't even think about it!"
"Mr. Li, there are some things that are not up to you!"
Li Zicheng pouted, having already made up his mind. Li Xin must be used for his own purposes. If he cannot be used by me, then he will be eliminated.
Speaking of which, would Li Xin, who was in Ningling County, really be willing to go to Qinglonggang? The answer is no. After stopping in Ningling, Li Xin could no longer go south. Thinking of what might happen to Qinglonggang,
He couldn't help it. At this moment, a group of merchants talked about the rogue bandits stationed in Qinglonggang, and the road to Bozhou was completely cut off.
How could those young people from Qinglonggang be willing to leave their hometown? Knowing the truth, many of them were unwilling to go to Bozhou, even if they died, they would die with their parents.
Three days later, in Qinglonggang Town, the wind was warm and sunny, and a group of young people arrived at the south entrance of the town. The leading young man was holding a spear and had a dignified appearance.
Li Jingbai was angry and desperate. He never dreamed that Li Xin would come back with someone! This was a sheep's entrance. In this case, many things were out of his control.
It was still the same hall, but sitting opposite each other were Li Zicheng and Li Xin. Li Xin's eyes were full of anger and fighting spirit, which was in sharp contrast to Li Jingbai's smooth and sophisticated person.
"Webli was killed by me. If you want to kill him, come at me. Don't harm the people of Qinglonggang!"
"Haha, Young Master Li is indeed a man of good temper. When did this general say that he was going to massacre Qinglong Gang?" Li Zicheng supported the table and his expression became serious, "If Young Master Li just says a word today, will you follow me?"
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"What if we go? What if we don't go?"
"Young Master Li is a smart man, so he should know that this general doesn't like to be rejected by others. Moreover, does a hero like Mr. Li really want to stay in the small Qinglong Town for the rest of his life? Nowadays, the imperial court is ignorant and ignorant, and it affects the people.
The way out is for you and me, people with lofty ideals, to raise our arms and restore the bright future!"
What a bright and clear world!
These words came from Li Zicheng, and they felt ironic!