Although this house is not as big as their old house in Anhui, they can still live comfortably.
Although they were fleeing this time, they did not encounter bandits or anything like that. After all, there were quite a few people in this group, and they were all strong and powerful types.
Each person also has a weapon in his hand, and ordinary bandits will avoid it when they see it.
Next, Li Hongzhang and others also settled down in Xichang.
Li Hongzhang is also thinking about his future.
Li Jingxiao remembered that Li Hongzhang would continue to work under Zeng Guofan at the end of next year.
He often wondered beside his father, if his father established a Huai army in Anhui, he would not have to work under Zeng Guofan all the time.
Every time Li Jingxiao mentioned it, he would be scolded by his father.
But Li Hongzhang often felt that his son was right, and he was a little moved.
Li Jingxiao had no choice but to invade Beijing in just over two years.
If his father had an army, would he be able to change something?
Therefore, every time Li Jingxiao was reprimanded, he would still mention it later.
The original Huai Army was only established in 1862.
If we still wait until 1862 in this life, the day lilies will be cold.
As for Zeng Guofan, forget it. To put it bluntly, he is just a warlord leader who only cares about protecting the power in his hands.
They said they were loyal to the emperor and patriotic, but the British and French forces invaded Beijing, and they did not rush to help.
Therefore, Li Jingxiao wanted his father to write to Emperor Xianfeng when Anhui was in crisis and recruit Huaiyong to train an army in Anhui to regain Anhui for the Qing Dynasty.
Li Hongzhang also discussed with his elder brother many times. Li Hanzhang felt that his nephew was really smart and had certain maneuverability.
Then they discussed a lot of specific content and wrote letters to other brothers asking them to help.
Li Hongzhang began to write letters to his mentor Zeng Guofan, reporting the situation and hoping to get Zeng Guofan's support.
They also wrote to Xianfeng and raised money to help the Qing Dynasty recover Anhui.
Zeng Guofan received the latest information that his friend's son was indeed capable.
Moreover, Li Hongzhang also wrote very clearly that after recruiting the Huai Army, he still followed Zeng Guofan's lead.
Li Hongzhang wrote a lot of rainbow farts, which made Zeng Guofan feel comfortable.
Zeng Guofan immediately ordered that when Xianfeng nodded, he would have people send money and food to support him.
I also wrote a letter to Li Hongzhang, asking him to go ahead and support you as a teacher.
When Xianfeng saw it, he exclaimed: "Li Qing is really loyal and patriotic. In this critical moment, he is willing to step forward to help the country. I am very pleased."
"Come here and give Li Hongzhang an imperial edict. I am satisfied with his suggestions and will restore his official position. If he has made great achievements, he will be promoted to a higher position."
Immediately a eunuch was ordered to "cover it"!
Emperor Xianfeng also said a lot of praise for Li Hongzhang.
The main reason is that he can only say words of praise, asking for money but no money, and asking for people but no one.
As for treasures, I definitely can’t bear to part with them.
Li Jingxiao also suggested to his father that he should continue studying here.
He also wanted Huzi's father, Chen Siyi, to obey his orders later.
Li Hongzhang felt that his son was growing up slowly, so it would be good to leave him alone, and Chen Siyi was a trustworthy old man in his house.
So Li Hongzhang directly agreed.
That day Li Hongzhang was reading Zeng Guofan's reply in his study.
With a smile on his face, it seemed like things were done.
As for Emperor Xianfeng, there is definitely no need to worry. Xianfeng is currently being tortured by the Taiping Heavenly Kingdom.
If someone suddenly asks for help, it's impossible not to agree.
Suddenly Li Hongzhang felt someone outside the door.
"Who is outside? Come in!"
Li Jingxiao walked in slowly, and then saluted Li Hongzhang.
"Father, it's the child who wants to see you."
"Oh, Xiao'er, what's the matter?"
"Father, didn't you find a husband for me recently? I feel like Huzi and I are too lonely in school."
"I think my father agrees with me to find some more people to go to school with me, so that someone can help my father in the future."
"The people you train are trustworthy."
Li Hongzhang felt that what his son said made sense, and that he spent too little time with his son, and Li Jingxiao's mother passed away early.
It is inevitable that Li Jingxiao will feel lonely, and it would be better to find some companions for him.
"Okay, you go tell Chen Siyi and he will make arrangements for you. Just ask the housekeeper to get the money. You must choose the person carefully."
"Okay father!"
"By the way, how many people do you plan to have?"
"Fifty people!"
"Fifty people?"
"The thirty people?"
"Thirty people?"
"Those twelve people, at least twelve people, otherwise there will be too few people."
Li Hongzhang was also speechless by his son. Are you going to school or just having fun? You are happy when so many people play with you. What about your studies?
"Xiao'er, I agree, there are only twelve people, but I will check your studies at any time, and you must not miss your studies because of playfulness."
"My son will follow his father's teachings. At present, he has finished studying the Four Books and Five Classics, including Sun Tzu's Art of War. He is inspired to become a capable minister like his father."
Li Jingxiao's silent flattery made Li Hongzhang extremely comfortable.
After the two chatted for a while, Li Jingxiao said goodbye and left.
After leaving, Li Jingxiao's lips raised. His goal was achieved. He just wanted twelve people.
It is also about preparing for the future.
Nurhaci was able to start his own business with 12 pairs of old armors. Why couldn't Li Jingxiao overthrow the Qing Dynasty with 12 people?
This is the first step Li Jingxiao prepared for himself.
I am still a little excited when I think that I will go out to choose someone tomorrow.
It is not easy for Li Jingxiao to think about leaving home.
The next day, Li Jingxiao and Huzi finished class together and went out to buy people under the leadership of Huzi's father Chen Siyi and a group of followers.
Perhaps the most valuable thing in these troubled times is human life, especially children. There is no labor force. Many families cannot afford to give birth to children and can only sell them.
After Li Jingxiao went out, the first thing he saw was a prosperous commercial street. The place where they live now is still in the center of a prosperous commercial street.
After Huzi came out, he looked here and there. When he saw something he wanted to eat, he looked at his father eagerly.
It's just that this time I came out to accompany Li Jingxiao in selecting people, so I definitely wouldn't buy it for him.
So Huzi was also scolded by his father.
It was Li Jingxiao who rescued Hu Zi, and Hu Zi got his wish and got delicious food.
Hu Zi was also heartless. He forgot about what he had just been scolded when he had something to eat.
The group of people came to a back street, where various people were being sold.
Men and women, of different ages, all very young.
Perhaps the hardest thing to sell here is the young boy. After buying it, he can't do much except work.
Little girls are the best sellers, but there are so many people that it makes Li Jingxiao’s scalp numb.
This evil feudal society has harmed too many people. Who is willing to watch their children being sold?
But what can you do if you don’t sell it? If you sell it, you can still live well if you find a good owner.
If you don’t sell it, you’ll starve to death!
