Li Zhi, don't be a coward

Chapter 723 The Real Account Book

Li Qinzai's actions could not be hidden from anyone at all.

The officials of the Ministry of Industry were not stupid. Seeing that he led his disciples to collect all kinds of data for the construction of the palace, his behavior was so weird, and he couldn't figure out Li Qinzai's motives, and he didn't dare to stop him face to face. Of course, he had to report it.

Officials from the Ministry of Industry reported to Shangshu, but Shangshu couldn't figure out Li Qinzai's purpose. He didn't know whether Li Qinzai was doing some secret work at Li Zhi's order, or he was planning to do something on the construction site on a whim.

Shangshu was unpredictable and couldn't pretend to be deaf and dumb, so he reported the news to the palace.

As soon as Empress Wu walked out of the hall, she learned that Li Qinzai was acting strangely on the construction site of the Puzhou Palace.

"Is he taking his disciples out on a tour to let them learn more, or does he have other purposes for the construction site of the palace?" Empress Wu muttered to herself, frowning.

The palace maid stood aside and dared not speak. With her status, she was not worthy to participate in this topic.

After thinking about it, Empress Wu still couldn't figure it out, she couldn't help but gritted her teeth angrily: "This Li Jingchu is always worrying, what is he going to do?"

I can't figure it out, so I just don't think about it. Anyway, Li Qinzai didn't do anything to affect the construction of the palace, and Empress Wu didn't bother to guess what Li Qinzai's purpose was.

Just as she was about to go back to the harem to rest, Empress Wu just started walking, then stopped, turned to look at the maid and said, "You just said that Li Qinzai asked his disciples to collect accounts for the construction of the palace?"

The maid bowed her head and said, "Yes, that's what the officials of the Ministry of Industry said."

Empress Wu murmured: "Did he find out that the hands and feet of the officials who built the palace were not clean, or did he say..."

There is also a possibility that Li Qinzai may not want the palace to be built smoothly, so he intends to find a reason in the accounts, that is, he opposes the emperor's enshrining of Zen and Taishan?

Empress Wu's heart trembled. It had to be said that, as a queen, Empress Wu's wisdom and sensitivity were top-notch, and she guessed Li Qinzai's intentions with just one thought.

Immediately, Empress Wu's frown became deeper and deeper.

The emperor's conferment on Mount Tai is not only important to Li Zhi, but also more important to her.

At the beginning when Li Zhi was urged to enshrine Zen, Empress Wu did not speak on a whim, but after careful consideration, because when Li Zhi enshrined Chan Taishan, as the queen of the world, she wanted to stand by Li Zhi's side, and Empress Wu needed it more than Li Zhi political significance here.

She will never allow anyone to spoil this long-planned event, not even Li Qinzai!

"Send someone out of the palace to convey the order of the palace, and please Li Qinzai to the palace for a narrative." Empress Wu said in a cold and authentic tone.

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The noisy construction site during the day gradually returned to calm after sunset.

But there are still a small number of craftsmen holding torches and beating on the construction site. Officials are patrolling around, trying to find ways to speed up the construction period. It is also an achievement.

Beside the quiet construction site, there is a dark dense forest. The forest is not big, and the vegetation inside is flourishing. It is daunting after dark.

Li Qinzai was sitting on a felled wooden pier outside the dense forest at this moment. The dark surroundings made him feel a little nervous, but he still forced himself to remain calm and remain silent.

Although he has made a lot of contributions to the Tang Dynasty, Li Qinzai has long been famous all over the world, and is regarded as a hero of the Tang Dynasty by countless people.

But... Heroes are also afraid of the dark, okay? Even if materialists are not afraid of ghosts, who can guarantee that there is nothing else in the dense forest?These days the ecological environment is ridiculously good, all kinds of ferocious wild animals are running around, who knows if a tiger will suddenly appear in the dense forest and take him away?

What about heroes?Tiger still tastes the same.

Sitting alone by the edge of the dense forest, Li Qinzai kept turning his head to look into the dense forest anxiously, keeping his legs in the posture of hugging his head and running away at all times.

After sitting there for an unknown amount of time, Liu Ahsi finally came quietly leading an official.

Li Qinzai heaved a long sigh of relief. If this guy doesn't come again, his character as a hero might collapse...

"Wu Shaolang, here comes Wang Minzhi, the head of the Ministry of Industry." Liu Ahsi whispered in Li Qinzai's ear.

Li Qinzai hummed, and asked in a low voice, "Is the money in place?"

"Yes, two hundred coins, Master Wang agreed."

Li Qinzai nodded, got up and brushed the dust off his buttocks, bowed his hands to the head of the Ministry of Works, and said with a smile: "Master Wang, I have been looking forward to it for a long time."

Wang Minzhi bowed in fear: "Your Majesty, Wang Minzhi pays homage to County Marquis Li."

Li Qinzai waved his hand, pointed to the dark surroundings, and said with a smile, "It's a confidential matter, so we won't light a torch to attract attention. Let's get it done quickly, and then we'll break it up."

Wang Min was stunned. After all, it was a new acquaintance, and he still couldn't adapt to the way Li Xianhou spoke.

After a while, Wang Minzhi laughed and said: "Yes, the Marquis of Li County is interested in exploring the secluded places and looking for plum blossoms. Lighting the torches is unavoidably elegant. It is actually burning the qin and cooking the cranes."

"Don't talk so much nonsense, what about searching for Mei Zhixing, you and I chose to meet here because we are obviously doing something shameful. Oh, what else? Will we have a tryst with you?" Li Qinzai said straightforwardly.

Wang Minzhi choked on this sentence and rolled his eyes, but he didn't dare to attack, so he tried his best to laugh.

"Did you bring something?" Li Qinzai reached out to him.

Wang Minzhi took out a thick stack of papers from his arms, held them in both hands and handed them over respectfully.

Li Qinzai took it, without looking it up, and shoved it into Liu Asi's hand, and said, "You guarantee that this account book is true and correct? You won't make up a random account book to perfuse me, will you?"

Wang Minzhi swore to the sky: "I swear in the name of my ancestors that the account book is absolutely true. I am responsible for keeping the accounts. This account book was copied down by the official. If there is a false word, the official is willing to accept punishment. "

Li Qinzai narrowed his eyes and said: "It's useless to swear on your ancestors. If I find out that I made a mistake, the end will not be as simple as being thrown into prison. In my capacity, it is too easy to kill a principal. "

Wang Minzhi hurriedly said in panic: "The lower official guarantees that the account books are true. If there is any falsehood, the lower official is willing to kill himself and apologize."

Li Qinzai nodded in satisfaction, and said, "So, our transaction has been successfully completed, and no matter what happens after that, you will not be involved."

Wang Minzhi was very worried, and said cautiously: "Marquis Li, excuse me for asking too much, what do you want these account books for?"

Li Qinzai smiled and said, "Why don't I write you a detailed article later, and report to you exactly what I did with this account book, okay?"

No matter how stupid Wang Minzhi was, he understood that this sentence was definitely not a good word, so he hurriedly said: "Don't dare, I just ask Li County Marquis to keep his mouth shut, and don't involve this official."

Li Qinzai hummed, and unconsciously turned his head to look at the dense forest behind him, and goose bumps suddenly appeared on his arms.

"It's getting late, and if the Lord Wang still has the pleasure of exploring the seclusion and looking for plum blossoms, you may as well go by yourself, and I will not accompany you."

Of course, Wang Minzhi was not interested in staying in this ghostly place, so the two said goodbye. Wang Minzhi changed direction and quietly returned to the construction site from the other side of the dense forest.

Li Qinzai looked at the ledger in Liu Ah Si's hand, and his expression gradually became worried.

The things that should be prepared are almost the same, but how to persuade Li Zhi next, and in what way can Li Zhi not be angered, but also be able to dissuade Feng Chan Taishan?
This matter was so nerve-wracking that Li Qinzai would rather fight a few more battles with the Tubo army in Tuyuhun than lose his head on this dangerous battlefield where there was no gunpowder smoke.

"Si, get ready and leave Puzhou early tomorrow morning."

Liu Ah Si asked, "Are we going back to Chang'an City?"

Li Qinzai stared at the dark night sky, and said calmly: "No, go back to Ganjingzhuang."

(End of this chapter)