In the outer hall of Liangyi Hall, Li Jing has been waiting for a long time.
Li Po naturally did not forget his father-in-law and teacher. He did not summon him alone until now. It was not because of anything else but because he was somewhat undecided about arranging a position for Li Jing, so it was better not to see him.
He also asked someone about what happened to Li Jing after he returned to Chang'an, but he couldn't escape the impression he had at the beginning. He had some expertise, but was prone to bad things.
Li Jing had taken refuge under Princess Li Xiuning of Princess Pingyang over the years, and was not captured in the end. This was a big favor, and Li Po was very grateful.
After all, if the father-in-law was taken to the top of the city and beheaded with a knife, the scene would be very ugly. Then after Li Po entered the city, he would definitely take action against the Li family in Longxi. With heads falling to the ground, could the people of Kansai still be as honest as they are now?
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Li Jing had been waiting for some time. He was accompanying his wife Chen to the palace to meet her daughter, but was intercepted on the way.
He got Wei Jie's warning for drinking that day. Li Jing didn't go out much these days, and indeed no one came to his place to stir up trouble. After all, there were only a few people who were still thinking about his misfortune. Now they have shrunk their heads and dared to come and cause trouble.
His brother is the only one left.
The account was not over yet. Li Jing gritted his teeth and invited his brother who was kneeling in front of the door to come in. Then they had a drink together. Afterwards, Li Jing was so sick that he couldn't eat for several days.
The hatred between the brothers is deep and cannot be resolved.
In the past few years, Li Jing returned to Chang'an and was repeatedly plotted against by his brother. Not to mention the widespread rumors in the capital that day that he had said something about Li Yuan, even though he was hiding in Princess Pingyang's Mansion, he was almost found out.
This kind of method of killing everyone is not something that the nephew's death can quell.
Not to mention these troublesome things, let's just say that he has been living a good life these past few days. The only thing he is a little worried about is that he has accepted a disciple in a daze. For a few days, he has visited his house every day to ask for advice, and his attentiveness can be seen at a glance.
The couple liked this young man who could talk very much. In addition, he had military exploits and an unlimited future, so Li Jing was very satisfied with this disciple.
Some concerns are that this person is inevitably suspected of following the crowd, and Xu Shiji serves in the Han Dynasty's army? He must be his son-in-law's confidant? He became Li Jing's disciple so quietly, I'm afraid it will make people unhappy.
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With Li Jing's emotional intelligence, he could only think of this? What he didn't know? If he stepped into the pit again with one foot, would he suffer a bloody blow like before? The only difference is that he has a good friend.
Just a daughter.
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Li Jing stayed in Liangyi Palace very honestly, without any impatience or any dissatisfaction. After such a long time, his psychological construction has been completed.
Regardless of his past affairs, now that he has the status of monarch and minister, other identities must be put aside? Let’s talk about monarch, minister, father and son first, and then talk about other things. This is the most basic moral code in the world.
While waiting for someone, Li Jing was also wondering why the King of Han summoned him here.
Since Li Po entered the capital, he only met the King of Han once with his daughter. The former frontier soldier had long disappeared. What he saw now was an energetic and ambitious promising monarch.
There were too many people at that time. He didn't care how to talk, but he could tell that the couple was still in love and harmonious. After not being around for so many years, he really didn't know if it was the two of them acting in front of others, or if they were really in harmony.
Thinking of this, Li Jing felt a little uneasy. He was thinking about how to talk to the King of Han. He was also thinking about how he should answer if the King of Han asked him what he wanted to do. Should he say it bluntly or tactfully?
My own opinion.
Once someone asks for something, this person cannot calm down. Only by asking for nothing like Sun Simiao can he be content with the situation.
When Li Po arrived, Li Jing had already greeted him outside the palace. When he saw Li Po, he bowed to him from a distance. He was probably afraid that Li Po would bow to him first, so he made a preemptive strike, which was in line with the art of war.
Li Po felt very happy. When he first arrived in Mayi, he had a narrow escape. One of the important reasons was that Li Juncheng had built two refugee camps and wanted to clean up the refugees in Mayi.
After that, he worked for Li Juncheng for a long time. The experience of becoming a disciple was not very pleasant, but there was still some tacit understanding between the two when they exchanged letters.
At that time, Li Jing barely concealed his dissatisfaction with him. He just told you plainly that you, a cheap kid, are not worthy of my daughter.
At that time, Li Po would not care about it, because that was the fact. He was able to marry Li Bi because he had indeed taken advantage of his boss. He has always been able to recognize reality.
But times have changed, and now that he has the upper hand, it is his own business to take out the account books from that year and calculate them.
For the sake of family harmony, Li Po felt that he should endure it...
A "kind" smile suddenly appeared on Li Po's face. He walked a few steps forward and held his father-in-law's arm. "You and I are both father-in-law and master and disciple, so there is no need to be polite. Let's go and talk inside."
, come here, prepare some food and drinks..."
Compared with the last time they met, his outburst of enthusiasm made Li Jing a little unbearable, but after thinking about it, he was relieved. That day was in public, this time it was a private meeting, so it was different.
As a result, Li Jing felt much calmer, and he felt like he could talk about some things openly and honestly.
After entering the palace, Li Po went to change into casual clothes first. When he came back, he and Li Jing sat opposite each other regardless of whether they were guest or host. With a slight gesture, the food and wine were served to them like a stream of water.
Li Po now took full control of the initiative. He first talked about what was going on in Mayi back then, and then talked about how he and Li Bi had worked hard over the years and never forgot the teachings of his father-in-law.
Then, he began to care about Li Jing's life after returning to the capital.
Li Jing had thought about it many times before, what could he say when he was with the King of Han, what should he say, what kind of atmosphere would it be like, etc.
But he never expected that the atmosphere would be so harmonious, and that the King of Han was still as "approachable" as before. This made Li Jing feel more pleased, and he gradually began to talk more.
And Li Po frequently raised his glass to invite him to drink, and drank until he was drunk. Weng and his son-in-law lamented the "good times" in Mayi together, were angry at Yang Er, Li Yuan was really not a thing, and lamented the impermanence of life and the tricks of fate.
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Li Po's ability to please others has not deteriorated because of his high position. As long as he makes up his mind, he will probably get him drunk even if God comes.
Li Jing is still the same as before, as long as he has the right temper, he dares to sell his daughter.
After three rounds of wine and five flavors of food, both husband and wife seemed to have found the feeling, their voices gradually became louder, and they occasionally laughed a few times.
If Li Bi were to see this scene, she would definitely advise Li Jing to drink less, so as not to be tricked by her husband.
"I know all about the teacher's talent. I have been idle for a long time. Do you still have any achievements?" After drinking a lot, Li Po asked a little drunkenly.
Li Jing had completely let go. Under the attentive condolences of his son-in-law, he felt that the wisest decision in his life was to marry his daughter to the King of Han.
"I pride myself on my talent, but I have wasted it so far. I wanted to spend the rest of my life in peace, but I have no other plans..." Li Jing pretended, "It's just that the world is in chaos, the princes are divided, and the people are in dire straits. Although a certain person is not talented, he is unwilling to live alone... If
Your Majesty will not give up, and I am willing to use my meager strength to do the work of dogs and horses."
Seeing his unhesitating look, Li Po immediately understood that this was probably a prepared statement. The general idea was very clear. It was just four words: I want to be an official.
Looking at Li Jing's eyes blinking with drunkenness and earnestness, Li Po said in his heart, he is an official fan again, but Li Jing is different from He Chou.
He Chou is not happy just because he is an official. He cannot be a small official, he must be a high official. He is seventy or eighty years old and still pursues high officials and good pay. Without these, it seems that his life will be ruined.
But Li Jing is different. He has never held a high position. Mayi County Magistrate is the highest official position he has ever held. He himself said that he is conceited about his talents, which means that he is very confident in his talents, but he always feels that
No chance to show off.
To put it simply, this is the persistent pursuit of official position by an unambitious person. What he seeks is not the glory and power that the official position brings to him, but to prove his talents and worth.
Both of them want to be officials, but they are fundamentally different. What is similar is that they are both confident in their talents.
Li Po said with a smile: "Teacher, please don't do this. I have never disturbed my teacher's purity before, but I just don't know what your ambition is... I thought I would wait until the big thing is settled, and then let Sanniang go home and talk to you face to face."
But it happened that the teacher came to the palace today, and the students also had some free time... As I said just now, we are a family, there is no need to show off, and there is no need to make excuses. The students just want to know, does the teacher want to be an official or do something?
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After Li Jing heard this, he didn't even need to drink any more yellow soup, and his blood became a little warmer.
"Of course I am doing things. I am not a follower of the crowd, let alone a person who eats nothing. When I was in Mayi, you... Your Majesty also met you. You are diligent and never slack off. If it weren't for Li Yuan, Yang Er and their like, the Turks would have dared to go south to herd.
horse?"
Li Po's mouth twitched, "How dare you brag? Whether the Turks go south or not has nothing to do with whether you are in Mayi or not."
Thinking this in his heart, he said: "That's right... If the teacher hadn't gone to greet the emperor at Yanmen, the Turks wouldn't have been so courageous."
Li Jing was not really drunk yet. He twisted his body uneasily and said with a smile: "This... is a bit too much... In fact, there is no need for the king to embarrass me. Even if I can return to Mayi, I will be satisfied."
Li Po looked slightly sideways, are you trying to harm me? You are satisfied with letting you go to Mayi again. Do you still want my reputation?