Datang: Only by resisting the decree can we become stronger

Wei Zheng nodded, "I am extremely grateful for the mind of the Holy Majesty and the trust in Wei Zheng."

"In this trip, we will do our best to stabilize the overall situation in Shandong."

Hearing this, Feng Li on the side looked lonely, and heaved a deep sigh, "Li Yi from Jingzhou led his troops to rebel."

After hearing such a brief sentence without too much tone, Wang Gui, Wei Zheng, and Wei Ting fell silent at the same time.

Feng Li's semantic expression is very clear, Li Yi and the four of them were the core old department of Prince Li Jiancheng back then.

However, after the Xuanwu Gate incident, Li Yi was affectionate and righteous, and he was utterly loyal to avenge Prince Yin.

But what about Feng Li and Wei Zheng?

But he changed his tune and became the running dog of Qin Wang Li Shimin.

This contrast, this sense of shame, made them feel as if they were on fire.

Just when they were embarrassed, Li Qiu on the side smiled.

"General Feng, I have something to say here, I don't know if I should say it or not?"

Feng Li smiled and waved his hands, "We all live and die together, and we have become friends through life."

"Is there anything wrong to say?!"

"You have something to say, but it's okay to say it!"

Li Qiu nodded, and said slowly: "General Feng, my lords, step back ten thousand steps, Prince Yin is no longer here."

"From the perspective of the common people and the entire Tang Dynasty, is there really a second person who is more suitable for this position than the current Holy One?"

"Let's talk about Li Yi in Jingzhou, is he really as loyal and courageous as the adults think, and this rebellion is really for the revenge of Prince Yin?"

"If he really wanted to take revenge, why did he stand still when Prince Yin was killed during the Xuanwu Sect's change, and when the situation changed drastically?"

"Instead of waiting until now?"

"In my opinion, there are two reasons for his rebellion."

"First, he once had a feud with the current saint, and he was worried that the saint would settle accounts after the fall."

"Secondly, now that the Turkic Jieli Khan has unified all the tribes in the grassland, it is inevitable that a great war between the Turks and the Tang Dynasty will be inevitable."

"Li Yi chose to rebel at this time, probably because he didn't have the ambition to usurp power."

"Finally, what I want to say is about Mr. Wei's announcement of comfort to Shandong this time."

"Is there anyone more suitable than Mr. Wei to do this?"

"Think about it, my lords, if the old department of Prince Qin's Mansion was sent to take charge of this matter."

"Then in the twenty prefectures of Shandong, how many former members of Prince Yin will die tragically, their families will be ruined, and eventually it will lead to chaos in Shandong, and countless people will suffer."

"And if Master Wei went this time, too many, too many people and families would be preserved."

"The situation in Shandong is safe and sound, and the people's livelihood can also get a breather."

"It's still the same sentence, now that the matter has come to this point, and the dust has settled, I ask all the adults to stand on the perspective of the common people in the world and the thousands of Li people, and think twice about everything!"

After hearing Li Qiu's words, Wei Zheng, Wang Gui, Feng Li, and Wei Ting were stunned, almost dumbfounded.

After a long while, Wang Gui shook his head deeply, "Listen to Li Qiu's words, it's enlightening, it's deafening!"

Wei Zheng also nodded thoughtfully at this time, "Li Qiu, before I left, I couldn't make up my mind about the specific idea."

"But after hearing what you said, I know what to do."

As for Feng Li, the knot that had been bothering him was untied at once by Li Qiu. At this moment, he suddenly became enlightened and he was in a good mood.

"Hey, how old is your boy this year?"

"I'm really curious, which hidden god is able to teach an apprentice like you."

"It's a pity that you don't want to be an official!"

At this time, Li Qiu waved his hands with a smile, "General Feng praised me."

"I'm a mere kid from a merchant's family. He doesn't read the Four Books, and he doesn't understand the theory. Where did he become an official?"

"For me, it is my greatest wish to earn more money, live a comfortable and peaceful life, and marry a few more beautiful women..."

Before he finished speaking, he was almost taught and criticized by Wang Gui, Wei Zheng, and Wei Ting, several famous Confucian scholars in history.

It is unbearable for a scholar to say that he is young, full of talent and knowledge, but does not know how to make progress, and thinks about making money, comfort, and marrying a beautiful wife all day long.

Hearing their spitting criticism and education, Li Qiu hastily changed the subject.

"My lords, my lords!"

"Let's not talk about state affairs, let's not talk about state affairs!"

"Today I invite some adults to come, but I really have something really good to present to these adults."

Chapter 9 Good Poetry, Good Wine, So Delicious Mutton Skewers

Li Qiu's words made Wei Zheng and the others annoyed.

"Well you boy."

"You criticize the current situation, and it's about military affairs, national righteousness, and family and country affairs. You have educated us a few times, but in the end you said don't talk about state affairs!"

"It's really unreasonable?!"

"That's right, if you have something good, bring it up quickly and have a look."

"If you can't satisfy the few of us, we will never forgive you!"

Hearing their laughing and cursing, Li Qiu mysteriously moved up the jar of wine he had brewed.

Seeing this, Feng Li and the others couldn't help but frown.

"Isn't it just a jar of wine?"

"Is it worth your fuss and fuss?"

Li Qiu took a look at them, "This is the wine I made with my own hands, it will surely surprise the adults and make them feel refreshed."

After hearing what he said, Wang Gui smiled, "I said, Li Qiu, your brat is a bit too big, isn't it?"

"Old man, I dare not say anything else, except for this wine, which is the favorite of my life."

"Not to mention that I have drunk all the wine in the world, but it is not too much."

"What new tricks can the wine in your jar have?"

"Red yeast wine, daughter red?"

"Or added wild fruits and herbs?"

At this time, Li Qiu didn't answer directly, but just opened the thick mud seal outside the wine jar.

Immediately afterwards, a strong smell of wine hit his nostrils.

The eyes of Feng Li, Wei Zheng, and Wei Ting all became straight.

And Wang Gui rushed to the table with an even more exaggerated step, and kept asking, "How is it possible?"

"How can there be such a strong smell of wine in the world?!"

"Boy Li, did you really brew this wine?"

This jar of wine is Li Qiu's first attempt to make it, and it is not considered strong, only about 33°.

However, it was far thicker than the red yeast rice wine and daughter red that were popular in the Tang Dynasty at this time.

Even the wines on the market that can reach 18 degrees are already top-grade among the top-grade.

"Hehe, my lords, don't just smell the smell of wine."

"Pour it out and taste it, maybe there will be even bigger surprises."

While smiling, Li Qiu spread out the bowl and filled up the wine for them.

Afterwards, the four of them picked up the bowl and tried to take a sip.

After drinking, Wei Zheng and Wei Ting looked up in shock, "What a strong wine!"

And Feng Li, after taking a sip, let out a cry of refreshment, raised his head, and drank the bowl of wine in one gulp.

Li Qiu estimated that this bowl of wine should have at least four taels.

After Feng Li drank it like this, he felt a burning sensation in his throat and stomach. He gritted his teeth and praised loudly, "Good wine, really good wine!"

Seeing him like this, Wang Gui on the side felt distressed.

"Hey, Feng Li, how can you drink like this?"

"This kind of good wine must be cherished and tasted slowly."

"You've ruined this good wine by doing this."

"There is also Li Qiu, this wine, just this one jar, or what?"

Li Qiu smiled at this moment, "My lords, although there is not much of this wine in stock, it is definitely enough for a few of you to taste this year."

"So, it's okay for the adults to let go and drink."

After hearing Li Qiu's words, Feng Li wanted to pour himself a few more bowls, so that he could have a good drink before talking.

But he didn't want to, the wine jar was already held in Wang Gui's arms, with an expression of great cherishment on his face.

At this time, Wei Zheng sighed and asked Li Qiu, "I really didn't expect that you can brew such good wine."

"I wonder if this wine has a name?"

Li Qiu thought for a while, "This wine is also the first to come out, and the adults are also the first people in the world to taste this wine."

"If you want to name it, just call it Shoot Sirius."

"Oh? Shoot Sirius?"

"Li Qiu, why don't you understand this name?"

Li Qiu smiled and sang a poem, "Will hold the eagle bow like a full moon, look northwest, and shoot Sirius."

"Now that the Tang Dynasty is under the scrutiny of the Turkic Tigers, a big battle is just around the corner."

"Choosing this name, I only hope that my Tang Dynasty will be invincible and wipe out powerful enemies as soon as possible."

After hearing Li Qiu's words, Wei Zheng, Wang Gui, and Wei Ting shouted "Okay!"

And Feng Li, who is a general, poured another bowl of wine and drank it down.

"Will hold the eagle bow like a full moon, look northwest, and shoot Sirius."

"Good poetry! Good wine!"

"I really wish I could put on my helmet and armor and go straight to the battlefield!"

Not only him, Wang Gui, Wei Zheng and others beside him also marveled at this poem.

"Li Qiu, you kid, you're really good at it."

"Not to mention being able to brew such strong wine, but it can also be accompanied by such a magnificent and heroic poem."

"But this verse sounds incomplete. Wouldn't it be a pity that you didn't complete it?"

Li Qiu scratched his head and smiled, "My lords, this is the end of this poem for now."

"I haven't thought about anything else yet."

"Also, you guys, drink slowly, I still have good food to serve."

"Lest you get drunk again."

After speaking, Li Qiu ran to the side, took out the meat skewers prepared in advance with bamboo sticks, and put them on the charcoal fire to start grilling.

Now that seasonings such as cumin, chili, and refined salt have been prepared, this mutton skewer is Li Qiu's first expanded dish.

On the other side, seeing Li Qiu gone, Wang Gui, Wei Zheng and the others were itching with hatred.

"Oh, this kid is really hateful."

"Will hold the eagle bow like a full moon, look northwest, and shoot Sirius."

"Such a magnificent, domineering and imposing poem, but he didn't complete it!"