Bai Shinian spent more than a month on the road, in mid-November. Finally arrived at the border. On the second day after arriving at the border, the guard Ah Meng handed over the invitation: "General, the marshal invites you to a banquet tonight. At the banquet tonight, many high-ranking generals in the army will come. You can have more contact with them. To the general There are benefits.¡±
Bai Shinian took the post and said, "Reply to the person who came and tell me that I will attend the banquet on time."
Bai Shinian did attend the banquet on time. At the banquet, all the senior generals from the military camp came. Bai Shinian became famous at a young age, and relied on his own ability to gain great prestige in Daqi. People at the border attach great importance to military merit. What matters on the battlefield is strength, not age and seniority. Even if he is only twenty-two, he is qualified to be the second-in-command at the border. But no one was unconvinced.
So when they arrived at the Marshal's Mansion, they all came up to talk to Bai Shinian. Bai Shinian is neither arrogant nor impatient, and speaks appropriately. He quickly wins the favor of those who are interested in making friends with him.
However, when talking with You, I always felt that sharp and unkind eyes were coming towards me. When Bai Shinian turned around, he saw a tall, thick-looking man with a big beard. His age could not be discerned, and he only had a pair of brass bells. The big eyes were shining with sharp light, which showed that he was not kind to him at first sight. Seeing Bai Shinian looking at him, the evil in his eyes flashed.
Bai Shinian seemed not to notice and turned his head expressionlessly, but the stern look in his eyes was seen by the people around him. He had just arrived and wanted to establish a good relationship with the generals and get along well with them in the future. But that doesn't mean that he is afraid of trouble. Dare to provoke him, yes, it depends on whether you have the capital.
The people around him who wanted to be friends with him were weighed down by the cold aura emanating from his body.
A man with a beard next to Bai Shinian, who looked very shrewd, came over and said with a smile: "General Bai, this man's name is Chen Abu. He is the right marshal (Bai Shinian is the left deputy general. He is also the left deputy marshal). Originally, the marshal preferred him. Yes, but General Bai is even better."
Bai Shinian thanked him nonchalantly.
Qi Quan is now fifty-three years old, but he has a strong body and a strong voice. It's no problem to go up the mountain and kill a tiger. Quan looked at the talented Bai Shinian and said with a smile, "Everyone must know him. This is General Bai, the general appointed by the emperor himself. It is true that heroes emerge from youth, and each generation is stronger than the next. I am old. From now on, we will rely on Bai here." General."
This is to lift Bai Shinian up high and roast him on a living table. As soon as he finished speaking, Bai Shinian felt countless pairs of eyes looking at him.
Bai Shinian is not humble, and now is not the time to be humble. He stood up and said: "Bai is new here and is not familiar with all affairs. In the future, he will have to rely on the support of the marshal and generals."
Chen Abu stood up and said, "I have heard for a long time that General Bai has incredible martial arts skills. I would like to learn a few lessons from him. I wonder if General Bai can appreciate him."
Bai Shinian smiled and said, "Since General Chen is so determined, how could Bai let General Chen down? Ah Meng, bring me my sword." In the military, strength is what matters. This time. If he retreats, he will not be able to gain a foothold in the military in the future. Be proud when you should be proud, and show off when you should be proud.
?? Chen Abu is twenty-four this year, only two years older than Bai Shi. He has made numerous meritorious deeds. He is also a fierce general in the army and the arm of the marshal.
Bai Shinian is a heavy sword. Chen Abu's is a big knife. Chen Abu's sword struck fiercely at Bai Shinian. Bai Shinian dodged briefly to avoid the opponent's sharp sword strikes towards his chest. He had been avoiding and only defending but not attacking. When Chen Abu took a breath, the sword in his hand turned into sword light. He stabbed Chen Abu directly with unstoppable momentum. Chen Abu couldn't stop the fierce attack and took ten steps back.
The two of them each used a move, but the effects were completely different.
Bai Shinian put away his sword: "I accept the concession." It's just a discussion, there is no need to decide the winner. He had the upper hand. There is no need to let Chen Abu lose.
Although Chen Abu was unwilling to accept it, he did so in public. It's not good to overdo it: "General Bai is worthy of being the emperor's general. He is indeed extraordinary." The last two words are very serious.
Bai Shinian smiled lightly, showing his general demeanor. This smile won the favor of many generals.
Qi Quan also nodded secretly, acting calmly and coping appropriately for a man in his twenties. It is truly extraordinary to be here today.
When Qi Quan returned to the backyard, a young woman came forward, wrapped her arms around him and asked, "Dad, is General Bai really a graceful and unparalleled hero as rumored?"
Qi Quan praised, "He is indeed a rare talent. Let him enter the house in two days and see for yourself." His daughter Liniang is also sixteen this year, and all these people have crossed the threshold of his family by proposing marriage. But Liniang's eyesight was so high that she didn't notice any of them. This time he heard that the emperor's general was Bai Shinian. The people sent to inquire about her did not find a wife. I have this in my heartAn idea. Having this relationship will be good for their Qi family in the future. When I met with him today, he made up his mind even more.
A few days later, Bai Shinian received a private invitation from the marshal to enter his residence. Bai Shinian had only been here for less than ten days, and Qi Quan's care for him had already gone beyond that of a normal subordinate. Bai Shinian is not a stupid young man in his mid-20s. In this world, unless you are your parents, no one will treat you well without any intention. What is good for you must have a purpose. Although he didn't know what Qi Quan wanted from him. But when the soldiers come, they will block it, and when the water comes, the soil will flood it. He is not afraid either.
Entering the Marshal's Mansion, this place is no better than the capital. The architecture of the house is based on the terrain here, but the layout is more clever and detailed (compared to other places). It was obviously the result of the extremely careful efforts of the woman in charge of the mansion.
Bai Shinian looked at the buildings here and unexpectedly remembered the Yongning Palace he had seen. There is an indescribable disharmony between the luxurious and extravagant building and the extremely simple layout. But it does look like it should be. But here, the rough buildings are exquisitely and meticulously arranged. The arrangement looks quite harmonious, but at first glance, it always feels like something is missing. Bai Shinian shook his head slightly, probably because Yongning Palace was half of Qing'er's home and he always thought of it unexpectedly. Qing'er doesn't know if he will live well in heaven.
When Qi Quan saw Bai Shinian, he was very kind. The two chatted for a while, and their conversation and knowledge were both impressive. Qi Quan was even more satisfied and laughed out loud, "If you need anything, let me know. It's the cold winter season. It's time to rest. When spring comes next year, Da Zi will invade again. You have to be prepared."
Bai Shinian said formulaically, "It's pretty good. With the Marshal's care, everything went smoothly." He was still very good at speaking in scenes.
While the two were talking, they heard a burst of soft footsteps. A woman in red clothes walked out gracefully and said softly: "Dad, what are you so happy about?"
The woman who came out was wearing a green coat and skirt embroidered with red plum blossoms. Three thousand green silk threads were tied into a bun, the jade hairpin was loosely tied up, and a golden hairpin was inserted into it, and the long beaded ornaments trembled and hung down. Her delicate skin, set against a green backdrop, was as smooth as white porcelain, as plump as if water could be squeezed out with just a pinch. Her shy and affectionate eyes were as hazy as distant mountains, and her thick eyelashes were blinking like feather fans. Under the straight nose is a pair of delicate red lips.
At the border, the woman¡¯s skin was rough due to the strong wind and scorching sun. Such delicate skin requires careful maintenance and huge expenditures.
Such a beauty may be attractive to other men, but it is a pity that this little beauty met Bai Shinian. Bai Shinian was not moved at all by the beauty Li Yuxue, who was many times more beautiful than this girl. Now, even more so.
Qi Quan was stunned by Bai Shinian's reaction. It is an immortal legend that a hero loves a beautiful woman. But I didn't expect that Bai Shinian was as indifferent to beauty as the legend said. He was even more happy at the moment, and he laughed and said: "Shi Nian, this is my little girl Li Niang. Li Niang, when it comes to marriage, you should call Shi Nian cousin. I'm not polite."
Liniang Yingying said: "My cousin is well, Liniang is being polite." When she looked up, her eyes lit up. People who grew up in border areas don't have that much etiquette. Seeing the masculine and handsome man in front of her, a blush appeared on Li Niang's face.
Bai Shinian returned the courtesy politely and said nothing else. After another conversation, Qi Quan casually mentioned a few words about marriage. Bai Shinian ignored it, Qi Quan had doubts and said no more.
After exchanging a few more pleasantries, he went back to his mansion. He didn't even take another look at the beauty.
Liniang took Qi Quan's hand and said softly: "Dad, is it true that General Bai is not married?" Obviously, she was very satisfied with Bai Shinian. When she saw Bai Shinian for the first time, Qi Liniang knew that this was the person she had been waiting for.
Qi Quan is very familiar with Bai Shinian's marriage: "I didn't marry a wife. Before I came here, I had a concubine and a wife."
Qi Liniang¡¯s eyes lit up. But looking at that expression, he seemed to have a sweetheart. However, what should I do if I don¡¯t care? No, even if she has a sweetheart, she won't give up. You have to fight for your own happiness.
On the road, Bai Shinian asked the people around him: "General Qi is getting married here. There are three women and two men? Who is this woman?"
Bai Shinian specially promoted a few soldiers who had been at the border all year round as followers. After hearing this, he hurriedly responded: "She is the marshal's third daughter, named Li Niang. General, this Miss Qi is the most beautiful woman in the border. General Chen has always said Miss Qi San fell in love with Youjia and proposed to the marshal, but the marshal gave Miss Qi San an extra two years as an excuse. Now that the general is here, he will definitely win Miss Qi's heart and marry this first beauty. ¡±
Bai Shinian said calmly, "Don't say this again, I'm already married." Qi Liniang knew it at first glance.If a successful woman lets her good daughter know how young she is, he will not get involved in this mess. Moreover, he will have women in the future, but he will never marry a wife. With Qi Liniang's status, it was impossible for her to be his concubine. Bai Shinian didn't even think about this problem. The current matter is to take over the affairs at hand and rectify them.
The people below all looked at me and looked at you. The news they got said that the general did not have a wife, so why did the general say that he had a wife? What's going on.
Qi Quan's face turned cold after hearing this. Could it be that I received the letter in error? Immediately sent someone to deliver a letter back to the capital to investigate the matter thoroughly. (To be continued)