Xiangyu lost no time and appeared in Li Dan's house again. She was surprised, envious and jealous as she watched Li Dan holding Tao Niang's white and tender feet to trim her nails without any hesitation. She covered her mouth and smiled:
"Nowadays, there are rumors outside that Jinke Li Tanhua is like a half-assistant minister. Who would have thought that he would do this for his concubine at home? Hey, aren't you afraid that I will hurt you if I see the rumor and go out?" His image is majestic?"
"I just want to spread the word through your mouth." Li Dan was very attentive and didn't even raise his head until the last toe was finished and he put on Tao Niang's stockings. Then he raised his face and asked Xiangyu:
"What are you doing standing there? Put down the pipa. Isn't it too heavy? I'm going to Liaodong soon. I have to seize the time to love her more. It's not a sin to be nice to your own woman. Others can't do it if they want to have this opportunity. Woolen cloth!
Look at the pout, why don't you sit on the bed and let me take care of you? "
"Don't, don't!" Xiangyu put down the pipa on the side table, turned around and said with a wave of her hands: "You still have your spirit, I am not your woman!"
"That's all. Besides, as long as you get into this bed, it won't be the same for outsiders!" Li Dan tilted his head with a smile, deliberately teasing her.
"Sister Xiangyu, just come up here, I won't be jealous of you!" Tao Niang helped with her big eyes flashing next to her.
Xiangyu hesitated and shook her head: "Stop lying, you black-hearted little hoof. Now you don't help men but me. You are really trying to burn bridges by crossing the river and burning bridges. You are such a heartless person! Huh, you should know that I, Xiangyu, am not that easy to bully. How can I be like this? Did you give him an advantage?"
"Cheap? Impossible!" Li Dan complained, pointing at Tao Niang: "Just ask her aunt how much it cost me to make a movie for such a little girl. It's still a one-shot deal, and you have to marry the girl to Li at a loss. Saburo is like this!
If it happens to you, she will cut my flesh with a knife until it hurts! Tao Niang was so embarrassed that her small fists fell on Li Dan like raindrops, but they were not heavy at all.
She naturally knew what conditions her aunt wanted, but when Li Sanlang proposed to buy 20% of the shares in Yuyin Pavilion in exchange for half of the shares in Dongrisheng Carriage Company, her aunt suddenly stopped.
The entire capital knows the current market price of sedans and carriages. Besides, it is an industry that the emperor and Prince Ding have a stake in. No conditions can be as tempting as this!
Xiangyu bit her lower lip, walked over decisively, and actually sat on the edge of the bed. "I would like to see how much of your stock you are willing to give up for me, slave?"
She spoke sarcastically, and Little Tao Niang giggled and jumped out of bed: "You guys talk about the big things first, I'll wash some fruits for everyone to eat!" After that, she put on her embroidered shoes and ran out.
The two looked at each other for a moment. Li Dan bent down and grabbed one of Xiangyu's feet, removed his shoes and socks, and put it in his arms. Xiangyu's feet quickly retracted. "Don't move, don't blame me for the flaws!" Li Dan said, touching the soles of her feet with his hand, and Xiangyu shivered all over.
"You, you don't sleep well at night, your feet are always exposed outside and catch the cold, sometimes accompanied by cramps and pain, right? Don't move, I will rub your acupuncture points. When Tao Niang comes back later, let her help, and I will prick you two more times. Needle."
After saying that, Li Dan pressed hard on the arch of her foot very seriously.
"Hey!" Xiangyu leaned back and almost fell.
"Hey, so powerful? I haven't used any force yet. It seems that you have had this problem for a long time. Fortunately, you met me. Otherwise, if Han enters the inner palace in two years, it will affect the birth of a baby!"
"You little... eh! Gentle, gentle, eh yo!" Xiangyu wanted to scold him, but she didn't expect that the soles of her feet suddenly hurt and itched, making her cry and laugh.
While she was begging for mercy, Tao Niang walked in with a rattan basket full of fruits. Seeing her like this, she burst out laughing: "Sister, don't worry, it's always like this in the beginning, you'll get used to it!"
"Still used to it...? Ouch!" Xiangyu felt a strange itch that penetrated her heart. She could no longer hold on and fell on the bed. She clutched the quilt with her left hand and patted the bed with her right hand:
"Please, hurry, hurry, stop, I'll tell you everything you want to know! Oh...!"
"Ms. sir, is my sister in pain, or is she feeling extremely comfortable and happy?" Tao Niang couldn't understand.
Li Danyao
Head: "I don't know. I'm treating her. The doctor is kind. As for whether she's in pain or something else, I really don't have an idea." After that, he asked Xiangyu:
"Hey, what did you ask just now? Oh, what do I want to know? What I want to know most right now is...where is that guy Yebi?" As he spoke, he was still holding Xiangyu's hand. Ankle.
"How do you know this?" As soon as Xiangyu looked aggrieved, she threw herself on the quilt with an "ah" sound, trembling all over. After a while, Li Dan seemed to start crying. Li Dan looked at Tao Niang and called out in a low voice:
"No, have you gone too far?" He put down Xiangyu's feet, crawled over to grab her shoulders, and asked softly, "Why are you upset? Okay, okay, I won't ask."
Unexpectedly, Xiangyu turned over, hugged him with both arms, hung him up, and bit him hard on the shoulder. Li Dan was caught off guard and said "Ouch", his whole body was pressed against Xiangyu, and he shouted angrily: "You, you are a tiger, you still want to eat people?"
"Your Excellency, you are right, Xiangyu is born in the year of Tiger, but today I want to swallow you into my belly!" Xiangyu's eyes were filled with tears, her face was flushed, and her chest was rising and falling rapidly.
"I, I just want to ask you something, but I don't want to provoke you." Li Dan couldn't get away, and there was a Tao Niang below who clapped her hands and giggled non-stop.
"Why is he, the King of Khans, telling me this? If you want to tell me, the other secret agents will know." Xiangyu trembled all over and pressed her face against Li Dan's ear, "I only know that you have to leave and it may take a long time to come back." .”
"No, it won't be that long. Let go first and let's sit and talk, okay?" Li Dan coaxed, patting her back.
"No! Some people in the court don't want you to come back so soon. They want you to stay in the grassland as long as possible!"
"Who is so annoying?" Li Dan was surprised.
"Of course they are those who are not happy with you giving advice to the emperor." Xiangyu bit his earlobe, her breath was like orchid.
Li Dan smelled her scent, and the fragrance penetrated the top of his head, making him take a deep breath. Unexpectedly, taking a deep breath did not relieve him. Instead, he felt that the beauty in his arms was gone.
He hugged her tighter in surprise, and Xiangyu moaned, rubbing her neck back and forth on the side of his neck. "I don't want you to leave, and I don't want you to come back." She whispered:
"They sent people to the grassland. Qimeier will not become the Great Khan, and there will be no coalition of Ula and Huifa. The Great Khan will defeat you in western Liaoning, and then the court will grant him the land outside Shanhaiguan. I may never see him again. it's your turn."
She said with a tearful tone: "I don't want you to die! If you don't come back, at least leave a thought for me, let me see him as I see you..." She kept kissing Li Dan's cheek. , eyebrows, forehead, tip of nose….
"Save one for me, I want it, really!" she repeated in her ear.
"And me, I want it too!" Tao Niang shouted, clapping her hands beside her.
Li Dan was a little confused, but very clear-headed. He understood that Xiangyu told him something shocking, and at the same time made a request that even a child would make.
As he untied the ribbon around Xiangyu's waist, he breathed heavily and gritted his teeth bitterly: "That old beggar, she has taken advantage of her this time. Cutting off my flesh will not satisfy her hatred." !」
"Pfft", Xiangyu burst into tears and smiled. She stood up slightly and asked Li Dan to take off her cloak. She asked angrily: "After all, Xiangyu is also a descendant of a prince. Isn't he worthy of you? As Xiangyu's husband, how can I still be worthy of you?" Did I wrong you?"
"I've never done this before," Li Dan bared his teeth, "I'm afraid that Li Sanlang has been reckless and wronged the beautiful lady!" As soon as he finished speaking, he suddenly felt a weight on his back, but it was Tao Niang who took off her coat outside, jumped on the bed and threw herself at Li Dan looked back, tilted his head and teased Xiangyu with a smile:
"This way, my sister won't be able to escape. Today I will accomplish something good with my brother-in-law, and tomorrow I will go find my aunt to make amends!"
"Tao Niang!" At this moment, Xiangyu's limbs were suppressed by Li Dan, unable to move or cover up to escape. The girl saw herself clearly from a high position. She was so embarrassed that she could only tremble and beg for mercy.
In fact, Xiangyu knew in her heart that the strong-backed boy in her was no longer the little boy who had just arrived in the capital. Even if her mother was reluctant to let him go, what could she do?
Wu Mao looks serious
After listening to Li Dan's words, he thought for a while and said, "Young Master may have been so popular that he aroused suspicion and even jealousy among some people in the court.
But don't worry too much, because this kind of thing will happen sooner or later, unless you float with the current or are willing to be a tributary of a big river.
The emperor sent you to supervise the affairs of Liao Dynasty, so you can leave the capital for a few days to cool down and avoid getting too angry with each other. "
He paused and said, "We were in Yugan and Raozhou and later expanded to the entire northeastern Jiangxi. However, the management of the capital was only a matter of the past ten months, and we still have too little information.
If this was said by Xiangyu, judging from the clues we already have, it is most likely that she was referring to the Jinghu faction led by Zheng Shou. "
"What basis do you have?" Li Dan asked. He remembered that Zheng Shou had had several interactions with him in the court. But looking at his smile, he looks like a land father-in-law. He should be harmless to humans and animals. Why would Mr. Wu say this?
"Xia Jian found out that Xiangyu and Mr. Zheng had been in contact many times. The people in the Intelligence Department didn't know about it at first. Later, they found out that every time Mr. Zheng wanted to see Xiangyu, he would send someone to contact him secretly and make an appointment at a time and place. They arrive first, then they arrive, and they leave separately.
Definitely not an ordinary date with a girl. And they met too many times, far more than dating. "
Li Dan sneered: "Maybe this old man Zheng will get stronger with time?"
"In restaurants and restaurants?" Wu Mao shook his head: "I don't believe that a person with a bright future and the possibility of ascending to the throne of minister would do such a stupid thing."
He leaned forward and whispered, "Don't these three words Jinghu Family remind you of something?"
"Sir, you mean...Prince Xiang?" Li Dan raised his eyebrows.
"Although we haven't been able to win over the people in his house, Master Shen and Tiedao have decided to focus on this person." Wu Mao told him:
"It is said that this person has great power among the Jinghu officials. Even the chief minister Han Gong often consults his opinion. If these are true, there is no guarantee that he has no contact with Prince Teng, the original Prince Xiang's Mansion."
Li Dan thought for a while: "Perhaps, that Wang Jishan knows something, why don't I ask the people from the Winged Dragon Guard to check again?"
"Inappropriate!" Wu Mao shook his head decisively: "Young Master is new, the Winged Dragon Guards are cooperating with you for His Majesty's sake, but if you ask them to inquire about something, it will be too much, and it will only arouse suspicion." Li Dan nodded, Wu Mao advised:
"Young master, don't worry. A fox will always show its tail. We just need to hold on to Xiangyu's thread. They named Zheng are in the light, and we are in the dark..."
"Okay, I understand, I'll leave this to you all!" Li Dan handed over his hand.
After returning the gift, Wu Mao suggested: "Sir, we have gathered a lot of people in the capital now. It is best to clarify which area each person is responsible for. Don't always do temporary tasks."
"It makes sense! I also think it should be like this." Li Dan agreed: "This time I am going to Liaoxi. Who will you take with me sir? Who will stay? I would like to ask sir to go with me. Can you?"
"That's what I wish!" Wu Mao laughed and said, "How about leaving Lei Jisheng, Daxia Shen, and Jiao Tong to handle various matters here in the capital?"
"Tell Zhu Qing to come over," Li Dan nodded: "He will be the general manager here in the capital, and Lei Jisheng, Shen Daxia and Jiao Tong will be the deputies.
Lei Jisheng was responsible for dealing with the branches of the Tea Mountain Society in various places, and Jiao Tong was responsible for the reception of visitors at home. I left the business matters to my second uncle Qian Bu and Wen Zhou to jointly manage the business.
Master Ba stayed in the capital and was responsible for the relationship between the Chashan Society and various gangs here.
In addition, Deng Yue, Liu Qi, and Xie Baozi were asked to go to Yanjing to help Night Owl (Wang Jintang). Deng Yue wanted to build the Tea Mountain Club, while Liu Qi and Xie Baozi were to build a carriage and horse shop and a standard hall. Other businesses were still Jintang is responsible. "
Li Dan pointed to the north: "We don't have that much cavalry, so we have to use chariots to advance quickly. I discussed with the emperor, and the Ministry of War purchased 1,500 trucks from Dong Risheng Trading Company at a price of four taels and six cents of silver. .”
"Four, two, six points?" Wu Mao looked a little bitter after being surprised.
"I know that if this truck is put on the market, it can be sold for twice the price.
. Li Dan laughed at his expression and advised:
"But sir, do you think if the army wins this battle, will our trucks become famous all over the world? Are we still worried that there will be no orders and no sales?"
"So this is what you, a ghost, had in mind?" Wu Mao suddenly said, "Sure enough, I'm not as good as you in business!"
Li Dan laughed loudly: "The day I learned about Kerr's changes, I ordered the three factories in the south to suspend cars and fully produce trucks. They do not need to be assembled and will be shipped as rough parts.
An Qingma and Bai Baiyong have found a warehouse and a ship in Yangzhou to go north to Tongzhou. So Jintang arranges a factory site in Tongzhou. Xie Baozi can take it over and install it on the spot. Chen Sanlang will take people with them! "
"What about Liu Qi...?"
"He is going to buy livestock and recruit people. Li Biao is following him, don't worry!"
"Yes." Seeing that he had arranged several things, Wu Mao nodded and asked, "Besides me, who do you plan to take with you?" What he meant was that it might not be appropriate for some people to stay, so it's best to keep them with you. .
Li Dan understood and thought for a while before answering: "Wang Xu, Yang Wu, Wang Xi, Shi Dajun, Cao Junyou, Gao Hanzi, Luo You, Douziwan, Xinchi, Liao Sanqing, Gao Can, Lai Wubao, Duanfang and Duan Brother Yan, these people will definitely follow.
Among the other brothers, if the iron sword master leaves, Shiying will definitely have to follow him. Liu Qi has been transferred, and Brother Maverick cannot move. Let him stay this time. People who can ride and shoot are needed on the grassland. Zhou Tu and Huang Qin both go...! "
He suddenly felt that Wu Mao was smiling: "What, is there anything wrong?"
"You missed two people."
Li Dan raised his head and thought: "Are you talking about Yang Dayi? Wasn't he sent by the Ministry of War to review the Forbidden Army?" It turned out that while Li Dan was preparing for the exam, Yang Dayi got an assignment and was ordered to go to Suizhou to review the Forbidden Army in the west of Beijing.
Wu Mao smiled and told Li Dan that he had just received a letter from Yang Dayi and that his mission had been completed and he would reply within two days.
"He, I heard that you were sent to western Liaoning, and I was very anxious. I estimate that he will show up tomorrow in less than two days. Do you believe it?" Wu Mao said with a smile, revealing Yang Dayi's eagerness to fight.
"Okay, I'll go ask Mr. Gu for help. I've spoken to him a few times in court, so I think I can give him some face!" Li Dan grinned when he thought of Yang Dayi's anxious look, and suddenly asked:
"Who do you think the other person is?" He thought the other person was referring to Sheng Huaien, but Sheng Huaien had just been appointed as the guerrilla general of the Poyang Guards in Raozhou Prefecture, so it was impossible for him to come to participate in the war.
"Jiao Conghu!" Wu Mao said: "He has also served as a frontier soldier and is eager to make contributions. More importantly, he is in the capital! Mr. Zhao recommended him to the Ministry of War, and he had just reported to the Ministry of War. Came to find you."
Li Dan's face turned red, and he realized that he, Tao Niang and Xiang Yu were messing around when they came. "That, that's great!" He said quickly: "I'll stop by and ask Mr. Gu to give him to me too!"
Wu Mao shook his head: "Yang Dayi has served as the governor, and he has a good reputation as the general governor. Jiao Conghu is different. You can recommend him to Shi Hao at most. If Mr. Shi hears that he is also from Jiangxi, he will be happy to take him with him. Use it!"
"Oh! That's the truth!" Li Dan nodded.
Suddenly, I heard urgent footsteps outside. Mao Zaidi ran in and sang to the two of them, saying, "Sir, there are two officials outside who want to see you."
"Hey, why are there people interrupting me when I'm about to leave? No, no, no!" After Li Dan finished speaking, he felt something was wrong and asked him, "Who are these two people and which department do they belong to?"
Mao Zaidi looked at the door thorns on his hands: "One is Wen He, who is a Jinshi, a concubine of the Hanlin Academy, and the other is a fellow Jinshi. His name is Yao Huang, who oversees politics in the Ministry of War."
"Hey, Zishan (characterized by Wen He) and Xuanping (characterized by Yao Huang) are here? Come in quickly!" After saying this, Li Dan stood up and came to the front of the hall in person.
As soon as they introduced their situation to Wu Mao, they hurried over to greet Li Dan together: "I have met Master Li."
Li Dan hurriedly stepped forward to support them: "No need to be polite. Why are you here? Did you meet by chance, or did you come together?"
The two looked at each other, and Wen He lowered his voice and said, "Sir, can you
Talking indoors? "Li Dan was surprised when he saw that they looked serious and didn't know what happened, so he hurriedly invited them into the house.
Just after he sat down, Wen He couldn't wait to speak: "Sir..." He suddenly stopped and looked at Wu Mao.
When Li Dan saw this, he introduced: "Wu Mao's brother is my staff who went to Liao. He is discussing the entourage and other matters. It's okay for Zishan to speak out." This was to tell Wen He: This is a confidant who participated in the military plane, and it doesn't matter.
Wen He listened and nodded: "Brother Wu, this matter is very important, so I have to be cautious. Please Haihan!"
"It doesn't matter, what brought you two here hand in hand? Is it related to the Liao incident?" Wu Mao was surprised. He should have received a report if something big happened.
"Oh, I don't know if this matter is related to the Liao Dynasty, but it must be related to Mr. Li." After Wen He finished speaking, he said to the confused Li Dan:
"In the afternoon, Xuanping heard shocking news at the Ministry of War: Qimeier Khan had just arrived in the grassland and was attacked that night. Only one person in the team escaped back to Guancheng to report the news, and the rest were all killed or killed!"
