When night fell, Hu Guogong's mansion was quiet. At this time, Qin Huaiyu was constantly wandering around the room, and it was obvious that he had encountered something that made him very embarrassed again.

That's right, this incident did make him very embarrassed. Because he wanted to participate in this training that was about to start, but he was not sure at all. Of course, this so-called uncertainty does not mean that he is not sure of passing the so-called assessment, but that he is not sure to persuade his father to let him participate.

From childhood to adulthood, Qin Huaiyu has been a leader and role model among his peers. When the juniors mentioned Qin Huaiyu, they all admired it very much. This is not only outstanding in martial arts, but also extraordinary, and knows the method of arranging troops well, which is simply an all-rounder. The elders always use Qin Huaiyu as a flaunt to educate their children.

In fact, how can outsiders know that Qin Huaiyu's martial arts and the so-called art of war were all secretly learned by himself. His father did not teach him anything in these areas, and even, was against him learning them. His father's request was for him to study, and then, to take the imperial examination.

However, Qin Huaiyu, who was born in the family of Jiangmen, like most of the disciples of Jiangmen, has a strong interest in this martial art and marching and fighting. Therefore, after completing the studies assigned by the master every day, he secretly began to learn martial arts. From time to time, I learned the art of war through the military books in the study.

Qin Qiong didn't find out about this situation, but he couldn't help it. In addition to reading and more strict requirements for Qin Huaiyu, everything else is left to chance. However, one thing is certain, that is, Qin Qiong does not want Qin Huaiyu to join the army.

It was Qin Huaiyu's title of captain, which was forcibly installed by Li Shimin. Although there is a title, though. But there is no real job, which can be described as in name only. And last time, the reason why Qin Huaiyu was asked to lead the team to Jianghu Village was because Li Feng knew him. Moreover, he is outstanding and has a friendship with those scholars. When it is critical, you can convince the public.

Qin Huaiyu was in the room, after wandering for a while. Eventually, his expression became firm, and then, gritting his teeth, he went out of the room. walked towards Qin Qiong's residence.

Coming to Qin Qiong's door, Qin Huaiyu took a few deep breaths, and then was about to knock on the door.

"The door is unlocked, come in"

Before he could knock it, Qin Qiong's voice came from inside. After Qin Huaiyu was stunned for a moment, he immediately gently pushed open the door and walked in. See his father. I'm sitting there reading a book.

"The Child Meets His Father"

Unlike other Jiangmen families, the Lu Guogong Mansion pays great attention to etiquette. At least, Qin Qiong has always asked of Qin Huaiyu like this. Therefore, after Qin Huaiyu entered the door. He said in a formal manner.

"Sit down"

After Qin Qiong saw Qin Huaiyu come in, she had already put down the book, and then said to him with a flat expression. Subsequently, Qin Huaiyu was very regular. Done aside.

However, Qin Huaiyu did not speak immediately. He was thinking about how to talk to Qin Qiong about this. You know, if he goes this time, he will really be in the military. And this is completely opposite to Qin Qiong's expectations of him.

"Do you know why my father has always opposed you joining the army, but wants you to join the army?"

Before Qin Huaiyu could figure out how to speak, Qin Qiong was the first to speak. Moreover, all of a sudden, he asked Qin Huaiyu a question in his heart, and he had always wanted to ask Qin Qiong.

For a long time, Qin Huaiyu couldn't figure out why other generals' disciples were all developing in the army. And his father, as one of the most famous veterans of the Tang Dynasty, was so opposed to his entry into the army. This made him very depressed and aggrieved.

"The child doesn't know, this is also the question that the child has always wanted to ask, but he didn't dare to ask"

Now that he has decided to have a showdown with Qin Qiong, Qin Huaiyu is ready to be punished, so he doesn't have so many scruples in his heart.

"Very well, then the Father will tell you the answer today."

"First, you are the only incense of the Qin family, and my father doesn't want the Qin family's bloodline to be cut off. The so-called unfilial piety has three nos, and our father and son have become sinners of the Qin family through the ages. On the battlefield, life is like a mustard, that is, a general in the army, and he will worry about his life at any time. And once you are on the battlefield, you are a pioneer general. That's life or death, there is no choice. ”

"Second, for the sake of your future, the so-called troubled times are heavy and prosperous. Now, the prosperous era has begun, and the pressure on force has become an inevitable trend, and this situation will only become more and more obvious. Therefore, while my old bones are still there, I want to find a good future for you. ”

Third, as the old saying goes, scholars can't rebel for ten years. On the other hand, any emperor will pay more attention to the control of military power. If a scholar makes a mistake, he may only be hit with a few strokes, but once the generals in the army, once any wind and grass reaches the ears of the emperor, it will definitely be, it is better to kill a thousand by mistake than to let go of one. Even if you are loyal, if a traitor makes the slightest move, you can fall into a place of no return."

Speaking of this, Qin Qiong had already stopped talking, but his expression became more serious. Just when Qin Huaiyu thought that Qin Qiong had finished speaking, Qin Qiong spoke again.

"Last but not least, the Father wants you to be a pen, not a knife"

When he said this, Qin Qiong's face showed a very complicated look.

"Father, please forgive the child's stupidity, what is a pen? And what is a knife? ”

Qin Huaiyu understood the first three reasons, but when Qin Qiong said the last sentence, he didn't understand.

"The pen and the knife are both tools in the hands of the emperor. Knives and weapons are also murder weapons, and they are one of the evil sides of the emperor. Pen, the first of the four treasures of the room, is also used to praise virtue. But all the emperors who have deeds are not afraid of the sword, but afraid of the pen, because the emperor needs the pen to achieve his fame through the ages. ”

"The pen, which can be said to be, more precisely, refers to the way of Confucius and Mencius. As long as you occupy this path, anyone who wants to move it must think twice. The way of Confucius and Mencius is deeply rooted in the marrow of the world, and the law of governing the country is inseparable from this, and the law of kings is inseparable from this. Throughout the ages, there have been those who have done this for their own destruction. ”

"Think about it, why the wealthy families in Shandong can prosper for a long time, the way is here."

"If you think about it again, why the father has been closed, of course, is because the father is in poor health, and most importantly, the father must avoid the suspicion of the emperor. Since the change of Xuanwumen back then, my father categorically refused and did not participate. I had already expected that this would be the case. For this, the father does not regret it, nor does he resent anyone. As a father, he can still be safe here today, which is already the emperor's magnanimity. ”

However, look at Wei Zheng again, Lord Wei, every time he openly contradicts the emperor, often making the emperor embarrassed and embarrassed, but the emperor is even more favored by him. Among them, of course, there is the reason why the emperor cherishes talents and loves talents. However, the world is so big, and there are countless talented people, is he the only one who lacks Wei Zheng. I don't think so, it's not that the emperor doesn't want to touch him, but he can't. ”

"Therefore, a knife is not as good as a pen."

Speaking of this, Qin Qiong let out a long sigh. Ever since he was closed, he loved to read books and ponder these things when he had time. However, when he figured it out, he felt a burst of sadness, because he had always been a knife. However, it doesn't matter to him, a person who has little time, but he is unwilling, Qin Huaiyu is still on this path.

"The child is grateful for his father's teachings, for many years, the child has not been able to understand his father's painstaking efforts, and he has been complaining about his father in his heart, the child is really unfilial, and he asks his father to punish him."

After hearing Qin Qiong's words, Qin Huaiyu finally understood why his father had always opposed him joining the army, but hoped that he would join the army. I understand it even more, my father's hard work. And he has always complained in his heart because of this, and he suddenly felt ashamed at this moment.

So, he immediately knelt down respectfully in front of Qin Qiong.

"Alright, get up. You have come today, and the Father already knows what you are called. Let's sign up tomorrow, this matter, for the father agreed"

Seeing that Qin Huaiyu finally understood, Qin Qiong's face suddenly showed a burst of joy. However, what he said next made Qin Huaiyu completely stupid.

"Father, are you wrong?"

After hearing Qin Qiong's words, although Qin Huaiyu understood Qin Qiong's hard work, he also understood that what Qin Qiong said was right. However, he has loved the military since he was a child, and if he really wants to give up this dream of joining the army, it can be described as very difficult and unwilling. Therefore, when he heard Qin Qiong's words, he thought that he had heard it wrong.

"I'm not wrong, I agree with you to go to this training. However, this time, you must practice well, and you must make a personal appearance, you know?"

"Why, father"

After Qin Qiong confirmed it again, Qin Huaiyu was finally sure that he had heard it correctly. While he was happy in his heart, he couldn't figure it out even more, isn't this a contradiction.

"Because, this is the army trained by King Yong, and it will also be an army under King Yong's management in the future. King Yong is a sword, but his knife, no one can hold it, even the emperor. Whoever wants to hold this knife will only end up in a different place. What's more, the current King Yong is no longer the little demon star of the past. ”

"Remember, King Yong is different from everyone else in this world. As for how to do it, I don't think you need to teach it to your father. Okay, let's go down and get some rest."

After finishing speaking, Qin Qiong waved his hand to let Qin Huaiyu go down.

"The knife is not as good as the pen, but when the sword breaks through the sky and ignores all things in the world, who can avoid its edge, and who can do anything."

After seeing Qin Huaiyu retreat, Qin Qiong sighed again, and then blew the lamp and went to rest.