Once the grudge between two people ferments, it can easily turn into a confrontation between two forces.
Perhaps Li Qinzai himself didn't expect that the grievances between him and Li Youdao would affect many people.
Among those affected were the emperor, the queen, the prime minister, and the general Li Ji.
With so many troops, it is enough to fight against Ping'an County. Xiao Li has never fought such a wealthy battle in his life.
Something happened in Chang'an, and Li Qinzai could only stay in the Duke's Mansion overnight.
Early the next morning, guests came to the Duke's Mansion.
Li Qinzai yawned and came to the front yard, and saw Song Sen standing in the yard with a simple and honest smile.
Li Qinzai raised his eyebrows: "Oh, Lao Song, it's been a long time."
Song Sen ran up to Li Qinzai in a few steps and saluted without saying a word. The fat on his face was white and plump, and his cheeks and buttocks were unclear.
"The Marquis of Li County lived in seclusion in the countryside, which is a shame for Xianguan. He wanted to visit Weinan County to see the Marquis of Li County countless times, but he was busy with official duties and could not leave for a moment. Every night when people were quiet, Xianguan would look at the moon alone, recalling and Every detail of Marquis Li’s life brings tears to his eyes without even thinking about it..."
Li Qinzai had goosebumps all over his body. Has the art of flattering an official in Chang'an become so sophisticated now?
"Stop! You should be normal and don't use exaggerated words. We are not at the level of 'tears of tears'." Li Qinzai decisively stopped.
Song Sen chuckled and said, "The main reason is that I am afraid that Marquis Li will suspect that I miss you so much that I have to show my loyalty to you."
Li Qinzai looked at him for a long time, then suddenly clicked his tongue and said: "Old Song, why do I think you are mellow again? Less than a year after your promotion, you have gained at least thirty kilograms, right? It seems that the official of Baiqisi Yongzhou is here My son, you are really better than the deputy in charge back then, look at you, you are so fat-minded, tsk!"
Song Sen waved his hands hurriedly: "Hou Mo of Li County was unjustly demoted. I have never been greedy. It's just that my salary is more than before, so I can eat a few more kilograms of meat every month..."
Li Qinzai sneered and said, "You are insulting my intelligence if you go to Hu Nong. Okay, I'm not an official at Yushitai. If you are greedy, you are greedy. Am I going to report you?"
"There are very few officials in this world who are truly incorruptible, and they are not popular, such as that old guy Liu Rengui..."
"As the saying goes, 'Being an official for thousands of miles is just for money.' It's okay to be greedy. The important thing is that while being greedy, you also work hard for the emperor and the people to do some practical things. You have to do things when you get money. The court's money is also money."
Song Sen repeatedly said yes, with a look of instruction on his face.
Li Qinzai rubbed his face. He found that he had talked too much recently. Maybe he was used to being a teacher. He lectured everyone when he saw him, and unknowingly he became the person he hated in his previous life.
"Come to my house for dinner?" Li Qinzai asked with a pout.
Song Sen was stunned for a moment. He was not used to Li Qinzai's uprightness. After a long while, he said: "Well, there is no need to trouble your house. I have just eaten."
"Let's be honest, why are you here with me? I'm sorry, you are not a stunning beauty, so I don't have the time to talk to you about your life ideals. Let's talk more happily."
Song Sen laughed a few times, then lowered his voice and said, "I heard that the Marquis of Li County had a misunderstanding with the Li family of Zhao County?"
Li Qinzai twitched the corner of his mouth: "'Misunderstanding' is too light a word, but it's more than just a misunderstanding."
Song Sen smiled and said: "Marquis Li County is so courageous. He dares to compete with the noble families. I admire him."
Li Qinzai looked at him with a strange look on his face: "The Li family of Zhao County killed a horse at the entrance of my village, Zhuangzi. You Baiqisi must know about it, right?"
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"of course I know."
Li Qinzai stared at his face and said, "More than a dozen people died in Li Youdao's house the night before. Do you know about this?"
Song Senruo smiled meaningfully: "It's okay for Baiqisi not to know."
Li Qinzai laughed.
He is a wonderful person and a smart person. No wonder I like to deal with this guy. He is indeed very transparent in his conduct and work.
Song Sen smiled and said: "As long as Li Youdao does not report to the official, Baiqisi will certainly not be troublesome. As the saying goes, 'if the people are not promoted, the officials will not be punished.' We Baiqisi are not a group of idlers who have nothing to do after they are full. If he If you don't say anything, of course you will pretend to know nothing."
After a pause, Song Sen sighed again: "But I have to say something, Li Xianhou's attack was indeed ruthless. Chang'an is the emperor's imperial city after all, and a dozen lives is really too much..."
Li Qinzai glanced at him: "Are you teaching me how to do things?"
"I don't dare to lower my rank. I just want to give some sincere advice to the Marquis of Li County. There are many official offices in Chang'an, and countless pairs of eyes are staring at you. If the Marquis of Li County acts rashly, it will be easy for others to accuse him. Sometimes a fatal accusation can often harm others. I will never be able to turn over in my life.”
Seeing Song Sen's rare seriousness, Li Qinzai also understood his worries.
In any case, Song Sen's words were so straightforward that he regarded him as a friend. Li Qinzai would be ignorant if he didn't appreciate it.
Patting him on the shoulder, Li Qinzai smiled and said: "Old Song, thank you Jin Yu for your kind words. I will remember your words and try to restrain myself in the future. This time I was forced to have no choice. Others have already taken action. If I can endure this tone, I will not even My whole family will be ashamed of me.”
Song Sen was silent for a moment and said: "You know, the Marquis of Li County, what Li Shi of Zhao County did to you was not just killing horses at the entrance of the village. The current momentum of the government and the public in Chang'an, the rumors in the market, and instigating the Imperial College students to go to the streets to cause trouble, etc." etc., all related to the Li family of Zhaojun."
Li Qinzai nodded: "I know."
"The next step is to go to the court for impeachment. Countless courtiers will surely join in and vow to remove you from your position as examiner. Others have planned to deal with you step by step. Marquis Li County can Do you have any countermeasures?"
Li Qinzai seemed to have a special meaning in these words, so he smiled and said: "Old Song, don't be secretive if you have something to say, just say it."
Song Sen chuckled, took out a thick piece of eucalyptus from his arms, and shouted: "To be honest, this thing is very precious. If the Marquis of Li County doesn't treat me to a big meal, I will loss."
Li Qinzai took it and took a look, his eyes narrowed involuntarily.
There was a thick pile, all filled with black material, and it was all related to the Li family of Zhao County.
Li Qinzai carefully flipped through the pages, and the more he read, the angrier he became. He closed the door and said angrily: "Originally, I thought it would be a bit cruel to kill more than a dozen of them. But now it seems that the Li family of Zhao County really deserves to die from top to bottom." ah!"
Song Sen smiled bitterly and said: "It's true that you deserve to die, but you can't die. Even the emperor has to be a little afraid. There are some things that you can only turn a blind eye to."
Li Qinzai pointed at the Eucalyptus Sect and said, "Does the Emperor know that many things done by the Li family in Zhao County are destabilizing the country?"
Song Senruo said with profound meaning: "The emperor knows everything. As I said before, affairs in the court, in the family, in the world, a single move can affect the whole body. Don't be careless."
