Chapter 113: Prelude to Your Majesty
Li Jiancheng asked casually, but Li Haochen dared not answer casually. You should know that the heart of heaven is unpredictable. Think about how Yang Xiu of Cao Wei died in history. Isn’t it just speculation? As a top student in the history department in his previous life, Li Haochen would not be able to jump in this trick.
Therefore, he quickly put on a very respectful look and said, "Your Majesty's mind is hard to predict. I am just a mortal and ordinary person. Naturally, I cannot know Your Majesty's mind. I will make everything arbitrary. I am willing to be a front pawn of Your Majesty. Your Majesty will do whatever you say!"
In fact, Li Jiancheng was in a good mood at this moment, and he really didn't mean to test Li Haochen, nor did he show the meaning of imperial power. He just wanted to know whether Li Haochen knew what he would choose to go back. However, Li Haochen's answer was nothing wrong, but instead reflected his respect for him, so Li Jiancheng couldn't say anything. He just laughed and pointed at Li Haochen with a smile and scolded: "Okay, Li Haochen, you are not only round in shape, but also so round in character!" After saying that, he turned and continued with a serious look on his face: "You said you want to be my pawn. I have written down these words, please remember! As long as you are loyal to me, I can give you everything!"
When Li Haochen returned from Henan Road this time and saw Li Jiancheng, he felt that Li Jiancheng's imperial mind skills were becoming more and more mature, and he had both encouragement and praise and criticism for him.
While Li Haochen sighed at the changes in Li Jiancheng, he quickly said, "Your Majesty's teachings, I have recorded them!"
Li Jiancheng looked serious just now. After hearing Li Haochen's answer, he immediately returned to his smiling face. It was obviously Li Haochen's attitude just now, which made him very satisfied.
After pondering for a moment, Li Jiancheng said to Li Haochen: "Haochen, your best strategy is too ruthless. Doing this court's military, horse, food and salary is too much! It is not conducive to the future development of the court. Although it can be done once and for all, it may be too heavy. This method is not suitable at present! And your worst strategy, too unkind, may be cold when you are known by other vassal states, which will lead to their alienation or betrayal. This is something that I and the court do not want to see. This is a good strategy, which has both force deterrence and gentleness. I think this method is the most effective in the present period! What Haochen thinks?"
The king thought it was just a word. The so-called asking for your opinions was symbolic. If you take it seriously, then even if your good life was over, Li Haochen naturally knew about this, so he quickly bowed and said, "Your Majesty is wise! Haochen admires it!"
Li Jiancheng also agreed with Li Haochen and couldn't help but smile and continued, "Haochen thought, who can be the handsome guy here?"
Li Haochen actually thought to himself that of course it was me, but this made me a little too arrogant, so he said, "Your Majesty, there are so many generals in the court who can fight well. With the strength of our heavenly dynasty, any general who Your Majesty will be able to succeed if you send any general to take charge. Please ask Your Majesty for details!"
Li Jiancheng looked at Li Haochen's cautious look and couldn't help but smile: "Haochen, Haochen, you are getting bigger and bigger, but your courage is getting smaller and smaller. I ask you, just to ask for your opinion. What puzzles did you give me? Today you have said enough compliments. I want to hear what you think now!"
When Li Haochen heard this, he couldn't help scratching his head awkwardly and quickly replied, "Your Majesty, I'm wronged! It's not that I'm getting more and more courageous, but that Your Majesty's dragon power is getting stronger and stronger. After seeing Your Majesty this time, I felt unconsciously panic. As for Your Majesty, I want to hear my truth." As Li Haochen said, "Then I'd say, I really don't know who is better to be in charge. I think my teacher Li Jing is actually the most suitable candidate, but I heard that the teacher has been infected with wind and cold recently and is weak, I'm afraid it will be difficult to bear the hardships of the military. So I don't know who is more suitable now!"
Li Jiancheng was so angry when he heard Li Haochen's answer. He secretly scolded the fat man for being ungrateful and did not say that he could be the leader. Then he said angrily: "Haochen, I think you are the most suitable! Not to mention that Li Jing is sick, even if Li Jing is not sick, I think you are the most suitable. Besides, this method was also what you thought of. I thought you would be able to execute it better! What do you think?"
Li Jiancheng's last sentence deliberately increased his tone, giving people an unquestionable feeling. Li Haochen quickly saluted and said, "Your Majesty, I am afraid, my ability is limited, I may be unwilling to your lord!" As he said, Li Haochen raised his eyes and saw Li Jiancheng's anger on his face, and quickly changed his words: "But if Your Majesty believes in me, I am willing to go through fire and water for Your Majesty, and I will never refuse!"
When Li Haochen agreed to this matter, Li Jiancheng felt very happy and said with a smile: "Okay! I don't want you to go through fire and water. As long as you do your job well, I hope you don't let me down!"
As he said that, Li Jiancheng sat back on his chair with some fatigue, leaned back unconsciously, and continued: "During this period, I have been so annoyed by this matter. I haven't had a good rest for several nights. Fortunately, Haochen, you are back and have solved the big problem for me. I will be lazy today and give myself a day off!"
Li Haochen naturally understood the meaning of seeing off guests in Li Jiancheng's words, so he quickly bowed and said, "Your Majesty, take good care of the dragon body! I will leave first!"
Upon hearing this, Li Jiancheng waved his hand at Li Haochen powerlessly and said, "Go, you haven't returned to Chang'an for more than half a year. Let me see your teacher's condition! Let him take good care of him and tell him that I still have to rely on him and make him adjust his body!"
After Li Jiancheng finished speaking, Li Haochen tried a tribute and said, and he accepted the order and turned around and left the imperial study room.
Li Haochen left the palace and did not return to the mansion at the first time. Instead, he walked towards Li Jing's mansion of Duke of Wei. After all, Li Jiancheng gave him a verbal order just now, and he must convey it to Li Jing first. If he went home first, it would be a great crime of disrespect. At the same time, Li Haochen did not see Li Jing for more than half a year. Thinking about the embarrassing situation he encountered in Henan Road, it was thanks to Li Jing's secret help. Otherwise, whether he could stand here today was just a matter of whether he could either die in Wang Hu's hands or at the hands of the mob in Bianzhou City. Thinking of these, he should have come to the door in person to thank the teacher.
Because of this, Li Haochen went to Li Jing's Duke's Mansion with both public and private care. However, Li Haochen never expected that when he was racing on the road, the road ahead was blocked by a group of people.
Chapter completed!