Datang: Only by resisting the decree can we become stronger

"This Fan Xing, who came from a humble background, is a rock."

"If the imperial court puts this kind of stubborn stone in the high position of Minister of the Ministry of War, isn't it afraid that the nobles in the world will be disappointed, and all the jade in Jingshan in the world will abandon my lord?"

"Youdao means that there is no poor family, and the rules of family status are passed down from the ancestors."

"It lasted for hundreds of years."

"There are so many elites from aristocratic families who are not used, but Fan Xing, who was once a horse slave, must be reused. I really don't understand!"

"Your Majesty, you must think twice about this matter!"

Chapter 84

Hearing Feng Deyi's remonstrance, except for Changsun Wuji, Du Ruhui and Liao Liao, the other ministers, whether it was Wen or Wu, all stood behind Feng Deyi.

"Your Majesty, Lord Feng is right!"

"I'm ashamed to be with Fan Xing and his ilk!"

"This ancestral system cannot be changed, Your Majesty!"

Aristocratic family, the origin has been passed down for hundreds of years.

It can be said that it is a noble family of iron, a country of flowing water.

Even if the dynasty changes, it still does not affect the great influence of these gentry.

People in the world have already deeply rooted the concept of aristocrats and aristocrats.

The gentry is of noble birth.

Common people deserve to be humble.

Even today's Tang Dynasty was able to make a fortune thanks to the support of the Longxi gentry.

And whether it is Changsun Wuji, Fang Xuanling, or Du Ruhui, they all have an inseparable connection with the gentry.

For example, Cheng Yaojin, who was born in grassroots, was also a high climber, and married his daughter to the Cui family of Shandong gentry.

And also lost nearly half of the property.

The purpose is to be able to make their own bloodlines gradually noble through marriage.

Even if he is such a feat in the founding of the country, a great general, and a prince of the country, the rest of the people can imagine it.

So, how did merchants like Li Qiu, who were not even as good as farmers, deal with themselves?

These aristocratic families, ranging from princes and nobles to small officials, can be said to have infiltrated every detail of the Tang Dynasty.

Even though Li Shimin is the king of a country, when facing these gentry, he has to weigh repeatedly. Many things cannot be forced.

So, he waved his hand, "It's really not suitable for the position of Minister of the Ministry of War."

"But Deyi, again, it's not easy to find someone who has fought against Jieli for many years now."

"I think that's the way it is. Give Fan Xing a member of the Ministry of War, the sixth rank."

"Let him be used by the Ministry of War and Keming, what do you think?"

Seeing that his advice worked, Feng Deyi hurriedly bowed to thank him.

"Your majesty is wise, and the ministers also think that this matter is very appropriate."

"The ministers are not against the use of Fan Xing."

"It's just that you have to use people in a proper way."

"If this Fan Xing is really allowed to be the Minister of the Ministry of War of the fourth rank, not only the ministers will not be convinced, but even the nobles in the world will not be convinced."

At this moment, Li Shimin is not in the mood to care about them.

He could only wave his hand to tell them to disperse quickly, and then discuss the next step with Fang Xuanling and Du Ruhui.

……

In the middle of the night, in the southeast of Chang'an City, Li Qiu and others who had just escaped from the pursuit of a small group of Turkic cavalry finally got a rare respite.

Today, after they escaped Qibi Heli's pursuit, they headed towards the east of Chang'an City.

But on the way, they encountered Turkic cavalry from Gaoling again.

Then in the following time, they kept fighting, getting rid of, and encountering small groups of Turkic cavalry and scouts.

It wasn't until late at night at this time, when the sky was covered with dark clouds and there was no light, that the Turkic cavalry and scouts gradually stopped encircling them.

After such a day, the soldiers around Li Qiu and Luo Kexin had only about one hundred and forty fifty soldiers left.

It was already the season of late autumn, and at night, they had already fought for a day, and they were exhausted and did not dare to light a fire.

We can only cuddle up to each other to keep warm, drink some cold water, and eat some dry food to satisfy our hunger.

Relatively far away from their team, Luo Kexin and Li Qiu sat together alone.

This is also due to the continuous fighting today and the critical situation at the moment, Li Qiu has important matters to discuss with her, so he sat down with her.

Otherwise, like a few days ago, Li Qiu was still as fearful of Luo Ke as a tiger.

"Now Jingyang and Gaoling have been occupied by the Turks."

"I don't know what's going on in Chang'an at this time?"

Due to the cold, Luo Kexin hugged her legs tightly and curled up beside Li Qiu.

At this time, Li Qiu took a bite of dry food, "Don't worry, Chang'an City will be fine."

"The fight over there should not have started yet, otherwise there would be no movement."

"However, according to my estimation, I'm afraid this battle will be very soon."

Luo Kexin frowned, "Then what should we do next?"

"Chang'an City is currently under siege, and we only have these 100 people left. I'm afraid they won't be able to break through the Turkic army line."

Li Qiu looked in the direction of Chang'an City in the darkness, and said slowly: "In such a short time, Chang'an City will not be surrounded on all sides."

"Tomorrow we will bypass Gaoling and go to the south of Chang'an City."

"That direction is guarded by Chai Shao's troops and separated by the Wei River. As long as Xieli doesn't cross the Wei River, it should be safe for the time being."

Speaking of this, Li Qiu suddenly put back the cold dry food in his hand.

"Oh, it's really hard to swallow."

"Would it be nice to have a drink?"

Hearing what he said, Luo Kexin paused next to him, and then slowly took out a delicate wine pouch from his bosom.

Reluctantly, he handed it to Li Qiu.

"This is the Sky Wolf that I carry with me all the time, and I am reluctant to take a sip..."

Before she could finish speaking, Li Qiu smiled and snatched her away.

"Hey, you kid actually still have this kind of stock?"

"It's really not easy!"

As he spoke, he directly opened the wine bag, and drank two gulps.

The wine bag that didn't have much wine left was instantly suppressed.

At this time, Luo Ke snatched the wine bag again with distress, "Hey, what are you doing?"

"How can you drink like this?!"

"You have to know that the Sirius people here usually don't even want to take a sip!"

As she said that, she might have been stimulated by the tremendous pressure in the past few days, and she drank all the wine left in her wine bag in one breath.

His eye circles were slightly red from choking.

Li Qiu smiled at this time, "Isn't it just shooting Sirius?"

"Let me tell you, as long as we enter the city tomorrow."

"I'll let you drink enough to shoot Sirius!"

"Even if you use it to take a shower!"

"In my wine cellar, there are a lot of Sirius in stock."

"And let me tell you, this Sirius shooter is only a preliminary product."

"When I have time in the future, I will brew a wine that is stronger than this and a hundred times better."

Speaking of this, he warmly hugged Luo Kexin's shoulders, "When the time comes, I will definitely give you enough to drink based on the life-saving friendship between the two of us."

"Isn't it just a little wine, what is it..."

Being held in his arms so intimately by him, Luo Kexin's face was naturally blushing, and then she glanced at him with affection in her eyes, and leaned her body quietly against Li Qiu's chest...

Chapter 85

Since the night was overcast with no moonlight or starlight, Li Qiu couldn't see Luo Kexin's strange expression.

He also only thought that Luo Ke was very cold and it was normal to be closer to him, so he didn't think too much about it.

Then he was full of enthusiasm, talking endlessly about the small restaurant he opened in Chang'an City, the dishes he cooked, and the many interesting guests he came and went.

Inevitably, Wu Jue was mentioned.

"Oh, brother, let me tell you."

"Miss Wu Jue is really the most beautiful woman I have ever seen in my life."

"Nianhua cardamom, pure and beautiful, that is called a icy skin, smooth and crisp..."

"She is a dignified gentry, a young lady from the Duke's family. She can fall in love with me, a small businessman. In this life, I really have nothing else to ask for..."

Just as he was talking and praising Wu Sui, there was no doubt that Luo Ke, who was leaning gently on him at the moment, was filled with incomparable anger and a special feeling that belonged to girls. A feeling of grief and indignation.

Although the night was dark, Li Qiu couldn't see Luo Kexin's expression.

However, Li Qiu still sensed the monstrous murderous aura that made his scalp tingle.

Ever since, he hastily explained, "Hey, hey, don't!"

"I know you're mad at me now because of your sister."

"But, I treat you as a brother, but you can't treat me as a brother-in-law, can you?"

"Besides, I also know that I am just a small businessman, and I am not worthy of your family at all."

"As for your sister, you may not be able to see me too."

"I still have this self-knowledge."

"Actually, when I went north this time, I didn't expect any results at all."

"I just think that there is an explanation to both parties, that's all."

"Of course, to be honest, I still have a little bit of extravagant expectations for your family."

"Just this time, before leaving, Wu Jue told me that it was impossible for her father to directly marry her to a merchant."

"But if I marry your sister, who is the granddaughter of the King of Beiping and the daughter of Duke Yue, then her father will be able to betroth her to me."

"Look, what a wonderful girl she is. For me, she is willing to suffer such a grievance..."

It wasn't until he said this that the anger in Luo Ke's heart gradually dissipated, and then he gave him a very dissatisfied stare.

At this time, Li Qiu, who was a little nervous over there, was still talking: "From what I see now, it is impossible to marry your sister."

"So I have to advance to the city and get more military merits. It's best to earn a title."

"Otherwise Miss Wu Jue won't be able to wait for me for long."

Hearing his words, Luo Kexin said quietly: "Actually...my grandpa still likes you very much, and values ​​you very much."

"I think maybe he will agree to marry Luo Kexin to you."

Mentioning her grandfather, Luo Kexin couldn't help but feel a little sad and worried, "Oh, I just don't know where my grandfather is now?"

"Is it okay?"