Chapter 197 The Best Internal Assistant

Qin Mubai sat in a small carriage and wandered to his home in no hurry. Pang Fei was doing things, and he was assured that 20 hundred-rider sergeants were enough to deal with Xue Rengui; Wu Meiniang also did not need to worry about doing things.

If Wu Mei Niang still can't flatter Xue Rengui at this level, then she is not Wu Mei Niang.

Qin Mubai couldn't help laughing secretly. With such a wife, it's really worry-free. She always knows what she wants to do. Everything is satisfactory, no need to say.

It's comfortable to deal with smart people; it's even more comfortable to have a smart wife!

Back home, Qin Mubai went straight back to his room. The servant took the stove, boiled the tea, and picked up the soldier's book to study it carefully.

In recent days, I've been having a little crazy to have fun. I haven't practiced martial arts and haven't read it. It's time to settle myself in time. Qin Mubai has always felt that as a man, the most important thing is to work hard on yourself every day. Luck is the most magical thing in the world, but it is often the most unreliable thing; opportunities only favor those who are prepared.

After reading a book for more than an hour, Qin Mubai wrote dozens of pages of notes, all about the understanding and interpretation of this military art, and many things that he didn't understand. Li Jing's art of war is indeed extensive and profound. Seeing the true chapter in the details, it is all from practice, which is quite useful.

Combining the military theory and military thought he learned in the military academy in the 21st century, Qin Mubai understood and sublimated it, which is quite virtuous. Basically, reading a page of military books is only a few hundred words, but Qin Mubai's notes have more than a thousand words or even thousands of words. The progress of reading is not fast, but it is chewed in great detail.

In a blink of an eye, it was noon. Qin Mubai went downstairs and had lunch with the demons. Then he went back to his room to take a nap and got up to continue reading. In the afternoon, someone came to the house. Qin Mubai went to the window and saw that Wu Mei Niang was getting out of the car. It was Xue Rengui who was riding next to the car.

Seeing this scene, Qin Mubai couldn't help smiling: Mei Niang is really awesome!

So he went downstairs, and Wu Mei Niang and Xue Rengui were in the main hall. Seeing Qin Mubai, Xue Rengui looked ashamed and bowed to one knee: "Xue is ashamed!"

"Get up." Qin Mubai came forward and held his elbow and smiled, "Brother Xue, it's not that Qin is going to embarrass you, but... Well, I don't know what to say. In a word, as a man, I can't bear to see women and children suffer.

Xue Rengui stood up, shook his head ashamedly and sighed, "I'm too pretentious and stubborn. Wu Dong's family scolded him and let a Maosai suddenly open. From now on, someone is willing to follow the general, and only the horse is the first!"

"It doesn't have to be like this." Qin Mubai said, "I never thought of recruiting you under my command for my use."

Xue Rengui was stunned: "What is the general's intention?"

"I am optimistic about your martial arts talents and respect your character. I hope to become friends with you, that's all." Qin Mubai said very sincerely, "Since you are a friend, is it difficult for me not to help you when you are in trouble? Unfortunately, you seem to have always misunderstood me, thinking that I have nothing to do, and I am a traitor or a thief, right?

"It's Xue who is too small..." Xue Rengui lowered his head and said.

Wu Mei Niang smiled and said, "Well, why do you two big men have to be so twisted? Brother Xue, it's your little sister who wants to embarrass you. In fact, you are like this. It's painful to let Mrs. Liu's mother and son suffer and have been deeply depressed! Mu Bai is really just sincere and kind, and I want you to have a chance to show your talent. At the same time, Mu Bai has never had any crooked thoughts. He is just a general. Of course, he respects outstanding martial arts talents. In fact, it's such a simple thing!"

"Yes, it's Xue who doesn't know how to praise and forgive others... I'm sorry!" Xue Rengui turned around and apologized to Wu Mei Niang.

"Hee hee!" Wu Mei Niang smiled and said, "Well, you just want to change your mind!" Men's aspirations are everywhere, and the glory of a lifetime must be created by themselves. Mu Bai never gives alms to others, and can only introduce you once at most. Just now, I also told you that the Wuwang Mansion is ready to pay for the military list and recruit brave people to enter the house as generals. This is a great opportunity. You have to cherish it.

Qin Mubai said, "By the way, King Wu invited many military veterans to participate in the evaluation. The selection and evaluation is open and very fair. Although you are my friend and my relationship with the King of Wu is not bad, you have to rely on your own real skills to be successfully selected. The only thing I can help you is to lend you my Huoyunju.

"Thank you, General! Someone, you will live up to the general!" Xue Ren held his fist and said solemnly.

Qin Mubai smiled slightly: "On the twenty-third day of the twelfth lunar month, you can go by yourself!"

"Good!" Xue Rengui answered in a low voice.

"Before that, you lived with Mei Niang first, just for your sister-in-law and the baby. A man can bend and stretch. If you have any grievances, you can hold it first. When you are waiting for the election of the officer in the Wu Palace, you will have your own residence and salary. Qin Mubai nodded and smiled, "Brother Xue, you will understand when you see people's hearts over time."

Xue Rengui gritted his teeth, and his thick eyebrows gently locked his hand and said, "Brother Qin, Wu Dong's family, your enthusiasm and kindness are unforgettable!"

"Between friends, you don't have to do this. Maybe one day, I, Qin, will need your help. Qin Mubai smiled and said, "If you need anything, just open your mouth and don't be pretentious. It's better to treat Mei Niang's family as your own.

"Good." Xue Rengui finally smiled and said, "Then don't disturb me. Let's go back and take care of Zhuo Jing first."

"Okay, I won't keep you. Let's get free another day, and let's get together to get drunk together. Qin Mubai smiled and said, "But Brother Xue, you have to practice your drinking capacity earlier."

"Although a certain amount of alcohol is not good, if you drink with the general, you will sacrifice your life to accompany you." Xue Ren held his fist and said, "Aye!"

"It's easy to go!"

Xue Rengui left. Qin Mubai breathed a sigh of relief and smiled at Wu Meiniang, "Mei Niang, I really have you."

"It's a small matter!" Wu Mei Niang smiled and said, "In fact, people like Xue Rengui are very easy to deal with. His reservedness is like a layer of window paper, and he can say anything after stabbed. If you send someone to catch him, you have broken his layer of window paper. At this time, he will either turn against us in anger or put down his reservedness and honesty. Obviously, Xue Rengui is a sincere and kind person, and he chose the latter. I persuaded him without much lip or tongue. Of course, there is also the credit of Mrs. Liu.

"This matter has been settled." Qin Mubai nodded and smiled, "In fact, it's also my idea to take Xue Rengui with me. After getting along with Xiangzhou for a year or two, he will naturally know who I am. In fact, I'm a little reluctant to ride those people. A group of elites and some life-and-death brothers who have worked hard to make friends with me are about to fall.

"When you say that, I think of something." Wu Mei Niang said, "When Pang Fei brought Xue Rengui, he was willing to ask me to help you take him with those Baiqi brothers."

"How easy is it to talk about this matter?" Qin Mubai frowned and said, "It's not that I haven't thought about it, but it's really difficult. Baiqi is the emperor's personal guard. How can he be easily dispatched? I can't talk to the emperor about this.

"Hey hey, if you can't speak, let Princess Gaoyang speak for you!" Wu Meiniang said with a smile.

"She?" Qin Mubai smiled and said, "Forget it, she has nothing to do with this kind of thing."

"You are so stupid!" Wu Mei Niang smiled and said, "Just let Princess Gaoyang hum to the emperor, saying that she often needs protection, and let the emperor send Pang Fei and other people to her. Can the emperor still agree? Then, these people belong to Princess Gaoyang. Who does she want to give to?

Qin Mubai couldn't help but feel a light in his heart: "You mean, let Princess Gaoyang open the house?"

"Open the house?" Wu Meiniang was stunned, "I didn't think about it. But as a princess, it's not too much to have dozens of guards around her, right?

"It's not too much." Qin Mubai thought for a moment and nodded slowly, "It's really feasible according to what you said..."

"Don't worry, the emperor is now responding to Princess Gaoyang's request. A district guard will definitely be willing to give it. Baiqi is originally serving the royal family!" Wu Mei Niang said, "As long as the emperor gives it, he also knows in his heart that Princess Gaoyang is the person you want. Just imagine, the princess is worried about the safety of her son-in-law who is far away and sends a guard to provide him with protection, which is also out of the common feelings of caring people. It is not an excess! In this way, this matter is reasonable. Instead of not blaming, the emperor will be gratified and think that you are deeply affectionate and trustworthy.

"Wonderful! Mei Niang, you are really resourceful. Qin Mubai laughed and picked up her face domineeringly and kissed her red lips a few times. "Thank you so much!"

"Oh, I hate it!" Wu Meiniang stretched out her hand angrily and pinched him twice. "You are still happy. Now when I mention the four words Princess Gaoyang, I feel sad!"

"Hey hey, it's not sour or sour. Come on, I'll cut a fruit for you and let the kitchen make dessert for you." Qin Mubai coaxed Wu Mei Niang to sit down with a smile, and flatteredly pinched her shoulder and said, "Thank you for your hard work, Wu Dong family. If you are free in the afternoon, can you study with me here?

"Reading? It's so boring. I won't accompany you!" Wu Meiniang curled her lips and said annoidly, "Don't you have any other plans this afternoon?"

"I have been eating, drinking and having fun for several days. It's time for me to read at ease. Li Jing has only read a few pages of the art of war given me, which is really extensive and profound, and there are many things I don't understand. I really want to go to the house for advice!" Qin Mubai said.

"Then go. I'll go with you. It's too boring to stay at home!" Wu Mei Niang smiled and said, "I've heard the name of Wei Gong and Li Jing for a long time. I really want to see the real face!"

Qin Mubai thought for a moment and nodded, "Okay, let's go together."

Soon after, the two of them made a little preparation and set off for Wei Gongfu. Li Jing advocated thrift and never accepted gifts, so Qin Mubai only took two pots of self-brewed medicinal wine as a gift. Li Jing, like Qin Shubao, has rheumatism and foot diseases. He must like to drink this kind of medicinal wine. However, Li Jing's foot diseases are not all rheumatism, but he suffered from sword sores in his early years, so he may be difficult to recover for a while.

When the two went to Wei Gongfu, the door already recognized Qin Mubai, so they let him in. Li Jing was reading in the hall. Hearing that Qin Mubai seemed to be quite happy, he smiled from afar: "Mubai, you are here!"

"See you, Mr. Wei!" The two of them went to the ceremony together.

Li Jing glanced at Wu Mei Niang and smiled and said, "Mu Bai, this is your confidant Wu girl, right?"

"Wu Zhao has met the Duke of Wei." The courtesy of Wu Mei Niang's style.

"Okay, okay, it's really a pair of people with golden boys and jade girls. It's good." Li Jing smiled and said, "Go sit down. It's snowing and cold today. Why do you think of coming to my old man's house?

The two sat down. Qin Mubai arched his hand and said, "I got a letter from Meng Wei the day before yesterday. After going back, I studied it carefully. There were many unclear points, so I specially came to ask for advice. If there is any trouble, I hope Wei Gong Haihan.

"Well, okay." Li Jing nodded and smiled, "I have heard the emperor mention many times that Qin Sanlang is qualified to study hard and restrain himself, and he is a talent. Come on, is there anything you don't understand?"

Qin Mubai got up and walked to Li Jing, took out his notes and handed them to him, and showed him what he didn't understand.

Wu Meiniang got up obediently: "Mr. Wei, the little girl won't bother here. Can you go to the house at will?"

"Okay, go ahead, please feel free." Li Jing said with a smile.

Wu Mei Niang saluted and left. Li Jing smiled and said, "Mu Bai, you are blessed. You must cherish such a wise, smart and capable confidant."

Qin Mubai couldn't help laughing and said, "Duke Wei only took a look and knew that she was smart and capable?"

"Ha ha, the face of life, there are more people who live an old age, and naturally you can see it at a glance. All right, let's stop gossiping. Let's wait for me to look at your handkerchief. After Li Jing said that, he frowned slightly and looked carefully at Qin Mubai's notes.

Qin Mubai stood quietly aside, adding charcoal or tea to the stove from time to time, without disturbing.

After a long time, Li Jing suddenly looked at Qin Mubai with surprise. He became curious and quickly looked at the notes.

"What's the matter, Wei Gong? Is there anything wrong?" Qin Mubai asked.

"Don't worry, wait for me to take a closer look." Li Jing waved his hand, his expression was a little solemn, and he became more and more detailed.

After a long time, Li Jing suddenly closed his notes and patted them again: "Wonderful! Sure enough, it's a material that can be made, and the talent is extremely high!"

"This..." Qin Mubai was stunned for a moment, "Duke Wei, but what did I do wrong?"

"No, instead of doing anything wrong, you have done a very good job." Li Jing was quite excited and took a long breath and said sonorously, "I looked at your virtues and notes, and I saw the bottom. There are many places that make me feel a little open. You are very smart, know how to draw inferences, and dare to question. It's an ordinary person, because my name is there, I will not question any words in this soldier's book, and I dare not put forward my own opinions. But you dare to doubt and innovate. It's really a great kindness!"

"This... Wei Gong is so famous! The younger generation knew nothing about the art of war, but just made assumptions for granted. Don't take it seriously. Qin Mubai hurriedly arched his hand.

"No, no, no, some of the ideas and ideas you put forward in this note are really bold and creative. I have never heard of the military tactics on the paper of the dead book to such a degree of flexibility. Mu Bai, you are definitely a genius for martial arts!" Li Jing sighed repeatedly.

Qin Mubai smiled in shame and said nothing. In my heart, I just thought about it. For a moment, I couldn't help combining the modern military theory and ideas I had learned before to improve and improve it. Alas, shameful plagiarism... How could you make Li Jing like this? Sin, sin!

"Mu Bai, go back and finish reading the Jade Book, let your imagination go as before, and write down notes and opinions in detail. After reading it, take the handbook to me and let me read it carefully. After saying that, Li Jing paused for a moment, and a little excited light flashed in his eyes. He said in a low voice, "Maybe the Jade Account Sutra can be more perfect!"

"Yes, Mr. Wei." Qin Mubai answered with a fist.

"Other days, this "Jade Account Sutra" is not written by me Li, and there is also your painstaking efforts and contributions from Qin Mubai." Li Jing laughed and said, "I think it will become a treasure of soldiers! Mu Bai, you are really a blessed general and a talented general!"

"Uh... The younger generation is at the bottom and knows nothing about the art of war. Do you dare to compete with Wei Gong and fish for fame?" Qin Mubai grinned in embarrassment and said to himself, "If this spreads, I won't believe it myself if they are willing to believe it!" ...Ah, what a sin!

"It doesn't matter!" Li Jing smiled and said, "Don't care about this for the time being. You should go back and study hard first. Remember, the notes should be written in more detail. In addition... Can you write your words a little bigger? My eyes are not very good. What kind of pen are you writing with? The words are as small as a fly's head?

"Ha ha, okay, the younger generation knows." Qin Mubai smiled, took out a few tubes of goose pens made by himself and gave them to Li Jing, and said, "Wai Gong, this pen can be written with ink, which is faster and easier than a soft pen. If you write a lot of books, you will get twice the result with half the effort.

"Well, but it's an interesting thing. OK, I'll take it. I'll try it." Li Jing said with an interesting smile.

"That younger generation won't bother much, so I'll leave." Qin Mubai saluted and called Wu Mei Niang outside. The two of them said goodbye together.

Li Jing looked at Qin Mubai as if he was hesitant. After they left, he didn't say a word. Looking at the two of them drifting away, Li Jing stroked his long beard and narrowed his eyes slightly. He nodded slowly and said to himself, "The future is terrible. His Majesty is really as wise as a torch. Qin Mubai is indeed a rare talent... Should the second half of my Jade Book Sutra be passed on to him?"

On the way back, Wu Mei Niang said, "Mu Bai, Li Jing is really a great hero!"

"Well, why did you suddenly say this?" Qin Mubai asked curiously.

"When you two were talking in the hall, I wandered around his house and chatted with the old servant." Wu Mei Niang said, "What kind of master there is, there is what kind of subordinate. When I'm a layman, I often get to know each other side by side first. Li Jing's house is very simple. It can be seen that he is rich but not extravagant and not arrogant. The servants in the family are also very casual and low-key, and there is no air of kindness. Li Jing is the most meritorious official in the dynasty, and no one can match him. But it is rare for him to be so cautious. Often, the more talented people are, the more modest and cautious they will be. Li Jing is a good hero.

"Yo, you're awesome!" Qin Mubai smiled and said, "A pair of eyes are so old and hot at a young age."

"Hey hey, are you praising me or hurting me?" Wu Mei Niang smiled and said, "Well, didn't I do this for you? I just want to know whether Li Jing is a sincere person and whether he really wants to accept you as an apprentice and pass on your art of war. Now it seems that he is indeed a trustworthy person. You can learn the art of war from him, and there will be great success in the future!"

Qin Mubai stared at Wu Mei Niang and smiled.

"Why are you staring at me so stupidly? It's really scary..." Wu Mei Niang pretended to be afraid and dodged aside.

"You - just you! Don't run, let me take a bite!" Qin Mubai rushed up with a laugh, couldn't help holding her in his arms and kissing her heavily. He smiled and said, "Such a great virtuous internal help, how can I do it if I don't work hard?"

"I hate it, I'm an apprentice!"