After receiving the imperial edict, Qin Li didn't dare to delay. He got up from the bed and went to forge the knife without saying a word. It took him three days and three nights to finish the cold-forged knife. Then he dragged his tired

It took a full day to prepare the body and equipment, and when everything was assembled, he personally sent it to Changxin Hall.

As soon as he entered the Changxin Hall, Qin Li knelt on the ground and confessed: "Your Majesty, I am asking you to forgive me. Although this sword has been forged, it took too long. I wonder if your Majesty is too impatient. Please punish me."

As soon as he came in, the first thing Liu Xie saw was his red, bloodshot eyes and the bags under his eyes that were as wide as two fingers. You didn't need to think about it to know how he had survived the past few days.

"Get out of bed quickly. You are not guilty of any crime. I think you still have merit!" Liu Xie said with a smile, while Liu Jin helped: "Okay, boy, get up. His Majesty said you are not guilty, but you are not."

"yes."

Qin Li kowtowed to thank him and then stood up.

Liu Xie waved him forward and said, "Let me show you the knife you forged. I'm looking forward to it."

"promise."

Qin Li turned around and took a long sandalwood box from the person behind him and presented it to him: "Your Majesty, look, the finished product is inside."

"Open."

Apart from Liu Xie himself, only Liu Jin was qualified to do this kind of thing. Not just anyone could hold a sword in front of the emperor.

The wooden box was opened, and a pearl fish skin ring-headed knife with gold carvings was lying quietly inside. Liu Xie took out the knife, admired it repeatedly, and was filled with admiration.

The effect of the finished product is many times better than I expected. In terms of beauty alone, this knife is definitely a collection-level work of art.

"Not bad!"

As he spoke, Liu Xie took off the scabbard, and the unique glow of cold-forged steel flickered and circulated. The knife was sharp and had a hidden edge. It was the weapon recorded in ancient books for cutting gold and breaking jade!

"Sure enough, it is a good thing!" Looking at the sword, Liu Xie's eyes sparkled, and he was even more greedy: "Qin Li, Qin Li, you really made this sword so perfect that I

I really can’t bear to part with it.”

"Um?"

Qin Li didn't understand what he meant, and just as he was getting confused, Liu Xie shook his head and put the knife back: "You did a good job. I'm satisfied with this knife, but after considering the equipment, how much is this knife worth?"

After hearing this, Qin Li made a calculation: "Your Majesty, the cost of this knife is more than 30,000 yuan."

"What if we don't need any equipment, or don't need such extravagant equipment?" Liu Xie asked again.

Qin Li thought for a moment and stretched out a finger: "Your Majesty, as you said, this knife only costs about one thousand to four thousand dollars."

"good!"

Liu Xie decided in his heart that this figure was affordable. Although it was still more expensive than the standard weapons installed in the army, since he needed elite soldiers and strong generals, he had to spend some money.

"Liu Jin, reward."

"promise."

As soon as the emperor made a move, he knew whether there was any. He gave an order, and Liu Jin brought up a bag of five baht coins that he had prepared long ago: "No, take it, this is a reward from your majesty, don't you still have it?"

Thank you?"

"Slave, thank you for your kindness!"

Liu Xie nodded and smiled: "Okay, you go down."

After sending Qin Li away, Liu Xie began to assign tasks to Liu Jin: "Boy, please find a time later and invite Cao Pi over tonight, and then tell him to prepare more food and wine later. I will not get drunk with him tonight."

.”

"...Your Majesty, are you okay?"

Liu Jin looked at him incomprehensibly: "You want to have a meal with him and drink with him? And this knife, aren't you going to give it to him?"

While speaking, Liu Jin's eyes fell on the wooden box.

Liu Xie smiled and looked at him meaningfully: "Isn't it possible? Or are you planning to teach me how to do things? I've noticed that you seem to be talking more nonsense recently."

"It's not your Majesty. I just can't understand. He treats you like this. Why don't you...don't hit me! Why don't you just go now?"

Not wanting to listen to his nonsense, Liu Xie raised his hands and pretended to fight. Liu Jin ran out in a hurry. He looked really interesting!

At night, Cao Pi came at the invitation, and he was not empty-handed. He also brought emerald wine as tribute from the Western Regions, which was a rare thing even in the imperial palace.

In the Changxin Hall, two people exchanged cups and started the mask banquet.

However, on the other side, there was a different scene in the school affairs office. When Liu Jin came to treat the guests, Cao Zhi was also there, and this bad boy deliberately did not avoid it, so everything he said was clearly heard.

This time Cao Pi went to the banquet, and Cao Zhi couldn't sit still!

Big brother, what is he going to do? Is it because he doesn't take me seriously enough that Chi Guoguo wants to win over the emperor to stand up for himself?

no!

If the emperor really does what he wants, I'm afraid I won't be able to continue working in the school affairs office after my father comes back. I have to find an ally!

Compared with other ministers in the imperial court, Cao Zhi was more willing to join forces with his relatives. The first person he could think of to directly help him was his second eldest son, Cao Zhang.

He is a fierce warrior, good at fighting and using soldiers, but in the struggle for power, he is shallow and relies on arrogance. This is the primary condition for his convenience.

I didn't cooperate with him before because I was worried that this guy would go crazy and be difficult to restrain, but now I don't care about that much anymore!

So after Cao Pi left, he sent someone to the Forbidden Army camp to invite Cao Zhang.

A quarter of an hour later, Cao Zhi was practicing calligraphy when he suddenly heard footsteps outside the door. No one was seen before, and an angry voice came in first: "I mean, third brother! Are you going a little too far? I'll send someone to ask you for help."

Come on, brother, you didn’t come to greet me, come here quickly and let me give you a punch to relieve your anger!”

coming!

Putting down his brush, Cao Zhi patted his face and opened the study door with a smile. Just as he was about to speak, a fist as big as the mouth of a bowl came towards him and knocked him back.

"Well, the third child will have a better memory in the future!"

Without even looking at the brother he had knocked down, Cao Zhang took off his helmet and strode inside: "Really, what does your room smell like? It stinks. Come here and open the windows. It's annoying!"

"Quick, go open the window."

Cao Pi said, struggled to get up, and came to him with a smile, rubbing his nose with one hand: "Second brother, have you had a hard time along the way? I just had some official business in hand, and I need to deal with it urgently."

"Bullshit."

Cao Zhang rolled his eyes at him, picked up the teapot and poured it directly into his mouth: "Ah, it's comfortable. Zihuan is here in the school affairs office. When will it be your turn to work? Boy, don't lie to me. Our brothers' affairs are not mine.

If you don’t know why you came to me, just tell me.”

"well!"

The vulgar appearance of Cao Zhi Bridge Tower makes you very upset, but is there anything you can do? Who can you ask for help from?

Sighing softly, he signaled all the servants to exit. After closing the door in person, he went straight to the point and told the truth: "Second brother, I'll tell you the truth, the reason why I trouble you to come here this time is..."

The more Cao Zhi spoke, the softer his voice became, and in the end he pressed it against his ear. He couldn't help but wonder. After listening to what he said, Cao Zhang's scorched yellow eyebrows were tightly knitted together, and his eyes were deep: "Boy, are you kidding me?
Chapter completed!