Li Zhi, don't be a coward

Chapter 665
There is no love and hate for no reason in the world.

The rulers of the Tang Dynasty did the same with Nestorianism.

A foreign religion came to Datang to accept believers and set up incense, which is equivalent to expanding overseas business. For a start-up company, the correct way to start is to die in the middle of the business. The prime minister went out of the city to greet him in person, and he was not afraid of shortening his life with such a high salary.

Li Shimin's pattern of this wave is already properly on the ceiling.

It’s okay for Nestorianism to come to Datang to establish a religion, but in exchange for benefits, you will have the power of religion to stabilize the Western Regions of Datang, and you will be an interpreter, broadcaster, and friendly envoy for me by the way.

Religion never exists in the world alone in the form of religion. If you want to live a nourishing life and accept the incense of believers, you first need the ruler to nod.

Why does the ruler nod?You have to give something, something in exchange.

So religion has always been the product of the combination of faith and politics.

Li Zhi repeatedly told Li Qinzai about the importance of Nestorianism, in fact, to tell him that Nestorianism is not easy to mess with. If you have any difficulties, you'd better make it clear. Li Zhi knew the cause and effect, so he naturally had the confidence to speak up for Li Qinzai.

But Li Qinzai couldn't explain it.

Li Qinzai is still not sure whether the new grain is true or not. If Li Zhi knows, basically the court and the people will also know. If it turns out that Yi Duo lied to him, there is no such thing as a new grain. How did Li Qinzai explain to Li Zhi?How does Li Zhi explain to the ruling and opposition parties?

Before this matter was verified, Li Qinzai really couldn't say it.

"Does Your Majesty believe in the character of the minister?" Li Qinzai asked suddenly.

Li Zhi was stunned for a moment, then nodded heavily: "I have always believed in you, anything!"

Li Qinzai smiled gratifiedly, and then said in a deep voice: "If your majesty trusts me, please wait for a while. After a few days, I will give you an explanation."

Li Zhi was silent for a while, and then smiled helplessly: "You have already opened your mouth, can I not help you? Next, there will be many courtiers in the court criticizing you, you have to hold back, maybe it will affect Ling Zu and your father."

Li Qinzai coughed, and said: "I have a thick skin, of course I can bear it, the main thing is Your Majesty..."

Li Zhigang opened his mouth to say that he also has a thick skin, but after thinking about it, he felt that he couldn't insult himself like this, so he nodded: "I will try my best to hold back."

Then Li Zhi said again: "Jing Chu, you don't want to explain it, but you have to give me something to look forward to, right? In a few days, what kind of explanation will you give me?"

Li Qinzai hesitated for a moment, but still missed a little bit and said: "If this can be done, it will ensure the peace of the Tang Dynasty for thousands of years, and the people in the world will no longer have to worry about hunger."

Li Zhilong was startled and stared at his face in disbelief.

Li Qinzai nodded affirmatively at him, and then said: "If this can't be done, then please Your Majesty punish the ministers according to the rules, cover up the mouths of the princes in the court, and Anjing teach the hearts of the believers, and I am willing to accept the crime."

At this moment, Li Zhi didn't care about punishments or rules. His mind was buzzing, only echoing Li Qinzai's words just now, "The people in the world will no longer worry about hunger."

These words carry a lot of weight, like a poor man who saw a pile of gold, silver and jewels in front of him, Li Zhi's breathing became heavier unconsciously, and his face flushed.

Li Qinzai hurriedly said: "Your Majesty, calm down! Take a deep breath, and take care of the dragon's body."

Li Zhi waited for a long time before he came back to his senses, panting slightly: "Jing Chu, is what you said true?"

Li Qinzai said with a wry smile: "I was worried that Your Majesty was too serious about this matter, and this matter is still uncertain, so I dare not speak directly to Your Majesty. In short, there is a reason why I protect the Nestorian traitor, and I will give this reason to Your Majesty in a few days." Confession."

After all, Li Zhi was not stupid, so he immediately asked, "Is there a big secret about that Nestorian traitor?"

Li Qinzai nodded: "Yes."

Li Zhi slapped his thigh suddenly, and said excitedly: "Okay! Zhen, Zhen...Jingchu, do you need me to do something? Anything! With this great achievement, I will be able to comfort the ancestors of the past generations in front of the Taimiao. Thanks to you You must give me a share of the benefits, and I will also get involved!"

Li Qinzai said with a wry smile: "At present... there is nothing we can do, the minister is still seeking proof, there is nothing left to say."

After thinking for a while, Li Qinzai said hesitantly: "If you want to help, I would like to ask Your Majesty to transfer a man who is proficient in interrogation and even torture. How can I ask the information I want without letting people die..."

Li Zhi waved his hand: "Here! I'm going to find people from Dali Temple and the Ministry of Punishment. I'll give you whatever you want!"

"Thank you, Your Majesty. I hope... there will be good news. If this is not true, please don't be disappointed."

"If this matter is not true, I will not blame you. You and I are both doing our best for the great Tang society. Some things will not produce results if we do our best. I know very well."

This was sober and transparent, Li Qinzai smiled gratefully at Li Zhi.

To be born in this world, to meet the wise king, is the luck of this life.

Li Qinzai finished what should be said and what should not be said, so he stood up and left.

Before leaving the palace gate, Li Zhi stopped him with pitiful eyes.

"Jing Chu, you must succeed. I am eagerly waiting for Jing Chu's good news in the palace!"

Li Qinzai shook the goosebumps on his body, this little boy had pitiful eyes, like a husky being fostered by the owner in a pet clinic.

You are the Son of Heaven, can you be more decent?

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Walking out of the Anren Palace, Li Qinzai was about to leave the palace gate, and had just stepped down the stone steps when a hand stretched out from the corner and dragged Li Qinzai to a corner sheltered from the wind.

Li Qinzai didn't panic, since it was broad daylight and he was in the palace, it was unlikely that the assassination of courtiers would happen.

The person pulling him was Li Sujie, and Li Xian was still standing in the corner. The two brothers seemed to have been waiting in the cold wind for a long time, their cheeks were flushed from the cold, and their noses were constantly bubbling. .

This image is very down-to-earth, and the water and soil of Ganjingzhuang have cultivated this kind of virtue for the dignified prince, Li Qinzai is very pleased.

"What are you doing?" Li Qinzai said angrily.

Li Sujie and Li Xian first bowed to Li Qinzai, then Li Sujie said softly: "I heard that sir has caused trouble again?"

Li Qinzai was taken aback: "What is 'again'?"

Immediately he came back to his senses, Li Qinzai was slapped with two big punks: "You bastard, do you care if I caused trouble or not?"

Li Sujie didn't mind being slapped, he laughed and said: "I happened to see the head teacher of the Nestorian religion enter the palace yesterday, knelt in front of the father and cried and made a fuss, suing the gentleman."

"A little misunderstanding, don't get involved."

Li Sujie coughed and said: "I'm sorry sir, the disciple has already mixed in..."

Li Qinzai was taken aback: "What are you doing?"

"We two brothers were wandering around the palace with nothing to do. Just now, several officials gathered in Shangshu Province to speak ill of Mr., and they also said that they would join court officials to report to him, accusing Mr. of being domineering and arrogant. , Bullying Xinnan and so on, a lot of crimes, too many to count..."

"Our two brothers happened to be playing spinning tops outside the palace wall of Shangshu Province. We heard what those officials said, so without further ado, we took out our slingshots and rewarded them with a few stones..."

Li Qinzai's expression changed immediately: "Wait a minute, where did you get the slingshot?"

"Brother Qiao'er helped us make it, he said it was fun, let us borrow him for a few days when we have had enough fun..."

(End of this chapter)