Watching Li Tai walk away, several people didn't know what to say. Li Wuling said: "Lin San, you really don't want to join the army? Although I don't agree with your point of view, I admire your courage. There are not many people who dare to talk to my grandfather like this."
Lin Wanrong smiled and said: "Telling the truth is a sign of respect for the old general. Although I don't want to join the army now, the world is fickle and ever-changing. Maybe one day we will become brothers in life and death again. No one can say for sure."
Hu Bugui nodded hurriedly and said: "That's right. General Lin's behavior is unpredictable, and it is not something that simple people like me can understand. I think there will be a surprise for my brothers and me someday."
Although everyone was disappointed to hear that General Lin refused to join the army again, as General Lin said, things are impermanent and everything will change. There is no way of knowing that he will come back one day.
Everyone is an open-minded person, talking about some brotherhood, and they are very happy. Although Li Wuling was young, he had grown up in the army and was close to them, without any barriers.
Lin Wanrong asked about the special situation of Hu Bugui and others after arriving in Beijing, and the three of them suddenly became excited again. It turned out that Xu Wei valued the right army that had made great achievements. After the army returned to the capital, Marshal Xu personally recommended it to the emperor. Hu Bugui and others went to the pilgrimage to see him. They were commended and each received a reward from ten thousand households.
Not only that, Xu Wei also recommended the three of them to the old general Li Tai, the first marshal of Dahua. When they go to the front line to fight against the Hu people, it will be natural for the three of them to make new achievements.
Lin Wanrong nodded, Xu Wei is indeed a rare insightful man who does not seek selfishness or greed for success. Old Xu was an expert in exterminating Bailian and rectifying the officialdom, but when it came to fighting against the barbarians, he preferred the highly respected old general Li Tai. Hu Bugui and others are all brave and resourceful generals. Only by following Li Tai's tent and going north to fight against Hu can we make the best use of our troops.
Talked for a while. Hu Bugui sighed: "When it comes to fighting against the Hu people, although I am determined to win, there are some facts that I have to admit. The Hu thieves are tall and strong, and they are good at fighting on horseback. Our army will start fighting. It is true that a single soldier is not capable of fighting alone. But our great power lies in strategy and command, with which we can keep the enemy away from the country. However, in recent years, the imperial court has emphasized literature over military affairs. In the prosperous age of great China, exaggeration has become a common practice, and scholars and scholars have gone. After learning those useless poems, calligraphy and painting, when it came time to actually use the army, I looked at the central government, but could not choose a few decent generals. What's more, some bastards actually proposed to cede land and pay tribute every year to appease Hu People. Protect Dahua's peace for a while. Damn it, are these people pig-brained? Everyone can see the ambition of the scumbag, but only these fat-bellied and round-waisted adults can't see it? What a coward, what the heck. Mom is a coward—" At this point, Hu Bugui was so angry that he slammed the table with a look of anger on his face.
Seeing Lin Wanrong's shock, Du Xiuyuan knew that he was not in the court and did not know about these military matters, so he sighed and said: "General Lin, don't blame Brother Hu for being rude. A few months ago, Mr. Xu went to the bookstore to discuss sending troops to fight against the Hu people this spring. Unexpectedly. Someone proposed to cede territory and seek peace, which is really disgusting. Fortunately, Marshal Xu and General Li pointed out the shortcomings, and the emperor made up his mind to send troops this spring to fight to the death with the Hu people. It is a pity that our country has been at ease for many years, the literary style is at its peak, and there are endless talents and scholars. , but the military generals were extremely lacking. The army went on an expedition and visited all the civil and military generals in the country. Except for General Li, no one was of great use. In desperation, he had no choice but to ask General Li to give him the seal of command again, in the name of ancient rareness. How could it not be heartbreaking to lead an army on an expedition in that year?"
At this point, several people sighed, and even the young Li Wuling shook his head.
Literary culture flourishes in prosperous times, and martial arts flourish in troubled times. This is the natural law of social development. No dynasty or generation can escape from it. Lin Wanrong saw it openly and said with a smile: "Don't worry about this. Dahua has a long history, and it is by no means without it." Talents are just lurking in the abyss and have not yet been discovered. Talented people have emerged from generation to generation, and each has led the way for hundreds of years. When a critical moment comes, heroes will step forward. "
Hu Bugui nodded and said: "Although that is the case, seeing that the old general is still traveling thousands of miles to fight for the country at such an age, my brothers and I are worried - General Lin, do you really not think about it anymore? "
After talking for a long time, they were still thinking about this. Lin Wanrong smiled and said: Let's put this matter aside. The plan may not keep up with the changes. Oh, by the way, is the Mr. Xu you are talking about the same Miss Xu who teaches arithmetic and calendaring? "
Du Xiuyuan said curiously: "It is this Mr. Xu. How come General Lin has seen her? That's great. You are both such talented people. You will definitely be able to have a good conversation and become confidants."
confidant? Khan, why do I feel like a mortal enemy! Hu Bugui also nodded: "Mr. Xu is very knowledgeable and knows everything about astronomy, geography, arithmetic and calendar. I didn't believe it before. In the past few days, she and General Li have often come to teach us the art of war. Even the old general The general also often asked her for advice, and I, Hu, was convinced. It is not an exaggeration to say that she is the most amazing woman in China."
Hearing some of them bragging about Miss Xu, Li Wuling smiled and said, "You don't need to tell me, who in the capital doesn't know about Aunt Xu's talent?"
aunt? Lin Wanrong wondered, is Miss Xu Li Tai's daughter? That's not right, one is clearly named Xu and the other is named Li. Where are the relatives who can't be beaten by eight sticks, and where are the aunts from?
He pulled Du Xiuyuan over and said, "Brother Du, is this Mr. Xu related to General Li?"
Du Xiuyuan sighed and said: "You are not in the army and don't know their origins. It's no wonder. The Li and Xu families have a close relationship. Miss Xu has been promised to General Li Tai's second son since she was a child. It's just that the old general guards the border all the year round, and has a close relationship with him. The capitals are far apart. The second young master Li followed his father and died on the battlefield before meeting Miss Xu. The Li family is full of loyal people, and both young masters sacrificed their lives for the country. The emperor issued eighteen imperial edicts in succession. Only then did he overcome the old general's temper and take him from the border back to the capital for his retirement."
So that's it. Lin Wanrong sighed deeply. This Miss Xu turned out to be Li Tai's unmarried daughter-in-law. No wonder she didn't answer at all when asked if she was married. No wonder she wore her hair in a woman's bun. What kind of Ye? But the young master still chased after him. A graceful lady, a gentleman is fond of quarrels. What's more, it's normal for Wenjun to be a widow.
"Lin San, do you also know my aunt?" Li Wuling said, "I feel that you two should get along very well."
"Young man, men's feelings are often wrong." Lin Wanrong laughed and patted Li Wuling on the shoulder. Hu Bugui and others also laughed.
After bidding farewell to these people and leaving Jinghua Academy, it was already dusk, and I didn't know if the eldest lady's old friend from visiting Madam had returned. Lin Wanrong had nothing to do, so he wandered outside Jinghua Academy.
This Jinghua College is built on a mountain, embracing a deep lake, but it has a nice name, "Bibo Tan", and has an elegant environment. The scenery is pleasant. The cool breeze blowing by the lake blows on my face. Although it feels slightly chilly to the bones, it also makes me sober.
Lin Wanrong found a clean place, leaned against a dry willow tree, and sat down. There was vast smoke and mist on the lake, but he looked a little dazed.
When can we find Qingxuan? Do we really have to keep waiting like this? Wait until the seventh day of July? But what to do with Qiaoqiao? She is still looking forward to her return in Jinling day and night. Thinking of this, he felt a little irritable. Throw a stone into the water, and there will be a soft pop, and ripples will spread in all directions.
"Who is it?" A voice shouted not far away.
Lin Wanrong was stunned for a moment. He looked up and saw a figure standing by a tree not far away. It was vaguely a woman. The thick trunk covered her slender body and face, so that Lin Wanrong did not notice her existence. . It seems that this strange sound awakened the woman from her thoughts, and she asked him.
This lake is not yours, why would you make such a fuss over throwing a stone? He was in a bad mood... He snorted and shouted, "Not a human being!"
After hearing his words, the woman looked over attentively and said, "So it's you!"
When I saw the pretty face behind the tree, it turned out to be Miss Xu. Counting the meeting in the temple yesterday, this was actually the third meeting in two days.
We meet everywhere in life, hehe, Miss Xu, we are really destined to be together. "Now that she saw him, he simply strode towards Miss Xu.
Miss Xu looked at him warily and said in surprise: "Are you following me?"
track? I haven't used this trick for a long time. Lin Wanrong shrugged: "If I say no, will you believe it? Just think that I am following you. That's fine. Am I robbing someone of wealth or sex?"
Miss Xu frowned and said, "You should be beaten if you speak frivolously."
She raised the serial crossbow in her hand: "I warned you yesterday, but you still haven't repented."
This little girl always carries this thing with her for self-defense. Lin Wanrong smiled and said: "Repent, repent for what? I don't steal or rob, who should I repent to? Miss Xu, you carry a serial crossbow with you, and you don't know who you are guarding against. Didn't Brother Li Sheng Li tell you? But isn't this serial crossbow omnipotent?"
"Do you know Li Sheng?" Miss Xu asked curiously: "This serial crossbow is very powerful and suitable for cavalry and infantry combat. What kind of weapon can be stronger than it - ah -"
There was a loud "thump--", the water splashed high, a huge vortex slowly spread out on the lake, and the air was filled with the smell of fireworks.
Lin Wanrong chuckled, stretched out his palm and shook it: "Did you see it? This is called a Yang Finger, which is hundreds of times more powerful than your serial crossbow. I let you, so I won't argue with you."
When Miss Xu heard the loud noise for the first time, she was so frightened that she covered her ears. When she saw him showing off proudly in front of her, she couldn't help laughing and said: "A musket is a musket, but you have to pretend What a yang finger, you can bully others, but you can't even think of deceiving me!"
"Do you know about muskets?" Lin Wanrong said in horror. This thing Qingxuan gave him was extremely precious, but not everyone knew it. How could this Miss Xu be able to name it? He was surprised.
"This musket was introduced by the Westerners. In the past, a British missionary demonstrated it in the palace. I have seen its power and have studied it repeatedly. However, with my great craftsmanship, I cannot imitate it. ——"
"British missionary?" Lin Wanrong was shocked. He took a step forward and said loudly, "What's his name?"
Miss Xu took two hurried steps back, raised her crossbow in her hand and said, "What are you going to do?"
Damn it, I can still molest you. Lin Wanrong said nervously: "Excuse me, Miss Xu, this British missionary. Is he called York?"
Miss Xu looked at him in surprise and said: "How do you know? The York missionaries have returned to Britain long ago. Could it be that this one in your hand is-"
Thank God for that, Lin Wanrong wanted to cry to the sky, and finally found someone he could talk to, even though this person was not so friendly to him.
He tried to put a kind expression on his face. Qingrou said: "Miss Xu, do you know who missionary York later gave this musket to?"
"You have a musket in your hand, and you want to ask who he gave it to?" Miss Xu shook her head and hummed: "You bullied a weak woman like me with a musket in your hand, and you still want to show off like this. It's inexplicable."
You are confused, why would I draw a gun on you if you pointed an arrow at me? Lin Wanrong was annoyed, but there was a charming smile on his face: "Miss Xu misunderstood. This musket was given by a friend of mine. Unfortunately, we were separated later. I still don't know where she lives, so I have This is a question. Do you know a young lady named Xiao Qingxuan?"
Miss Xu shook her head and said, "I don't know the Miss Xiao you are talking about. As for who this musket was given to by York, I have never heard of it."
Holy shit. You don't know anything, and you're still so cool? Lin Wanrong tried hard to keep the smile on his face from being stiff: "Miss Xu. You said that York is a missionary. You met him in the palace in the past, right?"
This time Miss Xu finally nodded, but Lin Wanrong was stunned: In the palace? How did Qingxuan get involved with the palace? Maid? No, is there such a beautiful palace maid? Can the emperor spare her? Concubine? Bah, she is my wife. She was a virgin when we were practicing dual cultivation. What a concubine!
The person who is in the palace is not a maid, nor a concubine. Could it be that she was—his heart was beating so hard that he almost jumped in shock.
Princess? My wife is a princess? Oh, then am I not the consort? He simply didn't dare to think about it anymore. Thinking about Qingxuan's peerless grace and unique temperament, he felt more and more that this possibility was very high. If this is the case, I would like to thank heaven, the Xiao family, and the White Lotus Sect. They joined forces to give me a princess wife, hahahaha!
He was dreaming, but Miss Xu was confused. She saw this servant of the Xiao family, with a variety of expressions on his face. Sometimes he was surprised, sometimes happy, sometimes obscene, and sometimes longing. It was really unpredictable. .
"Sanlin, what's wrong with you?" Miss Xu couldn't help but frown slightly when she saw this man being silly and stupid.
"Oh, Miss Xu, are you talking to me? I'm fine, I'm fine, hehe -" Lin Wanrong woke up from his lust. At the moment, these are still his guesses. Before he found Qingxuan, everything was unknown.
Guard against arrogance and impetuosity, and keep up the good work, he encouraged himself in his heart, but the smile on his face was very shameful. He laughed a few times before saying: "Miss Xu, you are familiar with things in this palace, right? You said Tell me, how many princesses does our current emperor, Dahua, have under his knees?"
Miss Xu smiled and said: "I can't say that I'm very familiar with it. It's just that everyone in Dahua knows the things you asked about, so why don't you know about it? Could it be that you don't live in Dahua?"
I'm from Mars, can't I? Lin Wanrong laughed dryly and said: "The main reason is that I have been too busy recently and my mind is confused. How many princesses are there in the current emperor? How old are they?"
Miss Xu looked at him carefully and saw that his eager expression did not seem to be fake. She felt strange that this man came out of the ground and didn't even know this.
"There are two princes to be the emperor. The eldest princess is already in her forties, while the younger princess is in her twenties."
The forty-year-old is definitely not my wife. Could it be that Qingxuan is the second princess? The two sisters were more than twenty years apart, and the emperor didn't know how they were born.
Miss Xu seemed to have seen through the doubts in his mind and knew that he knew nothing about the royal heirs, so she simply said: "When an emperor is diligent and loves the people, he works hard for a long time. He only married five concubines in his life, and They were all married before they ascended the throne. Between the two princesses, there was also a prince born, but twenty years ago when the emperor was still in the dormitory, the prince died unexpectedly. Although a princess was born later, the pain of losing a son was still The emperor was so sad that he had nothing to do in twenty years."
So that's it! The emperor ascended the throne in his thirties, when he was in the prime of life. Why?
What if no more children are born? Is it really because of long-term hard work that the thing is damaged? Something weird!
Lin Wanrong was filled with doubts. If I were to become the emperor in my thirties, I would be very powerful. In twenty years, I would have 80 children instead of 100!
"Then let me ask Miss Xu, is this little princess engaged to someone else?" Lin Wanrong asked shyly.
"Why are you asking this? Do you want to--" Miss Xu smiled and said: "This second princess is indifferent by nature and lives in seclusion. It is rare for anyone to see her in a year. Even my father only met her when she was young. . As for whether there is a promise of marriage, I don't know. Maybe you can go and ask about it. "
The last sentence was purely sarcastic. Lin Wanrong pretended not to hear it. "Indifferent nature, reclusive and reclusive", this is somewhat similar to Qingxuan, but based on this alone, can I judge that my wife is a princess? It seems that it is necessary to go to the palace and "communicate" with the second princess.
Seeing the third young master thinking hard, Miss Xu said: "Do you have any more questions to ask?"
"It's basically gone. Thank you, Mr. Xu, for answering my questions. I'll treat you to dinner another day when I'm free!" Lin Wanrong said with a smile.
Miss Xu shook her head slightly: "But you haven't answered my question yet, how do you know Li Sheng? Do you know Hu Bugui and Du Xiuyuan?"
"They should be considered acquaintances. After all, we are all just on the road."
Miss Xu nodded slightly and said: "I understand, San Lin, Lin San, it turns out you are the General Lin they often mention!"
"I'm not ashamed of myself. I'm not a general, I'm just an unknown servant of the Xiao family, just trying to make ends meet!" Lin Wanrong said with a playful smile.
Miss Xu looked at him carefully and said sternly: "So, it was you who watched the lanterns and guessed riddles that day? Was it you who sprouted seeds and washed hands in oil pans? I heard my father talk about you, and I admired you very much. , but it's hard to make people like you for what you did yesterday. When you do evil things, you use a false name, and when you do good things, you use your real name. It's very false."
A famous name? Do you think Lin San is my real name? This lady is interesting! He laughed and said, "What Miss Xu said made me suspicious. From what you said, if I didn't do evil like yesterday, would you have a good impression of me?"
Miss Xu was stunned for a moment, but she didn't expect that her unintentional sentence would catch the other party's speech problem. Lin San's reaction was very quick.
"Young lady has probably seen too many gentlemen and is not used to evil people like me. In fact, it doesn't matter whether you have a bad feeling or a good feeling, these are just feelings, just remember them. Besides, I never think that I am a good person - do Can good people live long?"
Miss Xu didn't know how to refute this fallacy. Lin Wanrong put the musket hidden behind his back into his arms and said with a smile: "Oh, by the way, I heard Miss Xu mentioned your father, who is he and how do you recognize him?" I?"
"He is also a scholar. I won't mention his name. You will know it when you meet him." Miss Xu said calmly.
A scholar? The surname is Xu? Lin Wanrong's expression changed and he said in surprise: "Are you a girl from the old Xu family?" Damn it, did I get kicked in the head by a pig? The person surnamed Xu is so outstanding and familiar with Lin San's affairs. Besides Lao Xu's daughter, who else can she be?
Why was this man so ignorant of etiquette? Miss Xu was secretly annoyed, but she didn't get angry and just nodded.
Lin Wanrong looked her over with a smile and said: "Oh my, my, how old are all the young ladies from the Xu family? I didn't recognize them! Honey, how old are they? We really don't know each other. If I had known this, everyone would have avoided it together yesterday. Yu, please recognize me——"
No matter how well-mannered Miss Xu was, she couldn't help but burst into anger after hearing his words. Seeing Miss Xu's clenched fists, he pretended not to notice, and said with a smile: "Speaking of which, your father and your Aunt Su are still my great matchmakers. By the way, Miss Xu, what's your name?" ——"
Seeing how arrogant he was, Miss Xu gritted her teeth secretly. When he mentioned her father and aunt, she didn't dare not answer. She gritted her teeth and said, "My name is Xu Zhiqing!"——
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