The bleak autumn wind blew through the gauze curtains, ruffling a pool of autumn water, and the red leaves of the wax tree swayed, as strong as fire.
The fragrance of tea lingers in the pavilion.
Su Dingfang saw that Li Jing was distracted holding the tea cup, so he quietly made tea and divided it, keeping silent...
After a long time, Li Jing, who was lamenting the past, finally came back to his senses, sighed, and said with a wry smile: "As I get older, my physical strength is gradually weakening, and my energy is also a lot worse."
Su Dingfang said: "Wandering in the mountains and forests is also a kind of pleasure. Relax your body and mind, indulge in pleasure, and write books and treatises in your free time, and you are free. Fang Lianlian wrote a letter to resign last year, and finally got His Majesty's permission this time, and finally put down the military state. As for the important matter, the first thing is to go south to the south of the Yangtze River with the general's warship to experience the charm of the south of the Yangtze River. Perhaps Mr. Wei, you can also go with Fang."
As he spoke, he filled Li Jing's empty tea cup without delay.
Li Jing shook his head, sighed, and said: "How can I compare to Fang Xuanling?"
It is precisely because he was able to resolutely put down his military power and was willing to hide in his mansion and live in seclusion that he was able to maintain his current situation.
The title "Military God" is both a supreme glory and a life-threatening noose...
That is to say, His Majesty Li Er's mind is different from ordinary people, and he can tolerate his "good beginning and good end". Otherwise, if it were any other emperor, Li Jing would be jealous and resentful based on his past actions. How could he be tolerated? Is such a famous general with unlimited influence in the military still alive?
He raised his head, looked past the gauze curtain, past the flaming wax tree beside the pool, and looked at the distant mountains, his heart filled with longing.
How many years have you been trapped in the house without ever stepping out of the door?
I think of the invincible commander who galloped across the desert, but had to break his wings and live in a corner. What an irony of fate...
Su Dingfang leaned forward slightly and whispered: "That's not the case... General Mo came to Beijing this time to receive a letter from Erlang, instructing General Mo to participate in the preparations for the establishment of the Lecture Hall. But the scale envisaged by Erlang was too big. Riding department, infantry department, archery department, baggage department, firearms department, navy department... they are all numerous and complex. They not only require huge amounts of money to support, but also need a large number of outstanding generals to serve as instructors... The final general heard that Erlang has reported to His Majesty I recommend you to be the chief instructor of the Martial Arts Hall..."
"boom!"
Li Jing seemed to hear his heart beating suddenly and violently, and said in disbelief: "Is this serious?"
Su Dingfang lowered his voice: "Although there is no conclusive news, it is almost inseparable..."
The veins on the back of Li Jing's hand holding the teacup were exposed, and his breathing became somewhat rapid.
If you have not experienced such years of confinement, you will not be able to appreciate the yearning for freedom!
Even if they can no longer put on their helmets and armor and go into battle to lead the army to kill the enemy, if they can really teach the soldiers the tactics of war in the martial arts hall, the great armies of the Tang Dynasty will become more powerful and powerful. , isn’t it also a happy event in life?
In this way, we can live up to what we have learned in our hearts, instead of lingering on the bed and dying, putting our passion in the manuscript...
Li Jing suppressed his rapid heartbeat and said with difficulty: "But... His Majesty's attitude..."
Why is he willing to live in seclusion in his mansion and avoid the world?
It was because he felt the signs of the emperor's fear that he had to take the initiative to relinquish his military duties for the sake of his own life. Now if Fang Jun really recommends him to go out to teach martial arts again, who knows whether the emperor's fear is still there?
Su Dingfang remained silent, as he could not guess the emperor's thoughts.
Even though Fang Erlang had the intention to let Li Jing come out to teach the martial arts hall, no one knew the emperor's reaction...
Li Jing closed his eyes slightly, his mind racing, thinking about the emperor's possible reactions.
There was silence in the pavilion. Su Dingfang did not dare to disturb him and just drank tea slowly.
After a long time, Li Jing finally opened his tiger eyes, his eyes were shining brightly, and he had obviously made a decision.
"It's getting late. I won't make any reservations for your dinner today. Go back quickly and get ready. You'll be back to Jiangnan in a few days, right?"
Li Jing actually served tea to see off the guests...
Su Dingfang was stunned. Although he didn't know what Li Jing was thinking, he didn't dare to ask. He had to stand up and say goodbye: "Here! I will obey your orders."
The pavilion is about to be launched.
Li Jing waved his hand and called him to a stop. After thinking about it for a while, he said slowly: "The officialdom is turbulent and unpredictable. Dingfang, you have the potential to become a famous general, but due to your temperament, you are not suitable for the court."
If you fight against each other, you will suffer a lot due to such schemes."
Su Dingfang naturally knew his shortcomings, so he smiled helplessly and said: "My temperament makes me very stupid, what can I do about it?"
If you ask him to lead troops to fight and strategize, he will definitely not be afraid of any powerful country or army in the world. But if you ask him to calculate the thoughts and means of the big guys in the court, he will be the first and the second big, without any talent at all.
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Li Jing smiled and said: "Everyone has their own advantages and disadvantages. No one is versatile in both civil and military affairs. Only when you know how to make use of your strengths and avoid weaknesses can you have smooth sailing and achieve a successful career."
Su Dingfang humbly asked for advice: "How can the commander teach me?"
Li Jing said: "It doesn't matter if you are not good at court disputes, as long as you know how to take advantage of the situation."
"Taking advantage of the situation?" Su Dingfang didn't understand.
Li Jing stood up, walked to the pavilion with his hands behind his back, looked at a pool of autumn water, and said calmly: "The current power lies in Li Ji. This man has a restrained charm and outstanding ability. He has become the first assistant without saying a word.
It can be said that the situation has been achieved. Although this man has a delicate mind, he is also loyal and upright, and has won the trust of His Majesty. As long as you follow his steps, you will have no worries within ten years."
He was giving advice at the moment, seemingly forgetting his hidden talent, and actually teaching Su Dingfang to take sides...
Su Dingfang wondered: "This... it was Fang Erlang who simplified things at the end of his life, and he has achieved today's achievements. If he pursues the general trend and joins the British government at this moment, wouldn't he be a rat who sees profit and forgets his righteousness? The general can't do it."
To do this kind of thing."
Li Jing said with a smile: "So you are not good at fighting in the court, and you can't even see the situation clearly... Can't you see the hidden connection between Fang Xuanling's resignation, Li Jing's taking over, and Fang Jun's ascension to the throne?
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Su Dingfang was confused and said awkwardly: "What is the connection between this?"
Li Jing was speechless. This man was really hopeless... Fortunately, he was in the army. If he stood in the court, he would probably be eaten up and wiped clean in three or two days, leaving no bones or residue...
He had no choice but to patiently point out: "I won't say any more. I'm just telling you that the current trend lies with Li Ji, and the future trend lies with Fang Jun... Why not switch to Li Ji? With Li Ji's character, even if you join now
In the past, you were groveling and submissive, but that guy wouldn't pay attention to you at all! Remember what I said, as long as you follow Fang Jun closely, you will be in sync with Li Ji, and you will be in the same camp as the prince... As for Changsun Wuji and his like, of course,
The nobles and powerful are powerful, but they appear to be courteous and virtuous, but in fact they are jealous and selfish. In the eyes of such people, they have a family but no country. How can they last long?"
Su Dingfang suddenly realized, but there was inevitably some resentment in his heart. Why don't you just say that Li Ji and Fang Jun are in the same group, and they are both "princelings"...
Of course, I couldn't say these words out loud, but I bowed sincerely and said: "Thank you, Commander-in-Chief, for your advice."
He is not good at conspiracy and has an upright temperament that never forgets his kindness. At this moment, with Li Jing's advice, he realized that he didn't need to think about those messy plots at all. He only needed to follow Fang Jun wholeheartedly. Not only could he repay the kindness he had given him, but he also
It can make your official career smoother...it's not too simple.
Li Jing was obviously a little excited at this moment, his face was rosy and he was in good spirits. He waved his hand and said: "Don't talk more nonsense and leave quickly. We will meet again in the future. Is it possible that you have to say goodbye to someone?"
Su Dingfang didn't even dare to say it. He didn't understand why Li Jing was so cheerful. He hadn't seen him for many years...
When Su Dingfang said goodbye and left, Li Jing stood in the courtyard for a long time, then returned to the study, ordered his maid to study ink, and wrote a memorial with great speed. However, he raised his pen and shouted: "Come, change your clothes!"
Several maids filed in, carrying copper basins, combs and other things. When they finished washing Li Ji, they thought Li Jing was going to receive guests, so they brought official uniforms and wanted to serve Li Jing and put them on.
Li Jing shook his head and said: "I don't want official uniforms, just get a set of regular clothes."
The maid hurriedly changed into a set of regular clothes and served Li Jing to put them on. Li Jing folded the memorial and took it, and ordered someone to hitch a carriage. After boarding the carriage, the charioteer asked: "Master, where are you going?"
Li Jing said: "Enter the palace!"
The charioteer was stunned for a long time, then whipped the horse and walked slowly.
He walked out of the gate and entered the palace directly, but his home was turned upside down...
The eldest son Li Dejian heard that his father had written a memorial and entered the palace. He was almost frightened to death. He cried and complained to his younger brother Li Dejiang who was also frightened: "Is my father crazy? Your Majesty is very jealous of him, because he has been able to survive until now because he lives deep in the palace.
Now that I have gone to the palace so arrogantly, I am afraid that His Majesty will be furious and my father’s life is in danger!”
Li Dejiang was so frightened that his two legs trembled, his face turned pale, and he cried: "This old man really wants to die... But as sons of men, we can't just let our father's body be exposed on the street just because we are afraid of death, right? Even if
If you are betrayed by His Majesty, you have to collect the old man's body..."
The two brothers were scared to death, but they finally changed into a set of white robes, comforted the crying and grieving family members, and followed them to the palace in a car. They knelt outside Chengtian Gate and waited to give life to their father who must have angered the emperor.
Collect the corpse...
Every household in Chang'an City has many eyes and ears, and they are extremely well-informed. Due to the commotion in the Duke of Wei's palace, the news that Li Jing left the palace and entered the palace spread wildly in Chang'an City as if it had wings. Soon after, the entire officialdom of Chang'an was shaken.
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Who doesn't know that Li Jing was a master of great achievements, and because of his previous alignment issues, the emperor was very afraid of him, which forced Li Jing to take refuge in the palace in order to protect himself?
But now, Li Jing, who had been dormant for many years, came out of the mountain without any warning...