Chapter 926: Loyalty or Friend or Foe

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It seems that history cannot be changed casually, and there is a providence in the dark!

Zhao Huan and the others went back after having an overnight meal in Baifu. After sending them away, Li Qi came to the backyard alone, standing in the pavilion, and couldn't help but feel a little emotional.

If there was no cheat 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 ahead of schedule, and the initiator is him Li Qi, if there is no him, then they Zhao Huan would not be able to become the secretary of Honglu Temple, and there is no reason and power to recall Li Gang.

Is this providential, or is it man-made?

Li Qi couldn't say clearly, but in a game of chess, if there is suddenly one more chess piece, then there will be endless changes, which makes him at a loss.

Just when Li Qi was in a thousand sorrows, he suddenly felt a warmth on his shoulders, subconsciously grabbed the Rouyi, and said softly: "Why haven't you slept yet?" ”

But the Rouyi shrank back like lightning, and heard a deep voice: "Who are you and me?" ”

Mother-in-law? When Li Qi heard this, a cold sweat broke out, and when he turned his head, he saw Mrs. Bai glaring at him angrily, and hurriedly said, "I'm sorry, I'm sorry, my son-in-law thought it was a red slave." As he spoke, he wrapped his shawl tighter, as if he was afraid of the beautiful and wise mother-in-law, and said with a smile: "Thank you, mother-in-law."

Madame Bai also knew that he was an unintentional mistake, and she had seen more reckless actions, but she didn't care, and said, "It's so cold, what are you doing standing here alone?" ”

Li Qi sighed and said casually: "I'm not thinking about how many parts I should split myself up this year." ”

Madame Bai smiled lightly and said, "Those who can work hard, how many people want to split themselves, they don't have this blessing." ”

Sweat! This mother-in-law is a bit more joking than I am. Li Qi laughed and didn't say anything more.

Madame Bai said again: "The old man has already told me about the prince's coming to you today, and you are doing it very correctly. ”

Li Qi said: "That's not it, mother-in-law, you teach well." ”

Madame Bai said: "You don't have to make sycophants. You know how much this credit can be, if you are someone else, I am afraid that your own father will not let me. ”

Without waiting for Mrs. Bai to finish speaking, Li Qi said with a depressed face: "Mother-in-law, don't you say that I regard the prince as more important than my father, how is this possible, if the old man wants it, I can also give it to him." ”

Madame Bai chuckled and said, "You don't talk nonsense here, how can you be like this." Again. Is that what the old body means? The old body means that your mind is very rare. ”

Your bust is also very rare. Li Qi felt a little evil in his heart, and then said with a straight face: "Mother-in-law is serious, I am a trader." After a pause, he added: "It's just that I don't think this credit is so important to me, and since I proposed this plan, no one can take it away, so why not do it as a favor." His Royal Highness the Crown Prince used to always live in the East Palace, the gate was not stepping, the second door was not out, and there was too little sense of zài. He needs it more than I do. ”

Madam Bai nodded and said, "You can think so, the old man and I are very pleased, if you continue like this, you will be in a high position in the future after all." And if there is no accident, he will definitely be able to surpass Taishi Cai. ”

This remark also shows that she is full of confidence in Li Qi.

"Then I have to live as long as the master." Li Qi smiled and said extremely modestly: "That's right." Mother-in-law, son-in-law is an official for a short time, for the way of the official, is still just a layman, what has happened in the past two years, let me deeply feel the warmth and coldness of the people in the court, the world is cold, and therefore gave birth to a question, I don't know if the mother-in-law can solve this doubt in my heart for me. ”

Are you a layman? Madame Bai's face changed, and she said extremely carefully: "What doubts? ”

Sweat! You're guarding against wolves! Li Qi laughed a few times and said: "Mother-in-law, the son-in-law just asks, Lala is homely, do you need to put on the current posture of the enemy?" ”

Madame Bai said cautiously: "Can you blame me for this, I was bitten by a snake once, and I was afraid of the well rope for ten years." ”

Day. It's all the Year of the Monkey, don't keep talking about it. Li Qi said: "Yes, it was my fault that time, but my starting point is still good, mother-in-law, don't sue me, you don't want Wang Huang to step down." ”

Madame Bai said: "Of course I want to, but for such a big matter, you didn't even discuss it with anyone, and you insisted on going your own way, do you know how dangerous your original actions were?" ”

Li Qi smiled: "I only know that wealth and wealth are in danger, since it is a plan that has been formulated, then I will strictly follow the plan, as for why I don't discuss it with anyone, hehe, if you are a mother-in-law, will you discuss it with others?" ”

Madame Bai smiled and shook her head, "You know that's not what I'm talking about. ”

Li Qi said: "But the old man also got what he wanted, didn't he?" ”

"If you had told us beforehand, you might have gotten more."

"To be honest, no matter how many old men there are, it is impossible for them to become Dazai, isn't everyone happy in the current situation." Li Qi smiled and said, "Mother-in-law, you can't be too greedy. ”

Madame Bai glanced at him with a smile and said, "When it comes to greed, I am far inferior to you. ”

Li Qi rolled his eyes and said, "You can still praise me for my rare mind." ”

Madame Bai chuckled, waved her hand and said, "Forget it, I said you won't win." Say, what exactly do you want to ask. ”

Li Qi said: "Forget it, this problem is not a big deal, lest you be suspicious when you come." ”

"If you don't say it, I'll be suspicious."

Li Qi smiled bitterly and sighed: "Actually, the little son-in-law just wants to ask whether the affairs of the court should be judged by loyalty, treachery, good and evil, or by friends and enemies." ”

Madame Bai was stunned for a moment, and looked at Li Qi suspiciously: "That's it?" ”

Li Qi nodded and said, "Of course, otherwise what does the mother-in-law think?" Perhaps this is also some of the feelings in my heart. ”

Madam Bai nodded slightly and said, "Yes, you are already in a high position at a young age, so it's not strange to have such doubts." After a pause, she said: "Actually, if you ask anyone this question, ten ** will sue you, and you should be judged by loyalty, treachery, good and evil." However, it is one thing to say and another thing to do, and those who sue you will actually use friend or foe as the standard of judgment in the face of these things. Haven't you always done that? ”

Li Qi's eyes closed slightly, and after a moment, he smiled and said: "Every time I hear my mother-in-law's golden words, my son-in-law will have a feeling of sudden enlightenment." ”

Madam Bai nodded with a smile and said, "Actually, you already have the answer in your heart. It's just that you don't want to admit it. ”

Li Qi was stunned for a moment, and said helplessly: "I also ask my mother-in-law to leave a little ** for my son-in-law, I am grateful." ”

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If last year's festival was just a diplomatic exploration, this year will be more substantive. News had long been received that the surrounding nations had sent more people than in previous years, and that the envoys of almost every country had brought a large group of private merchants.

The Bureau of Commerce also immediately responded, convening all the wealthy businessmen in the capital to prepare a meeting to discuss how to deal with foreign businessmen.

this day. The sky was still just bright, and Qin Hui had to rush to the Commerce Bureau early to prepare for this meeting, but he never expected it. There was one man who was even earlier than him.

This man is none other than Richie.

"Your Excellency?" 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 Qi said: "How was the preparation for this meeting? ”

Qin Hui said: "It's ready." ”

Richie snorted. Zhengse said: "Qin Hui, in this year's negotiation, we only focus on private transactions. As for the rest of the aspect, it is all taken care of by Honglu Temple. ”

Qin Hui Huo Ran got up and said in surprise: "Why is this? ”

"Don't get so excited, sit down first."

"Yes."

Qin Hui sat down again.

Li Qi said: "The reason is complicated and complicated, and it is simple to say that it is simple, you are a smart person, then I will say it simply, because Honglu Siqing is the prince." ”

When Qin Hui heard this, he immediately understood, but he was still a little unwilling, and said: "My lord, having said that, but for this negotiation, our Commerce Bureau has been preparing since the beginning of the year, and this year, there is almost no respite, however, when it comes to this harvest, others will harvest the fruits, isn't this making wedding clothes for others." It doesn't matter if the lower officials are lower, they are afraid that the people below will be dissatisfied. ”

How can he not matter, he is different from Li Qi, he has a lot of power in his hands, no one in the court dares to despise him, he also wants to be on the throne, now is the time to accumulate merits, as long as he has enough merits, as soon as he has the opportunity to come, he will be able to soar naturally.

Of course, Li Qi understood, and knew that he had paid a lot for this, so he briefly told him about the meeting with the prince yesterday, and said with a smile: "You are so capable, there will definitely be a way to appease them, so let's do it, I will personally contribute some money and give it to them, so that they can have a good year." ”

As soon as these words came out, Qin Hui knew that this was irretrievable, and also understood that Li Qi was starting from the overall situation, so he nodded and said, "The lower officials obey orders." ”

Li Qi laughed and said, "As long as the new law continues, are you still afraid that there will be no chance to make meritorious contributions?" As he spoke, he sorted out the thick pile of materials on the table with his hand, and said, "Later, you will ask someone to send these materials to Honglu Temple." Oh, remember to arrange for me to meet with the envoys of Goryeo and Dali at that time. ”

Qin Hui sang and asked again: "By the way, do we need to send someone to help?" ”

Li Qi smiled and said, "Let's see then, but the prince has a lot of talents around him recently, and it is estimated that we will not be needed, we just need to tell them the plan." ”

Qin Hui frowned and said, "My lord is not Li Gang, who has just returned to Beijing to take up his post. ”

"Why didn't you say Geng Nanzhong?"

Qin Hui was speechless, Geng Nanzhong is also worthy of the words "full of talents"?

Li Qi laughed and said, "Do you know Li Gang?" ”

Qin Hui shook his head and said: "I don't know each other, but this person is also a famous family, and when he was in Beijing as the superintendent of the imperial history, he made a lot of noise, so the lower officials also have a lot of impressions." ”

Li Qi sighed and said, "Then in your opinion, what kind of person is he?" ”

Qin Hui said: "This person is definitely a talent, there is no doubt about it, but he has a strong personality and is upright, which is somewhat similar to Chen Dong, but he is far more knowledgeable and intelligent than Chen Dong." It's a pity. ”

At this point, he stopped talking.

Li Qi smiled lightly: "You just say it, I like to listen to your opinions." ”

Qin Hui hesitated for a moment before he said, "It's a pity that this person won't stay by the prince's side for long." ”

Li Qi gently rubbed the teacup on the table with his left hand, staring at the tea in the cup, as if he was more engaged, and said with a hint of playfulness on his mouth: "Why is this?" (To be continued)