With a message, a burly general in armor walked into the Taiji Hall.

At this time, Li Jianguo also noticed this general, and there was no doubt that the person who came was Qin Shubao. Maybe it's because Qin Shubao was born as a military general and specializes in martial arts, so he looks quite young, and there is no detailed record of Qin Shubao's age in the history books, but according to Li Jianguo's speculation, it should be about the same as Fang Xuanling.

"The last general will see the emperor!" When Qin Shubao saw Li Shimin, he quickly knelt on the ground and saluted.

Li Shimin was also overjoyed when he saw Qin Shubao coming, and hurriedly said: "General Qin, please hurry up, I haven't seen you for a while, how is Aiqing lately?" ”

Qin Shubao got up and returned the salute and said, "Emperor Xie cares, everything will be fine, I don't know why the emperor summoned the last general?" But there is a war ahead that requires the last general to go on the expedition? ”

Li Shimin smiled, looked at the other ministers in the hall, and said, "Ladies and gentlemen, have you seen it?" General Qin's sincerity is an example of your love, and you should learn from General Qin and never forget your own responsibilities. ”

"Your Ministers obey." The ministers in the palace said in unison.

"The emperor has a good reputation, the last general is a military general, these are the responsibilities of the minister, and I will never dare to forget it!" Qin Shubao hurriedly said.

Li Shimin walked down, came to Qin Shubao's side, grabbed Qin Shubao's hand, and said: "Aiqing has been loyal to my Tang Dynasty all his life, and he has fought in all directions for many years, and he has made countless contributions. How can you let me bear to let you run around again, and Aiqing will stay in Chang'an to recuperate in the future. ”

"Thank you for the emperor's grace, but the last general will not go to the battlefield, what else can he do? In the end, I only want to gallop on the battlefield in this life, return the horse leather shroud, and die with all my might! Qin Shubao's eyes were firm, looking directly at Li Shimin.

"Hehe, Ai Qing is serious. Now that my Tang Dynasty is peaceful in all parts of the world, the country is peaceful and the people are safe, where are there still thieves who dare to make trouble. Aiqing was summoned this time to let Aiqing serve as the commander of the patrol battalion to maintain the law and order of Chang'an City. Li Shimin held Qin Shubao's hand and said.

After hearing this, Qin Shubao asked with a puzzled expression, "Commander of the patrol battalion?" Your Majesty, does my dynasty have this official position? ”

"Hehe, it really wasn't in the past, but now it naturally is. The duty of the patrol battalion is to maintain the law and order of Chang'an City and protect the interests and safety of the people. Li Shimin asked, and then told Qin Shubao about Li Jianguo's improvement of the new law and the proposal to patrol the camp, and Qin Shubao also stared at Li Jianguo in surprise.

"The last general has long heard about the new law, and the streets and alleys of Chang'an City are also spreading, and the people are also singing praises. Now I didn't expect that the person who perfected the new law would be such a young man. Qin Shubao said with a smile.

Li Jianguo also hurriedly bowed down and said: "General Qin has won the award, but it is still too far behind the general's merits. Moreover, this official has only done a little bit of effort, and it is not enough to worry about it. ”

"Okay, good, calm temperament, not arrogant or impatient, and with outstanding talent, it is really a material that can be made, it is really gratifying to have a talent like Master Li to work for my Datang!" Qin Shubao looked at Li Shimin and continued: "Congratulations to the emperor at the end of the general, it is really gratifying to get a talent like Lord Li!" ”

Li Shimin was overjoyed when he heard Qin Shubao's words, and said: "What Aiqing said is exactly what I mean, so I also ordered Li Aiqing to serve as Shangshuling and serve my Datang." ”

"Oh? I didn't expect that Master Li would be so used by the emperor at a young age, and he had a bright future. Qin Shubao looked at Li Jianguo and said.

Li Jianguo arched his hand to Qin Shubao and said: "General Qin is a rare general in my Tang Dynasty, and the emperor has also mentioned the general in front of me many times, and I have heard of the general's deeds for a long time, and I admire the general's personality very much." This time, when I proposed to the emperor the establishment of a patrol battalion, the emperor immediately thought of having the general take up the post of commander of the patrol battalion, which shows that the general is deeply trusted by the emperor. ”

Qin Shubao waved his hand and continued: "I am over half a hundred years old, I am not as good as you young people, and the future of Datang still depends on talents like Master Li." ”

"You two don't have to be humble to each other, you are all the pillars of my Datang, and you will help each other in the future and work together for Datang!" Li Shimin opened his mouth, then looked at Qin Shubao, and continued: "General Qin, are you willing to take the position of commander?" ”

"The last general will obey the emperor's holy order, thank you for the emperor's grace! It's just a matter of some details of the patrol battalion, and I still need to ask Master Li for more advice. Qin Shubao hurriedly said.

"It's okay to do this, after the early dynasty, you can discuss it privately with Li Aiqing. If General Qin has no opinion, then I will appoint General Qin as the commander of the patrol battalion now, what do you think of this matter? Li Shimin's eyes swept around and suddenly asked.

The other ministers opened their mouths one after another: "The emperor is shengming, and the ministers seconded it!" ”

"Well, since that's the case, then the matter is settled. If you Aiqing have nothing else to do, then retreat! Li Shimin said lightly.

The ministers looked at each other, and after a while, they all withdrew from the Taiji Palace, and Qin Shubao also turned around and wanted to leave.

"General Qin, wait a minute, how about this officer and you discuss the matter of patrolling the battalion?" When Li Jianguo saw that Qin Shubao was leaving, he also hurriedly spoke.

Qin Shubao turned to look at Li Jianguo, nodded, and said, "That's very good, I happen to have a lot of things about the patrol camp that I want to ask Master Li for advice!" ”

"Don't dare to be, General Qin is really tormenting me like this. In terms of seniority, General Qin can be regarded as my senior, and it is almost the same when I ask the general for advice. Li Jianguo said humbly.

"Hehe, since that's the case, then invite Master Li to my house for a talk, how about it?" Qin Shubao said.

"Thank you General Qin for the invitation, since that's the case, then bother General Qin!"

After Li Jianguo finished speaking, he followed Qin Shubao out of the palace together.