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Spring is strong, the fruit trees in the small courtyard are sprouting buds, the air is filled with light fragrance, the warm sunshine is soft, and Li Qing is drowsy on the couch.
"Master Qing."
"What's wrong?" Li Qing hummed, not even bothering to raise his eyelids.
Nowadays, people tend to be lazy the most, and Li Qing is no exception. He is lazy all day long and can't muster any energy.
"……time to eat."
"Is it already noon..." Li Qing opened his eyes and happened to face the dazzling sunlight, so he squinted again, "Bring the table over and eat in the courtyard."
How about I feed you? Li Hao didn't dare to say this, "Okay."
After a while, the dining table was set down in front of Li Qing, and then the dishes were served.
There are four dishes and one soup, two meat and two vegetables. The taste is very average, but it is not unpalatable.
Li Qing was never picky about food. He stretched and sat up with a yawn, "How long have we been in the capital?"
"It's been almost half a month." Li Hao was speechless, "Master Qing, you are so free that you have forgotten the days. By the way, when are we going back?"
Although the capital is good, he can't just wander around and feel bored. He might as well go to Baoding Prefecture.
At least there was something to do there.
"Wait a moment, I'll give the queen another recipe in a few days, and we'll go back." Li Qing ate, "It's a little salty, so use less salt next time."
"... Got it." Li Hao nodded in a muffled voice. He never thought about this day. The dignified young prince Yongqing actually became a cook. It was really... a loss of status.
However, his arms couldn't twist his thighs, and he didn't want to get slapped.
Li Hao sighed and had nothing to say: "Master Qing, are you in Baoding Mansion under the emperor's decree?"
Li Qing glanced at him in surprise, "Where do you start talking about this?"
"Except for this, I really can't figure out why Shen Jin obeys your orders." Li Hao said in a deep voice, "Master Qing, I have a doubt..."
"Hold it!"
"... Don't worry, I know what to ask and what not to ask. I'm worried about the Li family."
Li Qing was surprised, "What are you worried about?"
Li Hao said solemnly: "Since the steering wheel behind the Baoding Mansion matter is the royal family, it means that it is a political matter. Is it a taboo for the Li family to cooperate with the Shen family?"
"Why do you think so?" Li Qing put down his chopsticks.
Li Hao sighed: "Master Qing, I am young, but I am not a fool either. The Shen family of Baoding Prefecture... this has been a political deal from the beginning. Master Qing, you can't tell me the details, and I can't ask." , but now that the Li family is involved... it’s not appropriate after all.”
After a pause, "Although my father is the Marquis of Yongqing and the chief naval officer, it is precisely because of this that the Li family must be more cautious in doing things. Now in terms of maritime business, the Li family is at the top echelon. If they interfere with the royal control again, Our business... I’m afraid it will arouse the Emperor’s jealousy!”
Li Qing smiled, with a happy smile, "I can't tell, you are usually a second grader, and you are not stupid. Well... I will follow your mother's will after all."
"Master Qing, please stop teasing me. I have been thinking about this matter for the past two days, but I have no clue. Can you tell me the truth?" Li Hao added, "As long as it does not violate the emperor's order. "
"Why are there so many worries?" Li Qing laughed, "It doesn't hurt to tell you directly."
"Ah?" Li Hao was stunned and said nonchalantly: "Can you tell me?"
"There is nothing impossible. I proposed this matter, and then persuaded the Supreme Emperor and His Majesty, and then it was implemented." Li Qing said.
Li Hao said in surprise: "So, the emperor knew about the cooperation between the Li family and the Shen family from the beginning?"
"That's not true," Li Qing shook his head, "It's my intention for Li and Shen to cooperate. My intention is to let the Shen family completely put down their worries."
Hearing this, Li Hao became nervous again and said angrily: "Master Qing, you really... take yourself too seriously!"
"This is a win-win situation, is there anything wrong with it?" Li Qing was puzzled.
"That's too inappropriate!" Li Hao sighed. "Although I don't know much about political matters, I also know that temple struggles are dangerous. The Li family has reached such a height that I don't know how many eyes are watching. To be serious, this is collusion between government and businessmen. …”
"Don't worry, since I dare to do this, nothing will happen." Li Qing smiled, "Even if something happens, I can cover it up."
Li Hao smiled bitterly: "Master Qing, you are more complacent than me. Do you know...what is your identity?"
"What is my identity?" Li Qing was a little confused.
"It's just a charlatan!" Li Hao said lightly, and then added hurriedly, "Let's talk about the matter, Mr. Qing, don't be impatient. Right now, the emperor is asking for help from you, so naturally everything is fine. But if you lose your value, will the emperor turn against you? , it’s still unknown.”
Li Qing said with a smile: "You can think of things that Master Qing can't think of?
Your parents can't think of it?
Also, are you really a hawk and a dog of the imperial court? Li Qing pouted, "Baoding Mansion is less than two hundred miles away from the capital. Do you think the factory guards didn't secretly investigate?" "
After a pause, "Everyone in the temple is a human spirit. Even if they don't know the details, the Shen family is expanding so rapidly. Why don't they know?"
Li Hao was confused by this series of questions, and his brain began to run out.
"Master Qing, why is this...?"
"Because this is good for everyone!" Li Qing sighed quietly, "But everything has two sides, and similarly, there are disadvantages."
"What's the harm?"
"That's not what you should know."
"...Then, Master Qing, can you tell me why you helped the Shen family expand?" Li Hao was eager for knowledge. "You just said that there is no harm in telling me."
"I help the Shen family to expand the business and benefit everyone."
"I don't understand something." Li Hao scratched his head and said, "Can you be more specific?"
"To be specific, I can't finish it in three days." Li Qing said lazily, "You just need to know that nothing will happen to the Li family. Even if everyone knows that Li Chen is cooperating, nothing will happen."
Then, he asked, "Li Hao, do you want to be an official?"
"I don't want to." Li Hao shook his head: "The world pursues glory and wealth, but I don't lack these, so why bother to be an official?
In terms of nobility, isn’t Yongqinghou enough?
Talking about wealth...Is the Li family short of money? "
Li Qing nodded lightly: "That makes sense. I don't really want you to be an official."
You don't want me to be an official, as if you are my ancestor... Li Hao was speechless and asked: "Master Qing, are you sure there will be nothing wrong with cooperating with the Shen family?"
"Of course, if something happens, it's already happened." Li Qing smiled confidently, "Your worries are unnecessary, but I am very pleased that you can think of this."
Li Hao: "..."
Li Qing added: "Actually, whether you are an official or not has nothing to do with whether you have contributed to the court and the people. Sometimes people who do not serve as officials can still serve the country and the people."
"What's the meaning?"
"Literally," Li Qing said, "you have business acumen and capital. If nothing else happens, it will be a natural progression for you to take over in the future and bring the Li family to a new height. Although you are not an official at that time, you will have great potential." The 'weight' can affect many people."
"What Qing Ye means is... Furen?"
"Yeah, that's right." Li Qing raised his hand and patted his shoulder, "Master Qing doesn't have high requirements for you. Just be a good person, even if you are a bad person."
Li Hao snorted: "Don't you hear that good people can be bullied by others?"
"That's for others. For you, you don't have to worry about it at all!" Li Qing said with a smile, "Because of me."
"..." Li Hao couldn't help but strike, "My dear Qingye, you don't think that a charlatan like you can really stir up troubles, do you?"
"Haha, you will understand later." Li Qing said the next sentence and concentrated on cooking.
Half an hour later,
Li Qing pushed the bowl and said, "I'm going to the palace, you eat slowly."
"Master Qing, let's go slowly~" Li Hao nodded sadly, with a sense of the bitterness of a left-behind boy, "Oh, when will this day end? It was a bad decision to follow him to the north. Otherwise, maybe... Now I am married and sleeping with my beautiful wife in my arms."
Li Hao sighed.
He can't go back this year, Master Qing is really annoying.
Really, it's not fun at all...
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A few days later, Li Hao got his wish and could finally leave the capital, but... he was a little reluctant to leave his uncle.
Then when he thought about coming back, he felt it was nothing.
However, he did not expect that Mr. Qing would go on a high-intensity journey again. gòйЪ.ōΓg
The journey of nearly two hundred miles actually took only one day and night, and the horses were exhausted and smoking.
Fortunately, the Shen family had good food, drinks and hospitality. After a whole day of rest, he became lively again.
No matter how young you are, no matter how tired you are, as long as you get enough rest, eat and drink well, you can make up for everything.
After returning to Baoding Mansion, Li Qing got busy, trying to make the cake as big as possible and distribute it to as many people as possible through a series of measures. This was his original intention.
While Li Qing was busy, he didn't forget to ask Li Hao to teach him step by step.
Li Qing didn't know much about the details of doing business, not even as good as Li Hao. However, his understanding and control of industrial planning, benefits to the people, and the overall situation were better than those of ten or a hundred Li Haos combined. Can't compare to him.
Only then did Li Hao truly understand Qing Ye's purpose.
——Strengthen the country and enrich the people through business!
After understanding this, he understood why Qingye worked so hard, and at the same time, he was in awe of Qingye.
A person who has never even entered an official career is so worried about the country and the people, which makes many officials feel embarrassed.
Fan Wenzhenggong, who worries about the world's worries first and rejoices after the world's happiness, is probably nothing more than this.
Those who are close to vermillion are red, and those who are close to ink are dark; Li Hao was not a person of bad character. Under the influence of Li Qing, coupled with daily preaching, he gradually developed a sense of responsibility that "if you achieve great things, you will benefit the world."
Once you have faith in your heart, your attitude towards doing things will naturally change.
What's more, Li Hao is very smart. He has the genes of the Zhu family in his body and has a very lively mind.
Although it is not as good as Zhu Wanqing, it is not far away...
Li Qing is willing to teach, Li Hao is willing to learn, and he is making rapid progress!
The fulfilling days passed quickly, and before you knew it, it was midsummer. The emperor who was far away in the capital could not sit still anymore and summoned Li Qing back to the capital.
Li Hao was used to this, he was just on his way.
