Love Affairs in Chang’an Chapter 284: Emperor and Army God

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In the evening, I still ate dinner and banquet with the great monks in the palace, burned incense and added candles and did some business routines. Qin Mubai rode on his horse and left the palace, preparing to go home and rest.

Out of the palace, he thought about one thing. It's been two days since I returned to Chang'an, so I should go to Li Jing's mansion to pay respects. Although there is no name of mentor and apprentice between the old man and the old man, there is the truth of mentoring and apprenticeship, and there are many things that you don't understand in the art of war. Should you ask him for advice?

So Qin Mubaizhe returned home, and his mother and sisters were waiting for him to eat together. Instead, he took the "Jade Account Scripture" and one of his own handwritten notes, let them eat their own meals, and then beat their horses and left home without a moment of rest.

Liu shook his head and smirked: "This boy, he is always busy all day long. I just didn't see him doing any business."

"Mother, brother is doing business!" Shuang'er muttered from the side.

"Nonsense!" Liu's face was stern, "I'm such an adult, I'm not in a hurry to ask a daughter-in-law to come in. What kind of princess, business woman, just marry one as soon as possible. Your father and I are still in a hurry I want to hold my grandson!"

Shuang'er giggled: "Is this the business you said?"

"Of course!" Liu said stubbornly, "There are three unfilial piety, and the last one is the greatest! This is the turn of the year, and you will be twenty-two! Your two elder brothers are both children at this age. I can run across the yard! Liang'er, this kid, so useless, can I not be in a hurry?"

Shuang'er curled her lips: "Mother, don't worry. Whenever, seven or eight children will jump out to call you grandma. Actually, my brother...he may have done it, but he likes to sneak up. ."

Liu was so upset that she came forward and twisted her ears: "You girl, what a broken mouth you gave birth to, no wonder you can't get married! Where did you learn these things? Moment's nonsense? See if I won't clean up you!"

Qin Mubai, who was riding on the horse, sneezed loudly, rubbed his nose and secretly said: Who is thinking about me?

Weiguo Palace, here it is.

Knocked on the door, and it was the old man who came to open the door. He looked at Qin Mubai for a long while, turned his dim old eyes, and muttered: "Little baby, who are you looking for?"

This old man has a bad memory. Qin Mubai smiled: "In Xia Qin Mubai, I specially came to visit Duke Wei Guo."

"Qin Mubai...this name is so familiar!" The old man turned his eyes around and prevented Qin Mubai from entering, "You go now, it's inconvenient today, don't come in."

"What's the matter?" Qin Mubai was startled, "I'm...Duke Wei's student, don't you know me? Is there something important in the mansion?"

"Don't ask, let's go!" The old man will push Qin Mubai out and close the door in a hurry.

"Why is it noisy?" At this moment, a person walked in the courtyard.

He is a man in his early forties. He is tall and sturdy. He walks like a wind hole and has big eyebrows. He has a half-foot-long black beard under his jaw. He wears a green brocade robe. , Wearing a black shirt shady head.

Perhaps it was "community attraction." Qin Mubai glanced at it, and instinctively felt that the man in front of him was mostly a military soldier.

When the old man saw the man coming over, he hugged his fist and muttered: "General Su, the master said, there are no guests in the mansion today, this stunned kid has to come in."

"Go and rest, leave it to me." The man smiled slightly, and the old man arched his hand and left with a mutter.

The man turned his face to look at Qin Mubai, with a smile on his face, his eyes soft, and he glanced up and down, clasped his fist and said, "Your Excellency... Qin Mubai, General Qin?"

"It's under." Qin Mubai saw him holding a fist, but his military posture was authentic, confirming his guess again. So he replied: "I don't know how the general is called?"

The man smiled slightly: "At the bottom of the left, the military commander of the Zhonglang general Su Lie. I have heard about the name of General Qin for a long time, and I am lucky to meet."

"Su... Lie? Su Dingfang?" Qin Mubai was slightly surprised.

"Oh? General Qin actually knows the name of a certain family? Yes, Su Mou takes the characters and determines the directions, and he is used to using the characters." Su Lie smiled and hugged his fists. "Please come in! The old servant is stubborn, please don't Care."

Qin Mubai walked in, and Su Dingfang closed the door himself.

The Su Dingfang in front of me is certainly not the wicked man who killed Luo Cheng in novels like "Sui and Tang Dynasty" (of course, there is no such figure as Luo Cheng in history). In the disputed era at the end of the Sui Dynasty, he first revolted with his father, fought bravely and often took the lead. Later, he did play for Liu Heizai. After Liu Heitai's defeat, Su Ding easily returned to the countryside to live in seclusion. In the early years of Zhenguan, Li Shimin heard about Su Dingfang's name and intended to recruit this talent with outstanding military skills. So Su Dingfang once again became an official in Datang.

Previously, after Su Dingfang followed Li Jing, Li Ji and other Beiding Turkic nations, he worshipped Zuo Wuhouzhong Langjun for his outstanding performance and was ranked fourth. From then on, he also became Li Jing's public protégé, and learned the art of war from him.

The real Su Dingfang in history has made outstanding achievements in his life in the battle, and he has fought against the Turks to fight against Baekje and put down the Congling Rebellion. Most of the battles fought in his life were foreign wars, and he was upright and bold, and he was by no means an ugly image of romance. It is no exaggeration to call him a national hero.

However, most of Su Dingfang's achievements in history were played by Gaozong in the dynasty. Now, although he is not unknown, he still lives under the aura of Li Jing and others. Outsiders know him, that is, the name of a "Li Jing student". It is no wonder that Su Dingfang is strange, why Qin Mubai actually knows his name.

After entering the door, Su Dingfang said: "General Qin is busy with official duties, why did he go to Wei Gong's mansion today?"

"Don’t hide from General Su, I came here specifically to visit Duke Weiguo." Qin Mubai replied, "Ask some art of war."

Su Dingfang nodded and smiled: "A certain teacher said that he passed half of General Qin's "Jade Account Scripture", which is the essence of his old man's life warfare. Only General Qin has such a talented person. The talented person deserves to be awarded. Su, really jealous!"

"Hehe, General Su was joking." Qin Mubai smiled, "Duke Wei didn't bother accepting me as a disciple, so I was aggrieved! If you want to say envy, I envy General Su."

"Haha!" Su Dingfang laughed, "Although he does not have the name of a master and apprentice, there is a real sense of master and apprentice. Master and his elders have always been indifferent to such things as fame and wealth. Why should General Qin care?"

"Yes." Qin Mubai smiled, "In this way, Qin and General Su are also considered the same school, so I should call General Su a ‘senior brother’!"

"Dare and dare!" Su Dingfang clasped his fists and smiled, "General Qin's famous and noble commander, Sect Huzi, Su Moujie is arrogant and dare to cling to himself?"

"Well, we are all soldiers and martial artists, so we don't have to imitate the literati to be so polite." Qin Mubai smiled, "By the way, the old gentleman said that it is inconvenient to welcome guests in the mansion today, but why ?"

"It's nothing special, just...Your Majesty the Emperor is here." Su Dingfang said.

"Oh?" Qin Mubai was startled, "Is the emperor here?"

"Yes." Su Dingfang said, "His Majesty and Duke Wei have always had a deep affection. They often called brothers and sisters in private and often walked around. However, General Qin is not an outsider. Since he is here, please come inside. There is nothing to avoid."

"That's fine. The Ming people don't do secret affairs. Since they are here, why bother to leave? I beg to ask General Su to pass the message on his behalf." Qin Mubai said.

"You don't need to pass it through. Your Majesty and Duke Wei are playing chess in the hall. It doesn't matter if we go together to get the materials." Su Dingfang said, "Please!"

"Please!"

The two entered the mansion together and came to the front hall.

It seems that Li Shimin traveled very low-key, didn't make a big splash, just came along with hundreds of riders, and he only wore casual clothes. At this time, he was sitting in the main hall with Li Jing playing chess. Li Jing's white hair is particularly eye-catching.

The two of them didn't yell or yell, they walked in quietly, and stood on the chessboard to watch the game.

Li Shimin played chess attentively without looking at them sideways, then waved his hand to the side: "Sit down, don't stand, you are blocking the light."

The two Yiyan sat on both sides of the chess table, silently admiring the game between them.

Li Shimin looked stern and devoted, while Li Jing smiled calmly. On the chess surface, it was Li Jing who had the advantage.

Li Shimin's chess skills were originally superb, but compared with Li Jing, he really became a stinky chess basket. Moreover, Li Jing didn't seem to have the slightest intention to release the water, taking advantage of the chance to chase and not forgiving, he killed Li Shimin so much that he lost his armor and armor.

"No more! Lost three games in a row, really disappointing!" Li Shimin threw the chess piece in his hand and patted his thigh grimly.

"Haha!" Li Jing smiled, "Why is your Majesty so impetuous today?"

"Hey! I didn't let those unsatisfied children make trouble!...Well, Qin Mubai, when did you come?" Li Shimin saw Qin Mubai on the side and ate it. Surprised.

Qin Mubai held back his laugh, and said, "We have been here for a long time, and it is the seat given by your majesty."

"Oh? Haha!" Li Shimin clapped his thigh and laughed, "I played chess too much and didn't pay attention. So, did you hear what I just said?"

"Yes, I did hear them all." Qin Mubai replied with a smile.

"Bold, how dare you eavesdrop on my secret conversation with Duke Wei!" Li Shimin sternly said, "Punish you to give us tea and go!"

"Yes." Qin Mubai put down his burden with a smile, got up to make tea.

Su Dingfang removed the chessboard and put it on the coffee table. Li Shimin said with afterthought: "Brother Jing, your chess skills are better! I am in the palace, and no one has practiced, so I lose more and more to you. Among the masters, only Taier and Ke Er's chess skills are not bad. But Tyer is too cautious in playing chess, and she is very ignorant when playing against him; Ke'er, fierce but not precise enough, often loses every game accidentally and is not enough to fight. Brother Jing was more enjoyable with the game, but he lost too badly."

"Haha!" Li Jing caressed the beard and laughed, "Your Majesty condescended to come to the old minister's mansion, isn't he here to find the loser? How dare the old minister not win?"

"You old fox!" Li Shimin stroked his palms and laughed, and Li Jing and Su Dingfang also laughed.

At this moment, Li Shimin took Qin Mubai's baggage and took a look, jokingly: "Qin Mubai sneaked up to your house and brought such a bag of things. Is it possible to bribe you? Didn’t you bring a lot of good things from Xiangzhou, and didn’t see him come to honor me? I have to take a look!"

Li Shimin opened the bag and couldn't help but smile: "Heh! "The Jade Account" and his reading transcript!"

After that, Li Shimin opened the transcripts and took a look. After not reading a few lines, there was a hint of surprise on his face. Gradually, I was fascinated by it, and flipped through several pages.

At this moment, Qin Mubai took tea and came, and Li Jing gestured to silence him. So Qin Mubai cautiously sat aside, quietly adding tea to them.

After flipping through more than ten pages, Li Shimin nodded in praise: "Yes!... Mu Bai, you still have some savvy!"

"Oh? Your Majesty noticed the minister this time?" Qin Mubai smiled.

"Do you think I'm really confused?" Li Shimin smiled, put the script and the military book together in the bag and handed it back to Qin Mubai, saying, "Brother Jing, you have worked so hard. A few years after the suppression of Tuyuhun, the place is now in chaos again. After Tuyuhun was flattened, the Tubo tribes led by Songtsan Gambo were timid and asked me to give me a marriage. I refused at the time. I did not expect the messenger. After returning, he told Songtsen Gampo and others that it was the leader of Tuyuhun, the leader of Tuyuhun who was bestowed by us, Murongshun of Xiping County. Songtsen Gampo took advantage of the topic and raised 200,000 troops in two directions, all the way to the south of Kou Song. State, all the way east out of Dafeichuan, harass Lanzhou."

Speaking of this, Li Shimin paused for a moment, looked at Qin Mubai and said: "It's the western region that your father guards, Lanzhou."

"Yeah." Qin Mubai nodded, wondering: How did the emperor think that he would come to Li Jing's mansion to discuss military affairs?

At this time, Li Jing's reaction was calm. He said lightly: "The Tufan people have always been wild and rebellious, and their hearts are not convinced. Their leader Songtsan Gampo is also a hero, dominating the Tubo tribes, and the national power is increasing. Qiangsheng. They have this conflict with my Datang, which is expected."

"Yeah!" Li Shimin nodded and said, "Since I became the throne for so many years, the Turkic Khanate has been put down in the north, and the barbarians have been surrendered since then. Only Tubo has been convinced. They are relying on their high plateau. Easy to defend and difficult to attack, the wolf is ambition to covet the Central Plains, and often invades Xishu and Hetao. The reason why I worked hard to win Tuyuhun is also to prevent them. This time Songtsen praised the use of the topic to play the role of the army, brother Jing thought, What should I do?"

Li Jing twisted his brows slightly and said: "Your Majesty meant to send soldiers to resist, or do you talk about marriage with gifts?"

"Yes." Li Shimin didn't deny it, and nodded neatly.

Li Jing took a breath and exhaled slowly, and said: "This matter, your Majesty should discuss with Fang Wei Changsun and others."

Just now, Li Shimin had a look of expectation of "waiting for the following", and then he shook his head in disappointment: "Who knows more about the military affairs than Brother Jing? The reason why I came is not expecting Jing. Brother, give me a strategy first, so that I can have a sense of accuracy in my heart?"

Li Jing laughed long and didn't speak.

"Why, if there are others, Brother Jing wouldn't talk more?" Li Shimin looked at Qin Mubai and Su Dingfang, "These two are not outsiders, one will be my son-in-law soon, and the other is brother Jing's. Protege."

"No way." Li Jing said, "Actually, your Majesty has a decision in his heart, so why should he come to ask the old minister? The old minister has been retiring to the court for many days, regardless of military affairs. , I’m afraid of misleading your Majesty. Therefore, it’s better to be cautious."

"Well, Brother Jing is so cautious, then I won't force you." Li Shimin nodded and said, "Then I will talk about my own thoughts. How about Brother Jing, please refer to it?"

Li Jing nodded: "Okay."

Li Shimin said: "I have two thoughts in my heart. One is to counterattack by force and not to marry; the other is to counterattack by force and Xu Yici to marry."

Qin Mubai and Su Dingfang both frowned: Isn't it the same? It is the difference between permitted marriage and no marriage.

"Hmm..." Li Jing gave a deep hum and nodded. Looking at the expression, he admired the emperor's two decisions very much.

"Brother Jing, what do you think?" Li Shimin asked.

"As your Majesty said, whether you grant marriage or not, you must fight." Li Jing said, "Veteran, I think so in my heart. Since your Majesty's accession to the throne, Tang's national strength has become increasingly grand and sharp. The people’s customs are vigorous, and all battles are invincible. Nowadays, no matter what reason the Tubo people dare to attract troops, we must give a strong counterattack. Whether to grant marriage or not, that’s something to say. . If marriage is given, it is a battle to conspire, and for the long-term plan, this battle must be fought a little bit; if it is not given, the battle is another way of playing, and it must be done once and for all. But doing so, Obviously the difficulty is quite big. Tubo is not as easy to settle as the Turks."

Qin Mubai listened to it-Gao Lun!

This is the vision and strategy of the military master. Military is an extension of politics, and it also serves politics. In a war, you can't kill the enemy in a daze. This is probably the difference between a good general and a commander in command!

"Brother Jing is high!" Li Shimin really praised, "That's why I must visit and ask what you mean. In fact, in my heart, I really want to clean up the Tubo plateau like the Turkic grasslands of the year. But I also know that this is unrealistic. After the Turkic Khanate was put down, it took several years to settle the Turkic tribes alone. The treasury was empty, and the people worked hard for it. So far, it has not been done. The aftermath is uneven. Tubo is located on a plateau, which is unfavorable for our army to fight. This is one of them. The plateau is remote from the vast land, from Bashu to the Western Regions Congling and even Tianzhu, and the surrounding situation is complicated. If you want to calm down How easy is it to talk about? Therefore, I have been thinking about how to have a solution to the problems of Tubo that will never endure the sidelines and lasting peace? Right now, Tubo is attacking with troops. It is not a wedge. I want to take this opportunity to make a fight. Big battle."

"Great battle?" Li Jing frowned.

"Yes." Li Shimin's expression was rather firm. He held a few chess pieces, squeezed a hand heavily in his hand, and said, "I am a martial artist. The school is governed by the rule of the king of benevolent governance. Now that it has been under normal conditions for a long time today, the soldiers will inevitably be dusted, and the soldiers will be lazy. How long has the Tuyuhun been calmed, the Tubo people will dare to attack with soldiers. If they do not give a strong counterattack, Today there is a Tubo uprising, and tomorrow the Western Regions will dare to rebel, and even Goguryeo, and even the old Turkic tribe, which is still alive. The Tubo uprising today is a disease of scabies, but it cannot be ignored. I plan to fight on two fronts. Soldiers and horses all the way down to Songzhou to drive away the enemy and protect the peace in the west; the soldiers and horses of the second group went out to meet the enemy and dealt with the Tuyuhun people in the former places of Tuyuhun, such as Dafeichuan, Lanzhou, to help Tuyuhun recover the lost land. The tranquility of the Western Regions and Hetao Road."

"The soldiers are divided into two groups. They are few and weak, and their food and grass are difficult to provide. The national strength of the Republic of China is huge. Your Majesty, this is really a big battle, and it is also a test of my data." Li Jing said.

"Yes!" Li Shimin frowned in embarrassment, "Fang Xuanling will definitely object. He has never liked wars, for fear of consuming money and damaging national power. I am really worried that I can't tell him. "

"Hehe, if there weren't any suggestions for your majesty, how could you come to today's flourishing age?" Li asked with a smile.

"Yes!" Li Shimin said with a smile, "If the court is a family, I am the head of the family, Fang Xuanling is a careful and loyal young daughter-in-law. The husband and child are good at managing the family, so I have no worries. . But in order to show great success in foreign affairs, it is necessary for someone like Brother Jing to assist me!"

"Haha!" Li Jing laughed heartily, "Your Majesty can laugh! Actually, your Majesty does not need to worry too much. Tubo sent troops to me. The main battle is in Songzhou, Western Shu. The disaster is not small. Your Majesty will send troops. Resistance, this is justified, presumably Fang Xuanling and others will fully support it. However, if your Majesty wants to go west out of Lanzhou and take the initiative to attack, it is an expedition of labor and teachers. So, your Majesty, please focus on Xishu, Lanzhou, and Xu Er. Fang Xuanling, etc., will not say much."

"Very good!" Li Shimin patted on the table, "Brother Jing is still brilliant! Lanzhou Qin Shubao, isn't it my general of Weihuo? It's just that Lanzhou is located in the western region, but the vast land has limited storage of rare things. , The military strength is not very strong. This is a move that touches the whole body, and I really dare not let him go to conquer other places. After listening to the good plan of brother Jing, I plan to build a capital governor’s house in Lanzhou, open a field, and manage a military town. To keep the people in good health, give the Lanzhou army three to five years to be self-sufficient and eliminate the problem of supply. Then, based on this, the west and the north can be a major event."

"Your Majesty is wise." Li Jing said concisely and praised.

"Okay, okay, okay." Li Shimin said three good words in succession. Looking at his expression, the clouds and mists could be seen in the blue sky, but he felt like a big event in his heart.

At this moment, he looked at Qin Mubai again and said, "Mubai, how do you feel after listening to this for a long time?"

Qin Mubai was stern, and handed over: "Weichen has benefited a lot, and there is nothing to express for a while."

Li Shimin smiled, a little unpredictable. He dipped some tea with his hand and randomly stroked a few strokes on the table, drew out a rough map of the western borders of the Tang Dynasty, drew a circle on the land boundary of Lanzhou, and then repeatedly knocked on this place three times with his fingers. Bottom: "Lanzhou! Lanzhou! Lanzhou! If the Datang Administers the Western Regions and prestige Tuyuhun and Tubo, then Lanzhou is very important. The so-called intermarriage is actually a last resort. If you can force it, why should you send your daughters to abuse them? Mu Bai, you may have heard of it too. The Tubo is so unreasonable. I have named Dao surname to marry our princess Gao Yang. How can I promise my beloved daughter to a savage person who has never been civilized and has no knowledge of courtesy? They also used this as an excuse to commit a crime. Do you have any ideas?"

When Qin Mubai heard this, he couldn't understand it better-isn't this just asking me to invite you to fight? Before that, Li Ji had spoken to me a long time ago, and it can be seen that the emperor had discussed with Li Ji before.

"The Tubo rudely violated my territory and killed my people, and humiliated the royal coveted princess, and the ministers were public and private, and they must be determined by themselves!" Qin Mubai looked dignified and held his fists in both hands, "Your Majesty , Please transfer the ministers to the Western Regions to assist his father, and rectify the Bingjia in Lanzhou, in order to make future plans!"

"Yeah—" Li Shimin prolonged his voice with a pretentious expression, pointed at Qin Mubai's long smile, and said to Li Jing, "This kid, that's not bad! Give my daughter to him, I'll take a break. Brother Jing , What do you think? Both of your disciples are here, but you can’t particularly favor Qin Mubai because Qin Mubai is my son-in-law. Ding Fang’s length is better than Rong Wu, and he is upright and cautious. He is a suitable candidate to assist Shubao in Lanzhou. I would like to hear your opinion?"

Li Jing glanced at Qin Mubai and Su Dingfang, there was no expression on their faces, but a deliberate light flashed in their eyes.

"Mu Bai, go!" Li Jing said.

"Oh, why?" Li Shimin seemed to be particularly fond of asking questions today, and he insisted on Li Jing to make it clear.

Li Jing smiled bitterly for a while, not knowing how to answer, and suddenly smiled weirdly: "Songtsan Gambo, and didn't ask Dingfang's wife to marry him. Naturally Mu Bai is suitable."

"Haha!" Everyone laughed.

"You old fox, you are disrespectful!" Li Shimin laughed, and patted his lap with both hands. "Okay, let's go to Mubai! After some time, we will discuss in detail. Don’t disclose this matter to the outside world for now."

"Yes, Your Majesty." The three agreed.

Li Shimin left after a while. When I left, my footsteps were light and his face was red, and he was obviously more cheerful.

Qin Mubai listened to Li Jing and Li Shimin for a long time today, and felt that this military **** and emperor was really clever and tacit understanding.

Li Shimin had long ago transferred me to Lanzhou with ulterior motives, and Li Jing naturally knew it well. Just like this chess game, Li Shimin is here to seek defeat, and Li Jing will never lose to him, and should win the battle.

The officials all flattered, and Li Jing certainly did. But he didn't show any traces in the filming, as if he was already superb.

"Learn from him! I can't finish learning about this old fox in my life!" Qin Mubai said to himself.

Not long after Li Shimin left, Qin Mubai came to ask Li Jing's art of war. Li Jing did not ask Su Dingfang to evade, and the three of them sat together to discuss in detail and exchange views.

If you talk about theoretical knowledge, Qin Mubai, a top student of the National Defense Science and Technology University, can't lose much to them; but the combat experience on this cold weapon battlefield is far behind. The three asked for advice, most of the time Qin Mubai was discussing and communicating with Su Dingfang, and Li Jing dialed a sentence or two from time to time. In this way, one or two hours passed without knowing it, and the night was late.

Qin Mubai said goodbye to leave, Li Jing called him to the study alone and gave him a book-the lower part of the "Jade Account"!

"Finally finished, let's take it!" Li Jing said with a smile, "The old man sees you, and I have already detailed the upper part. Maybe it won't be long before you go to Lanzhou. I hope this book of war is for you. It helps."

"Xie Weigong!" Qin Mubai accepted the book of war, kowtow unambiguously, and acted as a master and apprentice.

This time, Li Jing did not refuse, but accepted with a smile. He said: "In terms of talent, you are better than Su Dingfang and Hou Junji. However, your future achievements may not necessarily be greater than them. Do you know why?"

Qin Mubai was slightly surprised and asked, "Gong Wei, please call me."

"Haha!" Li Jing said with a smile, caressing his beard, "Ding Fang is calm and capable, dedicated and meticulous; Junji is obsessed with military strategist as his career. Understand?"

"Yes, I understand!"

Qin Mubai suddenly realized: Li Jing is teaching me, I must be dedicated and persistent!