Li Youdao said a word, and Li Qinzai immediately knew his purpose.
Although the examiner of the imperial examination was only responsible for calculation, Li Qinzai also played a very important role in it.
After the news spread, dignitaries from major aristocratic families came to give gifts one after another, and Li Qinzai had to close the door to thank the guests. Obviously, Li Youdao in front of him was one of the guests, but he was rejected at Ganjingzhuang. Only then did he find out about Li Qinzai's whereabouts. Wait for him on the must-pass road outside the city.
Li Qinzai knew his purpose well.
In response to Li Qinzai's advice, Li Zhen planned to increase the number of Mingshi Jinshi in the scientific examination this year by fifty.
Don't underestimate these fifty places. It's nothing if you throw it into the officialdom of the Tang Dynasty. But for aristocratic families, if they can arrange fifty places to enter the court, it will be a huge new force for any aristocratic family. .
Think about it: once there is a debate about state affairs in the court, fifty officials suddenly stand up and speak out in unison. Fifty officials can play a huge role in influencing national policies, mobilizing personnel, etc.
Of course, it is impossible for any aristocratic family to swallow up these fifty quotas alone. It is simply unrealistic.
Since it is an immediate benefit, there will definitely be competition. If they cannot monopolize it, the major aristocratic families will secretly collude behind the scenes. After reaching an agreement of mutual assistance, they will work together to swallow up these fifty places.
Li Qinzai roughly understood what Li Youdao meant, but he didn't know whether it was the idea of the Li family in Zhaojun, or whether the major aristocratic families had reached an agreement and asked Li Youdao to come forward to lobby.
"I wonder why Li Shaoqing is waiting for me outside the city today..." Li Qinzai was too lazy to talk nonsense with him and went straight to the topic.
Li Youdao smiled and said: "I came here specifically to make friends with Marquis Li. It was really presumptuous to block Marquis Li's way. Please forgive me."
Li Qinzai smiled and said: "I am timid. A group of you just blocked me. I thought someone was robbing Dao'er. I was so scared that I almost planned to report to Dali Temple..."
Li Youdao pointed to his nose and laughed and said, "I am the official of Dali Temple. The official of Li County Marquis does not have to go too far."
After a few jokes, Li Youdao pointed to the roadside and said, "It would be rude for us to stop in the middle of the road and talk. Why don't we ask Marquis Li to move the car and go to the roadside to talk in detail?"
Li Qinzai looked at the roadside and found that two square objects had already been set up on the flat ground by the roadside, with flannel covering them.
Come prepared and have time to spare.
Li Qinzai smiled, walked over and sat on the square table.
As soon as their buttocks touched, Li Youdao stopped him and said with a smile: "Hang on, Marquis Li, these two boxes are not for sitting on."
As he spoke, Li Youdao lifted up the velvet covering it, revealing two wooden boxes under the velvet.
The wooden box is very large. Judging from the gloss and color of the paint on it, it should be made of red sandalwood.
These two boxes alone are worth a fortune.
Li Youdao opened the lid of the box, and the pupils of Li Qinzai's eyes suddenly shrank.
The jewels in the box were very dazzling. On the top were two ivory pieces as white as jade, and below were piles of gems of various colors. Li Youdao pushed aside the piles of gems, and there were countless gems underneath. Pearls, corals, and blocks of burnt gold.
Li Qinzai was stunned, and his breathing became rapid involuntarily.
Although he was born in the Duke's palace, Li Qinzai had never seen so many treasures in his life.
Kneel down in front of the box and call it "ancestor" respectfully. Isn't it too much?
Li Qinzai almost wanted to kneel down. Making money is not shabby.
Li Youdao saw his expression, smiled slightly, and opened another box.
The other box was equally unremarkable, still a pile of valuable treasures. Li Qinzai couldn't even name many of the items, but just by looking at them, he felt that they must be very valuable.
"These... were given to me?" Li Qinzai stuttered.
You can't blame yourself for not living up to expectations, it's really because others gave you too much...
Li Youdao smiled and said, "Of course it's for you. If Marquis Li feels it's not enough, we can still discuss it."
Li Qinzai immediately said seriously: "The most important thing about friends is heart-to-heart communication. When I make friends, I never care whether they have money or not, because all the friends I make are richer than me..."
"Since Li Shaoqing is so kind, it would be hypocritical for me to refuse... We agreed that you are just giving gifts, and I am just receiving gifts. You gave gifts and gained my friendship, and I got gifts... "
Li Youdao's smile gradually became stiff.
The style of painting seems to be a bit off...
"Well, Marquis Li, I'm giving you a gift. Of course I have something to ask for..." Li Youdao racked his brains to organize his words.
Before he finished speaking, Li Qinzai patted him on the shoulder and said sincerely: "Li Shaoqing, give gifts when you give gifts, and make friends when you make friends. The important thing about you and me is that we know each other. Apart from that, don't get involved in anything, otherwise we won't be able to make friends." But it’s not pure, it’s a huge blasphemy to our friendship.”
As he spoke, Li Qinzai clapped his hands and said loudly: "Ah Si, come here a few people, help me carry the box away, I'll accept it with a smile, I'll accept it with a smile!"
Then Li Qinzai bowed to Taoist Priest Li You and sighed: "A good man has a safe life. Thank you very much Li Shaoqing for your generous gift. I won't be polite. I'll say goodbye. I'll treat you when we meet again by fate."
Li Youdao stood there with a confused look on his face. He saw Liu Asi and others stepping forward and had already lifted the two large boxes. Li Youdao seemed to have woken up from a dream. He held the box firmly and stared at Li Qinzai, saying: "Li Youdao County Marquis, it would be a great blasphemy for you to leave like this today without knowing why."
Li Qinzai pretended to be angry and said: "Li Shaoqing, don't make trouble. I have never touched you, how can I blaspheme you? I am not good at this. The young minister of Dali Temple cannot create an unjust case."
Turning around and glaring at Liu Asi and the others, Li Qinzai said angrily: "Why are you taking so long? Move quickly. Don't you see that they are going to regret it?"
Liu Asi and others immediately lifted the box, and Li Youdao ignored his dignity and threw himself on the box, staring at Li Qinzai in shock and anger.
I didn’t expect this guy to be so careless. Do you really think that such an expensive gift was given for free? Just to make you a friend? Is this guy always so shameless?
"Marquis Li County, how about we chat first and then move in? Just a few words, just a few words!" Li Youdao said anxiously.
"You must not violate public order and good customs when doing things. What is public order and good customs? It is public order and good customs to accept the gift first and then chat. Li Shaoqing, get out of the way. I will accept the gift first, and we will talk later."
Li Youdao didn't dare to get out of the way.
I was full of confidence and stopped Li Qinzai on the way. According to the rules of the game, he agreed and the gift was naturally given without any distress. If he didn't agree, he would consciously refuse this generous gift.
But after meeting Li Qinzai, Li Youdao suddenly realized that this guy didn't look like someone who followed the rules of the game.
If he really gets out of the way and lets him move the gift away, Li Youdao dares to swear to God that this guy will never admit it after receiving the gift. In the end, the gift will be accepted and nothing will be done.
Do I look like a pure and innocent bastard?
