Nine hundred and twentieth chapters loyal traitor or friend and foe
It seems that history cannot be changed casually, there is God's will in it!
Zhao Huan and others went back after having dinner in Bai Mansion. After seeing them off, Li Qi went to the backyard alone and stood in the pavilion, feeling a little emotional in his heart.
If there was no cheating in the history books, Li Gang should not be recalled to Beijing until next year, that is, in 1125, but now it is nearly a year earlier, and the instigator is Li Qi. Without him, it would be impossible for them Zhao Huan
If he becomes the Minister of Honglu Temple, he will have no reason or power to recall Li Gang.
Is this God's will or man-made?
Li Qi couldn't explain clearly, but if an extra chess piece suddenly appears in a game of chess, there will inevitably be endless changes, which makes him helpless.
Just when Li Qi was immersed in a myriad of melancholy, he suddenly felt a warmth on his shoulders. He subconsciously grabbed the Rouyi and whispered, "Why aren't you asleep yet?"
But the Rouyi retracted like lightning, and another person heard someone say in a deep voice: "Who do you think I am?"
Mother-in-law? When Li Qi heard this, he broke into a cold sweat. He turned around and saw Mrs. Bai glaring at him angrily and said hurriedly: "Sorry, sorry, my son-in-law thought he was a red slave." As he said that, he wrapped his shawl tighter, as if
He was afraid that the mother-in-law, who was both beautiful and intelligent, would give him a slap in the face, and said with a flattering smile: "Thank you, mother-in-law."
Mrs. Bai also knew that he made an unintentional mistake. Moreover, she had seen more reckless actions before, but she didn't take it seriously. She said: "It's so cold, why are you standing here alone?"
Li Qi snorted and said casually: "I'm not thinking about how many pieces I should cut myself into at the end of this year."
Mrs. Bai smiled softly and said: "Those who are capable work hard. There are many people who want to kill themselves, but they don't have this blessing."
Sweat! This mother-in-law is more joking than me. Li Qi laughed and said nothing.
Mrs. Bai added: "The old man has already told me about the prince coming to see you today. You did the right thing."
Li Qi chuckled and said, "That's not the case. Mother-in-law, you teach me well."
Mrs. Bai said: "Stop flattering me. You know how much this contribution is. If it were anyone else, I'm afraid your own father wouldn't let it go."
Before Mrs. Bai could finish her words, Li Qi said with a depressed look: "Mother-in-law, are you saying that I value the prince more than my father? How is this possible? If my father-in-law wants it, I can give it to him."
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Mrs. Bai chuckled and said: "Don't talk nonsense here, how could you be like this? Besides, is this what I mean? I mean that your broad-mindedness is very rare."
Your bust is also very rare. Li Qi felt a little evil in his heart, and then said sternly: "Mother-in-law is serious, I am a businessman." After a pause, he added: "It's just that I feel that this contribution
For me, it is not that important. Moreover, since I proposed this plan, no one can take it away, so why not do it as a favor? His Royal Highness the Prince always lived in the East Palace in the past, with no door open and no way out.
, there is too little presence. He needs this credit more than I do."
Mrs. Bai nodded and said: "You can think so, the old man and I are very happy. If this continues, you will be in a high position in the future. And if there is no accident, you will definitely be able to surpass Grand Master Cai."
These words also showed that she was full of confidence in Li Qi.
"Then I have to live as long as the Grand Master." Li Qi chuckled and said extremely modestly: "By the way, mother-in-law, my son-in-law has not been an official for a long time, and he is just a layman on the way of being an official. In the past two years,
What happened made me deeply feel the warmth and warmth of people in the court and the harshness of the world, and it also gave rise to a question. I wonder if my mother-in-law can help me solve this doubt in my heart."
Are you a layman? Mrs. Bai's expression changed and she asked extremely carefully: "What doubts are there?"
Sweat! You are guarding against wolves! Li Qiqian laughed a few times and said: "Mother-in-law, my son-in-law is just asking casually, Lala's family affairs, do you need to put on the posture of a powerful enemy?"
Mrs. Bai said cautiously: "Can you blame me? I'm once bitten by a snake, and I'll be afraid of well ropes for ten years."
Day. This happened in the year of the Monkey. Can you please stop talking about it. Li Qidao: "Yes, I was wrong that time, but my starting point was still good. Mother-in-law, please don't tell me that you don't want Wang
Step down."
Mrs. Bai said: "Of course I do, but you didn't discuss such a big matter with anyone and just went your own way. Do you know how dangerous your original move was?"
Li Qi smiled and said: "I only know that wealth can be gained through danger. Since it is a plan that has been made, then I will strictly follow the plan. As for why I don't discuss it with anyone, haha, if it were you, the mother-in-law, you would
Will you discuss it with others?"
Mrs. Bai smiled and shook her head: "You know that's not what I said."
Li Qidao: "But my father-in-law also got what he hoped for, didn't he?"
"If you tell me something in advance, you might be able to get more."
"To be honest, no matter how many father-in-laws there are, it is impossible for me to become the Dazai. Aren't everyone happy with the current situation?" Li Qi chuckled and said, "Mother-in-law, you can't be too greedy."
Mrs. Bai glanced at him with a smile and said, "When it comes to greed, I'm nowhere near as good as you."
Li Qi rolled his eyes and said, "It's rare for you to praise me for my magnanimity just now."
Mrs. Bai chuckled, waved her hand and said, "Forget it, I said you won't win. Tell me what you want to ask."
Li Qidao: "Forget it, this problem is not a big deal, so as not to make you, mother-in-law, suspicious again."
"If you don't tell me, I will become suspicious."
Li Qi smiled bitterly and sighed: "Actually, my son-in-law just wants to ask whether the affairs in the court should be judged by loyalty, traitor, good and evil, or by friends and foes."
Mrs. Bai was stunned, looked at Li Qi suspiciously and said, "That's it?"
Li Qi nodded and said: "Of course, what else would the mother-in-law think? This may also be some of my feelings."
Mrs. Bai nodded slightly and said: "Yes, you have already reached a high position at a young age, so it's not surprising that you have such doubts." After a pause, she added: "Actually, you have to ask anyone this question.
Nine times out of ten, people will tell you that you should judge loyalty, treachery, good and evil. However, saying it is one thing, doing it is another matter. Those who tell you will actually regard these things as friends and foes.
As a criterion for judgment. Haven’t you always done this?”
Li Qi's eyes closed slightly, and after a moment, he smiled and said: "Every time I hear the mother-in-law's kind words, my son-in-law will feel suddenly enlightened."
Mrs. Bai smiled and nodded, saying: "Actually, you already have the answer in your mind. It's just that you don't want to admit it."
Li Qi was stunned for a moment and said helplessly: "I would also like to ask my mother-in-law to leave a little money for my son-in-law. I am very grateful."
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If last year's New Year's Day was just a diplomatic exploration, then this year it will be more substantive. There has been news for a long time that the surrounding countries have sent more people than in previous years, and almost every country's envoys have brought a
A large private business group came.
The Commerce Bureau also responded immediately, convening major wealthy businessmen in the capital to prepare for a meeting to discuss how to deal with foreign businessmen.
On this day, it was still dark in the sky, and Qin Hui rushed to the Commerce Bureau early to prepare for the meeting. However, he never expected that there would be someone earlier than him.
This person is none other than Li Qi.
"Sir?" Qin Hui looked at Li Qi in surprise.
Li Qi smiled slightly and said, "You're here, sit down."
Qin Hui nodded and sat next to him.
Li Qidao: "How was the preparation for this meeting?"
Qin Hui said: "We are ready."
Li Qi hummed and said seriously: "Qin Hui, in this new year's negotiation, we only focus on private transactions. As for other aspects, Honglu Temple will take care of them all."
Qin Hui stood up suddenly and said in surprise: "Why is this?"
"Don't be so excited. Sit down first."
"yes."
Qin Hui sat down again.
Li Qidao: "The reason may be complicated or complicated, and it may be simple. You are a smart man, so I will put it simply, because the Minister of Honglu Temple is the prince."
When Qin Hui heard this, he understood immediately, but he was still a little unwilling and said: "Sir, even so, our Commerce Bureau has been preparing for this negotiation since the beginning of the year. In this year, there has been almost no chance to breathe.
However, at this time of harvest, if others are to harvest the fruits, isn't this making wedding clothes for others? It doesn't matter if you are lowered to an official position, I am just afraid that the people below will be dissatisfied."
How could he be indifferent? Unlike Li Qi, he holds great power in his hands. No one in the court dares to despise him. He also wants to be in power. Now is the time to accumulate achievements. As long as he has enough achievements, he will have an opportunity in the future.
If he gets there, he will be able to prosper naturally.
Of course Li Qi understood and knew that he had paid a lot for this, so he briefly told him about yesterday's meeting with the prince, and then laughed and said: "You are so capable, you will definitely have a way to appease them. So, I
Privately contribute some money and give it to them so that they can have a good New Year."
As soon as these words came out, Qin Hui knew that this was irreversible, and also understood that Li Qi was considering the overall situation, so he nodded and said: "I will obey my orders."
Li Qi chuckled and said, "As long as the new law continues, are you afraid that you won't have the chance to make meritorious deeds?" As he spoke, he sorted out the thick pile of information on the table and said, "You will ask someone to take care of it later."
Send these materials to Honglu Temple. Oh, remember to arrange for me to meet with the Korean and Dali envoys then."
Qin Hui sang, and then asked: "By the way, does our Commerce Bureau need to send someone to help?"
Li Qi smiled and said, "We'll see then. However, the prince has so many talented people around him recently that he probably won't need us anymore. We just need to tell them the plan."
Qin Hui frowned and said, "Your Excellency, it could be that Li Gang just returned to Beijing to take up his post."
"Why didn't you say Geng Nanzhong?"
Qin Hui was speechless. Is Geng Nanzhong worthy of the word "talented people"?
Li Qi laughed and said, "Do you know Li Gang?"
Qin Hui shook his head and said: "It's hard to say that we know each other, but this person is considered to be from a famous family. He was the supervisory censor in Beijing and caused a lot of commotion, so the lower officials are quite impressed by him."
Li Qi snorted and said, "In your opinion, who is he?"
Qin Hui said: "This man is definitely a talent. There is no doubt about it. It's just that he has a strong personality and is upright. He is somewhat similar to Chen Dong, but he is far more knowledgeable and smarter than Chen Dong. It's a pity--- .”
At this point, he stopped talking.
Li Qi smiled softly and said: "You can say whatever you want, I like to hear your opinions."
Qin Hui hesitated for a moment and then said: "It's a pity that this person may not stay with the prince for long."
Li Qi gently rubbed the tea cup on the table with his left hand, staring at the tea in the cup, seeming to be more immersed in it, and said with a hint of playfulness: "Why is this?" (To be continued, please search. Piaotian Literature, novels are better and updated faster!