Su Qin was busy renovating the Mingjian Garden, and swam with the two new ladies on the rippling lakeside, lingering and relaxing. The retinue he brought with him was also placed around the perimeter of Mingjian Garden. As soon as he had time, Su Qin invited guests and friends to set up a banquet in Tingfeng Xuan, so that he would not be happy.

Of course, such a leisurely and happy life costs a lot, but since Su Qin lobbied the Six Kingdoms, the reward he has received is no more than 100,000 gold, which is enough to support this extravagant expenditure for many years. It's just that he can't help but revel in it, and he can't help but waste time.

However, the most important thing is not the amount of spending, but the indulgence in pleasure, greed for pleasure and forgetting ambitions, and the pride and ambition of men.

Life is often like sailing against the current, and if you don't advance, you will retreat. When the wind is smooth, I don't feel that luck is rare, once I encounter obstacles, I am controlled everywhere, turn over all difficulties, and many times I end up with an empty sigh that the opportunity is no more, and the scenery of the past years has become a "beautiful" memory.

Su Qinwu was unaware of the potential crisis, and one night, he was drinking and chatting with his two ladies at the window on the third floor of Tingfeng Xuan, when he heard Wu Jinglai report: "General Ning Jun asks to see you." ”

Su Qin held the wine glass in his hand, and when he heard Wu Jing's report, his brows couldn't help frowning slightly, and he thought to himself: "This Ning Jun didn't come early or late, but he came when I was talking to the new lady about the wine, and the good interest was also disturbed by him." ”

But he can't help but give Ning Jun's face, after all, he is his old friend, and he has faithfully assisted him for so many years, without Ning Jun, it would be difficult for him Su Qin to have today's scenery.

With a little unhappiness, Su Qin waved his hand to Wu Jing and said, "You go and invite General Ning Jun up." ”

Meng Ting, who was on the side, noticed Su Qin's unhappy expression, and she persuaded: "General Ning came to you at night, there must be something urgent, the two of you live and die together, it's better not to let him feel estranged." ”

Su Qin said with some resentment: "Even if it is an old acquaintance and a good friend, it has to be divided into occasions, and he is not my family, how can he be too casual." ”

Wei Jia also agreed with Meng Ting's opinion, and she also said: "You two men have something to say, it is better for Sister Meng and I to avoid it." Meng Ting also nodded, so the two got up one after another and went to the small hall on the third floor.

Su Qin looked at the delicacies and fragrant wine full of cases, kept the two ladies, and said, "Why are you so troubled, Ning Jun and I are just a few words, you can stay." ”

The two new ladies were very resolute, they pursed their lips and smiled, and left without looking back, leaving the stupid Su Qin to sit in front of the banquet alone.

With the sound of footsteps of "knock, knock, knock" from the staircase, Ning Jun walked up from downstairs. Su Qin couldn't help but be surprised when he saw that he was wearing armor and had combat boots on his feet, and it took a lot of effort to walk.

Su Qin stood up, smiled at Ning Jun, and asked, "General Ning has been good for a while, I haven't seen you for a month, why are you wearing a helmet and armor, fully armed, what are you doing?" ”

Ning Jun didn't even give Su Qin a polite smile, he replied: "I am a general, of course I have to lead the troops, charge into battle in wartime, and practice diligently in peacetime." Prepare for busy work, and be prepared to be safe. ”

Su Qin let out an "oh", and said in his heart: "Ning Jun is a habit, he has been in the army for many years, and he has been fighting horses all his life, and he can't be idle." ”

He also did not forget to praise Ning Jun twice, and said: "General Ning is thoughtful and diligent in military aircraft, and he is really a rare general." He immediately raised his right hand lightly, made a gesture to invite Ning Jun to the table, and said, "If General Ning doesn't dislike it, please sit down and drink two cups with me, how about it?" ”

Ning Jun still had a cold face and declined: "I still have to train the soldiers tomorrow, please forgive me for not being able to drink at the table." As he spoke, he sat down far away from Su Qin.

Su Qin was shocked and thought, "What's wrong with Ning Jun, he is so unhappy today, has he encountered something annoying?" ”

Su Qin asked cautiously: "General Ning seems to have something on his mind, can you tell me Su Jizi, and I will see if I can help the general solve the problem." ”

Ning Jun glanced at Su Qin and replied, "It's not difficult to solve this little bit of my concern, and you are the most suitable." ”

Su Qin let out an "oh", looked puzzled, and said, "Then please General Ning speak out and listen." ”

Ning Jun said bluntly: "I came today to persuade you to stop the wine in the cup, put away the idea of being greedy for joy with beauties, and put your mind back on military affairs." ”

Su Qin shook his head disapprovingly, and replied: "I have been back in Luoyang for less than two months, and I have just married two ladies. ”

Ning Jun put on a straight face and said: "It's not that I'm ruining your interest, but the alliance has not yet been consolidated, the Qin State is still eyeing it, and the heart of the alliance of the six countries has not yet been firm, so it is too early to enjoy it now." ”

Su Qin saw that Ning Jun was serious, he also put away his smile and replied: "The Qin State suffered a big loss in the Battle of Anyi, where can I dare to easily peep into the east in the short term, now is the time when there is nothing to do, General Ning is too worried, right?" ”

Ning Jun brushed the dust on his sleeves, his movements were very large, and the dust stained with his robes and clothes during military training could float into Su Qin's wine and food, and Su Qin's brows couldn't help but tighten.

Ning Jun said unceremoniously: "Of course, it's calm for the time being, but if you Su Jizi continues to enjoy it like this, it will cause unnecessary trouble." ”

Su Qin said in disbelief, "Really? ”

Ning Jun nodded affirmatively and continued: "Your every move is now related to the changes in the situation in the world, so the Qin State no longer pays attention to your behavior all the time, seeing your greed, can they not have bad intentions?" Besides, the upward line is effective, you are content with pleasure, and the subordinates are not also lazy in military affairs, abandoning drills and distracting the military. ”

Su Qinman didn't care, and replied: "It's not that I have completely forgotten the current situation, but I have a different opinion from you. I don't think the situation is as serious as General Ning thought. ”

He saw that Ning Jun was very concerned, and he also wanted to give Ning Jun a face, and added: "If General Ning intends to pay close attention to training at this time, I have no objection. Your worries are precious, after all, and I will reward those who participate in the exercises. ”

Ning Jun wrinkled his brows and said bitterly: "Ji Zi misunderstood what I meant, I didn't ask for credit, I was just worried that once the situation changed, the situation would become out of control." ”

Su Qin waved his hand, disagreeing, and said, "I have my own sense of proportion in my heart, and when I have rested enough, I will be busy again." ”

Ning Jun and Su Qin had a discord of words, and he was angry in his heart, but thinking of the life-and-death friendship between the two for many years, Ning Jun suppressed the anger in his heart and said fiercely: "I kindly reminded you, when you Su Jizi regret it in the future, don't blame me for not fulfilling my responsibility as a friend." ”