Love Affairs in Chang'an - Chapter 52

Chapter 52 Be Full Of Ambition
Qin Bin smiled and introduced the middle-aged man to Qin Mubai, “Second brother, this is a painting decree that will be used as the supervisory department of the left school. He is pretending to be friends with his father.”

“Greetings, Tu Sign Order.” Qin Mubai smiled and cupped his hands in greeting.

“I don’t dare, I don’t dare!” “General Qin is Shangguan, I am only a mere seventh-grade department order, how dare I accept the general’s gift?” Tu Su Ling hurriedly stood up and bowed.

“Since he is my father’s old friend, then he is an elder. He should be like this.” Qin Mubai sat down and asked his second brother, “Why are the two brothers free today? Are they here for leisure?”

Qin Tong said straightforwardly, “To tell you the truth, Third Brother, the two of us were appointed by our father to specially invite the Tu Sign Token over. We have something to ask of each other.”

“What is it?”

“That’s true.” Qin Tong said, “Father’s health is improving day by day, and he is on the verge of recovery.” Right now, the old man was practicing martial arts at home all day, and he had developed a set of ‘Tai Chi Qin Spear’. It was truly incomparably exquisite. As his strength gradually recovered, the old man missed the eighty kilogram iron spear he used to use, so he called for us to sign an order to reforge another spear according to the iron spear he used back then. ”

Qin Bin smiled and added, “Third Brother, you should have heard of it.” The iron spear his father used when he fought under the heavens was known as the ‘Tiger-Head Golden Spear’. Not only was it heavy and domineering, it was also made with great precision. It was not something an ordinary craftsman could make. Nowadays, his father’s Golden Codification Furnace Spear was stored in the Imperial Palace. Every time there was a major court meeting, he would take it out for exhibition. Naturally, it would be difficult for his father to retrieve it from the Emperor. Hence, I have specially invited a painting order to be used as the Supervisory Department to re-cast it. ”

The supervisor was an important government office in charge of building civil palaces and forest gardens. The subordinate Zuo Correction Department was specifically responsible for forging special “limited edition” gold and silver jewelry, precious artifacts, weapons, armor, and other items.

Qin Mubai nodded his head and cupped his hands towards the Tu Shi Token. “I really have to trouble you for the Tu Shi Token,” he said.

“I didn’t need to trouble the two eldest young masters to personally invite me over for a small matter. I just need someone to deliver a letter, but the two young masters are too courteous. Now that there are three more young masters here, does Xiaoguan dare to do his utmost?” Tu Shu said flattered, “I don’t need to trouble the two eldest young masters to personally invite me over for a small matter.”

Qin Tong and Qin Bin looked at each other and smiled. Judging from the performance of the decree, Qin Mubai’s reputation and face were now greater than the two of them. Not surprisingly, although Qin Tong had been in the army for many years and was now a rank five corps commander, he was still a city gatekeeper of the imperial palace. Although this position was important, it was still a small monk in the temple. As for Qin Bin, he was only a schoolboy in Hongwen Library. Although he was a member of the Emperor’s Think Tank, he was still an insignificant nobody.

In comparison, Qin Mubai, the Emperor’s confidant, the commander of the Xun Guards, and the current celebrity, was much more influential!

Qin Tong said, “Third Brother, you haven’t returned home for a long time. Today, we happened to meet. Why don’t the three of us go home and visit our father together?”

“Little brother has this intention.”

Qin Tong smiled and said, “Third Brother, don’t be surprised if you see your father again.” In the past half a year or so, his father seemed to have been completely reborn. It was as if the father who had prided himself on being invincible in the world back then had returned. His new spear technique is several times more powerful and domineering than before-by the way, the three of us have learned the trump cards, fists, and spears. Father should have passed on this spear technique to you, right? ”

Qin Mubai nodded and smiled, “To be honest with big brother, it was indeed passed on. Otherwise, how could this little brother’s martial arts skills improve by leaps and bounds in a short period of time and seize the position of Baiji in one fell swoop?”

“Aiya, I’m so jealous!” Qin Tong clapped his fists and shouted, “If I had known that I had learned guns back then, I wouldn’t have learned the trump cards! Speaking of which, if I hadn’t wanted to run for the Hundred Cavalry Envoy because I was already an officer of the Imperial Guards!”

“Haha, what did big brother say!” Qin Bin smiled and said, “The Qin Clan’s trump card technique is a unique secret technique. It’s only passed on to the head of the clan. This trump card technique is my father’s lifetime’s effort and can be said to be one of the best in the world. I wonder how many people in the world are jealous of this trump card technique you’ve learned. Why are you still jealous of the spear technique that Third Brother has learned?”

“Hehe, more is better!” Qin Tong laughed heartily. Suddenly, he thought for a moment and said, “By the way, Third Brother, since you have inherited my father’s spear technique, why don’t you ask me to make a golden spear for you as well? Father said that your strength is as great as his back when he was young and strong, so I’m sure you’ll be able to use it smoothly.”

‘”Oh, this” Qin Mubai was still pondering for a moment. The painting decree over there hurriedly cupped his hands and said, “Third Young Master, if you need anything, just say it. Xiaoguan will definitely do his best!”

The three brothers laughed together. This painting order was truly self-conscious.

“Alright, then I’ll have to trouble you to sign the decree.”

The three brothers and Tu Suling drank for a while and settled the matter before leaving the tavern to return home. When they left, Wu Meiniang even came to greet the two brothers, waiving their drinks and saying that in the future, they would only need to come here for nothing. The female owner of the world’s most famous wine suddenly appeared in the hall, causing a huge commotion and onlookers.

Qin Tong and Qin Bin were shocked by the beauty of this sister-in-law and praised her endlessly. One was naturally praising her beauty and intelligence, and the other was quite satisfied with this courteous sister-in-law.

Qin Mubai smiled in her heart. Normally, this charming woman only knows how to play tricks with me in private. In fact, she is also a knowledgeable person. What’s depressing is that the two eldest brothers will be free in the future. As a husband, I have to spend several times, tens of times the fee … This little bitch, she must not let me save a penny for my private property!

After leaving the tavern, the three brothers walked on horseback and headed towards their homes. Along the way, they discussed martial arts and military arts, as well as some insignificant court affairs, and they talked happily. Qin Mubai and his two elder brothers had always gotten along well, and he had learned a lot from them. Especially his second brother, Qin Bin, who worked in Hongwen Library. Every day, he came into contact with the central ministers of the Imperial Court and discussed various national affairs with the Emperor. Under his constant exposure, his knowledge was already extraordinary, and he knew many secrets that no one knew about. For example, which prime minister had which disciples and old officials, and which officials the emperor had objected to or approved of.

Qin Mubai had yet to come into contact with the circle of officials at the core of the Tang Dynasty. From Qin Bin’s words, Qin Mubai knew that the emperor’s most trusted minister was Eldest Sun Wuji. The one who valued and trusted him the most was Fang Xuanling, but he respected, feared, hated, and loved Wei Zheng. There were also Chu Suiliang and Ma Zhou, these newcomers, who were increasingly loved and valued by the Emperor, and they were bound to have boundless prospects in the future.

Hearing Qin Bin’s words, Qin Mubai felt that it was better than ten years of study. He silently remembered all of this in his heart. This would be of great benefit to him in the future.

The three brothers went home together, and Coke ruined the Qin Family. Even Qin Shubao, who usually didn’t smile, chuckled. At the banquet, the three brothers brought wine for Qin Shubao and congratulated him on his recovery. The Qin Family had great hope of recovery.

After three months, Qin Mubai saw his father again and realized that he was indeed different from the past. Right now, Qin Shubao’s face was flushed red and his muscles were plump. He walked tall and upright like the wind, emitting a domineering aura of a peak martial artist!

“In the past six months, Father’s health has greatly improved, and his illness has almost healed. It’s time for him to return to the army.” Qin Shubao stroked his long beard and said leisurely.

“Ah? Father wants to come back?” The three brothers were pleasantly surprised at the same time.

“What’s wrong?” Qin Shubao stroked his beard and smiled, “This old man is only fifty years old. If it weren’t for his constant illness, how could I be willing to retreat behind the scenes?” After the Great Tang calmed down the northern Turks, my father did not experience any military matters. Over the years, Li Jing, Hou Junji, Yu Chigong, and the others have won impressive achievements in the southern expeditions and northern battles, creating an unparalleled reputation, but I, Qin Qiong, am the only one who doesn’t have my name. As a father, he is inferior to Li Jing, but at least he is not inferior to Hou Junji, Yuchi Gong, and the others! After a while, my father will go meet the Emperor and ask him to return to the army! ”

“Good, great!” Qin Tong and Qin Bin shouted excitedly, “If Father comes back and Great Tang adds another good minister general, our Qin Family will definitely recover!”

Qin Mubai was not in a hurry to applaud him. He frowned slightly and remained silent.

Qin Shubao had already noticed Qin Mubai’s expression and asked, “Sanlang, what do you think?”

Qin Mubai cupped his hands and said, “It’s a great thing that my father has recovered from his illness. This child understands how anxious he is to come back. However, it’s not appropriate for my father to rush to ask His Majesty for an important position.”

“Third Brother, what are you saying?” Qin Tong retorted, “Father is from Shangzhu Country. The position of Zuolong Martial Guard General has always been held by father. What kind of important position do you want to take?”

Qin Shubao slightly knitted his brows and waved his hand, “Big Lang, don’t be anxious. Listen to Sanlang carefully. He must have his reasons and opinions.”

“Yes, father.” Qin Mubai said, “Father is still a rank three Left Dragon Martial Guard Grand General, that’s right. But let me ask-where is the current Left Dragon Martial Guard, where is the army, and where is the camp?”

“Uh, this” Qin Tong was stunned for a moment before he sighed and said, “Third Brother is right. Two years ago, His Majesty the Emperor reorganized the Imperial Guards, transforming the Left and Right Dragon Martial Guards that used to guard the Imperial City into the Left and Right Feather Forest Guards and the Left and Right Thousand Bull Guards. In addition, the original left and right Golden Crow Guards, the left and right guards, and the soldiers and generals of the Imperial City Guards had all been replaced, and their military power was directly in the hands of the Emperor. The former Zuolong Martial Guards Guards Legion Corps no longer existed. “Father’s position as a general is only a vacancy.”

“That’s right.” Qin Mubai said, “Father used to be a commander of the Imperial Army. If he asks the Emperor for instructions to return, he is asking the Emperor for military power.” This would inevitably put the emperor, who was used to holding military power, in a dilemma. Even if he had to transfer his father to the Left and Right Guards and the Left and Right Guards, it would not be so easy for them to serve in the field armies. Over the years, Li Jing, Li Xi, Yu Chi Gong, and the others have taken over military power one after another. How did the emperor put his father in? Furthermore, even if they were to be planted, wouldn’t they be robbing Li Xi and the others of a portion of their military power, offending others and provoking other conflicts? “