Princess Gaoyang couldn't help but drag Qin Mubai out of the hall and came to the courtyard, her face was flushed with excitement, and she immediately threw herself into his arms and hugged him tightly.

Qin Mubai looked around, there were many guards nearby, and these people were turning their heads in embarrassment and pretending to turn a blind eye.

"Hey, a lot of people!"

"You're not going to tell them to step down, really?" Princess Gaoyang didn't care about this, hugged her tighter, and pressed her face tightly against Qin Mubai's chest.

Without Qin Mubai opening his mouth, those guards all flashed with interest.

"It doesn't have to be like this, right?" Qin Mubai patted her on the back lightly and said with a smile, "You pulled me out as soon as I entered the house, I haven't seen King Jiangxia." ”

"It's not like you don't know that little old man, what's there to see!" Princess Gaoyang raised her head with a smile, looked at Qin Mubai with a pair of beautiful eyes full of affection, and asked, "Stinky Military Academy, thief man, tell me honestly, do you miss me?" ”

"What do you say?" Qin Mubai laughed, patted her shoulder and said, "Okay, let go." King Jiangxia and Xiao Yu must be laughing at us in the room! ”

Princess Gaoyang also let go, but she refused to let go, took Qin Mubai's hand, and said excitedly: "Mubai, I'm finally free!" I left Chang'an and came to Xiangzhou, and finally had a space of peace and freedom, so that I could get along with you. You know, that's what I've always dreamed of! ”

Qin Mubai smiled happily, reached out and gently pinched her nose, and said, "That means that we will have a lot of time to stay together." Now, should we go into the house and let me do my official duties first? ”

"Okay, of course!" Princess Gaoyang responded with a smile, took Qin Mubai's hand and walked inside, completely unavoidable.

Qin Mubai shook his head and smiled, and let her be.

In the palace in the past, under Li Shimin's nose, she was still used to this; Now that she is in Xiangzhou, what scruples can she have?

When the two walked into the room, Xiao Yu and Li Daozong's bright eyes first noticed that their hands were implicated, but they immediately turned their eyes away and pretended to turn a blind eye.

"Elder Xiao Ge, now Mu Bai is here! If you have anything good or bad, say it in front of him! Princess Gao Yang snorted lukewarmly, "I hate people who chew the root of their tongues behind their backs the most." If it's an old woman in the market, it's just a high-ranking official, then it's really boring! ”

Xiao Yu was afraid of being scolded again, so she dared to talk back, so she had to respond carefully: "Yes, Her Royal Highness the princess taught her a lesson that the old minister is indeed confused." ”

"You're not confused, you said that on purpose." Princess Gaoyang was unforgiving, and continued, "Don't you just want to sue him in front of Uncle Jiangxia, and wash your suspicions first?" Houses are houses, you don't mention the words 'left by prisoners', and you still have to emphasize it? Then he hurriedly made a statement, saying that this was not your original intention, and all the ancient brains were pushed on Mu Bai. I think you're old, just irresponsible. You should be in charge of the big and small matters of the ritual, and when you are in trouble, you push it on your subordinates, what is the reason? ”

"Your Royal Highness, you shouldn't say that." Also in order to save some face for Xiao Yu, Qin Mubai said in a round, "I also heard a few words about what Xiao Ge Lao said. In fact, he didn't say anything excessive, just stated the facts. In advance, it was indeed me who insisted on using the private house to renovate the line, and I had a promise first, if His Royal Highness the Crown Prince and the King of Jiangxia were to blame, I would bear it alone, and Xiao Ge Lao did not fabricate half a point. ”

"Yes, Gao Yang." Li Daozong also smiled and said, "It's just a little misunderstanding, you can't make such a fuss, right?" You see that Xiao Ge is a famous man in the world after the three dynasties, and he is too old, so you should take care of other people's face! ”

Xiao Yu smiled bitterly on the side, feeling like a child who had been bullied, and Qin Mubai and Li Daozong had to come forward to ask for him protection.

"Uncle Jiangxia Wanghuang, this is a small matter for you, but it is a big deal for you!" Princess Gao Yang didn't continue to be mad, but said half-jokingly and half-seriously, "I don't care who it is, whether it's in person or behind my back, I just can't slander Mu Bai!" Otherwise, I won't let him go! ”

"Elder Xiao Ge, did you hear everything?" Li Daozong couldn't help but smile and said, "This time, you provoked someone you shouldn't provoke!" ”

Qin Mubai smiled slightly apologetically: "Elder Xiao Ge, don't listen to the nonsense of Her Royal Highness the Princess. She just wants to be happy, not bad. ”

"This old minister understands, and the old minister understands." Xiao Yu squeezed out a dry smile and nodded repeatedly, but there were bursts of cold sweat oozing out of his sideburns.

"Hmph, the three of them together bully one of me, and I won't play with you anymore!" Princess Gao Yang sat up from her seat and grinned, "You're going to get down to business, right?" I'm out for a ride! Leave me alone, you can talk! ”

"Where is Her Royal Highness going?" The three men asked in unison.

"Wow, why are you so nervous?" Princess Gaoyang exclaimed, "I'm not a child, what is there to go out for a walk?" Besides, I have a hundred horsemen with me! Moreover, Xiangzhou is 'Mubai's territory', what am I afraid of? Don't worry, I'll just go out and be right back! ”

After that, Princess Gaoyang jumped out in a row, summoned a few hundred horsemen, and swaggered towards the outside of the post house.

The three men watched Princess Gaoyang leave, shook their heads together, and then exhaled neatly.

Xiao Yu stretched out her hand to wipe the cold sweat, and said with a sigh: "Amazing, amazing!" The old man has learned! I haven't seen her for many days, and Princess Gaoyang is getting more and more powerful than before! ”

Li Daozong was obviously used to it, but he smiled indifferently and said, "Don't worry, Mu, she'll be fine." The hundred cavalry soldiers you sent to escort Li Ke to Beijing came with us, and they were responsible for protecting Gaoyang along the way. With them, it doesn't hurt. ”

Qin Mubai smiled bitterly and said, "The prince is too worried, are you worried about Her Royal Highness the princess?" I'm worried that when she goes out this time, she may cause some trouble outside, or harm others. ”

"Haha, that's a good reason to worry!" Li Daozong laughed, "In the capital, she still has some scruples." Now that she is in Xiangzhou, especially Xiangzhou is still 'Mu Bai's territory', she must be lawless. Mu Bai, you have to discipline her. Along the way, my little old man was tossed by her enough. How naughty! ”

Qin Mubai smiled slightly, and changed the topic: "Why did the prince come to Xiangzhou half a month in advance, and he didn't inform him in advance, so that his subordinates could go to greet him." Such a sudden arrival caught us off guard and lost our manners. ”

"It's okay, it's okay, this king has always been unaccustomed to those red tape and vulgar etiquette, and it is quiet to come quietly." Li Daozong sat down, picked up a cup of tea and took a sip, and motioned for Xiao Yu and Qin Mubai to sit down as well. He said: "This king knows that as long as I come to Xiangzhou, you will have to be busy for a while. But if it weren't for Gao Yang's girl who insisted that I bring her in advance, how could I have thought of bothering you in advance? ”

With Xiao Yu present, there are some things that are inconvenient to ask. Qin Mubai smiled and said, "Since the prince is here, it's good to have fun and rest for a while." Although Xiangzhou is not as prosperous and lively as Kyoto in Kannai, it also has the characteristics and interest of a water town. After the prince rested for two days, he relieved himself of the fatigue of the journey and recuperated his spirits, and his subordinates arranged a few places with good scenery for you to go and play. ”

"Okay." Li Daozong nodded happily and said with a smile, "This time the king is all entrusted to His Majesty's blessings, taking care of me, an idle minister, and giving me a relaxing and fun errand." Now that I'm here, I'm going to have fun with an open mind. Mu Bai, Gao Yang said that this is your territory, and the king of this book depends on your arrangement! ”

"The prince laughed." Qin Mubai said with a smile.

Xiao Yu was stunned aside, as if she was still sleeping in the aftermath of Princess Gaoyang and did not come back to her senses. Seeing that Li Daozong and Qin Mubai were chatting so speculatively, it was obvious that the two had been old acquaintances and had a lot of friendship, and he cried out in his heart for regret - damn it! Looking at this situation, Li Daozong's friendship with him is much deeper than that with me! How could I think of making irresponsible remarks about Qin Mubai in front of Li Daozong? …… Hey, this time, my old face can be regarded as lost home! I really didn't expect that this young oil-haired and powder-faced boy who had just entered the career would have such a wide range of friendships. It's just a matter of climbing the hard stubble of Princess Gaoyang, and Li Ke is a deep friendship, and he also has a good relationship with King Jiangxia!

"It's really terrifying!"

Next, Li Daozong asked some things about the mausoleum and the ritual, but they were only mentioned in a few words, and he did not delve into it much, and he did not care about the details. One is that he is here to go through the motions, and he is only responsible for making an appearance on top of the ritual when the time comes, so he doesn't have to worry too much about it at all. Second, Li Daozong also has an atmosphere that Xiao Yu does not have. Since the matter has been handed over to Qin Mubai to be responsible, then he can only ask about the result, and he doesn't have to care about what he is doing.

In this regard, Li Daozong and Li Shimin have some similarities. They can all show respect and trust to their subordinates, and only those who are suspicious do not need to be used by their subordinates. Because of this, when Li Shimin ruled the world, his subordinates were always able to produce a large number of people. It's because those people can give full play to their skills when they follow him. A style like Xiao Yu, who has a strong and upright personality and overly demands perfection, and must compare everything can be regarded as an advantage in some aspects at some times, but it will seem to lack a little tolerant mind, and he is destined to become an outstanding handsome talent like Li Daozong.

If you are a threesome, you must have my teacher. One Xiao Yu and one Li Daozong, from the two of them, positive or negative, Qin Mubai realized a lot of things.

After chatting for a while, Li Daozong said that he was a little tired and wanted to go back to rest and rest. Qin Mubai prepared a carriage and horse to send him off in person. Xiao Yu saw that the two of them had a deep contract and had a speculative chat, and he seemed redundant, so he didn't follow.

Li Daozong was not happy to take the car, but rode a horse with Qin Mubai, admiring the customs of Xiangyang along the way.

"Xiangzhou is really a good place, not to mention anything else, the fish is good!" Li Daozong smiled, "Mu Bai, do you remember my mansion in Jinzhou?" I dug a small lake in my backyard and kept a lot of fish, and I fished a lot. ”

"Yes." Qin Mubai said, "Isn't one of the biggest hobbies in the prince's life fishing?" ”

"yes!" Li Daozong said with a smile, "It's a pity that it's not so convenient to fish in Chang'an." Weishui is too far away, and the Taiye Pond in the palace is not a place for me to fish. Other small ponds and ponds don't have any taste. If you want to entertain me, it's easy. Find me a comfortable place to fish, and I'm going to fish him for a few days! ”

"No problem." Qin Mubai smiled slightly and said, "Or the grass is green, or under the wild willow trees, or drifting down the river, you can fish any way." ”

"When it comes to fishing, I think my Yan'er is here." Li Daozong said casually, "It's been nearly a year since Jinzhou was farewell, and I don't know where she is now, and she's doing well." Mu Bai, did you see her again? ”

Qin Mubai was slightly stunned and shook his head: "No." ”

Li Daozong's fierce eyes swept over Qin Mubai's face, and he smiled knowingly, and he didn't delve into it, but just said meaningfully: "Mubai, you are really a romantic and amorous species." ”

"How can it be compared to the prince who is popular all over the world?" Qin Mubai said with a smile.

"Haha, my old man!" Li Daozong sighed and said, "Do you know why I have such an eye for you? Because when I see you, it's like I was twenty years ago. ”

"What did the prince say? At the age of forty, he is in the prime of life. This is the time when men are most attractive. Qin Mubai said, "Compared with the prince, he is just a young chick." If I reach the age of the prince and can have the achievements and demeanor of the prince, then this life will be in vain. ”

"Hehe, this sycophant is so comfortable." Li Daozong smiled heartily, reached over and patted Qin Mubai's shoulder, nodded and smiled with some appreciation, "Among the young people, there are really not many people who can have such an understanding and modest and virtuous person as you. Qin Mubai, you have wisdom and qualifications beyond ordinary people, and you are indeed a rare piece of fine jade, no wonder Your Majesty wants to cultivate it for you. His vision has always been so poisonous. ”

"I'm also nine points lucky." Qin Mubai smiled modestly.

"That's a good point. In this life, it is true that a lot of luck is needed. It would not be an exaggeration to say ninety percent. But the remaining 10% is what really determines the life or failure of a person. Li Daozong said, "In other words, people who really have great achievements are not bad luck; But those who are lucky may not be able to achieve great things. Mu Bai, your luck is good, and you need to take care of the rest. ”

"Well, I know. Thank you for your advice. Qin Mubai thanked him.

"I'm afraid this king hasn't talked so much nonsense to others in some years." Li Daozong smiled and said, "Qin Mubai, you really have an appetite for this king. Otherwise, no matter how Ling'er's little girl begged, how could I be willing to come to you to spend half a moon? In the past half a month, you have to accompany me and Ling'er, eat, drink and have fun, and you can't miss your business. How, are you sure? ”

"Yes!" Qin Mubai shouted with a smile on his face.

"Haha, good boy, that's good!" Li Daozong slapped Qin Mubai's shoulder a few times, ran forward with a wave of his horsewhip, and shouted, "Let's go, take me to see my Xiangzhou Xingyuan!" ”

"Good!"

When the line arrived, Li Daozong casually glanced at it a few times, nodded and said he was satisfied.

Qin Mubai said, this is the old mansion left by the criminal, do you really not mind?

Li Daozong smiled and said, "Let me tell you this." If it was arranged by Xiao Yu, this king would definitely mind; If it's your idea, no problem. I support your initiative. Even if the prince has an opinion, I can help you convince him. ”

"Lord Wang, you are so interesting!" Qin Mubai smiled happily.

"Did you know?" Li Daozong also smiled understandingly, and said, "Half a month later, the crown prince will go south with King Wu." In other words, you have to continue to be busy for half a month. Don't fight alone, Xiao Yu is also here to do something. Give him what he can do. Otherwise, let him be idle, he still has opinions. ”

"The prince is right. Previously, I did everything by myself, and I was bitter and tired, and he was idle and picked his nose and eyes at me. Qin Mubai said, "After listening to the words of the prince, I felt empowered. In other words, I am Xiao Yu, and I let my subordinates take care of all the work, and he has made up his mind, so I am definitely not happy in my heart. ”

"Clever and perceptive!" Li Daozong raised his hand and praised seriously, "At any time, get along with anyone, you can imagine yourself as the other party, that's right." Even when you are fighting, you have to learn to imagine yourself as your enemy. For example, if you make a military plan, how will the other side crack it? Prepare for the worst, and that is that your enemy is yourself, and you have a clear grasp of your intentions. If you still have a way to deal with this situation, then you are at least invincible! ”

"Wonderful!" Qin Mubai stroked his palms and praised, "The prince can put the art of war in the daily trivial things, it is really amazing, this is all from the insight of practice!" Lord Wang, why don't you consider writing a military book and passing it on to future generations? ”

"Write a fart!" Li Daozong laughed, "I never read military books myself, how can I write military books?" Some of my things were learned on the battlefield on the fly, and they were not in a proper manner. Only Li Jing is an orthodox soldier. You follow him, you have to study hard, so sooner or later you will become a great tool! ”

"I think I can learn a lot from following the prince, and I can always accept it easily." Qin Mubai smiled.

"It's called fate, stinky boy." Li Daozong patted Qin Mubai's arm with a smile and said, "Go back, it's none of your business here." By the way, Gao Yang will return to the pavilion when he is tired of playing for a while, and you go and bring that wild girl here. Listen, boy, Your Majesty handed her over to me, then I am now equivalent to her father. I don't care how you two get along or play around, but you have to hand her over to me at night. ”

Qin Mubai couldn't help but smile and nodded: "Obey!" ”

"Let's go!" Li Daozong said with a smile, "If she comes back early in a while, she will come to me for dinner together!" I brought a cook from Chang'an, and the craftsmanship is very good. ”

"Thank you, then I'll go look for her now!" Qin Mubai licked his lips and said with a smile, "I really miss Chang'an's hometown dishes!" ”