The monarch and his ministers were quarreling a little bit over the reward and punishment of Li Qinzai, but unexpectedly the queen also got involved.
The two of them raised their eyes and looked behind the screen.
Empress Wu was dressed in luxurious palace attire and walked out gracefully. Every step she took was graceful and dignified.
Liu Rengui quickly lowered his head and saluted Empress Wu.
Li Zhi's eyes flickered and he nodded with a smile.
Empress Wu walked to Li Zhi's side and said, "Please forgive me for the crime of trespassing. I really can't bear to hear General Liu's arrogant words."
"Your Majesty, the Tang Dynasty is now using its troops to fight externally. The reason why it is invincible is because the soldiers have sacrificed their lives and sacrificed their lives. Moreover, the Tang Dynasty's national policy is effective and its military achievements are abundant. These are all the reasons why the Tang Dynasty is the most powerful country in the world.
The basis for coming to North Korea.”
"Although Li Qinzai disobeyed the order first, the destruction of the country was an unparalleled achievement. No one can deny this. If Your Majesty does not award a reward, who will use their heart and soul when the soldiers fight for the Tang Dynasty in the future?"
"Such a great contribution was completely wiped out after making a small mistake, and he still had to be questioned. Oh, wouldn't it make the soldiers of the Tang Dynasty feel chilled? In the future, they would be afraid of being held accountable during battles. From then on, they would be afraid of killing and killing without seeking merit.
But if there is no fault, what is the reputation of the Tang Dynasty as a victorious country? How could the barbarians from all over the world surrender?"
"Your Majesty, I believe that Li Qinzai must be rewarded generously, no matter how big of a mistake he makes, he must be rewarded generously. This is a reward for all the soldiers in the army. If you hold on to even a small mistake, who among the generals will dare to do so in the future?"
Leading the army? Who will fight for the Tang Dynasty? It is about the eternal prosperity of the country, and this case must not be allowed!"
As she spoke, Empress Wu stared at Liu Rengui and said, "General Liu just used Hou Junji as a lesson. I think General Liu is old and has forgotten many key points."
"After Hou Junji destroyed Gaochang, he was questioned by the late Emperor Taizong. His biggest crime was not massacre of the city or looting palaces, but killing and surrendering! It was because the royal family of Gaochang had submitted a letter of surrender, but Hou Junji ignored it and still ordered to continue for the sake of military merit.
Attack, this move triggered fierce condemnation inside and outside the Tang Dynasty, which is the biggest reason why Hou Junji was questioned."
"Li Qinzai's fault is much smaller than that of Hou Junji. Although Li Qinzai violated orders and acted arbitrarily, he was still loyal and loyal to the country. No one is perfect. Why should General Liu hold on to this small mistake?
To imprison a loyal minister who contributed to the Tang Dynasty?"
After saying this, Empress Wu bowed to Li Zhi and said, "Your Majesty, I have finished what I have to say. Your Majesty, please consider the details."
Li Zhi nodded with a smile, but Liu Rengui was dumbfounded.
He had only met Empress Wu a few times, but he did not expect that the empress was so eloquent and spoke so well and so well-founded that it was impossible to refute.
Li Zhi expressed his satisfaction with Queen Wu's words.
His woman looks up to him as much as a man. She has the image of a great woman in both her mind and her personality. If she were a man, she would be a wise prime minister.
Li Zhi stared at Liu Rengui and said slowly: "I deeply agree with what the Queen said. Li Qinzai has made meritorious deeds, but in general, if his faults do not overshadow his merits, he must be rewarded."
When he was arguing with Liu Rengui just now, Li Zhi blurted out that he planned to promote Li Qinzai to the title, which was originally a bit of a grudge.
However, after Empress Wu said everything, Li Zhi suddenly felt that, well, it seems... Li Qinzai really should be promoted to a noble title, otherwise the reward of gold and silver for the land would not be enough.
"With the decree drawn up by Shiren, Li Qin of the Jin Dynasty took over as the uncle of Weinan County, and the number of households increased to 500, with 2,000 acres of fertile land." Li Zhi said solemnly.
Liu Rengui sighed, knowing that it was impossible to impeach Li Qinzai today.
The truth is indeed the truth, but...Liu Rengui is Liu Rengui. He has a stubborn character and cannot tolerate sand in his eyes. The mistakes Li Qinzai made are all in fact, and they are clearly in front of him. Liu Rengui was born in the middle of things, and he made mistakes.
People will never let go.
"Your Majesty insists on this, and I have nothing to say. However, I insist that Li Qinzai should be punished or rewarded. Not only Li Qinzai, but also Cheng Boxian, the general who conspired with him, should also be held accountable. This is not what I think alone. I participated in the impeachment in the court.
The memorials of the two men are as sparse as rain, and all my colleagues are of the same mind as I am."
"Finally, I would like to ask your Majesty to think again."
Li Zhi smiled and said a few words of relief, and Liu Rengui had no choice but to resign.
Staring at Liu Rengui's back, Li Zhi sighed and said, "Liu Rengui is too upright. Things in the world are complicated, how can there be perfection? Everything is too picky, and life is too tiring."
Empress Wu said softly: "It is a blessing to the country to have such an upright minister in your majesty's court. Although he is too upright, your majesty can listen and believe at the same time, and you will have peace in your heart."
The emperor and empress looked at each other and smiled.
Empress Wu suddenly said: "Your Majesty, my concubine's sister, Mrs. Korea, came this morning. She also personally cut a piece of clothing for your Majesty. It is made of Sichuan brocade. Your Majesty, please stop and try it. My sister's tailoring skills are quite good.
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An unnatural look suddenly appeared on Li Zhi's face, he coughed twice and said with a smile: "Okay, okay. Mrs. Korea is interested."
Empress Wu looked at him and smiled sweetly: "I am indeed serious about it."
Palace affairs, world affairs.
It was difficult to hide the news in the palace. Liu Rengui had just left Taiji Palace, and the news that Li Qinzai had been promoted to county uncle had already spread out of the palace.
Duke Lu's Mansion also quickly received the news.
Duke Lu is none other than Cheng Yaojin.
After hearing the report from his subordinates that Li Qin had left the city and rushed to Ganjingzhuang in Weinan County, Cheng Yaojin's mung bean eyes blinked for a long time, but he didn't hear what was going on.
"Then what?" Cheng Yaojin asked unwillingly.
The servant also blinked and looked confused: "What next?"
"Where is my uncle Xian?"
"No, I haven't heard that Mr. Young Master has a reward..."
Cheng Yaojin's eyes suddenly widened: "What do you mean without a reward? The son of the Li family has been promoted to a noble title. My uncle Xian is the eldest grandson of the eldest son. He will inherit the title of Duke in the future. It's okay not to be rewarded with the title. Gold, silver, etc.
Oh, fields, etc., you should give them some, right?"
The servant stammered: "Well, old man, I only heard this, I really didn't hear anything else..."
Cheng Yaojin was so angry that he slapped his thigh, looking aggrieved and angry at being bullied.
"It's unreasonable! Such indifferent feelings! It's not like the Li family's children destroyed the Japanese country alone. My uncle Xian was the commander of the army and he also had a share. Why don't I share the success of destroying the country with my uncle Xian? Even in the limelight.
Does the Li family’s baby have it all to himself?”
The servant who did not deserve his name hesitated for a moment and said: "I heard that before Your Majesty was promoted to the title of Young Master of the Li family, Liu Rengui argued with His Majesty for a long time. Liu Rengui insisted on punishing Li Qinzai and our Young Master for violating the order.
Sin, His Majesty refused, and the two of them almost had a quarrel."
Cheng Yaojin was startled and his mung bean eyes narrowed: "Liu Rengui? Is this old guy back to Chang'an?"
"Yes, Governor Liu just returned to Chang'an. He went to Tai Chi Palace without even entering his home. He insisted on asking Li Qinzai and our young master about their crime of disobeying the order. He said that they violated the order first, so they should not ask for merit. They should ask the blame first. Your Majesty
After arguing with him for a long time, Qiankun finally made an arbitrary decision and insisted on promoting Li Qinzai to the title."
Cheng Yaojin thought for a while, then gritted his teeth and said: "This old guy is a scourge! A bastard, merit is merit, where is the crime? Is disobeying the order a crime? My grandson and the Li family's baby were killed.
He pretends he didn’t see a Japanese country? It’s so bullying!”
"Go and ask Bo Xian to come over!"
Not long after, Cheng Boxian limped from the backyard to the front hall.
Unlike Li Qinzai, Cheng Boxian's leg was really injured by Cheng Yaojin.
On the day he returned to Chang'an, Cheng Boxian was assassinated by his grandfather as soon as he entered the door. Cheng Yaojin hid behind the door. When Cheng Boxian entered, he immediately ordered the door to be closed and then beat him up.
After closing the door and beating the dog to vent his anger, Cheng Boxian was forgiven by Cheng Yaojin for disobeying orders and landing on the Japanese island.
This is the family tradition of the Cheng family. If you make a mistake, you must punish it, but after the punishment is done, you will not mention it again, just pretend that it never happened.
If outsiders insist on making mistakes, the Cheng family will not be polite. They are not your biological children, so why are you jumping up and down?
Looking coldly at Cheng Boxian, who was physically disabled but strong in spirit, he walked into the front hall lamely. Cheng Yaojin said coldly: "It's useless, look at other people's children, they are also destroying the country, or they are destroying the country side by side.
I was just promoted to county boss, what about you? You didn’t even make a fortune!"
Cheng Boxian was stunned: "What? Who has been promoted to a knight?"
"The son of the Li family, Li Qinzai, was the one who fought alongside you in Japan."
Uncle Cheng was amused: "Brother Jingchu has been promoted to a noble rank? Haha, that's a good thing! That boy is a real person. I really can't believe that such a bastard back then has such ability. It's natural for him to be promoted to a noble rank."
Cheng Yaojin said coldly: "I can't see that you were such a bastard back then, and you are still such a bastard now, with no progress at all. You also contributed to the destruction of the country, what about you? What reward do you get?"
Cheng Boxian's reflex arc was long enough; after being touched by Cheng Yaojin, he was stunned for a moment, and then slapped his thigh violently.
"Yes, it's the same as destroying the country. Why didn't I give you a reward? Why!"
Cheng Yaojin leisurely said: "Yes, why? The Li family's kid is just an idea maker. You are the general who commands the troops. He has been promoted, but you have nothing."
Cheng Boxian was angry: "Grandpa, this is not fair! Why does your Majesty prefer one to another?"
Cheng Yaojin slapped the table and shouted: "Because there is a traitor in the court, there have been too many memorials to impeach you two in the past few days, and the one who took the lead is Liu Rengui."
"Just now, that old man Liu Rengui entered the palace and started a quarrel with His Majesty, insisting on convicting you two. It is obviously because of your merits, but you insist on being accused of guilt. How have my old Cheng family ever suffered such grievances?"
Cheng Yaojin was even angrier than his grandson.
When Cheng Yaojin was conquering the Western Turks, his car overturned and his reputation was lost. However, Cheng Yaojin was unwilling to give in and was determined to revitalize his family business.
Now, his eldest grandson finally succeeded in destroying the country by accident, but was blocked by Liu Rengui. Not only did he not succeed, but he also had to be held accountable.
The Cheng family was about to stand up, but was blocked by Liu Rengui. This was much more serious than blocking people's way of making money. It hindered the revitalization of the family and was simply a sworn enemy.
The family tradition of the Cheng family has been inherited since Cheng Yaojin. Even if it is unreasonable, it has to be messed up and arrogant. What's more, the Cheng family has firmly grasped the truth in today's matter.
Destruction of a country is merit, and merit must be rewarded.
The principles of the Cheng family are always so simple and simple.
"Let's go! Grandpa will take you to Liu Rengui's house in person and argue with him face to face! If you dare to block the achievements of my Cheng family and his brother-in-law, I will burn down his house!"