When the angel left the palace and came outside the British Duke's mansion, everyone in the mansion was shocked.
Even Li Ji didn't expect that the emperor would suddenly summon Li Qinzai. Of course he knew that the emperor summoned Li Qinzai probably because of the pulley set. While he was secretly happy, he couldn't help but worry.
This bastard boy has never been straight. Although he has changed a lot of his bad temper recently, his lack of straightness seems to be getting worse.
Mr. Mian followed strict court etiquette. If he behaved inappropriately in front of the emperor and angered the emperor, not only would he not be rewarded, but he might also be charged with disrespect.
Both happy and worried, the old grandfather was heartbroken.
The old general who fought decisively on the battlefield was now like an ordinary old man, giving endless instructions to his grandson, from the gesture of walking into the palace gate to the etiquette of paying homage when meeting the emperor, everything was detailed and verbose. .
While Li Qinzai listened to Li Ji's numerous instructions, he let the maid hurriedly dress him. His mind was buzzing. Li Ji's instructions went in through his left ear and accidentally flowed out from his right ear.
The carriage took Li Qinzai to the outside of Taiji Palace. Li Qinzai got off the carriage and stood in front of the palace gate, looking up at the towering palace wall, his mind still as confused as paste.
My head hurts so much. I was forced into a lot of palace etiquette by Li Ji. At this moment, my mind is full of "rectify first and then solemnly", "be solemn and then bow", "raise your forehead and salute", "hurry" It’s very profound.
The emperor summoned him, and the king and his ministers responded.
For the subjects of the Tang Dynasty, this was a great honor. Only very capable ministers could be summoned by the emperor alone to give a memorial. This was a form of the emperor condescending to ask his ministers for advice on how to govern the country and bring peace to the world.
It is no exaggeration to say that the emperor's performance is almost equivalent to passing the imperial examination, and its degree of glory can be recorded in the family tree and passed down to future generations.
But Li Qinzai was an anomaly. From the moment he heard the eunuch's decree to the moment he stood in front of the palace gate, there was not a single ripple in his heart, let alone any excitement.
Quiet as a pervert, as steady as an old dog.
In his previous life, he was deeply influenced by the materialistic worldview. Li Qinzai knew that the emperor was not the son of God, and Li Zhi was just a mortal of flesh and blood. He would vomit after drinking too much, and would poop after eating too much. The poop he pulled out was still smelly. .
Thinking about it this way, well, what's there to be excited about? The only thing he admits is that his reincarnation skills are indeed very strong, and he cannot accept this.
After standing in front of the palace gate for a moment, Li Qinzai quickly collected his emotions.
Just like reporting work to your boss in the current life, if you disagree with your boss, you will be criticized at most. If you really lose your dignity and end up being beheaded...
That means that the emperor has already planned to kill you. It has nothing to do with the disgrace in front of you. Stepping with your left foot when entering the door is a serious crime of beheading.
The palace door opened slightly, and a eunuch came out and led Li Qin into the palace.
Silently reciting the etiquette details along the way, Li Qinzai had no intention of admiring the scenery of Tai Chi Palace.
Tai Chi Palace and Liang Yi Palace.
Liangyi Hall was within the palace's restricted area, and only a few favored courtiers were allowed to enter to discuss government affairs with the emperor.
Today, Li Zhi chose to summon Li Qinzai in Liangyi Palace, which shows that he attaches great importance to him. Of course, he also means to show his kindness to Li Ji.
Following the eunuch's instructions, Li Qinzai stood outside the Liangyi Palace. The eunuch entered to report. Soon, Li Qinzai was heard in the palace to pay his respects.
Li Qinzai kept in mind the etiquette details of Li Ji's instructions, first took off his shoes outside the hall, and then entered the hall with his full clothes on.
When entering the palace, first dress up your clothes and look solemn, then lower your head and bow respectfully. After walking ten steps, you stand still, bowing your head and bowing in a formal manner.
"Your Majesty, Li Qinzai pays homage to the Emperor."
Hearty laughter came from the front: "Li Qing is exempt from courtesy, haha, after all, he is the grandson of the British Duke. Even if the Minister of Etiquette comes here, he can't find anything wrong with this etiquette."
Li Qinzai breathed a sigh of relief and straightened up.
Looking straight ahead, he saw Li Zhi wearing a bright yellow brocade robe, sitting at the head of the hall. Surprisingly, Empress Wu, who was inseparable from him, was not with him at this time.
During the last troop call at the school, Li Qinzai didn't have enough seats, so he could only watch Li Zhi from a distance, but this time he could see clearly.
Li Zhi is about thirty years old, which is the golden age for a man to be in the prime of life. He has a green beard under his chin, his face is slightly pale, but his facial expression is very friendly and friendly.
Li Qinzai secretly speculated that even if Li Zhi was not the emperor, perhaps he would be willing to make friends with him based on his face that always wore a warm smile.
Because of the meaning expressed in his expression, people can't help but be willing to confide in him, just like a confidant who has been with him for many years. No matter how ridiculous your words are, he will smile, listen to you quietly, and then give you a serious answer. You offer advice.
There were not only Li Zhi and Li Qinzai in the hall, but also a civil servant wearing a scarlet robe. The civil servant sat quietly behind a low table on the side of the hall. The table was covered with paper. The civil servant pressed the paper with one hand. The other hand holds the pen high, ready to write at any time.
Li Qinzai was a little surprised.
What battle is this? Does that civil servant want to write a testimony to be presented in court?
Seeing Li Qinzai's surprised expression, Li Zhi explained thoughtfully: "Li Qing, don't panic, this is the minister of Zhongshu. Today, you and I will write a correct report. The minister will write it down on paper and pen, and keep the palace palace for future generations to comment on." .”
Li Qinzai was not nervous at first, but after knowing that every word he said next would become evidence in court that would be passed down through the ages, he couldn't help but become really nervous.
If he made a mistake, would Zhongshu Sheren draw a circle on the paper and delete it, or write it down meticulously?
What if Li Qinzai drives a car in front of Li Zhi and tells a dirty joke...
Tsk, so shameful, the kind that would last a thousand years.
"Be serious, be serious, you must be serious..." Li Qinzai's lips wriggled and he warned himself in a low voice.
After a long time of psychological construction, Li Qinzai gradually calmed down.
The scene was a bit big, but luckily, I still had everything under control.
In the huge Liangyi Hall, the monarch and his ministers each occupy one side. They are far apart, and their words are echoed.
Li Zhi saw Li Qinzai's discomfort and couldn't help but smile: "Li Qingsong, hurry up. I'm just chatting with you casually today. Don't care about my identity. I'm ten years older than you. It's okay for you to treat me as your brother." .”
Li Qinzai twitched the corner of his mouth.
Heh, you call this scene "casual chat"? Is this how you talk at home?
Li Zhi also realized that the distance between the monarch and his ministers at this time was not suitable for "casual chatting", so he ordered the eunuchs to come in and place a low table in the middle of the hall.
Li Zhi walked down first and sat behind a low table in the hall. He smiled and waved to Li Qinzai, gesturing for him to sit over too.
Li Qinzai was not polite. He immediately took a few steps forward and knelt down on the other side of the low table. The two of them sat across the table, and now they were very close to Li Zhi.
Seeing this, the person from the Zhongshu House next to him suddenly became solemn, then he put down his pen and started writing quickly.
Li Qinzai felt itchy in his heart. He was really curious about what Zhongshu Sheren wrote on the paper. Before the duel between monarchs and ministers began, you started to do reading comprehension questions?
I'm a little worried for no reason. What should I do if this guy gets the question wrong? The pen is in his hand. If he talks nonsense, who will beat him to death?
If you write something like "The Supreme Being, I called Li Qinzai to sit in front of you, but Li Qinzai was so shameless that he actually sat down"... or something like that, should Li Qinzai give him a slap in advance?
After all, it is something that is to be passed down to future generations, and it is related to your reputation thousands of years from now. Today's Li Qinzai has the character of "the prodigal son turning back".
The meaning of the prodigal son turning back is that he may have been a bit of a bastard in the past, but in the future he will definitely be a saint who can’t fault anything. If Jie Ni Ma is randomly arranged by a sacrificial person...
Li Qinzai didn't know why, but his thoughts were not on Li Zhi. Instead, he paid special attention to the person from Zhongshushe who was silent and writing quickly.
Li Zhi looked at him with a smile, and saw that he kept glancing towards the person in the middle school room. Li Zhi was a little curious, and just when he was about to ask, Li Qinzai suddenly spoke.
"Hey, that person, what did you write? Are you scolding me?" Li Qinzai asked with narrowed eyes.
Not only Li Zhi was stunned, but also Zhongshu Sheren who was writing vigorously.
Stopping writing and looking at Li Qinzai in astonishment, Shiren was stunned for a long time before blurting out: "No..."
Li Qinzai felt relieved, but did not forget to say harsh words: "Don't talk nonsense, I will go back and find out where you live..."
Zhongshu Sheren was stunned for another moment, and then realized that he was actually being nakedly threatened in front of the Emperor's steps?
Then Zhongshu Sheren became angry, and his face turned red quickly. However, because he must not lose etiquette before the emperor arrived, he took a deep breath to hold back his anger.
Li Zhi remained in a daze, and it wasn't until Li Qinzai finished speaking that Li Zhi burst into laughter.
It was hard to stop laughing. Li Zhi laughed so hard that he couldn't help but laugh forward and backward. His sitting posture was swaying this way and that, without the demeanor of an emperor.
Li Qinzai looked at him expressionlessly.
Is it funny? Where's the punchline?
If the scholar had really meticulously recorded the details of the emperor's and his ministers' memorials, he would probably have written several pages of "hahahahahahahaha" when he wrote this, and he would have been scolded by later historians.
This is probably the funniest match between monarch and minister in history.
I don't know how long it took before Li Zhi stopped laughing, raised his sleeves to wipe the tears from his laughter, and panted slightly: "I have heard that Li Jingchu of Chang'an has been a bastard for many years, but I have never heard that the fifth young master of the Li family is also a wonderful man. I take it seriously." I should have known you earlier."
Li Qinzai said seriously: "Your Majesty, I have stopped being a bastard a long time ago."
Li Zhi said with a smile: "Yes, I am no longer a bastard, but my words and actions still have a taste of the past, but it doesn't matter. I am not a loser in big things and not strict in small things. I am still a pillar."
"No one is perfect. I accept talents from all over the world. As long as they can be used by the country, there is no need to be limited by the details of profit and loss."
Li Qinzai said dryly: "Your Majesty is wise."
Li Zhi said with a smile: "God's arm bow, horseshoes, and pulleys, you have created such three magical things in more than a month. Is it a matter of accumulation or a sudden enlightenment?"
Li Qinzai hesitated for a moment, then decided to tell the truth.
From the meeting to the present, Li Qinzai could see that there was no deviation in the evaluation of Li Zhi in the history books. He was indeed a benevolent and righteous king with a broad mind.
He has the aura of an emperor and the majesty of an emperor, but he will not act randomly anytime and anywhere. Most of the time, he is a kind and tolerant king. His affinity is a very important personality charm in him.
Li Qinzai was silent for a moment and said, "I dare not deceive you. Your Majesty, please forgive me."
Li Jiajia became interested: "I never offend anyone with my words, you can say whatever you want."
"I originally made the divine arm bow to escape sin," Li Qinzai glanced at him and whispered: "At that time, I lost the white jade Pegasus given by the late emperor. I was about to migrate to Lingnan, so I had to create the divine arm bow as soon as possible. Arms and bows, in order to reduce merit and sin."
Li Zhi laughed and said, "When your grandfather entered the palace to present the divine arm bow, I understood a little bit."
"Later, when I made the horseshoe, Your Majesty was also present. It was really just a flash of inspiration. Then I casually said that thanks to His Majesty's great blessing, the horseshoe was actually made. I can be considered as having done my little bit for the Tang Dynasty."
