This year, envoys from various countries came to congratulate the Emperor of the Tang Dynasty. It can be said that there was a lot of excitement, and people and animals were uneasy.
Of course, the most important reason is that Li Zhi ordered Li Qinzai to receive envoys from various countries, and Li Qinzai was causing trouble there. He was the biggest factor of instability.
The situation seems to be a mess, but as long as a careful person observes the results, they will be surprised to find that after the envoys from various countries fought with each other, the Tang Dynasty became the biggest winner.
Tubo's plan to destroy the Tang-Luo alliance went bankrupt. Not only that, it also suffered backlash. Not only did the Tubo envoys suffer two severe beatings, but as the Tang Dynasty's Eastern Expedition strategy was finalized, Tubo would soon have to shrink its strategy and switch from offense to defense.
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Not to mention the Silla Kingdom. In the eyes of Li Zhi and a group of courtiers who knew about it, the Silla Kingdom was already a half-dead country. After the Tang Dynasty destroyed Goguryeo, it would be their turn to be destroyed.
At this time, the Silla Kingdom was still in the dark, and was happily planning how to gain benefits from the Tang Dynasty's war to destroy Goguryeo. They had no idea that the Tang Dynasty's sword was already on their necks.
As for the Japanese state, after Li Qinzai promised to appropriately relax the Japanese royal family, the Japanese state has gradually completed the transformation from human to dog, and has become more and more loyal.
Through Li Qinzai's coordinated operations among envoys from various countries, the Tang Dynasty gradually completed the preliminary preparations for the Haidong strategy while preparing for the eastward expedition of grain, grass and weapons.
As for the follow-up, Li Qinzai no longer needs to care, someone from the court will take over all this.
At noon, Li Qinzai just woke up from the backyard of the Duke's Mansion. He stretched himself refreshed. After the maids helped him dress and wash, Butler Wu came to report that all the family documents of the Fifth Young Master had arrived. The carriage had just arrived at the Duke's Mansion.
Stopped in front of the door.
Li Qinzai perked up and hurried out to greet him.
In the front yard of the Duke's Mansion, Cui Jie and Jin Xiang were bowing respectfully to Mrs. Li Cui. Mrs. Li Cui looked happy, holding a daughter-in-law with one hand and looking left and right. The more she looked, the happier she became.
The two daughters-in-law are both stunningly beautiful and have the same gentle and generous personality. They are worthy of being daughters raised by wealthy families. Looking at the baby in Cui Jie's arms, Mrs. Li Cui is even more happy to hold her in her arms.
Li refused to let go.
Seeing Li Qinzai coming to the front yard, Cui Jie and Jin Xiang stepped forward and called husband. Li Qinzai nodded with a smile, opened his arms, and hugged his two female colleagues.
The two girls were so embarrassed that they hurriedly broke away. Although they were husband and wife, they really couldn't accept the affectionate behavior in public.
Li Qinzai rolled his eyes, and then gave Jin Xiang a vicious look. Jin Xiang's face turned red and she immediately looked away. However, the red behind her ears betrayed her mood.
Of course she understood the look in her husband's eyes just now. There must be another fierce battle tonight, involving the life and death of hundreds of millions of elite soldiers.
We are an old husband and wife. Although they have been separated for many days, they don't say many pretentious words when they meet. They look at each other with affection and desire. This is enough. The emotions that should be vented are left to the middle of the night when there is no one to talk to.
Turning around to pick up Qiao'er, Li Qinzai felt a little tired and couldn't help but smile: "Qiao'er seems to be a little heavier again. Dad can hardly hold you anymore. What good things have you eaten recently?"
Qiao'er giggled and said: "The Chinese New Year is almost here, and the villagers' uncles stuff their children with things to eat every day, including pork, venison, and pickled and dried fish..."
"I'm afraid you won't be able to gain this weight if you only eat meat. Tell the truth. Are you eating fertilizer?" Li Qinzai scratched his armpit and laughed.
Qiao'er laughed and struggled: "No, haha, children don't eat fertilizer..."
Cui Jie pinched him hard from the side and said angrily: "Is he his biological son? How can any father say that his son secretly eats fertilizer?"
Li Qinzai rolled his eyes at her: "What do women know? This is our father and son's unique way of communication."
Qiao'er turned around and looked around, and asked curiously: "Dad, where is my great-grandfather?"
"Great-grandfather is in the palace. He will be back soon. Let's go. Dad will take you to great-grandfather's yard to see what kind of damage you can do..."
The father and son flew away.
Outside Li Ji's study in the backyard.
Li Qinzai and Qiao'er squatted in the open space, staring at the radishes growing happily in front of them in a daze.
"Dad, didn't my great-grandfather like to plant peonies in the past? Why did he plant radishes instead?" Qiao'er asked in confusion.
Li Qinzai grinned: "Back then, you and I, father and son, worked together and smoked the peonies to death by soaking in urine. Your great-grandfather must have been desperate, so he changed to growing vegetables."
Qiao'er wondered: "Dad also peed on Peony?"
"You shouldn't ask this. Dad is a mortal, so of course he has to eat, drink, and poop. What's wrong with peeing? I don't remember how many times I peed on Peony. I didn't expect Peony to be too delicate. As the saying goes, 'what is weak cannot be replenished.' …”
Qiao'er nodded repeatedly: "Yes, peonies are too weak, radish is better, with firm skin and not pretentious."
The father and son looked at each other, then stood up and silently lifted the hem of their robes in unison...
The gate had just been flood-proofed when a loud shout was heard from behind: "You two bastards, stop it for me... Stop it, no matter where you live, stop it for me!"
Li Qinzai and Qiao'er suddenly jumped into each other's arms. However, once the man opened the gate, it was difficult to shrink back. However, Qiao'er was more clever. Hearing the words, he immediately turned around, took a figure-eight step, and ran away, and disappeared in the blink of an eye.
Li Qinzai was dumbfounded. He was just being arrogant, but this guy was so heartless that he left his father and ran away alone?
With a sudden shudder, Li Qin returned the magic weapon to its sheath, turned around and smiled at Li Ji: "Grandpa is back? So... the radish is good, and the stewed mutton in winter is a great supplement."
Li Ji was furious, pointed at Li Qinzai and said angrily: "I am so humble that I grow carrots, but you still refuse to let me go!"
"Grandpa, that's wrong. My grandson is kind enough to help fertilize the radishes..." Li Qinzai explained weakly.
Li Ji started to look around, and Li Qinzai's eyelids twitched. This is the time when Cheng's survival is in danger!
"Grandpa, wait! My grandson is planning to discuss state affairs with you!"
"Well, after I beat you half to death, let the doctor save you while you discuss state affairs with me!" Li Ji strode towards Li Qinzai.
"Grandpa, my grandson wants to talk to you about business. The imperial court is about to march eastward. If grandpa is the commander-in-chief, my grandson is willing to join the army to share his worries!"
Li Ji paused, glanced at the radishes in the ground distressedly, took a deep breath, and tried to calm down his anger.
"Get into the study!" Li Ji said without looking back.
Li Qinzai breathed a sigh of relief and finally dealt with it.
Why is a world-famous general and the commander-in-chief of the armed forces so stingy?
In the study, Li Ji and Li Qinzai sat opposite each other.
Li Ji had a bad look on his face and looked at Li Qinzai with sparkling eyes.
"I and the generals stayed in the palace all night to plan the strategy for the East China Sea. You, a bastard, came up with an idea casually, which kept your majesty, me and others awake all night. When you said this, I became angry and wanted to smoke. Give yourself a meal!"
"Grandpa, calm down. My grandson is also serving the country, sharing the emperor's worries, and is sincere." Li Qinzai laughed, and calmly took away the inkstone, paperweight, and ink sticks on the bookcase, not to give them to the irritable Empty Nest. The elderly have no chance of committing a crime.