Chapter 11: Accepting a letter of fame and forming a brotherly relationship ()

Cheng Zhijie's General's Mansion is only separated from Qin's Mansion by a street, so Cheng Huailiang already knew it shortly after Li Ke came to Qin's Mansion.

He had been keeping an eye on the head of the mansion early in the morning, preparing food and drinks, and he would have a banquet for guests later.

The manager knew who the guests Cheng Huailiang was talking about. After all, they often ate and drank, which was no longer a matter of overnight. As long as he heard him say this, he knew that the person who came must be Cheng Huailiang's playmates.

As soon as he arrived at the gate of Cheng's mansion, the tall Cheng Huailiang came up and shouted happily: "Third brother, you are finally willing to leave the palace. I am looking forward to the stars and the moon finally waiting for you."

Li Ke walked to Cheng Huailiang and said, "Brother Cheng is fine recently. I just left the palace to see you today. It's really mine."

Qin Huaiyu hurriedly stepped forward and comforted him, "Why do you have to do this in third brother? We brothers all know about you, you don't need to blame yourself."

Cheng Huailiang also nodded and said yes, and hurriedly invited everyone into the mansion.

Li Ke entered the Cheng Mansion surrounded by Cheng Huailiang and others. After meeting Cheng Zhijie's two wives, everyone came to Cheng Huailiang's villa.

Cheng Huailiang was extremely angry when he learned that Li Ke was assassinated on his way back to Beijing and wanted to go to the palace to see Li Ke, but was eventually stopped by his mother.

Now that Li Ke has recovered, he mentioned this matter again and said, "Li Jiancheng and his remaining parties are too bold. If you dare to attack your third brother, you will not take us brothers seriously. Third brother, when you are healthy, we must catch these turtles and scrape them."

Li Ke knew Cheng Huailiang's personality, and had the same temper as Cheng Zhijie. He had a loud voice and a stubborn temper. He smiled and said, "Brother Cheng doesn't have to worry about this matter. The father will investigate this matter strictly. Today, our brothers gather together, so just say some happiness."

When Cheng Huailiang heard Li Ke say this, he said awkwardly: "What my third brother said is, but I cannot ignore your assassination. The emperor's investigation is one thing, and our brothers are another thing for revenge." After that, he looked at everyone.

Everyone nodded to agree with Cheng Hualiang's proposal, and even Qin Huaiyu, who had always been steady, did not object.

Li Ke said gratefully: "What kind of virtue can I be favored by my brothers? Today, I, Li Ke, swear that you are my brothers in my life."

When everyone heard Li Ke's passionate oath, they were full of passionate people. They were all young and energetic. Li Ke valued brotherhood so much, and was deeply moved by Li Ke in his heart. He had a kind of act of a scholar dying for his confidant.

Suddenly a voice said, "Since we are all brothers, why not be sworn brothers?"

Everyone looked back and found that it was Yuchi Jun. He was also locked in the mansion and could not go out, but he did not calm down for this. He often ordered his servants to inquire about strange and strange things in the east and west cities of Chang'an.

Li Ke's affairs in Qin Mansion and Cheng Mansion were naturally rewarded by his family. He escaped from Yuchi Mansion with both soft and hard work and rushed over. Unexpectedly, he heard Li Ke's words as soon as he stepped into the gate of the other courtyard. He was excited and couldn't help but say the words of swornship.

After saying that, he felt reckless again. This was a bit inappropriate. After all, Li Ke was the prince of the current dynasty. Although they were brothers and brothers to him, they were ministers after all.

After hearing Yuchi Jun's words, Qin Huaiyu couldn't help but frown. He didn't know what everyone was thinking, but he understood that Li Ke, as Li Shimin's third son, would definitely be involved in the establishment of the crown prince and the throne. If he became a sworn brother with Li Ke today, he would be truly a shared life and death.

However, in his heart, he hoped that his brothers would live a good life. So, before Li Ke could speak, he took the lead: "Everyone is brother, why bother with those false rituals?"

After hearing Qin Huaiyu say this, Chai Zhewei said a little displeased: "Brother Qin is wrong. Brother Qin is brother, but how can he be called a false ceremony? Could it be that the three charity of Liu, Guan, Zhang and Taoyuan were just some false ceremony?" Then, he looked at Li Ke and said: "I think Brother Qin is disdainful to be sworn with us playboys!"

Qin Huaiyu was speechless by Chai Zhewei's refutation and didn't know how to refute it for a moment.

In fact, Chai Zhewei also understood the truth? Perhaps, Yuchi Jun was still young and he didn't understand some things. However, people like Li Zong, Cheng Huailiang and others naturally understood what Qin Huaiyu meant.

However, they did not have the concerns like Qin Huaiyu. The years of brotherhood made you decide that you should support Li Ke with great help.

Therefore, when Chai Zhewei said such words to Qin Huaiyu, they surprisingly did not accuse him.

Li Ke understood Chai Zhewei's intention, and such a sudden good thing made him a little dazed. After all, he just wanted to make a relationship with everyone. It would be best if he could get into his own camp. He had to maintain a relationship with his brothers even if he couldn't get involved. He didn't expect it to develop to become a sworn brother with everyone now, but he also understood the meaning of Qin Huaiyu's words. Therefore, he didn't want to force others, and did not want to miss such a good opportunity, so he chose to remain silent.

Qin Huaiyu knew that he had said that just now, and everyone had his opinion on him, but after all, he was a brother, so it was hard to force him, so he chose to remain silent. After pondering for a moment, he said, "Since all brothers are so sincere, how can I, Qin Huaiyu?" As soon as he said this, Chai Zhewei was the first to react. He bowed and said to Qin Huaiyu: "I would like to forgive my elder brother Qin. I was so anxious that I said that."

Qin Huaiyu smiled and said, "I have thought about what Zhewei said. What is more precious than this brotherhood for so many years?"

Chai Zhewei also smiled slightly and said, "Actually, I have always wanted to climb up to the third brother, the prince of the Tang Dynasty. Today I finally waited for the opportunity." After saying that, he pushed Li Zong beside him: "Is that right, Xiao Zong?"

Li Zong came to his senses when he was asked by Chai Zhewei, but said, "Who knows what you think?"

Li Zong was right to say this. After all, everyone standing here is a founding hero. They all have the right to inherit the titles of their fathers. In the future, they will be at the level of a Duke. It is nonsense to say that they are sworn in with a prince.

Seeing that everyone had no objection, Cheng Huailiang decided to make a sworn brotherhood. He ordered his followers to arrange tributes and incense burners in the backyard teaching ground.

Li Ke looked at the people in front of him and suddenly remembered the plot of the letter of fame.

In the Tang Dynasty, there was no such thing as a letter of title. The word "Ship" originated from "Water Margin". In ancient times, it was a sign of loyalty, which meant that before joining an organization, it was expressed loyalty by the behavior recognized by the organization. The so-called "When heroes join, they must accept the letter of title." The general meaning refers to a life-and-death contract that a person must sign when entering the green forest. With the "Ship" you become a bandit, and the only way to get rid of the "Ship" is to accept the government's enlistment, which is the way.

Li Ke and the others are not like the Green Forest heroes, but everyone knows what this swornship means. Therefore, their swornship and letter of vote are worse than that.

Li Ke, Qin Huaiyu, Cheng Huailiang, Chai Zhewei, Li Zong and Yuchi Jun came to the teaching ground and lined up. Each of them held three big incense sticks and said loudly: "The sky is above, and the loess is proved. Today, I, Li Ke, Qin Huaiyu, Cheng Huailiang, Chai Zhewei, Li Zong, Yuchi Jun."

Li Ke said loudly: "If you accept the letter of your name, make a brotherly friendship, trust your life and death, save good and bad, rely on good and bad, rely on troubles and troubles. If you outsiders are in trouble, you will be killed if you accept your letter of your name! If you harm your brother, you will be killed if you accept your letter of your name!"

When the five people heard Li Ke's oath, they couldn't help but feel excited and shouted in unison: "Agree with the letter of apology, form a brotherly friendship, trust with life and death, save good and bad, rely on good and bad, rely on troubles and difficulties. Those who outsiders who mess with my brothers will be killed if they vote for the letter of apology! Those who mess with my brothers will be killed if they vote for the letter of apology!"

After three bows, insert the incense in your hand into the incense burner.

According to age, Qin Huaiyu is the eldest brother, Cheng Huailiang is the second brother, Li Ke is the third brother, Chai Zhewei is the fourth brother, Li Zong is the fifth brother, and Yuchi Jun is the sixth brother.

Li Ke stood up and bowed to Chai Zhewei, Li Zong, and Yuchi Jun to Qin Huaiyu and Cheng Huailiang and said, "Brother, second brother, please accept your respects."

The two hurriedly supported Li Ke and the other four. Chai Zhewei, Li Zong, and Yuchi Jun also bowed to Li Ke and said, "Third brother, third brother."

Li Ke quickly helped the three of them up and shouted, "Fourth brother, fifth brother, and sixth brother."

The six people stared at each other and laughed a lot after a moment.

Li Ke suddenly said: "Since everyone is a brother of life and death, then I have to have something to say."

Qin Huaiyu said: "Third brother, tell me."

Li Ke said: "I know that my brothers will inherit their titles and have no worries about food and clothing in the future. However, if a man is born in the world, how can he waste such time? 'Don't talk about being a marquis for you, but you can win fame immediately.' I just hope that my brothers will practice martial arts diligently in the future and be the general for being a marquis based on their own abilities."

"Don't talk about being a marquis for yourselves. Just take fame and fortune immediately." Everyone chanted this sentence, and suddenly, they seemed to find their own direction. They were all angry and threatened to break through the Turkic clans and expel Tuyuhun.

This is what Li Ke wants. Now, his goal has been achieved. He has planted seeds in everyone's hearts, just waiting to sprout, and then harvest.
Chapter completed!