Li Zhi, don't be a coward

Chapter 494
A little disheartened, regardless of ambition or not, as long as the ability is outrageous, it will become the target of power suppression.

Empress Wu would never know that if Li Qinzai had this idea, it would definitely not be the way she lives now. Both she and he would live an exciting and exciting life.

Whether it is a rural teacher or staying in Ganjingzhuang as a hermit, Li Qinzai not only really likes this kind of life, but also intentionally or unconsciously reveals his indifferent and indifferent attitude to outsiders.

Just like being handsome, it's not his fault that he is capable.He's just a down-to-earth guy who has absolutely no interest in fighting and playing tricks.

However, no matter how harmless he appeared, he was still feared by Empress Wu.

Now what Li Qinzai thinks is, is it the empress Wu's intention to decentralize and suppress him, or does Li Zhi also have this kind of careful thought?
"Queen, minister...willing to resign and beg for return." Li Qinzai said lazily in frustration.

Empress Wu looked at him not surprised, and said slowly: "Jingchu, no one is forcing you to resign, the Tian family has Tian family's considerations, I can see that you are not an ambitious person, but there are some things that the Tian family must grasp In my own hands, the Great Tang Sheji is hard-won, and no one dares to take risks."

"I understand what the queen means. I only want to be a villager in the countryside in this life, and I hope the queen will help me."

Empress Wu shook her head: "You still don't understand what I mean, teach your disciples well, I don't want you to participate in other things."

Li Qinzai's face suddenly darkened: "The queen didn't understand what I mean, what I mean is that I don't want to participate in these shitty things anymore."

Empress Wu raised her eyebrows, and the atmosphere between the two was instantly tense.

A palace official hurried over, stood in front of Empress Wu and bowed and said, "Queen, Your Majesty is here to invite you."

Empress Wu was startled, and her face suddenly turned pale.

Li Qinzai saluted like a ceremonial, bowed to the Empress Wu: "I will take my leave."

After speaking, Li Qinzai turned his head and left.

Empress Wu bit her lower lip, then turned around and walked towards Li Zhi's bedroom.

Li Zhi woke up at some point, the palace servant was holding a bowl of porridge, Li Zhi sipped gently along the side of the bowl.

Empress Wu entered the house and greeted Li Zhi.

Li Zhi didn't raise his eyebrows, his eyes were still fixed on the white porridge in front of him, as if this bowl of porridge was more alluring than his wife.

Empress Wu didn't dare to disturb him, and stood motionless in front of Li Zhi, waiting for Li Zhi to finish his meal.

With the last mouthful of porridge in his mouth, Li Zhi still used the bamboo chopsticks to push the grains left in the bowl into his mouth, not daring to waste a grain of food.

After eating, Li Zhicai put down the bowl and sighed contentedly.

Empress Wu obediently handed over the close-fitting handkerchief immediately, but Li Zhi didn't even look at it, but took the handkerchief from Wang Changfu next to him, and wiped his mouth.

After seeing Li Zhi's actions, Empress Wu's face became paler.

After the palace people removed the meals, only the emperor and empress were left in the room, so Li Zhi spoke leisurely.

"Early in the morning, the queen has the leisure to stroll around Li's garden, ha ha."

Empress Wu lowered her head and said, "The concubine didn't sleep well and got up early, so she wanted to go for a walk alone."

"I didn't sleep well either, I had a nightmare last night..."

As a fan, Empress Wu had to ask: "What dream did Your Majesty have?"

"I dreamed that the Great Tang Sheji was defeated in my hands, and the rebel army was everywhere in the world, blood was red for thousands of miles, and the people were like grass. Later, the rebel army broke through Chang'an, and I lost the last line of defense. I had to leave the city with my subjects. avoid disaster."

Empress Wu was surprised and said: "Under His Majesty's rule, the Tang Dynasty has seen a prosperous age. The people of the world live and work in peace and contentment. Foreign countries are like worshiping gods. How could Your Majesty have such a dream?"

Li Zhi sighed: "Yes, how could I have such a dream..."

"Since I came to the throne, I have brought down powerful officials, suppressed aristocratic families, vigorously promoted scientific research, and given opportunities for the poor to stand out. I treat the people well with little corvee and tax."

"Love the people like a son, and treat your ministers as scholars of the country. Although I dare not compare myself to my ancestors, Taizong, I think I have done a good job. In such a great Tang Dynasty, why would anyone want to overthrow me?"

Empress Wu said softly: "Your Majesty must have thought too much about planning and governing the country, so this dream cannot be regarded as real. Your Majesty, please forget about this dream."

Li Zhi closed his eyes, and said slowly: "What I'm most afraid of is that in a corner that I can't see, someone is quietly digging the foundation of the Tang Dynasty..."

"By the time I realize it, the foundation of the society has been broken, and the people of the world are betrayed and renounced, they will use their swords to make me fully understand that the emperor, I, is not doing as well as I thought..."

Empress Wu was startled, it turned out that this sentence was waiting for her here.

"Your Majesty, my concubine..." Empress Wu struggled to defend herself. She knew that Li Zhi already knew about the conversation with Li Qinzai in the garden just now.

That's right, isn't it easy for the emperor of the Tang Dynasty to know something that happened under his nose?

Li Zhi laughed at himself like a self-deprecating smile, his smile gradually narrowed, his eyes gradually turned dark, revealing the rare wolf-like eyes, staring at her fiercely.

"Meiniang, how dare you treat me like this!" Li Zhi gritted his teeth and said every word.

Empress Wu panicked, and subconsciously knelt down.

This son of heaven is not as gentle and cowardly as he appears on the surface. In fact, when someone touches his interests, he will also show a ferocious face, with fierce fangs, and rush forward to tear the enemy into pieces.

Empress Wu has seen the expression on Li Zhi's face at this moment.

Back then in the Golden Hall of Tai Chi Palace, when Changsun Wuji acted like a powerful minister and refused to attend the hall, and did not say goodbye when he went down, Li Zhi stared at his back with the same expression as at this moment.

Later, Changsun Wuji fell down and died inexplicably.

At this time, Li Zhi stared at her like a very hungry wolf.

"Your Majesty, my concubine... didn't do anything." Empress Wu panicked.

Although she always showed a strong posture on weekdays, Empress Wu knew very well that it was just a human setting, no matter the palace or the world, the real power was still in the hands of this man.

At best, she just played a little smart in it, and barely gathered a few party members from the cracks.

Those party members were actually under the acquiescence of Li Zhi, and he also needed a force to balance the court situation.

Still the same sentence, I can lift you up, and I can also throw you down.

Abandoned?I don't mind at all, and it's not the first time I've been abolished.

Looking at the panicked Empress Wu, Li Zhi narrowed his eyes, and said in a gloomy tone: "I will give you another chance, did you really do nothing?"

Empress Wu really panicked, and subconsciously brushed her temples, showing the appearance of crying, trying to arouse Li Zhi's love and distress.

"Your Majesty, did you hate the relationship between you and me for many years because of an outsider?"

Li Zhi said angrily: "When you forced a humble minister to hide in the mountains and cut off the foundation of my Tang Dynasty, did you ever think about the relationship between you and me for many years?"

(End of this chapter)