When Kou Zhong looked at it calmly, he couldn't help but secretly thought that like a son, he must be like a father.
This man looks at least 70% similar to Dugu Ce and appears to be only a few years younger than him, so he is still extremely handsome. However, looking at his majestic demeanor, anyone can infer that he is Dugu Feng, the leader of the Dugu Clan.
He is a ruthless person who is extremely ambitious and wants to destroy others.
Although he is smiling, he always has a murderous look. He is of medium height but has an aura that shows extraordinary ability. Moreover, his crisp and powerful behavior shows his strong confidence.
At this time, his sharp eyes, which were in sharp contrast with the hawk-shaped nose and resolute corners of his mouth, moved from Wang Shichong to Kou Zhong. Kou Zhongli felt his face heat up. Only then did he know that Dugu Feng was worthy of being the leader of the Duhu Clan. His skill was definitely not that of Du Fu.
Wei, under the masters of Li Mi's series.
Everyone reined in their horses and stopped, and the soldiers in front of them dispersed to both sides of the situation so that the master could talk to the other party without any obstruction.
Wang Shichong laughed and said: Manager Dugu said something serious. Recently, there has been a lot of turmoil. I heard that many people want to take the head of Wang Shichong. I, Wang Shichong, have always been greedy for life and afraid of death, so I have to be protected by the central government when I go in and out. So I brought a few more people here. How can I estimate that they will attract more people?
Is it a serious crime to force soldiers to attack the palace? Brother Wan Wangfeng, please don't block the palace gate and let me enter the palace to see the emperor and report the military situation. Otherwise, Wang may suspect that brother Feng has launched a mutiny to threaten the emperor, forcing me to attack with my army.
The city will not be of any benefit to anyone then!
Only then did Kou Zhong realize that Wang Shichong's words were so powerful that it was hard for anyone to resist them even if they hit him.
However, Dugu Feng is not a man of faith. This can be seen from the fact that he alone blocks the palace gate and creates an unpredictable pattern.
Sure enough, Dugu Feng took a step forward and said with a calm smile: "Brother Shichong's crime is really serious. How can Dugu Feng bear it? The funniest thing is that I, Dugu Feng, was sincere and met the Lord Shangshu suddenly and returned to his hometown."
When I came to welcome Ling, I didn't know that you had misunderstood Zheng Guogong.
In his words, he changed three names from Brother Shichong, Master Shangshu to Duke Zheng. Of course, he was not half-sincere, and it also had a meaning that made people unpredictable and sarcastic, and did not take Wang Shichong into his eyes.
Kou Zhong laughed dumbly and said: "Since I came here to greet you, why did General Dugu not come back to the imperial court with Master Bu Shangshu and force troops to attack the palace city, but now he came to change his tune?"
Dugu Feng glanced at Kou Zhong with contempt and said with a sinister smile: "This young man with such a face is so angry that I don't know when he became the spokesperson of Lord Shangshu?"
Wang Shichong also said calmly and calmly: Before the manager can introduce me, Mr. Kou Zhong, who was hired with a huge sum of money, I will leave the affairs of Luoyang to him while Wang Shichong is away. Then you can be more affectionate!
This time, even Wang Shichong's Lang Feng and others were shocked. They didn't expect Wang Shichong to think so highly of Kou Zhong.
Dugu Feng was stunned for a long time before he said: Although Lord Shangshu has the right to select and appoint talents, such an important position should...
Wang Shichong intercepted him and said: This is one of the reasons why I want to see Master Huangtai. Does Chief Dugu still want to block the palace gate?
Dugu Feng laughed and said: How could it be possible! How could it be possible! Lord Shangshu, please!
He actually retreated to the door and made an exaggerated gesture of respectfully inviting people to come in.
Wang Shichong and Kou Zhong looked at each other blankly for a while, not knowing how to react.
The long and deep city gate is like a bottomless pit that can swallow anyone who breaks in.
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After saying goodbye to Liu Heitai, Xu Ziling found a nearby tavern and ordered a pot of wine. After taking two sips, he was so drunk that he almost burst into tears.
He never liked the taste of the things in the cup, even if he was interested in Kou Zhong, he would only taste it briefly.
But now I want to drink myself unconscious so that I can forget this cruel and irreversible reality that has happened.
The reason is that Liu Heitai pointedly pointed out that Xiao Xian was a human trafficker.
Now that Susu and Xiangyushan have made a living and have children, even killing Xiangyushan will not help Susu.
well!
Xu Ziling took another sip and fell down on the table without tears. At this time, there were only two tables occupied by guests in the tavern, and he deliberately chose a corner position, so he did not risk attracting the attention of others.
After all, all these misfortunes that befell Su Su were caused by Li Jing's unsympathy and unrighteousness.
What's wrong with Sister Su? He just wants to fall in love with someone else.
The sound of footsteps approaches.
The sound of Li Shimin's footsteps came to Xu Ziling's mind and he suddenly raised his head.
He saw a man wearing a bamboo hat hanging down the sunshade and wearing a gray cloth, walking straight towards him. His steps were light and powerful, and he had an imposing momentum that was extremely intimidating.
Xu Ziling collected his thoughts and said in a deep voice: King Qin, please sit down.
The man was slightly stunned before he sat down opposite him and took off his bamboo hat, revealing his majestic face and said in surprise: "Brother Xu, can you see through my face?"
Then he raised his hand and called to the waiter: "Bring the wine!"
Xu Ziling met his sharp eyes that seemed to be able to penetrate anyone's inner secrets and said calmly: I just recognize Brother Shimin's footsteps!
When the wine glasses and jugs were brought to the stage, Li Shimin first added wine to Xu Ziling, then filled his own glass and sighed: Brother Xu not only has good ears but also has an amazing memory.
Then he raised his glass and said with a smile: This glass is for Brother Xu and I to meet again after a long absence.
Xu Ziling stared into the clear wine, stretched out his finger and flicked the rim of the glass, and said softly with a clear voice:
Did Brother Li Jing teach Shimin to come to me?
Li Shimin smiled slightly, put down his glass and said softly: Brother Xu misunderstood your brother Li!
Xu Ziling said indifferently: If brother Shimin is here just for Li Jing's business, then our discussion will end here.
Li Shimin was slightly startled, then laughed, raised his glass and drank it all with his sleeves, wiping the wine stains around his mouth and then said with great enthusiasm: Just follow Brother Xu's wishes! Besides, outsiders like me can't control this kind of affairs between men and women.
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Xu Ziling smiled bitterly and said: These two sentences of yours are more powerful than Zhi. Li Shimin deserves to be Li Shimin.
Li Shimin's eyes sparkled and he looked at him carefully for a while and then sighed: Brother Zi Ling has really changed a lot, regardless of appearance, demeanor, and courage, he can impress people.
Xu Ziling said lightly: Brother Shimin, there is no need to praise me. Xu Ziling is just a rough man in the mountains, how can he be like a dragon among men, relying on the dangers in the pass to build his strength?
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Now it was Li Shimin's turn to smile bitterly in return and shook his head: Brother Zi Ling, please don't laugh at me. Li Shimin is just a pioneer general who conquers the world for his father and brother. How can he be the overlord?
Xu Ziling's pair of tiger eyes shot out a sharp and frightening light and said in a deep voice: A pearl is always a pearl, even if it is covered by grass for a while, it will one day reveal its light. How can Brother Shimin be willing to be inferior to others?
Li Shimin was silent for a while, his eyes gradually brightened, and then he revealed a look of sadness and injustice and whispered: Back then, when I helped our family Yan raise troops in Taiyuan, he promised that whoever among our brothers could conquer Guanzhong would be crowned the crown prince. At that time, he also said to him personally in private.
Me: This matter is all due to your insistence. If the great thing is accomplished, the credit will be attributed to you, so I will definitely make you the crown prince.
Then his eyes flashed with a cold light and he continued: I answered him at that time: Emperor Yang was unjust and the whole world was in ruins. All the heroes came together. I only wanted to help my father overthrow the tyrant and relieve the suffering of the people. Other things are not what I dare to think about.
Xu Ziling frowned and said: If Brother Shimin has this idea, why did he show an angry look just now?
Li Shimin said dejectedly: Because I'm afraid that my eldest brother is another Emperor Yang, so I will be guilty of a great crime. Otherwise, even if the family Yan breaks his promise because of the woman's words, there is nothing wrong with me since ancient times.
Xu Ziling felt awe in his heart, because his keen sense told him that Li Shimin's words were true and showed his compassion.
Li Shimin suddenly reached out and grabbed Xu Ziling's shoulder and said with deep eyes: I have always kept these words in my heart and never confided them to anyone. Today, when I saw Brother Xu, I couldn't help but let them out. Even I felt strange. Or maybe it was always in my heart.
Just think that you and Kou Zhong are my best friends!
Xu Ziling's heart felt warm and cold at the same time.
The warmth is for Li Shimin's friendship, and the coldness is because of the thought that Kou Zhong will one day face Li Shimin on the battlefield.
Suddenly someone shouted: Good job!
The two of them looked around in shock and saw that there was only one customer left in the tavern, sitting in the farthest corner, pouring a drink by himself with his back to them.
Li Shimin and Xu Ziling exchanged glances, unable to conceal their surprise.
This person had obviously just arrived, but neither of them noticed when he came in.
When the two of them were talking, they were using their skills to suppress and concentrate their voices as much as possible to prevent them from spreading out. And if the other person was at least five or six feet away from them, if they could still hear their words, this would tell them that the other person was a top-notch master.
Just from the back, this person looks slender and elegant, exuding an air of elegance and unrestrainedness. His head is tied up in a scholar's bun and is shiny and black, which is very attractive.
Li Shimin raised his voice and said: "I wonder if what I just said, brother, was aimed at?"
The man said calmly without looking back: "There are only three of us here. Even the waiter has been sent away by Qin. Who does Brother Li think that sentence is meant for?"
Li Shimin and Xu Ziling looked at each other with profound and unfathomable feelings.
However, his voice was low, slow but very pleasant and seemed to have no malicious intent.
You must know that Li Shimin is the most important figure in the Li clan. He brought back 90% of Li Yuan's current power. If it is revealed that the major hostile forces are hiding, no one will be willing to get it.
If he hadn't trusted Xu Ziling, he would never have shown up. From now on, it was clear that Li Shimin really regarded Xu Ziling as a good friend.
Xu Ziling listened carefully and heard that there was no unusual situation outside the tavern. He felt relieved and said calmly: Brother Qin, why don't you come over for a drink?
The man replied calmly: Brother Xu is polite, but Qin has always been withdrawn, so it feels more comfortable to say so.
Li Shimin laughed and said: There are many mavericks in the world. What do you call Brother Qin?
The man said slowly: Names are just artificial signs. Let me call you Qin Chuan!
The two of them felt more and more that this man was something extraordinary.
Xu Ziling was surprised and said: Please forgive me for speaking too much. Brother Qin must be a Buddhist or have a connection with Buddhism. Am I wrong in my guess?
Li Shimin looked at Xu Ziling in astonishment, completely confused as to why Xu Ziling made such an unexpected guess after only seeing the other party's back and within a few words.
But Qin Chuan didn't think anything different at all and said: Brother Xu's feeling is indeed unusually clever. If Mr. Qin hadn't come in while Brother Xu was lying on the stage, he probably wouldn't have been able to hide it from Brother Xu.
Li Shimin was shocked and said: Did Brother Qin follow me?
Qin Chuan said calmly: That's right. Brother Li was so focused on Brother Xu that he wouldn't notice me, an idler!
Li Shimin and Xu Ziling looked at each other in astonishment.
It doesn't matter that this person came here with Li Shimin's intention. It's just that Li Shimin's high level of cultivation did not realize that someone was following him closely, which shows that this person's skills are extraordinary.
Qin Chuan didn't wait for the two of them to talk and continued: "Let's get back to the topic. I don't know what your plans were for Brother Li and your brother?"
Li Shimin smiled bitterly and said: Those words have reached Brother Qin's ears. Shouldn't they still be discussed in public?
Qin Chuan shrugged and said: Brother Li has a large number of masters coming with him. You can send someone to kill Qin after he confides. This way there is no risk of a third party knowing about it.
Li Shimin and Xu Ziling looked at each other in confusion. Would anyone teach others to kill themselves to silence them?
However, the way he shrugs his shoulders is so beautiful that it makes it harder for people to have murderous intentions.
Bang! Li Shimin slapped the table and sighed: I, Li Shimin, am such a person who only cares about his own interests and harms other people's lives. Brother Qin laughed!
Qin Chuan said coldly: If you don't kill others, others will kill you. Your brother is ten years older than Brother Shimin. When the Taiyuan uprising occurred, he was still in Hedong Mansion and had not participated in the conspiracy. A year later, he was forcibly appointed as
Prince. In normal times, this would not be a problem, but at this moment when all the heroes in the world are competing for each other, Brother Shimin is out there, leading the charge, cutting down the pass, seizing the pass, killing the enemy and seizing the city, but he stays in Xijing and enjoys the success. Even though Brother Shimin has no other intentions,
How can your brother convince the world if he is in the right position just because he is older? Isn't he afraid of repeating the history of Li Mi killing Zhai Rang?
Li Shimin's face sank and he said slowly: Who is Brother Qin? How can he know so clearly about my Li family?
Xu Ziling was also surprised when he heard this. However, his perspective was different from Li Shimin's because this person's tone was sonorous, powerful, clear, and clear, making it impossible to argue with others.
Qin Chuan said calmly: "Brother Shimin, if you don't want to talk about this matter, why don't we change the topic?"
Xu Ziling and Li Shimin looked at each other in astonishment again.
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Ouyang Xiyi laughed and patted the horse and said: Let me be a pioneer!
Kou Zhong hurriedly approached Wang Shichong and said: It is the next best thing to break in forcefully!
Wang Shichong was undecided when he heard this and hurriedly laughed out loud to delay the time. When everyone's attention returned to him from Ouyang Xiyi, he pretended to be calm and said: "It seems that it is still early, and the Lord Huang Tai has not left his place yet."
Mr. Zhang Longtang will come back later to pay homage to you!
He whipped his horsewhip, turned around, and walked away without even looking at Dugu Feng.
Kou Zhong waited and left immediately.
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Li Shimin asked curiously: Brother Qin, what else do you want to say?
Qin Chuan said slowly: I want to ask Brother Shimin for advice on how to be a king.
Both Xu Ziling and Li Shimin were confused by his tricks.
First of all, Li Shimin was not a monarch, not to mention that he was only in the period of conquering the world. Even if Li Shimin had the intention to take Li Jiancheng's position and replace him, he should ask someone for advice and should not be questioned by others.
Xu Ziling had a vague feeling in his heart, vaguely feeling that he should know this person's identity but could not guess it specifically.
Li Shimin stared at his back and frowned: "If Brother Qin can come up with the reason for asking this question, it won't hurt if I, Li Shimin, provide the answer."
Qin Chuan said calmly: I have always done whatever comes to my mind, rarely bothering to think about why and how I do it. Just now I remembered that Brother Shimin had a Tiance Mansion that was in charge of the country's conquests. It has a long history. Sima Ge
One person is a doctor, two are doctors, two are military consultants, two are certifiers, four are recorders, two are recorders, two are military officials, six are warehouse, soldier, cavalry, thallium, and six cao are two people each, and there are six people in total.
The four of them are like a royal court. It can be seen that the aspirations of the people of the world are not just about war.
Li Shimin and Xu Ziling were stunned and speechless when they heard him detailing the organizational details of Tiance Mansion like countless treasures.
Qin Chuan said calmly: Is this a sufficient reason?
Li Shimin smiled bitterly and said: I'm convinced! If Brother Qin is willing to be used by me, I will definitely ask Brother Qin to be responsible for detecting the enemy's situation. Therefore, the way to be a king is to know how to select talents and appoint capable people. Otherwise, even if you have the best national policy, you will not be able to implement it.
There will be no way to do it, and everything will be in vain.
Xu Ziling secretly admired in his heart that if it were Li Mi or Du Fuwei who saw that this person knew everything about him, it would be strange not to kill him. However, Li Shimin kept his promise and answered truthfully, and he answered freely and beautifully. However, this kind of mind is no longer what others can do.
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Qin Chuan said solemnly: How to achieve great peace after great chaos?
Li Shimin first smiled at Xu Ziling before replying: After the chaos, it is easy to teach people who are hungry and easy to eat. If a king is willing to set an example, he should practice calmness and seek governance in response to the bad government of the previous dynasty.
I will be of the same mind from top to bottom, and people will respond as quickly as possible, and the people in the middle and far away countries will submit to themselves.
Qin Chuan listened silently, and after a while he said: What does Brother Xu think of Brother Shimin's argument?
Xu Ziling didn't expect that he would suddenly ask for the opinions of others around him. He laughed dumbly and said: Brother Wei Zheng is just a layman, so he is qualified to judge Brother Shimin. However, Brother Shimin's four-character mantra of seeking treatment in silence is very suitable for me.
Personality. After the chaos, only by cutting off extravagance, saving money, and allowing the people to recuperate and recuperate within the farming season can production be promoted and the people have enough food and clothing.
Qin Chuan was still facing the empty wall and said in a deep voice: Didn't the former Emperor Yang Jian also strictly implement virtuous policies when he ascended the throne? Who would have expected that he would die in two generations? What do you think of this, brother Shimin?
Li Shimin sighed: "Brother Qin's question is at the most critical point. Only this shows that Brother Qin's knowledge and wisdom are not equal to those of ordinary people."
I wonder if we can move to our seats and continue our conversation face to face with Brother Qin?
Qin Chuan smiled and said: I heard that the prince loves to make friends with strange people and strangers all over the world, and of course he has the mind to tolerate all kinds of strange actions and deeds.
Fang Feng has always been a solitary person, and this kind of conversation is what Fang Fang likes best. If brother Shimin insists on changing to another form, Fang Feng will have no choice but to say goodbye!
Li Shimin shrugged at Xu Ziling, expressing his helplessness and smiled: I just want to see Brother Qin's expression. If that's the case, then just follow Brother Qin's words!
Qin Chuan said calmly: If I had known that Brother Shimin would not force others to make things difficult, I would have asked Brother Shimin to answer the question just now.
Li Shimin wondered: Why does Brother Qin seem to want to test my ability to be an emperor?
As soon as these words came out, Xu Ziling was shocked and already guessed Qin Chuan's true identity.
In fact, Qin Chuan's identity has always been revealed. Who else would be interested in asking Li Shimin questions about governing the country, except Shi Fei Xuan?
She is deciding who should be the winner of He's Bi.
Qin Chuan said angrily: "Is Brother Shimin satisfied that a good bird chooses a tree to roost in?"
Li Shimin cast his eyes on Xu Ziling's face and obviously noticed something strange about him from the changes in his eyes, and looked at him for advice.
Xu Ziling thought of Kou Zhong and sighed secretly in his heart, saying that Li Shimin should answer honestly.
Li Shimin meditated for a moment and then said seriously: The only way to achieve peace is to win people. The success of the Sui Dynasty and the founding of the emperor were all due to Emperor Wen's hard work and ideological politics. Every time he listened to the court, he forgot to get tired day and night. There was no pain in the world without asking questions personally and practicing frugal rewards and punishments.
Strict and clear.
It's a pity that there is still one more step left, otherwise the Sui Dynasty will be passed down for generations to come.
Xu Ziling stood up without waiting for Qin Chuan's answer and said: "Please continue the conversation, I'll take my leave now!"