Li Ji returned to Beijing and kept a very low profile from Dengzhou to landing.
Passers-by only saw an armored cavalry team heading through the heavy snow, but they didn't know that this was the world-famous British Duke.
It wasn't until they entered Luoyang City that a group of officials and guards learned the news and hurried to Guanyi to pay their respects.
As the Haidong Peninsula was leveled, the reputation of Li Ji, the commander of the Eastern Expedition, was at its peak. Under his command, the Eastern Expedition achieved such fruitful results, and Li Ji's reputation is now as good as that of the military god Li Jing. .
Numerous carriages and horses were parked outside the Guanyi in Luoyang City. Officials and generals from Luoyang lined up and stood quietly outside the Guanyi.
Everyone's name cards have been handed in for a long time. The Li family tribe came out to convey the words of Duke Ying. Today, we are tired from the journey and there are no foreigners. Please go back to the officials and generals to perform their duties. Duke Ying is just an old man and there is no need to pay homage to him.
After listening to Li Ji's message, the officials and military generals did not dare to mind at all, and still waited persistently outside the post, just in case the British Duke was suddenly in the mood to receive them.
It has to be said that Li Ji has now risen to the level of idol idol, and is regarded as a god by countless officials and military generals. The result of the Eastern Expedition is the most dazzling classic work of idol in this life. Our brother is not a popular and good-looking old man. Meat, my brother has works. How hard did you work to create him?
Inside the Guanyi, Li Qinzai leaned on his waist and looked at the crowds of people outside through the crack in the door. The streets near the Guanyi were blocked by the patrolling soldiers. At this moment, those who were qualified to stand outside the Guanyi and wait for the summons of the British Duke were basically the fourth grade of Luoyang. The above officials and generals.
After observing for a long time, Li Qinzai turned his head and gave a thumbs up to Li Ji who was resting in the courtyard with his eyes closed.
"Grandpa, let's make our debut where we are."
"Huh?" Li Ji asked calmly without opening his eyes.
"Grandpa, give your grandson a chance to make a fortune. Let the officials and military generals come in to see you. Each person will be charged a hundred dollars for admission. Each person can only say two sentences in front of grandpa, and then leave."
"Give my grandson a chance, and give you, grandpa, a chance. Won't the food and accommodation expenses along the way be paid for? You can also make a small fortune and appreciate the applause!"
Bang bang bang.
Li Qinzai clapped his hands several times excitedly, but found that Li Ji didn't pay any attention to him, so he could only touch his nose.
What a great opportunity. He is worth more than a giant panda. Why is the old man so aloof? Does he have a grudge against money?
The room was stuffy, so Li Ji insisted on sitting in the yard and admiring the snow. There were several charcoal pots at his feet, but he didn't feel cold around him. Bu Qu had removed his armor for him. At this moment, Li Ji was wearing a dark blue gown and a The bearskin cloak looks somewhat elegant.
"Qin Zai, I heard that you caused a few more troubles after you returned to Chang'an?" Li Ji asked with half-closed eyes.
Li Qinzai was shocked and angry: "Who? Who said that?"
Li Ji said calmly: "What did the emperor say in the letter? You go and beat him up?"
"Oh, it's okay then..." Li Qinzai couldn't help but argue: "My grandson is not causing trouble, but making meritorious deeds... At least the incident involving the Prime Minister of Tibet was meritorious."
Li Ji sneered: "What about the others? Destroying the eight prominent families in the south of the Yangtze River and beating up the boys from the Qutu family. Are these all meritorious services?"
"Grandpa, let's focus on talking about the Golden Tooth Collection Department of the Tang Dynasty." Li Qinzai said without changing his expression.
"You bastard, the only thing you can do well is collect the gold tooth department!" Li Ji scolded with a smile.
Sighing, Li Ji shook his head and said, "You acted impulsively when it came to abolishing the eight prominent families in the south of the Yangtze River."
"My grandson is still young. It's not too much to do impulsive things occasionally. Who wasn't a scumbag when he was young? Grandpa, when you were young..."
Before he finished speaking, Li Ji's eyes widened and he shouted: "Get out! I was not as promiscuous as you when I was young!"
"If the emperor hadn't made a decisive decision and helped you make the right move, our Li family would have fallen into the abyss just because you abolished the eight prominent families in Jiangnan. Do you really think that the eight prominent families in Jiangnan are weak persimmons and can be manipulated by you?"
Li Qinzai said with a smile: "My grandson is actually not that impulsive in doing things. Arrangements were actually made before my grandson took action to abolish the famous family in Jiangnan. The emperor did not help me change the situation, but my grandson and the emperor sang together. Grandpa, you Don’t get me wrong.”
Li Ji's expression was very calm, but Li Qinzai could see that he was not angry. Otherwise, if he had really caused such a big trouble, Li Ji would not have been able to remain calm. They would have been chasing him all over the yard with weapons.
"That's all. In the final analysis, the reason why you have enmity with the eight prominent families is because of the disputes between the Shangguan family and your standing up for the Shangguan family. You can be considered a kindhearted person, so I won't blame you harshly."
As he spoke, Li Ji looked at him with a smile in his eyes: "Qin Zai, you did a good job collecting the gold teeth."
A faint compliment made Li Qinzai feel excited.
When he finished this matter, he didn't feel very happy, but now Li Ji's compliment made him suddenly feel that he was really awesome for some reason.
"You have a very unique vision. The Southwest Golden Tooth Department is indeed a battleground for military strategists. If you catch it at a glance and use a trick to get it, it is very difficult for me to do it. If the Li family has a son like this, I will die without regrets." That’s it.”
Li Qinzai's eyelids twitched and he whispered: "Grandpa has just made great contributions to the Tang Dynasty, why do you say such unlucky words?"
Li Ji smiled: "Life and death are fateful, so how can we talk about bad luck? Can we avoid it if we don't mention it? If I live to my age, there is nothing I can't see through."
"Now I am only worried about the rise and fall of the Li family, and I am afraid that my descendants will not be able to enjoy the wealth and honor."
"Although these generations of the Li family can be considered prosperous, most of their descendants are mediocre. If I were not around, I might not be able to suppress these unscrupulous descendants, except for you."
Li Ji looked at Li Qinzai and said in a deep voice: "Among all the descendants of the Li family, you are the most outstanding. Now you are less than thirty years old, you have reached the rank of Duke, and you are favored by the saints. Your lineage should be It can prosper for several generations without declining, but the rest of its descendants..."
Li Ji smiled bitterly and said: "It's a pity that you are not the grandson of Li's family. Although Jingye seems to be stable, his character is a little evil after all. If he inherits the British Dukedom in the future, I wonder if it will bring disaster to the Li family. If I can choose, I will I wish you could inherit..."
Halfway through his words, Li Ji suddenly stopped and shook his head with a wry smile.
Regardless of whether it is a royal title or a title, inheritance must follow rules. The biggest rule is to establish a direct descendant rather than a concubine, and to establish an elder rather than a younger one.
This is an ironclad rule and cannot be changed.
The emperors of the two generations of the Tang Dynasty were not succeeded by the eldest son. There is a reason. The reason cannot be said. I dare not say it. How about you also try to launch the Xuanwu Sect Revolution?
Although the Tian family broke the rules, it does not mean that the ministers can also break the rules.
It is precisely because the Tian family broke the rules that they need a fig leaf and a decent cover-up, and they will never allow others to do the same.
If Li Ji wanted to pass the British Dukedom to Li Qinzai, the court would definitely explode, and Li Zhi would not be able to find a reason even if he wanted to be partial.
Li Qinzai didn't think much about it and just frowned at Li Ji.
He didn't know what happened to Li Ji today. Why did he feel like he was giving his last words?