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Chapter 41 The Lantern Festival

When Luo Xi received the news, he had already turned down.

With a dark face, Luo Shangshu came back with Luo Guogong.

Luo Chang shook his head, and said in a low voice to Luo Xi, "The Honglu Temple is still arguing, saying that they want to raise the reception standard and hold a banquet for the envoys of the Yue Kingdom."

"Do you have to get married?" Luo Xi frowned.

He really couldn't understand that if he lost the fight, he wanted to make peace, because he asked for peace; if he won, why did he still want to get married?

"The emperor wants to fight for peace once and for all, for two to thirty years." Luo Shangshu's face was black, and it was a rare sarcasm.

Knowing that his daughter was being targeted, Luo Shangshu was naturally not in a good mood. Even though he knew that for Luo Guogong's sake, Luo Zhi didn't need to make a kiss, he still felt uncomfortable.

"Get married to Ah Zhi as soon as possible," Luo Shangshu made a decision, even if Luo Zhi was not yet of Jiji's age, he didn't wait any longer.

The big deal is that after getting engaged, they will marry again after several years.

Luo Xi looked at the people in front of him, but his mind was a little distracted.Because their position is not high enough, they can only passively wait for the imperial power to make a decision, and all resistance is almost insignificant.

"Ah Zhi," Lord Luo called to stop him, "You also come to the study."

Sure enough, the emperor not only said these things, after the next court, the emperor also told Luo Guogong about the return of wounded soldiers and veterans to their original places.

It costs money to raise soldiers, and it just so happens that the emperor can feel relieved after getting married, and those wounded soldiers can naturally be driven away.

Luo Shangshu continued to discuss related matters with Luo Jue, and Luo Chang began to explain to Luo Xi.

"Your Majesty asked the second uncle to come up with a charter, mainly about the issue of compensation for the wounded soldiers and the generals guarding the border. Although the second uncle will probably not go in the past few years, the successor must be determined, and this time the team will return to the court. Except for some of the troops who will return to the frontier, the other part will also allow them to return home freely."

Luo Chang gave a general idea, then handed Luo Xi the notebook on Luo Jue in the court hall to read, and then continued to listen to Luo Shangshu's analysis of the situation.

Luo Xi flipped through it roughly, and she had a little idea in her heart.

Not to mention ancient times, even in modern times, military layoffs and pensions for wounded soldiers are big problems, and what to do for retired soldiers is also a hidden danger.Kyoto has just experienced a snowstorm, and the national treasury has also been consumed. It is really embarrassing to support too many people.

Especially just after the victory, some officials in the imperial court think that there will be no war in the short term, the military pay can be reduced, the armament can be reduced, and the pension money can be deducted...

As for the wounded soldiers?Just hand out a few taels of silver and let them go home by themselves, wouldn't it be over!As for whether he will die on the road, and what will happen after returning, what does that have to do with the emperor?

"Are you in a hurry?" Luo Xi also had a headache. He had just resettled the victims, and soon another wave of wounded soldiers came.

"Fortunately," Luo Chang sighed slightly, "at most it will be delayed until after the snow melts."

"It's easy to talk about sending them back to their place of origin. There are hundreds of people nearby, plus a caravan," Luo Xi knocked on the table, "The key is that what's the use of wounded soldiers returning home? People are already disabled, so they just go back." It's just more mouths to eat, the farmer doesn't have a lot of money, maybe the family relationship will be wiped out in the end."

Speaking of which, it's no wonder that a bunch of people rebelled in the later stage of the script, and some of them were veterans who returned from the frontier.

Throwing their heads and blood for the country, until the end of the night is bleak, and the whole life has passed out of thin air, and I can't blame these people for their resentment in the end.

Luo Chang came up with an idea, "Why don't you leave some wounded soldiers at home as bodyguards?"

"This idea is not bad," Luo Xi laughed mockingly, "There are thousands of wounded soldiers. The capital has only [-] troops in total, and the number of guards is almost half of the army. What are you doing to support your own self-respect? When the time comes Once someone is impeached, the reasons for raiding the house are ready."

Luo Chang's face turned pale, and he finally realized the seriousness of the problem.

Luo Shangshu rubbed the center of his brows, "He doesn't understand these twists and turns in the courtroom."

Discussions and discussions failed to come to a result, and there were still about ten days before Xuehua, Luo Xi simply took those memorials and slowly worked out a plan by himself.

Recently, there have been more and more engagements in the capital, and even Luo's family has come to the door again and again, inquiring whether Luo Xi has the idea of ​​getting engaged, completely ignoring the previous rumors.

Officials from Honglu Temple accompanied the envoy of the Yue Kingdom to wander around the capital. The envoy wanted not only a royal concubine, but also several women from noble families as concubines.

The emperor also hoped that our country's women would give birth to a grandson, and he actually agreed to this request.

Families with women changed their expressions. Cheng Chunbo and the head of the Cheng family came to the Luo family to ask for marriage. Although Luo Shangshu was a little bit reluctant, he agreed to the marriage and directly publicized it.

During the Lantern Festival, Cheng Chunbo came to pick Luo Zhi up for a trip.

Cheng Chunbo saluted politely, and at this time his face was super thick, "Brother, I'm here to find Sister Ah Zhi."

The Lantern Festival is a rare festival, and it is also a time for many lovers to enjoy lanterns together.

Luo Chang glared at him several times, but finally agreed and asked someone to invite Luo Zhi out.

Luo Zhi and Cheng Chunbo left together, Luo Xi had already made an appointment with Yang Yan, and Luo Yu also wanted to go out, but seeing Luo Chang alone, he asked, "Brother, why don't we go together?"

Luo Chang glanced at him angrily, "Go out if you want, we two brothers go together, what is this?"

When Luo Yu walked away happily, Luo Chang restrained his smile slightly, and went to Wang's yard with the lantern he made in spare time.

The guards didn't stop them, most of them turned a blind eye.

Luo Chang hung the lantern in a conspicuous place, and Wang took his hand and sat down.

Luo Chang smiled slightly, "Mother, today is Lantern Festival, everything is fine at home, Ah Zhi is engaged, he is the son of a married family, you also know..."

Mrs. Wang smiled from time to time, and occasionally asked about the current situation of the family.

Luo Shangshu stood at the door, listening to the conversation between Luo Chang and Wang, his eyes were dim.

The pigeon rested on Luo Guogong's shoulders, feeling the weight of his shoulders, Luo Guogong said flatly, "You seem to be getting fat again."

"Cuckoo." The pigeon flew up, flew around Luo Guogong, and went to find his fancier.

When Luo Xi went out, Yang Yan couldn't wait any longer, and urged the servant beside him, "Where's the custom-made clothes from the tailor shop last time? Take them out quickly."

When Luo Xi walked to the Yang Mansion, there was still a moment left before the appointed time.

Yang Yan happened to be going out, and happened to meet Luo Xi's eyes.

Under the lanterns all over the street, the galaxy twinkles, and the two phases reflect each other, forming the most beautiful scene in Kyoto.

But Yang Yan could only see the person in the scene, and felt that this person captivated his heart and soul.

"I don't know if Mr. Yang is willing to swim with my arms?" Luo Xi's eyes flickered with amazement, and he laughed and teased.

Today's Yang Yan is different from the cynicism of the past, on the contrary, he is a little more sharp, but it also makes him more excited.

"Naturally." Yang Yan clasped Luo Xi's hand.

The two secretly clasped their fingers together, and covered their hands with their wide sleeves.

The lanterns on the street stand side by side one by one, and the old man of the street vendor pulls out the string and arranges them in three rows. There is no shortage of plum, orchid, bamboo and chrysanthemum, the four scenery of spring, summer, autumn and winter, and there are also excellent poems.

Yang Yan took a fancy to a lantern, and pulled Luo Xi over.

Yang Yan was in high spirits, "Dare to ask the old man, how do you sell this lantern?"

The old man raised his eyes, and originally wanted to make an offer, but when he saw Luo Xi, his eyes lit up, "Is it the son of the Luo family? The one next to him is Mr. Yang?"

Thanks to the sweet-scented osmanthus rain that Yang Yan greeted him and the newspaper's popularity these days, Luo Xi has now become a household name. The old man vaguely guessed his identity when he saw the Luo family's badge on his body.

Luo Xi nodded helplessly, "I hope the old man will keep it a secret for me."

The old man changed his words, "If someone else wants it, I don't say anything, the price of ten taels of silver is also acceptable, but if Mr. Luo wants it, all he needs is a calligraphy."

While talking, the old man took out a pen, ink, paper and inkstone, and waited for Luo Xi to write.

Yang Yan picked up the pen first, "You old man, why didn't you think of us two writing together?"

The old man's eyes lit up, "If that's the case, that would be great."

Yang Yan pondered for a moment, glanced at Luo Xi, and wrote four words on the right side, [Tonight and Hexi].

Luo Xi Nahan glanced at him, "You really dare to write."

Yang Yan stuffed the pen into Luo Xi's hand and urged, "Write quickly."

Luo Xi took the pen and followed the four words on the left side, 【See this beloved man】.

"This..." The old man hesitated in surprise, hesitating on the two of them.

"I hope the old man will keep it secret for us for the time being." Luo Xi smiled and stamped her private seal, followed closely by Yang Yan.

"Okay." The old man replied heavily, and then smiled again, "I am also old, and I have seen a lot in my life, and I hope that the two young masters will work together in the future."

The old man handed the lantern to Yang Yan, watched the two walk away, and put away the calligraphy.

"One day..." Yang Yan muttered in dissatisfaction.

Seeing them outside now, the eyes are either surprised or weird.

Luo Xi smiled slightly, "What do you want?"

Yang Yan took Luo Xi's hand, "I want to announce publicly in the newspaper that we are the best, and no one can separate us."

Luo Xi smiled, and unexpectedly remembered what she was going to do, "This day will come."

Until no one can stop us.

Holding up the lantern, Yang Yan became joyful, "That's what you said."

The lantern show had a lot of connections, and Luo Xi didn't meet a few acquaintances. The only thing she saw was Lu Qiang without a maid and Wang Yan without a guard hugging each other tightly under the bridge.

There were quite a few people watching, but most of them smiled kindly, thinking they were unmarried couples.

Wang Yan smiled at Lu Qiang, but felt more and more sad.

When he saw Luo Xi, he was shocked and pulled Lu Qiang over.

Luo Xi and Yang Yan also happened to be walking for a long time, planning to find a place to rest.

Wang Yan sat with them and took a deep breath, "Brother Luo, can you marry the princess?"

Yang Yan's face turned blue, and he picked up a glass of wine on the table and poured it over on the spot, "I'm still sitting here, what do you think of me?"

Lu Qiang lowered her eyes and took Wang Yan's hand.

Wang Yan wiped his face, didn't care about it, and continued, "You are not tolerated by the world. Sooner or later, you will marry wives and concubines. The princess will not hinder you, and she can bear children for you. She will not Meet me, you don't have to worry..."

As long as she can stay in the capital and live well, she won't die in a foreign country one day, Wang Yan can accept anything now.

"Wang Yan!" Lu Qiang couldn't stop her tears, "Stop talking."

Lu Qiang's marriage is already under discussion, and it is an extra gift to be able to come out now.

"I don't know how to marry a wife and take concubines," Luo Xi said seriously.

Yang Yan's face softened a little, "I won't either, I have identified one person, so naturally I don't want others to get involved."

One example like Yang Binghua's is enough.

Wang Yan laughed mockingly, "What about the people in the world? What about the Luo family? Even if Yang Yan can deny his biological father, can you, Luo Xi, get rid of everyone in the Luo family?"

"That's because you don't have the power to oppose," Luo Xi sighed slightly, and didn't mind Wang Yan's offense anymore, "If you don't have power, it's wrong, then I'll take it over with my own hands."

He never pinned his hopes on others.

The author has something to say: Notes:

Tonight and Hexi, see this beloved: Taken from "The Book of Songs·Tang Feng·Preparation", usually to tease newlyweds, symbolizing warm and sweet feelings

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