Qin Li's straightforwardness made Chen Tang feel helpless.
He was so thick-skinned that he didn't feel embarrassed at all.
Finally, it was Cui Xiaodang who broke the tense atmosphere: "Gong Su, don't you have something to discuss with the Lord?"
Shen Tang coughed dryly and walked down the stairs.
"Yeah, yeah, business is important."
Qin Li had no intention of nagging and sat down at Chen Tang's beckoning. Cui Xiao stood up and asked someone to bring tea. The three of them sat down, and Chen Tang took a sip of tea: "I have received the 'big gift' that Gong Su mentioned, but there is one thing that I can't figure out."
Qin Li said, "Mr. Chen, you can ask as much as you want."
"How did Gongsu know that place?"
Qin Liying said: "Plotters always have their own way."
If it were the leaders of other forces, they would most likely stop while they are ahead, because this is the unspoken rule in the industry - as a leader, as long as she knows that her subordinates can get things done for her, she does not need to know what means their subordinates use to accomplish their tasks. Subordinates also need a layer of mystery - but Chen Tang is a rebellious person, and at this moment Qin Li is not her subordinate, but her partner.
Isn’t honesty the most basic thing in cooperation
Chen Tang asked, "Gong Su's way of being a scholar?"
Qin Li's eyes were calm: "Qi Shan revealed it?"
Chen Tang, holding the answer in his hand, shook his head and said frankly: "Yuan Liang only knows your way of scholars, but not why. More specifically, he himself is not clear. I guess this only because I have seen a lot."
Qin Li snorted and did not comment on this explanation.
Of course, he had no intention of hiding it.
He has been with Wu Xian for several years, but has only met Chen Tang a few times. The other party is also the master of his enemy Qi Yuanliang, so his initial impression of him will not be high. In this case, if he wants to gain the other party's full trust, he must show a strong trump card.
The previous "big gift" was just a bait.
A bait that attracts fish's curiosity and makes them take the bait.
Although Chen Tang's guess about the key point lowered her expectations and curiosity, it would be fine as long as it did not interfere with her future plans.
“Mr. Shen has seen a lot?”
Qin Li pointed his finger at the table in front of him.
Chen Tang's eyes were drawn to his fingers. She noticed for the first time that there were three rings on his right knuckles, two jade rings with clear texture and one bone ring. Judging from the marks on his fingers, he must have been wearing them all year round, which made his fingers look more slender. Speaking of which, it's not just Qin Li, other people also have the habit of wearing rings, but the materials of the rings are not that precious.
Ordinary people's fingers are either short or thick, and the proportion of the knuckles is not pleasing to the eye. Wearing a ring makes them look even thicker and shorter. Literary scholars don't seem to have this worry. Is there such a benefit to concentrating on literary mind? With so many beautiful fingers, why not wear more rings
Chen Tang saw Qin Li’s fingers were distracted for a few seconds.
This year's year-end bonus won't include a silk quilt, so how about a ring
I'll ask Wuhui to look through the inventory to see if there's any material suitable for custom-made corporate rings, so we can make a batch as gifts.
Although he was distracted, it did not prevent him from hearing Qin Li's voice.
"So, have you ever seen this?"
Chen Tang calmly moved his gaze to Qin Li's face, as if he had never been absent-minded: "Which one is Gong Su talking about?"
Qin Li raised his right hand slightly, and tapped the table twice casually with his fingers. It was like a mist of literary energy overflowing from his fingertips and quickly condensed on the table. Chen Tang was puzzled at first, until she saw a rectangular sand table appear.
Above the sand table, clouds and mist are floating lightly.
Beneath the clouds, there are mountains, rivers, lakes and seas.
The real name of Qin Li's Way of Scholars suddenly popped up in Chen Tang's mind. Tong Kong visibly tightened his muscles and said something that caught Qin Li off guard: "Is this a sand table? Gong Su, is this the real Cloudy Sky and Foggy Land?"
Isn’t this really a high-definition satellite map
In this era when maps were top secret during wartime, updated only every few years at the cost of a lot of manpower and material resources, and only a few authorized people could read them, how could Qin Li's literati's way of doing things be monitored in real time? How could they fight a war
Qin Li said faintly: "Qi Yuanliang knows quite a lot."
Often, the literati are quite protective of their own literati ways. Even if they reveal it, they only reveal certain aspects of its use, and rarely reveal their real names. Because the real name may expose the true core, he has not told a few people. As for whether Qi Yuanliang is among these people, he himself dare not guarantee it. After all, he was indeed easy to deceive at that time.
Chen Tang: “… Well, it’s not Yuan Liang either.”
It’s better not to put the blame on Qishan.
Qin Li looked at Cui Xiao silently.
Cui Xiao, who was quietly acting as a transparent person and background board, paused and explained: "... It's not Xiao, Gongsu, you know me, under normal circumstances I won't betray you."
Before Qin Li made it clear that he wanted to surrender to the lord, Cui Xiao did not intend to take off his bitter tea, because he had to respect his friend's wishes and it was not convenient for him to make decisions for him. Unless Wu Xian and the lord were completely torn apart, and he and Gong Su were clearly opposed, in this case it would be a life-and-death struggle, so why should he respect the enemy's secrets? This matter was really not leaked by him...
Chen Tang said: "… Uh, it's not Shan Xiao either. As for who it is, it depends on what kind of relationship we have in the future."
It was impossible for her to take off her own counselor's underwear for outsiders. Even among her own family, few people knew the truth about Luan Xin's trump card. Chen Tang had said this, so Qin Li knew better than to ask the truth and went straight to the point.
“Qin can help Mr. Shen conquer the Huang and Zhang families.”
Chen Tang scratched his head: "Does Brother Zhaode know about this?"
Of course, the question is not whether Wu Xian knew that Qin Li was cheating on her, but whether Wu Xian knew that Qin Li's perfect state of scholarly conduct was a bug. How did Wu Zhaode manage to have mountains of gold and silver without taking a penny for several years
One is Cui Xiao, the other is Qin Li.
That outrageous feeling was just like the story that Gu Chi had recently written. The licentious empress robbed two princes of a neighboring country who had been married for many years, and then she forced herself on them only to find out that they had no experience. Isn't this outrageous? Whether it was Gu Chi's story or the two literary scholars in front of him! It took Chen Tang a long time to restrain his facial features from flying around. The reality was even more ridiculous than Gu Chi's story!
Qin Li asked back, "Mr. Shen thinks he knows?"
Chen Tang scratched his head again: "It doesn't look like he knows."
If he really knew everything, Wu Zhaode might be able to grit his teeth and resist the pressure from the Tianhai family and protect Qin Li's faction. How could he force Zhao Fengdu to become alienated
When it comes down to it, Wu Xian feels that the benefits that Qin Li's faction can provide are not as much as those of Tianhai, so he seeks profit and avoids harm.
Chen Tang asked Qin Li: "Then why did you tell me?"
This is actually not a good sign.
Telling Chen Tang has two results.
One possibility is that he is interested in Chen Tang and is willing to be honest with her and accept her as his new master. However, the person in front of him is Qin Gongsu, so there is another possibility - Qin Li just wants to show his value and win the trust of Chen Tang, so that Chen Tang can fully believe in the battle plan he provides and use the fastest lightning speed to deal with Huang Liezhang and He's troops. In return, Chen Tang puts pressure on Wu Xian to save Qin Li's family and his family files, and then return to freedom...
If it was the former, Chen Tang would be happy to see it happen. If it was the latter, Qin Li had no intention of returning to the government, and it didn't matter if she knew this trump card, because the two sides would not become enemies in the future. At most, there would be multiple reclusive scholars named "Qin Li" under Chen Tang's rule.
Shen Tang couldn't feel optimistic.
But Qin Li didn't show any intention of answering.
He changed the subject abruptly.
Chen Tang looked at the sand table in front of him and sighed, "I have seen the 'great gift' that Gong Su really wants to present, and I am very satisfied with it. Keep it. Although I don't understand your way of scholars, I also know that there is gain and loss. The more powerful the way of scholars, the heavier the burden on the scholars themselves."
Qin Li put away the sand table after hearing this.
He took a sip of tea to moisten his lips. "Qin will start drawing a new map as soon as he gets back. I'll trouble you to present it to me."
Cui Xiao nodded: "It's okay."
Qin Li finished his tea, thanked Chen Tang for the hospitality, and said, "It's getting late, so I won't disturb Mr. Shen's sleep."
As Wu Xian's subordinate, even if he was sitting on the bench now, he couldn't go out at will. Qin Li was able to come here this time because of Zhao Feng and others. The longer he stayed outside, the easier it would be to be exposed. If someone saw him and reported him to Wu Xian, it would only cause trouble.
After Qin Li left, Chen Tang held his chin and sighed.
It seems that even the background has become a little darker.
Cui Xiao called softly, "My Lord?"
Chen Tang changed from resting his chin on his hand to lying on the table, his hands hanging forward, and tilted his head to look at Cui Xiao: "It's screwed."
Qin Li's attitude clearly indicates the second possibility.
Her bundle of gifts was gone.
Cui Xiaodao said: "Alas, this matter depends on fate."
Chen Tang pursed his lips. He had never failed to recruit people in all these years, but this time he hit a wall with Qin Li, which made him feel frustrated.
Cui Xiao could only comfort her: "Gong Su has always praised the master. He refused, probably because of Qi Yuanliang, not because of the master... Gong Su may not be able to get over the hurdle of being a subordinate with Emou."
But the lord wants to protect Qishan.
It's normal that Qin Li doesn't want to come.
No matter how many mistakes you make, they are still caused by the evil plots of your enemies!
It does take courage to work with your enemies.
Chen Tang frowned: "Alas, if that's the case-"
She could only sigh that they were not destined to be together.
but-
That’s a high-definition satellite map!
Chen Tang thought hard and bit her cheek unconsciously. She was so distracted that she didn't even know when Cui Xiao said goodbye.
After one stick of incense—
Inside Chaoli Pass, Luan Xin was about to take down the window support rod when he was about to go to bed. Suddenly, a head of his master appeared under the window sill, which frightened him greatly. He was surprised and asked, "The master is here?"
"Gongyi, if you have perfected the Way of the Scholar, can you copy and use the Way of the Scholar in its perfect state?" Although she couldn't defeat Qin Gongsu, she still had the omnipotent Luan Xin!
Even if it is fully loaded all year round, comparable to an old person's phone, but as long as it is upgraded, it may run smoothly again!
Luan Xin: “…”
Shen Tang came excitedly and left angrily.
Because of the full load, Luan Xin's practice is slower than his peers. He has not yet touched the threshold of perfection, and he doesn't even know what method is needed to achieve perfection. In other words, it is impossible for Chen Tang to replicate Luan Qin Gongsu Xin.
Even though Luan Xin said, "I will tell my lord as soon as I have a clue," it didn't make her happy.
Chen Tang came back and ran into Gu Chi who was coming back from collecting materials.
There is a familiar figure leaving in the distance.
"Wangchao, that seems to be Shaoxuan?"
Gu Chi said: "It's dangerous outside the pass. General Bai was worried that Chi was weak and might encounter an accident, so he went with me for a while."
Shen Tang said “Oh”.
"My lord, your brows seem to be frowning, but is your mind unhappy?"
Chen Tang no longer worried about the relevance of Gu Chi to the words "fragile and weak" and complained in his heart.
Gu Chi made an accurate summary.
"My lord, are you upset because Qin Gongsu is not interested?"
Chen Tang: "Of course not. Maybe it's because I'm used to everything going smoothly. This is the first time I've been rejected, so I'm not used to it."
Gu Chi analyzed it carefully for her: "Logically speaking, Qin Gongsu is not someone who would be willing to live in seclusion in the mountains. Apart from other things, he has no previous foundation. He can't live on nothing after living in seclusion, right? He can drink like an immortal, but what about others?"
Intellectuals do not enter officialdom just for fame, wealth, or ideals and morality; most of them are ordinary people in the world who need to make a living.
Could Qin Gongsu, with his delicate skin and tender flesh, endure the hardship of living in seclusion? Did he really think that living in seclusion in the mountains would bring him a peaceful life
Picking chrysanthemums under the eastern fence also requires a family background to support you.
Qin Li's family background disappeared when the country was destroyed.
Chen Tang's expression froze: "There must be other savings, right?"
Gu Chi smiled and said, "Chi has had a lot of contact with Dayi, and he also has some understanding of Qin Gongsu and his group. The reason why Zhao Feng and others are still willing to follow him is that Qin Li is harsh on himself and generous to others. Most of his family wealth was used to support the orphans and surviving children of the fallen soldiers, and he actually lives a pretty poor life."
Wu Xian has always been generous to Qin Li, which is also a favor. Without his shelter and generosity, many widows and orphans would have difficulty making a living. Gu Chi speculated that this was also the reason why Qin Li tolerated Wu Xian again and again, and the probability of Qin Li living in seclusion was not high.
Chen Tang really hadn't thought of this layer. For a moment, he had a deeper understanding of this royal descendant who had lost his country.
Gu Chi said: "He has no plans to live in seclusion due to the reality, and he has revealed all his cards in front of the lord. The lord thinks he is preparing to become the lord's enemy in the future? He has no scruples?"
Chen Tang: “… What do you mean?”
Gu Chi looked at his master with a look that made her hair stand on end. "What's that look in your eyes?"
She thinks every pervert is perverted!
Gu Chi said faintly: "Alas, my lord does not understand romance."
Chen Tang: “…”
He held back his laughter. "Men and women share the same mindset and tactics, because they are essentially trying to figure out people's hearts. However, because they have been exposed to different worlds since childhood, their horizons are different. But men are based in the court, while women are trapped in the harem. What they are fighting for is the heart of the people. The difference is that the court fights for the heart of the monarch, while the harem fights for the heart of the head of the family. My lord, do you understand?"
Chen Tang: “…”
After a long while, a word popped into her mind.
"Ah, this—is Gong Su playing hard to get with me?"
It’s really a good style!
"If you don't mean to, who would be willing to dress up to meet people? Just rub your face and look presentable, that's enough. Now we are at the front line! It's ridiculous that Qin Gongsu's eyes and eyebrows are thrown to a blind man who doesn't understand romance." Gu Chi twisted his hair with his fingers and said sadly, "New faces are good, but didn't the lord also get captured by him, and was confused and distracted by him? What's that saying? What you can't get will always make you restless?"
Chen Tang: “…”
(╯‵□′)╯︵┻━┻
What the hell are these!
Be normal, are you on the wrong channel
Chen Tang was directly disgusted by Gu Chi and left.
She was thinking about whether she should stop her brainstorming. Damn it, after a few years, she had made Gu Wangchao into what he is now. He would feel uncomfortable if he didn't say something sarcastic to her every day. It made Chen Tang feel so uncomfortable, as if she had really cheated on him countless times.
My lord, do you also want to be with your subordinates for the rest of your life
The main feature is a two-way run
Chen Tang didn't understand and was shocked.
However, after Gu Chi's comfort, the discomfort in her chest dissipated and she hummed a tune in a good mood.
Hey, high-definition satellite map...
At the same time, Zhao Feng had been waiting in Qin Li's tent for a long time.
I breathed a sigh of relief when I saw him come back.
Qin Li took off his cloak and said, "No one noticed, right?"
Zhao Feng said: "Don't worry, there is no one here."
I couldn't help but be curious.
"Gong Su, what did Mr. Shen say?"
Qin Li folded the cloak and hung it on the simple screen: "Her feelings towards Qi Yuanliang are indeed extraordinary."
Zhao Feng was stunned: "Ah?"
Qin Li said: "Nothing."
Zhao Fengwei stood by him and carefully spoke well of Chen Tang: "... Mr. Chen is actually a good person. He treats me kindly. If not for other considerations, he should also consider the brothers below. As for the evil plot, stay away from it in the future..."
Don't fight him until you have established yourself on your feet.
If you can't afford to offend me, just avoid me and treat me like air!