Li Qinzai plays a very important role in today’s court.
The emperor favored him, and he lived up to his expectations. Not counting his various new inventions, large and small, he also destroyed two countries.
His grandfather Li Ji could not destroy the two countries.
He was awarded the title of County Marquis, and his golden signboard was resounding. Although he was willing to live an ordinary life, he retreated to Ganjingzhuang and lived a life like a hermit.
But anyone who thinks he is really a powerless hermit is seeking death.
There are obviously people within Nestorianism who have studied Li Qinzai. They are very aware of Li Qinzai's weight, and they know even better what level of people should be used to meet Li Qinzai.
The Eastern Headmaster of Nestorianism, the largest leader of Nestorianism in the Tang Dynasty, already gave Li Qinzai a lot of face.
Yang Shuen was very polite when he entered the front hall. First he took the initiative to salute, then he apologized, and even said it was rude to come, and finally he congratulated Li Qinzai for being promoted to the county marquis.
The etiquette was impeccable, so Li Qinzai had no choice but to treat him with courtesy.
There is not so much domineering spirit to use, it has been used up on the battlefield, he has enough status, and there is no shortage of etiquette. If Li Qinzai still treats others with a condescending and arrogant look, he is called ignorant.
The most important thing is that people come to the door with gifts.
Manager Song whispered to him that the gift he brought was not light and very expensive. There was a box of various agate gemstones.
Windfall from heaven, this is an honored guest.
"The Marquis of Li County led the army to fight in the northwest, drive out the Tibetans and conquer the Tuyuhun. Thousands of elite soldiers and horses galloped outside the Great Wall to promote the prestige of the Tang Dynasty. I admire you very much. I am lucky enough to see you today. I am truly lucky." Yang Shuen's attitude. Humble and honest.
Li Qinzai smiled: "Master Yang, please don't be polite. You are the master and you are busy with work. If you have something to say, you might as well just say it. Let's save the process of polite greetings."
Yang Shuen said with a smile: "The Marquis of Li County is quick to speak, and he is worthy of being a person who is highly valued by the emperor."
After pondering for a moment, Yang Shuen said slowly: "I have taken the liberty to come here today to ask for someone from the Marquis of Li County..."
Li Qinzai blinked: "Iduo?"
"Exactly. This person is a traitor to our Nestorian religion. The Assyrian religion in Tochara has spread a message thousands of miles away. I order you to capture this traitor and strictly enforce the teachings to serve as a warning. Otherwise, if our Nestorian religion indulges the traitor, Gu, how can I serve millions of followers in the world?"
"I heard that the thief Iduo was rescued by Li Xianhou yesterday. I really can't bear that Li Xianhou was deceived by the traitor. This thief looks pitiful, but in fact he has committed a heinous crime. He has done many evil things in the Assyrian sect of Tochar, which is outrageous and resentful. Everyone was filled with righteous indignation, so they pursued him for thousands of miles."
Li Qinzai said oh and said lazily: "Your Nestorian affairs have nothing to do with me, and I am not interested in who is right or wrong..."
Yang Shuen smiled: "The Marquis of Li County only cares about the country and the country, and serves the country. Naturally, the housework of the Wei Mo sect is not in the eyes of the Marquis of Li County. It is because of Meng Lang."
Li Qinzai laughed twice and said: "But there is one thing I want to ask. Why do you Nestorians kill my woman when you are chasing Iduo?"
Yang Shuen was stunned for a moment, then turned pale with shock: "Why did the Marquis of Li County say this? When did Nestorianism harm your woman?"
"I was escorted from Tocharo all the way to Chang'an in the Tang Dynasty. The one with the black scarf and the mask was my woman. She was seriously injured along the way. The knife marks on her body were all caused by the Nestorians.
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Li Qinzai twitched the corner of his mouth without a smile, and said calmly: "Headmaster Yang, should you give me an explanation?"
Yang Shuen was stunned. He had already heard about the woman with a black scarf and a mask that Li Qinzai was talking about from his subordinates' descriptions.
To put it simply, without the protection of this woman and her entourage, Ido would have spent his first seven years singing and dancing and gone to be reincarnated.
So, she turned out to be Li Qinzai's woman?
This is troublesome!
The one the Nestorians wanted to kill was Iduo, and the black-turbaned woman protected him. Of course, the Nestorian killers were killed together, but it turned out that the woman who was still alive turned out to be Li Qinzai's woman...
Next, Yang Shuen didn't know how to explain.
"She... that woman with a black scarf and a mask on her face is actually the woman of Li County Marquis?"
Li Qinzai squinted his eyes and smiled: "She is recovering from her injuries in my backyard. She is seriously injured and is hanging with only one breath left. Do you want to carry her out so that you can see her?"
Yang Shuen didn't even dare to say it, and his face had changed a little.
Nestorianism is very powerful. Although the number of followers is not as exaggerated as one million, the scale is not small, with hundreds of thousands of believers.
Li Qinzai was an important minister in front of the emperor. It was not that Nestorianism could not afford to offend him, but the price it paid for offending him was not small.
After weighing the pros and cons, Yang Shuen immediately chose to give in.
What about religious leaders? They still have to bow to the powerful. In the eyes of the powerful, religion is just a tool to fool the people.
"Marquis Li County, please forgive me. This is a misunderstanding. I really didn't know she was your woman. Otherwise, I wouldn't have dared to harm her even if I had the courage of Nestorianism. All we wanted was Iduo."
Li Qinzai smiled again: "Iduo is also recuperating in my house. You can see him just a few steps away. How about...you take him away now?"
Yang Shuen's eyelids twitched, and when he saw the half-smiling expression on Li Qinzai's face, he knew very well that Li Qinzai's words were ironic.
If he really took Iduo away at this moment, he might not be able to leave the village entrance today, including him.
Yang Shuen straightened up and said solemnly: "I would like to apologize to the Marquis of Li County. If you don't mind, I would also like to apologize to the woman in black scarf."
"In order to atone for my sin of offending Nestorian Christianity, I would like to present another ten thousand taels of silver cakes, two boxes of precious stones, ivory, rhinoceros horns, corals, etc. to express Nestorianism's apology."
Li Qinzai laughed twice.
Yang Shuen gritted his teeth and said: "I will capture the Nestorian believers who are chasing me along the way, tie them up in front of Li County Marquis and kill them, so as to vent their evil anger on you and your woman. What do you think of Li County Marquis?"
Li Qinzai's smile gradually faded and he sighed softly.
The leader of Yijiao has compromised to this point, which can almost be said to be humble. This shows that he is really determined to get rid of Iduo quickly.
How much trouble did this guy cause in Tochara?
Li Qinzai could not raise any more conditions, and he had no interest in protecting Iduo. He was a stranger to him, and he seemed very dishonest.
After pondering for a long time, Li Qinzai suddenly asked: "Did Master Yang come to Ganjing Village alone?"
Yang Shuen said hurriedly: "I have brought more than a hundred followers. I dare not offend the power of the Marquis of Li County. I asked them to stay outside the village before entering the village."
Li Qinzai shook his head helplessly, okay, I've already given him enough face.
"Iduo is in the side room in the front yard. He has a fever and is still recovering. You wait one more day and come back to take him away tomorrow." Li Qinzai said.
Yang Shuen was overjoyed and stood up and saluted him: "Thank you so much, Marquis Li County."