Love Affairs in Chang'an - Chapter 289

Chapter 289 New Arrival
That night, the father and son slept together. Although Qin Mubai was drunk, his mind was clear. In the middle of the night, he could clearly feel his father getting up a few times, tucking him in, and then quietly lying down.

Lanzhou is cold and dry. The north wind howled outside, but Qin Mubai felt an unprecedented warmth in his heart.

Sleeping with his father, whether in his previous life or in his current life, was a childhood memory. A man like Qin Shubao, no matter who it was, was synonymous with a man of greatness, brilliance, and bloodlust.

However, deep down in his heart, there was also an emotion that was as vast as waves. However, he never overstated it nor did he reveal it lightly.

Great banks like mountains, deep love like the sea. The high mountain silently shrugged into the clouds, and the water was impermanently shaped and silent.

This was Qin Shubao.

In the middle of the night, Qin Mubai suddenly lost sleep. Closing his eyes, many faces appeared in his mind. In his previous life, he had always valued his parents the most.

As he grew old, his blood energy would inevitably weaken. Qin Shubao’s feet were a little cold. Qin Mubai pretended to be asleep and flipped over, using her feet to keep him warm. His father seemed to have fallen asleep and let out an even breathing sound. Qin Mubai looked sideways at his face, which was so close to him. For the first time, he felt that his father was really handsome. No matter how old he was, he couldn’t conceal his unparalleled charm as a man.

At dawn, Qin Mubai fell asleep for a while. Suddenly, she heard the horn blowing outside and straightened her waist like a conditioned reflex. However, he discovered that his side was already empty. He didn’t even know when his father had gotten out of bed. There was a bowl of hot steam boiling water at the bedside.

“Father is so careful. The person who knows how to get up from a hangover wants a bowl of warm water the most.” Qin Mubai smiled slightly, picked up the warm water and drank it clean. He quickly got up from bed, put on his clothes, and walked out.

Just as they arrived at the door, they bumped into a bold man who rushed in carelessly, almost blocking out the light at the door.

It was none other than Yuwen Hongtai. When he saw Qin Mubai, he shouted, “Third Brother Qin, are you still asleep? There’s a good show to watch, come quickly!”

“What is it?” Qin Mubai asked as she tidied up her armor.

“Great General and Xue Rengui are competing!” Yuwen Hongtai’s eyebrows lit up as he shouted, “Isn’t this a good show that’s rarely seen in a thousand years?”

“–Hurry up and go!” Hearing this, Qin Mubai strode forward.

In the large city of Lanzhou, there were twelve prefectures. The Zhongjun, also known as the Zuowei Wei Yi Manor, was stationed in the enormous Governor’s Manor. At this moment, the drums and horns of a sect were ringing, and they were about to begin their unified morning training. However, countless soldiers surrounded the center of the school grounds, shouting loudly like thunder!

Inside the core, there were two horses with iron hooves flying swiftly. Immediately, the two of them shouted in a deep voice, releasing a fierce collision sound of weapons in the air!

Qin Mubai’s heart skipped a beat-Xue Rengui vs. Qin Shubao!

A battle worthy of its name-this was a scene that all the martial artists in the later generations wanted to see with their own eyes!

With Yuwen Hongtai leading the way, the two of them easily squeezed into the crowd.

Xue Rengui pointed her Fang Tian Painting Halberd at the ground in a hundred-step open space. She looked at the famous Battle God Qin Shubao with high fighting spirit, but she didn’t dare to be careless. On the other hand, Qin Shubao stood on the horse with a carefree expression. The famous divine weapon in his hand, the Tiger Head Golden Spear, had already been stabbed by him to the side of the horse’s head, and he stroked his beard and laughed loudly.

“That’s right! Fearsome afterlife!” Qin Shubao laughed heartily, “It has been more than ten years since this old man fought so happily! Xue Rengui, you’ve won!”

“I don’t dare!” Xue Rengui hurriedly got off the horse and stabbed Fang Tianhua’s halberd with one knee.

Everyone was in an uproar-Xue Rengui had won? Will Qin Shubao lose? That’s impossible!

Apart from being shocked, Qin Mubai was also a little disappointed-what a pity! He had actually missed such a wonderful duel!

Qin Shubao laughed loudly, “Winning is winning, losing is losing. What dares you? Get up!”

“Yes!” Xue Rengui didn’t say much and stood up. Pulling up the Fang Tian Painting Halberd in his hand, he stared at Qin Shubao and bowed solemnly.

Qin Shubao Le immediately came and smiled as he nodded, “It’s really good for the Great Tang to have a hero like you! Noble, this old man’s vision is not wrong. Even if you were born thirty years ago, this old man may not necessarily be your match.”

“The Great General is too ridiculous. I really don’t dare to praise him! Please forgive me for being so rude as to offend the might of the tiger!” Xue Rengui hurriedly took a step back and bowed in panic.

“Haha!!” Qin Shubao laughed loudly, “You are my song. Your subordinates are so brave and good at fighting. How can I blame you if I am too happy? I just hope that there are a few more Xue Rengui in Lanzhou. It’s best if all of them can defeat me, then I will be the happiest!”

“The Great General’s mind is as mighty as the sea of tigers. He is the last general-he is sincerely convinced!” Xue Rengui bowed again.

The onlookers shouted, “Great General, Tiger’s Might!”

“No need for courtesy!” Qin Shubao laughed heartily and happily, “It’s time to gather for training!”

“Yes!”

Only then did the crowd disperse, and Xue Rengui turned around and mounted his horse to train the elites of the Central Army led by him to ride more and more.

Qin Shubao got off the horse, threw the tiger-headed golden spear to the small school and walked to Qin Mubai’s side. He smiled and nodded, “Mubai, this Xue Rengui is really good!”

Qin Mubai also smiled, “I have never heard father praise anyone like this.”

“That’s.” Qin Shubao stroked his grey beard and his expression became more serious. “Sanlang, you are known for your versatility in both civil and martial arts. In fact, it is impossible for you to be a martial artist. If you concentrate on your line of work, your accomplishments may not be inferior to anyone, but you are not focused enough. Since you have been taught the art of war by Li Jing, you should concentrate on cultivating instead. Don’t be half-hearted.”

“Yes. I remember what my father taught me!” Qin Mubai solemnly cupped his fists and promised.

Qin Shubao nodded his head and looked around at the huge military camp, saying, “There are no lack of powerful generals and soldiers in Lanzhou.” On the contrary, the young one was the commander-in-chief who was decisive in winning a thousand li. As an elder, charging to the front and slaying generals to seize the flag would definitely not be as good as before, and planning strategies had never been a strong point. You should know what His Majesty sent you, a disciple of Duke Wei, for, right? ”

“I know!” Qin Mubai cupped his fists.

Qin Shubao looked at his son with rapt attention, nodded and smiled. He patted his shoulder and turned around.

“Don’t disappoint father!”

“Yes!!!”

At this time, Yuwen Hongtai brought Huoyun over and said to Qin Mubai, “Third Brother Qin, you are the head of our Zuowei Wei Wei Yi Manor. You took office the day before today, can you say something to your brothers?”

Qin Mubai took the horse’s reins and patted Huoyun’s neck. “What can I say? Since all the brothers have already arrived here, they all know what they are here for. Anything I say is nonsense!”

Yuwen Hongtai nodded, “That’s true! Aren’t we here to cut off our heads and risk our lives?”

At this time, Xue Rengui also trotted over and got off the horse. He heaved a heavy sigh and said seriously, “Great General’s demeanor is unparalleled! I, Xue, am deeply impressed!”

“Hey! Xue, didn’t you win just now? What are you saying?” Yuwen Hongtai laughed heartlessly and said, “Dare you, you will be the number one general in Lanzhou in the future? If I don’t accept you, what should I do?”

Xue Rengui chuckled, “Brother Yuwen, please come and teach me at any time!”

“Save it, Hong Tai. That three-legged cat of yours can only compete with me a few times at most. Do you still want to compete with Rengui?” Qin Mubai smiled and said, “However, once you enter the formation, you will definitely be more useful than us. Because, we are not as fierce as you, and we are not as unafraid of death as you.”

“That’s, that’s!” Yuwen Hongtai chuckled, “I’m not afraid of anything even if I chop people down!”

“Haha!” The three of them laughed loudly together.

At this time, the military training had already begun. The Yi Prefecture was equivalent to the establishment of a Superior Zhechong Prefecture. It was Qin Shubao’s personal bodyguard, with a total of more than 1,200 people. Half of them were the elite Yue Cavalry of the Tang army. They were the first-class weapons used to destroy the city and uproot the stronghold. They were high-end weapons at the top of the pyramid. They all belonged to Commander Xue Rengui. The rest of them were also Martial Cavalry. More than 1,200 cavalry were all veterans who had been on the battlefield, and their combat strength was extraordinary.

Xue Rengui said, “General Qin, I have finally seen the true strength of the Tang army!”

“Mm, isn’t that good?” Qin Mubai said, “Of course, the field troops used by the Great Tang to defend the border are not comparable to the ordinary soldiers of the Royal Palace and the local army. That is roughly the difference between a tiger wolf and a dog.”

“Indeed.” Xue Rengui agreed. “The elite troops in the field gave off the impression that they were a pack of wolves that chose to devour humans! They were a pack of wolves! They were also a pack of wolves that were extremely disciplined and coordinated with each other! Such a pack of wolves was indeed terrifying!”

“This analogy is good. If we go to the battlefield, how strong the pack of wolves will be will depend on the performance of the Wolf King.” Qin Mubai looked at Xue Rengui and Yuwen Hongtai and smiled as he nodded. “If Zuo Wei Wei is a pack of wolves, then the Yi Manor’s Central Army is undoubtedly the Wolf King. Tens of thousands of troops respect the commander’s command. And in the Yi Manor, the two of you are the Wolf King, two sharp blades, the Wolf King’s Liao!”

“Haha, I didn’t expect that I would be so important!” Yuwen Hongtai immediately burst out laughing, “I can’t wait to hear you say that! I just want to go to the battlefield earlier! I will definitely charge at the front and cut off the most heads!”

However, Xue Rengui clasped her fists seriously. “I am a reckless person, and I have been highly valued by General Qin. I finally have to taste what I wish to do. I only have to wait for a battle to achieve my lifelong ambition! I, Xue, do you dare to repay me with death?”

“Brother Xue, I believe you. You have always been the strongest!” Qin Mubai nodded and smiled. “Now, the three of us should go and train together! It just so happens that before I left Chang’an, I asked Duke Wei to carefully teach me a common cavalry tactic that is most conducive to dealing with nomadic cavalry like Tibet in the field. Recently, we will practice it properly!”

“Very good!”

After practicing for half a day, Qin Mubai was already covered in dirt, and he was a little tired. He had just arrived and had not recovered from his march for several days, so he really couldn’t take it for a while. When he returned to the Governor’s Mansion at lunch time, his legs felt heavy and his entire body felt sour.

After returning to his room, he sat down and prepared to eat some food before taking a nap. His father sent someone to summon him to the main hall of the Governor’s Mansion. So he went forward and promised.

Lanzhou City was where the Governor’s Mansion was located. Governor’s Mansion and the secretariat of the manor led the borders, the code of military governance of the people two orders, the military and government is also separated. Qin Mubai, the Governor-General’s Mansion, was the head of the civil servants of all the prefectures and counties under the Governor-General’s Mansion.

Yesterday, after hearing that Qin Bie had arrived at his post, today, Lanzhou Governor Xiao Liang had invited some officials from the Lanzhou Governor’s Mansion and other counties to pay their respects. At this time, they had already arrived at the main hall of the Governor’s Mansion.

As Qin Mubai walked in, the bureaucrats couldn’t help but stare with wide eyes, their faces filled with shock and curiosity. It was as if he was saying–could it be? The emperor actually sent such a young junior to co-ordinate the official management and people’s livelihood of a large Lanzhou Governor-General’s Mansion? This was an important official position related to the imperial court’s hundred-year plan!

After thinking about it, the bureaucrats greeted him politely.

Qin Shubao introduced him one by one, and one of his most important deputies was Lanzhou Governor Xiao Liang. This person was in his early forties and had been operating in Lanzhou for many years. He could be considered a dedicated feudal official and could manage Lanzhou fairly well.

At this moment, he looked at Qin Mubai and felt awkward in his heart. He wondered, “Is it possible for a young man in his twenties to dismount the army and govern the people?” Even if he was the Emperor’s son-in-law, the son of Qin Shubao, Li Jing’s disciple … that didn’t mean that he would definitely be able to do it, right? Was the emperor too reckless in employing people this time?

Qin Mubai couldn’t help but notice the suspicions in these people’s hearts. He didn’t mind them either. He politely chatted with them for a while, shared lunch with them, and then sent them away.

After everyone left, Qin Shubao said, “Sanlang, these people are all veterans of the bureaucracy. Although their positions are lower than yours, their experience is richer than yours. They are suspicious of you from the bottom of their hearts!”

“I can tell.” Qin Mubai smiled indifferently and said, “Father, don’t worry! Time and facts will prove everything!”