Chapter 253 Reunion of the Old Man

Princess Gao Yang couldn't help dragging Qin Mubai out of the hall and came to the courtyard. She blushed with excitement. She threw herself into his arms and hugged him tightly.

Qin Mubai looked around. There were many soldiers guarding nearby. These people were awkwardly turning their heads and pretending to turn a blind eye.

"Hey, there are a lot of people!"

"You won't ask them to retreat, really?" Princess Gaoyang didn't care about this. She hugged her tighter and put her face tightly against Qin Mubai's chest.

Without Qin Mubai's mouth, those guards flashed with interest.

"Don't you have to do this?" Qin Mubai patted her on the back and said with a smile, "As soon as I entered the room, you pulled me out. I have never seen the King of Jiangxia."

"It's not that you don't know that little old man. What can you see!" Princess Gaoyang looked up with a smile, looked at Qin Mubai affectionately with a pair of beautiful eyes, and asked, "Stinky Military Academy, thief man, be honest, do you miss me?"

"What do you think?" Qin Mubai smiled and patted her on the shoulder and said, "Okay, let go. Jiang Xiawang and Xiao Yu must be laughing at us in the room!"

Princess Gaoyang also let go, but refused to let go. She took Qin Mubai's hand and said excitedly, "Mubai, I'm finally free!" I left Chang'an and came to Xiangzhou. Finally, I have a space of peace and freedom, so that I can get along well with you. You know, I dreamed of all this in front of me!"

Qin Mubai Wanle smiled, reached out and gently pinched her nose, and said, "That is to say, we will have a lot of time to stay together. Now, should we go into the house and let me perform my public duties first?

"Okay, of course!" Princess Gaoyang answered happily with a smile, took Qin Mubai's hand and walked in, not knowing how to avoid it at all.

Qin Mubai shook his head and smiled, and it was up to her.

In the past, in the palace, she was used to this under Li Shimin's eyes; now in Xiangzhou, what other scruples can she have?

When the two walked into the room, Xiao Yu and Li Daozong's two bright eyes first noticed that their hands were intertwined, but they immediately turned their eyes and pretended not to be blind.

"Xiao Ge Lao, now Mu Bai is coming! If you have any good words or bad words, just say them in front of him!" Princess Gaoyang hummed unwarmly, "I hate people who chew their tongues under their backs the most. If she is an old woman in the market, she is still a high-ranking official, which is really boring!"

Xiao Yu was afraid of being scolded again. How dare he talk back? He had to answer carefully, "Yes, what Her Royal Highness taught me is that the old minister is indeed confused."

"You're not confused. You said that on purpose." Princess Gaoyang was unforgiving and continued, "Don't you just want to sue him in front of the uncle of Jiangxia and clean up your suspicions first?" A private house is a private house. You can't mention the words 'left by the prisoner'. Do you still want to emphasize it? Then he hurriedly said that it was not your original intention, and all of his brains were pushed on Mu Bai. I think you are old, but you are irresponsible. You should be in charge of the size of the sacrificial ceremony. If there is trouble, you push it to your subordinates. What's the reason?

"Your Highness, you shouldn't say that." In order to save some face for Xiao Yu, Qin Mubai said, "I also heard a few words of what Mr. Xiao Ge said just now. In fact, he didn't say anything too much, he just stated the facts. In advance, it is true that I insisted on using the private house to transform Xingyuan, and I promised to do it first. If His Royal Highness the Prince and the King of Jiangxia blame it, I will bear it, and Mr. Xiao Ge did not fabricate half of it.

"Yes, Gao Yang." Li Daozong also smiled and said, "It's just a small misunderstanding. Can't you make such a big deal? Look, Xiao Ge is a famous official in the three dynasties. Besides, he is old. At least you should worry about his face!"

Xiao Yu smiled bitterly and felt like a bullied child, and Qin Mubai and Li Daozong had to come forward to ask for him for protection.

"Uncle Jiangxia, this is a small thing for you, but it's a big thing for you!" Princess Gaoyang didn't continue to lose her temper, but said half jokingly and half seriously, "I don't care who I am, either in person or behind my back, but I can't slander Mu Bai!" Otherwise, I will definitely not let him go!"

"Xiao Ge Lao, have you heard it?" Li Daozong couldn't help laughing and said, "This time, you are the person you shouldn't provoke!"

Qin Mubai smiled apologetically and said, "Mr. Xiao, don't listen to the princess's nonsense. She just wants to have a happy mouth and no bad intentions.

"This old minister understands, the old minister understands." Xiao Yu squeezed out a dry smile and nodded repeatedly, but there were bursts of cold sweat oozing from the temples.

"Humph, the three of them bully me and won't play with you!" Princess Gaoyang sat up from her seat and smiled, "You're going to talk about business, right? I'm going out for a walk! Don't worry about me, you can talk about it!"

"Where is Your Highness going?" The three men asked in one voice.

"Wow, why are you so nervous?" Princess Gaoyang shouted, "I'm not a child. What's wrong with going out for a walk? Besides, I still have a hundred-rider guards with me! Moreover, Xiangzhou is 'Mubai's territory'. What am I afraid of? Don't worry, I'll go out and come back right away!"

After saying that, Princess Gaoyang jumped out, called a few hundred riders, and swaggered out of the post hall.

The three men saw Princess Gaoyang leave, shook their heads together, and then breathed neatly.

Xiao Yu stretched out his hand and wiped his cold sweat and said, "Awesome, awesome! I've learned it! I haven't seen you for many days. Princess Gaoyang is more and more powerful than before!"

Li Daozong is obviously used to it. He just smiled indifferently and said, "Don't worry, Mu, she will be fine. The soldiers you sent to escort Li Ke to Beijing came with us, and they were responsible for protecting Gaoyang along the way. It doesn't matter if they are there.

Qin Mubai smiled bitterly and said, "The prince is too worried. Do you think I'm worried about the princess? I'm worried that if she goes out this time, she may cause trouble outside or harm others.

"Haha, it makes sense to worry!" Li Daozong laughed and said, "In the capital, she still has some scruples. Now when she comes to Xiangzhou, especially when Xiangzhou is still 'Mubai's territory', she must be lawless. Mu Bai, you should discipline her well. Along the way, I, a little old man, was tossed by her. What a naughty!"

Qin Mubai smiled slightly and changed the topic and said, "Why did the prince come to Xiangzhou half a month in advance? He didn't let me know in advance, so that I could meet him. Such a sudden arrival caught us off guard and lost our etiquette.

"It doesn't matter. I've always been not used to those red tape rituals, but it's quiet." Li Daozong sat down, picked up a cup of tea and took a sip, indicating that Xiao Yu and Qin Mubai would also sit down. He said, "I know that as long as I come to Xiangzhou, you will be busy for a while. But if it hadn't been for the girl Gao Yang who insisted that I bring her here in advance, how could I think of disturbing you in advance?

There was Xiao Yu present, and some words were inconvenient to ask. Qin Mubai smiled and said, "Since the prince is here, it's easy to have a rest for a while. Although Xiangzhou is not as prosperous and lively as Guannei Kyoto, it also has the characteristics and interest of a water town. When the prince rests for two days and relieves the fatigue of the journey and nourishes his spirit, I will arrange a few good scenic places for you to go out.

"Good." Li Daozong nodded his head cheerfully and said with a smile, "This time, I have entrusted all the blessings of your majesty, taking care of me, a leisurely old minister, and giving me a relaxing and fun job. Now that I'm here, I'll open my heart and have fun. Mu Bai, Gao Yang said that this is your territory, so I will rely on your arrangement!"

"The prince laughed." Qin Mubai said with a smile.

Xiao Xuan was stunned, as if he had not recovered in the afterglow of Princess Gaoyang. Seeing that Li Daozong and Qin Mubai chatted so speculatively, it was obvious that the two of them had been old acquaintances and had a lot of friends before, and he cried bitterly for regret in his heart - damn it! Looking at this situation, Li Daozong's friendship with him is much deeper than mine! How could I think of talking to Qin Mubai in front of Li Daozong? ...Oh, this time, my old face has been lost! I didn't expect that this young oil-headed powder-faced boy, who is new to the official career, has such a wide friendship. It's enough to climb up the hard stubble of Princess Gaoyang. I have a deep friendship with Li Ke, and I also have a good relationship with the King of Jiangxia!

"What a terrible future!"

Next, Li Daozong asked some questions about the mausoleum and the sacrifice, but they were only in a few words, and he did not delve into it deeply, and he didn't care about the details. One is that he comes and goes through the motions. He is only responsible for doing everything well on the sacrifice, so he doesn't have to care too much about it at all. Secondly, Li Daozong also has the atmosphere that Xiao Yu doesn't have. Since everything has been handed over to Qin Mubai, just ask the result at that time, and don't care what happens between him.

At this point, Li Daozong and Li Shimin have something in common. They can show respect and trust to their subordinates. Suspects don't have to use people, so that subordinates can use them. Because of this, when Li Shimin ruled the world, his men were always able to come out one after another. It is because those people can give full play to their skills when they follow him. Like Xiao Yu, who is strong and upright and overly demanding perfection, has a style that must be compared with everything. At some times, it can be regarded as an advantage in some aspects, but it will seem to lack a little tolerance, and it is doomed to become an excellent and handsome talent like Li Daozong.

Three people, there must be my teacher. One is Xiao Yu and the other is Li Daozong. Qin Mubai has realized a lot of things from the two of them, whether positive or negative.

After chatting for a while, Li Daozong said that he was a little tired and wanted to go back to Xingyuan to rest. Qin Mubai prepared to see him off in person. Xiao Yu saw that the two of them had a deep relationship and talked about speculation, and he seemed to be superfluous, so he didn't follow.

Li Daozong was not willing to take the car, but rode a horse with Qin Mubai to enjoy the local customs of Xiangyang.

"Xiangzhou is really a good place. Among other things, the fish is good!" Li Daozong laughed and said, "Mu Bai, do you remember that I was in Jinzhou? I chiseled a small lake in the backyard, raised a lot of fish, and often fished.

"Remember." Qin Mubai said, "Isn't one of the prince's biggest hobbies in his life fishing?"

"Yes!" Li Daozong smiled and said, "It's a pity that fishing in Chang'an is not so convenient. Weishui is too far away. The Taiye Pool in the palace is not a place for me to fish. Other small ponds and ponds can't catch any smell. It's easy for you to entertain me. Find me a comfortable place to fish. I want to fish for him for a few days!"

"No problem." Qin Mubai smiled slightly and said, "Either under the green grass, under the wild willow trees, or drifting along the river, you can fish no matter how you want."

"When it comes to fishing, I think of my Yan'er." Li Daozong said inadvertently, "It's been nearly a year since Jinzhou, and I don't know where she is now. She's doing well. Mu Bai, have you seen her again later?"

Qin Mubai was slightly stunned and shook his head: "No."

Li Daozong's fierce eyes passed on Qin Mubai's face. He smiled and did not delve deeply. He just said meaningfully, "Mubai, you are really a romantic and affectionate person."

"How can it be compared with the prince who is popular all over the world?" Qin Mubai said with a smile.

"Haha, I'm old!" Li Daozong sighed and said, "Do you know why I am so close to you? Because as soon as I saw you, I seemed to see me 20 years ago.

"What did the prince say? At the age of 40, he is rich and powerful. This is the most attractive time for men. Qin Mubai said, "Comparied with the prince, I'm just a young child. If I can have such achievements and demeanor as the prince at the age of the prince, it will not be in vain.

"Ha ha, this flattery is really comfortable." Li Daozong smiled cheerfully, reached out and patted Qin Mubai on the shoulder. He nodded with some appreciation and smiled, "There are really not many young people who are as understanding, modest and virtuous as you. Qin Mubai, you have extraordinary wisdom and qualifications. You are indeed a rare piece of good jade. No wonder your majesty wants to cultivate you with all your heart. His eyes have always been so poisonous.

"I also rely on luck." Qin Mubai said with a modest smile.

"That's right. People really need a lot of luck in their lives. It's not an overduct to say 90%. But the remaining one is what really determines the failure of a person. Li Daozong said, "In other words, people who have really made great achievements have good luck, but people with good luck may not have great achievements. Mu Bai, your luck is good, and you need to take good care of the rest.

"Well, I know. Thank you for your inscrumination. Qin Mubai thanked him.

"I'm afraid I haven't said so much nonsense to others for some years." Li Daozong smiled and said, "Qin Mubai, you really have a good appetite for me. Otherwise, no matter how the little girl Linger begged, how could I come to you to spend half a month? In the past half month, you have to accompany me and Linger to eat, drink and have fun. You can't miss your business. How's it going? Are you sure?"

"Yes!" Qin Mubai shouted with a smile on his face.

"Haha, good boy, that's great!" Li Daozong patted Qin Mubai on the shoulder a few times, ran forward with a whip and shouted, "Let's go quickly. Take me to see my Xiangzhou Xingyuan!"

"Good!"

When Xingyuan arrived, Li Daozong looked around casually and nodded and said he was satisfied.

Qin Mubai said, this is the old house left by the perpetrator. Do you really mind?

Li Daozong smiled and said, "Let me tell you this. If it is arranged by Xiao Yu, I will definitely mind; if it is your idea, there is no problem. I support your initiative. Even if the prince has a problem, I can help you convince him.

"Your Highness, you are so funny!" Qin Mubai smiled happily.

"Do you just know?" Li Daozong also smiled and said, "In half a month, the prince will go south with the king of Wu. That is to say, you still have to be busy for half a month. If you have something to do, don't fight alone. Xiao Yu is also here to do things. If you can give it to him, just give it to him. Otherwise, let him be idle, and he still has an opinion.

"The prince is right. Before that, I took care of everything by myself, which was hard and tired. He was so idle that he even picked his nose and eyes at me. Qin Mubai said, "I just listened to the prince's words, and I have a sense of enlightenment. If it were me, I would be Xiao Yu. I would have left all the work to my subordinates, and the idea was decided by him. I'm definitely not happy.

"Smart and understanding!" Li Daozong raised his hand and praised seriously, "Any time, when you get along with anyone, you can imagine yourself as the other person, that's right. Including when fighting, you should also learn to imagine yourself as your enemy. For example, if you set a military plan, how will the other party crack it? You have to prepare for the worst, that is, your enemy is yourself, and you have grasped your intentions clearly. If you still have a way to deal with it in this case, then at least you are invincible!"

"Wonderful!" Qin Mubai stroked his palm and praised, "It's really amazing that the prince can put the art of war in daily small things. This is all from the insights of practice! Lord, why don't you consider writing a military letter and passing it on to future generations?

"Write a fart!" Li Daozong laughed and said, "I never read military books myself. How can I write military books? Some of my things are learned temporarily on the battlefield, and they are not decent. Only Li Jing is the orthodox soldier. You should follow him and study hard. Sooner or later, you will become a big weapon!"

"I think I can learn a lot from the prince, and I can always easily accept it." Qin Mubai said with a smile.

"This is called fate, stinky boy." Li Daozong patted Qin Mubai's arm with a smile and said, "Go back. It's nothing to do with you here. By the way, Gaoyang will return to Guanyi when he is tired of playing. Go and pick up the wild girl here. Listen to me, your majesty gave her to me, so I'm equivalent to her father now. I don't care how you two get along with each other, but at night, you have to hand her over to me.

Qin Mubai couldn't help smiling and nodded: "Yes!"

"Go quickly!" Li Daozong smiled and said, "If she comes back early, come to me for dinner together!" I brought a cook from Chang'an. He is very good at cooking.

"Thank you, my lord, I'll look for her now!" Qin Mubai licked his mouth and said with a smile, "I really miss Chang'an's hometown food!"