Mrs. Bai nodded and said: "Yes, in fact, we have discussed this matter more than once, but we have never been able to come up with a result. All civil and military officials in the court, including the emperor, have been troubled by this matter."

Li Qi probed: "Auntie doesn't want me to try it, right?"

Mrs. Bai said: "I do have this idea. You are very talented in this area. Why not give it a try. Moreover, this is a very good opportunity for you. If you can do what others can't, then

The civil and military officials throughout the dynasty will also look upon you with admiration. The emperor will also reward you generously. Promotion is not a problem, you are already a fourth-grade official now. If you are promoted again, it will be great."

If I could do this, I would have promised Brother Qiu at the beginning. Li Qi shook his head and said: "Auntie, I really don't know anything about this aspect. If I can just do business and talk about these national affairs, then I am really a real person."

You are a layman. Don’t fail to reach an agreement when the time comes and ruin the emperor’s important affairs. That is not a promotion, but a demotion.”

Mrs. Bai nodded and said: "I know this too. Otherwise, I would have directly asked the old man to recommend you. However, I think you should still try it. For you, the advantages outweigh the disadvantages."

Li Qi heard something in her words. He cupped his hands and said, "I hope my aunt will not hesitate to teach me."

Madam Bai's eyebrows revealed a momentary worry, and she said: "Before signing the maritime treaty, the superiors had different opinions on whether to join forces with the Jin Dynasty to attack Liao Dynasty. They argued endlessly, and the emperor could not make up his mind. Later, he was still the king's prime minister, and Mrs. Tong

Wei and the others repeatedly made suggestions, which made the emperor finally decide to join forces with the Jin to attack the Liao Dynasty. Now that most of the country in the Liao Kingdom has fallen into the hands of the Jin people, it can be said that it is in name only. The next step will be to reward the people based on their merits. Among them, the greatest credit is given.

The ones that belong to Wang Xiang and Tong Taiwei are that now Wang Xiang already has all the power in the government. By then I am afraid he will be even more arrogant."

Wang Fu not only suggested sending troops, but he also raised enough military pay within just a few days. This was a great achievement. If merit was to be rewarded, he would naturally have to take the lead.

Li Qi suddenly asked: "Uncle was against sending troops at that time?"

Mrs. Bai said: "With the old man's personality, do you think he would agree to tear up the alliance and send troops to attack Liao?"

"Auntie, what did you think at that time?"

Mrs. Bai sighed softly and said: "I don't know much about this aspect, and I didn't know whether I could win the battle at the time, but morals aside, it is understandable that a monarch wants to open up new territories. The key is

Above success or failure.”

Li Qi nodded and said: "So, aunt, you had already guessed that the emperor would choose to send troops to attack Liao, but you didn't know the outcome, so you agreed with uncle's conservative strategy."

Mrs. Bai smiled, nodded and said, "Smart. That's right."

Li Qi frowned and said, "Auntie, are you worried that the Prime Minister will take advantage of this opportunity to take credit and do something unfavorable to us?"

Mrs. Bai nodded and said: "Exactly, I know very well about Wang Xiang, and his flaws must be repaid. Recovering Yanyun is a task that all the emperors of the Song Dynasty have wanted to complete but have not yet completed. This feat can be said to be unprecedented.

The Prime Minister will definitely take the opportunity to squeeze out other parties, and you will naturally be the first to bear the brunt. Fortunately, the negotiations have been deadlocked. As long as the negotiations are not concluded for one day, it means that we have not yet recovered Yanyun, which means that the Prime Minister cannot claim credit yet.

, Not only that, he is on pins and needles now. Judging from the current situation, whoever can reach an agreement with the Kingdom of Jin will have no less merit than the Prime Minister, so I think you should give it a try."

Li Qi knew that her main concern was Bai Shizhong. After all, Bai Shizhong was on the opposite side of Wang Fu, and he had objections on this matter. When the time came to reward people for their merits, Wang Fu would definitely attack him.

Bai Shizhong pondered for a moment, then a sneer suddenly appeared at the corner of his mouth, and said to himself, this is not a bad thing for me. He smiled sinisterly: "It seems that his end is coming soon, God help me."

Mrs. Bai opened her eyes and said, "What did you say?"

Ri. He let it slip. Li Qi was slightly startled and denied it: "No, I didn't say anything."

Madam Bai said sternly: "You are still lying. I just heard you say that the end is coming soon. God help me. What on earth are you planning?"

Can you hear this? Li Qi was sweating profusely, rolled his eyes, and said hey, "Auntie, have you ever heard that when things go to extremes, they must reverse themselves?"

"so what?"

"It's a big relationship." Li Qi exclaimed: "I once heard a fortune teller say that when a person is most proud, it means that he will be unlucky. Think about how majestic Grand Master Cai was at the beginning, but now he is not

It's the same with idleness at home. Wang Xiang is already lucky enough now. I think it's time for him to be unlucky, so there's no need to be afraid."

Mrs. Bai frowned slightly and said, "How can you trust the words of a fortune teller?"

Li Qi spread his hands and said: "Then I have no choice. Auntie, I might as well tell you the truth. I really don't want to get involved, and I don't have the ability. And I'm not afraid of his kingship. I am now

In the third yamen, the Prime Minister cannot intervene at all, and there are also Taiwei Gao and Taishi Cai. The ones who are going out this time are Uncle Cai and Taiwei Tong. If the Prime Minister wants to punish me, it will not be easy. "

He thought to himself that no matter how much we talked about it, the result would be the same thing. There is no difference at all if we want one more city or one less city. I can’t even get up to the point of talking, so instead of wasting time on this,

It's better to take more time to train soldiers, make money, and do some pragmatic work.

It turned out that he had weighed it up a long time ago. Mrs. Bai was stunned and felt that what he said was reasonable. She nodded and said: "Okay, I won't force you, but you have to be more careful recently and don't let others catch you.

Got the handle."

"Thank you for your understanding, Auntie." Li Qi nodded and said with a smile.

(ps. The company has a lot to do today, and I guess I have to work overtime at night, so there is only one chapter today. Please forgive me...)
Chapter completed!