It's rare for the family to be so lively, and both father and son have drunk a lot of wine. After seeing off the guests, Qin Shubao returned to the room for a nap. Qin Mubai didn't want to disturb his father, so he was happy to take a nap, and invited his father to visit Li Jing later.

Regarding the character of Li Jing, most people who know a little about history are familiar with it. Qin Mubai doesn't know much about history, and he has long heard of the name of Li Jing of the Tang Dynasty.

In short, Li Jing is synonymous with a famous general and a victorious general. For Zhenguan Datang, he is the first veteran in the army, and no one can replace the Optimus Pillar. As long as there is a war in which he participates, there is no one who will not win.

Li Jing was born in the family of the eunuch and was the nephew of the famous general Han Baohu of the Sui Dynasty. Han Baohu taught him the art of war and martial arts from an early age, and Li Jing showed superhuman military talent when he was young, and was famous among the ministers of the Sui Dynasty for his talents. Niu Hong, the secretary of the ministry, praised him for having "Wang Zuozhicai", and Yang Su, a former famous general of the Sui Dynasty and a left servant, was also full of praise for him.

Later, Li Jing returned to the Tang Dynasty, followed Li Shimin's expedition to the east and west, and began to show his strength and made great achievements. pacified Wang Shichong, fixed Luoyang Battle Tiger Prison, and Li Jing was appointed to open the mansion for military merits; Nanping Xiao milling, Li Jing presented the famous "Ten Strategies for Flat Milling".

The Battle of Pingnan was the first brilliant point in Li Jing's life. Although Li Xiaogong is named the commander-in-chief, the commander-in-chief who actually commands the three armies in the war is none other than Li Jing. Soon, together with Li Xiaogong, he put down the rebellion initiated by Du Fuwei and Fu Gongyi in Jiangnan, thus completely pacifying the land of Jiangnan. So far, Li Jing has laid down an entire half of the Jiangnan for Datang!

After Li Shimin ascended the throne, Li Jing ushered in the highest peak of his military career. The Eastern Turks in the north captured Jieli Khan and eliminated the biggest hidden danger of the Tang Dynasty in the north, and Li Jing can be said to have made great achievements and won the history of the world. From this time on, Li Jing became the first irreplaceable soldier in the Tang Dynasty, and even Emperor Li Shimin called him a brother. However, Li Jing is modest, cautious, low-key and frugal, never arrogant, and has repeatedly retreated bravely after success.

After pacifying the Turks, Li Jing, who was suffering from foot disease, resigned as prime minister despite the emperor's reluctance to stay and recuperated at home. But soon there was a rebellion in Tuyuhun, and Li Jing, who was already sixty years old and suffering from a stubborn illness, went out with vigor and spirit, and led Li Daozong, Hou Junji, Li Daliang, Li Daoyan, Gao Yongsheng and other five-way marching commanders to attack Tuyuhun in the west.

When Qin Mubai's soul crossed over, it was not long after the triumphant sound of the Tang Dynasty's pacification of Tuyuhun came, so he was extremely impressed. The imperial court held a celebration banquet for Li Jing and other generals, and also invited Qin Shubao, who had been at home for a long time, to participate, and this matter is vivid. Remember, the Tang Dynasty not only quelled Tuyuhun's rebellion, but also ran thousands of miles to kill horses and drink blood, and pursued the fleeing Tuyuhun Fuyun Khan. Fu Yun Khan led more than 1,000 cavalry to flee to the moraine, which had reached the point of exhaustion, and his subordinates were scattered. Soon after, Fuyun Khan was killed by his subordinates. His eldest son, Murong Shun, the king of Daning, killed the king of Tianzhu and led the people to surrender to Tang. After two months of bloody fighting, Li Jing led the army to pacify Tuyuhun and win the victory of the Beijing Division.

At this point, Tuyuhun has completely become a subordinate country of the Tang Dynasty, and he respects the Tang Dynasty as a courtier. Li Jing led the army to win several classic victories, which also made the majestic majesty of the Tang Dynasty reach the Western Regions, and the barbarian states were frightened and asked to surrender.

Because of this great merit, Li Jing was named the Duke of Weiguo and was a very popular minister. But Li Jing still resigned and went into hiding, thanked the guests, and retreated bravely. Therefore, Qin Mubai rarely saw Li Jing with his own eyes in the court, and he never had a conversation with him.

If you want to learn from him, in addition to the emperor's acquiescence and recommendation, I am afraid that it is not enough to just run away by yourself. Qin Mubai pondered, and invited his father to go with him, maybe the success rate would be higher.

Whether it is in the era of the Tang Dynasty or in the history of China, Li Jing is a well-known figure. From the bottom of his heart, Qin Mubai still has a lot of respect for Li Jing.

I went back to the room for a while, and the smell of wine had dissipated. Qin Mubai went to see his father. Qin Shubao happily drank a few more glasses today, and was still asleep, and Liu was waiting for him in the room with sobering soup. When he walked outside the door and was about to knock on the door, Qin Mubai heard that his parents were talking inside.

Saburo was confused. If a good princess wants to marry her, he is obsessed with a Wu Meiniang. It was obviously Qin Shubao's voice, and he said, "I don't dislike Wu Meiniang or anything, it's just that if the emperor gives marriage, can it be possible to let Princess Gaoyang be a concubine?" I see that San Lang and that Wu Mei Niang are in love, and if he can't give it up at that time, he will be in trouble. ”

"Shubao, San Lang is a smart child, he will definitely be able to cook clearly, so we don't have to worry too much." Liu said, "Today I have been with Mei Niang for a long time, and I feel that this child is well-behaved and generous, but he is also worthy of San Lang, and he is a suitable housewife." On the contrary, although Princess Gaoyang is a golden branch and jade leaf, she is not as knowledgeable as Wu Meiniang, but like a child who is not troublesome. ”

"You know what." Qin Shubao said, "When a woman gets married, she is the same as before she was married. Wu Meiniang is more calm and capable than Princess Gaoyang, but she is also very thoughtful, and she may not be a good daughter-in-law. It's Gao Yang, who is desperate for San Lang, where can she find such a woman, let alone a princess? She was born in the royal family since she was a child, and she has experienced few things, so it makes sense to be simple and naïve. But as long as she is kind and reasonable, she is a good daughter-in-law. I'm glad to marry the princess. ”

"Hey, Uncle Bao, I said you don't have to worry so much." Liu said, "Marriage matters, although it is the words of the parents who are destined to match, but they are still living their lives. Whether they are doing well or not, only they know. I see that Saburo has an account in his heart, and he can handle the affairs of these two women properly. ”

"Look at what nonsense you say, can we not worry about my son's marriage?" Qin Shubao said, "Da Lang and Erlang have both been married for a long time, but this San Lang has been in all directions, and what kind of system has he become." If the emperor really gives him a marriage, he will have to marry it, and if he doesn't marry, he will have to marry! ”

"Alright, alright, you're right, right? Don't be angry, drink the decanting soup! Liu hurriedly comforted.

"San Lang just made you spoiled, huh!"

……

When Qin Mubai heard these outside the door, he couldn't help but feel a little nervous: it seems that his father has a good impression of Princess Gaoyang, and he still has a lot of prejudices against Wu Meiniang...... That's it, what do you want to do now? First, the emperor has not officially given the marriage, and secondly, my marriage with Wu Meiniang is still a year away. That's a lot to happen in a year. Now there are two major events in front of me, one is to apprentice to Li Jing and get this gold-lettered signboard of "Li Jing's protégé"; Second, you have to think about changing jobs. The love of children is long, and you can think about it when you have time!

Qin Mubai walked aside and waited for a long time, and only after his mother came out of the room did he go to see his father.

There was some alcohol in the room, and Qin Shubao's face was still ruddy, but he seemed to be in good spirits and in a good mood.

"San Lang come, sit. The Father is looking for you. Qin Shubao asked him to sit down opposite.

"What is my father looking for me?" Qin Mubai asked knowingly, his father obviously wanted to talk to him about the marriage of his children.

"It's rare to have a lively time in Fuzhong today." Qin Shubao said with a smile, "There are a lot of guests here, except for Cheng Zhijie, it seems that everyone else is your guest!" It seems that you are really strong now, and you can support the Qin family. ”

"Father teased."

"For my father, I want to ask, what are your plans for marriage?" Qin Shubao asked the right question.

"This ......" Qin Mubai shook his head with a sad face, "The child currently has a few important things to do, and the matter of the child's affection is not too much to think about for the time being." ”

"Oh?" Qin Shubao couldn't help but show a slight surprise, "Tell me, what a big deal?" ”

Qin Mubai told his father about apprenticeship and job hopping.

After hearing this, Qin Shubao frowned lightly and pondered for a long time, nodded and said, "Yes, these two major events are indeed worth doing." I mentioned to you a long time ago that Li Jing is the number one person in my Tang Army. If you can worship him as a teacher, it will be of great benefit. It's rare that this time the emperor acquiesced to you, and asked you to go to comfort Li Jing on his behalf, which is to recommend you intentionally. But...... After returning from the last pacification of Tuyuhun, Li Jing was slandered and accused of rebellion. In the end, although the matter was thoroughly investigated and the person who accused him was punished, Li Jinggong was always an indisputable fact, so he resigned and left the court to close his door, and even relatives and friends were not allowed to enter. If you want to worship him as a teacher at this time, I'm afraid it's difficult! ”

Qin Mubai said with a smile: "That's why the child just thought, please ask your father to go with me." Don't look at the face of the monk and look at the face of the Buddha, with both the emperor's recommendation and the face of you, an old friend, Li Jing is embarrassed to refuse again, right? ”

"Oh?" Qin Shubao was slightly stunned, and then laughed, "You bastard, you actually got your father's idea!" For his father, he lived in the house for three or five years and never went out, and he never took the initiative to visit anyone. Anyway, for the sake of you, the old man will accompany you on a trip today, and sell this old face on Li Jing's mansion, and see if it can be worth a few articles! ”

"Thank you, Father, for making it happen!"

After a short time, the father and son were ready and went out to Li Jing's mansion. In addition to a "Lingshou Staff" given by the emperor, the father and son only brought two bottles of home-brewed Qinxian wine as a small greeting gift.

Before leaving, Qin Mubai asked the servants to prepare the carriage and horses, Qin Shubao stopped and said: "We are both military attachés and ordinary visiting friends, so let's ride a horse!" ”

Qin Mubai was happy, his father's move was a little interesting. When the national prince travels, even if there is no pomp, it is natural to prepare a sedan chair or sit in a carriage. Moreover, everyone in the world knows that Qin Shubao has always been in poor health and has faded out of the court army for many years. This time, he took the initiative to ride a horse to visit Li Jing, and he also had the intention of announcing to the outside world that his body had recovered.

In particular, it is Li Jing, the god of the Tang Dynasty and suffering from leg disease, who is still visiting, which is even more interesting.

The father and son went out without an entourage, and the two rode to Li Jing's mansion.

The Weiguo Mansion soon arrived, the courtyard was closed, and there was no door to welcome guests. It seems that Li Jing's closed-door thank-you fruit is true.

"San Lang, come forward and call the door."

The father and son fell off the horse, and Qin Mubai stepped forward to call the door. After shooting for a long time, the door creaked open, and an old man leaned out of it, looked Qin Mubai up and down, and bowed his hand: "What is Lang Jun's name, what are you doing when you come to our mansion?" ”

Qin Mubai bowed his hand and returned the salute: "Qin Mubai, the envoy of the next hundred horses, was ordered by His Majesty the Emperor to come and present the things given by the emperor to the Duke of Weiguo." ”

"Oh, General Qin is His Majesty's envoy?" Lao Su hurriedly changed the color, turned his head to look at Qin Shubao again, blinked his somewhat cloudy old eyes, and muttered, "That one...... It's so familiar! ”

"Haha, Old Man Zhong, your memory is not too bad!" Qin Shubao stepped forward with a laugh, "You still recognize me Qin Qiong!" ”

"Huh?! …… You are - Qin Shubao! Old Man Zhong suddenly cried out, looked Qin Shubao up and down in surprise, and said, "I haven't seen you for many years, but your figure is more than a hundred times better than at the beginning!" Look at me, now I'm so dizzy that I can't recognize people! ”

"Haha, I think you're almost eighty, right?" Qin Shubao said with a smile, "Hurry up and let our father and son in, can the pharmacist be in the mansion?" ”

"Yes, yes." Old Man Zhong looked happy and said continuously, "If it weren't for Uncle Bao's visit, the old man would never dare to let you in...... Hey, Qin Shubao, Qin Mubai, the two of you are father and son? ”

"Didn't I say it all?" Qin Shubao said with a smile, "This is the dog Qin Liang, the word Mubai, the third in line, and now he is the position of a hundred horsemen." ”

"Ah, what a tiger father without a dog!" Old Man Zhong looked Qin Mubai up and down a few times in surprise, and then pushed open the door and invited the two of them in.

Qin Shubao asked as he walked, "Old Man Zhong, why is the gate of this Weiguo Mansion so difficult to enter?" ”

"The master told me so, and I had to wait for the next person to do it." Old Man Zhong said, "The old man also said that if it weren't for the arrival of the imperial envoy of the imperial court, and you were a rare guest, the old man would not dare to let you in." Otherwise, you will be scolded by the master. ”

"Hehe, the old beard is still so stubborn." Qin Shubao brushed his hair and smiled.

"The two of you, please wait for the old man to come forward and report first."

The father and son stopped in a small kiosk at the corner in front of the main house and waited patiently. Qin Shubao said: "San Lang, I saw Li Jing later, and Hugh had to exaggerate and be clever and clever. Li Jing is modest, cautious, calm and capable, and looks down on frivolous, shallow, and exaggerated people the most. ”

"The boy wrote it down."

After waiting for a while, Zhong Lao hurriedly came out quickly, and bowed to the Qin father and son: "The two forgive their sins, they are old and confused, and they actually let the imperial envoy of the imperial court and the Duke of Yiguo wait here!" When the lord heard that Yushi and his old friends were coming, he was changing his clothes and preparing to go out to greet him. ”

"It doesn't have to be so troublesome." Qin Shubao smiled, "Lead us forward." The pharmacist has inconvenient legs and feet, so he doesn't need to come out to greet him. ”

"That's unacceptable!" Zhong Lao hurriedly pointed at Qin Mubai and said nervously, "Although he is your son, he is the imperial history of the imperial court!" ”

"Oh? Ha ha! Qin Shubao laughed, "I forgot, pharmacists have always known etiquette. Anyway, our father and son waited patiently here, and went back to tell the medicine man that he didn't have to hurry. ”

Old man Zhong went back with a salute, and Qin Shubao said with a smile: "Mu Bai, Li Jing is a person, he is so cautious and meticulous. Fang Today, his merits can be ranked first, and everyone says that his merits are high. But in my opinion, there is no one who knows better than him the advance and disgrace of advancing and retreating, and will have a good end in the future. ”

Qin Mubai nodded thoughtfully: "Just this way of doing things, children have a lot to learn from him." ”

"Well said." Qin Shubao nodded approvingly, "You must remember, if he agrees to accept you, it will be a teacher for one day and a father for life." Treat him as if he were a father. ”

"Yes, Father."

After a while, the door of the main hall in front of him opened wide to both sides, and a person walked out of it, dressed in a formal purple court robe, tall and awe-inspiring, although holding a cane. The beard and hair are all silver and snow-white, especially eye-catching is the long belly button, which is quite handsome and chic when dancing in the wind.

"Weichen Li Jing, welcome to Yushi!" Abandoning the crutches and solemnly arching his hand, Li Jing bent down and bowed.

"Defend the country, hurry up and be exempt." Qin Mubai hurriedly stepped forward, presented the box containing the Lingshou staff with both hands, and said, "Qin Mubai, the envoy of the next hundred horsemen, is just on the order of His Majesty, and came to deliver this emperor-given cane. This staff is called Lingshou Staff, which is specially tailored for Wei Guogong by His Majesty to invite master craftsmen. ”

Li Jing still didn't raise his head, raised his hands above his head and took the box, and said in a loud voice: "Your Majesty's kindness to Weichen is high in heaven and earth, and Weichen's liver and brain are smeared, and there is no way to repay it." Long live my emperor, long live, long live! ”

Qin Mubai had no choice but to accompany him through this pomp and circumstance, and said, "Your Majesty has given the Duke of Weiguo a waiver. Wei Guogong, please take your crutches, you don't have to be so polite. ”

"Thank you Emperor Tiandi!" Li Jing solemnly handed the box to the servant, took the crutches, and then glanced at Qin Mubai intently, and then moved his eyes behind Qin Mubai in an instant, and suddenly showed a look of surprise, raised his hand and said loudly to him: "Uncle Bao? You're Uncle Treasure! ”

"Haha, my big brother, do you remember the little brother?" Qin Shubao also stepped forward with laughter, and clasped his hands together with him, "Yes, it's Qin Qiong!" ”

"Haha! I only met you briefly at the last celebration banquet, and we haven't talked like this for many years! Li Jing was obviously also extremely happy, laughing while looking Qin Shubao up and down, and suddenly showed a look of surprise on his face, "Hey, where are your crutches?" ”

Qin Shubao laughed: "The little brother is now eating ten catties of rice in a solar eclipse, he can fight tigers alive, and he can split Yi Qianjun, what is the use of those crutches?!" ”

"Oh, Uncle Bao's sick body...... Recovered? Li Jing said in surprise.

"That's true." Qin Shubao smiled, "Big brother, you have suffered from leg disease for many years, why don't you treat it carefully?" You and I are all the same, fighting in the army and falling into these stubborn diseases. But the younger brother was fortunate to have been cured of all these diseases, and now, waiting for His Majesty's call, he is ready to contribute to the country and gallop on the battlefield! ”

"Good, good, very good." Li Jing nodded and smiled with satisfaction, and then turned his head to look at Qin Mubai, and said with a smile, "Qin Mubai, a hundred horsemen, has been famous for a long time." Uncle Bao, this is your third son, right? ”

"It's the dog." Qin Shubao smiled, "San Lang, why don't you come and see your Uncle Li?" ”