Wang Huai and Zhao Qian stayed in Xiaoqi Camp for the time being to point out the way of change of the Five Elements Array, and Wu Hui, Qian Wu and others returned to Da'an Palace first. The mutual growth and restraint of the Yin and Yang and the Five Elements and various changes finally became apparent after a day's explanation.
Li Kuan did not return to Da'an Palace that night, and continued to familiarize himself with the Five Elements Array with Li Dejian, Qin Shandao, Fei Lian and others. Even the two thousand people in Xiaoqi Camp continued to practice. As for the battle for commandership, there were only two days left at the end of today. After Li Kuan continued to practice for a long time, they were allowed to leave. The long-term training needed to relax and regroup until the New Year’s Eve.
After midday, Li Kuan, Fei Lian and others returned to Da'an Palace, Zhang Chong, Li Dal and others also returned, Qin Shandao and Li Dejian also went home. Da'an Palace is wider and more luxurious than the original Chu Palace, and Li Kuan hasn't climbed the mountain for a long time.
As for the daily necessities of the New Year in the palace, they did not need to worry about them. Li Kuan took Wu Jue, Li Xi, and Li Tun's family once again to the mountain that he had climbed with his grandfather, which was very convenient near the Da'an Palace. Wu Jue would occasionally take Li Xi and Li Tun to climb the mountain. Basically, they were accompanied by other guards, or Xiao Qiushui, Xiao Yi and others.
Now there are only four of them climbing the mountain, and happiness fills my heart.
Li Xi and Li Tun were still young, and they were panting and completely unable to walk when they climbed to one third. Li Kuan had no choice but to hold one in one hand and continue walking upwards, but Wu Jue wanted to help but was rejected by Li Kuan with a smile: " You are weak, this is what I should do!"
In an hour and a half, the four of them finally climbed to the top of the mountain and looked at the buildings of their Da'an Palace and the imperial palace. At this time, the figures looked like ants. Since Li Yuan's death, Li Kuan never came to the top of the mountain to see the scenery. Because Li Xi and Li Tun were too naughty, Wu Jue was worried about an accident and sent someone to guard the crossing to the mountain.
"The scenery here is pretty good!"
Wu Jue watched Li Kuan sweat, and gently wiped him, if it weren't for Li Kuan's strengthening exercises at Xiaoqi Camp, I'm afraid it would be too much. Climbing the mountain in winter is indeed quite comfortable. Wu Hui will almost always see the scenery once in a while. A pavilion was built on the top of the mountain.
"Thanks for your hard work these days!" Li Kuan held Wu Hui's hand and apologized affectionately. Wu Hui smiled softly: "The children are almost two years old. We are a husband and wife and don't need to talk about it! Besides, I I think this kind of life is pretty good, but because of your suffering, you have to rush around and toil!"
Li Kuan and Wu Jue were talking about love, while Li Xi and Li Tun looked around, and they dared not get too close every time they came up. Although Li Kuan and Wu Shuo talked about each other, their eyes stayed on the child from time to time.
An hour later, a family of four came down from the top of the mountain again. The uphill was a little bit steeper. The downhill was a bit steep. Li Kuan didn't dare to let Li Xi and Li Tun take risks, so he had to hug them down again. Since the last time they saw their father's mighty power in Xiaoqi Camp, the two seemed to regard Li Kuan as an idol, especially Li Xi's attitude towards Li Kuan was obviously much better, calling his father from time to time, and Li Kuan was pleased to smile.
During the busy break, Li Kuan stayed with his wife and son in Da'an Palace. On the night of the 29th of the twelfth lunar month, Li Kuan, Fei Lian and others once again went out to the Xiao cavalry to order their soldiers and horses. The next day, Li Kuan rang the morning exercise according to the customary morning bell, saying that the white spot was for the soldiers of the Xiaoqi camp to move their muscles and bones.
At the end of the half-hour morning jog, Li Kuan asked everyone to take off all the weights on their bodies. Everyone wore armor. As for Li Kuan, Fei Lian and others, they also wore armor and military boots. The two thousand people put on heavy armor and found that the weight was not as heavy as their own weight. The whole person became very relaxed. This made them all understand why Li Kuan could not ask for the commander to compete on the day of the competition, and all the heavy objects were not allowed to be removed. .
"Go!" Li Xiaoyi and others didn't need to go, watching Li Kuan riding a horse and leading two thousand soldiers and horses towards the Xuanwu Gate.
The venue for this competition is the Beiya Forbidden Military Academy, which is located in the Xuanwu Gate. The leader of the Forbidden Army is the left-leader general and Guo Guoguo Zhang Shigui.
Li Kuan led two thousand cavalry troops slowly came, Li Ke led two thousand leopard cavalry troops also came, Li Tai led Xiong Qujun followed closely, only Li Zhi commanded two thousand forest army in Xuanwumen. Because the leader of the Beiya Forbidden Army is the Yulin Army.
Li Kuan glanced at it and found that others were also looking for help. Li Ke and Li Tai’s generals and military advisor Li Kuan had never met, but Yu Zhining, Zhang Xingcheng, and Xu Jingzong beside Li Zhi had met. , It's not familiar.
The other three also saw the generals around Li Kuan, especially Li Dejian and Qin Shandao actually following Li Kuan. Everyone changed slightly. As for Fei Lian, Li Zhen and others, they knew that they didn't take it seriously. Because they are just Li Kuan's guards at best, it shouldn't be a concern.
Today's emperor Li Shimin is late, Li Kuan, Li Ke and others lined up, and the generals in each team rode horses to the forefront. When Li Shimin came, everyone got off their horses and saluted, and Li Shimin strode out to the stage.
Changsun Wuji, Yang Shidao, Cen Wenwen, Fang Xuanling, Du Ruhui, Wei Zheng, Li Daozong, Tang Lin and other court officials stood on Li Shimin’s left hand, followed closely behind; Li Shimin’s right hand was Li Jing, Li Ji, Yuchi Jingde, and Cheng Generals such as Yaojin, Xue Wanche, Zhang Shigui.
"I have personally gone to see the results of the training of the four of you, and I am very pleased!" Li Shimin glanced at Li Kuan, Li Zhi and others, and said: "This time the battle for command is to fight for the commander to go north and attack the generals of Xue Yantuo's tribe. It's a matter of great importance. I am very happy with the performance of the four of you. I am worthy of being my prince, and I live up to my expectations."
"Although it is a battle for commandership, it is also a battle, so this battle is a real actual battle. The weapons used are all specially made, and injuries are inevitable but will not hurt your lives. You are all Datang soldiers, even if you want to die, you have to die on the battlefield. Die in a confrontation with the enemy, not die here."
Li Kuan, Li Zhi and others listened in silence. In fact, they all guessed that it was impossible to use real swords and guns in this battle. If that were the case, it would be better to fight one-on-one. Since it is a campaign general, it is not a competition for who is the first, and the focus is naturally on the ability to respond to opportunities when commanding operations.
The result is important, and the process is also important!
"Anyone who has been stabbed to the point of death should immediately withdraw from the battlefield. Whoever dares to hesitate will be punished severely." Li Kuan glanced at it solemnly, and then said: "This battle for command is a major event and a national issue, so the result is We will discuss and decide together that no one can disagree. In addition, whoever wins will be awarded the first rank officer, royal wine, 100 dollars, silk cloth and other things."
The soldiers heard the words as if they were beaten with blood, and their morale was high. They did not expect to have the opportunity to win the ranks and rewards. The originally calm face was full of hope, and his eyes shot out a terrifying light, and he was about to win. After all, how could he miss an opportunity to be honored? (End of this chapter)