Section 5 Serving as an official and joining the army
Luo Yu looked at the bearded man in front of him. It was hard to imagine that this was the famous Niu Jinda. His eyes were very sharp. It made people feel scared to stare at him. But luckily, he only glanced at it and looked away. Luo Yu secretly
Breathe a sigh of relief, it's better to be less arrogant in front of such people.
Niu Jinda could tell at a glance that Luo Yu was not a soldier. There was nothing military about his demeanor. He was lying half-lying on the bedside, his bandaged forehead was still red with blood. He drank every sip under Shan'er's service.
The porridge, maybe because the wound on his forehead was still hurting, he would grin and take a breath of cool air from time to time, but he didn't cry out about the pain. This was very suitable to Niu Jinda's taste. He smiled and said: "Boy, that's right, a man bleeds but doesn't shed tears. Tell me,
How did you get to that tree?"
This was a standard Guanzhong accent. Seeing that he had no airs, Luo Yu hurriedly raised his hands and said with a smile: "General, you praised me. I was living with my grandfather in the jungle. He went out a few days ago and never came back. I was worried, so I came out."
I was looking for him. I didn’t want to be in danger in the jungle and was chased by ferocious beasts. I finally escaped and rested in that wooden house. At that time, thousands of troops came to kill me. I didn’t dare to stay for a while because I was pressed for time and couldn’t find a hiding place.
So I could only climb up the tree and use the dense leaves to cover myself in order to survive. From a distance, I saw General Li displaying his power and capturing the enemy chief Jie Li alive. I wonder if the soldiers were careless and did not find the boy. They also let the black-clothed
I had an opportunity and saw him aiming his bow at General Li. The situation was urgent and I had to jump down to interfere with the man in black. Unexpectedly, my three-legged cat skills were not as good as one hundred others. I was afraid that he would get violent and hurt others again, so I had to use both hands.
I had no choice but to hit him with my head, so it ended up like this..." After Luo Yu said this, he pointed to the bandage on his head with a wry smile. Seeing Niu Jinda looking at him with a smile, he said again: "General, this matter
The cause and effect have already been explained. Please tell General Li that the boy's injury is not serious, so there is no need to worry about it anymore. At worst, he will wear a mask when he goes out in the future..."
I have practiced this sentence in my mind for a long time. I said it in the ancient way of speaking. I was exhausted. Although I was a little nervous, there was no big flaw. I hid the old man’s things because I didn’t want to cause him trouble. The old man had something in his backpack.
I have seen it, but no one in the military camp has seen it. Those things can't be explained clearly. I thanked Li Xiuning eight hundred times in my heart. How can you be so reasonable?
Li Xiuning had already brought the mobile phone over, and it is now placed under the pillow. I have no time to look at it, and I don't know if it has power. After all, it has been on standby for three days.
After hearing this, Niu Jinda nodded without comment, just told Shan'er to take good care of him, and then left the tent.
Li Xiuning had already written the memorial. When he saw Niu Jinda coming out, he hurriedly showed the memorial to him. It was just that all the soldiers fought bravely to kill the enemy, but she was only behind the army and did not go out. The credit for this victory belonged to all the soldiers. There were a lot of clichés,
The last sentence is the key point: Li's family received the emperor's favor and took it upon himself to live in peace. Everything he did was appropriate. He did not record or express his merits. He hoped to find out the merits of his officers and soldiers in order to show the national courtesy.
Niu Jinda nodded after reading it, handed it back to Li Xiuning, and pointed to the tent where Luo Yu lived: "How credible is what this guy said? I rarely make mistakes when it comes to people, and his affairs are definitely not that simple!"
Li Xiuning said: "Uncle Niu, there is no evidence for what he said. From what he said, it is definitely not from an ordinary family. You are well-informed. Was there a wealthy Hongru family named Luo in the previous dynasty? No one knows where his grandfather is now.
, it’s even unclear whether this person exists or not, but I do understand that, after all, we have only known each other for two days, it is impossible for him to tell us everything."
Niu Jinda said with a smile: "It's because of my appearance. The surname Luo is a popular surname. It's not surprising that there are one or two Confucian scholars who don't want to serve in official positions. As far as I know, there were no officials named Luo in the previous dynasty. I don't know about the officials in the opposition. He dressed in strange clothes."
, the dress is completely different from that of today's people, have you noticed? Although he talks lively, he has always kept us away, for fear of getting into trouble in the future. His saving you must be the result of weighing the balance, and I don't want to mention it.
Seeing the risks in this world, leave yourself a way out. You see, after arriving in Chang'an, he will definitely find something to separate us. Are you sure you can keep him?"
Li Xiuning sneered and said: "Uncle Niu, have you seen it too? If it's like he said, he was scared by us and hid in the tree. It's nothing. But only he knows the truth, and I will find a way to make him tell it.
Yes, he has to repay his life-saving grace. Even if he doesn’t want to cause trouble, I will let the trouble come to him!"
Niu Jinda laughed and said: "You have a lot of clever ideas. If he is the talent you think he is, don't be too careful. It's better to be sincere about feelings. You try your best to win over him. If he values feelings, he will stay and help you.
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Li Xiuning nodded in agreement, chatted with Niu Jinda for a few more words, then left and went straight to Luo Yu's tent. Luo Yu knew clearly that there were many things that he didn't know how to explain so as not to make Li Xiuning and Niu Jinda suspicious. He
It was obvious that Li Xiuning didn't believe what he said, and Niu Jinda was even smarter and didn't show it even if he had any thoughts.
"Master Luo, the army will return to Chang'an tomorrow morning. What are your plans?" Luo Yu was looking at his mobile phone when Li Xiuning came in. The battery of this domestically produced mobile phone is very durable. After turning on the flight mode, it still has 100% remaining after three days of standby.
When he saw Li Xiuning coming over, he quickly hid the phone under the pillow. He raised his head and said to Li Xiuning: "General, I came out to find grandpa. By chance, I came to the army. My wound is not healed yet.
I want to stay and heal my wounds before finding a way to find his old man."
Li Xiuning thought for a while: "The Li family will do their best to find your grandfather. Do you have his portrait?"
Luo Yu didn't know what to say. He suddenly came here alone. Where could he find his grandfather to depend on? At first, he made up the image of a kind and kind grandfather to explain how to survive in the jungle. Of course, he also had the image of his grandfather in later generations.
The shadow, to say the portrait does exist, is the photo of grandpa on the phone.
Thinking of this, he said: "General, I can't explain my matter in one or two sentences. My grandfather left me many things, and this box is one of them. General, please take a look!" Luo Yu knew that Li Xiuning had always wanted to ask about the mobile phone.
Now that the opportunity is good, just tell her this quick portrait. As for the other things, it's better not to tell her.
He turned on the screen, opened the photo album, pointed to a picture and said, "This is my grandfather, can an artist draw it?" Li Xiuning's eyes were as wide as a bell. This portrait was really beautiful. A seven-year-old boy by the creek
The eighty-year-old man was washing the mud off his hands. The moment he raised his head, his wrinkled face shone in the sun, with a bright smile. He looked lovingly at the person who painted his portrait, and he had a panoramic view of the surrounding pastoral scenery.
Even the ripples of the stream seem to have a soul. How much superb painting skills does it take to draw a book?
Seeing that she had been looking at the photo, Luo Yu hurriedly took the phone back and said: "General, this is a machine for drawing things quickly. Don't move, I will draw one for you right away!" After saying that, without waiting for Li Xiuning's reaction, he
Turn on the camera and take a picture of her.
Li Xiuning was startled and hurriedly looked at the mobile phone handed over by Luo Yu. The people on it were so charming and beautiful. Who else could he be if he wasn't him? The painting was completed in the blink of an eye, and it was so real. Luo Yu didn't wait for her to take a closer look and asked again:
"General, there must be painters in the army."
Li Xiuning came to her senses and replied with a blush: "Yes, I can draw it."
Luo Yu smiled and said: "Then leave it to the general. I have one more request..."
Li Xiuning said: "But it's okay, you're welcome." Luo Yu pointed to the clothes on his body and said: "Can you help me find some clothes that fit me? I feel weird about these clothes now..."
Li Xiuning smiled and said: "Yesterday Shan'er measured the size of your clothes. There are tailors in the army who are rushing to make them. I just asked Shan'er to come and get them." After saying that, he turned around and took a pen and paper from the table, and studied it.
After finishing the ink, he looked at Luo Yu's phone and said he was ready to start painting.
Luo Yu hurriedly opened his mobile phone and enlarged the picture of his grandfather to fill the screen so that Li Xiuning could see the details clearly. To find a portrait of a person, he only needed to draw the upper body. There was no paint now, so it didn't take long to outline a rough outline. Li Xiuning wrote like the wind.
, the painting was completed in just a cup of tea, and the sketching skills are really good. It is almost like the photo.
Luo Yu sighed in his heart and raised his thumbs up in praise. Li Xiuning said embarrassedly: "I was born in a prince's family. I have practiced martial arts diligently since I was a child. I have to dabble in music, chess, calligraphy and painting, otherwise I would not be able to survive among the nobles.
, I usually either practice martial arts or draw paintings. Nvhong also has a professional teacher. This portrait was painted in a hurry. After it is colored, it will look more like your grandfather. Don't worry, I will definitely explain this matter. I hope to find his old man soon.
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Luo Yu thanked him and couldn't help but laugh in his heart: If you have the ability, you can come to my grandfather more than a thousand years later, and I will bow and kneel to you eight times. Thinking of this, I can't help but feel sad, grandparents, parents, everything in future generations.
, maybe I will never see them again, and I don’t know whether they are living well or not. It is really unfilial to not be able to bow down to them.
Seeing that Luo Yu was in a low mood, Li Xiuning thought that he was watching out for his grandfather, so he comforted him and said, "Don't worry, I will distribute the portraits. There are many caravans here in the Li family. They will definitely be found when they go from house to house! But you
You came out to look for his old man. What if he goes back and can't find you? Now that your injury isn't healing so quickly, what are your plans for the future?"
This was the second time Li Xiuning asked Luo Yu about his future plans. He couldn't help but think to himself. He came to this era alone. His body became younger, but his mentality remained in his thirties.
Working in a factory, he wakes up early and stays late every day. It’s not that he doesn’t want to go out and make a splash, but his family responsibilities remind him from time to time that he must support his family and be filial to the elderly. But in this era, he does not have these burdens for the time being. According to the historical process, in troubled times
It's coming soon. Instead of just hanging around and waiting to die, it's better to start a great cause with great vigor. The Li family has a large number of talents. From Li Yuan to Li Shimin, they are all talented and strategic leaders. Under their hands, there is no need to worry about the death of rabbits and dogs.
Cooking, killing all the birds and hiding them, Yang Guang's Dongzheng is destined to be completely defeated. At this time, he went to Li Shimin's Xuanwu Gate to kill his brother and brother, and forced Li Yuan to abdicate. There are still more than ten years left. Based on his knowledge of the historical process, he should be able to save enough
Thanks for the credit, by then I will have a clear conscience just waiting to die.
As for the idea of raising an army to rebel against the Sui Dynasty, and then founding the country and starting the Yuan Dynasty, it is better not to have it in front of a British leader like Li Shimin, lest he be pushed to the guillotine. Political sensitivity is a matter of talent, and Luo Yu knew that he did not have it.
In terms of talent, in terms of military affairs, you can learn from various military ideas of later generations. Learn and use them flexibly. It is safer to use martial arts to eat and wait for death. Even if you make a mistake, the emperor may want to spare a way for you to live for him. Everyone in future generations is equal.
The concept here is absolutely unacceptable and must be changed.
Thinking of this, he said to Li Xiuning: "General, don't worry about this. I left a note for him. He will know that I am out when he sees it. I have no plans now. Do you have any suggestions?" He kicked the ball to Li Xiuning.
I want to hear what she thinks. No matter how good Luo Yu is, just getting along with each other for these two days is not worthy of Li Xiuning's condescension to win over him. Does she know that Luo Yu will definitely be able to help the Li family?
Li Xiuning smiled and said: "Please bring out a map of where you live, and I will send someone to wait there. In case the old man goes back, he can take him over and enjoy himself." After a pause, he added: "Have you considered that?
I, the Li family, want to join the army? Don’t worry, I still have this power."
Luo Yu said with a smile: "Since I was born, I have only come out once, and I was chased by a wild beast in a panic. You asked me to draw a map, but it is a bit difficult for me. What I want now is to wait until I am stable outside.
After coming down, go to the cabin to try your luck. The old man mentioned that he would sometimes rest there. Let’s not talk about this for now. Are you sure you want me to join the army? I am not a soldier and I am too young. What do you think?
If you dare to take up the post of joining the army, you may be betraying your trust."
Li Xiuning said seriously: "Okay, I will arrange for someone to wait at the cabin. As soon as there is news, I will report back immediately. My father often said that extraordinary people must have extraordinary abilities. Just like me, I took care of him at the age of fifteen.
Are you not the same age as you when it comes to fighting bandits? Hou Huo Qubing, the champion of the Han Dynasty, was also sixteen or seventeen years old when he led his troops to Nuting, Qin Shi Yanran. Although he fought against my ancestors, who can deny his achievements? "
After taking a breath, he continued: "I don't know how to put it, but I feel that you have a hidden agenda in your heart. If you can open your mind, the stage of the Li family may not be able to accommodate your ideas."
Luo Yu was surprised, how did she see it? Could it be a sixth sense? This is too amazing. Just now, the training methods of special forces in later generations were flashing in her mind. She wanted to try them out among these soldiers. She started from her eagerness
I could see in my eyes that my heart had changed. I thought that none of the characters who appeared in the history books were simple.
Luo Yu withdrew his gaze and said with a smile: "You are so helpful, General. I did remember some of the physical training skills taught by my grandfather just now, and I would like to find some suitable soldiers under your command to try them out." Grandpa's image became more and more full, and he even
Luo Yu almost believed it.
Li Xiuning said: "It doesn't matter. If you can stay, I have to relieve your worries, otherwise your heart will not be here. Did you just talk about physical training? This is a secret that is not passed down by each family. My Li family also has it. You
Are you sure it can be announced?"
Luo Yu laughed loudly: "I'm not that stingy. Since you want to recruit me to join the army, I must fulfill my responsibility as a soldier!"
Li Xiuning said happily: "You agreed? That's great!"
Luo Yu looked at her little daughter's expression and said sheepishly: "General, we have agreed that I will only be responsible for teaching training methods. You will prepare the venue personnel. I will draw you the appearance of the venue later. When we arrive in Chang'an,
Build with passion again.”
Li Xiuning's beautiful eyes rolled around, and when she saw Luo Yu looking sleepy, she hurriedly said: "Don't be in a hurry, paint slowly. It will take three or four days to leave for Chang'an tomorrow. That's it for today. You can rest first." After that, he left.
Shan'er called him in and asked him to serve Luo Yu well, then turned around and left.
Luo Yu was thinking about how to bring these training subjects into reality. There are many things in later generations that are not available now. To combine the environment here and change them into suitable training venues and equipment, he still has to think hard.
When Niu Jinda saw Li Xiuning coming out with a smile on her face, he knew that she had successfully retained Luo Yu. He followed her into the Chinese army tent, sat down, took a sip of tea and said, "He agreed?"
Li Xiuning nodded: "Well, he said that he has a set of physical training techniques that he wants to teach to the soldiers. He will make arrangements after arriving in Chang'an. Uncle Niu, am I going a little too far? His grandfather's life or death is uncertain now, but here I am scheming.
he……"
After thinking for a moment, Niu Jinda said: "This is not a calculation. He is a talented person. If you can stay, treat him well. He will teach you the skills that are not taught to you. He is doing it carefully. Don't let him feel that you are taking advantage of him."
For him, mutual benefit is a win-win situation." He paused and then said: "The matter of finding his grandfather must be implemented as soon as possible. If you are concerned, things will become uncontrollable..."
Li Xiuning said: "Uncle Niu is worried that his grandfather will be found to threaten him? No, he is a nobody now, who would do this?"
Niu Jinda said: "You can see that he has a big chest, and others can also see it. I hope that the situation I am worried about will not happen. Okay, now that the matter has been decided, success or failure depends on the sky. When you return to the army tomorrow, you still have a lot
I'm busy, I'll take the assassin away first, Jie Li, you must keep an eye on him."
Li Xiuning was surprised: "Uncle Niu won't go back with us? There are still many things to ask for advice on along the way..."
Niu Jinda said: "I came here this time because I was afraid that you would be too proud to underestimate the enemy. After all, the opponent is a hero like Jie Li. Now that he is a prisoner, I have nothing to worry about. I don't know what happened to this assassin. I just met Jie Li."
On the one hand, he said he knew nothing about the matter and thought they were here to seek revenge, which was interesting. That boy Luo Yu said that the assassin's sword was aimed at you. I don't know how he judged it.
It seems that the answer to all this will have to wait until the assassin wakes up."
Li Xiuning had wanted to ask Luo Yu these things for a long time, but firstly, he had not recovered yet, and secondly, he could not doubt what he said. The assassin's arrow was missed by Luo Yu and was two steps away from her.
, three steps away from her left was Jie Li, and his entourage acted as the scapegoat. Many soldiers saw it at that time, and they all agreed that the assassin's target was her. No one can tell now. It is understandable that Niu Jinda has such an idea.
, every time Jie Li raised troops from the east, burned, killed and looted, there were countless Han people who hated him. If the assassin wanted to kill Jie Li, it was not impossible.
I can't think clearly. There is no answer to this matter now. Niu Jinda is waiting for the assassin to wake up so that he can know the answer from his mouth. He is very confident that he can ask. If the assassin is a dead soldier, he is unyielding at first and then pretends to be.
If you want to be punished, if you randomly pull out the royal family or a few nobles, the result may be worse.
Li Xiuning stamped her foot bitterly: "Uncle Niu, when do you plan to leave?"
Niu Jinda said: "We will escort him back to Jincheng after dinner. It would be better for me in Chang'an not to go. Don't worry, I will investigate clearly."
Li Xiuning could only nod in agreement, thought for a moment and then said, "Let Zhao Kuangyin take some people with you. He is bold and careful and will take good care of you along the way."
Niu Jinda nodded and said with a smile: "There are still five or six days to go to Jincheng, so it's okay to let them follow. There are many things to do after breaking camp and returning to the army, so go ahead and do your work."
Li Xiuning nodded, went out of the tent to discuss matters with the military leaders, and asked Zhao Kuangyin to select thirty cavalrymen from the Li family's headquarters, prepare a carriage first, carry the assassins, and set off northward after dinner.