I am a soldier in the border army

Chapter 450: Father-in-law and son-in-law! A gentleman hides his weapon and waits for the right time to act!

Han Shao was quite surprised to see Gongsun Du and Li Wenjing coming together.

After all, as he just said, at the beginning of the new year, it is always the younger generations who pay respects to the elders. How can the elders come to visit in person?

After hurriedly inviting the two to sit down, Han Shao waved his hand to let Zhenniang, who was serving on the side, leave, and he personally made tea for them.

Water vapor rises and the fragrance of tea lingers.

"Mmm, good tea—"

Before Li Wenjing could even sip the fragrant tea, she couldn't help but exclaim in praise.

Han Shao heard this and smiled.

"If Shaoruo serves inferior tea to his father-in-law when he comes to visit, wouldn't that be unfilial?"

After saying this, Gongsun Du's cold expression obviously relaxed a little.

I picked up the teacup and took a sip, and suddenly I felt clear-headed.

If an ordinary cultivator drinks it, it will definitely cleanse his mind and soul, which is no less than a precious medicine.

"My son-in-law, you are thoughtful."

Gongsun Du gave what he thought was the highest praise.

After saying this, he continued casually.

"This tea... comes from the capital of the gods?"

Han Shao laughed when he heard this and did not hide it.

"Li He, who is in charge of the Divine Capital, is a smart person."

"Send some things back every now and then. If father-in-law likes it, you can bring some back later."

Hearing this, Li Wenjing squinted her eyes and smiled.

"The road to the capital is long and difficult, and transportation is inconvenient."

"How much stuff can you take with you this way and that? You should keep it for yourself."

Han Shao saw that his two fathers-in-law were in unison and kept testing him.

While laughing, he just spoke frankly.

"That was before. Now the traffic along the way has been opened up by six gates, which makes it much more convenient."

This is easy to say.

But in fact, the distance between Youzhou and the capital is more than 10,000 miles, and there are countless local nobles and mountain gates in the middle, and there are even more bandits who occupy land and mountains and cause trouble to the locals.

How easy is it to open up this thousands-mile journey?
A hint of surprise and amazement flashed in Gongsun Du's eyes.

Li Wenjing developed a keen interest in the Six Gates.

After all, to be honest, these six gates were founded with the support of his Xiezhi Guards.

Now it has only been a year and it has developed to this point?
Li Wenjing was a little curious.

"If father-in-law is interested, I will let Zhong Xinggu talk to him later?"

Seeing Han Shao was so tactful, Li Wenjing laughed.

"Shao Ge'er, you trust me. Aren't you afraid that I will ruin your plan?"

The greatest value of an existence like the Six Gates lies in the word "dark".

Once the darkness turns to light, the slightest movement will cause the entire network to collapse.

Countless investments and efforts will all be in vain.

Han Shao heard this and said indifferently.

"Why did my father-in-law say such a heart-breaking thing?"

"In this world, there have always been sons who betray their fathers, never fathers who harm their sons."

Han Shao's words were full of sincerity, and Li Wenjing, who had been entrenched in Youzhou for many years, was stunned for a moment, and then burst into laughter.

"Not bad."

"That's true."

"My son-in-law is a filial son, but he is obsessed with his father!"

The father was loving and the son was filial, and Li Wenjing laughed continuously.

Gongsun Du on the other side suddenly felt dissatisfied.

Fake father, is he also considered a father?

Where should we place this true father of our family?

With a heavy nasal snort, Gongsun Du glanced at Li Wenjing with a look of disdain.

"What are the seventy-two wise men of Jixia? Look at this childish face that looks so proud!"

Li Wenjing, feeling the gaze from the opposite side, didn't take it seriously.

After asking Han Shao a few more questions about the Six Gates, he sighed.

"My son-in-law is a genius. No wonder he has been able to rise to the top of the world at such a young age."

In the Ming Dynasty, one battle wiped out the century-old troubles in Youzhou!
In the dark, the Six Gates spread quietly like vines, and even left a mark in the God's Capital early on.

This kind of vision of focusing on one area while keeping an eye on the overall situation can perhaps only be explained by a genius.

Gongsun Du on the side also felt the same way, but he said it in a stern tone.

"Young people should be more cautious when climbing high places."

"The whole world is watching. Even though it is glorious, it is also the target of public criticism!"

"It's easy to dodge an open spear, but it's hard to guard against an arrow from the dark! You should always be respectful and not arrogant!"

Gongsun Du's words sounded very fatherly, even with a hint of scolding.

But Han Shao was not annoyed at all.

Seeing that Li Wenjing did not refute Gongsun Du's words, he nodded in agreement.

Han Shao suddenly understood the purpose of these two people coming to his house in a hurry today without caring about their elders' dignity.

"I'm afraid that I'll be too overwhelmed by Emperor Taikang's big offer and do something impulsive..."

Han Shao laughed in his heart, but it also gave rise to a rare warmth.

'After all, this world is not only about power and bloodshed, but also about the warmth and tenderness in our hearts and in the world...'

With a sigh in his heart, Han Shao stood up and bowed solemnly.

"My two fathers-in-law, please be at ease. Shao knows his limits and will do everything within his ability."

Seeing that Han Shao not only understood the purpose of their visit instantly, but also expressed his opinion directly.

The two looked at each other, and saw some relief in each other's eyes.

Gongsun Du took a step ahead of Li Wenjing, stepped forward to help Han Shao up, and changed his tone to judo.

"It's not that I don't trust you."

"But now you are shouldering more than just one person's life and property."

As he spoke, Gongsun Du sighed as if he felt something.

"My fellow men of Youzhou have shed enough blood, and the soldiers have dried up enough bones and blood."

"There are so many corpses, bones and blood. The Ji family has no pity, and the world has no pity. We should pity ourselves!"

The Ji family was mean and ungrateful, and the world was cold and indifferent.

They all regarded the men of Youzhou and military strategists as tools.

When you need help, welcome it with a smile, and with a little kindness, it will be given to you.

When you don't want to use it anymore, you throw it away like a worn-out shoe, and suppress and neglect it.

What is it like to be a Youzhou or a military strategist?
Chamber pot?
The resentment and anger in Gongsun Du's words were not concealed.

This may also reflect the mentality of many Youzhou warriors and even military strategists.

The human heart has its own name.

Once the good and bad in the world are weighed, it is difficult to reverse them.

Obviously, Emperor Taikang still thought that everything in this world was simple.

He thought that as long as he showed some goodwill and took the initiative to ease the relationship with the military strategists, the military strategists would accept this goodwill as they had done before, and gather again under the Ji family's imperial dragon flag, charging into battle for him and conquering everything for him.

But I never thought that it would be so difficult to make the passion and loyalty that had been extinguished and cooled down passionate and hot again!

Han Shao, who was helped up by Gongsun Du, couldn't help but feel emotional when he heard Gongsun Du's words, and was secretly alert.

Nothing in this world can be taken for granted.

The word loyalty, especially.

The only thing that made him feel a little strange and incomprehensible at the moment was Li Wenjing, who was calm and composed beside him.

It is understandable that Gongsun Du, a descendant of a military strategist, was cold and indifferent to the Yongji clan.

What is his purpose as one of the seventy-two sages of the holy land in the past and now an abandoned disciple of Jixia?
Honestly speaking, until now Han Shao still hasn't been able to really see through this cheap father-in-law he picked up for free.

I always feel that this old father-in-law is like the cliffless mountain that means "life is limited, learning is unlimited".

Shrouded in clouds and mist, it is difficult to see clearly.

……

It was almost noon when Gongsun Du and Li Wenjing arrived.

Obviously he knew Han Shao was busy in the morning and came at the right time.

After some conversation, the two declined the banquet arranged by Han Shao for them.

They still have to save some face.

It is inappropriate for elders to visit younger people at the beginning of the new year.

If we make a big fuss about it, wouldn't we be laughed at if the news got out?

But they didn't leave immediately.

The father-in-law and the son-in-law just huddled together in the private study, drinking tea and looking quite contented.

"I almost forgot that I haven't yet congratulated my son-in-law on his promotion to Duke."

Li Wenjing looked annoyed. "To be honest, it was me, a small official, who was too presumptuous in front of His Majesty."

Han Shao was at a loss whether to laugh or cry.

"My father-in-law is used to teasing me."

"How could I have achieved what I have today without the full support of my two fathers-in-law?"

This is true.

I won’t talk about how all of Gongsun Du’s Liao-suppressing troops were handed over to him.

If Li Wenjing had not mobilized most of Youzhou’s resources behind the scenes to fully support this battle.

Even if Han Shao used all his cheats and won in the end, it would be a miserable victory at best.

Han Shao knew all of this.

Li Wenjing said this not to claim the credit for the planning behind the scenes from Han Shao, but just to lead to the following words.

"Why do you reject the Kingdom of Yan?"

Gongsun Du said in a low voice.

The ancestor of Gongsun, Gongsun Ying, had a dream of a military man ruling the country.

He Gongsun Du also had it.

In his opinion, if Han Shao did not refuse the Yan Kingdom's national destiny that was right at his fingertips, he could legitimately encompass thousands of miles of territory and recruit many subjects.

In the future, facing the increasingly chaotic world situation, we will undoubtedly be able to advance and retreat much more freely.

Let me say something petty.

If Han Shao took advantage of the situation to build a ancestral temple, Mulan would become the queen of a country after she married into his family.

And Gongsun Du could be openly called the father-in-law of the country.

He was tempted by such fame and fortune.

But this good son-in-law of his refused.

This made him... so heartbroken!
Seeing the unfriendly look on Gongsun Du's face, Han Shao felt helpless.

"Even if there is no name of Yan State, the land of Yan State is still under my control."

"If that's the case, why bother with this false reputation?"

The truth is this.

Even Gongsun Du's previous words and implications were a warning to Han Shao to guard against arrogance and impatience, and not to be burdened by false reputation.

But when such fame and fortune are placed before us, how many people can truly remain calm?
Gongsun Du slowly exhaled a breath of foul air and glared at Han Shao with some dissatisfaction.

"anything else?"

"If Taikang wants you to march out of Youzhou, what will you do?"

This is what Gongsun Du is really worried about.

If Han Shao took on the title of King of Yan, he could still use the excuse that the "king of a country" could not move without permission and just send his generals to deal with it.

Now that he no longer has the title of "king" to cover him up, once Emperor Taikang issues an order, some things cannot be avoided or dealt with.

After hearing this, Han Shao had to admit that Gongsun Du's concerns were not unreasonable.

But he doesn't care about the Tao.

"Then send troops."

Hearing this, Gongsun Du frowned.

"Are you really willing to work for the Ji family?"

Han Shao was surprised when he heard this.

"Father-in-law, you are a loyal and good man of Shao Dayong! Your Majesty said this in person!"

"Isn't it the duty of a loyal and good man to die for His Majesty?"

Loyal and good!

Gongsun Du raised his eyebrows and was about to scold, but was interrupted by Li Wenjing's sneer.

"What are you laughing at, old man?"

Li Wenjing shook her head and smiled.

"I am so lucky to have such a loyal man in Dayong!"

As he spoke, he looked up at Han Shao, who had a serious expression on his face, and said lightly.

"Alright, your appearance of being a loyal and honest person makes us two old guys look like traitors."

"Tell me, did Taikang promise you that he would not let you go out to fight?"

This was not stated explicitly.

But all Han Shao wanted was for Emperor Taikang to stop him from sending troops now.

With a chuckle, Han Shao put away his loyal and upright face and spoke frankly.

"It can delay it for a while."

This period of time may be one year, two years, or even longer.

This depends on how much combat power the Divine Capital Imperial Guards, which once swept across the world, have left.

Or perhaps it depends on how intense the game between Emperor Taikang and Prime Minister Shangguan Ding is.

In addition, whether the noble families in the eight states and the Huangtian Sect have really torn their faces apart...

There are so many factors and variables that it is impossible to estimate them.

But Han Shao thought that he could at least give himself a year to see clearly the changes and direction of the situation.

"You can't delay any longer? Are you really going to lead your army south to help the Ji family conquer the world and revive the Yong Dynasty?"

Faced with Li Wenjing's question that went straight to the point, Han Shao was silent for a moment.

"When I was young, I studied Confucianism, but failed, so I joined the army."

"But there is a saying that I will never forget."

Han Shao said this and pressed the Yazi long sword at his waist.

"A gentleman hides his weapon and waits for the right time to act."

Although these words seem implicit, they can be combined with some of the things he had revealed in front of Gongsun Du before.

Gongsun Du's pupils gradually shrank for a moment because of this.

Li Wenjing glanced at Han Shao and suddenly had a deep understanding of a certain word.

The greatest traitor appears loyal.

The ancients were truly not deceiving!

However, Li Wenjing did not take it as a problem. Instead, her half-closed eyes were shining.

"Shao Ge'er, do you want to serve the country?"

Having said this, Han Shao had nothing to hide anymore and revealed his ambition completely.

"Princes, generals and prime ministers, would you rather have the seed?"

"I started from a humble beginning, and was once nothing more than a grass or a nobody!"

"If you take one step forward every day, you can also seize the leader!"

"Now we have soldiers and generals, and we also have the support of two fathers-in-law. If the Ji family of Yongzhou can rule the world, why can't my Han family of Youzhou rule the world?"

As soon as he finished speaking, Gongsun Du spilled the fragrant tea in his hand.

Li Wenjing's eyes lit up completely and she laughed.

"A dragon appears in Youzhou!"

"My son-in-law is truly a rare talent in this world!"

Everything in the world is mysterious and unusual.

Perhaps when the saying 'A black dragon will appear in the north, and the red dragon will be slain to rule the world' was first spread, no one would have thought that this prophecy, which was originally deliberately fabricated, would come true today!
Li Wenjing laughed non-stop, and then, in front of Gongsun Du's surprised gaze, she bowed to Han Shao.

"Li Wenjing, an abandoned disciple of Jixia, studied Confucianism and Legalism, and learned the skills of a king who could slay dragons, but he had no dragons to slay!"

"If Your Majesty does not forsake me, Wen Jing is willing to help you slay this red dragon!"

Slay the dragon!

Is this Li Wenjing’s purpose?
Han Shao didn’t know.

But he finally verified one thing, that is, Li Wenjing had been hiding in Youzhou for so many years, perhaps waiting for this day, waiting for himself!

Seeing Li Wenjing bowing to him with the etiquette between a monarch and his subject, Han Shao hurriedly stood up to stop him.

"Isn't it too much for my father-in-law to do this?"

Li Wenjing, who always presents himself as a smiling tiger, rarely looks serious.

"First discuss the monarch and his subjects, then the father-in-law and the son-in-law."

"This is a courtesy."

What is etiquette?
It's the rules!
And rules are the law!

So in a sense, Confucianism and Legalism, different paths lead to the same destination.

In other words, they come from the same source.

And just after Li Wenjing bowed, the aura on his body suddenly surged.

Then, the cultural context that had been cut off since leaving Jixia was resumed.

this moment.

Li Wenjing, one of the seventy-two sages of Confucianism, was surrounded by splendid articles written in golden characters, which turned into heavenly chains.

There is also the Legalist mythical beast Xiezhi, overlooking from the void.

The law is strict and it creates a prison of law!
This day.

This smiling tiger who had been silent in Youzhou for decades has returned to the eighth realm of heaven!
……

(End of this chapter)