Civil officials looked down on military officials, and military officials looked down on civil officials. This was a rule that had been established not only in the Great Tang, but also for thousands of years.
Therefore, when Gao Shilian and the others heard that someone was rushing in recklessly, their first reaction was to be displeased. This was too ungentlemanly.
"Why are these two boors looking for Mr. Li Chen?”When they discovered that the people who had come were actually Yuchi Jingde and Cheng Yaojin, they could not help but reveal stunned expressions.
When they heard that it seemed like Yuchi Jingde had personally helped Li Chen forge something, they were even more astonished.
Even though they looked down on generals, they knew how important these two people were in the Imperial Court, and how important they were in the Emperor's heart.
As for Cheng Yaojin's personal relationship with His Majesty, Gao Shilian was also very clear about it.
But Li Chen could actually make Yuchi Jingde and Cheng Yaojin so respectful? He even personally forged a tool for Li Chen? This was truly unbelievable.
On the other side, Yuchi Jingde and Cheng Yaojin stopped in their tracks after entering the courtyard because they had clearly seen Gao Shilian and the others."Why is this fellow here?"
"Generals, please come quickly.”At this moment, Li Chen seemed to feel that the atmosphere was a little awkward, so he tried to ease the atmosphere,"It is my honor to have Duke E, Duke Lu, and Duke Shen gathered here today.”
Hearing this, Yuchi Jingde and Cheng Yaojin didn't hesitate any longer. Putting everything else aside, they still had to give Li Chen face. When he got close, Yuchi Jingde slowly placed the scissors on the stone table.
"Sir, these are all carefully crafted according to your requirements. Please check them.”Yuchi Jingde wiped the sweat off his forehead and continued to speak respectfully,"
"If the quantity is not enough, please feel free to tell me.”
" It's really…" Gao Shilian and the other two were shocked. They looked at each other and changed their gazes when they looked at Li Chen again.
This time, they only knew that the Emperor had recently admired Li Chen, so they came to pay their respects. But now, it seemed that this young man was too unfathomable.
Li Chen naturally did not expect Gao Shilian to think so much. At this moment, his gaze swept across the scissors on the stone table.
Upon closer inspection, one would realize that these scissors seemed to be made from the same mold. There were only subtle differences. Without exception, they all met Li Chen's standards, or even surpassed them.
It had to be said that it was simply a waste of talent to let the Duke of E forge these small toys.
"The Duke of E marched and fought, and he was invincible. This smelting and forging ability was also ingenious and unique.”Li Chen put down a pair of scissors and cupped his hands.""I am very satisfied with these things. Thank you, Duke of E.”
"Haha, Sir…Sir, you flatter me. It's good that you're satisfied.”Yuchi Jingde gave a simple and honest smile, as if Li Chen's satisfaction was his greatest honor.
"Duke of E does have the ability to smelt and forge. Coincidentally, I also need a saddle. Can Duke of E help?”Seeing this, Gao Shilian, who was at the side, was indulging in wild fantasies. He smiled and said,"If there are any problems with money or materials, I will personally hand them over.”
"Are you still asleep?" Little did he know that Yuchi Jingde had rolled his eyes at him. His attitude towards Li Chen was completely different from before. He directly said impolitely,"The saddles that I refine are all placed on warhorses. How can a glib talker ride a warhorse?”
The two of them were officials of the same dynasty, Duke of E and Duke of Shen. Their official positions were different but their ranks were similar, so Yuchi Jingde definitely did not have to give him face.
Following that, Yuchi Jingde changed the topic and said,""Of course, it's not impossible to use a saddle as a toy for a four-year-old child.”
Hearing this, Gao Shilian's face turned green and white. He had wanted to embarrass Yuchi Jingde with a saddle, but now Yuchi Jingde was using Yaya's toy to embarrass him? She even said that she would make toys for four-year-olds and refused to give them to him.
Then why are you willing to help Li Chen like this?
"If I remember correctly, the Duke of E has always been unconvinced by us scholars. Could it be that he came to Mister's residence today to ask for a piece of calligraphy?”Gao Shilian was angry and mocked.
Considering Li Chen's reputation, Gao Shilian had already said it in a rather tactful manner. Only in the imperial court could he try his best not to fall out with Li Chen.
At this moment, Cheng Yaojin, who had been silent, said,""Lord Prime Minister, please don't joke around. I heard His Majesty say that there is only one scholar in this world. As for the others, they are all just people trying to make up the numbers.”
Although Cheng Yaojin didn't know what it meant, he knew that it wasn't a good term. It was just right to use it on Gao Shilian.
Gao Shilian's face was immediately ruined. Of course, he knew that this was not Li Er's words, but Cheng Yaojin.
As for the only scholar in the world, he was clearly referring to Li Chen. In this case, Gao Shilian and the other two were the ones who were pretending to be cultured.
Li Chen's face twitched slightly when he saw how everyone was trying to start a fight. However, if he, as the master, did not step forward, a fight might really break out.
"There's actually no difference between a scholar and a warrior.”Hence, he laughed out loud and said,""Since today is full of distinguished guests, the Li residence will naturally host a banquet to entertain all of you, and have a drink and a happy gathering. How about it?”
If someone else had said this, neither Cheng Yaojin nor Gao Shilian would have believed it.
But now that Li Chen was the one who said this, they stopped arguing even though they were still staring at each other.
Of course, this was also because Wen and the others were no longer as young and arrogant as before. Otherwise, when everyone raised their heads, they would not even give Li Er face.
Yuchi Jingde had tried his best to save Li Er's life at Beimang Mountain. Gao Shilian was a relative of the royal family with an extremely high status. When they quarreled, even Li Er, who was caught in the middle, was also bullied by both sides.
At this moment, Li Chen suggested a banquet. Both parties did not refuse and sat down obediently.
If others saw this scene, they would definitely be shocked.
Because in this world, other than Li Er, Li Chen was probably the only one who could gather these five people together.
At the luncheon, the atmosphere slowly became subtle after drinking three glasses of turbid wine.
"Sir, I've already heard from His Majesty that within ten days, Yaya will be conferred the title of princess of this dynasty.”Cheng Yaojin put down his wine glass and said while he was drunk.
I'll continue to work hard tomorrow.）
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