Datang: Only by resisting the decree can we become stronger

"What about the prince?"

"Don't we have to let the tragedy happen again?"

"This matter has been held in my heart for many days!"

Empress Changsun also sighed softly at this time, and then gently took Li Shimin's hand.

"Erlang, I don't want to see such a scene happen to our children."

"Although Qiu'er is talented, her martial arts are so outstanding."

"But the environment he lived in since he was a child is too simple and simple."

"The sinisterness of the officialdom and the strife between powers are all too unfamiliar to him."

"That's why I beg you not to arrange any real job for Qiu'er."

"I don't want to see Qiu'er being threatened or hurt in any way."

"I don't want to see him unhappy, unhappy."

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On the other hand, when Li Qiu walked out of the palace, he went directly to the old county king's mansion.

Today in the court, when he heard the series of heavy rewards that shocked him.

Instinctively, his heart was ecstatic.

He had the official position of the second rank, the fiefdoms of thirteen states, the food town of a thousand households, and was rewarded with a mansion of his own.

And looking at the shocking expressions of everyone, this Furong Garden should be very awesome.

At that moment, he wanted to tell the good news to Miss Wu Jue, Duke Ying, his good brother Luo Tong, and the dead old housekeeper Wang Zhong...

In short, I want to tell many people.

However, after that surprise, what brought Li Qiu was intense panic and uneasiness.

He still understands the truth that Mu Xiuyu will be destroyed by Lin Feng.

Especially at this time, he seems to have known many important people, even His Majesty and Empress Changsun are already very familiar.

But...

There are too many examples in history of those powerful and important ministers who were extremely popular for a while, but they fell down after saying it.

What's more, he is a small businessman without the slightest foundation?

When Li Qiu came to the old county king's mansion, it happened that General Chai Shao was visiting here.

Li Qiu hurried forward to salute.

Chai Shao, on the other hand, patted him on the shoulder with a hearty smile.

"Li Qiu, you are very nice, you have a temper with me."

"Today in Chengqing Hall, I also told His Majesty that after you get married, I will ask you to come to my side."

"In less than ten years, I guarantee that you will make great achievements in battle!"

"When you go back to court, who dares to disrespect you?!"

Hearing his words, Li Qiu hastily bowed to thank him.

As for Chai Shao, he shook his head and said to him very seriously: "We don't talk about each other as a family."

"Back then, your father-in-law, Luo Cheng, was as close to us as brothers."

"Now that you're gone, if we don't stand up for you, who else can?"

After finishing speaking, Chai Shao bid farewell to the old county king.

Said that the military is urgent, he has to leave Chang'an today and rush to the army.

He can only visit the old county king again when he is triumphant.

The only regret may be that it may not be able to catch up with the wedding of Li Qiu and Kexin girl.

Chai Shao is a very charismatic person.

In writing, there is a chivalrous style.

When he was young, he was the core descendant of the famous Guanlong Group.

In Guanzhong, it is also the kind where friends are all over the world, and everyone responds to it.

He treats people and things with sincerity and boldness, without pretentiousness, and is too righteous.

After Chai Shao left, the old county king waved and led Li Qiu into his study.

"Li Qiu, I heard that the Holy Majesty rewarded you unprecedentedly today."

"How does it feel?"

Li Qiu scratched his head and sighed, "My lord, I will tell you the truth."

"When I heard the reward, the kid was quite happy."

"But now, I'm thinking about whether I can return these rewards."

The old county king nodded with a smile, "I am very pleased that you are aware of this."

"Actually, the Holy Majesty's reward for you today surprised even me."

"Unusual, too heavy."

"Your award has moved the interests of too many people, and offended almost all the princes, nobles, and generals in the army."

"If you look at it purely from the perspective of rewards, this is simply a poison to kill you."

"Maybe it's because you didn't die fast enough."

Hearing the old county king's words, Li Qiu's smile disappeared.

"Then, my lord, what if I ask His Majesty to take away my reward?"

The old county king smiled and shook his head, "You, you still don't understand the mentality and character of this group of people in the officialdom."

"At this moment, even if you return the reward, they will still hate you and will not forgive you."

"And you, on the contrary, offended His Majesty again."

"So, if it comes, it will be safe."

"Anyway, you have already offended everyone who should be offended, so you might as well accept all the rewards."

"Li Qiu, let me ask you."

"If His Majesty put this award on Li Jing, Feng Deyi, and Wei Wang Li Tai today."

"Do you think there will be an uproar like yours?"

Li Qiu shook his head seriously, "No."

The old county king smiled, and then asked: "What if this reward is placed on a eunuch, a court lady, or a guard? What will happen?"

Hearing this, Li Qiu seemed to understand something and didn't speak up.

The old county king continued to explain to him, "So, the root cause of today's incident is not that His Majesty gave too much reward."

"If it stands to reason, it is not an exaggeration to receive such a reward for your great achievements this time."

"And the reason for this reaction is that your foundation is too thin."

Li Qiu nodded thoughtfully, "My lord, I understand."

"It seems that I still have to make more military exploits and meritorious deeds in order to protect myself."

To his surprise, the old county king shook his head again, "It's still wrong."

Li Qiu was really confused this time, "Is it still wrong?"

The old county king sighed softly at this time, stood up and went to the window to have a look, then lowered his voice and said slowly.

"Li Qiu, this person, no matter what time it comes, don't take it for granted, let alone take it for granted."

"And, no matter what you do, you must leave a way out for yourself and your family."

"Especially in this sinister officialdom, above the court."

"You are also a person who has read history books. Think about it carefully. Are there still few precedents for this hero who has made great achievements in the war to be killed in vain?"

"This feat, it will only be useful when you meet the Ming Lord."

"But there may still be treacherous ministers around this enlightened lord."

"The Zhang Yungu who was just rescued by you a while ago is an example."

"Such a good official who is so loyal, has a clean sleeve, and has rich achievements, is almost killed unjustly?"

"So, your so-called meritorious service is simply unreliable."

"Li Qiu, you probably don't know yet."

"At first, His Majesty wanted to entrust you with the densely populated and prosperous commercial cities of Ruzhou and Zhengzhou in Henan."

"But I was suggested to go to the sparsely populated and remote Youzhou!"

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Looking at Li Qiu's slightly surprised eyes, the old county king continued, "If it's about population, then taxes."

"I'm afraid that the thirteen prefectures near Youzhou can't match the three prefectures in Henan."

"But, in these prefectures and borders in Henan, the gentry is rampant, and there are various princes everywhere, the eyeliner, cronies, and influence of the royal family and nobles."

"Even if you get the fiefs of these states, at most you can get more money and food."

"And maybe there will be all kinds of troubles and troubles waiting for you that you can't guess or think of."

"But what about the boundaries of Youzhou, Yizhou, Mozhou, Jizhou, etc.?"

"Although the location is remote and the population is sparsely populated, the annual money, food and taxes are pitifully small."

"But, the folk customs here are simple and honest, without the existence of the nobles, many people's eyeliner and influence can't come here."

"The most important thing is that this is our own roots!"

"During the battle between Youzhou and the Turks, you saved too many people, soldiers."

"You also killed Glenn with your own hands, avenging this bloody revenge for all the people and soldiers who died."

"Now, they have long been regarded as the closest relatives, great generals, great heroes."

"Here, if anyone wants to harm you, even if it is the imperial court, they will not agree."

"In the future, if the fiefdoms of these thirteen states are managed with heart, this is your greatest amulet, a life-saving card."

"It is much more useful than the so-called military merits and merits."

Having said that, the old county king paused.

"I know that the current emperor is wise, but just like Zhang Yungu, no one can tell whether there will be treacherous ministers around the emperor."

"No one can guarantee that after a hundred years from the emperor, the next emperor will be equally wise."

"However, judging from the current situation, you have already offended Shu King Li Ke to death earlier."

"Because of Furong Garden, you offended King Wei Li Tai again."

"Who doesn't know this Chang'an City, Wei Wang Li Tai has always wanted this Lotus Garden."

"And the reward you receive now is not much less than the prince, and far more than all other princes."

"No matter which prince comes to power in the future, I'm afraid you will have no good fruit to eat."

"So, only by managing Youzhou well and stabilizing the roots, can those who want to harm you feel apprehensive and fearful."

"That's the real way to commit."

"Oh, now, I'm old."

"This Youzhou, all of this, will belong to you two young people in the future."

"I only hope that in the future, you will be able to protect yourself, your family and your children, from being swayed by power, and avoid those injustice and tragic things from happening."