Chapter 815 Li Ji's Means

Li Ji has lived a very leisurely life these two days. In addition to submitting a letter to the palace regularly and regularly, he or she would either watch Gongsun Helan and Li Zhen practice martial arts, or welcome visitors from all over the world generously. This kind of life is much more exciting than when he was in Caozhou.

Some important officials in the court, Changsun Wuji, Fang Xuanling, and Gongsun Wude, also. As for Qin Qiong and Cheng Yaojin, there is no need to say that brothers who came from Wagang were not neglected. On the day when they learned that Li Ji was back, except for Qin Qiong who did not come because of physical inconvenience, Cheng Yaojin took several sons and Qin Qiong's adopted son Feng Xiaoyi and rushed to the Li Mansion directly. That night, the group was drunk.

The gifts given by these people are not expensive. Most of them are calligraphy, paintings, inscriptions and weapons, which belong to the category of ruling gifts and heavy friendships. Especially Cheng Yaojin, who brought a cart of wine and drinks directly, made Li Ji feel even more happy.

Some of the four major families in Chang'an City, Cui, Lu, Li and Zheng, all sent people to send gifts, gold, silk, and even women to come. Li Ji has always been there for everything, whether it is silver, jewelry, or silk, or women who weave them.

As for the prince's side, most of the people who should come have been sent, including Crown Prince Li Chengqian, King Yue Li Zhen, King Jiang Li Yun, and except King Wu Li Ke, all the princes who are old and have a certain power have sent people to send gifts.

Gifts are not expensive, except for some food and pastries, and even some portable accessories. Of course, some tactful invitations to Li Ji are indispensable, and they want to invite Li Ji to the East Palace or the royal palace to sit on.

Li Ji still refused all the things and received them all, but Li Ji smiled at these invitations, refused politely, and then politely sent these lobbyists, either eunuchs or housekeepers out of the mansion.

Li Ji could also guess the reason why the emperor refused to meet him. The emperor was waiting, waiting for Li Ji's temperament to become more rounded, and his sons had their own actions.

Therefore, Li Ji is not in a hurry at all now. He rarely comes to visit again. In three days, it is enough for most of the forces in Chang'an to go back and forth. Therefore, the Li family is very quiet now, and there is often few visitors a whole morning.

"Where is the young master and the others? Why did they disappear early in the morning?" Sitting alone in the hall in the front yard, Li Ji sipped the tea and roasted the stove, and asked Li Xuan, the butler behind him softly.

"Reply to the master," Li Xuan replied respectfully: "The young master and the young master Helan had already left the mansion together half an hour ago. They said they hadn't been back for a long time and wanted to go shopping on the street."

"Zhener is willing to go out?"

Seeing Li Xuan nodding and saying yes, Li Ji couldn't help but feel a happier look on his face. It seemed that he had brought Gongsun Helan, the boy who had not been willing to go out for a long time, could Li Zhen take him out in just a few days? If he had been with Li Zhen for a longer time, Zhen'er's silent strange disease would have gradually healed himself.

"The young master looked very excited. When he went out with Young Master Helan, he always had a smile on his face." Knowing what their master was thinking, Li Xuan said softly: "The villain was shocked when he saw it. Calculate the life, I am afraid that it has not seen the young master so excited and happy for two or three years."

"Yes," Li Ji sighed, saying, "Since I brought him to the military camp five years ago, I have rarely seen him as flirted as before. I thought that his temperament became more and more calm, which was a good thing, but I didn't expect that he would become like this now."

"The master is also thinking about the young master," he persuaded softly, and Li Xuan said: "Besides, the young master has improved a little now? I heard from Young Master Helan that this is just a minor problem. As long as you take him out for a walk, you will be cured involuntarily."

"I hope." Li Ji nodded slightly, and then asked, "Do you know where they went?"

"Young Master Helan refused to say anything, and the eldest master didn't mention it at all, so the villain didn't know," Li Xuan said softly, "However, the villain has ordered the servant to follow him quietly. If there is anything wrong, he will come back to report. Master does not have to worry."

"These two boys are afraid they are going out to make trouble again." Li Ji sighed helplessly and said, "However, with their current skills, there are few opponents among the young generation. Anyway, they can't suffer any major losses, so let them go."

Although Li Zhen’s current temperament is a little unclear, Li Ji still sees the nature of Gongsun Helan very thoroughly. In Chang'an City, there is nothing he dared to do, and there is no one he dared not to mess with. It was because of this kid that Gongsun Wude was a lot of scoundrels and ruthless and ruthless.

But now, both of them are nearly adults, and they should be somewhat sensible when speaking and doing things. Who can provoke and who can't provoke? I think they are already transparent in their hearts, so Li Ji is not very worried.

Let them make trouble. It’s not the first time anyway. At worst, just say a few good things to others when you wipe their butts afterwards. If it really doesn’t work, let the old man Gongsun Wude go over and mess around and play a scoundrel trick. Let who dare to say the first half?

"Master," at this time, the doorman in the mansion came over to report: "There is Butler Li from the King of Wu's Mansion outside to ask for a meeting."

"The Prince of Wu's Mansion?" Li Ji's eyes sterned, and then he chuckled again: "This last one is finally unable to hold back."

"I think the last one of my kings passes will definitely impress Li Ji." After the Wu King's Mansion ordered the housekeeper to go to the Li Mansion, King Li Ke of Wu smiled and played chess with Cen Wenben in the backyard in the warm pavilion.

"Although it may not be a good impression," Cen Wenben took the lead and picked up a few white pieces on the plate, and said in a low voice: "But as long as he can remember His Highness and keep a curious thought about His Highness, that's enough."

"Sir, it's reasonable," Li Ke fought back without hesitation, filled in the loophole just now, and said to Li Ji softly: "But there is something that the student doesn't understand very well, so please give me some advice."

"Please speak with your highness." Cen Wenben looked down at the chessboard, his expression still on his face.

"It is because my father has been summoning Li Ji from thousands of miles away," Li Ke continued indifferently: "But why did Li Ji stay in Chang'an for three days, but his father still had no intention of telling him to come to the palace to meet him?"

"This is the master of the emperor's skill in controlling people," Cen Wenben looked up at Li Ke and said, "The emperor has two purposes for this."

"Sir, please give me advice!"

"This is the first one," Cen Wenben picked up another black spot, waiting for Li Ke to make a move, and said, "Li Ji has been staying in Caozhou for five years. In Caozhou, he can be said to be the highest commander in the local area, and few people can restrain him."

"This is how this person is. After a person is in charge of his family for a long time, his mind will inevitably become a little wild, arrogant, and arrogant. The emperor has been reluctant to see him, just to forgive him for a while and let him recognize his current identity."

"Sir, wise, Ke has received teaching!" A sudden realization appeared on Li Ke's face. If Cen Wenben had not mentioned it now, he would have never thought that his father would have such a meaning.

"This is the second," Seeing Li Ke's way, Cen Wenben also followed the dark man in his hand and said again: "The emperor also intends to take this opportunity to test the nature of the ministers in the court and the attitudes of the families of Chang'an, and see how deep and turbid the water in this imperial city is."

"Uh?" Li Ke's heart was shocked again. He said that this was second, but he still did not mention the reason he thought in his heart. Compared to his father and old ministers in the court like Cen Wenben, is this far behind me?

"Of course," Cen Wenben said: "There are also many things in this regard that the emperor wants to use this to test the prince, His Highness and other princes. The emperor does not mind that his highness will win over Li Ji. What the emperor cares about is whether the methods used by his highness to win over him. Also, whether Li Ji can really withstand the temptation of his highness."

"Since that is the case, why do you still want me to send someone to you?" Li Ke said in a confused voice: "Will you let your father know about this?"

"Your Highness thinks, if you don't go, the emperor won't know?" Cen Wenben shook his head slightly and said, "Today is the fourth day. The emperor's goal of hanging Li Ji has already been achieved, but why has he still refused to summon Li Ji to the palace for a long time?"

"That's because I haven't sent anyone to find Li Ji yet," Li Ke's face changed rapidly and said, "Is Father here, are you waiting for me to come?"

"If everyone has been there, it would not be a clever move if your highness doesn't go. Such an abnormal move will only make the emperor more suspicious." Cen Wenben said: "So, even if you know that there is a trap ahead, I still recommend that your highness step up. Only in this way will your highness be safer."

"Thank you, sir!" Li Ke bowed and admired Cen Wenben's vision and strategy. At the same time, he was secretly glad that such a powerful gentleman was standing on his side of Li Ke.

"If I hadn't heard the sir mention these two points," Li Ke sat down bent his knees and continued, "Ke always thought that the reason why his father did not see Li Ji was entirely accusing Li Ji of receiving gifts indiscriminately. He did not have any honest style and patronage of being an official and general, and lost his face."
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