Li Qi knew that the status of generals today was very low, but he did not expect that it would be so low. The leader of the Imperial Guards would have to kowtow to those scholar-bureaucrats even for a meal. This is not a general, he is simply a eunuch, maybe a eunuch.
They are all better than them.
Little did they know that today's literati are ashamed to talk about martial arts, and sincerely look down on the general. Moreover, the imperial court has clearly stipulated the distinction between military generals and civilian officials. When a military officer meets a civilian official, it is like a son meeting me.
Kneel down and salute.
In fact, Song Moquan was not wrong. Because Wangyue Tower has a good location and is the favorite of civil servants, military attachés usually go to the second and first floors to eat. But today, because of Li Qi's relationship, shopkeeper Liu was so excited that he actually gave this to
I forgot, and the result was such a farce.
Li Qi didn't have this awareness when he was a cook. Now that he is an official, he can't care about so much. He doesn't want to be in such a mess when he treats guests for the first time. Then he will have the face to face his soldiers in the future.
"It doesn't make sense, it really doesn't make sense."
This was the first time that Song Moquan saw such an arrogant military commander. He immediately became angry and slammed the table. He said angrily to Hu You: "Hu You, are you the one who manages your subordinates here? OK, OK, just wait. I will meet you tomorrow."
I will give you a copy in front of the emperor."
After Hu You heard this, he immediately complained in his heart. What he hated most was that these civil servants frequently reported impeachments. He also saw Li Qi disobeying his orders many times. He felt very annoyed. But now his subordinates are all facing Li Qi. If he insists on having his own way,
If he forced them out, he might lose their support again. For a moment, he didn't know what to do.
Li Qi didn't want to make Hu You lose face. After all, they were in the same department. He had no face, and the whole department had no face. He stood up and said: "Scholar Song, every wrong has its owner, and every debt has its owner. What methods can you use against me?"
Just don't take it out on others all the time, you're not a man anymore."
Song Moquan's eyes were on fire. He glared at Li Qi angrily and hummed: "You are a martial artist who doesn't know a single word. You don't distinguish between superior and inferior, and you don't understand etiquette. You, a small official, deserve me to join you. You are really arrogant."
Li Qi shrugged and said with a smile: "Scholar Song's words are wrong. It's not like you impeached me once, let alone this second time."
Song Moquan frowned and said, "Who are you?"
"It's easy to say, I used to be the chef of Zuixianju, and so did Li Qi. Now he serves as the deputy of the bodyguard. By the way, I have some friendship with Mr. Ling." Li Qi chuckled.
"What did you say? Are you Li Qi?" Song Moquan looked at Li Qi with bulging eyes, as if he wanted to eat Li Qi.
Public opinion in the Northern Song Dynasty has always been controlled by Confucian scholars, but the appearance of Li Qi quickly broke this tradition. Ji Hongnu's incident caused a huge defeat for Confucian scholars. They were disgraced, and their Hanlin Academy was also disgraced.
Guang, all regard Li Qi as their number one enemy.
However, the emperor and the common people were on Li Qi's side. How could they compete with the others with their few mouths? They did not dare to be enemies of the whole world. So they could only swallow their anger.
But having said that, the status of Confucian scholars was already deeply rooted in the Northern Song Dynasty, and Li Qi only touched it slightly, but did not shake its foundation.
"Exactly. In fact, when it comes to my relationship with Mr. Ling, I have to call you Uncle Song." Li Qi smiled.
Song Moquan snorted: "How could I, my child, associate with a despicable person like you? Why don't you talk nonsense here?"
"If that's the case, then I won't tell you. Maybe Song Xueshi still doesn't know that even those teahouses and restaurants are not allowed to be entered when mentioning Young Master Ling's name." Li Qi chuckled.
"Oh? Why is this?" Ma Qiao asked curiously.
Li Qi said with a smile: "I don't know about this. It seems that Mr. Song is trying to drive the Red Lady out of Bianjing under the guise of doing justice for heaven. Everyone knows that the Red Lady is dedicated to doing good and is known as
Living Bodhisattva, Mr. Song wants to drive the Bodhisattva outside, do you think the people will be willing?"
"So that's it? It's true that Mr. Song is well-read in poetry and literature. How could he do such a foolish thing?"
Li Qi shrugged and said, "How could I know that?"
Song Moquan almost fainted when the two of them sang and harmonized, and he roared: "You guys don't have to be so arrogant. Don't think that I don't know that you are the one who is causing all this."
Li Qi scratched his head and said: "Scholar Song, you can eat randomly, but you can't talk nonsense. How can you prove that I am obstructing it? Even if I am obstructing it, then what I do is a good thing. At least I am responsible."
It is a meritorious deed to save money for those refugees. If Academician Song is willing to do this, let alone eat downstairs, even if you ask me to worship you, I will be willing to do so. I am afraid that Academician Song will not be able to part with these few people.
Small money."
The fat man sitting on Song Moquan's desk stood up and said, "You are brave, you are a fifth-grade official. When you saw me waiting here, you did not come to salute. Instead, you spoke rudely and despised your superior. Do you know your guilt?"
"I'm sorry, I don't know you. Could you please give me your last name?" Li Qi said bluntly.
The man hummed: "It's easy to say, I am a bachelor of the Hanlin Academy, Lu Baixiao."
"It turns out that Bachelor Lu is polite and polite."
Li Qi cupped his hands and said to his subordinates: "You are the same, why don't you salute quickly?"
Everyone stood up, yawned and said, "I'm sorry to see you, Mr. Lu."
Fortunately, he is my soldier, he really knows how to act. Li Qi chuckled: "That's enough. If Mr. Lu has nothing else to do, we will have dinner and the bartender will serve the wine."
"Wait a minute."
Lu Baixiao raised his hand and said with a smile: "I now order you to go downstairs to eat."
"ah?"
Li Qi was stunned and said in surprise: "Master Lu, what did you say? You ordered us to eat downstairs?"
Lu Baixiao nodded and said, "Yes, do you want to disobey me?"
When Song Moquan heard this, his face was filled with joy and he looked at Li Qi triumphantly.
All the generals were at a loss and looked at Li Qi blankly.
Li Qi stretched out his hand and said: "Bring it here!"
Lu Baixiao asked in astonishment: "What?"
"Tiger Talisman!"
"Tiger Talisman? How could I have a Tiger Talisman? Don't change the subject, just get out of here."
Li Qi suddenly slammed the table and said angrily: "How dare Lu Baixiao plot a rebellion, come here, drag him out and chop him down."
These words were so domineering that everyone in the audience was stunned, thinking that this person was crazy.
Fan Xin said hurriedly: "Deputy Commander, you absolutely must not do this."
"Fan Yuhou, do you still want to protect the rebels and traitors? Don't blame me for punishing you together." Li Qi said solemnly.
Lu Baixiao's lips trembled in anger. He pointed at Li Qi and said, "How dare you slander me? I must read your book."
"You want to marry me? I want to love you again."
Li Qi snorted: "May I ask Bachelor Lu, who are we?"
Lu Baixiao snorted angrily: "You are nothing more than a martial artist."
"Yes. We are warriors, but we also have another glorious title, that is, the Forbidden Army."
Li Qi raised the corner of his mouth and said to the others: "Everyone, tell me if it is true."
"yes."
Everyone said in unison.
Li Qi asked again: "Then what is the responsibility of our imperial army?"
"Protect the emperor and protect the capital."
"well said."
Li Qi nodded and said: "Then you tell a few bachelors who can mobilize the imperial army."
Everyone shouted again: "Your Majesty and the Privy Council."
"Then the Hanlin Academy is qualified?"
"This does not."
Li Qi nodded with great satisfaction, and looked at Lu Baixiao and said: "Grandmaster Lu, you are really courageous. You dare to mobilize the imperial army without the Tiger Talisman. Are you not trying to rebel? What are you? Hum, join me? If you join, we will make things worse. If you disobey orders, you will be dismissed from office at the most. If you attempt to rebel, hum, this is a serious crime, and you will have to lose your head. You If you do, I can help you sharpen your ink."
The reason why the Northern Song Dynasty strengthened the power of the Privy Council was simply because they were afraid that someone would rebel and mobilize the army without the Tiger Talisman, and it was also a forbidden army. Let alone the Hanlin Academy, even if it was the Sanya's own people, that would never work.
"You are making such strong words, when did I mobilize the imperial army?" Lu Baixiao's face was sweating profusely, and the hand pointing at Li Qi began to tremble.
Li Qi spread his hands and said: "Master Lu, I asked you just now, did you order me to go downstairs to eat? You said yes, and everyone heard this with their own ears. So, may I ask you? If you move us from upstairs to downstairs, doesn't this mean you are mobilizing the imperial army? Maybe you will move us from downstairs to the palace later to rebel."
"You fart, that's why you rebelled." Lu Baixiao was now in a state of chaos and even cursed.
Li Qi spread his hands and said with a smile: "Scholar Lu, why are you so nervous? When I talk about building a house, you don't have a guilty conscience."
After hearing this, all the generals couldn't help but laugh out loud. This handsome man is really bad.
Lu Baixiao tilted his body and almost fainted from anger.
Song Moquan quickly supported him and said to Li Qi: "You have a sharp mouth. If there is anything wrong with Academician Lu, I will not let you go."
Li Qi scratched his forehead and said: "Scholar Song, don't say that I didn't remind you that Lu Baixiao was trying to rebel. You are so close to him. If the emperor pursues the case, don't blame me for being unkind and reporting the truth."
"you."
Song Moquan was considered to be an eloquent person in the court, but today he capsized in the gutter and was silenced by Li Qi. Moreover, he was accused of such a big crime. It was really embarrassing.
At this time, the man sitting opposite Song Moquan stood up and said in a good voice: "Hey, Deputy Marshal Ma, we all serve as officials in the same court, why bother arguing. I think it's already getting late. You have been practicing all day." , we are tired enough, so let’s reduce the big things to small things and eat first.”
Li Qi pursed his lips and said, "Aren't you going to move us downstairs?"
You call this a treason, who dares to mobilize you? The man smiled and said: "Where, where, Bai Xiao was just a joke, generals, don't take it seriously."
"In that case."
Li Qi cupped his fists towards Hu You and said: "Shuai Ma, please consider the life of Academician Lu and sit with me. If you go downstairs to eat, then Academician Lu will mobilize the imperial army without authorization. Please sit down."
All the generals also said in unison: "Commander Ma, please take a seat."
Hu You was stunned a long time ago. He never expected that Li Qi, a great scholar, could bow his head to generals like them and admit his mistake. However, he was still a little worried. After all, he was the leader. If he was investigated, he would not be able to get away with it.
The man sighed, stretched out his hand and said, "Please, Marshal Ma."
"yes."
Hu You nodded and walked over, feeling very uncomfortable.