Chapter 171

After a dinner at Li Ke's house, Yuwen Hongtai and Yin Yang, who had not seen each other for a long time, joined the banquet. They did not follow Li Ke to Jiangzhou to do errands, but stayed in Chang'an to guard the palace. After hearing about the case in Jiangzhou, they regretted that they had not been able to participate in it once.

They had a good conversation, but Qin mubai didn't dare to stay after the banquet, because the emperor was waiting for his order! After returning to the palace, he was busy with Princess Gaoyang's affairs, but his official business was temporarily delayed.

So Qin mubai said good-bye to Li Ke and others, and left the palace to go to the palace with Princess Gaoyang.

At this time, Li Shimin is supposed to have a love dinner with Li Zhi and Li Mingda in the harem. I haven't seen those two sweet and lovely princes for a long time. Qin mubai really missed them, so he went directly to Penglai hall. Along the way, he thought: strange, how can I get along well with Li Shimin's children and have a close relationship?

Li Shimin was in Penglai hall as if he was waiting for Qin mubai. Li Zhi and Li Mingda met Qin mubai. "Wow, village head! The village head is back! "

"Ha ha! How are you, your royal highness? Qin mubai was also happy, so he picked them up. The two little dolls are like calves who have been away from their mother for a long time. They stick to Qin mubai and refuse to come down. The little face was in full bloom with laughter.

Li Shimin laughed and let them frolic for a while, then let the nurse take them away.

The king and the minister sat down at the table, drank a cup of tea and played a game of chess.

Qin mubai once played chess with Li Ke. It's not an opponent. This time I'm playing chess with Li Shimin, I feel even more powerless. This pair of father and son are very similar. As long as they start the game, they are quite involved. They are not afraid to let go. They are just like fighting in the battlefield. They have a wonderful layout and a lot of tricks.

Qin mubai lost three games in a row and was willing to lose. Originally, his chess skill was very ordinary, which was not his strong point.

During the game, Li Shimin didn't talk about any official or private affairs. He just concentrated on playing chess. At this time just ha ha's long smile: "Mu Bai, your chess skill is not good, you have to practice more. This game of chess is like using soldiers. There are many common reasons. When I watch you play chess, I know that you must not be familiar with many military books. It's not good for the general! "

"Your Majesty's eyes are burning. I really haven't read any military books seriously." Qin mubai went on with his topic. At the moment, he thought, how did Li Shimin get involved in the art of war for no reason? Playing chess has something to do with the art of war, which is obviously an excuse to open up a topic.

"Ha ha, you have good qualifications. If you learn the art of war, you will be successful." Li Shimin said casually as he chatted about his family, "I was 16 years old and joined the army. I had been in the army for more than ten years, and I was familiar with countless military books. In addition to my accumulated experience in thousands of wars, I have some understanding in this respect. As a general, if you are brave, you should learn some art of war. The so-called art of war is the way to defeat the enemy. If there are not many soldiers but good ones, there will be no courage but good use of them. If you are a good soldier, you can defeat the masses even if you have nothing to fear with a single blow. But for the mediocre people who don't know how to fight, they are like scattered sand, like local chickens and dogs. Today, although the world is peaceful and the river is calm, the emperors and ministers of the Tang Dynasty always have to think of danger in times of peace and never forget military affairs. At any time, as a general, you should know how brave the soldiers are. Learning the art of war should be the first thing. "

"Your Majesty's earnest instruction is in my heart." Qin mubai bowed his hand and said, "I wanted to learn more about the art of war, but it's better to study without books. All the words in the book are illusory, and most of them are unpredictable. Let Weichen have a sense of war on paper. Even if I memorize all the words missing in the whole book, I'm still a useless general who doesn't know the soldiers. "

"Well said." Li Shimin laughs, "it's better to have no books than to study dead. He who talks on paper can't afford to be a general. However, young generals of your generation do lack a lot of opportunities to practice. However, it would be very different to have a teacher who is experienced in many battles as a guide. First enlighten and learn, then practice and consolidate knowledge. If they complement each other and benefit each other, they are great good. "

Qin mubai's heart brightened: Li Shimin is not saying Let me learn the art of war? King Jiangxia once promised me to learn from Li Jing. Has he talked to the emperor, and now he will mention it? Now that the emperors have all started, why don't I be a little more knowledgeable and take the initiative?

"Your Majesty has taught you very well. In fact, Wei Chen also asked my father for advice on the art of war. But my father told me that he knew the art of war roughly, but not skillfully. My father said that it is difficult for a bad teacher to be a good one, so he is seldom willing to give me advice. " Qin mubai said, "in this way, it's hard to find a good teacher, and I have no choice."

"Ha ha, the famous generals of our Dynasty are the most famous in the world, and the rare people in ancient and modern times emerge one after another. What is it that a good teacher is hard to find? " Li Shimin laughed.

Qin mubai quickly and heavily clasped his fist: "I'm afraid your majesty will hire a division for me. Please learn the art of war!"

"Ha ha, you can teach me." Li Shimin nods and smiles, "mubai. I ask you. In your eyes, who is the most outstanding general of our court? "

Qin mubai pondered a little and said, "I'm a junior minister in the army. I have little experience and knowledge, so I don't dare to say anything. I just heard from my father and others. If we say that the use of troops is wonderful, there are two people in this dynasty who can be regarded as leaders. ""Which two?"

"It's your majesty and pharmacist Li, the Duke of Wei."

"Ha ha, Shubao loves me too much. How can I compare this crude trick with Duke Wei? " Li Shimin said with a smile. "So you want to learn from me?"

Qin mubai laughed and said, "your majesty will stop making fun of Wei Chen. Your majesty is too busy to be separated. How dare I disturb your majesty? The Duke of Wei has already been laid off to provide for the aged at home, and his humble position is too light for him to bother. "

"Ha ha. I really don't have time to accept any apprentices to teach any art of war, and I certainly can't teach them well. " Li Shimin said, "but it's OK with pharmacist Li. Although he has always been cautious and never accepted any apprentices, as long as I send a message, he will not shirk it. "

Qin mubai was very happy. He immediately bowed to the emperor and said, "thank you for your kindness."

"Ha ha! It seems that you are also thirsty for knowledge! " Li Shimin laughed, "get up. It's easy. I'll write a written instruction for you to go to the Duke of Wei's mansion to visit the sick pharmacist Li. The rest. It's up to you. Although I would like to recommend you to study the art of war, I don't want to make it difficult. Whether he is willing to accept the apprentice or not, he has to listen to his opinion. It depends on whether you have the ability to let him accept you willingly. Do you understand what I mean? "

"I understand. Thank you, your majesty!" Qin mubai's happy thanks. The way of heart. This time Li daozong really gave me a great favor! This is a reward from Li Shimin!

"Come on, get the sandalwood stick." Li Shimin called a eunuch to give him an order. When he was young, the eunuch took a sandalwood stick in a tiger box and gave it to the emperor.

Li Shimin opened the box. He took out a purple bright sandalwood crutch and said to Qin mubai, "mubai, you can take this to see Duke Wei! After calming Tuyuhun back, the pharmacist's leg disease broke out and it was inconvenient to walk. I specially sent someone to customize this crutch for him. Originally, I ordered two, one for Duke Wei and one for your father. But I've heard that your father's condition has greatly improved. Now he doesn't need crutches. Is that so? "

Qin mubai's heart moved. "As your majesty said, it's true. Thanks to the good fortune of your majesty, my father's condition has been greatly improved. Now he is not only using crutches, but also rejuvenated. With a bow of two stones, a meal of rice and a fight of archery and boxing, Wei Chen is not his old man's opponent. "

"Oh, really?" Li Shimin seemed a little surprised. "That's a great thing! Well, I'll visit your Qin family some other day to find out about Shubao's illness. If it's true, as you said, isn't it the God of war of the Tang Dynasty? ha-ha! I'm very relieved! "

Qin mubai's heart is also secretly happy, thought: such news. Li Shimin must have known for a long time. But when he spoke to me at this time, he meant to reopen the door for my father. It seems that this time I went back to Jiangzhou, I made a great contribution to the Qin family. In this way, my father also got a lot of convenience. Moreover, maybe it has something to do with the emperor's intention to marry Princess Gaoyang to me. After all, it may be the "in laws" in the future. Li Shimin should take care of and support the Qin family. When the Qin family regains its glory, it is the right time to come, and Princess Gaoyang will have more scenery when she remarries into the Qin family.

That's exactly what Li Ke said. People and goods can be found everywhere!

"I will comply with the order." Qin mubai took the crutch with both hands and put it carefully beside him.

"Jiangzhou and his party, you and Quan Wanji assisted Li Ke to patrol and relieve the people on my behalf. It can be said that they have made great contributions." Li Shimin nodded with a smile and said, "your visit has been able to live up to my great trust. You have dealt with everything I have told you perfectly. So far, there has been no mob, plague or famine. I am very relieved that all the victims have rebuilt their homes and survived the winter safely. Although I have decreed to give you good land and gold and silver, it is not enough to show your merit. Tell me, what do you want? "

"I have nothing else to ask for." Qin Mu Bai arched his hand and said, "and. Just now, your majesty has given me a generous gift, and I'm very satisfied! "

Naturally, it means that Li Shimin recommended him to study the art of war.

"Ha ha!" Li Shimin laughed, "OK! Those who are eager to learn take insight as their wealth. I recommend you as a good teacher, better than a thousand gold and silver. Mubai, I hope you can have great prospects in the future, inherit your father's mantle, and become a famous general of the Tang Dynasty. "

"I will do my best!" Qin mubai bows his hand to worship.

The case of Jiangzhou, which is complicated and full of inside information, has been ignored by Li Shimin. After that, they didn't say anything about Jiangzhou, and they didn't talk about Princess Gaoyang.

Qin mubai knew that it must be Li Shimin's instruction or acquiescence to let Princess Gaoyang be free. Why should he deliberately break this layer of window paper at this time to embarrass him?

This time, the confrontation between Princess Gaoyang and Li Shimin ended with the final victory of Princess Gaoyang. In the final analysis, it is Li Shimin's "father's heart" that conquers "King's heart"."By the way, the last time you were on vacation, I sent you to Jiangzhou, but I owe you a lot of vacation." Li Shimin said with a smile, "the end of the new year is coming. You've had a hard trip. Just take a vacation to have a rest. Come back to work after the New Year!"

"Thank you Qin mubai was happy in his heart: OK, it's a long holiday! Recently, I'm really busy and tired. I have to have a rest. Li Shimin's move is also intended to let me spend more time with Princess Gaoyang, and then give me enough time to find Li Jing's teacher, right?

Anyway, it must be a good holiday!

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