Chapter 10 Li Linfu (Second Update, Seeking Recommendation Tickets)

  "I've been here for so long, why can't I see myself?"

  "He's just a small captain, yet he has surpassed us and been summoned by the prime minister first. How can this be!"

  "I also sent gifts, why didn't you summon me?"

  In order to meet Li Linfu, these ministers tried their best to curry favor, speaking well, flattering and sending gifts were all used, but they didn't work, and they could only wait here in vain. Later, Li Changguo entered first, and they couldn't help but admire him.

  "You're really stupid!" Li Changguo heard their words and couldn't help but laugh: "You came to see me for something, in the end it's just looking for trouble. And I'm here to report a victory, I'm here to deliver merit, anyone who isn't a pig would immediately see me. Is there a stupid pig that wouldn't accept merit delivered to their doorstep?"

  Entering the Prime Minister's mansion, Li Changguo was shocked. Li Linfu's Prime Minister's mansion was really too luxurious, with pavilions, towers, and intricately carved buildings, sparing no expense in its extravagance.

  What surprised Li Changguo the most was that the entire mansion was filled with robust and sturdy soldiers, who were clearly elite troops. Every three steps there was a sentry post, and every five steps there was a watchtower, with defenses as tight as could be; even a fly flying by would be detected.

  Li Linfu had many enemies and was very fearful in his later years, with a large entourage accompanying him wherever he went. Even when he returned to his mansion, no one knew where he was, not even his family members.

  "When one does not do evil deeds, he is not afraid of ghosts knocking on the door at midnight; but when one has done many evil deeds, even peaceful sleep becomes difficult!" Li Changguo understood the underlying reason and felt deeply moved.

  Dui Zheng led Li Changguo to a room, where a middle-aged man was waiting. He waved his hand at Dui Zheng and said, "You go out."

  The team leader responded with a loud "Yes!" and bowed before withdrawing.

  The middle-aged man first looked at the box they were carrying, then gazed at Li Changguo and said faintly: "You are the brave lieutenant of the Ansi Duhu Fu?"

  "Exactly!" Li Changguo was a shrewd man and knew what he meant, not allowing him to say it out loud. He took out a brocade box from his bosom and stuffed it into his hand, smiling: "A small token of appreciation, please accept it with a smile."

  Li Changguo was very pleased, and a hint of joy flashed across the middle-aged man's eyes. He opened the brocade box slightly, revealing a soft glow inside. The middle-aged man quickly covered it up and tucked it into his bosom, with an even more joyful smile on his face, adding a few hints of intimacy. "I am Li Hao," he said with a smile, "and I have the honor of being the Prime Minister's personal attendant."

  "It's Lord Li, I pay my respects." Li Changguo was eloquent and added a flattering remark: "Lord Li is dignified in appearance, majestic and extraordinary, a dragon among men. Only someone as outstanding as you can serve as the Grand Councilor's attendant."

  "Haha!" Thousand piercings, ten thousand piercings, but flattery doesn't pierce. Li Hao gave a flattering compliment to Li Changguo, patting him on the back and saying with a smile: "You didn't bring shame to the Anxi Protectorate, you fought well!" He shook his fist.

  "This is all due to the wise governance of the Grand Minister." Li Changgui again praised Li Linfu.

  The conversation between the two, Li Changguo was very good at it, able to speak and reason, Li Hao had a few points of joy, nodded his head, saying: "Xiaoyong Colonel, follow me."

  He did not address Li Changguo by name, but rather as the Brave Cavalry Commandant, which was already a very good impression of Li Changguo.

  "Thanks for your trouble." Li Changguo followed Li Hao forward.

  Under Li Hao's lead, they went through several courtyards and finally arrived at an unassuming house. Li Hao adjusted his clothes, cleared his throat, and gently knocked on the door, saying: "The messenger of the Anxi Protectorate, Rongxiong Colonel Li Changguo, requests to see the Chancellor."

  The voice is smooth and rhythmic, yet extremely polite, clearly well-trained.

  "Come in!"

  A voice came from inside the house, although it was not loud, but it carried a sense of majesty.

  Li Changguo was somewhat expectant, and soon he would see Li Linfu. What kind of rare and treacherous minister in history was this?

  "Ouch!"

  The door opened, and a burly man with a sword at his waist appeared in the doorway, exuding an air of sharpness. Standing in the doorway, he was like an iron tower. As soon as Li Hao saw this person, he subconsciously took a step back, clearly intimidated by him.

  Li Changguo's pupils contracted, staring at this big man. With his eyesight, he could naturally see that this person was a master, and a top-notch one at that.

  Li Linfu held a high position and had great power, with many talented individuals by his side. This big Han was his personal bodyguard, naturally selected from among the best, with exceptional martial arts skills.

  "Hmm!"

  He stared at Li Changguo, his eyes bursting with sharp light, his face solemn. He was also a connoisseur and felt a strong threat from Li Changguo.

  A big Han made a gesture with his hand, and three tall and sturdy men came out from inside the door, surrounding Li Changguo in the middle.

  Search!

  Li Linfu had many enemies, and he didn't just suspect strangers; even familiar faces were viewed with extra caution. Someone as skilled as Li Changguo would naturally be searched thoroughly for any hidden weapons.

  Li Changguo cooperated fully and let them search him. A burly man searched Li Changguo's body thoroughly, didn't find any issues, and nodded to the big fellow, indicating that everything was fine.

  The big man's vigilant intention slightly eased, and he said, "Come in."

  "Is it majestic?" Li Changguo came before this tall Han, pointing with one finger, and the corners of his mouth curled up.

  Instead, the big Han's right elbow touched Li Changguo's arm, and he smiled lightly, with even less vigilance.

  Among top-notch players, there are their own ways of communication. Li Changguo's teasing remark won him over.

  Li Changguo stepped inside, and saw that the room was very spacious, with only a short table and a low stool. On the low stool knelt an old man, over sixty years old, who despite his advanced age, still looked handsome.

  "This is Li Linfu? Not as treacherous as the rumors of later generations, but rather dignified and majestic in appearance." Li Changguo was quite astonished.

  Li Linfu wore a purple robe, with a golden fish bag at his waist, exuding an air of authority and dignity, looking down on Li Changguo with an aura of superiority that was naturally revealed without any pretence.

  "Anxi Duhufu Xiayong Xiaowei Li Changguo has seen the Chancellor." Li Changguo stepped forward and paid his respects.

  In the ceremony, everything was done according to rules and regulations, without any mistake or omission.

  "Are you Li Changguo?" Li Linfu's words were full of energy and had a great deal of authority.

  Not to mention anything else, this momentum alone is enough to intimidate many people.

  In fact, Li Linfu was a rare treacherous minister in history, but he had great talent and could keep people calm. Even An Lushan was cautious and did not dare to disobey him in the slightest when facing him.

  Although he had been in power for over a decade and laid the seeds of disaster, he was still relatively stable at the time. Even with An Lushan's rebellious heart, he did not dare to take action until Yang Guozhong became Chancellor, after which An Lushan finally made up his mind to rebel because no one could intimidate him anymore.

  "That's right!" Li Changguo did not give in to Li Linfu's intimidating manner, but instead replied calmly.

  "You came to Chang'an to report your victory, you can go to the Ministry of War, why must you come see me?" Li Linfu said calmly.

  This is actually a trap, if it were someone else, they would definitely fall for it. But Li Changguo won't fall for it. He said: "I report to the Prime Minister, you are the Anxi Dahu, I was ordered to report the victory, and should first see the Prime Minister."

  A slight emphasis on the word "first" was almost imperceptible to those who were not paying attention, but Li Linfu had caught it, and a hint of cleverness flashed in his eyes, although it was fleeting, it did not escape Li Changguo's notice.