Chapter 79: Let's go first
Eastern Palace.
Du He had read His Majesty Li Er's letter and couldn't help but frown and said in surprise: "Your Majesty only said he knew about Xu Qilin and Feng Zhidai's personal relationship, but he did not mean any punishment, and he didn't even scold him?"
Li Chengqian blinked and said disrespectfully: "But the emperor still asked the orphans to send someone to Dayingku as deputy chief. Obviously, he was suspicious of Xu Qilin, right?"
Du He looked at the letter carefully and shook his head and said, "If Your Majesty is suspicious of Xu Qilin, why should you emphasize that the deputy chief is not allowed to supervise or restrain himself?"
Li Chengqian thought about it and felt that Du He was right, so he asked, "In your opinion, what does Father mean?"
Du He thought for a while and said, "I think Your Majesty has no doubts about Xu Qilin, but is pacifying Your Highness. He wants the Eastern Palace to send someone to Dayingku, and he also wants His Highness to understand the operation of Dayingku and not to have misunderstandings about Xu Qilin anymore."
"Xu Qilin is so grateful to the emperor?" Li Chengqian was very surprised and said, "No wonder he is fearless and does not give face to the sugar."
Du He also had the same idea, and he was even more regretful about the momentary resentment and impulse to instigate Li Chengqian to complain to His Majesty Li Er.
You must know that if you fail to sue one time, Your Majesty Li Er will definitely have an impression. If you sue again in the future, it will inevitably make Your Majesty Li Er feel different. Unless the evidence is conclusive, you will indeed seize Xu Qilin's handle.
"Who should I send to serve as this deputy chief?" Li Chengqian did not think deeply about Du He. After being surprised, he considered the candidates he sent.
Du He's eyes rolled, and a bad idea came to his heart again, saying, "I see that the East Palace Qianniu Helan Chushi can take this position."
"Helan Chushi--" Li Chengqian thought about it, but did not take the deputy chief of Dayingku seriously, so he nodded and agreed: "Okay, go and tell him, and let him go to Dayingku!"
Du He bowed to take the order, turned around and showed a sinister smile on his face.
This Helan Chushi is not only Qianniu, the Eastern Palace, but also the son-in-law of Hou Junji, the current Minister of Personnel. He is young, has an official position and a backstage, and has a relatively arrogant and domineering personality.
Du He suggested sending Helan Chushi to Dayingku because he wanted to cause trouble for Xu Qilin. Do you think, according to Helan Chushi's temperament, would he impress Xu Qilin, who was several years younger than him?
In the event of this conflict, Xu Qilin not only offends the Eastern Palace, but also gets into the relationship with Hou Junji. And when dealing with Xu Qilin, there is another big help on the Eastern Palace.
It can be said that Du He's move is very insidious. If it were someone else, he would probably be in a dilemma, but Du He still underestimated Xu Qilin.
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The bright moonlight shone through the half-open window and sprinkled on the table, but it was not at all conspicuous than the light of a few bright candles, and it was even unaware of it.
Xu Qilin drank tea and drove away the drunkenness. He took a charcoal pen and wrote while painting, completing the tasks assigned by his younger sister, which was also the scenery painting of the villa that the princess wanted.
Xu Qilin is not very good at landscape painting, but he has also practiced it. This time he didn't summon the soul, just using his own skills and painting forms of landscape sketches.
As the name suggests, sketching is a quick and simple method of sketching. Any fountain pen, pencil, charcoal pen, marker pen, brush, etc. that can be used for drawing can sketch.
Scarlett was a little cold and went to bed early after drinking the medicine soup. Only the snacker Ajiani was left to serve him.
But today Ajiani was very angry. Maybe she was afraid that eating would disturb Xu Qilin, so she rarely became idle. The little girl added tea to Xu Qilin, then held her chin with her hands, lay in front of her and watched Xu Qilin painting seriously.
Distant mountains, near lakes, embankments, small bridges... Xu Qilin used more lines according to the scenery in his memory and added a little light and darkness. Although it was a brief summary, the proportion and spatial perspective still showed the difference from the paintings of this era.
After drawing a picture, Xu Qilin put down his pen, moved his wrists, looked at it carefully, and thought it was okay, but there should be no problem with the transfer.
"Alang is so well drawn." A Jiani's little head also poked over.
Xu Qilin laughed, teased her on purpose, and said, "Tell me, how is it a good way?"
Ajiani blinked her eyes, thought for a while, and said uncertainly: "It's just a solemn. People who have never been to the village can know a rough idea after reading this painting."
Xu Qilin smiled and nodded, saying, "You took it seriously just now and forgot to eat snacks. I have to praise you."
A Jiani was not shy either. She laughed twice, looked at Xu Qilin with big eyes, and said with some expectation: "Can A Lang teach me how to draw?"
"Do you like this?" Xu Qilin didn't finish his words. He thought that this girl's only hobby was eating!
Ajiani nodded vigorously and said, "I still remember my parents' appearance and my village when I was a child. I forgot it after a long time. If I could draw, I wouldn't have this worry."
So that's it. This little girl has this idea, which makes people feel a little sad.
"Alang, I'm so stupid, can you learn to draw?" Ajiani looked at Xu Qilin with some anxiety.
Xu Qilin said: "As long as you are good at learning and painting, you will definitely be able to do it. Come on, I will teach you the simplest simple drawings for you now."
As he said that, Xu Qilin spread out the white paper, and Ajiani also came to her and started to learn.
Painting is not necessarily a professional or a master, but it is also good as a hobby. The key is to do more hands-on and observe more. If you draw more, you will naturally make progress.
Xu Qilin didn't know if Ajiani had this talent, but he knew that he could not become a master.
Therefore, he does not place much hope, nor does he demand Ajiani. Even if he is just a stickman, he can entertain himself.
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Xu Qilin didn't expect that the East Palace would be so anxious. As soon as the decree arrived, he sent a deputy chief the next day.
Although he was unhappy, he still had to do his best on the surface. Xu Qilin summoned the officials from Dayingku to meet the new deputy chief and expressed his welcome.
Helan Chushi?! It sounds like a Han Chinese, at least not his ancestors. They are a little familiar, but they can't remember who they are.
"Qianniu of the East Palace is also the son-in-law of Hou Junji, the Minister of the Ministry of Personnel." Wen Ren was very energetic. Seeing Xu Qilin's name after hearing Helan Chushi's name, he frowned and thought, and quickly tilted his head and whispered in his ear.
Oh, the background is very deep, the backer is very hard! Xu Qilin's eyes flashed, not because he was afraid, but because he had other thoughts.
Helan Chu Shi raised his hand and spoke to Xu Qilin and the officials present: "I was originally Qianniu of the East Palace. Now, he is ordered by His Royal Highness to come to Dayingku to serve. He is the first to come to Xu Cheng to give more advice and ask his colleagues to take care of him."
Who should I scare Li Chengqian out? Xu Qilin was a little unhappy when he heard this. This guy kept the prince's life at his mouth, and the officials under his command would inevitably be competing for the enemy and fear.
If you don't hit it first, this guy will think he can be bullied, and think of pointing fingers in Dayingku or pulling another mountain.
Thinking of this, Xu Qilin coughed dryly and said with a smile: "Many people don't know about Your Majesty's decree, and they may think that Deputy Chief He came suddenly."
"Helan, the surname of the lower official is Helan." Helan Chushi thought Xu Qilin didn't know, so he smiled and clarified.
Xu Qilin seemed to have not heard of it and continued, "Your Majesty's decree is clear. Da Yingku did a good job, but he was worried that he was too hard, so he sent someone to cooperate and assist."
"Your Majesty is wise!" Xu Qilin bowed to a certain direction, regardless of right or wrong. Anyway, everyone rushed to follow him and praised "Your Majesty is wise."
Xu Qilin smiled and nodded and said, "Your Majesty knows that Dayingku is a very professional institution, either knows how to manage, or is good at invention and creation. Not everyone is competent. For example, Deputy Chief He——"
Helan Chu Shi was about to open his mouth to correct him, but Xu Qilin just paused and continued to speak without giving him a chance.
"Since Deputy Chief He is Qianniu of the East Palace, he must be skilled in bows and horses and has excellent martial arts skills, but when it comes to business methods and inventions, he probably knows very little!"
Helan Chushi's face darkened, but Xu Qilin waved his hand and seemed to not care about these things. He said, "That's okay. If you don't understand, just learn. As long as you want to learn, it's not too late for the seventies and eighties."
"Your Majesty is wise!" Xu Qilin bowed again and said, "I know the disadvantages of laymen and experts. I specifically stated in the edict that the deputy chief cooperated and assisted, and learned to do it again. Don't pretend to understand and point fingers and command the commander."
This is the old leader warning the new deputy. The officials of Dayingku immediately knew it. One was sent by His Highness the Crown Prince, and the other was His Majesty's trust. Which one is more important, please consider it yourself!
"Your Majesty's decree, Deputy Chief He thought he had seen it." Xu Qilin turned to Helan Chushi, and said in a gentle tone: "Your Majesty cultivates the heart of a backward, Deputy Chief He must deeply understand it and be grateful to God for his kindness!"
Damn, I am a backward, what are you? Helan Chushi opened his mouth, but found that he was blocked tightly. His Majesty on the left and His Majesty on the right, what else can I say?
"Yes, yes! I am grateful and will live up to Your Majesty."
Helan Chushi knew that no matter how angry he was, he had to bow his head for the time being. He was a new arrival. This is a routine for the officialdom. If I change my surname, I have to endure it.
Xu Qilin nodded, and when he faced everyone again, he was already smiling brightly. "In order to welcome Deputy Chief He to perform his duties, I booked a table in Zuixiao Tower. Please drink happily and get close to you."
I can eat and drink with him on public funds again. Everyone smiled happily and even claimed thanks.
Helan Chushi also had to pretend to be smiling, and he no longer had the arrogance he had when he first came.
Everyone dispersed, and Helan Chushi was also led to his office. When there was no one inside, he sat in the chair with a gloomy face and was angry.
What about the supervision that promised, the humbleness and flattery as I imagined, is it here to embarrass me?
Helan Chushi punched the table with a punch, gritting his teeth, and was full of resentment.
Alas, hey? Helan Chushi vented and suddenly felt something was wrong!
When Du He explained to him, the content of the decree was to ask him to supervise Xu Qilin. Although he was the deputy chief, Xu Qilin had to be careful and dare not be domineering when he had such supervision tasks.
But Xu Qilin also said the decree, but only mentioned cooperation and assistance, and his attitude was not very friendly. It was like hitting himself in front of the officials of Dayingku and making a warning.
They all use His Majesty’s decree to explain things, but why are the calibers different?
Helan Chushi fell into thinking, and the more he thought about it, the more he felt that there was something wrong with it. Either Du He was fabricating it, or Xu Qilin deliberately concealed it and erased the supervision power.
Suddenly, Helan Chushi walked back and forth in the house, feeling that he had grasped the key to the matter.
If Du He made it up, it was just to make him feel confident and have a conflict with Xu Qilin. As for whether Du He was ordered by the prince or did it privately, Helan Chushi would not understand.
If Xu Qilin intentionally conceals it, there is a suspicion of forgery of edicts. One major crime will be punished.
Well, um! As long as you see the edict, all this will be clear and clear. Otherwise, he will either be used by someone or fight back against Xu Qilin and take revenge on this humiliating revenge.
When Helan Chushi thought of this, he wanted to find Xu Qilin and ask for an order to inspect it. After all, he was just out of the house and was very close.
But when he walked to the door, he hesitated again. He just went straight to it. Is there no reason? If Xu Qilin is sarcastic, would he still have this face?
Going to the East Palace? Helan Chushi just thought for a flash and shook his head. Isn’t this obvious that he doesn’t believe in Du He or even suspects His Highness the Crown Prince?
If you want to talk about Helan Chushi, although he looks arrogant and reckless, he is a guy who knows how to change his mind and understands the current affairs.
After the Li Chengqian rebellion case was exposed in history, the guy saw that the situation was not good, so he ran to the palace to report his father-in-law Hou Junji. It was precisely because his testimony played a key role that Hou Junji had to bow his head and accept his crime.
Li Chengqian was able to collude with Hou Junji before, and he used the matchmaking of Helan Chushi to lead Hou Junji to the East Palace Secret Shang.
Helan Chu Shi thought about it and felt that he had to make an idea from Xu Qilin. After thinking about the excuse, he pushed the door and walked towards Xu Qilin's office.
In fact, Xu Qilin beat Helan Chushi in public, which was to prevent other officials from surrendering to Helan Chushi, not letting him seize power or command blindly. Another reason was that Helan Chushi's father-in-law Hou Junji.
Even if Hou Junji does not rebel as historically developed, his character is not very good. Xu Qilin will definitely not make friends with him. When he has the opportunity, he will show his disagreement with Hou Junji, or even a grudge.
This is the same as Xu Qilin stays away from Du He. Don’t get close to these guys who cheat or commit suicide. At least there will be no trouble in the future and will not involve yourself.
As for Hou Junji might be in a dilemma with him, Xu Qilin was not even afraid of Li Chengqian, and would he be afraid of him?
As long as you hold His Majesty Li Er's thigh, no one can move himself. How about Hou Junji? Attacking Gaochang next year may be the pinnacle of his life, but it will soon fall to the deep valley.
Chapter completed!