Li Zhi, don't be a coward

Chapter 422
Li Zhi secretly instigated, Li Yifu took the lead, coupled with the exhaustion of the victory case, the blood was still not dry, and many dandy students who returned to Chang'an from Ganjingzhuang and the elders at home were begging for help...

So there was a rare grand event in the court this time. Li Yifu's proposal to release Li Qinzai was unanimously approved, and no one objected.

Li Zhi is very satisfied with the result, you guys are acquainted!

Li Yifu is also very satisfied with this result. In this case of disgusting victory, he was ordered by Empress Wu to kill the two princesses. He was almost dragged into the quagmire and couldn't get out. Today, he took the initiative to request the release of Li Qinzai for his meritorious deeds, and he also expressed his opinion to Li Zhi. But I'm very good.

The relationship between monarchs and ministers is not necessarily a model of arrogance and servility. Sometimes monarchs and ministers cooperate with each other, confront each other, and compromise with each other. Of course, this depends on the degree of wiseness or stupidity of the king.

Instead of the slavery rule of wild boar skin, no one dared to challenge the emperor, and officials lost the integrity they should have as a human being, and even brought this slave gene of kneeling to the powerful into the 21st century.

The Tang Dynasty was different, at least the Tang Dynasty during Li Zhi's period was different.

The relationship between monarch and ministers is more like a joint-stock company. The chairman is Li Zhi, who has absolute control over the company, and the following shareholders are courtiers and major families.

Quarrels, suppression, and even kicking out are the results of normal competition, but in general, every shareholder is doing things in a down-to-earth manner and working hard for the company's development. Disagreements in political opinions and different positions are another matter. There are internal frictions, but the chairman can control the overall situation.

Li Yifu belonged to this kind of small shareholder who likes to play tricks, so Li Zhi didn't treat him politely. This time he found an opportunity and slapped him hard. Li Yifu immediately became honest and offered his loyalty with both hands.

Under the joy of all the monarchs and ministers, it is actually not that important whether Li Qinzai is in prison or not.

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In front of Dali Temple.

Today, the front of Dali Temple is quite peaceful, with few cars and horses in the gate.

Cui Jie and Qiao'er stood outside the gate looking forward to it. Not long after, Shen Shi, the prime minister of Dali Temple, bowed his waist, and a group of jail guards escorted Li Qinzai, who was dressed up, out of the gate of Dali Temple.

Watching Li Qinzai stepping over the threshold, the expressions of Shen Shi and the guards were instantly relieved, like the sudden release of constipation after many days, the relaxed and relieved mood can only be compared with the last shiver of a man on the bed.

Finally... send away!
It's not justified not to have a dinner tonight, not to play a suona.

God knows how much pressure Dali Temple has been under these days.

It was fine to be pointed at and scolded by Guozijian students. After Li Qinzai was imprisoned, people from all walks of life in Chang'an City expressed their concerns appropriately, and sent famous posts, papers and official documents to Dali Temple one after another.

Dali Temple went up to the minister of the temple and down to the jailer. These few days can be described as walking on thin ice, because the people who sent the name cards to Dali Temple were all dignitaries of the dynasty, either a servant, a minister, or a general of the guard.

These dignitaries also have one thing in common, their children and grandchildren are all studying under Li Qinzai.

The name cards and notes they handed over were very polite, and they hoped that Dali Temple would judge the case fairly, and of course, if someone was wronged, please ask Dali Temple to see clearly and rehabilitate the innocent person.

This kind of polite words may seem plain, full of awe-inspiring righteousness, but anyone who has been in the officialdom knows that the true meaning of this kind of greeting is actually completely opposite to the literal meaning.

The real meaning of the dignitaries is that you bastards in Dali Temple, if you are sensible, quickly release Li Qinzai.

At the right time and place, Li Qinzai was finally released from prison.

As soon as one foot stepped over the threshold of Dali Temple, Shen Shi and the guards stared at his other foot eagerly, silently urging him to step out quickly with expectant eyes.

Li Qinzai saw their eyes inadvertently, but his other foot did not move.

I'm a little hurt, what does this look that can't wait to send the plague god off mean?Didn't everyone get along very happily when I was in prison?How many times have I not gladly accepted the exquisite flattery you send me every day, and rewarded you with all kinds of encouragement?

The friendship between people cannot be so hypocritical.

When I was in prison, I gave my heart.

Seeing that Li Qinzai didn't move for a long time, one foot stepped out of the threshold, and the other foot remained inside the door, Shen Shi became a little anxious.

"Uh, why did County Uncle Li stop? Take two steps forward, two steps! You are free!" Shen Shi's eyes were full of encouragement.

Li Qinzai turned his head calmly and said, "You... don't you have the slightest bit of reluctance towards me?"

Shen Shili immediately sent a reluctant look: "Uncle Li is joking, the officials and brothers are reluctant to part with you..."

Li Qinzai immediately withdrew his feet, and said happily: "Since Chen Sicheng is kind, I will stay for a few more days."

Shen Shi's eyelids twitched, and he stepped forward quickly with sharp eyes and hands, hugged Li Qinzai's foot that was about to be withdrawn, and then moved out of the threshold stubbornly.

"Bomo, Li County! Although the officials are reluctant to part with you, the prison is not an auspicious place, and you will not come here again. It is better for the officials to miss you than to meet each other..." Shen Shi said with an ugly face.

Li Qinzai pointed at him and said: "Look, look, hypocrisy, forget it, we will not change the green mountains, and the green water will flow forever. For an unruly person like me, there are still many opportunities to go to jail in the future. Let's take it easy. "

Seeing Li Qinzai finally stepping over the threshold with two feet, Shen Shi and the guards relaxed, still smiling and saluting.

Seeing Li Qinzai walking towards his carriage, the door of Dali Temple was slammed shut.

Standing in the open space outside the door, Li Qinzai opened his arms to welcome the downpour like the protagonist in The Shawshank Redemption, breathing the free air, and his appearance was particularly handsome.

After taking a few deep breaths, Li Qinzai stepped forward, put his arms around Cui Jie, who was smiling and charming, and Qiao'er, who was happy, and hugged them tightly in his arms, smelling the familiar smell on their bodies.

After a long time, Li Qinzai smiled and said, "Don't go home now, I'm going to Tai Chi Palace."

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Tai Chi Palace, Anren Hall.

Li Zhi and Empress Wu sat in the hall, watching Li Qinzai salute with a smile.

"Jingchu was wronged, and I don't know how to compensate you. Why don't you tell me what you want, and I will agree to you." Li Zhi laughed.

Li Qinzai said humbly: "This minister is impulsive. He does things regardless of the consequences. His majesty and empress are worried about this minister. How dare I ask for any compensation."

Empress Wu had a smile on her face, but her eyes were a little cold.

Empress Wu had already had a conflict with Li Qinzai in this case of disgust, especially regarding the death of the two princesses, Li Qinzai directly took action to sabotage it.

Empress Wu finally completely cut off the idea of ​​subduing Li Qinzai for her own use and serving as a member of the queen's party.

This is a very difficult person to tame. He is loyal to the orthodoxy of the imperial power. Apart from the imperial power, he will never be used by any power.

(End of this chapter)