Love Affairs in Chang'an - Chapter 283

Chapter 283 Emperors And Military Gods
In the evening, he was still in the palace with the big monks for dinner. After burning incense and adding candles to his meal, Qin Mubai rode his horse and left the palace, preparing to go home to rest.

After leaving the palace, he thought of something. After returning to Chang’an for two days, he should pay his respects to Li Jing’s mansion no matter what. Although there was no master-disciple name between him and the old man, there was a master-disciple relationship between him and the old man. Furthermore, wasn’t there a lot of things that he didn’t understand in the art of war that he wanted to consult with?

So Qin Mubai returned home. His mother and sisters were waiting for him to eat together. Instead, he took out the Jade Curtain Scripture and a notebook of his own, letting them eat for themselves. Without pausing for a moment, he beat his horse and left home.

Mrs. Liu lovingly shook her head and laughed, “This child doesn’t stop all day long. There are always endless things to do. I just haven’t seen him do anything serious.”

“Mother, I’m doing all my business!” Shuang’er muttered to herself from the side.

“Nonsense!” Madam Liu’s face turned stiff. “Since you’re such a big man, you’re not in a hurry to get a wife. What princess or merchant girl? Just marry one quickly. Your father and I are still in a hurry to have a grandson!”

Shuang’er giggled, “Is this what you’re talking about?”

“Of course!” Mrs. Liu said with a straight face, “There are three ways to be unfilial, and you are the greatest without a descendant! You will be twenty-two years old now! Your two eldest brothers can even run away from the courtyard at this age! Liang’er, this child is so useless, can I not be anxious?”

Shuang’er curled her lips and said, “Mother, don’t worry. Maybe seven or eight children will jump out to call you grandma. Actually, my brother … he may have done it, but he likes to sneak around.”

Madam Liu was so enraged that he came forward and pinched her ear, “You girl, what kind of mouth do you have? No wonder you can’t get married! Where did you learn all this nonsense? Let’s see if I don’t take care of you!”

Qin Mubai, who was riding on the horse, sneezed coldly and rubbed his nose. Who was thinking about me?

Duke Wei’s Mansion had arrived.

He knocked on the door, and the old man was still the one who opened the door. He looked at Qin Mubai for a while, then turned his dizzy old eyes and whispered, “Little doll, who are you looking for?”

This old man has a bad memory. Qin Mubai smiled and said, “I, Qin Mubai, have come to visit Duke Wei.”

“Qin Mubai … this name is so familiar!” The old man rolled his eyes and didn’t allow Qin Mubai to enter. “You should leave quickly. It’s inconvenient in the manor today. Don’t come in.”

“What’s the matter?” Qin Mubai was stunned, “I am … Duke Wei’s student, don’t you recognize me? Is there anything big in the manor?”

“Stop asking. Let’s go!” The old man was about to drive Qin Mubai out and shut the door anxiously.

“What’s the ruckus?” At this moment, a person walked over from the courtyard.

It was a man in his early forties. He was tall and sturdy. He walked like the wind and was strong. He had thick eyebrows and large eyes. He had a half-foot long black beard under his jaw. He wore a green brocade flower robe and a black robe.

Perhaps it was “peer attraction.” Qin Mubai glanced at it and instinctively felt that the person in front of him was most likely a soldier from a martial arts background.

When the old man saw the man walk over, he clasped his fists and shouted, “General Su, Master said that there are no guests in the manor today. This stunned brat must come in.”

“You go and rest. Leave it to me.” The man smiled and the old man cupped his hands and left.

The man turned to look at Qin Mubai with a gentle smile on his face. He looked him up and down and cupped his fists, “Are you … Qin Mubai, General Qin?”

“This is me.” Qin Mubai saw that he was clasping his fists, and his true military posture confirmed the speculation in his heart. So he replied with a bow, “May I know how to address the general?”

The man smiled and said, “I am Su Lie, Commander General of the Zuowu Marquis. I have heard of General Qin’s name for a long time. Nice to meet you.”

“Su … Lie? Su Dingfang?” Qin Mubai was slightly shocked.

“Oh? General Qin actually knows the name of a certain family? That’s right, I choose words to prescribe. I’m accustomed to using words.” Su Lie smiled and cupped his fists. “Please come in! The old servant is stubborn, please don’t mind.”

Qin Mubai walked in and Su Dingfang personally closed the door.

Of course, this Su Dingfang in front of him was not the evil person who killed Luo Cheng in a novel like The Romance of the Sui and Tang Dynasties (of course, there was no such person in history). In the era of disputes at the end of the Sui Dynasty, he first revolted with his father, often leading the way in battles. Afterwards, he did serve Liu Heida. After Liu Heita’s defeat, Su Ding conveniently returned to the countryside to live in seclusion. In the early years of Zhenguan, Li Shimin heard of Su Dingfang’s name and intended to recruit this talent with outstanding martial arts skills in the Dark Era. Hence, Su Dingfang once again became an official in the Great Tang.

Previously, Su Dingfang had followed Li Jing, Li Xu, and the rest of the Turkic kingdoms in the north, and was ranked fourth due to his outstanding performance as a commander-in-chief of the Zuowu Marquis. From then on, he also became Li Jing’s direct disciple and learned military techniques from him.

Historically, the real Su Dingfang had made outstanding contributions in his entire life. He had conquered Baiji in the two expeditions of the Turkic Empire and calmed down the turmoil in the Onion Ridge. Most of the battles he fought in his life were foreign wars. Moreover, he was honest and straightforward, and he was definitely not an ugly figure in romance. It is no exaggeration to call him a national hero.

However, most of Su Dingfang’s battle achievements in history were made by Gao Zong. Although he was not unknown now, he still lived under the halo of Li Jing and the others. Outsiders knew that he was just a “Li Jing disciple”. No wonder Su Dingfang was surprised that Qin Mubai actually knew his name.

After entering, Su Dingfang said, “General Qin is busy with his business. Why did he come to Duke Wei’s mansion today?”

“To tell you the truth, General Su, I have come specifically to visit Duke Wei.” Qin Mubai replied, “I would like to ask for some advice on the art of war.”

Su Dingfang nodded and smiled, “I heard from my master that he passed down half of General Qin’s Jade Tent Scripture. That is the essence of his old man’s life’s art of war. Only a genius like General Qin deserves to be taught. I’m really jealous!”

“Haha, General Su is joking.” Qin Mubai smiled and said, “Duke Wei doesn’t even dare to accept me as his disciple. I’m the one who feels aggrieved! If you’re talking about envy, treat it as my envy of General Su.”

“Haha!” Su Dingfang laughed loudly, “Although he doesn’t have the name of Master and Disciple, he has the truth of Master and Disciple. Master has always been indifferent to fame and fortune, so why should General Qin care about such things?”

“Yes, too.” Qin Mubai smiled and said, “In that case, I am from the same sect as General Su. You should address me as’ Senior Brother ‘!”

“And dare and dare!” Su Dingfang clasped his fists and smiled, “General Qin, the noble general of the noble sect, Su Hu Zi, you dare to join me?”

“Alright, we are all warriors, so there is no need for us to imitate the scholar’s courtesy.” Qin Mubai smiled and said, “Right, that old gentleman said that it is inconvenient to welcome guests in the manor today, but why?”

“Nothing special, just … His Majesty the Emperor has arrived.” Su Dingfang said.

“Oh?” Qin Mubai was stunned, “Is the Emperor here?”

“Right.” Su Dingfang said, “The Emperor and Duke Wei have always had a deep relationship. In private, they often call each other brothers and move around. However, General Qin is not an outsider. Since he is here, please enter. There is nothing to avoid.”

“That’s good. Since the people of the Ming Kingdom don’t do anything secretly, why should we leave again? I’ll ask General Su to send a message on behalf of me.” Qin Mubai said.

“There’s no need to send a message. His Majesty the Emperor and Duke Wei are playing chess in the hall. There’s no harm in us going together.” Su Dingfang said, “Please!”

“Please!”

The two of them entered the manor together and arrived at the main hall of the front hall.

Looks like Li Shimin traveled in a very low profile. He didn’t even have a big luanjia. He only had a few hundred cavalry accompanying him, and he only wore casual clothes. At this time, he was sitting in the main hall playing chess with Li Jing. Li Jing’s white hair was particularly eye-catching.

The two of them did not shout and walked in quietly. They stood at the side of the chessboard and watched the battle.

Li Shimin didn’t even look sideways at them when he concentrated on playing chess. At this moment, he waved his hand to the side and said, “Sit down. Don’t stand there. Stay out of the light.”

The two of them sat on both sides of the chess table, silently admiring the two of them playing chess.

Li Shimin’s expression was solemn and focused, while Li Jing’s expression was calm and smiling. On the chess surface, it was Li Jing who had the advantage.

Li Shimin’s chess skills were originally exquisite, but compared to Li Jing, he was really a stinky chess basket. Moreover, Li Jing did not seem to have the slightest intention of letting go of the water. He took advantage of the opportunity to chase after Li Shimin and killed him until he lost his armor.

“No way! Losing three sets in a row is really disappointing!” Li Shimin tossed the chess piece in his hand and patted his thigh resentfully.

“Haha!” Li Jing laughed, “Why is His Majesty so impetuous today?”

“Hey! Didn’t you let those disappointing sons and daughters make trouble for you! … En, Qin Mubai, when did you come?” Only then did Li Shimin see Qin Mubai, who was standing beside him, and he was shocked.

Qin Mubai suppressed his laughter and cupped his hands. “This lowly official has been here for a long time, and it is the seat given by His Majesty.”

“Oh? Haha!” Li Shimin patted his thigh and laughed, “I was too devoted to playing chess. I didn’t pay attention. So, did you hear what I just said?”

“Yes, I did.” Qin Mubai replied with a smile.

“How dare you eavesdrop on my secret conversation with Duke Wei!” Li Shimin put on a stern expression and said, “I’ll punish you for making tea for us. Hurry up!”

“Yes.” Qin Mubai smiled as he put down his burden and got up to make tea.

Su Dingfang removed the chessboard and placed the coffee table. “Brother Jing, your chess skills are even better!” Li Shimin replied with some aftertaste. In the palace, I have no one to practice, so I have lost to you even more. Amongst the other disciples, only Tai’er and Ke’er’s weiqi skills were considered acceptable. However, Tai’er was too cautious in playing chess, so it was very uninteresting to play against him. As for Ke’er, she was just too meticulous and lacking in precision, and she often lost all her moves carelessly, so it was not enough to fight. “I’m still enjoying playing chess with Brother Jing, but I just lost too badly.”

“Haha!” Li Jing stroked his beard and smiled, “Didn’t His Majesty condescend to the Old Minister’s Mansion to look for a loss? How dare the Old Minister not win?”

“You old fox!” Li Shimin clapped his hands and laughed loudly. Li Jing and Su Dingfang also laughed together.

At this time, Li Shimin casually picked up the bundle Qin Mubai had put down and looked at it. He teased, “Qin Mubai sneakily ran to your mansion and brought such a bag of things. Could it be that he came to bribe you? Did he bring a lot of good things from Xiang Province and didn’t see him coming to honor me? Do I have to take a look?”

Li Shimin opened his bag and couldn’t help but laugh, “Heh! The Jade Curtain Scripture, and his reading notes!”

After saying that, Li Shimin flipped through the transcripts and glanced at them. Not long after, a trace of astonishment appeared on his face. Gradually, he became enchanted and flipped through several pages in a row.

At this time, Qin Mubai took some tea and Li Jing gestured for him to shut up. Thus, Qin Mubai carefully sat at the side and quietly added tea to them.

After flipping through more than ten pages, Li Shimin nodded and praised, “Not bad! … Mubai, you still have some perception!”

“Oh? Your Majesty has noticed me this time?” Qin Mubai smiled.

“Do you really think I’m old and foolish?” Li Shimin smiled. He put the letter and the military book together and handed it back to Qin Mubai. “Brother Jing, you’ve worked so hard to calm down Tuyuhun for a few years, but now the place is in chaos again.” Previously, after Tuyu Hunping, the Tibetan tribes led by Songtsan Ganbu felt timid and asked me to marry them. I refused at that time. Unexpectedly, after the messenger returned, he told Songtsan Ganbu and the others that it was the Tuyuhun Commandery Chief, Xiping Commandery Prince Murong, whom I had bestowed with the title of obstruction. Songtsan Ganbu used this as a pretext to arise 200 thousand troops and split them into two, heading south to invade Songzhou and heading east to Dafeichuan to disturb Lanzhou.

Speaking of this, Li Shimin deliberately paused for a moment and looked at Qin Mubai. “It’s your father’s fortress in the Western Regions, Lanzhou.”

“Yes.” Qin Mubai nodded and thought to himself, “Why did the Emperor think that he would come to Li Jing Manor to discuss matters of military and national importance?”

At this time, Li Jing’s reaction was calm. He said indifferently, “The Tufan people have always been untamed and unconvinced. Their leader, Songtsan Gambo, can be called a hero. He unifies the Tibetan tribes and his country is growing stronger. It was not surprising that they would have such a conflict with our Great Tang.”

“Yes!” Li Shimin nodded and said, “Since I ascended the throne for so many years, the Turkic Khaganate has been pacified in the north and the barbarians have been subdued ever since.” Only Tibet had always been unconvinced. They relied on their own plateau danger areas to easily defend and difficult to attack, wolf ambition coveted the Central Plains, often invading West Shu and Hetao. The reason why I spent all my effort to take down Tuyuhun is also to prevent them from impeachment. “This time, Song Zan praises you for using this as a pretext to lead the invaders. Brother Jing, what do you think we should do?”

Li Jing knitted his brows and said, “Your Majesty, do you mean to send troops to defend against it, or do you want to marry him?”

“Right.” Li Shimin did not deny it and simply nodded.

Li Jing took a deep breath and slowly exhaled, saying, “Your Majesty should discuss this matter with Fang Wei, Changsun, and the others.”

Just now, Li Shimin had an expression of anticipation, “Wait quietly for the next moment.” At this moment, he shook his head in disappointment, “Who else knows more about the military and national affairs than Brother Jing? Didn’t I come here because I expected Brother Jing to give me a plan first so that I could have a good idea of what’s going on in my heart?”

Li Jing chuckled and didn’t say anything.

“Why, Brother Jing won’t say anything when there are others?” Li Shimin looked at Qin Mubai and Su Dingfang. “These two are not outsiders. One is my son-in-law, and the other is Brother Jing’s disciple.”

“That’s not the case.” Li Jing said, “Actually, His Majesty has already made a decision in his heart, so why bother asking this old official? This old official has retreated from the court for many days, not asking about the military and government. Now that he has spoken bluntly, he is afraid that he might mislead His Majesty. Therefore, it is better to remain silent and cautious.”

“En, Brother Jing is so cautious, then I won’t force you.” Li Shimin nodded and said, “Then let me tell you what I think in my heart. Brother Jing, can you help me with this?”

Li Jing nodded, “Alright.”

Li Shimin said, “I have two thoughts in my heart. One is to counterattack by force and not marry. The other is to counterattack by force and allow me to marry.”

Qin Mubai and Su Dingfang both frowned, “Isn’t this more like it?” The difference between betrothal and non-betrothal.

“Mm” Li Jing nodded. Judging from his expression, he was very appreciative of the Emperor’s two decisions.

“Brother Jing, what do you think?” Li Shimin asked.

“As His Majesty has said, regardless of whether this is a marriage or not, a war will definitely be fought.” Li Jing said, “This old minister thinks the same way in his heart.” Since His Majesty ascended to the throne, the Great Tang’s national strength had become increasingly solemn, and its soldiers had become sharp and fruitful, and all battles had been won. Nowadays, no matter what kind of reason the Tibetans dare to lead troops to invade, our Great Tang must fight back forcefully. Whether or not to grant her a marriage was all a matter of last resort. If they were to marry, it would be a conspiracy of war. In the long run, this battle would have to be fought with some discretion. If he didn’t give it to her, then the battle would be another method of fighting, and she had to get rid of all evil once and for all. However, doing so was obviously quite difficult. Tibet is naturally not as easy to calm down as the Turks were back then. ”

Hearing this, Qin Mubai spoke highly!

This was the vision and strategy of a warrior expert. Military is the extension of politics and also serves politics. In a war, one could not kill enemies in a daze with their heads bored. This was probably the difference between a good general and a commander-in-chief!

“Brother Jing!” As expected, Li Shimin repeatedly praised, “That’s why I have to pay you a visit and ask what you mean.” Actually, in my heart, I really want to tidy up the Tibet Plateau like the Turkic grasslands back then. But I also know that this is not realistic. After pacifying the Turkic Khaganate back then, it took several years to settle the Turkic tribes. The treasury was empty, and the people worked hard for it. There were still unfinished business, and the aftermath was uneven. Tibet is located on the plateau, not conducive to our army fighting this is one; The plateau of Fuyuan, Liaoguang, from Bashu to the Onion Ridge of the Western Regions and even to the Arabian India, all bordered it, and the surrounding situation was complicated. It was not easy to pacify the soil. Therefore, I have been thinking about how to solve the Tibetan problem with a long-term solution that will forever end border troubles. Right now, the Tibetan army’s invasion was a wedge. I would like to take this opportunity to fight a great war. ”

“A great battle?” Li Jing frowned.

“Right.” Li Shimin’s expression was rather firm. He held a few chess pieces and pinched them heavily in his hand. He said, “I, the Great Tang, am a martial artist. But for many years, I have been hiding my armor and cultivating in the academy to govern the country with benevolence and kingship.” Nowadays, the world had been like this for a long time, and the armor was inevitably dusty, causing the hearts of the soldiers to be filled with laziness. After Tuyu Hun had only calmed down for a long time, the Tibetans dared to attack. Without a strong counterattack, if there was a Tibetan uprising today, all the countries in the Western Regions would dare to rebel tomorrow, and even Goguryeo, and even the old Turkic tribe that Yu Xin hadn’t died. Today’s Tibet uprising, although scabies disease, but can not be ignored. I intend to fight on two fronts. Along the way, south pine state, drive hence the enemy to protect west shu peace; “The second line of soldiers came out to meet the enemy and fought against the Tibetans in Tuyuhun’s hometown, such as Dafeichuan in Lanzhou. First, they helped Tuyuhun recover the lost land. Second, they tried their best to protect the peace of the Western Regions and Hetao trade routes.”

“The army is divided into two groups. They are few in number. Their strength is weak, and their grain is difficult to feed. The Republic of China has suffered tremendous losses. Your Majesty, this is truly a great war. It is also a test of the strength of our Great Tang Empire.” Li Jing said.

“Yes!” Li Shimin knitted his brows in embarrassment. “Fang Xuanling will definitely object. He has never loved to fight. He is afraid that money will be wasted and the country’s strength will be damaged. I’m really worried that I won’t be able to defeat him.”

“Haha, if it weren’t for Fang Xianggong advising His Majesty, how could it be today?” Li Qinghe smiled.

“Same!” Li Shimin smiled and said, “If the Imperial Court is a family, I am the head of the family. Fang Xuanling is a meticulous and loyal daughter-in-law. My husband and son are good at managing the family, so I have no worries about the future. However, if we want to display our great ambitions to the outside world, we still need someone like Brother Jing to assist us!”

“Haha!” Li Jing laughed heartily, “Your Majesty really knows how to joke!” Actually, His Majesty does not need to worry too much. Tibet invaded me, the main battle is in the west shu pine state, for the sake of insurrection disaster is not small. It was only natural for His Majesty to send troops to resist, and Fang Xuanling and the others would most likely give their full support. However, if His Majesty wanted to take the initiative to attack from Lanzhou in the west, it would be the expedition of a laborer. First, it would be difficult to replenish the people and wasted money. Second, it would be necessary for a lone army to go deep into the city. Therefore, right now, His Majesty, please focus on West Shu, Lanzhou, Xu Er Tu. Fang Xuanling and the others will not say anything. ”

“Very good!” Li Shimin patted the table and said, “Brother Jing is still smart!” Qin Shubao of Lanzhou, isn’t he my general Wei Huo? However, Lanzhou was located in the Western Regions, but it was limited in size and limited in resources, so its military strength was not very strong. This place will affect my entire body, and I do not dare to let him conquer other places. After listening to Brother Jing’s good plan, I plan to build the Governor-General’s Mansion in Lanzhou, open up wasteland, manage the army town, and maintain the people’s health. I will give the Lanzhou army three to five years to be able to be self-sufficient and no longer suffer from supplies. Then, with this as the basis, going northward in the Western Region can be a major event. ”

“Your Majesty is wise.” Li Jing said concisely and praised.

“Good, good, good.” Li Shimin said three good words in a row. Looking at his expression, there was a big point that caused the clouds and mist to see Qing Tian, but his heart was filled with a big brown matter.

At this time, he looked at Qin Mubai and said, “Mubai, what do you think after listening to this for so long?”

Qin Mubai’s expression was serious as he cupped his hands and said, “This lowly official has benefited a lot. For a time, I was unable to express myself.”

Li Shimin wore a smile that was somewhat unfathomable. He touched some tea with one hand and casually drew a few strokes on the table. He drew a rough map of the western border of the Great Tang Dynasty, drew a circle around the border of Lanzhou, and then used his fingers to knock heavily on this place three times, “Lanzhou!” Lanzhou! Lanzhou! ! If the Great Tang Empire were to manage the Western Regions, then Lanzhou would be of utmost importance if they were to serve Tuyuhun and Tibet. The so-called intermarriage was actually a last resort. If he could subdue her with force, why would he give her away to abuse her? Mubai, you’ve probably heard of it. Isn’t that Tibet unreasonable? Previously, I named Princess Gaoyang who wanted to marry me. How could I promise my beloved daughter to that uncivilized and unrespectful savage person? Nowadays, they still used this as an excuse to attack Xing shi. Do you have any ideas? ”

When Qin Mubai heard this, he could not understand more-wasn’t this asking me to volunteer for the battle? Before this, Li Ji had already told me about it. It can be seen that the Emperor had discussed it with Li Ji before.

“Tibet has rudely violated our territory and killed my people. They even humiliated the royal family and coveted the princess. This lowly official is public and private, so I will definitely fight it out!” ‘”Your Majesty, please transfer this official to the Western Regions to assist your father and govern the Orchid Province to rectify their armor for the future!” Qin Mubai clasped his fists heavily with a stern expression on his face, “Your Majesty, please transfer this official to the Western Regions to assist your father!”

Li Shimin prolonged his voice and pointed at Qin Mubai with a long laugh. He said to Li Jing, “This brat is not bad!” Leave your daughter to him. I’m more or less relieved. Brother Jing, what do you think? Your two disciples are here, so you can’t favor Qin Mubai because he is my son-in-law. Ding Fang, Yu Rongwu, is well-versed in your true legacy. He is also upright and cautious. He is a suitable candidate to assist Uncle Treasure in Lanzhou. I want to hear your opinion? ”

Li Jing glanced at Qin Mubai and Su Dingfang, his face expressionless, but his eyes occasionally flashed with a brilliant glint of ingenuity.

“Mubai, go!” Li Jing said.

“Oh, why?” Li Shimin seemed to like to get to the bottom of things today and insisted on Li Jing explaining it clearly.

Li Jing smiled bitterly for a moment and didn’t know how to answer. Suddenly, he smiled strangely, “Songzan Ganbu, you didn’t ask for the betrothal of the betrothed’s wife. Naturally, Mubai is suitable.”

“Haha!” Everyone burst into laughter.

“You old fox, you’re doing this for the sake of your old self!” Li Shimin laughed loudly and patted his thigh with both hands. “Alright, then let’s go to Mubai! We’ll discuss this in detail in a few days. Don’t reveal this matter to the public for the time being.”

“Yes, Your Majesty.” The three of them agreed.

Later, Li Shimin left. When he left, his footsteps were light and his face was red. Obviously, his mood was much more cheerful.

Qin Mubai listened to the story beside Li Jing and Li Shimin for a long time today. He felt that this military god and an emperor were really smart and tacit.

Li Shimin had already moved me to Lanzhou, so Li Jing naturally knew that. Just like this game of chess, Li Shimin was here to seek defeat, so Li Jing would never let him lose and win.

Officials flatter, so does Li Jing. However, he did not reveal any traces of it, and it was as if he had already reached the peak of perfection.

“Learn from him! I won’t be able to finish learning the things on this old fox for the rest of my life!” Qin Mubai said to himself.

Shortly after Li Shimin left, Qin Mubai came to ask Li Jing about his art of war. Li Jing did not ask Su Dingfang to evade. The three of them sat together to discuss in detail and communicate with each other.

In terms of theoretical knowledge, Qin Mubai, a top student at National Defense University of Science and Technology, was not much inferior to them. However, the combat experience on the cold weapon battlefield was far from enough. The three of them consulted each other for a while. Most of the time, Qin Mubai was sparring with Su Dingfang, and Li Jing would occasionally give some advice. Just like that, an hour or two passed unknowingly, and the night was already late.

Qin Mubai said goodbye and left. Li Jing called him to the study room alone and gave him a book, the lower part of the Jade Tent Scripture!

“It’s finally finished. Take it!” Li Jing smiled and said, “When I see you, I have almost finished examining the upper part. Perhaps you will go to Lanzhou soon. I hope this military book will be helpful to you.”

“Thank you, Duke Wei!” Qin Mubai took the military book and kowtowed unequivocally, saluting his master and disciple.

This time, Li Jing did not refuse. Instead, he accepted with a smile. He said, “In terms of talent, you are better than Su Dingfang and Hou Junji. However, your future achievements may not necessarily be greater than theirs. Do you know why?”

Qin Mubai cupped his hands in surprise and asked, “Duke Wei, please give me some advice.”

“Haha!” Li Jing stroked his beard and smiled. “Ding Fang is calm and capable. He is focused and meticulous. Jun Ji is infatuated with the art of war. Do you understand?”

“Yes, I understand!”

Qin Mubai suddenly realized that Li Jing was teaching me to be persistent!