Li Ji's values are very simple, similar to materialism.
Let the facts decide everything. Only by mastering the facts can you deal with all kinds of troubles calmly.
Li Qinzai deeply agrees.
The officialdom is not completely filled with conspirators, and the prerequisite for solving many things is to rely on facts.
There are so many issues at court every day, including river embankments, farming, soldiers, wealth, etc. It is impossible for every issue to have a conspirator behind it.
The same was true when Li Qinzai was appointed as the governor of Bingzhou. His main task was to solve the local drought and appease the people. The matter of the Korean lady was just incidental. If there is something, it will be there. If it is not, there will be nothing. It is not in vain and it is worthy of conscience.
After clarifying his thoughts, Li Qinzai suddenly became enlightened and immediately sketched out his plan after taking office in Bingzhou.
The drought must be resolved first, and trying to preserve farmers' harvests is the biggest goal of this trip.
I am very fortunate to have such an old man in my family. He has sufficient experience and an unusually far-sighted vision. When Li Qinzai was confused, he helped him clear the fog and allowed him to see the reality hidden in the fog.
"Grandpa, you have nothing to do. Why don't you go to Bingzhou with your grandson and serve as your grandson's personal driver's commander or something like that? If you encounter any trouble, you can help and give guidance..." Li Qinzai asked blurtly.
Li Ji's eyes widened: "I'm a dignified British prince, a veteran of three dynasties, and I want you, a boy with no hair on his head, to be your valet? Li Qinzai, have you eaten too much lard and become a fool?"
Li Qinzai was so excited that he finally came to his senses.
Yes, the British public can't afford it, and the appearance fee is not low.
Shrinking his shoulders, Li Qinzai reluctantly whispered: "It's all grown up..."
"What?"
"My grandson's hair has grown, and he got married yesterday."
"roll!"
Li Qinzai left the study in disgrace.
Li Ji has indeed had nothing to do in recent years, because he is old and has not personally led troops in battles for many years. In recent years, he has even been absent from the court meetings in Taiji Palace.
Nowadays, he is a retired senior cadre. Although Lian Po is old, his prestige in the military has not diminished at all. It is often seen that people from the old department come to visit him, and their speech and behavior are extremely respectful.
Only Li Qinzai dared to talk nonsense in front of him.
This is not the privilege of grandsons. Li Ji also has preferences. For example, towards another grandson Li Jingye, Li Ji was very strict with him.
Li Jingye had been back to Chang'an for several days. When he saw Li Ji in the house, he still didn't dare to breathe. When Li Ji coughed, he was frightened. He didn't know how many times he had been beaten when he was a child, which made Li Qinzai feel a little strange. A kind old man, why is my cousin afraid of becoming such a virtuous person?
Back in the bedroom in the backyard, Cui Jie had packed his luggage silently, and was sitting next to Qiao'er, watching Qiao'er practice calligraphy, correcting Qiao'er's writing skills from time to time, and taking over the pen to demonstrate in person.
This picture made Li Qinzai feel warm in his heart.
If the scene can last forever, it will be worth doing anything for this family, and killing people and setting fires will be justified.
He was mediocre and ordinary in his previous life, but after coming to the Tang Dynasty, he inexplicably became a pillar of the country, but Li Qinzai knew his own worth.
He has knowledge that transcends this era, but at his core, he is still the grassroots social animal from his previous life who was used to being anonymous and just wanted to spend his life in mediocrity.
His mediocre character is his flaw, but it may also be his strength.
His eyes couldn't see too far because he was too lazy to look. He could only see his wife and children on the hot bed, and what was in front of him was what he valued most.
From ancient times to the present, those who have won the world, whose family lives happily after gaining power? Chasing power and money is nothing more than satisfying personal desires, and the price paid is the sacrifice of happiness.
Maybe, successful people think it’s worth it.
But Li Qinzai is not this kind of person.
Qiao'er finally stopped writing, turned around and saw Li Qinzai, and couldn't help but said happily: "Dad, aunt just taught Qiao'er a few more words."
Li Qinzai and Cui Jie quickly looked at each other, understanding in each other's eyes.
According to etiquette, after yesterday's wedding, Qiao'er should change her name to Cui Jie as "mother". Qiao'er was young and didn't understand this rule, and Li Qinzai and Cui Jie didn't force it.
Everything needs the right time. Qiao'er's heart knot has not yet been resolved, so the time has obviously not come yet. The title "Auntie" is also quite good, as long as he does not resist Cui Jie's existence.
Walking to Qiao'er and squatting down, Li Qinzai looked into his eyes and said, "Dad is going on a long journey tomorrow and it may take a long time to come back."
Qiao'er suddenly showed a look of reluctance and said expectantly: "Dad, can you take Qiao'er with you? ... And aunt, wouldn't it be nice for the three of us to go on a long trip together?"
Li Qinzai shook his head: "Dad, according to His Majesty's order, has to go on a business trip. He will be very busy and it will be inconvenient to take you and your aunt along."
Qiao'er pouted, but she still said obediently: "Dad, come back soon, Qiao'er will be waiting for you at home."
Li Qinzai blinked: "Why don't you work hard? You roll around, cry and howl, forcing me to take you with me."
Qiao'er's eyes lit up: "Is it useful to roll around?"
"It's useless, but it's great. There aren't many times in a person's life when they can be playful and roll around. You have to cherish it and use it less often. If you grow up and roll around, you'll be beaten."
Qiao'er said frustratedly: "Forget it, Qiao'er doesn't like doing useless things and wasting energy."
Cui Jie chuckled, covered her mouth and said, "This child has learned a lot about her husband's lazy temperament."
Li Qinzai rubbed his head and said: "During the period when dad is away, you must listen to your aunt and don't neglect your homework. Dad will check when he comes back. You are allowed to be naughty and get into trouble, but you can't go too far. Can you do it?"
Qiao'er nodded: "Yes!"
Then he asked: "How do you define getting into trouble without going too far?"
Li Qinzai thought for a while and said: "The red line is equivalent to the time you blew up Butler Wu's butt. It can't be more extreme than that."
Qiao'er asked again: "What if someone bullies me?"
"Then just go ahead and fuck him. No matter who the other person is, you have to fuck him until he falls down. Dad will take care of the big trouble for you."
Qiao'er smiled happily and ran to the yard to play.
Cui Jie rolled her eyes at him and said angrily: "What a well-behaved child, why are you encouraging him to cause trouble? Aren't you afraid that he will learn bad things?"
Li Qinzai sighed: "Because he is too well-behaved and doesn't look like a child. I would rather he cause more trouble and become cheerful from the bottom of his heart. Now this child is very thoughtful and I can't see through him."
Cui Jie said seriously: "I will treat him as my own, take care of his food and clothing, and teach him his studies. If he makes a mistake, I will also reprimand him. In my eyes, he is no different from my own. Don't worry." Go to Bingzhou."
Li Qinzai took her hand and said with a wicked smile: "I will set off tomorrow. Tonight...I have two new postures for my husband to unlock, madam..."
Cui Jie's pretty face turned red. She had obviously already done the couple's courtesy, but when she mentioned this, she still blushed and her heart beat.
Taking a step back in panic, Cui Jie hurriedly shook her head: "No... Husband, I, I'm still in pain. Let me go tonight. I'll wait for you to come back... and serve you again."
Her voice became softer and softer as she spoke, Cui Jie blushed and lowered her head, her head almost burrowed into the cracks in the ground.
Li Qinzai sighed in disappointment and couldn't help but stretched out his dexterous hands to look at them. After a while, he felt that they were quite useless and put down his hands in frustration.
It is really not appropriate for a married man to solve problems in this way.