Evergreen Immortal

"Brother Han, why are you here?"

Li Rui was a little surprised when he saw that the person standing at the door was Han Qin.

Han Qin also smiled:

"It's Elder Jiang. He asked the Huaqing Sect's disciples to join the Anning Guard as a training. Many elders and disciples came, including Junior Brother Zhou and Junior Brother Zhu."

Li Rui's heart moved slightly.

"Miss Jiang is not here?"

Han Qin smiled bitterly: "Junior Sister Jiang is here too, but she doesn't need to be like us. She has already gone to Elder Jiang's mansion."

Li Rui nodded.

That's right.

He and Han Qineng had interacted with Jiang Yan before, probably because Jiang Linxian deliberately tempered Jiang Yan.

Just like Li Rui's previous life.

The only opportunity to get along with the rich second generation is in middle and high schools, because the rich generation wants to train their children.

The situation is roughly the same.

Now that I have finished training, I will naturally not eat without hardship.

Li Rui smiled: "Brother Han, how long do you plan to stay in Anning Wei?"

Han Qin: "Maybe a few months, maybe a few years."

With Jiang Linxian here, more and more people from the Huaqing Sect will join the Anning Guard.

On the one hand, there are many people in the Huaqing Sect who are interested in pursuing a career in politics, and Jiang Linxian can just provide them with a path.

On the other hand, Jiang Linxian also needed people from the Huaqing Sect to consolidate his position.

In fact, most of the time you use your own people, not necessarily for selfish reasons, but because your own people are more trustworthy.

As an official, you need to do some shameful things.

How can we carry out our work if all our subordinates are upright?

Li Rui: "Very good, we can be considered colleagues from now on."

Han Qin chuckled: "I am now Xiaoqi of Camp B. Senior Li can come to me if he has nothing to do."

"I will definitely go."

There are a total of twenty-two battalions of the Anning Guard, named after the heavenly stems and earthly branches.

The Ten Heavenly Stems: "A, B, C, D, Wu, Ji, Geng, Xin, Ren, Gui".

Twelve earthly branches: "Zi, Chou, Yin, Mao, Chen, Si, Wu, Wei, Shen, You, Xu, Hai"

They are controlled by five major guards.

Then there are four or five general flags under each garrison, and each general flag is in charge of a battalion.

Just like Wei Ming, Xin Ziying is in charge.

Ge Hong was also in Xinziying.

According to Li Rui's understanding, Bingzi Camp was under the command of Lu Guards. The general's surname was Chen, and his name was Chen Shi. He was a forthright man.

Since Han Qin was already here, of course he didn't forget to discuss martial arts with Li Rui. The first two martial arts exchanges were very inspiring to him.

"Senior Li, I have some doubts about my practice recently, and I would like to ask senior for advice."

"But it doesn't matter."

"I have been practicing swordsmanship for ten years. I practice swordsmanship every day. However, in the past two years, my swordsmanship has been improving more and more slowly. Senior, do you have any suggestions?"

Li Rui pondered.

This situation is very common among warriors.

This is the so-called bottleneck.

If you cross this step, the sky will be brighter. If you can't cross it, you will stop for life.

Han Qin encountered a bottleneck at the eighth level, and his understanding was obviously average.

Although one can forcefully cross the eighth level with a good body.

This is also the reason why some large sects prefer good bones. The lower limit is very high, but if you want to go a long way, you still have to make up for your shortcomings.

"Brother Han, you might as well try raising a sword."

"Raise a sword?"

Han Qin was a little surprised.

Sword maintenance is generally what swordsmiths call it, that is, maintaining the sword body to keep the sword in better condition.

But that's obviously not what Li Rui meant.

Li Rui nodded: "Yes, people are like swords. Since swords can be nourished, so can people. You can try not to draw a sword for a year, maybe you can gain something."

Han Qin was stunned.

A year without a sword?

Isn't that swordsmanship in ruins?

Even though he greatly admired Li Rui's martial arts skills, he still had some hesitation.

After all, he had never tried it before. If it failed, it would be a whole year of wasted time.

He thought for a long time: "Senior, I will seriously consider it."

"It doesn't matter, just do whatever you want."

Li Rui just made a suggestion. As for whether Han Qin adopts it in the end, it depends on his own choice.

There is no right or wrong in practicing martial arts.

As he said, just follow your heart.

Just like Li Rui himself, he doesn't like to fight and kill, so it would be just right to practice some health-preserving skills.

Han Qin clasped his fists: "Thank you, senior, for your guidance."

"It's not about giving advice, it's just random thoughts."

Li Rui chatted with Han Qin for a few more words.

Looking at Han Qin's absent-minded look, he was obviously still struggling with the matter of raising his sword.

He took the initiative to speak: "Brother Han, when you first arrive in Qinghe, you must have a lot of things to take care of, so you don't need to waste time with an old man like me."

Han Qin woke up from a dream.

After reflecting that his behavior just now was really rude, he said with some guilt: "Senior, I'm sorry, I will leave first and come back to see you another day."

"You go ahead and get busy."

Li Rui waved his hand.

Han Qin was sent away.

He stayed until Yinshi clicked on Mao, and then returned to his home.

Unless the emperor of the Yu State granted a general amnesty, officials would have one day off every month.

What?

You ask ordinary cows and horses. Sorry, all year round.

Therefore, even if it is the Chinese New Year, there is generally no holiday.

certainly.

The way things are handled is very flexible. Li Rui has the final say in the arsenal. He gave several people in Liang He a holiday early.

He was the only one left in the arsenal.

It should be said that there are martial arts masters upstairs guarding advanced skills.

Before leaving.

He walked upstairs.

I saw a thin man holding a knife about to go downstairs.

Li Rui laughed: "Brother He, tonight is the end of the year, why don't you go to my house together and have some fun?"

The thin man's name is He Shan.

I heard that he was a swordsman before, and was later recruited by Ning Zhongtian. He has no wife or children, is taciturn, and even has few friends.

He Shan's sharp face squeezed out a smile:

"Brother Li, you're polite. I like quietness, so I won't go."

Seeing this, Li Rui didn't force it.

Some people are not unsociable, but they really enjoy loneliness.

He has met many people, each with their own way of living, so he is very tolerant.

He went downstairs with He Shan.

Before leaving, He Shan's attitude was obviously not as cold as before, and he was much more polite.

Most of the interpersonal relationships are actually like this.

It's just a matter of heart for heart.

Although there may not be any benefits, at least you can get a few polite words, and you will feel comfortable, right?

Li Rui did this just out of habit.

Just after leaving the armory, it was already dark.

Li Rui was walking on the way back to the mansion.

Suddenly——

Bang!

Bang!

Bang!

There were bursts of white light in the sky in the distance, and white smoke was reflected in the sky.

Looking into the distance, he couldn't help whispering:

"Another year."

The pace of walking home also quickened a lot.

Another year.

That night.

Qinghe had a rare heavy snowfall.

"Auspicious snow indicates a good harvest."

Farmers all know that if there is a heavy snowfall, there will be a good harvest of wheat next year, and the court will even have a special temple to pray for this.

Li Rui is a modern person.

Of course, he knows that this is because snow is equivalent to a layer of insulation, which prevents the temperature of the land from being too low and can also avoid insect pests.

"A good omen."

Yang Yong looked at the heavy snow outside the window, and the corners of his mouth couldn't close.

He believed in these things the most. During the day, he specially took out the silver he had saved for many years and asked Wang Zhao to go to the market to buy some liquor.

After the New Year's Eve dinner, Li Rui, Yang Yong and Wang Zhao were all a little drunk, squatting lazily in front of the brazier to stay up all night.

Yang Yong and Wang Zhao had been busy all day.

The New Year's Eve dinner was extremely rich, with pigs, chickens and even cows.

The Yu State attached great importance to agriculture and sericulture, and cows were extremely important production tools, so the court issued a clear order prohibiting the slaughter of live cows, unless they died of old age or illness, they could be cut and eaten.

So beef is extremely precious.

Otherwise, why would those heroes sit down and ask for three taels of beef?

In the past, it was unthinkable.

It snowed all night.

The three of them chattered until after midnight, when Li Rui urged Yang Yong and Wang Zhao to go back to their rooms to sleep.

The next morning.

The snow gradually stopped.

The ground was covered with a thick layer of white snow, and the air was still filled with the smell of saltpeter.

Li Rui changed into a thicker fox fur coat.

The fox fur was warm and there was no sense of coldness at all.

He came to the T-shaped armory slowly.

There was only Li Rui in the building. He gave Lianghe and his men an extra day. As soon as he entered the armory, He Shan followed him in.

"Brother Li."

He Shan took the initiative to greet him with a fist.

Li Rui also clasped his fist: "Brother He, you are getting better every year."

It's the New Year.

Of course, you have to say a few festive words, so that others will feel comfortable and you can also get good luck.

He Shan went upstairs.

Li Rui continued to read books downstairs.

Contented.

During the New Year, other soldiers were not in the mood to go to work, and no one came to the armory.

In this regard, both Cao Wei and Jiang Linxian turned a blind eye.

This is human nature.

The court tacitly agreed to this matter, so there was no need for them to stir up public anger.

In the room.

Li Rui exhaled lightly.

The Feilong Zai Tiantu went through thirty-six cycles, and the Jiuxuan Lingxiaotu also went through thirty-six cycles.

He did this every day.

Never slack off.

Just as he was practicing, someone knocked on the door.

Seven or eight times in a row.

Obviously he was in a hurry.

He pushed open the door and saw Liang He standing at the door with a happy face.

Li Rui: "Xiao He, didn't I allow you a day off?"

Liang He smiled and said: "Master, I have broken through and now I am a rank warrior."

Li Rui was happy.

"This is a good thing."

Liang He has a good talent. Now he can enter the rank before he is eighteen. Although he can't compare with those geniuses, it is already a very good level in Qinghe.

"Master, if it weren't for your guidance, I wouldn't have achieved what I have now."

"I broke through, so I thought I must tell you this happy news first."

Liang He didn't get complacent because of the breakthrough.

Li Rui shook his head: "You are a good material. Although you have entered the rank, you still have to work hard in the future."

He was not being modest.

As the saying goes, mud can't be helped up the wall.

He is not an old immortal, how could he have the ability to turn decay into magic? The key is that Liang He himself is a talent that can be cultivated.

Of course, without his guidance, Liang He would need at least three to five years to break through, or even longer.

A warrior who is under 18 years old and a warrior who is 25 years old are two completely different concepts.

For example, he.

He is a 70-year-old eighth-grade warrior, but not many people care about him.

After all, the younger the age, the faster the breakthrough, which means talent and unlimited future.

Liang He's face became serious: "I will follow the instructions of the hall master."

He had heard that Liu Tong had gone to Huaqing Sect and had a breakthrough not long after. As young people, they had worked together before. It would be a lie to say that he was not envious.

So he had been holding his breath in his heart.

Now that he had a breakthrough, his thoughts were clear and he felt that the sea was wide and the sky was high.

Li Rui looked at Liang He with relief: "Since you have a breakthrough, you can no longer be an ordinary soldier. I will help you deal with this matter."

Liang He was a little flattered:

"Hall Master, this is a great favor."

Li Rui interrupted with a smile and said seriously: "Xiao He, just take it with peace of mind."

It is not easy to find a considerate boss.

But it is also difficult to find loyal subordinates, especially those who are loyal and have potential, which is even more difficult.

In fact, he never does a business that loses money.

Liang He is very loyal to him, and he can only bring him more benefits.

The first day of the new year.

It is better to be quiet than to move. Most of them stay at home. It is taboo to visit relatives and friends at this time.

At noon on the second day of the Chinese New Year.

Li Rui had his meal, and then he walked slowly towards Wei Ming's mansion.

He knocked on the door three times, no more, no less.

A young servant opened the door.

The young servant recognized Li Rui and smiled immediately: "It's Master Li, please come in quickly."

A moment later.

Li Rui saw Wei Ming sitting in the hall.

Wei Ming was the first person he visited.

Some people may ask.

Why not Ning Zhongtian, or Jiang Linxian, who has a higher status.

Of course, the level difference between the two parties is too big. First, it is not certain that he can enter the door, and second, the things sent will definitely be looked down upon by the people, and even the doorman will receive them on his behalf, and he can't even see them.

The cost-effectiveness is far worse than that of the superiors who are one level higher than him.

So Li Rui sent Wang Zhao to send things to Ning Mansion and Jiang Mansion early.

For those two adults, it's enough to just send them.

But for Wei Ming, his direct superior, of course he has to come in person to deepen the relationship.

Wei Ming was annoyed by the people who came to his door early in the morning.

It was not until noon that they sent all the people away.

His mood finally improved. Seeing Li Rui appear, he smiled even more: "It's Brother Li. You said you were here, why did you bring a gift?"

Seeing Wei Ming personally stand up to greet him.

Li Rui knew that he had made the right choice when he came.

Who likes to be disturbed early in the morning? Even if they are friendly on the surface, they must be unhappy in their hearts.

After noon is just right.

You can drink tea and chat, and eat and drink. It is a perfect time.

Wei Ming walked.

The smile on his face froze and he took a breath.

Li Rui received a large sack in his hand. He originally thought that Li Rui was going to play the game of giving him local specialties.

"Damn it, who gave a Ganoderma lucidum bigger than a human head, and it is a spiritual medicine-level Ganoderma lucidum."

Wei Ming regretted it a little.

He shouldn't have said that just now.

Since it's a gift, it must be accepted.

"Come in."

"Ahfu, make some tea. Yes, yes, take out the jar I hid under the bed."

"Don't be so stingy."

The servant named Ahfu looked aggrieved.

It was Wei Ming who asked him to hide the tea leaves, but he refused to give them to Ning Shoubei even when he came. Now he is putting the blame on him.

"Forget it. It's my fate to take the blame."

Ahfu looked aggrieved.