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Chapter 609 0606 [Your Majesty's Old Lover]

Zhong Shizhong pointed to the left and asked, "Did you see him?"

Liu Qi took a quick look and asked in confusion, "I saw it, what's going on?"

Not far to the left, I saw Yang Yizhong sitting upright on a cushion with his eyes closed, resting.

Master Zhong Zhong asked, "How does your Liu family compare to the Yang family?"

"hey-hey."

Liu Qi laughed awkwardly: "A little inferior."

After these words were spoken, Yao Gu showed a strange look on his face, and even Yue Fei and Yao Pingzhong raised their eyebrows.

Zhong Shizhong was immediately amused and scolded with a smile: "You really are good at flattering yourself. Compared with the Yang family, your Liu family is nothing. Not to mention the distant Yang Ye and Yang Yanlang, when Yang Wenguang followed Di Qing to fight against the Western Xia, your grandfather was still in his mother's womb."

Among all the generals and nobles, although the Yang family is not as good as the Zhe family, the Cao family, and the Gao family, it is far from being a target that the Liu family can challenge.

Liu Qi said proudly: "The emperor once said that every generation has talented people. It doesn't matter if we can't compare now. From my beginning, the reputation of the Liu family will definitely be higher than that of the Yang family."

"Okay, be ambitious!"

Yao Gu exclaimed in praise.

"You really made your father proud."

Zhong Shizhong chuckled, patted his shoulder, and said earnestly: "With Yang Ye's military achievements, the Yang family should not have stopped here. As a result, from Yang Yanzhao to Yang Wenguang, the Yang family has been less favored by the previous generation. The reason is that the Yang family should not have married the daughter of the Zhe family without permission."

"Marriages between military families are allowed, but this kind of thing needs the approval of the government. We can't do it privately."

How did the Zhao family come to power?
mutiny!

The Yang family was originally a surrendered general of the Northern Han Dynasty. Now they have taken it upon themselves to marry the eldest daughter of the Zhe family. What will Zhao Da and Zhao Er think?

This is why, starting from Yang Ye, the three generations of Yang Yanlang and Yang Wenguang were less favored than the previous one.

Marriages between military families will trigger a series of political impacts.

Compared with the Yang family, the Zhong family has much higher political acumen and wisdom. No matter what troubles they cause in the northwest, emperors of all dynasties will always use them.

It is because the Zhong family knows what is right and never crosses the red line.

After Liu Qi thought for a moment, he suddenly realized and said, "My nephew, you don't need to worry about it."

Zhong Shizhong said, "You are not a good person, but you can be a good Cheng Zhijie. I want to find a good match for your sister, so go and ask the emperor for help."

The reason for advising Liu Qi was not just out of consideration for the late Liu Zhongwu.

The Northwest Generals are one family, and now with the change of dynasties, they need a leader to take charge.

The Zhe family has been completely ruined since they accepted the title from King Zhelan. He and Yao Gu are both very old. How many more years can they continue to fight?
The Zhong family has no successor, and the Yao family has few descendants, with only Yao Pingzhong, who was a recent surrender.

Only Liu Qi, the only talented person, followed the emperor to raise an army at a young age, made great military achievements, and had a bright future.

"Wow!"

Liu Qi slapped his thigh.

Yes, why should I waste my time? I can just ask the government to grant my sister a marriage.

As he was speaking, a man wearing a purple dragon robe and a goldfish bag on his waist strode into the hall.

This outfit is dazzling among all the civil and military officials.

"King Zhelan."

"Meet King Zhelan."

All the civil and military officials stood up and bowed in greeting.

In the State of Qi, the only one who has this honor is Zhe Keqiu.

His title of heir to the throne is not just an ordinary title, but one appointed by the government, hereditary and unchangeable, and he will live and die with the country.

He was also given a red book and an iron scroll, which exempted him from death for all crimes except treason.

"Hello, Mr. Zhao."

"Xie Xiang is still as elegant as ever."

Zhe Keqiu did not act arrogantly. He returned the greetings one by one with a smile on his face.

Seeing Liu Qi's envious expression, Yao Gu said mischievously, "Is it for show? It's earned from eight generations of family business."

Liu Qi snorted lightly: "It's just the grace of our ancestors. My future achievements will not be inferior to his."

"Just blow it."

Yao Pingzhong on the side curled his lips.

The highest rank a military man could achieve was to be granted the title of duke or marquis. To be granted the title of king, and to be a hereditary successor to the throne that shares the same fate with the country, was as difficult as ascending to heaven. It required the right time, the right place, and the right people; none of these could be missing.

Zhe Keqiu was able to have this honor because of the family business accumulated by eight generations of ancestors for more than 200 years. Li Jing conquered four countries, and no one in the entire Tang Dynasty could match him in terms of military exploits. He was only a Duke of Weiguo until his death.

At this moment, Zhe Keqiu walked to the row of military officers.

After greeting Zhong Shizhong, Yao Gu, Wang Yuan and others, his eyes fell on Liu Qi and he exclaimed: "It is true that a tiger father will have a dog son."

Liu Qi bowed in return: "King Zhelan, thank you for your compliment."

"hehe."

Zhe Keqiu naturally saw through Liu Qi's intention to distance himself from him, so he just smiled and walked towards the front of the hall.

After watching Zhe Keqiu leave, Zhong Shizhong turned to look at Liu Qi and said in surprise, "You are not that stupid."

Liu Qi said proudly: "Do you really think I'm a fool who knows nothing? The Zhe family cannot be provoked now."

Although both of them were from a military family in the northwest, he called Zhong Shizhong uncle, but called Zhe Keqiu King Zhelan, and the implication of alienation was obvious.

Zhe Keqiu's current situation is very embarrassing. He is a hedgehog in the court, and whoever provokes him will be in trouble.

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So even though Zhe Keqiu seemed so majestic and glorious just now, and even the prime minister of the cabinet had to take the initiative to greet him, in fact no one dared to make close friends with him.

Whenever the government takes complete control of the three prefectures, he will be able to call him Uncle Zhe.

"Ruzi can be taught."

Zhong Shizhong stroked his beard and chuckled, his face full of satisfaction.

At this time, Yao Gu pointed at Li Nanjia who was not far away and asked curiously: "Boy, why is there a young lady in the military?"

Liu Qi took a glance and said, "She is a descendant of Li Yu. She has the merit of presenting the imperial seal. Because she loves to wield spears and sticks, she was awarded by the government as a naval brigade commander."

"It turns out it's her."

Yao Gu looked suddenly enlightened.

The news that Li Yu's descendants presented the imperial seal had spread throughout the world as early as when Han Zhen ascended the throne, and Yao Gu naturally knew about it.

But no one had expected that this princess of Southern Tang would join the army and serve as an official in the same court with them. This was quite unusual.

As if she had noticed their gazes, Li Nanjia swept her phoenix eyes over and finally glared at Liu Qi fiercely.

When Yao Pingzhong saw her, he lowered his voice and said, "I heard that she seems to be the official's old lover."

"Shut up!"

Yao Gu slapped him with his backhand and scolded him softly: "Do you think you can make up something about the government?"

After being slapped by his father, Yao Pingzhong immediately shut up.

"Well."

Liu Qi stroked his chin and agreed in a serious tone, "This is not groundless. When I was still in Linzi, I also heard Commander Nie mention it."

As soon as he finished speaking, Nie Dong, who was sitting in the front row, suddenly became anxious and quickly turned his head to distance himself from the matter: "I didn't, I never said that, don't talk nonsense."

He was eating melon, but while eating, he ended up eating his own head.

He had indeed said this before, but now he would never admit it even if he was beaten to death.

If this gets to the ears of the authorities, he will inevitably be beaten.

Well, it is most likely that the government will do it personally.

"Tsk."

Liu Qi curled his lips.

"His Majesty is here!"

A shout of "hello" was heard in the hall.

For a moment, all the officials kept silent and sat upright.

Han Zhen, dressed in a dragon robe, walked into the hall with the gait of a dragon and a tiger, and walked towards the imperial platform.

"Greetings to Your Majesty!"

Civil and military officials stood up and saluted, shouting in unison.

Sitting upright on the dragon throne, looking at the crowd of officials in the hall, Han Zhen said in a clear voice: "My dear ministers, please don't be polite."

"Thank you, Your Majesty."

After all the civil and military officials took their seats again, the grand court meeting officially began.

As the chief minister of the cabinet, Xie Ding was the first to report on his work as usual.

(End of this chapter)