Li Zhi, don't be a coward

Chapter 178 Please expel Tang envoy
No matter how righteous things are, adults should take care of their responsibilities before doing them.

The kind of person who throws his head and blood as soon as his brain is hot, but forgets to explain his funeral before he dies generously, who will take care of the elderly in the family?Who will take care of the children at home?Who will divide the property and land?

The rest of their lives are still long, and those who die generously cannot just close their eyes and let nothing happen.

After entrusting Qiao'er to Cui Jie, Li Qinzai finally felt relieved.

Don't worry about Cui Jie being a vicious stepmother. After the last hijacking incident, Cui Jie has gained the complete trust of Li Qinzai and Qiao'er. Li Qinzai can see that she really regards Qiao'er as her own child.

After the expedition, presumably Cui Jie will not abuse him.

Back in the other courtyard, it was another night of insomnia.

Waking up early in the morning, Li Qinzai called Qiao'er over and stared at him so seriously.

Qiao'er was confused by his expression, so he hurriedly said: "Father, Qiao'er will do the questions now..."

Li Qinzai shook his head: "I don't want to do any questions today, Dad has something important to discuss with you."

"Big event" and "discussion", the two words immediately made Qiao'er excited and honored, and unconsciously straightened his chest, like a responsible and far-sighted adult.

"Father, tell me."

"I plan to go to Baekje with Master Wang, and I'm going back to Chang'an today. What do you think?"

Qiao'er was stunned for a moment, her expression could not help but panic, she subconsciously grabbed the corner of his clothes: "Father..."

Li Qinzai sighed, and said: "Father is your closest relative, and I really dare not leave you, but there are some things that I must do. The country is in danger, and those poor veterans in the village have all stood up. If I don't stand up Come out, ashamed of your kindness, ashamed of this country."

Qiao'er still tugged at the corner of his clothes, and said anxiously: "Father, don't go. If you leave, who will accompany Qiao'er?"

"I have made arrangements. You will live with your aunt during this period, and she will take care of you. Your aunt treats you as her own, and you will not be wronged."

"Father, Qiao'er doesn't want to leave you..." Qiao'er finally cried.

Li Qinzai rubbed his head and sighed: "Many years later, when you grow up, recalling the battle between the Tang Dynasty and the Japanese kingdom, when others went to the battlefield generously, but your father retreated cowardly, then Will you be ashamed of me?"

"I teach you the principles of life every day, but I am cowardly and avoid fighting. Do you question that the principles I teach you are all false? If I am not standing upright, how can I be qualified to teach you?"

Qiao'er looked at him ignorantly, he couldn't understand Li Qinzai's words today.

"Qiao'er, this is also the first time for me to be a father. Before you grow up, I may have been figuring out how to be a father. This time, my father will show you that when you grow up, you can pat your chest and say to others, My father is an upright man, if you are proud of me, it will be a blessing in my life."

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As soon as he left, Li Qinzai sent Qiao'er to Cui Jie, bid farewell to the crying Qiao'er and Cui Jie who was reluctant to let go of tears, Li Qinzai turned around with red eyes and got into the carriage.

Under the escort of Liu Ah Si and other trilogy, it was already evening when they returned to Chang'an City.

When the carriage was about to stop in front of the British residence, Li Qinzai suddenly ordered to walk along Zhuque Street and stop in front of the Taiji Palace.

It's almost time to light the lanterns, and the gate of the palace is about to close.

Li Qinzai handed over his waist badge, and asked the soldiers on duty to pass it on.

Not long after, the palace door opened, and an eunuch came out, and told him respectfully that the emperor had summoned him, and he invited Li Xianzi to enter the palace to play the right song.

Several large copper stoves were still lit in the Chengxiang Hall. Li Zhi's body was weak, and he was especially afraid of the cold. He had to be wrapped in charcoal fires every winter to feel warm.

Li Qinzai entered the hall with his head bowed, and saluted Li Zhi after twenty steps.

Sitting in the hall, Li Zhi laughed loudly and said: "It's rare, Jing Chu actually asked to see me, I can open my eyes today."

Li Qinzai bowed his head and said: "Your Majesty, I have accepted the appointment of my grandfather, Xiong Jindao's marching commander Shi, and will go to Baekje with the king's division in half a month."

Li Zhi hummed, and said: "The old general told me in advance, and what I mean is that you don't force it. If you really want to go, it's better, if you don't want to go, just pretend that you haven't said anything about it."

"The minister is willing to do his best for the great Tang Dynasty and the peace of Baekje and the country of Japan."

Li Zhi smiled and said: "I read you right, Jing Chu, in addition to your talents and learning, you also have the responsibility of a man. You are worthy of being a general's son, the British public education is good!"

Li Qinzai pouted quickly, his words were completely wrong.

If it weren't for being possessed by a ghost, all the British Duke could teach was the virtues of that bastard dude from his predecessor.

I, Li Qinzai, am a promising young man with ideals, culture and responsibility from the 21st century. I have nothing to do with British public education, and I rely entirely on self-study.

"Jingchu saw me so late, why?" Li Zhi asked.

Li Qinzai pondered for a moment, and said, "I have a few words of advice about the peace of Baekje and the Wa Kingdom, please accept your advice."

Li Zhi's expression became serious, and he said to the outside of the hall in a deep voice: "Come here, Xuanzhong Shusheren entered the hall to record it."

Li Qinzai hurriedly said: "Your Majesty, it's just a few words, it doesn't need to be so formal."

Li Zhi shook his head and said sternly: "The king and his ministers are right, and Jing Chu is a capable minister that I value. Every word and sentence is the way to govern the country. How can we be negligent?"

Li Qinzai had no choice but to thank him.

In all fairness, Li Zhi's attitude towards his courtiers was comparable to that of his father.

Both father and son are emperors who accept advice with humility. Of course, Li Shimin in his later years is a bit arrogant.

However, the styles of father and son are different. Li Shimin takes the heroic route. When he is in the same palace with his ministers, Li Shimin often gets along with them regardless of whether they are monarchs, ministers, masters or servants.

And Li Zhi is gentle, he will not pretend to play the emotional card, but he will use the most correct attitude to get closer to the relationship in a silent way, so that the courtiers feel that the emperor has a heart and treats him like a guest. Make people fully feel respected by the emperor.

As soon as the courtier came to the top, he was naturally willing to shed his blood for him.

Li Qinzai was also quite moved at the moment. He might hesitate to throw his head for Li Zhi, but he was still willing to sprinkle less than [-] milliliters of blood.

Any more is a little dangerous, and adding money will not work.

Zhongshusheren will arrive soon, an old acquaintance, uncle Cui Sheng.

Cui Sheng removed his shoes and entered the hall, he was taken aback when he saw Li Qinzai, and then snorted angrily.

Of course Li Qinzai was not polite, and rolled his eyes at him.

Li Zhi looked at the undercurrent of his uncle and brother-in-law with a smile, and the light of gossip rose in his eyes.

Could it be that after I left Zhuangzi, my uncle and brother-in-law had new grievances?Tsk, I didn't get the meeting at the right time, what a pity!
The emperor and his ministers sat facing each other, Li Qinzai straightened his clothes, and said in a deep voice, "Your Majesty, before I set out for the expedition, I have a few words of advice, please accept them."

Li Zhi also adjusted his expression, and said seriously: "I'm all ears."

Li Qinzai said slowly: "Wa, a barbarian island country, has hidden evil intentions for many years. The Tang Dynasty is strong, and the Wa country is dormant and submissive. Once the Tang Dynasty is weak, they will definitely move. So I think that this time, Baekje will be the next enemy. The Wa country should be the main enemy."

"In addition, I have another word. Since the Sui Dynasty, the Japanese state has said that they admire the learning of the sages of the Central Plains, and sent envoys to Sui and Tang envoys one after another. They said they were studying, but they actually stole them."

"Now there are thousands of envoys sent to the Tang Dynasty in the Tang Dynasty. These people are not engaged in production, and the Tang Dynasty provides them with food and lodging. They also learn my Chinese knowledge for thousands of years..."

"Your Majesty, our Great Tang is too generous. Now that the Japanese country has declared war with our Great Tang, if we send Tang envoys to study, we will become enemies."

"Your majesty, I would like to advise you, please send out the Tang envoys. From now on, the Wa people, regardless of common people and merchants, will have the same status in our Tang Dynasty as Hu merchants and Kunlun slaves. They are all hozen."

(End of this chapter)