Weakening a noble family is a very troublesome and dangerous thing.
It's not just an imperial edict, it's as simple as tying down aristocratic families with thousands of troops and confiscating their homes. If he really did that, Li Zhi probably wouldn't be emperor for long. Like Emperor Yang of Sui Dynasty, he would be driven out by the joint efforts of aristocratic families all over the world.
Li Qinzai understood Li Zhi's difficulties. In real history, Li Zhi and Empress Wu spent their entire lives to suppress the power of the aristocratic family.
After working for a lifetime, Li Qinzai certainly wouldn't think that he had so many magical powers that he could destroy the family with just one move.
Song Sen took the initiative to send him the dirty information about Zhaojun Li's family today. Li Qinzai couldn't help but wonder whether this was Song Sen's personal behavior or whether he was instructed by Li Zhi.
Of course, some things don’t need to be revealed in person, as that would be boring.
"Old Song, I happened to come back from Zhuangzi and brought some beef. This beef..."
Before he finished speaking, Song Sen looked happy and said hurriedly: "Xiaoguan understands that the cattle in Guizhuang have sprained their feet again. I have been looking forward to this day..."
Li Qinzai was stunned for a moment and said, "Are you speaking in human language?"
Song Sen chuckled and said, "To be honest, I've been craving your beef for more than a day or two. This stuff is indeed more delicious than mutton. After simmering it for two hours, the aroma is so fragrant that I will never forget it."
Li Qinzai smiled and said: "You are a good eater. Yes, it is delicious only when simmered over low heat. I will write you a secret recipe later. I will stew the beef according to the secret recipe. Even His Majesty was full of praise. He is thinking about my family.
It’s not like the cows are born every day or two..."
Song Sen intelligently flattered him: "Every courtier in Chang'an City who has eaten your beef is looking forward to your cow's feet being sprained every day..."
"There are no good people in Chang'an..."
After sending Song Sen away, Li Qinzai carefully hid the dirty information he sent.
For some unknown reason, there are many unfamiliar faces in the Duke's Mansion today.
These people hurriedly entered and exited the Duke's Mansion, and Li Qinzai could sense the fierceness in them. When he got closer, he could even smell a faint smell of rust, like blood that had dried for many years.
They were serious in speech and did not say hello to Li Qinzai. They met Li Ji in the backyard and left in a hurry.
The atmosphere in the Duke's Mansion also became inexplicably solemn.
When Li Qinzai was about to go to the backyard to ask Li Ji, a man walked in from outside the door.
This man had a relationship with Li Qinzai, and they met at a banquet when Li Ji celebrated his birthday two years ago.
His name was Zeng Shi, he was about forty years old, and he was once a general under Li Ji. During the Zhenguan period, Li Ji was ordered to conquer Goguryeo, and Zeng Shi was Li Ji's forward officer.
Later, the war failed and Li Shimin withdrew his troops. Li Ji followed the order and led 3,000 cavalry to guard the Datong River to snipe the pursuers. The 3,000 generals fought bloody battles and refused to retreat. In the end, only about 200 people came back alive.
Zeng Shi was also seriously injured in that bloody battle, and his right leg became disabled for life. Li Shimin was grateful for his service and wanted to transfer him to the Youwu Guard, but Zeng Shi refused. Not only that, Zeng Shi resigned and returned to his hometown because of his physical disability.
From then on, he became an ordinary farmer on Li Ji's farm.
After seeing Zeng Shi, Li Qinzai hurriedly saluted as a junior. Zeng Shi smiled brightly, laughed and held his arm.
"Fifth Young Master, there is an order of hierarchy, but I dare not accept your courtesy." Zeng Shi said with a smile.
Li Qinzai smiled and said: "You are Grandpa's old subordinate, so you should salute, but don't talk about your dignity. Grandpa will beat me to death if he hears this."
Zeng Shi was very pleased and said with a smile: "If my husband has a grandson like this, the Li family will be prosperous soon. In the future, one family and two sons will be a good story. Not bad, not bad."
"Are you looking for grandpa today? Grandpa is in the backyard. How about I take you there?"
Zeng Shi shook his head: "I just left. My husband is called, so I don't dare to neglect it. I set off from Zhuangzi before dawn."
Firmly refusing Li Qinzai's support, Zeng Shi limped toward the backyard.
Li Qinzai seemed to have some realization in his heart.
These strangers who came to the door were probably Grandpa Li Ji's old team, and it was certain that those who could be summoned by Li Ji personally must be capable.
Some people are destined to hide in the dark and never see the light of day. Once the master calls him for something, they will come immediately. They hide in the dark and do things that are shady, just like the meaning of the Tang Ji to Li Qinzai.
So, these people are the hidden power of the British government?
In this era, every rich and powerful person is not simple. They are not just a group of guardians in the house. The true background of the rich and powerful people is invisible and intangible, but when something happens, they will appear miraculously. Then, the incident was calmed down inexplicably.
The same goes for the British government. Even the identity of Li Qinzai is unknown about these forces hidden in the dark. If the aristocratic family had not been provoked this time, it would be difficult for them to show up.
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Rumors in Chang'an City are spreading more and more widely, and most of them are directed at Li Qinzai.
The rumors are basically based on morality, detailing the ridiculous things Li Qinzai did many years ago, and then comparing Li Qinzai's current status as an examiner.
I have to say that such a comparison is really shocking, and even Li Qinzai couldn't help but feel that he was indeed unworthy of being the examiner.
Have you ever seen any examiner who stole the royal gifts from the palace to pay for gambling debts?
Have you ever seen an examiner whose strong point is burning down other people’s houses?
Li Qinzai is the fireworks of different colors.
Didn’t the Tang Dynasty accommodate all things? Why couldn’t it accommodate a person who was good at burning houses as the examiner? It’s not fair.
The rumors spread more and more widely, and finally one day, the censor openly participated in the impeachment of Li Qinzai at the court meeting.
Use the absurdity of the past as an excuse, use morality as an excuse, and use age and seniority as an excuse. In short, Li Qinzai cannot be the chief examiner, otherwise the world's scholars will not accept it.
Li Zhi was too lazy to pay attention to it. He threw the memorials piled up like a mountain on the table and ignored them.
Li Qinzai, the examiner, was personally appointed by Li Zhi, and he also asked for it. Li Zhi said so many good things and offered so many cakes to get Li Qinzai to reluctantly agree. Now, after several impeachment memorials, he wants to replace him, ha, dream!
However, Li Zhi ignored it, which did not mean that the censors gave up.
The discussion at the court meeting became louder and louder, and more and more courtiers came forward to participate in the impeachment.
Li Zhi, who prided himself on accepting remonstrances without being inferior to the late emperor, finally could no longer sit still.
This was no longer a simple impeachment. Li Zhi clearly felt that there was a force surging in the court. It was deliberately pushing the situation in a serious direction and would not give up until it achieved its goal.
Among the courtiers in the palace, Li Zhi didn't know who was loyal and who was traitorous, but he knew that the confrontation between the imperial power and the powerful families had begun.
The matter is no longer a question of the examiner, but whether the imperial power can suppress the power of the aristocratic family.
An hour later, a eunuch hurried out of the palace and came to the British palace. After seeing Li Qinzai, he conveyed Li Zhi's oral instructions.
Li Qinzai will enter the palace tomorrow to attend the court meeting.