About half a month later, Wei Yijie also returned to the annex. This time, there was a colleague who came back with him. This man's surname was Liu, and he served as the Vice Minister of Zhongshu in the court. He and Wei Yijie were both fellow townsmen and close friends.
The two came to the study and sat down respectively. The maid served the tea and then left. Mr. Liu picked up the tea cup, lifted the lid and took a few puffs, then put down the tea cup and frowned: "Brother Wei, the report said that Li Yuan has arrived at the mouth of the tea cup. His men have crossed the Yellow River from Liangshan and are heading towards Chang'an." Come on, the situation is not optimistic!"
"Yes!" Wei Yijie sighed and said, "The emperor's lack of morality has caused resentment among the people and led to the rise of thieves from all over the country. Now, even nobles of the imperial court like Li Yuan have rebelled, and the power of the Sui Dynasty may be exhausted... "
"Brother Wei," Mr. Liu said worriedly, "What if Li Yuan captures Chang'an? What will you and I do?"
Wei Yijie waved his hand and said: "It doesn't matter, Li Yuan is a magnanimous person and has the style of a benevolent person. Furthermore, I still have some friendship with him. If that day comes, we can act accordingly."
Mr. Liu nodded with relief and was about to pick up the tea cup again when he heard the other party say again: "Li Yuan has a son with me."
When Mr. Liu heard this, he quickly asked: "Oh? Which son?"
"Li Zhiyun."
Master Liu was extremely surprised. He opened his eyes wide and said, "Is this the Li Zhiyun who was executed by the Yinshi Master?"
Wei Yijie nodded and said: "This kid was so desperate that he still had one breath left. I took him to the annex and received medical treatment, and he actually survived."
Master Liu listened, pondered for a moment, and said: "Brother Wei saved Li Yuan's son, which is a huge favor. If Li Yuan gains power, you can..."
Wei Yijie waved his hand to interrupt the other party and said: "I saved that child not to seek a career advancement, but because I couldn't bear to see him."
"That's natural." Mr. Liu quickly complimented, "Brother Wei is kind, righteous and virtuous, which is what Yudi admires the most." After a pause, he said again: "Brother Wei, can I meet that child?"
"What's so difficult about this?" Wei Yijie stood up and walked out of the study. He asked the housekeeper to take Mr. Liu to the backyard to meet Li Zhiyun.
Mr. Liu and the housekeeper came to the backyard and saw Li Zhiyun sitting there spitting about "Water Margin": "...Wu Song drank 8,864 bowls, picked up his whistle stick, and went straight to Jingyanggang. …”
The housekeeper wanted to call Li Zhiyun, but was stopped by Mr. Liu. He stood in the corridor and listened for a while, gradually falling into a trance, and couldn't help but secretly marvel in his heart. He originally thought that what Li Zhiyun told was just children's words, but unexpectedly it turned out to be a wonderful story. He had never heard of this story, and he had never seen it recorded in any book. Could it be that he made it up himself? But he is only fourteen years old! It seems that Li Yuan's son cannot be underestimated!
After Li Zhiyun finished speaking, everyone dispersed. The housekeeper led Mr. Liu to him and introduced: "Master Li, this is Master's good friend, Mr. Liu Hongliu."
When Li Zhiyun heard it, the name sounded so familiar. He glanced at the opponent's lower back: Didn't this guy come with a cannon on his back?
Liu Hong saluted and said, "Master Li is very knowledgeable and I admire him!" Li Zhiyun quickly returned the courtesy and said, "Master Liu, thank you for your praise. I wonder if Master Liu is here, what advice can you give me?"
Liu Hong made a "please" gesture. The two came to the pavilion and sat down. Liu Hong smiled and said, "I wonder what Young Master Li has to say about the current situation?"
"Well, it's very simple." Li Zhiyun put on a confident look, "The Sui Dynasty is over, and a new emperor will ascend the throne in the near future. As the saying goes, 'Thousands of households are looking forward to the sun, and they always replace the old charms with new ones.'"
After hearing this, Liu Hong looked at him in surprise and said, "Why is Mr. Li so sure?"
"Yang Guang was arrogant, extravagant and abusing people's power, and the world has long been filled with complaints. Water can carry a boat, but it can also overturn it. Therefore, the fall of the Sui Dynasty will only happen sooner or later..."
"Water can carry a boat, but it can also overturn it." Liu Hongmo recited it once, nodded and said, "Young Master Li hit the nail on the head! You really have extraordinary knowledge, but I am not talented. I am willing to become a lifelong friend with Mr. Li..." I have a separate business not far from here, Mr. Li, will you condescend to visit me?"
When Li Zhiyun heard this, he quickly said yes! He has stayed in this courtyard for more than three months and has long wanted to go out and relax.
Liu Hong said with a smile: "Tomorrow at noon, I will hold a banquet in my villa. Many distinguished guests will come. Mr. Li must go with Mr. Wei!"
“I must go, I must go.”…
After Liu Hong left the courtyard, he was surprised. Originally, he came to Li Zhiyun just to visit and show some concern. But after meeting him, he found that Mr. Li was not simple. He didn't have a deep conversation with the other party, but he always had a feeling: What Mr. Li has hidden in his heart is not only far beyond that of children of the same age, but also more than most adults. Even some famous scholars today are afraid that they can't compare with him. This child is not like those aristocratic children who have read poetry and books. His knowledge is like an ancient well, which is bottomless and difficult to see its details...
Liu Hong felt very strange: What kind of cultivation did this boy have?
The next day, Wei Yijie did not go because he had other things to do, but sent his butler to take Li Zhiyun to the banquet.
Li Zhiyun and the housekeeper arrived in front of a villa in a carriage. The housekeeper said to him: "This is Mr. Liu's villa. You can get off the car. I will pick you up again at this time."
Li Zhiyun got off the carriage and took a closer look. The villa was quite large in size. There were two stone lions squatting in front of the door. There was a stone plaque on the wall above the door, which read in large gold letters: Guitang Villa.
Li Zhiyun climbed up the stairs, knocked on the red lacquer door, and announced his name. The servant led him into a hall.
This lobby is decorated with carved beams and painted beams and is very luxurious. Several guests had arrived, sitting or standing, talking in low voices. Everyone saw a half-year-old child coming in, but they didn't care. No one paid any attention to him.
Li Zhiyun took the initiative to come over and heard a man who looked like a scholar say: "...Li Yuan had an affair with the emperor's concubines and was afraid of being punished, so he raised an army to rebel. It won't be successful..." A man with a beard next to him said, The man who looked like an official said quickly: "Master Qiao must not be so optimistic. Although Li Yuan was unbearable, his sons were very powerful. They fought with the army and won one after another. Especially Li Shimin, who was extremely brave and unparalleled. enemy!"
The scholar snorted coldly and said: "Li Yuan's son? He is just a rat in the gutter or a maggot in the toilet. He cannot be seen in the light. As soon as the imperial army arrives, he will be wiped out!"
Li Zhiyun listened nearby and felt very disgusted. The scholar insulted Li Yuan's son. He was also Li Yuan's son. In fact, he was scolding him in person. He couldn't help but said: "My dear friend, you seem to be a scholar, so why are you so full of dirty words and insulting to me?"
Upon hearing this, the scholar turned his head and looked at Li Zhiyun. He had a pair of goldfish eyes and glared: "I call you a traitor, what does that have to do with you?"
"That sounds uncomfortable to me!"
Staring at him with goldfish eyes, he suddenly pointed his halberd at him and shouted, "Oh, I recognize you. You are Li Zhiyun, the fifth son of Li Yuan, right?"
After hearing this, the other guests all looked at him and started talking in low voices. When he saw Li Zhiyun recognized by Goldfish Eyes, he couldn't help but feel a little panic in his eyes, but on the surface he pretended to be calm and just sneered without saying a word.
Goldfish Eyes yelled like crazy: "Here comes someone, arrest this traitor!" Seeing no one responded, he turned around and looked around, and happened to see two guys passing by carrying a screen. He ran over to stop them, pointed at Li Zhiyun and ordered: "Hurry up and arrest this traitor's son and send him to the government for punishment!"
The two guys put down the screen and walked towards Li Zhiyun, but they were a little hesitant. At this time, someone at the door shouted: "Don't be rude!" Everyone turned around and saw that it was Captain Liu Hong who had made his debut.
Goldfish Eyes quickly ran forward and saluted: "Master Liu, he is Li Zhiyun, Li Yuan's son. He should be arrested and punished!"
Liu Hong said coldly: "Mr. Qiao, you have recognized the wrong person. He is the distinguished guest I invited!" Upon hearing this, Jinyuyan wanted to argue, but Liu Hong ignored him and walked over to meet the other guests one by one. . The goldfish eyes were a little discouraged and turned around to glare at Li Zhiyun fiercely.
