Qin Mubai sat in a small carriage and headed towards his home in a leisurely manner. When Pang Fei was doing things, he could rest assured that twenty hundred cavalry sergeants were enough to deal with Xue Rengui; when Wu Meiniang was doing things, he didn't need to worry either.
If Wu Meiniang still can't deal with Xue Rengui at this level, then she is no longer Wu Meiniang.
Qin Mubai thought to himself and couldn't help but laugh secretly. Having such a wife really saves trouble and worry. She always knows what she wants to do. Everything can be understood without words.
It is comfortable to deal with smart people; it is even more comfortable to have a smart wife!
After returning home, Qin Mubai went straight to his room. The servant fetched the stove, boiled tea, picked up the military book and studied it carefully.
In the past few days, I have been having a little crazy fun. I haven’t practiced martial arts and haven’t read the art of war. It’s time to calm myself down at the right time. Qin Mubai has always felt that as a man, the most important thing is to improve himself every day. Luck is the most magical thing in the world, but it is often the most unreliable; opportunity always favors those who are prepared.
After reading the book for more than an hour, Qin Mubai wrote down more than ten pages of notes, all about his understanding and interpretation of the art of war, as well as many things he didn't understand. Li Jing's art of war is indeed extensive and profound, with real details showing in every detail. It is all derived from practice and is quite useful.
Combining the military theories and military thoughts he learned in the military academy of the 21st century, Qin Mubai understood and sublimated them, and he was quite virtuous. Basically, reading a page of military literature can only take a few hundred words, but the notes written by Qin Mubai have more than a thousand or even thousands of words. I didn't read it very quickly, but I chewed it carefully and experienced it deeply.
In the blink of an eye, it was noon. Qin Mubai went downstairs and had lunch with Yao'er and the others. Then he went back to his room and took a nap before getting up and continuing to read. In the afternoon, people came to the house. Qin Mubai walked to the window and saw Wu Meiniang getting out of the car, followed by Xue Rengui.
Seeing this scene, Qin Mubai couldn't help but smile: Mei Niang is really amazing!
So we went downstairs, and Wu Meiniang and Xue Rengui were in the main hall. Seeing Qin Mubai, Xue Rengui looked ashamed and bowed on one knee: "Xue is ashamed!"
"Get up." Qin Mubai stepped forward to hold his elbow and said with a smile, "Brother Xue, it's not Qin who wants to embarrass you, but... that's all, I don't know how to say it. In short, as a man, I can't bear it Seeing women and children suffering.”
Xue Rengui stood up, shook his head in shame, and sighed: "I am too pretentious and stubborn. Wu Dong's family scolded me, which made me suddenly enlightened. From now on, I am willing to follow the general and follow the horse's lead!"
"It doesn't have to be like this." Qin Mubai said, "I never thought of recruiting you under my command to be used by me."
Xue Rengui was slightly startled: "What is the general's intention?"
"I'm optimistic about your martial arts talent and respect your character and virtue. I hope to become a close friend with you. That's all." Qin Mubai said very sincerely, "Since we are friends, wouldn't it be difficult for me not to see you in trouble? Help me? It’s a pity that you have always misunderstood me, thinking that I am either a traitor or a thief if you show my kindness for nothing.”
"Xue is too petty..." Xue Rengui lowered his head and said.
Wu Meiniang smiled sweetly and said: "Okay, why are you two grown men so stubborn about Nini? Brother Xue, it's not that the younger sister wants to make things difficult for you to embarrass you, but in fact, you are doing this, making Sister Liu and her son suffer, and you have been trapped in it. It's heartbreaking to be depressed and depressed! Mu Bai really just wants you to have a chance to show your talents. At the same time, Mu Bai has never had any evil intentions. Of course he respects martial arts. What an outstanding talent, it’s actually such a simple thing!”
"Yes, it's Xue who is ignorant of flattery and unkind... I'm sorry!" Xue Rengui turned around and apologized to Wu Meiniang again.
"Hee hee!" Wu Meiniang said with a smile, "Okay, if you are willing to change your mind, that will be great! A man has ambitions in all directions, and he must rely on himself to create a lifetime of glory. Mubai never gives charity to others, at most he can only give you a recommendation Once. I told you just now that the Wu Palace is going to issue a military recruitment list to recruit brave men to serve as generals. This is a great opportunity, so you must cherish it."
Qin Mubai said: "By the way, King Wu invited many veterans from the army to participate in the selection. The selection is open and very fair and just. Although you are my friend, my relationship with King Wu is not the same. Not bad, but you have to rely on your own ability to be successfully selected. The only way I can help you is to lend you my Fire Cloud Horse."
"Thank you, general! I will definitely live up to the general!" Xue Rengui said solemnly, clasping his fists heavily.
Qin Mubai smiled slightly: "On the twenty-third of the twelfth lunar month, go by yourself!"
"Okay!" Xue Rengui promised in a deep voice.
"Before that, you stay with Meiniang first, just for the sake of my wife and children. A man can bend and stretch, so you should hold back any grievances you have. When you can be elected as an officer in Prince Wu's palace, you will have a place to live and a salary. "Qin Mubai nodded and smiled, "Brother Xue, you will understand when you see people's hearts over time."
Xue Rengui gritted his teeth, furrowed his thick eyebrows and raised his hands, saying: "Brother Qin, Mr. Wu, your enthusiasm and kindness will be unforgettable by Xue!"
"It doesn't have to be like this between friends. Maybe one day, I, Mr. Qin, will need your help." Qin Mubai smiled and said, "If you need anything, just ask, don't be pretentious. Just let Mei Niang's family It’s better to treat it as your own home.”
"Okay." Xue Rengui finally smiled, "Then I won't disturb you and go back to take care of Zhuo Jing first."
"Okay, I won't keep you here. When we have free time another day, we can get together and drink together to get drunk." Qin Mubai said with a smile, "But Brother Xue, you need to improve your drinking ability earlier."
"Although I can't drink enough, if I drink with the general, I will risk my life to accompany him." Xue Rengui clasped his fists heavily and said, "Goodbye!"
"Good go!"
After Xue Rengui left, Qin Mubai breathed a sigh of relief and smiled at Wu Meiniang: "Meiniang, I really have you."
"It's a trivial matter!" Wu Meiniang said with a smile, "Actually, people like Xue Rengui are easy to deal with. His reserve is like a layer of window paper. Once you poke it, nothing can be said. You send someone to arrest him, and then This layer of paper has been broken. At this time, he will either get angry and fall out with us, or he will put down his reserve and be honest. Obviously, Xue Rengui is an honest and kind person, and I didn't bother. He was persuaded by words and words, and of course, Mrs. Liu’s contribution was a big part of it.”
"This matter has been settled." Qin Mubai nodded and smiled, "Actually, it was my idea to take Xue Rengui with me. After getting along with Xiangzhou for a year or two, he will naturally know who I am. In fact, I I still feel a bit reluctant to let go of those people in Baiqi. A group of elites that I have worked hard to train, as well as some life-and-death brothers who have been friends for a long time, are all going to die."
"When you said that, I remembered something." Wu Meiniang said, "When Pang Fei brought Xue Rengui, he was willing to ask me to help intercede and let you take him away with those Baiqi brothers."
"How easy is this matter?" Qin Mubai frowned and said, "It's not that I haven't thought about it, but it is indeed difficult to handle. Baiqi is the emperor's personal guard, how can he be easily dispatched? I am not good at this matter. Speak to the emperor."
"Hey, if you can't speak, let Princess Gao Yang speak for you!" Wu Meiniang said with a smile.
"Her?" Qin Mubai smiled, "Forget it, she has nothing to do with this kind of thing."
"You are so stupid!" Wu Meiniang said with a smile, "Just let Princess Gaoyang go to the Emperor Heng Heng and say that she often needs someone to protect her, so why don't you just ask the Emperor to send Pang Fei and others to her? What else can the Emperor do? Don’t agree? Then, these people belong to Princess Gaoyang, she has the final say on who to give them to?”
Qin Mubai couldn't help but feel bright in his heart: "What do you mean, let Princess Gaoyang open the mansion?"
"Opening a mansion?" Wu Meiniang was stunned for a moment, "I have never thought about this. But as a princess, having dozens of guards around her is not too much, right?"
"It's not too much." Qin Mubai thought for a moment and nodded slowly, "According to what you said, it's really feasible..."
"Don't worry, the emperor will respond to Princess Gaoyang's requests now. This mere guard will definitely be willing to give it. Baiqi is originally serving the royal family!" Wu Meiniang said, "As long as the emperor gives it, he knows what Princess Gaoyang wants. This is the person you want for you. Just imagine, the princess is worried about the safety of her consort while he is away on a long journey, so sending a guard to protect him is out of caring and human nature. In this case, it is reasonable and reasonable! Not only will the emperor not blame you, but he will feel pleased that you are sincere and trustworthy."
"Wonderful! Mei Niang, you are so resourceful." Qin Mubai laughed, held her face domineeringly and kissed her red lips several times, "Thank you so much!"
"Hey, it's annoying!" Wu Meiniang reached out and pinched him twice in annoyance, "You still have fun, but now I feel sour when I mention the words Princess Gaoyang!"
"Hey, it's not sour, it's not sour. Come on, I'll cut some fruit for you to eat, and let the kitchen make you a dessert." Qin Mubai coaxed Wu Meiniang to sit down with a smile, and squeezed her shoulders flatteringly, saying , "Thank you for your hard work, Wu Dong's family. If you have nothing to do this afternoon, can you just study with me here?"
"Studying? I'm bored, so I won't accompany you!" Wu Meiniang curled her lips and said angrily, "Don't you have any other plans for the afternoon?"
"After eating, drinking and having fun for a few days, it's time for me to read in peace. I have only read a few pages of the art of war that Li Jing gave me. It is really profound and profound, and there are many things I don't understand. I really want to go to my house to ask for advice!" Qin Mu Bai said.
"Then go, I'll go with you, it's too boring to stay at home!" Wu Meiniang said with a smile, "I've heard about Duke Wei Li Jing's name for a long time, and I really want to see his true face!"
Qin Mubai thought for a while and nodded: "Okay, let's go together."
Soon after, the two made some preparations and set off to Duke Wei's Mansion. Li Jing believed in frugality and never accepted gifts, so Qin Mubai only brought two pots of self-brewed medicinal wine as a meeting gift. Li Jing, like Qin Shubao, suffers from rheumatism and foot problems, so he must like to drink this kind of medicinal wine. It's just that Li Jing's foot ailments are not all rheumatism, but a sore from a sword in his early years, so he may not be able to recover for a while.
When the two arrived at Duke Wei's mansion, the gatekeeper recognized Qin Mubai and let him in. Li Jing was studying in the hall. He seemed very happy when he heard that Qin Mubai had come. He laughed long and hard from a distance: "Mubai, you are here!"
"Greetings to Duke Wei!" The two of them stepped forward to pay homage together.
Li Jing glanced at Wu Meiniang, stroking his beard and smiling: "Mu Bai, is this your confidante, Miss Wu?"
"Wu Zhao has met Duke Wei." Wu Meiniang said with a polite salute.
"Okay, okay, they are such a beautiful couple, not bad." Li Jing smiled and said, "Sit down quickly. It's snowing and cold today, why did you think of coming to my old man's house?"
The two of them sat down. Qin Mubai cupped his hands and said, "I received a book from Duke Wei the day before yesterday. I studied it carefully after I returned home. There are many things I don't understand, so I came here to ask for advice. If there is anything that bothers me, I would like to ask Duke Wei." Haihan.”
"Well, okay." Li Jing nodded and smiled, "I have heard His Majesty mention it many times that Qin Sanlang is a man of outstanding talent, hard work and self-control, and he is a talented person. Tell me, is there anything you don't understand?"
Qin Mubai stood up and walked to Li Jing, took out his notes and handed them to him, and pointed out to him one by one what he didn't understand.
Wu Meiniang stood up obediently: "Mr. Wei Guo, I won't bother you here. Can you just go to the house and walk around?"
"Okay, go ahead, feel free to do whatever you want." Li Jing chuckled.
Wu Meiniang bowed and left. Li Jing said with a smile: "Mu Bai, you are very lucky. You have to cherish such a knowledgeable and polite confidante who is smart and capable."
Qin Mubai couldn't help but smile and said: "Duke Wei Guo only took one look and already knew that she was smart and capable, and she was knowledgeable and courteous?"
"Haha, the face of life. As you grow older and meet more people, you can naturally tell it at a glance. Okay, stop chatting and wait for me to take a look at your notes." After Li Jing said this, he frowned slightly. Read Qin Mubai's notes carefully.
Qin Mubai stood aside quietly, adding charcoal or tea to the stove from time to time without disturbing him.
After a while, Li Jing suddenly looked at Qin Mubai with a look of surprise on his face. His curiosity aroused and he quickly looked through his notes.
"What's the matter, Duke Wei? Is there something wrong?" Qin Mubai asked.
"Don't worry, let me take a closer look." Li Jing waved his hand, his expression became more solemn, and he looked more carefully.
After a long while, Li Jing suddenly closed his notebook and slapped it hard: "Wonderful! He is indeed a talent that can be made, his talent is extremely high!"
"This..." Qin Mubai was stunned for a moment, "Mr. Wei, what did I do wrong?"
"No, not only did you do nothing wrong, but you did it very well." Li Jing was quite excited. He took a long breath and said in a sonorous voice, "I have seen your morality and comments, and I have a good understanding. There are many This place makes me feel a little enlightened. You are smart, know how to draw inferences from one instance, and dare to question. If you are an ordinary person, because my name is there, you will not question any words in this military book. You are so clever in putting forward your own opinions, but you dare to doubt and innovate, which is really a great kindness!”
"This... Duke Wei is so honored! This junior knows nothing about the art of war, and is just basing his remarks on assumptions. Don't take Duke Wei seriously." Qin Mubai quickly said with his hands in hand.
"No, no, no, some of the thoughts and ideas you put forward in this note are really very bold and creative. I have never heard of someone who can comprehend the art of war written on a piece of paper to such a flexible level. Mu Bai, you are absolutely He is a genius born for martial arts!" Li Jing sighed repeatedly.
Qin Mubai smiled ashamedly and said nothing. But I thought in my heart, I was just fascinated by it, and for a moment I couldn't help but integrate the modern military theories and ideas I had learned before, and improve them. Alas, what a shameful plagiarism... You actually tricked Li Jing into this, sin, sin!
"Mubai, go back and read the "Jade Account Sutra" carefully. Just like before, let your imagination run wild and write down detailed notes and insights. After reading, give the note to me and let me read it carefully. Read it carefully." Li Jing paused for a moment, with a flash of excitement in his eyes, and said in a deep voice, "Perhaps, the Jade Account Sutra can be more perfect!"
"Yes, Duke Wei." Qin Mubai responded with a fist.
"In the future, this "Jade Account Sutra" will not be written by me, Li alone, but also with your hard work and contributions from Qin Mubai." Li Jing laughed and said, "I think it will definitely become a military treasure. Qishu! Mu Bai, you are truly a blessed general and a talented general!”
"Uh... I'm a junior who knows nothing about the art of war. How dare you compare yourself with Duke Wei for fame?" Qin Mubai grinned awkwardly and thought to himself: If this spreads out, I won't believe it even if others believe it. Believe it! …Ah, what a sin!
"It's okay, it's okay!" Li Jing said with a chuckle, "Ignore this for now, you go back and study hard first. Remember, the note must be written in more detail. Besides... Can your handwriting be larger? I don't have very good eyesight. . What kind of pen did you use to write this? The words are so small."
"Haha, okay, this junior knows." Qin Mubai chuckled, took out a few quill pens made by himself and gave them to Li Jing, and said, "Mr. Wei, this can be written with ink. It will be easier to write faster. If you write a lot of books, you will get twice the result with half the effort.”
"Yeah, it's an interesting thing. Okay, I'll accept it. I'll definitely give it a try." Li Jing smiled with interest.
"Then I won't disturb you too much and I'll say goodbye." Qin Mubai saluted and called Wu Meiniang outside, and the two of them said goodbye together.
Li Jing looked at Qin Mubai thoughtfully and seemed to be hesitating, but after they left, he didn't say another word. Seeing the two of them getting further and further away, Li Jing stroked his long beard and squinted his eyes, nodded slowly and said to himself: "Young people are terrible, His Majesty the Emperor has such a sharp eye, Qin Mubai is indeed a rare person. The talented person... Should I also pass on the second half of my "Jade Account Sutra" to him? "
On the way back, Wu Meiniang said: "Mu Bai, Li Jing is really a great hero who stands upright!"
"Well, why did you suddenly say this?" Qin Mubai asked curiously.
"While you two were talking in the hall, I wandered around his house and chatted with the old servant." Wu Meiniang said, "What kind of master there is, there are what kind of servants. When I am doing business outside, I often He first got to know the other person through insinuations. Li Jing's house was very simple, which showed that he was wealthy but not extravagant and not arrogant. His servants were also very accommodating and low-key, and they treated everyone in a friendly manner without any airs. Li Jing was the most outstanding figure in the dynasty. It's possible. But it's rare for him to be so cautious. Usually, the more capable a person is, the more humble and cautious he is. "
"Oh, you are so awesome!" Qin Mubai said with a smile, "You are so young but you have such mature eyes."
"Hehe, are you praising me or hurting me?" Wu Meiniang smiled, "Okay, I'm not doing this for you? I just want to know whether Li Jing is an honest person and whether he sincerely accepts you as his wife. I will teach you the art of war. Now it seems that he is indeed a trustworthy person. You should learn the art of war from him and you will achieve great success in the future!"
Qin Mubai stared at Wu Meiniang and laughed.
"Why are you staring at me and laughing like that? It's so scary..." Wu Meiniang pretended to be scared and dodged to the side.
"You - just you! Don't run away, let me take a bite!" Qin Mubai laughed loudly and rushed towards her. Without any explanation, he took her into his arms and kissed her hard several times. He said with a smile, "Such a wonderful wife. , How can it be okay if it hurts without exerting any force?"
"What a nuisance, you bastard!"