Li Zhi, don't be a coward

Chapter 1165 No reward
From Liu Rengui's words, Li Qinzai suddenly found that he was actually a good person, but he was just a bit annoying in court.

Of course, everyone will evaluate themselves with the greatest praise, and Li Qinzai will not be so naive to believe it.

Liu Rengui smiled faintly: "I know you don't believe it, and I don't care if you believe it or not, but I want to tell you that I am not a traitor, and I have a clear conscience for everything I have done these years."

"Including the 21st year of Zhenguan's participation in impeachment, the ancestors sent troops to loot and slaughter the city. I also participated in the impeachment with dignity, and I have no regrets so far."

Liu Rengui looked awe-inspiring. At this moment, Li Qinzai really found an aura called "justice" in him, even though he was weak, he was invincible.

"Uncle Liu, the kid really came here with bad intentions today, but now I know that this matter should have nothing to do with Uncle Liu. There are traitors in the court who want to suppress heroes, and this matter has already appeared..." Li Qinzai said.

Liu Rengui sighed: "Actually, I also noticed it two days ago. As soon as Ling Zu's victory memorial entered Chang'an City, and when the people in the city were celebrating, officials from Yushitai secretly reported to me that some courtiers wanted to take advantage of deserters. article, to suppress Ling Zu's achievements."

"It's not uncommon for this to happen. During the Zhenguan period, the same happened to Wei Gong Li Jing, and Wei Guo was indeed taken away from power after the Turks were destroyed. From then on, he closed the door to thank guests until he died of old age."

"With the precedent of Li Jing, some people in the court thought the same thing. They felt that Lingzu had done too much, and you, the grandson of Yinggong, also lived up to the spirit. Your performance on the battlefield of Goguryeo was not inferior to Lingzu. The Li family is a family. Seeing that it will grow stronger, at least within three generations, the future will be safe."

"The Li family is too prominent, and they are deeply favored and valued by the emperor. After all, they are not tolerated by some people. There are only so many powers and officials in the court. If your Li family occupies too much, what will others do?"

"So before Ling Zu returned to the court with his teacher, those villains acted in private, trying to discredit Ling Zu's achievements, confuse His Majesty to suspect heroes, and made the emperor jealous with the words 'high meritorious service'."

Liu Rengui sighed: "What's more, now that the East Palace is seriously ill, the battle for the reserve has begun, and all parties are staring at the position of the East Palace. Your grandparents and grandchildren of the Li family have made great military exploits and are of great importance in the court. If you Help Li Xian win the crown prince position, you will be the future emperor teacher, and your power will be limitless."

"The power in the court also ebbs and flows. Your Li family holds too much power, and others have less power. Everyone wants to rely on your Li family. How can these people bear it? So, you are not offended. People, others will take the initiative to offend you, that's the reason."

Li Qinzai was stunned, now he understands, after all, it is "power" and "profit".

Looking at Liu Rengui's expression, Li Qinzai said cautiously: "I don't know what Uncle Liu thinks..."

Liu Rengui smiled: "You want to ask, others are afraid of your Li family, what is the old man's attitude?"

Li Qinzai also smiled: "Although it is said that the heart of a gentleman is treated with the heart of a villain, the matter is of great importance. Even if the boy bears the reputation of a villain, I have to ask you, does Uncle Liu also think that my Li family should be punished?" Suppress it?"

Liu Rengui was silent for a while, then slowly said: "The old man said that I never take things that are groundless to heart."

"No matter how powerful your Li family is, it was all created by your grandparents on the battlefield with swords and guns. I will never be jealous of the military exploits you earned, and the official career you won with your own hands. Even the glory is your grandchildren. Deserved."

"The meritorious service of the powerful ministers is high, and the test is the mind of the emperor. The old man assists the Holy Lord and will always watch you. You get what you deserve. That is your ability. But if one day, you rely on the power in your hands, If you do something inappropriate, don’t blame this old man for giving up his life to take you down.”

"One yard is one yard, and you will get what you deserve for glory and official rank. Even if you are powerful in the future, as long as you do things according to the rules, I have no reason to suppress them. I will never stop things that haven't happened. When they happen, it's a big deal." Blood admonishes the court, and I will perish together with you."

Liu Rengui looked at Li Qinzai and smiled slightly: "This is the difference between a loyal minister and a treacherous minister, can you understand, Duke Li?"

"I don't think too much about things that didn't happen, but there are people in the court who are stirring up trouble and suppressing heroes. I can't sit idly by."

"Yesterday I posted a name post and invited a few colleagues to gather in the government office. Who is slandering Ling Zu behind his back? I will have an answer in a few days."

Li Qinzai hastily bowed and saluted: "Uncle Liu is upright and selfless, and this junior admires him very much."

Liu Rengui said with a half-smile, "You came here today with bad intentions, how dare you question the old man's character, thinking that I was behind the scenes, and the old man was deeply humiliated, so it's not too much to accept ten gems from you to make up for it?"

Li Qinzai sighed: "Not too much, not at all, this junior deserves it..."

Liu Rengui said indifferently: "In the world, there is a clear distinction between good and evil, good and evil, how can I not see clearly at this age."

"The Li family has a high meritorious service, and it is indeed suspected that it is the master. The courtiers' impeachment may not be a concern, but you'd better go to the palace and chat with the emperor to see how the emperor treats your Li family."

Li Qinzai's heart sank when he heard this.

If Li Zhi also thinks that Li Jigong is a master, the whole Li family will be in trouble.

Uncontrollably looking towards the direction of Tai Chi Palace, Li Qinzai couldn't help but have a question in his mind.

Can Li Zhi's mind accommodate heroes?

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Liu Rengui finally gave Li Qinzai a suggestion to test Li Zhi's attitude.

No matter how the courtiers participated in the impeachment, the ancestors and grandchildren of the Li family have contributed to the community. If the emperor is able to tolerate it, all the slander and slander are useless.

If the emperor thinks that Li Ji is the second Li Jing and feels jealous, then the status of the Li family will be in jeopardy.

I heard a saying in the previous life, when the meritorious service of the courtiers is too great, and the emperor no longer knows how to reward the meritorious officials, the only thing he can reward is a pot of poisoned wine.

Today's Li family seems to have reached this situation.

After Li Qinzai said his farewell, he was carried out of Liu Rengui's mansion by Buqu, got into the carriage, and wandered towards the Duke's mansion.

Sitting in the carriage, Li Qinzai was preoccupied.

Li Jili's contribution to destroying the country was originally a happy event, but now this happy event has cast a shadow.

Li Qinzai and Li Zhi are both monarchs and ministers, but also friends. At this time, should he trust his friends, or understand the trade-offs as a monarch?

The answer seemed to be hidden in a hazy fog, and Li Qinzai couldn't see clearly.

When the slightly swaying carriage approached the Duke's Mansion, Li Qinzai suddenly stopped the carriage.

Sitting in the carriage and meditating for a while, Li Qinzai suddenly said, "Go to Tai Chi Palace."

(End of this chapter)