Three whips break the father-son relationship, please call me prince

Chapter 334 Li You: Jiulang, watch me demonstrate
"My uncle is in charge of the affairs of the Ministry of Chancellery."

"It looks like everything is alright."

Li Zhi couldn't help but sigh.

He really thought that his uncle would fall, but fortunately, in the newspapers and the Tang Empire Newspaper, his uncle appeared after his father and brother many times in a row.

This clearly shows that my uncle has landed safely and has not been affected.

"But Fang Xuanling is in trouble."

Li Dao Zong said on the side: "Duke Zhao has shown up, but Fang Xuanling has been gone for so long and there is still no news."

It goes without saying.

Now, almost a year has passed, and the Qizhou case has been investigated and is awaiting the court's decision.

According to Fang Xuanling's status and identity, there was no problem for him to appear before Changsun Wuji.

But at this time, it has not appeared yet.

Anyone who is not a fool knows what it means.

"Fang Xuanling has retired, so my uncle should be able to move up to the next level."

Li Zhi said: "But that's what I said."

"But the court's thoughts are not so easy to judge."

Li Daozon did not say much. They were in Qizhou and some things in Chang'an could not be known in time. They could only learn about them from newspapers or private channels.

It's not very comprehensive, and I'm not very clear about the important things that are too confidential.

Naturally, it is difficult to make correct and reasonable analysis results.

"Uncle Wang, Minister Xu may still be busy with his affairs."

"We won't wait."

Li Zhi said, "Pack up and leave in a few days to report back."

Speaking of reporting back, both of them felt a little sad.

Time flies, and it’s almost been a year.

At first they hadn't imagined that things would be so complicated and last so long.

All I can say is that this matter is too big, involves too many people, and affects too wide a range of people.

If the two palaces hadn't issued an order to terminate it in time, not to mention one year, two or three years might not be enough.

"His Royal Highness King Jin."

Wang Jingzhi came and said, "I just received news from Laizhou."

"Official documents came from the Northeastern Grand Military Governor's Office, as well as a secret letter from His Royal Highness Prince Qi to His Royal Highness Prince Jin."

Li Zhi was stunned.

"Fifth brother wrote to me again?"

Li You wrote more than one letter to Li Zhi. During his time in Qizhou, the King of Qi would write to him in various ways every ten days or half a month.

The content of the letter left him speechless.

It was just teaching him how to do things and criticizing him for doing wrong things in Qizhou.

In short, Li You's letter to Li Zhi only has four words in it: be a teacher!

"Your Highness, please take a look."

Li Daozon said with a cheerful smile that he really was just watching it for fun.

The King of Qi would give orders to the King of Jin even though they were separated by mountains and seas.

It's so interesting.

What’s interesting is that if the King of Jin did not reply to the King of Qi’s letter, letters would continue to arrive for many days.

"alright."

Li Zhi was at a loss whether to laugh or cry about Li You's behavior. He felt angry, amused, and helpless.

You said you are the Grand Commander in the Northeast, so why are you worrying about the affairs of Qizhou?

I need you to talk about this.

The letter opened.

"Jiulang, there is no one around you, right? This letter can only be read by you."

When he read the first line of words, Li Zhi raised his eyebrows, glanced at Li Daozon and Wang Jingzhi, then stood up and walked aside.

This is the first time that Fifth Brother has said this.

No matter whether you need to avoid people or not, just do it first.

"What you did about Qizhou made me very unhappy. You are so far from being good enough."

"I heard that you just investigated the case and didn't do anything else?"

"Oh, you are so green. I really want to come over and teach you step by step."

"Unfortunately, this Grand Commander cannot leave without permission. I can only teach you a lesson."

I thought it was something else.

It's that old-fashioned, domineering tone again.

Li Zhi's fingers, which were holding the letter paper, were exerting force, as if he wanted to tear it into pieces at once.

But after reading what followed, he held back.

"This time, the Northeastern Military Governor's Office is going to send a batch of money back to Chang'an."

"I know you're going back too, so you can escort me as well."

"This money is divided into two batches."

"A batch of two million taels of silver and three hundred thousand taels of gold is for the imperial court and the Ministry of War. You don't have to worry about it. We have the accounts."

"There is also a batch of two million taels of silver and two hundred thousand pieces of gold, which are for honoring the emperor."

"You must distinguish them clearly and don't make any mistakes."

I go.

Why so much money?

Where did Fifth Brother get this?

Li Zhi was shocked.

"Haha, you must be wondering how the handsome Fifth Brother got so much gold and silver."

When Li Zhi saw this line of words, his eyes widened.

Can you predict this?
Are you having a ghost?

"I'm not afraid to tell you that these two batches of money were originally from the same batch. They were both mined in Japan and were to be sent to the imperial court and the Ministry of War."

"But I made the decision and gave half of it to honor my father."

"Well, you don't understand?"

"You kid, learn from me. You have done so many things in Qizhou. Did you get any money?"

"Have you thought about our father and brother?"

"Young man, don't wait until you are beaten up before you realize that you have a very good brother, the Grand Commander, who thinks of you all the time..."

What follows is Li You’s self-boasting and self-praise.

After Li Zhi read it carefully, he decisively picked up the match on the table and lit it to burn.

His action attracted the attention of Li Daozon and Wang Jingzhi, but the two of them just glanced at him and immediately looked away.

"Stupid brother."

"You should never write the truth in the letter. If I had other thoughts and told them, would you feel good about it?"

Li Zhi looked at the burnt letter and smiled. The most fatal thing in the letter.

Li You said that the money withheld was from the imperial court and the Ministry of War.

If the truth is not exposed, everyone can pretend to be ignorant.

Once it is exposed, the imperial court and the Ministry of War will have to take it seriously.

"However, thanks to this stupid brother for reminding me."

Li Zhi turned around and walked over, saying, "My fifth brother just sent me a letter saying that there is a batch of money to be escorted to Chang'an, and he wants me to take it with me when I return."

Can these two be trusted?

You burned all the letters.

It wouldn't be that simple.

"But I suddenly remembered something."

Li Zhi said: "Keep half of the money and treasures confiscated and make a separate list."

"Uncle Wang, please tell Minister Xu."

"There is no problem with the account book."

Li Dao Zong was an experienced man, and he immediately figured out the key point. "Your Highness means...?"

"I was negligent before."

Li Zhi smiled and said, "It's not too late now."

"Uncle Wang, brother-in-law, you should understand, right?"

The two of them immediately said, "Of course I understand."

"Then do it as soon as possible."

"it is good!"

Li Zhi watched the two men leave. Even after his good brother had reminded him like this, how could he not obey?

Fifth brother gave such a large sum of money.

I heard that my third brother also has it.

I have done so many things in Qizhou and raided so many families. If I don't show some appreciation, I would be very ignorant.

"It seems that Fifth Brother is more familiar with the ways of the world than I am."

……

Li Zhi stayed in Qizhou for another half a month.

He waited until the things that were on board the ship at Laizhou were delivered to Qizhou before he set off with them.

This time when he returns to Chang'an, he will also sign up for the imperial examination in August.

He himself was unwilling to do so, but since his brother the Crown Prince asked him to do so, he had no choice but to comply.

“I heard that most of the people who sign up for the imperial examination are from poor families and students who have received education at the appropriate age.”

Li Dao Zong said: "Few children from aristocratic families sign up."

“Are they being uncooperative, or are they protesting silently?”

Li Zhi disagreed with this statement and said, "There may be reasons for this."

"But they probably look down on this way of recruiting talents and have a conservative attitude."

"After all, one can become an official through recommendation and selection."

"To take the imperial examination, one must compete with others, which will invisibly lower one's status."

"Besides, they did really well in the exams. There is nothing to say. They deserve the reputation."

"If you don't do well in the exam, your grades will be poor and you won't get a ranking."

"It is a great obstacle to their recommendation for official posts."

This is putting the cart before the horse.

As long as you are not mentally ill and have other ways to ensure your career, you will know that the imperial examination is not the best choice.

"But if that's the case."

Li Dao Zong said: "Isn't the imperial examination a bit...?"

Li Zhi knew what he meant.

It's just that they are not recognized by others. The students who take the imperial examination and become officials this time will be subject to a lot of criticism and doubt.

For example, the talent is not worthy of the position.

"So, my brother must have expected this kind of situation to happen, so he asked me, other princes, and royal children to participate."

"At least with us, they dare not overtly go too far."

Arrived in Chang'an.

Li Zhi looked at the money that was delivered back by the Northeast Military Governor's Office.

The Minister of Civil Affairs Liu Ji and the Minister of War Li Xiaogong came in person.

They couldn't help but value this money.

"Haha."

Li Xiaogong raised his head and laughed, "Jiulang, you have grown up a lot."

"Not bad."

Li Zhi bowed respectfully and said, "Uncle is still strong and powerful even now, and his majesty is no longer as great as it used to be."

"Yeah, yeah, fine."

Li Xiaogong said: "Thanks to you for escorting me personally."

He whispered, "Let me tell you, the Ministry of War played a role this time."

Li Xiaogong pointed with three fingers, "This number."

"Well, are you shocked?"

"If you need money while you are still in the army, just write a letter and submit it to the Ministry of War, and your uncle will allocate funds to you."

Li Zhi quickly agreed, he didn't know whether he could still stay in the army.

just.

When he thought about the fact that he still had half of the money, Prince Hejian was unaware.

I couldn't help but mourn in my heart.

"That's right Jiulang."

"What's up with those carriages?"

Li Xiaogong saw the carriage being sent to the Taiji Palace treasury in the distance and couldn't help asking.

"Why are there so many? It's almost the same as ours."

Did you find out?
Even if I find out, I won’t tell you, so that you won’t be sad.

"I have some business to do in Qizhou, and I need to..."

Li Zhi said vaguely, and Li Xiaogong immediately said, "Uncle understands."

"Well done."

"I won't keep you any longer. I'm leaving now."

"Chengfan, after you meet His Majesty, come and have tea with me."

Li Xiaogong left happily, but Li Daozon frowned, as if he had discovered something incredible.

It seems like something that cannot be said.

(End of this chapter)