Li Zhi, don't be a coward

Chapter 1171 Zhang Family Brothers
This was the first time that Li Qinzai met Zhang Daxiang. Although they were both in Chang'an, they were probably of different ages and social circles.

What puzzled Li Qinzai was that although Zhang Daxiang and Zhang Daan were brothers, their temperaments were completely different.

Zhang Daxiang has a gentle and elegant temperament, with a kind and friendly smile. No matter his conversation or manner, he can tell that he has received a good education. No matter who he talks to, he has a calm temperament that is neither humble nor overbearing.

And Zhang Daan...

Li Qinzai was quite familiar with that man, he looked like a bastard at first glance, and he had the same charm as he did back then.

"Your Majesty Tan Guogong, I, Li Qinzai, have the liberty to come to the door today, and forgive me." Li Qinzai smiled.

Zhang Daxiang smiled gently and said: "Mr. Li is the hero of my Tang Dynasty. The Li family has two males. Both grandparents and grandchildren have made great military exploits for the Tang Dynasty. It is an honor for my Zhang family to visit Mr. Li today. How can I say that I am presumptuous?" Woolen cloth."

As he spoke, Zhang Daxiang stepped aside and invited Li Qinzai into the hall.

The wheelchair pushed into the front hall of Zhang's mansion. Li Qinzai just sat down, but he heard a commotion outside the gate of the mansion. He turned his head and saw that it was Zhang Da'an who rushed back angrily.

When Zhang Daxiang saw Zhang Daan, his expression immediately turned cold, he frowned and said, "There are distinguished guests at home, why are you so disrespectful, why don't you quickly avoid the backyard!"

Zhang Daan seemed to be in awe of this elder brother, and when he saw Li Qinzai sitting upright in the front hall, his expression became even more ugly.

Li Qinzai said with a smile: "Grand Tan, don't be in a hurry to dismiss Brother Ling, I am here today because of him."

Zhang Daxiang looked at Zhang Daan unexpectedly, as if he understood something, his expression suddenly became apprehensive, and he said cautiously: "Could it be that my ignorant younger brother offended Duke Li?"

Li Qinzai stared at Zhang Daan with a half-smile, and said, "Why don't you ask Brother Ling to talk about it in person?"

Zhang Daxiang turned around and stared at Zhang Daan, his tone was a little angry: "What trouble did you cause our family, tell me quickly!"

Zhang Daan's shoulders trembled slightly, and there was a bit of fear in his eyes.

The smile on Li Qinzai's face deepened.

When he first appeared on the stage, his eyes were dark and he was full of arrogance. He was a very villain, but when he was in front of his elder brother, he was so scared that he looked like a child who got into trouble. There was such a big difference in the temperament of a person before and after. .

Seeing that Zhang Da'an didn't dare to speak out for a long time, Zhang Daxiang became even more angry, and gritted his teeth and said, "It seems that you have forgotten the family precepts before my father passed away. Although my father passed away, my elder brother is not dead yet. You If you don’t tell the truth, today I’ll take the place of my father’s family law!”

Only then did Zhang Da'an whisper: "It was just a little misunderstanding between Jungong Li and me. My carriage accidentally blocked his way, and the driver ran into his nobles again..."

Zhang Daxiang said angrily: "If it's just a small misunderstanding, people will come to the door to ask for an explanation? You still don't tell the truth, do you?"

Li Qinzai hurriedly said: "Duke Tan is serious. I didn't come here today to talk about it. I really just visited your step. You and I are ministers in the same palace, colleagues of each other, and since we are both meritorious officials in Lingyan Pavilion, the two families should have a good relationship. Friendship."

Zhang Daxiang's face was livid, and he forced a smile at Li Qinzai, which was uglier than crying.

Li Qinzai's words are theoretically correct, everyone is the heroine of Lingyan Pavilion.

But in fact, there are also high and low meritorious officials in Lingyan Pavilion. This "high and low" does not depend on the ranking, but on the status quo.

It has been more than 20 years since Lingyan Pavilion painted the heroic figures. During these 20 years, some of the heroes of Lingyan Pavilion have died, some are still alive, some have been promoted to nobles, and some have even conspired against each other.

When the Duke of Tan, Zhang Gongjin, was alive, he was indeed highly regarded by Li Shimin, but Zhang Gongjin died too early, in the sixth year of Zhenguan.

People in the court and official circles drink tea, and the power of Duke Tan is not as good as before.

Zhang Daxiang, who inherited the title, is only the servant of the household department in terms of official position. From this point, it can be seen that the only person who can maintain the dignity of the Zhang family is the title of Duke Tan.

As for the British government, Li Ji is still alive, and he has just contributed to the destruction of the country for the Tang Dynasty. He is Li Zhi's most trusted and important minister who relies on him as the pillar of the society.

His grandson is also up to the mark. Over the years, he has made a lot of contributions to the Great Tang, big and small. He is only in his 20s and has been appointed as the Duke of the county. He is not only a monarch and minister, but also a friend and brother in private.

Both of them are Duke's mansions, but the power and status are really not at the same level, and the Duke's mansion of Tan is far behind.

When Li Qinzai came to visit today, Zhang Daxiang was originally happy, thinking that he could establish friendship with Yinggong's grandson, and the two families would communicate with each other, which would be a good thing for Tan Guogong's mansion.

It never occurred to him that Li Qinzai's visit today was to inquire about his crimes. Zhang Daxiang was a little panicked at the moment, and he wanted to cut him into pieces for his younger brother who had caused trouble.

Are you tired of eating too much lard?You dare to offend Li Qinzai, do you really think that you are still the queen of Duke Tan who is so powerful?

Under the pressure of Zhang Daxiang's increasingly stern eyes, Zhang Daan seemed more and more at a loss, and the cold sweat oozed from his forehead, and he dared not wipe it off.

The two brothers were silent for a long time, Li Qinzai suddenly laughed.

"Since Brother Ling said it was a small misunderstanding, then I will treat it as a small misunderstanding. Forgive me, Mr. Tan. I had a little conflict with Brother Ling on the street just now. I was also a little angry and interrupted your driver's car on the spur of the moment. Hands and feet, and even ordered to kill the horse of your mansion, this matter is not delayed or owed."

Zhang Daxiang said solemnly: "Mr. Li's words are serious. Even if it is a misunderstanding, we should distinguish between right and wrong. Mr. Li came to the door in person. Obviously, it was my unsatisfactory younger brother who started the quarrel first. The government of the Duke of Tan should apologize to Mr. Li. .”

"Although Zhang's family is down and out, they don't shirk their responsibility. They must bear what should be done. Zhang Da'an, immediately apologize to Duke Li!"

Zhang Daan gritted his teeth and bowed to Li Qinzai reluctantly.

Just as he bent down, Li Qinzai suddenly stopped him.

"Wait a minute, today's conflict is just a trivial matter, but I have a question, please give me your advice."

Zhang Daan quickly looked at his brother's face, and said, "You ask."

Li Qinzai sized him up and said, "You and I have never met each other, but you obviously came prepared for what happened today, whether it was blocking a car or making a provocative move, there was a purpose in both the front and back, I just want to know, What is your purpose?"

"If I hit you in the street today, what are you going to do next?"

Zhang Daan pursed his lips tightly and remained silent.

Li Qinzai was very patient and looked at him with a smile.

Zhang Daxiang next to him seemed to have sensed something, and after waiting for a long time, he finally couldn't help but slap Zhang Daan hard on the back of the head.

"Jungong Li asked you, don't hesitate to say it!" Zhang Daxiang sternly said, "What kind of medicine did you take wrongly? How dare you provoke Junjun Li in the street? How has he ever offended you?"

Under the pressure of his brother's blood, Zhang Daan couldn't bear it any longer, so he could only whisper: "Brother, you should know that I am the counselor of His Royal Highness King Pei..."

As soon as this remark came out, Zhang Daxiang was still a little dazed, but Li Qinzai showed a sudden look.

After a long circle, what the hell is fighting for reserves!
(End of this chapter)