When you go out, you will control the border areas, and when you enter, you will serve as minister. If you are over fifty or eighty years old, you cannot be praised as a hero.
Li Jing's calligraphy is very good, with silver hooks and iron paintings, and his skinny bones are strong enough to penetrate the back of the paper.
It's just that the calligraphers at this time inherited the writing styles of the Wei and Jin Dynasties, and the fonts gradually showed a diversified trend, with regular script and official script as the main ones, and Xing and cursive script as supplements.
The masters of calligraphy in the Jin Dynasty were represented by Wang Xizhi and his son, so the characters in the early Tang Dynasty mostly inherited his skills, with handsome and gentle brushwork, and simple and harmonious demeanor.
There is a lot of knowledge in this. Wang Xizhi was born in the Eastern Jin Dynasty. The social atmosphere at that time was the time to inherit the legacy of the Han and Wei dynasties and set a precedent for later generations.
During the Han and Wei dynasties, the influence of Taoism was still strong, and the officialdom was dark and decadent, so people had the idea of escape from the world and live in seclusion in the mountains and forests.
Confucianism was also developing and growing at that time, so the Doctrine of the Mean was also popular in the world.
Wang Xizhi's father and son were both known as the two kings, and the philosophical system they adhered to was established in this way. Confucianism and Taoism were mixed together and put into writing, and this was revealed to the world.
Masters of calligraphy in the early Tang Dynasty, such as the author Lang Yu Shinan, were loyal followers of the two kings. Their handwriting was square and subtle, but also revealed a lot of meaningfulness and elegance, and they were praised by the world.
Ouyang Xun specializes in regular script, with strict rules and sinister writing skills. However, if you taste it carefully, you will find that there are also shadows of the two kings in it.
When they reach this state, the things they express are no longer within the scope of calligraphy itself, but incorporate their own philosophical thoughts into it, which is why it is said that the words are like the person they are.
As for those who can't even hold a pen firmly and can only write well, there is no need to expect to know people by reading. Well, they can know that the master of big calligraphy is ignorant and incompetent.
With such poor handwriting, how can you expect him to have any academic achievements?
In other words, calligraphy is the face, and knowledge is the inside. If the face is gone, the inside will probably be in tatters. As far as the current atmosphere is concerned, this is basically a truth, and no one can escape it.
For example, Li Po's writing in big characters has some appearance now, but it is far from being very good, so one can imagine his knowledge. This is a fact, and Li Po himself cannot refute it.
After all, knowledge and talent are different...
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Li Jing's handwriting is already remarkable, but his sharpness is too revealing. If the Fang family were to criticize it, this handwriting would not be in line with the mainstream aesthetics of the world and would get a bad review.
In fact, mainly because of Li Jing's current status, if he doesn't know how to be restrained, he will fall into the inferior position.
And this is also very illustrative of the problem. Li Jing had just returned from the Japanese expedition, and he was decisive in killing. The sound of Jin Ge was ringing in his ears, and his spirit was high, so there was a majestic meaning in his writing.
In fact, Li Jing himself was unwilling to give up, but his behavior and behavior in the world were much more restrained than when he was young.
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In the cabin, Li Jing sat steadily. He spent most of more than a year at sea and had already adapted to life at sea.
Li Jing now has dark skin and is much thinner than when he left the capital Chang'an the year before last.
It's just that Li Jing is not a mortal. He is nearly sixty years old. His hair and beard were all gray before. After leading the army for more than a year, his beard and hair have turned black. His body is in great shape and his food tastes delicious.
Although he was secretly proud of himself, he also felt that he could not live a peaceful life. With military power in his hands, being shrouded in horse leather should be his final destination.
But now he felt a little depressed when he looked at the five-character quatrains he had written. Thinking about the poems written by his son-in-law, Li Jing felt extremely heartbroken.
The most disgusting thing is that the son-in-law used to write poems as an excuse for Li Jing. What a hell.
He himself was not good at poetry, so he did it reluctantly, and what he wrote seemed to him to be nondescript.
Li Jing sighed secretly, silently balled up the paper and threw it aside.
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"Report to the Commander-in-Chief, the fleet will arrive at the mouth of Baijiang River in half a day."
When the Tang army returned to the peninsula, they did not return along the original route, but went straight to the mouth of Baijiang River. This was obviously preparing for the subsequent war with Goguryeo.
The ships of the Tang Army will gather at the mouth of the Baijiang River and soon enter the Han River from the sea to assist the army in crossing the river.
In fact, before Li Jing returned to the army, that is, in May and June of this year, part of the Tang army had already crossed the river and, under the guidance of the Silla people, occupied the entire north bank of the Han River.
In addition to building a giant Buddha on the north bank, the Goguryeo people did not join the Tang army on the north bank of the Han River. Instead, they retreated across the Haishui River and left the land and cities that they had just wrested from Silla within a few years to the Tang army.
Du Fuwei and others estimated that this was a wise move made by the Goguryeo people to preserve their strength due to their continuous failures in Liaodong. Maybe they were still waiting for a reply from the Emperor of the Tang Dynasty?
Then, the Tang army's tactics were even simpler, and they fought a decisive battle with the Goguryeo people on the north bank of the Xishui River.
It is impossible for the Goguryeo people to retreat anymore. The Turks have reached the north bank of the Yalu River, and the Tang army is watching south of the Zhu River. There is no doubt that Goguryeo is on the verge of survival.
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Li Jing opened the porthole.
On the sea in July, the sea breeze blowing from the southeast was very strong, and the fleet sailed forward at a very fast speed. However, the waves were very strong, causing the hull to rise and fall, making it very unstable.
The sea breeze carrying the smell of sea blew in, and Li Jing couldn't help but feel refreshed.
The imperial edict has not yet reached him, but the meaning is very clear. This time the army returns to Baekje to rest, and the next step will definitely be a showdown with Goguryeo.
Who can take the most power in this battle?
If nothing else, Li Jing felt that he should be the best candidate to do his part in destroying the Japanese. He would not give in to others on this matter.
It was obvious that Du Fuwei could not compete with him, otherwise the person who led the army to conquer the Japanese would have been him, King Wu Li Fuwei.
Those who can compete with Li Jing are General Zuowuwei Li Nian and General Zuotunwei Zhao Shixun who just landed this year.
These two men were both ministers of the Dragon and the founding fathers of the country. They had many meritorious deeds and were much more qualified than Li Jing.
However, Li Jing is the head of the country and the emperor's teacher, and he has shown his talents. Who can't bend down when meeting him? It is very inappropriate for him to be a subordinate. Who can let someone give birth to a good daughter?
What's more, Li Nian was born in the Miyuan Li family and was Li Jing's nephew. It was expected that Li Nian would not dare to compete with his uncle for military power.
Zhao Shixun... Li Jing had never met him, but he had heard about his reputation for a long time. He was also a fierce general in the world, and he was famous in the army for his bravery and fearlessness of death.
This man was of a humble background, but he rose to prominence in the army with his ability to climb the city, and later became the emperor's personal military commander. His confidants were similar to those of Luo Shixin and others.
Previously, Zhao Shixun led troops in Yanmen to prepare for the Turks, but this year he was transferred to Baekje.
Thinking of this, Li Jing showed a smile on his face, and his heart felt extremely peaceful. Zhao Shixun was brave, but he could not lead a large army.
If the emperor wanted to change his commander, he would first have to transfer Li Jing back to the Central Plains, and then send someone like Zhang Lun, Yuchi Gong, or Bu Qun over.
Moreover, although most of those who followed the emperor in raising troops were of great merit, their ability to lead troops was not satisfactory, but they were all good at charging into battle.
This is the difference between generals...
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Li Jing stroked his beard and smiled, and even the sea breeze smelled fragrant. After leading troops for more than a year, he had a clearer understanding of his ability to lead troops, so he was full of confidence.
When he returned to the army, he didn't even think about going to Chang'an to praise his achievements, or how much glory and meritorious service he had brought to him in the battle to destroy the Japanese, and he didn't even care that his portrait had been hung on Lingyan Pavilion.
All he cares about now is the war itself, enjoying the unparalleled desire for control that the war brings to him.
Most of the famous generals from ancient times have this mentality. It is not surprising that compared with the various exciting feelings they enjoyed in the war, their achievements seemed to take a back seat.
Therefore, famous generals are almost equivalent to war madmen. Without war, they will lose the platform to realize their self-worth. What is the taste of life?
The so-called horse-leather shrouds actually mean that they are declaring their life value orientation to the world.
There are many wonderful lives, and there is also a murderous factor hidden in people's nature. This is why no dynasty is short of famous generals.
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The fleet entered the inner sea of Baijiang Estuary in a mighty manner.
At this time, the last part of the Japanese conquering army returned to the north. Some people stayed in Fusang and returned to the jurisdiction of the Donghai Protectorate. In addition to controlling the Fuso Islands, they also had to search and suppress the remaining Japanese.
The generals in the army were all afraid of being appointed and would stay in the Donghai Protectorate, and each one slipped away faster than the other.
Li Jing was also worried about becoming the first Grand Protector of the East China Sea Protectorate. He even sent a message to relatives and friends such as Wei Jie and Yuen Long, asking them to check the direction of the wind in the court. If something went wrong,
He had to stand up and speak for him, Li Jing.
Therefore, since the beginning of spring this year, the Japanese army has gradually dispersed.
Scholar Hong led a part of the navy to send the Japanese back to the Tang Dynasty.
Wang Xiongdan and Ximenshi led the remaining navy ships, plus the captured Japanese warships, between Silla and Fuso. In addition to transporting grain and grass, they also sent part of the Japanese conquering army back to the peninsula.
When Li Jing set off, it was the last wave. There were only more than 40,000 people left in the army. However, when they reached the sea, the momentum was still not small.
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The coast was looming, and it was almost evening, and the army had already seen the pier.
"We're docking..." The sergeants' rough voices were carried among the ships by the sea breeze.
On the pier, the people who greeted him had been waiting for a long time.
Li Jing's flagship was parked at the edge of the pier. Li Jing was the first to disembark, and before his feet touched the ground, Wu King Du Fuwei came up to him with a big smile.
When he got closer, Du Fuwei hit Li Jing's chest hard several times. Just as Li Jing was about to salute, he took two steps forward and grabbed Li Jing's arm.
"The Commander-in-Chief is so powerful overseas. I heard here that I wish I could fight the enemy side by side with the Commander-in-Chief. Now that the Commander-in-Chief is back, I have to congratulate him."