Kingdom of Heaven and Han

Chapter 1049 Visiting Qi Chongli

In the evening, the soldiers roasted a sheep and made several cold dishes for a few people in the headquarters to have a feast.

Wang Xiaolie picked up the wine and said: "It's three hundred miles from Xiangzhou to Kaifeng. The journey is faster and it takes two days to get there. Xie Linong arrived in Kaifeng just today and everything went smoothly. From now on, Xie Linong will go to Kaifeng once a month. Discuss military situation."

Xie Linong stood up and folded his hands, saying yes.

Wang Xiaolie said: "Now that all the personnel from the headquarters are here, it is much more convenient. The next war with the puppet Qi will definitely be a complete victory with the participation of Xie Linong and the suggestions and opinions of the headquarters personnel!"

It was obvious that Wang Xiaolie was very happy with Xie Linong's arrival. Even after a few drinks, I don’t seem to feel the same.

Xie Linong was a general who was in the army when Wang Xiaolie first started his army. It was originally Wang Xiaolie's father who recruited him into the army. Compared with others, Xie Linong and Wang Xiaolie have a deeper relationship. Especially at this time, the more I miss the old man, the more precious I feel about Xie Linong.

Seeing that Wang Xiaolie was extremely excited, everyone knew what he was thinking and didn't say it out loud.

From Dengzhou to Xiangyang, Cao Zhiyan was with me. Once he left Xiangyang, Wang Xiaolie felt particularly lonely without Cao Zhiyan around him. When a person does big things, he always hopes to see old people around him. The bigger the thing you do, the stronger this feeling becomes.

Wang Xiaolie was particularly excited. He drank and had a good time that night, and Wang Xiaolie went back to have a good sleep.

After nearly ten days of returning to Luoyang, Chen Qiudao took action and improved conditions for those officials who were not inclined to seek peace. Qi Chongli changed to a courtyard and met his family. Although I'm still restricted from living there and can't meet my family members casually, my conditions are much better.

On this day, Qi Zongli received a notice that he had a cousin Li Qingzhao who came to see him.

Qi Chongli was overjoyed and hurriedly invited him in.

Li Qingzhao was wearing a silk back and a light cotton-padded bra. He looked several years younger. Walk in and salute Qi Zongli.

Qi Zong said politely: "It's rare for my cousin to come here, a rare visitor, a rare visitor!"

Li Qingzhao said: "I heard that my brother-in-law and others were taken to Luoyang a few days ago, and I have always been very concerned. After asking for a few days, I couldn't find the essential information. I heard that my house was better these days, and I could visit, so I signed up. Come to the door."

Qi Chongli smiled bitterly and said: "I am a prisoner under the rank, what can I say?"

Li Qingzhao said: "My brother-in-law lives in a private room, and his family and friends can visit him from time to time. The conditions are good enough. There are not many officials who have been arrested now and are being held in solitary confinement. Especially our husband Qin Hui, who is under very tight supervision. You’re not allowed in either.”

Qi Chongli asked Li Qingzhao to sit down, and while making tea, he asked: "Why is Mr. Qin imprisoned so harshly? I heard that Mr. Zhao was released a long time ago and followed the army to the front line to defeat the puppet Qi."

Li Qingzhao took the tea and said disdainfully: "Xiangong Zhao is different. When he was in Xiangyang, although he advocated peace, he did not believe everything. If there is anything that the court should believe, Xianggong Zhao should see if it is insulting. It is the national character that decides whether to agree or not. On the other hand, Qin Xianggong, as long as the Jin people speak out, Qin Xianggong will accept it no matter who it is. How can it be the same in Luoyang?" Qi Chongli was stunned for a while and said: "Chao There are over a hundred Chinese military officers, how can Luoyang distinguish them one by one?"

Li Qingzhao said: "Then slowly make the distinction clear. Starting from high-level officials to low-level officials, you will be able to make a clear distinction over time."

Qi Chongli said: "Am I able to tell the difference clearly? It's a joke, I may not be able to tell the difference clearly."

Li Qingzhao smiled and said: "Brother-in-law is different, there is no need to distinguish clearly. Last winter, brother-in-law and Mr. Zhao went to Hedong Road to serve as counselors for the Governor's Mansion. My husband was the governor of Hedong Road, and my brother-in-law was the counselor. This proves that Identity.”

Qi Chongli said: "It turns out that I changed my residence because I am a counselor."

Li Qingzhao said: "Xiangong Zhao has proven his innocence, and his subordinates have also proven their loyalty. In Luoyang City, there is nothing major that can stop my brother-in-law. It's just that his status is limited, and he is still locked up. That’s it.”

Qi Chongli smiled bitterly and shook his head: "So that's it. I acted based on my own conscience and never thought about what would happen. What happened today was purely accidental. Since I am a minister, I should be loyal with all my heart and not think about other things. .”

Li Qingzhao said: "My brother-in-law and I think differently. Although the world belongs to the Zhao family, after the Jingkang scandal, the Zhao family has been on the verge of collapse. Zhao Gou ascended to the throne mainly because of the Zhao royal family. There are no other branches in the branch, it’s just a last resort. Looking at what Zhao Gou did, he did nothing at all.”

Qi Chongli said: "No matter how great your reasoning is, it is still not as great as loyalty to the emperor. If Wang Xuanfu captures the emperor, I will die."

Li Qingzhao said: "I am a woman, and I will not argue with you about who is right. If you are alive now, you must live well. Think about how miserable I was in the Southern Dynasties? How could I have thought that once I went north to Luoyang, things would turn around? Life is getting better and better. As far as I know, Wang Xuanfu just changed his brother-in-law's residence to be better, nothing else. Now that the residence is better, my brother-in-law should live well. "

Qi Chongli slowly took his seat and said, "That makes sense. As long as it doesn't involve big politics, you can live a good life."

Li Qingzhao said: "These days, some just eat and some sleep. Those little girls don't understand the truth. Today I'm here to take a look and advise my brother-in-law to live a good life. If you don't want to do something, don't do it. If you can live, Enough."

Qi Chongli nodded and said nothing.

Li Qingzhao is right. Living in this world, what's the use of thinking too much? I made up my mind to be a minister who does not serve the two masters, and just ignore Wang Xiaolie's attempts to win over him. Some people eat just eat, and fall asleep when they feel sleepy. It is enough to survive smoothly.

As a person with a Jinshi background, Qi Chongli's mind was full of the idea of ​​being a minister but not serving two masters, and he wanted to be loyal to Zhao Gou. Wang Xiaolie did not force himself, which was in line with the wishes of most officials. As long as there is no coercion, everything will be fine.

Li Qingzhao said a few words and found out that Qi Chongli had no intention of committing suicide except that he would not care about his two masters. Then he felt relieved and casually mentioned family matters there, chatting very happily. If you don't want to be an official anymore, shouldn't your life still have to go on?

Qi Chongli was talking to Li Qingzhao, but he felt sad in his heart. When Zhao Gou was on the throne, he did not understand many of his practices. It's just that Zhao Gou cherished Qi Chongli's talent and kept him in the Hanlin bachelor's degree. Since Qi Chongli couldn't stand it, he ignored many things.

(End of this chapter)