Li Zhi secretly instigated, Li Yifu took the lead, and the smoke of the victory-weary eucalyptus was just gone, the blood was still wet, and many dandy students who returned to Chang'an from Ganjing Village were messing around with their elders and asking for help...
So there was a rare grand occasion in the court this time. Li Yifu's proposal to release Li Qinzai was passed unanimously, without anyone objecting.
Li Zhi is very satisfied with the result. I hope you guys know the truth!
Li Yifu is also very satisfied with the result. This time, he was tired of winning. He was ordered by Empress Wu to kill the two princesses and was almost dragged into the quagmire. Today, he made atonement and asked for the release of Li Qinzai. He also expressed his stance to Li Zhi, I will do it.
Yes, I'm very good.
The relationship between monarch and ministers is not necessarily one of arrogance and servility. Sometimes monarchs and ministers cooperate with each other, confront each other, and compromise with each other. Of course, this depends on the extent of the king's wisdom or stupidity.
After the enslaving rule of boar skin, no one dared to challenge the emperor, and officials lost the integrity they should have as a human being, and even brought this enslaving gene of kneeling to power into the 21st century.
The Tang Dynasty was different, at least the Tang Dynasty during the Li Zhi period was different.
The relationship between monarch and ministers is more like a joint-stock company. The chairman is Li Zhi, who has absolute control over the company. The following shareholders are courtiers and major aristocratic families.
Arguing, suppressing, and even being kicked out are all the results of normal competition, but in general, every shareholder is working hard and working hard for the development of the company. Differences in political opinions and different sides are another matter.
There is internal friction, but the chairman can control the overall situation.
Li Yifu was one of those small shareholders who liked to play tricks on his mind, so Li Zhi was not polite to him. He found an opportunity this time and slapped him hard. Li Yifu immediately became honest and offered his loyalty with both hands.
When the emperor and his ministers were all happy, it was no longer that important whether Li Qinzai would go to prison or not.
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In front of Dali Temple.
Today, it is quite peaceful in front of Dali Temple, with only a few cars and horses in the courtyard.
Cui Jie and Qiao'er stood outside the door and waited eagerly. Not long after, Chen Shi, the Prime Minister of Dali Temple, bowed his waist, and Li Qinzai, dressed in new clothes, walked out of the door of Dali Temple under the diligent escort of a group of jailers.
Watching Li Qinzai step out of the threshold eagerly, the expressions of Shen Shi and the jailers were instantly relieved, like the sudden release of constipation after many days. The feeling of relief can only be matched by the last shiver in the bed of a man.
Finally...sent away!
It doesn't make sense if I don't have a meal and play the suona tonight.
God knows how heavy the pressure has been on Dali Temple these days.
It was nothing more than being scolded by the Imperial Academy disciples. After Li Qinzai was imprisoned, people from all walks of life in Chang'an City appropriately expressed their concern. Names, notes, official documents and so on were sent to Dali Temple one after another.
Dali Temple, from the ministers to the jailers, has been walking on thin ice these days, because the people who sent famous notes to Dali Temple were all dignitaries of the dynasty, either a certain minister, a certain minister, or a certain general of the Wei Dynasty.
Another thing these powerful people have in common is that their children and grandchildren all studied under Li Qinzai.
The name cards and notes they handed over were very polite, and they simply hoped that Dali Temple would judge the case impartially and not indulge in injustice. Of course, if someone was wronged, Dali Temple would also ask Dali Temple to find out the truth and vindicate the innocent person.
This kind of polite words may seem plain and full of justice and awe-inspiring, but anyone who has been in official circles knows that the real meaning they want to express with this kind of justice and awe-inspiring greeting is actually completely opposite to the literal meaning.
What the powerful people really mean is that you bastards in Dali Temple should release Li Qinzai as soon as possible if you know what you are doing.
The right time, right place, right people, and Li Qinzai was finally released from prison.
As soon as one foot crossed the threshold of Dali Temple, Shen Shi and the jailers stared eagerly at his other foot, silently urging him to step out quickly with expectant eyes.
Li Qinzai accidentally saw their eyes, but his other foot did not move.
I'm a little hurt. What do you mean by those eyes that can't wait to send the god of plague? Didn't we all get along very happily when I was in prison? There was no time when I didn't accept the exquisite flattery you sent every day and reciprocate the favor to each of you.
An encouragement?
Friendships between people cannot be so hypocritical.
When I was in jail, I gave my sincerity.
Seeing that Li Qinzai remained motionless for a long time, with one foot stepping out of the threshold and the other foot still inside the door, Shen Shi became a little anxious.
"Well, why did Uncle Li stop moving forward? Take two steps forward, two steps! You are free!" Shen Shi's eyes were full of encouragement.
Li Qinzai turned his head calmly and said, "Don't you...have any feeling of reluctance towards me?"
Shen Shi immediately gave a look of reluctance: "Uncle Li is joking, my subordinates and brothers can't bear to leave you..."
Li Qinzai immediately retracted his foot and said happily: "Since Shen Si Cheng is so kind, I will stay for a few more days."
Chen Shi's eyelids twitched, he quickly stepped forward, hugged the foot that Li Qinzai was about to take back, and then stubbornly moved it out of the threshold.
"Brother Li County is making trouble! Although the official can't bear to leave you, prison is not an auspicious place. Don't come back in the future. It's better for me to miss you than to meet you..." Shen Shi said with an ugly expression on his face.
Li Qinzai pointed at him and said: "Look, look, it's hypocritical. Forget it, our green mountains will not change and our green waters will always flow. For an unruly person like me, there will be many opportunities to go to jail in the future. Let's take our time.
"
Seeing Li Qinzai finally stepping out of the threshold, Shen Shi and the jailers relaxed, but still smiled and saluted.
Seeing Li Qinzai walking towards his carriage, the door of Dali Temple slammed shut.
Li Qinzai stood in the open space outside the door, opening his arms like the protagonist in The Shawshank Redemption to welcome the pouring rain, breathing the free air, and his appearance was particularly handsome.
After taking a few deep breaths, Li Qinzai stepped forward, hugged the smiling Cui Jie and the delighted Qiao'er, held them tightly in his arms, and smelled the familiar smell of their bodies.
After a long time, Li Qinzai said with a smile: "Don't rush home now, I'm going to Tai Chi Palace."
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Taiji Palace, Anren Palace.
Li Zhi and Empress Wu were sitting in the palace, smiling as they watched Li Qinzai salute.
"Jingchu has been wronged, and I don't know how to compensate you. Why don't you tell me what you want, and I will agree to it." Li Zhi said with a smile.
Li Qinzai said humbly: "I was impulsive and acted recklessly, which made Your Majesty and the Queen worry about me. I don't dare to ask for any compensation."
Empress Wu had a smile on her face, but her eyes were a little cold.
This time, Empress Wu was tired of winning. There was already a conflict between Empress Wu and Li Qinzai, especially the issue of the death of the two princesses. Li Qinzai directly took action to sabotage it, leaving Empress Wu passive in front of Li Zhi. Party member Li Yifu also received a slap in the face from Li Zhi.
Empress Wu finally gave up the idea of subduing Li Qinzai for her own use and becoming a member of the later party.
This is a person who is difficult to tame. His allegiance is to the orthodoxy of imperial power. He will never be used by any power other than imperial power.