Because Gaozong is well aware of Guo Zhengyi's expertise in dealing with the world, sometimes acting on the scene and watching the wind and steering the rudder will often have unexpected results under some tense confrontations, such as turning big things into small ones, such as passing the test in confusion.

Li Zhi will not be impressed by this person's previous kindness, because this kind of person is full of kindness to everyone, and he likes everything he does.

Most of these people are strong advocates of the Confucian doctrine of moderation, and he will think that principled adherence is ridiculous, and that it is immature hot-headedness, such as Pei Yan's stubbornness, such as Li Zhi's foolishness.

In his opinion, knowing the times is the real way of being an official, the foundation of doing things, this kind of person is often not dangerous, but it will be easy to derive the national situation and the national strength will disappear.

Seeing that the previous anxiety had been removed, Liu Qixian said in a timely manner: "Since the misunderstanding has been resolved, and we have a detailed description of the inside story reported to Luoyang, I think we should not delay Mr. Li's business, you see that the cars and horses in and out are very busy!" ”

He was trying his best to show that he did not have deeper contact with Li Zhi, out of knowing that Pei Yan had other important matters to discuss with Li Zhi.

And what he said was also true, the winery is indeed doing very well now, and it is full of loaded carts and horses.

Guo Zhengyi has the same thoughts as Liu Qixian, Li Zhi is a troublemaker, there are a lot of rumors about him, and it is panicked to talk about everything, so he doesn't want to get into trouble.

But after Pei Yan said a similar opinion, he waved his hand and asked the two to evacuate first: "I still have some things to discuss with Mr. Li, why don't you go back first?" ”

The matter has been resolved, and Liu Qixian has no need to stay here, so he pulled Guo Zhengyi and hugged his fist and left.

Pei Yan smiled bitterly and shook his head, "Mr. Li, you have also seen that among the three of us left-behind people, there are two good people who can get by, and it is not easy to leave me, the only one who cares for his life!" ”

Li Zhi couldn't hear the grievances in his words, and said with a smile: "Although Pei Xiang has something to say, although he said it bluntly, as long as I, Li Zhi, can do it, I will do my best!" ”

Pei Yan waited for him to say this, "Mr. Li, about the military ship technology, I know that Mr. is wronged in his heart, and he is even more impatient with the revenge of the little officials, but this matter is important, it is related to the military situation of the Tang Dynasty, and I also ask Mr. Li to know the righteousness and grievances, and my old Pei is sincerely grateful in his personal name!" ”

With that, he stood up and wanted to bow deeply to Li Zhi.

Li Zhi hurriedly stopped: "Originally, I didn't want to get a little cheap from the imperial court, but just because of the construction of the new ship of Shengjing Shipping, I have encountered so many troubles, if I don't take such strong measures, I am afraid that in the future, there will be more troubles and intrusions!" ”

"I can understand the pain in Mr. Li's heart, so that when the Yipin Zhongyi King is in charge of the housekeeper to negotiate specific affairs, he can be invisibly hindered, let alone an ordinary person! I will also take this matter as it is, and I will definitely strictly rectify this kind of bureaucratic style! ”

"Since Pei Xiang said so, I can't make excuses anymore! This is the remainder, which is still handed over to the military for free use, and the previous request for military ships has also been abandoned, but this is only the case! ”

"Then what else to say, Mr. Li has given me enough face, and I must also show something. In this way, I can't do anything about the military, I can only advise on it, but I can do half of the shipping in the Bohai Bay, and I will work hard to promote this matter in the next few days, but I still need Mr. Li's help in the matter of the passage of the waterway! ”

"That's what I'm supposed to do, I can't help but contribute, and only enjoy some of the privileges! In this way, I will rush to Luoyang in three days, and give me a letter of approval in the meantime, so that I can go to Dengzhou by the way and settle the matter! ”

If the water transport arteries connecting East China and the three northeastern provinces in advance are not only groundbreaking, but also the significance of Datang

The radical change in the territory was more conducive to the imperial court's control of the northeast region.

Li Zhida didn't want to delay in his heart, since Pei Yan was so sincere, and he even lowered his old face to ask for it, he had no reason to cling to the so-called dignity anymore.

And the fear in his heart was urgent, he didn't want to deliberately hide it, knowing that the other party would have a good impression because of this, because no matter what Li Zhi's ultimate goal was, shortening the north-south longitudinal line of the key position of the Tang Dynasty from more than 3,600 li to 500 li, this contribution is no longer much merit that can be described.

As a result, just like Li Zhi's secret investigation, Pei Yan really had a good impression of Li Zhi's persistence, "Mr. Li said so, Lao Pei and I have nothing to say, within three days, no, the letter will be sent within two days, and maybe the relevant agreement will be signed and brought with it!" ”

Pei Yan has been in the officialdom for a long time, and he has been immersed in the doorway for many years, and he still doesn't know the plans of the kings who are currently staying in Chang'an City.

Although he is the caretaker of the left-behind regime, the decision-making power of major affairs is still with Li Dan and several kings.

And he also knew that Li Zhi and Li Dan also had a personal relationship, and this matter was not a matter in the first place, and he was very confident that he would be able to handle it all the way.

But he also knew that the signing of the relevant agreement was only unilateral, and it had to be approved by Gaozong or Empress Wu in Luoyang, but under normal circumstances, Li Zhi made such a huge contribution, and some of his own rights would not be overly hindered.

Li Zhi understood his thoughts very well, and before this person took the initiative to mention it, Li Zhi was already smiling and said: "Her Royal Highness Princess Taiping of Shengjing Shipping has a share, and she can be regarded as my partner!" ”

Pei Yan suddenly realized that with such a deep dependence, there was no accident in this matter, even the emperor and the queen mother, and there would be no reluctance.

He laughed and said: "If Mr. Li had spoken out earlier, I am afraid that if he did not need to apply, someone would take the initiative to send the agreement to the door, and I know the thoughts of those little bureaucrats!" ”

Li Zhi hadn't communicated with Princess Taiping in advance, but with his relationship with Taiping, it was naturally not a little difficult.

Speaking out at this time is just to make Pei Yan feel at ease.

At this point, Li Zhi originally thought that Pei Yan would be able to return happily, but he never thought that this person suddenly turned the topic to the depths again:

"Mr. Li, you are the emperor's guardian surnamed Li, and I am a nail planted by the emperor between the queen mother and the crown prince, so I think we should talk openly, at least we have the same purpose, and we will not betray in faith!"

Li Zhi fell into deep thought, about this person, there is a lot of ink left in history, and it is because of his existence that it led to the famous abolition of the emperor and anti-military incident in the Tang Dynasty.

Later generations have mixed reviews for him, what "ornament will eventually chase away, Sinai old chapter; Showing virtue and virtuousness, there is a light and constant strategy", what "ruling power in the center, personally entrusting Gu Tuo, not fulfilling the festival of salvation, and carrying out Yihuo's scheme", what "really mediocre ministers" and so on.

But there is a common understanding, that is, his persistence in the matter of Wei Xuanzhen, and the subsequent facts have also proved that Empress Wei has indeed become a major scourge in the royal family, interfering in court politics, extravagance, lust in the court, murdering her husband, and Wu Zetian are called Wu and Wei Chaotang.

Thinking of this, Li Zhi said solemnly: "Although I have the responsibility of guarding, but I have no intention of interfering in politics, Pei Xiang has something to say, as long as it is not related to actual political affairs, I know everything!" ”

Although he was a little disappointed in his heart, Pei Yan spoke directly: "If our responsibilities have nothing to do with political affairs, it is impossible. In this way, there is no one else here, if Mr. Li thinks he can talk about it, he will reply to me a few words, if he keeps his mouth shut, I will never ask, what do you think? ”

"Pei Xiang, please speak!" Li Zhi poked out his senses, and after confirming the person's psychological fluctuations, he was able to deal with them one by one, so he didn't say anything.

Pei Yan sighed and said: "

With the current situation, no matter which folk or official legend is, the idea of usurping the throne of the Empress Wu must be conclusive! In this way, the status of the surname Li is worrying, and the emperor's arrangement is far-reaching, I am only one of them, and I am a pioneer horse, the kind that hits the south wall headlong and does not go and does not return, but I have no complaints. It's just that after the emperor leaves, the two people I will meet will make me feel uneasy, one because the prince's ability is not up to the mark, and the other is because the martial queen is too vicious, I am deeply afraid that an improper move will lead to the prince's life, but I know that this person is really not a person in power! ”

Li Zhihu'er smiled and said: "Li Xian is not Li Hong and Li Xian!" ”

This sentence seemed abrupt, but it made Pei Yan's eyes light up, and when he looked at Li again, the meaning in his eyes became more obvious.

Li Zhi's words have a reason, when Li Xian's eldest brother Li Hong was the crown prince earlier, because he was deeply dissatisfied with Wu Zetian's dictatorship, he repeatedly violated Wu Zetian's will.

Therefore, he became a stumbling block on the road to Wu Zetian's claim to be emperor, and then was ruthlessly poisoned by Wu Zetian.

As for Li Xian, the person who specifically undertook this matter was Pei Yan.

When the warlock Ming Chongyan was assassinated, Wu Zetian suspected that it was the crown prince Li Xian who instructed him, so he ordered Pei Yan, Xue Yuanchao, and Gao Zhizhou to go to the East Palace for interrogation, and as a result, hundreds of armors were found in the East Palace. Li Xian was deposed as a concubine because of this.

This person is the original owner of the mansion that Li Zhi is currently rewarded in Luoyang, a few months ago, Li Xian was detained in Bazhou, sent by the Empress Wu, forced to commit suicide, and died at the age of twenty-nine.

The reason why Li Zhi mentioned the two was because they were both filial piety and benevolence since childhood, and their talents and prestige were extremely high, and secondly, the two of them were charged with treason.

Pei Yan was worried about Li Xian's life, but he ignored these two points, the Empress Wu was ruthless, cruel and ruthless, she knew whether Li Xian had a plan to rebel, and she did not have the ability to govern, and if there was no threat, she would definitely not take his life.

"What does Mr. Li think of Li Dan?" Pei Yan asked again.

Li Zhi smiled, "The prince has Li Hong's benevolence, but like Li Xian, his temperament is too cowardly, but he has a graceful posture and a virtuous concubine who follows the rules of etiquette, this woman will be a sage mother with a good teaching son!" ”

Pei Yan stood up from his seat with a snort, his eyes were frightened, almost sluggish.

He had such a strong reaction, the reason was very simple, Concubine Dou was the concubine of Li Dan, who had just married last year and had not yet given birth.

Li Zhi's prophetic prediction and divination would of course be unacceptable to him for a while.

But Pei Yan knew all the miracles in Li Zhi's body, and he definitely wouldn't talk nonsense without any basis, so he accepted all difficulties so much.

Li Zhi had a plan in his heart, and continued to say astonishing words: "Presumably, Pei Xiangding already knows something about my origin and growth, but why does the King of Linhuai County have such a soft spot for my low rank of the ninth grade, and he is willing to secretly promise the Qingqi County Lord to me?" ”

"This matter is not a secret, I have indeed heard it a long time ago, it is said that there was a diner in the palace of Linhuai County who was a great diner, looking at your face, pinching out your future transcendent and different!" Pei Yan sat down slowly, looking expectant.

"What is the result of that Taoist pinching thoughts?" Li Zhi said with a smile.

Pei Yan's answer did not stumble at all: "Needless to say, Mr. Li became famous at a young age, not only has both literature and martial arts, but also has great wisdom, bravery, loyalty and righteousness, which has attracted the emperor to use it exceptionally!" ”

Li Zhi suddenly changed the topic: "Among the tasks secretly assigned to you by the emperor, the most important point is not to strictly prevent Li Xian from reusing Wei and his family?" ”

Pei Yan's expression at this time fell into a daze again, and he didn't know how to answer for a while, but because this matter was extremely secretive, he didn't know whether to leak it out. (https:)

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