Chapter 365 "I really feel nauseous!"
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Zhou Yiran eventually drank the cup of tea that Li Shiyue had poured for him.
On the surface, Zhou Yiran gave Li Shiyue this face, but what Zhou Yiran was really thinking behind the scenes remains unknown.
But Li Shiyue believed that Zhou Yiran's trip was consistent with her goals and interests.
This ensures that Zhou Yiran won't secretly sabotage her!
Both of them must cherish this opportunity given to them by Liu Tan and handle this mission to the Turks properly in order to prove their abilities.
Only then might Liu Tan promote the two of them, giving them the opportunity to go further and further in the future they desire.
After drinking this cup of tea, the atmosphere among the soldiers in the post station's main hall changed.
According to Li Shiyue, the atmosphere was much better than when they had just sat down.
Li Shiyue and Zhou Yiran were both very polite and knew how to conduct themselves. Since they had already spoken openly and were eating at the same table, they ate and talked at the same time.
Zhou Yiran talked about the customs and culture of the Turkic people, and Li Shiyue talked about the business that Lijiatun had been doing with the Turks in recent years.
Their back-and-forth banter created a very pleasant atmosphere at the table.
Besides the two squad leaders, the only other people dining with them were the two clerks who worked for Zhou Yiran.
At a table two steps away from theirs sat Li Qiutian and Shi Tou, who had come as Li Shiyue's attendants.
Yes, the two of them came with Li Shiyue!
Li Shiyue's original intention was to ask the people of Lijiatun if there were any who were willing to follow her to the Turkic Khaganate to try their luck.
In Li Shiyue's view, not everyone is willing to live a stable life; some people just want to make a fortune with a small investment.
If she has any, she'll take it with her.
With her around, there's a high chance we'll survive this journey.
Moreover, they brought silver with them this time, and barring any unforeseen circumstances, the Turks shouldn't do anything to them.
At least in terms of security, it can be guaranteed.
As long as you return safely from the Turkic territory, you are guaranteed military merit.
Having military merit means having a future.
With a promising future, there's a chance to change your social standing!
Furthermore, in Li Shiyue's view, this natural disaster would inevitably be followed by human calamity.
Thus, if the emperor in the capital cannot maintain order amidst natural disasters and man-made calamities, then the Great Long Dynasty will surely descend into chaos once again!
At that time, would the people who had settled in Lijiatun for almost six years still want to escape?
Is there any way to escape?
Are you still willing to run away?
If you don't want to escape and want to keep everything you have, then joining the army is the best way out, isn't it?
Besides, Li Shiyue will need her own people in the army later on;
How can a general be without soldiers?
So, wouldn't the people of a village be better than the soldiers that Liu Tan would assign to her in other places in the future?
However, Li's mother stopped Li Shiyue.
Li's mother said to Li Shiyue: "I know you are different from other women. You are a person with your own ideas."
The fact that you've led everyone step by step to where you are today, enabling them to live such a good life, proves that you are a capable person!
I am clumsy and unable to share your burdens, but I will not stand in your way.
Therefore, your mother won't restrict you.
But in October, everyone else can't catch up with you!
You're the one who has the final say in the village now. If you ask them, they actually don't want to go.
But once you ask them, they have to figure out if you want them to go, and if they don't go, will you be unhappy?
If you're unhappy, would you still be willing to lead them to a good life?
They fear losing your protection and not being able to benefit from following you;
They'll start to speculate wildly, and they'll force the weakest family to come, compelling them to say they're willing to follow you into the army.
"What will you do when that time comes?"
This is certainly not what Li Shiyue wanted!
Therefore, after hearing what Li's mother said, Li Shiyue immediately gave up on this idea and decided that she would just go by herself.
But when it came down to it, Shi Tou looked up and said he wanted to go with Li Shi Yue.
Li Shiyue thought that Shi Tou was reluctant to let her go and that he wanted to stick with her and go with her because he was alone.
So she naturally refused Shi Tou and coaxed him, saying, "Brother, wait for me at home. Take good care of Mother and Aunt for me, and help Sister Qiutian take good care of Sister Xiatian. I should be able to come back before April."
I'll bring my brother some delicious food then!
But Shi Tou wouldn't give up and insisted on following Li Shiyue.
Li Shiyue was extremely patient with Shitou, but after coaxing him for almost half an hour, Shitou still hadn't changed his mind.
Until Stone shouted, "I'll protect my sister! Protect my sister! I can protect my sister!"
Li Shiyue looked into Shi Tou's eyes, and only then did she realize that Shi Tou was acting this way because he hadn't seen her for more than two months.
Although when Li's mother and Shi Tou saw Li Shi Yue after the New Year, she had already taken the "Rejuvenation Pill" given by the system and had been greatly nourished, so she showed no signs of weakness.
Even though Li Qiutian kept it a secret for Li Shiyue, on New Year's Eve, when she rescued Li Shiyue, Li Shiyue's face was pale and there was a large pool of dark red blood on the ground.
But how could Li's mother not guess that Li Shiyue must have gone through something to be rescued by Li Qiutian?
Coincidentally, when Li's mother and Li Qiutian were saying this, Shi Tou, who was standing at the door about to go in but hadn't yet, overheard them.
That's why Shi Tou said he would go with her to protect Li Shiyue.
In the end, it was Li's mother who spoke up: "Let him go with us!"
He is your older brother, and you said you would take him with you for the rest of your life.
Now that you have chosen this path, the stone should follow in your footsteps!
Let him go.
He may not be the brightest, but his physique is still useful.
Li Shiyue was genuinely stunned. She hadn't expected her mother to agree to let Shitou go with her to the Turks. In fact, what her mother meant was that even if Shitou went to the battlefield with Li Shiyue later, it would be fine!
Therefore, Stone was incorporated into the team as an attendant.
As for Li Qiutian?
This decision to have Li Qiutian go along was made just two days before departure!
Li Shiyue hadn't originally intended for Li Qiutian to accompany her to the Turkic Khaganate this time. The main reason was that Li Xiatian was due to give birth in April, which would inevitably keep the family busy. Li Qiutian staying in Lijiatun would allow her to look after the village and take care of the family and Li Xiatian.
To everyone's surprise, just before setting off, Li Qiutian rode his horse and carried his bundle to the prefectural city.
"Summer asked me to come, saying she believes what you said and that you will definitely be back before April!"
Now that everyone was there, Li Shiyue naturally couldn't send them back.
Moreover, although Shi Tou was right beside her, there were some things Li Shiyue really couldn't say to him.
Even though Shi Tou was already in his early twenties, his mind was still like that of a child, pure and innocent.
Li Qiutian is different. She and Li Shiyue are not only close sisters, but also good comrades-in-arms with similar temperaments, fighting side by side, and understanding each other!
There are some things I can say to Li Qiutian.
On the second floor of the official post station, Li Qiutian and Li Shiyue sat side by side on the edge of the bed, soaking their feet to relieve their fatigue. Li Shiyue looked at the steaming water in the wooden basin and whispered, "Sister, this Zhou guy really does have some skills."
He used to be someone's advisor, and now he's even caught the eye of the general.
I sent him to accompany me to the Turkic Khaganate!
After all my scheming and plotting, I still ended up having to put on a smiling face for him!
"Sister," Li Qiutian turned to look at Li Shiyue, her eyes conveying a question mark.
"I feel so nauseous!"
Li Shiyue gently pounded her chest twice with her right fist as she spoke to Li Qiutian.
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