Looking at the matter, Liu Rengui is indeed suitable for taking charge of work related to money, food and water.
Although Li Qinzai disliked Liu Rengui in every aspect, he could not deny that he was an incorruptible official. He had a bottom line and was not corrupt. His family was as poor as a refugee who had his land robbed by the powerful. Robbers would not tolerate it when they entered the house. Donate two pennies to accumulate merit.
To be fair, Liu Rengui doesn't have much of a problem except that he is a bit stubborn and likes to advertise himself as a moral gentleman.
Li Qinzai was disgusted with him because he was completely different from Liu Rengui, especially in terms of flaunting morality. Li Qinzai felt like vomiting whenever the word "morality" was mentioned.
But it is undeniable that it would be perfect for Liu Rengui to supervise the Charity Hall.
Charitable Hall has its own characteristics. In the eyes of corrupt officials, it is a fat and fat job. In the eyes of honest officials, it is a big BOSS that improves moral values. Liu Rengui is not talented, and he occupies both the words "incorruptible" and "moral". .
"Liu Rengui is indeed a good candidate." Empress Wu couldn't help but agree.
Then Empress Wu hesitated again: "But he is an important minister in the court and a talented prime minister. Isn't it true that he is overqualified to be in charge of the Charity Hall?"
Li Qinzai hurriedly slandered: "Queen, although Liu Rengui has great talents in governing the country, he does not know how to adapt and has a stubborn temper. He often emphasizes virtue over profit in his actions, which has both advantages and disadvantages for the Tang Dynasty..."
"Your Majesty selects officials according to their talents. The place that is truly suitable for Liu Rengui is the Charity Hall. With him in charge of money and food, the emperor and the empress will have nothing to worry about."
"Besides, Liu Rengui is famous for his direct remonstrances. The emperor almost wants to kill him, and both the emperor and his ministers are displeased. If he can be removed from the court, the emperor will be less disgusted for a few days, and Liu Rengui will have a better chance of surviving... "
Empress Wu couldn't help but chuckle: "Jingchu's words are too exaggerated. They can't be that serious. The emperor is indeed disgusted with him, but he won't really kill Liu Rengui."
After pondering for a moment, Empress Wu nodded and said: "Liu Rengui is indeed good. I will ask the emperor to transfer Liu Rengui to the position of inspector of Charity Hall. With this person here, I will ensure that Charity Hall is as pure as snow and will not be criticized by the world. The Charity Hall's Reputation is good."
Li Qinzai smiled arrogantly, like a sycophant who succeeded in his evil scheme.
Very good, the court looks much more pleasing to the eye without a moral gentleman.
As for the so-called talents of the prime ministers and assistants, although the famous generals in the Tang Dynasty are withering, the civil servants are full of talents. Almost all the famous prime ministers in the history of the Tang Dynasty were during this period. Without Liu Rengui, the sky will not fall.
After finishing the business talk, Empress Wu looked at Li Qinzai and suddenly smiled and said: "I heard that in the days since I left Beijing, Jingchu had a conflict with the eight prominent families in the south of the Yangtze River. The commotion seemed to be quite big. I heard about it on the way back to Chang'an. .”
Li Qinzai smiled humbly and said: "I was so stupid that I couldn't help but get into trouble to change the monotonous life."
Empress Wu sneered: "After all the troubles, you have become more humble. Do you think I am praising you? This matter has caused such trouble that His Majesty had to come forward to help you clean up. Jingchu, you have caused more troubles than any other in the past few years." You're a big one. Next time you get into trouble, you're probably going to stab the sky through, right?"
"Don't dare. I don't have that much ability. I am very timid. I am afraid of wind, water and trouble."
Empress Wu sneered several times, rolled her eyes at him angrily, and said: "You have crippled hundreds of legs of eight prominent families in the south of the Yangtze River in one day. You are not a timid person. Why do you need to pretend in front of me?"
"Although it is lawless, I actually agree with it in my heart... The aristocratic families have become more and more rampant in recent years. Especially since Your Majesty took the imperial examination, the aristocratic families have gradually lost their courtesy and become more disrespectful to the imperial power. It should be Someone came out and slapped them hard."
"This conflict between Jingchu and the Jiangnan noble families gave His Majesty a reason to teach them a lesson. The outcome of the matter is not bad. If nothing else happens, the noble families in the world will probably be honest for a while."
Seeing that Li Qinzai was silent, Empress Wu was a little unhappy.
The conversation has already begun, but anyone with normal emotional intelligence should be wiser now and be a competent supporter. Otherwise, how can the topic continue?
But Li Qinzai looked like he didn't want to talk to her about aristocratic families at all, which made Empress Wu feel a little unhappy.
Everything has been done, why don’t you dare to say anything? Or maybe you don’t want to tell me?
Li Qinzai didn't want to say it, but Empress Wu wanted to say that no matter how old a woman is, she will always have a few pounds of fat on her body.
"This matter is over, but the famous families in the world must all regard Jingchu as their enemy, and I have been the enemy of the famous families in the world since your Majesty abolished the Wang family. From this point of view, both Jingchu and I We have the same enemies, right?”
Li Qinzai immediately said in fear: "Queen, I dare not say that. Although I am not from a noble family, my wife is the daughter of the Cui family in Qingzhou. All the noble families in the world are my father-in-law. How can I be the enemy of my father-in-law?" "
Empress Wu finally couldn't help but turned cold and said: "Li Jingchu, can you speak properly?"
"I was wrong, I was disobedient, please tell me, Queen." Li Qinzai said obediently.
Empress Wu sighed and said: "Don't let your wife's background come into play. If you really take the family seriously, you won't waste hundreds of legs of the famous family in Jiangnan."
"When your enmity with the noble family becomes deeper and deeper, you are actually getting closer and closer to me."
"I don't ask you to work for me. As you said at the beginning, you and I can actually cooperate. What do you think of Jingchu?"
Li Qinzai's eyelids twitched and his expression gradually became serious: "What does the queen want to say?"
Empress Wu smiled, suddenly lowered her voice, and said: "Your Majesty and I also have the same goal, which is to weaken the family members in our lifetime..."
"Since you have also made enemies with the aristocratic family, I have a plan to make the aristocratic family in the world suffer another serious setback, causing the aristocratic family to lose those important official positions and power in the court, and His Majesty's imperial power will be further consolidated."
"It is most appropriate for Jingchu to implement this plan himself. With His Majesty and me supporting you behind your back, Jingchu has no taboos."
Li Qinzai glanced at her, a cold light flashed in his eyes, and then he fell into deep introspection.
Is it because I am getting older that my appearance has become stupid?
Otherwise, why would this woman think that I am gullible and try to fool me with such nonsense?
She simply no longer uses him as a pawn, but as cannon fodder.
Li Qinzai's conflict with a distinguished family was a last resort, after all, they really offended him.
But Empress Wu's intention seemed to be to encourage him to take the initiative to provoke the aristocratic family.
Haha, you have such a big face. I am so tired of living that I will fight with the family for you?
You don't have this face in front of your husband, right?
