During the chat of a few words, Li Qinzai was secretly observing Liu Rengui.
Putting his grandfather's enemies aside for now, Li Qinzai discovered that Liu Rengui was a rather strange type of person in the court.
Liu Rengui was the governor of Qingzhou and was a third-rank disciple of Tong Zhongshu. He fought with Li Yifu but failed to win and was demoted to Qingzhou as the governor.
People like Liu Rengui are the kind of people who can't get rid of dirt in their eyes, and firmly believe that only when the water is clear can there be fish. He is a typical perfectionist. In his philosophy, everyone must be a saint, otherwise it will be a heinous crime.
When the Eastern Expedition to Goguryeo failed, Li Ji followed the order and preserved the main force of the Tang army. For such a great contribution, Li Shimin didn't know how to reward him.
However, Liu Rengui took part in impeaching Li Ji for setting up an army to cause trouble, which caused great distress to both Li Shimin and Li Ji. This shows what kind of character Liu Rengui was.
He holds real power but is honest and upright. This is Li Qinzai's evaluation of Liu Rengui.
The word "clear stream" has a somewhat derogatory connotation. Li Qinzai's character is mainly gray, and he doesn't care so much about good and evil in his heart. To be precise, if the general direction of everything is correct, then the process and means do not have to be so Rigid, good or evil doesn't matter, as long as you achieve your goal...
Li Qinzai's character is obviously incompatible with Liu Rengui, who has a clear distinction between good and evil.
After chatting politely with Liu Rengui for a long time, the atmosphere between the two parties was not very harmonious. Liu Rengui probably also felt that chatting with Li Qinzai was boring, so he left after a few words and continued to direct the soldiers to board the ship.
Li Qinzai, Liu Asi and others were about to board the ship, but unexpectedly there was a loud shout of surprise from behind.
The shouts were so loud that many soldiers couldn't help but look askance.
Li Qinzai turned around and saw that Li Sujie had arrived, followed by more than a hundred followers.
Li Qinzai couldn't help but be shocked, why did this guy come to Dengzhou?
Li Sujie and his entourage came on horseback, but they reined in their horses when they were almost in front of Li Qinzai. Li Sujie got off the horse in a graceful manner, ran to Li Qinzai, and saluted respectfully.
"Disciple pays homage to Sir."
Li Qinzai was stunned: "You...why are you here?"
Li Sujie smiled and said: "Chang'an city is not interesting, so why not follow your husband, so I came to Dengzhou. Fortunately, I found you before your husband boarded the ship, otherwise I would have to hire a boat to meet you in Baekje." Already."
Li Qinzai's face darkened: "That's nonsense! There is a battlefield across the sea. Do you, a majestic prince, go to the battlefield to seek death? Does your father allow you to come?"
Li Sujie shrank and said softly: "My father refused, so I left a letter and sneaked out with more than a hundred followers."
Li Qinzai pointed behind him and said coldly: "Get back here immediately. Baekje is a battlefield, not a place for princes to play around."
Li Sujie said with a tearful face: "Sir, my disciple has already run out. He will be punished by his father when he returns to Chang'an. Besides, the Queen's place is even more...just let the disciple follow the master. I promise to be obedient and the master will follow his lead."
"Don't talk nonsense to me, go back."
Li Sujie looked sad and was about to turn around and leave when he suddenly stared at the sky above Li Qinzai's head, widened his eyes and said in horror: "Sir, there is a pig flying in the sky!"
Li Qinzai was not fooled. He grabbed him by the collar and kicked him hard: "You are using this leftover joke from me to fool me? There is no need to discuss it. Go back right now!"
Staring at the entourage behind Li Sujie, Li Qinzai said coldly: "You are not afraid of beheading the prince as long as you let him do whatever you want. Keep an eye on him and send him back to Chang'an safely."
The followers did not dare to say anything and walked back dejectedly, surrounding Li Sujie.
After seeing Li Sujie and his entourage disappear with his own eyes, Li Qinzai boarded the ship with confidence.
The battleship is large enough to carry thousands of people, but most of the soldiers can only stand on the deck.
Li Qinzai was the commander of the march, and his status in the army was not low, so his treatment was naturally different. After boarding the ship, he was assigned a cabin.
The cabin is not big, but it has a bed and a coffee table. The layout is quite exquisite, so it can barely accommodate one person.
Not long after, I heard the sound of gongs in the port, the ship raised its sails, the ship shook slightly, slowly left the port, turned around and headed east.
The sea near the land was relatively calm, and Li Qinzai didn't feel seasick. He was just a little out of breath. He stood up and planned to walk out of the cabin to get some air.
When the cabin door opened, Li Qinzai was shocked to find Qian Yi kneeling upright outside the cabin door, with his head lowered and eyes closed, without saying a word.
Li Qinzai looked at Liu Asi who was guarding outside in astonishment.
Liu Asi said helplessly: "He said he wanted to apologize to Fifth Young Master, but the villain didn't dare to disturb him, and it was inconvenient to drive him away, so he had to kneel outside the door."
Qian Yi received twenty military sticks two days ago, and his body has not yet recovered. His body was shaking a little after kneeling for a long time, but he still gritted his teeth and persisted without saying a word.
Li Qinzai sneered: "Have you seen the document I wrote to you yesterday? You have been dismissed from the post of grain inspector. The accumulation of military achievements over the years has given you twenty acres of Yongye field. Are you kneeling here now?
What do you mean? You think the land is too small?"
Qian Yi no longer looked domineering, lowered his head and whispered: "I know my mistake, I beg Li Changshi to spare me once and don't drive me out of the army. I...if I leave the army, I really don't know how to survive."
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"Isn't it better to return home, cultivate the land, and enjoy peace than to lick blood from the edge of a knife?"
Qian Yi shook his head: "I joined the army at the age of sixteen and have been in the army for more than twenty years. I have long been accustomed to the life in the army. Returning home to farm... To me, it is like a death sentence."
Li Qinzai snorted coldly: "You have been in the army for more than 20 years, but you are so virtuous? You drink alcohol, abuse your boss, and contradict your superiors. Which army would dare to want a soldier like this?"
Qian Yi lowered his head in pain and whispered: "Li Changshi, the villain has really realized his mistake. In recent years, the villain has relied on his meager military achievements and has become domineering and rampant."
"Later, after being demoted, my resentment could not go away, so I acted wildly and recklessly. I have deeply reflected on myself in the past few days, and I beg Li Changshi to give me another chance. I really can't leave the army."
Li Qinzai looked at Qian Yi quietly.
In fact, Qian Yi was not a heinous person. In Li Qinzai's eyes, he was just a typical veteran. After staying in the army for a long time, he gradually lost respect for military law because he became familiar with the rules and knew how to avoid them.
, or test the rules.
In the past, relying on his military exploits, no one would care about him even if he offended Shangguan. However, he finally met Li Qinzai.
Li Qinzai did not tolerate him, and would beat him severely when he violated military law. A beating was nothing, until Li Qinzai wanted to drive him out of the army, Qian Yi finally became anxious.
Just like the plot of the movie called "The Shawshank Redemption" in the previous life, some people leave their familiar environment, even if the environment is a harsh prison, they will be at a loss when they get out and will not be able to survive.
This is the case for Qian Yi. After serving in the army for more than 20 years, he can no longer leave the army.
"Freedom" is not necessarily a good thing for him.
After staring at Qian Yi's face for a long time, Li Qinzai saw regret on his face.
After a while, Li Qinzai said coldly: "Qian Yi, I don't like you very much. People like you will only be a black sheep if you stay in the army, so I still tend to expel you from the army..."
Qian Yi suddenly prostrated himself on the ground and said in a trembling voice: "The villain has sincerely repented. I beg Li Changshi to give the villain another chance!"
Li Qinzai fell silent, and after thinking about it, he slowly said: "If you really want to stay, then put away your temper and sincerely change your ways. All your past military exploits will be wiped out. You have nothing worth bragging about. From today on, you will just be
A very ordinary soldier."
"Without an official or a position, your future, your military success, everything requires you to use your sword again. I will incorporate you into my personal guard. When you need to fight hard, you can prove it to me with the sword in your hand.
You are no longer the arrogant grain inspector you were before."
Qian Yi said without hesitation: "I am willing to be an ordinary soldier and Li Changshi's personal guard. If Li Changshi is in danger, I will protect him with my life."
Li Qinzai sighed and said helplessly: "Just stay for now. I hope you don't disappoint me."
Qian Yi thanked him profusely and followed Liu Asi down.
Li Qinzai had a complicated expression, not knowing whether it was right or wrong to keep Qian Yi.
If Qian Yizhen could really change veteran Youzi's temper, he would be a capable general on the battlefield. He had already proven himself back then.
In this era without internal combustion engines and steam engines, all sea voyages relied on sails, and the battleship traveled for five full days.
Five days later, when Li Qinzai was vomiting and dying on the battleship, he suddenly felt the ship's hull shake slightly, and then Liu Asi's voice came from outside the cabin.
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