Li Er sat upright with a majestic look on his face and looked at Qin Huaidao, who was saluting and returning from the battle. He was still wearing chainmail, and there was still a lot of blood on the armor. He was much thinner, and he was inexplicably moved in his heart. For the sake of Jiangshan Sheji
, I went to the grassland and endured all kinds of hardships, but also put down the rebellion. There is no doubt about my loyalty and martial arts.
However, after experiencing the prince's rebellion, Li Er's temperament changed drastically. He no longer trusted him unreservedly, and even began to consider that Qin Huaidao was the most important, and his high position and power would affect his country and society. If he was at odds with his successor, the Li family would
Isn’t the world about to change its hands?
The prince can rebel, why can't the son-in-law?
But it didn't happen, it was just a guess. I couldn't express it, and it was very uncomfortable to keep it in my heart.
Qin Huaidao could see that Li Er's attitude was not as enthusiastic as before, and he had a guess in his mind. Thinking that He'er was still suffering, he became even more irritated. He endured his anger and went through the routine of praise, answered a few questions, and then
Submit detailed battle reports and merit books.
Li Er also rewarded him according to the rules, but there was no substantive reward.
In terms of military merit, no one can find fault with the rewards given to the county king, and he is also a county king with real power. Unlike Li Daozong, Li Xiaogong and other royal families who have the title of false county king, the real power of the county king is one who is under one person and above ten thousand people. Li
If the two minds change greatly, there will be no reward.
But not giving a reward would chill the hearts of the soldiers all over the world. Li Er looked at Qin Huaidao, so he felt embarrassed and hoped that Qin Huaidao would take the initiative to resign like last time.
Qin Huaidao didn't want to be an official. The reason why he hung on to the official position was just to protect himself and take advantage of the opportunity to kill his enemies. On the way back, he had already thought that Li Er would not be rewarded and prepared an excuse to refuse.
Well, Qin Huaidao changed his mind.
Li Er has not been able to find out the news about He'er for so long. Who knows what else is hidden behind this? Without official position and power, he doesn't know how he will die.
Faced with Li Er's troubled expression, Qin Huaidao was disdainful, but said calmly: "Your Majesty, the process and details of the counterinsurgency are all recorded in the battle report, and the achievements of the soldiers are also recorded in detail. I beg your Majesty to verify it and award the reward as soon as possible.
Sent to the soldiers, I have not had a good night's sleep for several days, my energy is low, and my body is seriously damaged. I kindly ask you to go back home and rest for a while."
Li Er felt Qin Huaidao's dissatisfaction and alienation, and his suspicions became stronger. He was relying on pampering, arrogance, and no imperial power. However, Li Er was very deep in the city. He suddenly smiled enthusiastically and said: "General Hussars are all the way."
Thank you for your hard work, go back and have a good rest for a few days, my reward will arrive soon."
"Thank you, Your Majesty!" Qin Huaidao bowed his hands and exited the Tai Chi Hall.
The ministers were all old foxes, and they also sensed that something was wrong with Qin Huaidao, and the harmony between the monarch and his ministers was not as good as before, but they did not show it. They quickly calculated the pros and cons in their minds, and chose sides. Li Erxiong was indeed talented, but at present, there was no successor.
, not to mention treating a meritorious official like this, everyone has to consider the future of their family.
In the crowd, Li Jing, Fang Xuanling and other princes secretly exchanged glances.
Li Daozong thought that his daughter had been married to Qin Huaidao by the Holy Emperor's decree, and they would become a family from now on. He wanted to say a few words, but when he saw Li Jing frowning and thinking, he felt something in his heart and swallowed the words that came to his mouth.
Cheng Yaojin and Qin Qiong were life-and-death friends. Seeing that Li Er was combing Qin Huaidao, he couldn't bear it. He wanted to say a few words. As soon as he opened his mouth, Li Jing quietly pulled his sleeve. Cheng Chumo was a little confused, but he understood that Li Jing was trying to stop him.
, and swallowed the words out of trust.
The hall became depressing.
They should have been happy about the victory, but they were silent at this moment.
Li Er also realized something. He looked around with stern eyes, becoming more and more worried. Now there are so many important ministers who are leaning towards Qin Huaidao. In time, what should we do?
For the sake of the Li family, Li Er did not back down, but he did not point it out. He found an excuse and said in a deep voice: "My dear friends, Prince Li Chengqian actually rebelled. I am heartbroken and have no intention of court affairs. Please step aside first."
"I obey!" Everyone clasped their fists and left.
…
Qin Huaidao didn't know what happened next, so he hurried back to the house, summoned Xue Rengui and Jia Youcai in the study, asked about the details of the kidnapping, and after learning more about the recent events in the house, he asked the village guards who had seen the palace maid to come over and take the
Take out paper and pen, and draw a sketch in the other person’s description.
Character profiling is a professional job, and it is difficult to draw it all at once. Whether the eyes are big or small, the eyebrows are thin or big, the ears are big or small, the lips...
The identity of the palace maid is the key and must be found. There is no surveillance or photography, so she can only draw it and then search according to the picture. In order to find the palace maid, Qin Huaidao worked hard. After drawing a picture that was wrong, he put it aside and redrawn it, tirelessly.
One after another, I drew more than a dozen pictures.
Finally, after several village guards who had met the palace maid agreed that it was a perfect match, Qin Huaidao breathed a sigh of relief, signaled the village guards to leave, and continued to imitate a few spare parts, waiting for someone to report that Li Jing was here.
Qin Huaidao had already guessed that Li Jing was coming back, so he asked the housekeeper to go out to greet him on his behalf, and he painted.
Li Jing came in and saw the table full of drawings. He was a little surprised. He glanced at Jia Youcai and Xue Rengui. They left knowingly and closed the door behind them. Li Jing glanced at Qin Huaidao, who was concentrating on drawing, and did not disturb him.
Qin Huaidao said hello and continued to concentrate on drawing. After finishing a drawing, he handed it to Li Jing: "Uncle Shi, this is the palace maid. I drew it based on the oral description of the person who saw it. I missed it."
The people on the drawing were lifelike. Li Jing observed them for a moment and solemnly said: "My dear nephew, Your Majesty's attitude..."
"Let's talk about it later, Your Majesty. The top priority is to find the person." Qin Huaidao interrupted.
Li Jing realized that Qin Huaidao's heart was bright and he stopped worrying. He thought about it and said: "There was no image before, so it was very troublesome to find it. Now that I have this drawing, it will be a good idea. I am worried that the matter has been over for a long time, and the palace maid may have been silenced.
There is no way to trace it.”
"It's enough to know who it is." Qin Huaidao said coldly.
"How do you plan to check?" Li Jing asked.
A gust of wind blew through the window, causing the frightened branches and leaves to run around in panic, shattering the sunshine in the room, and also shattering Qin Huaidao's heart. Thinking of He'er's situation, he didn't know what kind of pain he was suffering. Thinking of the child in his belly, he felt a surge of violence.
Angry at the top of his head, he asked coldly: "Can you ask Uncle Cheng to help search the whole city again?"
"This requires His Majesty's consent. Give me the portrait and I will do it." Li Jing said, putting the portrait away close to his body, hesitated for a moment, and then asked: "This is a great contribution to suppressing the rebellion, but it is also a great achievement that shocked the master, and there is no reward.
It's a reward. You should be able to see what the Holy One means. What are your plans?"
"That's it. If your Majesty is willing to reward you, just take it. If you don't want to reward me, forget it. If you don't ask for it or refuse it, then you can resign. I also want to see your Majesty's attitude." Qin Huaidao said coldly.
"This is against the etiquette of a monarch and his ministers... Forget it, since you have given up your will, just follow your heart. No matter what, I will support you. If the prince rebels, the court will definitely re-establish the prince. Someone is already working secretly, hoping that King Wei will return
, what do you think about this?" Li Jing asked.
Qin Huaidao sneered and said: "There is no chance for the King of Wei, the Holy Emperor will choose the King of Jin."
"Prince Jin, are you sure?"
Li Jing was shocked. Seeing Qin Huaidao's determined face, he thought for a moment and continued: "The King of Jin is young. Although he has had more frequent contacts with the Holy Emperor recently, it is far-fetched to say that establishing the King of Jin is far-fetched. How do you judge?"
"The King of Jin is benevolent and filial, and the King of Wei is hypocritical. The Holy One does not want the Xuanwu Gate incident to happen again. If you choose the King of Wei, several princes will not end well. But if you choose the King of Jin, it is different."
"This is a shocking statement. What I said is true. My nephew is so wise, but I am so lucky." Li Jing suddenly realized, his eyes flashed, and asked: "Since you are the King of Jin, why don't you make arrangements in advance?"
"laugh--"
Qin Huaidao sneered disdainfully, King Jin was good, he also created a prosperous Kaiyuan era after he came to power, but it was all due to kindness and the support of the ministers left by Li Er. As long as he did not commit suicide, anyone who succeeded him could create a prosperous Kaiyuan era.
Facts have proved that King Jin later began to seek death and was a peerless dog-licker. No one could pull him back, and the country eventually changed hands.
Can such a person be trusted?
But Qin Huaidao couldn't talk about what had not happened, and he didn't want to talk about it. He just wanted to live a good life and not bother him. Seeing that Li Jing wanted to ask, he interrupted: "Shibo, brother Li Derjian is not suitable for the court's conspiracy and calculations. It's better to withdraw."
, become a rich man, marry more wives and concubines, spread your wings, and wait for the situation."
"Waiting for the situation?"
Li Jing was not stupid, and he heard the subtext behind it, which was to not be optimistic about the present, and wait until later. As for the reason, he would not say it if asked, so he simply didn't ask: "Have you decided?"
"It's decided." Qin Huaidao said solemnly.
"Okay, let him come to you tomorrow and continue running the caravan." Li Jing stood up and said.
"Thank you Shibo for your trust. Unless I die, I will protect my brother's wealth!" Qin Huaidao stood up and said solemnly.
Li Jing took a deep look at Qin Huaidao, smiled with satisfaction, turned and left without saying a word.