Thief Emperor

Chapter 21 Someone from the Gu family?

This simple blunder brought applause from the audience.

Because of Li Yun’s performance just now, it can be called a crushing victory, or even an instant kill.

Of course, this is a competition of fists and feet, and Village Chief Li has absolutely overwhelming combat power. If everyone is holding weapons, he will have to be extra careful without armor.

This was the reason why he fell into the hands of those yamen runners that day. Those runners were holding shining long knives, and if one was not careful, he might die by the knives.

But now, he only fights with fists and feet. He can unscrupulously rely on his physical advantage to take the damage, and even when he is fighting one against four, he can complete this gorgeous one-kill show.

Magistrate Xue's face was beaming with joy.

If the original reason that his daughter was saved by a knight was somewhat far-fetched, then after this "competition" just now, all the rumors and gossips would be wiped out under Li Yun's strong performance and no longer exist.

Moreover, because this battle involves one against four, it is extremely topical, and the reputation of this "Li Zhao" will spread quickly, thus completely covering up what happened to his daughter.

Mr. Li looked at the Qingyang gentry and nobles at the table, with a faint smile on his face: "My lords, I am in a good mood today. If anyone wants to come up and give me some advice, please feel free to come up."

After the battle just now, anyone who was not too stupid could see that no one had the ability to compete with the brave man in front of them for the position of the captain, and if they continued to compete, they would definitely anger County Magistrate Xue.

Immediately, everyone put on bright smiles and gave compliments one after another.

"Brother Li is so awesome!"

Zheng Yuanwai stepped forward, pulled Li Yun's sleeve, and exclaimed: "I have loved martial arts all my life, and today I finally met a master. When you are free, brother Li, please come to my farm and give me some advice on those useless things on the farm."

Chief Li smiled faintly and said, "I don't deserve your advice. If you have time, you can go and have some fun and learn some boxing skills from Mr. Zheng's family."

Magistrate Xue looked around at everyone and said with a smile, "Now, do you all have any objections? If not, this county will immediately issue a letter of employment to Li Zhuangshi."

Everyone responded in unison and happily accepted the matter.

Li Yun frowned slightly.

He came to Qingyang County for two reasons. First, to send Miss Xue back so that the sword hanging over the Cangshan Stronghold would be eliminated. Second, he just wanted to use this relationship to ask Magistrate Xue for a "legal" identity so that he could have his own pass, photo sticker and the like.

In this way, when he needs to go down the mountain and expand his business, it will be convenient for him to move around.

He had no intention of working in the government.

After all... after seeing it a few times, he didn't have a very good impression of the government of this era, and... he had no background and no knowledge, so if he worked in the government until he was old, he would probably just be a squad leader and had no future.

Besides...this court may not be able to last until he grows old.

When Chief Li was about to refuse, Magistrate Xue grabbed his sleeve. Mr. Xue still had a smile on his face, but his voice was lowered.

"Yes."

"We'll talk about the rest later."

Li Yun thought about it and no longer hesitated. After taking two steps back, he bowed his head and saluted to County Magistrate Xue.

"I, Li Zhao, thank you for your appreciation!"

"Easy to say, easy to say."

Magistrate Xue raised his wine glass, looked at everyone, and said with a smile: "Come, let's raise our glasses and toast to Li Dutou."

Upon hearing this, the dignitaries of Qingyang County raised their glasses and toasted Li Yun one by one.

Just like that, Li Dazhaizhu, who was a bandit leader a few days ago, suddenly transformed himself and had an official identity.

Although this identity is still so low that it is almost invisible, he can only be regarded as a clerk in the county, and is still a long way from being a second-rate official.

But no matter what, Li Yun does have a legal identity.

In this way, even if he is not in Qingyang, it will be much more convenient for him to go to other places with an identity.

As a result, this thank-you banquet almost became a celebration banquet for the "promotion" of Li Dazhaizhu. For a time, many people surrounded him and kept toasting him.

After a few rounds of drinking, the banquet was almost over. With an order from Magistrate Xue, the banquet officially ended. Li stood up shakily and saw these gentry and powerful people off.

When most of the men on the first floor had left, the ladies on the second floor followed suit and went downstairs. Many of the braver women walked up to Li Yun and looked him up and down. Those who were too embarrassed to speak smiled with their hands covering their mouths, while some of the braver ones simply approached and chatted with him, asking how old Li was and whether he was married.

In this scene, an ordinary innocent boy would probably blush and not know how to respond.

Fortunately, Li had seen big scenes before, and he dealt with these women one by one with ease.

When the last young widow who had spoken to him left with a wink, Li smacked the taste and felt deeply moved.

In this era, the social atmosphere...

Not particularly conservative.

Because just now... one of those women took advantage of the chaos and touched his butt...!
It is very likely that it is the young widow just now!

While Li Dazhaizhu was thinking about something, a familiar voice sounded beside him: "Would you like me to introduce you to him?"

Li Yun turned around and saw Miss Xue standing not far behind him, looking at him quietly.

Village Chief Li smiled and said, "That's not necessary. I may not stay in Qingyang for long."

At this point, Li Yun glanced at Magistrate Xue who was talking to his wife, coughed, and lowered his voice a little: "Miss Xue, Master Xue has already seen through the flaw, I can only tell him the truth, but Master Xue now thinks that I am the brother of Li Mazi from Cangshan Village..."

"Don't get this off topic."

Village Chief Li whispered, "Otherwise, I can just pat my butt and leave Qingyang. I'm afraid it will be hard to explain to Miss Xue who is with her parents."

Miss Xue bit her lip and gritted her teeth and said, "You are full of lies..."

Mr. Li shook his head helplessly. Just as he was about to speak, Master Xue had already walked over. The head of the Li family coughed and could only greet him. He smiled bitterly and said, "Master Xue, I am not ready to stay in Qingyang..."

Magistrate Xue looked at his daughter, pulled Li Yun aside, and said calmly: "Brother Li's ability today has already spread throughout Qingyang. No one will be dissatisfied with you being the head of the city."

"You have to be a city head in Qingyang for at least a year or two before this matter can be resolved, otherwise..."

Magistrate Xue said slowly: "This matter needs further investigation."

Li Dazhaizhu rolled his eyes and then said with a smile: "Master Xue, I can stay and be the head of the city, but I can't be in the county town every day. I may be away from the city often."

"no problem."

He looked at Li Yun, then looked around to make sure there was no one around, then he said calmly, "If you want to go back to Cangshan to see your brother, just go and see him. When you get there, just say hello at the county office and say you're taking people to Cangshan to look for the bandits."

"This kind of thing is easy to handle."

Village leader Li couldn't help but give a thumbs up.

"Master Xue is really amazing. He has found a perfect excuse."

Magistrate Xue pulled Li Yun outside and whispered, "But for the time being, Brother Li should not leave Qingyang. There is something I need to trouble you with."

Li Yun looked at him and said with a smile, "What's the matter?"

"In two days, someone from the Gu family will probably come."

Magistrate Xue said slowly.

"Brother Li needs to clarify this matter with their family."

Li Yun smiled and said, "Master Xue still wants to marry his daughter to him?"

"To marry or not to marry."

Magistrate Xue snorted: "Everything needs to be explained clearly, but their family..."

Speaking of this, even Mr. Xue couldn't help but grit his teeth.

“It’s really outrageous…”

(End of this chapter)