There was a famous saying in later generations: "A pig can fly even when standing on the wind."

Li Chunlai never thought that one day, Li San'er could become this "pig in the wind".

Dagukou and Tianjin Wei are just the beginning.

After the news of the court's exact reward for Li Chunlai and the others came out, Li Chunlai and the others did not stop on their way to the capital.

Countless ordinary people sent chickens and ducks, food and vegetables, and many wealthy families even killed pigs and sheep, and tried their best to give it to Li Chunlai and others.

Even if there are ulterior motives among them, most people have obviously good original intentions.

Li Chunlai wanted to buy these things given by the people at the original price at the beginning. After all, it was not easy for the people, and it was difficult to make some money.

But soon Li Chunlai gave up and lay down completely...

First, the people don’t want Li Saner’s money at all, and second... there is too much, really too much.

Even if Li Chunlai had the wealth of his senior Chen Wansan, he would probably not be able to withstand such a tossing method.

However, through these things, Li Chunlai also understood and realized more things!

At this time, the Ming Dynasty was indeed overwhelming, and many things were hard to compare with the glory of their ancestors, but the people of the Ming Dynasty were still a group of simple and lovely people.

They are not really disappointed with the world!

What a precious thing this is, how could it be compared to his little yellow and white thing like Mr. Li San?

...

Although the enthusiasm of the people slowed down the itinerary of Li Chunlai and others a little, they did not have so much energy to see the scenery along the way.

But it makes everyone in the team feel very good.

Even if it is said that this is the highlight of the highest point in many people's lives, there is no problem.

After the first few days of impetuousness, Li Chunlai also began to calm down.

As the capital was approaching, he had to cheer up and deal with the turbulence in the capital!

...

Early in the morning on March 28, 1918, the 48th year of the Wanli period of the Ming Dynasty, when Li Chunlai and his party arrived outside Guangqu Gate, the craze reached its peak.

Even though the court notified Li Chunlai before, asking Li Chunlai to be prepared for the response, Li Chunlai and the others themselves also had some preparations.

But early this morning, when he actually arrived outside Guangqu Gate, Li Chunlai and others were still shocked by the scene in front of him.

At this time, at least 40,000 to 50,000 people came here to watch the fun and welcome him to the arrival of Mr. Li San and his group.

Looking from afar, there were excitement everywhere, and there was no end to see at first glance.

The court also invested money. The big bosses from the Ministry of War, Ministry of Rites, Ministry of Justice and other major yamen arrived. There were hundreds of people who personally welcomed Li Chunlai and his group.

However, after the first excitement, Li Chunlai felt a little strange.

because……

Many things were completely beyond his expectations...

Let’s give the simplest example.

According to Li Chunlai's original imagination, he had made such great achievements at this time, and it was logical that he would definitely have to pay a reward from the dynasty, go to the slightly Forbidden City, and go to the Huangji Hall, the most core palace in the world, and officially set foot on the peak of his life under the gaze of all civil and military officials.

But that's not the case in reality.

Emperor Wanli has not been to court for decades, and there is no such thing as a grand dynasty at all. Many things need to be carried out in private.

Even if the court did not neglect Li Chunlai, it was not only Li Chunlai, Qi Yuangong, Mao Wenlong, Man Gui and others who were also a little sad and lost...

——The lack of that sense of ritual.

Fortunately, Li Chunlai didn't have much time to think about it. The ceremony was held outside Guangqu Gate. It was already noon. Li Chunlai and his group were directly dragged to the city for dinner.

After dinner, I had just settled in an inn near Dongzhimen, and news came from Xiyuan that Emperor Wanli was going to see Li Chunlai tonight.

Li Chunlai didn’t have time to think about anything else? He even made preparations urgently.

Fortunately, Yang Hao did not return to his residence in the capital, but accompanied Li Chunlai to stay in the inn and informed Li Chunlai of many details.

Li Chunlai is only busy for one or two days now. When this series of processes is completed, he will have at least seventy or eighty days left to have a free time and can have fun in the capital.

The main reason is that the reward is very important. Even if Emperor Wanli nodded, many things must be carefully verified by the court before they can be formally determined.

Li Chunlai also knew what he wanted to make every effort to make a move. He had to pass the level of Emperor Wanli first!

Li Chunlai has long wanted to see this great man who has been in charge of the world for decades and has been arbitrary!

...

Night falls quietly, but the huge capital is about to begin the prosperity of the evening.

It is difficult to see such a magnificent scene in Yiyuan and Qingzhou before Li Chunlai.

It’s a pity that Li Chunlai didn’t have time to appreciate it at this time.

He had already eaten and drank in advance and was waiting outside the West Garden.

This time, Emperor Wanli not only wanted to summon Li Chunlai, but also Mao Wenlong, Qi Yuangong, and Man Gui.

However, Mao Wenlong and the others will come later than Li Chun, at least tomorrow or even longer.

This also brought some pressure to Li Chunlai.

Emperor Wanli is a master of power and skills.

Li Chunlai was beyond his reach at this time and even dared not have any extra thoughts when he had grasped the hearts of the people.

Li Chunlai did not wait outside the Xiyuan for too long. For only half an hour, a small eunuch came out and asked Li Chunlai to come in.

"Eunuch Xie, I'm working hard."

Li Chunlai was prepared for a long time. Without any hesitation, two silver notes of fifty taels were handed over to the little eunuch.

When the eunuch saw the amount, he was shocked.

But it was like a monkey who stuffed the silver notes into his cuffs, and then a flattering smile appeared on his face: "General Li, you are too polite. You are rewarded, not a bad thing. I think the emperor has finished his meal now and is waiting for you."

The so-called 'Money can make the devil push the mill'.

After bribing the little eunuch, he not only intimate with Li Chunlai, but also informed Li Chunlai of many details.

Li Chunlai's heart gradually calmed down, and he chatted with the little eunuch in a mess, and came to the depths of this private royal garden.

Soon, he came to a dignified but beautiful garden. The little Eunuch Li, who was the same surname as Li Chunlai, looked solemn and said to Li Chunlai: "General Li, you can stay here first. I will go and share your thoughts for you right away. It shouldn't take much time."

"It's a good father-in-law."

Li Chunlai hurriedly bowed to the little eunuch and watched him step into it quickly.

When he disappeared, Li Chunlai was about to carefully look at the surrounding environment when he suddenly remembered the little eunuch's reminder just now.

In this environment, the most important thing is to say less, read less, and call it a ritual.

Thinking of this, Li Chunlai also calmed down and no longer thought about it, just like an old monk entering into meditation.

Mr. Li San doesn’t have much capital to be willful now, and everything is better to follow the steps.

However, as the young master Li said, Li Chunlai did not wait too long, and in just over ten minutes, he received the call from inside, and someone came to lead the way for Li Chunlai.

But it wasn't that little brother-in-law Li. Li Chunlai used his old trick again and gave out another 100 taels of silver bills.

The little eunuch who led the way also smiled on his face, but he instructed: "General Li, the emperor is in a good mood today, but remember not to talk nonsense, it will affect the emperor's mood. Do you understand?"

“Yes, yes.”

While saying yes respectfully, Li Chunlai said carefully: "Daughter, can you ask you, are you a name for your surname Gao?"

The little eunuch was stunned, and then the smile on his face became even more intense: "What is the name of Gao? The Za Family is just a little slave next to the emperor."

But as he said that, he said to Li Chunlai: "General Li, the family name Xiaodouzi, has been serving the emperor for a while."

“…”

Li Chunlai only realized it after a moment.

No wonder this little eunuch has a sense of arrogance in his bones. He is actually someone around Emperor Wanli!

However, although he is very cautious, he is still a little bit like to show off when he is young.

Li Chunlai immediately flattered him.

This little bean didn't say much.

It was not until he came to an outside of a door that was much larger and more refined than normal that he said softly: "General Li, remember the words of the Miscellaneous Family, say less and read less, the Miscellaneous Family will take care of you!"

Li Chunlai carefully said respectfully, and then he saw Xiao Douzi "squeaking" open the door and respectfully reported to it: "The emperor, Li Chunlai from Yiyuan, is here..."

"Well, let him come in."

Then, a somewhat tired, hoarse and old voice came from inside.

Li Chunlai's nerves suddenly reached a critical point.

This is probably only a dozen steps away, and it is... the towering Ming Dynasty, the highest ruler, the incarnation of supreme power, Emperor Wanli...
To be continued...