However, it was said that after Li Xian returned to the palace, he did not dare to neglect and began to read "The Art of War" day and night. He had read this book in his previous life. At that time, it was printed with a translation.
This book is relatively easy to read, but when he first read it, he was just reading it for fresh ideas, so he mostly skimmed over it, only remembered a rough idea, and ignored many of the contents. But now those he ignored were him.
What is needed most now, so of course this hard study was a lot of hard work, but it also made him feel deeply bored and exhausted.
However, he didn't dare to stop at all. Even when he was practicing martial arts, he was thinking about those sentences silently, because he knew that the inspection half a year later would not be so easy to fool. He had repeatedly plotted against Li Ji, but this time the other party refused to give him anything.
An eye for an eye or a tooth for a tooth?
He didn't know about the conversation between Li Chunfeng and Li Ji. He only knew that playing tricks in front of these resourceful masters was like walking on a tightrope on a cliff. If he wasn't careful, he would be shattered to pieces.
Fortunately, he is still carrying the identity of a prince. No one dares to provoke him at leisure. Even if he is reported, there must be evidence. And with Li Xian's wisdom and experience, how can he let his series of crimes be hidden from the light?
Where is the evidence of his actions? He dared not to say that it was Li Ji. Even if Di Renjie came, he would still be unable to find out the real evidence of himself. And without evidence, even Gaozong and Empress Wu could not do anything to him.
Mostly he was scolding himself not to mess around.
However, although Li Xian was studying in the palace, many major events that happened in the palace still reached his ears. This was naturally due to his previous strategy of using the gold and yuan policy to continuously win over the eunuchs and maids in the palace. Of course, these people did not
He must have done it himself. On the contrary, most of the eyeliners were done by the people around him, such as his maids Chunyan and Qiufang, his two wet nurses Qianshi and Gaoshi, and his personal eunuchs.
Gao Cheng and so on.
According to the news from these eyes and ears, many major events happened during this period. First, in February, Sirong Taichang Bo, the general manager of Zhujiang Road, and Le'an County Governor Ren Yaxiang died in the army due to illness. This made Shang Shang and Goryeo
General Zuo Wuwei and Su Dingfang's army, Duke of Xing, were left alone in the battle. At the same time, the Silla army, which had originally promised to cooperate with the Tang army, was blocked and could not deliver food and grass as scheduled. This made Su Dingfang's army, which had surrounded Pyongyang, helpless.
He had no choice but to order a retreat.
In April, Penglai Palace, which had been under construction for several years, was completed. Emperor Gaozong was overjoyed and ordered the palace to be moved into Penglai Palace.
In June, Gaozong's eighth son, Li Xian's fourth brother, was born. Gaozong named him Xulun, which is also Ruizhong Li Dan in history books. However, because of Li Xian, there is no more Tang Dynasty in history.
The name Ruizhong.
Of course, for Li Xian, except for Li Dan's birth, none of these things have anything to do with him. Even when Li Dan came to the world, apart from attending a banquet, it had nothing to do with him, because
He usually only lived in his own mansion, and except for occasionally catching a glimpse of this little guy when he went to the palace to see Emperor Gaozong and Empress Wu every morning and evening, he had no interaction with him at other times.
Three months passed by like water, and on this day, Li Xian finally turned over the "Art of War" that he had already memorized by heart, and found that he had read the fifth watch since nightfall, but
But he didn't feel tired at all. He got up and went to the courtyard to practice a set of marksmanship.
Since being stabbed by Li Jingye with a gun half a year ago, Li Xian has been greatly stimulated. After he came back, he immediately found Zhang Wuchen and asked him to teach him his marksmanship, because he had only learned internal skills and light skills in vain.
If he doesn't understand any martial arts, it will certainly make him fearless of ordinary opponents, but it will also not be able to cause any effective counterattack against his opponents.
As a close guard of Li Xian, Zhang Wuchen naturally knew Li Xian's ambition, so he did not stop him and taught him a set of marksmanship. This set of marksmanship was used by Tan Zong when he followed Taizong of the Tang Dynasty to defeat Wang Shichong, and competed with Taizong's general Luo Shixin.
Later, Luo Shixin was killed when he conquered Liu Heita. In order to commemorate this brave general, Tan Zong named it Yan Gong Spear Technique. Later, it was passed on to Zhang Wuchen through the hands of Zhi Kong.
Li Xian was delighted with his marksmanship. From then on, when he was tired from studying, he took the time to practice diligently. His current level was naturally far different from Zhang Wuchen's, but he was confident that he could beat Li Jingye in the past.
After Li Xian finished practicing his marksmanship, it was already bright. He washed up under the service of the maid, and ate a few mouthfuls of food. Then he came to Li Ji's house accompanied by Zhang Wuchen. In fact, Li Xian didn't even think about it.
He asked Zhang Wuchen to accompany him, but since Zhang Wuchen heard that Li Xian was in danger last time, he felt very guilty and insisted on guarding Li Xian at all times. Li Xian saw that the other party was loyal and loyal, so he had no choice but to agree.
The meeting place this time was still at Li Jitong Lifang's mansion. Li Xian also met Li Jingye outside the mansion, but this time Li Jingye was very respectful, which was very different from the arrogance last time. It was simply
They are completely different.
However, Li Xian did not appear too arrogant. After all, this was in the British government, and he should be more easy-going and calm in public. This would not only be beneficial to his reputation, but also give Li Ji enough face.
This time it was a formal bet between the two people. Although Li Ji was unwilling to make the matter public to avoid misunderstandings by the emperor and empress, he invited an old friend to be a witness.
Of course, it would have caused a sensation. Li Ji did not go out with his grandson to greet Li Xian. Instead, he greeted Li Xian at the entrance of the main hall with his old friend.
"I've seen Mr. Li, but I wonder who this is?" Li Xian came to the front of the main hall and saw an old man next to Li Ji with white beard and hair and a strong spirit. He couldn't help but secretly wonder in his heart and asked quickly.
"Haha, to be honest with you, this person is an old friend of Xiaguan, from Dong'a, Jinan, Cheng Zhijie, also known as Yaojin, whose courtesy name is Yizhen." Li Ji stroked his beard and looked at Li Xian in front of him, smiling.
said.
"It's this person? I didn't hear wrong, right?" After hearing Li Ji's words, Li Xian's doubts not only did not disappear, but became more serious, because he was sure from Li Ji's words and look before
, but now he actually invited someone else, and this person is not an ordinary person, but a founding father of the country. Although he was exempted from office for crimes before, after all, his status is there, and even Emperor Gaozong was very polite when he saw it.
Standing here, this person doesn't know what Li Jian's intentions are?
"Could it be that this old fox wanted to clear up the entanglements between him and me and prove his innocence to the world? But wouldn't it be safer if he did it quietly? Or maybe he couldn't hide it, so he pulled one in advance
Witness? But Cheng Yaojin is his best friend. How many people in the court know this. If he is asked to prove it, who will believe it?"
Although Li Xian was puzzled, his movements were not slow. When he saw Li Ji mentioning Cheng Yaojin, he quickly bowed and said: "Ah, it turns out General Cheng is here. General Cheng is famous.
Like thunder piercing my ears, Xiao Wang has always admired me, but I just met him in person today, how lucky am I?"
But I never thought that Cheng Yaojin's old face suddenly turned red, and he said with shame: "I cannot bear the words of the king. I have betrayed the emperor's favor and the great trust of the late emperor. I am really a sinner. If the British prince had not insisted on inviting me, I would have no shame."
Returning to Luoyang again, I actually didn’t know that the king was coming to my house today. If I had known about it, I would have been ashamed to see the king."
Li Xian couldn't help but be startled when he heard this. Then he guessed that the other party was remembering the previous battle against Na Helu. He couldn't help but sigh in his heart. This old Cheng was originally a great hero under Taizong. He also made great achievements for the Tang Dynasty, and even Xuanwu
He was the great hero of the Congshan Road March, but it was a pity that he was not saved in the late festival. During the conquest of Helu, as the general manager of the Congshan Road march, he was led by the deputy manager Wang Wendu. It was precisely because of his "cooperation" that Ling Xi
The Turkic army was able to escape, but the former army chief Su Dingfang did not take full credit and even killed the surrendered soldiers and divided their property. Later, the matter was revealed and Wang Wendu was executed. Although he escaped death, he was dismissed from his official position and became a top official from then on.
The idle man who held the title of Duke was so ashamed that he could hardly see his former colleagues, so he quietly moved back to his hometown in Shandong. He didn't know why Li Ji actually invited this old guy from Shandong to Luoyang.
Li Xian saw that Lao Cheng was only talking about being ashamed and couldn't find anything useful from him, so he stopped talking and just thought about how he had passed today's test. In fact, sometimes he calmed down on his own.
Thinking about it, with his current prestige and status, trying to get Li Ji's support is nothing more than wishful thinking. With his consistent temperament, it is already an unexpected surprise to be able to teach him the art of war while remaining neutral.
Well, if you continue to be greedy for more and seek speed, it will be a taboo for military strategists.
Therefore, Li Xian no longer said anything to Lao Cheng, but bowed his hands respectfully, turned around and smiled at Li Ji and said: "Mr. Li, Xiao Wang has finished reading "The Art of War" by Sun Tzu. Now,
The completed jade has been returned to Zhao. If you have any advice, the young king should listen attentively."
"Okay, today I will ask the king a few questions in front of Brother Cheng, and I hope you will give me some advice. If the king's words can still convince us, I will fulfill my promise and give you my annotation of "The Art of War of Duke Wei"
"Teach it to your Majesty." Li Ji was very cheerful and directly stated the purpose of today's matter.
"In this case, Xiao Wang should be more respectful than obedient, and he is also looking forward to the final result. Haha, Mr. Li, please give me a question." Li Xian was also not pretentious. He cupped his hand in front of Li Ji and said with a smile.
