Li Shui is not in a hurry to return to Xianyang City.
After staying in Gaoshan County for a day or two, I saw that the injuries of Niu Horn and Dung Jin were almost healed and they could sit in the car and follow the brigade. Then I took them and slowly headed towards Xianyang.
Along the way, Li Shui would wear the gold medal for immunity from death from time to time, dazzling it in front of Zhao Tuo and his confidants.
In the end, the two people's spirits had collapsed, and they would pull their hair with their hands whenever they saw Li Shui.
Even hearing the word "槐" makes me go crazy.
When the large group of people passed through a locust forest, if the guards of Shangjun Courtyard had not been quick and quick to tie up the two people, they would have scratched their faces.
Li Xin watched in amazement: "Brother Huai, your methods of torturing people are really endless."
Li Shui said very modestly: "No, no, I just waved the gold medal in front of their eyes with the death-free medal. It's because of their poor mental quality."
Gaoshan County is very far north in Guchu.
Therefore, after walking for three to five days, the large group of people arrived in Xianyang.
Ten miles outside Xianyang City, Li Si was waiting there.
Beside the avenue, Li Si ordered people to build a straw hut, and he held a banquet in the hut to welcome Li Shui and Li Xin.
Mr. Ting Wei greeted him personally. It would be too disrespectful to pretend not to see him.
So Li Shui and Li Xin both dismounted and entered the hay shed.
The straw shed is said to be a straw shed, but it is actually quite gorgeous.
The thatched shed is surrounded by brocade, and some calligraphy and paintings are hung inside. The floor was spotless and covered with fine mats.
After Li Shui entered, he said with emotion: "This straw shed is a temporary one, but in my opinion, it is better than the house of an average family in Gaoshan County."
Li Xin also nodded in agreement.
Li Si smiled slightly and said, "It's really admirable to banish an immortal to worry about the country and the people."
The three of them chatted about harmless topics for a while.
Li Si cleared his throat and got ready to get down to business.
He sighed and said to Li Shui sincerely: "I must apologize to the banished immortal."
Li Shui exclaimed: "Where do you start talking about this? Lord Tingwei, what crime are you guilty of?"
Li Si said: "Zhao Tuo is an old friend of mine. He offended the immortal because of my lax discipline. How can he be considered innocent?"
Afterwards, Li Si stood up and saluted Li Shui solemnly.
Li Shui screamed and quickly supported Li Si.
At the same time, he was also a little puzzled: What does Li Si, the old fox... want to do?
Li Si was polite and then sat down again.
He toasted Li Shui and Li Xin with a glass of wine each, and then said: "Zhao Tuo offended the immortal in Gaoshan County. I have heard about it."
"This Zhao Tuo deserves to be damned. He made a big mistake by not being strict with his subordinates."
Li Shui laughed when he heard this: "Are you lax in controlling your subordinates? Or are you the mastermind behind it?"
Li Si was stunned for a moment, then suddenly laughed: "That's all, that's all. The Exalted Immortal is extremely smart, but it doesn't seem candid enough for me to say these words in front of the Exiled Immortal."
Li Shui said nothing.
Li Si sighed: "Zhao Tuo was wrong, but he is a talent after all. Although the craftsmen in Shangjun Courtyard have been wronged, they are just servants after all."
Li Shui's face darkened when he heard this, and he said calmly: "Master Tingwei, you are wrong. They are not servants, they just work in our Shangjun Villa."
"Even Niu Jiao is not an ordinary craftsman. He is one of the original villagers. He is the elder of Shangjun Villa. He and the first few dozen villagers own 1% of the shares of Shangjun Villa."
"In other words, he is the master of my Shangjun Villa."
"To put it bluntly, if you convert Niujiao's shares, his family has a fortune of tens of millions. He is definitely not a lowly person."
"Why did Zhao Tuo beat him? Why did he wrongly accuse him? Even an ordinary person cannot suffer injustice in vain, not to mention that he is not an ordinary person."
Li Si was silent for a long time, and then sighed: "I understand, no wonder Shangjun's Villa is prospering. The craftsmen are as close as one family, and they are even more loyal to Banished Immortal. It turns out that Banned Immortal regards them as family members, not servants. .”
Li Si stood up again, bowed to Li Shui, and said sincerely: "I have learned a lesson today. The words of banishing immortals made me enlightened. You can be regarded as my mentor."
Li Shui: "..."
Li Xin: "..."
I never realized in the past that Mr. Tingwei was so thick-skinned.
In fact, Li Si only recently gained such a thick skin. Since Huaiguzi arrived in Xianyang City, everyone has been contaminated by him without knowing it. With Huaiguzi as a comparison, no matter how shameless you are, it seems that you are inconspicuous.
After Li Si said some disgusting words, he said to Li Shui: "Zhao Tuo once became my disciple. How about I give up this face today and ask the banished immortal to spare his life? After all, the two horns and dung gold, No life was lost.”
Li Shui was silent.
Li Si said: "How about I make the decision on Zhao Tuo's behalf and ask him to take out all his family property and give it as compensation for the ox horns and dung gold?"
Li Shui is engaged in a struggle between heaven and man.
He killed the soldiers who abused horns and dung money without authorization, which was already helping them vent their anger.
If Zhao Tuo is killed again, His Majesty may not agree.
For one thing, Horns and Dung Gold are still alive after all. Secondly, if Zhao Tuo bites the bullet and claims ignorance, relying solely on the confessions of his confidants, he may not be able to convict. Thirdly, as Li Si said, Zhao Tuo is considered a talent after all. If the evidence was conclusive, he could be killed, but now...
As for fourth, Zhao Tuo no longer poses any threat. I feel like peeing when I see a locust tree, what else is there to say?
So Li Shui sighed and said to Li Si: "Since Lord Tingwei personally came to plead for mercy... then I will give you face."
Li Si was overjoyed and saluted Li Shui repeatedly.
Li Shui coughed dryly: "It seems a little inappropriate to let Zhao Tuo go so simply. Zhao Tuo's more than a hundred soldiers once surrounded my people in a fire. They even said goodbye to me, Shang Jun, with swords. Confrontation with the guards of the hospital. This..."
Li Si immediately said: "Punish them severely. Beat them on the ground until the Immortal is satisfied. How about that? If the Immortal is not satisfied, you can beat them until they die."
Li Shui coughed dryly: "Well... I am kind-hearted, but I can't bear to beat them to death."
Li Si twitched the corner of his mouth, and then said: "Then...how about giving them five hundred sticks?"
Li Shui frowned: "I heard that the eunuch Ji Ming in the palace once received five hundred sticks in one day. After the beating, he was still alive and kicking. I'm afraid these five hundred sticks can't be used as a punishment. "
Li Si: "..."
How dare you say that you are kind? Five hundred sticks, can you kill someone? If you use Ji Ming as an analogy, isn't this a strong statement? Why don't you use the old turtle as an analogy?
Li Si sighed, forced a smile and said, "Then...how about eight hundred canes?"
Li Shui waved his hand: "That's all, that's all, it all depends on Lord Tingwei's orders. Xiaoxian can't see this. Alas, sin, sin."
The corners of Li Si's mouth twitched.
Li Xin next to him suddenly opened the curtain and stuck his head out. He spat out loudly.
Li Shui looked at him with disdain: "I usually boast about my drinking capacity, but now I vomit after just a few drinks? What kind of poor drinking capacity is this?"
…………
Zhao Tuo, his confidants, and a hundred soldiers were all brought over.
After Zhao Tuo and his confidants saw Li Shui, they immediately trembled all over and trembled all over.
When Li Si saw Zhao Tuo like this, he was a little speechless: What about it? Do you still look like a man?
In fact, Li Si wronged Zhao Tuo.
If you catch him and kill him with one blow, Zhao Tuo may not be too afraid, and he may even shout something like "He will be a good man again after eighteen years."
But the key point is that if you are dilly-dallying between killing and not killing all day long, going back and forth, in and out, everyone will get sick from the torture.
Li Si sighed and said to Zhao Tuo: "Don't worry, I have already discussed the banishment with the immortal, and your life has been saved."
After hearing this, Zhao Tuo gradually breathed a sigh of relief, and then looked at Li Si gratefully.
At this moment, Li Shui's wearer's shining gold medal for immunity from death arrived. While stretching, he said: "This gold medal is so heavy hanging around my neck. I really want to take it off."
Zhao Tuo immediately started shaking again.
Li Si looked at Zhao Tuo a little strangely: I told him not to kill him anymore, why is he still so afraid?
At this moment, Li Si felt that Zhao Tuo was unable to hold up the wall.
"Forget it, clean up this mess as soon as possible, and I can go home."
Thinking of this, Li Si waved and called a group of people over. He pointed at Zhao Tuo and the soldiers and said, "Let's fight. Each of them has eight hundred sticks."
Then... there was a crackling sound of being slapped.
When those soldiers heard the number eight hundred sticks, they were already in despair.
Eight hundred sticks, he's dead.
When the horns and dung gold were beaten, they gloated. Even happy to help others do evil.
They were very satisfied with their status as personal soldiers. They became Zhao Tuo's personal soldiers. They did not have to charge into battle during the war, they only had to protect Zhao Tuo's safety.
Not only were there very few casualties, but they were promoted quickly. If Zhao Tuo dislikes someone, they can do bad things without conscience. You can even use Zhao Tuo's name to bully goodness.
To be honest, who among these people has no blood debt?
Not to mention that a few days ago, cow horns and dung gold were burned to death in private houses.
Alas...retribution comes so quickly.
The thick wooden cane was used. The first one or two canes were bearable, but later on the pain became more and more painful.
These soldiers began to cry for father and mother, and some people desperately thought: Why not kill us with one knife? That would save you from suffering.
At this time, someone cried and said: "Master Tingwei, please spare this villain."
Li Si pretended not to hear.
Soon, more soldiers began to cry.
Four hundred sticks went down, and someone was already killed.
Li Si said nothing.
Eight hundred sticks was the number he had agreed with Li Shui. What should Li Shui do if he is not satisfied with the eight hundred sticks?
If Li Shui is not satisfied, he will not be able to save Zhao Tuo.
If I can't save Zhao Tuo, how will I lose my face in the court? Will those disciples and old officials disperse in a hurry?
Li Si had too much to think about.
At this time, the person who beat Zhao Tuo stopped.
He hesitated and said to Li Si: "Master Tingwei, if you continue to fight, he will die."
This man was from Li Si's house, so he naturally knew that everything Li Si did was to save Zhao Tuo. If Zhao Tuo dies, everything will be meaningless.
Li Si frowned and said to Li Shui with some embarrassment: "Exiled Immortal, look..."
Li Shui nodded imperceptibly.
Li Si was overjoyed and said to the man quickly: "Take Zhao Tuo down, apply sore medicine and let him have a good rest."
The man responded and helped Zhao Tuo down.
The henchman who was being beaten: "..."
The soldier who was being beaten: "..."
Why? This incident happened because of Zhao Tuo. Why should the culprit be helped down, and he should be beaten to death, unable to survive or die?
When the horns were about to take away the dung gold, Zhao Tuo used this trick to intensify the conflicts among the soldiers.
Zhao Tuo did this intentionally but failed.
Li Si didn't mean to do it, but he succeeded.
The people who were being beaten now hated Zhao Tuo so much that while they were being beaten, they feebly begged Li Si for forgiveness.
But Li Si never spoke.
So deep down in their hearts, these people also hated Li Si.
It seems that if the fight continues, the entire army will be annihilated.
Li Shui suddenly sniffed and began to reach out to wipe his tears.
Li Xin looked at him in confusion: "Where is this coming from?"
Li Si was also a little puzzled: "You're so good, what are you doing?"
Suddenly, Li Shui saluted Li Si and burst into tears: "Master Tingwei, Xiaoxian has already said that the culprit is Zhao Tuo and has nothing to do with anyone else. Just let them go. But you must Xiaoxian." Great punishment and strict military discipline."
"Xiaoxian is young and has little knowledge. He dare not disobey the master's wishes. But seeing so many people being beaten to death, how can I bear it?"
"Therefore, Xiaoxian took the risk of offending the adults and asked the adults to be lenient and forgive them."
Li Si:? ? ?
What the hell is this? Is that what we just said? Can you please have some facial expressions?
Li Si waved his hand helplessly, and those who were executing people stopped immediately.
They didn't want to fight, they were too tired. My arms will probably be too painful to lift tomorrow.
The people who were lying on the ground and being beaten all looked at Li Shui with grateful expressions: This is a living god. We clearly mistreated his people, but he spoke for us. How can we feel so embarrassed when we are so loyal to the banished immortal?
Li Shui saluted Li Si and said, "Thank you for your magnanimity."
Li Si had long noticed the gazes of those soldiers. He immediately understood in his heart that Li Shui wanted to be a good person.
But...it was just a favor from a few soldiers, so Li Si didn't care and nodded slightly.
Li Shui then said: "Master Tingwei, how about reinstating these officers to their posts? They should still be Zhao Tuo's subordinates. Do not exile them, belittle them, or make them homeless and become prisoners."
Li Si said nonchalantly: "Then just follow what the banished immortal said."
These soldiers looked at Li Shui gratefully.
Li Shui nodded with satisfaction and felt happy: Haha, with these people following Zhao Tuo, what kind of waves can Zhao Tuo make?
If Li Shui's prediction is correct, these people will be grateful to him and loyal to him.
By then, Zhao Tuo's every move will not escape Li Shui's eyes.
Even the movements of Li Si's group can be known clearly.
Li Shui coughed dryly and said half-jokingly: "Master Tingwei, please don't tell the truth. Later, I will set up a special reception desk in Shangjun Courtyard. If anyone is retaliated against, you can complain to me directly. "
Li Si: "..."
Why does this operation sound familiar?
He said somewhat gloomily: "Don't worry, Exiled Immortal, you can just set up this reception desk. I won't be able to take care of a few pawns."
Li Shui rubbed his hands and said with a smile: "That's good, that's good."
And those soldiers all cried bitterly: Exiled Immortal has thought so thoughtfully for us. If we have another chance to choose, we will never help others...
