Li Qi's first attack was directed at his boss. Fan Xin and others were already impressed by him, but they never expected that just a few hours later, he would use his second attack at the Hanlin Academy.
Since Song Taizu released his military power over a cup of wine, this is the first time in history that the three yamen have been suppressed by the Hanlin Academy. They dare not even breathe. When ordinary military commanders encounter these scholar-bureaucrats and bachelors, they have to grovel. Even
The same is true for these old generals such as Zhong Shidao.
I remember that when Di Qing entered the Privy Council, he was impeached by these officials and bachelors. Although he finally entered, it still inevitably ended in tragedy.
Li Qi used to think that the reason why the Northern Song Dynasty was so corrupt should be blamed on the Six Thieves, but now after seeing all this, his idea has changed drastically.
If the Six Thieves were as tough and upright as Yue Fei, Zhong Shidao and others, would they have been able to reach this stage today? I am afraid they would have been angered to death by these pedantic Confucian scholars with their sharp tongues. In the Northern Song Dynasty,
Why were they destroyed by the Jin soldiers? Li Qi now believes that these Confucian scholars should bear the brunt. They have studied more than others for several years, are arrogant and arrogant, can write faster than others, are always willing to give memorials, and find fault with others.
But when a war comes, they not only ask for peace, they also ask for peace. They usually learn that they are powerful and cannot give in, but they have long forgotten it, and they will pick on the weak.
Like Liang Shicheng, although he was an eunuch, who among the bachelors of the Hanlin Academy would dare to scold him? Even if you submitted a memorial, the emperor would not be able to see it, so what can you do to me?
Leaving aside the common people, in politics there is no such thing as right or wrong, traitor or loyalty. You have to rely on your strength to speak.
And the military generals who were in an awkward position became the victims of the confrontation between these politicians.
However, the generals who had been suppressed in ordinary times finally felt proud today. Li Qi vented his anger on their behalf. Naturally, they were very grateful to Li Qi. Obviously, Li Qi's status was suddenly improved.
Many. As soon as the wine was served, the commanders and chiefs rushed to toast Li Qi.
But it was a pity that Li Qi was a very principled man. He declined them all and only used tea instead of wine. However, the others didn't care. After a while, Li Qi drank seven or eight cups of tea and felt a little sick in his stomach.
He was feeling swollen, but he was very happy in his heart. He never expected that such a small thing would win him people's hearts. Speaking of which, he had to thank Song Moquan and others.
The only one who was unhappy among them was probably Hu You. He had just lost face in front of his subordinates, and all the limelight had been stolen by Li Qi, leaving both sides unpleased. Over there, Song Moquan remembered him.
, this subordinate didn’t pay much attention to him, all because of this new deputy commander.
Li Qi naturally saw all this, but he was not afraid of Hu You at all. What he was most afraid of were real villains like Liang Shicheng and Wang Fu who were indifferent to their emotions and anger and would not hesitate to use means to achieve their goals. If
If it were Wang Fu, Li Qi can guarantee that the first person to toast him just now was definitely Wang Fu.
These military generals are really good at drinking. If you want to treat them to a meal, you must bring enough money. They drank five jars of wine before the dishes were served. Such consumption speed. Li Qi is the favorite, but
With the unparalleled price, only Hong Tianjiu, Gao Yanei and others dare to drink like this.
Song Moquan and others were quarreled by these generals, but they couldn't leave, otherwise they would lose face. They could only hold on, and occasionally take the opportunity to make a few sarcastic remarks, but with their eloquent words, those generals
I can't understand it either. I'm really playing the harp to others. Even if I want to make them angry, I can't. It's a complete tragedy.
Just as Li Qi and others were drinking happily, another group of people suddenly came up, about six or seven, all of whom were at least 1.8 meters tall. The leader was tall and angular, with a bit of arrogance between his eyebrows.
"Deputy Commander, where can we go to play after we finish drinking."
"Of course it's Fengxi Tower."
"Ha ha...."
After a burst of lewd laughter, the leader suddenly saw Song Moquan and the others, whose expressions were exactly the same as Hu You's just now. He was about to retreat when he suddenly saw Li Qi and his group were there, with surprise and confusion on their faces.
Luo Sanshi and the others were stunned when they saw this group of people, and they all put down their bowls.
The atmosphere is quite weird.
Li Qi was also confused and asked Luo Sanshi in a low voice: "Du Tou, who are these people?"
Luo Sanshi said: "Deputy Commander, they are all from the Palace Front Division. The leader is called He Chong, and he is the Deputy Marshal of the Palace Division. His brother He Guan is the Palace Commander."
It turns out they are colleagues.
Li Qi gave a wry smile, the wine was getting more and more lively.
He Chong saw that Hu You and the others were also sitting here. It would be too shameful for him to leave by himself, so he had no choice but to walk over. He first led his men down to the table where Song Moquan and others were sitting, and saluted: "He Chong has seen me
Bachelor of Song Dynasty."
Song Moquan had just been angered to death by Li Qi, and he gnashed his teeth in hatred towards these generals, snorted angrily, and ignored him.
He Chong felt a little confused when he saw it. Their palace ministers were usually in charge of the imperial army, so they had some contact with these ministers. Although Song Moquan was usually very proud, he occasionally talked to him.
However, He Chong did not dare to confront Song Moquan. He looked slightly embarrassed, bowed again, and then walked towards Li Qi's table.
"Oh, it turns out Marshal Ma is here too! Eh? Why are you so generous today? You invite everyone to Wangyue Tower for dinner."
He Chong walked up to Hu You, patted him on the shoulder, and laughed and said, although he is the deputy commander, he is a fourth-rank commander, which is a level higher than Hu You and Li Qi.
The group of people under him all had squinting eyes and disdainful smiles on their lips.
Hu You smiled coquettishly and said: "Today our deputy guard Ma has just taken office, so I invite brothers to come up and celebrate."
It can be seen that he is more afraid of this conflict.
"oh?"
He Chong glanced at everyone, and suddenly his eyes were on Li Qi. Seeing his delicate features and thin figure, he smiled disdainfully and said to Hu You: "By the way, Ma Shuai, my family wants to buy a few tables and chairs recently, yours
Although I can't fight as a soldier, I have nothing to do with this thing. How about I help my brother get one someday?"
When the people on the guard horse side heard this, their faces were filled with anger.
Li Qi was unhappy and said with a smile: "My brothers are not only good at making tables and chairs, but they are also good at making coffins. Do you want to get a few pairs for you?"
"You are so brave, how dare you be rude to our deputy commander."
Before He Chong could speak, his subordinates couldn't hold it in anymore and pointed at Li Qi and cursed.
Isn't Li Qi a weakling like Hu You? He slapped the table and said, "Who do you think you are? I'm talking to your boss. You have no business interrupting me. Get out of here."
"You are looking for death."
The people in front of the palace immediately came forward.
"You want to fight? I'll stay with you till the end."
Seeing Li Qi taking the lead, the people guarding the horse stood up one after another, sparks flying in the air as their eyes collided.
"enough."
Hu You suddenly stood up from a row of tables and said: "What do you want to do? Do you still pay attention to me, the horse commander? Sit down."
Luo Sanshi and others didn't care about him at all. In front of Song Moquan, they might have felt a little guilty. But against Wu, whoever wanted to sit down would be giving in and looking at Li Qi.
Li Qi looked at He Chong.
He Chong was not a reckless man. He was stunned for a moment and raised his hands. His subordinates immediately took a few steps back. Li Qi also nodded slightly and everyone sat down.
He Chong narrowed his eyes and said, "Is this Deputy Commander Ma?"
"Easy to say. Easy to say."
Li Qi nodded and said with a smile: "My Excellency Li Qi, I just took office today. I wonder if the deputy commander has any advice?"
"Li Qi?"
He Chong frowned, feeling that the name was familiar, but he couldn't remember it for a moment. He laughed and said, "Congratulations, congratulations."
Li Qi also smiled and said: "Thank you, thank you very much." Then he said to the bartender: "Bartender, the money for today's deputy commander's drink will be credited to my account."
After Luo Sanshi and others heard this, they all looked proud. Their confidence doubled, our boss is rich, how about it?
He Chong raised his hand towards the bartender and said, "No need, I, He, can still afford the drink money, so I won't waste Deputy Commander Ma's money."
Li Qi smiled and said: "The deputy commander-in-chief is too outspoken. If the deputy commander-in-chief wants to help me pay for the drinks, I, Li Qi, will not hesitate. Are we all a family?"
Luo Sanshi muttered, "If this is really the case, I will have to make you poor."
The others also lowered their heads and snickered. What this boss said was so shabby.
He Chong said sarcastically: "Deputy Commander Ma is joking." Then he said to Hu You: "Commander Ma, congratulations on getting this talent. It seems that you can sit back and relax in the future. Okay, I won't disturb you anymore.
"With that said, he left with his men.
Li Qi couldn't hear his provocation, so he smiled and said nothing, and said to himself, "It's up to you to provoke me, I never regarded him as my boss from the beginning."
Hu You's face now looked like he had eaten dog shit. He was as ugly as he wanted. There was a flash of resentment in his eyes, and he felt both hatred and fear for Li Qi in his heart.
"Deputy Marshal Ma, I didn't expect you to show such kindness. I, Ma Qiao, really made a mistake."
After Li Qi sat down, Ma Qiao whispered from the side.
Li Qi curled his lips and said: "There are so many people here, I'm afraid of a ball."
Ma Qiao nodded and said, "That's it."
At this moment, another person suddenly walked up. When Li Qi saw that person, he looked shocked and hurriedly hid behind Ma Qiao and said: "Ma Qiao, stop me quickly, md, you can meet him even here, it's really
It’s so evil.”
"Zhengdao, why are you here now?" Song Moquan smiled at the man.
This person is none other than Zhang Zeduan.
Zhang Zeduan cupped his hands towards the three of them and said with a smile: "Sorry, sorry, I'm late."
Lu Baixiao said: "Zhengdao, you came just in time, let's drink somewhere else. With these rough guys around, even the wine will taste bad."
Zhang Zeduan looked puzzled. He turned around and suddenly became happy. He raised his hand and said excitedly: "Master Li, you are here too." After saying that, he left his friend behind and hurried towards Li Qina.
Go to the table.
Damn! You can see this, you’re cheating!
Li Qi felt like crying but had no tears.
When Hu You and others saw Zhang Zeduan approaching, they hurriedly stood up and bowed to each other: "I have seen Zhang Zeduan in my humble position."
Zhang Zeduan hummed casually, smiled at Li Qi who was hiding in the back and said, "Master Li, Master Li."
Oh my God! Please help me. Li Qi stood up helplessly and said: "Master Zhang, what a coincidence."
"Master Li, I am preparing to go find you recently."
"Looking for me? Why are you looking for me?"
"It's like this. Zhang benefited a lot from your advice last time. I have been practicing hard at home these days and have drawn about a thousand eggs. I want to show it to you. I hope you can give me some advice again. One or two.”
Li Qi nodded and said: "That's okay."
Zhang Zeduan was overjoyed and said, "Master Li, please wait for me here for a while. I will go home to get it immediately."
"Now?"
"Isn't it convenient for Master Li?"
"Uh... Bachelor Zhang, you see there are so many brothers here, why don't we talk about it another day." Li Qi was very puzzled.
Only then did Zhang Zeduan notice Hu You and the others. He was stunned for a moment and said, "Master Li, them?"
Li Qi hurriedly smiled and said: "Oh, that's right, I am now the bodyguard and the horse deputy has pointed it out."
Although Zhang Zeduan is a painting fanatic, he is not stupid. He knew that this must be arranged by the emperor, so he laughed and said: "Congratulations, congratulations!"
"Thank you."
Li Qi respected this choice, but it was a bit troublesome, and said: "Well, how about you go to the bar the night after tomorrow and find me?"
"Okay, okay, then it's settled."
"Then I'll see you the day after tomorrow." Li Qi cupped his hands and said with a smile.
"Hey, hey, hey, then I won't disturb you. You drink slowly." Zhang Zeduan was happy, his tone towards Huyou and others changed, and then he went back to Song Moquan. The four of them murmured a few words, They all looked weird, but they went downstairs together.
Finally I sent this painting madman away.
Li Qi let out a long breath, and suddenly saw everyone staring at him blankly, with confused expressions on their faces, asking in confusion: "Hey, what are you doing?"
Luo Sanshi swallowed his saliva and asked, "Deputy Commander, do you know that Grand Bachelor Zhang?"
"Yes! What's the problem?" Li Qi nodded.
"Then that Bachelor Zhang asked you to learn painting?" Another person asked, his voice trembling.
Li Qi shook his head and said: "We can't preach, discuss, or learn from each other."
"That's incredible. Who is Academician Zhang? He is the best painter in the Hanlin Academy. I heard that the emperor likes his paintings very much. I never thought that the deputy commander could compete with Academician Zhang on his painting skills. Wow! It's really incredible. Awesome." Luo Sanshi said with a thumbs up.
Fan Xin nodded in disbelief and said: "Deputy Commander, you are really good at it. You can be said to be the number one person in our three yamen!"
...
In an instant, there was one wave after another, one wave after another.
Li Qi is really exhausted!
He Chong at the other end also heard that Zhang Zeduan actually asked the deputy commander of the guard Ma to learn painting. He was so surprised that he almost bit the wine glass. He also heard that Li Qi said that Zhang Zeduan should go to the bar to find him. His face was suddenly shocked and he blurted out: " Li Qi, Li Qi, is it him? Oh, it must be him, no wonder, no wonder it is like this."
Someone next to him asked: "Deputy Commander, do you know that person?"
He Chong nodded and said: "He is the chef of Zuixianju, Li Qi. The emperor personally awarded him unparalleled cooking skills, and the emperor also gave him two gold plaques. I was the one who sent people there at that time. I once heard my brother say However, this person is very capable and even dares to offend the king. If you meet him in the future, try not to provoke him, you know?"
"You dare to offend even the Prime Minister?"
He Chong's subordinates were so surprised that they broke into cold sweat.