Meng Xiuyuan said goodbye to Shan Wanjing, and many things that he had doubts about in his heart had answers at this time.

Therefore, he didn't wander around Luoyang City anymore, and was going to go back to the Giant Kun first, and let Yun Yuzhen take it to Li Shimin's invitation.

No, just after walking along Luoshui to the vicinity of the dock, under the giant kun, he actually met an unexpected acquaintance and old friend.

"Meng Gongzi!"

Li Jing strode up to greet him, his face full of relief and excitement.

"Brother Li, why are you here?"

Meng Xiuyuan took a closer look, but saw that this Li Jing was majestic and his eyes were bright, obviously no matter his temperament and martial arts, he had made great progress compared to the last time they parted.

"Haha, that's still needless to say, it's to wait for Meng Gongzi you.

The cloud gang leader sent news that the son had arrived, how could I not come to greet him. ”

I haven't seen him for two years, Li Jing didn't feel unfamiliar with Meng Xiuyuan at all, he only smiled heartily, and then pulled him to Luoyang South City:

"Master Meng, let's talk as we go.

The banquet in the Dong family restaurant has been set up early this morning......"

Meng Xiuyuan's mind moved when he heard this, and as Li Jing strode forward, he couldn't help but ask:

"Listening to Brother Li's tone, it should be under Li Valve's command now?"

Li Jing smiled calmly, nodded, and explained to Meng Xiuyuan:

"Yes, since the last time I parted with Gongzi, I went north with Brother Daniel Zhang and Miss Susu.

The two of them stayed in the Xingyang Wagangzhai army, while I went to Luoyang first and then entered the Guanzhong, and finally chose the Ming Lord after several tosses and turns to serve the King of Qin. ”

"King Qin?" Meng Xiuyuan was a little surprised.

"yes, doesn't Childe know.

In Chang'an City last year, Yang Yu had cediced the throne to His Majesty.

His Majesty changed the name of the country to Tang, Jianyuan Wude, and named the lord of Shangshuling, the general of the right Wuhou, entered the king of Qin, and awarded the ...... of Yongzhou pastoral"

Li Jing's series of words made Meng Xiuyuan shake his head.

He has spent most of the past two years cultivating martial arts, and even after he gets out of the customs, he is still fighting with the demons of the Demon Gate, but he has not understood the general trend of this world.

Li Yuan called the emperor, he really hadn't heard of it.

Li Jing looked at Meng Xiuyuan's expression, and said with a slight smile:

"It is normal for a sincere warrior like Meng Gongzi to not care about the torrent of the world.

Anyway, it's a small talk on the way, if the son is interested, I'll talk to you......"

So on the way to the Dong family restaurant, Li Jing told Meng Xiuyuan about the development of Li Valve in the past two years.

It turned out that from the last time Pengcheng said goodbye, Li Shimin, with the help of the Dongming faction, persuaded Li Yuan to officially announce the incident in Jinyang.

After that, the Li valve war was quite smooth, first seized Xihe County, and then sent troops to Chang'an, all the way in Huoyi to break the Song Laosheng, cross the Yellow River from Longmen, and open Yongfeng Cang to help the people.

Now, Li Shimin defeated Xue Ju's son Xue Rengao, and has already taken most of Guanzhong into the palm of Li Valve's hands, attacking and retreating.

Meng Xiuyuan nodded when he heard this, although he was not familiar with many specific names and place names mentioned in Li Jing's words, but he did understand the meaning.

Obviously, Li Valve has occupied a rather advantageous position in the competition for the world.

While speaking, the two of them had arrived at the door of the Dongjia Restaurant, the most famous place in Luoyang, Meng Xiuyuan's expression suddenly changed slightly, and he stopped.

"Meng Gongzi, what's wrong?" Li Jing, who was leading the way in front, heard Meng Xiuyuan's footsteps stop, and hurriedly turned his head and asked.

"It's nothing, it's just that I feel an acquaintance......"

Meng Xiuyuan raised his head and glanced at the Dong Family Restaurant, then shook his head without explaining in detail.

……

The banquet set up by Li Shimin is located in the south hall of the Dongjia restaurant, which is the most elegant and luxurious furnishings and the best location.

It seems that because of understanding Meng Xiuyuan's character, there are no dancers, musicians and the like in this huge hall to disturb him.

When Meng Xiuyuan pushed the door in, only Li Shimin was sitting at the table alone, bowing his head and busy arranging the wine and food on the table.

"Brother Meng, you're finally here!

Haha, I'm right at the right time.

Please come to your seat, wait a little longer, the food and wine will be cold......"

Li Shimin looked up at Meng Xiuyuan, his eyes were overjoyed, he hurriedly got up and greeted the door, and then skillfully pulled Meng Xiuyuan to the table.

Meng Xiuyuan smiled slightly, and said, "Li Gongzi hasn't seen you for a long time", and then he was not polite to Li Shimin and sat down at the banquet.

During the banquet, Li Shimin, Meng Xiuyuan, and Li Jing pushed their cups and changed their glasses, chatting about their respective affairs in the past two years, and the atmosphere was harmonious and natural.

It wasn't until half an hour later, when he was drunk, that Meng Xiuyuan suddenly asked unabashedly:

"Li Gongzi, what is your intention in calling me to Luoyang, please speak up."

Seeing Meng Xiuyuan like this, Li Shimin smiled heartily and said:

"Haha, Brother Meng is Brother Meng, and it's really so refreshing.

Okay, let's get down to business. ”

While speaking, Li Shimin raised his wine glass, Meng Xiuyuan bowed his head and saluted, and then said solemnly:

"I invited Brother Meng to Luoyang, there are two things.

One is to thank Brother Meng for his help in Pengcheng two years ago.

My father was hesitant and almost missed the best opportunity to start an incident.

Fortunately, Gongzi instructed the Dongming faction to persuade him, so he didn't miss the big thing.

It can be said that my Li family has today's momentum, and it is inseparable from Brother Meng's words that day.

I know that Brother Meng doesn't like mundane things, so I can only express my gratitude for the time being with a little heart......"

As soon as Li Shimin's voice fell, Li Jing immediately took out a thin book from his arms, handed it to Meng Xiuyuan, and explained at the same time:

"This is found in the old Sui Palace in Chang'an, with Meng Gongzi's martial arts, although it may not be used, it can also broaden some horizons."

Unfolded it, but saw that this was actually a catalog, which described dozens of famous martial arts in the world, although it was not as direct as the Broken Void like the Four Great Wonder Books, but it could be regarded as having its own merits.

Meng Xiuyuan thanked him, did not refute Li Shimin's face, and put the booklet in his arms.

Li Shimin was quite relieved to see this, and then said frankly:

"When the situation is complicated today, many originally hidden Jianghu sects and top masters have entered the game.

Although I, Li Shimin, am not afraid of any enemy on the battlefield, I also have to guard against these secret infiltration.

Therefore, the so-called second thing, Shimin actually wants to ask Brother Meng to help me.

It has to be a friend like Brother Meng, who is superb in martial arts and chivalrous in his heart, to lend a hand, that I can put my heart at ease and devote all my spirit to competing with the world's heroes......"

When Meng Xiuyuan heard this, he didn't immediately agree to him, but asked in turn:

"Li Gongzi said this, is he trying to recruit me and let me join your command like Brother Li?"

Li Shimin laughed, drank all the wine in the cup, and said heartily to Meng Xiuyuan:

"What does Brother Meng think of me?

Two years ago, on the boat in Pengcheng, I told Brother Meng that I, Li Shimin, really wanted to make you a friend.

Since we are friends, then we only have friendship, and there will be no difference between the top and the bottom.

So it was, so it is now, and so it will be in the future.

Brother Meng is willing to help me, and I thank Brother Meng for his kindness.

Brother Meng is unwilling, and it does not hinder my respect for Brother Meng......"

Meng Xiuyuan took a closer look, and saw that Li Shimin's face was full of sincerity, not like hypocrisy and lying, and couldn't help but smile slightly:

"Li Gongzi treats me sincerely, and I don't tell lies.

In fact, you don't need to ask me for help, you already have the ability to deal with those top masters. ”

"Huh?"

Li Shimin was a little surprised when he heard this, he knew that Meng Xiuyuan would not joke at such a time, but he really couldn't understand where Meng Xiuyuan's words came from.

Meng Xiuyuan then asked Li Shimin:

"Li Gongzi, someone came to visit you before I came, right?"

Li Shimin nodded and said calmly:

"There was indeed a strange man named 'Qin Chuan', who did not want to show his face, and asked me many in-depth questions through the door.

But he knew a lot about me, and he squeezed me with words, so that I had to answer......"

"But before I went upstairs, she was gone suddenly?" Meng Xiuyuan then asked.

"Exactly...... How did Brother Meng know in such detail? But do you know that person? When Li Shimin asked rhetorically, he had vaguely guessed the answer in his heart.

"Yes, although we haven't met, we both noticed each other's ......"

Speaking of this, Meng Xiuyuan no longer detoured, and immediately explained:

"That's not 'Qin Chuan', it's the contemporary heir of Cihang Jingzhai.

She came to you anonymously, thinking to test you to see if you were a worthy master......"

Li Shimin's face couldn't help but change slightly and his eyes flickered when he heard this. After a while, he suddenly opened his mouth and asked Meng Xiuyuan:

"Brother Meng, I heard you read between the lines, it seems that you have some contradictions with this senior girl?

Didn't you say that Cihang Jingzhai is the head of the righteous path in the world, how could he provoke Brother Meng.

But in this, are there any grievances and entanglements that I don't know? ”

Meng Xiuyuan shook his head and said to Li Shimin:

"It's not a contradiction, it's just that they have different ideas.

The things that those people behind her are doing, although they have not yet touched my bottom line, but they have made me very uncomfortable......

The Tao is not the same, and the concubine should also understand my thoughts, so she will deliberately avoid me. ”

Speaking of this, Meng Xiuyuan's voice paused slightly, and he said calmly to Li Shimin:

"If my guess is correct, there should be no one in this Luoyang City who is more suitable for Cihang Jingzhai than you.

After a round of exploration, the concubine will choose to assist you and help you win the world.

That's why I said that without asking me for help, Li Gongzi has the ability to deal with those top masters......"

When Li Shimin heard this, he couldn't help but fall into silence for a while, lowered his head slightly, and his eyes were complicated and abnormal.

However, this silence did not last long, he looked at Meng Xiuyuan again and asked sincerely:

"Brother Meng said that there is a difference in concept between himself and Cihang Jingzhai, I don't know, what is Brother Meng's philosophy?"

Meng Xiuyuan pondered for a moment, and then said:

"It's not that the idea is so big, it's just a little idea.

I think that the affairs of the rivers and lakes belong to the rivers and lakes, the affairs of the court belong to the court, and the affairs of the sect belong to the sect.

I can't get used to some people, for the sake of their own victory, they get involved in power politics, stirring up the whole world to suffer with him.

I don't want to see those people who are already burdened with a lot of burdens, and there is a big mountain above their heads.

This is true of Buddhism, and so is the Demon Gate. ”

(End of chapter)