As soon as the door opened, Li Yi steadily got out of the carriage. He raised the yellow scroll above his head.
His face was filled with grief and indignation. His eyes were like torches as he looked at all the soldiers and the women of the Li family.
"The ban has been lifted," he said loudly as he walked."Ping Jin has to die." Pingjin sealed the city for several months, the people suffered, the people did not have a living. Now that you have received the decree to lift the ban, it is time for you to relieve the worries of the people. You have to suffer with the people and start farming vigorously. You have to fight for time with heaven, earth and people. The earlier you farm, the more harvest you have, and the more vitality the people have next year.
We drink the water of Pingjin together, eat the food of Pingjin together, and are relatives and neighbors of Pingjin together. Were these the brave soldiers of Ping Jin? Was this the general who protected the territory of the Great Zhou? The steel blades in your hands are not cutting open the enemy's chest, but slashing at the sisters and aunts who are also citizens of the Great Zhou?
You only know how to show off your bravery to your relatives and neighbors, but you don't know how many barbarians and Japanese pirates outside are eyeing Pingjin. The cold swords and spears in their hands are already pointed at our chests. Once the flat gold is broken, how many brothers and sisters will become ghosts under the knife? How many wives and daughters of his sisters were going to be raped to death? How many parents and children would be abandoned in the wilderness?
They are your family, they are the citizens of Pingjin, and they share the same roots as you…"
Hu He's heart trembled when he saw Li Yi. He did not expect him to return safely. The scroll that was raised high must be the decree to lift the ban. With this decree, it would probably shake the morale of the army. He was really wrong. Now that he was riding a tiger, how could he explain today's matter to Li Yi?
He secretly planned to kill Li Yi and rebel. He looked around and saw that Li Yi's words had moved the hearts of these soldiers. The weapons in their hands hung low, and their eyes were filled with tears and sadness. In the past, there were also people from the Bukel tribe who came to Pingjin to attack the grass valley. Wherever they went, no one survived. Their brothers and sisters became ghosts, their wives and daughters were ravaged to death, and their parents and children died without a complete corpse.
They hated those inhumane barbarians. They loved their parents, wives, children, brothers, and sisters. But now, they were facing the people of Great Zhou, Ping Jin's relatives, sisters, and aunts. Ashamed and annoyed! They didn't dare to raise their heads to look at the Prefecture Overseer who was distributing food and disaster relief, nor did they dare to look at the women in his family.
When Matriarch Li saw her grandson, she was so happy that she beamed. When she was happy, she could not help but feel a little sad. He didn't care about the women of the Li family behind him and placed the Green Dragon Halberd horizontally on the saddle.
She slapped her thigh and cried,"Aiya…My husband…You're so cruel…You left us orphans and widows to be bullied!" Aiya…my unfilial son…how will you live if you leave us behind! Oh my god…The women of the Li family are going to be bullied to death…"
Matriarch Li lowered her head and cried in despair, causing the female soldiers who were originally valiant to cry softly and wipe their tears with their sleeves. She seemed to have suffered a great grievance and finally saw her family.
Hu He's soldiers 'faces turned red. With Li Yi's words just now, coupled with the crying of these women, they could not help but cry. They were so ashamed that they lost their confidence and wanted to hide under the horse's belly.
The tightly shut doors on both sides of the street slowly opened a gap. The commoners inside peeked at the situation outside. When they saw the Prefecture Overseer, Li Yi, some of the bolder ones walked out of their rooms.
On one side were the soldiers who were usually murderous, and on the other side were the women of the Li family who were crying softly. Who was right and who was wrong was clear without words. More and more people looked at Hu He and his soldiers with disdain, as if they were looking at barbarians who had come to the valley to cut grass. It made those soldiers feel like they were being pricked, and they felt awkward no matter how they sat.
Li Yi scolded angrily. He unfolded the scroll in his hand and said in a clear voice,"By the will of the heavens, the emperor has decreed…"
His command was much more effective than any other command. The door of the City Treasury opened, and the officials of Ping Jin filed out. Li Mu and Du Qingshan were pushed to the back. They also came out and knelt down one after another.
Even Matriarch Li stopped crying and brought the Li family women to kneel down to listen to the decree.
Hu He gripped the reins tightly and clenched his teeth so hard that it hurt. He hesitated for a moment, then helplessly shook his head and led his subordinates to receive the decree.
Actually, this decree to lift the ban was not an official decree. There was no need for such a grand announcement, but this was the only way to ease the current atmosphere and calm everyone down.
Li Yi read the decree loudly. His body was already drenched in sweat, and the back of his clothes was wet. His legs were shaking and his muscles were jumping.
Twenty thousand men! It didn't take much, as one person could drown himself with just a single spit. If Hu He really decided to rebel, no matter how fierce and brave his five thousand soldiers were, even a good tiger would not be able to withstand a pack of wolves! It was difficult for two fists to resist four hands! Moreover, there were so many women in the Li family, and the Li family's personal guards had many family members. Wouldn't they be trapped in a jar or die? It seemed that the Matriarch also knew how powerful it was. She knew that even if she sent out 5,000 personal guards, they would not be a match for the other party. He might as well bring the female generals to fight. Facing such a group of women and so many commoners watching in secret. Hu He still had to restrain himself due to his reputation. He was forced to delay time! Fortunately, he had rushed back in time. If he had been a step late, the consequences would have been unimaginable!
Although the Matriarch's sorrowful tears were to match his, it was more because she was really sad! No matter how strong a woman was, she also needed a man. She needed a man who could hold up the sky for her. Was he? As the only man in the Li family in everyone's eyes, could he support the Li family?
After Ma Xuhai heard the order, he stood up and came in front of Li Yi. He respectfully received the edict with both hands and looked at him with a strange expression. He said indifferently,"Now that Daren has issued the decree to lift the ban, it's better to make arrangements as soon as possible and organize the people to do farming as soon as possible!”
Li Yi glanced at this old fox. The matter of Hu He and the Matriarch's battle could not be mentioned again. He could only turn a blind eye and let this matter pass. If they really forced Hu He into a corner and fell out with him, it would be very disadvantageous to everyone.
Li Yi took the opportunity and did not ask any more questions. He began to discuss farming with the lords. After discussing it for a while, he roughly arranged everything.
He came in front of Hu He and said with a pleasant expression,"Patrol Officer Hu, time is of the essence. I hope you can send more people to patrol around Pingjin a few more times to prevent the Bukel tribesmen and bandits from taking the opportunity to attack.”
"Your subordinate will obey!" Hu He said angrily.”
He responded and raised his head. His eyes were filled with flames of anger. He shook his sleeves and flew onto his horse, leaving with his soldiers. Only thick dust was left behind, spreading around Li Yi.
Li Yi fixed his eyes on the departing horse team. His clenched fists were faintly aching. All the officials heaved a sigh of relief and whispered to each other.
With the help of Xiang 'er and Fan Xing, the Matriarch came to Li Yi's side and called out,"Grandson!"
Li Yi quickly went forward and said,"Matriarch, I'm unfilial. I've frightened you!"”
"It's good that you're back. It's good that you're back safely! I'm relieved that you're back!"
"Why would the Matriarch fight against Hu He?”
The Matriarch's eyes widened in anger." This Hu He is ambitious. Seeing that you haven't returned for many days and haven't issued a decree to lift the ban, he actually wants to control the City Treasury. The military supplies, food, and weapons of the City Treasury are all stored here. How can I let him have his way? The lords of Ping Jin have come to persuade him, but he insists on seizing power. I had no choice but to bring the womenfolk to stall for time with him. I hope I can last until you come back. Fortunately, the heavens have eyes! He sent my grandson back to me."
Li Yi understood what he meant. In fact, he had already guessed 70 - 80% of it. After thinking for a moment, he seemed to feel that something was wrong. He looked at the officials and searched for a while.
"Why didn't the Matriarch see Ma Zhiyao? Lord Ma?" Such a big matter, he would definitely come!”
The Matriarch sighed. Lord Ma's grandson had an acute illness. Mister Ouyang had gone to see him yesterday, but he didn't drink any soup. He was afraid that he wouldn't live past today!”
"How did this happen? What kind of illness did that child have?”
"I don't know, but this is going to cost Lord Ma and Madam Ma their lives! Lord Ma's two sons had died on the battlefield. The Ma family only had this little bloodline, and it was likely that they would not be able to keep it.”
Li Yi felt a chill in his heart. Could it be that good people were not rewarded well, and loyal officials did not have a good ending? Lord Ma was upright and upright. He was loyal to the court, but he was demoted to Pingjin and became an unranked official. He was dedicated to the country and personally sent his two sons to join the army to kill the enemy, but both sons died on the battlefield. The only grandson of the Ma family would not live long again! That child was only nine years old, and he was very cute.
"Is it really impossible to save him?" he said sadly. It doesn't matter how much it costs."
The Matriarch shook her head." Mr. Ouyang said that unless there is an immortal to save us, it is impossible for human beings to save us!”
"Immortal!" Li Yi's eyes lit up. It seemed that he could only give it a try.
Looking at the two girls on his left and right, he instructed,"Xiang 'er, Fan Xing, send the Matriarch home. I'm going to Lord Ma's residence. Don't forget to tell my mother that I'm back safely.”
Li Yi excitedly ran towards the carriage and shouted at Ouyang Bo and Nighthawk,"Let's go, get on the horse and go to Lord Ma Zhiyao's residence.”
Nighthawk looked at Fan Xing from afar. Seeing that she was beside the Matriarch, he hesitated for a moment. Just as he was about to go over, he was stopped by Li Yi. He reluctantly exchanged a look with Fan Xing. Looking at the little girl who was smiling brightly at him, he really wanted to go home with her immediately and eat her up.
However, Ping Jin was in a troubled time now. He had to be careful and protect his young master. He could only look at the lovely person and smile foolishly. He flew back onto his horse and returned to the carriage, standing beside the Ouyang duo.
Li Yi returned to the car and looked at Sun Zhiyang with a flattering smile. His eyes were like crescent moons, revealing his white teeth.
"Brother Zhiyang is a talented disciple of the Wine God and is proficient in medicine. I wonder if I can trouble Brother Zhiyang to go to the Huima Prefecture and treat Lord Ma's grandchildren?”
Sun Zhiyang's entire body went numb from Li Yi's gaze. He did not know what she was up to with this flattering smile.
"Which Lord Ma is it?" he asked indifferently.”
"Ma Zhiyao, Lord Ma."
"I don't know him. Why should I treat his grandson?”
"You know him? Saving a life is better than building a seventh-level float!"
"No need. I will only do things that are beneficial to me.”
Chapter 31-Getting Through the Difficulties Together
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