Chapter 0077 Li Xiuning
Inside the county government office, everyone had smiles on their faces, even Fan Jin rarely smiled. After this incident, Li Yu's benevolent act would be known throughout the world, and even the common people would welcome Li Yu's arrival.
"Sir, there is a woman outside who wants to see you." Li Gu hurried in with a business card in his hand.
Li Yu took the name card, and a strange expression suddenly appeared on his face. He said softly, "Li Xiuning, the second young lady of the Li family."
"Could it be the third daughter of Duke Tang?" Cen Wenben was stunned, and said with some surprise: "It is said that the third daughter of the Tang family likes to do good deeds and make friends with heroes, even if she is married. I didn't expect that she would come to Fangcheng today."
"It seems that she saw the scene at Caishikou." Fan Jin also said. The powerful Duke Tang of Guanlong is a well-known figure. He was born in the Longxi Li family and is an existence that many people in the world must look up to.
"Please ask her to come in." Li Yu was very curious about Li Xiuning. This famous woman in history was not an ordinary person. Looking at so many historical figures, only a few could leave their names in history, and Li Xiuning was one of them.
Soon, a fragrant breeze swept in, and a woman in tight clothes came slowly. She had a pretty face, eyes like bright stars, and a look of high spirits. She held a sword in her hand and a cloak on her shoulders, which made her look more heroic.
"Li Fu Xiuning, nice to meet you, General Li." Li Xiuning also noticed Li Yu, who had a handsome face, a tall and strong body, with arms and waist as thick as an ape. He was kneeling there with sharp eyes that could penetrate people's hearts. There was a sword next to his arm, and he looked majestic and extraordinary.
"Miss Third, please." Li Yu nodded and made an inviting gesture.
"Thank you, General." Li Xiuning did not refuse and knelt down on the mat. Ma Sanbao stood behind him, holding a sword and looking aggressive.
"Miss San has traveled the world and made friends with heroes. I wonder when Duke Tang will start his army?" Li Yu suddenly asked. It was like a thunderbolt that struck the hall. Everyone's eyes widened. Li Xiuning's face was even paler, and a trace of panic flashed across her eyes.
"How dare you! Duke Tang is loyal to the emperor. How could he commit a rebellious act? Don't think that everyone is like you." Ma Sanbao's angry .
"Sanbao, don't be so presumptuous." Li Xiuning finally came to his senses and stopped Ma Sanbao's anger. Instead, he smiled bitterly and said, "General, you are joking. My father is trusted by the emperor and has received great favors from the Yang family. How could he be rebellious? General, you have misunderstood my father. Everyone in the court knows that my father has a kind character and is loyal to the court. Aren't you afraid of being blamed by the world for saying this?"
Li Yu laughed loudly and said, "Please forgive me, Third Miss. I was just joking. I wonder why you came here today? You know, Li Yu is not the son of the Minister of Civil Affairs, but a rebel. Aren't you afraid of being implicated by Li Yu?"
"In Xiuning's eyes, although the general is a rebel, he is also a hero who stands up for the people. Punishing criminals and opening warehouses to release grain are things that only a great hero can do. Xiuning has been wandering around the world for many years and likes to make friends with heroes the most." Li Xiuning first forced a smile on his face, then quickly spoke seriously, as if he really liked making friends with heroes.
"I don't deserve it, I don't deserve it. Li Yu is just doing what I should do." Li Yu shook his head.
"General, you have a pure heart, why don't you serve the court? If you are willing, Xiuning is willing to ask my father to mediate. I believe the court will give you a chance to reform." Li Xiuning suddenly said.
Li Yu was stunned when he heard this and looked at Cen Wenben. Cen Wenben's eyes lit up and Fan Jin was even more excited. If they really surrendered to the court, it would be a big deal for the Beggars' Army.
"Can Duke Tang guarantee our safety?" Li Yu took a deep breath. At this time, there was still some time before the world fell into chaos. Although many people in North China had raised troops to rebel, they had not yet formed a large scale. If they could surrender to the court, recuperate, and wait for an opportunity to act again, it might not be impossible.
"My father can certainly guarantee the safety of the general and others." Li Xiuning was overjoyed and said with a smile: "Besides, my Li family also has a lot of private soldiers, and the Chai family has many shops in various places, which can even accommodate the general's 10,000 soldiers. My father likes to make friends with heroes and heroes, and heroes like the general are eager to recruit talents!"
After hearing this, Li Yu finally understood Li Xiuning's idea. He not only wanted to recruit him, but also wanted to annex him. This is a way to strengthen the Li family's power, but have you considered my feelings, Li Yu?
"Miss Third has traveled around the world and met countless heroes. I wonder if you could list a few?" Li Yu smiled and changed the subject.
"There are countless heroes in the world, but few are like you, general." Li Xiuning said solemnly, "General, do you know the difficulties the Beggars' Army is facing now?" Li Xiuning still did not give up the idea of recruiting Li Yu.
"Dilemma? Li has just defeated Yin Shishi and Yuan Zhao. There is no army that can stop them in the entire Nanyang County. If it is to annex Nanyang County, it will be a piece of cake. I just don't know where this dilemma comes from?" Li Yu laughed. The road ahead is tortuous, but in the short term, Li Yu really hasn't found any difficulties.
"It is precisely because the general defeated Yin Shishi that the army came. Yuan Zhao has been ambitious in recent years and has long caused dissatisfaction in the court. The failure in Nanyang this time just gave the court an excuse. If nothing unexpected happens, the court will have a large army coming soon. I wonder how the general can resist the army of more than 100,000 strong that old thief Yuwen?" Li Xiuning said confidently.
"I heard that Yang Guang is preparing for the third expedition to Liaodong. Will he set his sights here?" Li Yu was a little curious.
"General, since you know about the three expeditions to Liaodong, do you know why Yang Guang did it three times?" Li Xiuning looked at Li Yu in surprise. The news of the three expeditions to Liaodong had just come from Guanzhong, and only the aristocratic families knew about it. How did Li Yu, the leader of the rebels, know about it? But Li Xiuning reacted quickly and changed the subject.
"It's just to take back the military power. All the power of the imperial army is in the hands of the aristocratic families. His Majesty the Emperor is taking the opportunity to take back the military power and weaken the strength of your aristocratic families." Cen Wenben suddenly said.
"Sir, you have a keen eye. Just because you know this, don't we from the aristocratic families know it? We from the aristocratic families are loyal to the court and the emperor. Our lives and deaths are in the hands of Your Majesty. However, for the sake of the Sui Dynasty, the three expeditions to Liaodong were undoubtedly a wrong decision. Therefore, in order to avoid the expedition to Liaodong, an excuse is needed. Unfortunately, the general's begging army has become the best excuse." Li Xiuning looked at Li Yu with burning eyes.
