Late Tang

Li Qilang, born in Kaifeng, Bianzhou, is the richest man in Bianzhou, with a family fortune of tens of millions.Although he is young, he is well-informed, not only intelligent, magnanimous, bold, but also quite ambitious.The wealthy side has great prestige in the Bian Song Dynasty.The Li family has a strict family education and has a reputation for benevolence and righteousness from generation to generation. Whether it is doing business or renting out the manor to tenants, it is very benevolent and righteous, and has an excellent reputation.Whenever I meet someone in need, I will generously donate money and do my best to help.In a famine year, Li's grain store would not take the opportunity to skyrocket the price of rice.In disaster years, the land rent will be reduced or exempted, and even in years of disaster like last year and this year, precious grains are used to distribute porridge to the victims of disasters.

The tenants of the Li family manor are almost all the hungry people taken in by several generations of the Li family during the famine years, and the servants and maids in the family are also taken in by orphans and beggars on the street.These clever orphans and beggars taken in by Li's mansion are good for recuperation, and then let them work in the mansion, and teach them to read, count, and practice martial arts in their spare time.After growing up, depending on the nature of the individual, those who are literate and able to count can enter the caravan shop as a clerk, accountant, etc., and those with martial arts can be servants and guards.

After hearing this, Li Jing praised: "Qilang really has the style of ancient mengchang, this move is a great merit, are they all orphans?"

"Yisun is from Shanzhou. His ancestors were originally from the famous Bohai Gao family. He is of the same clan as Xichuan Jieshuai Gao Shizhong. However, something happened in the family in the early years, and he was entrusted to my family to be a house boy since he was a child." Li Qilang explained.

Li Jing was staring at Gao Jichang in a daze. Gao Jichang was only 14 years old, and he hadn't changed his name to Gao Jixing, let alone Gao Laizi.Historically, the main reason why Gao Jixing was able to become the founder of the Nanping Kingdom among the Ten Kingdoms and control Jingnan was his relationship with Li Rang.Historically, Li Rang became Zhu Wen's adopted son, and Gao Jixing became Li Rang's adopted son. Therefore, in fact, in the early days, Gao Jixing was actually Zhu Wen's adopted grandson.It was because of this level of relationship that Gao Jixing slowly rose to prominence, and finally became a separatist force, and finally became the founding king of the Nanping Kingdom.

Gao Laizi, thinking of this name, Li Jing couldn't help laughing.Gao Jixing served in the Houliang from Zhu Wen's Yajiang to Jingnan Jiedushi. After Zhu Wen died, he began to support himself. Zhu Youzhen, the last emperor of Liang Dynasty, couldn't control him, so he had to be named King of Bohai.After Liang was destroyed, Gao Jixing separatized Jingnan and listened to the tune but not the announcement.Jingnan was sandwiched between several big forces, so it was hard to do anything. Gao Jixing didn't resume production, but exclusively robbed the tributes from the other forces to the Later Tang Dynasty. The thick skin is immeasurably thick.In order to obtain property, Gao Jixing also proclaimed himself a minister to Shu and Min, and asked for some gifts. After a long time, everyone knew his character and surname, so they unanimously gave him and his son an appropriate nickname "Gao Lai Zi", Sometimes he is also called "high rascal".

No matter how you look at it now, you can't see that this very sunny boy will become such a rascal in the future.This is really the time to make a hero!

Dong Zhang is also one of Li Rang's family boys. His initial job was to sweep horse manure, but he was very brave and a natural strongman.In addition to sweeping horse manure, he studied martial arts in Li's mansion, and now he has achieved some success.This time Li Rang sent him to Changchang with Gao Jichang, but he couldn't see Li Jing for a while, so he wanted to take this opportunity to attract Li Jing's attention.Li Jing carefully recalled the memories in his mind, and finally found some historical records about him. After Dong Zhang followed Zhu Wen, he was first promoted to a small school with meritorious service, and later promoted to governor of Zezhou.In the Later Tang Dynasty, Zhuangzong destroyed the former Shu, Dong Zhang was the envoy of Dongchuan Jiedu in Jiannan, and Meng Zhixiang was the envoy of Xichuan Jiedu in Jiannan. The two fought for Shu. In the end, Dong Zhang was defeated. After Meng Zhixiang won, he controlled the whole Shu and became the queen The king of Shu.Although he did not become the king of a country, he was also a warlord in the Five Dynasties.

Wang Yanqiu, the back beam general, a general who can act alone, once led the army to defeat the Khitan, is a titan.

Liu Qi is also a general of Houliang.

It is indeed quite legendary that the four servants of a merchant's family all became generals later on.One of them is still the king of a country, and the other is almost the king of a country.

"How many servants like these four are there in Li's residence?" Li Jing asked.

Li Qilang smiled, "These four are the most outstanding ones in the mansion, and the others have to be put on the table. But among those children who study literature, there are two very smart ones. One is called Kong Xun, the other is called Duan Mingyuan, At such a young age, he is already quite extraordinary."

Hearing these two names, Li Jing couldn't help but sigh again.Kong Xun, historically served as the deputy envoy of Xuanwei Beiyuan in the Later Liang Dynasty, the envoy of Zuyong, the envoy of Zhongwu Jiedu, and the envoy of Cangjing Jiedu.Although Duan Wenyuan didn't seem to have much impression of the name, it should be very good for Li Rang to value it so much.

Li Rang saw that Li Jing was very interested in these young people, and he guessed some of Li Jing's thoughts in his heart.He had heard that Li Jing had a heart for talents, so he immediately said: "If the commander-in-chief likes them, why not let them follow him. Yisun and the others can be guards, and Sun Xun and Duan Wenyuan can be book boys. "

Hearing this proposal, Li Jing was a little moved. These six people are all famous guys in history.It might not have a good reputation, but that's just a matter of circumstance.They are still young now, if they can stay with them and educate them, they will be good helpers in the future.

"Is Qilang willing?" Li Jing asked with a smile.

Hearing such a question, Li Qilang didn't know that Li Jing had already agreed, and now he has pulled Gao Jixing and others, so he hastened to meet the commander-in-chief.

Gao Jichang and the others were clever, and immediately knelt down to Li Jing to salute.Li Jing smiled and helped the four of them up: "Since this is the case, the four of you will also enter the Jiejun Army. First, you will be given the positions of deputy lieutenant and team leader, and you will be the guards next to me in the engineering department first."

Seeing that Li Jing was in a good mood to accept the four of them, Li Rang thought for a while, got up and knelt down to Li Jing.

"What's the meaning of Qilang?" Li Jing was surprised, not understanding what his action meant.

"Marshal, Qilang also wants to follow the marshal, do the work of a dog and a horse, and do his part." Li Rang said solemnly.

Li Rang's vision has always been good, and he has already seen the turmoil in the current situation.Although Li Jing is young, he is very different from many people, whether he is leading the army or dismounting to govern the people, but he is extremely outstanding.In particular, Li Jing's concept of businessmen and business is very different from the traditional ones.Although Li Rang is very rich and has tens of millions of dollars, he is just a businessman after all.And recently Xuanwu Marshal Mu Renyu had some issues with him, making things difficult for him everywhere.

Since ancient times, the people did not fight with the officials, and the merchants did not fight with the army. Now Li Rang was extremely worried about Mu Renyu, but how could ordinary people care about such things.When I came to Songzhou this time, I had heard about Li Jing's current reputation and wanted to ask Li Jing to help make peace.Now, after seeing Li Jing with his own eyes, he has a deeper idea, and he simply takes refuge in Li Jing.

"It's rare that Qilang has some loyalty and patriotism. I'm very happy. Let's get up first."

As soon as the words were finished, Li Qilang directly bowed down again: "The father-in-law is above, please accept the father-in-law's worship!"

Li Jing quickly supported him, "It's impossible, Qilang is about the same age as me, how can I accept you as a foster son, get up, it's too nonsense."

Li Qilang was still kneeling, "If the commander-in-chief doesn't agree, I won't get up."

"Hahaha!" Li Jing chuckled out loud, there is no love for no reason in the world, nor hatred for no reason.It is impossible for Li Qilang to want to be his son suddenly, there must be a reason for this.But no matter what, Li Jing is still unwilling to set a precedent for adopting a son.However, Li Rang's net worth and his financial management skills are pretty good.Coupled with his prestige and reputation, Li Jing still appreciates him very much.

At the moment, she didn't want to make things ugly, so she said: "Well, you know I never accept adopted sons, if you really want to, why don't I accept you as a disciple."

Zhang Rui, Li Zhen, Guo Chengan and others were watching with a smile all the time. At this time, they even said congratulations to the marshal for gaining another outstanding disciple.Seeing that Li Jing refused to accept him as a foster son, Li Rang was extremely disappointed at first, but when he heard that he was willing to accept him as a disciple, he couldn't help being happy again.Li Jing's six disciples are unknown to everyone in the world, if he can really become the seventh disciple, then his goal will be achieved as well.

Immediately, with excitement, he blushed and kowtowed to Li Jinglian, calling for Master.

Li Jing took the tea served by Li Rang, and he officially accepted Li Rang as his apprentice, and Li Rang became Li Jing's seventh disciple.Liu Xun, Wang Yanzhang and other six people also hurried over to meet Lao Qi at this time, and everyone laughed and laughed.

Li Rang was emotionally excited and became Li Jing's seventh disciple. Now the Li family in Kaifeng was no longer afraid of Mu Renyu.Moreover, relying on Li Jing, the Li family can have greater development in the future.

These contests turned out to be such a result in the end, which was beyond Li Jing's expectations.Now that he has got four military generals, two civil servants, and an expert in financial management, Li Jing is also very happy in his heart.Seeing Wang Tan and Li Si'an, he suddenly remembered that in history, these two seemed to be the same generals of the back beam.

Rubbing her temples, Li Jing searched carefully for the memories of the two of them, and finally remembered.

Wang Tan, a general of the Later Liang Dynasty in the Five Dynasties, with beautiful characters and a native of Jingzhao.When I was young, I liked to read military books, and I was quite strategic.At the beginning, Zhu Wen was a small school. He fought repeatedly, charged into battle, and made military exploits.When Zhu Wen proclaimed himself emperor, he was appointed as the Jiedu Envoy of the Baoyi Army, recruiting envoys to the northeast of Luzhou.When Li Cunxu came to attack, he asked himself to resist the enemy and preserve Xingzhou. He was named the king of Langya County for his meritorious service.At the end of the emperor's reign, he served as the Jiedu envoy of Kuangguo, and later died in a mutiny.

Li Si'an, courtesy name Zhenchen, was born in Chenliu, Henan.During the Five Dynasties, General Hou Liang made many military exploits and was one of the founding heroes.In his early years, he served under the command of Xuanwu General Yang Yanhong. He was brave and powerful, seven feet long and quite ambitious.Zhu Quanzhong, the envoy of Xuanwu Festival, held a military parade. He saw Li Si'an's majestic appearance and admired him very much.Since then, Li Si'an has followed every time he sent troops to fight. Because he is good at flying spears and is invincible, he has made many military exploits.Zhu Quanzhong attached great importance to Li Si'an and appointed him as Tabai General. Every time he fought against Huang Chao's uprising army and Caizhou Jiedu envoy Qin Zongquan's army, he led more than a hundred people from his troops to challenge him, rushing from left to right, and no one could be a match.

However, Li Si'an was brave by nature, but less resourceful. Every time he fought, he would not win a big victory, but would definitely lose a big one.

In history, these two people also have a title each, Wang Tan and Gao Siji are very similar, they are both handsome and handsome, so they have the nickname Yulang.But Li Si'an is seven feet tall, has a nose augmentation, and looks majestic. Under the crouching silkworm eyebrows, there are a pair of leopard eyes, awe-inspiring, and because he is good at flying spears, so he is nicknamed Flying General.

Yulang and Flying General, these are two fierce generals, Li Jing almost regarded these two as passerby A and passerby B.

After thinking about it, Li Jing simply accepted Wang Tan, Li Si'an, Gao Jichang, and Dong Zhang as disciples.

In one day, Li Jing's six disciples became eleven disciples, Li Rang was ranked seventh, Wang Shan was ranked eighth, Li Si was ranked ninth, Gao Jichang was ranked tenth, and Dong Zhang was ranked No. 11.

Wang Tan and Li Si'an were originally standing on the side seeing Li Jing accepting Li Rang as his disciple, and appreciated Gao Jichang and others very much, but they were a little envious when they were left out.Now that he has actually become a disciple, he couldn't help being surprised and excited.

Dong Zhang and Gao Jichang were even more excited. They were just Li Rang's servants, but now they suddenly became the disciples of the commander-in-chief.

Some people are happy and some are worried, but Wang Yanqiu and Liu Yi have mixed feelings in their hearts.The four people brought by Li Rang, and now even Li Rang himself, three of them have become disciples of the Marshal, only two of them have failed.This taste is too uncomfortable.But they also knew that Li Jing was the commander in chief of Zhen [***], and they couldn't doubt his decision.All he could think of was regretting that he hadn't performed enough in the arena just now, that he hadn't caught the attention of the handsome man.

Li Rang became Li Jing's disciple, and immediately offered to hand over all his family wealth to Li Jing as military funds.

"The disciple's family has tens of millions of wealth, and they are willing to donate all of it to the teacher for military use!" Li Rang said very simply.

Li Jing smiled, "I know that you are the richest man in Bianliang, but you still don't need your wealth. However, I think you have good financial management skills, so I now give you the deputy of [***] Jiedu." Judge and Dengzhou Sihu joins the army, and the money bag of [***] will be handed over to you in the future."

Li Rang was stunned for a moment, he didn't expect Li Jing to hand over such an important real job to him so soon.Dengzhou Sihu's official position in the army is not high, but it is only seven ranks, but it is a real government office, managing household registration, taxation, warehouse payment and other things.However, the deputy judge of Jiedu has a higher rank, and the judge of Jiedu has extremely heavy power, almost equal to the deputy envoy.Although he is only a deputy rebel officer, he is also a high-ranking judge of Zhu Cao.This trust made him so excited that a man would die for his confidant.

Li Jing was also very happy. It turned out that Zhang Hong had been in charge of the money bag all along, but Zhang Hong was loyal, but he might not have enough power and he was old.After Li Jing left him in Chang'an, he couldn't find a suitable person to take care of the money bag, and handed it over to his old brothers, who didn't have the ability.Li Jing was a little worried about handing it over to those who came from aristocratic families.Well now, although Li Rang is a rich man, he was only a businessman, and now he is his disciple.Letting such a person with tens of millions of wealth take care of money is to give full play to his talents, and there is no need to worry about his loyalty.

"Okay, the competition in the ring is over, everyone, get ready to watch the dragon boat race!" Li Jing said with a big laugh. (To be continued.)