"The Art of War" is a good thing, and Li Xian naturally doesn't want to let it go. Even if he can't practice it on his own, it's not a bad idea to keep it to train his subordinates. Maybe by chance and coincidence, he will concoct a bunch of little Wei Gongs. That's not good.
Unfortunately, this thing is obviously not easy to come by - when Li Jing wrote the book, he donated a complete set to the palace. Unfortunately, that set was taken to Zhaoling by Taizong to be buried with him.
Nowadays, apart from what Li Boyao has in his hands, there is no other set in the world. Even his father Li Deqian cannot have it. Obviously, if the Li family and his son are not settled, Li Xian's wish will not be realized.
possible.
The twisted melon is not sweet? Maybe, but after all, there is still a melon to eat, right? It is better than nothing, and besides, as long as the melon vine can be twisted, Li Xian does not believe that the water will be enough to make it fat.
Under this, how bad can that melon really be? Of course, the prerequisite is not to twist the melon vine to death, otherwise, it is really possible to become a human being inside and outside. This requires skill and patience. Obviously
, Li Xian didn't lack both, he could afford to wait, and he waited for nearly half a month, until the spring boudoir was over, and Li Xian finally got the imperial edict he needed to enter.
"The Holy Emperor has an edict saying: The late Wei Gong Li Jing has made great contributions to the country. The late Emperor has received many praises and awards during his time in Japan. I feel touched every time I think about it. He is given a special reward of fifty taels and two hundred bolts of silk...Yin Yi
My son, I encourage you with your qualifications and support, and I appreciate this!"
Waiting requires patience, but taking action requires decisiveness. Li Xian is known for his three qualities. After receiving the required imperial edict from his father, he immediately led several young eunuchs and lined up the prince's ceremony.
, set up a good posture and went straight to Duke Wei's Mansion. Of course, with the imperial edict in hand, it would be very easy to enter the gate of Duke Wei's Mansion. Not only that, everyone in the Duke Wei's Mansion had to rush forward.
Many people, old and young, came to pick him up. They knelt all over the ground, listening to Li Xian read the holy sermons. Not to mention, even though Li Xian was small, his voice was not small at all, and he was quite impressive in announcing the imperial edict.
He is dignified and solemn, and his demeanor is much higher than that of the old eunuchs who are usually responsible for announcing decrees.
"I thank you for your holy grace. Long live my emperor, long live, long live!"
Duke Wei's residence has been in existence for two generations, and he has been continuously rewarded for decades. It seems that scenes like this have been seen for a long time, and there is no possibility of any breach of etiquette. As soon as Li Xian finished speaking, everyone was already taking photos.
As usual, he thanked everyone for his kindness. It was quite satisfactory and impeccable. Of course, Li Xian came here to ask for help. Even if he found something wrong, he would just turn a blind eye.
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"Gong Wei, congratulations."
While Li Xian handed the rolled-up imperial edict into Li Deqian's hand, he said with a smile, that smile was as kind as it could be, but in Li Deqian's view, this smile was really hard to bear, for no other reason than
Favors are not received in vain - Li Xian's request for a favor edict was not a secret. Li Deqian had certainly heard about it. There was no doubt that Li Deqian did not really want such an edict that was purely icing on the cake.
The problem is that he has no say in this matter. Now that the imperial edict has been issued, how dare he not accept it. If he accepts it, wouldn't he owe Li Xian a favor? As for what to do, then
This put Li Deqian in a difficult situation, but it happened that Li Deqian was not a hypocritical person, so the frustration in his heart was so depressing.
"Your Highness, you have received great grace from the Holy One. I am so grateful that I shed tears of gratitude."
Regardless of what he was thinking, he had to say what needed to be said in the situation. Li Deqian hurriedly bowed down, took the imperial edict with both hands, said a dry sentence, and then nothing more. That's it.
Seemingly or unintentionally, he forgot to invite Li Xian to the hall to talk.
Li Deqian could have forgotten the invitation, but Li Xian would never leave so knowingly. Otherwise, wouldn't the imperial edict of reward be in vain? No, when he saw Li Deqian trying to pretend to be confused, Li Xian was upset
Even though he was complaining a lot, he didn't bring it to his face. Instead, he smiled politely and immediately started to fake cough.
"Your Highness, what are you..." Li Deqian saw that Li Xian was feeling uncomfortable coughing, so he didn't dare to pretend to be confused anymore, and hurriedly asked with concern.
"It's okay, it's okay. Xiao Wang called for the first time. He was distracted for a moment. He will be fine after a while." Li Xian pretended to cough just to get Li Deqian to talk. When he saw that Li Deqian had taken the bait, Li Xian immediately slapped him rudely.
The snake follows the stick.
"Ah, I am so proud of my patronage that I have neglected His Highness. Haihan, Haihan, would you like to invite Your Highness inside to have some tea and take a rest?"
Seeing that Li Xian had already spoken to such an extent, even if he was reluctant, Li Deqian did not dare not to invite him. After all, Li Xian was the current prince. If he really offended him, something bad would happen.
When things happened, the Duke of Wei was unsure of how many shoes he had to wear. With no choice, Li Deqian could only force a smile and welcome Li Xian into the second hall.
A group of servants hurriedly served freshly brewed fragrant tea.
"Mr. Wei, this tea is good. You can use it with ease. Good!" Although he was not thirsty, Li Xian still pretended to pick up the tea bowl, took a big sip, and praised it with a smile on his face.
She was in an intoxicated state, as if she really liked this tea.
"Your Highness, you're welcome. This tea is produced in the farm on the south side of the Yangtze River in Xiaguan. If Your Highness thinks it's good, and there are many in Xiaguan, you might as well take more with you when you return." Li Deqian had something on his mind.
Li Xian mentioned that tea would be good, but he didn't think much about it and agreed casually.
"Well, the little king has heard about the generosity of Duke Wei for a long time. When he saw it today, it turned out to be true. Hehe, good, Duke Wei has the legacy of your Majesty. I think back to those days, when your Majesty galloped on the battlefield, bravely defeated the bandits, and was so majestic.
He is invincible in all directions! I wish I could have been born a few years earlier so that I could appreciate the grace of the military god of the Tang Dynasty. What a pity, what a pity." Li Xian was originally a person who could climb up as soon as he got a pole. As soon as the twists and turns were detoured, he would immediately get around them.
When it came to Li Jing, his words were full of emotion.
"I don't dare to accept it, I don't dare to accept it. It's really difficult for me to be a low-ranking official like my late father. If I receive an absurd award from His Highness, I'm afraid. I'm afraid."
Li Xian was speaking generously, but when Li Deqian heard this, his heart sank. What he was afraid of was what Li Xian said about military strategy. The problem was that the person Li Xian praised was his own father, and he, Li Deqian, could not help but
If I give up, I can only express my gratitude with fear and fear.
"The Duke of Wei is too humble. Alas, I don't want to hide it from the Duke of Wei. The little king is upset. He sees that the surrounding areas of the Tang Dynasty are not peaceful, and the wars are endless. He is worried. Let's see that all the generals in the dynasty are old. What about the little king?
Can you just sit back and watch? This is the intention of Xiao Wang to learn martial arts under the orders of his father. It is true that Xiao Wang's appearance is difficult to become a great weapon, but he can be an example for the world. If he can help his father
It is Xiao Wang's good fortune that the emperor has stabilized the world. I also hope that Wei Gong can see Xiao Wang's painstaking efforts and fulfill his filial piety. I am deeply grateful." Li Xian's eloquence was gained from working in officialdom in later generations.
, he was such a great person, and when he finished speaking, he could be said to be full of emotions, present facts, and make sense. At the same time, he also pulled out the banner of Emperor Gaozong and used it as a tiger skin, which made Li Deqian break into a cold sweat.
"Ah, this, this, this..."
In terms of eloquence, ten Li Deqian put together are no match for Li Xian. When Li Xian said this, Li Deqian didn't know how to answer - to be honest, Li Deqian did not want to be involved with the disciples of the Tian family.
Relationship, this is a rule passed down by the late Wei Gong Li Jing. Do you have to reject it on the spot? Firstly, it is to save face. After all, Li Xian has given him enough benefits here. Secondly, wouldn't it be wrong to openly reject Li Xian's words?
To say that Gaozong's decree was inappropriate was to be suspected of resisting it. Poor Li Deqian was so anxious that he was sweating profusely and could not explain the reason. He was so embarrassed that he didn't know what to do.
"Does Duke Wei dislike Xiao Wang's incompetence?"
Li Deqian was already embarrassed enough, but Li Xian didn't intend to expose him. His face was solemn, and he said something cold and dissatisfied.
"Don't dare, don't dare, lower your rank, how dare you lower your rank, this, this..."
Seeing Li Xian's changed expression, Li Deqian immediately panicked, stood up hurriedly, bowed and apologized, and his stammering look was as pitiable as possible.
"Oh, that's Xiao Wang's misunderstanding. Mr. Wei, please take a seat." Seeing that Li Deqian was completely panicked, Li Xian's face immediately brightened, he smiled faintly, brushed his sleeves, and motioned for Li Deqian to take a seat.
"Thank you for your forgiveness, Your Highness." Li Deqian was already a little confused by Li Xian's rubbing. He was afraid that if he said more, he would make a mistake, so he hurriedly thanked him and sat back down.
"So that Duke Wei will know that before Li Chunfeng and Li Taishi retired to seclusion, they told Xiao Wang that Xiao Wang's teacher should be Zuo Xiaowei. Xiao Wang didn't believe it at first, so he just gave it a try, but unexpectedly he saw
Under Li Sijie, I know that what Li Taishi said is true, and I am really fascinated by it. If I can get Duke Wei's permission, I will allow Xiao Wang to learn some skills from Li Sijie. It will be an honor for Xiao Wang.
I don't expect to be able to go into battle and perform meritorious service, but I hope to strengthen my body and set an example for the world to persuade the world. I am sincere and sincere. If Duke Wei can allow it, Xiao Wang will choose an auspicious day to come to your mansion to become a disciple. This can be done.
?" After Li Deqian took his seat, Li Xian spoke with great sincerity, his tone was very sincere, but the undoubted meaning in it was so strong that it was choking.
"It's a blessing to be valued by His Highness. It's just that a dog has neither talent nor virtue. If he misses His Highness's important affairs, it will be the fault of the subordinate. I hope that Your Highness can be considerate of the official one and two." Li Deqian has been forced by Li Xian.
There was no room for maneuver in the corner, but thinking of the ancestral precepts, Li Deqian still did not dare to violate it easily. After pondering for a moment, he still politely rejected Li Xian's request.
"What Mr. Wei said is wrong. Even General Su is full of praise for Li Sijie's abilities. It is really a high achievement for Xiao Wang to worship him as his disciple. Of course, Li Sijie has an official position.
, the little king does not dare to depose the official for personal reasons, he only asks Li Sijie to go to the little prince's house on the 5th and give him some guidance and teach him some sword and horse skills. It will not cause Li Sijie to be mistaken.
Is it okay to do my official business?" After hearing Li Deqian's polite refusal, Li Xian was not willing to give up. His face was stern at first, as if he was about to get angry, then his back twitched a few times, and he spoke again,
There was just a hint of resentment in his tone, and he seemed to be on the verge of going berserk, which made Li Deqian feel a little frightened.