Chapter 1720 kicked off the prelude to the decisive battle
In the garden of the Privy Councilor's Palace.
"Privy Councilor, everything has been arranged, but---."
Ma Qiao hesitated for a moment before continuing: "It's just that the Privy Council asked us not to alert others, so we haven't found out the whereabouts of Wang Fu's cousin yet."
Li Qi snorted and said: "This is what I expected. Qin Hui knows my details better. He must have been on guard. But I don't know how much that bastard knows yet. If I rush to find him
, it may be self-defeating. Oh, you immediately send someone to send a message to Ji Yan and ask her to find out the details of that bastard in Japan. I have to know how much he is capable of knowing about me. Remember, find someone smarter.
Go."
"I see."
"The other thing is to send a letter to Nan Botu to let him be prepared."
"clear"
After Ma Qiao finished speaking, he turned around and left.
After Ma Qiao left, Li Qi sat in the pavilion, gently rubbing the cold cup of tea on the table with his two fingers. There was a trace of sadness in his eyes, and he murmured to himself: "It seems that I can never get rid of this."
A tightrope!"
After a while, someone suddenly said: "What are you thinking about?"
Li Qi turned around and saw Wang Yao standing outside the pavilion and asked in surprise: "When did you come?"
Wang Yao said: "I just came, but I called you several times just now, but you didn't respond."
"Yes---really?"
Li Qi looked a little embarrassed. He had been thinking about the current situation and how to reverse it. Maybe he was too absorbed in his thinking, so he didn't hear Wang Yao calling him.
Wang Yao asked with concern: "Are you encountering something troublesome? I think your face doesn't look good."
If she knew this, she would probably be worried all day long. Li Qi waved his hand and said seriously: "Come here first, I have something to tell you."
Wang Yao hurriedly walked over and said: "What---ah---!"
She just said a word when Li Qi suddenly stretched out his hand and pulled her into his arms.
Wang Yao sat on Li Qi's lap and said in shock: "What are you doing?"
Li Qi smiled and said: "Weren't you just asking me what I was thinking about? I tell you, I was just thinking about you."
"nonsense."
Wang Yao frowned, twisted a few times, and said: "Please let me go quickly. How unbecoming is this? If others see it, they will laugh."
Li Qi hugged her tightly and said, "You are my wife. Isn't it normal for me to hold you? Don't worry, no one will come at this time. I just want to hug you."
Wang Yao blushed and glanced at Li Qi with a look of annoyance and anger. It could be seen that he had a playful expression on his face, and felt helpless in his heart. He said: "That---you must give me a hug."
Li Qi said hey: "Otherwise, what else can I do?"
Wang Yao spat and said, "You are deliberately trying to embarrass me."
Li Qi saw that her brows were shy and her every move was charming and tender. She was so beautiful.
Wang Yao felt very sweet in her heart when she saw this guy was frozen again. But she said, "Why are you looking at me like that?"
Li Qi smiled and said: "You are the king of flowers. Can there be any more beautiful flowers than you in this garden? If I don't look at you, who will look at you?"
"The king of flowers is all nonsense!"
Wang Yao rolled her eyes at Li Qi shyly.
Li Qi laughed a few times. Suddenly he reached over and kissed Wang Yao on the lips.
Wang Yao opened her eyes and covered her lips with her small hands. She said angrily: "You---."
Li Qi sighed softly and said: "Sometimes I really want to leave everything behind, go back to the mountains and forests with you, and live a life like a couple of gods and immortals."
Wang Yao was startled and said, "Are you willing to do it?"
Li Qi shook his head and said: "It's not about being reluctant to part with it. This is just life. If you don't have money, you can't even guarantee the most basic life. But money represents interests, and interests represent struggles. You have to make money first before you can live a good life.
The same is true for a carefree life. Power can protect you. Without power, how can I protect you? But you have to understand that no matter what I do, I do it for this family."
Wang Yao nodded and said: "I didn't understand before, but now I understand."
Li Qi smiled and said: "So I hope Madam, because I have worked so hard to let you live a good life, must stay happy every day. Seeing your smile, I feel that all my efforts are worth it.
"
Wang Yao was particularly moved, and her tense body gradually relaxed. She leaned into Li Qi's arms and said softly: "As long as you are safe, I will be very happy."
At this moment, Aunt Chen suddenly walked in quickly, but she was used to it. She respectfully reported: "My lord, Taishi Cai, Taiwei Gao and the others are here."
Wang Yao was still immersed in happiness. When she heard Aunt Chen's voice, she woke up and hurriedly broke away. She even lightly patted Li Qi and whispered: "It's all your fault. You said no one would come."
"Accident! Accident! Purely an accident!"
Li Qi laughed and said to Aunt Chen: "Auntie, you go first, I'll be right back."
"yes."
Li Qi said to Wang Yao again: "I'll go first and come back to you later."
Wang Yao said: "You go ahead, I have to stay here to prune the flowers."
It's spring now, and this is Wang Yao's busiest time.
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Alas! These old guys have really keen sense of smell!
Li Qi shook his head and came to the front hall with a sigh. The moment he entered the door, his expression changed instantly. He walked in and faced Cai Jing and Gao Qiu, cupping his hands and saying, "Grand Master, Grand Lieutenant, I have been waiting here for a long time."
Cai Jing was stunned and said: "You have already calculated that we will come?"
Li Qi said in a very exaggerated tone: "If such a big thing happens and you two don't come, then I really have to reflect on it."
Gao Qiu was not in the mood to joke with Li Qi at this time and said, "Li Qi, what on earth is going on?"
Li Qi sat down and said with a smile: "Don't be anxious, you two. This is just a normal personnel arrangement."
Cai Jing said: "If you proposed this, I would believe it, but if Qin Hui proposed it, then this matter will not be simple."
Li Qi chuckled and said: "Grand Master, please don't forget that I severely damaged the officials in Hangzhou. No matter what, I still made the officials lose face. If Qin Hui didn't fight back, he wouldn't be like Qin Hui."
Cai Jing nodded slightly and said: "I have expected this, but you have always been in control of the Privy Council. There is no reason why the emperor would agree!"
Li Qidao: "The emperor has no choice. The position of Deputy Privy Councilor has been pending for a long time, and now there are undercurrents. Once something happens, the Privy Council will be under great pressure. It is reasonable and reasonable for Qin Hui to make this suggestion at this time.
It’s not easy for the emperor to refuse.”
Cai Jing glanced at Li Qi with a hint of reproach and said, "I have told you this more than once. You can put your own people in the Privy Council."
Li Qi smiled bitterly and said: "I think so too, but the problem is that I don't have a suitable candidate. Qiniang also suggested Han Shizhong, but both of you should know that military generals cannot join the Privy Council. Most of my people are military generals. If I randomly place one If someone goes in, he might be doing me a disservice. I would rather not have this person than a idiot. Cai You was tortured by his own men during the Banana Daily incident. But don’t worry, the emperor later returned the favor. He came to me and had a private conversation with me. Li Guang was not from Qin Hui. Although he was not even a casual acquaintance with me, Li Guang was recommended by Zong Ze, and my relationship with Zong Ze was Very good, speaking of it, my relationship with Li Guang is better than that of Qin Hui, and more importantly, Li Guang is indeed capable, and I know this, otherwise I would not let Qin Hui succeed so easily."
Cai Jing, Gao Qiu felt a little relieved after hearing what he said was clear and logical.
However, Gao Qiu, who has always been known for his caution, still asked: "The emperor has really discussed it with you in private?"
If so, that would be great. Li Qi smiled and said: "Of course, if the emperor does not discuss such a big matter with me, then I am afraid that you two will not be able to see me now, because I have run away long ago."
"As long as you understand, kid."
Cai Jing laughed and cursed, but seeing that Li Qi could still joke, he thought it wouldn't be a big deal, and said: "Li Qi, don't blame me for being nagging. You should be more cautious about this matter. The Privy Council is your talisman. Once you If you lose military power, Qin Hui can kill you at any time. As long as the Privy Council is in hand, anyone who wants to touch you must think about it first."
Gao Qiu also said: "The grand master is right, Li Qi, although you are smart and very mature in handling things, but in your position, you must not be careless. Don't be too proud and complacent at any time. The more you The higher you climb, the more cautious you must be, because earthquakes often occur inadvertently, so you should pay attention to this matter!"
Li Qi nodded and said: "Li Qi will definitely take your advice to heart. I have already asked someone to notify Li Guang and ask him to come to my house before taking office."
Cai Jing grunted and said, "That's right. This Deputy Privy Envoy has a lot of power. We must not let down our guard."
Li Qi had expected them to arrive a long time ago, and he had prepared these words a long time ago. In fact, he was already facing a desperate situation. He was now waiting for a turning point.
However, at this moment, the war finally broke out.
At this time of spring, Wanyan Zongwang, who was in the Gaochang Uighurs, united with the Gaochang Uighurs and the Eastern Karakhanids, and suddenly launched a huge war against the Hexi Corridor controlled by Xixia on the charge of betrayal.
This is not a threat, nor a temptation, nor a persecution, but a war to destroy the country.
The reason why Xixia has been able to survive for so long is entirely because Xixia controls the Hetao area and the Hexi Corridor, two battlegrounds for military strategists. If one of them loses, it will undoubtedly break one of Xixia's arms.
The Battle of Jinxia then broke out in full force.
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