Chapter 91 The Beginning
All politeness, all hospitality, is just to keep things under gentle control, but it is also necessary to occasionally remind them who is really in charge.
Sun Dahu turned his head and looked at Li Yi, with a smile on his face and a bit of coldness in it.
"Brother Li, we have also watched here, so let's take a seat."
He said and left directly with his servants.
Li Si came over and couldn't help but said harshly: "This Sun Dahu is also a ruthless person. He killed his own servant so easily. Battalion Commander, how should we deal with him next?"
There was not much pity or sorrow in his tone, but more concern about Sun Dahu's ruthless methods.
Li Yi pursed his lips and stared at the blood on his hands.
"Li Si, a man just died here, don't you think he is pitiful?" Li Yi couldn't understand and asked.
Li Si scratched his head, looked at the tiger in the cage, and looked at Li Yi's injured blood, and said: "He is very pitiful. But since he has become a slave, it is not uncommon for him to be beaten to death by his master. Besides, in today's world
It's such a mess and the government doesn't care. Even if the Ding family knew about it, they would probably be angry but dare not speak out."
Li Si expressed his opinions like a comment on the side. He only had a little sympathy for the dead young servant, and it was more commonplace.
He couldn't understand what was so strange about one person taking another person's life so easily. In such an era, as a domestic slave, wasn't it normal that his life couldn't be in his own hands?
If he doesn't meet a good host, it can only be his bad luck.
Li Si did not see Li Yi's dull eyes. In his heart, his anger towards Sun Dahu was far stronger than his pity for the little servant.
Is this the way the world is? Isn’t it unusual?
Li Yi felt very harsh when he heard these words.
He felt that he might have experienced too little and understood too little about this era. Under all the whitewash, the originally naked and miserable world turned into a dream, and he actually thought like an idiot that he could really control everything.
Thinking of the little boy's reluctant eyes before he died, and thinking that he still missed his mother until his death, Li Yi suddenly woke up from his secret pride and numbness.
Because all these scenes are so similar to those in my memory!
Li Yi's eyes were a little wet. He seemed to see his companions on the experimental platform shouting in pain and calling their mother over and over again. But in the end, it was so similar to today's scene. The companions died one after another, and no one could save them.
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The chaotic thoughts made Li Yi feel a little dazed. Li Si noticed this and asked with concern: "Batalion Commander, are you okay?"
Li Yi shook his head and went to the sink nearby to wash away the blood. For some reason, he always felt that there would be more and more blood on his hands.
Shaking his head and gathering his mind, Li Yi knew that he still had important things to do this time, and he couldn't be too emotional at this time.
The two of them passed through the porch, walked through two exquisitely designed courtyards, and then entered the side hall under the leadership of the servant.
Sun Dahu was already seated. When he saw the two people coming in, he immediately put on an enthusiastic look. He stepped forward and grabbed Li Yi's arm and led him to the seat. As he walked, he said: "Brother Li, come on, come on.
Take a look at the food I specially asked the kitchen to prepare and see if it suits your taste."
Said and asked Li Yi to sit down.
Li Si was not qualified to sit at the table, so someone took him down to eat.
The upper-class people have their own dining table, and the lower-class people have their own rice bowls. The hierarchy is strict and the lines are clear. Everything is so orderly and reasonable.
After several attempts to persuade him to drink, Sun Dahu smacked his lips and pretended not to care: "Brother Li, you said before that you wanted to establish a rural alliance. I don't know how to implement it specifically?"
He stayed with Li Yi to eat and tried his best to win over him, with the purpose of forming a rural alliance.
Today is different from the past. There is a severe drought in the northwest and bandits are everywhere. The Japanese pirates in the southeast are hard to get rid of. There are wars in the north all year round. Even in Baoding, there are hordes of bandits.
Therefore, the entire Ming Dynasty is now in chaos and it is difficult to live in peace. Sun Dahu is also thinking about how to increase his strength and be able to protect himself.
Township alliance is a good way.
He continued: "We have many forts in Baoding, but they are not related to each other, and there are very few people who are willing to help. Because of this, every time bandits in the Taihang Mountains gather together to go down the mountain, one of the forts is always breached and suffers. Brother, I have learned from the pain.
I often think about this matter. Now that Brother Li advocates the establishment of a rural alliance, I really understand it instantly. Brother Li is a sensible person."
After speaking, Sun Dahu toasted to Li Yi.
"Brother Sun praises his younger brother too much. I came up with this idea after seeing the bandits being fierce and often causing trouble in the countryside. I often heard that you have a good personal relationship with the He family and other wealthy families in Baoding, so I licked my face and came to visit. I thought
I want you to give me some suggestions. If Brother Sun thinks it's feasible, I'm afraid I'll need your help."
What Li Yi said was also very appropriate, and he slightly praised Sun Dahu.
Seeing that Li Yi was so aware of current affairs, Sun Dahu was even more happy. He laughed heartily and said: "In Baoding Mansion, I am indeed a bit thin-faced. This will naturally be taken care of by me. Brother Li is highly skilled in martial arts and knows the art of war. When the time comes,
It is most appropriate for you to be the leader. I will definitely tell you this."
Hearing that Sun Dahu was willing to recommend himself as the leader, Li Yi looked frightened and immediately said: "How can my younger brother He De be the leader? Brother Sun really values me too much. Let me say, it is appropriate for my brother to be the leader.
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Of course, Sun Dahu didn't really want to help Li Yi become the leader. As a wily squire, he took the opportunity to retreat and test whether Li Yi had this idea. As for being the leader, Li Yi, a little refugee,
Responsible, haha, Sun Dahu sneered in his heart.
Fortunately, Li Yi also understood the profound meaning and took the opportunity to praise Sun Dahu and promised to support him as leader. This made Sun Dahu happy and proud.
So what about An Xin Young Tiger? He is just a commoner with no fame or family background, and he is not trying to cling to my lap.
Subconsciously, he already wanted to take Li Yi into his own hands.
The two of them clinked glasses and drank happily. After drinking glass after glass of wine, their cheeks were all red and they were a little drunk.
Li Yi has a special constitution and is also a bit drunk.
But he always kept his plan for today in mind, and while trying his best to persuade him to drink, he loudly complimented Sun Dahu and talked about supporting him as the leader of the Township League.
"Brother Sun, drink this cup quickly. As the leader in the future, I will definitely obey your orders. Please take care of me." He said and drank the wine in the cup.
Sun Dahu was also happy to be told that. He raised his head and drank the drink, wiped the corners of his mouth, and said: "Of course. I am originally related to the government. Who in Baoding doesn't sell my noodles? Now there is a Baoding young man.
With Hu's support, my brother's connections, and all the talents, when the time comes to build up a lot of momentum, other squires will definitely rush to join me. Your boy's benefits are indispensable."
This sentence is true.
Although the squire families want money and people, they are not convinced by each other and there are a lot of frictions secretly. How can they piss into the same pot?
Although Li Yi was just a small citizen, the name of Anxin Young Tiger spread throughout Baoding. Everyone knew his name and his reputation was very high.
If he had his support, Sun Dahu's reputation and strength would skyrocket, and he would be able to convince many squires and be willing to form rural alliances.
After conquering the young tiger named An Xin, Sun Dahu felt that his body was floating, his mind was relaxed and he was very excited.
At the moment, there was no need for Li Yi to persuade him to drink. He drank one cup after another. It seemed that he was really confused by the bright future.
When Li Yi saw this, the smile on his face became even stronger, but the highlight in his eyes was particularly cold and stern.
Quietly nodding to Yong Ding behind him, Li Yi picked up the wine glass and drank it all in one gulp. He felt the spicy taste go straight into his throat and into his stomach, but it was particularly pleasant.
Pain, pleasure, let's have a great time today.
After finishing another jar of wine, just when Sun Dahu was about to ask someone to open another jar, he heard someone outside shouting: "Master, master, it's not good, there is something urgent!"
At this time, Sun Dahu was already drunk, and when someone disturbed his interest, he immediately became angry, threw the wine glass in the visitor's face, and shouted: "A bunch of sons of bitches, didn't you notice that I was drinking?
How dare you disturb my mood."
He was young and powerful, and he used all his strength. The wine glass hit the visitor's face and immediately broke into pieces.
The visitor screamed, his face covered with blood and he knelt on the ground with a "pop", and said in panic: "Master, please calm down, sir. You really have something important to do."
Seeing the visitor kneeling on the ground begging for mercy, the anger on Sun Dahu's face disappeared. He turned around and looked at Li Yi with a proud face, and said drunkenly: "Brother Li, look at how well this old dog was trained by me. Although I am just a country squire,
But with dozens of beauties and hundreds of servants in his hands, he can be regarded as an emperor in this small countryside. Hahahaha..."
He laughed unsteadily, but showed no respect at all for the emperor he mentioned, and instead showed a look of indifference. This pride in controlling the life and death of others over anyone else was truly undisguised.
Li Yi also didn't expect that the imperial power would be in such a situation in the countryside, being ignored and laughed at.
Seeing that Li Yi didn't reply, Sun Dahu also felt that he had made a mistake. He turned around and said to the visitor with a bloody face: "You just said that there is something important. What kind of important thing is it? If you are playing tricks on me, I will strip you off today."
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The man kowtowed quickly and said breathlessly: "Master, a group of thieves came from nowhere and are chasing the villagers outside the fort. Manager Liu ordered me to come and ask for your instructions."
"Have the thieves arrived outside Wubao? How many of them are there? Have they broken in?..."
Upon hearing the arrival of the thief, Sun Dahu didn't have the arrogance to spare me just now. He stood up in a panic and heard the news.
"Sir, the thieves didn't attack Wubao. They were just chasing the villagers. I don't know if they want to attack Wubao." The visitor lowered his head and said.
Hearing that the thieves did not attack Wubao, Sun Dahu's face relaxed and he slumped down on his chair, breathing a long sigh of relief.
I haven't enjoyed the little girl I just "got" a few days ago, and I haven't spent all my wealth. How can I be willing to die like this? Fortunately, the thieves haven't broken in. As long as they don't break in, I can continue to live this life.
A life of luxury and comfort.
"Sir, Manager Liu asked if we should send troops to drive away the thieves and save the villagers?" The visitor asked, as if he couldn't bear it, gritted his teeth and added, "Sir, there are only more than 20 thieves who have appeared.
Chapter completed!