A lowly soldier becomes king, I slaughter my way through the late Tang Dynasty!

Inside the residence of the military commander in Anxi County.

Luo Yunhui, Niu Ben, and others gathered in the snow-covered courtyard.

Everyone looked worried, their eyes fixed on the house in front of them.

A strong smell of Chinese medicine wafted out, accompanied by occasional weak coughs.

At this time.

Li Rui came out of the house.

Niu Ben and the others immediately surrounded them.

"Zang Feng, how's the commander?"

"Li Youxiang, what did the Commander-in-Chief say to you?"

Li Rui's expression was solemn as he shook his head.

"He's still the same; his consciousness fluctuates, and he doesn't speak clearly, only managing to utter a few scattered words."

Upon hearing this, everyone fell silent.

Everyone else was just grieving.

Luo Yunhui and Niu Ben considered things more thoroughly.

Judging from the current situation, Li Yin will definitely not survive this winter.

Who will take the position of Jiedushi of the Yiwu Army?

First, we can rule out Li Yin's son!

The power to appoint military governors rested with the imperial court, which was eager to keep these regional military governors under its control.

How could we possibly allow Li Yin's family to be passed down from father to son?

Moreover.

Li Yin's eldest son knew absolutely nothing about military affairs!

Now that the Yiwu Army is on the front line of the war against the Khitan, it would be suicidal to appoint someone who doesn't understand military affairs as its commander!

and so.

If nothing unexpected happens, the imperial court will definitely send in a capable and experienced military commander to take over as the military governor.

So here's the question.

Is the new military governor easy to get along with?

Will he purge these old guards as soon as he takes office and support his own faction?

It concerns everyone's future and life; no one is without worry.

Niu Ben gritted his teeth and secretly spoke to Luo Yunhui.

"Old Luo, why not strike first and directly install Zang Feng as the military governor? Once everything has settled down, then submit a memorial to the court!"

Upon hearing this...

Luo Yunhui was suddenly startled!

"Absolutely not! Establishing a private military governorship is tantamount to treason!"

Niu Ben said unhappily.

"Then tell me, within the Yiwu Army, who is more suitable to be the military governor than Zang Feng?"

Luo Yunhui replied helplessly.

"I understand what you mean. It is indeed the best choice to put Li Youxiang in charge."

But the imperial court had its own considerations. Li Youxiang was only in his early twenties; there was absolutely no way he could become a powerful regional official!

Niu Ben gritted his teeth and made the suggestion again.

"Then you come! You shall be the military governor."

Luo Yunhui trembled in fright and waved his hands repeatedly.

"That won't do either. I don't understand military affairs; how can I shoulder such an important responsibility?"

Niu Ben rolled his eyes and said again.

"Then I'll take the position. I'll be the military governor, and after a few years, when Zang Feng is older, I'll hand over the position to him."

Luo Yunhui opened his mouth.

So he simply stopped talking to Niu Ben.

This bull is a master at fighting, but knows nothing about politics!

Luo Yunhui looked around, wanting to have a chat with Li Rui.

After all, in his view, Li Rui was politically astute.

However, Li Rui, who was just in front of me a moment ago, has now vanished without a trace.

In the backyard of the house.

This is where the women lived.

Li Rui walked to a secluded spot and asked.

"Why didn't you go and stay by the bedside?"

in the corner.

Li Zhiyan, her eyes red and swollen, stopped sobbing and said softly.

"I can't bear to see my father like that."

When a loved one is about to pass away, the grief is so intense that words of comfort are no longer effective.

Li Rui simply remained silent, sitting quietly beside Li Zhiyan.

Li Zhiyan leaned against Li Rui and rested her head on his shoulder.

After a long while.

She asked first.

"What did Father say to you?"

Li Rui replied.

"Some of them maintained social order and wrote to the imperial court."

Li Zhiyan pursed her lips.

"Anything else?"

"That's all."

Upon hearing this...

Li Zhiyan bit her lip, seemingly somewhat disappointed.

Can be sudden.

Li Rui raised his right hand and revealed a jade pendant.

The jade pendant is milky white and exquisitely crafted. A dragon is carved on the jade, while a phoenix is ​​carved in the openwork.

The dragon and phoenix singing together is a very auspicious symbol.

Upon seeing this, Li Zhiyan's almond-shaped eyes widened in surprise.

"This is for Father..."

Li Rui nodded.

"The commander gave it to me, saying that I will be the master of your household from now on, and I will take care of any problems that arise."

Li Yin's meaning was crystal clear.

His son is already married and working as an official elsewhere; now, only his daughter, Li Zhiyan, remains at home.

Therefore, he entrusted Li Zhiyan to Li Rui.

Looking at the jade pendant, Li Zhiyan's disappointment vanished!

"Hmph, I thought Father would entrust me to Uncle Luo."

Li Rui smiled slightly.

"If you wish, I can also hand over the jade pendant to Chief Secretary Luo."

The voice just fell.

Li Zhiyan immediately became anxious.

"You dare?"

She let out a delicate shout.

Li Zhiyan suddenly froze!

Because she noticed that Li Rui was looking at her with a smile, his eyes full of flirtatiousness.

That scoundrel!

He was clearly playing a trick on her on purpose.

Li Zhiyan gritted her teeth secretly and turned her head away.

I'm ignoring you.

After this commotion, the originally heavy atmosphere immediately lightened considerably.

Li Rui seized the opportunity to speak.

"When the time comes, sell all the valuables in your house and convert them into gold and silver, then I'll take you to Boling County."

Once the new commander takes office, this mansion will belong to someone else.

Li Zhiyan turned her head away and said.

"Suit yourself, you're the master of the house now anyway."

The surroundings fell silent once again.

After a moment, Li Zhiyan seemed to have been struggling with the decision for a long time before speaking softly.

"If I go to your house, you won't treat me like a servant, will you?"

Li Rui answered directly.

"No, I will marry you as my second wife."

Li Zhiyan suddenly turned her head!

A blush suddenly spread across her delicate cheeks!

She hadn't expected Li Rui to be so direct!

Little did they know that hitting a straight shot is always the most efficient method.

The position of a secondary wife was Li Rui's promise to Li Yin.

Although no gold or silver was gained, there were many hidden benefits.

If Li Rui were to take control of the Yiwu Army in the future, those soldiers who had received favors from Li Yin would naturally think of it.

Li Rui is the son-in-law of his former master.

To put it bluntly...

Li Zhiyan is the greatest political legacy left by Li Yin.

Of course, feelings still need to be considered.

……

Right in the middle of this cold winter.

The imperial rewards finally arrived in Dingzhou, along with Wang Yuan and his companions.

After a commotion.

Li Rui accepted the bestowed document and officially became the Inspector General of Works and the Chief of the Righteous Army.

Shi Chonggui and Feng Yu fabricated a great victory, and after all that, they still gave Liu Zhiyuan so many rewards for nothing.

Just to add the words "Inspector" before Li Rui's title of "Sikong".

After learning about the turmoil in Bianliang from Wang Yuan, Li Rui let out a sneer.

"A foolish ruler and treacherous ministers."

That's all.

Li Rui simply tossed the document conferring the title of "Inspector General of Works" into a corner of his study.

It's like throwing away trash.

Such honorary titles were of no use to him whatsoever.

Wang Yuan chuckled to himself; he had already guessed Li Rui's reaction.

"Brother-in-law, I brought a few men with me. They are all scholars and will serve you."

Li Rui was taken aback.

"What did you call me?"

Wang Yuan scratched his head, looking a little embarrassed.

This time when I went home, I got my father's approval, so he willingly changed how he addressed me.

Li Rui smiled and waved.

"I understand. Take them to Zeping, he'll make the arrangements."

Wang Yuan was overjoyed and immediately got up to return to Boling County.

First, visit my sister, then ask Zhao Pu to arrange personnel work.

Suddenly, he stopped in his tracks.

"Oh, by the way, brother-in-law, the imperial court also bestowed twenty beautiful women upon you; they're waiting for you at the gate!"