Chapter 12
The night was getting darker, and he still had that worry hidden in his heart, his brows furrowed, as if there was a heavy burden weighing on his heart. The moonlight shines through the sparse clouds and shines on his face, reflecting an indescribable heaviness. As for Li Qingge, he completely ignored the surrounding atmosphere and focused on the food. Her bright eyes sparkled with love for food, and it was as if all her worries were forgotten. While everyone was still talking about it, she had already tasted all the dishes on the table, savoring every bite with a satisfied smile on her face.
"You guys should try it too, it tastes really good!" Li Qingge said sincerely, her voice was clear and sweet, like a mountain stream. Although this small restaurant is not big and the portions are not large, the craftsmanship is really impressive and every dish is amazing. She gently picked up a piece of barbecue with chopsticks and handed it to Taizong, her eyes shining with anticipation.
As for other people, their minds are still filled with the confusing term "ten-flavored meat". They have no appetite at all and find it difficult to swallow the food in front of them. Their faces were full of exhaustion and worry, as if they were overwhelmed by an invisible burden. Li Qingge saw it but didn't take it seriously, thinking that they were asking for trouble. Adhering to the principle of "food is the most important thing for the people", she continued to eat big mouthfuls and enjoyed herself greatly. There was a satisfied smile on her lips, as if all her worries had been resolved by the delicious food.
【These people really think too much. What is the use of worrying about the country and the people here? If you are really capable, you should be down-to-earth and do something practical. ] Li Qingge secretly complained, feeling helpless and amused by everyone's behavior. Her bright eyes shone with wisdom in the dim light, as if they could see through all illusions.
[Li Shimin is also surprised that as the king of a country, how can he do such irrelevant things. If we are sad for spring and autumn at this time, why not go directly to the disaster area to solve practical problems and appease people's hearts? Why bother asking for trouble here? ] Li Qingge murmured silently in his heart, feeling a little puzzled by Taizong's behavior. But she also knows that everyone has their own way of thinking and acting. She respects Taizong's choice, but she just hopes that he can be more pragmatic.
【Besides, it would be a pity if these vegetables were wasted. In the summer, food goes bad easily, so if you don’t eat it, you have to throw it away. It's better to eat it while it's fresh, that's the right way. ] Li Qingge thought to himself, feeling a little sorry for everyone's wasteful behavior. She knows that in this era of famine, every grain of food is hard-earned and waste is a shameful act.
【If they don’t eat just right, I can solve it by myself. ] Li Qingge secretly complained, feeling helpless and amused by everyone's behavior. She decided to ignore their worries and waste and continue enjoying her culinary journey.
At this time, Taizong Li Shimin also fell into deep thought. He looked at the delicious food in front of him, but his heart was filled with worry. He knew that his people were still hungry, but he was enjoying the delicious food here, which made him feel a little guilty.
‘Alas, there is famine everywhere now, and the refugees have all fled to the foot of the imperial city. I can still provide some relief. But for those people who are still in the same place, if I don’t save them early, how will they survive? ’ Taizong sighed silently in his heart, his brows furrowed as if he could squeeze out water.
‘My people are still hungry. There are so many delicious food in front of me. How can I refuse? ’ When Taizong thought of this, he put down the burden in his heart and started to eat. He understood that only by filling his stomach could he have the strength to save more people.
When the people accompanying him saw that Taizong was all eating, they temporarily put aside their worries and decided to fill their stomachs first. After the meal, everyone was satisfied, as if all their worries had been resolved by the delicious food. The sky gradually darkened, and the moonlight shone on the earth, adding a bit of mystery to this desolate town.
"It's getting late. Let's rest here for one night and continue our journey tomorrow." Li Shimin suggested. His voice was calm and powerful, as if it could calm people's hearts. Everyone was exhausted and nodded in agreement, then settled down in the room next to them.
【I can finally rest. After running around all day, I am really exhausted. Why does Li Shimin have to take me with him? What's my use? In addition to eating his food for free, Wei Zheng was so angry that he was half dead. He was almost like a transparent person. 】Li Qingge was thinking in her mind, and there was a hint of exhaustion and helplessness in her eyes. But she also understands that as a member of the entourage, she also has her own responsibilities and missions.
【Forget it, since I want to rest, I won’t argue with that bastard. I'd better take a shower and change clothes first, and fall asleep early. 】 Li Qingge thought about it in his mind, and then swaggered towards the guest room. Her steps were light and powerful, as if all her worries were forgotten.
Li Shimin naturally lived in the best room in the middle, and Li Qingge chose the room next to him with great self-knowledge. She opened the door and was about to go in when she was suddenly stopped by Li Shimin.
"Li Qingge, there are not enough rooms in the store. You can sleep with me tonight." After Li Shimin finished speaking, he raised his eyebrows and looked at her, with a playful light in his eyes.
As soon as Li Qingge heard this, he knew that this was definitely a deliberate revenge for calling him a "bastard" in his mind. But it was hard to disobey your orders, so she had no choice but to agree. She shrugged and said in an indifferent tone: "Okay, let's sleep together." After that, she strode into the room.
In the middle of the night, Li Qing's fans felt a dark shadow dangling in front of their eyes, and they suddenly became alert. She secretly observed the dark figure, wanting to see what he wanted to do. The moonlight shines in the room through the window, adding a sense of mystery to the dark figure.
The man in black didn't seem to have any intention of attacking, he just quietly took away her baggage. The baggage contains their important belongings. If they are lost, life will be difficult for everyone. Although Li Qingge is usually a bit lazy, he doesn't want to see his things fall into the hands of thieves.
With her strength, it would be easy to catch the man in black, but she didn't want to expose herself or put in the effort to fight. So, she decided to use a rogue way to deal with the man in black.
"There is an assassin! Come and arrest him!" Li Qingge deliberately shouted loudly, and at the same time quickly knocked the weapon from the man in black's hand to prevent him from accidentally injuring others. Then, she started fighting with the man in black in a rogue way, deliberately stalling for time, waiting for reinforcements to arrive.
After Li Shimin was awakened, he immediately joined the battle. He was wearing a bright yellow brocade robe, which looked particularly dazzling in the moonlight. He was holding a long sword, and the tip of the sword flashed with cold light, as if it could pierce all darkness.
Li Qingge helped secretly, and Wei Zheng and others rushed over after hearing the noise, and the man in black was quickly subdued by them. He lay on the ground, unable to move, with panic and despair written on his face.
"What are you trying to do so sneakily in the middle of the night?" Li Shimin asked sternly, his voice echoing in the night sky like thunder.
"It's nothing, just because you are rich and want to get some money to fill your stomach." The man in black said angrily, "How do you rich and powerful people know how difficult it is for us ordinary people to have a bite to eat?"
Li Qingge pulled off the mask of the man in black and found that he was actually a handsome young man who looked to be only twelve or thirteen years old. His eyes revealed a perseverance and maturity that belied his age.
"It's such a pity that I stopped studying at such a young age." Li Qingge sighed casually, but actually had no intention of going into details. She knew that this young man was forced to embark on the road of stealing.
"It's none of your business! What you people say is all empty talk! Who doesn't want to get ahead? But this is the way the world is now! My family is starving to death! If the innkeeper hadn't been kind enough to take me in, what would have happened? If I steal something from you, I would have starved to death!" The young man said with emotion in his voice. With tears and anger, "And not all the things I stole are for myself! There are so many hungry people in the world! If I steal more, I can save one more person! Since I was caught by you today, then Just leave it to fate! You can kill or chop it up as you wish!"
After hearing what the young man said, Li Shimin fell into deep thought. He looked at the young man with a complicated light shining in his eyes. He knew that this young man was just a microcosm of thousands of suffering people. He deeply felt the great responsibility and must find a solution to the famine problem as soon as possible to save more people from the fire.
"This year's harvest is indeed not good, but hasn't the imperial court issued an order to waive the land tax? Thinking about last year's harvest being so good, how could there still be a shortage of food?" Li Shimin was riding a horse, frowning, looking at the ragged, sallow and skinny people along the way. The refugees were filled with doubts and regrets. The sun was hot, shining on the dry and cracked land, and it seemed that even the air was filled with the smell of burning.
"Yes, sir." A child in shabby clothes stood on the side of the road, looking directly at Li Shimin, with an unyielding look in his eyes. "Last year, the weather was good and the crops grew very well, but the government has changed. If you try to collect more taxes, the life of the people will become harder and harder."
Li Shimin reined in the horse and looked at the child seriously. He noticed that although the child's eyes were full of hardship, they were still bright, as if burning. With an unyielding flame. "But hasn't the imperial court announced that taxes have been exempted? Even if there are still more in the future, they won't be too much. How can you resist not paying them?"
The child smiled bitterly, and there was too much helplessness hidden in that smile. and bitterness. "Hey, sir, you don't understand!" He called Li Shimin with a smile, but his smile was full of bitterness. "You come from a wealthy family. You don't know that ordinary people can't fight the hardships of the government. We don't want to pay, but if we don't pay, we will be whipped, or even be killed." Catch it. Last year, the man next door was beaten to death for not paying taxes, and his family had no way to redress their grievances. Under such atrocities, who would dare to disobey? "
Everyone around them sank when they heard this. The atmosphere became extremely heavy. Li Shimin was also very shocked. He did not expect that such a thing would happen in the country he governed.
"This is simply unreasonable!" he said angrily, his voice full of anger and unwillingness.
"Those corrupt officials are really lawless!" The people accompanying him also reprimanded angrily, their faces full of hatred and anger towards the corrupt officials.
[Pang Xiangshou is already so arrogant in a place so close to the capital, but Caodian has not heard of it yet. Wouldn't it be even more chaotic in places further away? I'm afraid someone has already declared himself king. 】Li Shimin thought secretly in his heart, and he understood that there might be more things to sort out during this trip than expected.
[You cannot solve the problem by talking alone, you must take practical actions to let the people live and work in peace and contentment! 】He secretly vowed to do something for these suffering people.
【This kid is quite pitiful, why not reward him with some gold and let him go? It seems that he is not a bad person. ] This thought flashed through Li Shimin's mind, so he looked at Li Qingge and decided to give her the power to deal with the child.
"Li Qingge, it's up to you how to deal with this child." Li Shimin said lightly, his eyes full of trust and expectation.
【Hey, why did this happen to me again? Is Li Shimin afraid that I will have nothing to do? ] Li Qingge muttered in his heart, but still reluctantly took out a gold bar. She walked up to the child, knelt down and looked at him tenderly.
"My second master is kind-hearted and cannot bear to punish you. You can take this gold bar, but I want to tell you that stealing is not a good thing, and what you steal may be what others need urgently. Wait until the disaster is over. It's a bit late. You can use this gold to make something small. In business, isn’t it more meaningful to use your own hands to help others? Life is a gift from God. You should be a good person and be able to lend a helping hand to others when they are in need.” Li Qingge’s heartfelt words made that person happy. The child was moved to tears.
He thought he would die, but he didn't expect that not only would he be released, but he would also receive such a large sum of money. He was so grateful that he kowtowed and thanked you: "Thank you for not killing me. I went astray, thanks to your teachings. If we meet again in the future, I will definitely repay your kindness."
After that, the child again After kowtowing three times, he slowly walked away. Li Shimin looked at Li Qingge and smiled with satisfaction. He knew that Li Qingge not only had extraordinary martial arts and wisdom, but also had a kind and warm heart.
Early the next morning, everyone got up, washed up, and continued on their way. I didn't go far and wanted to find a place to rest when I suddenly heard crying coming from everywhere. The voice was shrill and desperate, as if it was a wail coming from the depths of hell.
Li Shimin and others looked back and were furious. I saw a group of soldiers running rampant on the street, robbing people of their property and injuring many people. The whole street was in chaos, with cries and curses intertwined together, forming a tragic scene in the world.
"My child! Someone come and save my child!" A woman's cry was particularly miserable. She knelt on the ground, holding a child covered in blood tightly with both hands. The child's face was full of fear and pain, and he cried heartbrokenly.
Li Qingge took the opportunity to take a look and saw the child sitting on the ground with shocking scars on his body. A strong anger and grief suddenly surged in her heart, and she could not tolerate the atrocities of these soldiers.
"Save people! Hurry!" Li Qingge shouted, her voice full of anxiety and anger. Wei Zheng and others immediately rushed over and took the child back.
Others were furious when they saw this scene and rushed forward to clash with the officers and soldiers. The officers and soldiers were so arrogant that they called more soldiers with a wave of their hands. They held knives and guns and charged toward the crowd menacingly, as if they wanted to trample everyone under their feet.
“It’s intolerable!” Li Shimin originally didn’t want to take action to avoid escalating the situation, but seeing this scene was unbearable. He roared angrily and charged at the officers and soldiers with his sword. His swordsmanship is sharp and swift, and each sword contains endless anger and power.
Li Qingge was also forced into the battle. She saw more and more officers and soldiers, so she showed her strength. Her martial arts skills are so strong and her aura is so fierce that one person is worth a hundred. The officers and soldiers were frightened by her power and retreated one after another.
"You...just wait for me!" The leading officers and soldiers glared at Li Qingge fiercely, said harsh words and retreated with his men. They knew that if they encountered a tough situation today, they would only suffer a loss if they stayed.
‘This boy’s martial arts skills are even more powerful than his father Cheng Yaojin! ' A soldier said with lingering fear.
‘Such a talent has been hidden all this time! ’ Another soldier also sighed.
Li Shimin secretly sighed in his heart: If Cheng Yaojin didn't covet comfort, this kid would definitely become a pillar of the country! After thinking about this, Li Shimin retracted his thoughts and returned the child to his mother.
"Thank you! Thank you! Thank you!" My mother was so excited that she burst into tears and thanked her repeatedly. She held the child tightly, as if afraid of losing him again.
"Excuse me, what are these officers and soldiers doing in such a hurry?" Li Shimin was still angry when he remembered what happened before. He wanted to know why these officers and soldiers were so arrogant and domineering, and who gave them such power.
"I don't know either, but they often do this. Fortunately, I met you today." Mother replied. Her voice was full of gratitude and joy. She knew that if she had not met this group of people, the fate of her and her children would have been unimaginable.
The young mother had a haggard face, but her eyes shone with unyielding light. She held the child in her arms tightly as if it was the only hope in her life. Although her words contained deep disgust, they also revealed a kind of helplessness and despair: "It's so hateful! The emperor gave them power originally to benefit the people, but now they are oppressing us. Such officers and soldiers should be kept What use do they have!"
Li Shimin, as a generation of emperors, had national affairs in mind. He had lived in the palace for a long time, and all he saw and heard were the intrigues and struggles in the court. Now, seeing the suffering of the people with his own eyes, he was shocked, and there was an indescribable anger and pain in his heart. He could not wait to eradicate these social worms immediately and create a peaceful living environment for the people.
"Be careful what you say. They have many eyes and ears. If they are overheard, you may get into trouble." The young mother reminded eagerly, with a look of horror on her face. It was obvious that she had been bullied for a long time and had grown accustomed to it. The officers and soldiers felt deep fear.
[Although they are hateful, it is useless to say these things here, they will only cause trouble for themselves. It is better to continue on the road, wait until you reach your destination, and then find a way to get rid of those corrupt officials. 】 Li Qingge secretly calculated in her heart. She knew that the current situation did not allow them to act rashly. [We are few and weak, so we cannot confront others head-on, lest we suffer unreasonable disasters. Li Shimin, please don’t be impulsive! ] She was afraid that Li Shimin would be impulsive and cause trouble again.
"Thank you for the reminder. I have some dry food and broken silver here. Life will definitely not be easy when you take your children on the road. Please keep these in case of emergencies." Li Shimin felt very happy after hearing what Li Qingge said. It made sense, so he suppressed the anger in his heart and gently comforted the mother. Although his voice was calm, his eyes revealed a firm determination.
The woman hesitated for a moment and looked at the child in her arms. The child was staring at the food longingly and swallowing saliva. She finally took the things and said gratefully: "Thank you, I can still hold on myself, but I pity this child for being innocent. If I can't raise him well, how can I have the honor to meet his late father in the future? ? You are all kind-hearted people, and God will definitely bless you. Thank you, I am so grateful."
After the woman finished speaking, tears filled her eyes, and her gratitude was beyond words. Her tears seemed to be her last accusation and helplessness against the world.
Seeing this scene, everyone present couldn't help but sigh. They know that such tragedies are happening every day in this troubled world.
Li Shimin could not calm down. He realized that the disaster caused by famine was far more serious than imagined. He looked at the barren land and felt an indescribable pain in his heart. There are countless dead people, but what kind of suffering are the living people suffering?
After bidding farewell to mother and son, the group continued moving forward. They walked on a desolate road, surrounded by withered trees and grass. Occasionally, a few crows circled in the air, making shrill calls. After walking hundreds of miles, they finally reached their destination. But the place ahead was not peaceful. Before they could gain a foothold, they heard noises.
"We're arresting people again! Officers and soldiers are arresting people everywhere again!" Shouts came one after another, and pedestrians on the road started talking. Their faces were full of fear and anger, as if they were about to explode at any time.
"These officers and soldiers are really cruel and cruel, even children are not spared. They are trying to push the people to a dead end!" An old man said angrily, his voice trembling, revealing a deep feeling. Deep helplessness.
"Who says it's not the case? If you catch this one today and catch that one tomorrow, who knows whose turn it will be next? But that kid is so brave that he fought so many officers and soldiers alone and beat them until their noses were bruised and their faces were swollen. It was so satisfying!" A young man said excitedly, his face full of admiration for the child.
"Having said that, those officers and soldiers are all ruthless and ruthless. It would be very dangerous for the child to fall into their hands." A woman said worriedly. There was a deep look in her eyes. concern.
"Alas..." the people sighed as they continued on their way. Their faces were filled with helplessness and disappointment in this world.
"Let's go over and take a look." After Li Shimin said that, he led everyone over there. His eyes revealed a firm determination.
【Isn't that the child we met in the inn? How could he be caught by officers and soldiers here? ] Li Qingge thought to himself and looked at Li Shimin again, with a deep concern in her eyes.
[Looking at the bruises and bruises on the faces of those officers and soldiers, this kid must have fought with them. I didn’t expect him to be so brave. 】 Li Qingge thought to himself that this child really has a charm that people cannot ignore.
【This child is quite handsome and may suit Li Shimin's eyes. Why not let him adopt me so that I can live in peace and quiet. ] Li Qingge was thinking in her mind. She glanced at Li Shimin, only to find that he was also looking at her, with complex emotions in his eyes. Li Shimin glanced at Li Qingge from the corner of his eye, smiling bitterly in his heart. How could he have such thoughts when he has many children of his own? He is more concerned about the future of this country and the destiny of this nation.
【Hey! Isn’t it the gold bar I gave to the child that the officers and soldiers were holding? how so! 】 Li Qingge suddenly discovered something, and her eyes revealed a deep surprise and confusion.
【Is this why he was arrested? well! In this world, people's hearts are really old, and people who want to be rich are unkind! ] Li Qingge sighed in her heart, her helplessness and disappointment in this world deepened.
【Li Shimin ran the country in a poor way, leaving the people living in dire straits, but they didn't even realize it! ] Li Qingge muttered in her heart, her tone revealing a deep blame and dissatisfaction.
【When can this situation change? Li Shimin should rectify the Chao Gang immediately! ] Li Qingge shouted in her heart. Although her voice was weak, it revealed a firm determination.
Li Shimin could only smile helplessly when he heard Li Qingge muttering in his heart. But he also knew that what the other party said was not nonsense. He is fully aware of his great responsibility and that the future of this country is in his own hands.
‘In the future I should go out more and see the people’s sentiments with my own eyes so that I can understand the truth. Moreover, the shortcomings in official circles also need to be vigorously rectified. ’ Li Shimin secretly made up his mind. He knows that only by deeply understanding the people's sentiments can we formulate more realistic policies and make this country truly prosperous.
At this time, the officers and soldiers were escorting the child forward. The child's face was full of stubbornness and dissatisfaction, and his eyes revealed a deep anger and resistance.
"Wei Qing, what do you think we should do?" Li Shimin turned to ask Wei Zheng, who was standing next to him. Although his voice was calm, his eyes revealed a deep worry and expectation.
"Let's follow up and see the situation before we talk." Wei Zheng observed Li Shimin's expression and replied. His voice was calm and powerful, as if injecting invisible power into Li Shimin.
"Okay, we will follow them." Li Shimin made a decisive decision. The group of people continued to move forward with the officers and soldiers, their steps were firm and powerful, as if they were declaring their determination and courage to the world.
After a while, they came to a remote road. The surrounding area is desolate, with only a few dead trees swaying in the wind, as if telling the helplessness and sorrow of this world.
"Qin Qing, look at the dangerous terrain here. It's not difficult for us to save the child." After Qin Shubao saw the terrain, he couldn't bear to see the child suffer, so he said to Li Shimin. Although his voice was low, it revealed a firm determination.
Li Shimin hesitated for a moment, knowing the weight of this decision. But at this moment, the officers and soldiers stopped here. Their faces were full of exhaustion and anger, as if they were venting their dissatisfaction to the world.
"Where did you get this gold bar?" the leading officer and soldier asked the child sternly, his voice rough and powerful, as if trying to cover up his inner fear and uneasiness.
"I have said it many times, this was given to me by others. You robbed my things and arrested my people, where is the law?" The child had a stubborn personality and responded angrily. Although his voice was weak, it revealed a firm resistance and dissatisfaction. There was an unyielding light in his eyes, as if he was declaring his courage and determination to the world.
Listening to the voices coming from the officers and soldiers' boxes, it seemed as if they heard something interesting. They quickly stepped forward and grabbed the child's chin. The child was just a boy of about ten years old, with a handsome face and an unyielding light in his eyes. Even in such a predicament, he still raised his head stubbornly.
"Listen carefully to me, we are the rules here!" After the leader of the officers and soldiers finished speaking, his hands became stronger, as if he wanted to vent all his dissatisfaction and anger on this innocent child On the body, "I advise you to be honest and don't force me to be violent with you."
The child explained again: "I have already said that this was given to me by a friend, and it is really not a lie. ." There was a hint of helplessness in his voice, but more of a hint of persistence.
"Hmph! Looking at your outfit, you are clearly a boy from a remote village. How could a friend give you such a generous gold bar and its condition be so good? Look at the back of this gold bar. There is a royal seal engraved on it. , It’s clearly something from the palace!” The officer and soldier’s words were full of sarcasm, and he obviously didn’t believe the child’s explanation.
"You wouldn't say that this was a reward from the emperor, right? What a joke!" As soon as he finished speaking, the officers and soldiers around him burst into laughter, as if they had heard the funniest joke in the world.
"It's so funny that a poor boy actually got involved with the emperor."
"This is the funniest thing I've heard this year."
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【These people are really crazy, what’s so funny! 】Li Qingge was hiding in the dark, anxious in his heart, and had already begun to figure out how to deal with these officers and soldiers. She was wearing a tight-fitting black dress, her face was cold, and her eyes shone with wisdom. She looked at the officers and soldiers, her heart filled with anger and dissatisfaction. [How did they know that the gold bar in this child's hand was really a gift from the emperor. Wait until they cry later! 】
【Oh, I didn’t expect that giving it away would cause so much trouble for the child! 】Li Shimin also sensed Li Qingge's thoughts, and felt equally unhappy. He was wearing casual clothes, his face was calm, but his eyes shone with determination. He looked at the officers and soldiers and had already made a decision in his mind.
The laughter gradually subsided, and the leader of the officers and soldiers asked sternly again: "Let me ask you again, where did this gold bar come from?"
"I told you that it was given by others, but you don't believe it, and you still force me to do it." Lie." The child was a little angry, and although his voice was weak, it revealed a firm resistance.
"Okay, since you don't have to drink wine as a penalty, don't blame us for being rude." The leader of the officers and soldiers said coldly and motioned for his men to take action. An officer and soldier immediately punched the child in the stomach, causing the child to faint from the pain.
The stomach is the most vulnerable part of a person, and the officer and soldier obviously acted cruelly. After one punch, the child spat out water, his face full of pain and distortion. His body curled up into a ball, like a wounded animal, moaning helplessly.
"To tell or not to tell? If you don't tell the truth, we have plenty of ways to deal with you." The leader of the officers and soldiers threatened with a smile, his smile full of cruelty and coldness.
The child was beaten innocently, and he was filled with anger. He was young and arrogant and did not know how to swallow his anger. He just repeated stubbornly: "Everything I say is true. If you don't believe it, I can't help it."
"It seems you haven't suffered enough yet." Officers and soldiers The leader was angry and signaled his men to take action again. Several officers and soldiers swarmed up and beat and kicked the child. After a while, blood began to flow from the corner of the child's mouth. His face was as pale as paper, and his eyes revealed a deep despair.
【These people are so vicious, they actually kill me! The child is still so young, how can he bear it! 】 Li Qingge looked distressed, but he was also afraid of getting into trouble, and he was extremely conflicted. She clenched her fists tightly and dug her nails into her palms, but she resisted making a sound.
Others were the same, they couldn’t bear to look at it. Some of them shook their heads and sighed, some glared angrily, but no one dared to step forward to stop them.
Seeing that the child could no longer hold on any longer, the leader of the officers and soldiers waved their hands to stop. He looked at the child on the ground with a sneer, as if admiring his own masterpiece.
"Boss, what should I do with this kid? It's just a gold bar. Do you want to hand it over?" a soldier asked, his eyes shining with greed.
"You must pay your dues. We have to rely on the master to make a living. How can we climb up if we don't show off?" The leader of the officers and soldiers said, with a kind of helplessness and greed in his eyes.
“But it’s just such a gold bar, and you can’t get anything out of it.” Xiao Bing was a little reluctant, and he rubbed his fingers on the gold bar, as if feeling the cold touch.
People die for wealth and birds die for food, and officers and soldiers leaders are no exception. He pondered for a while and said: "Master doesn't know about this yet. Besides, we also found some scraps of gold from others to recharge. As for this gold bar... we will divide it up when the storm is over. We can take advantage of Master not paying attention." It's time to enjoy it."
"It's too much! Now the people are starving and freezing and they still want to get rich!" Li Shimin clenched his fists and shouted angrily. His voice, though deep, betrayed a determined anger and dissatisfaction.
"Wei Zheng, what do you want to do?" Everyone looked at Wei Zheng angrily, waiting for his answer.
【This kind of person who makes it difficult for the country to make money should be killed! ] Li Qingge shouted in her heart, her eyes flashing with angry flames. [But they are outnumbered and it is not easy for us to rush out with a small number of people. ] She glanced at the child on the ground again, filled with hesitation and worry. [I don’t know what Li Shimin is thinking. I don’t want to take risks, but the child is innocent and we cannot ignore it. 】
At this moment, the discussion among the officers and soldiers continued. One of the soldiers flattered him and said, "What a great idea, boss, you are such a smart man!" Then he turned to look at the child and asked, "What should we do with this kid?"
"Keeping him here is a disaster. It's remote, so why not..." The leader of the officers and soldiers made a gesture of wiping his neck, a cruel light flashing in his eyes.
"Yes, obey!" The soldiers were about to take action immediately, their eyes full of blood and violence.
[These people are really crazy! 】Li Qingge finally made up his mind to save the child. She glanced at Li Shimin and found that he was also looking at her, with a firm light shining in his eyes. She knew they had made the same decision.
At this moment, the melodious sound of the piano came from the corner. The sound of the piano was like crying and complaining, as if it was telling the suffering and injustice in the world. After a while, an old man and a young man appeared in front of the officers and soldiers. The old man played the piano, the girl danced gracefully, and sang beautiful songs. The girl was very beautiful, with fair and smooth skin, and instantly attracted everyone's attention. Her dance is as light as a swallow, and her singing voice is crisp and sweet, as if it is a clear spring that dilutes the violence and bloodshed here.
The officers and soldiers were attracted by this sudden performance. They put down their weapons and forgot the cruelty and callousness just now. The child also took the opportunity to get up and hide behind Li Qingge. Li Qingge looked at the girl, his heart filled with gratitude and admiration. She knew that this girl not only saved the child, but also saved them all.
One old and one young, the coordination is perfect. When dancing, the movements are as light as willow branches in the wind. Every rotation and every raising of hands seems to carry the breath of spring. The singing is even more crisp and sweet, like a clear spring in the mountains or a bird in the forest. It seems to float directly to the sky, which cleanses people's souls.
"This girl is really a beauty, let's..." A soldier's eyes flashed with greed, and his words were obviously salivating.
"Look at that skin, it's as white as snow. If you could touch it and kiss it, the taste would be amazing!" Several soldiers were fascinated by the girl's beauty, and their eyes were filled with tears. Directly glowing green. They usually see women with rough hands and feet, but they have never seen such a graceful girl. Their hearts are itching like a cat scratching them.
The scenery on the street was eclipsed in their eyes at this moment. Only this girl, like a flower in spring, attracted all their attention. However, not everyone is so superficial.
"We are domineering in this street, what will happen if we touch it twice? As long as we don't tell, who knows?" A soldier chuckled twice, with a hint of slyness in his smile, but immediately He put on a serious face again, "But then again Come on, we all rely on the master to make a living. Why don’t we give such a good thing to the master? When the master is happy, don’t we also take advantage of it?”
As soon as these words came out, those who were ready to move stopped. I took action and started thinking about it. There was both greed and hesitation in their eyes, obviously weighing the pros and cons.
"Yes, yes, just touch it, don't go too far." A man chuckled. He was always a little bit careful and wanted to take advantage.
"But we have to take it easy. If this girl comes to the master and accuses us, we will be in trouble." The other soldier was obviously more cautious, and there was a hint of worry in his words.
"Got it, boss!" Seeing that the boss didn't object, a soldier stepped forward with a smile. The beauty in his heart was as if he would be able to embrace a beautiful woman soon. His face was filled with a smile, but his hand quietly reached out to the girl's arm like a snake.
【These people are really sick, they want to use such a beautiful girl to change their future. 】 Li Qingge complained secretly in her heart, her eyes flashing with anger, "I don't have a brain yet. It's best not to have such thoughts, otherwise you won't know how you will die." 】
【This girl is also pitiful, meeting such a bunch of heartless people. 】 She looked at the girl, her heart full of sympathy. The girl was obviously frightened by this sudden change. Her face was as pale as paper, she didn't know where to put her hands, and tears were rolling in her eyes.
"Don't be afraid, we just want to touch you and won't bully you. When you get rich in the future, don't forget to say a nice word for us." The soldier smiled so hard that he looked like a wretched one. , he reached out to hold the girl's hand again. His hands were greasy, like disgusting insects, which made people sick just looking at them.
When the girl was touched by his greasy hand, she felt sick in her heart and shouted loudly: "Go away! Don't touch me!" After saying that, she quickly hid aside and finally couldn't help but shed tears. Her tears were like broken pearls, falling to the ground one by one, which made people heartbroken.
When the old man saw this situation, he was also frightened. He hurriedly ran to the girl's side and protected her behind him: "My lord, have mercy on me. My daughter's family is poor, how can she dare to be so high on the lord?" There was a tremor in his voice, obviously frightened by this sudden turn of events. .
"You still refuse such a good thing?" The soldier became angry when he heard this. He stared at the old man like a ferocious beast.
"I don't dare, I'm just afraid that the master will look down on rough people like us. My daughter doesn't know how to serve others, and she's afraid of causing trouble to the master." The old man said kind words while protecting him tightly. Holding the girl. His eyes were full of determination and bravery, and he obviously would not let anyone hurt his daughter.
"Stop talking nonsense! You will not be punished with a toast! I must dedicate this girl to the master today!" After the soldier finished speaking, he rushed forward to snatch people away. "Dare you go against me? You are seeking death!" He glared at the old man fiercely, like a hungry wolf staring at its prey.
The girl was so frightened that she could only look at the old man helplessly. Her eyes were full of fear and helplessness, like a bird trapped in a cage.
The old man tried his best to grab his daughter, but was kicked to the ground by the soldier. He was rolling on the ground in pain, moaning continuously. His pain and helplessness made everyone present heartache.
"Grandpa!" The girl exclaimed when she saw this, her face full of pain and helplessness. She rushed over and bit the soldier's hand desperately, and then ran to the old man. Her eyes were full of determination and courage, and she obviously would not let anyone hurt her loved ones.
The soldier screamed in pain and slapped the girl on the face. Blood immediately oozed from the corner of the girl's mouth, but she ignored the pain and quickly went to help the old man. Her eyes were full of care and concern, and she obviously wouldn't let the old man get hurt in any way.
"I'm fine." Although the old man was in severe pain, he still managed to squeeze out a smile to comfort the girl. There was a trace of bitterness and helplessness in his smile, obviously trying his best to hide his pain.
[These people are really too much! Even women are beaten! ] Li Qingge scolded those evil officers and soldiers in her heart, her eyes shining with anger. She looked at the girl and the old man, filled with sympathy and anger.
【Why is Li Shimin looking at him like this? How could he, as an emperor, tolerate the people suffering like this? ] Her heart was full of doubts and dissatisfaction with Li Shimin. She believed that as an emperor, he should protect his people instead of allowing them to be bullied and oppressed like this.
【This girl is so beautiful, I can't bear to see her suffer. ] Li Qingge thought secretly in her heart, her eyes shining with determination. She knew that she couldn't just watch the girl and the old man suffer. She had to stand up and seek justice for them.
So, she rushed out. Her movements were swift and powerful, like a cheetah pouncing on its prey. Before anyone could react, the soldiers were already clutching their stomachs and fell to the ground, rolling in pain. They screamed one after another, and the scene was chaotic. Li Qingge stood in the middle, her eyes shining with victory, as if a goddess had descended into the world and delivered justice to those who suffered.
(End of this chapter)