The Great Wei Music Bureau

Chapter 88 Dilemma

Last time, we talked about how Li Yi and Xiao Yao chatted for a long time on the boat. So how much did the Emperor of Wei believe in Li Yi's words? Let's continue reading.

Xiao Yao looked at Li Yi who suddenly stood up, bowed deeply and said solemnly: "Please Xiuyuan, do your best for our Great Wei, I am willing to treat you as an unparalleled national hero!"

Li Yi immediately stood up and bowed deeply, saying, "I am willing to contribute to the Great Wei, but as I said before, I am used to being lazy and unwilling to get up early to attend court, and even more unwilling to deal with those dignitaries all day long. It is too hard, and I cannot bear it."

Tuoba Jun said solemnly: "I can allow you not to attend the morning court and not sit in the classroom. As long as I encounter difficulties, I can find you at any time, and you can give me advice!"

Li Yi looked up at Tuoba Jun and said with a smile: "Your Majesty, this will break the rules. If people all over the world know about it, it will encourage those scholars to be arrogant because of their talent. This is absolutely unacceptable.

Besides, I am living a good life now. The courtyard is not big, so we can live here peacefully without worrying about attracting the wind and causing others to be jealous and causing trouble. Now, if Your Majesty has something to say, I will tell you everything I know. "

Seeing that Li Yi's words were pertinent, Tuoba Jun stood up and sighed, "Xiuyuan, both the "Imperial Examination System" and the "Strategies for Governing Monks and Taoism" are good ideas. I really don't know how to reward you."

Li Yi smiled and said, "These are just some strategies. Whether they will succeed or not is still unknown. If Your Majesty wants to reward me, why not wait until these strategies are really effective before giving me the reward? I feel ashamed to accept it now."

Tuoba Jun took Li Yi's hand and sat down. The two of them chatted for a long time. Tuoba Jun even asked Li Yi about the emperor's mind and the art of checks and balances. Li Yi smiled and said, "Brother Xiao, Xiuyuan can write a book for you. It is suitable for the current situation of Wei. Please give me some time. I will present it to you when I finish writing it. This book not only emphasizes benevolence and loyalty, but also has profound meaning for the current three-legged tripod situation. I think Brother Xiao will like it after reading it."

Xiao Yao asked, "Oh? Xiuyuan wants to write a book. Is this to prepare for promotion to a fourth-rank scholar? What's the title of the book?"

Li Yi smiled and said, "The Romance of the Three Kingdoms tells the story of the three kingdoms of Wei, Shu and Wu fighting for the world, which is very similar to the current division of the world into three parts. I really need to make some preparations for my promotion, and writing a book is an indispensable step."

Xiao Yao nodded and said, "Well, I will look forward to your book, Xiuyuan. You must send it to the palace as soon as you finish writing it."

Li Yi shook his head and said, "Xiu Yuan doesn't want to attract attention, so it's better to keep a low profile."

Xiao Yao immediately laughed out loud and said, "Xiu Yuan, if you still don't want to attract attention, why don't you hold a singing party and become the most talented person in Shangjing?"

Upon hearing this, Li Yi rapped casually, "That was for true love! I was forced to do so! If it wasn't for love, who would be willing to go on stage and hawk? Speaking of literary talent, how can one slack off in cultivating fate? A hero doesn't ask where he came from, a man only cares about success or failure! It's hard to hide the heroic spirit in my heart, I must be unrivaled! Yo! Yo! Yeah!"

Xiao Yao was shocked by Li Yi's sudden action, and thought: Teacher is right, the talented people in this world are indeed a little weird. Li Yi really has some mental problems and cannot be treated as an ordinary person!

Xiao Yao looked at Li Yi with embarrassment. The latter knew that he had indulged himself too much. He smiled and poured wine for Xiao Yao to drink with. The two chatted for a while and stopped talking when it was late at night.

Xiao Yao watched Li Yi leave and sighed at the bow: "Li Yi is indeed capable. Just as the teacher said, his knowledge and intelligence are superior to the teacher's. If we can get his sincere assistance, there is no need to worry about the prosperity of the Wei Dynasty and the world!"

Manager Zhou standing at the side said with a smile: "Congratulations, Your Majesty, congratulations on getting another great helper. This Li Yi is not only talented, but also a master of both civil and military affairs. He is a treasure no less than Dugu Long!"

Xiao Yao turned around and looked at Manager Zhou and asked, "Oh? You said he is a master of both civil and military skills. I want to know what level his martial arts skills are at now?"

Manager Zhou replied, "Your Majesty, Li Yi's offense and defense are not balanced. In terms of defense alone, he has the Vajra Divine Art to protect him, so his defense is not weaker than that of a fourth-grade peak warrior. But in terms of attack, judging from the current battle reports, his offensive means are more like Taoist magic, and his attack power is not weak either. In the battle of Penghe, he killed sixty heavily armored Mohist soldiers with one strike. Of course, that team of heavily armored soldiers is probably not as strong as the one that trapped Dugu Long, but this killing power is not weaker than that of a fourth-grade warrior. Therefore, I conclude that Li Yi's combat power is already in the late fourth grade."

Tuoba Jun looked at the direction where Li Yi left and nodded, and asked: "If he is promoted to a great scholar, wouldn't he become another invincible existence in the extraordinary realm of our Great Wei?"

Manager Zhou thought for a moment and nodded, "If he can really be promoted to a great scholar, I'm afraid even Dugu Long will find it difficult to defeat him."

Tuoba Jun asked: "If that time comes, will he be your opponent?"

Manager Zhou smiled and said, "I dare not speak nonsense about this servant, but if I want to capture him without hurting his life, I am afraid it will be difficult."

Tuoba Jun pointed at Manager Zhou and said with a smile, "You old freak, stop being so sarcastic! I know your cultivation is hard-earned, and I won't let you show your true skills unless it's absolutely necessary. But the duel between the Dugu family and the Murong family is about to start. Do you think Dugu Yu can beat Murong Bai?"

Manager Zhou thought for a moment and said, "I watched their fight ten years ago. They were evenly matched, but Dugu Yu has not made any progress in the past ten years. In my opinion, Murong Bai still has room for improvement. So if the two fight again, I'm afraid Dugu Yu won't survive."

Tuoba Jun's face darkened as he asked, "If Dugu Yu dies, won't there be a war in the North?"

Manager Zhou said, "Your Majesty, rest assured. The Dugu family and the Murong family have been fighting for a hundred years, and both sides have won and lost. There has never been any major chaos in the northern border. When the two of them fight, I will naturally go to watch. If the Huns dare to break the rules, I will take care of Murong Bai and just replenish my body."

Tuoba Jun asked: "What's the matter? Is Chief Steward Zhou ill? Do you still need to hunt down extraordinary people?"

Manager Zhou smiled and said, "I am in good health, but as you know, Your Majesty, I need to stay by your side to suppress my evil nature. Going to the northern border is too far away from you. It's okay at first, but if I stay there for too long, I will definitely become a bit bloodthirsty. However, if I kill Murong Bai and suck his blood, I can not only increase my cultivation, but also refine the magic essence to eliminate the evil nature."

Tuoba Jun asked hurriedly: "If that's the case, why don't you snipe the masters of the Transcendent Realm and completely refine the Demonic Essence?"

Manager Zhou said with a smile: "Your Majesty, if that happens, it will probably lead to a war among the extraordinary realms, and the common people will suffer. Moreover, the heavens will not allow it. When the heavens punish us, no one will be able to escape."

Tuoba Jun snorted coldly, "Humph, these extraordinary people should not exist in this world. Some of them are too powerful and will only disrupt the existing order. If the heavens have eyes, they should directly send down thunder to eliminate these people."

Manager Zhou smiled and said, "Your Majesty, please do not criticize the Heavenly Dao. Heaven has its own arrangements, and they are already in progress. Since the ancient times when the connection between heaven and earth was blocked, the Heavenly Dao has come to the mortal world, and the path for mortals to ascend to heaven has been blocked, so the will of the Heavenly Dao cannot directly interfere with the human world. These people in the extraordinary realm are the chosen ones recognized by the Heavenly Dao. The meaning of their existence is to work for the Heavenly Dao and do things that ordinary people cannot do."

After saying this, Manager Zhou also looked in the direction where Li Yi left and said calmly: "To be honest with you, Your Majesty, Li Yi is also a son chosen by heaven. He will definitely reach the extraordinary realm in the future. It's just that I can't see through him now, and I don't know what his destiny is."

Tuoba Jun asked seriously, "Does Manager Zhou really mean what he said?"

Manager Zhou bowed and said with a smile: "It is absolutely true. I did not find anything unusual about Li Yi before, but after he made up his mind, I felt the pressure of the Heavenly Dao from him. This feeling cannot be wrong."

Tuoba Jun exclaimed: "If he is really the son chosen by heaven, and was born in our Great Wei, doesn't it mean that heaven favors our Great Wei?"

Manager Zhou smiled faintly and said, "Perhaps God has this intention, but the way of heaven is impartial, and I dare not make a firm statement." Tuoba Jun and Manager Zhou looked in the direction where Li Yi left, each with their own thoughts...

It was said that when Li Yi got off the boat and got into the car, it was already curfew and people were not allowed to move around freely in Shangjing City. Fortunately, there was a young eunuch accompanying Li Yi all the way, so when he met patrolling officers and soldiers, he showed his gold medal and was able to move freely.

It was midnight when the carriage sent Li Yi back to the royal hunting grounds. When the imperial guards saw Li Yi coming back, they wanted to report it to Shiyu, but Li Yi stopped them and said, "I'm already back, why are you reporting it?"

The soldier on duty replied, "This is what Wan Sile specifically told us to do. He said that as long as Lord Li comes back, no matter how late it is, we must notify her."

Li Yi asked with a smile: "Did you listen to Shiyu because she gave you some benefits? She is not your boss. Tell me! What benefits did she give you?"

The soldier on duty said embarrassedly: "Well, I really can't hide it from Lord Li. Wan Sile sent us good wine and food tonight, so..."

Li Yi laughed loudly, patted the man on the shoulder and said, "As the saying goes, you should be grateful if you take someone's money. I don't blame you. Don't worry, I won't tell Commander Wang about this, and I won't embarrass you. No need to report it. I'll go back now. You guys just stay on duty!"

Li Yi stepped into the hunting camp, looked back and around, and seeing that no one was following him, he felt relieved and quickly went into Zhao Hanfeng's tent.

Concubine Zhao woke up from her dream, drew out her sword and stabbed towards him. Li Yi was prepared. He grabbed Concubine Zhao's right hand that was holding the sword with his left hand, and put his right hand around the beauty's slender waist. He gently tapped the beauty's wrist and the sword fell. He took the sword and swung it downwards. The sword stabbed into the ground, and he retracted his right arm to hold the beauty against him.

Li Yi put his mouth close to Zhao Hanfeng's ear and whispered, "Don't be afraid, it's me. I won't leave tonight." After that, he stuck out his tongue and licked the beautiful Zhao's ear. With just one sentence and one action, Zhao Hanfeng instantly collapsed in Li Yi's arms.

Li Yi picked up the beauty and put her on the bed. Then the tent was filled with purple air, the bed board was shaking, and there were gasps, creaks, and crashes. This scene is recorded in a poem:

The autumn night tent is warm and smoky, the maple leaves are condensed with dew and the night is not cold. I don't know when the swaying starts, just because the noise is hard to get out of the circle.

Under the moon, I play the zither and sing the song of thousands of birds, and go to the Yaochi to drink wine. The two perform the lion dance together, and the clever swallows fly south and return only in spring.

When the mist dissipated, Zhao Hanfeng was no longer as cold and strange as usual. Her slender figure was like a python entwining its prey. She hugged Li Yi, rested her head on his chest, played with her hair, and said softly, "Are you really not leaving tonight?"

Li Yi stroked her back and said with a smile, "Get up early tomorrow and leave."

Zhao Hanfeng nodded obediently, then asked, "When does Li Lang plan to start? I can prepare myself."

Li Yi thought for a moment and said, "Let's get up in the morning. If you can't get up, don't worry about me. It's not like I don't know how to put on clothes."

Zhao Hanfeng pulled the thin blanket and said, "Since you have to get up early, go to bed quickly." After that, she closed her eyes. Li Yi kissed her on the face, and the beauty showed a satisfied smile...

The next morning, Zhao Hanfeng fetched water and helped Li Yi wash and dress. Looking at the beautiful woman's smile, Li Yi asked, "Why are you so happy to serve me?"

Lady Zhao raised her chin and said proudly, "If you want me to control it, I am willing to laugh. No way!"

Li Yi shook his head, put on his clothes, opened the door curtain, looked around, and confirmed that no one was there. Then he walked out of the tent, pretending to be exhausted, and walked towards the big tent. Zhao Hanfeng did not see him off, but lay on the bed with a silly smile, and fell asleep again not long after.

Speaking of this Ximen Daguanren, ah, when Daguanren Li returned to the big tent, he actually saw Shiyu and Bailing sleeping on the same bed. Li Yi smiled and walked out of the big tent to prepare breakfast. On the way back, he ran into Xingyue and the two silly girls exclaimed: "Master? You are back? Why are you still carrying breakfast? Give it to me, give it to me."