Tiantang Splendid

Chapter 1698 Li Jing Comes Out of the Mountain
The bleak autumn wind blew across the veil, wrinkling a pool of autumn water, and the red leaves of the succulent tree fluttered, as strong as fire.

The fragrance of tea is lingering in the pavilion.

Seeing that Li Jing was distracted while holding the teacup, Su Dingfang quietly brewed and divided the tea, and remained silent...

After a long time, Li Jing, who was lamenting the past, came back to his senses, sighed, and said with a wry smile: "As I get older, my physical strength is gradually weakening, and my spirit is also much worse."

Su Dingfang said: "Isn't it a kind of pleasure to travel in the mountains and forests? Relaxing in body and mind, indulging in pleasure, writing books and talking about it in leisure time, is also free and easy. Fang Lian year wrote a letter to resign, this time he finally got His Majesty's permission, and finally put down the military power Big thing, the first thing is to go south to the south of the Yangtze River with the last general's warship, to appreciate the charm of the south of the Yangtze River, maybe Wei Gong, you can also go with Fang Tong."

While talking, without slowing down, he filled Li Jing's empty teacup.

Li Jing shook his head, sighed, and said, "How can someone compare to Fang Xuanling?"

It is precisely because he was able to resolutely put down his military power and was willing to hide in the mansion and live in seclusion that he was able to survive the current situation.

The title of "Military God" is the supreme glory, and it is also the noose that kills...

That is to say, His Majesty Li Er's mind is different from that of ordinary people, and he can tolerate his good story of "beginning well and ending well". Otherwise, if any emperor is changed, Li Jing's past actions will inevitably be jealous and hated, how can he tolerate him? Such a famous general with unlimited influence in the army is alive?

He raised his head, looked over the veil, over the flaming wax trees by the pool, and looked at the distant mountains, his heart was full of yearning.

How many years have you lived in Fuchu without stepping out of the door?

Thinking of the invincible marshal who galloped across the desert, but had to break his wings and live in a small corner, what an ironic fate really...

Su Dingfang leaned his upper body slightly forward, and said in a low voice: "It's actually not the case... The general who came to Beijing this time received Erlang's letterhead, and ordered the general to participate in the preparations for the establishment of the martial arts hall. It's just that the scale Erlang envisioned is too large. Cavalry, infantry, bow, transportation, firearms, navy...there are so many, complicated and complicated, not only need a lot of money to support, but also need a lot of excellent generals to serve as instructors... The last general heard that Erlang has already asked His Majesty I recommend you to be the chief instructor of the martial arts hall..."

"boom!"

Li Jing seemed to hear his heart beating violently suddenly, and he couldn't believe it: "Is it true at this time?"

Su Dingfang lowered his voice: "Although no conclusive news has come out, it's almost inseparable..."

The veins on the back of Li Jing's hand holding the teacup were exposed, and his breathing became a little short.

If you haven't experienced such years of confinement, you can't appreciate the yearning for freedom!

Even if you can't put on your helmet and put on your armor and go into battle to lead the army to kill the enemy, if you can really teach the soldiers and generals the art of war in the lecture hall, it will make the army of the Tang Dynasty more majestic and mighty. , isn't it also a happy event in life?
Only in this way can we live up to what we have learned in our chests, instead of lingering on the sick bed and dying old, and entrusting our blood to the manuscripts...

Li Jing suppressed his rapid heartbeat, and said with difficulty: "But... Your Majesty's attitude..."

Why is he willing to live in seclusion in the mansion, avoiding the world?

It was because of the signs of the emperor's fear that he had to take the initiative to let go of his military duties for the sake of his own life. Now if Fang Jun really recommends him to go out to teach and lecture in the martial arts hall again, who knows whether the emperor's fear is still there?
Su Dingfang was silent, and he couldn't figure out what the emperor was thinking.

Even though Fang Erlang had the will to let Li Jing go out to teach the lecture hall, no one knew the emperor's reaction...

Li Jing closed his eyes slightly, his mind was spinning rapidly, thinking about the emperor's possible reactions.

There was silence in the pavilion, and Su Dingfang didn't dare to disturb him, but just drank his tea slowly.

It took a long time before Li Jing opened his tiger eyes, his eyes were sharp, obviously he had made up his mind.

"It's getting late, so I won't make a reservation for you for dinner today, go back quickly, get ready, and return to Jiangnan in a few days, right?"

Li Jing served tea to see off guests...

Su Dingfang was stunned, although he didn't know what Li Jing was thinking, but he didn't dare to ask, so he stood up and said goodbye: "Here! The general will follow orders."

Just to launch the pavilion.

Li Jing waved his hand, then called him back, and after a little deliberation, he said slowly: "In the officialdom, there are turbulent waves and clouds, and there is absolutely no constant trend. Dingfang, you have the potential to become a famous general, but because of your temperament, you are not suitable for the imperial court." Tang Zhengfeng, under those schemes, some of you will suffer."

Su Dingfang naturally knew his own shortcomings, so he had no choice but to smile bitterly and said: "As far as temperament is concerned, you are very dull, what can you do?"

You let him lead soldiers to fight and strategize, and he is absolutely not afraid of any powerful country or any powerful army in the world, but if you ask him to plot the minds and tricks of those big men in the court, he is one head and two big men, without any talent at all. ...

Li Jing said with a smile: "Everyone has their own advantages and disadvantages. No one is all-rounder in civil and military affairs. Only by knowing how to make use of strengths and avoid weaknesses can we be able to have smooth sailing and achieve a great career."

Su Dingfang humbly asked for advice: "Why did the commander teach me?"

Li Jing said: "It doesn't matter if you are not good at court battles, as long as you know how to take advantage of the situation."

"Take advantage?" Su Dingfang didn't understand.

Li Jing stood up, walked to the side of the pavilion with his hands behind his back, looked at the pool of autumn water, and said calmly: "The current momentum lies with Li Ji. This person has a restrained charm and outstanding ability. It can be said that the general trend has been achieved. Although this person has a delicate mind, he is also loyal and straightforward, and has won the trust of His Majesty. As long as you follow his steps closely, within ten years, you will be safe."

At this moment, he was pointing Jiangshan, as if he had completely forgotten his hidden talent, and actually taught Su Dingfang to stand in line...

Su Dingfang wondered: "This... is Fang Erlang's simplification at the end of his life, and he has achieved today's achievements. If he chases the general trend and seeks refuge with the British Duke at this moment, wouldn't he be a scumbag? He really can't do it in the end. come to this kind of thing."

Li Jing laughed and said: "So you are not good at court battles, and you can't even see the situation clearly... Can't you see the hidden connection between Fang Xuanling's appointment, Li Jing's succession, and Fang Jun's succession?" ?”

Su Dingfang was at a loss, and said awkwardly: "What is the connection?"

Li Jing is speechless, this person is really hopeless... Fortunately, he is in the army, if he stands in the court, he will be eaten and wiped clean in three or two days, leaving no bones left...

I had to be patient and said: "I won't say more about the extra words, but I just want to tell you that the current trend lies with Li Ji, and the future trend lies with Fang Jun...Why don't you switch to Li Ji? If you follow Li Ji's behavior, even if you rely on him now In the past, when you bowed your knees and made promises, that guy Ken would have ignored you! Remember what someone said, as long as you keep up with Fang Jun, you are keeping pace with Li Ji, and even in the same camp as the prince... As for the eldest grandson Wuji, of course The status is dignified and the power is tyrannical, and the corporal who looks respectful is actually jealous of the virtuous and selfish, in the eyes of such people, there is a family but no country, how can it last long?"

Su Dingfang suddenly realized this, but there was unavoidably some resentment in his heart. You simply said that Li Ji and Fang Jun belonged to the same group, and that they were both "princelings", so it would be over...

Of course, I couldn't say this, but I bowed sincerely: "Thank you, Commander, for your suggestion."

He is not good at scheming and scheming, he has a straightforward temperament and never forgets kindness. Now that he has been taught by Li Jing, he realizes that he does not need to think about those messy schemes at all. He only needs to follow Fang Jun wholeheartedly. Not only can he repay his kindness, It can even make your official career smoother...it shouldn't be too simple.

Li Jing was obviously a little excited at the moment, his face was ruddy, he was full of energy, he waved his hands and said, "Don't talk nonsense, leave quickly, we will meet again in the future, is it possible that we want to say goodbye to someone?"

Su Dingfang didn't dare, he didn't understand why Li Jing was so cheerful, it's been many years since he saw him...

When Su Dingfang said goodbye and left, Li Jing stood in the courtyard for a long time, then returned to the study, ordered the maid to study the ink, and wrote a memorial with great speed, but threw the pen up and shouted: "Come on, change clothes!"

A few maids filed in, holding copper basins, combs and other things, and when they finished washing Li Ji, they thought that Li Jing was going to meet guests, so they brought official uniforms and wanted to wait for Li Jing to put them on.

Li Jing shook his head and said, "I don't want an official uniform, just take a set of ordinary clothes."

The maid hurriedly changed into a set of regular clothes and helped Li Jing put it on, Li Jing folded the seal and took it, ordered someone to put the carriage on, and after boarding the carriage, the driver asked: "Patriarch, where are you going?"

Li Jing said: "Enter the palace!"

The driver was stunned for a long while, then he whipped the horse and walked slowly.

He went out of the gate and entered the palace, but the house has been turned upside down...

The eldest son Li Dejian heard that his father had written a memorial and entered the palace. He was almost frightened to death. With a mournful face, he complained to his younger brother Li Deju who was also frightened: "Is father crazy? Your Majesty is very afraid of him, because he has been able to survive until now because he lives deep in the mansion. Going to the palace in a big way now, I'm afraid His Majesty will be furious, and father's life is in danger!"

Li Deju was already so frightened that the two groups were fighting, and with a pale face, he cried: "This old man really wants to die... But as sons of man, we can't just let our father expose his dead body on the street because we are afraid of death, right? I was joined by His Majesty, so I have to collect the old man's body..."

The two brothers were frightened to death, but they finally changed into a set of white robes, comforted the crying family members, followed them in a car to the palace, and knelt outside the Chengtian Gate to wait for the old man who would surely annoy the emperor to die Collect the body...

There are many eyes and ears in every household in Chang'an City, and the news is extremely well-informed.The commotion in Duke Wei's mansion caused the news of Li Jing to leave the mansion and enter the palace to spread wildly in Chang'an City as if he had grown wings. Soon after, the entire Chang'an officialdom was shaken!
Who doesn't know that Li Jing's achievements are so high that the emperor feared him because of the problem of standing in line before, which forced Li Jing to hide in the mansion in order to protect himself?

But now, Li Jing, who has been dormant for many years, has come out of the mountain without warning...

(End of this chapter)