Chapter 57: The ruler and the minister play against each other
When the angel left the palace and arrived outside the British Duke's mansion, the whole mansion was shocked.
Even Li Ji didn't expect that the emperor would suddenly summon Li Qinzai. Of course he knew that the emperor summoned Li Qinzai probably because of the pulley set. While he was secretly happy, he couldn't help but worry about it.
This bastard boy has never been straight. Although he has changed a lot of bad habits recently, the problem of not being straight seems to be getting worse.
Mr. Mian has strict court etiquette. If he behaves inappropriately in front of the emperor and angers the emperor, not only will he not be rewarded, but he might also be charged with disrespect.
Both happy and worried, the old grandfather was heartbroken.
The old general who fought decisively on the battlefield was now like an ordinary old man, giving endless instructions to his grandson, from the gesture of walking into the palace gate to the etiquette of paying homage when meeting the emperor, everything was detailed and verbose.
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While Li Qinzai listened to Li Ji's numerous instructions, he let the maid hurriedly dress him. His mind was buzzing. Li Ji's instructions went in through his left ear and accidentally flowed out from his right ear.<
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The carriage carried Li Qinzai to the outside of Taiji Palace. Li Qinzai got off the carriage and stood in front of the palace gate, looking up at the towering palace wall, his mind still as confused as paste.
My head hurts so much. I was forced into a lot of court etiquette by Li Ji. At this moment, my mind was full of "rectify first and then solemnize", "solemn before bowing", "raise forehead and salute", "hurry".
It’s very profound.
The emperor summoned him, and the king and his ministers responded.
For the subjects of the Tang Dynasty, this was a very honorable thing. Only very capable ministers could be summoned by the emperor alone to give a memorial. This was a form of the emperor condescending to ask his ministers for advice on governing the country and bringing peace to the world.
It is no exaggeration to say that the emperor's performance is almost equivalent to passing the imperial examination, and its level of glory can be recorded in the family tree and passed down to future generations.
But Li Qinzai was an anomaly. From the moment he heard the eunuch's decree to the moment he stood in front of the palace gate, there was not a single ripple in his heart, let alone any excitement.
As quiet as a pervert, as steady as an old dog.
In his previous life, he was deeply influenced by the materialistic worldview. Li Qinzai knew that the emperor was not the son of God, and that Li Zhi was just a mortal of flesh and blood. He would vomit after drinking too much, and would poop after eating too much, and the poop he pooped out was still smelly.
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Thinking about it like this, well, what’s there to be excited about? The only thing I admit is that my reincarnation technology is indeed very powerful, and I can’t accept this.
After standing in front of the palace gate for a moment, Li Qinzai quickly collected his emotions.
Just like reporting work to your boss in the current life, if you disagree with your boss at most, you will be criticized. If you really lose your way before you, you will be beheaded...
That means that the emperor has long been planning to kill you. It has nothing to do with your lack of etiquette. Stepping with your left foot when entering the door is a serious crime of beheading.
The palace door opened slightly, and a eunuch came out and led Li Qin into the palace.
Silently reciting the etiquette details along the way, Li Qinzai had no intention of admiring the scenery of Tai Chi Palace.
Taiji Palace Liangyi Hall.
Liangyi Hall is within the palace's restricted area. Only a few favored courtiers are allowed to enter to discuss government affairs with the emperor.
Today, Li Zhi chose to summon Li Qinzai in Liangyi Palace, which shows that he attaches great importance to him. Of course, he also means to show his kindness to Li Ji.
Following the eunuch's instructions, Li Qinzai stood outside the Liangyi Palace. The eunuch entered to report. Soon, word of Li Qinzai's visit came to the palace.
Li Qinzai kept in mind the etiquette details of Li Ji's instructions and took off his shoes outside the palace, then put on his clothes and entered the palace.
When entering the palace, you should first dress up and look solemn, then lower your head and bow respectfully. After walking ten steps, you should stand still and bow in a formal manner.
"Your Majesty, Li Qinzai pays homage to the Emperor."
Hearty laughter came from the front: "Li Qing is exempt from etiquette, haha, after all, he is the grandson of the British Duke. Even if the Minister of Rites comes to this etiquette, he can't fault it at all."
Li Qinzai breathed a sigh of relief and straightened up.
Looking straight ahead, he saw Li Zhi wearing a bright yellow brocade robe, sitting at the head of the palace. Surprisingly, Empress Wu, who was inseparable from him, was not beside him at this time.
During the last troop call at the school, Li Qinzai didn't have enough seats, so he could only watch Li Zhi from a distance, but this time he could see it clearly.
Li Zhi is about thirty years old, which is the golden age for a man to be in the prime of life. He has a green beard under his chin and a slightly pale complexion, but his facial expression appears to be very friendly and friendly.
Li Qinzai secretly speculated that even if Li Zhi was not the emperor, maybe he would be willing to make friends with him based on his face that always wore a warm smile.
Because of the meaning expressed in his expression, people can't help but be willing to confide in him, just like a confidant who has been with him for many years. No matter how ridiculous your words are, he will smile, listen to you quietly, and then give you a serious answer.
You provide suggestions.
There were not only Li Zhi and Li Qinzai in the hall, but also a civil servant wearing a scarlet robe. The civil servant sat quietly behind a low table on the side of the hall. The table was covered with paper. The civil servant pressed the paper with one hand.
The other hand holds the pen high, ready to write at any time.
Li Qinzai was a little surprised.
What kind of battle is this? Does the civil servant want to write a deposition?
Seeing Li Qinzai's look of surprise, Li Zhi explained thoughtfully: "Li Qing, don't panic, this is the minister of Zhongshu. Today, you and I will write a correct report. The minister will write it down on paper and pen, and keep the palace palace for future generations to comment on."
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Li Qinzai wasn't nervous at first, but after knowing that every word he said next would become evidence in court that would be passed down through the ages, he couldn't help but become really nervous.
If this was a wrong sentence, would Zhongshu Sheren draw a circle on the paper and delete it, or should he write it down meticulously?
What if Li Qinzai drives a car in front of Li Zhi and tells a dirty joke...
Tsk, so shameful, the kind that will last you a thousand years.
"Be serious, be serious, you must be serious..." Li Qinzai's lips wriggled and he warned himself in a low voice.
After half a day of psychological construction, Li Qinzai gradually calmed down.
The scene is a bit big, but fortunately, I am still in control of everything.
In the huge Liangyi Hall, the monarch and his ministers each occupy one side. They are far apart, and their words are echoed.
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Li Zhi saw Li Qinzai's discomfort and couldn't help but smile: "Li Qingsong, hurry up. I'm just chatting with you casually today. Don't care about my identity. I'm ten years older than you. You can treat me as your brother."
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Li Qinzai twitched his lips.
Hehe, you call this scene "casual chatting"? Is this how your family usually chats?
Li Zhi also realized that the distance between the monarch and his ministers at this time was not suitable for "casual chatting", so he ordered the eunuchs to come in and place a low table in the middle of the hall.
Li Zhi walked down first and sat behind a low table in the hall. He smiled and waved to Li Qinzai, gesturing for him to sit over too.
Li Qinzai was not polite. He immediately took a few steps forward and knelt down on the other side of the low table. The two of them sat across the table, and now they were very close to Li Zhi.
When the person from Zhongshushe next to him saw this, his expression suddenly became serious, and then he put down his pen and started writing quickly.
Li Qinzai's heart felt uncomfortably itchy. He was really curious about what Zhongshu Sheren had written on the paper. The duel between monarchs and ministers hasn't even begun yet, and you're already starting to do reading comprehension questions?
I'm a little worried for no reason, what should I do if this guy gets the question wrong? The pen is in his hand, who will beat him to death if he talks nonsense?
If you write something like "The Supreme Being, I called Li Qinzai to sit in front of you, but Li Qinzai was so shameless that he actually sat down"... or something like that, should Li Qinzai give him a slap in advance?
After all, it is something that is to be passed down to future generations, and it is related to one’s reputation a thousand years later. Today’s Li Qinzai has the character of “the prodigal son turning back”.
The meaning of the prodigal son's return is that he may have been a bit of a bastard in the past, but in the future he will definitely be a saint who can't find faults. If Jie Ni Ma is randomly arranged by a sacrificial person...
Li Qinzai didn't know why, but his thoughts were not on Li Zhi. Instead, he paid special attention to the person from Zhongshushe who was silent and writing quickly.
Li Zhi looked at him with a smile, and saw that he kept glancing towards the person in the middle school room. Li Zhi was a little curious, and just when he was about to ask, Li Qinzai suddenly spoke.
"Hey, that person, what did you write? Are you scolding me?" Li Qinzai asked with narrowed eyes.
Not only Li Zhi was stunned, but also Zhongshu Sheren, who was writing vigorously, was also stunned.
Stopping writing and looking at Li Qinzai in astonishment, Shiren was stunned for a long time before blurting out: "No..."
Li Qinzai was relieved, but he did not forget to say harsh words: "Don't talk nonsense, I will go back and find out where you live..."
Zhongshu Sheren was stunned for a moment, and then realized that he was actually being nakedly threatened in front of the Emperor's steps?
Then Zhongshu Sheren became angry, and his face turned red quickly. However, because he must not lose his etiquette before the emperor arrived, he took a deep breath to hold back his anger.
Li Zhi remained in a daze, and it wasn't until Li Qinzai finished speaking that Li Zhi burst into laughter.
It was hard to stop laughing. Li Zhi laughed so hard that he couldn't help but laugh forward and back. His sitting posture was swaying this way and that, and he had no manners of an emperor.
Li Qinzai looked at him expressionlessly.
Is it funny? What’s the point of the joke?
If the scholar had really meticulously recorded the details of the duel between the emperor and his ministers, he would have probably written several pages of "hahahahahahaha" when he wrote this, and he would have been scolded by later historians.
This is probably the funniest match between monarch and minister in history.
I don't know how long it took before Li Zhi stopped laughing, raised his sleeves to wipe the tears from his laughter, and panted slightly: "I have heard that Li Jingchu of Chang'an has been a bastard for many years, but I have never heard that the fifth young master of the Li family is also a wonderful man. I take it seriously."
I should have known you earlier."
Li Qinzai said seriously: "Your Majesty, I have stopped being a bastard a long time ago."
Li Zhi smiled and said: "Yes, I am no longer a bastard, but my words and deeds still have a taste of the past, but it doesn't matter. I am not a loser in big things and not strict in small things. I am still a pillar."
"No one is perfect. I accept talented people from all over the world. As long as they can be used by the country, there is no need to be limited by the profit and loss of minutiae."
Li Qinzai said dryly: "Your Majesty is wise."
Li Zhi said with a smile: "The divine arm bow, the horseshoe, and the pulley block. In just over a month, you have created such three magical things. Is it a matter of accumulation or a sudden enlightenment?"
Li Qinzai hesitated for a moment, then decided to tell the truth.
From the meeting to now, Li Qinzai can see that the evaluation of Li Zhi in history books is not biased. He is indeed a benevolent and righteous king with a broad mind.
He has the aura of an emperor and the majesty of an emperor, but he will not act randomly anytime and anywhere. Most of the time, he is a kind and tolerant king. His affinity is a very important kind of personality charm in him.
Li Qinzai was silent for a moment and said, "I dare not deceive you. Your Majesty, please forgive me."
Li Jiajia became interested: "I never offend anyone for my words, you can say whatever you want."
"I originally made the divine arm bow to escape sin," Li Qinzai glanced at him and whispered: "At that time, I lost the white jade Pegasus given by the late emperor. I was about to migrate to Lingnan, so I had to create the divine weapon as soon as possible.
Arms and bows, in order to reduce merit and sin."
Li Zhi laughed and said: "When your grandfather entered the palace to present the divine arm bow, I understood a little bit."
"Later, when I made the horseshoe, Your Majesty was also present. It was really just a flash of inspiration. Then I casually said that thanks to Your Majesty's great blessing, the horseshoe was actually made. I can be considered as having done my little bit for the Tang Dynasty."