Li Zhi, don't be a coward

Chapter 379
It was Li Qinzai's intention to invite King Teng to participate in the court meeting. After entering the palace and asking for instructions from Li Zhi, Li Zhi agreed indifferently.

As for why Prince Teng was invited to attend the court meeting, there was no other meaning. Prince Teng was a deterrent, just like a police dog leading a police dog while patrolling the streets, the bad guys would be much better behaved.

King Teng seemed to dislike Li Qinzai very much, and he couldn't wait to leave after finishing his business, but Li Qinzai didn't give up. He always felt that following King Teng must have unexpected gains.

The two walked one behind the other, on the streets of Chang'an City, King Teng walked faster and faster, and Li Qinzai followed further and further away. In the end, King Teng was witty and disappeared in the turbulent crowd.

Li Qinzai stood in the middle of the street, sighing regretfully.

I'm really worried about the fate of the county lord of Jinxiang. If King Teng continues to gamble in another place, but his luck is still so bad, if King Teng takes the lead and puts his daughter on the bet, that would be great... Well, then What a pity.

Li Qinzai followed King Teng just to win his daughter over. From now on, the servants of Ganjing Village will not only include the princess of the Japanese kingdom, but also the county magistrate of the Tang Dynasty. His master, life is complete.

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The dynasties of the Tang Dynasty were not as perverted as those of the later generations, at least they started after dawn, unlike the Ming and Qing dynasties of the later generations, who had to wait outside the palace gate at three or four o'clock in the middle of the night.

The court meetings in the Tang Dynasty were not held every day. In fact, during the Zhenguan period, the court meetings were held three times a day, probably because the Tang Dynasty had a small population and there were not so many complicated things to deal with.

And the system of three provinces and six ministries has also fully shared the work of the emperor. After layers of screening, there are not so many government affairs that really face the emperor.

After Li Zhi came to the throne, perhaps because of the need for hardworking people, he had to go to court every day during the Yonghui period at the beginning of his accession to the throne. Later, in Xianqing and Longshuo, it was changed to five days off and one day off, and there was a long holiday every major New Year’s Eve. .

Early the next morning, Li Qinzai appeared outside the gate of Taiji Palace in a scarlet official uniform, and waited for the gate to open with many courtiers.

Today is an ordinary court meeting, not many courtiers participated, about a hundred or so.

This was the first time for Li Qinzai to formally participate in the court meeting. He was a little nervous, and he didn't dare to walk around outside the palace gate. He didn't know most of the courtiers, and only knew a few veterans.

Not long after, King Teng's car also arrived outside the palace gate.

Although the skills are very simple, Teng Wang's appearance will always shine and shock.

The carriage stopped, the guards lifted the curtain, King Teng came out of the carriage, his feet jumped at the same time, and with a bang, they fell heavily on the ground, raising a cloud of smoke and dust.

The sound and picture are very dazzling, just short of a passionate BGM.

This movement really attracted the attention of countless courtiers, and everyone looked at him speechlessly.

King Teng participated in the court meeting for the first time today, which aroused the astonishment of the courtiers. Many people whispered about why this vassal king who was not liked by the emperor suddenly attended the court meeting.

Shouldn't this guy be on the way to be demoted?

The veterans next to Li Qinzai let out a muffled grunt at the same time, then turned their heads away.

King Teng's popularity may be good among literati and poets, but it is not good in the court. After such a shocking appearance, no one in the square outside the palace gate paid any attention to him.

King Teng was not disappointed either. People who do their own way usually don't care about other people's eyes.

After looking left and right, he suddenly found Li Qinzai standing with the veterans. King Teng's eyes lit up, and finally saw an acquaintance, so he warmly raised his hand and greeted: "Li Xianbo..."

Li Qinzai quickly turned his back to him, pretending not to hear.

Su Dingfang next to him snorted, glanced at him and said, "Are you familiar with Prince Teng?"

Li Qinzai shook his head: "I'm not familiar with you, I've never known each other before, and I met you for the first time today."

The other end categorically denied it, but King Teng said loudly: "Uncle Li! Li Jingchu, the grandson of Duke Ying, and Li Qinzai, who gambled with me yesterday for a cockfight. My king called you!"

Sweat dripped from Li Qinzai's forehead, his face remained expressionless and motionless.

Su Dingfang looked at him with a half-smile, "I don't know, huh?"

Li Qinzai continued to speak stubbornly: "I don't know him, he wasn't talking about me."

Seeing that Li Qinzai ignored him for a long time, King Teng couldn't help being furious, and was about to step forward to argue, when the bell and drum tower inside the palace gate suddenly rang, the heavy palace gate opened, and it was time for the court meeting, and the courtiers entered the palace in order.

King Teng had no choice but to stand in the court resentfully, and slowly entered with the team.

The officials entered the palace and stood in line in the Tai Chi Hall.

Li Qinzai has a noble title, although he is young, his position in the imperial class is relatively high.

After a long time, Li Zhi entered the palace, and the courtiers paid homage to him.

Then, the hall suddenly fell into silence.

At the court meeting recently, the monarchs and ministers often broke up in unhappiness. The topic of dispute was the road construction and shipbuilding plan proposed by Li Zhi.

This rare atmosphere of strong ministers and weak rulers did not completely change until yesterday.

Xu Jingzong was the first to remain silent, and his disciples and old officials followed suit.Yesterday after the court meeting ended, Master Xu Yu, Prime Minister of the Left, also noticed that something was wrong. After the court was over, he went straight to the British government to visit Li Qinzai, but unexpectedly, Li Qinzai was having a great time fighting cock with King Teng at that time.

Although he was in vain, Master Xu Yu's many years of experience in the officialdom told him that if something goes wrong, there must be a demon, so what should we do if there is a demon?Shut up first, observe the wind direction before speaking.

So at the moment in the Golden Palace, the right minister Xu Jingzong didn't say anything, and the left minister Xu Yushi didn't say a word.

The two prime ministers were silent, and naturally their respective disciples and followers were also silent.

Li Zhi was sitting in the hall, seeing that no one had spoken for a long time, the corner of his mouth couldn't help but coughed lightly.

Li Qinzai, who was in the class, raised his head to meet Li Zhi's eyes, and immediately received the meaning in Li Zhi's eyes.

So Li Qinzai stepped out of the court first, bowed and said: "Your Majesty, my minister Li Qinzai has something to do."

Li Zhi happily smiled and said, "Just let Li Qing play."

Li Qinzai took out a memorial book that had already been written from his arms, and held it above his head with both hands.

Wang Changfu, who was standing next to Li Zhi, hurried down on tiptoe, took Li Qinzai's memorabilia, and handed it to Li Zhi.

Li Qinzai organized his speech, and said: "Your Majesty, please, road construction is related to the century-old society, the people's livelihood and well-being, and the strategy of the military strategist. Therefore, I think that this matter can be done slowly, but it must not be done."

As soon as the words fell, a steady voice suddenly said: "Your Majesty, I object!"

Everyone looked around in astonishment, but saw Liu Rengui standing out of court, staring at Li Zhi fearlessly, and said: "Building roads wastes people's money, shakes the foundation of the country, and endangers the country. Your Majesty, think twice!"

Li Qinzai smiled wryly and said, "Liu Zhongshu, I haven't finished my speech yet, why don't you object after I finish?"

Liu Rengui stared at Li Qinzai and said angrily, "I know that you are the one who proposed the road construction strategy to His Majesty. Li Qinzai, you are young, you are not firm in doing things, and you take things for granted. Have you ever thought about the consequences?"

"This policy is not about the rise and fall of a family or a place, but the rise and fall of a country and a dynasty. If the Great Tang declines because of this policy, can you take responsibility?"

(End of this chapter)