Li Qi spent most of the day in front of the city gate, but he still hadn't even entered the city gate.
Too inefficient.
But, it's all worth it.
It is not difficult to step into this door. It is just a matter of effort. The difficulty lies in getting the people inside to accept you.
This is the most important thing.
Li Qi performed these rituals to eliminate the fear in the hearts of the people of Jiaozhi and let them open their arms and accept the Song Dynasty.
Although these superficial efforts did not immediately make the people of Cochin weep with joy to welcome the new identity that was coming, they only opened their hearts.
But to really touch their hearts, these ethereal and hypocritical things are not enough, not even as good as a bowl of hot rice.
Everyone likes something more realistic.
Li Qi also advocates this.
Li Qi had long ago ordered Yue Fei and the others that all soldiers should enter the city on foot and not ride on those tall horses to distance themselves from the people. It would be better to close the distance with them.
The result was like a football player entering the stadium. Fortunately, it was in the Song Dynasty and not in later generations, otherwise it would really make people laugh.
Li Qi, Zhao Jingyan, and Yue Fei each held the hands of one or two Jiaozhi children into the city.
I saw people standing on both sides of the road, looking at the columns of soldiers passing by with fearful eyes.
But when they saw Li Qi and other high-ranking officials from the Song Dynasty leading their children into the city, they felt an inexplicable sense of intimacy, and the fear in their eyes was reduced a lot. They seemed to feel that these people were far less vicious than the rumors.
From the beginning to the end, Li Qi had a smile on his face and kept waving to the people around him to show his goodwill. Although the other people's reactions were very dull, this did not hinder his enthusiasm.
Zhang Boyu and others were surprised when they saw that Li Qi could still maintain a natural smile in the face of the indifferent people. This seemingly young man had such means and deep knowledge of the city. He also grasped human nature too accurately.
Even if they were given a few more decades to live, they would not be able to do such a thorough job.
They gradually understood why they lost so miserably.
It’s not God’s blessing.
Rather, skills are inferior to people.
With this person here, perhaps victory or defeat has already been determined.
If we follow the basic process, the first thing Li Qi should do when he enters the city is to directly enter the palace. However, Li Qi did not do this. He can enter the palace at any time, but today he cannot stay. So he must cherish every minute of today.
every second.
Under the guidance of Zhang Boyu and other old ministers of Jiaozhi, Li Qi went to inspect the largest market in Thang Long Province.
Although the economy of Thang Long Province is now almost paralyzed, in recent days due to the lifting of the war alert, some businessmen have opened their doors and started doing business. People always need to eat.
Li Qi was originally a businessman, and he had never forgotten how he started his business. During the inspection, he had a lively chat with several small traders. From their words, Li Qi roughly understood
The economic system of Jiaozhi can be said to be a very backward economic system.
Although in terms of culture or management system, Jiaozhi is imitating the Song Dynasty, and they are imitating the Song Dynasty, but they cannot imitate the Song Dynasty in terms of economic system. First, their geographical location is far inferior to that of the Song Dynasty. Second, they are not as good as the Song Dynasty.
Firstly, they did not have the advanced technology of the Song Dynasty. Thirdly, their currency still used the currency of the Song Dynasty. It was difficult for anyone to catch up and imitate the economic system of the Song Dynasty with its currency.
After returning from an inspection tour, it was almost evening.
The sun sets in the west, which means the most anticipated dinner is about to arrive.
To capture people's hearts, you must first capture their stomachs. This is Li Qi's strength, and there is no reason to leave it alone.
Li Qi very boldly posted a notice to invite all the people in the city to dinner. This was the first time in his two lifetimes that he invited so many people to dinner.
Massive bleeding!
But there are nearly 100,000 people in the city, and the requirements for dishes are very high. You can't send a Buddha to jump over the wall in every household. In that case, Li Qi would have to borrow a loan shark. It would be best
There is no better dish than the big pot dish.
What this big pot dish emphasizes is that it can be lively when more people eat it, and the most important thing is to save money.
Li Qi has also repeatedly studied the dishes of this big pot dish. The main ingredients are some vegetables, mushrooms and the like picked from the surrounding mountains. As for the meat dishes, there are relatively few, mainly some local game. Li Qi
I have already ordered people to go hunting in the mountains to get more meat.
It's like they are all taken from nature.
In addition, Li Qi also asked Zhang Boyu to do ideological work with the big landowners and asked them to contribute some meat. It was said to be ideological work, but in fact it was coercion and inducement.
Landowners are usually extremely stingy. This has never changed since ancient times. But now no one dares to be stingy. Things have changed today. If they still don't follow the path, what will happen to them in the future? Then no one can
No, it cannot be guaranteed.
Now Li Qi is the master of Shenglong Mansion. This master has spoken. Do they dare not to contribute something? In other words, how long will it take not to fawn over Li Qi at this time? What pigs and sheep are all given away?
past.
Although there are so many people, this meat dish is still a bit lacking, but for the people here, a little meat flavor is very satisfying. In addition, Li Qi also asked the soldiers of the Song Army to contribute some canned food,
This can is mainly for seasoning. If you eat it purely, it is really not good enough.
Li Qi set up a hundred meal stations in Thang Long Mansion, and people lined up to get meals.
A strong aroma filled the streets, and spoonfuls of colorful cauldron dishes were delivered to the people's bowls. The people of Jiaozhi who had been in fear all day finally showed a happy smile at this moment.
Li Qi worked so hard and spent so much money just for this smile.
"Haha, you really went all out this time."
Zhao Jingyan looked at the "long dragons" and whispered to Li Qi beside her.
"This has nothing to do with me. It's all the landlords and officials who pay the bill." Li Qi snickered a few times and added: "But even if I are asked to pay the money, I am willing. In fact, no matter where the people are, they are very simple.
Being kind, as long as you give them a bite of food, they will remember you for the rest of their lives. My motto in life is to always be the person who helps when the time is right, not the icing on the cake."
Zhao Jingyan listened thoughtfully, and after a moment, she smiled and said: "You are really strange. Some words spoken by others will definitely make people despise, but the same words spoken by you,
But it makes people feel that this is natural and very reasonable.”
Li Qidao: "That's because you are used to it."
"That makes sense."
After wandering around for a while, Li Qi finally arrived at the palace. It was already night, so a rich feast was unavoidable.
At the banquet, the atmosphere was not very harmonious and happy. It was a little sad, a little lonely, and a little sad.
After all, the royal family of Cochin changed from masters to servants in just one day. It was inevitable that there would be a gap in their hearts. They would definitely not be able to drink as much as they wanted, otherwise they would be too heartless.
Li Qi also understood in his heart that it would definitely not be comfortable for him, so he still focused on his work and took the opportunity to ask about the situation in Shenglong Mansion and the situation of Jiaozhi's army in the south, because they
We have only reached Shenglongfu, and there are many towns and villages behind us. We want to completely capture Jiaozhi. This will not be achieved in a day.
Li Qi only had a general understanding and did not discuss it in depth.
After the banquet, today's tasks come to an end. They will spend the next month busy. The princes and nobles in Jiaozhi have gone back to rest, and Yue Fei and the others have also gone about their business.
"call---!"
After leaving the hall, Li Qi was not in a hurry to rest. Instead, he and Zhao Jingyan came to the door of the hall. Li Qi breathed out heavily and said slightly tiredly: "It's just begun now!"
Zhao Jingyan nodded and said with emotion: "Yes! It is actually not difficult to take Shenglong Mansion. How to manage this place is the most difficult, otherwise those who sacrificed will lose their value. But now you still have to face a
Very difficult question."
"You're talking about Duan Zhengyan."
"When are you going to see him?"
"In two days."
Li Qidao: "Before that, I have to meet Wu Jie."
Zhao Jingyan said: "Oh, I almost forgot, who do you plan to make the King of Zhennan?"
Li Qi smiled and said: "Guess."
Zhao Jingyan said: "Anyway, I know it's not Yue Fei or Wu Jie."
"How clever, then there is only one person left."
Zhao Jingyan was stunned for a moment and said: "I think I know who it is, but how are you going to persuade Wu Jie and Yue Fei to give up being the King of Zhennan?"
Li Qidao: "Both of them are smart people. If you give it a little thought, you will naturally understand that it is up to you to talk about Wu Jie. After all, you are his old employer."
Zhao Jingyan nodded slightly.
While the two were talking, a guard came over in a hurry and said: "To inform the Privy Envoy, we just came from outside the West City to report that Li Quansheng committed suicide in his tent."
"What?"
Li Qi frowned and said, "When did this happen?"
"An hour ago."
"This hateful old man would rather die than make me miserable."
Li Qi cursed in a low voice and said to Zhao Jingyan: "What do you think?"
Zhao Jingyan frowned deeply and said, "He wanted to use his death to plant a seed of revenge in the hearts of the people of Jiaozhi."
"You think the same as me." Li Qi said: "Not to mention anything else, as soon as the news of his death comes out, everyone in the Shenglong Mansion will definitely think that I forced him to die."
Zhao Jingyan said with a serious face: "Li Quansheng has been in charge of military affairs for so many years and has a high reputation in Shenglong Mansion. His death undoubtedly told others that there is still a person who would rather die than become an official of the Song Dynasty. He is
It is to make his ambition clear through death, so that the people will not be fooled by our rhetoric and forget the pain we have brought to them. He has really earned enough money for his old life that is about to be buried."
Li Qidao: "Actually, let's not talk about him. There are still many people in Shenglong Mansion who hope to retaliate, because our army cannot always be stationed here. As soon as my army withdraws, their opportunity will come. After all,
The mountains here are high and the emperor is far away, making it difficult to fully control it in a very short time."
Zhao Jingyan said: "Then what are you going to do? This matter will definitely cause an uproar tomorrow."
Li Qi narrowed his eyes and said confidently: "Soldiers will stop you, water will cover you, and since he wants to be a hero, I will make it happen for him. Not only will I give him the title of hero, I will also give him the highest standard of burial. What?
I really think I am a vegetarian." Then he said to the guard: "Go and tell Wu Jie immediately and let him control Li Quansheng's men. Anyone who dares to act rashly will be killed without mercy."
"Here."
Li Qi pulled his collar and said angrily: "md! Today's good mood has been ruined by this piece of mouse shit." (To be continued...)