Outside Chang'an City, the majestic cavalry brigade moved out slowly and orderly. The fluttering flags blocked the sky and the sun, and the shining spear tips and swords were frightening. Although there were only a few thousand cavalry, they were extremely powerful.
The sage Li Yuanji, king of Jiaqi, led the general and the general manager of Bingzhou, and led the Hedong army to conquer Hebei. Therefore, most of the troops were transferred from the south of Henan, and not many troops were sent to Guannai Road and Jingzhao.
Li Dewu sat firmly on the horse, thinking in his mind. He did not expect that he was so lucky. Only half a month after taking office in Chang'an County, he would be able to join the army in conquering Liu Heitai in Hebei.
It is not in vain that I have always been respectful to my father-in-law, it is not in vain that I have worked hard day and night tilling the fields and sowing seeds, and it is not in vain that I have expressed my tender words to Mr. Pei during my trip today.
Liu Heitai was already vulnerable and would definitely return with a great victory. With his father-in-law in the court and Prime Minister Pei Ji, how could he not be able to share the military merits?
Thinking of his wife who was hugging his son to see her off with tears in her eyes today, Li Dewu thought that he had finally broken free from the cage... Although it was temporary, the Hebei battlefield was in chaos, so it seemed reasonable to find a few maids to serve him.
Seeing Baqiao in front of him, Li Dewu tightened the reins slightly and looked back at the Chang'an city wall... The Chang'an county lieutenant was the starting point of his official career, and this expedition to Hebei must be the beginning of his journey to success.
Turning his head, he saw Li Qianyou leading a few followers on the side of the road. Li Dewu urged his horse over, "Brother Qianyou, this is..."
Li Qianyou nodded slightly, but did not speak. Rong Jiusi on the side explained kindly: "I'm waiting for an aide."
"What kind of person needs Brother Qianyou to wait?" Li Dewu was a little surprised.
After half a month of getting along, Li Qianyou didn't like this subordinate very much. Although he was diligent, he was a very manipulative person, especially when he talked about Pei from Hedong from time to time, wishing others didn't know that he was Mr. Pei's son-in-law.
"Although this man is young, he is quite famous." Rong Jiusi explained: "No matter what else, arithmetic is something that few people in the world can match. His Highness's expedition to Hebei requires the supply of food and grass from Daxingtai of East Shaanxi Province, so Qianyou transferred this person to this place. People sort out the accounts.”
Li Dewu smiled and nodded while listening, but he was very impatient in his heart.
There are rumors in Beijing that Liu Heitai is now a dog, and he will definitely win a big victory in this battle. People like Li Dewu have naturally begun to calculate their interests.
The most likely profit... After the battle between King Qin and Luoshui at the beginning of the year, many of his generals served as supervisors of various continents in Hebei Province. Wang Xu, the commander of Chang'an, was the most typical example.
It is a bit difficult for a Chang'an county captain to be promoted to a supervisor of a continent, but it is not difficult to be promoted to a junior officer such as a chief official.
However, Li Dewu had already thought about it and would never serve in Hebei.
On the one hand, he was too far away from the center of power, and on the other hand, Li Dewu looked down on Li Yuanji.
Listening to Rong Jiusi's chatter with a smile on his face, Li Dewu sighed inwardly, although the King of Qi was favored by the saint, how could he be compared with the Prince of the East Palace and the King of Qin in terms of status?
At this time, Rong Jiusi suddenly stopped talking, "Are you here?"
Li Dewu turned around and saw dozens of riders approaching from the side in a hurry.
After the smoke and dust caused by the horses' hooves dispersed, beside the dark green weeping willows in late autumn, the seven or eight riders in front turned their horses and separated, and one rode forward slowly. The young man on the horse was tall and tall, with a face like a crown jade, and a gentle look on his face. smile.
"Uncle, my nephew is late."
"It's not too late." Li Qianyou smiled and nodded, pointing behind Li Shan, "The third brother was willing to let Guo Pu follow."
This morning Li Keshi ordered Guo Pu to lead four personal guards to protect Li Shan. This was a great favor. No wonder Li Qianyou was so surprised.
Li Dewu stared blankly at the young man surrounded by everyone, shook his head vigorously, and looked at it again, his face turned pale.
The appearance was so familiar, yet so unfamiliar.
The voice was so familiar, but also so strange.
The relationship with Li Qianyou, who called each other uncle and nephew, his calm and unhurried demeanor, and the capable warriors carrying horses around him, made Li Dewu's eyes dull and he didn't know where he was.
"Rong Gong." Li Shan greeted one by one, and finally looked at Li Dewu, "This is..."
"This is Li Dewu, the lieutenant of Chang'an County. He has been busy taking care of refugee affairs. You have never seen him since he returned to the county office." Li Qianyou introduced casually.
Rong Jiusi said from the side: "This is Li Shan of Dongshan Temple who has become famous this year. Dewu should listen to him."
"I have met Li County Lieutenant." Li Shan nodded with a smile, "Rong Gong was joking. I only know a little bit about it, so how dare I say that my reputation has risen."
Li Qianyou couldn't help but smile, he understood it a little bit. He heard this word often from Li Zhaode and Li Kai, and even the third brother Li Keshi in the past few days.
The constant humility of claiming to know a little bit is by no means a master... Good-tempered people will be forced to roll their eyes.
"By the way, I have to ask Lieutenant Li for help next year. I would like to thank you in advance."
"Haha, such a person, such a talented person, Dewu can't stop him even if he wants to." Rong Jiusi laughed again and again, explaining to Li Dewu, "Next year's scientific examination, if you want to study in the county in Africa, you must first go through the examination, and the county will Lieutenant in charge."
There was a big difference between the scientific research in the Sui Dynasty and the Tang Dynasty. Li Dewu didn't know it. He looked up in confusion.
The young man on the horse opposite still had a gentle smile on his face, and his demeanor was still calm, but his eyes were cold, and he smiled slightly. The light filtering through the dense willow branches was shining on the white teeth, casting a cold light.
Li Dewu, who had not yet fully woken up, felt a little dizzy, swayed, and fell off his horse.
"Dewu?" Rong Jiusi was shocked, and his attendants immediately dismounted and helped Li Dewu up.
Li Qianyou was thoughtful and looked at the pale-faced Li Dewu with confusion, then turned to look at Li Shan who had his mouth slightly open and a look of surprise on his face.
It seemed that the pain woke him up. Li Dewu smiled bitterly and handed over his hand, "People from the north are good at horses, and people from the south are good at boating. I have lived in Lingnan for many years... I am laughing."
"Na Dewu needs to be extremely careful during this expedition." Rong Jiusi is really a good man.
Li Qianyou was not fooled so easily. In the past half month, county lieutenant Li Dewu led his officials and government officials to travel around Jingzhao many times, but he never heard of the arrest.
But he didn't care about that much at this time. Li Qianyou waved his whip and said: "Hedong Mansion soldiers have been setting off for three days. His Royal Highness King Qi has ordered an urgent march. Let's set off."
The group of people joined the winding marching team. Li Dewu turned his head and looked. Li Shanzheng, who was far behind, cast a contemptuous and sarcastic smile. There was a trace of hatred that Li Dewu could clearly feel in that smile.
"Who is the county captain?"
"None of your business!" Li Shan turned his head and glanced at the talkative Zhou Zhao.
Zhou Zhao didn't take it seriously and murmured: "At such a young age, our friendships are quite complicated. We can make friends with all kinds of people!"
"Let me remind you, that person is the quick son-in-law of Dongmen, Prime Minister Pei, and you are not someone you can afford to offend!"
Li Shan replied expressionlessly: "You'd better be careful."
"What?"
"If someone finds you stealing wine, you will be whipped thirty times!"
"Isn't it just for drinking if you bring wine?!"
Li Shan stopped saying anything and stared directly at Li Dewu's back in front of him, forcing himself to endure the strong hatred left by his predecessor.
As if he felt something, Li Dewu looked back and swayed, hoping to fall off his horse again.
Li Shan withdrew his gaze and thought to himself, this guy's mental quality is not good!
Just now, he actually used people from the south to sail the boat and people from the north to be good at horses to deal with his defeat. Obviously this is not a good excuse... It is very reminiscent of his experience in Lingnan.
If it were not Li Qianyou, but a descendant of the Prince of Qin who was very familiar with Li Shan, such as Gao Xingxing and Fang Yizhi, it would be easy to connect Li Dewu and Li Shan.
Li Shan believed that Li Dewu would not publicize this matter. He was more afraid of this matter being leaked than himself.
But with such a psychological quality, it is difficult to guarantee that it will not be leaked.
