Compared with Li Qinzai, Li Ji was more resolute in killing, and laid out ambushes more calmly. He killed without mercy, leaving no one alive except Li Zhengzao.
The purpose of killing more than a hundred dead men was, firstly, to warn the Li family of Zhao County, and secondly, to eliminate hidden dangers, so that these more than a hundred murderers would return to the west in anger before entering Chang'an City, and eliminate a catastrophe in the life of their grandson Li Qinzai. .
What's more, after killing more than a hundred dead men, Li Ji could still sit down and chat and laugh with Li Zhengzao, as if nothing had happened. Finally, he politely bid farewell to Li Zhengzao and left in style.
It has to be said that Jiang is still very old, especially a famous general who has been doing murder all his life. Li Qinzai cannot compare with his grandfather in terms of calculation and momentum.
Achievements in life do require years of accumulation. If you don't live to this age, you will still seem to be a little behind in the end.
Li Ji left, and only Li Zhengzao and a carriage were left on the avenue where the fierce fighting had just occurred.
The battlefield has been cleaned up, and the bodies of more than a hundred dead soldiers were collected by the Li family and buried in pits on the nearby hillside. They started and ended well, and they were a group of high-quality killers with ideals, skills, and politeness.
However, the air was still filled with a strong smell of blood. Li Zhengzao stood there for a long time, then suddenly bent over and couldn't help but vomit.
The nearly eighty-year-old man vomited like a helpless drunk who had just drunk two kilograms of burnt knives.
After vomiting, Li Zhengzao frowned, raised his sleeves to wipe the corners of his mouth, and looked towards the direction of Chang'an City.
Today, Li Ji has analyzed the pros and cons of the whole matter very clearly. Li Zhengzao's heart is getting heavier and heavier. He now knows that Zhaojun Li has messed with the wrong person this time.
Li Youdao thought he was just provoking Li Qinzai, but he didn't expect that he was actually provoking today's emperor.
How can we fight?
Counting the seconds, today's court meeting has ended, and there is no time to save everything.
As the head of a large family, Li Zhengzao is still weighing the pros and cons at this moment.
After a long time, Li Zhengzao gritted his teeth, turned around and climbed onto the carriage with difficulty. Being pampered, he had no choice but to drive the carriage himself without anyone to serve him. The carriage turned around and returned the way it came.
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Taiji Palace, Anren Palace.
Li Zhi is sitting with no posture, one leg is curled up and the other is on the edge, like Maitreya in the temple.
At this moment, the smile on Li Zhi's face was also like Maitreya's, smiling so hard that his eyebrows disappeared, and the dignified image of the emperor was gone.
Li Qinzai sat opposite him and smiled helplessly.
Although we have a good personal relationship with each other, after all, we are still in a relationship between monarch and minister. When you act like a street gangster in front of me, are you not treating me as an outsider?
So Li Qinzai advised him seriously: "Your Majesty's posture is particularly chic, with a touch of elegance in the wildness, a bit of playfulness in the majesty, these two temperaments of solemnity and unrestrainedness. Only Your Majesty in the world can perfectly control them at the same time. I can vaguely see that Your Majesty exudes a touch of Jian'an style and the legacy of the Wei and Jin Dynasties, which I admire greatly."
Li Zhi became more and more delighted when he heard this and said happily: "In the entire court, Jing Chu is the only one with such a discerning eye. He is worthy of being my most trusted minister. Oh, those pedantic Confucian scholars still consult me and say that I...can't sit still, I'm lost."
The emperor's etiquette is simply unreasonable. Have I lost my etiquette? I am obviously a famous scholar in the Wei and Jin Dynasties!"
Li Qinzai was sincerely convinced and said: "Your Majesty, why are you afraid of rumors and barbaric remarks? Even though tens of thousands of people are coming to me, the emperor cannot always hold it in check. At that time, the late Emperor Taizong was also a supporter of the Wei and Jin Dynasties, and was even more obsessed with Wang Youjun's calligraphy. This shows that the elegance of the Wei and Jin Dynasties is only
Only true celebrities can appreciate it."
Li Zhi was overjoyed, nodded repeatedly, and reached out to pick at his toes for a while. After grinning in relief, the monarch and his ministers looked at each other and smiled, and they became more and more close friends in this life.
A piece of heart-breaking music, where can I find a close friend in the world?
Li Qinzai straightened up and was very satisfied with his advice today. This is the duty of a loyal minister.
After the two looked at each other and smiled, they talked about business.
"Jingchu did a great job at the court meeting today!" Li Zhi praised: "I was almost confused by you. It wasn't until after the court meeting that I realized that you were leading the emperors and ministers in the palace today. I didn't see Li Youdao's last words.
His face, haha, is uglier than that of a dead person."
Li Qinzai smiled and said: "I am just speaking for Your Majesty. Everything outside the court meeting is planned by Your Majesty. How dare I be greedy for credit?"
Li Zhi shook his head: "The only thing I did was to ask Song Sen to give you something. Other than that, I haven't done anything for you. It is said that today's meeting will bring a lot of gains. Zhaojun Li's... ha
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As he spoke, Li Zhi showed a sneer on his face: "This time, I want to see how the Li family of Zhao County ends up. It's okay for the family members to be arrogant and disobedient in the local area. If you dare to put your hands in the imperial examination this time, how can I not chop them off?"
out of their hands."
"How does Your Majesty plan to deal with Li Youdao?"
Li Zhi snorted and said: "Li Youdao must die. If he doesn't die, how can I frighten those aristocratic families? Not only Li Youdao, but also the Li family of Zhaojun must shed their skin, otherwise the aristocratic families in the world will not understand how much I value the imperial examination.
If this is an example, they will probably not dare to raise their hand in future imperial examinations."
As he spoke, Li Zhi's eyes flashed with murderous intent, and the air in the hall seemed to become colder for no reason.
Li Qinzai was secretly shocked. At this moment, he realized that this benevolent emperor actually knew how to kill people, and he did so without mercy.
"Throughout the dynasties, any form of change will pave the way with life and blood. I understand and agree with your Majesty's approach."
Li Zhi nodded happily: "Yes, if you want to carry out the imperial examination smoothly, you can't do it without killing people. Those people with ulterior motives did not see the butcher's knife and thought I was weak and could be bullied, so I showed them the butcher's knife."
Li Qinzai thought for a while and said: "Your Majesty, today I will take part in the twelve crimes of the Li family in Zhao County. They are so-called harming farmers, keeping slaves, etc., and many illegal things. All the major families in the world have committed them, but for Sheji,
Most of them are scabies, but you can try to figure them out..."
"But there is one thing that I must seriously advise your Majesty today. Please be vigilant and be careful."
Li Zhi's expression became serious, he sat up straight and said, "Jing Chu, feel free to speak out."
Li Qinzai said slowly: "The Li family of Zhao County...or in other words, there are twelve crimes committed by the world's famous families, and the biggest one is 'land enclosure'!"
"This crime is not only committed by the aristocratic family members, but also by all the powerful ministers and meritorious deeds in the court. Your Majesty, the enclosure of land by the dignitaries and aristocratic families in the Tang Dynasty has reached a very serious level. If the court turns a deaf ear, it will affect the imperial power and the country.
It will be a disaster for the country and Zuo."
Li Zhi was horrified: "Why did Jing Chu say this?"
"The success or failure of all dynasties has been tied to the land. The foundation of the imperial power and the country is the land and the farmers. If the tillers of the world have their own land, the people will unconditionally support the emperor of the current dynasty..."
"Otherwise, if the land is annexed and swallowed up by the powerful, and the farmers lose their land and have to become serfs or refugees, then the foundation of the country will be shaken."
"Even if hundreds of thousands of refugees are causing trouble, the imperial court may not take it seriously, and a single army can easily suppress it. However, if there are tens of thousands or hundreds of thousands of refugees, they will be easily attacked by those with evil intentions if they gather together.
If you incite it, does your Majesty know what the consequences will be?"
The holiday is gone and I am satisfied. Happy New Year to you all!