Li Zhenxiao said: "Sir, drink the medicine while it's still hot. It won't be good when it cools down."
"Uh-huh!"
Although the medicine was very bitter, Liu Taiping felt as if he had drunk honey and was extremely moved.
Although Liu Taiping frowned when he drank the medicine, his eyes shone with joy. If in the past Liu Taiping fulfilled his duties as a subordinate to Li Zhen and was a hard-working and uncomplaining old scalper, now he has
An essential change has taken place, and he is now completely loyal to Li Zhen, and even plans to die of exhaustion.
In fact, people like Liu Taiping have a Confucian concept of monarch and minister in their bones.
If the king regards his ministers as his hands and feet, then his ministers will regard him as his heart; if his ministers regard his ministers as dogs and horses, his ministers will regard him as a fellow countryman; if his ministers regard his ministers as earth and mustard, then his ministers will regard him as a bandit.
Li Zhenen treated Liu Taiping and made Liu Taiping loyal to Li Zhen.
Liu Taiping slowly stood up and asked: "Sir, Russell has asked to see you three times in a row, but he was suppressed by the old man every time. You have recovered now and can take some time..."
Halfway through the words, Li Zhen interrupted: "I will handle these things. Now you just take care of your health and strive for a speedy recovery. When your body recovers, I will ask your husband to give me some direction!"
Liu Taiping nodded repeatedly and said nothing more.
Li Zhen chatted with Liu Taiping for a while, but seeing Liu Taiping's poor expression, he stood up and said: "Sir, I still have some official business to deal with, and it's getting late. You have a good rest and good health.
I'll come and see you again soon."
Liu Taiping nodded and said, "Sir, please go slowly. I'm sorry that I can't see you off."
Li Zhen nodded, took the medicine bowl and left the bedroom.
In the hall, Ye Chengzhong was talking to Liu Die. Ye Chengzhong was young, but clever. In addition, he came from a poor family. His father had already passed away. Now that he met Liu Die, he cared about him as if he had a sister.
He felt warm in his heart and was more willing to talk to Liu Die. When Li Zhen came out, Ye Chengzhong immediately stood up and asked, "Sir, how is Mr. Liu's health?"
Li Zhen sat down in the hall and said, "It's nothing serious. I see you and Xiaodie are happily chatting. What can you say?"
Ye Chengzhong chuckled and did not reply.
Li Zhen looked at Liu Die and asked: "Xiaodie, tell me, why does this kid feel like he has eaten honey?"
Liu Die gave Ye Chengzhong a doting look and said, "I was chatting with Xiaoye. Xiaoye lost his father when he was six years old and has been without a father since childhood. I just want his father to have no children, and I am the only daughter. I want Xiaoye to be his father.
Foster father. When dad is a hundred years old, he will have someone to die with."
Ye Chengzhong has been living alone in Shanghai since he was thirteen years old. He seems to be strong, but he is still a half-grown child.
Liu Die's suggestion made Ye Chengzhong feel happy.
Especially when Ye Chengzhong entered Daotai Mansion for half a month, he lived with Liu Taiping. Liu Taiping's concern and sincere teaching made Ye Chengzhong grateful and respected Liu Taiping very much.
Li Zhen also smiled, not expecting such a thing to happen, and asked: "Xiaoye, have you thought clearly? If you accept Mr. Liu as your adoptive father, you will have to take care of Mr. Liu until his death."
Ye Chengzhong nodded solemnly and said: "Reporting to your lord, I have thought it through. I still have an elder brother and mother in my family. My elder brother supports my mother, so I have nothing to worry about. Besides, even if I become Mr. Liu's righteous
As a son, you can also be filial to your mother. It cannot be said that if Mr. Liu recognizes me as his adopted son, I will no longer be a member of the Ye family. No matter what, my surname will always be Ye and I will always be a member of the Ye family."
After hearing this, Li Zhen nodded secretly.
If Ye Chengzhong claimed to be from the Liu family and forgot his surname and parents in order to worship Liu Taiping as his adoptive father, Li Zhen would have to think about it. After hearing what Ye Chengzhong said, Li Zhen looked at Liu Die and said, "Little
Die, this matter must be subject to your husband’s wishes and must be approved by your husband.”
Liu Die smiled and said, "Sir, this is what dad told me. He has already had this intention."
Li Zhen suddenly smiled. The two fathers and daughters had already discussed their relationship.
Immediately, Li Zhen said again: "Sir is not in good health and is not suitable for great joys and sorrows. Xiaoye's matter of worshiping him as his adoptive father has been put aside for the time being, and he will be busy with it when he recovers. What do you think?
"Liu Taiping is weak and mentally weak. If he suddenly becomes overjoyed or sad, which would be bad for his health, Li Zhen also thinks about Liu Taiping.
Ye Chengzhong could understand it completely and said: "Your Majesty, what you said makes sense, wait until Mr. Liu recovers before saluting."
Liu Die also agreed with Li Zhen's suggestion and agreed to wait until Liu Taiping recovered before taking action.
Li Zhen changed the topic and ordered: "Xiaodie, sir, he is old and weak, so he must be more cautious. You should pay attention to his condition. If there is any sign of something wrong, see a doctor quickly. Don't delay.
,Understand?"
"Don't worry, sir, I will definitely take good care of daddy."
In fact, Liu Die had to take good care of Liu Taiping without Li Zhen's orders.
Li Zhen added: "I'll leave the care of my husband to you. If you need anything, just go to the housekeeper. If there is any inconvenience or something difficult to handle, just come to me in the study.
Or you can just ask Zhilan. I still have official business to deal with, and I will come to visit you again when I have time."
After that, Li Zhen stood up and walked out of the hall.
Ye Chengzhong also said: "Sister Xiaodie, I'm leaving too."
After Liu Die sent Li Zhen and Ye Chengzhong away, she returned to the yard to clean the medicine bowls and pots for decoction.
Li Zhen returned to the study, changed his clothes again, and then took Ye Chengzhong to the military camp.
On the one hand, Li Zhen wanted to review the training of soldiers in the army; on the other hand, Li Zhen wanted to express condolences to the two generals Yang Banhou and Huang Shihai who were beaten, and at the same time he also asked the three generals who were beaten to death.
The situation of the three soldiers. After being beaten, the physical fitness of the three soldiers declined. They are not suitable for the Sharp Knife Camp. They have been transferred to the logistics corps to be responsible for military rations, equipment and other matters.
Li Zhen is quite satisfied with this result.
After walking around in the army, Li Zhen took Ye Chengzhong back to Daotai Mansion. It was already evening.
In the study, Ye Chengzhong lit the oil lamp.
Ye Chengzhong stood next to Li Zhen. When he saw Li Zhen burying his head in the case, his eyes rolled and he asked tentatively: "Sir, what do you want to see Mr. Liu for today?"
Li Zhen raised his head and said with a smile: "You finally asked, you can't hold it in any longer."
Ye Chengzhong chuckled. As Li Zhen's follower, he must be aware of Li Zhen's various affairs, so he kept in mind Li Zhen's discussion with Liu Taiping. Now that Li Zhen is free, Ye Chengzhong
He couldn't help but take the initiative to ask questions. If it was a simple matter, he could handle it for Li Zhen. If it was a difficult matter, he could also listen to Li Zhen's opinions to enrich himself.
Even if you get scolded, you can still give it a try.