Li Shimin sent his eldest son Wuji back to his home in Yongxingfang and asked in a low voice: "What are Wuji's plans for the future? Staying at my uncle's house all the time is not an option."

Changsun Wuji smiled and said: "I know what you mean, Shimin, but I can't accept your house for free. Besides, my mother and Guanyin will not agree."

Li Shimin was a little displeased and said: "We are good brothers who play together since childhood. Why should Wuji see me outside? As for your Majesty and Guanyin, just keep it a secret from them."

Changsun Wuji smiled bitterly and said: "World people, it's not me who thinks otherwise. It's true that I have no merit and no reward. Besides, my mother may be able to fool you, Guanyin, can you fool me?"

Li Shimin said distressedly: "Guanyin is so smart that she can't be fooled. It's just that I feel uneasy when I think of your daughter and Guanyin living in such a simple and narrow house."

Changsun Wuji said warmly: "It's not necessary for Shimin. Although the conditions are simple, Guanyin and my mother live very well. We don't have to be angry with that bastard Changsun Anye anymore, and my uncle and aunt treat us well."

It's also very good. Next year I plan to participate in the imperial examination and get an official position first, so that I can support my mother and Guanyin maid."

Li Shimin frowned and said: "With Wuji's talent, it is naturally easy to pass the imperial examination. However, the emperor is busy with the Eastern Expedition. I am afraid that next year's imperial examination will also be cancelled. In my opinion, if Wuji wants to become a scholar, there is actually no need.

If you have to take the imperial examination, given the emperor's favor and trust in General Changsun, as long as someone recommends it to the emperor, it will not be easy to seal a thousand cows."

Changsun Wuji shook his head and said with a firm expression: "Guan Yin should be left to Changsun Anye. He is the direct eldest son. I want to learn the path of becoming a scholar through the imperial examination based on my talent, so as not to fall behind the facts."

Li Shimin gave a thumbs up and said: "Wuji is very ambitious. In this case, I won't advise you anymore. Go in and say hello to your Majesty and Guanyin for me."

Changsun Wuji nodded and hesitated to speak. Li Shimin asked expectantly: "Does Wuji have anything else to say to me?"

"No... no more, Shimin, go slowly." After Changsun Wuji said that, he turned around and entered the gate of Gaozhai.

Li Shimin watched Changsun Wuji enter the house, his face slowly darkened, and a trace of disappointment flashed in his eyes. He and Changsun Wuji were childhood friends who grew up together. He thought that the other party would stand on his side unconditionally.

Now it seems that this is not the case. Changsun Wuji apparently adopted a neutral attitude when it came to the marriage choice of Guanyin, which undoubtedly made Li Shimin feel hurt and even a little betrayed.

However, Li Shimin had to admit that Gao Bufan was indeed very good. Both his appearance and talent gave him a strong sense of crisis. Especially after tonight's test, this sense of crisis became even stronger. Along with the poem,

, it is impossible for him to compare with him, but it is a pity that Jun Ji was too impulsive and did not have the chance to test out the depth of Gao Bufan's martial arts.

"Xuanling, what do you think of Gao Changqing?" Back at the house, Li Shimin finally asked. He wanted to hear Fang Xuanling's judgment.

Fang Xuanling pondered for a moment before saying: "Gao Changqing has great ambitions, and it is absolutely impossible for Erlang to recruit him under his command."

Li Shimin nodded and said calmly: "It can be seen that although Gao Changqing does things lightly, he is actually the same type of person as me. I am not willing to succumb to others easily. I am the wind. When I am happy, I will cut the willow trees green and bloom pink. When I am angry, I will overthrow them.

The rivers and seas overturned the sky. Haha, you are indeed so courageous."

Li Shimin borrowed the "Song of the Great Wind" written by Emperor Gaozu of the Han Dynasty, which naturally meant to gain a head start, but it also meant to extend an olive branch to recruit talents, because the last sentence of the "Song of the Great Wind" is exactly: A strong man is guarding the four directions, but with his current strength

In terms of status, this is too much.

And Gao Bufan responded to Li Shimin with a song "I am the wind" that is full of "Let me do it" flavor. The meaning could not be more obvious. The subtext is that I can do whatever I like, and no one can try to restrain me, and I am not

It's easy to mess with me. There will be no good consequences if you mess with me.

"What else?" Li Shimin asked again. He could see all these superficial things. If Fang Xuanling only had this ability, he wouldn't value her so much.

Fang Xuanling said with profound meaning: "Zhuojun is a good place, the people are prosperous, Gao Bufan opened a horse farm in Zhuojun, and his step-brother Li Jing was in Shanggu County to complement him. It was like adding wings to a tiger. When you enter, you can overlook the Central Plains.

Retirement allows you to recuperate and recuperate. This person is working hard step by step, and his goal is not small."

Li Shimin's breath tightened and he said in a deep voice: "Zhuojun is indeed a good place, but there are Turks in the north, and there is no danger in the south. It is far less easy to defend and difficult to attack than Guanlong. And is Xuanling worried too much?

Yes, it’s just a shepherd’s eunuch. Zhuojun also has a county governor, a Tongshou and a county magistrate, so there’s not even one shepherd’s eunuch to take the lead, right?”

Fang Xuanling shook his head and said: "Although the pastoral supervisor has no soldiers, he has horses. Although Li Jing has no horses, he has soldiers. What's more, Erlang underestimated Gao Changqing too much. He went to Liaodong alone, but brought back an army of thousands of people."

The army moved across the territory of Goguryeo as if they were in an uninhabited land, and in the end even Ulji Mundeok's 50,000 elite troops were wiped out. Such a terrifying figure is an unstoppable tiger no matter where he goes."

Li Shimin felt a little uncomfortable, but he had to admit that Fang Xuanling's analysis was reasonable, and Gao Changqing was indeed extraordinary. He nodded and said: "Xuanling's words make sense, is there any magic way to solve it? Or it would be good to delay him for a few years."

Fang Xuanling pondered for a moment before stroking his beard and saying: "If you can make the emperor disgusted and depose him, that is the best policy; transferring Li Jing away from Shanggu is the middle policy; killing him is the worst policy."

Hou Junji said disapprovingly: "I think Mr. Fang's last resort is the best one. Killing Gao Changqing can avoid all future troubles and prevent him from snatching the Wugu girl from Erlang. Although I couldn't test the depth of Gao Changqing's kung fu today, I guess he can."

It won't be much taller than Hong Fu Nu, so as long as it is properly arranged, I am confident that I can kill him."

Fang Xuanling shook his head and said: "Jun Ji's words are wrong. On the contrary, I think Gao Changqing's martial arts are superb. I'm afraid he is not inferior to Yu Juluo. If I rush to assassinate him, I'm afraid it will be counterproductive. If I can get lucky, I can kill him."

Although it is good, if he is allowed to escape, Erlang will be in danger. If someone like Gao Changqing can be a friend, it is best not to become an enemy. Even if you want to deal with him, it is best to borrow someone else's hand. Remember this.

"

Li Shimin's expression changed slightly. He was still very convinced of Fang Xuanling's judgment and immediately gave up the idea of ​​assassination. Moreover, this method was not very honorable, and he felt a little conflicted in his heart.

Hou Junji disagreed and said, "Mr. Fang overestimates Gao Changqing, right? How did Mr. Fang know that Gao Changqing's martial arts are so superb that he can even rival Yu Juluo?"

Fang Xuanling said seriously: "It is said that the killers of Jinghua Shuiyue Tower assassinated Ketun in Khitan. Yu Juluo was also present at that time, but Gao Bufan played a role in protecting Ketun. It can be seen that Yu Juluo was not strong enough to resist the assassin at that time."

Hou Junji retorted: "Perhaps there are too many assassins and Yu Juluo has no skills. This is why Gao Changqing got some credit by luck, but his martial arts skills are not necessarily comparable to Yu Juluo."

Fang Xuanling said calmly: "What do Erlang and Junji think of the killer of Jinghua Shuiyue Tower?"

Li Shimin said solemnly: "Of course he is top-notch. It is said that the emperor was assassinated back then. There were only two assassins, but the many masters who protected the emperor suffered heavy casualties. And the martial arts of these masters who protected the emperor were not far behind Yu Juluo.

"

Hou Junji's expression changed slightly and he argued: "That was done by the owner of Jinghua Shuiyue himself. The assassin who assassinated Ke Dun must be much weaker than the owner, otherwise Gao Bufan and Yu Juluo would not be able to escape."

"Although Xuanling doesn't know martial arts, he is quite accurate when it comes to fortune telling. Does Junji still remember Gao Changqing's reaction when you provoked him twice?" Fang Xuanling asked.

Li Shimin recalled: "Gao Changqing seems to be... indifferent. He is always so calm, which makes people wonder."

"The first time I saw him, Jun Ji was eager to give him a try. Gao Changqing just looked at Jun Ji casually, but I'm sure he noticed Jun Ji's intention. The second time Jun Ji directly challenged him, Gao Changqing didn't even look at him.

Lift it up and say

To put it bluntly, he doesn’t take Junji seriously at all. If he were an elephant, he would react the same way when faced with the provocation of ants." Fang Xuanling probably saw that Hou Junji was still so stubborn and insisted on following him.

He was aggressive, so he spoke mercilessly.

Hou Junji's face turned red, and Li Shimin quickly smoothed things over: "Gao Changqing may be really strong, but Junji is not that weak in front of him, but it's better to be cautious. Junji, don't do anything without my approval in the future."

To take action against Gao Bufan, for now, there is no need to make him a mortal enemy."

Hou Junji was not angry, but he still nodded and replied: "Junji understands!"

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Changsun Wuji returned to his residence, changed his clothes, washed himself again to get rid of the smell of alcohol, and then went to pay his respects to his mother, Mrs. Gao.

"My son went drinking? Look carefully, your uncle knows how to expose you!" Mrs. Gao asked slightly reproachfully when she saw her son's face turned red.

Changsun Wuji nodded and replied: "Brother Changqing's sworn brother Li Jing has been promoted to the position of Prime Minister of Shanggu County. There is a banquet today. Brother Changqing invited the boy to have two drinks with him. My uncle also knows about it, so it's okay!"

Hearing this, Mrs. Gao put aside her worries and said, "Erlang must have gone too. This kid has always loved to join in the fun since he was a child."

Changsun Wuji nodded with a wry smile. Seeing this, Mrs. Gao guessed something. He touched Sun Wuji's head and said, "It's difficult for my son. Your father has given you a problem."

Changsun Wuji glanced at the attic and asked in a low voice: "Is Guanyin maid up there?"

"Here, this kid stays up there all day long and doesn't know what he's doing. He doesn't come down to talk to his mother," Mrs. Gao complained.

Gao obviously didn't know about Changsun Wujia's work as a female celebrity to make money, but Changsun Wuji was vaguely aware of it and said with a smile: "My sister is probably reading a book. I asked my child how many books I borrowed last night."

"Girls don't have to take the imperial examination. Why are you reading so many books? Only those who are serious about making wedding clothes are serious. After you have fulfilled your filial piety for your father, you two brothers and sisters must hurry up and get married. It can be done for your mother.

The two villages are worried about each other, so I can have the honor to see your father at the foot of the spring in the future."

Changsun Wuji's eyes were red, he held his mother's hands and said, "Mother, what are you talking about? You will live a long life, you will see Guanyin get married, you will see Wuji get married, you will see your child succeed in life,

The house is full of children and grandchildren, and the lintel of the eldest grandson’s family will be brightened.”

Mrs. Gao smiled and said: "My son will definitely be able to revive the eldest grandson family. Mother believes in you. Go and see your sister."

Changsun Wuji nodded, and suddenly asked in a low voice: "What does Guanyin Maid mean? Has my mother ever tried to probe her?"

Mrs. Gao sighed and said, "Wugu said that it's up to the elders to make the decision. According to my mother, this girl can't make up her mind yet."

Changsun Wuji frowned when he heard this. Maid Guanyin has been very opinionated since she was a child, and she rarely can't make up her mind. However, this also reflects that Maid Guanyin still has a good impression of Gao Changqing. After all, she and Gao Changqing are just

We met several times, but Shimin and Shimin were childhood sweethearts. However, in Guanyin's mind, Shimin only had a "tie" with Gao Changqing. It seemed that Shimin was in a bit of danger.

Forget it, let Guanyin Maid slowly think it over before making a decision. Anyway, it is impossible for Guanyin Maid to get married before the three-year filial piety period has expired. There are still two years left, and it just so happens that when Guanyin Maid is older, Shimin and

It should be possible to tell who is better, Chang Qing, in another two years.

"Guanyin Maid, I'm coming up." Changsun Wuji said loudly as he walked up to the attic. His sister is getting older, and even his brother needs to pay more attention, so every time he comes to see his sister, he will yell before entering the room.

, to avoid embarrassing things.

"Brother, come up." Changsun Wugou's gentle voice came down.

Changsun Wuji went upstairs and saw that his sister was indeed embroidering the Eight Horses picture again. He poked her forehead and scolded her in a low voice: "It's time for you to take a rest. If you don't stop day and night, you may become blind."

I won’t be able to get married in the future.”

The eldest grandson Wugou pursed his lips and smiled: "Wouldn't it be better if you can't get married? You can stay with your mother for the rest of your life."

"Go tell your mother and see if she doesn't slap your mouth." Changsun Wuji said with a low smile.

Changsun Wugou put down the needle and thread in his hand and asked, "Didn't my brother go to a banquet? Why did he come back so early?"

"The commotion was a little unpleasant, so it ended early." Changsun Wuji said.

Changsun Wujia lightly lifted his bangs on his forehead and asked a little worriedly: "What's wrong?"

Changsun Wuji glanced at his sister and said with a smile: "Actually, it's nothing. Shimin brought Hou Junji and Fang Xuanling to the banquet today. You also know Junji's temperament. He defeated Brother Shixiong and Shiheng.

Brother, he also challenged Brother Changqing in public."

"Oh, Hou Junji is a good player next to Erlang, so who wins?" Changsun Wugou asked, frowning.

Changsun Wuji smiled and said: "Changqing didn't make a move, but Li Jing's wife Hongfu Nu took the lead. Unexpectedly, this girl turned out to be very good, almost on a tie with Junji."
Chapter completed!