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Chapter 92 The Queen's Matchmaking (5K)

Everyone present didn't expect Li Yi to be so direct, and they were all a little stunned.

But everyone doesn't think that Li Yi is flattering.

Only incompetent people need to rely on flattery. With achievements and abilities like Li Yi, there is no need for flattery at all.

Instead, everyone sighed in their hearts: They are indeed young people, their brains are very flexible, and they turned the passive situation into the active one in a blink of an eye. Not only did they not reject the good intentions of the emperor and empress, but they might even get a good marriage.

Just think about it, if the emperor and empress agreed, would they still worry about not being able to marry a girl from a prominent family?
Look, with such ability and emotional intelligence at such a young age, it’s no wonder that his status has risen so rapidly.

At the same time, the emperor and the empress looked at each other.

Chai Rong suddenly laughed heartily. "Queen, you see, Li Qing has been pushed to the limit. She's now handing this difficult problem over to you and me. What do you think we should do?"

If someone else were to say what Li Yi said just now about "ruler, father, and subject".

The emperor might not be angry, but he might not be very happy either.

But Li Yi's contribution is there, and if we really talk about age, Chai Rong is more than ten years older than Li Yi.

Regardless of the difference in status or age, the saying "king and father" is valid.

As a result, the emperor not only did not feel the slightest bit of resentment, but instead actually wanted to make the decision for Li Yi.

Many times, different people say the same thing, but the effects are very different.

Upon hearing this, Fu chuckled and said, "I don't know much about marching and fighting, but when it comes to matchmaking, I can give it a try."

As she spoke, she turned her gaze to Li Yi and said, "I'll help you find a family with a woman of the right age, and then let you choose. How about that?"

The emperor and the empress did not make a decision on Li Yi's marriage on the spot.

However, Queen Fu made it clear that she would help keep an eye on it.

As a superior, one usually does not make final statements, but since the queen has made a promise, the matter is almost certain.

Li Yi naturally expressed his gratitude again.

Next.

After the awarding of the prizes, the banquet continued, with cups being toasted and glasses being exchanged, and the emperor and his ministers having a great time.

It lasted until near dusk.

Just now the banquet was over and everyone dispersed...

……

arrive home.

Li Yi naturally shared the good news of his promotion with his relatives.

It is said that happiness is shared with others rather than enjoyed alone, and sharing joy with family is indeed very fulfilling.

Otherwise, you will be like an orphan and won’t be able to find anyone close to share your life with.

Just thinking about it makes me wonder what's the point of living like that.

"Erlang can finally rest well. He was so busy in the past few months that he couldn't even go home. He didn't eat or sleep well, and he has lost a lot of weight."

Guo didn't care much about how high an official Li Yi could become. She was more concerned about whether Li Yi could have enough food, clothing, and sleep well.

But life is made up of these little things.

Talking about the country and the people all day long makes it seem empty and pretentious.

If you can't even take care of your own family, how can you talk about having a global vision and working for everyone?

Aunt Chen, while helping Li Yi remove his armor, echoed, "Yulan is right. Erlang is now the pillar of our family. We all hope that he lives a long and healthy life."

At this point, Aunt Chen asked curiously, "Does the title of Cavalry Marquis conferred by the Emperor on Erlang really count as a general? And what about that Defense Envoy? Which one is higher than the Governor in the provincial government?"

Listening to his aunt's series of somewhat ignorant questions, Li Yi couldn't help but feel a little amused.

The commander of the cavalry in front of the palace is not the same as the general.

As for who has a higher rank, the Defense Envoy or the Governor, that goes without saying... Could it be that being promoted from Governor to Defense Envoy is a demotion?

However, it is normal that my aunt Chen doesn't understand the twists and turns.

Not to mention that she was a country woman from the countryside with little knowledge, even the local minor officials might not be able to understand the messy things going on in the imperial guards.

Since the middle and late Tang Dynasty, the world order has collapsed. Although the institutional framework still continues the tradition of the prosperous Tang Dynasty, the actual power level has long been completely different.

In particular, the military structure is adjusted frequently. For example, the position of a commander-in-chief can be very different at different levels.

The most prominent example is Zhang Yongde. Although his military position as the commander-in-chief of the palace remained unchanged, his status and position immediately changed dramatically after the reform of the imperial guards.

Of course, there is no need to talk too much about these things with Aunt Chen, and it will take a while to explain them clearly.

Li Yi explained simply, "There is no so-called Grand General in the Imperial Guards, but as the Commander-in-Chief of the Cavalry, I am not much different from the Grand Generals of the past."

"As for the Beizhou Defense Commissioner appointed by His Majesty...if I get promoted one more level, I'll have the chance to become a Jiedushi."

"Oh! Erlang is going to be the governor?" Aunt Chen exclaimed.

Perhaps she didn't understand other official titles, but for the three words "Jiedushi", after experiencing the baptism of the chaotic Five Dynasties, ordinary people rarely didn't understand their meaning.

Li Yi shook his head and said, "That's what they say, but it's still too early."

As he spoke, he began to ponder this matter in his mind.

According to convention, when one reaches the level of military commander, there is an opportunity to be granted additional honorary titles. Those with more experience can be appointed as provincial governors, while those with less experience can be appointed as deputy commanders of militia.

The rank of Xiangdu Commander is a serious high-ranking military general, who will definitely have additional titles. At least he can be a remote governor, and those with more experience can be remote commanders of militias and defense.

Now, among the generals of the cavalry and infantry of the palace guards and the cavalry and infantry of the imperial guards, only Li Yi was given the title of Defense Envoy, and the others were all remote Jiedushi.

On the one hand, it is because Li Yi is not the main commander, and on the other hand, it is because he has the least experience.

After all, he is only twenty-one years old today.

Otherwise, the emperor would have directly appointed him as the commander-in-chief of the palace cavalry, instead of just appointing him as the commander-in-chief of the palace cavalry under the title of Du Yuhou.

Li Yi felt that the emperor's arrangement also left room for promotion for him.

If he can make great contributions again, he will be able to become a regular official and be officially given the title of Jiedushi.

That’s the Jiedushi!
Even if it is just a remote command, it is the highest honor for a military commander.

Nowadays, it is becoming increasingly difficult to be crowned king by someone of a different surname. It can be said that when a military general is alive, the highest position he can reach is Jiedushi.

Seeing that he was only one step away from becoming the Jiedushi, it would be a lie for Li Yi to say that he was not in a hurry.

But many times, the finishing touch is often the most difficult... Li Yi suddenly looked forward to another war as soon as possible, because fighting is the fastest way to get promoted in this chaotic world.

Not a moment later.

With the help of Guo and his aunt Chen, Li Yi quickly took off his armor and changed into a casual brocade robe.

Speaking of which, the armor and protective gear of the Five Dynasties period, while inheriting the style of the Tang Dynasty, also had its own development.

The most distinctive feature is that it has become more gorgeous and grand.

Perhaps because of the chaotic times, there were many separatist regimes and vassal states, and everyone was actively preparing for war, with armor and equipment naturally being the top priority.

However, due to the lack of unified regulations and the independence of each region, armors with unique characteristics emerged.

In order to highlight their status, many military commanders began to think about the shape of armor to meet their needs for individuality and majesty.

This resulted in the decorations on the armor becoming more and more ornate.

For example, the curled neck and the decorations on the front of the helmet such as "lion bite", "spread wings" and "ghost horns" not only increase the beauty of the armor, but also have certain protective functions.

The armor style and decoration of the Five Dynasties period even had a great influence on the later Japanese armor.

However, as the situation in the world gradually stabilized, the armor regulations of the Later Zhou Dynasty now focus more on practicality, and various unnecessary decorations have been greatly reduced.

But even so, a general of Li Yi's status still wears gorgeous armor.

There are many decorations such as animal head shoulder swallows, head helmets with feathers, shawls, cloaks and crotch pendants.

Firstly, it serves a decorative purpose, and secondly, it is used to mark identity, so that soldiers on the battlefield can also use it to confirm the position of the commander.

However, this also makes it extremely troublesome to put on and take off, and usually requires assistance from others.

After the armor weighing dozens of kilograms was taken off, Guo called a few maids to move the armor to the wooden rack and put it away.

Seeing that the maid who came in looked unfamiliar, Li Yi casually asked, "Have you added anyone else to your family?" Guo replied, "The mansion has bought a few more maids and servants. I forgot to tell you, Erlang, about this."

Li Yi nodded and said, "You don't need to tell me about these little things. Just make your own decisions about family matters."

Listening to the conversation between the two, their tone was quite intimate. Aunt Guo secretly glanced at Li Yi and Guo a few times, but she was tactful enough not to say anything more.

At this time, cousin Liu Yulan walked into the hall with hot tea, "Cousin, have some tea."

Li Yi couldn't help but feel a headache when he saw this.

There are servants at home, and now there are a few more maids and servants. Logically, there should be enough manpower, but every time I come back, my aunt and cousins ​​are busy running around, and the servants can't help.

My original intention was to bring them here to enjoy a good life, but now I have to ask them to serve me.

Li Yi took the teacup, took a sip, and couldn't help but say, "Next time, just let the maids and servants handle these things. Why do I need you, aunt, to come and help me personally..."

Aunt Chen said quickly, "It's okay. Yulan and I are used to being busy in the countryside, and we can't sit idle here. Besides, outsiders are not as meticulous as family members. We can't let their rough hands and feet annoy Erlang."

Hearing this, Li Yi knew that it was useless to say more. If they wanted to do it, then let them do it. Just think of it as something to relieve stress and have fun.

"By the way, aunt, how's the farm going over there, cousin?"

Li Yi suddenly remembered this matter. His aunt had asked him to find something for his cousin Liu Zhengqi to do.

Originally, he was planning to find a business for his cousin, but his cousin was really not cut out for business, so he simply asked someone to buy a piece of land in the suburbs of Tokyo.

Let my cousin continue to do his old job of farming.

However, Li Yi has been very busy recently and has not had time to take care of this matter. Now that he just remembered it, he asked casually.

When this was mentioned, Aunt Chen beamed with joy and said, "It's already been done. We have over a hundred acres of fertile land, and a thatched cottage has been built. Your uncle and cousin are staying there these days, and they've hired people to plow the fields."

"Oh, that's good." Li Yi nodded.

No wonder I didn’t see my uncle and cousin when I came back, but since both of them have things to do, let them do what they want.

"Brother Yi is back?"

Speak of the devil, here comes my uncle Liu Da's voice from outside the door.

Followed by.

My uncle and cousin walked in one after another. They were both covered in dust and looked like they had just come back from working in the fields.

Aunt Chen hurried forward to brush the dust off her husband's body.

She couldn't help but complain, "Didn't I tell you and Dalang to come back early so you can spend New Year's Day with Erlang today? Why did it take so long?"

"The work on the farm delayed me for a while..."

My uncle replied with a silly smile.

Aunt Chen said disdainfully, "You and Dalang should go and wash up quickly. Look at the dirt you've made on the floor."

Li Yi also laughed and said, "Uncle and cousin go take a shower first. I'll have a few drinks with uncle after dinner."

Wait for uncle Liu Da and cousin to leave together.

Aunt Chen seemed to remember something and took her cousin Liu Yulan away.

Catching up with her husband at the corner of the porch, Chen sent her son and daughter away, then whispered in her husband's ear, "I think Erlang and Yulan are having something private..."

Upon hearing this, Liu Da glanced at his wife and said in a muffled voice, "What could be the problem?"

"Oh, you stupid fool, can't you see that Erlang has special feelings for Yulan?"

Liu Da was silent for a moment, then suddenly said something shocking: "In the end, he's still a child of the Li family, so why are you, as an aunt, worrying about it?"

If Li Yi heard this, he would definitely be very surprised. His uncle, who seemed to be taciturn, actually had a clear mind like a mirror, and he could see and think clearly.

"This……"

Chen was immediately speechless after hearing this.

……

"Yulan, I have something I want to discuss with you."

After his uncle and his family left, Li Yi dismissed several maids, took Guo's hand, and told her about the Queen's guarantee for his matchmaking.

He didn't want Guo to follow him without any status. He couldn't give her the position of wife, but at least he had to give her a sense of security.

However, Li Yi wanted to ask Guo's opinion first.

"The Queen herself will act as a matchmaker and will definitely be able to find a girl from a good family for Erlang."

Guo said this, but judging from her expression and behavior, her words were somewhat insincere.

No woman can remain calm when she hears that her lover is going to marry someone else, unless he doesn't love you at all.

Li Yi said softly, "It's not easy for me to reach my current position. Perhaps it's also because of good luck. However, my foundation is still too shallow. I need to marry a noble woman who can help me consolidate my position."

"It does seem utilitarian of me to say this, but I'm only saying this to you. My sincerity towards you is absolutely genuine."

"I had intended to give you a sufficiently noble status in the future, one that would be envied by all the women in the world... But things in this world are always unpredictable. I can't guarantee that we'll ever reach that point."

"I can't use something so uncertain to perfunctorily deal with you. What's the point of saying something will happen in the future if I can't give it now?"

"So I thought that after we've settled on marrying a wife, I'd take you in as my concubine. It would at least give you a status... but I always feel that the status of a concubine is a bit unfair to you."

"I……"

At this moment, Guo suddenly reached out to cover Li Yi's mouth, blocking the rest of his words.

"Erlang is a man of great ambition. Everything we have today is earned by Erlang's sacrifice on the battlefield. I... I can't do anything to help Erlang, but I don't want to hold him back either."

At this point, Guo smiled gently, tears welling up in her eyes, "As long as I can stay by Erlang's side and serve you, I don't care about the status of wife or concubine."

"I just hope that Erlang won't get tired of me in the future and just kick me away."

Guo had a smile on her face, but she couldn't hide the hint of sadness in her eyes.

She now has no parents or relatives, and her only support is Li Yi. She may not care about her status, but she is afraid that one day Li Yi will abandon her.

After all, although there is only a difference in status between a wife and a concubine, the wife is married in a formal way, and she is protected both in terms of status and law, so it is not easy to divorce her.

However, concubines are different. In many cases, they are equivalent to an object that can be bought and sold at will.

"Will not."

Li Yi immediately made a promise and said firmly, "Yu Lan knows what kind of person I am. When I treat someone, I value feelings. Is there any need to question the friendship between you and me?"

“In my opinion, people are like dandelions growing by the roadside. They take root wherever the wind takes them.”

"You and this family are my roots. If I can't even give up my roots, where can I grow and thrive?"

Li Yi's words came from the heart. The bond between him and Guo had begun to intertwine since his soul traveled to this era.

He is a man who values ​​feelings very much. Even though he cannot marry Guo because of personal gain, he does not want to let her down.

Besides, he will have the chance to compensate Guo in the future... Li Yi does not deny his inner desires and will give up some things for it, but it does not mean that he must be a cold-blooded and ruthless person.

At this point, Li Yi promised: "Don't worry, if I marry a wife, you will still have a place in this family, and I will not allow her to bully you at will."

"Erlang——"

Guo's face suddenly showed emotion. Sometimes women are actually very easy to coax.

Especially for a woman like Guo who doesn't care much about money and status and focuses all her attention on Li Yi, as long as the man she likes can treat her sincerely, she will feel very satisfied.

Guo gently stroked Li Yi's face and said emotionally, "Apart from Erlang, I have nothing to lose. As long as Erlang has me in his heart and I can bear children for him, I really don't care about anything else."

Due to the natural expression of emotion, Guo forgot her shyness and blurted out her thoughts.

Seeing that the atmosphere has been set to this point.

Li Yi immediately hugged Guo and whispered in her ear, "Yulan wants to have children for me, so from now on you have to work harder."

As the saying goes, if you want to please your girlfriend, the fastest way is to have a big fight with her.

As expected, the battlefield moved to the bathroom again under the pretext of taking a shower.

In order to make Guo no longer have the energy to think about random things, Li Yi used all his tricks until he turned the other party into a puddle of mud.

(End of this chapter)