Half a year after arriving in this era, Li Shan had been trying to search for various information in various ways since he was still recovering from illness in Dongshan Temple. Zhu Wei helped a lot in this regard.
For a time traveler, only by searching for information and analyzing it together with what he learned from history books can he choose the path that best suits him.
Li Shan rubbed Xiaoman's willow waist, opened his mouth and swallowed the fruit handed to his mouth by his slender hand, thinking that he went to Pingkangfang that day to find out the news.
He came to the door in the name of upgrading tofu products, and then attracted the brothers Li Kai and Li Zhaode in the name of making iron pots. He also attracted the Chang'an Order through the incident at Dongshan Temple... Li Shan had already done everything he could. If it didn't work, he could only Think of another way.
Li Shan thought in his heart that the news that the saint summoned the King of Qin to return to the capital and ordered the King of Qi to lead the armies in Hebei only spread in the past two days, and even the latter one only spread today. I wonder if that kid Li Zhaode is smart. Works well.
At this moment, Li Mansion.
Li Zhaode kept talking with a smile on his face. When the middle-aged man on the couch heard the last part, he slammed the table next to him and said, "My family also has a thousand-mile horse!"
This middle-aged man is Li Qianyou, the cousin of Li Jing and Li Keshi, the Danyang family of the Li family in Longxi, and the current chief secretary of the Qi Palace.
"Instead of going to Hebei, it is better to go all out to win the Chang'an order." Li Zhaode was a little excited when he made suggestions on official matters for the first time. "Father, when the snipe and the clam fight, the fisherman will benefit."
Li Shan from Zhujiagou touched his little hands and chatted with Xiaoman, while muttering whether he should say a few words to Li Zhaode today, but he was afraid that the thoughtful Li Kai would hear something...
In fact, none of the people who can leave a mark on history are easy to get along with. Naturally, Li Shan didn't know... During Wu Zetian's reign, Li Zhaode served as prime minister and monopolized the power of the court, with unparalleled power.
Li Qianyou nodded slightly, "This makes sense."
Looking at the sixteen-year-old only son in front of him, Li Qianyou stood up from the couch and said softly: "The King of Qin was already unrivaled in the world, and now he has defeated Liu Heitai. It's a pity that the King of Qi has always been unable to stand alone..."
After a pause, Li Qianyou said: "As early as ten days ago, the King of Qi sent a messenger back to Beijing and summoned the staff of the Prince of Qi to discuss and select someone to go to Hebei."
Li Zhaode was stunned for a moment, then suddenly realized: "Did my father mention the possibility of going out to serve eight days ago... King Qi attached to the East Palace?"
"The prince is deliberately trying to win over you. In addition to King Qin's military exploits, the same is true for saints. It's just a check and balance." Li Qianyou forgot to put on his shoes and paced back and forth in the room with only his socks. "Wang Xu plans to be promoted to the director of Yizhou, Chang'an The order is vacant..."
Li Qianyou is the chief secretary of the Prince of Qi's Palace and one of the confidants of Prince Li Yuanji of Qi. He is very aware of the current situation and was even the first to suggest that Li Yuanji attach himself to Prince Li Jiancheng.
But unexpectedly, Qin King Li Shimin was so good at fighting that he defeated Liu Heitai so quickly. The East Palace made a move to ask the saint to call Qin King back to the capital, while Qi King Li Yuanji tried to reach out to Hebei and wanted Li Qianyou and other officials to take up posts in Hebei.
But Li Qianyou doesn't want to leave Beijing. His official rank is not high now, and it is impossible to serve as a supervisor in Hebei. What's the point of being a county magistrate?
Now that the Tang Dynasty was first established, there are many good positions, but I am a little less qualified.
Li Qianyou's mind was in a state of confusion for a while, as he lamented that King Qin's military exploits were unparalleled. If not, everyone would not have focused their attention on Hebei, thus ignoring the Chang'an order that was about to be vacant in Beijing.
Squinting at the oil lamp on the desk, Li Qianyou thought in his heart that now that both the government and the public are staring at Hebei, the Chang'an order seems to be a bit dark under the lamp.
Thinking of this, Li Qianyou was pleased with the progress of his only son Li Zhaode, who had such a unique vision and was able to find the Chang'an Order as a breakthrough in the chaos.
The Chang'an order has a low position but great authority. It can not only expand his network of people, but also control military power at critical moments and mobilize soldiers from the surrounding areas of Chang'an... This is also the reason why Wang Xu was able to go to Hebei with the King of Qin and achieve military exploits.
He doesn't have to leave Beijing, but he is also a county magistrate. From the perspective of Prince Qi's palace, Li Qianyou is very suitable, and from his own perspective, it is also very suitable.
From the prince's point of view, in order to check and balance King Qin, the East Palace must deliberately win over King Qi, and the prince will not veto it easily.
From the perspective of the court, the inconspicuous but important position of Chang'an Order will inevitably cause friction between the Prince of Qin's Palace and the East Palace, and for Prince Qi to take over this position... I'm afraid the saint would also like to see it.
After making up his mind, Li Qianyou whispered, "Prepare the carriage, go out from the side door, and drive the car yourself."
Li Zhaode bowed excitedly.
Nowadays, the world has not yet been settled, and there is a night curfew in Chang'an City, and people are not allowed to move between the houses. But Li Qianyou is lucky. The place he wants to go is in the same house as his residence.
An hour later, Li Qianyou sat opposite a middle-aged man in the inner room.
"Chang'an Order?" After hesitating for a moment, the middle-aged man murmured: "Yes, Wang Xu will definitely be promoted, and maybe he will stay in Hebei. The Chang'an Order should be vacant... Qianyu has a good vision!"
"Brother Sixing is a compliment." Li Qianyou blushed a little, "I'm humble, the King of Qi is still in Hebei, so I have to ask Brother Sixing to come forward."
This middle-aged man is the number one confidant of King Qi Li Yuanji, and he is also the only official who can visit Prince Li Jiancheng on behalf of King Qi's palace.
Li Sixing, a son of the Li family in Zhao County, Li Yuan started his army from Taiyuan. He once went deep into the capital to inquire about the military situation, and later led the army into battle. He had many military exploits. Although he is only a guard of the Prince of Qi's palace now, he is a hero of Taiyuan Yuanmou and is deeply trusted by Li Yuan. Chong, was granted the title of Duke of Le'an County.
The so-called Taiyuan Yuanmou heroes are a list of seventeen heroes promulgated by the saint Li Yuan in the first year of Wude. The leader, King Qin Li Shimin, Liu Wenjing, and Pei Ji, were exempted from two deaths, and the remaining fourteen were exempted from one death. Li Sixing was ranked at the bottom. the third.
The two of them analyzed it carefully and both felt that the possibility of success was not low. When King Qin had just made great achievements, it was unlikely that the East Palace would refuse the matter.
Li Sixing suddenly laughed and said: "Speaking of your Danyang house in Longxi, it's really..."
After hearing this, Li Qianyou smiled and retorted: "Why doesn't the Li family of Zhao County do the same?"
Li Sixing threw his head back and laughed and nodded repeatedly. Both of them were children of aristocratic families and had a long history of family education, so they naturally understood this very well.
Over the past hundreds of years, the world has been in chaos, bloodshed has become commonplace during the dynasties, and aristocratic families have been in turmoil. Therefore, the children of the clan have always served their own masters to avoid being wiped out and causing the decline of the family.
This is also the so-called eggs are not put in one basket.
The Li family of Zhao County, Li Sixing assisted the King of Qi, Li Zhian was the prince Qianniu, while Li Shousu and Li Mengchang served in the Tiance Mansion. The former was one of the eighteen bachelors, and the latter was the third right army of the Qin King's Mansion, and won the trust of the Qin King. Heavy.
The same is true for the Danyang House of the Li family in Longxi. Li Keshi is Li Shimin's brother-in-law and the guard of the Qin Palace. Li Qianyou is the confidant of Qi Wang Li Yuanji.
Li Jing does not favor any party. If Li Jiancheng ascends the throne and Li Jing, who has made many military achievements, is there, the Danyang House of the Li family in Longxi will not decline.
On the way back, Li Zhaode received several compliments from his father. He thought that although it was unintentional, he had accepted Li Shan's affection, and if there was a chance, he would repay the favor.
If you want Li Shan to know... you have to laugh like a pig and fall into a pit, and you have to thank me?
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The next day, Li Zhaode went to Li Kai early in the morning and told him everything about last night.
Although Li Kai's father, Li Keshi, served in the Prince of Qin's Palace, in the minds of the children of these aristocratic families, the change of dynasties was a major event, but the rise and fall of the family was even more important. It was Li Keshi and Li Jing's suggestion that Li Qianyou became an official in the Prince of Qi's Palace that day.
"This matter should not be made public." Li Kai was about to go to Wang Renbiao, but he warned him several times on the way, "The Chang'an order has not yet been vacant, and the fifth uncle is planning. If the matter is leaked..."
"Do you really think that I say everything to others?" Li Zhaode waved his arm, "Even in front of Brother Xiaoqing, I didn't say a word!"
"Just keep your word. Last year I won a good horse in a gambling race for my brother..."
"Talk about this again!" Li Zhaode complained: "Why are you going to Brother Xiaoqing's place today?"
"Yesterday Xiaoqing said that he would go to Zhujiagou today. Let's go and see it together?" Li Kai responded casually.
"Okay, okay!" Li Zhaode immediately ordered his entourage to prepare gifts.
A group of four carriages and dozens of servants caused a sensation in Zhujiagou. Although many dignitaries had visited Dongshan Temple in the past few months, this was the first time they appeared in Zhujiagou.
"I haven't paid a visit to Brother Demou and Brother Zhaode yet, so today I'm really... rude."
Li Shan smiled bitterly and held his hands, feeling surprised in his heart, but his face was very natural.
The three people who had just paid a visit to Mr. Zhu were standing in the courtyard. Wang Renbiao was a regular visitor, while Li Kai and Li Zhaode were here for the first time. They were attracted by the house which was quite different from this era but also unique.
Hearing Li Shan's words, Li Kai turned around and said with a smile: "Although we have known each other for a short time, we have similar interests. Could it be that we haven't become friends yet?"
"A thousand cups of wine is too little to meet a close friend, and half a sentence is too much to say that you don't agree with each other." Li Shan pointed to the door, "But such a generous gift is really too much."
The servants of the Li family outside the door were unloading various gifts from the carriage, including bundles of silk, furniture of various shapes, and even... Li Shan glanced at it and saw that the shape looked a bit similar. There's a barbecue grill!
"Those were all prepared by the twelfth brother." Li Kai shook his head and smiled: "I don't know why he is like this."
Li Shan was overjoyed. Li Zhaode naturally would not send such a generous gift for no reason, but if Li Zhaode's father intended to make the Chang'an Order, then Li Zhaode had this reason.
"Brother Zhao De?"
"Brother Xiaoqing calls you aunt. It's your first visit, so naturally you have to prepare some small gifts." Li Zhaode smiled and said: "In the future, we don't need to be so polite when we meet each other."
Li Shan turned to look at Wang Renbiao hesitantly, with a questioning look in his eyes.
Wang Renbiao shook his head in confusion and looked at Li Kai... You should know, right?
Li Kai naturally knew in his heart that this was Li Zhaode's thank you gift, but Li Shan and Wang Renbiao didn't know about it.
Not long after, a group of people spread out the stove in the yard, and Li Shan discovered that it was really a barbecue stove!
However, the word "roast" did not appear until the Republic of China. It was the first creation of the traditional Chinese painting master Qi Baishi. In the Tang Dynasty, barbecue was called "zhi".
"What a treat!" Wang Renbiao saw the large pieces of raw meat brought by his slaves, "Where did Zhaode get the beef?"
"What Zhuangzi brought up below is said to be a farm cow that fell to death."
Li Kai was relatively stable, but Li Zhaode and Li Shan couldn't help but get closer.
In the Tang Dynasty, cattle were strictly prohibited from being slaughtered. Once an incident occurred, even high-ranking officials would be punished.
And Li Shan, already salivating, was thinking about the barbecue stall at the back door of the hospital and the left courtyard and right courtyard in his previous life.
"This is beef brisket. If you grill it... and grill it, it will not only be difficult to cook, but it will also be wasted!"
"This is tenderloin. It tastes best quickly fried or boiled and sliced!"
Over there, Li Shan was spitting, and Li Zhaode was listening attentively.
Li Kai and Wang Ren, who were sitting in the back, looked at each other in confusion. Could it be that Lingnan is a lawless place and they are not allowed to kill cattle?
