Early Tang Dynasty: forge ahead

Chapter 144 There are not necessarily only two ways to move

Li Yifu was a little upset and had a full sense of crisis regarding Chen Qingsi's performance.

Wang Dejian, however, didn't understand. When was it? The fiercest fight in the temple, a prime minister-level confrontation.

Now he doesn't pay attention to Han Yuan, Lai Ji, or Sun Chuyue, but he cares about the little Imperial Prince Jian Cheng.

What's the point of this?

Wang Dejian really wanted to suggest that Li Yifu should not pay attention to Chen Qingsi and turn his attention to the overall situation, but because of Li Yifu's ruthless behavior, he did not dare to say anything.

Li Yifu saw what Wang Dejian was thinking, but he didn't explain anything.

Wang Dejian and he were both ministers of Zhongshu. When it came to intelligence, Li Yifu felt that he could not compare with the resourceful Wang Dejian. He could reach this level today, and Wang Dejian ranked first in merit.

The reason why Li Yifu was able to surpass Wang Dejian was because of his more ruthless methods and his understanding of Li Zhi.

Li Yifu was the first to follow Li Zhi, earlier than anyone else.

When everyone else was placing their treasure on Li Chengqian and Li Tai.

Because of his luck, Li Yifu was assigned by Li Shimin to serve Jin Wang Li Zhi.

Li Yifu was reluctant at first. At that time, no one would have thought that the most transparent Jin Wang Li Xiaojiu would have the last laugh.

A huge pie fell on Li Yifu's head. After Li Zhi became the crown prince, Li Yifu, who had been serving him, naturally became more and more powerful. He became the prince's sheren, a direct bachelor of Chongxian Hall, and his first confidant.

Li Yifu asked himself that no one knew Li Zhi's temper better than him.

When everyone thought Li Zhi was cowardly, Li Yifu had already discovered that the person he was serving was a tiger disguised as a cat.

It seems harmless to humans and animals, but in fact it is the most powerful method.

Li Yifu had followed Li Zhi for many years and knew that Li Zhi not only wanted to be an emperor as good as his father, but also wanted to suppress the Guandong family, which was growing in prestige for the Tang Dynasty and seriously threatened the power of the royal family.

He, Li Yifu, was willing to be Li Zhi's knife to attack the Guandong family. With Li Zhi's support, he gathered a group of children from poor families and achieved today's status.

Li Yifu knew that Li Zhi did not place all his hopes on him.

The imperial examination faction headed by Shangguan Yi was also Li Zhi's pawn against the Guandong family.

In order to prove that he is the best sword, Li Yifu attracted many friends and made friends, becoming a person respected by everyone in the government and the public.

However, at this point, Li Yifu found that he was alienated by Li Zhi.

Perhaps Li Zhi himself had not noticed this little bit of alienation, but as a man who flattered himself all the time and figured out the Holy Heart, Li Yifu had a deep understanding of it.

Li Yifu didn't know the reason at first, but when he learned that Li Zhi specially summoned Chen Qingsi from Jiangnan to the capital, he finally understood where he had gone wrong and why he was alienated. He further speculated that Chen Qingsi might replace him in the future. .

Especially after Chen Qingsi entered the Imperial College, Li Yifu felt increasingly uneasy.

Li Yifu, who had already tasted the taste of power, felt an inexplicable fear in his heart.

Li Yifu was not willing to sit back and watch Chen Qingsi replace him. Even if he was overly concerned and Li Zhi didn't mean it, he was not willing to take the gamble, but he did not dare to take action against Chen Qingsi.

That is the person Li Zhi likes. As a knife, Li Yifu knows that he can hurt anyone, but he cannot accidentally hurt the person Li Zhi likes.

A knife that cannot be controlled is of no value.

Li Yifu's response was simple: to tarnish Chen Qingsi. As long as Chen Qingsi was as dirty as him, Chen Qingsi would lose all useable value.

Li Yifu wants Li Zhi to know that it is impossible for a saint to come out of a poor family. The most humble and humble Han people will do whatever it takes to get a little chance.

Li Yifu is the best choice. "You don't need to know too much. Send a message that Laiji is in trouble today because Chen Qingsi offended my Li Yifu. Chen Qingsi, your majesty, thinks highly of him, but he is indifferent and just sits back and watches as Ji is in trouble."

A smile like a civet cat appeared on Li Yifu's face: To save him would be to violate the big taboo, and an imperial eunuch would rashly interfere in state affairs; to not save him would be to bear the name of ungratefulness.

Benefit left and right, big wins and small wins.

Chen Di, Xuanyangfang.

"I'm furious!"

Qian Yan came to Xiao Miaochen's side angrily, her eyes a little red.

In the past few days, when Chen Qingsi went to the Imperial College for duty, Xiao Miaochen would come to their home in Chang'an and buy some furniture in person to see if the repairs by the workers were to his liking.

When Xiao Miaochen was tidying up his study that day, he saw that there was a shortage of pens, inks, paper and inkstones, so he asked Qianyan and Qingkong to go to Dongshi to buy some.

In the end, the things were bought back, and both Qianyan and Qingkong felt as if they had been greatly wronged.

Qing Kong is okay, but he has a cold temperament, so it’s hard to tell.

Poor words hide your temper and put your happiness and anger on your face.

"What happened?"

Xiao Miaochen was shocked. The two girls, who were unfamiliar with the place, must not have been bullied.

Qianyan said angrily: "Why should someone who doesn't know right from wrong slander Mr. Lang?"

It turns out that Qianyan and Qingkong bought pens, inks, paper and inkstones in Dongshi. When they were about to return, they heard passers-by discussing the matter, saying that Chen Qingsi was ungrateful and had come to see the wrong person.

Xiao Miaochen's peach blossom eyes were slightly raised, and there was also a trace of anger in her eyes.

Qianyan said: "I couldn't stand listening and wanted to reason with them, but when I saw Qingkong wanted to take action, I was afraid that things would get worse, so I dragged her back."

She said and glanced at Qingkong complainingly.

Qingkong turned his head and ignored it.

Xiao Miaochen's thoughts whirled, and he chuckled: "It's just a small thing, just ignore it. How could it be such a coincidence that you heard something while passing by? It's obvious that someone deliberately let you hear it. I want to use words to force Lang Jun to do something matter."

Xiao Miaochen originally wanted to keep the matter secret so as not to increase the burden on Chen Qingsi.

In the end, I decided to speak out to avoid information bias.

When Chen Qingsi heard Xiao Miaochen mention this matter during the meal, she did not respond immediately. She chewed the food in her mouth subconsciously, swallowed it, and then said: "My husband, I thought it was strange that Yuan Zhixin came to look for me out of nowhere. Now it seems , someone wants to force my husband, a sixth-grade official, to plead with me. This is too flattering to me..."

Xiao Miaochen said: "I'm afraid that three people will become tigers. This kind of thing has been said too much by others, and it has gradually become a fact. It's like Lang Jun can come to my husband to rescue him with just one word. Lang Jun has only been in Beijing for a few months. , how come you are at the forefront of the storm? Who is it? Who is so deliberately targeting Mr. Lang?"

Chen Qing chuckled and said: "It's mediocre not to attract people's attention. As soon as my husband came to Beijing, Li Mao sent someone to visit. What does it mean? He has already been in the chess game..."

Xiao Miaochen said with a complicated expression: "Mr. Lang thinks it's him?"

"Nine out of ten!"

Xiao Miaochen missed her days in Qingxi County a little, her pretty face looked slightly sad.

Chen Qingsi said: "Madam, don't worry too much. There are two roads, but there are not necessarily only two ways to go."

(End of this chapter)