Tibet

Chapter 78
Hearing that Li Linfu had brought his grandson, Gao Lishi went to the door to greet him in person.

Li Linfu cupped his fists and said apologetically, "I didn't make an appointment in advance, please forgive me, Gao Weng!"

"Xiangguo is polite!"

Gao Lishi looked at Li Ye, and said with a smile: "I didn't expect Feisha to be Lingsun, no wonder Xiangguo is so sure!"

Li Linfu winked at Li Ye, "Hurry up and salute the elder!"

Li Ye was helpless, and was about to kneel down, but Gao Lishi had quick eyesight, supported him and said with a smile: "I know you don't want to kneel down for others, so don't force yourself!"

It seemed to be a very casual sentence, but Li Linfu's expression changed. Gao Lishi was shocked to know that Fei Sha was his grandson. He didn't expect that he would know what happened in the ancestral hall yesterday morning.

What does this mean? It means that the Son of Heaven is monitoring him, and he is using his own people.

Li Ye hesitated for a moment, but knelt down and saluted Gao Lishi, "Grandson Li Ye, kowtow to Grandpa Gao!"

He wasn't that hypocritical, and he didn't think his knees were so precious. He didn't want to kneel down to the elders of the Li family in the ancestral hall because he had the emotions of his mother.

Gao Lishi is the second person in the Tang Dynasty and a famous power minister in history. He is only a 14-year-old boy, so there is nothing wrong with kneeling for him.

Gao Lishi said that he didn't want Li Ye to kneel, but he was just making use of the topic to remind Li Linfu that the emperor knows everything.

But he didn't like people who didn't understand the rules. Seeing Li Ye kneeling and kowtowing to him obediently, Gao Lishi felt very comfortable.

"Good boy, get up, let's sit inside!"

Gao Lishi smiled at Li Linfu again and said, "Xiangguo, let's go have a cup of tea together!"

The meaning of this sentence is to say, 'You don't go in! '

What is politics? This is politics. You don’t have to sit in a secret room and say a few private words. The third person in power in the Tang Dynasty asked his grandson to play for the second person in power in the Tang Dynasty. Embrace it, that's enough.

Li Linfu heard Xianzhi's elegance, and immediately laughed and said: "I still have something to do, Gao Weng, I will leave my grandson to you, don't wrong the child."

"How can it be?"

Li Linfu smiled at Li Ye again: "Go! Make money by yourself, don't be polite to him!"

Li Linfu got into the carriage and left. In the carriage, Li Linfu squinted his eyes and thought, who in the family betrayed him?

Puzzled, Li Linfu had no choice but to let go of the matter. He suddenly remembered what Li Ye said to himself just now, "There is also competition within the Yang family. '

He suddenly thought of something, and gradually realized that this is really a very good idea.

Although the Son of Heaven has his eyes on Yang Guozhong, but with those two holding back the Yang family, many things will not go so smoothly, at least they can delay time.

Thoughts surged in Li Linfu's heart, as if a new window had been opened for him at once, he stroked his beard and smiled and said, "This brat is really different!"

Gao Lishi took Li Ye to the living room and sat down. The maid came in and served tea. Gao Lishi smiled and asked, "Guess, how do I know that Fei Sha is Li Xiangguo's grandson?"

Li Ye leaned slightly and said: "If the junior guessed correctly, it has something to do with Liefeng!"

Gao Lishi gave a thumbs up, "Smart, one guess is right!"

Gao Lishi said again: "Let me tell you the ugly words first. The Tianpeng polo team is different from other polo teams. It is relatively loose. How should I put it? The team has no fixed players, and every match is a temporary recruitment." , if a player does not perform well in a game, there will be no next time, if he performs well, he will continue to play next time, I do not raise mediocrity, and I will not tolerate black sheep, no matter who it is, you understand ?"

Li Ye nodded, "This junior understands!"

"That's good. For every game you play, I will give you a thousand coins. This is fixed. As for the reward, it depends on the record and performance. Then, your income is top secret. I don't want you to say it, except you Mother and grandmother."

Li Ye still nodded, and Gao Lishi took another silver medal to him, "You keep this, if someone bullies you, just show it, and others will give me some face."

Gao Lishi was indeed thoughtful, with this brand, why would he be afraid of revenge from the Yang family?

Li Ye was grateful in his heart, took the sign and saluted and said, "Thank you Gao Weng for protecting you!"

Gao Lishi smiled and said, "Do you have any questions?"

"I don't know who our next opponent will be?"

Gao Lishi said lightly: "The Yang family!"

The leader of the Tianpeng polo team is Feng Quannong, the second son of Gao Lishi. He was originally the nephew of Gao Lishi's wife Lu, named Lu Quannong, who was adopted by Gao Lishi and changed his surname to Feng.

Gao Lishi also has an eldest son, who was adopted by his elder brother's youngest son, named Feng Yuan, who is currently serving as the governor of Panzhou, which is also Gao Lishi's hometown.

Feng Quannong did not become an official, but specialized in handling various affairs in the mansion. He was very capable and was Gao Lishi's right-hand man.

The polo team is also managed by Feng Quannong, but he is only responsible for recruitment, liaison, logistics and team leadership. Regardless of the game, the game is completely up to the five players to play freely.

Interestingly, the five teams didn't know each other and didn't train. The previous game against the Xiaoqiwei polo team did not perform well. After the game, four polo players were expelled, leaving only one player.

This is what is called iron-clad soldiers. The Tianpeng polo team will never change, only the players will change.

This time, including Li Ye, Gao Lishi recruited four new polo players, all of whom were black players.

As soon as they met, Feng Quannong handed Li Ye a soft mask and said with a smile, "This is specially made for you, put it on!"

Li Ye took the mask and asked, "Now?"

Feng Quannong nodded, "This is the rule set by Gao Weng. Everyone should wear it. You don't need to know each other's face, and don't inquire about it. Just play."

Although the rules were weird, Li Ye didn't ask much. In fact, he also vaguely guessed that some of the players were relatives of the emperor, and he didn't want to be known.

Li Ye put on a mask, which was very thin and soft, and it was very close to the skin.

"follow me!"

Feng Quannong brought Li Ye to the side door of the mansion. Once he entered the side door, there were two rows of more than a dozen small courtyards to the east. Feng Quannong walked into one of the small courtyards and said with a smile: "This courtyard belongs to you."

Li Ye was startled, "I don't live here!"

"I know, everyone doesn't live here, but you have to change clothes and rest before and after the game. You can come and live here if you have nothing to do. You can enter the door with the Baoshou card that A Weng gave you, but don't bring outsiders in."

"I see, thank you!"

"Also, I have already given you your racing horse Ning Palace. The mansion will feed you, and then provide you with an ordinary horse for transportation. All polo teams do this to prevent being tampered with."

Li Ye nodded.

Feng Quannong said again: "You can do whatever you want! I still have something to do, so let's go first."

Walking to the door, Feng Quannong turned back and said: "Our next competition is on the [-]th of this month. You come over at [-] am on the [-]th. You need to explain. Don't be late. Remember to put on your mask before you come. .”

Feng advised Nong to put on a mask, smiled, and left in a hurry.

Li Ye sat on the stone bench in the yard in a daze, he hadn't gotten used to it yet, Gao Lishi's Tianpeng polo team and Ningwang polo team were completely different.

The Tianpeng polo team didn't practice, didn't know their teammates, and couldn't even see their real faces. It was very loose. Could it be that the grandfather hinted that the princes and grandchildren took turns to participate in the competition?
Only then did Li Ye understand one thing. The use of nicknames and masks was not because of fans killing players. It was just an excuse. The real reason was to allow the rich and powerful to participate in polo matches without being recognized.

The so-called polo league is probably just a game for the rich and powerful.

Thinking of this, Li Ye suddenly felt dull.

In fact, there are many things that Li Ye doesn't know. Polo games are not only a game for the rich and powerful, but also an official struggle outside the court, or a carnival for the common people. It is also a talent selection and a shortcut to earn quick money.

It is a comprehensive event, for different people, there will be different answers.

Sitting blankly for a while, Li Ye took out the silver medal that Gao Lishi gave him. On the front was the word 'Gaofu' and the word 'Bao Shou Pai' was engraved on the back.

He remembered what Feng Quannong said just now, the Baoshou brand is one of the three hardest brands in Chang'an, representing Gao Lishi's face.

That is to say, with this brand, no matter how big things happen to him, Gao Lishi will cover him up.

Such an important brand, why did Gao Lishi give it to himself?
Li Ye was puzzled for a moment.

(End of this chapter)