Tang Dynasty: A Guide to Avoiding Pitfalls for Li Er at the Start

Chapter 255 Get all these people into the manor.

The representatives of the local guards finally left.

But they all left behind some things: chickens, ducks, geese, and rice.

They dropped their things and ran away as if something was chasing them, without even leaving their names.

Wen He was somewhat helpless. He called out to them to come back and get their things, but no one paid any attention to him.

He wanted to keep the people from Gejiazhuang, but Ge Er and Ge San were too embarrassed to stay.

After the families of the soldiers left, more than half of them were gone.

There were still some honest and simple-minded people left, staring at him expectantly.

"they are?"

“These are all our tenants,” Adong reminded him from the side.

Wen He squinted, watching as the people were about to put their things down, and immediately shouted, "If you dare to put your things down and run away, I'll raise your rent!"

This shout did have an effect.

Those who were about to put their things down suddenly stopped.

They all looked at Wen He, at a loss for what to do.

“Young master, this is all from our heart. Since you have waived our rent, the household will definitely not be able to eat this fresh grain, so you must accept it no matter what, otherwise this old man will kneel down and not get up.”

The speaker was an old man, and Wen He didn't know which farm he belonged to.

But it seems that he is quite prestigious among this group.

After he finished speaking, everyone else nodded, as if they really wanted to follow the old man.

Wen He looked helplessly at the things in their hands and on the ground.

"Young man, why don't you accept it? It will fulfill their good intentions," A-Dong advised.

Seeing this, Wen He had no choice but to nod.

"Alright, then I'll accept it. But you all have to stay for dinner today, or you can take the food and go home."

"Really? Thank you, young master. Thank you, young master."

They came to give gifts, but they seemed even happier than if they had received them.

I really don't know whether to say they are simple and honest, or that they were harmed too much in the past.

Wen He told A Dong to go back first and had someone come out to pack things up.

We can't just block the whole road.

Also, tell him to go back and ask Zhou Fu to prepare some food and money for the villagers to take back with them.

"You all come in together."

Upon arriving at the entrance, Wen He wanted to invite them into the mansion.

But the tenants all shook their heads sheepishly.

The old man said, "No, no, we are all lowly people, it's fine to stay outside."

He smiled憨厚ly.

Wen He seemed somewhat lost in thought.

He turned his head to look at the vermilion gate, then narrowed his eyes slightly.

A wealthy and powerful family.

"Guards, come out here and herd all these people into the mansion!"

Everyone was stunned for a moment.

They even thought they had misheard.

I've only ever heard of people being driven out of a mansion, never of being driven into one.

"What kind of behavior is this, eating out? Do you want people to gossip about me behind my back and think I'm bullying the kind-hearted?!"

Wen He put his hands behind his back and reprimanded him sternly.

But none of the tenants thought Wen He was fierce.

The elderly man at the head of the group was moved to tears.

In all his decades of life, he had never encountered such a kind and benefactor.

"Thank you, young master. Thank you, young master."

Seeing that the people were about to kneel again, Wen He quickly sent out servants to stop them. Wasn't it said that the Tang Dynasty didn't kneel down to people so easily?

What happened today?
He had the tenants settled in, then turned and went into the mansion, about to ask someone to pour him a cup of tea.

But then Zhou Fu approached nervously.

"Young Master has arrived. He came through the side gate, and this old servant dared not stop him."

Zhou Fu said with remorse.

Wen He was stunned.

What is Li Er doing here at this time?
"Where is he now?"

“He’s in the backyard, talking to the young lady,” Zhou Fu said.

Upon hearing this, Wen He sighed helplessly. He had no choice but to get up and walk towards the backyard.

As I walked through the corridor, before even entering the archway behind it, I heard gentle laughter coming from inside.

"So this is what Brother Ke was like when he was a child."

"You can't tell now, but that brat once deliberately had his servant secretly take the wet bed out, and when he was discovered, he was ashamed for days."

Li Shimin laughed as he recounted embarrassing incidents from Li Ke's childhood.

It was rare to see the usually cold-faced King of Han blush as red as a ripe pomegranate.

He wanted to refute it, but he couldn't bring himself to say it in front of Li Shimin.

Li Tai and Li You, who were standing to the side, were already laughing so hard they were doubled over.

Wen He was completely confused. Why were they saying all this out of the blue?

However, he was also curious, since these were things that were not recorded in history.

"When Ke'er was little, he was always quiet and reserved, unlike Qingque who was so mischievous. I used to find him several maids, but he chased them all away, saying that he was not interested in women. It made me laugh every time I saw him for several days."

Li Shimin was having a good time.

But Li Ke became increasingly embarrassed.

He quickly avoided Wenrou's gaze, and just as he turned his head, he saw Wen He outside.

"Sir is here."

Li Ke immediately felt as if he had seen a savior.

In an instant, everyone's eyes turned to Wen He.

Realizing he had been discovered, he walked out confidently, bowed, and asked with a smile.

"What brings Your Majesty here today?"

"If I hadn't come, I wouldn't have been able to witness that wonderful show just now."

"Forehead……"

Hearing Li Shimin say this, Wen He's heart skipped a beat.

But upon closer inspection, it seemed that he didn't really care.

"I heard that your house was besieged again, so I wanted to see who was so fearless. I didn't expect to see such an interesting scene. You're quite something, you little rascal."

Li Shimin stroked his beard and smiled with great satisfaction.

He had previously worried that Wen He's unruly nature would bring disaster to the Tang Dynasty in the future.

Now it seems that this brat has won the hearts of the people.

Moreover, they are flexible, know when to advance and retreat, and understand the proper boundaries.

“However, I am not the kind of person who craves credit, so you don’t need to pin those things on me.” Li Shimin glared at him.

Wen He knew what Li Shimin meant.

He was probably afraid of being criticized and having this matter discussed by future generations.

He laughed and said, "Your Majesty is mistaken. If Your Majesty had not ordered an investigation, how could I have caught those corrupt officials? You are in charge of the people, so you naturally deserve the greatest credit. I am just your soldier."

"You little rascal, you always know how to say nice things. Fine, fine, then I'll take the blame for you." Li Shimin feigned helplessness, but Wen He knew he was secretly overjoyed.

Li Er wanted both face and substance.

However, considering the generous salary and good benefits offered by the boss, Wen He decided not to complain.

"But don't think you can get rid of me so easily." His expression suddenly turned serious as he looked at Wen He and continued, "I have something else to ask you today."

(End of this chapter)