Chapter 212 Marriage Proposal

At the dawn of heaven, a purple-red color appeared in the distance, and the purple-red color seemed to be swelling, dyeing the clouds layer by layer. Suddenly, the sun in the red war robe jumped out of the clouds, bursting out thousands of golden threads, surging through the clouds, and a new day finally came.

As usual, Li Qing got up before dawn, washed and changed clothes under the curtains, and went to the imperial city after breakfast. The pain turned into juice, spreading through layers of hearts, flowing away and lowering. It accumulates in an unknown corner. A mature man will put the pain behind him and put the responsibility in front of him. He has become a father, a husband, a minister, and a master. After all, love is not the whole of life.

He will go to Yangzhou the next day, for several months or six months. There are still many things he needs to arrange now, so he has no time to savor the pain.

When they arrived at the door of the household deployment yamen, Li Qing got off the carriage and happened to meet Wei Jiansu who was about to enter the door. The two bowed to him and said, "Brother Wei, when I go to Yangzhou, I will draw dozens of backbones of the Ministry of Revenue, which will make you embarrassed."

Wei Jiansu stepped forward and patted Li Qing on the back, sighed: "It was me who went to Yangzhou. Maybe the emperor knew that I was not capable enough, so he changed it to you. There are many monsters and monsters and various forces intertwined. You must be careful."

Li Qing heard something in his words, and hurriedly pulled him into the gate. The two walked into the inner hall. Li Qing hurriedly asked, "Brother Wei must know it well, so you might as well say to Li Qingming."

"This" Wei Jiansu hesitated for a moment and saw that there was no one around him. Li Qing whispered: "Yangzhou's business is extremely prosperous. More than half of the world's cloth, oil, salt, and tea are gathered there. All forces, powerful people, and interest groups in the capital have power there. The Prime Minister, Prince Qing, King Yong, and King Shou also have confidants, and the retainers are in Yangzhou. So although you are in Yangzhou, it is actually no different from Chang'an. Yangming, you must not be careless when you go to Yangzhou. You must act cautiously."

"Thank you Brother Wei for your reminder!"

Li Qing bowed to him deeply and asked again: "I wonder who is the Grand Governor of Yangzhou now, and who are the governors and chiefs of Yangzhou now? Do you have a background?"

Wei Jiansu smiled bitterly, "This is what I want to remind you the most. The Grand Governor of Yangzhou is led by King Sheng Li Qi. He is in Beijing all year round. The specific miscellaneous matters of the Governor's Office are handled by the Chief Secretary Liu Hui. This is not necessary to consider, but the Governor's Governor is Li Chengshi, and he is also a royal family member. He is the confidant of King Qing, and the Chief Secretary of Yangzhou is Li Linfu's eldest son-in-law Zhang Boji."

'Li Linfu's eldest son-in-law!' Li Qing touched his nose and smiled and said, "Why is Brother Wei sad? Isn't this quite interesting?"

As he was speaking, a small official came to report urgently, "Zhang Qiu, Prime Minister, is here, please ask the two ministers to meet each other quickly."

Li Qing and Wei Jiansu looked at each other and shouted in unison: "Hurry and ask the Prime Minister to come in!"

Zhang Qiujianqiong was in charge of the subordinate province. With Li Longji's acquiescence, he carried out drastic rectification and purged the purgatory. He gathered old princesses, promoted close confidants, old officials, and deposed Li Linfu's power. In just one month, he firmly sat firmly in the position of left prime minister. Zhang Yun, Pei Dunfu, Yang Shenjin, Li Lin, Li Qing, Wei Jiansu and other officials were willing to respect him as the leader, and Zhang Qiu's structure had been faintly formed.

Li Qing is his favorite student, and the new salt law now implemented is also the first step in the reform implemented by Zhang Qiu Jianqiong. Seeing that Li Qing was going to Yangzhou, he had to come and explain some things.

Zhang Qiu Jianqiong sat down and said to Li Qing anxiously: "I just knew that you had been promoted to the Jianghuai Transportation Commissioner, so I rushed to come. When you go to Yangzhou, you not only need to implement the salt method, but also to clear the canal transportation. Since the emperor ordered you to be the Jianghuai Transportation Commissioner, he had his own profound meaning. In the 12th year of Kaiyuan, Pei Yaoqing rectified the canal transportation so that the rice from the Jianghuai could be transported to Jingzhao in large quantities, so that the rice from the Beijing city could only be a few dollars. The Kaiyuan prosperous era was thus prospered. Yang, Run, Chang, and Su areas in Jiangnan have always been the richest place in my Tang Dynasty, especially better than Bashu. If you can transport its materials into the capital in large quantities, it can alleviate the shortage of materials in the capital. This is the profound meaning of the emperor's order for you to be the Jianghuai Transportation Commissioner. Do you understand?"

At the same time that Zhang Qiu Jianqiong carefully advised Li Qing, Li Linfu was also giving his son-in-law, Zhang Boji, the chief of Yangzhou, to his son-in-law.

"Li Qing seems young, but his methods are quite experienced. This time, Yang Shenjin turned to Zhang Qiu Jianqiong and was the one who was in the middle. This time he went to Yangzhou, you must not judge others in appearance, and you should take it lightly."

After Zhang Qiu Party emerged, Li Linfu kept a low attitude. He watched coldly and did not interfere with the new salt law. Although he was not as perfect as Li Longji, he was also a master. He was also a master of the situation. He was a prime minister of the Tang Dynasty for many years and was also well aware of the financial crisis of the court. Judging from Li Longji's abolishment of Jingzhao Yin and sent seven ministers to supervise the implementation of the Salt Law in the world, Li Longji had great hope for the implementation of this salt law. If he interfered with it and missed a big deal, he was afraid that the emperor would never spare himself easily, but watching Zhang Qiu Party grow stronger by taking advantage of the opportunity of this new salt law, it was definitely not what he would do.

Things seemed a bit dilemma, but Li Linfu's best power trick was to use others' hands to get rid of dissidents without showing any expression. When Li Qing went to Yangzhou to promote salt administration, he would inevitably have a feud with the Li clan family represented by King Qing. Why didn't Li Linfu make good use of it? When the crane and clam fight fiercely, the cheaper one was the fisherman who was guarding the marquis.

Zhang Boji was about 40 years old. During the Kaiyuan period, he was born with a Jinshi and was born with a tall and upright person. He was very talented and had a good reputation as an official. He was a new political star in the Tang Dynasty. Since he climbed the big tree of Li Linfu, he has been promoted all the way. He was promoted to the Chief of Yangzhou the year before. Although Yangzhou was not listed as Xiongzhou, its population was nearly one million, especially better than Xiongzhou. It is the capital of Huainan Road. The prosperity of business is second only to Chang'an. It is the Chang'an place. It will be transferred to Beijing in the future and will have a little more capital than others.

Although he was also full of jealousy towards Li Qing and looked down on him, he did not dare to disobey his father-in-law's words. He lowered his eyebrows and replied with a pleasing look: "Please rest assured, my father-in-law, my son-in-law will definitely deal with Li Qing carefully and will not make any mistakes."

"Wrong!" Li Linfu raised his hand and interrupted him. He looked at Zhang Boji with a gloomy face and said, "Who wants you to deal with Li Qing? It's Li Chengshi and others to deal with him. On the contrary, you have to cooperate with Li Qing to promote salt administration. Do you remember?"

"But" Zhang Boji said with a stuttering voice: "My father-in-law, Li Qing is"

With a 'bang', Li Linfu slapped the table hard and said angrily: "Idiot! I'm still determined to promote you. The crane and clam fight, don't you understand that the fisherman benefits? Let me say it again, you must promote salt administration well, but also make the conflict between cranes and clams heat up. It's best to let them both lose money. You go!"

Zhang Boji was scared and did not dare to argue anymore. He agreed and slowly withdrew from Li Linfu's study. Looking at his son-in-law's back as he walked away, Li Linfu shook his head gently. He was really suspicious of whether his son-in-law could deal with Li Qing, but he could do nothing about it. Before his most powerful general Wang Gong returned in Nanzhao, Cui Qiao went to inspect the East Road of Shannan. Shaoqing Ji Wen took over the Dali Temple as the acting minister, and Yang Guozhong became the Jingzhao Yin. Li Linfu suddenly became alert. This was obviously a move by Li Longji. He could not see where his sword was pointed.

Li Linfu couldn't help but feel upset. Yang Guozhong could still let go, but it was a big deal to deal with Yang Shenjin, the Minister of Personnel. If he didn't kill him, how could he have face?

'I dared to betray me!' Li Linfu sneered. He had already thought of ways to deal with Yang Shenjin, so he reached out and gently pulled the rope beside him, and a close-fitting guard came in.

"Go and find Da Xixun, the Minister of Rites, for me!" In two months, the day of the scientific examination will be, and at that time, he will completely clean up the Ministry of Personnel.

Time has passed (3:00 p.m.), and officials have left the imperial city and returned home. Li Qing also got on the carriage and drove out of Hanguang Gate. However, he did not return home, but went towards Li Lin's mansion. Yesterday's incident made him deeply sad, and at the same time made him deeply reflect that he had lost a woman because of a single thought. Now he must not lose another woman because of his indecision.

He has never been able to speak to Li Lin. It is a bit ridiculous to let a dignified princess of the Tang Dynasty be his second wife, but the ugly daughter-in-law will meet her parents-in-law sooner or later. Could it be that Li Jingyan will wait for him for the rest of her life?

The carriage slowly stopped in front of the Sining Prince's Mansion. Li Qing got off the car door and saw Du Fu coming out of Li Lin's mansion in full spirit. He was wearing a straight long gown, a leather belt around his waist, and a crown prince's scarf on his head. He hadn't seen him for nearly a year. His complexion became bigger, his cheeks became plump, and his skin became rosy and smooth.

"Brother Zimei, why don't you come to my house to talk?"

Du Fu was walking down when he suddenly heard someone calling him, looking around, and suddenly saw Li Qing, and he came forward to salute, "I have been busy preparing for the exam, and I really have no time to pay homage to Mr. Li, please forgive me."

"Do you really want to take the provincial examination in the Jinke?"

Du Fu nodded, "It has always been my wish to enter the imperial examination. The provincial examination is scheduled for April 20th, and it will be more than two months. Today I came to find the prince, just to take a leave to prepare for the exam."

"It seems that Brother Zimei is determined to win."

Li Qing patted his shoulder and smiled and said, "Ruozimei, I will transfer you to my Ministry of Revenue to do things, are you willing?"

"Then I would like to thank Mr. Li." Du Fu bowed to Li Qing and said goodbye.

Li Qing looked at his back and suddenly felt a strange feeling. In history, Du Fu did not pass the imperial examination. Could something unexpected happen to this imperial examination?

The concierge of Li Lin's mansion had already known Li Qing. Before he could approach the gate, someone ran to report the message. After a moment, Li Lin smiled and came out to greet him. "I heard that his nephew was promoted to the imperial censorship, which is the third rank, haha! Congratulations."

"It's just a temporary one. I'll be my fourth-rank assistant minister when I come back." Li Qing smiled and replied, but glanced at it. Li Lin knew it and smiled and said, "That girl is in her room. I have asked her to tell her, what! When my nephew comes to my house, can't he come to see me, the old man?"

"Uncle Shi's words made Li Qing ashamed!"

Seeing that Li Jingyan's eldest brother Li Zhao also came out of the inside, Li Qing bowed to him, and then turned to Li Lin and said solemnly: "I will go to Yangzhou to work in the future. I am here today to talk to Uncle Shi about Jingyan."

Li Lin was overjoyed. He had been waiting for this day for a long time. His biggest regret in his life was that he could not get Li Qing as his son-in-law. Seeing that he was rising day by day, with his experience and experience, Li Qing would definitely take over after Zhang Qiu Jianqiong. If he could get him as his son, he would not have to worry about his future.

"Come on! Let's go to the study to talk." Li Lin took Li Qing's arm and took him to the mansion intimately.

At this time, Li Zhao, who was beside him, looked at Li Qing alertly and suddenly said, "Father, the child also wants to participate."

Li Lin was slightly surprised. He thought for a while and said, "Okay! Come together!"

"So, are you determined to marry Jingyan?" Li Lin walked slowly in the room with her hands behind her back. Just now, Li Qing had officially proposed marriage to him.

"Yes! But I have a worry. I heard that the Tang Dynasty law stipulates that the same surname cannot be matched, so I have always been worried."

"This is not a problem." Li Lin shook her head and smiled, "You are not of the same clan, this is not very strict. I would like to ask the emperor to give it a special approval. The key is that Jingyan herself is willing. She has always been above her top, but now she is willing to marry you. How can I not allow such a good thing?"

"I don't agree!"

Li Zhao next to him suddenly stood up and shouted: "Mr. Li, my sister is the dignified Princess Pingyang. If you marry him as your wife, I still think you are arrogant, but you actually want to marry her as your second wife. To put it bluntly, you just take her as your concubine. I never expected that you could speak out like this? Mr. Li, even though you are a strong saint, you can't bully others like this!"

"Brother!" The door was suddenly pushed open. Li Jingyan, who had been eavesdropping outside the door, rushed in. Her face turned red and she complained to Li Zhao: "I have said a long time ago that I don't want any status. Li Lang was willing to come to propose marriage, but you scolded him without any distinction. It's really rude."

"You, what kind of morality do you do when you run out to speak!" Li Zhao was furious when she saw her sister helping Li Qing to speak. He pointed at Li Jingyan and shouted: "The last time you went to the Western Regions with him, you have lost all our face. Now you actually say you want to be someone else's concubine, and you have no shame at all. Go back to me! There is no room for you to speak here."

Li Jingyan had never been scolded by her elder brother so much. Her eyes turned red, and she stood there, looking at her elder brother sadly.

Li Qingxian didn't care about his rudeness because he was Li Jingyan's elder brother, but when he saw that he was too much, he couldn't help but say coldly: "Li Zhao, you still claim to have read the book of sages. The father is not talking about it. Do you even understand this? Your sister is willing to marry and your father is willing to promise. This is a two-dimensional thing, but you are here to obstruct. I'll ask you, what qualifications are you?"

"Zhao'er!" Li Lin sighed and advised: "Since the founding of the Tang Dynasty, it has been common for the daughters of the royal family to marry into prominent families and noble families. Speaking of which, you may not know that Li Xian's wife is actually the surname Cui, the daughter of your uncle Cui Qiao. So I don't object to Jingyan marrying the second wife. As long as your sister is willing, what does it matter if the wife is the right wife or the second wife?"

When Li Zhao heard that Lian'er was the daughter of his uncle, he couldn't help but stay for a long time, but he still didn't want his sister to marry in a low position. He glared at Li Qing fiercely before sighing to his father: "Father, you are so fond of shocking Yan. This will harm her. Since you don't listen to my advice, I have nothing to say. When you regret it, don't blame me for not saying it at the beginning."

After saying that, he strode out of the door, then took the door hard, and smashed it with a loud bang.

Seeing his son leaving in anger, Li Lin couldn't help but sigh secretly. Don't he know the importance of this title? But is her precious daughter willing to marry someone else besides Li Qing?

"Yan'er, you go down first! My father agreed to the proposal and asked me to have a good discussion with Li Qing about the details."

Let’s talk about Li Zhao coming out of the mansion with anger. Today, he had made an appointment to have a small gathering with a few colleagues in Taibai Building. After being disturbed by Li Qing’s incident, he was very upset and didn’t want to go there. When he arrived at Chunming Street, he ordered the coachman to turn around and go back to the mansion.

"Brother Yifu, stop!" Li Zhao suddenly heard someone calling him a word, and asked the coachman to stop the car. He leaned his head and looked out the window. He saw a person running out of the Jiaofang across the road. It was his close friend Zhao Yue, so he opened the car door and asked Zhao Yue to get in the car.

"Where is Brother Ziwei going? I'll give you a ride."

Zhao Yue was going to see Li Linfu and secretly reported Yang Guozhong's affairs, but there were many brothels and tutors in Pingkangfang, so he couldn't help but enter the tutors and enjoyed it. When he came out, he saw it too late. When he was anxious, he suddenly saw Li Zhao's carriage and couldn't help but stop him. However, Zhao Yue did not dare to say that he was going to see Li Linfu, and just smiled vaguely, "I asked a few friends to have dinner at the Siming Restaurant in Pingkangfang. Now it's a bit late, so I want to take Brother Yifu's free ride."

"I originally planned to go back to the house, but since I want to go to Siming Restaurant, I will take you there." Li Zhao ordered the carriage to turn around and drive towards the gate of Pingkangfang.

The carriage was shaking slightly, and the two were sitting face to face. When Zhao Yue saw Li Zhao's mood was low, he asked with concern: "Brother Yifu seems to be in a bad mood, I don't know why?"

Li Zhao shook her head and didn't speak. Zhao Yue's lips moved and swallowed the words he was about to say.

After a while, Zhao Yue finally couldn't help but ask, "I wonder if Jingyan is there any chance?"

He was just promoted by Li Linfu to the Ministry of Personnel's Office and was in full swing, so he once again had Li Jingyan's idea.

Li Zhao looked at him apologetically and couldn't help but feel a pity for her sister. She was a dignified top scholar and had been pursuing her. She suffered several setbacks and was still infatuated. She has not married yet. I really don't know what she thought. She actually fell in love with a man from a businessman who didn't even have the reputation of a juren, and even wanted to be a concubine.

Such a sharp contrast really made Li Zhao angry, 'God has no eyes!' He sighed on his back and said, "I advise me to marry another brother! My sister, she is going to marry that businessman minister."
Chapter completed!