[Red House] The First Imperial Merchant

Tata Town is bustling all year round. There is constant trade on the main street every day. Every household basically has spare money. The economy here is prosperous and the population is complex. Most of them are Han Chinese and Western barbarians. One year, the people are hard-working and the folk customs are tough but simple, and there are more children from the combination of Han Chinese and Western Barbarians, etc. The population is prosperous and it is getting more and more lively.

The mixed-race children in Tata Town, regardless of gender, are all beautiful, with tall noses, deep eyes, and white skin. If a girl grows up to fourteen or five years old, she will be a fresh and delicate flower. If it is a teenager, she will be beautiful but sharp. the taste of.

Li Qi is a beautiful boy, he was exaggerated by his neighbors since he was a child, he is hardworking, well-behaved and good-looking, with a small mouth that can speak well, coaxing his aunt and aunt to stuff all delicious snacks into their pockets.He is smart, and has been the bully of the whole street since he was a child. Although he is not tall, he can coax big children to follow behind his ass and show courteousness. Li Qi is even more beautiful than the most beautiful girl on the street. And smart.

Li's father is a Han Chinese, originally a merchant in a water town in the south of the Yangtze River. Although he is a merchant, he looks like a scholar. When he followed his uncle to the Tata Town for the first time, he fell in love with Li Qi's mother at first sight.The atmosphere of Tata Town is bold and free, and there are many young women on the trading streets who go out to buy things, especially the Ximan women are lively and sturdy, unlike the Central Plains women who spend all day embroidering flowers and fluttering butterflies in the back house, Li Qi is a girl. Ma is a passionate and innocent little girl. She begged her father and elder brother for several days before agreeing to take her out to Tata Town. Gema was 14 years old that year.

This was the year when Li Qi's parents met and fell in love for the first time, and in the next two years, Li's father took over his uncle's business, and loved going to and from Tata Town. If Gema came to this white-faced scholar to buy things, it would be much cheaper. After that, Gema followed Li's father to settle in Tata Town, and Li Qi was born within a year.

The Li family is considered to have a small fortune in Tata Town. Li's father is fair and gentle, and Li's mother is as hot and beautiful as a rose. Li Qi grew up under the doting of his parents, carefree until he was 13 years old.The Ximan cavalry team came to Tata Town to burn, kill, and loot. Father Li knew that the situation was not good, and he was afraid that Tata Town would be the first to suffer in the fight. He discussed with Gema and wanted to take Gema back to his hometown, but Gema Ma's heart is at home, she broke her father's heart in order to marry Li's father, and now she doesn't know how her father and elder brother are doing when they start a war?I was also worried that Li's father's hometown would not accept their mother and son, and that the child in his belly was only two months old and couldn't bear the toss of the journey...

Li's father and Li's mother got married because they had a falling out with each other's families. Now it's very difficult to go back, especially when the western barbarians are fighting, and the border gates are very strict. Not to mention the entry documents, it's just the appearance of Li Qi and Gema. They will all be blocked from the outside, and it is impossible to enter the customs.Hearing this news, Li's father was panicked, Gema persuaded him to go back, but a man is a man, what kind of man can he talk about if he can't protect his wife and children?Resolutely stayed.

At the age of 14, the pain Li Qi experienced was not enough to write in pen and ink.I saw my gentle and warm mother gang-raped and insulted by barbarians, and saw my father’s sad and miserable expression. Those barbarians forced him to watch his father being dragged to death by the horse team. ....

Encountered great changes, how happy his childhood life was, and how painful it was to be captured and mutilated, but Li Qi had no intention of dying at all. He wanted to live and avenge his parents.

Life is easier than death.

The savages had played enough, so naturally they didn't want this bastard to live. When Li Qi was killed with one blow, Li Qi couldn't help but feel grief and indignation in his chest.

Later, Li Qi was rescued. This man was a general of the Han people, but he did not discriminate against him at all.This man is like his father, white and clean, but he is a general. When Li Qi first heard that this man was the marshal of the Han people, he was shocked when he saw this man killing barbarians on the battlefield.He stayed in the tent, firstly to repay Marshal Xue's great favor, and secondly to want to maintain his health and personally go to the battlefield with the Marshal to kill the barbarians.

The war ended, the Han people won, and his heart was full of joy. Although his mother was from the Western Barbarians, when those beasts hurt his mother, in Li Qi’s mind, he was no longer a barbarian, nor was he a Han, like duckweed. Well, he has no roots, he hates barbarians, the Han people hate him, and he doesn't want to go back to Tata Town, and he hasn't finished repaying his master's great kindness.Actually, Li Qi was afraid in his heart. He was homeless. Instead of staying by the master's side to repay his kindness in this life, it would be better to say that the master pitied him as a homeless person.

Back in Xue's Mansion in the middle of the capital, the servants in the master's courtyard treated him politely, and did not neglect him in the slightest because of his appearance, but he was at a loss as to what to do. Everyone here had work and was busy with their own affairs, so he was superfluous.The master asked him to think more about how to live his life.

Since the defeat of Manzi, when he returned to the capital with Xue Pan, the ruthlessness and vitality in Li Qi's heart faded a lot.

At this moment, Zhao Hongyi appeared.The most ruthless lover is Zhao Hongyi.His mother lived a pitiful and loving life, and in the long and lonely palace, she gave the emperor a wrong heart.Zhao Hongyi, who was only two years old, naturally couldn't remember anything, only the lonely and desolate back of his mother and the lonely and deserted palace remained in his vague impression.He has never enjoyed the love of his father, and his adoptive mother treated him well, but he always felt that he was a little worse. The vague memory of two years old stopped at that deep-seated sadness, which is unforgettable.

Since then, whether it was the foreign beauties that Fu Wang had seen when he went to sea, or the emperor's harem, Zhao Hongyi had never been disturbed, and he went to bed when he could catch his eyes. The rain and dew in the harem are just a responsibility and have nothing to do with love.

In this life, there are only a few people who can be remembered by Zhao Hongyi in his heart, the Holy Mother and Empress Dowager in the palace, Xue Pan outside the palace and his younger brother Jia Huan.

That day, the master's sister got married, and he went to join in the fun. On a whim, he slipped in from the hillside behind.The sun was just right, the wind was clear and the clouds were clear, so he hid in the tree and looked at the boy wielding a sword in the grass. It wasn't just the color that caught his eye.

Later, the emperor of a country, especially the new emperor, obviously had a lot of affairs, but he still took time to come here to practice martial arts with this kid every day. He didn't meet him a few times. Soft women are not interested.He knew the kid's identity, and the exotic appearance alone showed that the kid was brought back from Ximan. The fire was burning, and my heart felt uncomfortable, and my heart felt sorry for Li Qi. If I met Li Qi early, would this kid still be that happy Li Qi?Later, he felt that the more he looked at this kid, the more he felt his eyes and heart. It was no longer that charming appearance, but more of that kid's temperament, which was weird and boring. He obviously liked this thing and this set of swordsmanship. Yes, but he had to press it with a straight face, and when he gave it to him casually, the small flames in his eyes could burn him.

Finally one day he knew that his heart was moving, he fell in love with this awkward Li Qi.He knew that Li Qi also had feelings for him, but it was too little. He wanted to get into Li Qi's heart, and only let Li Qi guard him alone. , Li Qi had to pretend to be himself for a while, because Li Qi already had Li Qi in his heart.

Originally, the fire in his heart was getting smaller and smaller, and Li Qi was getting more and more confused, but this person showed up, taught him martial arts, took him on a treasure hunt, brought him delicious food, and made him happy, even though he kept a straight face from the beginning to the end. No face, but this person didn't think he was boring, on the contrary, he seemed to understand what he was thinking, and knew him better than him.

Knowing that Pan Yi is the emperor, Li Qi didn't show any surprise or anger. It doesn't matter if this person is the emperor, because the person who treats him well is alive and well. Whether it's called Pan Yi or Zhao Hongyi, this person is this person. .

In the end, Li Qi was not a child who grew up bitterly. He had a beautiful childhood. Despite the great changes, he still had a longing for a beautiful soft place in his heart, but it was hidden. The only way to bring out Li Qi's childhood happiness hidden in his heart is to persevere and Zhao Hongyi is thick-skinned.Li Qi's nature is pure and kind, and revenge is hard to get rid of, but Li Qi has never been a person who vents anger on others. Although he is physically handicapped, he is not inferior. Tata Town is popular, and it's okay for men to fall in love. He knows that Zhao Hongyi likes it For himself, after he became Zhao Hongyi's personal bodyguard for a year and made up his mind, it was a matter of course, and they got together naturally, without any earth-shattering ups and downs, just like his parents, if they liked it, they would be together.

On the contrary, that person was so happy that he didn't look like an emperor. He looked like his father when he heard that his mother was pregnant with a little brother. He seemed to have obtained the most precious thing.He is cherished in the hearts of his parents. Even though his parents and brother are reunited in heaven, there is someone here who regards him as the most precious treasure, and he finally has a home.

In the third year of Yuanwu, Emperor Yuanwu accepted his eldest son, Zhao Yan, to live in the side hall of Qianqing Palace, where he taught in person, ate and lived together, and naturally there was Li Qi.

"Yan'er will become the emperor in the future, and I will rest assured that you will take care of him personally and be close to you." Zhao Hongyi said to Li Qi.The lover is of a foreign race, he is afraid that if he leaves first, the lover will be bullied by the harem court.

In the fourth year of Yuanwu, Emperor Yuanwu dismissed the concubines and nobles who had no children.

"If I met you earlier, this position would be yours only. Now...I'm sorry for you..." When I think that I can't give love to the position, I feel pain in my heart, and I hate myself for being too confused before.

Li Qi didn't care. Since he entered the palace, his emperor hadn't been to the harem to stay overnight. At this time, the relationship between the two has not yet been confirmed.Later, they made a love affair, and it has been forever since then.

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Zhao Yan is the next emperor of Daqing, and all officials in the court and even the harem can see clearly that even now Zhao Yan has not been crowned the crown prince.

Empress Pan has also understood over the years that the emperor's love cannot be counted on. At least she has a son, and in the future, nobility and nobility are indispensable, and the Pan family is a century-old family, so this is enough.Empress Pan is smart, her son was taken to Qianqing Palace to be taught and taken care of by Li Qi, and once a month her son went to her palace to pay her respects, Empress Pan never asked about the relationship between Li Qi and the emperor, let alone speak in front of her son Li Qi's bad words, now she can see her son three times a month, this is the emperor's generosity to her.She could see clearly that Li Qi was very kind to his son, and the emperor loved Li Qi very much. The son got Li Qi's eyes. After the emperor went, the son would be the emperor, and she would be the queen. It's better than the emperor falling in love with a woman Falling in love with a man, at least Li Qi won't leave a child to compete with her son, that's enough.

The empress dowager was also unwilling to force the emperor, since Daqing's blood had already been left behind, so why bother to make trouble with the emperor over a man.

All the concubines in the harem took a look, and the most honorable empress dowager and empress in the palace acquiesced, what else did they say?Anyway, they all have children, An An raised their sons to grow up, and later the prince went out to build a mansion, and according to the emperor's generosity, it would be okay to let them and his sons, this life is safe, stable and rich.

But the officials couldn't stand it, Li Qi is a foreigner, he must have a different heart if he is not from my own race, not to mention that this man seduced the emperor not to enter the harem, what a shame!Dead remonstrance, if the emperor does not agree to execute Li Qi, he will grab the land with his head and crash to death on this golden palace. Just after finishing speaking, three or four ministers seconded the proposal.

On the dragon chair, Zhao Hongyi sneered. In the past two years, Guotai Min'an's peaceful life is boring?

Since ancient times, there has been no such thing as the emperor killing officials.Zhao Hongyi wouldn't want the lives of these people, if he really wanted to, why wouldn't he scold his Li Qi?Regardless of the size of the seconded officials, they will not listen to the explanation, and will be directly dismissed from the official position. From now on, the children of the family will no longer be employed by the court.

Now, several ministers were so angry that they fell on their backs. They used their tongues to gain a reputation of innocence and integrity, but what suffered was their entire family. Is it possible that the poor children and grandchildren want to do the underground business of the merchants farming the land?

Zhao Hongyi was still angry, and retreated from the court, neither listening to explanations nor pleading.

After leaving the court, the official who had just scolded Li Qi with a sharp tongue was completely ashamed. He would be torn apart by the whole clan when he went back.The minister who seconded the proposal had a keen eye, and approached Grand Tutor Xue to pity him, intending to be an official of the same court to help them out with an idea!The Yanguan also came over. It's okay for him to die, and the descendants of other clans can't suffer along with him.

Xue Pan glanced at the Yanguan, and sneered in his heart, this man who scolded him and Brother Huan in the temple back then, will he forget?

The speaker wiped his sweat and looked pitiful, but he had the nobility of a literati and the integrity of a speaker in his bones, so he couldn't show a flattering and pleading look at this moment.Xue Pan actually knew that everyone was doing their own thing.Although he doesn't wait to see the speaker, but that's what they do, just rely on a mouth and a pen.

"It's useless to beg me, and it's useless to beg the emperor. Who started this matter? Go and apologize to that well-behaved person. That kind-hearted person will definitely plead with the emperor. Don't mention this matter again in the future." The foundation of Daqing is solid, and the emperor has blood, and that person has never meddled in political affairs, and has never done business in the harem of cholera, why do you never forget this?" After saying that, he took Jia Huan's hand and walked away.

All the officials saw this scene as if they hadn't seen it, alas, what's wrong with you!This master and apprentice can mess around together, what happened to the emperor with a foreigner?There is still a Concubine Li from England in the harem!Why can't I see you making noise...

In the end, it was Li Qi who persuaded the emperor, and all the officials knew that this man was kind-hearted, just like what Grand Tutor Xue said, why bother to hold on?

In the sixth year of Yuanwu, Emperor Yuanwu reorganized the Pofeng, and the fleet has grown to [-] ships, which shows the strength of the country.Returning to the Western Ocean, Xue Biao is leading the team, and Ren Wenlu Liu is also traveling with him.Three hundred big ships set off in such a mighty way.

In today's Daqing, the people are really rich. They have surplus food at home, and they don't feel distressed if they eat meat twice a month.Three years ago, the imperial court opened a yamen called Baijiying to recruit talented people from all over the world, such as manufacturing rubber tires, shoes, daily necessities, etc., such as improving looms, etc., such as the innovation of waterwheels, etc., such as the research and development of cement glass. etc......

In short, it is the basic necessities of the people, some of which are really useful.

Nowadays, cement floor official roads have been popularized in Daqing seven or eighty-eight, horse-drawn carriage tires are also more shock-proof and anti-slip, looms are much faster, and wind-powered waterwheels for civilian watering save manpower and animal power...

Peace and prosperity.

In the Qianqing palace, the great eunuch Baode retired after passing on the meal, and when the masters in the palace didn't like to eat, they were served.The eight-year-old Zhao Yan has handsome features, and every move seems to be adjusted on a scale. He is not like a child, and he has more etiquette than the emperor Zhao Hongyi.

Li Qi gave Zhao Yan Ziyan tender salt chicken with chopsticks. Although he didn't smile on his face, he could feel the gentle and kind love.

"Thank you Dad." Zhao Yan ate the small bowl obediently.He has been taken care of by his father since he was a child. Although his father did not treat him harshly, he is not as good as his father. He knows that his father doesn't like to laugh, but he has always been gentle and gentle towards him. If his father If the emperor beats him, Dad will also help.

Zhao Yan has been familiar with him since he was a child, and Zhao Hongyi did not conceal Zhao Yan's identity and the existence of Empress Pan. Therefore, at the age of four, Zhao Yan knew that he was more special than ordinary princes. But he also has an extra father, the queen mother treats him very well and gives him valuable things every month, the father will coax him to sleep, tell him stories every night, hug him and kiss him, while the father will only beat him he.

"You brat can't pick up food when he grows up so big? Archie, I've been criticizing memorials for a whole day and my wrist is sore. Can you feed me?!" Zhao Hongyi begged and acted coquettishly.

It's really not so pleasing to the eyes and a bit creepy for a thick man to make this action.Zhao Yan's behavior towards his father obviously showed his disdain, Zhao Hongyi knocked Zhao Yan on the head, and said intimidatingly: "Eat quickly, go to bed early after eating, how grown-up you are, you will be pestering your father to tell bedtime stories! "

"Why are you beating him on the head!" Li Qi rubbed Zhao Yan's forehead, seeing that there was no trace of red marks, he said: "Eat slowly, and then go to sleep after eating."

Zhao Yan is no longer a child who can only fall asleep listening to stories, but seeing his father's fighting for favor, Zhao Yan still decided to listen to his father's bedtime stories all the time.

Zhao Hongyi was depressed, wondering if he should kick this kid to live with the queen for a few days, just when he was in a trance, he saw his favorite roast venison with chopsticks in the bowl, he couldn't think about anything, and when he looked up, he saw Li Qi's pair of Smiling eyes, a sweet meal.

That night, after sex, Zhao Hongyi cleaned up Li Qi's body with his own hands, and then he fell asleep with his arms around Li Qi, his eyes suddenly cleared up in a daze, the peach blossoms were in full bloom in April, and it was the most suitable time to soak in the hot spring pool... .

In the early morning of the next day, Emperor Yuanwu handed over the government affairs of the court to Lord Xue to take care of him because of his poor health, and Mr. Jia Ge assisted him.

Staring at the empty dragon chair, Jia Huan gritted his teeth and scolded Zhao Hongyi for being shameless. The peach blossoms were in full bloom. He wanted to ask for leave yesterday and go to Yanzhuang with his master to rest for ten days, but he didn't expect to be run away by Zhao Hongyi. up!

Back at the mansion in the evening, Jia Huan was still sulking, and Xue Pan was coaxing him, finally making Jia Huan forget about the trouble, eat obediently, don't listen to the report from the housekeeper outside, saying that Li Er from Yanzhuang is here, come in for a while Said, Jia Huan dropped his chopsticks immediately, and this shameless person went to Yanzhuang!

Li Er's legs were so frightened that the two of them went to Shangzhuangzi often in previous years, and they didn't see the master losing his temper. Why this year, this year...

"Go down!" Xue Pan laughed, and Jia Huan kissed him, and said to Li Er, "The two of you, Zhuangzi, just serve you wholeheartedly."

Li Er hurriedly resigned.

Xue Pan leaned into Jia Huan's ear and muttered a few words, Jia Huan's cheeks flushed, and he asked with great interest, "Really?"Seeing Xue Pan nodding his head, he wished it would get dark soon.

Yanzhuang, Peach Garden.The water in the pool is full of fallen petals, and the peach blossoms in the garden are full of inaudible groans...

On that day, the young emperor was peeping from the tree, while the foreign boy practiced his sword underneath.It was also such a fine weather, the young man held a sword, and met the emperor's excited eyes coldly and sharply. After that, he fell into the eyes and stayed together for the rest of his life.

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