Li Zhi, don't be a coward

With one word from Li Youdao, Li Qinzai immediately understood his purpose.

Although the chief examiner of the imperial examination was only from Mingshu, Li Qinzai played a very important role in it.

After the news spread, dignitaries from various families came to give gifts one after another, and Li Qinzai had to close the door to thank the guests. Obviously, Li Youdao in front of him was one of the guests who came to the door, but he was shut down at Ganjingzhuang, so he inquired about Li Qinzai's whereabouts. Wait for him on the road that must pass outside the city.

Li Qinzai was well aware of his intentions.

Li Zhi accepted Li Qinzai's suggestion that this year's scientific examination plans to increase the number of Scholars in Ming Dynasty to 50 people.

Don't underestimate these fifty quotas, it's nothing to throw them into the officialdom of the Tang Dynasty, but for the aristocratic family, if they can put fifty quotas into the court, no matter which aristocratic family it is, it will be a huge new force .

Think about the fact that once there is a state dispute in the court, fifty officials suddenly stand up and speak out with one voice, the impact on national policy, the transfer of personnel, etc., fifty officials can play a huge role.

Of course, it is impossible for a certain family to swallow these fifty places alone, which is simply unrealistic.

Since it is an immediate benefit, there will definitely be competition, and when it cannot be monopolized, the major families will secretly collude with each other, and after reaching an agreement of mutual assistance, they will work together to swallow the fifty quotas.

Li Qinzai probably understood what Li Youdao meant, but he didn't know whether it was the idea of ​​the Li family in Zhao County, or whether the major families had reached an agreement and let Li Youdao come forward to lobby.

"I don't know why Li Shaoqing is waiting for me outside the city today..." Li Qinzai was too lazy to talk nonsense with him, so he went straight to the point.

Li Youdao said with a smile: "I came here specially to make friends with the Marquis of Li County. It is presumptuous to block the way of the Marquis of Li County. Please forgive me."

Li Qinzai said with a smirk: "I'm timid. Just now when you guys stopped in front of me, I thought someone was robbing me. I was so scared that I almost planned to report to Dali Temple..."

Li Youdao pointed to his nose, and laughed loudly: "I am the official of Dali Temple, and Li County Marquis Reporter doesn't have to go too far."

After a few jokes, Li Youdao pointed to the side of the road, and said, "It would be impolite for us to stop talking in the middle of the road, why don't we ask the Marquis of County Li to move to the side of the road and talk about it?"

Li Qinzai looked at the side of the road, and found that two square things had already been set up on the flat ground by the side of the road, covered with flannelette.

Come prepared, take care of yourself.

Li Qinzai smiled, walked over and sat on the square table.

The buttocks just touched, but was stopped by Li Youdao, and said with a smile: "Hold on, Marquis Li, these two boxes are not for sitting."

As he spoke, Li Youdao lifted the velvet cloth on top, revealing two wooden boxes under the velvet cloth.

The wooden box is very large, judging from the varnish and color on it, it should be made of red sandalwood.

Those two boxes alone are worth a fortune.

Li Youdao lifted the lid of the box, and the pupils of Li Qinzai's eyes shrank suddenly.

The jewels in the box are very dazzling. On the top are two ivory as white as jade, and below are gemstones of various colors piled up into hills. Li Youdao pushed aside the pile of gemstones, and under the gemstones are countless Pearls, corals, and burnt gold.

Li Qinzai was stunned, his breathing uncontrollably rapid.

Although he was born in the Duke's Mansion, Li Qinzai has never seen so many treasures in his life.

Kneeling in front of the box respectfully and calling it ancestor, isn't it too much?

Li Qinzai almost wanted to kneel down, earning money, not shabby.

Li Youdao saw his expression, smiled slightly, and then opened another box.

The other box was also unremarkable, and it was still a pile of valuable treasures. Li Qinzai couldn't even name many things, but just by looking at them, he felt that they must be very valuable.

"These...for me?" Li Qinzai stuttered.

I can't blame myself for not living up to expectations, it is because others have given too much...

Li Youdao said with a smile: "Of course it's for you. If Li Xianhou thinks it's not enough, we can discuss it."

Li Qinzai immediately said in a serious tone: "The most important thing about a friend is to make friends. I never care about whether he has money or not when I make friends, because all the friends I make are richer than me..."

"Since Li Shaoqing is so kind, it would be hypocritical for me to refuse... Well, you are just giving a gift, I am just receiving a gift, you gave a gift, you got my friendship, and I got a gift... "

Li Youdao's smile gradually stiffened.

The style of painting seems to be a bit off...

"Uh, County Marquis Li, I'm sending you a gift, of course I'm asking for something..." Li Youdao racked his brains to organize his words.

Before he finished speaking, Li Qinzai patted him on the shoulder, and said earnestly: "Li Shaoqing, if you give a gift, you will give a gift, and if you make a friend, you will make a friend. The important thing is that you and I know each other. Other than that, don't get involved in anything, otherwise this friend will be a good friend." But it’s not pure, it’s a great desecration of our friendship.”

As he spoke, Li Qinzai clapped his hands and said loudly: "Ah Si, come here a few people, and take the box away for me. Accept it, accept it!"

Then Li Qinzai bowed to Li Youdao, and sighed: "A good man will live a safe life. Thank you Li Shaoqing for your generous gift. I will not be polite. I will bid farewell. We will meet again if there is a chance, and I will treat you."

Li Youdao stood there with a dazed expression, seeing Liu Ah Si and the others coming forward, they had already lifted up two big boxes, Li Youdao pressed the boxes firmly as if waking up from a dream, glared at Li Qinzai, and said, "Li County Marquis, if you leave today without knowing why, it would be a great blasphemy to me."

Li Qinzai pretended to be annoyed and said, "Don't make trouble, Li Shaoqing. I have never touched you. How can I blaspheme you? I don't like this. The Shaoqing of Dali Temple can't create an injustice."

Turning around and staring at Liu Ahsi and the others, Li Qinzai said angrily, "Why are you dawdling? Move quickly, are you going to regret not seeing anyone?"

Liu Asi and other trilogy immediately lifted the box, and Li Youdao didn't care about his face, he threw himself on the box, staring at Li Qinzai in surprise and anger.

I didn't expect this guy to be so careless. Do you really think that such an expensive gift is given for nothing?Just to make friends with you?Is this guy so shameless on weekdays?
"Li County Marquis, let's chat first, how about we move after the chat? Just chat for a few words, only a few words!" Li You said anxiously.

"Doing things must not violate public order and good customs. What is public order and good customs? Accept the gift first, and then chat. Li Shaoqing, get out of the way. I will accept the gift first, and then we will talk."

Li Youdao didn't dare to let go.

Originally full of confidence, he stopped Li Qinzai on the way. According to the rules of the game in the world, if he agreed, the gift would naturally be given without distress. If he did not agree, he would consciously reject this generous gift.

But after meeting Li Qinzai, Li Youdao suddenly realized that this guy doesn't seem like a person who follows the rules of the game.

If he really stepped aside and let him take the gift away, Li Youdao dared to swear to God that this guy would never accept the gift after receiving the gift.

Do I look like a pure and innocent son of a bitch?