Li Xu can order himself not to think about Yang Guang's mistakes as much as possible, but he can't prohibit others from thinking about it. A few days later, the brothers gathered again for a drink, and after three glasses, Luo Shixin complained with the power of wine: "People say that the emperor is the son of a dragon and a grandson, and he was born extremely smart. According to my old Luo..."He raised the wine cup and took a sip of the sweet rice wine inside, "The little things may be understood, but the big things are very confused." ”

"Shixin, don't be drunk!" Qin Shubao was caught off guard, and was so frightened by Luo Shixin's words that half of the wine was splashed on the placket in front of the official robe.

He was wearing a round-necked military general's uniform today, and he looked very calm and generous. After being splashed with wine, the strong chest muscles quickly came out from under the robe, and the image of the whole person changed from a Confucian general to a reckless drunkard. But Qin Shubao didn't have time to wipe the wine on his body, and while snatching Luo Shixin's wine cup, he explained to everyone in all directions, "Shixin has been tired recently, and he can't hold it down as soon as the wine enters his stomach." Don't listen to this ruffian, he doesn't even know what he's talking about! ”

Luo Shixin has always respected Qin Shubao very much, but this time he made an exception. Dodging Qin Shubao's outstretched hand, he grabbed the wine jar at his feet and poured another full cup for himself, and continued to complain while drinking. "Second Brother Qin is afraid that someone will impeach? You should be careful, too. If you can sit and drink with Zhong Jian, how can you be a person who tells the truth! ”

"Of course, there are no philistines here, but Your Majesty is far-sighted, and we may not understand the things he considers." Qin Shubao cautiously smiled again, and then continued to advise Luo Shixin. He didn't want to have a misunderstanding with the people around him, although the few people who were eating around the same table like Hu Ren were Li Xu's close friends.

"Uncle Bao, don't scruple so much, we don't have outsiders here today. Occasionally make a few complaints, but the people around the emperor can't hear them! Sitting next to Qin Shubao was Li Shimin, seeing Qin Shubao's embarrassed appearance, he smiled and helped him out of the siege.

Qin Shubao smiled awkwardly and gave up blocking Luo Shixin. "I don't want this ruffian to drink too much. The whole army is about to return south, and this guy has to delay things again as soon as he drinks! ”

"Brother Uncle Bao wants to return south?" Li Shimin froze for a moment, and his eyes instantly opened round.

"Yes, this is the end of the matter, and Shixin and I should go back. After coming out for so long, I don't know how General Zhang is there?" Qin Shubao nodded, and there was a faint hint of worry between his eyebrows.

"Oh, I originally wanted to invite a few people to sit in Taiyuan. My father has always said that he wants to see the true face of the heroes who can make His Majesty paint a portrait hanging in the imperial study, but unfortunately he can't get what he wants this time! Li Shimin quickly turned the surprised expression on his face into a slightly regretful gesture, and said with a somewhat regretful tone.

"Thank you, Second Son, for your warm invitation. But the war near Wagang is urgent, and Shixin and I must hurry back! Qin Shubao arched his hand towards Li Shimin and thanked the other party for his enthusiasm. When Wagang is pacified, the two of us will definitely go to the house to disturb them. Let's get drunk again! ”

"Why bother, you can get drunk today!" Dugu Lin raised the wine cup in front of him and suggested loudly.

"If you don't get drunk, you won't go home!" No matter what mood and purpose everyone came with, they raised the wine cup together at this moment.

There were not many guests on the seat, and Qin Shubao's caution just now was indeed a little unnecessary. Dugu Lin, who was sitting next to Li Xu, was his old acquaintance with Luo Shixin, and he had always been reliable. And Li Shimin, as the second son of the Tang Mansion, must not disdain to do the kind of work of reporting colleagues and insulting the family. As for Murong Luo and Li Anyuan, who were sitting at the bottom, the two of them were brought over by Li Shimin, and it is said that they were also Xuzi's old department, and they must be very reliable.

"If you don't get drunk, you won't go home! Dry! "Luo Shixin did drink a little too much, and after everyone raised the cup to dry, he held the empty wine cup and chattered endlessly." Zhong Jian, I'm not jealous of you. But His Majesty is indeed unfair this time. Except for you and Li Ergongzi, everyone else is not rewarded. Especially for the soldiers guarding the city, I heard in the past two days that when the emperor first used them, he promised to give each of them six rank officials. Now that the matter has passed, simply don't mention this stubble! The brothers were so angry that they vowed never to die for this court again! ”

"Shixin, you really drank too much!" Qin Shubao snatched Luo Shixin's wine cup and scolded loudly. Li Xu is now a champion general, and his level is much higher than them. When he first received the grace of God, his mind may not be the same as before.

"What's more?" Luo Shixin rolled his eyes at Qin Shubao a few times one after another, and defended himself. "Even for Zhong Jian, he is just confused, hot and cold. Since he admired Zhong Jian so much, why didn't he investigate who had secretly made them stumble in the past few years? Why don't you ask why Zhong Jian couldn't even receive news from the imperial court when he conquered Liaodong last year? ”

This is a reasonable question, and no one in the room can refute it. When Yang Guang asked Li Xu to go to Qi County, he did promise that the other party would summon him back in a short time. But this farewell is two years, and the promise of taking Li Xu to conquer Liao has been forgotten completely. Although Yang Guang explained afterwards, he also punished a scapegoat. But in the past few days, Pei Ju, Yu Shiji and others have squeezed out Li Xu on the bright side, and Yang Guang has witnessed it with his own eyes, but he does not want to pursue it.

"I don't care if it's in the court or in the place. In the past two years, I have learned a lot from General Zhang Xutuo, and you can also get along with Chongmu, Shubao and Shixin. If His Majesty hadn't designated the scope of my garrison, I would have preferred to go back to Dongjun with you!" Li Xu put down the wine cup and said frankly.

He could understand the loss in the hearts of Luo Shixin and Qin Shubao. It is no wonder that Luo Shixin complained that the court's handling of the reward was really unfair. The three of them came north together, and the credit was not much for each other. He himself rose several levels in a row, and became a champion general, opening a government office. And Qin and Luo only got the loose merit of two cavalry captains, and their official positions were not promoted at all. The so-called return to Zhang Xutuo's command to be used by the old general is just empty words, Zhang Xutuo's actual position is Xingyang Tongshou, and the largest vacancy under his command is only the lieutenant and deputy lieutenant, which is already about the same as the current official rank of Qin and Luo.

"Okay, this is the Zhong Jian I know. Righteousness is thin and cloudy. For so many years, we have walked together for so many years, first leaving Chongmu, and then you. I don't know who left again in two days......." Luo Shixin lowered his arm, tilted his head on the table, and fell asleep.

Li Xu sighed softly, went out and called in the two guards, and ordered them to carry the drunk Luo Shixin to the other tent to rest. Thinking that he didn't know when he would be able to see Qin Shubao and the others again, he was also very disappointed. It's as if something very important has been lost. But the situation is like this, and he can't say anything to keep the other party.

"Don't believe him, he's drunk too much. The fact that you can allocate so many captured war horses and baggage to General Zhang shows that you are a person who values your affection. As for where to be an official, those of us who eat with courage are not just to seek fame and fame and seal our wives and sons! How can there be a reason not to send a high position to the door? Qin Shubao saw that Li Xu was excited, and comforted him apologetically.

He believes that fame and fame are free to take immediately, even if he is unlucky for a while, as long as he has a long lance in his hand, there will always be a day in the future. Moreover, Li Xu was transferred back from the county soldiers by Yang Guang, which was equivalent to giving him a renewed hope of inheriting Zhang Xutuo's mantle. Otherwise, as long as Li Xu stays in the county soldiers for a few more moments, that invisible threat will always be there. Qin Shubao didn't care about having a gentleman's battle with Xuzi, but he clearly knew that he didn't have half a chance of winning.

Li Xu is more than 20 years younger than him, and his martial arts and combat experience are increasing day by day. And his ability has developed to the top, and it will only weaken little by little as the years go by. Another thing he can't compare with is that Li Yuan and Yang Guang are still standing behind Li Xu, and all he can rely on is the crotch horse and the lance in his hand.

"Second Brother Qin doesn't have to be polite. I don't know how difficult our brothers are living in Qijun? You and Shixin will carry these baggage back first. After a while, I'll be in office, and if I can prepare, I'll prepare some for our brothers! Li Xu didn't understand the complexity of Qin Shubao's mood at the moment, and promised with a smile.

In Xuzi's eyes, Qin Shubao is more than 20 years older than everyone else, and he has a lot of experience in officialdom, so it is inevitable to be cautious in doing things. But he didn't want to become separated from Qin, Luo and others because his position had changed. For more than two years, the three have fought side by side and have formed a very deep affection for each other. If it weren't for the fact that Zhang Xutuo did lack arms by his side, Li Xu even hoped to keep Qin Shubao and Luo Shixin in his army, and the three of them would continue to share blessings and misfortunes.

That was a rare opportunity for Qin and Luo to be promoted. But doing so would hurt Zhang Xutuo. For Zhang Xutuo, Xuzi has always had a feeling of being a teacher and a friend. He will not drag the other party back, and when he can help the other party to do something, he is not stingy.

"I don't know that General Zhang is so wronged. Otherwise, my Hedong Li family would not stand idly by. Brother Shubao returned first with the baggage distributed by Brother Li, and if there were any difficulties in terms of food and salary in the future, he asked someone to bring a letter to Hedong. My father will definitely try his best to organize it for General Zhang! Seeing that Xuzi dealt with it generously, and Li Shimin was not reconciled, he took the initiative to agree to help the county soldiers solve some of the supplies.

Since meeting Xu Zi and others on the road, Li Shimin has set his sights on Qin Shubao and Luo Shixin. In his eyes, the two generals Qin and Luo have the courage to be unstoppable, and what the Tang Mansion lacks most at present is this kind of heroic man who not only has experience in leading troops but also has high skills. Li Xu has now become fat in the eyes of many families, and the Tang Mansion naturally has no hope of taking it under the account again. But Qin Shubao and Luo Shixin are still ownerless, no matter who gets these two thousand-mile horses, they will inevitably be like tigers in troubled times.

According to Li Shimin's original plan, he was going to recruit Qin Shubao and Luo Shixin as soon as they met Yang Guang and were completely disappointed with the performance of the imperial court. He was completely sure that although Yang Guang appreciated it, he didn't know how to reuse good generals like Qin Shubao and Luo Shixin. The families of the Great Sui Dynasty had already formed a wall, and without a certain chance, they simply penetrated from one side of this high wall to the other. A lucky kid like Li Xu is the only exception in decades. Qin Shubao and Luo Shixin's backgrounds are similar to Li Xu in Li Shimin's eyes, so their careers are destined to be full of ups and downs.

And the Tang Mansion is no longer like the previous two years. Now Li Yuan is a comfort ambassador of Hedong Province, and he is in a high position. If Qin Shubao and Luo Shixin are willing to accept the solicitation, the Li family will arrange for the two of them to do positions such as county officials and county guards, which will be almost easy.

What Li Shimin never expected was that Li Xu was unexpectedly lucky, and suddenly became a champion general and an ambassador for the comfort of the six counties. Although compared to Tang Duke Li Yuan, the prince who had the power of the entire Hedong Province, the territory controlled by Li Xu could not be compared with it. But in terms of military positions, the space that Li Xu can provide to Qin Shubao and Luo Shixin is much superior to that of Li Yuan. Following behind Li Xu, Qin Shubao and Luo Shixin could easily be promoted to the rank of Sipinlang General, or even higher. If he was in the same position as Qin and Luo, Li Shimin knew that he would definitely choose Li Xu, the general who was favored by Jun Zhenglong, over Li Yuan, the Tang Duke with an unknown future.

Therefore, the smart Li Shimin had to retreat to the next best. On behalf of his family, he made friends with the emerging forces composed of Li Xu, Qin Shubao, and Luo Shixin. According to his speculation, soon Li Xu will use his power to force Qin Shubao and Luo Shixin under his command. This elite and brave emerging force is between Hedong and Hebei, and maintaining a good relationship with its master is crucial to the future development of the Tang Gong family!

This is also the reason why Li Shimin did not bring his most important eldest grandson Wuji and Hou Junji today, but brought Murong Luo and Li Anyuan to visit his old friends. He needed to use the faces of Murong Luo and Li Anyuan to evoke some of Li Xu's memories of the past, and at the same time remind him of the common enemy of the two families. In this way, it will be beneficial to the future cooperation between the two companies. But the second unexpected situation of Li Shimin appeared, Xu Zi has not taken the initiative to recruit Qin Shubao and Luo Shixin so far, and although Qin Shubao and Luo Shixin are slightly dissatisfied with the stinginess of the imperial court, they have not taken the initiative to serve under Li Xu's account!

'What a trio of strange but respectable fellows. Li Shimin thought in surprise, and at the same time was even more eager to impress the other party. He couldn't wait to make a promise, willing to solve the urgent needs of the Qi County soldiers. The counties in the southeast of the river are only separated by a water from Xingyang, and as a family that has been prosperous for nearly a hundred years, it is indeed easy for the Li family to provide some support to the county soldiers under Zhang Xutuo through there.

However, a third circumstance that Li Shimin did not expect followed. Without waiting for Qin Shubao and Luo Shixin to express their gratitude to the Li family in Taiyuan for their help, Dugu Lin, who had been watching the changes on the wine table with a cold eye, suddenly opened his mouth. "If Zhong Jian and Shimin want to help General Zhang, please seize the opportunity of these few days. As for the plan to send supplies from the ground to Xingyang in the future, it is impossible to realize, and the two of you must not do that in the future! ”

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