Overnight, the sparrow turned into a phoenix, and Qin Mubai was promoted from a small seven-rank lieutenant of the prince's mansion to a five-rank and hundred-rider envoy on an errand beside the emperor, and the Qin family's family was naturally very happy.

At noon, Qin Tong and Qin Bin went home to congratulate the third brother, the Qin family held a family banquet, and the family plus the Cheng family father and son were quite entertained.

The happiest are naturally Liu and Qin Shuang'er. The two of them have always regarded Qin Mubai as the core of their lives, and now that he has a chance, the two of them have a sense of arrogance and dependence.

In the evening, the Qin family, which had been noisy for a day, quieted down. Qin Mubai went to the backyard to practice marksmanship and archery as usual, and he did not get carried away because he once gained power.

Qin Shubao watched and instructed from the sidelines, and after practicing for two hours, it was already the moon star and the rare nectar that had arrived, so Qin Shubao told him to stop.

"San Lang, tomorrow you will go to the palace on an errand, take a moment to go to King Wu to say something." Qin Shubao said, "Although the emperor's will is greater than the sky, there is no need to ask for the consent of King Wu, but many people are not to blame, it is always a good thing for you to confess." Come and go to understand, Fang is the way of the husband. ”

"The child understands, and will go right away to change clothes later." Qin Mubai arched his hand.

"And. On an errand by the emperor's side, keep two principles in mind. Qin Shubao raised two fingers and said, "First, listen more and talk less; Second, do more and talk less. ”

"Yes." Qin Mubai arched his hand, "The truth that if you say too much, you will lose, the child naturally understands." Doing things by the emperor's side, there will be more opportunities for the infinite rise of natural scenery, but accompanying the king is like accompanying the tiger, and being careful is the only way to make the ship of ten thousand years. ”

The corners of Qin Shubao's eyes flashed with a gleam, and he stroked his hair and nodded: "Very good...... It seems that your knowledge has surpassed that of some people of your age, but you have been more concerned about your father. ”

Qin Mubai's heart tightened slightly, he arched his hand and did not reply, and said secretly in his heart: Knowing the son Mo Ruo's father, so many earth-shaking changes have happened when I came back this time, and my father has always looked at it in his eyes but has never questioned it...... Although he is a martial artist, his mind is also quite detailed!

After practicing martial arts, Qin Mubai changed his clothes and went to King Wu's mansion. It was Yuwen Hongtai who was on an errand at the gate of the palace, and when he saw Qin Mubai, he was so happy that he danced with his hands. It turned out that the news that Qin Mubai was given the title of Hundred Horsemen had already spread to King Wu's mansion.

Qin Mubai chatted with Yuwen Hongtai and other brothers for a while, and then entered the mansion to ask to see King Wu. Li Ke neither enjoyed the singing and dancing nor hid in the room early to entertain with the concubine today, but was sitting in the lobby, as if he was deliberately waiting for Qin Mubai.

"Mu Bai, I knew you would come." Seeing Qin Mubai coming, Li Ke stood up with a smile on his face, stepped forward and grinned at him, "As expected, you are really capable!" The highest commander of the Emperor's Guard, the Hundred Cavalry Envoys...... That's the red man next to His Majesty. Congratulations, Mubai! ”

"Your Highness!" Qin Mubai bowed his hand and said, "I can have today, thanks to His Royal Highness's support and Hongfu, so I specially came to thank you." ”

"Thank you and I don't need it, you and my brother, do you still need to be so polite?" Li Ke smiled, stretched out his hand and patted Qin Mubai's back, "Let's go!" ”

"Where to go?"

"If you come, you'll know!" Li Ke smiled mysteriously, and strode out with a wave of his robe sleeves, and Qin Mubai had no choice but to follow.

Under the moonlight, the two walked to the stable in the backyard of King Wu's mansion.

"Come on, bring that bloody horse!" Li Ke ordered, and a groom took the promise and pulled out a majestic horse covered in coals from the stable.

Qin Mubai's eyes were attracted immediately. I have been in Datang for a long time, and I have never seen such a tall and strong BMW!

Li Ke stepped forward, stroked the horse's neck with a straight smile, and said, "How is it, Mu Bai?" This is one of the most valuable treasures in my palace. His Majesty the Emperor conquered the world and rode six horses, known as the 'Six Horses'. One of them, called 'Shivachi', was a red BMW covered in flames. ”

"Is this Shivachi?" Qin Mubai asked in surprise. Can the horse ridden by the emperor also be rewarded to King Wu?

"Of course not." Li Ke smiled, "Your Majesty loves horses very much, and he is also a great expert in Soma, and he has also written poems for Liujun." 'Jun bones drink Changjing, rushing and sprinkling. The fine lines are sprayed together, and the hooves are haunted. On the upper side of the saddle, the shadow of the horse slips horizontally. Turning over like a heavenly pool, Tengbo dragon grows'. The dragon horse ridden by His Majesty, how could it be that it was here. In fact, a few years after His Majesty ascended the throne, Shivachi died of old age. This horse is the offspring of Shivachi's crossbred with a blood-soaked horse. ”

"No wonder it's so majestic!" Qin Mubai exclaimed. Soma, he had heard Uncle Qin say a thing or two. Horses with ears like bamboos, eyes like birds, and long necks and healthy bodies are most likely good horses. And the horse in front of him is much taller and stronger than ordinary horses, and there are some thin stripes of patterns on the hind rump - this is the sign of a pure Western Regions wild horse!

In an era like Datang, horses are like vehicles in modern society. The value of such a pure-blooded BMW is almost equivalent to a limited edition Bugatti Veyron!

Moreover, even if you have money, you may not be able to buy it!

For generals, horses are of great significance. During the Three Kingdoms, Lu Bu betrayed Ding Yuan for a red rabbit horse, which is one of the best proofs.

"It's a pity that BMW gives heroes and keeps them in captivity in my lifeless palace." Li Ke patted the horse's neck and turned his head and smiled slightly, "It's yours, Mu Bai." ”

"What?" Qin Mubai was taken aback slightly, "Your Highness, such a valuable gift, I don't dare to accept it!" ”

"What, disgusted?" Li Ke said with a smile, "This time when I returned to Beijing, everyone else avoided staying away from me, and you also had to get rid of me, and you didn't even want the gifts I gave you?" ”

"No...... That's not what I mean under that. Qin Mubai wrinkled his brows and said, "It's just that since this horse was given to you by His Majesty the Emperor, how can I ride it?" Isn't this trespassing? ”

"It's not the emperor's initiative to reward it." Li Ke smiled and said casually, "Two years ago, I was ordered to quell a civil unrest caused by a food shortage in a certain county in Yongzhou, and Your Majesty wanted to reward me and give money and grain to Fengyi. I was afraid that my fiefdom would surpass the other kings and cause people to be jealous, so I excused myself and took the initiative to ask Your Majesty for this horse as a reward. I'm afraid that after two years, even the emperor doesn't remember such a trivial matter, so it doesn't matter who I want to give it to. ”

"Your Highness is wise." Qin Mubai bowed his hand, and said in his heart: Trees are often popular, and it is good to act in a low-key manner. Asking for rewards for meritorious service will not make the emperor have other suspicions about Li Ke's intentions. Li Ke is indeed in the painstaking Taoguang cultivation.

"Now I'm an idle prince, and it's useless to take such a good horse, so I can only let it die of old age in the stable in my backyard, and it's not a pity?" Li Ke smiled and said, "I've heard about today's competition. At that time, the eldest grandson relied on the speed of the horse and almost snatched the credit from you, isn't this annoying? In the future, you will be a hundred horsemen, how can your mount be worse than that of your subordinate eldest grandson? Take it, don't shirk it. ”

"Then ...... Thank you, His Royal Highness King Wu. Qin Mubai had no choice but to accept it.

"This horse is extremely human, and its name is 'Fire Cloud'." Li Ke touched the tassel-like fire-colored brown fur on the horse's neck, and threw the reins to Qin Mubai, "From today on, you will be its owner." Get on the horse and ride it for me! ”

Qin Mubai took the reins, picked up the whip, turned over and rode on the horse. The horse moved back and forth impatiently, snorting in his nose, and kept rubbing Li Ke with his head and neck, looking quite uneasy and reluctant.

"Hehe, I've been raising this horse for two years, and I have a very deep relationship. Mu Bai, you see, it knows that I gave it to you, and it is a little reluctant to leave, and it wants to cry! Li Ke held the horse's head and stroked its cheek, and whispered, "Go, Huoyun, BMW is a hero, he is your best master!" ”

Huoyun raised his head violently, and let out a long hissing with a fierce force.

Qin Mubai was unexpectedly taken aback, but fortunately he reacted quickly enough and was not thrown off the horse.

"Your Highness, this horse has such a deep relationship with you, I really can't bear to take the love of others!" Qin Mubai was about to jump off the horse.

"Nope. It's yours. Li Ke waved his hand and said resolutely, "It is precisely because it is human and affectionate that it is a really good horse." If you are concerned about our friendship, treat this horse well and write your own legend side by side with it! ”

After saying that, Li Ke suddenly waved his hand and slapped Huoyun's buttocks.

The fire cloud hissed, and ran away.

Fast as a meteor, as fierce as thunder!

"What a horse!" Qin Mubai's heart sank, and he was engrossed in manipulating the horses.

"It's not early, you don't have to get off the horse and run out of the palace and go home!" Li Ke said with a laugh.

"Your Highness Xie—"

The aftermath lingered, and Qin Mu's white horses disappeared into the backyard of the palace like the wind.

Li Ke cut his hands on his back and paced slightly, looked up at the moon and lightly raised the corners of his mouth and smiled slightly: "BMW gives heroes, Huoyun, Huoyun, you have finally met the most suitable master...... But Mu Bai, have you found your true Bole? ”

The next day, dawn.

Qin Mubai got up half an hour earlier than usual, and he tossed around in the room for a long time before he put on his armor and robes neatly. Then he hurriedly ate some breakfast prepared by his subordinates in advance, and came to the stable to lead the fire cloud, and prepared to go to the palace for the first day of work.

Qin Shubao also got up very early, and played Tai Chi boxing in the courtyard of the former mansion for a while, and when he saw Qin Mubai leading the horse out, he stroked his beard and his old eyes narrowed, and said, "Li Ke sent it?" ”

"Yes......" was seen through by Qin Shubao at a glance, and Qin Mubai had no choice but to admit it.

"Hmm...... Go, it's getting late. Qin Shubao nodded and said.

"Farewell, child." Qin Mubai led the horse out of the door, and Qin Shubao's eyes kept falling on the horse, as if he was thoughtful.

The emperor confessed yesterday that although Qin Mubai could officially take office as a hundred horsemen, he basically didn't need his personal guards on time in the past one or two months. What he has to do during this time is to train soldiers.

The newly recruited 600 hundred cavalry sergeants are still pieces of jade, which need to be carved. And now, the other hundred cavalry officers have not yet been determined, Qin Mubai entered the palace today, but he went to listen to some explanations before the emperor drove.

When the horse walked to the gate of the Imperial City Vermilion Bird, Qin Mubai turned over and dismounted. Seeing that many officials' horses and official sedan chairs were parked here, they showed their palace certificates to the guards in turn, and then they could enter the palace one after another.

There are also some officials, apparently known by the gatekeepers, or with great backgrounds, who walked in directly without the inspector to tell them. However, not a single person entered in a sedan chair or on horseback.

Qin Mubai walked over in line to show his official credentials, and the pawn first glanced at Qin Mubai, obviously feeling the face. After checking the official certificate, he suddenly changed his face in awe: "It turned out to be General Qin - Your Majesty has issued an imperial decree, and all hundred cavalry officers are not subject to any military control, and can ride horses and sedan chairs to enter and exit the imperial city freely." General Qin, please! ”

Some of the other officials on the left and right let out a low boo, and they all turned their heads sideways to look at Qin Mubai.

"He is Qin Mubai? The one who was given the title of Hundred Horsemen by the Emperor yesterday? ”

"I heard that it is Qin Shubao's third son, but he is still so young? What a heroic offspring! ”

"Tsk, the future is limitless!"

The Beijing officials who can enter the palace to run errands, their official qualities are not low, and such a discussion makes Qin Mubai feel a little embarrassed. After retracting the official certificate, he led the horse into the imperial city, and without thinking much about it, he turned over and rode on the horse, and went directly towards the Taiji Palace in the imperial city.

The Tang Dynasty Palace, with Taiji Palace as the main body. Entering the Imperial City Vermilion Bird Gate, it is a Chengtianmen Street leading to Taiji Palace. On the left and right sides of the street, respectively, are the Twelve Guards Army Guard, Shangshu Province, Taichang Temple, Yushitai, Jiangzuojian and other "Futaijian Temple" yamen.

At the end of Chengtianmen Street, there is the entrance of Taiji Palace. In the Taiji Palace, it is the political center of the Tang Dynasty today. There are the emperor's palaces, Taiji Palace, Wude Palace, as well as Menxia Province, Zhongshu Province and other prime minister's offices, as well as the emperor's think tank Hongwen Hall to compile books and discuss politics, and the Sheren Yuan for the central institutions of the Tang Dynasty to provide reserve talents and intellectual support, etc.

Here, it is equivalent to the brain of the entire Tang Dynasty.

And Qin Mubai's duty as a hundred horsemen is to protect the emperor inch by inseparable. In the future, if the emperor comes to the early court to discuss politics in the Taiji Palace, he will lead a hundred horsemen to escort him. Previously, the emperor was protected by Jin Wuwei; The emperor was protected by the guards of the guards in other parts of the imperial city (figuratively in the Hou Wan amusement); If you travel far away, it is protected by the left and right guards. Now, the emperor has a personal bodyguard force - the hundred horses.

Today's early dynasty has ended, and the emperor asked Qin Mubai to meet in the Hanyuan Hall of Daming Palace at the end of the Chen period.

Daming Palace was called Yong'an Palace a few years ago, and it was built by Li Shimin for Li Yuan's retirement. After Li Yuan's death two years ago, this huge and gorgeous palace became a place for Li Shimin to rest, and it was not used as a political palace for political discussion.

In other words, the current Daming Palace is Li Shimin's harem. Except for some eunuchs and palace maids, only people like Qin Mubai can enter.

Standing in front of the Danfeng Gate of Daming Palace, Qin Mubai couldn't help but smile: I will stay in Daming Palace for a long time in the future and protect the emperor closely...... There are also those beautiful girls in the harem.

The spring color of 3,000 fandels is boundless, which is really a great test for a man like me!