"Lord Junma, the general has distributed all the rice seeds and asked soldiers to escort them for a while. The arrangements for the victims are almost complete."
On the city wall of Changping County, Zhang Fu, the personal guard of the Yan army, said with his hands raised.
During this period of time, Li Xiao was quite busy.
Once the warehouses were opened to release food, refugees from other places got the news and came from all directions.
Therefore, Li Xiao traveled to several counties with food to provide disaster relief.
After half a month of busy work, I finally got things done.
"Okay, now that the disaster relief is over, let's go back home. You lead the guards back home first." Li Xiao ordered.
"Yes, the general will take your orders."
Zhang Fu bowed his hand, immediately issued a military order, and led the soldiers to withdraw.
Looking at Zhang Fu's leaving figure, Li Xiao couldn't help but sigh.
Zhang Fu and I are about the same age, and our relationship has gotten better during this time.
During this disaster relief, it was the proper command of the soldiers that made the relief work so smooth.
He has great talents. Li Xiao thought about the history.
Zhang Fu is indeed a famous general. He made many achievements in the battle of Jingnan. Yongle also made achievements in the Yongle Dynasty. He followed King Yan to Mobei many times.
Moreover, Zhang Fu and himself are also considered relatives.
Zhang Fu's biological sister is the concubine of King Zhu Di of Yan.
After all, Zhang Fu was a relative like himself, but it didn't matter because his relationship with the relative was not reused. Instead, he was named the Duke of the country.
Later in the Zhengtong period, Zhu Qizhen ascended the throne and favored Wang Zhen. The only person in the court who dared to go against Wang Zhen was Zhang Fu, who was loyal to the Ming Dynasty.
But he was already old by that time, and was finally surrounded by Wala in the battle of Tumubao. The entire army was wiped out and died in the rebellion.
A famous general of the Ming Dynasty, the Duke of Ming Dynasty, died in frustration like this.
"Don't worry, Zhang Fu. As long as I'm here, I will never let that idiot Zhu Qizhen ascend the throne."
Li Xiao said silently to himself.
At this time, Li Xiongzhi came over, cupped his hands and said, "Master, the matter is settled."
Li Xiao nodded slightly, "How many people have been recruited?"
During this disaster relief work, Li Xiao discovered that there were still many poor people who were originally tenant farmers, had no land, and were in poverty. These people were not very willing to return home.
In their hometown, there is no tile above and no place to stand below.
It’s not that you are lazy. Sometimes hard work will not change your destiny. Encountering turmoil and turmoil, it can make a homesteader farmer become a tenant who works for a landlord’s family.
So, Li Xiao asked Li Xiongzhi to secretly look for some healthy and honest victims among the victims to take them in and use them for his own use.
What was most important in ancient times?
Of course it’s the population, the labor force!
Someone has everything!
Naturally, Li Xiao also offered good conditions, such as being assigned a wife if he does well, and benefits.
It is true to divide wives. There are still more than 600 girls waiting to be married in his farm, which are the Yangzhou thin horses snatched from Lan Yu's son.
Such conditions are extremely tempting.
Therefore, even if they become domestic slaves, many people are willing to come.
Li Xiongzhi cupped his hands and said: "Master, we have recruited more than 500 young men. They all signed the adoption agreement for you and became your names."
In the Ming Dynasty, Zhu Yuanzhang strictly prohibited the slave trade.
But there are policies from above and countermeasures from below.
The following people can use the name of adoption to adopt adopted children.
Although they are nominally adopted sons, these people cannot be called Li Xiao's adopted fathers because they only transferred their birthplaces to Li Xiao.
She was signed into an adoption agreement by Li Xiao, and she was actually a domestic slave.
For those who cannot survive, becoming a domestic slave is a shame, but it also has benefits.
That means you don’t have to pay taxes.
You don't have to pay a penny of tax, just follow the owner and make a living.
Once you become a domestic slave, your children and grandchildren will be domestic slaves for generations to come, and they will all be members of the Li family.
In fact, Li Xiao was somewhat resistant to this behavior at first.
I feel a little corrupt
But later he discovered that as long as he fed them and clothed them, they would live well, at least better than they had before.
Everyone showed great gratitude when they met Li Xiao.
In fact, those poor people who meet good masters are willing to become domestic slaves.
The tree is big enough to enjoy the shade, and no one dares to bully it when someone is covering it outside.
When the slaves in Prince Yan's Mansion go to the county town below, the officials in the county will be polite.
Most people resist becoming domestic slaves because they are afraid that if their masters mistreat them, they will be squeezed to death.
After thinking about this, Li Xiao did not resist this behavior.
After all, he can't change the system on his own, but what he does is quite humane, and everyone who follows him can have enough food and clothing.
Li Xiao nodded and said: "Li Xiongzhi, you have done a good job. I will keep these people in the house for the time being. I will use them later."
Li Xiongzhi was Li Xiao's right-hand man. Li Xiao also bought a house as a warehouse and took care of it for Li Xiongzhi. The house could also be used as a workshop for Li Kefang to make wind oils.
It can also be used as a temporary warehouse at ordinary times.
For example, now, you can serve as a temporary hotel host.
By recruiting a group of domestic slaves, you can try many things.
In addition, a group of dead soldiers can be selected from them, the kind that serve their lives.
Although I don't know if it can be used, it is necessary to live without it.
Li Xiongzhi nodded: "Yes. I will make arrangements, so the head of the family can rest assured."
Li Xiao asked: "Have Liu Dakai and the others recovered from their injuries last time?"
Liu Dakai was one of those people who was beaten to death by a group of people last time when he was helping to protect Yanshan. Those people had some skills in their hands and feet and were loyal, so they could be used.
Since becoming the head of the family, Li Xiao has paid more attention to people. He must have a good idea of who can be used and reused.
Li Xiongzhi said: "Thanks to the care of the family head, several of them have almost recovered from their injuries."
Li Xiao thought for a while, it was okay now anyway, so he went to see them and waved, "Let's go, take me to have a look."
Not long after.
Li Xiao and Li Xiongzhi rode fast horses to Li Xiao's other house in Peiping.
After entering the house, Li Xiongzhi immediately summoned the five hundred strong men and peasants to come and pay homage to the master. They were now domestic slaves and had not yet met their master.
These people gathered together, obviously a little worried.
Although Li Xiongzhi said it well, who knows what kind of person the family leader is. If he squeezes them to the death, he will be uncomfortable for the rest of his life.
However, during this period, they lived in the house for a few days and found that they had white porridge to drink, white flour steamed buns to eat, and new clothes to wear every day, which was quite happy.
"Everyone, this is your head of the family. Let you understand that the head of the Li family is the son-in-law of His Royal Highness Prince Yan and the Viscount of the Ming Dynasty."
Li Xiongzhi introduced loudly.
Hearing this, the five hundred servants looked shocked and knelt down to kowtow, "I have met the master of the family."
I really didn’t expect that the head of the family had such a big background.
I thought they were from a gentry family, but I didn’t expect that they were relatives of the emperor!
Some of them secretly looked up at Li Xiao and found that he was a young man with a very kind face. Many of them felt half relieved.
Li Xiongzhi then said loudly: "The master of the family is a kind man, and you guys will work hard with the family to ensure that you have good food and drink, and a good life is ahead. But some people dare to cheat, hehe. I don't need to say more about the consequences."
Everyone was kneeling on the ground respectfully, not daring to raise their heads.
Li Xiao laughed and said: "Okay, everyone, get up. Your bodies have been injured during the escape. I don't need you to do anything for the time being. You can recuperate your body and bones in this house first."
"Thank you, Master."
Everyone expressed their gratitude, but no one dared to get up.
Li Xiao smiled, then turned around and walked into the inner room.
It's almost enough to meet these people and show their faces.
After a long time after Li Xiao left, these people slowly stood up. Everyone looked at each other, and there were obviously more smiles on their faces.
“I feel like the owner of this house is nice.”
"Yes, as long as we work hard, we can live a good life."
"That's great. I don't have any land in my hometown, so it would be good to hang out with the Viscount."
Most of these people live a poor life, but now they have food and drink, and they meet a good master, so they feel that becoming a domestic slave is also a good choice.
"Tell me, after we've been raising you for so long, isn't it time for us to do something?"
"Yes, I feel bad about doing nothing here every day."
"I think so too, our master is really kind."
In a room, Liu Dakai and others were resting on the bed tied with cloth strips.
Ever since they were beaten half to death in Yanshan, Li Xiao had arranged for them to recuperate here. As time went by, they felt a little guilty.
Creak——
The door was pushed open.
Li Xiongzhi laughed and came over: "Liu Dakai, look who is here to see you."
I saw Li Xiao walking in with a basket of fruits and a smile.
Liu Dakai and the others looked up and saw that the head of the family came to see them in person, and they burst into tears of gratitude.
"Master, why is this happening? How can I bother the master to come and visit us in person?"
Liu Dakai and others immediately stood up and wanted to kneel down to thank them.
They are just little people.
And the head of the family is the son-in-law of King Yan and the Viscount of the Ming Dynasty. How noble is his status?
The difference between the two is huge.
They wandered along the coast and couldn't survive, so they came to Peiping. After meeting Li Xiao, they were finally able to make a living. However, they were injured by the villagers and had nothing to eat for several months.
Therefore, when Li Xiao came to visit them in person, his mood was extremely strong, he was flattered and even panicked.
"You are still injured, so don't kneel down."
Li Xiao put the fruit aside and then went to help it up.
"Master, we have been fine for a long time, you see."
Liu Dakai insisted on kneeling. As he spoke, he threw the cloth covering the wound to the side and knelt down.
"Master, you think so highly of us, we will fight for you through fire and sword, life and death, life and death!" Liu Dakai half-knelt on the ground to show his loyalty.
Liu Dakai retired from the army and had such a strong spirit. In addition, Li Xiao had nothing to say to them. This time he came to see them in person and was really moved.
These people are very simple, as long as you treat them sincerely, they can feel it.
Several other people also knelt on the ground: "We are also willing to die for the master of the family!"
Ah this
Li Xiao was stunned for a moment. He really planned to select a group of dead soldiers, but he didn't expect that they would be there so soon.
"Get up quickly, stop kneeling."
Li Xiao smiled and said: "I am a serious person, why do you have to die for me? Just help me with peace of mind."
That's what I say.
But Li Xiao knew that once someone useful got their place, they would definitely do it.
There is another level between those who serve their lives and ordinary domestic slaves.
Ordinary domestic slaves always put their own lives first when doing things.
A dead soldier who can save his life will not consider his life. Even if things go wrong, he will choose to commit suicide and will not reveal the matter and implicate his master.
"Master of the house."
Liu Dakai's eyes were red, but he still got up and smiled naively, "We can't talk, don't blame it."
"How can I blame you?"
Li Xiao laughed and said: "You were guarding the mine for me at all times. I remember that. Okay, I'll come and see you. You guys take good care of your injuries."
Liu Dakai became anxious and said: "Master, we don't need to take care of our injuries anymore. Please arrange something for us to do. Otherwise, we will get bored staying in this small room day after day."
"Yes, Master, we can move and do things."
Several other people also pleaded.
They are all idle people, and it is really uncomfortable to sit around and eat and drink for free every day.
"Is everything okay?" Li Xiao asked.
"It's really good, look." Liu Dakai even moved his body specially.
"That's okay."
Li Xiao nodded, "You guys can be considered my confidants. You are still recuperating in my mansion for the time being, but there is something I need you to do."
Li Xiao pointed outside and said: "Though the five hundred people outside have been selected, they are a mixed bag. You go manage them and screen them again in secret. Eliminate those who are not good and keep those who can be used. The following people It’s all under your control, I have some big things to entrust to you.”
"Yes, head of the family! We will definitely get things done."
Liu Dakai and others were very excited to receive important tasks.
Managing hundreds of people is a big job!
As the saying goes, when people go to high places, water flows to low places.
Even if they are both domestic slaves, their status will be different.
For example, Li Xiongzhi was the first to follow Li Xiao and had the highest status in the Li family. When he walked outside the county town, the county magistrate would be polite to him when he saw him.
Naturally, they also hope to climb up and be reused.
"Okay, that's it. I have something else to do, so I'll leave first."
Li Xiao smiled and said, and then Li Xiongzhi followed and saw him off.
After Li Xiao leaves,
Liu Dakai and others were very excited.
"That's great. Now that we are being used by the head of the family, we have to work hard."
"Yes, we must not live up to our master's expectations."
"I think we can create a book to record the temperament, physique, and age of those outside."
Liu Dakai still had some abilities. After Li Xiao explained the matter, they had already started discussing how to do things well.
By the time Li Xiao returned to Li Mansion, it was already dark.
After returning to the main room, Zhu Ningyun came over and helped Li Xiao undress.
She said distressedly: "It's been another busy day, my husband must be exhausted."
Zhu Ningyun tied up her black hair today, inserted two plum blossom hairpins lightly carved with blades into her bun, and inserted an engraved gold step shaker, earlobe Qiaodie dream necklace, black silk on her temples draped on her chest, and a jade bracelet with double flowers on her wrist. .
Since Zhu Ningyun regained her appearance and became the mistress of the Li Mansion, her dressing style has also changed a little, becoming more graceful and luxurious, showing her Zunhua.
Naturally, the more I watch Li Xiao, the more I like her. His wife has a charming temperament, fair skin and beautiful appearance. Watching her every day makes people feel particularly comfortable.
Boer~
Li Xiao pulled her over and kissed her hard.
Zhu Ningyun's pink face turned slightly red, she bowed her head shyly, looking extremely happy.
"I haven't returned home for three days. I feel empty and feel like something is missing."
Li Xiao sighed.
Zhu Ningyun said hurriedly: "Husband, I love you."
Li Xiao held her hand and looked at her affectionately, "Madam, I love you."
【Ding! You and Zhu Ningyun talk to each other about love, and your hearts are connected, and both of you are very happy. Earn sweet points: 50 points. Trigger 50 times critical hit and get sweet points: 2500 points. 】
Then, Li Xiao saw the characters on his and Ningyun's heads indicating life span + 1 day.
This needs to be said every day, every day, and both parties must say it together to make it effective.
Logically speaking, as long as the two of them talk every day, they can live forever.
It's obvious that I've persisted for so long
But as I was busy during this period, I didn't go back home, and I didn't talk for three days.
In other words, three days have passed in their lifespan.
Their ages now become eighteen years and three days.
Li Xiao cannot accept this and must not grow old.
It seems like it’s better to stick together every day.
Otherwise, you will slowly grow old!
"Husband, you are hungry. I have prepared a meal for you."
With that said, Zhu Ningyun pulled Li Xiao to the dining table, but some of the dishes were already cold, so she ordered Zhang Cuicui to have someone heat them up.
"No need to heat it up, just eat whatever you want."
Li Xiao was not so particular. He was very hungry and started to feast.
Zhu Ningyun waved her hand and told Cuicui not to go.
"Madam, let's eat together."
Li Xiao waved his chopsticks, and then realized that Ningyun seemed to have something to say, so he asked, "Ningyun, what's the matter?"
Zhu Ningyun hesitated to speak, then looked at Zhang Cuicui next to her and said: "Husband, Zhang Cuicui has been with me for many years."
Li Xiao understood it as soon as he heard it.
Zhang Cuicui is Zhu Ningyun's confidant maid. Although Zhang Cuicui doesn't mention it, it can be seen from her expression that she also wants to restore her appearance like the princess.
Ningyun is kind-hearted and hopes that Zhang Cuicui can recover.
Li Xiao looked up, but Zhang Cuicui lowered her head and did not dare to look over.
But I was a little excited in my heart.
The princess was so kind to herself that she actually brought it up for herself.
This put Li Xiao in a bit of trouble. He used the props given in the system's gift package to recover, but such props are no longer available.
"Cui Cui, it's like this. The princess's appearance was made with a strange medicine. This medicine is very rare. It's called Immortal Grass. So far, I have only found one plant. But I promise that as soon as I find it, I will help you immediately. You heal.”
Li Xiao did not immediately cut off Zhang Cuicui's hope, but gave her a little hope so as not to lose hope in life.
"I don't dare to think too much. As long as I can serve the master and the princess, I will be satisfied."
Zhang Cuicui knelt on the ground excitedly. She didn't expect to recover. She was used to this kind of life, and Li Xiao gave her a glimmer of hope.
"This is a scar removal ointment. There's no guarantee it will work if you try it, but it should be able to relieve it."
Li Xiao's heart softened and he took out some scar removal cream from his body.
Produced by the system, it cost 1,000 points.
After binding Ningyun, he has fifty times the points for critical hits. In addition, he and Ningyun have a very good relationship, and there are too many points to use up, so the daily mall is basically cleared directly.
He currently has a lot of messy stuff in the system warehouse, including everything.
It’s not unusual to have scar removal creams.
"Thank you, Master."
Zhang Cuicui was very excited. It would be nice to have some relief. She took it, her eyes full of surprise.
"Xiaolang, you are so kind."
Seeing this scene, Zhu Ningyun was also very happy.
My husband seems to be omnipotent and always comes up with something new.
"Little things."
Li Xiao smiled and waved his hand.
"That's right, husband."
Zhu Ningyun asked while eating: "I have already sent someone to buy a paper making workshop and a printing workshop. Husband, do you want to start a book selling business?"
Yes, during this period, Li Xiao asked Zhu Ningyun to buy paper and printing workshops.
"It's not about selling books."
Li Xiao smiled and thoughtfully put a piece of meat into Ningyun's bowl.
Zhu Ningyun was a little confused: "It's a paper making shop and a printing shop. It doesn't sell books. What does it sell??"
Li Xiao smiled and said: "Selling newspapers."
Zhu Ningyun: "???"
Li Xiao explained: "To sell newspapers, I want to establish the first newspaper in Ming Dynasty!"
What is lacking most in this era?
What is most lacking is of course information exchange.
People can only pass on information by word of mouth. How closed-minded it is, which is not conducive to development and economic development!
Of course, when Li Xiao founded a newspaper, it could not be said that it was to circulate all kinds of news about the country. In that case, Zhu Yuanzhang would definitely jump up and chop off his head.
He planned to start with an entertainment newspaper to familiarize the public with this thing.
It slowly developed into a newspaper. When my father-in-law ascended the throne and became Emperor Yongle nine years later, it is estimated that the newspaper will be mature and can be used to control the country's public opinion.
In fact, newspapers have been around for a long time in ancient times, but they were only circulated by officials and not by the common people. They were called Dibao.
But it is not a newspaper. It mainly records political information such as palace events.
"What is a newspaper?"
Zhu Ningyun guessed: "Is it similar to the Di Bao circulated in the government?"
"Yes and no."
Li Xiao explained: "The newspaper I want to create is to be delivered among the people."
The five hundred people recruited before were intended to work in selling newspapers in various places.
Zhu Ningyun worriedly asked: "Is the newspaper going too far?"
"Won't."
Li Xiao said with a smile: "Our newspaper does not record events from various places. We will first publish some serialized stories to promote them."
"Storytelling."
Zhu Ningyun said in surprise: "I understand. Xiaolang's Legend of the White Snake and Dream of Red Mansions are both excellent story books. Many people will definitely buy them. It's really a good way to make money."
Li Xiao did not want to make money by selling newspapers, but had other uses.
However, he did not dampen Madam's interest, and nodded: "Madam is smart, the Legend of White Snake can indeed be spread, but let's forget about Dream of Red Mansions, it has some reflections. However, I have a better story."
After speaking, Li Xiao took out a few books from his body and said, "Madam, please read this. This is the storybook we will publish."
Everything on the table was bought from Li Xiao's system.
2000 points per book, high quality and low price.
"The Legend of the Condor Heroes", "The Legend of the Condor Heroes", "Dragon", "The Swordsman".
These days, the spiritual life of ordinary people is too lacking.
It is also very boring to read.
As for Li Xiao, these are all examples of cool writing by Mr. Jin!
It’s time to give Daming a little bit of a shock of cool writing!
Serial newspapers, with these supports, will they still worry about sales? ?
However, Li Xiao did not dare to bring out "The Legend of Heaven and Sword of the Dragon". The story of "The Story of the Heaven and the Sword of the Dragon" is based on the background of Zhu Yuanzhang's rise to power and the establishment of the Ming Dynasty.
Using Zhang Wuji's growth as a clue, it narrates various grievances and resentments in the world.
It intersects the rise and fall of the Yuan Dynasty in Chinese history with the morality, grievances and grievances of the world.
It expressed its opposition to foreign aggression and the tyranny of its own nation.
This thing might make you lose your head
"Oh my god, there are so many story books. Are they all written by you, husband?"
Zhu Ningyun asked in surprise.
I don’t have the spare time or ability to write anything. Li Xiao said with an embarrassed smile:
"It was not written by me, but by a senior of mine named Jin Yong. It was entrusted to me to be passed down through the ages on his behalf."
"Yeah."
Zhu Ningyun's eyes shone, and she opened it to take a look. It was the first time she saw this kind of text, and she was very curious. Vernacular Chinese was easier to read than classical Chinese, and she was fascinated by it after a while.
"Alright madam, although your words are good, you can't neglect your husband."
When you're full of wine and food, that's what you should do.
Zhu Ningyun lowered her head and smiled shyly, then put down the storybook in her hand.
"Husband, you are tired too, it's time to rest."
Late at night
Cheerful people, enjoying the beauty of the world.
until night,
Li Xiao was also really tired during this period of time.
After one time, it's already time.
Both of them were so tired that they fell asleep.
Everything is calm.
Suddenly, a group of people wearing night clothes quietly came outside Li Xiao's room in the dark.
I don’t know how I sneaked into the house secretly, bypassing the patrol of guards.
This group of people is none other than the dead soldiers sent by Lan Yu!
Come and get Li Xiao’s head!
Li Xiaoxi's Lan Yu's son Lan Nao'er was beheaded, and Lan Yu always held a grudge.
He didn't dare to touch King Yan, why couldn't he touch a little son-in-law?
This is Lan Yu, a great gift for King Yan!
This group of people had been lurking in Peiping for a month. They secretly learned about the release of military rations in Peiping and passed it on to Lan Yu.
At this time, one of the leaders took out a bamboo pipe from his body.
"Turn the smoke upside down and lose the soul, Li Xiao. Just wait for death."
He inserted the window paper and blew smoke.
As long as he is stunned by the smoke, he can kill Li Xiao and escape intact!
He was blowing and blowing, and suddenly a very loud sound sounded, resounding throughout the Li Mansion, and it was particularly harsh in the dark night!
The faces of the men in black changed. What's going on?
Ouch, ouch, ouch, ouch—
This is the 'smoke detector' installed in the room by Li Xiao.
Li Xiao knew that his wife had been disfigured by the fire, so he paid more attention to the fire. When he moved into Li's house, he installed a smoke detector bought by the system.
Prevent tragedy from happening again!
After all, there was no fire alarm 119 in ancient times. It can put out fires, so this thing is very useful!
A harsh sound suddenly sounded in the quiet environment.
Li Xiao and Zhu Ningyun were woken up immediately.
"What's wrong, husband?"
Zhu Ningyun was startled.
Li Xiao quickly stood up and said: "It's bad, get up quickly, I'm in trouble!"
And outside the door.
The guard Baihu Chang Yingwu who heard the noise rushed over frantically with the guards holding buckets, only to see a group of men in black sneaking away and fleeing.
He immediately threw away the bucket, took it out, and shouted:
"No! There is an assassin! Catch the assassin!!"
(End of chapter)
