Qian Youqian and Qian Quan wanted the father and son to not know martial arts, and when they saw that the three-inch plum blossom that was already powerful in their eyes was not the enemy of the comer, they felt that the assassin's martial arts were extraordinary.

However, they couldn't help Li Congwen with anything, so they could only remind him loudly on the side: "Son, be careful." ”

Li Congwen nodded, raised the broken sword with a serious face, and pointed at Lao Chen Yaoyao.

The father and son of the Qian family didn't see anything flying out of the sword, and thought it was the eldest prince Li saluting, but suddenly saw the assassin swing the knife lightly, and a crack appeared on the ground.

"Childe doesn't need to show mercy to his subordinates, don't you look down on the old man?" Lao Chen smiled and said loudly.

Li Congwen took a deep breath, obviously his expression had not changed, but Qian Quanyao felt that there was something more on his handsome face.

Both stood in place for a moment, neither speaking nor moving.

The courtyard was quiet, and even the birds and insects outside the courtyard stopped.

The sun shone on Qian Quanyao, and he was shocked to realize that the sky seemed to be a lot warmer suddenly.

The father and son of the Qian family didn't understand what they were doing, in fact, he wouldn't know if Yang Xiaoyang came.

The two stood quietly for a while, and Li Congwen suddenly raised his sword diagonally in front of him and slashed diagonally without saying a word.

Lao Chen still carelessly put the knife in front of him to the side, only to see the blade of the knife slightly shaken, and another crack appeared on the ground.

"Childe's sword intent shouldn't be bounced off. Old Chen, dressed in black, said slowly.

Qian Quan felt that the tone was less like an assassin, more like an old friend, or a master.

Li Congwen let out a breath, turned his head to look at the Qian family's father and son, and rushed towards Lao Chen with his sword.

Qian Quan wanted to look at Li Congwen's back, and his mind was difficult to understand.

The original Li Congwen was in his eyes, and he was always a freewheeling and suave son, but when he slashed his sword like a knife at the assassin, he realized that people would always be confused.

The intersection of the two weapons made a crisp sound, not like the singing of the yellow bird, but like the sound of the piano.

Li Congwen used the broken sword that seemed to be about to break in the next moment, and kept slashing at Lao Chen, like a person who used a sword for the first time, he would not change his moves, and he had to use all his strength with every blow.

There is no swordsmanship, and there is no sword intent.

Lao Chen didn't make a hard connection every time, or used the back of the knife, or gently cut it with the side of the knife, and the movement was so gentle that people seemed to feel sleepy.

And Li Congwen also seemed to be really about to fall asleep, his chopping movements became more and more weak, as if he had exhausted his strength, and as if his thoughts had drifted elsewhere.

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Twenty-four years of Anyan, spring, Qi Nian Palace, the prince's bedroom.

"What's the matter with His Royal Highness the Crown Prince recruiting the old ministers?" Li Jinglan looked at Zhao Qinian, who was standing at the door with a happy face, and frowned.

Zhao Qinian stepped forward and grabbed Li Jinglan's arm, invited him into the house, and said with a smile: "Li Xiang is only thirty-one this year, why do you say it?"

Li Jinglan frowned and looked at Zhao Qinian, silently withdrew his arm, and said sternly: "Your Highness, I don't want to talk about this era of war, in previous years, when the world was peaceful, those who could live past the age of thirty-three were only five or five, how could the ministers not be old?"

Zhao Qinian's face turned pale and he lowered his head in some shame.

Li Jinglan looked at him and couldn't help sighing, "Your Highness, your brother has been named the King of Qin by His Majesty a few days ago, and he is about to travel to the fiefdom in the near future.

Your Majesty has made up your mind to pass on the throne to Your Highness, and Your Highness will no longer ask me for advice on everything in the court in the future, and you should have your own decision.

Just now, the old minister reprimanded His Highness, and His Highness should also fight according to reason, and he must not be so weak. ”

Zhao Qinian raised his head slightly and said softly: "I, oh no, Lone knows." ”

The two sat down, and after the maid served tea, Zhao Qinian withdrew everyone, leaving only the two in the house.

"Li Xiang, I want to ask for advice about recruiting Li Xiang this time. Zhao Qinian said in a harmonious voice.

"Your Highness, please speak. ”

"A few days ago, I read the Tao Te Ching, but I don't know what to do.

In particular, it is said that the king should not be virtuous, so that the people will not fight. I don't understand, shouldn't the king be thirsty for talent, why should he not be virtuous?" Zhao Qinian asked with a puzzled expression.

Li Jinglan showed a smile, "Your Highness, can you know how people's thoughts have evolved?"

Zhao Qinian didn't know what the connection between this question and what he asked, but he still answered honestly: "I don't know." ”

Li Jinglan touched his beard, "People's thoughts are from nothing, from nothing to nothing, and then from nothing to nothing, from existence to nothing, and the same is true for the country."

Not being virtuous is the second time to ask for something from nothing, and it is only needed after having it, and it is not completely unwanted, but it is a degree of demand. ”

Zhao Qinian suddenly realized, and asked again: "Then what should I do now?"

Li Jinglan took a sip of tea, and suddenly said in a loud voice: "Now that I rebelled against the Eight Kings and caused chaos in the world, it is the time to go from existence to nothing, and make great efforts. After the chaos, we need to be governed, and I will accept all the talents in the world, and then open a prosperous world after the world is settled!"

Zhao Qinian stood up excitedly and asked, "Is there a way for Li Xiang?"

Li Jinglan sighed, his expression was a lot lonely, and he no longer had the spirit just now, "This matter is in great conflict with the interests of my court's nobles, and the matter of seeking talent must be slowly figured out."

Now we can only try our best to cultivate the younger generations and seek merit among the noble descendants.

It's a pity that although my two sons are smart, they can only memorize some articles and make some poems, not for officials.

But recently, my wife had a happy day, and the doctor said it was a baby boy. The old man really hoped that he could really read the book and become a good official in the future, so he wanted to give him a name, called Congwen. ”

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The spring breeze blew into the courtyard, bringing a newborn green shoot, but the death of the new life did not give people much sorrow.

After Li Congwen sleepwalked, he felt a little exhausted, so he took two steps back and didn't make another move.

This made the Qian family father and son think that he had reached the point of exhaustion, so he was worried.

Li Congwen adjusted his breath for a moment, then turned his head to stare at Qian Youqian, and did not turn around until Qian Youqian was cut to hair, and chuckled twice.

Qian Quan wanted to see him like this, so he felt that the original son-in-law was back.

Li Congwen spoke up at this time: "My son was too concerned about right and wrong before, but later I found out that the right and wrong I care about are actually recognized by the world.

Now this son doesn't want to care about the recognition, he just wants to take care of himself. Even if you can't tell right from wrong, it doesn't matter, why should this thing be too clear, just a conscience. ”

After Li Congwen finished speaking, he waved a sword at Lao Chen, and then put the sword into the sheath.

Qian Quan didn't know what was going on, he could only feel a wind warmer than today's spring breeze on his face.

Lao Chen threw the knife to the ground, hugged his fists and said: "It seems that the son's kendo has improved again, and the old man will admit it this time, so he will leave first." ”

After speaking, he led the still somewhat dazed Ju Yeqi and left without looking back.

Li Congwen laughed three times and saluted the father and son of the Qian family, "My son has also taken his leave, if you have something to write to me, my name is Li Congwen." ”

Qian Youqian looked at the two people who left at a loss, not understanding what was happening, and when he came back to his senses, the people had been gone for a long time.

He thought something strange about what had happened today, but since the assassin had solved it, he didn't think too much about it.

He glanced at his son, and felt that some things should be talked about later, and now help the guards in the house first, there should be many guards outside the door who have fallen over there.

Qian Youqian came to the small door of his house and pushed it gently.

The upper part of the wall collapsed with a bang, while the lower half was intact.

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"This matter must be done in the future, and I will leave first. Chengzhou Records joined the army and greeted Li Congwen with a smile on his face, and then took his subordinates to send the money away in two big carriages.

"In the end, you stole 20,000 yuan?" Li Congwen looked at Yang Xiaoyang with disdain.

Yang Xiaoyang rolled his eyes, "I haven't seen the world, right? Who knew that this copper coin was so heavy? I ran many times with 20,000 yuan, and I was tired to death." ”

The corners of Li Congwen's mouth twitched, "To be honest, my son hasn't seen so many copper coins, so I don't blame you." ”

Li Congwen looked at Fang San again and asked with a smile, "I don't know what Brother Fang's plans are in the future?"

Yang Xiaoyang looked at Li Congwen's expression and always felt that he had some ill intentions.

Fang San looked a little frustrated at this time, maybe he hadn't eased up yet, he waved his hand when he heard this, "I'm going to go home to farm and live a good life, I don't want to be a thief." ”

After Fang San finished speaking, he turned around and wanted to leave, but was stopped by Li Congwen: "Since Brother Fang doesn't want to be a thief, I don't know if you are interested in serving the imperial court?"

Yang Xiaoyang was stunned, he didn't expect Li Congwen to call a thief to be an official, can this work?

Fang San shook his head unexpectedly, "The government has too many constraints, I don't like it. Besides, I'm a thief after all, how can I become an official?"

Li Congwen didn't know where to find his folding fan, opened it with a snap, walked to Fang San's side and hooked his shoulder, and said with a smile: "Brother Fang doesn't know something."

My son wants you to take up a post in the City Patrol Division, which is responsible for supervising the local area on weekdays, not only to supervise officials, but also to maintain law and order in a place.

To put it bluntly, he is a local official, and he can be regarded as half of the local army. Seeing that you are jealous and hateful, my son is light and superb, and it is perfect to be a member of the city patrol department. ”

Fang San seemed to be a little moved when he heard this, after all, he was used to doing sneaky things, and he was still a little unwilling to go back to farming, "It's just how did I get into this City Patrol Division?"

Li Congwen put away the folding fan, took out a letter from his arms, and said with a wink: "Brother Fang, don't worry, my father has an old history with Chengzhou Thorns. I sent a letter, and someone will come to test you, I believe that Brother Yifang's ability and conduct, it should not be a problem to pass. ”

Yang Xiaoyang's eyes widened, how many people does your father know?

Also, when Fang San went to be an official who impeached others, he was afraid that the local officials would be impeached, and he really began to doubt whether he was suitable to be an official, right?

Yang Xiaoyang let out a breath and suddenly felt that the local officials were a little pitiful......