Evergreen Immortal..

Chapter 126: Drawing the Sword and Raising the Sword

"Brother Han, why are you here?"

Li Rui was a little surprised when he saw that the person standing at the door was Han Qin.

Han Qin also smiled:
"It's Elder Jiang. He asked the disciples of Huaqing Sect to join Anning Guard as a training ground. Many elders and disciples have come, and Junior Brother Zhou and Junior Brother Zhu are also here."

Li Rui's heart moved slightly.

"Miss Jiang didn't come?"

Han Qin smiled bitterly: "Junior Sister Jiang is here too, but she doesn't need to be like us. She has already gone to Elder Jiang's residence."

Li Rui nodded.

Right.

The reason why he and Han Qin had interactions with Jiang Yan before was probably because Jiang Linxian deliberately tried to sharpen Jiang Yan's teeth.

Just like Li Rui’s previous life.

The only opportunity to get along with the second generation of rich people is in junior high and high school, because the first generation of rich people want to train their children.

The situation is largely the same.

Now that I have gone through the hardships, I will naturally not endure the hardship.

Li Rui smiled: "Brother Han, how long do you plan to stay in Anningwei?"

Han Qin: "Maybe a few months, or maybe a few years."

With Jiang Linxian around, more and more people from Huaqing Sect will join An Ning Wei.

On the one hand, there are already many people in Huaqing Sect who aspire to a career in politics, and Jiang Linxian can provide them with a way out.

On the other hand, Jiang Linxian also needs people from Huaqing Sect to consolidate his position.

In fact, most of the time, we use our own people not necessarily out of selfishness, but because our own people are more trustworthy.

Being an official, you need to do some shameful things.

How can we carry out our work if we expect all our subordinates to be upright?
Li Rui: "That's great. We can be considered colleagues from now on."

Han Qin laughed and said, "I am now a small flag of the Bing Camp. Senior Li can come to me if he has nothing to do."

"I will definitely go."

Anningwei has a total of twenty-two battalions, named after the Heavenly Stems and Earthly Branches.

The ten heavenly stems: “jia, yi, bing, ding, wu, ji, geng, xin, ren and gui”.

The twelve earthly branches: "Zi, Chou, Yin, Mao, Chen, Si, Wu, Wei, Shen, You, Xu, Hai"

They are respectively managed by five major garrisons.

Then each garrison had four or five general flags under it, and each general flag was in charge of a battalion.

Just like Wei Ming, he was in charge of the Xin Camp.

Ge Hong was also in the Xinzi Camp.

According to Li Rui, the Bing Camp was under the command of garrison commander Lu, and the flag-teller was named Chen Shi, a generous man.

Since Han Qin was already here, he certainly didn't forget to discuss martial arts with Li Rui. The previous two martial arts exchanges were very inspiring to him.

"Senior Li, I have some doubts in my practice recently. I would like to ask for your guidance."

"But it doesn't matter."

"I have been practicing swordsmanship for ten years, every day, but in the past year or two, my swordsmanship has improved more and more slowly. Do you have any suggestions, senior?"

Li Rui pondered.

This situation is very common among warriors.

This is the so-called bottleneck.

If you take this step, the world will be yours; if you don’t, your life will stop.

Han Qin encountered a bottleneck at the eighth level, and it was obvious that his comprehension was average.

Although he could also forcibly cross over to the eighth level by virtue of his good physique.

This is also the reason why some big sects prefer people with good physique. The lower limit is very high, but if you want to go a long way, you still have to make up for the shortcomings.

"Brother Han, you might as well try to raise a sword."

"Raising a sword?"

Han Qin was a little surprised.

Sword maintenance is generally a term used by swordsmiths to refer to the maintenance of the sword to keep it in better condition.

But this is obviously not what Li Rui meant.

Li Rui nodded: "Yes, people are like swords. Since swords can be cultivated, so can people. You can try not to use the sword for a year, maybe you can gain something."

Han Qin was stunned.

No sword for a year?

Wouldn't that mean that the sword technique would be wasted?

Even though he admired Li Rui's martial arts, he was still a little hesitant.

After all, he had never tried it before. If it failed, he would have wasted a whole year.

He thought for a long time: "Senior, I will seriously consider it."

"It's okay, just follow your heart."

Li Rui was just making a suggestion. As for whether Han Qin would adopt it in the end, it depended on his own choice.

There is no right or wrong in practicing martial arts.

As he said, just follow your heart.

Just like Li Rui himself, he doesn't like fighting and killing, so it's just right for him to practice some health-preserving exercises.

Han Qin clasped his fists and said, "Thank you for your guidance, senior."

"It's not really advice, it's just random thoughts."

Li Rui chatted with Han Qin for a while.

Han Qin looked absent-minded, obviously still struggling with the issue of sword raising.

He took the initiative to speak: "Brother Han, you have just arrived in Qinghe, so you must have a lot of things to take care of. You don't have to waste time with an old man like me."

Han Qin woke up as if from a dream.

After realizing that his behavior just now was really rude, he said with some guilt: "Senior, I'm sorry, I will leave first and come to visit you another day."

"You go and get busy first."

Li Rui waved his hand.

Send Han Qin away.

He stayed there until the hour of Yin at dawn, and then returned to his residence.

Unless the emperor of the State of Yu issued a general amnesty, officials would have one day off every month.

what?
You're asking about ordinary cattle and horses. Sorry, they're open all year round.

So even during the Chinese New Year, we usually can’t take a holiday.

of course.

The way things were handled was very flexible. Li Rui had the final say in the armory, and he gave Lianghe and several other people a holiday early on.

He was the only one left in the arsenal.

It should be said that there are also martial artists guarding advanced skills upstairs.

Before leaving.

He went upstairs.

I saw a thin man holding a knife about to walk down the stairs.

Li Rui laughed and said, "Brother He, tonight is the end of the year, why don't you come to my house and have some fun?"

This thin man's name is He Shan.

I heard that he was a swordsman before, but was later recruited by Ning Zhongtian. He has no wife or children, is a man of few words, and even has few friends.

He Shan forced a smile on his sharp face:

"Brother Li, you're welcome. I like quietness, so I won't go."

Seeing this, Li Rui did not force it.

Some people are not unsociable, they just really enjoy being alone.

He has met many people, each with his own way of living, so he is very tolerant.

Went downstairs with He Shan.

Before leaving, He Shan's attitude was obviously not as cold as before, and he became much more polite.

This is how most human relationships work.

Just repay one's kindness with another.

Even though it may not necessarily bring any benefits, at least you can get a few polite words from them, and that will make you feel good, right?
Li Rui did this just out of habit.

As soon as we left the armory, it was already dark.

Li Rui was on his way back to his mansion.

Suddenly—

boom!
boom!
boom!
In the distance, bursts of white light appeared in the sky, and streaks of white smoke were reflected in the sky.

Looking into the distance, I couldn't help but whisper:
"Another year."

The pace of walking home also quickened a lot.

Another year.

That night.

It was a rare heavy snowfall in Qinghe.

"Auspicious snow heralds a good year."

Farmers all know that if there is a heavy snowfall, there will be a good wheat harvest next year. The imperial court even has special temple priests praying for this.

Li Rui is a modern man.

Of course, we know that this is because snow is like a thermal insulation layer, which prevents the temperature of the land from being too low and also prevents insect pests.

"good sign."

Yang Yong looked at the heavy snow outside the window, and couldn't close his mouth. He believed in these things the most, and even took out the small change he had saved for many years during the day and asked Wang Zhao to buy some liquor at the market.

After eating the New Year's Eve dinner, perhaps because they were so happy that they drank a lot of wine, Li Rui, Yang Yong and Wang Zhao all became a little drunk and squatted lazily in front of the brazier to stay up until the end of the year.

Yang Yong and Wang Zhao were busy all day.

The New Year’s Eve dinner is extremely sumptuous, with pork, chicken and even beef.

The State of Yu attached great importance to agriculture and sericulture, and cattle were an extremely important means of production, so the imperial court issued a clear order prohibiting the slaughter of live cattle, unless they died of old age or illness, they could be cut up and eaten.

Therefore, beef is extremely precious.

Otherwise, why would those heroes sit down and ask for three taels of beef?
In the past, I couldn’t even imagine it.

Snow all night.

The three of them kept talking and it was not until after midnight that Li Rui urged Yang Yong and Wang Zhao to go back to their rooms to sleep.

The next morning.

The snow gradually stopped.

The ground was covered with a thick layer of white snow, and the air was filled with the smell of saltpeter.

Li Rui changed into a thicker fox fur jacket.

The fox fur is warm and I don’t feel the cold at all.

Walk slowly to the T-shaped arsenal.

Li Rui was the only one in the building. He gave Liang He and the others one more day. As soon as he walked into the armory, He Shan followed him in.

"Brother Li."

He Shan took the initiative to greet him with a fist.

Li Rui also clasped his fists and said: "Congratulations, brother, you are getting better every year."

New Year's Eve.

Of course you have to say a few festive words so that others will feel comfortable hearing them and you can also bring good luck.

He Shan went upstairs.

Li Rui continued to flip through the books downstairs.

Feeling contented.

During the New Year, the other soldiers had no intention of going to work, and no one came to the armory.

In this regard, both Cao Wei and Jiang Linxian turned a blind eye.

This is human nature.

The imperial court had tacitly approved of such matters, so there was no need for them to stir up public outrage.

in the room.

Li Rui let out a breath.

The Flying Dragon in the Sky diagram went through thirty-six revolutions, and the Nine Profound Spiritual Sky diagram also went through thirty-six revolutions.

He does this every day.

Never slack.

While he was practicing, there was a knock on the door.

He knocked seven or eight times.

Obviously he was in an impatient mood.

He pushed open the door and saw Liang He standing at the door with a happy look on his face.

Li Rui: "Xiao He, didn't I allow you a day off?"

Liang He smiled and said, "Master, I have made a breakthrough and am now an entry-level warrior."

Li Rui was delighted.

"That's a good thing."

Liang He has good talent. He has reached the rank of talent before he turns eighteen. Although he cannot compare with those geniuses, it is already a very good level in Qinghe.

"Master, if it weren't for your guidance, I wouldn't have achieved what I have today."

"After I made a breakthrough, I wanted to be the first to tell you about this good news."

Liang He did not become complacent with his breakthrough.

Li Rui shook his head: "You are a good material. Although you have reached the grade, you still need to work hard in the future."

What he said was not modesty.

As the saying goes, rotten mud cannot be propped up against a wall.

He is not an old immortal, so how could he have the ability to turn decay into magic? The key is that Liang He himself is a talented person with great potential.

Of course, without his guidance, it would take Liang He at least three to five years to break through, or perhaps even longer.

An entry-level warrior who is under eighteen years old and an entry-level warrior who is twenty-five years old are two completely different concepts.

Like him.

He is a seventy-year-old eighth-rank official, but not many people care about him.

After all, the younger you are and the faster you make breakthroughs, the more talented you are and the future is limitless.

Liang He's face became serious: "I will follow the Master's instructions."

He had heard before that Liu Tong went to Huaqing Sect and achieved a breakthrough not long after. As they were both young men and had worked together before, it would be a lie to say he was not envious.

So he was holding his breath the whole time.

Now I have made a breakthrough, my thoughts are clear, and I feel as if the world is vast and the sky is high.

Li Rui looked at Liang He with relief: "Since you have made a breakthrough, you can no longer be an ordinary soldier. I will help you deal with this matter."

Liang He was somewhat flattered:

"Master, this is a great favor."

Li Rui interrupted with a smile and said seriously: "Xiao He, just take it easy."

It’s hard to find a considerate boss.

But it is actually difficult to find loyal subordinates, especially those who are both loyal and have potential.

In fact, he never does business at a loss.

Liang He is very loyal to him and can only bring him more benefits.

First grade of junior high school.

It is better to be quiet and not to move. Most people stay at home. It is taboo to visit relatives and friends at this time.

At noon on the second day of the New Year.

After Li Rui finished his meal, he slowly walked towards Wei Ming's residence.

No more, no less, I knocked on the door three times.

A young servant opened the door.

The young servant recognized Li Rui and immediately smiled: "It's Master Li, please come in quickly."

After a while.

Li Rui saw Wei Ming sitting in the hall.

Wei Ming was the first person he visited.

Maybe someone will ask.

Why not Ning Zhongtian, or Jiang Linxian who has a higher status?

Of course, the level gap between the two parties is too big. First, you may not be able to get in the door. Second, the people on the other side will definitely look down on the things you send. They may even have to ask the doorman to collect them on your behalf, and you won't even be able to see them.

The cost-effectiveness is far inferior to that of a boss who is one level higher than me.

So Li Rui sent Wang Zhao to deliver things to Ning Mansion and Jiang Mansion early on.

For those two adults, just send them off.

But for Wei Ming, my direct superior, of course I have to come in person to deepen my relationship with him.

Wei Mingzheng was annoyed by the people who came to his door early in the morning.

It was not until noon that those people were sent away.

His mood finally improved. Seeing Li Rui appear, he smiled even more: "It's Brother Li. You said you were here, so why did you bring a gift?"

Wei Ming personally stood up to greet him.

Li Rui knew that he had made the right choice when he came here.

Who likes to be disturbed early in the morning? Even if they appear to be friendly on the surface, they are definitely unhappy in their hearts.

Just right after noon.

It is a perfect time to drink tea and chat, or to eat and drink.

Wei Ming was walking.

The smile on his face froze and he took a breath.

Li Rui received a large sack in his hand. He originally thought that Li Rui was going to give him some local specialties.

"Damn it, who would give away a Ganoderma lucidum bigger than a human head, and one that is of elixir-grade quality?"

Wei Ming felt a little regretful.

He shouldn't have said that just now.

Since you have given me a gift, you must accept it.

"Inside please."

"Ah Fu, make some tea. Yes, yes, just take out the can I hid under the bed."

"Don't be so stingy."

The servant named Ah Fu looked aggrieved.

It was clearly Wei Ming who asked him to hide the tea leaves, and he refused to give them to him even when Guard Ning came. Now he is putting the blame on him.

"Forget it. It's my fate to take the blame."

Ah Fu looked aggrieved.

(End of this chapter)