Li Qinzai understood the truth, and what Li Zhi probably meant was that the envoy to Tuyuhun would be disabled at best, and it would be so easy to die.
Oh, the emperor doesn't always speak human language.
"Jingchu, do you know why I sent you as an envoy to Tuyuhun?"
"Because I look like someone who is easy to bully?"
"Not exactly..." After Li Zhigang said it, he felt something was wrong and immediately changed his words: "Not at all!"
"Jingchu will be twenty-three years old after the Chinese New Year, right? At twenty-three, he is already in his prime years. In the past few years, Jingchu has made a lot of contributions to the Tang Dynasty. The title of county magistrate was all earned by Jingchu himself.
, Without any trace of ancestral influence, Jingchu is the most promising among the powerful children of Chang'an City."
Li Qinzai was silent. He knew that Li Zhi had started and began to talk.
Li Zhi sighed and said: "Let me tell you about the current situation of the court. Most of the veterans in the court today were left to me by the late Emperor Taizong. Xu Jingzong, Xu Yushi, Shangguan Yi, Li Yifu, etc. are all old and cannot survive.
In a few years, they may return to their hometowns one after another."
"The middle-aged and younger generation of ministers lack the firepower to take on important responsibilities. Generally speaking, my court has become extremely prosperous and cannot be sustained. I lack a minister who can share my worries and has prestige and qualifications.
.”
"Among all the ministers, the one I value the most is Jingchu. Jingchu's achievements are so numerous that I can't count them on one hand, but this is not enough. You still lack some qualifications. It is best to have the qualifications to go through life and death. With such a
Due to his qualifications, when I reuse Jing Chu in the future, no one in the court will dare to object or question him."
Li Zhi stared at him with burning eyes and said seriously: "So, this is an opportunity for Jingchu to gain enough qualifications! As long as this mission is successful and the strategic purpose of the Tang Dynasty is achieved, after Jingchu comes back, I will
Whether you are granted a title or a promotion, it is a matter of public expectation and there is no dispute."
"At the same time, it will also pave the way for you to go to the province to pay homage to the prime minister in the future. Jingchu, a man's reputation is not only about writing articles with his skillful hands, but also to win from the horse. The credit of being killed in the mountains of corpses and seas of blood is something that no one dares to deny and wipe out."
, Can Jingchu understand my painstaking efforts?"
Li Qinzai smacked his lips, why don't you just add "understand the applause" and I'll believe it, really.
With such outstanding eloquence, you should personally send an envoy to Tuyuhun.
It's a shame to slander, but Li Zhi has made his words so clear, so of course Li Qinzai understands what he means.
Li Zhizai deliberately gave Li Qinzai an opportunity to gain seniority.
There are many old and young foxes in the court, and no one is a fool. If Li Zhi wants to reuse Li Qinzai, he cannot just rely on Li Qinzai's miraculous inventions. He also needs a solid and heavy contribution.
Only the merits of fighting with real swords and real guns can the mouths of the courtiers be silenced, and Li Zhi can promote Li Qinzai without any scruples, allowing him to move step by step to the center of power.
Although Li Qinzai has no interest in the center of power, Li Zhi's kindness cannot be refused, and the emperor gives you the opportunity to reuse him. As a minister, it is best not to be ignorant of praise.
So Li Qinzai sighed helplessly and said: "I accept the decree and am willing to send an envoy to Tuyuhun for Your Majesty."
Li Zhi smiled with satisfaction: "This is the Li Jingchu I value, and with your temperament, you will never suffer a loss when you go to Tuyuhun as an envoy."
Li Qinzai hesitated for a moment and said: "If I am going to Tuyuhun as an envoy, I will have to ask for an order from His Majesty. I will bring two hundred troops and a thousand soldiers. Each soldier will be equipped with horses, weapons, and three-eyed blunderbuss, which is enough."
of gunpowder pellets.”
Li Zhi frowned: "You don't plan to use these more than a thousand soldiers to simply put down this war, do you? Jingchu, you are an envoy of the Tang Dynasty, so you must not take risks."
"Your Majesty is overly worried. I just cherish my life. I brought all the men and horses to protect myself. I have no other intention." Li Qinzai said sincerely.
Li Zhi stared at his face and suddenly had doubts in his heart. Is it really appropriate to allow this guy to be an envoy?
At the beginning, he dared to land on the Japanese island with 6,000 soldiers and wiped out all the Japanese countries. He was very angry. Now, with more than 1,000 soldiers as an envoy, it is hard to say whether he will cause any earth-shattering events.
Suppressing the uneasiness in his heart, Li Zhi asked: "Other than that, what else does Jingchu have to ask for?"
Li Qinzai thought for a while and said: "Your Majesty, please grant me the authority to make arbitrary decisions when the situation arises. The situation on the battlefield in Tuyuhun is constantly changing, and I have the authority to adapt to the situation and make decisions accordingly."
Li Jiahe felt uneasy. He had given the men and horses, the firearms, and the power. The sky is high and the emperor is far away. You are not allowed to fly?
Li Zhi immediately regretted it and blurted out: "Jingchu, why don't you go sightseeing with your wife and children? I'll send someone else as my envoy to Tuyuhun..."
Before he finished speaking, Li Qinzai showed ecstasy and stood up to salute: "Thank you, Your Majesty. I will take my leave!"
"Come back!" Li Zhi put his hand on his forehead and sighed: "As long as there is a slightly suitable person in the court, I will not let you out, this scourge..."
"You are what Yun'er wants. Go back and prepare quickly. We will set off tomorrow. The military situation is urgent and there must be no delay."
…………
After leaving the Tai Chi Palace, Li Qinzai looked dejected and sighed step by step.
Just now in Anren Hall, Li Qinzai once again found the feeling of being a social animal in his previous life.
The boss was very affectionate and made him a lot of pie and promised a lot of promotions and salary increases, but he foolishly believed it.
When he walked out of the palace, he was shocked to realize that he had not performed well just now, and he could not eat the big cake. He could just get some practical benefits, but why could he not find the state in which he tricked King Teng in the first place?
In a word, "add money", Li Zhi must have no choice but to give money honestly, right?
So, was Li Zhi's eloquence so good that he was accidentally brainwashed?
Outside the palace gate, Liu, Asi, Lao Wei and other tribesmen saw Li Qinzai coming out and stepped forward to greet him.
Li Qinzai had a serious expression on his face, looked around at all the ministers, and said slowly: "Your Majesty has a decree to send me as an envoy to Tuyuhun. This trip is extremely dangerous. Although it is not likely to lead to nine deaths, five deaths and five lives are enough."
"All brothers are veteran generals of the Duke's Mansion. I don't want to trick you. If there is anyone who doesn't want to come with me, please step forward and I will arrange other errands for you."
After Li Qinzai finished speaking, Baidu Buqu remained motionless, but a fierce fighting spirit suddenly filled the air.
Li Qinzai sighed: "Are you all stupid? There are many dangers in going to Tuyuhun. I pushed him in front of His Majesty for a long time. Are you not afraid of losing your life?"
Liu Asi said solemnly: "I am willing to follow the Fifth Young Master from birth to death. As long as my brothers and I are alive, I swear to keep the Fifth Young Master safe!"
All the tribesmen agreed with awe-inspiring expressions.
Old Wei chuckled, showing his familiar yellow teeth: "It's a life-and-death job. It's really inappropriate for the Fifth Young Master to be without me, Old Wei. I didn't say anything, but I must accompany the Fifth Young Master for a while."