Chapter 102: Far-sighted
After Li Yuanhui made a wish with Liu Xuanji last time, he really took the matter seriously. When he returned to Chang'an, he asked his brother and sister-in-law to help him find out among his relatives and friends whether there was a widowed daughter who was preparing to remarry, or a concubine's daughter.

It was not that Li Yuanhui looked down on Liu Xuanji and thought that he could only marry a divorced woman.

The main reason is that Old Liu is already thirty years old, born into a military family, and his official position is only a captain. Given these conditions, if Li Yuanhui does not help, it would be difficult for her to become a noble lady from one of the ten most famous aristocratic families in the world, let alone a second- or third-rate family.

In those days, when nobles arranged marriages, most of them were around fourteen or fifteen years old, and some even got married at thirteen.

Daughters of marriageable age, whether legitimate or illegitimate, must be carefully selected to match their family backgrounds, and Liu Xuanji's family background would definitely not be a match.

Moreover, in this era, there was no problem at all for divorced women and widows to remarry, and there were no moral constraints at all.

The examples set by emperors Wu, Wen, and Xuan of the Former Wei Dynasty, as well as the trends brought by the Xianbei Hu people who entered the Central Plains, all played a major role in this regard.

It is also because the cannibalistic feudal ethics of later generations had not yet been formed at this time.

"Are you serious now? Will the general agree?" Liu Xuanji was very excited.

Li Yuanhui said: "You are now a general with great power and a noble title. Your uncle should consider it carefully. But don't be too happy too soon. Although your uncle doesn't care about family background, he loves my cousin very much. He should ask my cousin for her opinion. Maybe he will ask you to come to his house to see him. Whether he likes you or not depends on you, Brother Liu."

Liu Xuanji nodded when he heard this: "Whether it succeeds or not, I have to thank you, Silang."

In this matter, even if he could get a chance to meet her, it would be because of Li Silang's face. Otherwise, his dream of marrying the girl from the Longxi Li family would be pure wishful thinking.

However, as for Liu Xuanji himself, he is actually worth winning over. It's just that Li Yuanhui's family doesn't have sisters of the right age, otherwise his father would have arranged it for him long ago.

This guy is definitely a tough guy.

Even if he is not at the level of Gaozu Guangwu and Zhaolie Songwu, he is at least a powerful man on the level of Liu Heita.

It would definitely be a good idea to marry into the family of such a powerful person.

"By the way, Silang, there is one more thing." Liu Xuanji continued.

Li Yuanhui nodded and said, "I know what you want to ask. Now you are General Huwei, but you are still serving in the Xiaoguo Army. I want to ask about your next move?"

Liu Xuanji nodded without any concealment.

Li Yuanhui said, "Don't rush this matter. Look, I haven't moved yet. The Saint should still be considering it. Before I leave for Guangling, I will go to see my uncle to feel him out."

Liu Xuanji nodded when he heard this. Li Yuanhui was not really trying to evade him. After all, even now he himself had not decided on the reward and destination.

If the one above doesn't move, the one below naturally can't move.

At this moment, Murong Ying was indeed thinking about how to arrange for Li Yuanhui.

Now there are positions in the central army that are suitable for Li Yuanhui.

The positions of the left and right Huben generals, the left and right Longxiang generals, the left and right leading generals, the front and back left and right generals, the left and right Yulin generals, and the twelve generals in charge of the central army are now assigned to one position each.

As for the local level, there are many vacancies, but Li Yuanhui has no experience in pastoralism. If he is appointed as the governor of a county, can he govern the place well?
After all, governing a place is different from fighting a war, and there are civil unrests everywhere now, so it is difficult to find a peaceful and prosperous county for him to follow.

In various places in the court, the number of Tiger Guards and Generals was rising, and there were even fewer positions suitable for him.

It’s impossible for a teenage Shaoqing or Shilang to come, right?
After all, the rank of Huben Langjiang is the fourth rank, and even if he transfers to a civilian position, it cannot be lower than this. At this time, there is no such thing as civil officials being noble and military officials being humble.

On the contrary, most of the civil servants are children of aristocratic families. They have learned archery and horse riding since childhood, and many of them are all-rounders with both civil and military talents.

Civil officials place more emphasis on accumulated experience, while military officers focus on meritorious service.

At this age, Li Yuanhui is not suitable to be placed among a group of old court officials. He is too young and easily arouses jealousy.

Just as he was thinking about it, the Minister of the Court, Prince of Rencheng Murong Hui, saw through Murong Ying's dilemma and said, "Your Majesty, are you worried about how to reward Prince Consort Li?" Murong Ying nodded slightly when he heard this, "Ah Hui, what good ideas do you have?"

Murong Hui said: "Saint, the post of governor of Huainan is still vacant."

Murong Ying was stunned when he heard this, and then began to think.

At the age of fifteen, he became the governor of a county, and a superior county at that. This is a bit shocking, but considering his achievements, it is really nothing to say.

At the beginning of the year, he led a hundred men to Jinyang, but was not promoted to a higher rank, only given an honorary title.

If he were to be appointed as the governor of Huainan and work hard in the local area, it would seem to be a good choice.

At present, Huainan County has just experienced war and needs to recuperate. It is looking for a steady county magistrate to assist.
Li Yuanhui had no idea about his arrangements and whereabouts, and even his uncle Li Shenfu was not aware of it. However, after hearing the purpose of his nephew's visit, Li Shenfu almost kicked Li Yuanhui out of this temporary house.

"What do you think?"

Li Yuanhui said: "Uncle, although Liu Xuanji was born in the border areas and rose to prominence in the army, he was brave and good at fighting, and he was honest and righteous. The saints praised him as a great minister of the time. He will become a great man in the future. The world is in chaos today, and it is time to redefine the rich and the poor, noble and humble. Such people should not be underestimated."

Li Shenfu frowned when he heard this. He and his cousin Li Yuan had some consensus on the general situation of the world, but he didn't expect that even the young man Li Yuanhui could see the problem now.

"Then ask him to come to my place tomorrow and I'll see him and make a decision."

Seeing that Li Shenfu had loosened up, Li Yuanhui decided to strike while the iron was hot and said, "Uncle, let's not do it tomorrow, let's do it today. I'll have someone call him over now."

Li Shenfu said, "Good boy, you are waiting for me here? Send someone over."

Liu Xuanji, who had been waiting outside for a long time, entered the house and immediately paid homage to the great general Li Shenfu.

"I, Liu Xuanji, pay my respects to the great general."

"No need to be polite, please stand up."

"Thank you, General."

Li Shenfu took a look at Liu Xuanji. He was eight feet tall, with a strong body and a majestic appearance. Such a person was indeed not an ordinary person.

Moreover, as a soldier from a good family in a border area, he was able to climb to the rank of general in more than ten years. It can be said that he was blessed with great luck.

"Are you from Youzhou?"

"Replying to the General, I am from Zhuo County, Youzhou."

"Is there anyone else at home?"

"My parents are dead, and I have no brothers or sisters."

Li Shenfu spoke to Liu Xuanji casually, without mentioning the marriage, but just talking about family matters.

After seeing the situation, Li Yuanhui felt that the marriage was almost settled, and his uncle seemed quite satisfied.

After talking for a while, Li Yuanhui took Liu Xuanji and prepared to leave. Unexpectedly, as soon as he stood up, Li Shenfu called him. Seeing this, Liu Xuanji knew that the uncle and nephew must have something to say, so he tactfully left the hall and waited outside the door.

When they were alone in the hall, Li Shenfu said, "Yuan Hui, what you said is true. Liu Xuanji is indeed a hero with a promising future. But have you ever thought that he is ambitious? If he succeeds in the future, it may not be because of the help of my Li family."

Li Yuanhui said sternly: "Uncle, the world is unpredictable. It may not be a help, but it may be a way out."

After a long while, a smile appeared on Li Shenfu's face: "This kid is thinking far ahead."

(End of this chapter)