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Mingyue of the Great Song Dynasty http://www./0_1/ The latest work of Xiangnan Xiaoxiaosheng! After entering the royal city, Fang Li did not go to the royal palace but planned to go to Xiangbang Mansion first.
Fang Li came back this time not to visit relatives and friends, nor to pay tribute and give gifts, but to ask for money, grain and supplies, so he had to find someone to support him and help him fight for it. This person is naturally Baili Xi.
Every family has a difficult sutra to recite. Fang Li suddenly recruited 80,000 people for the Yu Kingdom and expanded 8,000 troops. As the king of a country, Duke Xiang of Yu must be happy.
But no matter how happy it is, the national strength of Yu State is really limited. It is not easy to place it properly!
Although the Yu State is small, there is still a certain inventory of grain. It is not difficult to help 80,000 people solve their dietary problems.
But winter is approaching, and solving the people's residence is a problem. Reeds, adobes, bricks, doors and windows all require money. Where can Yu State go to raise money for a while?
What's more, Fang Li promised to provide free land to the people to cultivate, distribute grain seeds, provide free agricultural tools and oxen, and exempt from ten years of taxes, which made Duke Xiang Yu feel heartbroken when he thought about it!
"Fang Qing plans to earn 80,000 people and make great contributions to our country, Yu, but why did he make a fool of himself and promise to exempt the people from taxes?"
A few days ago, after reading Fang Li's memorial, Duke Xiang of Yu sighed to the civil and military officials in the court, and was very depressed.
In his heart, he wanted these people to come with their family property. As soon as they arrived in Yu State, they began to pay taxes and tributes to alleviate the increasingly tense situation of the treasury. These people just joined Yu State and wanted to support them. What's going on?
At the critical moment, fortunately, Baili Xi stood up and spoke for Fang Li: "Lord, these people are from Guo and Liang, and they surrendered to our Yu Kingdom because of helplessness. The people have not yet attached themselves to them. If they do not allow them to benefit, how can they live for a long time?"
"What Xiangbang said is very true. I think General Fang did nothing wrong!" The doctor Gong Zhiqi also stood up and spoke for Fang Li.
Under the protection of Baili Xi and Gong Zhiqi, Duke Xiang of Yu decided to forgive Fang Li's self-claim: "Okay, I will allow Fang Li to make decisions without authorization this time, but if there is such a thing in the future, I must report it to the court and I will decide."
Although Duke Xiang of Yu decided not to pursue Fang Li's own initiative, he did not provide support, but waited for Fang Li to come back to ask for supplies.
At that time, he must be warned to let Fang Li understand that his identity is just a general, and that he cannot interfere in some matters and make decisions without authorization, otherwise where will he place his king?
Fang Li placed his accompanying soldiers in the inn and took three or five cavalry straight to Xiangbang Mansion, and didn't even bother to go home.
Through the streets and alleys, we arrived outside Bailixi's mansion in less than a meal.
“Well…”
Fang Li pulled his horse and took the reins and rolled over and dismounted.
Just as I was about to inform the guard of my name and ask for a meeting with Xiangbang, I saw a handsome servant in green clothes coming out from the corner of the street and jogging in front of me, and said happily: "General, I heard that you have returned from the front line, I guess you will come to meet Xiangbang. I came here to look for it, and I really met the general!"
Fang Li looked closely and saw that what he came was Jing Xi, who was picked up from the palace by himself. After a half month of not seeing him, he looked even more watery and attracted people to love, which made people unable to help but rush up and pinch him to try if he had water?
"Haha... It turns out it's Ah Xi. I will go home to see you after I finish my business." Fang Li touched Jing Xi's beautiful hair and comforted her softly.
"Um!"
Jing Xi nodded and stuffed the clothes he was holding in his arms to Fang Li, "The general was full of dust and dust. This is the black robes sewn by A Xi personally for the general. Is it a place to change them?"
This is the girl's sincere intention. Fang Li was slightly moved and took it and thanked him: "Thank you, Ah Xi!"
Jing Xi waved his hand and left: "Ah Xi went home to prepare for dinner, General, must come back for dinner!"
Just as Fang Li and Jing Xi were talking, Baili Xi, who received the news, had already come out. Next to him, a girl wearing a dark green dress with black hair and a waterfall and a dazzled eyebrows followed her. She acted from time to time and wanted to support her, but she was avoided intentionally or unintentionally by Baili Xi.
"Who is this girl? Why does she look familiar?"
Fang Li was wondering, and saw the girl blinking mischievously and said happily: "Master, what kind of god is so sad? You haven't recognized your disciple after only half a month of separation?"
Fang Li couldn't help but smile bitterly and slapped his forehead: "Look at me, I'm so clumsy. It turns out that it's Su Su. I can hardly recognize her daughter when I change her costume!"
Baili Susu proudly raised her slender jade neck, looked at the corner of her mouth and said, "How is it, it looks good?"
Baili Xi coughed and said in a solemn voice: "My granddaughter is really naughty, Fang Li... Oh, General Fang, don't laugh at me!"
Fang Li hurriedly bowed and bowed: "I pay homage to you. After half a month of separation, your body is still strong and energetic, which makes your disciple very happy."
Baili Xi stroked his beard and laughed: "Haha... It seems like you haven't seen each other for ten or eight years. I'm only 68 years old this year, and I'm in my prime. Do you want to be deaf and dizzy?"
"Haha... there are probably not many old men as strong as the Lord in the world!"
Fang Li laughed in succession and tried to support Baili Susu on the left and right, but Baili Xi refused: "What are you doing? He said he was healthy, but he still treated me as an octogenarian in his heart! No need to help, no need to help me, I can still fly now!"
Jing Xi had not walked far away yet, and turned his head to see Baili Susu and Fang Li chatting and laughing. He couldn't help but be stunned and murmured: "The lady of Baili's family is so handsome, she is just like General Fang!"
"I am just a maid, and I'm thinking all day long. I just need to serve General Fang well and repay his life-saving grace." Jing Xi shook her head and sighed, followed her brows and left quickly.
Fang Li followed Baili Xi to the living room and took a seat. Baili Susu personally served tea and begged when he brought it to Fang Li: "Master, I have obtained my grandfather's consent. You must bring me when you return to Chiyang, otherwise you won't drink this tea!"
Fang Li took a sip of tea and said with a smile: "As long as Xiangbang and the General agree, I naturally have no objection. By the way, why haven't you seen the General?"
Baili Susu said with admiration: "After I came back, I asked my father, everything was as expected by the general. He wanted to lure the enemy into the depths, so that the people of Jin thought that you generals were not in harmony, so after taking down Chiyang Pass, underestimating the enemy and attacking him halfway. Unexpectedly, the master made a fuss and cheated 80,000 people at once, disrupting his father's plan. He had to go to the front line to personally dispatch it."
"Cough cough... The word "liar" is not suitable. Your master is so honest and honest, like that?" Fang Li coughed and said seriously.
"Okay, Susu, you go down, I want to talk to General Fang!" Baili Xi sat upright and interrupted Fang Li and Baili Susu's flirting.
Baili Susu pouted, looking aggrieved: "It's not an outsider, one is my master and one is my grandfather. Can't you listen to it?"
Baili Xi glared at her eyes and said sternly: "Get back, how can a woman let an audience member intervene in the national affairs?"
"Oh..." Baili Susu could only take his leave obediently.
Before Fang left, Baili Xi said straight to the point: "Fang Li, you came to see me first to ask for supplies from the lord, right?"
Fang Li smiled and said, "Your Majesty is really angry. Fang Li is coming for this matter. I have already reported the book to my lord about the recruitment of 80,000 people. There is little clothing and food on the front line, and the soldiers are not fully equipped with armor and armor. The cold winter is approaching, so Li specially came back to ask for help from the lord to settle the people. The prime minister is in the court and I hope you can help me with a few good words and let the lord allocate money and grain to support me soon!"
Baili Xi stroked his beard with his hand and said with a serious expression: "It is worth helping you get material support, and I believe the court will agree. But I heard that some rumors spread in the capital recently, and I am afraid it will be unfavorable to you!"
Chapter completed!