Where is the same father who was sick and had difficulty walking? These days, Qin Mubai has been busy with his own affairs and has not paid much attention to his health. He did not expect such a big improvement!
"Drink, drink, drink!"
He shouted angrily, and the gun flowers in mid-air were like floating catkins, tearing through the sky and bursting out with little stamens of light, killing each other with every move, and his movements were erratic!
"What a superb marksmanship!!" Qin Mubai couldn't help but exclaimed loudly!
This is the legendary Qin Shubao!
The head of the Qin clan's sect of the Twelve Liji halberds, the most famous general of the Tang Dynasty!
After using a set of marksmanship, Qin Shubao reined in his horse and settled in front of Qin Mubai. He inserted the spear in front of him and asked seriously: "Do you see clearly?"
"I can roughly see it clearly. But my father made it too fast, so I didn't remember a few moves." Qin Mubai suddenly came back to his senses and replied.
"You're right if you haven't memorized a few moves!" Qin Shubao stroked his long beard, frowned and said seriously, "Tai Chi emphasizes meaning rather than form. The Qin family's marksmanship uses practical moves to kill the enemy and does not stick to routines. . The fusion of the two martial arts makes it more flexible and flexible. My father just used the spear technique, and I didn’t even remember a few moves."
"Uh... Then how should we practice?" Qin Mubai asked in confusion.
"It's very simple." Qin Shubao smiled coldly and stared at Qin Mubai, "Fight with me and I will teach you step by step in actual combat!"
"It's another battle!..." Qin Mubai was a little dumbfounded, and there was bone-breaking pain in many places on his body.
"Stop talking nonsense and get on your horse!"
…
Two hours later, it was already dark.
Qin Mubai dragged his almost crippled body back to the room. Seeing him like this made Ms. Liu cry for a while.
"Old Ghost Cheng drank too much and acted with care. Why is your father so cruel?"
Although Qin Mubai's body hurt like a broken bone, he was filled with joy. He held his mother's hand tightly and said in surprise: "Mom, you should be happy!"
"How can a mother be happy when she sees my son being beaten like this? My son, are you beaten stupid?" Mrs. Liu sobbed while wiping her tears.
"Mom! Haven't you seen that my father's condition has improved greatly and he is actually able to compete with guns on horseback?!" Qin Mubai said in surprise.
Mrs. Liu was suddenly startled, and her face suddenly lit up: "Yes! I'm so foolish of you, you actually forgot this level - child, I'll ask Fourth Sister to give you medicine and serve you. I'll go see your father and see him." how's it going!"
"Mom, go quickly!"
After sending his mother away, Qin Mubai lay down in mourning, feeling pain all over his body!
My father really wasn't bragging. Now, at most, he has regained a little mobility in his legs and feet, dragging a sick body that is still unhealthy and flexible, and the marksmanship he uses is much more sophisticated and domineering than Cheng Zhijie!
At this time, Qin Mubai was thinking that according to the standards in some acting novels, the ranking of heroes based on their strength was obviously fictitious in real history. People such as Yuwen Chengdu and Luo Cheng were all fictionalized by novelists. Like them, most of the "Eighteen Heroes of the Sui and Tang Dynasties" in many versions did not exist at all. Even people like Li Ji can be portrayed as sophisticated and half-demon, half-immortal military advisors like Zhuge Liang, which shows the rich imagination of ancient novel writers.
Only Qin Shubao's unparalleled bravery is truly consistent with the novel and is known to the world - the Qin family's twelve-level halberd and second-grade Shangzhu National Military Honorary Officer are the best proof.
The twelve-sided halberd specially gifted by the emperor was used to commend Qin Shubao's illustrious military exploits! As for the second-grade martial arts officer of "Shangzhu Kingdom", it is directly a supreme "battle hero" medal, and there is only one Qin Shubao in the entire Zhenguan Dynasty. Moreover, the emperor said to everyone in public more than once, "Shu Bao is the most powerful general in the world!"
Qin Mubai has also read a lot of books since then, including official and unofficial history and handwritten notes. According to many records, when he was campaigning to pacify the world, whenever there was an enemy general showing off his power in the enemy formation, Li Shimin ordered Qin Shubao to take the lead in the battle to demoralize the enemy first. Qin Shubao also always fulfilled his mission and captured the heads of enemy generals in the midst of tens of thousands of troops more than once or twice. When attacking Wang Shichong, Qin Shubao planted his usual iron gun under the city to demonstrate. Wang Shichong's subordinates sent several soldiers to pull out the gun, but they did not pull it out. A few days later, Qin Shubao came. In full view of everyone, he easily drew his gun, slapped his horse and drove away. All the enemy troops were stunned. A group of people did not dare to chase Qin Shubao alone!
Another most powerful proof is that the eight-foot iron spear used by Qin Shubao in the war is still stored in the palace of the Tang Dynasty. Whenever foreign guests were entertained or a court banquet related to martial arts was held, this iron spear would be taken out for viewing and admiration.
The spear used by Qin Shubao was eight feet long, made of fine iron, and weighed dozens of kilograms. It was incompatible with any wooden-handled spear made in the Tang Dynasty. Moreover, according to current practice, a gun over eight feet tall should be called a "gun." The metaphor used by Cheng Zhijie is the eight-foot horse tree (one foot in the Tang Dynasty is equivalent to about 30 centimeters today).
But Qin Shubao said he was using a gun, so it was a gun!
People all over the world, from the emperor to the common people, also call this gun "Qin Qiang", which represents the strongest martial arts in the world in the martial country of the Tang Dynasty!
"The tiger father can't have a son. It seems that I have to practice martial arts hard! As Cheng Zhijie said, even if you don't go to battle to kill the enemy in the future, it is still good as a capital to settle down." Qin Mubai thought to himself, " I wonder what my father thinks of my job-hopping? He and Cheng Zhijie are both veteran figures who have been involved in the battlefield and officialdom for decades. They have more experience than me and have sharper eyesight. They are both ready-made good teachers. I will ask him for advice tomorrow. this problem… "
Soon the fourth sister Shuang'er came and applied ointment to Qin Mubai. Qin Mubai also fell in love with this sweet and considerate girl more and more. The brother and sister chatted for a long time, and the topic naturally couldn't be separated from Li Ke. At first, Qin Mubai was a little confused about what happened between her and Li Ke, thinking that her sister was wishfully interpreting the story of Cinderella falling in love with Prince Charming. Through his interactions with Li Ke these days, he discovered that the romantic Li Ke did have sincere feelings for his sister.
"Why has my father always refused to agree to their marriage? Also, I have never seen Wu Wangfei Yang in the palace, and I have never heard Li Ke mention it. Where is the king of Wu's wife and the number one? What kind of character?"
Many questions began to arise in Qin Mubai's mind, and he secretly thought about figuring out these things one by one in the future. You have to find a way to do what you promised your little sister. The beauty of letting lovers finally get married is also a good thing with boundless merits. What's more, the object is still his own sister.
At dawn the next day, Qin Mubai, who always got up early, was still sleeping soundly when there was a knock on the door.
The sound of the door ringing was sonorous and powerful, and the rhythm was fierce. It was obvious that the person who knocked on the door did not knock with his hands, but with something like a stick.
"who?"
"Still not getting up?" It was Qin Shubao.
"Dad? Come right away!" Qin Mubai rolled his eyes and got out of the warm bed. He didn't even bother to wash his face and mouth. He put on a piece of clothing and followed his father to the polo field in the backyard.
Qin Shubao still propped up his cane, and said with a serious expression and calm eyes: "My son, how can you lose to someone else's son in a martial arts competition? If the emperor chooses soldiers to serve as guards, you must win the first place!"
"Oh, father, do you know everything? My child is still planning to discuss this matter with you." Qin Mubai said.
"Li Ji told me when you competed with Cheng Yaojin," Qin Shubao said.
"It's him..." Qin Mubai was a little surprised, thinking it was Cheng Zhijie who told his father.
"Stop talking nonsense, just remember that you have to win the first prize." Qin Shubao said in a deep voice, "My father doesn't worry too much about your archery skills. But your horseback riding skills are really bad. From today on, you will have to do it all the time. Use it for martial arts training. When you are on duty in the palace, don't fool around with Dandy Li Ke. There are many soldiers and warriors there, and you can compete with them to improve your martial arts. When you get home, if Cheng Zhijie comes, you can ask him for advice. At other times, you can do it for your father. I urge you!”
"Yes, my child must obey your orders. But father, your body..."
"This is not something you should worry about." After a pause, Qin Shubao still said, "After practicing Tai Chi and drinking medicinal wine, especially after relaxing my mind, my father's health has improved greatly. Although he is still far from being cured, At least one to two percent has been restored.”
"That's good..." Qin Mubai breathed a sigh of relief and nodded happily. Then he asked again: "Dad, you seem to be quite prejudiced against King Wu?"
"Absolutely not." Qin Shubao said categorically, "On the contrary, I think he is a very good young man. In many ways, he is much better than you."
"Then father, why do you..." Qin Mubai thought for a moment, decided not to mention his sister for the time being, and said, "Like Uncle Cheng, do you want me to leave Prince Wu's Mansion?"
"The reason is very simple." A strange light flashed in Qin Shubao's eyes, and he said in a deep voice, "Among the emperor's many nephews, Li Ke can actually be said to be the most like His Majesty the Emperor, and his bloodline is also the noblest. Among the people in the government and the public They all have a good reputation. He is smart, capable, versatile in both civil and military affairs, and has great ambitions. Even the emperor himself praised him as "a hero like me."
Qin Mubai understood the meaning of his father's words, nodded and said: "But Wu Wangke is a concubine, and has the lowest status compared to the direct prince, King Wei and others, but he is the most capable and closest to others in the eyes of everyone." The emperor's. Therefore, these advantages of his have become the source of jealousy and jealousy of his brothers, right? "
"That's right. It seems that you understand something." Qin Shubao said, "Now, the prince is unworthy, and the emperor prefers King Wei, and seems to have the intention to abolish the establishment. Because of this, the princes and kings are all ready to take over. The desire to compete for the heir apparent is obvious. Although Li Ke does not show it too obviously, he has always been the most sharp-edged among the princes, especially many veterans, who seem to see the emperor's youth in him. Shadow. Therefore, Li Ke is definitely a troubled person. Even if he has no intention of fighting for the throne and keeps a low profile, it will definitely become an obstacle in the eyes of other princes. The Prince Wu's Mansion is destined to be a troubled place! Do we need to hold him tightly and wade through this troubled water? "
The tree wants to be still but the wind doesn't stop? !
Qin Mubai thought for a moment: Li Ke also said this to me a few days ago!
It seems that the fact is exactly what his father said - the battle for the right to inherit the throne in the court has begun, and Li Ke has also been involved.
This is indeed a dangerous signal. Throughout the ages, whenever something like this happens, a large number of people always fall down in the end. Once the emperor and his courtiers, it is impossible for a prince who has succeeded in seizing the throne to allow his former political opponents to remain in the world and pose a threat to him.
In this way, it is not uncommon for brothers to fight against each other, or even kill their own children with their own hands like Wu Zetian. Didn’t the Xuanwu Sect of this dynasty once witness one of the most famous mutinies? At that time, Li Shimin didn't just kill his brother to force his father to abdicate, he didn't even leave any children of the two brothers, even the infant baby, he killed it with one blow!
On the other hand, if Li Jiancheng and the others succeeded, Li Shimin would also have the same ending.
Most of the crony subordinates who followed Li Jiancheng and Li Yuanji at that time also ended up with no eggs after being overthrown. After all, Wei Zheng, a die-hard loyal to the former prince and an "enemy" who was left behind by the talented Li Shimin, was a minority after all. .
Seizing a legitimate son is always bloody and there is no mercy or luck at all. It's no wonder that his father and Cheng Zhijie unanimously asked Qin Mubai to stay away from King Wu and take up a position with the emperor. They had personally experienced the Xuanwu Gate Incident, so they naturally understood the pros and cons deeply.
"Father, I understand." Qin Mubai said, "Although Li Ke has a good personal relationship with me and he treats me well, but in terms of the overall situation and major interests, there is no need for me to take the initiative to treat me because of this personal favor. My life and the honor and disgrace of my Qin family are all involved."
"The fact that you think this way proves that you do have some wisdom." Qin Shubao nodded with satisfaction, "My father also said just now that from a personal standpoint, I actually like Li Ke very much. But from the overall situation Say, I hope you can stay away from him. Wouldn't it be nice to have a natural opportunity to leave Prince Wu's Mansion? This will neither offend Li Ke nor appear ungrateful to us. After all, serving the emperor is more meaningful than following. King Wu, Li Ke won’t say anything, and you need to take good care of your personal relationship with him.”
"Well, I will be careful and careful, don't worry, father." Qin Mubai agreed and thought to himself: This is probably the reason why his father refused to marry his fourth sister to Li Ke... He thought he was a sharp-edged and troublesome person. The Lord may bring disaster to the entire Qin family in the future.
"Okay, that's all. The conversation between our father and son cannot be told to any outsiders. Since you claim to be smart, you should be able to figure everything out." Qin Shubao frowned and shouted sternly, " Get on your horse and practice martial arts! You must strengthen your weak points such as riding and shooting and carbine in the shortest possible time, so that you can win the first prize in the emperor's military competition! Otherwise, just pack up and get out of the Qin family. Change your name from now on, don’t say he is my Qin Qiong’s son!”
"Yes, father!"