Three poles on the sun.

There are not many pedestrians on the streets of Zhongmu County, and many shops are closed, and there is a sign of depression.

On the street in the east, I don't know when a few Xiliang soldiers appeared.

When pedestrians see it, they will flee if they are mourned, lest they avoid it.

"Uncle Fu, why is this? Why do people turn around and run when they see me and others appear? ”

Today was the first time Li Li went to the barracks after fully recovering from his injuries.

After practicing early in the morning, with the help of the old butler Li Fu, he put on the blood-stained dark red haode iron armor that had just been repaired.

Under the protection of more than a dozen personal guards, Li Li rode the high-grade war horse newly selected by his uncle Li Dao and took to the streets to the Beicheng camp.

Unexpectedly, as soon as he stepped into the street, he frightened the pedestrians into hugging their heads and running away in a hurry.

"This... Eldest prince, the poor people are very afraid of our Xiliang army, so... Ever since we moved into the county, it's been like this. ”

The housekeeper Li Fu was a little embarrassed, and his expression was very embarrassed.

"Oh, I see!"

Li Li was slightly stunned and nodded helplessly.

Immediately, he remembered that since the Xiliang soldiers under Dong Zhuo stepped into the eastern capital Luoyang the year before last, they had been looting and looting everywhere, and they had been evil for a long time, causing the entire Xiliang soldiers to be famous far and wide, and spread all over the Han Dynasty.

Over time, both the powerful and the common people were afraid of the Xiliang soldiers and avoided them.

Dong Zhuo dominated the government and the opposition and did evil for two years, but he ruined the reputation of the entire Yongliang soldiers and horses.

Since then, the label of cruelty and greed has been firmly attached to the heads of all Xiliang soldiers, deeply rooted, and cannot be easily washed off.

Even if Li Li had the intention to change the style of Xiliang soldiers, he was humble and incapacitated, and he was powerless for the time being.

However, these are not unchangeable, as long as military discipline is strictly enforced and control is strengthened, the bad impression of the people towards the Xiliang soldiers can be slowly reversed.

In addition, in troubled times, the strong are respected.

No matter how disgusted the people of Sili were, and how much they hated Dong Zhuo, they couldn't help Dong Zhuo and the hundreds of thousands of Xiliang soldiers and horses under his command.

More than 20 princes joined forces to eliminate Dong Zhuo and his Xiliang soldiers, so what could ordinary people do?

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North City Barracks.

There are all the soldiers and horses under Li Wei's command, 8,000 iron cavalry, and more than 20,000 foot soldiers.

In addition, there are more than 1,000 soldiers defending the city in Zhongmu County, totaling more than 30,000 soldiers and horses.

Nominally, all these soldiers and horses belonged to Li Dao's moderation and had the right to transfer and command. This is not the case.

The soldiers and horses that really belong to Li Dao are only his headquarters soldiers and horses, 3,000 dragon battalions and more than 5,000 elite foot soldiers.

In addition, the other soldiers and horses have their own belongings, and they all have their own leading captains.

Li Li's department has only one thousand-man team, all of which are war horses, and it is one of the three thousand-man teams of the Longxiang battalion.

After recovering from his injuries and returning to the camp, Li Li took Li Fu and others straight to the Chinese army's tent.

Inside the big tent of the Chinese army.

Li Wei sat in the center, in charge of the whole army, and held a high position.

On his right hand sat a stout general of the same age as Li Dao, with an eight-foot body, a pumpkin face, a big beard, a pair of extremely thick tiger eyebrows, single eyelids, small eyes, and when smiling, the eyes were narrowed into a slit.

This is Guo Yan, who is also one of the five generals of the Xiliang Army, ranking after Li Dao.

He and Li Dao are sworn brothers, have been friends for many years, and are each other's confidants.

In addition, the two advanced and retreated together, shared glory and disgrace, and had a very high prestige among the Xiliang soldiers, and won Dong Zhuo's trust.

During Li Li's recuperation, Guo Yan made a special trip to visit him twice, and his words were straightforward and his demeanor was kind, giving people a feeling like a relative.

In addition to Guo Yan, the other seven generals in the big tent, Li Li knew the names of these people, but he didn't know the number, and he didn't dare to greet them at will, so as not to reveal his identity.

"General, Li Li, the captain of the Longxiang battalion, has returned from injury, please show the general!"

Although he is an uncle and nephew with Li Dao, the etiquette cannot be abolished, and the army has its own rules in the army.

Li Li is a real soldier from later generations, and his understanding of military discipline is deeply rooted in his bones. As soon as he entered the tent, he bowed and saluted, and his demeanor was extremely thoughtful and almost impeccable.

Because Li Li was Li Wei's own nephew, the sergeant outside the tent did not stop him in the slightest, and directly let him go straight into the tent.

"Huh? Lil! ”

Suddenly, everyone in the handsome tent looked at Li Li in shock, and Li Dao was even more stunned.

Just now he was whispering with Guo Yan, talking and laughing, but he didn't expect Li Li to suddenly enter the big tent, and he was so polite.

In the past, Li Li was not like this, he was very arrogant, frivolous and active, and uninhibited.

After Li Dao was slightly stunned, he smiled and said, "Hehehe! Lil is here, sit down and talk. There are no outsiders here, don't be so formal, be casual, no one will blame you! ”

After Li Li heard this, he got up and bowed slightly to the generals on both sides, and then walked to the last seat on the right side and knelt down.

After Li Wei watched his nephew take a seat, he said with a smile: "Li'er came just in time, our army will take the initiative to attack tomorrow and raise troops to recruit Zhu Jun again."

This time, we will strive to break through Zhu Jun's lair in one fell swoop, end the war as soon as possible, or obey Xiangguo's military orders, turn to Chen Liu, and capture the thief Zhang Miao. ”

"Uncle, my injuries have healed, and I am ready to be dispatched by the general at any time!"

Li Li was slightly stunned, and immediately got up and said.

Li Dao looked very happy at this time, turned his head and glanced at Guo Yan, and smiled silently.

Immediately, Guo Yan smiled and said, "Hehehe! Li'er is a young hero, brave and abnormal, and everyone in the army knows it!

In the last battle, you rode into the enemy line alone, killing 132 enemy shield soldiers, and your courage was extraordinary, and your combat achievements were the first in the whole army.

After the war, I joined hands with your uncle to ask for credit for you, and Xiang Guoen allowed you to be promoted to the position of Sima of the other departments of the Longxiang Battalion to assist your uncle in taking charge of the Longxiang Battalion! ”

"Oh?" Li Li was slightly surprised and sighed.

After a moment, he smiled silly: "Hey, hey, hey! Uncle Guo, is there such a thing? Why hasn't there been any wind before? The little nephew was young and reckless, and it was quite surprising that he was so generously rewarded by Xiangguo with a little credit.

Uncle Guo, will it be difficult for me to assist my uncle in taking charge of the Longxiang Camp? ”

"Haha!"

Li Li's words made all the generals in the tent coax.

However, their eyes when they looked at Li Li became more and more kind, and they did not feel dissatisfied at all because Li Li was rewarded for his meritorious service, but appreciated his humble attitude.

Regarding Li Li's injury and promotion, this was originally expected by the generals in the big tent.

After all, the main general Li Dao is a close confidant of Dong Zhuo of Xiangguo, and he will definitely not treat Li Li, who was injured in the war, and it is inevitable that he will be rewarded.

What's more, in the previous battle, Li Li was indeed extremely brave and killed many enemies, which is a fact that the officers and men of the whole army can see.

This time, Li Li's promotion to Sima of other departments is indeed well deserved, and no one will be dissatisfied.

Therefore, in the eyes of the generals, Li Li's words were not only immature words, but a sign of humility and courtesy, which won the hearts of the people.

After laughing, Li Wei said with a smile: "Li'er, this time you were promoted to Sima of another department, all because of your courage to kill the enemy, and no one in the whole army was dissatisfied."

In addition, General Niu Fu also rewarded you with an additional Dawan good horse and ten gold, as well as some haode Shu brocade. Later, I'll ask the sergeant to send it to you. ”

After Li Li heard this, he said without hesitation: "Uncle, in the last battle, it was all thanks to the brave efforts of all the soldiers to kill the enemy, and it was definitely not my own credit.

This time, I have been promoted to the rank of Sima of the other department, but I dare not accept the money and silk.

It's better to take out the gold and silver to add some meat to the soldiers, the war is coming, so it is necessary to let the soldiers eat haode! As for the silk, if the generals don't dislike it, they will divide it!

During my injury, the generals were worried about me, even if this Shu brocade was a little gift from me, talk about the heart, and ask the generals not to dislike it! ”

Li Wei was both surprised and very pleased with his nephew Li Li's performance today.

Because Li Li has really grown up, he knows how to win people's hearts and show grace to the soldiers of the whole army.

However, there is still some superficial work to be done. So Li Dao said sincerely to the generals under the hall: "This... That's fine. Since Li'er insists on doing so, then do it. What do you think of the rankings? Although there is little brocade in Shu, it is a piece of Lier's heart, and you can buy a few clothes, and please accept them. ”