after being kidnapped by the general

Yuan Li's mouth was so numb that he could barely speak, "Chu Hechao, you should eat less mutton."

Chu Hechao was puzzled, "What?"

"I'm worried that you are too angry," Yuan Li looked at him quietly, "What if you get nosebleeds again?"

Chu He laughed timidly, "Can't you expect me to order?"

Yuan Li was worried, "Then remember not to drop it into the pot."

Chu Hechao wanted to drag him over to spank his butt, so he smiled and said, "Don't worry, it won't happen."

Days fly by quickly when you are busy with business.It's Chu Hechao's birthday after the next year, so there's nothing special about it.But this year is a bit different, this is his 30th birthday.

On the birthday, Chu Hechao and Yuanli came to pay respects to the Chu king and his wife.

Next to the tombs of King Chu and Yang, there is another tombstone, which is the tomb of Chu Mingfeng.

All three tombs contained empty coffins.

The paper dust fell on Chu Hechao's hair with the cold wind.Chu Hechao sat on the ground, and after burning the paper for a while, he suddenly said, "Father, mother, I have found someone I want to marry."

Yuan Li put the gold ingot into the brazier and looked up at him.

"You've seen him before, and you might be very angry if you tell me." Chu Hechao smiled in the firelight, "She is Chu Mingfeng's daughter-in-law Yuan Li, but now she is my daughter-in-law."

The flames licked his fingertips, and the cold wind whistled past, like the scolding of Chu Wang and his wife, and the astonishment of Chu Mingfeng.

"You guys also know that there is nothing between him and Chu Mingfeng." Chu Hechao listened to the news quietly for a while, then smiled again, "Stop scolding. He's the one who's going to kill him. I'm dead." I will never let him go. Even if you are so angry that you jump out of the coffin, he is mine."

The dead branches trembled wildly, and the brazier in front of Yuanli was blown up with paper ashes, covering his head and face.He almost thought it was the king and his wife of Chu who were really angry, the corners of Yuan Li's mouth twitched and he wiped his face.

He said in his heart: "I will take good care of Chu Hechao, and live a good life with him, you can go at ease."

After a while, Lin Tian reminded them that it was too late.Yuan Li looked up at the sky, and said to Chu Hechao, "Brother, it's getting late, let's go."

"Okay," Chu Hechao responded, "Le Jun, you go first."

Yuan Li knew that he wanted to talk to his family, so he nodded and left.

Chu Hechao burned the last yellow paper, looked at the words on the tombstone, stood up and patted the paper ashes on his body, and said in a low voice: "If you can really hear me, then bless Yuanli with a long life." age."

His face slowly condensed, and he took a last look at the tombstone, "Don't let me kill him again."

After returning from the tomb, Chu Hechao didn't say much.In the evening, Yuan Li approached him with a smile, put his hands together, "Guess what I gave you?"

Chu Hechao pulled him over and sat down beside him, "What, food?"

Yuan Li was speechless, "Can food be hidden in the palm of your hand?"

Chu Hechao hugged him, feeling that his empty heart was filled up at once, as if he was born lacking in his arms.He sighed, half-closed his eyes, his aching temples slowly relaxed, "What is that?"

Talking lazily, as if about to fall asleep.

Seeing him like this, Yuanli lost confidence in what he had in hand, "What do you want?"

Chu Hechao closed his eyes and curled his lips, "I like everything you give me. Even if you fart on me, I still think it smells good."

"..." The corners of Yuanli's mouth twitched, "Brother, can you show some face when you speak?"

"Why are you shameless?" Chu Hechao said, "Speaking privately with your wife is shameless?"

Yuanli couldn't say a word, he pretended he didn't hear it, and revealed the Guanyin jade pendant in his hand, "How is it, does it look good?"

Chu Hechao opened his eyes and took a look, sat up, took the jade pendant and rubbed it in his fingers, "Avalokitesvara?"

"Well," Yuan Li said, "Put it on and have a look."

Chu Hechao lowered his head and asked him to wear it for himself, and couldn't help laughing and said, "Why did you think of getting this thing for me?"

"You have a bad temper, and you think about dirty things all day long." Yuan Li put it on for him and lied to him, "I want you to wear it so that you can be ascetic and your temper will be better."

Chu Hechao touched the jade pendant curiously, not believing, "Can this be useful?"

Yuan Li whispered: "I hope it can be useful."

Chu Hechao narrowed his eyes, and hugged him onto the bed, "I can hear you."

After one month, the marriage between Chu Wangfu and Yuan Dan was also finalized.There are many in-laws of the younger generation in Northern Zhou Dynasty, so the couple of the eldest daughter of the Chu family and Yuan Dan are naturally nothing.Both Yuanli and Chu Hechao meant that Li Li's marriage was completed before the war. The Chu family had descendants, and Chu Hechao's subordinates could rest assured.

On an auspicious day in mid-March, the eldest daughter of the Chu family married Yuan Dan.

The girl's family has no parents, and the dowry and ostentation are all determined by Yuanli.On the day of the wedding, Yuan Li dragged Chu Hechao over to tell the eldest girl of the Chu family, "Although he is my uncle, you are also my younger sister. If he bullies you, just tell me and your brother, we They will stand up for you. Don’t be afraid to marry, you are the younger sister of King Chu, a girl from Prince Chu’s family, just remember that someone will support you.”

Under the veil, the eldest girl of the Chu family couldn't help her eyes moisten, and said: "Thank you, second brother and sister-in-law."

Chu Hechao's face turned black.

Yuan Li tugged on his sleeve, glared at him, and told him to restrain himself.

Only then did Chu Hechao speak, "Your sister-in-law is right."

After saying this, Yuan Li and Chu Hechao left.After waiting for a while, the two remaining girls of the Chu family came in to accompany their sister.

The younger sister asked curiously: "Eldest sister, what did the second brother say to you?"

The eldest girl said in a low voice, and explained in a soft voice: "Sister-in-law and second brother still care about us very much, but second brother doesn't seem to like us calling sister-in-law big sister-in-law. If you call sister-in-law in the future, just call sister-in-law directly. Sister-in-law is a good character, loyal and benevolent, and the second brother respects him so much. If you want to ask for something in the future, you can ask sister-in-law."

The two sisters kept these words in their hearts.

As soon as the auspicious time came, Yuan Dan brought his troops here beamingly.Without the presence of the girl's parents, many procedures are saved.Only Yuanli and Chu Hechao sat in the main hall, accepting the bride and groom's salute as "the elder brother is the father and the elder sister-in-law is the mother".

Afterwards, Chu Hechao personally carried his younger sister into the sedan chair.

The eldest girl's tears wet the clothes on Chu Hechao's back, and she sat in the sedan chair with anticipation and anxiety about the future.

After the marriage, Chu Hechao's shoulders suddenly loosened.Seeing Yuan Dan and the eldest girl in good spirits when they returned home, Yuan Li also felt relieved.

At the end of March, Yuanli ordered Guo Mao to be the captain of Tuntian, in charge of Tuntian in Guangyang County.

Then, he began to recruit troops, ordered food, and began to prepare for the battle against Li Li.

He asked his talented subordinates to write a number of touching essays, copied dozens of copies and sent them to all states in the world, explaining the crimes suffered by the emperor, and even being imprisoned by Li Li, who was so hungry that he was starving. Li Li's multiple crimes, tell the world that Chu Hechao and Yuan Li in Youzhou will lead troops to attack the thief Li Li, and hope that the heroes of the world will lead troops to help and conquer Li Li together!

As soon as the proclamation was issued, all the heroes and heroes in the world were excited, and there were voices of response everywhere.This is an opportunity for a well-known teacher to beat Li Li. It is a great credit to be able to hit Li Li. Who can't wait to make a move?Xin Feixue from all states and counties was sent to Ji County together, all of them were heroes who wanted to conquer Li Li together.

Everyone hit it off, so don't talk nonsense, and lead your troops to fight Li Li's forces.

Wu Shanshi of Jizhou was the first to learn that Yuanli and Chu Hechao were going to attack Li Li.

He was overjoyed at first, feeling that he must have a share of the pie and get a share of the credit.But his counselors were not happy, and they were sinking in every face.The old Wei Ji even asked directly: "Does my lord think this is something to be happy about?"

Wu Shanshi was puzzled for a moment, and then suddenly realized: "What Uncle said is true. If Li Li is gone, the emperor will have no control, and he will be able to stabilize the world. When the world is stable, how can I stand out? So At first glance, getting rid of Li Li is really not a good thing."

Wei Ji couldn't help but shook his head and sighed lowly.

Several other counselors were also a little disappointed, but they had long been used to it and soon returned to normal.

Adviser Wang Yun hated iron for steel and said: "Master, what you said is wrong. Li Li's death is a good thing for the world and the people. It is a major event for the country and the people to eliminate evil. We are loyal ministers of the Northern Zhou Dynasty and must be Go and attack Li Licai without hesitation!"

Wu Shanshi didn't like his reprimanding tone, frowned, and said with some displeasure: "In this case, why do you all have such expressions, and why don't you think this is a happy event?"

Just as Wang Yun was about to say more, Wu Shanshi snorted coldly, skipped him and looked directly at Zhou Gongdan, "Wen Ning, tell me."

Zhou Gongdan got up gracefully, and first saluted Wang Yun, "Everything Mr. Wang said is reasonable, and this is exactly what I want to say."

The embarrassment on Wang Yun's face in public only slightly improved.

Zhou Gongdan saluted Wu Shanshi again, and said respectfully, "My lord is right to say that this is a happy event."

Wu Shanshi liked the good-looking and nice-talking talent very much. His tone softened and he said puzzledly: "Then why aren't you happy?"

"Although this is a happy event, it depends on who it is for," Zhou Gongdan said. "It is naturally a happy event for Yuanli and Chu Hechao. After all, they are the ones who took the lead in crusade against Li Li. Once it is done, They are also the ones who have contributed the most, but for you, my lord, the limelight and credit are all taken up by these two, and the others will just be taken away. If you let them have such credit, even if you have Runan Wu The family background of the family is no match for their prestige."

Only then did Wu Shanshi understand, his complexion changed, and he became serious, "You are right."

Wei Ji coughed twice, and said slowly: "It's not just that. Once they kill Li Li, they will be able to welcome the saint to Youzhou. At that time, they will have righteousness and the emperor, and they will think in the name of the emperor You can do whatever you want, and it will be a matter of time before you take control of the world."

Wu Shanshi was silent for a moment, and said unwillingly: "Can we just watch them seize the opportunity?"

"Of course not," Wei Ji opened his eyes with burning eyes, "Li Li is a human being, a real person. He will be afraid, run away, and defend against the enemy. Although Chu Hechao and Yuan Li are the ones who took the lead in conquering Li Li , but who can guarantee that they must kill Li Li first? As long as you take the first step, my lord..."

Wu Shanshi's eyes lit up, and he said first: "As long as I kill Li Li first, wouldn't I be able to take the credit and welcome the emperor into my Jizhou?!"

Wei Ji stroked his beard, smiled and nodded.

Wu Shanshi immediately discussed with the counselors how to take Li Li's head first.

Zhou Gongdan's heart continued to sink, and when he was thinking about how to pass this matter back to Youzhou, a word came from outside: "My lord, Luoyang Li Li has sent someone!"

Zhou Gongdan was taken aback for a moment, his eyes flashed.

What did Li Li send people to Jizhou at this time?