The person escorting Lao Li north was none other than Zhou Huiniang, the commander of the Jinyi Guards.
After so many years, this former Zhou family, the oiran lady of Yangzhou City, has become the de facto second head of Jinyiwei. It can only be said that in this magical land of Ming Dynasty, anything can happen.
Zhou Huiniang was thoughtful and arranged everything along the way, so that Lao Li did not suffer any grievances. Even after crossing the border of Shandong, Li Shanchang was in much better spirits than before, with a smile on his face and he could eat a big bowl at every meal.
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He doesn't look like a prisoner at all, but rather like he's out to have fun and relax.
"Xiang Li, you are quite happy!"
Li Shanchang smiled and said: "Without an official position, I am light-hearted. I have long been tired of fame and fortune. Now that I have been promoted, I have only been relieved of my position as left prime minister. The Korean prince is still here. I can return to my hometown safely and enjoy a family relationship with children and grandchildren around my knees. This is
What a blessing that many people can’t hope for!”
Zhou Huiniang nodded with a smile, "Li Xiang is indeed ancient...Look at what you mean, even if someone asks you to come out in the future, you won't agree, right?"
Li Shanchang didn't even think about it. He just smiled and said: "At my age and in this position, how can I be restored? The prince has dismissed me. If I come back, will I be able to save money? Nothing.
That’s it, all I have left is to enjoy my life in peace.”
Li Shanchang smiled again and said: "But don't worry, I will not be depressed, let alone depressed. I still want to live well and live a long life. If I leave, won't they be very lonely?"
Zhou Huiniang smiled and said: "You are talking about them, can you tell me who they are?"
Li Shanchang blinked his eyes and suddenly laughed: "Did I say it? Why don't I remember? I'm old! Hu Tu!" The old fox, no longer old, got up and walked under the grape trellis in the yard, looked up for a long time,
He murmured: "When I get home, I will also plant grapes in the yard...Grapes are good. They can be eaten as fruit and can also make wine. I must make the best wine and send it to everyone when the time comes. You
Have one too!"
Li Shanchang laughed heartily, full of pride.
At this time, someone suddenly laughed and said: "Brother Li, thank you for your kindness. I can give you a double portion of this wine!"
Li Shanchang didn't even need to look back. He knew who was coming. Li Shanchang turned around and walked into the house without even looking at him.
Yes, the person who came was Zhang Ximeng. Seeing that Old Li was still angry, he didn't care. Instead, he said to Zhou Huiniang: "Thank you for your hard work. Please step aside and let me talk to Mr. Li."
Zhou Huiniang nodded and withdrew.
In the small courtyard of Guanyi, only Zhang Ximeng and Lao Li were left in the house.
Zhang Ximeng took big steps and walked directly in.
"Brother Li, the way you treat guests is really unacceptable."
Li Shanchang turned his head in anger and said angrily to Zhang Ximeng: "Hospitality? You deserve it! Zhang Ximeng, what did you promise me back then? Only by keeping one's word can one be worthy of the conscience of heaven and earth. The prince stepped forward and dismissed me, and sure enough,
It wasn't you who did it! But the prince is your student, and your wife, she was also involved, and the remaining people are almost all your old subordinates... Zhang Ximeng, you are really good!"
Li Shanchang gritted his teeth and was furious, "You went to Tongzhou to intercept me, right? Are you afraid that I would say something to your superiors? I won't hide it anymore, so I will report you to my superiors, saying that you control the government and form cliques for personal gain.
You have ulterior motives and evil plans! Zhang Ximeng, I will fight to the death with you and we will perish together!"
Faced with Lao Li's scolding, Zhang Ximeng was really speechless. This is not to say that what Li Shanchang said made sense. It was because they were too familiar with Lao Li and talked nonsense. Zhang Ximeng really had no good solution.
As soon as Lao Li could vent his anger, Zhang Ximeng poured him a cup of tea.
"Drink, moisten your throat, then scold!"
Lao Li was stunned for a moment, and took the purple clay teacup in his hand, but he did not drink it. Instead, he suddenly smiled meaningfully, "Zhang Ximeng, you can't be so humble to a down-and-out phoenix like me. Tell me, you plan to trick me out of it."
What news?"
Zhang Ximeng shook his head, "Brother Li, what you said is completely wrong. Although you have a lot of secrets in your belly, there are really not many that interest me. I have no plans to start a big prison. In fact, what I value most is
Look at you, you are getting stronger and stronger as you get older, and you are becoming more and more talented as you get older. You are probably a rare talent."
Li Shanchang rolled his eyelids and sneered: "Zhang Ximeng, please stop giving me the ecstasy soup. I have already carefully considered it. I am already a useless person and have no use for you. Don't treat me like a child!"
Zhang Ximeng shook his head, "Brother Li, you are wrong, how come there is no place? Think about it, Hua Yun went to Ryukyu to be the governor, and your status is far above him. If I give you the governor of Goryeo, or the governor of Japan,
It makes sense!”
Snap!
Before Zhang Ximeng could finish speaking, Li Shanchang became so angry that his beard stood up in anger.
"Zhang Ximeng, you want to marry me, don't you? Do you want me to die in a foreign land? What grudge do I have against you? Why are you so vicious? Zhang Ximeng, please feel your conscience. How much infamy have I shouldered for you over the years? Do your dirty work
Leave all the hard work to me. If you become a sage yourself, are you worthy of me?"
The more Li Shanchang talked, the more aggrieved he became, and he almost started crying.
Zhang Ximeng had no choice but to smile bitterly. He could only wait until his mouth became dry and he lowered his head to drink water. Zhang Ximeng said: "Brother Li, I asked you to be the governor, not just for distribution! And have you forgotten? You are a Korean princess.
ah!"
"Mr. Korea? What's wrong with Mr. Korea?"
"In the past, the area of Goryeo was known as the Three Koreas. Isn't it natural to grant the land of the Three Koreas to you, Lord Korea?"
Li Shanchang was a little startled. He was initially granted the title Duke of Xuan, and later changed to Duke of Korea. It seems that this title was drawn up by Zhang Ximeng.
Lao Li suddenly realized a possibility!
"Zhang Ximeng, you've been plotting against me from the beginning, right? You've already thought about it at that time. You've been planning so hard that you can be punished!" Li Shanchang sneered: "Zhang Ximeng, a scholar can be killed but not humiliated. Let me put it this way, even if you are plotting,
You must be cruel, I am not a chess piece, the worst I can do is hit you to death right now, and I will make your plan come to nothing!"
Zhang Ximeng really didn't expect that Li Shanchang would have such a bad temper. He was unemployed and had no idea what to do.
"Brother Li, please listen to a few more words... His Majesty promised to establish a country overseas. For example, Fang Guozhen found many islands outside and added them to their Fang family's property. Hua Yun was also there
Running Ryukyu is something that will benefit future generations. If you are willing to be the governor of Goryeo, I can promise you to seize the throne one day and pass it down from father to son."
Li Shanchang was shocked, "Throne? You are talking nonsense!"
Zhang Ximeng said: "What nonsense are you talking about! Didn't I grant you the title of King of Lu? What will happen if I grant you the title of King of Han? As long as you are not in the Central Plains, you can do whatever you want, but you still can't figure this out?"
Li Shanchang became more and more surprised, "Zhang Ximeng, you won't lie to me, right?"
"Hey, my brother Li, you will be the King of Korea. From now on, Korea will be the world of the Li family. The Li family of Korea is logical and obeys nature!"
Zhang Ximeng is really not talking nonsense. It seems that Goryeo is really coming to an end. If nothing else happens, the Li Dynasty will be next.
But who stipulated that Li Chao must be Li Chenggui and not Li Shanchang?
It doesn’t make sense!
"Brother Li, in one sentence, do you want to be promoted to a higher level, and do you want to leave a legacy for your descendants?"
Li Shanchang swallowed, lowered his head suddenly, and drank a lot of tea.
He needed to calm down, the news was a bit too scary.
It must be sorted out from the beginning.
First of all, this matter of establishing a country overseas is not fake, and there is indeed a precedent to follow. Huayun can still manage Ryukyu, and he seems to have no big problem in managing Korea.
Moreover, although he has resigned as prime minister, his title is still there, as the Duke of Korea also said.
Looking at his body again, Lao Li felt that he could survive for another ten years and there would be no big problem.
As for abilities... Li Shanchang only has Haha.
We can help the upper left to create the Ming Dynasty, and it’s just like Goryeo, and we can’t do it at our fingertips!
Originally, Li Shanchang was already in a state of stasis, and he only wanted to live a few more years to see Zhang Ximeng's fate. Unexpectedly, he resurrected and the opportunity came again.
Who would have thought that when there was no way out for Ming Dynasty, he could really go outside and open up a new situation...
When he thought of this, Li Shanchang felt a little regretful. Why was he so arrogant just now?
If he wants to establish a foothold in Goryeo and pass it on to his descendants, he has to rely on Zhang Ximeng's help! There are no requirements, this is called being strong without desire, but once he has a mind and more ideas, this person will become sensible.
"Um...Zhang Xiang, dear brother! Can you tell me more carefully so that I can understand what your plan is? I am getting old and I am afraid that I will misunderstand your good intentions."
Finally, both IQ and EQ returned to Li Shanchang's body.
Zhang Ximeng nodded meaningfully, "Brother Li, at your age, I will definitely not be like you. Your Majesty has decided to attack the Japanese country. It has been a long time ago to use Goryeo's people and money to attack the Japanese country."
It’s finalized. So I need you, Mr. Li Xianggong, to take overall control and serve as the left prime minister of the Koryo Province. That’s what it is. If you are tired and unwilling to do it, then go back to your hometown to retire. Don’t worry, no one will make things difficult for you.
The superior and I will protect your safety. Whether you want to grow grapes and make wine, or be the king of Goryeo, you can choose for yourself!"
Li Shanchang's eyes widened, what else could he choose?
"Of course I want to be the lord of Korea first, then plant grapes in Korea and sell wine to Ming Dynasty! How could I miss such a good way to make a fortune!"
As expected of you, you have even thought about how to make a fortune!
Zhang Ximeng nodded, "Okay, this matter has been settled. By tomorrow, we can go to Peking. Your Majesty is waiting for you!"
Li Shanchang finally understood. If he didn't agree, he might not even be able to see His Majesty.
Turning around, Lan Yu and Yan King Zhu Di came together to greet him.
The three people got together and looked at each other. If nothing happens, something will happen to Gao Li...
