Happy times, always pass quickly, before the end of the banquet dispersed, the next time to meet again, everyone said goodbye one after another, drunk and unconscious, must have stayed overnight, naturally there are servants to take care of, Qian Feng does not have to count on it, he himself is also one of the drunk and sleeping people, so tired that Han Rui arranged the people properly, so he hurried back, so as not to have a curfew, can not enter Chang'an City.

Riding a horse all the way, the sun was setting, the wind was a little cool, it was extremely comfortable, and most of the drunkenness on his body was dissipated, Han Zhuang suddenly saw something, and hurriedly beckoned and said: "Brother, that Helan brother just now, forgot to take the bow......"

Han Rui looked sideways, but saw that next to Qingcong's saddle, there was a bull horn bow hanging, remembering that after Han Zhuang shot the goose just now, he had already returned it to Helan Chushi, how could he appear here? Han Rui thought for a while, immediately understood, and said with a chuckle: "It's not that I forgot, but the meeting gift he gave you." ”

"What?" Han Zhuang was stunned, he was not a person who was ignorant of current affairs, so he naturally knew that this horn bow was not an ordinary thing, the price was probably expensive, and the gift was too precious, so it was a little inappropriate to accept it like this.

Seeing Han Zhuang's hesitation, Han Rui smiled and explained: "Take it, it's okay, Helan is not bad, his ancestors are a big noble, he is not bad for money, the gift he gave is not a reason to take it back, you return it, he is not happy, the next time you meet, thank you in person." ”

"Okay." Han Zhuang nodded, he was also a bold spleen, and accepted the gift calmly, but he remembered the kindness, and he naturally reciprocated in return.

"Have a good rest tonight, let's go to Chang'an City tomorrow, familiarize ourselves with the road environment, Qujiangyuan ......"

Han Rui counted the scenic spots in Chang'an City, Han Zhuang hesitated a little, and said softly: "Brother, when are we going to visit Gong Li, Aya asked me to send a letter......

"The Seventh Uncle has a letter...... That's great. Han Rui said happily: "I'm still thinking, what excuse is appropriate to visit, don't worry about it now, since that's the case, then we'll go tomorrow, but in this way, Brother Eighteen, I'm afraid there won't be many opportunities to play." ”

After many years of letters, even if it is just an ordinary greeting, but when he heard Han Zhuang's ambition to join the army, Han Rui could guess without thinking that Li Jing would inevitably make arrangements as appropriate, whether it was sophistication or bad habits, even the upright and clear ministers such as Wei Zheng and Yu Shinan, when they met the same clan and clan, they would definitely not stand idly by.

"It's important to get down to business, and it's never too late to have fun later." Han Zhuang said.

Seeing that Han Zhuang had made up his mind, Han Rui didn't force it, and agreed to it, Han Zhuang smiled a little more at the corner of his mouth, looking at the magnificent scene of mountains and rivers under the brilliant sunset, he tightened the reins, and snorted lightly.

The next day, early in the morning, the sun is shining, after all, it is already early summer, naturally a little depressed, but the greening work of Chang'an City is very effective, the road trees are planted on both sides of the road, mostly locust trees, willow trees, there are also peach, apricot and other fruit trees, spring flowers bloom like brocade, summer shade overflows, riding a horse slowly, the breeze blows, with clothes fluttering, not the body is comfortable, or the mood is also extraordinarily happy.

Leisurely came to the mansion of the great general Li Jing, among the founding fathers of the DPRK, Li Jing was the most low-key, and did not mention the ordinary way of doing things, taking the house as an example, such as the eldest grandson Wuji, Wei Chi Jingde, Cheng Yanjin and others, the place where they lived, it was simply a paradise, the houses were layered, the pavilions and pavilions, magnificent, the image of the carved beast, the painted colorful patterns, the extreme luxury and luxury.

However, Li Jing's mansion, in contrast, seems a little ordinary, blue walls and gray tiles, inconspicuous, if it weren't for the door, there are a few sturdy military guards standing in front of the door, ordinary people came, I am afraid they would not have thought that the owner of the house is the general Li Jing who swept through the Turks and made the grassland tribes flee when they heard the wind.

Since last year, after retiring due to illness and resigning, Li Jing began to close his door to thank guests, if he did not have an official position, Han Rui came, and he didn't need to find any reason, but now, he understood Li Jing's concerns, if he was fine, he would naturally not come over to disturb, but now accompanied by Han Zhuang, Han Rui seemed very calm, and was a hundred steps away from Li Jing's mansion, in order to show respect, he dismounted and walked directly.

When he came to the door, the military guards dutifully blocked the way, Han Rui smiled and handed over the greeting post, knowing the style of Li Jing's subordinates, and he didn't need to please him, so he obediently retreated to the side and waited.

Closing the door to thank the guests, and also sharing the object, no one really saw it, that was a few years later, so after waiting for a while, Li Jing's close guard Changhai hurriedly walked out, saw Han Zhuang, a smile of surprise appeared on his face, looked left and right, frowned, and said, "What about Han Cheng, didn't you come with you?" ”

Once went to Hanjia Village as a guest, Han Zhuang naturally remembered Chang Hai, and when he saw him asking, he hurriedly responded: "Aya didn't come to Beijing." ”

"Stubborn." After scolding, Chang Hai was a little disappointed, sighed lightly, barely excited, and smiled: "Come in, the general is waiting for you inside." ”

Chang Hai led the way in front, Han Rui and Han Zhuang followed, and the road was naturally unimpeded, and they came to the simple living room, sitting on the top, Li Jing smiled and said: "Here, don't be formal, sit at will." ”

"I've seen Li Gong." Han Rui paused for a long time, and Han Zhuang also followed suit, respectful and meticulous.

Looking at the empty hall door, Li Jing sighed lightly: "As expected, Han Cheng, I really didn't come." ”

"Gong Li, Aya ordered me to send a letter......

Under Han Rui's hint, Han Zhuang took out the letter from his arms, took it by Chang Hai, and handed it to Li Jing, the envelope was not sealed, Li Jing took out the letter paper, looked at it a few times, and then put it aside casually, quietly pondering, perhaps reminiscing about the past, a few people in the hall naturally did not dare to disturb, held their breath, and kept quiet.

After half a ring, his eyes swept over his feelings, and Li Jing shook his head slightly and said, "It is worthy of Han Cheng, it has not changed at all." ”

I didn't know the content of the letter, so naturally no one took the conversation, but there was no need for them to wait for a long time, Li Jing's expression softened, there was a smile on the corner of his mouth, and he said in a harmonious voice: "Han Zhuang, come here, want to join the army?" ”

I don't know if Li Jing guessed it himself, or if Han Qi mentioned it in his letter, hearing this, Han Zhuang instinctively raised his chest and replied loudly: "That's right, please Li Gongcheng." ”

"What is not perfected, there are strong men to vote, as long as they pass the military assessment, they will naturally not refuse." Li Jing said with a smile, some words are not easy to say directly, but they have been hinted at very clearly, Han Zhuang listened, his face flashed red, and his emotions were a little excited, and then calmed down and bowed to thank him.

Chang Hai said with a smile: "You came at the right time, and you are under the general's wave, so you don't have to worry about having no chance to make a contribution." ”

Han Zhuang was puzzled, but he only promised, Han Rui flashed his inspiration, and asked: "Gong Li, are you going to invite Ying and lead the army to fight against Tuyuhun?" ”

"Why?" Li Jing remained silent and said indifferently: "You must know that I am already idle at home, and I have long stopped asking about the military affairs of the DPRK and China. ”

"Since last year, Tuyuhun has repeatedly offended my Tang Tianwei, not only His Majesty was angry, but the officials were also not angry, and sent envoys to reproach the Khan Fu Yun, and asked Fu Yun to enter the court to explain, but Fu Yun did not come under the pretext of illness, but instead sent envoys to ask for peace." Han Rui said slowly: "Your Majesty didn't want to start a war for no reason for peace, so he reluctantly agreed, and ordered him to come to meet him in person, but he didn't come, but he intensified his efforts and invaded the border court many times. ”

"It makes sense." Li Jing nodded and said: "But there are countless generals in the DPRK who can fight well, leading the army to fight, attacking cities and plundering land, it is just an ordinary thing, why use me." ”

"Today, the imperial court raises an army to conquer Tuyuhun, not only to win, not to lose, but also to succeed in one fell swoop, so as to deter Xue Yantuo, Zhili and other departments." Han Rui analyzed: "Looking at the court, only the public is undefeated in a hundred battles, coupled with the great destruction of the Turks and the great achievements in battle, the generals are convinced, who else can take on this great responsibility except the public." ”

"Flattery." Li Jing scolded, his eyes were a little more smiling, and he suddenly shook his head and said: "You guessed wrong, yesterday, Your Majesty has issued an edict, respectively appointing Hou Junji, the secretary of the Ministry of War, Li Daozong, the king of the city, Li Daliang, the governor of Liangzhou, Li Daoyan, the general of the right guard, and Gao Yingsheng, the assassin of Lizhou, as the general of the march of each province. ”

"Gong Li, this is deceiving me that I don't understand military affairs." Han Rui raised his eyebrows and said, "Among the five people, who is the commander and the army?" ”

"That's a military secret, how could I know." Li Jing said with a smile.

Han Rui pursed his lips and didn't speak anymore, Li Jing made it clear that he wanted to play tricks, what else could he do.

In fact, everyone knows that Li Jing took the initiative to retire, not because of physical reasons, but in view of the tragic lesson that heroes in ancient times could not die well, he made a wise choice, the enemy country has died, the heroes are useless, and what to do with the heavy army, those who are wise and far-sighted, do not wait for the emperor to have suspicions, they will relieve themselves of military power, in order to protect themselves.

Therefore, Li Jing handed over his resignation here, Li Shimin didn't think about it, and directly approved it, and specially issued an edict to praise Li Jing's courage in retreating, and awarded him the title of special promotion for school inspection, and gave him a spiritual longevity staff, which is to set an example for everyone to follow.

Originally, Li Shimin thought that the country was peaceful, the border was safe, there would be no more major wars, and naturally Li Jing was not needed, but Tuyuhun's invasion gave Li Shimin a headache, just as Han Rui analyzed, there are many generals in the DPRK and China, but if they can be of great use, Li Shimin just believes in Li Jing.

However, it was agreed that the people had retired not long ago, and now that the enemy is current, and they want to use others, Li Shimin is also the emperor, this bit of face is still wanted, and he can't open his mouth no matter what, however, Han Rui believes that there must be a strange tacit understanding between Li Shimin and Li Jingjunchen, and Li Jing will definitely take the initiative to ask Ying to unify the army when he hears the news.

Besides, Chang Hai had already missed it just now, Han Rui was not deaf, how could he not hear it, thinking of this, Li Jing smiled, did not deny it again, but said: "Han Rui, I will recruit you to fight with the army to fight against Tuyuhun, how about it?" ”

(To be continued)