Chapter 1,213: Discussing Heroes over Drinking Wine
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Li Qinzai and Li Zhi had a close personal relationship, which actually had little to do with Li Qinzai's past achievements.
There were so many heroes in the Tang Dynasty, could it be that Li Zhi was a brother to all of them?
Meritorious officials would only ask Li Zhi to treat each other with courtesy and reward him as a national scholar, but in private friendship, it mainly depends on personality and whether they suit his taste.
Thanks to his rich experience as a social animal in his previous life, Li Qinzai knew what to say, what not to say, and what to do in front of leaders.
In Li Zhi's view, such ministers have the right temperament, as if there is some kind of tacit understanding innately, and like-minded people can become friends. With such an interesting and knowledgeable friend as Li Qinzai, it is difficult for the always lonely emperor not to have a personal relationship with him.
In particular, the food cooked by this friend is so delicious, and the feng shui in his village is not good. Cows often break their legs...
After everyone exited the Anren Hall, Li Zhi relaxed and sat cross-legged without any manners in front of Li Qinzai, with his shoulders slumped.
The sitting posture is not good, but Li Qinzai knows that this is the most relaxed state of Li Zhi. Just now in front of Liu Rengui and Hao Chujun, Li Zhi was the emperor of ten thousand times. Now in front of Li Qinzai, Li Zhi is just a heartless friend.
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"Everyone has left, what secrets does Jingchu have to report?" Li Zhi asked.
Li Qinzai smiled and said, "I have nothing to do. I just feel that Liu Shizhong's presence is too annoying. His Majesty must not like this guy. I will help your Majesty find a reason to send him away."
Li Zhi was startled, then laughed and said: "As expected of Jingchu, haha, great job! Yes, I hate Liu Rengui very much. If I hadn't been broad-minded and too lazy to argue with him, this old guy would have been exiled to Lingnan to pick peaches.
How can I allow him to ramble in front of me all day long?"
Li Qinzai sighed sincerely: "Your Majesty has a mind as big as the sea and is tolerant of the world. Liu Rengui can serve as a minister in front of His Majesty. It is a blessing he cultivated in his previous life."
Li Zhi said proudly: "Yes, Jingchu's words deeply touched my heart. I would say without humility, how many emperors have been as benevolent, righteous and tolerant as me in the past and present? My magnanimity alone is enough for me to be enshrined in the Zen of Mount Tai."
I have spoken to God."
Li Qinzai sighed: "It's a pity that Liu Rengui didn't appreciate His Majesty's tolerance. He thought that wise emperors throughout the ages should accept harsh advice. He was probably uneducated and didn't read history books. A tolerant and benevolent emperor like Your Majesty has been treated thousands of times."
In the year, there were only the late Emperor Taizong and His Majesty."
Li Zhi's eyes shone. He had a close friendship with Li Qinzai, but Li Qinzai's words today scratched his itch deeply, making Li Zhi suddenly feel that it was rare to have a close friend.
"I take Jingchu's words seriously. Today, you and I, our monarchs and ministers, will follow the elegance of the ancients and discuss heroes over wine. How about it?"
Li Qinzai hesitated: "Your Majesty, my injury has not healed, and Your Majesty's old illness is not suitable for drinking. I'm afraid this matter..."
Li Zhi said displeasedly: "I'm not afraid of death, so what are you afraid of? I sit in a wheelchair all day long and walk around the city. It's been two or three months since I thought I was seriously injured. I don't even bother to tell you."
"Come here, serve wine, serve food, and invite Taichang Temple to sing and dance!"
Li Qinzai defended in a low voice: "I am really seriously injured. I was hit by an arrow in my knee. I can only use a wheelchair every day..."
Li Zhi said perfunctorily: "Okay, okay, I understand. Stop talking nonsense and drink."
While the palace guests were bringing wine and food into the palace, kabuki performers from Taichang Temple also appeared on stage one after another, dancing gracefully to the melodious sound of silk and bamboo strings.
Li Zhi and Li Qinzai were sitting together and started drinking at this time.
After a few drinks, Li Zhi became a little high, his expression became turbulent, and his malicious eyes kept lingering on the beautiful Taichang Temple maiko.
Li Qinzai, on the other hand, was very calm and did not dare to look at the dancing and beauty of the dancers.
Theoretically, Taichangji Kabuki is a group of women who perform songs and dances on important occasions for the country. They are innocent. Usually, the songs and dances they perform are grand and formal dances for great ceremonies, such as sacrifices to the Heavenly Family, celebrations of military triumphs, and farming seasons.
Harvest and other major festivals.
However, when the emperor entertained his ministers or foreign envoys, Taichang Temple kabuki would also perform. Even when the emperor drank alone, kabuki would also dance to entertain.
There are strict etiquette rules for when to sing and dance in Taichangji Kabuki and on what occasions. However, these rules are very flexible. The only criterion is whether the boss of the family is addicted to women and whether he likes to engage in entertainment activities.
Just like the men in previous lives, if they were poor, they would have a late-night barbecue, and if they were rich, they would be escorted in a private room.
The status is different, the consumption is different, but everyone’s mood to seek happiness is the same.
In good conscience, Li Zhi did not perform kabuki performances many times. The main reason was that courtiers with no eyesight like Liu Rengui were watching him every day, and Empress Wu was watching at home because she was not economical with fuel.
Li Zhi was tied up and could hardly find any happiness in the palace, so he attacked Mrs. Korea and Mrs. Wei.
People may not necessarily have the habit of Meng De, but they may simply have no resources at hand and be forced into a hurry.
If there was any kind of profession such as a peripheral agency these days, Li Zhi would not be able to take off.
Li Qinzai saw that Li Zhi was in a good mood today. In the dancing postures of the stunning dancers, Li Qinzai knew that Li Zhi had found happiness.
When the wine was half drunk, Li Zhi's face turned red. He approached Li Qinzai and said, "Jingchu, you don't know how aggrieved I am when there is an old man like Liu Rengui in the court. He has always admired the virtuous people of Wei Zheng and always treated him with sincerity.
I think you are a proud minister who offends your admonishment, bah!"
"You are a loyal minister, so why should you step on my head to achieve your reputation and make me a dishonest and ignorant king? Without you Liu Rengui, I will be nothing. The Tang Dynasty will be destroyed. I'll bash you again!"
Li Qinzai also got a little excited. He came closer and agreed: "What your Majesty said is true. The so-called Qingliu are all moral gentlemen who flaunt themselves. They always think that all the people in the world except themselves are bad people. Such people are sick and seriously ill.
Your Majesty, please quickly order the imperial physician to take Liu Rengui’s pulse..."
Li Zhi laughed loudly: "Yes, he is seriously ill. I can't wait to prescribe him a prescription myself, including aconite, arsenic, and hedinghong..."
The monarch and his minister whispered bad things about Liu Rengui behind his back, and the more they talked, the more they agreed with each other. They simply didn't even bother to enjoy the song and dance, and put their heads together to detail all the rights and wrongs of Liu Rengui.
After a long time, Li Qinzai suddenly came to his senses and said in astonishment: "Wait a minute, Your Majesty, didn't we just talk about drinking and discussing heroes?"
Li Zhi was also stunned: "Weren't we just talking about heroes? We have been talking about Liu Rengui for a long time. Could it be that Jing Chu felt that we haven't talked through it yet?"
Li Qinzai got a little drunk after drinking, so what is the point of talking about heroes over wine? What is the difference between speaking ill of someone behind their back?
When Cao Cao and Liu Bei were discussing heroes together, it seemed that Cao Cao was also talking behind his back, saying that one of the heroes in the world was not good, and that one was a little less interesting. Finally, the conversation changed and the only heroes in the world were Shijun and Caoer.
With a click, Liu Bei was frightened. Cao Cao smiled sinisterly, "Okay, I am the only hero left in the world. This coward in front of me is not worthy."
Combined with the current situation, Li Qinzai scratched his head.
The definition of talking about heroes over drinks...should be gossiping behind their backs, right? There was nothing wrong with what the monarch and his ministers did just now.