There is an old saying that if you have nothing to do, you are either a traitor or a thief. Xue Shao knew in his heart that he had intended to take the initiative to approach Pei Xingjian, no matter how ingenious and natural the way he used, he was suspected of "planning" after all. With the sense of smell of a veteran like Pei Xingjian, it is impossible not to be aware.

Moreover, the main reason is that the original simple "Lantian Secret Code" was used by Wu Zetian, and a "martial arts academy" was smeared with a thick political shadow; She also set a trap to beat Pei Xingjian as a banner to demonstrate to the forbidden army, using him as a gun to make use of Pei Xingjian's prestige in the military.

If it were anyone, this would not be happy, and he would even have doubts about Xue Shao's previous motives and morality.

Xue Shao thought to himself, if Pei Xingjian really thought that I had conspired with the queen of heaven to calculate with him, then he would not have trusted me. As a result, Pei Xingjian will no longer pay attention to the affairs of the martial arts academy, at most, he is forced to work helplessly. In the future, if I want to go on expeditions with him, learn the real art of war, and gain a firm foothold in the military with his strength, there is no way to talk about it. The subtle stakes in this are really difficult for outsiders to understand. That's why I have to visit in person today and talk to Pei Xingjian face to face.

Having said that, if you really eat the closed-door soup, then Xue Shao's original plan will be in vain; Now that he has entered the gate of the Pei family, it proves that there is still room for maneuver in the matter, and it proves that Pei Xingjian has not completely lost trust in Xue Shao.

Xue Shao simply tied up the burden again, this routine "ask for advice on the art of war", don't teach it.

"Childe, what do you mean?" Pei Xingjian said indifferently quietly.

Xue Shao said: "Pei Gong's trust in me is reasonable. Xue had nothing to say. ”

Pei Xingjian smiled, "Why did Childe say this?" ”

"Don't tell lies in front of real people, Xue can't hide this trick from Pei Gong, and he doesn't plan to hide it." Xue Shao said, "Previously, I did intend to get close to Pei Gong and wanted to get to know Pei Gong. ”

"For what?" Pei Xingjian asked.

Xue Shao arched his hand and said, "Pei Gong, Xue deliberately came to visit today, just to want to talk openly and honestly with Pei Gongtui. If there is a taboo or abrupt offense between the words, please forgive Pei Gong first! ”

"You say." Pei Xingjian was very calm, and his expression barely fluctuated.

Xue Shao said: "If it weren't for the two saints who appointed me as a concubine, and I was entangled with Princess Taiping by accident, Xue would never have moved his mind to get to know Pei Gong." ”

Pei Xingjian frowned, "What are you doing?" ”

"Because I want to protect myself." Xue Shao said.

Pei Xingjian raised his eyebrows in surprise, "Where do you start with this?" ”

Xue Shao sighed and said, "As the saying goes, marrying a wife has to buy an official mansion for a princess, and the Tang Dynasty's concubine is not good. What's more, Princess Taiping is pampered all over the world, not only conspicuous but also with strong political capital. If I had been her steed, I would have been the target of the public. The previous death of Zhang Miao is proof of this. On the surface, that incident was just a jealousy episode of Princess Taiping, but in fact, someone was secretly jealous of Xue. Think about it, before I officially became a colt, someone wanted to harm me like this, what will happen in the future? ”

Pei Xingjian was still silent, "The truth is right. But Xue Gongzi wants to protect himself, why does he need to put an old man on the stall? The old man is foolish, and you can refuse to marry if the marriage is not completed; If the marriage is successful, you should be cautious and stay away from the risks. It is still difficult for the old man to protect himself as a mud fetus bodhisattva, how can he help his son? ”

Xue Shao sighed lightly and tightened his eyebrows, and said, "I want to inherit the mantle of Duke Pei and take charge of the Tang Dynasty!" ”

"You! …… You are bold! Pei Xingjian was taken aback, "Can you say this kind of thing?!" ”

Xue Shao bowed, "Xue has already asked Pei Gong for forgiveness!" ”

"The murder weapon of the country of soldiers, directly under the imperial court belongs to the emperor, and it never belongs to anyone!" Pei Xingjian scolded in a low voice, "Young Master Xue, don't talk nonsense about this kind of thing in the future!" ”

"Yes." Xue Shao bowed and said, "Now that I am engaged to the princess, the rice has become a rice and a boat." As soon as he married the princess and became a colt, it was equivalent to sitting on the cusp of the storm. I don't cause trouble, I have my own people to provoke me. When the husband is carrying a three-foot green edge to gallop the world, how can he live in a pink gauze tent, indulge in the love of men and women, and steal his life? To tell the truth, I want to inherit the mantle of Pei Gong, one is to make a living and protect myself, and the other is to make contributions. Pei Gong, the most heart-wrenching and true-hearted words, Xue Shao told him bluntly. Please also ask Pei Gongming to decide! ”

"Hey......" Pei Xingjian let out a long sigh, stroked his hair, and shook his head.

"Pei Gong?"

Pei Xingjian raised his head, his old eyes were shining, "Xue Gongzi, do you know that the old man is quite familiar with the art of acquaintances?" ”

"Xue Mouzhi said."

Pei Xingjian nodded and said, "The old man saw the son for the first time, but he actually knew the Tao in his heart...... Wei Gong's military law is in the same line, and he can finally have a successor. ”

Xue Shao was overjoyed in his heart and bowed down.

"The son is heartfelt, and the old man will tell the truth." Pei Xingjian said, "First sentence, I won't live long. ”

Xue Shao was stunned, "Pei Gong must not talk nonsense!" ”

Pei Xingjian smiled and waved his hand, and said, "The doctor does not heal himself, and the physiognomy does not treat himself." My life was approved by Yuan Tiangang. Within two years, the old man will die. Moreover, the old man's own health is also well known. Seeing that Yangshou was about to expire but his long-cherished wish could not be fulfilled, the old man ...... in his heart Actually, it's also very sad. ”

"What is Gong Pei's wish, why don't you say it and see if Xue can serve one or two?" Xue Shao said.

Pei Xingjian said: "As everyone knows, the old man inherited Wei Gong's art of war from his ancestor Su Dingfang. In fact, the theory of the art of war is illusory, even if you memorize all the military books in the world, you may not be able to become a soldier. Practice, experience, talent, temperament, teacher, and fortune are all indispensable; The art of war book itself is not important at all. If you look back at those ancient famous generals, how many of them stood out of the stacks of books? - How is Zhao Kuo on paper? 400,000 Zhao troops in Changping World War were killed by the Qin army! ”

Xue Shao nodded, "What Pei Gong said is true. There have been countless generals throughout the ages, and there are even more generals who have read military books. But there are very few real celebrities. ”

"Of the six essentials, talent seems to be the most illusory, but it's actually the most important." Pei Xingjian said, "As you said, there have been countless generals throughout the ages, and everyone has the practice of leading troops, and there are countless loyal patriots, and there are not a few teachers who have learned and governed the classics." But there are still very few real celebrities. At the end of the day, the vast majority of people lack talent or are unlucky! ”

Xue Shao nodded and listened quietly.

"The old man has a fateful life as an official, and the weak crown learns the art and comes to lead the soldiers. Throughout my life, I have learned a wide range of things, and the soldier is just one of them. Pei Xingjian said, "But the biggest regret of the old man's life is also the soldier!" ”

"Why?" Xue Shao asked.

As the saying goes, unfilial piety is great, and this is also the case in terms of teachers. The old man inherited the lineage of Wei Gongbing's family, but let this line be cut off in the hands of the old man, isn't it a pity? Pei Xingjian said, "Over the years, the old man has been looking for a suitable person, and wants to teach him what he has learned all his life. But...... It has never been found. ”

Xue Shao's reaction was very calm, and he said: "There are thousands of people in the world, and there must be many people who can have the talent of soldiers. Why hasn't Pei Gong encountered any of them? ”

"On the contrary, the old man has met many talented talents, and he can't count them." Pei Xingjian shook his head with a wry smile and said, "But how can a soldier's murder weapon be easily given to someone?" Even if he is good and loyal, the old man doesn't dare to teach him! ”

"......" Xue Shao suddenly woke up to the fact that now the world is ruled by culture, and the famous generals are withering. If Pei Xingjian's protégé is suspicious, he will definitely be glorious. But Pei Xingjian's identity is so embarrassing, how can his descendants be treated by the two saints? Regardless of whether he can be reused and give full play to his talents, it is difficult to say whether it will harm his students in the future!

Pei Xingjian does not accept apprentices, he is afraid of harming disciples!

A soldier's murder weapon, a double-edged sword!

"Xue Gongzi, among the young talents that the old man has encountered, your talent is not the most outstanding." Pei Xingjian said, "However, you are both the nephew of His Majesty and the son-in-law of the Queen of Heaven, and the most rare thing is that the two saints are quite important to you. You are noble and favored by the Holy Family, plus you are about to become the only concubine of the Tang Dynasty, it stands to reason that there is no one in the world who is more qualified than you to inherit what the old man has learned in his life. But ......"

Xue Shao arched his hand and said: "Pei Gong has something to say, you might as well speak up." Xue came here today to have a heart-to-heart with Pei Gongtui. Pei Gong's words came out of the mouth of the king and entered my ears, if half of the sentence leaked out, it was said that Xue Shao would die without a place to be buried, and the spiritual position would not enter the Xue family temple in the future! ”

Pei Xingjian was slightly stunned, what a poisonous oath!

"Pei Gong, please speak!"

"Xue Shao, Her Royal Highness Princess Lingtang Chengyang is the daughter of Emperor Taizong, as a relative of the imperial family and a minister of Li Tang, you should be based on the foundation of the country and take loyalty to the monarch and protect the country as your life's ambition." Pei Xingjian said, "But the old man sees that you and the queen seem to have a more tacit understanding." If in the future, if you learn the art of war, but you are partial to yourself, it is only for the queen of heaven...... Old man, I will be guilty of Li Tang Sheji! ”

Xue Shao nodded with a sudden realization, Pei Xingjian, and finally said the deepest thoughts and concerns in his heart!

Just like most Confucian doctors in the world, in Pei Xingjian's heart, "loyalty to the monarch and patriotism" is the first place. In Pei Xingjian's view, the dictatorship of women is contrary to etiquette and rebellion, and it is a serious deviation from loyalty to the monarch and patriotism.

If one day the queen really wants to break with Li Tang, and I, Xue Shao, am still only loyal to the queen of heaven, in Pei Xingjian's opinion, I, Xue Shao, am a chaotic minister and thief! - And he Pei Xingjian is the initiator of creating me, a rebellious minister and thief!

Confucianism attaches great importance to "fame" and everything is commanded by morality, and Confucianism makes meritorious deeds, but seeks fame and fame in the world. If he is going to bear the charge of being the instigator and leave a stench for 10,000 years, Pei Xingjian will definitely rather die than do it!

Xue Shao sighed softly, Pei Xingjian is a man of awe-inspiring talent, but after all, he is a person who lives in the Tang Dynasty and cannot transcend this era!.

[I heard from the editor and the author's friend that my reading results are not bad.] But I'm not personally very satisfied, I think that big could be better! 】