No matter how just something is, adults should clarify their own responsibilities before doing it.
The kind of people who risk their lives and shed their blood when their brains are hot. Before they die generously, they forget to explain their funeral arrangements. Who will support the elderly in the family? Who will take care of the children? Who will share the property and land?
They still have a long remaining life, and those who die generously cannot just close their eyes and ignore everything.
After entrusting Qiao'er to Cui Jie, Li Qinzai finally felt relieved.
Don't worry that Cui Jie is a vicious stepmother. After the last kidnapping incident, Cui Jie has gained the complete trust of Li Qinzai and Qiao'er. Li Qinzai can see that she really regards Qiao'er as his own child.
After the expedition, Cui Jie will not mistreat him.
Returning to the other hospital, it was another sleepless night.
When he got up early in the morning, Li Qinzai called Qiao'er to him and stared at him so seriously as never before.
Qiao'er was confused by his expression, so she quickly said: "Dad, Qiao'er is going to do the questions now..."
Li Qinzai shook his head: "I won't do any questions today. Dad has something important to discuss with you..."
"Big deal" and "discuss", these two words immediately made Qiao'er excited and honored. She straightened her chest unconsciously, like a responsible and far-sighted adult.
"Dad, tell me."
"I plan to go to Baekje with the king's army and will return to Chang'an today. What do you think?"
Qiao'er was stunned for a moment, her expression turned to panic, and she subconsciously grabbed the corner of his clothes: "Dad..."
Li Qinzai sighed and said: "Dad is your closest relative. I really don't dare to leave you, but there are some things that dad must do. The country is in crisis, and the poor veterans in Zhuangzi have all stood up. If dad doesn't stand up,
Come out, you are ashamed of your kindness, and you are ashamed of this country."
Qiao'er was still holding the corner of his clothes and said in panic: "Dad, don't go. If you leave, who will accompany Qiao'er?"
"I have made arrangements. You will live with your aunt during this period, and she will take care of you. Your aunt will treat you as her own child, and you will not be wronged."
"Dad, Qiao'er doesn't want to leave you..." Qiao'er finally cried.
Li Qinzai rubbed his head and sighed: "Many years later, when you grow up, you will recall the battle between the Tang Dynasty and Japan. When everyone else went to the battlefield generously, but your father retreated cowardly, then
At that time, would you be ashamed of me?"
"I teach you the principles of life every day, but I am timid and avoid fighting. Will you doubt that the principles I teach you are false? If I don't stand upright, how can I be qualified to teach you?"
Qiao'er looked at him confusedly. He couldn't understand what Li Qinzai said today.
"Qiao'er, it's your first time to be a dad. Before you grew up, I might have been trying to figure out how to be a dad. This time, daddy will show you how to be a dad. When you grow up, you can pat your chest and say to others,
My dad is an upright man, if you are proud of me, it will be a blessing in my life."
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As soon as he left, Li Qinzai sent Qiao'er to Cui Jie and said goodbye to Qiao'er who was crying loudly and Cui Jie who was reluctant to leave and couldn't stop crying. Li Qinzai's eyes were red and he turned around and got into the carriage.
Under the escort of Liu Asi and others, it was already evening when we returned to Chang'an City.
When the carriage was about to stop in front of the British Government Palace, Li Qinzai suddenly ordered him to walk along Zhuque Street and stop in front of the Taiji Palace.
It's almost time to light the lanterns, and the palace gate is about to close.
Li Qinzai handed over his badge and asked the officers on duty to pass it on.
Not long after waiting, the palace door opened, and a eunuch came out and respectfully told him that the emperor had summoned him and asked County Prince Li to enter the palace to give a speech.
There are still several large copper stoves burning in the Chengxiang Hall. Li Zhi's body is weak and he is especially afraid of the cold. Every winter, he has to be wrapped in charcoal fire to feel warm.
Li Qinzai lowered his head and entered the hall, saluting Li Zhi from twenty steps away.
Li Zhi sat in the hall and laughed and said, "It's rare that Jingchu actually asked for a meeting. My eyes are opened today."
Li Qinzai lowered his head and said: "Your Majesty, I have accepted my grandfather's appointment as Xiongjin Road Marching Commander Shi, and will go to Baekje with the king's army in half a month."
Li Zhi hummed and said: "The old general told me beforehand, I mean, don't force it. If you really want to go, it's better. If you don't want to go, just pretend that you haven't said anything about it."
"I am willing to do my best for the Tang Dynasty, Baekje and the Japanese Kingdom."
Li Zhi smiled and said: "I saw you right, Jingchu. In addition to your talents and learning, you also have the responsibility of a man. You are worthy of being a general's son. The British Catholic Church teaches you well!"
Li Qinzai curled his lips quickly, his words were totally wrong.
If he hadn't been possessed by ghosts, all the British Duke could have taught him was the virtues of his predecessor, the bastard playboy.
I, Li Qinzai, am a promising young man with ideals, culture, and responsibility from the 21st century. I have nothing to do with British public education and rely entirely on self-study.
"Why did Jingchu see me so late?" Li Zhi asked.
Li Qinzai pondered for a moment and said: "I have a few words of advice regarding the peace of Baekje and the Japanese state. Please accept your advice."
Li Zhi's expression became serious, and he said in a deep voice to the outside of the hall: "If you are coming, someone from the Xuanzang Shushe will come into the hall and write it down."
Li Qinzai said hurriedly: "Your Majesty, it's just a few words, it doesn't have to be so formal."
Li Zhi shook his head and said seriously: "The king and his ministers are right, and Jingchu is a capable minister that I value. Every word is the way to govern the country and bring peace to the people. How can we be negligent and careless?"
Li Qinzai had no choice but to thank him.
To be fair, Li Zhi's attitude towards his ministers was comparable to that of his father.
Both father and son were emperors who accepted advice with an open mind. Of course, Li Shimin became a little arrogant in his later years.
However, the styles of father and son are different. Li Shimin took the heroic route. When he was in the same palace with his ministers, Li Shimin often mingled with them regardless of whether they were king or master and servant, and truly had a heart-to-heart relationship with them.
And Li Zhi is gentle. He will not pretend to be emotional, but he will use the most upright attitude and a silent way to get closer to each other, making his courtiers feel that this emperor has a big heart and treats him like a distinguished guest.
It makes people fully feel respected by the emperor.
As soon as the ministers came forward, they were naturally willing to shed their blood for him.
Li Qinzai was also quite moved at this moment. He might be hesitant to sacrifice his life for Li Zhi, but he was still willing to shed less than 400 ml of blood.
Any more would be a bit dangerous, and adding more money won't do the trick.
People from Zhongshushe arrived soon. They were old acquaintances, my uncle Cui Sheng.
Cui Sheng walked into the palace and was startled when he saw Li Qinzai, and then snorted angrily.
Of course Li Qinzai was not polite and rolled his eyes at him.
Li Zhi looked at the undercurrent of his uncle and brother-in-law with a smile, and the light of gossip rose in his eyes.
Could it be that after I left Zhuangzi, my uncle-in-law and brother-in-law had new grudges? Tsk, it’s a pity that I didn’t meet the opportunity at the right time!
The monarch and his ministers sat opposite each other. Li Qinzai straightened his clothes and said in a deep voice: "Your Majesty, before I go on the expedition, I have some advice. Please accept it."
Li Zhi also adjusted his expression and said seriously: "I am all ears."
Li Qinzai said slowly: "The Japanese country, a barbarian island country, has been harboring evil intentions for many years. The Tang Dynasty was strong, but the Japanese country was dormant and submissive. Once the Tang Dynasty was weak, they would definitely make a move. Therefore, I thought that in this expedition to the east, Baekje would be the secondary enemy.
The Japanese country should be our main enemy."
"In addition, I have something to say. Since the Sui Dynasty, the Japanese state has claimed to admire the learning of our Central Plains sages, and has sent Sui envoys and Tang envoys one after another. They say they want to learn from it, but in fact they steal it."
"There are now thousands of envoys sent to the Tang Dynasty in the Tang Dynasty. These people are not engaged in production. The Tang Dynasty provides them with food and accommodation, and they also learn from our thousands of years of Chinese knowledge..."
"Your Majesty, our Tang Dynasty has been too generous. Now that Japan has declared war on our country, the Tang Dynasty, if we continue to send envoys from the Tang Dynasty to study, we will be siding with the enemy."
"I would venture to advise you that your majesty should send all the envoys to the Tang Dynasty. From now on, regardless of whether they are civilians or merchants, the status of the Japanese people in our Tang Dynasty is the same as that of the Hu merchants and Kunlun slaves. They are all hozens."