The frail counselor you said, you fight against three heroes alone?

In recent times, Xi Yu has been inspecting various places non-stop. Wherever he goes, he is like a gust of wind and does not stay for long.

He wants more places to pay attention to military training, so that the army can always maintain a high level of vigilance and combat effectiveness in order to deal with possible wars.

That day, Xi Yu came to an important military camp. As soon as he entered the camp, he noticed a strange atmosphere.

After some understanding, he found that the atmosphere in the army was somewhat lax, and that people were obsessed with material things and completely ignored their duties as soldiers.

This situation is not an isolated case. It occurs frequently in the camp and seriously affects the military's morale.

When Xi Yu saw this, his face suddenly turned gloomy and he started scolding immediately.

The soldiers were shaking with fear; they never expected that the Prime Minister would come here in person.

The coaches, lieutenant generals and generals who were responsible for training the soldiers were also severely punished for their poor discipline.

That day, Xi Yu stood in the camp, looking around at the soldiers around him, his voice as loud as a bell, deafening: "Do you remember how we started in the flames of war? Although there is no war now, the style of soldiers cannot be lost! This is the foundation of our defense of our country and our promise to the people. If we can't even do this, how can we protect the country?"

His words struck every soldier's heart like a heavy hammer, causing them to lower their heads in shame.

Under Xi Yu's strict rectification, the morale in the army was boosted and the soldiers regained the sense of mission and discipline that a soldier should have.

Like other places in the country, Xiyu put military training at the top of the agenda.

Local officials are also taking active action to urge local troops to strengthen training. Not only that, they have also introduced new measures, such as conducting military exercises.

Military personnel and civilians in many places feel unfamiliar and curious about the new term "military exercise".

They gathered around the officials, their eyes full of confusion.

Xi Yu patiently explained to everyone: "Military exercises are like real wars. By simulating various complex battle situations, we can enable soldiers to better cope with changes on the battlefield and improve their combat capabilities."

After hearing this, everyone nodded, their eyes lit up with enthusiasm for this new training method.

On this day, after completing a series of inspections and supervision work, Xi Yu finally returned to Youzhou.

Xi Yu was on his way back to the Prime Minister's Mansion, his thoughts still immersed in the military training in various places.

Just at this moment, he saw Zhuge Liang by a bridge.

Zhuge Liang stood tall and straight, wearing a feather fan and a long scarf. When he saw Xi Yu, he immediately bowed respectfully, with a gentle smile on his face, and said, "Prime Minister, long time no see."

Xi Yu nodded slightly, with a trace of fatigue on his face, but he still said in a steady tone: "Yes, Kong Ming, I have been traveling outside during this period. I have inspected several places. The situation seems to be stable now, but there are undercurrents and we must guard against them. In order to protect the peace of our country, I ordered them to strengthen their training in case of emergency."

Zhuge Liang gently waved his feather fan, with a hint of admiration in his eyes. "Prime Minister has a far-sighted vision. In these troubled times, only a strong army can protect the country and the people. I wonder what the situation is like in various places during your inspection this time?"

Xi Yu frowned slightly, "There are those who actively respond, but there are also those who slack off. The road to training soldiers is a long and arduous journey."

Zhuge Liang gently waved his feather fan, frowned slightly and said: "Prime Minister, you are really too busy. Kong Ming has something to say, I wonder if I should say it or not?"

Xi Yu waved his hand and said, "You don't know me yet? But you can tell me."

Zhuge Liang said slowly: "My nephew once told me that I often worry too much about things and should let others share more of the work. Now that you are so busy, maybe some things can be done by everyone. After all, one person's energy is limited."

Xi Yu was moved when he heard this. He knew that Zhuge Liang was always personally involved in everything in history, and eventually became ill from overwork.

He looked at Zhuge Liang with a look of relief in his eyes, "It is great that Kong Ming can think this way. In fact, I know the same thing, but I am worried and can't let it go. Besides, I often feel bored in the mansion. Going out for a walk and inspecting various places will make me feel at ease."

After a while, Xi Yu returned home and went straight to Gan Mei's room.

As soon as he entered the room, his eyes fell on Xi Ping'an. Her delicate and graceful appearance made his heart melt. He looked at Xi Ping'an quietly for a while, and then asked the servants to take the child out.

Only Gan Mei and he were left in the room.

Gan Mei was confused and had no idea what Xi Yu was up to.

Just as she was stunned, Xi Yu took a step forward and hugged her tightly.

Gan Mei's face instantly turned red, like a blooming peach blossom. She gently pushed Xi Yu and scolded him, "What are you doing? It's broad daylight, and you have no shame."

Xi Yu did not let go, but hugged her tighter. He whispered in Gan Mei's ear: "Since you had a child, I have paid too little attention to you. I feel guilty. Now I just want to hug you and kiss you."

Gan Mei's face turned even redder, and she whispered, "It's broad daylight, it would be embarrassing if someone saw us."

Xi Yu said nonchalantly: "This is in our own home, who dares to say anything."

As he spoke, he gently kissed Gan Mei's forehead, and the room was filled with a sweet and warm atmosphere.

In the majestic and solemn Huang Mansion.

Xu Dabao sent someone to call Ren Dabai to his room.

When Ren Dabai received the summons, he understood the meaning of it. He walked towards the room with heavy steps.

The moment he stepped into the room and saw Xu Dabao, his body involuntarily became a little unnatural, and a complex emotion flashed in his eyes.

Seeing this, Xu Dabao frowned slightly and asked with a bit of dissatisfaction in his tone: "Why are you so rude to the lady?"

Ren Dabai was shocked and quickly explained, "Boss, I have no intention of offending you. It's just that the lady and my dead daughter look very similar. When I saw her, I thought of my daughter and felt sad, so I lost my composure."

As he spoke, he lowered his head, tears flickering in his eyes.

Xu Dabao stared at Ren Dabai with a sharp gaze and asked again, "Is what you said true?"

Ren Dabai nodded hurriedly, his eyes full of earnestness: "Every word I say is true, I wouldn't dare to hide anything." After saying that, he knelt down with a plop, his forehead touching the ground, his body trembling slightly.

"Butler, it's not easy for me to find this job. My family still has a lot of foreign debts to pay off. If I lose this job, I really don't know how I will survive."

Of course, Ren Dabai still had an unspeakable thought in his heart.

He knew very well that if he could stay here and see his wife often, it would feel as if his daughter was still by his side, which could comfort his broken heart.

Xu Dabao raised his eyebrows, with a hint of doubt in his eyes: "Does your daughter really look so much like your wife? How can there be such a coincidence in the world?"

Ren Dabai raised his head and looked at Xu Dabao firmly: "It's absolutely true, butler. If I lied, I would be punished by lightning." After that, he kowtowed again and begged for mercy, "Please ask Madam to keep me. It doesn't matter if the salary is less. I really can't lose this job. Please don't drive me away."

Xu Dabao thought to himself that judging from Ren Dabai's words and actions, he really treated his wife as his daughter and had not done anything disrespectful in any other way, so he must be telling the truth.

Then, Xu Dabao's expression eased a little, and he said to Ren Dabai who was still kneeling on the ground: "Forget it, you don't look like you are lying. But I can't make the decision on this matter, I still need my wife's approval. You go back and continue working, don't let personal matters interfere with work, I will discuss with my wife and then make a decision."

Ren Dabai felt as if he had been pardoned when he heard this. He quickly stood up and thanked him repeatedly: "Thank you, General Manager! I will work diligently and will not make any mistakes again."

After that, he hurried out and continued with the work in his hands, feeling a little more hopeful about keeping the job.

Soon, Xu Dabao arrived at Linglong's exquisite and elegant room.

As soon as she entered the room, Linglong raised her eyes and asked, "Have you figured things out?"

Xu Dabao nodded slightly and told him everything about Ren Dabai, from Ren Dabai's loss of composure when he saw Linglong, to his explanation that Linglong looked like his dead daughter, to his pleading to stay and continue working, leaving out every detail.

Linglong couldn't help but feel a little surprised when she heard this, and a hint of surprise flashed in her beautiful eyes: "Is there such a thing?"

She thought to herself, she was from the Parthian Empire, and her appearance and skin color were slightly different from those of the people in the Central Plains, but why did she look so similar to the daughter of a Central Plains man?
What's the reason for this?
However, she could only bury these doubts deep in her heart. She knew very well that her identity was an absolute secret, and she could not reveal any flaws in front of Xu Dabao because of momentary curiosity, otherwise the consequences would be disastrous.

Linglong nodded slightly and said gently, "If it's just this situation, I'm not an unreasonable person, so forgive him this time. Let him work here peacefully and don't cause any more trouble because of this matter." Xu Dabao's face was immediately filled with a flattering smile, and he bowed and said, "Madam is really kind-hearted and tolerant. No wonder everyone in this mansion respects and loves you so much."

After saying this, he bowed again and slowly retreated to convey Linglong's intention.

Afterwards, Xu Dabao hurried to the garden where Ren Dabai was working.

At this time, Ren Dabai was concentrating on watering the flowers. When he saw Xu Dabao coming, he quickly put down the kettle in his hand, his eyes full of expectation and nervousness, and asked hurriedly: "Manager, how is it going?"

Xu Dabao frowned deliberately, sighed and said, "Alas, you don't know that the lady was determined to drive you away at first, saying that your behavior offended her. I said a lot of good things to the lady, and it took a lot of effort to make the lady change her mind and agree to keep you."

Ren Dabai believed it and his eyes suddenly turned red. He said to Xu Dabao with gratitude: "Boss, thank you so much! If it weren't for you, I really don't know what I should do. I have no way to repay you for your kindness to me!"

Xu Dabao waved his hand, showing a barely perceptible smile, and said, "Okay, work hard in the future and don't cause any more trouble. By the way, you have to treat me to a drink tonight as a way of thanking me."

Ren Dabai nodded quickly and agreed without hesitation: "No problem, sir! I will definitely thank you very much tonight."

That night, the moonlight was like water, sprinkling on the bustling streets. Ren Dabai prepared wine and food in a tavern as promised, waiting for Xu Dabao's arrival.

Not long after, Xu Dabao walked in with a swagger. Ren Dabai hurriedly stood up to greet him and led him to the table with a smile on his face.

"Butler, you are here. Please take a seat."

As soon as Xu Dabao sat down, he looked at the table full of food and wine and nodded with satisfaction.

After three rounds of drinking, Ren Dabai picked up the wine glass and said respectfully to Xu Dabao: "General Manager, I, Ren Dabai, will remember your kindness today. This glass of wine is for you!"

After saying that, drink it all in one gulp.

Xu Dabao smiled and waved his hands, "Haha, you are thoughtful. As long as you serve Madam well in the future, we will have a good life."

The two drank and chatted. Ren Dabai confided the hardships he had experienced over the years, while Xu Dabao would interject from time to time, either to comfort or tease him.

That night, Ren Dabai was a little tipsy. He held Xu Dabao's hand and said, "Sir, I will follow you from now on. If you tell me to go east, I will never go west."

Xu Dabao patted his shoulder and said, "Okay! I feel relieved when you say that. We have to handle all the affairs in the mansion properly."

As the night deepened, Linglong stood in front of the bronze mirror, looking at her face carefully, and the doubts in her heart became more and more intense.

She couldn't understand why she looked so similar to the daughter of a man from the Central Plains. Moreover, she was from the Parthian Empire and her appearance was completely different from that of the people from the Central Plains. What secret was hidden in this?

The next day, Linglong sent someone to call Xu Dabao over.

As soon as Xu Dabao entered the room, he noticed that the atmosphere was a little strange. Linglong asked solemnly, "Dabao, have you heard any gossip about me in the mansion? Has anyone said that I look like a foreigner?"

When Xu Dabao heard this, he was suddenly at a loss and his eyes were evasive.

Seeing this, Linglong frowned and said in a more serious tone: "Just say whatever you want to say. I won't blame you."

Xu Dabao hesitated for a moment, but still said truthfully: "Madam, someone did say that."

Linglong was shocked, but she remained calm. She quickly lied, "Humph, I often heard people say that when I was a child. But I am a native of the Central Plains, and those are all nonsense."

There was a hint of panic in her eyes, hoping that this lie could temporarily cover up the truth.

Xu Dabao was full of confusion. He looked at Linglong's slightly nervous expression and pondered in his heart.

He really didn't understand why his wife suddenly asked such a strange question.

In his impression, the lady has always been calm and composed, but now she cares so much about such rumors. Is there some hidden story?
However, he did not dare to ask more questions. He just stood there respectfully, waiting for Linglong's further instructions.

"It's alright, you can leave now. Don't be nervous. I'm just asking casually."

"Okay, ma'am, I'll get busy then." Then Xu Dabao stepped down.

In the mysterious land of Parthia, Shi Daming was entrusted with an important mission and began his search for wizards.

Following the information provided by his wife, he traveled a long distance and finally arrived at a seemingly ordinary town.

The town was crowded and bustling with people, and various hawking sounds could be heard one after another, but Da Mi had no intention of lingering in this bustling scene.

Because his wife had solemnly told him that he had to find a small alley after passing the town.

It is said that the place where the wizard lives is extremely secret, as if hidden behind heavy fog, and ordinary people cannot find it at all.

Smith frowned, he didn't know whether he could find the residence of the mysterious wizard successfully.

But in order to achieve the goal, no possible clues will be missed.

Smith rode his horse at full speed and passed through the town smoothly.

However, at this moment, the sky, which was originally as blue as a gem, suddenly became gloomy.

He couldn't help but be surprised, the change in the weather was too obvious. Just now it was sunny and the sun was as bright as a child's innocent smile, but in the blink of an eye, it became so gloomy and depressing.

Just as he couldn't help but complain in a low voice about the unpredictable weather, big raindrops fell without warning, hitting his body and the horse's back, making crackling sounds.

The rain quickly blurred his vision and the road became muddy.

Shi Daming did not dare to delay and rode his horse as fast as he could, shielding his eyes with his hands and looking around anxiously for a place to shelter from the rain.

Finally, in the rain, he vaguely saw a farmhouse in front of him.

The outline of the farmhouse was looming in the rain, like a beacon of hope.

Shi Daming was delighted and hurriedly rode his horse towards there.

When he came closer, the rain was running down his cheeks, and he eagerly asked for shelter here.

There lived an old woman and a girl.

Seeing this, the old woman immediately greeted him warmly: "Come in quickly, don't get wet outside."

Then she led him into the house. Smith looked at the old woman gratefully and then led the horse to the stable next to him.

Only then did he discover that the old woman already had a horse at home. The two horses were standing side by side in the stable, snorting softly as if they were greeting each other.

The old woman brought some more hay and spread it out for the two horses to make them more comfortable.

Smith followed the old woman into the house. Although the house was simple, it was filled with a warm atmosphere.

After entering the room, Smith discovered that there was another girl inside.

The girl had pretty eyebrows and eyes, and she looked like a fresh little flower blooming in the mountains, very pleasing to the eyes.

Shi Daming's heart brightened up. His gaze stayed on the girl for a moment, then he came back to his senses.

He quickly thanked the old woman, saying sincerely: "Thank you for taking me in, otherwise I would be in such a mess in this heavy rain."

The old woman waved her hands and said with a smile: "It's nothing. Everyone has difficulties. You are just passing by here to avoid the rain. There is no need to worry about it." (End of this chapter)