If the emperor were a profession, its nature would be similar to that of a modern workplace boss.

Private enterprises are responsible for their own profits and losses. In the early days of starting a business, the boss worked diligently and personally. Later, as the company grew and expanded, he made more and more money. The boss gradually became alienated and lazy. He always felt that if he opened his eyes and closed his eyes, people were gone, and money was taken advantage of by others. Howl

So he took advantage of the company's profits to enjoy life, so the boss decided to set up a board of directors and hire professional managers to manage the company. He only needed to seize the company's personnel rights.

The old chairman retreated behind the scenes, and professional managers helped him handle his daily work. The once conscientious boss gradually became a symbolic presence in the company. Not only that, the boss also bought vacation villas in various places and brought them with him every year.

Taking his wife, who is decades younger than him, to go on a long vacation and soak in hot springs...

Just like all big business bosses develop unique greasy hobbies after success, such as playing skewers, fishing, and buying sports teams, this big boss's unique hobbies are more elegant. He plays art and even composed "The Song of Colorful Feathers"...

This is probably how the winners in life are.

However, the boss took his young wife on vacation, but he had to take Gu Qing, a young employee, with him. This made Gu Qing a little confused. The old man and his wife were soaking in the hot springs in Huaqing Pool, showing off their affection, and by the way, they were feeding Gu Qing, a single man of two generations, dog food.

?

Gu Qing couldn't help but speculate on Li Longji's intentions with the worst possible malice.

"What are you thinking about?" Zhang Jiuzhang woke up Gu Qing with one sentence: "It is an honor for a minister to ask you to accompany him. This time when His Majesty visited the Huaqing Palace, he only asked your name. Although it was invited by the Imperial Concubine, His Majesty obviously

I also value you very much. This time I am accompanying you to the Huaqing Palace. You should behave well, listen more, read more and speak less, and make no mistakes."

Gu Qing sighed: "I am a person who has just recovered from a serious injury, and I am just a left guard commander. What can I do with you to the Huaqing Palace?"

Zhang Jiuzhang pointed at him and said with a wry smile: "'Jian is in the emperor's heart', these four words, many courtiers and officials have difficulty in achieving it throughout their lives. You are so young and close to the water, and you are not happy? It is a waste of a great opportunity.

"

Gu Qing smiled and did not explain.

After dealing with Li Longji several times, Gu Qing gradually saw Li Longji's character.

The so-called "Jian is in the emperor's heart" is an excuse for those who have no ambition to comfort themselves. With Li Longji's character, I am afraid that he will not trust any of his ministers too much. Even if he can remember you, you are just a drop in his hand.

The chess pieces that are about to be placed have their own considerations whether they should be used or not, and where on the chessboard they should be used. The chess pieces are just chess pieces after all, and the chess player is not worthy of being complacent if he places them on any position on the chess board.

Seeing that Gu Qing remained silent, Zhang Jiuzhang stroked his beard and changed the topic.

"The story of the Three Kingdoms that you told Huaijin is quite interesting. Huaijin has written down all the stories you told. I was lucky enough to take a look and saw Cao Mengde and Liu Xuande cooking wine and discussing heroes. I have to say that your talent and learning

It has exceeded my expectations time and time again. Last night I read "Three Kingdoms" written by Chen Shou again and compared it with your story of the Three Kingdoms. Although the story you told is quite fictional, it is basically consistent with the historical facts of the Three Kingdoms. Sui Jiahua

Before the Qing Dynasty, you and Huai Jin can talk a few more chapters to satisfy my greed."

Gu Qing smiled humbly and said: "My great-nephew just made up a random story to appease Huai Jin. Is my second uncle also interested?"

Zhang Jiuzhang smiled and said: "The random fabrication can be so reasonable and lively and interesting. It shows that you are talented. The story you told tells the story of the troubled times of the Three Kingdoms, the strategies of the scribes, the bravery of the generals, and the fierceness of the heroes.

The turmoil of the world is all reflected in the story, whether it is the strategies used by the counselors or the fierce battles of the generals, everything is fascinating and one cannot bear to put it down..."

Gu Qing was speechless. He didn't expect that there would be someone in the Tang Dynasty urging him to update, and it was one of the nine ministers in the court who urged him to update.

By the way, do you want to charge Zhang Jiuzhang? No money, just give him meat to eat.

"Tell this story carefully. I feel that the story you told is not simple. In comparison, Chen Shou's "Three Kingdoms" is much thinner. In the story you told, the clever tactics used by the counselors are worth thinking about.

, I have asked Huai Jinhaosheng to collect the manuscript. In the future, I will personally polish it and then print it into a book. Your literary name will once again shock the world."

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Gu Qing stayed at Zhang Jiuzhang's house to recuperate.

A few days later, the injuries on Gu Qing's body were basically healed. The wounds on his back were just flesh and blood, and the wounds would just heal. The most serious thing was the stab wound on his thigh. Gu Qing had no experience in stabbing himself.

The force of the knife was not controlled well, and it obviously penetrated deeper. Not only was it painful, but it was also extremely troublesome to treat.

On the eighth day, with the help of Zhang Huaijin, Gu Qing was able to limp off the ground.

It was also on this day that Gu Qing finally ate the roasted leg of lamb that he had longed for.

Gu Qing was very particular about eating and would never give up on himself. After learning that he could eat meat, Gu Qing rushed to the kitchen immediately and stared at the Zhang family's cook roasting the leg of lamb with burning eyes.

Under Gu Qing's gaze, the Zhang family's cook was very nervous, and his cooking skills seemed to be a little abnormal. Gu Qing's sharp eyes noticed that the cook had missed several things in the preparations for roasting the leg of lamb.

Gu Qing was immediately displeased. How could his first meal of meat in many days be wasted by the cook?

"Go away, I'll do it!" Gu Qing pushed the cook aside politely and started to operate it himself.

"The meat must be marinated with salt and spices in advance, and a few cuts must be made along the texture of the meat to facilitate the introduction of salt and spices..." Gu Qing said while operating, gently stroking a skinless white flower.

Leg of lamb, with eyes as affectionate as looking at a lover who has been in love for many years.

The cook shuddered at Gu Qing's affectionate gaze, and then couldn't help but reflect on his own mistakes. Is it because he lacked the passion to treat food like a lover that he couldn't break through the bottleneck in his cooking skills and couldn't improve for a long time?

But... is it a bit perverted to be too affectionate towards a piece of white flesh?

"... Next, sprinkle a little wine on the lamb leg and seal it for half an hour. This will remove the smell after roasting and make the meat more fragrant and tender."

Zhang Huaijin held Gu Qing's arm and looked at Gu Qing's profile with curiosity. The more he looked at it, the happier he felt.

Although Brother Gu is not festive enough, his profile is still very handsome, especially when he is focused on doing things, he looks even more charming.

But...why does he prefer Sister A instead of her?

Zhang Huaijin was extremely distressed. She suddenly felt that she had grown up and had the sorrow that only adults have.

"Brother Gu, you went back to Qingcheng County to meet my sister last time. How is your sister?" Zhang Huaijin asked with a wink.

Gu Qing's attention was entirely on the leg of lamb, and he said absently: "It's okay, okay, your sister is still white and tender, but it's a pity that it's not marinated. Sprinkle some spices on it and it will be perfect..."

"What did Brother Gu say?" Zhang Huaijin stamped his feet and said, "I'm asking about Sister, not the leg of lamb."

Gu Qing reluctantly came back to his senses: "Did I say something wrong? Your sister is as white and tender as a leg of lamb."

"No!" Zhang Huaijin stomped his feet again in dissatisfaction. Seeing the cook on the side with his ears twitching and a gossipy look on his face, Zhang Huaijin kicked the cook and drove him out of the kitchen.

"What I'm asking is, did something happen between you and Sister A? I always feel that after you returned to Chang'an, your expression was different from before when you mentioned Sister A."

Speaking of sad things, Gu Qing suddenly felt that the leg of lamb in front of him was no longer fragrant, and sighed quietly: "I proposed to your sister, it was a very romantic event, but your sister rejected me. Sister Huaijin, I will marry you."

You said, your sister may not be normal, and it is impossible for a normal woman to refuse a beauty like me. For example, if I propose marriage to you now, will you agree to marry me?"

When Zhang Huaijin heard that Gu Qing proposed to her sister, her heart suddenly sank. Then she heard that her sister rejected Gu Qing. Although it was a sad thing, she was secretly happy for some reason. When she finally heard that Gu Qing proposed to her, her heartbeat suddenly accelerated.

, her pretty face was as red as a ripe peach dripping with water.

"I, I, I... will agree." Zhang Huaijin lowered his head and whispered. After speaking, he turned around shyly, covered his face with his hands, and kept stamping his feet on the spot.

Gu Qing regarded her shyness as nothing, and twitched the corner of his mouth: "Ah, you have a beautiful idea."

Zhang Huaijin's shy expression suddenly froze as if under a freezing spell.

Gu Qing spread his hands and said: "Look, how can a normal woman reject a talent like me? For example, you behave very normally, but your sister actually rejects me. You said her aesthetics has been distorted to such an extent.

Appalling? In a thousand years, your sister will have a mental illness and need to be cured!"

Zhang Huaijin had mixed feelings in his heart.

I want to cry, I want to get angry, I want to hit someone...

Gu Qing didn't notice her absent-minded expression. Gu Qing had already noticed Zhang Huaijin's thoughts, but he didn't take it to heart. In his heart, Zhang Huaijin was just a little girl. How could he understand the love of an adult or the love of a little girl?

It is blind, impulsive and changeable. As an adult who has lived two lifetimes, how could Gu Qing take the young girl's young love seriously?

In terms of emotions, Gu Qing was extremely slow. Having Zhang Huaiyu in his heart was already tiring for him, so there was no room for Zhang Huaijin.

Gu Qing patted Zhang Huaijin on the shoulder and said in a deep voice: "Your sister is sick. You have to help me persuade her. When you have time, use your tone to write a letter to her for me to persuade her to accept me quickly and stop being pretentious.

By the way, by the way, I will give you a poem for free. This poem is also written in the letter, "The flowers are ready to be broken when they are blooming. Don't wait until there are no flowers to break the branches." Please advise my sister to quickly break this delicate flower of mine.

, I’m afraid it will change later and I will give others an advantage in vain.”

Zhang Huaijin was so angry that he turned his back to him and said in a cold tone: "Why should I help you?"

Gu Qing pushed her and said angrily: "Don't make trouble! You are my future sister-in-law. If you don't help me, who will? Be obedient and write tonight."

Zhang Huaijin secretly felt bitter, his eyes were red, and he tried not to cry.

After entrusting him with the important things of his life, Gu Qing became more and more relaxed, and his attention returned to the leg of lamb, which became more and more delicious the more he looked at it.

"Want to eat roasted leg of lamb? I'll save the tenderest piece for you when it's done." Gu Qing said while marinating the leg of lamb.

Zhang Huaijin still turned his back to him and said nothing, tears already welling up in his eyes.

Gu Qing raised his voice in dissatisfaction: "I want to ask you, do you want to eat it or not? If not, I will eat it all by myself. Don't be greedy for me."

Zhang Huaijin, who was feeling sad, subconsciously blurted out: "Eat!"

After finishing speaking, Zhang Huaijin was stunned. His thoughts were so confused that he was filled with sadness, and he could only secretly hate himself for not living up to expectations.

Gu Qing had no idea that Zhang Huaijin's mental journey at this moment was so complicated that he could write a book of 200,000 words. The vigorous love and hatred in this book finally succumbed to delicious food, such a spineless plot...

"If you want to eat roasted leg of lamb, you have to make a contribution. Go and steal some chilled grape wine from your ice cellar. Don't let your second ancestor discover it, otherwise we will both be punished."

"Yeah!"

Zhang Huaijin happily agreed and was about to skip out of the kitchen. However, after a moment of silence, Zhang Huaijin suddenly realized that his mood at the moment should not be one of sadness and sorrow due to being hurt by love?

Suddenly I feel disgusted with myself. Life is so frustrating and decadent...

Looking at Zhang Huaijin's leaving figure, Gu Qing's lips twitched slightly.

Without adversity and wind and rain, how can love be unforgettable?
To be continued...