The crowd finally dispersed slowly, but everything that happened today was destined to spread to the entire Donglin County! Almost everyone was talking about it, especially Li Fan's final test, which was talked about.

"The person Mr. Li is looking for is a good person to us ordinary people!"

"Equal virtue and talent! The eight disciples under Mr. Li's disciples are worthy of these four words!"

"Mr. Li is a good person. Have you forgotten that he had tried to seek justice for several people and planned to kill the evil ghost Xu Jin..." In Donglin County, the people were talking about Li Fan's name, and once again, it was pushed to the forefront.

...Li Fan brought eight disciples back to the Li Mansion and handed them over the prepared collection of articles and other items.

"You are willing to take me as your teacher. From today on, you will be prosperous and lose. Therefore, I only have one requirement for you."

Li Fan looked at the eight talents standing in front of him, "Don't forget his original intention!"

"Whether you are poor or successful, you should remember the little help you have helped the old woman when you passed by today."

“Only those who respect and sympathize with the weak can go further.

I hope you guys remember this.”

Upon hearing this, all the eight people looked solemn and nodded.

Especially Chen Youting, when he heard Li Fan's words, he felt a deep touch and admiration in his heart. He was a poor scholar who knew the hardships and sufferings of the bottom class best. Li Fan's warning to them was also his own highest value recognition! This made him truly admire Li Fan fundamentally! "Okay, you leave. In the near future, in the autumn boudoir, I will send someone to inform you to go to Yangzhou City to take the exam together."

Li Fan waved his hand and everyone left immediately.

"Master, the General of the National Protection is here. I want to see you, and I am now outside."

A subordinate walked over quickly and reported.

My father-in-law is here?

...Li Fan raised his eyebrows instantly.

Is this a heartless heart. I want to continue to ask myself the secret, or have I figured it out and eased the relationship with me?

...Li Fan couldn't figure it out, but he still said, "Please now!"

Soon, Zhao Nantang took Lao Qi into Li Fan's mansion. While walking, he looked at the furnishings of Li's mansion and nodded.

After leaving Zhao's mansion, this kid has indeed made a big fortune. He has his own family business, and in Donglin County, he is one of the few rich people... Zhao Nantang has already entered the hall while thinking.

"Yue...General, why are you here?

Please sit down soon.”

Li Fan stepped forward and spoke respectfully without showing any resistance.

Zhao Nantang sat down, and Li Fan respectfully served tea.

Zhao Nantang couldn't help but nodded. Li Fan had no concern for him. It seemed that his intention was to pay attention to the Zhao Mansion... "In a month, it will be the provincial examination. Now, do you have the confidence to win Jieyuan?"

Zhao Nantang asked.

"I didn't mention the letter directly, and my attitude was so tactful. It seemed to be to ease the relationship. What changed my father-in-law's idea... Could it be my wife?"

Li Fan muttered to himself in his heart.

But he didn't show it, just said, "Just do your best!"

Zhao Nantang smiled, "Now the whole of Yangzhou is watching you. If you fail the provincial examination, you will fall off a cliff and be crushed to pieces. Do you understand?"

Li Fan nodded, Xiao Suo said, "It's so cold that it's high."

Zhao Nantang nodded, "I heard that Helian Chengpo, have you given you some gifts?"

When Murong Hu came to Donglin County, he naturally could not escape his eyes.

"Some medicinal materials, some books."

Li Fan did not hide it.

"Helian Chengpo attaches great importance to you. You should understand the intention of his gift."

Zhao Nantang looked at Li Fan with a point of view.

Is this a crazy hint? Li Fan's heart was shocked and he understood instantly. He immediately showed a determined and serious expression and said, "Although Helian Chengpo is the governor, it is impossible for him to change his mind! No matter how beautiful his daughter is, it cannot change my infatuation with Xue Ning...Don't worry, he can't buy me!"

He looked righteous! "Puff--" The tea in Zhao Nantang's mouth was sprayed out directly, looking at Li Fan with a complicated look... Behind him, Lao Qi was even more shocked. This... what kind of monster is this... I have never seen such a straightforward and shameless person! My father-in-law called out... so shameless! "Ahem," Zhao Nantang coughed, concealed his disobedience and said, "Okay, okay, I won't say much anymore. I'll come this time and I'll give you something."

He hurriedly changed the subject, and he had always been fierce and scheming, but he was really unable to deal with Li Fan's... naughty tricks! However, he was quite satisfied with Li Fan's statement.

He waved his hand, and Lao Qi, who was behind him, walked up with a long brocade box and handed it to Li Fan.

Li Fan took it, and a hint of confusion flashed in his eyes.

"Open and have a look."

Zhao Nantang spoke.

Li Fan opened it immediately.

The moment the brocade box opened, a chill came to my face. When I looked closely, there was a long sword in the brocade box! The long sword was stained with blood, with two arms long, and the blade body was filled with dark red, like the long sword of the Ganti Flag, which must be a treasure knife that killed countless people! The sword joint was a wolf head, with a detailed carving and delicate wolf head, dyed with blood on the wolf teeth, adding a sense of cruelty.

"This is..." Li Fan raised his eyes and looked at Zhao Nantang.

Zhao Nantang's eyes slowly fell on the Ganti Flag behind Li Fan, and said, "This knife was made of the Iron Flag."

Li Fan turned around, but saw that Gantiqi's eyes were already full of enthusiasm and his face was trembling slightly.

“This knife is called ‘Swallowing Hu’.

It is Wei Chenbing, the sword of the "Wolf General" of the Battle Sword Camp. He is one of the generals that General Wu Tiangu values ​​the most. In the last battle, he was the last person to fall by the general."

"Their bravery made the Hu people discolor.

After his death, this precious sword was originally presented to the royal city of the Great Khan of the Kingdom of Hu, but it is said that after the sword entered the city, the Great Khan of the Kingdom of Hu had no choice but to send the long sword back."

Zhao Nantang spoke and told a past story, with a sigh on his face, and he murmured: "Wei Chenbing's lifelong power, even if he dies, it will make the Hu people frightened..." A story, a heroic spirit, a long sword.

"Swallow the Hu..." Li Fan slowly picked up and bought the Binghan long sword, which gave him a deep sense of responsibility.

When Wei Chenbing, the "Wolf General" of the Battle Sword Camp, held this long sword, must have been the spirit of swallowing thousands of miles like a tiger and destroying the captives, so that he would name the sword "Swallowing Hu"... Unfortunately, he died before he could succeed.

He understood that Zhao Nantang's willingness to give this knife to himself was enough to prove that he had given him 100% trust! No more doubts! "I believe you will be worthy of this knife."

Zhao Nantang looked at Li Fan's eyes.

Li Fan nodded, saying word by word: "I can."

After he finished speaking, he hesitated for a moment, and then continued: "There are two news from the letter sent there this time."

"One of them is: Hu State has secretly formed Qiang people and will raise troops to attack Daxi.

Three months ago, the general of Hu Guonanyuan sneaked into the Qiang tribe and conspired with Han Dan tribe and Geerjun tribe to jointly raise troops to invade Daxi."

"The other one, I can't say it for the time being."

Upon hearing this, Zhao Nantang's face changed instantly, "Hu State has a close relationship with Qiang people... The border war is about to begin?

!”

A look of contemplation flashed across his face in an instant, and even another message was not in the mood to ask.

As a long-standing general who has been through the battlefield, he understands what this news means! The war of smoke and blood flows into a river! Since Wu Tiangu died in a battle, the Daxi Kingdom and Hu Kingdom have been peaceful for twenty years! The reason for the peace in these twenty years is precisely because after Wu Tiangu's years of bloody battle, the national strength of both sides has remained roughly equal, and they are almost exhausted.

However, the Qiang people are the largest force on the grassland in the past decade, and their momentum has surpassed the Jie people, Xianbei tribes, such as Daxi and Hu. They have the intention to recruit them.

If the Qiang people really united with the Hu Kingdom, their military strength would be far greater than that of the Great Xi Kingdom.

Zhao Nantang smelled the crisis.

"This news is too important, I will report it to the court immediately!"

He spoke solemnly. When facing the crisis of his family and country, he still cared about the world and let go of his distrust with the court.

Li Fan shook his head and said, "Wen Baishan has already learned this news. He has probably told the emperor that the emperor may soon arrive in Yangzhou. Now that he takes the initiative to report it, it may not be good, and it will make people think you want to take the opportunity to come back."

Upon hearing this, Zhao Nantang's eyes suddenly sterned, and he couldn't help but look at Li Fan deeply.

He is worthy of being able to compete with Wen Baishan... He is very considerate... Zhao Nantang couldn't help but sigh in his heart.

Indeed, no matter what, as long as the Qiang and Hu people have abnormal movements, the emperor will definitely issue an imperial edict to entrust Zhao Nantang to enter the court. After all, if you really want to fight, the only one who can rely on is Zhao Nantang, who dares to fight and is good at fighting! Therefore, just wait with peace of mind and volunteer, and you will be easily attacked by political enemies.

Zhao Nantang nodded, stood up with relief, patted Li Fan on the shoulder, and said, "Work hard, Xue Ning's mother said that I will be the life of a martial artist in my life, and I want Xue Ning to find a gentle and polite top scholar."

"It happened to be a few days later. Xue Ning's mother will take her to Yangzhou to visit relatives. Then let's go together."

After saying that, he turned around and left.

Li Fan raised his eyes and was stunned. This... this is no longer a hint, it is a pure and clear statement! Be the top scholar, marry Xue Ning?

! Must be tough! Li Fan instantly injected with chicken blood and whispered loudly: "Please rest assured, father-in-law, Li Fan will work hard and live up to the expectations of you and your mother-in-law!"
Chapter completed!