Chapter 34
Liaodong.
Ning Yuan.
In the residence of Count Ningyuan.
When the news that Li Ruzhen, the third son of Li Chengliang, the Earl of Ning Yuan, was about to command ten thousand soldiers spread back to Liaodong, the luxurious manor of the Earl of Ning Yuan was filled with traffic.
After Li Chengliang was impeached and dismissed from office in the 19th year of Wanli, he lived in seclusion.
However, the influence of the Li family of Tieling in Liaodong did not diminish because of Li Chengliang's dismissal. Instead, their influence increased by a large margin.
After Li Chengliang was ousted.
The imperial court was unable to send anyone to lead Liaodong!
The entire Liaodong army only recognized people with the surname Li.
The result of the battle between the Liaodong border army and the Ming central government was that although Li Chengliang did not make a comeback, the position of Liaodong commander was inherited by his eldest son.
In this battle between the border army and the central government, the entire Liaodong Empire would see that the Li family of Tieling was even more powerful than the imperial court!
It could be said that in the 19th year of Wanli, the struggle between the central government and the local government was finally resolved by compromise.
However, it also allowed the local factions, especially the border armies, to see the weakness of the Darming Dynasty!
Li Chengliang's second son, Li Rubai, and fourth son, Li Ruzhang, personally welcomed the distinguished guests who had come to celebrate Li Ruzhen's promotion to military commander.
"Congratulations!"
"With Uncle Ning Yuan around, Liaodong can be as stable as Mount Tai.”
“……”
On the ground of Liaodong, many powerful people came to congratulate him, causing the servants of Earl Ning Yuan to unconsciously straighten their backs, their faces filled with arrogance.
"The mine supervisor, Lord Gao, has arrived!"
A carriage approached the Earl of Ning Yuan's Residence. After the steward sitting on the shaft of the carriage introduced himself, the Li Rubai brothers, who were standing at the door to welcome the guests, looked at each other.
Li Ruzhang cursed in a low voice, Why is this damn eunuch here?”
"Ruzhang!" Li Rubai glared fiercely at his fourth brother, his face full of smiles as he went up to greet him."The Li family is honored that Lord Gao can come to our Li family.”
As he spoke, Li Rubai personally reached out to support the white-faced, beardless middle-aged man who walked out of the car.
Gao Huai.
An internal court eunuch sent by Emperor Zhu Yijun to Liaodong to mine and collect taxes.
Gao Huai glanced at Li Rubai. Li Rubai's attitude made Gao Huai very happy. A smile appeared on his lips and he said in a sharp voice,"Congratulations, congratulations. I'm afraid the Li family's Third Uncle isn't far away.”
Li Rubai was happy in his heart, but he said humbly,"Lord Gao, you flatter me. Actually, the Imperial Court has yet to come to a definite conclusion on Third Brother's military leadership. It's all because of our Liaodong's various sages who want to celebrate early. If something goes wrong, it would be embarrassing.”
Haha…
Gao Huai smiled sharply and patted Li Rubai's hand, reassuring him.""Not long ago, I had a letter with the Imperial Concubine. The Imperial Concubine said that this matter was already set in stone and that the official appointment document would be issued very soon.”
After Li Rubai heard this, he was so excited that his face flushed slightly.
He had endured his disgust towards Gao Huai and said so much just to get some information from Gao Huai.
This person was the trusted aide of that person in Yanxi Palace!
This news couldn't be fake!
"Thank you for your guidance, Lord Gao. My father must be very…"
"Jianzhou's Baylor, Aisin Jueluo, and Nurhachi present a hundred oxen and a hundred warhorses to congratulate Third Young Master on taking command of the army!”
Right at this moment, a shout came from afar, and the rapid clattering of horse hooves alarmed everyone.
"Nurhachi!"
"Why is this vicious dog of the Li family here?”
……
When the people who came to congratulate him at the entrance heard this, they all stamped their feet and watched Nurhachi ride his horse closer. They discussed in low voices.
Nurhachi was Li Chengliang's dog.
they were once as close as father and son.
Later on, Li Chengliang killed Nurhachi's father by mistake, Nurhachi betrayed him, and the 13th Deputy Army started an army.
They rarely interacted with each other, and anyone in Liaodong who had some status knew that Nurhachi could grow up under the eyes of Li Chengliang and his son.
In fact, it was the result of Li Chengliang and his son's deliberate indulgence.
Li and his son supported the enemy to make themselves proud.
But now, this vicious dog raised by the father and son of the Li family had grown to the point that Master Ling feared it.
Nurhachi and Li Chengliang had not interacted with each other for a long time, so their sudden appearance naturally made people curious.
Li Rubai and his brothers looked at the dog with stiff expressions. Now, it was swaggering and appearing in front of them fearfully.
Nurhachi laughed heartily and cupped his hands."Greetings to the two young masters. It has been a long time since we last met. The two young masters are still as elegant as ever. It is said that my concubine Meng Gu and my fiancée Dong Ge's mother clan, the Ye He Tribe, will soon serve under the third young master.”
Nurhachi's words disgusted the two Li brothers.
With these words, how could they trust the Ye He Tribe in the future?
Nurhachi did not give the two of them a chance to speak. He looked around and asked,"Where's Godfather? Why didn't he see his foster father? Could it be that his foster father's health wasn't good?”
"Nurhachi!" Li Ruzhang was the first to lose his cool. This dog slave was cursing his father in every word.
Li Rubai was much calmer. He raised his hand to stop Li Ruzhang and said with a smile,"My father is very happy that big brother can come…"
"Not bad. Father is very happy that you can come.”Before Li Rubai could finish his sentence, Li Chengliang, who was wearing a red brocade robe and had white hair, appeared at the door with the help of his eldest son, Li Rusong.
The word 'father' made Nurhachi's lips twitch.
Li Chengliang waved his hand." We haven't seen each other for many years. Come here. Let me see you."”
Gao Huai looked at Li Chengliang and Nurhachi with interest.
Li Chengliang's actions were silently saying to Nurhachi," Your father will always be your father.
He wanted to see how the famous wild boar skin of Liaodong would react when it was about to unify the Jurchen.
Everyone had the same thoughts as Gao Huai and waited curiously…
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