Li Mixian was not very close to this mentor who had taught him talents in the academy. Both of them were cold-faced and warm-hearted. Since ancient times, literati have looked down upon each other. Even if they were masters and disciples, they could not escape. This principle.
Li Mi refused Song Jinyang's proposal in every possible way. He did not want to meet his former mentor, but when he thought of the hidden master in the Liang Dynasty, he was reluctant to agree based on the principle that only by knowing oneself and the enemy can one be victorious. Come down.
Under the escort of Ou Yunxi, the two took a carriage and headed to Baoyu City, an important border city.
In the Wangjiang Tower, Xuanyuan Ce, who was now over seventy years old but still in his prime, was leaning against the window, holding a jar of strong wine in his hand. Opposite him sat opposite the Great Chu Military God, who claimed to be recuperating but actually had long since recovered.
Xuanyuan Ce smiled and asked: "Baili Jin lost the first battle. I wonder how the military god feels?"
Sikong Li said coldly: "I thought that Baili Jin was leading troops for Chu for the first time and had too many constraints. He wanted to win a beautiful battle but also tried to minimize the casualties of the Chu army. He inevitably looked forward and backward, resulting in a missed opportunity. Although There were mistakes, but there were extenuating circumstances.”
Xuanyuan Ce smiled and said: "As the saying goes, victory or defeat is a common thing for military officers. Since ancient times, there have been few generals who have won every battle. But this time, it has nothing to do with the ability to lead troops or strategic deployment. Sikong, you only saw the surface. But you haven’t seen the truth yet.”
Seeing that Sikong Li was puzzled, Xuanyuan Ce nodded and explained: "That is the word "people's heart"! For you generals on the battlefield, the opponent's evaluation is far more convincing than the performance. In terms of military record, Ye Baiye of Liang State is far more dazzling than Baili Jin, but you know the truth better than me, an old man like me. In terms of military leadership ability alone, Sikong you are firmly ranked first in the world, Baili Jin, Ashan Nu The two of them were slightly behind, and followed closely. But no matter how much Baili Jin used soldiers like a god, he was not a saint. As long as he was a human being, he would have selfish desires and closeness in his heart. Baili Jin had a close relationship with my disciple Guo Yuan Well, everyone knows, and Guo Yuan and Li Mi are sworn enemies. Now that Guo Yuan is dead, who is higher and which is lower can only be determined by later generations after Li Mi dies. If Baili Jin listens to Li Mi With Xian's strategy, it would be easy to capture Golden Wolf City or even the entire Yongzhou in one go. In this way, Baili Jin, who is the commander-in-chief of the three armies, and Li Mi, who provided the advice, will take the greatest credit, but you are a soldier in the Chu army. For the existence of gods, no matter how much Baili Jin has done, he has to line up behind you. However, Li Mixian is different. Song Jinyang is more mature but not astute. In terms of true talent and learning, he is far from Li Mixian. If the latter is like this If you make meritorious deeds for the Chu State, you will be able to become the chief counselor of the Chu State. After that, your achievements will surely exceed that of Guo Yuan. As a close friend of Guo Yuan, Baili Jin naturally does not want the situation to develop like this."
Sikong said suspiciously: "But in this way, the prestige of Baili Jin in the Chu army, which has no foundation in the first place, will be greatly reduced. I am a great Chu Shangwu. How can a defeated general successfully lead the army? How can he convince the crowd?"
Xuanyuan Ce drank heavily, threw the empty wine jar on the ground casually, and said with a smile: "This is Baili Jin's conceit. He firmly believes that with only one hundred thousand Yan Kingdom's old troops, he can still kill everyone and make great achievements in the future. And Li Mixian has just been brutally destroyed, and only Ou Yunxi, who has no strength left, can fight against Baili Jin who has been on the battlefield for many years."
"I see, Sikong has learned a lesson."
The two were speechless for a while, when a guard came to report, and Song Jinyang, the Great Chu State Master, asked to see him. Sikong Li didn't have a close relationship with this leader of the Chu civil servants. He wanted to sneak away quietly through the back door to avoid seeing him, but he was stopped by Xuanyuan Ce: "Military God, wait a minute, the boy from the Song family has not set foot in this temple for more than ten years." Jianglou, there must be something important to come here today, and if my prediction is correct, the person traveling with us must be Li Mixian."
Not long after, Song Jinyang and three others walked up to the top floor and saw Li Mixian. Xuanyuan Ce laughed boldly: "Little Wenyu, long time no see, why do you look like a bereaved dog?" Wenyu is Li Mixian's nickname.
Hearing this long-lost title, Li Mi said angrily: "I never thought that a bad old man like you was still alive."
When Sikong Li heard this, his expression changed. Ou Yunxi saw this and took a step forward, protecting Li Mi first from behind. Seeing the two of them at war, Xuanyuan Ce's smile did not diminish, and he waved his hand to indicate to Sikong Li Wuyi: "It's been so many years, do you still hate me, this old man?"
Li Mixian said angrily: "I don't dare. Old man, you are a scholar of heaven and man, and you have no clues. No one can change what you decide."
Xuanyuan Ce asked Sikong Li to bring another jar of strong wine and said with a smile: "Xiao Wenyu, you are not asking for help."
Li Mi first remembered the purpose of his trip, snorted coldly, and stopped tit-for-tat.
Song Jinyang hurriedly came out to smooth things over, bowing and saluting: "Jinyang pays homage to you, sir. I've been in a lot of trouble today. I hope you'll forgive me."
Xuanyuan Ce would still respond a few words to the disrespectful Li Mi Xian, but he would not even look at Song Jinyang, who respected his master and abided by the disciple's etiquette. Song Jinyang knew that his master never liked him, so he smiled bitterly and stepped aside.
Li Mi first saw that his friend was frustrated and said loudly: "Old man, do you know who is behind Feng Jingquan?"
Xuanyuan Ce smiled and replied: "Of course I know, don't worry, let's play a game of chess with me first and let me see if you, the stinky chess player, have improved after so many years."
Although Li Mixian was reluctant, he had something to ask for, so he reluctantly agreed. Xuanyuan Ce personally moved the chessboard pieces and sat down at attention. This was the first time that Ou Yunxi met Li Mixian's master. She was initially unhappy when she saw him acting erratically and dissolutely, but seeing how his demeanor changed while sitting on the chess table, he couldn't help but look at him sideways.
The two played three games, with Li Mi taking the white lead. In the first two games, he took the initiative to surrender before the middle game. Xuanyuan Ce sneered and said: "Xiao Wenyu, if you don't play chess carefully, don't even think about asking anything from me."
Li Mi was well aware of Xuanyuan Ce's temper. He straightened his clothes and sat upright like his master. Their expressions and movements were exactly the same. When Xuanyuan Ce saw this, his eyes were filled with relief.
In the last game of chess, Li Mi tried his best and finally lost by one piece at the end. Song Jinyang helped up Li Mixian, who was dripping with sweat. The latter was breathing heavily, as if he had just experienced a fight. He exhaled a breath of turbid air and laughed at himself: "I have tried all my skills, but I still lose to you." , Old man, your chess skills are unparalleled in this world. Based on this, I, Li Mi, am convinced."
Xuanyuan Ce laughed maniacally: "If I can make Xiao Wenyu praise him, I will be enlightened!" He drank the second jar of wine in one gulp.
Li Mi was very determined to win and snorted coldly when he saw this: "The chess has been played and the wine has been drunk. I promise not to delay any more of my business."
Xuanyuan Ce knocked the wine jar casually and said with a smile: "Xiao Wenyu, if you are still so impetuous, you will definitely lose if you really confront that person!"
