Arriving at this place of revelry and extravagance, Li Qi also returned to reality.
"Sir, do you need some wine?"
As soon as he stepped into the Longting Garden, a maid came over carrying a plate with three cups on it.
Li Qi smiled slightly and said, "I don't drink. Tea will do. Oh, I'm quite satisfied with your service."
A flash of excitement flashed in the maid's eyes, she thanked her and hurried to change the tea.
Li Qi glanced around and saw Song Huizong and others standing in front of a rockery, so he quickly walked over.
But just halfway through, a figure suddenly appeared from behind, "Oh, Li Qi, you are finally here."
Li Qi rolled his eyes and said, "Ya Nei, why are you here?"
The person who came was none other than Gao Yanei.
Gao Yanei said cheerfully: "Everyone is celebrating today, so of course I have to come. To tell you the truth, the emperor invited me to come. Chai Cong is also here, but that guy likes to squat in the corner, which is very boring."
You're a pretentious guy. Li Qi smiled and said, "Congratulations then."
Gao Yanei said excitedly: "Li Qi, the military parade you arranged is really beautiful. Also, those soldiers, oh, they are so amazing. They can even walk exactly the same. How difficult is it? It hurts me."
His voice was hoarse from shouting, and Xiaojiu was even more outrageous. He kept shouting that he wanted to join the army, but Uncle Bajin accidentally heard him and took him back. Didn't you see what he was doing at that time?
The look makes me laugh to death."
Li Qi asked in astonishment: "Isn't Xiaojiu your brother? He is like this, how can you still take pleasure in others' misfortune?"
Gao Yanei curled his lips and said, "Brother, can't you just laugh? Only a good brother can make his brother happy. Besides, I didn't ask him to go back."
Damn! What this guy said really makes sense. Li Qi asked curiously: "Was Xiaojiu very miserable at that time?"
Gao Yanei clicked his tongue and said: "It's not just miserable, it's simply inhumane. He was almost dragged away by his father, and his buttocks were almost flat."
"learn."
Li Qi nodded and said: "I will go and report to the emperor first, and I will come back to you later. Also, you can tell Xiaojiu what will happen next when you go back."
"Why?"
"Otherwise, that kid will definitely come to me and ask, how busy I am."
At this time, the maid came over again and said: "Sir, your tea."
"Thank you."
Li Qi took the tea and said to Gao Yanei, "I'm leaving first."
As he spoke, he walked forward, but before he had taken two steps, he suddenly heard someone calling him, "Li Qi."
"who?"
Li Qi shook his head from side to side and said, "Who called me?"
"it's me."
Before he finished speaking, he saw a man walking out from behind a small rockery on the left side of Li Qi. It was King Yun Zhao Kai.
Li Qi was stunned, then stepped forward and said, "Huh? Your Highness, why are you hiding here and drinking alone?"
Zhao Kai did not answer but asked: "Then where should I be?"
"Well."
Li Qi smiled and saw the depressed look on Zhao Kai's face, and asked curiously: "Your Highness, why do you look so depressed? You are so in the limelight today, didn't you see that those girls are almost fainting because of you?
Yet."
"What a girl, don't make fun of me."
Zhao Kai glared at him slightly and said, "I was just thinking about today's military parade."
Li Qi's expression tightened and he said, "Is there something wrong?"
Zhao Kai sighed: "If there's anything wrong with it, it's that it's too perfect."
"Wow! Your Highness's words are too profound, I don't understand them."
Zhao Kai smiled and said: "You don't understand? I see you understand better than anyone else." He sighed and said: "To be honest, this military parade was very spectacular and very successful. Looking at it,
I'm afraid they can't match it in the past. But every time I think of the scenes in the military parade, I feel a little bit self-deceiving. In fact, to put it bluntly, they are just showing off, but if they really want to fight, I'm afraid they still can't.
Contend with the Jin Army. I remember those Jin soldiers I saw at the Yanjing campus that day. They all seemed to have a murderous aura in their bodies. I thought that only those who have stepped on the bones of ten thousand people can possess this murderous aura."
Li Qi glanced left and right and said, "Your Highness, you cannot say this to others."
Zhao Kai nodded and said: "Of course I know this, but don't you think it's ridiculous to deceive yourself?"
Li Qi sighed: "Do you still remember the empty city strategy in the Romance of the Three Kingdoms?"
Zhao Kai was stunned and nodded.
"Then you said that Zhuge Liang was deceiving himself?"
Zhao Kai frowned and said, "Could it be that you are."
Li Qi smiled and said: "Your Highness, changing from weak to strong requires a process and does not happen overnight. However, you cannot put a sign of weakness on your forehead. This is not only a good thing for others but also for yourself.
, there are some things that we just need to understand in our hearts. As long as we know it ourselves, it is not self-deception, it is just a strategy."
Zhao Kai nodded slightly and said, "I understand." He sighed again and said, "However, there are many people here who are deceiving themselves. No, it should be said that you have deceived your own people as well."
Li Qi laughed and said, "I won't admit it."
Zhao Kai laughed and said: "Even if you admit it, no one will believe it, at least they won't be willing to believe this fact."
I'm afraid the one you don't want the most is you. Li Qi smiled, changed the subject and said, "I'm going to report back to the emperor, let's go together."
Zhao Kai turned his head and glanced at Song Huizong and others, and sighed: "Forget it, I have an appointment with the breeder, and I have to go back later."
"Then I'll take my leave first."
"Well. You go ahead."
After leaving Zhao Kai, Li Qi went to Song Huizong's side and saw Wang Fu, Gao Qiu, Li Bangyan, Zhu Meng, He Shiliebohe and others there. They seemed to be chatting happily.
Li Qi stepped forward and saluted: "The humble minister Li Qi has met the emperor."
Song Huizong was slightly startled, turned to look at Li Qi, and suddenly laughed and said: "Li Qi, you are finally here. Please forgive me."
"Thank you, Your Majesty."
Song Huizong glanced at him approvingly and said with a smile: "You really did not disappoint me. You did a very good job in today's flag-raising ceremony and military parade ceremony. I am very satisfied. Moreover, I am also very happy today. You said you would
Let me reward you how you want."
Li Qi said extremely hypocritically: "It is an honor for me to serve the emperor, and it is also my job. How dare I ask for a reward?"
Song Huizong shook his head and said: "No, today you have made such great achievements and promoted the prestige of our country. You should be rewarded, and you should be rewarded heavily. But what should you be rewarded for?"
He frowned and thought for a while, then suddenly said: "I heard that you taught the soldiers the steps they walked today?"
Li Qi nodded and said: "Exactly."
"Hmm. Not bad, not bad. I didn't expect you to have the talent to lead an army."
Song Huizong nodded slightly and said: "Let's do this. It just so happens that Tong Taiwei is away all year round and the Privy Council lacks talents, so I will appoint you as Tongzhi Privy Councilor."
As soon as these words came out, everyone was shocked.
Tongzhi Privy Councilor was the second-in-command of the Privy Council, and his official position was the second rank. This official position was really not small, which shows that Song Huizong loved Li Qi very much.
Li Bangyan suddenly stood up and said: "Your Majesty, the economic officer is already a third-rank official at a young age. If he is promoted again, he may attract criticism."
What he said is absolutely correct. Being a third-grade official at the age of twenty-six is extremely rare. If he were to be promoted again, it would be really extraordinary.
Wang Fu frowned secretly. The Privy Council has always been the main department that weighs the strength of the prime minister. It would not be a good thing for him if Li Qi entered the Privy Council. But it was difficult for him to stop him, because he had jumped eight levels in a row in the past year.
Li Qi was much more powerful, and he was the least qualified to speak. But at this time, he couldn't care about so much, and hurriedly said: "What the left prime minister said is good, and the economy has enabled him to hold an important position in Sanya now, and he has done extremely well.
Excellent, if he is transferred rashly, it may be counterproductive."
Now as long as Li Qi makes great achievements, both Wang Fu and Li Bangyan will feel very nervous, because they can't predict which side Li Qi will choose, and Li Qi is very close to Cai Jing. You must know that Cai Jing has conflicts with both of them.
, they are also taking precautions.
Gao Qiu suddenly stood up and said: "I second the proposal." He naturally didn't want Li Qi to leave Sanya. If Li Qi was transferred to the Privy Council, he would become Tong Guan's person. This account could not be clearer.
Bai Shizhong and others also stood up and said: "I second the proposal."
Only Zhu Meng and a few others remained silent.
Although they all have their own thoughts, their purpose is the same.
When Song Huizong saw that the ministers were all opposed, he couldn't help frowning. Now that He Shiliebohe and other Jin envoys were nearby, it would be too shameful to withdraw his orders.
When the ministers saw Song Huizong's displeasure, they reacted inwardly and complained secretly.
Gao Qiu suddenly had an idea and said: "Your Majesty, I have a suggestion, I don't know whether to say it or not."
Song Huizong frowned and said, "Gao Aiqing has something to say, but it doesn't hurt to say it."
Gao Qiu nodded and said: "Wei Chen thinks that although Li Qi is talented, he is still young and lacks experience, so he may not be qualified for Tongzhiyuan. Therefore, Wei Chen suggested that Li Qi be concurrently appointed as the Ordnance Supervisor. In this way, he can both
Let him be trained and his talents can be fully utilized, and we, the Song Dynasty, will also benefit. It can be said to kill three birds with one stone."
Ri. Brother Qiu, you did this trick very beautifully. You understand me so well. Li Qi couldn't help but be overjoyed. In fact, he didn't want to go to the Privy Council. After all, Tong Guan was there and he couldn't make the final decision on major matters. Moreover, Tong Guan
This person likes to participate in party disputes, so he might as well stay in Sanya and hang out with Brother Qiu, a wealthy man. However, he has wanted to take action since early in the war, but he can't find an opportunity. However, this time is really a great opportunity.
Wang Fu and Li Bangyan couldn't help but glance at each other, both of them frowning. The weapons inspector was a big piece of meat, with huge profits hidden in it. If it fell into Li Qi's hands, it would be bad for everyone, but they both
People no longer dare to object. After all, it is not a wise thing to repeatedly refute the emperor's face. It is really a waste of money. Now they can only pray to Song Huizong to veto Gao Qiu's suggestion.
Song Huizong's eyes lit up when he heard this, and he recalled Li Qi's remarks on the gambling boat that day. He nodded and said with a smile: "Gao Aiqing's suggestion coincides with mine." After a pause, he said to Li Qi again.
: "Li Qi, what do you think?"
Li Qi hurriedly held up his hands and said: "Reporting to the emperor, I will do my best to carry forward the fine tradition of the military weapons supervisor of the Song Dynasty, so that our soldiers of the Song Dynasty can have more advanced weapons, and also bring more weapons to the Song Dynasty.
Benefit."
Song Huizong had already regarded Li Qi as his lucky general and was full of confidence in him. Moreover, Li Qi's last sentence was also very pleasant, saying: "Well, I will appoint you as the weapons supervisor now. Can you
Don’t live up to my high expectations.”
"I obey my orders." (To be continued...)
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