After laughing for a while, he stepped forward again, firmly supported Li Jing's shoulders, lifted him up, and said with a smile: "The past is the past, time has changed, why should you and I be entangled in those things that should have been recorded long ago? The story in the history books? Let it pass by the past."
Li Jing stood up and said movedly: "Your Majesty is magnanimous, but the guilt in my heart, how can I just let it go?"
His Majesty Li Er took Li Jing's hand and said emotionally: "Over the years, I have often thought about the past in my heart. Although I have resentment towards you, Duke Wei, I have also realized that I am not without faults. I know you, Medicine Master Li, Even those stubborn stones that have endured the past are still counting on you to make decisions that go against your nature... Although you have never fought side by side with our brothers in the Xuanwu Sect, but if it weren’t for your prestige and influence in the military, I’m afraid the Xuanwu Sect would have The results are completely different..."
Li Jing really didn't expect that His Majesty Li Er would say such words from the bottom of his heart. He was so moved that he choked up and said: "Your Majesty, you know that over the years, I have always thought about the scene where I stood by and watched my brothers fight to the death at Xuanwu Gate. , I regret like a poisonous snake eating my heart..."
His Majesty Li Er patted his hand and said with a smile: "Let it go, let it all go. We are all old, why should we dwell on the stories of the past? We should still look forward, come and have a taste of long-term happiness. How are your tea ceremony skills?"
With that said, he pulled Li Jing to sit down at the coffee table.
Naturally, Li Jing would not be rude and saluted Changle and Jinyang: "I have met your two highnesses..."
Changle and Jinyang both refused to bear the brunt and returned the courtesy, saying: "Wei Gong is polite..."
Li Jing then sat down and let Princess Jinyang obediently fill the tea cup in front of him with light green tea soup. With a smile on his old face, he carefully observed Princess Jinyang's complexion and said happily to His Majesty Li Er: "Back then, Wen Empress De's funeral... The old minister saw that His Highness Jinyang's complexion was not good, and he was afraid that he would suffer from diseases when he grew up, but now he sees that his qi and blood are strong and his meridians are smooth, which really relieves his worries."
Princess Jinyang smiled sweetly: "Thank you very much, Duke Wei, for caring about me. Sizi's health is really much better now!"
His Majesty Li Er stretched out his hand for Li Jing to drink tea and said with a smile: "Sun Simiao is already stationed in Guanzhong. The old immortal no longer travels around because he has grown old, but he is able to attack Si Zi from time to time to recuperate his body. This is all due to him."
As soon as Li Jing picked up the tea cup, he heard Princess Jinyang's sweet voice: "Although Taoist Master Sun has great medical skills, his brother-in-law also put a lot of effort into his daughter's condition. The recipes he prescribed for his daughter were extremely beneficial to her health." My daughter’s condition…”
When the little princess saw that His Majesty Li Er only praised Sun Simiao and attributed all the credit for curing her illness to Sun Simiao, she was inevitably unhappy and protested.
His Majesty Li Er said helplessly: "Okay, okay, that stick also has some merit...but if it doesn't cause trouble all day long."
Princess Jinyang said softly: "It's better for others to provoke my brother-in-law first..."
Li Jing heard that Princess Jinyang had always defended this "brother-in-law", and asked curiously: "Which prince-in-law is he?"
He naturally knew that His Majesty Li Er had many children, including more than a dozen daughters. It was said that when Princess Jinyang addressed those consorts, she should bring the title of the princess to show the difference. However, she only called them "brother-in-law", which showed that they were really close to each other.
His Majesty Li Er waved his hand and said, "It's not just Fang Jun."
Li Jing suddenly said: "Oh, it turns out to be Fang Er's mallet... But although this boy may act a little wantonly, his talent is unique. It's not an exaggeration to praise him for his talent. Fang Xuanling is so lucky, and so is your Majesty." What a blessing!”
His Majesty Li Er said "hey" and said: "What a blessing! You only see that when Fang Er is doing well, he will do countless things behind his back and get into trouble, and he will be so annoying that no one will be angry to death. What a blessing! I'm surprised, how could a gentle gentleman like Fang Xuanling give birth to such a troublemaker?"
Li Jing laughed and said: "Your Majesty's remarks are biased. The more trouble a child gets, the more promising he will be when he grows up. After all, Fang Er is a little younger and has limited experience. Most of the time, he acts randomly based on his temperament. After a few years, when his temperament stabilizes, he can become His Majesty's humerus. From the perspective of veterans, this son is certainly not as stable as Fang Xuanling, but his talent is far better than that of his father, and he is both civil and military. As long as His Majesty With proper training, our Tang Dynasty will definitely gain another famous minister and good prime minister."
After hearing Li Jing's praise, Princess Jinyang happily poured tea and said sweetly: "Duke Wei, drink tea."
But he only poured tea for Li Jing and left His Majesty Li Er aside. He was obviously very dissatisfied with His Majesty Li Er's evaluation and was protesting...
His Majesty Li Er spread his hands helplessly: "Look, girls are outgoing, that's how it is."
Li Jing sighed: "Your Majesty teaches his children well and his Highness is so innocent. I really envy you!"
The two chatted for a while. Li Jing took out the memorial, handed it to His Majesty Li Er with both hands, and said: "This is the memorial for the resignation of an old minister. I hope your Majesty will approve it."
His Majesty Li Er did not pick it up, but picked up the tea cup and took a slow sip. He stared into Li Jing's eyes and said in a deep voice: "Have you thought about it?"
Li Jing said calmly: "Think about it... Now that the country is prosperous and the army is invincible, where is the need for veterans to go into battle? A new generation replaces old ones. This is a manifestation of the prosperity of the Tang Dynasty. The veterans are extremely happy."
His Majesty Li Er was silent for a moment and asked: "What are your plans for the future? Or should you live in seclusion in the mansion and avoid seeing guests?"
Li Jing took a breath, put down the tea cup, straightened his back, and said solemnly: "I heard that Fang Xuanling wants to go to the south of the Yangtze River. I want to go with him to enjoy the scenery of the south of the Yangtze River, and also to see the invincible navy that roams the seven seas. "
This move has a profound meaning.
The most important point is that we can see His Majesty Li Er's current attitude towards him. He looked away, but he didn't know whether His Majesty Li Er could look away and whether he could let him take off all the burdens on his body, travel lightly and live the rest of his life according to his own wishes, or whether he could continue to stay in the mansion and be a servant. dead……
So at this moment, his heart was just clenching, staring straight at any expression on His Majesty Li Er's face.
His Majesty Li Er was silent for a moment, then suddenly smiled, stood up and said, "Sizi just wrote a calligraphy. Mr. Wei, you are a wise man with both civil and military skills. You might as well give me some advice."
Li Jing was confused. If it works, it will work. If it doesn't work, I will give up. What are you reading?
But at this moment, he had no choice but to stand up and follow His Majesty Li Er to stand next to the desk, leaning slightly to read the handwriting on the desk...it was a song called "Red Cliff Nostalgia" by Fang Jun.
"Go east of the Yangtze River and search for all the romantic figures of the ages..."
"The feather fan and silk scarf, while talking and laughing, the oars and oars disappeared into ashes..."
"My motherland is wandering in my mind. I am so affectionate that I should laugh at me. I will be born early. Life is like a dream. One statue still shines in the moonlight..."
What else doesn’t Li Jing understand?
This is simply a portrayal of the first half of his life. He took refuge in Li Tang, won every battle, gained a great reputation as the "Military God" in the army, and conquered all the conquests in the north and south. Even the Turks who invaded the Central Plains and reached Chang'an still surrendered. Promise yourself and be wiped out.
Of course, the most important thing about the whole poem to him and His Majesty Li Er is the last sentence_
Life is like a dream, a statue still shines in the moonlight...
Looking back on the past, it suddenly seems like a dream.
When the wind passes by, the years are gone, and the ambitions and ambitions follow the eastward direction of the Yangtze River. There is only a statue of turbid wine to pay homage to the bright moon...
Li Jing shook his head and laughed, turned to look at His Majesty Li Er and said, "I heard that Fang Erlang once recommended an old minister to be the chief priest of the Martial Arts Hall?"
His Majesty Li Er raised his eyebrows and said, "It is true."
Li Jing cupped his fists and saluted, and said solemnly: "Although I am old and cannot mount a horse or draw a bow, I dare not forget what I have learned. I have been living in the mansion for these years, and I have compiled my many years of military experience into a book, with the intention of passing it on to future generations." . Therefore, I sincerely ask your Majesty to allow this matter, so that the successors of what I have learned throughout my life can be given, and I can devote my last effort to Your Majesty's grand cause, and die without regrets."
After that, he looked at His Majesty Li Er calmly.
The more selfless you are, the more magnanimous you are.
His Majesty Li Er looked at Li Jing in front of him, who was old but still as sharp as a gun. He was silent for a moment and then nodded slightly.
"In this case, Duke Wei still needs to work hard and do his best to make our Tang army strong in the world."
As he said that, he took the memorial from Li Jing and without even looking at it, he put it gently on the desk and said: "I approve this memorial. As for going to Jiangnan..." He raised his head and patted it gently. Li Jing looked over his shoulder and said with a smile: "This country was fought back with blood and flesh, swords and guns by me and my dear friends. Duke Wei's contribution is outstanding. Therefore, the world is so big, is there anything that you, Medicine Master Li, cannot go to?"
Li Jing took a long breath and bowed again. With moist eyes, he said respectfully: "Old minister, thank you for your grace."
Years of dissatisfaction and fear are like bubbles, which are suddenly shattered...
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