If Xu Qilin knew these historical records, his dislike for Wu Meier would be even deeper.

There must always be a reason for killing, just because the treatment of the mother-in-law is relatively good, so she will vent her anger on her daughter-in-law. also used such vicious methods, it is simply perverted.

The reason why Xu Qilin hates Li Zhi also has a lot to do with Wu Zetian. Just killed someone, or his own relatives, Li Zhi didn't see it, it was really unreasonable.

And being able to share a bed with a woman who is as ruthless as a femme fatale is true love, but Xu Qilin does not dare to agree.

In his opinion, Li Zhi and Wu Zetian are all the way, ruthless, unjust, and ruthless. It's just that one is hidden deeply, and the other is exposed.

If there is no choice, then Xu Qilin naturally has nothing to say, just endure it. But now, he absolutely can't allow these two perverts to continue to develop according to the historical trajectory.

Of course, Xu Qilin doesn't know these historical records now. Anyway, the small public move is to face the mirror, and the big one is fine, let alone the small one.

"The sugar gourd is delicious." The son grinned and said with a smile: "My father also loves to eat, and he even asked people to make a lot of it to entertain my uncle and sister-in-law." ”

There are a lot of your uncles and sisters-in-law, and there is a platoon of huhulala! Big family, it's really messy.

Xu Qilin nodded with a smile and said, "Zhengyuan Energy Saving is not coming out, come to my house and show you fireworks, as well as scary firecrackers." ”

Firework? Very strange! Firecrackers, I know.

The son tilted his head and thought for a while, and said, "If my father doesn't allow it, I will let Sister Changle take it to see." ”

After a pause, she seemed to think of something funny, and covered her mouth and giggled.

Xu Qilin didn't know why, scratched his head, and looked at Xiao Gongju in confusion.

The son laughed for a while before he spoke: "That mirror, now it's a baby, everyone wants one." Uncle, some princesses want to marry you for it! ”

Xu Qilin was startled, and hurriedly waved his hand, "Don't make trouble, don't make trouble, I don't want to be a colt." Whoever wants a mirror, just give her it, don't scare so. ”

"Uncle-" The son was a little puzzled, staring at Xu Qilin with big eyes, and asked uncertainly, "You don't want to marry the princess?" ”

It's not that I don't want to, but I don't want to, but I'm scared to death!

Xu Qilin grinned and said with a wry smile: "This, things are very complicated. You're too young to understand. ”

The son blinked, thinking that he really didn't understand, but the uncle seemed to be very scared, which made the little girl remember.

"Uncle, I don't have anything else to do, you go back to the banquet quickly!" The son pointed to the main hall very understandingly, "There are a lot of delicacies from the mountains and seas, and the taste is okay, you can eat more." ”

Xu Qilin smiled and said, "That's a must." Okay, then I'm leaving. ”

The son waved his hand and said goodbye to Xu Qilin. When he went away, he returned to the deep palace accompanied by the maid.

Xu Qilin slipped back quietly and found that the atmosphere of the banquet was even more enthusiastic, and it was simply a group of demons dancing.

What kind of fun is this, beautiful women are eye-catching, you big men and old men, you are jumping around blindly!

Xu Qilin was a little stunned, are these high-ranking officials of the imperial court good, majestic demeanor and upright manners? But when I look at others, I appreciate it with great interest, and I am very accustomed to cheering back from time to time.

In fact, this is a very common scene, not only singing and dancing in public at banquets, but also worshipping and dancing during worship. Not only did the minister jump, but His Majesty the Emperor sometimes took the lead!

For example, after destroying the Eastern Turks, His Majesty Li Er was very excited, summoned the ministers, and invited the Emperor Li to have a party and dance awkwardly in public.

Although Xu Qilin can't dance and doesn't appreciate this dance very much, he is very enthusiastic and unrestrained when he comes to the banquet.

Raise your sleeves and feet, lift your robe and rotate, twist and raise your arms, rotate and kick, and turn three thousand and six ......

Xu Qilin seems to have been infected, but he doesn't think these big men are dancing ugly. Of course, he can do a ghost dance, but how dare he go up and do it.

Waiting near the palace gate, it was not until this enthusiastic song and dance came to an end that Xu Qilin returned to his seat quietly.

But he wanted to keep a low profile, but His Majesty Li Er intended to let him show his face in front of the ministers. Just now, I asked the palace people to look for him, knowing that he was called to His Royal Highness and talking to Princess Jinyang, and I don't know what happened to my son.

But His Majesty Li Er knew that his son and Xincheng were very close to Xu Qilin and Xiao Zhao, and it was estimated that he asked Xu Qilin for something fun or delicious.

After the dance, the officials returned to their seats, and His Majesty Li Er saw Xu Qilin, so he ordered the palace people to summon him.

As soon as Xu Qilin sat down and ate two bites of wine and food, he had to get up again, and was led by the palace people to the couch of His Majesty Li Er.

"Wechen has seen Your Majesty." Xu Qilin bowed and asked, "I don't know what Your Majesty has to tell you when you see the summons?" ”

His Majesty Li Er smiled and said, "Qi Lin is participating in the palace banquet for the first time, and he doesn't know the process and rules very well, so it is understandable to be cautious. But there is no need to sit alone in silence. ”

Xu Qilin smiled and said, "Weichen is young and has little knowledge, so it's better to study on the side first." ”

"Etiquette rules, singing and dancing, you can learn; Compose poems and fill in the lyrics, but you don't need it! His Majesty Li Er waved his hand and said, "I'm afraid that your thinking is not agile enough, and I didn't name you just now." How, is there a good sentence now? ”

Xu Qilin scratched his head, hesitated and said: "Weichen saw the plum blossoms blooming outside the hall just now, and there are a few bad poems, I don't know if the topic is on the topic or not?" ”

His Majesty Li Er smiled and said, "In my poems, there are welcome freshmen and plum blossoms. It's just Yongmei, but it's also a topic. Well, let's listen to it. ”

Xu Qilin pondered the words again, and opened his mouth to recite: "There are a few plums in the corner, and Ling Han opens them alone." I know that it is not snow, but there is a dark fragrance. ”

His Majesty Li Er pondered the taste, although it was a few sentences, and it was simple and straightforward, but this artistic conception was extremely rich, and the posture of the plum blossom was described very vividly, as if a real picture was unfolded in front of him.

You must know that Mei is one of the "Four Gentlemen", and has long been extracted by the ancients from the combination of things and the environment to extract a special spiritual symbolic image.

For example, bamboo, mostly painted bones, with bamboo mottled to melt the unevenness of the text; Loose, then the association is all in the pine posture; Orchid, to plant, plant the pot courtyard, fly incense in the study, said to be indifferent, said to be elegant.

This is the commonly used poetry to write God, show the gods, the so-called borrowing words and aspirations. And Xu Qilin's poem writes out several characteristics.

Reading the poem, Mei's arrogant, pure and elegant image came to his face, and a clear picture of several plums appeared in his mind.

"Simple and natural, no sense of carving, but there is a fresh breath on the face." His Majesty Li Er finally made a comment on the jaw and praised: "Good poetry, Qi Lin's literary talent has grown again!" ”

"Your Majesty has won the prize." Xu Qilin bowed humbly, but his mouth was already grinning, and he smiled very happily.

When His Majesty Li Er saw him like this, he couldn't help laughing, deliberately embarrassed him, and said: "This poem is barely on topic." You have to make another song to pass the test. ”

Xu Qilin scratched his head again, and after a long time, he asked tentatively: "Your Majesty, is it still related to plum blossoms?" ”

"Yes." His Majesty Li Er nodded, and was also a little surprised, it is really not easy to make two different Yongmei songs, if the quality is high.

Xu Qilin felt that this was a trivial meaning, and he had to memorize poems in middle school, so he didn't bother, so he opened his mouth and recited: "Mei Xue is not willing to descend in spring, and the pen fee of the Sao Ren Pavilion is commented." The plum and snow are three points white, but the snow loses the plum and a piece of fragrance. ”

Mei Xue competes for spring, and they all think that they are the most characteristic of early spring, and they do not admit defeat to each other, and even poets are difficult to judge between the two. After thinking about it, the poet believes that plum and snow have their own strengths and weaknesses. That is, snow and plum are whiter, but plum is better than snow in aroma.

The previous song is a vivid image, and this one contains a truth: there are strengths and weaknesses, and there can be comparison to distinguish.

His Majesty Li Er's thinking was diverging, and he glanced at the crown prince Li Chengqian, who was close to him, and Li Tai, the king of Wei, who was subservient to him.

Soon retracted his thoughts, His Majesty Li Er smiled and said, "Qi Lin has done a good job of poetry, and he should be rewarded." As he spoke, he casually untied the jade ornament around his waist.

Xu Qilin bowed down and took it with both hands, and said loudly: "Thank you, Your Majesty, for the reward." ”

His Majesty Li Er gave face, Xu Qilin thought about cooperating, and let the ministers know that they were very emperorly, don't come to provoke Lao Tzu.

This move really attracted the attention of the ministers, and the noise was quiet, and they all looked away, not knowing why His Majesty rewarded Xu Qilin.

His Majesty Li Er smiled faintly, looked down at the ministers, and said loudly: "Xu Qilin, the great Ying Kuku, has given a good sentence, and I appreciate the jade admiration as a reward." ”

Glory, no one else hah. Just like this reward, the bounty is rewarded with silver and silk, and it is not more precious and meaningful than His Majesty's belongings.

His Majesty Li Er turned his head to Xu Qilin and said, "And write the poem and circulate it by the ministers." ”

Xu Qilin bowed down to receive the order, and walked to the side, and there were already palace people waiting for him with paper and ink.

"If you have a poem, you might as well present it." His Majesty Li Er smiled and said to the ministers: "If it is the best, I will not hesitate to reward it." ”

This is also to make the ministers more active and show their fairness. Xu Qilin can be appreciated, and so are you, provided that you make good poems.

The ministers had different expressions, and some of them meditated bitterly, wanting to be rewarded; Some of them had a twinkle in their eyes, worried that the verses were not good, but they would be embarrassed.

No one acted rashly, they all waited to see Xu Qilin's poems, so that they could refer to their own level and make an evaluation.

In a moment, Xu Qilin had already finished writing two poems, which were forwarded by the palace people to His Majesty Li Er.

"Qi Lin's words have grown again." His Majesty Li Er looked at it, praised it again, and then ordered the palace people to take it and circulate it from table to table.

Xu Qilin returned to his seat, and immediately noticed the convergence of the eyes around him, as if he was in the spotlight, and he really felt a little uncomfortable.

"Good poetry, fresh and natural, like a picture scroll in front."

"Mei Xue strives for spring, ingenious but vivid and lively, it is indeed a good sentence."

"Reasoning with things makes people wake up. There are long and short, short and long, neither arrogant nor arrogant. ”

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Looking at the poems unfolded by the palace people, there were many comments among the ministers, and the poems that can be passed down through the ages naturally have their excellence. In addition to some military generals who are not highly educated, which one is not quite literary and appreciative?

Zhuyu was in front, and it immediately made many people retreat. It doesn't matter if you get a reward or not, don't be embarrassed because of the bad poems that you can't hold back.

After the poem was circulated, His Majesty Li Er raised his glass again, and the imperial banquet continued. The rewards were counted, but no one stepped forward to offer ugliness.

There's no way, people's poems are just well-written, and if you want to show your face, you have to have that level.

What's more, His Majesty's attitude towards Xu Qilin also explains everything, he just wants to take the opportunity to promote him. Although the big profit library is considered an inner house, it is operated by the royal family. However, the reform of Cao Zheng has already involved the government affairs.

What does this mean, it shows that His Majesty is very optimistic about Xu Qilin. In time, it is also predictable that Xu Qilin will stand in the court.

Xu Qilin also knows that this is not only a reward for his own contributions, but also because of his appreciation for planting cotton.

Although it is not possible to obtain a large number of cotton seeds from Gaochang, those in the Royal Forest Garden can also be planted more than an acre. What's more, Xu Qilin praised the benefits and importance of cotton, and also presented cotton samples.

Try not to say it too explicitly, but between the lines it also reveals the huge role of cotton clothes in the cold winter. As long as this is needed, His Majesty Li Er must pay attention to it and pay attention to it.

Very simply, Goryeo in Liaodong had to be fought sooner or later, and the severe cold climate was a difficulty that the Tang army had to face. The application of coal has solved some of the problems. Coupled with the cotton clothes, the chances of winning against Goryeo are greater.

These are all Xu Qilin's understanding of the historical trajectory and the judgments he made. Therefore, his upper performance can always scratch the itch of His Majesty Li Er, and it will not make him unhappy.

Moreover, Xu Qilin also asked His Majesty to go outside the city on the twelfth day of the first lunar month to watch the explosion demonstration of gunpowder. At the same time, he also talked about his views on the weaponization of gunpowder: it is better to attack fortifications, but it is not suitable for field battles.

That's right, it was a judgment made on the operational characteristics of Goryeo, as well as the advantages and disadvantages of the Tang army.

In the field, the Tang army was almost invincible and did not care much about the bonuses of new weapons; The attack on Jiancheng was the weakness of the Tang army, especially the fortified city and the Great Wall built by Goryeo in Liaodong.

The troops were under the fortified city, and they could not be conquered for a long time, and when the weather was cold, they would be defeated without a fight. The lesson of Emperor Yang of Sui's failed attack on Goryeo, how could His Majesty Li Er not know?

Therefore, outsiders see that Xu Qilin is rewarded for his poems, but they don't know the inside story.

His Majesty Li Er naturally did not reveal his inner thoughts. Gaochang has not yet finished fighting, and the Western Regions has not yet gained a foothold, so the intention of attacking Goryeo must be made public, which not only makes Goryeo have defense, but also the ministers of the court and the central government must also fry the pot.

The meal has to be eaten one bite at a time, and His Majesty Li Er has already made a plan to clean up the surrounding enemies one by one. It's just that it needs better timing, a lot of planning and preparation.

And Xu Qilin unconsciously realized the grand ambition of His Majesty Li Er, His Majesty Li Er thought so, but he didn't know that Xu Qilin was holding a cheat and could make him do everything well.