Datang: Only by resisting the decree can we become stronger

As soon as he heard that Li Qiu was coming, the Supreme Emperor Li Yuan, who had played several games of chess in a row, dropped the pieces in his hand and stood up with a smile.

"I'm tired after a long time, so I won't go down."

"Since Li Qiu is here, let's go and see him."

While speaking, Li Yuan also walked out of the house.

Seeing this, Li Shimin, his son, had to accompany him.

And as soon as Li Shimin moved, the other officials naturally had to follow suit.

As a result, this also led to so many people cheering and cheering together.

Both Changsun Wuji and Li Qiu who were rushing in were taken aback.

At this time, Li Qiu greeted the Supreme Emperor, Li Shimin and others with a smile.

After seeing the ceremony, Li Qiu said with a smile: "Your Majesty, this time I came, but I brought you a good gift that you will definitely like."

"Originally, I planned to bring it when I came to see you tomorrow or the day after tomorrow."

Hearing that Li Qiu was coming to present a gift, everyone around had different expressions.

People like Li Shimin, Empress Changsun, Samurai Xun, Chai Shao and others were worried.

Because the Taishanghuang was angry just because of the gift offering.

Now it's easy to relax a little bit, but I didn't expect Li Qiu to touch this reverse scale again by mistake.

And like the princes and those courtiers who hated Li Qiu to the bone, they wish Li Qiu could make a fool of themselves.

It's better to offer something out of season and provoke the emperor's wrath again.

At this time, after listening to his words, Li Yuan said with a smile: "You child, it's hard for you to have a heart."

"Hearing what you said, I'm really curious, what exactly is your gift?"

Li Qiu said with a smile at this time: "Report, Your Majesty, the gifts I brought this time are two dogs."

two dogs

Upon hearing his words, everyone including Li Yuan and Li Shimin frowned.

In the Tang Dynasty, dogs were already quite common.

But it is not a good moral and auspicious thing.

It's just for guarding the house and looking after the house, or for eating meat.

It has nothing to do with pets.

At that time, cats were the most popular pets in the Tang Dynasty.

(Referring here, say a few more words.

The dynasty that really kept cats as pets was the Han Dynasty.At that time, the men were so handsome, and they also had the wind of fruit sleep, and there were many men who kept cats.

However, whenever the cat reacts naturally in the early morning, there are many things where cats are mistaken for mice and casualties occur.

So there is such a proverb that men don't keep cats. )

As for the loyalty and friends of mankind mentioned by later generations, they did not exist in the Tang Dynasty.

On the contrary, dogs are derogatory in people's impression.

Therefore, it is an important day for the Holy Majesty to bring the Empress, the princes, and the important officials of the court to pay homage to the Supreme Emperor to perform filial piety.

It is very inappropriate for Li Qiu to send two dogs as a gift.

At this time, Prince Li Chengqian took the lead in snorting, "What a grand day today, the congratulatory gift presented by the King of Peiping is a little too much, isn't it?"

Li Ke, one of the few people who hate Li Qiu the most in the world, naturally couldn't let this opportunity pass by.

"What a bold king of Peiping, you sent such a gift, it is clear that you did not take the Supreme Emperor and Father Emperor seriously."

"His heart is hateful!"

Dou Lukuan, Shangshu of the Ministry of Rites: "Prince and His Royal Highness King Wu, you have wrongly blamed the King of Peking."

"I believe that the King of Peking did not do this intentionally. It is rude to the Supreme Emperor."

"Looking at what the king of Peiping has done in the past, it is the same as at this time, and he does not follow the rules at all."

Around them, other officials also echoed.

At this time, the Supreme Emperor Li Yuan snorted softly, "Is this gift from Li Qiu for me or for you?"

"As long as this gift is what I like, it is a good thing. No matter how bad you say it is, it is useless."

"Rather than the messy presents you thought were good, I'd rather they don't give them!"

"And, I believe, Li Qiu will always have his reasons."

At this time, the warrior Xun also hurriedly spoke for his son-in-law, supporting his pockets.

"Li Qiu, since the Supreme Emperor has said so, why don't you explain the gift you sent?"

Li Qiu nodded, and then slowly said: "Your Majesty, the two dogs I brought today are quite different from what we usually have in our impression."

"They are beautiful, intelligent in nature, good at observing words and expressions, and can accurately understand the orders of their masters."

"And good at communicating with the master, gentle, loyal, and obedient, and its loyalty can be described as like a shadow."

"To be more specific, as long as you give commands, such as sitting, squatting, lying down, rolling, jumping, helping to fetch something, they can understand and obey."

"In addition, they can also dance with people, herd sheep and horses, not to mention."

Listening to Li Qiu's words, Li Shimin, Samurai Xun, Chai Shao, Changsun Wuji, Fang Xuanling, Du Ruhui, Wang Gui and others couldn't help but sigh in their hearts.

My heart said, Li Qiu, you bastard, don't be so good at bragging, okay?

At this moment, you brat is boasting so much in front of so many people, how will you end up in a while? !

Empress Changsun also frowned a little at this time.

She was also worried that Li Qiu would talk too much, and these people would embarrass Li Qiu again later.

And the princes and ministers at the side laughed mockingly after hearing Li Qiu's words.

King Qi Li You: "Hehe, King Beiping, what you said, let alone a dog, even a child of a few years old may not be able to do it, right?"

Wei Wang Li Tai also said with a smile: "The king of Peiping is worthy of being a merchant. It is really extraordinary for him to praise his own ability."

"If it's according to your boast, then in the future, will I have to tell others that I am as light as a swallow and can fly over walls?"

Prime Minister Du Zhenglun snorted rather dissatisfied at this time, and said in a reprimanded tone: "Prince Beiping, as the king of our Datang County and an important minister in the court, it's really rude of you to speak so carelessly and carelessly. Bar?"

"What's more, in front of the Supreme Emperor and His Majesty, on such an important day!"

Hearing his scolding, Li Qiu also gave him a cold look.

"Lord Du, regarding today's gift to the Supreme Emperor, I am only stating the truth, and there is absolutely no falsehood."

"How did it become so ugly in your mouth, and it became a nonsense?"

Chapter 354 The Next Scene

Seeing Li Qiu not only not admitting his mistake, but openly talking back, Du Zhenglun was also furious.

"Heh, there are two dogs in the district. Has anyone of you never seen them?"

"It becomes so absurd in your mouth, you are not convinced if you say you are rambunctious and nonsense!"

"Are you still paying attention to His Majesty, the Supreme Emperor, and the princes and ministers here?"

In the eyes of him and these ministers, this Li Qiu was always a young boy from a merchant background.

If you are inferior to yourself, you should be respectful to yourself, and you should be taught and criticized by yourself.

However, regardless of title, merit, or official position, Li Qiu at least does not miss them.

It can only be that they are ugly and often play tricks, and their own heart is not straightened first.

Listening to his words, Li Qiu sighed softly, then stared at Du Zhenglun and questioned: "Since Mr. Du is so insisting that I am lying, do you dare to make this bet with me?"

"If what I said today is not true, I, Li Qiu, will let Master Du punish you."

"how?"

Seeing Li Qiu's stubbornness, those who cared about Li Qiu immediately frowned.

Especially Wang Gui, who knew Li Qiu better, had already made preparations. Seeing this, he had to stand up to smooth things over and resolve the dispute.

But this Du Zhenglun is also cunning and vicious.

How could he miss this good opportunity to expel Li Qiu for the nobles in the world?

So when Wang Gui stood up, but before he could speak, he waved his hand and said first: "Okay, I'll take your bet!"

"If these two dogs, as you said, can obey orders, sit, squat, lie on their stomachs, roll over, especially dance with people, I, the prime minister, will resign immediately, it is not appropriate!"

"And if what you said is not true, then resign from the official position in the same way and become your idle county king."

Seeing him let it go, Li Qiu simply agreed, "Okay!"

The bet between the two of them really came too suddenly.

And both of them, as if holding three aces in their hands, have the determination to win with one move to kill the other.

They all couldn't wait to block the opponent's retreat.

By the time everyone around reacted, it was already too late.

A group of people who cared about Li Qiu, including the Supreme Emperor, all frowned and worried.

At this time Li Shimin, Wang Gui, Chai Shao, Samurai Xun, Changsun Wuji, and Du Ruhui were already thinking quickly about what would happen if Li Qiu lost.

The crown prince, Li Ke, Li Tai, and many other officials were all sneering in their hearts at this moment.

"Li Qiu, Li Qiu, I didn't expect you to have today!"

"I usually see you as a cunning businessman, but I didn't expect you to be so arrogant and stupid."

"I actually dug a hole myself and buried myself!"

"Since you are looking for death, don't blame us for being ruthless."

"If this kid can resign from all official positions, everyone will be relieved and clean."

The next moment, Li Qiu made a gesture of invitation, "The Supreme Emperor, Your Majesty, Your Majesty, my lords."

"The gift I brought today is outside the house."

"Please take a look at it."

Afterwards, everyone followed Li Qiu to the outside of the palace.

Sure enough, in the yard, I saw the two border shepherds led by the servants in the Hibiscus Garden.

Seeing the appearance of these two black and white border collies, everyone couldn't help frowning.

It's not that it's not good-looking, it's just that I've never seen it before, it's too weird and alternative.

After all, in the eyes of Tang people at this time, dogs have only one function, and that is to guard the house like a wolf.

So subconsciously, all of them can't help looking down and not optimistic about this side.

People like the Supreme Emperor, Li Shimin, Empress Changsun and others were worried about Li Qiu.

The princes, Prime Minister Du Zhenglun and others secretly rejoiced in their hearts.

Waiting for a while to prove that Li Qiu broke his promise, they will attack together.

At this time, Li Ke especially couldn't wait: "King of Peking, now you have seen these two dogs."

"Then quickly prove to the Supreme Emperor, His Majesty, Empress, and everyone that what you said is true, right?!"

At this time, Li Qiu gave him a deep look, and then walked up to the two border herds.

"System, come out!"

"Can you do me a favor, let me win the bet just now, let these two border herds be more obedient and cooperate?"

Although, in theory, it is very easy to do those things with the IQ of the Border Collie.

But these two border shepherds have only appeared for a few days, and they are not very familiar with Li Qiu, nor have they been formally trained.