After laughing for a while, he stepped forward again, held Li Jing's shoulders hard, lifted him up, and said with a smile: "The past has changed, time has changed, why should you and I be so entangled in those things that should have been recorded long ago?
The stories in the history books? Let them pass by the past."
Li Jing stood up and said movedly: "Your Majesty is magnanimous, but the guilt in my heart, how can I just let it go?"
His Majesty Li Er took Li Jing's hand and said emotionally: "Over the years, I have often thought about the past in my heart. Although I have resentment towards you, Duke Wei, I have also realized that I am not without faults. I know you, Medicine Master Li,
Even those stubborn stones that have never changed can still expect you to make a decision that goes against your nature... Although you have never fought side by side with our brothers in the Xuanwu Sect, but if it weren’t for your prestige and influence in the military, I’m afraid the Xuanwu Sect would have
The results are completely different..."
Li Jing really didn't expect His Majesty Li Er to say such words from the bottom of his heart. He was so moved that he choked up and said: "Your Majesty, you know that over the years, I have always thought about the scene when I stood by and watched my brothers fight to the death at Xuanwu Gate.
, I feel regret like a poisonous snake eating my heart..."
His Majesty Li Er patted his hand, smiled and said: "Put it down, let it all go. We are all old, why should we dwell on the stories of the past? We should still look forward, come and have a taste of long-term happiness.
How are your tea ceremony skills?"
With that said, he pulled Li Jing to the side and sat down at the coffee table.
Naturally, Li Jing would not be rude and saluted Changle and Jinyang: "I have met your two highnesses..."
Changle and Jinyang Qi Qi refused to bear the brunt and returned the courtesy, saying: "Wei Gong is polite..."
Li Jing then sat down and let Princess Jinyang obediently fill the tea cup in front of him with light green tea soup. With a smile on his face, he carefully observed Princess Jinyang's complexion and said happily to His Majesty Li Er: "Back then, Wen
Empress De's funeral... The old minister saw that His Highness Jinyang's complexion was not good, and he was afraid that he would suffer from diseases when he grew up, but now he sees that his qi and blood are strong and his meridians are smooth, which really relieves his worries."
Princess Jinyang smiled brightly: "Thank you very much, Duke Wei, for caring about me. Sizi's health is really much better now!"
His Majesty Li Er stretched out his hand for Li Jing to drink tea and said with a smile: "Sun Simiao is already stationed in Guanzhong. The old immortal no longer travels around because he has grown old, but he is able to attack Si Zi from time to time to recuperate his body. This is all due to him."
Li Jing had just picked up the tea cup when he heard Princess Jinyang's sweet voice: "Although Taoist Master Sun has great medical skills, my brother-in-law also put a lot of effort into his daughter's condition. He gave her a recipe that even Taoist Master Sun said was extremely beneficial."
My daughter’s condition…”
When the little princess saw that His Majesty Li Er only praised Sun Simiao and attributed all the credit for curing her illness to Sun Simiao, she was inevitably angry and protested.
His Majesty Li Er said helplessly: "Okay, okay, that stick also has some merit...but if it doesn't cause trouble all day long."
Princess Jinyang said softly: "It's better for others to provoke my brother-in-law first..."
Li Jing heard that Princess Jinyang had been defending this "brother-in-law", and wondered: "Which prince-in-law is he?"
He naturally knew that His Majesty Li Er had many children, including more than a dozen daughters. It was said that when Princess Jinyang addressed those consorts, she should bring the title of the princess to show the distinction. However, she only called them "brother-in-law", which showed that they were really close to each other.
His Majesty Li Er waved his hands and said, "It's not just Fang Jun."
Li Jing suddenly said: "Oh, it turns out to be Fang Er's mallet... But although I think this boy is a bit arbitrary, his talent is unique. It's not an exaggeration to praise him for his talent and beauty. Fang Xuanling is so lucky, so is your Majesty.
What a blessing!”
His Majesty Li Er said "Hey" and said: "What a blessing! You only see what Fang Er does behind the scenes when he is outstanding. He causes countless troubles and annoyance. I am not angry to death."
What a blessing! I'm surprised, how could a gentle gentleman like Fang Xuanling give birth to such a troublemaker?"
Li Jing laughed and said: "Your Majesty's remarks are biased. The more trouble a child gets, the more promising he will be when he grows up. After all, Fang Er is a little younger and has limited experience. Most of the time, he acts randomly based on his temperament.
After a few years, when his temperament calms down, he can become His Majesty's humerus. From the perspective of veterans, this son is certainly not as stable as Fang Xuanling, but his talent is far better than that of his father, and he is both civil and military. As long as Your Majesty
With proper training, our Tang Dynasty will definitely gain another famous minister and good prime minister."
After hearing Li Jing's praise, Princess Jinyang happily poured tea and said sweetly: "Duke Wei, drink tea."
But he only poured tea for Li Jing and left His Majesty Li Er aside. He was obviously very dissatisfied with His Majesty Li Er's evaluation and was protesting...
His Majesty Li Er spread his hands helplessly: "Look, girls are outgoing, that's how it is."
Li Jing sighed: "Your Majesty teaches his children well and his Highness is so innocent. I am really envious of you!"
The two chatted for a while, and Li Jing took out the memorial, handed it to His Majesty Li Er with both hands, and said: "This is the memorial for the resignation of an old minister. I hope your Majesty will approve it."
His Majesty Li Er did not pick it up, but picked up the tea cup and took a slow sip. He stared into Li Jing's eyes and said in a deep voice: "Have you thought about it?"
Li Jing said calmly: "Think about it... Now that the country is prosperous and the army is invincible, where is the need for veterans to go into battle? A new generation replaces old ones. This is a manifestation of the prosperity of the Tang Dynasty. The veterans are extremely happy."
His Majesty Li Er was silent for a moment and asked: "What are your plans for the future? Or should you live in seclusion in the mansion and avoid seeing guests?"
Li Jing took a breath, put down the teacup, straightened his back, and said solemnly: "I heard that Fang Xuanling wanted to go to the south of the Yangtze River. I want to go with him to enjoy the scenery of the south of the Yangtze River, and also to see the invincible navy that roams the seven seas.
"
This move has a profound meaning.
The most important thing is that he can see His Majesty Li Er's attitude towards him now. He looked away, but he didn't know if His Majesty Li Er could look away and allow him to take off all the burdens on his body, travel lightly and travel lightly.
Should I live the rest of my life according to my own wishes, or should I continue to stay in the house and be a living dead...
So at this moment, his heart was just clenched, staring straight at every expression on His Majesty Li Er's face.
His Majesty Li Er was silent for a moment, then suddenly smiled, stood up and said: "Sizi just wrote a calligraphy. Mr. Wei, you are a wise man with both civil and military skills. You might as well give me some advice."
Li Jing was confused. If it works, it will work. If it doesn't work, I will give up. What are you reading?
But at this moment, I had no choice but to stand up and follow His Majesty Li Er to stand next to the desk, leaning slightly to read the handwriting on the desk...it was a song called "Red Cliff Nostalgia" by Fang Jun.
"Go east of the Yangtze River to find all the romantic figures of the ages..."
"The feather fan and silk scarf, while talking and laughing, the oars and oars disappeared into ashes..."
"My motherland is wandering in my mind. I am affectionate and should laugh at me. I will be born early. Life is like a dream. One statue still shines in the moonlight..."
What else doesn’t Li Jing understand?
This is simply a portrayal of the first half of his life. He took refuge in Li Tang, won every battle, gained a great reputation as the "Military God" in the army, and conquered all the conquests in the south and north. Even the Turks who invaded the Central Plains and reached Chang'an still surrendered.
Promise yourself and be destroyed.
Of course, the most important thing about the whole poem to him and His Majesty Li Er is the last sentence_
Life is like a dream, a statue still shines in the moonlight...
Looking back on the past, it suddenly seems like a dream.
When the wind passes by, the years are gone, and the ambitions and ambitions follow the eastward direction of the river. There is only a statue of turbid wine to pay homage to the bright moon...
Li Jing shook his head and laughed, turned to look at His Majesty Li Er and said: "I heard that Fang Erlang once recommended an old minister to be the chief sacrificial wine of the Martial Arts Hall?"
His Majesty Li Er raised his eyebrows: "It is true."
Li Jing cupped his fists and saluted, and said solemnly: "Although I am old and cannot mount a horse or draw a bow, I dare not or forget what I have learned in my heart. I have been living in the mansion for these years, and I have compiled my many years of military experience into a book, with the intention of passing it on to future generations.
. Therefore, I sincerely request your Majesty to allow this matter, so that what I have learned in my life can be passed on to others, and I can devote my last effort to Your Majesty’s great cause, and die without regrets.”
After that, he looked at His Majesty Li Er calmly.
The more selfless you are, the more magnanimous you are.
His Majesty Li Er looked at Li Jing in front of him, who was old but still as sharp as a gun. He was silent for a moment and then nodded slightly.
"In this case, Duke Wei still needs to work hard and do his best to make our Tang army strong in the world."
As he said that, he took the memorial from Li Jing and without even looking at it, he put it gently on the desk and said: "I approve this memorial. As for going to Jiangnan..." He raised his head and patted it gently.
Li Jing looked over his shoulder and said with a smile: "This country was fought back with blood, swords and spears by me and all my beloved princes. Duke Wei's contribution is outstanding. Therefore, the world is so vast, is there anything that you, Medicine Master Li, cannot reach?"
Li Jing exhaled a long breath and bowed down again. With moist eyes, he said respectfully: "Old minister, thank you for your grace."
Years of dissatisfaction and fear are like bubbles, and once disillusionment disappears...