Fishing is a delicate job that requires patience, and it is the best test of a person's calmness. If you are an impatient, restless and frivolous person, you will probably not like fishing.
Li Daozong was once an outstanding commander. He still walked leisurely among thousands of troops. His calm demeanor was unparalleled. When he was fishing, he was like an old monk in trance. He neither talked much nor moved randomly, and was extremely focused. Needless to say, Chen Yan is an excellent swordsman who has been training in forbearance and waiting for opportunities since he was a child. She can lie in wait for a fleeting murderous opportunity all day and night, and fishing is just child's play for her.
And Qin Mubai has always been a very calm person, and Chu Suiliang's resting skills are not weak either. The four of them sat on the boat and fished separately. Except for the boy who occasionally came and went to serve tea and bait for the four of them, there was no other movement.
Qin Mubai thought to himself, did Li Daozong really invite us to go fishing? Or maybe he wants to observe our character through fishing
After a while, Li Daozong and Chen Yan started fishing separately, and each caught two crucian carp about half a foot long. The four of them all became happy and asked whether there would be fresh fish soup to eat tonight.
In a northern region like Jinju, it is not easy to have a meal of fresh fish. People in the Tang Dynasty rarely ate pork because they thought it was dirty. Fish from the south and sheep from the north were both delicious dishes, but fish from the north was more expensive. It's just that carp cannot be eaten because it is homophonic to the "Li" in the royal family.
"Fish is a good thing!" Li Daozong finally started chatting and laughed. "In the early years, when we were marching and fighting, we ran out of military rations. But when we encountered lakes, we would teach our soldiers to go down to the river to catch fish. Firstly, it would wrap the belly, and secondly, the fish would do the same. Excellent dishes. I am very fond of fish. There are tens of thousands of fine fish fry brought from the south in this lake, but it took a lot of effort. "
"The prince's fishing skills are also quite superb." Chu Suiliang said, "To be honest, this is my first time fishing in my life. It's just strange. Could it be that the bait I'm fishing is smelly, so the fish won't bite? It's obviously Are they using the same kind of earthworms?”
"Haha, Mr. Chu, don't be impatient. Take your time, and a fish will definitely bite the hook." Li Daozong said with a smile, "This is often the case in the world. The more impatient you are, the more likely the opportunity will come. Qin Mubai, as a general, you should know that troops are unpredictable, and water is unpredictable. Many times, the enemy and we are competing for patience, whoever loses his composure first may be killed. If you lose, your life will be at stake."
"That's what the prince said." Qin Mubai replied, "It's just a pity that I can't listen to the teachings in front of the prince every day, otherwise I will definitely benefit a lot."
"Don't learn from me, I have nothing to teach you." Li Daozong said, "You are a talent and you will definitely achieve great things in the future. Since you join the military, you must learn the art of war. One person's courage can defeat up to ten people. A hundred people, a great hero like your father, can only intimidate an army of a thousand people. If you learn the art of war well, you will be a great hero who can conquer thousands of armies. To be honest, I have never been serious in the military for half my life. No matter which military book you have read, everything you learn and use comes from the battlefield."
"Reading thousands of books is not as good as traveling thousands of miles. What the prince has in his belly is the real material, which is thousands of times better than talking about it on paper." Qin Mubai said.
"Excessive praise!" Li Daozong laughed, "When it comes to military use, I only admire two people in my life. One is my imperial brother and the current Holy Master; the other is Medicine Master Li!"
Chu Suiliang took the words and said: "I also served in the army under the orders of my father for many years. I have heard rumors in the army that when the emperor galloped across the world, he used his troops like gods and was invincible. And Wei Gong Li Jing and Li Yaoshi are my The famous 'Military God' of the Tang Dynasty was known as the victorious general."
"Yes." Li Daozong said, "These two are the most outstanding commanders of our Tang Dynasty. Compared with them, I am like a firefly compared to the bright moon, and a jackdaw compared to a phoenix. Qin Mubai, you are still young, you should be more... If you want to learn the art of war, I can recommend you something."
Hearing this, Qin Mubai, Chu Suiliang and Chen Yan couldn't help but feel at the same time: King Jiangxia was making a deliberate gesture!
"If you are supported by the prince, you must be blessed by cultivation in the next three lives." Qin Mubai quickly put down the fishing rod and said with his hands.
"Don't put it down, grab the fishing rod and fish well!" Li Daozong laughed and said, "You don't have to be so serious. I am just recommending it. I have a close personal relationship with Pharmacist Li. He is currently at home because of leg problems. Is it a good time to teach him? He is almost 70 years old. Is it hard for him to wait for his talent to be brought into the coffin? It is better to teach Datang a few more good students and serve the country in the future. "
Qin Mubai couldn't help but take a deep breath: recommend me to Li Jing to learn the art of war? … This knowledge is great! Wouldn't it be great to learn the art of war and how good I would become? It's hard to say whether I would have a chance to go into battle in the peaceful and prosperous age. But as long as I learn the art of war from Li Jing, I will be the descendant of the "Military God" of the Tang Dynasty, and it will be recommended by Li Daozong, the great commander-in-chief and a veteran in the army. Doesn't that mean that I become a member of the "military"? A rising star
The Tang Dynasty was a country that favored martial arts and valued military merit. Whoever had high military merit was likely to be given important positions, whether as a general or as a prime minister. Li Daozong took the initiative to recommend me to Li Jing, which undoubtedly greatly enhanced my status and gave me a piece of strong political capital that all generals in the world dream of!
Chu Suiliang seemed to understand the meaning of Li Daozong's words, and said casually: "I heard that Li Jing accepted two apprentices to teach the art of war. One is Su Dingfang, and the other is Hou Junji."
Li Daozong chuckled: "Su Dingfang is a talented general, and Hou Junji is not bad. But Old Beard will definitely not regret accepting Qin Mubai."
Old Beard is obviously Li Daozong's nickname for Li Jing, or his nickname, which shows that the two are indeed very close. What he meant was that Qin Mubai would be stronger than Su Dingfang and Hou Junji in the future.
Chu Suiliang smiled slightly and said: "Su Dingfang has been following Li Jing for many years and has always learned the truth. Hou Junji was a famous general, and he was ordered by the emperor to ask Li Jing for advice on the art of war. Your Majesty, please forgive me for saying too much. Li Jing is He has always been extremely cautious, and would not easily accept disciples to teach the art of war without the emperor’s order.”
"Soldiers are the most dangerous weapons of the country. Li Jing should be so cautious. This man is a master of military skills. If anyone gets his true military skills, it would be better to use them to save the world and bring peace to the people. If he uses them to plot rebellion against the country, wouldn't it be a waste of time for the country?" Li Daozong said, "However, Li Jing will definitely be willing to accept Qin Mubai. And the emperor will not have any objections. Of course, it is best to obtain the emperor's permission."
"Your Majesty is so kind to me, I don't know how I can repay him." Qin Mubai didn't know what to say. He is not very interested in things like the art of war. It's not that he despises the military wisdom of the ancients. In his previous life, he was a graduate of the University of National Defense Science and Technology. If he hadn't been discovered in the army and was good at shooting, he might have become a commander later.
In school, I really learned a lot about military works from all over the world, both ancient and modern. That was the essence of military knowledge that Li Jing and others had been exposed to for more than a thousand years. Although Qin Mubai had never fought in battle, he still had rich theoretical knowledge.
Therefore, what Qin Mubai really values is the golden sign of "Li Jing's disciple"!
In the Zhenguan Tang Dynasty, and throughout Chinese history, Li Jing was an outstanding military commander. In today's Zhenguan, Li Jing is a household name - the victorious general of the Tang Dynasty!
If Qin Shubao is the God of War who leads the way and is invincible, then Li Jing is truly the God of War who is irreplaceable! The God of War can only serve under the God of War and will always be one head shorter than him. This is what Qin Shubao himself admitted!
If you can become Li Jing's disciple, you will undoubtedly have a foothold in the Tang Dynasty military - just look at Su Dingfang and Hou Junji. Who of these two is not a famous military giant today
"It's the right thing to know people and make good use of them, and to encourage talents." Li Daozong chuckled and said, "Qin Mubai, you have a good talent, and you are a material that can be made. If you meet a famous teacher, you will become a great weapon. If you are willing , I will help you. I can persuade both the emperor and Li Jing. The premise is that you sincerely study as a teacher and are determined to protect the country and the people and be loyal to the emperor!"
"Thank you, Your Majesty, for your cultivation!" Qin Mubai agreed without saying a word!
"Does that mean you agreed? Okay, haha!" Li Daozong laughed heartily several times, then suddenly reached out to his mouth and shouted, "Okay, let's not quarrel with the fish. Why don't we talk about it at the dinner! No more Fishing tail, it’s better to drink some fresh soup at night!”
Everyone chuckled a few times and then stopped talking.
Chen Yan had been sitting quietly fishing next to Qin Mubai. Then she smiled and gave him a look that said, "As expected, you really have the same mind."
Qin Mubai returned her smile and concentrated on fishing.
But in his heart, he was really excited!
Unexpectedly, this time I came to Jiangzhou, I just made a favor with Li Daozong that "everyone was happy with" with Li Ke, and got such benefits!
I remember my father mentioned more than once that if you want to achieve success in the military, you must learn the art of war! Being in the army is actually the same as being an official. The Tang Dynasty paid great attention to family status and origin, and the same applies to joining the army! After all, there are not many people who can achieve a lifetime of fame through flesh-and-blood fighting like Qin Shubao. Many people have already become ghosts before obtaining these fame.
Only by worshiping famous teachers, learning the art of war, raising your family status, and being able to stand alone and make meritorious deeds can you become a general or prime minister!
If you can really study the art of war under Li Jing... the benefits will be endless!
"Is this Li Daozong's reward for me? Or can I be considered a formal member of the military faction from now on?" Qin Mubai thought to himself.