Chapter 339 Unpresold

After dinner, Qin Mubai and his family went to Qin Mubai's new "Nongma Mansion" to visit together. At this time, the wedding project is coming to an end, and the whole picture can be seen at a glance.

Originally, Qin Mubai's house was not very large, but it was rare and precious in Chang'an City. Now the new son-in-law's house, which is to be used as the wedding of Princess Gaoyang, has been expanded again, adding more than ten mu of land, and encircling the houses of the neighbors on the first floor, which naturally costs countless amounts of money. The expanded area is mainly the back house. Originally, there was only a simple horse court here. Qin Mubai was usually used to ride horses and practice martial arts. Now the plain grid has become two pieces. One is the "Spring and Autumn Garden". The pavilion garden is planted with a hundred flowers and grass, which is used for the princess and the emperor's son-in-law to spend leisure and summer. Only one of them is from Tianzhu. The value of the country's strange flower "Mozhi Nati" is enough for ordinary people's usual annual expenses. Usually, it is only planted in the imperial garden of Penglai Hall, Li Shimin's favorite. It is directly transplanted by Li Shimin's Junzhi, because Princess Gaoyang loves this flower very much.

This garden alone seems to be made of gold and silver. After the expansion of the whole courtyard, the big tile house of the former house was replaced by the twelve-story stone steps commonly used by the royal family. The eight-legged incense burner s squatted on the big stone platform, and the main house was also replaced by a three-story flying sculpture building with golden and brilliant dragons and phoenixes. It was supported by twelve flying phoenix pillars. The golden light was shining and red. The furnishings in the house was even more gorgeous and not inferior to the palace. Asia...

I really don't know how much it will cost!

Princess Gaoyang, who didn't know that firewood, rice, oil and salt was naturally happy when she saw it, but stunned Qin Mubai's family. Although the Qin family has been rich and noble for many years, it has always been not used to luxury. If Qin Shubao, who has always been low-regulation and thrifty, sees this, he will definitely refuse to accept this house. Zhenguan Datang has always advocated thrift. Incorruptible ministers like Wei Zheng can produce weeds in their homes, and their home furnishings are not as good as a small food and clothing business trip.

This time, the emperor made a lot of extravagant about Princess Gaoyang's marriage, and maybe he would be criticized and criticized.

However, these questions are not considered by Qin Mubai. He has never made any request. The emperor insisted on this arrangement. What Qin Mubai saw was the emperor's preference for his daughter and the importance of his son-in-law. This is a favor. Even if you don't want to show off and keep a high profile, you must accept it. Otherwise, it is bound to make the emperor an embarrassment.

After visiting a circle of houses, Qin Mubai was ready to send Princess Gaoyang back to the palace. On the one hand, he returned to Beijing to return his order, and on the other hand, he came to thank him for the house. Princess Gaoyang stubbornly said that she was tired today and had a rest for one night. Why don't you go tomorrow? Qin Mubai couldn't help it this time. She said that she had just returned to the capital and was staring at it. It was better to take into account the royal style. It would be better for the princess to go back to the palace to rest tonight.

Princess Gaoyang had to listen. The two packed up the carriages, horses and other things, brought some gifts from Xiangyang, and went to the palace.

It's already night, and Chang'an City, which is rich in nightlife, is bustling. The carriages and horses walked and stopped from the West City, and entered from the Xuanwu Gate of Daming Palace to the harem. He asked the eunuch on duty, saying that His Majesty had not returned to the harem and was still in the Wude Hall. The two of them took away the palace maidservants and eunuchs and other servants to move and unwrew the salute first and report to the Yinde Concubine, and then went to the Wude Hall to see the driver together.

Far away from the Wude Hall, I saw the forest of iron armor holding the torch. The emperor was still here, but he stopped at the Hongwen Hall. It seemed that an important meeting was still being held. Generally speaking, if it is an ordinary matter, it will be in the imperial study of Wude Hall. If it is an important meeting, it will be officially posted to hold the "Imperial Meeting" in the Hongwen Hall, and most of the participants are the responsible officials of the prime ministers of the three provinces and the responsibilities of the government offices.

The hundred-rider officer on duty here today is really Qin Mubai's eldest brother Qin Tong. The two brothers saw each other from afar and eagerly walked away with joy. Because of the public office, the two did not have much gossip. Qin Mubai only heard Qin Tong say that today's imperial meeting has been held for more than two hours. As long as the prime minister and important ministers in Beijing came, even Wei Zheng, who was seriously ill and lying in bed, was invited Li Jing. If you want to ask about the content of the meeting, Qin Tong did not know. It's just that Qin Bin, the chief hundred knights of the article, is in charge of the emperor's guard, and he may know when he asks him at that time.

Qin Mubai and Princess Gaoyang had to wait patiently. Nearly half an hour later, when the night was deep, the door of the Hongwen Hall opened, and a minister came out of it. Under the light of fire, Qin Mubai, who stood in the dark, clearly saw Changsun Wuji and Fang Xuanling and other Zaifu. Wei Zheng was really carried out in a sedan chair, and Li Jing, who was tall and bright with a big beard, was also particularly eye-catching.

Qin Mubai frowned and secretly asked what a big deal it was. He invited the semi-retired Wei Zheng and the retired Li Jing to discuss until so late at night?

Princess Gaoyang sat in the car but waited impatiently. When the ministers almost left, she shouted, "Mu Bai, can you go in? This meeting is over!"

"Well, go!" Qin Mubai opened the curtain of the carriage and asked Princess Gaoyang to get out of the car.

At this time, a man who did not wear an official robe but wore a white robe came out of the Hongwen Hall. In the night wind, there was a faint posture of immortals.

The man in white robe seemed to be clear-sighted. Hearing the call of Princess Gaoyang's "Mubai" from afar, he suddenly looked sideways at this dark corner and walked straight over.

Qin Mubai and Princess Gaoyang also noticed this person and were curious. Princess Gaoyang didn't recognize it until she got close to her. She hurriedly said, "Ah, it's Li Banxian!"

"Li Banxian?" Qin Mubai felt a little awe-inspiring in his heart: Is it "Li Chunfeng"?!

When hesitating, the man in white robe walked to the two of them and bowed his hand and said loudly, "Li Chunfeng, I have met Her Royal Highness and General Qin."

It's really Li Chunfeng!

About Li Chunfeng, Qin Mubai, like many Chinese people, heard more about him before coming to the Tang Dynasty. Like Yuan Tianang, he is a famous "divine stick" of this era.

This magic stick is not derogatory, because it is obvious that he is an immortal, so he has to condescend the "divine stick".

Regardless of the many divine legends that the two left in history, a "Tuibei Tu" alone is enough to establish the name of the two people. The magic of "Tui Tubei" is that it was born in this era, but it has performed important events such as the founding of the Song Dynasty, the entry of the Qing army, the Taiping Heavenly Kingdom, and Japan's invasion of China, which can be called a divine book.

In addition, the two are well studied mathematics, astronomy, geography and astronometry. Now the calendar of the Tang Dynasty is formulated by Taishi Ling Li Chunfeng. Yuan Tianguang, on the other hand, is more good at xiang shu. It is accurate to show people's fate. From one face, you can see the wealth of people's life and death and the end of the end.

Therefore, Qin Mubai has always been curious about Yuan Tianang and Li Chunfeng. It is said that Yuan Tianang showed her fortune-telling when Wu Mei Niang was very young, saying that if she was born as a man, it would be the fate of the son of heaven. This phrase is recorded in the annals of history, but it is not made up by Wu Zetian, who later ascended the throne, because Qin Mubai once personally verified Wu Mei Niang, and the answer was quite certain.

These things really can't be explained by science.

But there are many things that science can't explain, just like many years ago, people did not believe that the earth is round and refuted that science is the devil. Maybe one day, many things from the ancient traditions studied by Chinese people will enter the room?

Now, Li Chunfeng, a semi-immortal, stood in front of him and took the initiative to come forward. Qin Mubai became more and more curious.

"Li Taishi is exempt from courtesy." Princess Gaoyang said first and said with a smile, "Half-Immortal Taishi, what good thing is there to take care of the princess and the son-in-law today? I'm about to get married. Are you here to send Xiang Rui?

"Ha ha!" Li Chunfeng twisted his hand three feet long and smiled relaxedly and said, "Her Royal Highness and General Qin are in love with each other. This is the greatest auspiciousness. In the future, it will be full of boundless descendants. Why do you have to count? I take the liberty to stop him. There is a few words to say to General Qin.

"Oh, it's nothing to me?" Princess Gaoyang curled her lips and said, "That's all right. Let's talk about it. I'll go in and find my father."

After saying that, Princess Gaoyang left. Qin Mubai smiled and arched his hand to Li Chunfeng and said, "Don't blame Li Taishi. Her Royal Highness is so straightforward."

"It doesn't matter. He is also familiar with Princess Gaoyang. General Qin, please talk to me." Li Chunfeng arched his hand.

The two of them went to a quiet place. Qin Mubai asked Taishi Gong what advice he had for.

Li Chunfeng was only in his early thirties, but his eyes were extremely hot and bright as stars. He stared at Qin Mubai three times without hesitation. He frowned again and twisted his face confusedly, and twisted his beard three times: "It's strange! What a strange! What a strange thing!"

Now that Qin Mubai was curious, he asked with a smile, "Why did Li Taishi say three strange things in a row?" Is it possible that Qin is in great trouble?"

"No, that's not the case." Li Chunfeng laughed at himself with a slightly awkward smile and apologized again, "Although Bei Zhi and the general have been in the palace, Bei Zhi Shen arranged the calendar in the Tai History Bureau and rarely met the general. However, I remember that a few years ago, Brother Yuan (respectable name, refers to Yuan Tianang) once touched the bones of your father and the general, and said that your father would die if he was only 50 years old. Later, the Qin family did not leave a concubine, and he was rich and noble for a lifetime, but far less than the honor of his father. General Qin, do you think you can understand this?

"Natural." Qin Mubai frowned and looked directly at Li Chunfeng and said, "That is, my father must not live to be fifty years old. Among his three sons, only I am a concubine, which means that I will die soon after my father's death. Moreover, my Qin family has been depressed since my father left. At most, some wealth is not included in poverty.

"Exact" Li Chunfeng's expression became more and more solemn. He stared at Qin Mubai's eyes and eyebrows repeatedly. His face became more and more novel. He couldn't help smiling and said, "It's really strange! Since his debut, Brother Yuan has never done it easily, but every time he touches people's face, it's all effective, and it's not good to try. But why can't he see the fate of the Qin family?

Qin Mubai's heart moved: Is it because I came through time and changed all these fates?!

In the dark, is there really a number of days?!

"Oh, I'm also curious about the humble position. If there is anything offensive, I hope General Qin will forgive me!" Seeing that Qin Mubai also fell into silence and hesitation, Li Chunfeng hurriedly apologized.

"It doesn't matter." Qin Mubai smiled generously and waved his hand, "However, this is the first time I've heard of this today. Is it true that Mr. Yuan once had a face-to-face relationship with his father?

"Real seriously." Li Chunfeng smiled slightly, and the immortal Taoist bone was natural. He said, "Your Majesty knows this matter very well. At an early banquet, Brother Yuan and his Majesty ordered him to meet many founding ministers, but the words of criticism were not heard from those old ministers, only His Majesty knew. If General Qin doesn't believe it, he can go to His Majesty's place to collect evidence.

"Oh, that's not necessary. I believe in Li Taishi." Qin Mubai smiled and said, "Then Li Taishi has calculated it. Why has the fate of my Qin family changed?"

"No." Li Chunfeng smiled slightly, but he was not confused and said, "Brother Yuan has been away from the court for many days. This skill of touching bones is not what I am good at. However, if General Qin is also interested, he might as well report his birthday to Li. After Li goes back, he can calculate it carefully.

"Good!" Qin Mubai smiled generously and reported his birthday to him.

Li Chunfeng listened and pinched his fingers for a rough calculation, and his face was astounding.

"Is this a clear calculation? How about it?" Qin Mubai asked curiously.

In Li Chunfeng's eyes, there was a trace of shock and even anger.

Qin Mubai frowned and said, "Why should Tai Shigong do this? Is there anything wrong with me that angered Tai Shi Gong?

Li Chunfeng frowned heavily and said in a low voice, "General Qin, please forgive me for my rudeness. It's just that many of us magicians have taboos. The life of this dead man can never be counted, otherwise it will hurt his life. After listening to the eight characters of the birthday reported by General Qin, a cloud of doubt rose in his heart. After pinching his fingers slightly, he could easily know that this was the eight characters of the birthday of a dead man!"

Qin Mubai couldn't help but have a cold neck, and he also sweated coldly!

My good boy, awesome!

So, the "Qin Mubai" in the Tang Dynasty should really die long ago? If it hadn't been for me to travel through the son-in-law's soul, he would have turned into dust at this time?

Qin Mubai hurriedly changed his face, patted his forehead vigorously, and hurriedly said, "Don't blame Taishi, don't blame!" At the next moment, I was confused and reported the wrong date of birth! It's just that the month and the year are right, but the day is not the fifth day, but the fifteenth day!"

This is his birthday in the 21st century. It's really a coincidence, but the year of birth is different from the day, and the month and the hour are the same.

Li Chunfeng took a deep breath and nodded slowly. He pinched his fingers again. Then his face relaxed a little and smiled and said, "That's right. After returning to the humble position, let's calculate and see how the general's life is. However, after all, this is not a humble job. The general's power can be a joke. You don't have to take it seriously.

"Of course." Qin Mubai smiled and said, "Li Taishi doesn't have to take care of it. If you have something to say then, you might as well say it directly."

"Okay. The humble position will leave first and visit again in the future.

The two said goodbye. Qin Mubai went straight into the Hongwen Museum and saw Princess Gaoyang holding Li Shimin's arm and coming out together. The father and daughter talked happily.

Qin Mubai came forward to salute. Li Shimin smiled and said, "Mubai, are you back? I heard that you and his delegation in Xiangyang had a good time. I came back to rest for a while, and in half a month, I will start some rituals and ceremonies one after another. I'm busy. Before that, refresh yourself and save some energy.

"Yes, Your Majesty." Qin Mubai bowed his hand with a smile, and then thanked him for a while. The emperor and minister chatted and went to the harem under the guard of Baiqi.

Before the gate of Daming Palace, Qin Mubai stopped and arched his hand and said, "Your Majesty, Weichen stopped. It's late at night. Your Majesty can rest early in the affairs of the state.

Li Shimin nodded and seemed to have something to say to Qin Mubai. Princess Gaoyang, Baiqi and others were also interesting and stopped obediently. The two ministers stepped forward for a few steps and were alone in a corner.

Li Shimin cut his hands behind his back, frowned a little, and said, "Mu Bai, you just returned to Beijing. I shouldn't have told you these big things. It's just that since you hit the imperial meeting of today's Hongwen Museum, I might as well talk to you. The discussion at today's meeting is about Lanzhou.

"Oh?" Qin Mubai was in high spirits, "Is there a war in Lanzhou?"

Li Shimin frowned and nodded: "It can be said that for a while, the war did not start. In short, things are the same. Do you remember what I told you about the Tubo people's marriage when you just came back from Lanzhou?

"Of course I remember." Qin Mubai said, "The Tubo people are so rude that they know that your majesty has married me, and I would like to ask Her Royal Highness Princess Gaoyang to marry me!"

"You should be quiet, and don't let Linger hear it." Li Shimin glanced at Princess Gaoyang not far away and said, "Of course I can't agree to this matter. At that time, he told the Tubo messenger that Princess Gaoyang had no possibility to give Tubo Zanpu. The matter of giving marriage should be discussed again. The Tubo messenger was naturally unhappy, but he did not dare to make it. So I stayed in Chang'an all the time and came to ask about it all the time. I was tired of being asked by them, so I said that I would marry another princess and give her a gift. The Tubo people were overjoyed. At the end of the year, I summoned the royal family and prepared to choose a young unmarried woman from the royal women as a princess and remarry Zanpu with Tubo. Just as I was about to come up with a result, the Tubo messenger didn't know where to hear the news. Unexpectedly, I blamed me for not giving my own daughter, showing disrespect for Tubo's praise, insincere marriage and making peace, and unexpectedly leaving without saying goodbye!"

"So unreasonable!" Qin Mubai suddenly became an anguish, "Why do Tubo people pick fat and thin? Originally, they were defeated. The 60,000 troops were beaten by 200 people in Dafeichuan. What's the face of flying and domineering in Chang'an? It really can't be like this!"

"You calm down, how can you be more angry than me?" Li Shimin couldn't help laughing, shook his head, patted Qin Mubai on the shoulder, and said, "I'm naturally very angry. Tufan Manzi, just doesn't know the law and doesn't know the superiority and inferiority. These principles don't make sense with their stupidity. Originally, I wanted to repay my grievances with virtue, and I wanted to fight less blood and comfort the people and the army. I didn't think about it. They may not take themselves too seriously, thinking that I was really afraid of their barbarians. Let's go, I really don't care. If they want to invade again, don't I still have Qin Mubai? Haha!"

In a few words, Qin Mubai's blood is boiling!

He hugged his fist heavily and said, "Your Majesty, you just need an order. Qin Mubai jumped over the horse and picked up his snowy plateau in Tibet!!!"

"Haha, good! I just like your wildness and madness, just like when I was young!" Li Shimin laughed cheerfully, "I know that you are a firm main war faction. If you are in Chang'an these two days, this imperial meeting doesn't have to be so soapy.

Qin Mubai frowned gently and whispered, "Are there still many people in the court who oppose the war with Tubo?"

Li Shimin showed a trace of difficulty, nodded with a sigh and said, "It's not surprising that they are. In fact, it is indeed better not to fight than to fight. War means loss and bloodshed. Killing one thousand enemies and losing eight hundred has been the same since ancient times. This time, it is indeed a good time to negotiate peace with Tibet. It's really a pity that we are delayed by the delay in giving someone to get married. It should be unknown that the human, material and financial resources invested by the Tang Dynasty in the war against Tibet in recent years is enough to empty the treasury for three or five years. This is not to mention the loss of Ding Zhuang and population, as well as the people's wealth that will continue to be consumed.

"Your Majesty, the account can't be calculated like this." Qin Mubai rarely gave Li Shimin face and didn't speak according to his intention.

Li Shimin really raised his eyebrows. This topic was actually provoked. He seemed to have a great interest in chatting. He actually turned back to Princess Gaoyang and said, let her go back to the harem to accompany her mother first. She wanted to return to the imperial study of Wude Hall with Qin Mubai and talk at night.

In the middle of Qin Mubai's arms!

So the two gentlemen returned to the imperial study of Wude Hall and sat down with tea and candles.

Li Shimin said, "You just said that the account can't be calculated like this. Tell me, how does that count?

"Your Majesty, Weichen is not a little refuting His Majesty's words and majesty. That's what Weichen thought in his heart. Qin Mubai did not avoid it, but said directly, "From the current position, it is indeed impossible to fight. In fact, war is not a good thing in any position in any era.

"Isn't that right?" Li Shimin smiled and asked, "Then why do you refute me?"

"The reason why Weichen refutes is precisely for this reason, Your Majesty!" Qin Mubai held his fist and said with a serious face, "Your Majesty, there will be war in any era and from any position. Standing at the height of history and the times, we should reduce some wars for future generations! If my Thai soldiers in the Tang Dynasty are strong and strong, and the majesty will be in the universe, and the four seas will be shocked! - If you don't need martial arts at this time, when will you wait? At this time, Weichen is going to say a big truth - every king and every dynasty hopes that they can live a long life and inherit a hundred generations, but is there really such an emperor and dynasty?

Li Shimin's expression was a little solemn and nodded: "This is indeed a big truth, indeed not."

"There is a reason for the rise and fall, and there is a basis for victory or defeat! When the Tang Dynasty was strong, he did not force the four barbarians to flatten the barbarians. When will it wait? Qin Mubai said in a low voice, "Standing from the position of the 14th year of Zhenguan, it is really not easy for us to start a war, because as soon as there is a war, this year's wealth may be lost in the shadow of swords and swords. However, considering ten years, twenty years, or even a hundred years, we should fight at this time! Now if we fight a war, we can subtract the price and payment of ten battles for future generations, and even end the future trouble forever! - Your Majesty!!! Isn't this cost-effective?! Is the fourteenth year of Zhenguan important, or is the decade of the Tang Dynasty important, and the millennium inheritance of China important?

Li Shimin's eyes narrowed slightly, but his expression remained unchanged. He wrote lightly: "It's all important. However, if war is really necessary, I will never avoid it. That's my attitude at any time.

"There is absolutely no war between the Tang Dynasty and Tubo. Even if your majesty marries Princess Gaoyang to Tubo, it may be exchanged for ten, twenty or even thirty years of false peace, but there will always be a backlog of contradictions and conflicts, and it may be more horrible when it really breaks out. If you want to fundamentally eliminate war, unless one side really falls. In your time, there is probably no possibility for Tubo to defeat the Tang Dynasty. But Your Majesty, can you guarantee that Tubo can beat the Tang Dynasty in a hundred or two hundred years? Moreover, in the past two hundred years, how many times will the conflict and friction between Tubo and the Tang Dynasty take away the financial income of Zhenguan for 14 years? Qin Mubai said something amazing again.

After hearing this, Li Shimin did not say anything, but got up and stood with his hands behind his back. He walked to the window and looked up at the moon.

"I have thought of what you said. These are just some big truths. Anyone who has a little insight in the court may understand it.

"That's true." Qin Mubai came over and said, "Weichen believes that he is not particularly smart. The difference is that in addition to his majesty's worries and solving the difficulties of the Tang Dynasty, Weichen hopes that our descendants can live a better life.

Li Shimin's expression was slightly stagnant. He turned his head to look at Qin Mubai and said, "This sentence is in my heart - I hope our children and grandchildren can live a better life. I am not a god, and I can't predict what will happen in decades and a hundred years. All I have done since I ascended the throne is to hope that my descendants and all the people of the Tang Dynasty can live a better life. It is precisely because of this idea and idea that I have the power to exclude public opinion and support all the new policies you implement in Lanzhou. From a close point of view, your measures are absolutely laborious to the people and money, but from the height of history and the long-term interests of a hundred years, this is a good thing. There are many ministers in the court. What they care more about is what kind of good advice and advice they have given. How can they win the name of Qingshan here or leave a name in history? If there is a moment of merit, they will know that they will be happy. They can think of the beauty of such a century-old plan, but they do not hesitate to oppose it because it is contrary to their present goals and interests. To be honest, sometimes I am indeed a little disappointed with some people. But from their own perspective, they are not wrong. They are all repeating their duties. The only explanation is... They don't have a sense of historical responsibility like you, Mu Bai."

"It's really comforting to get such praise from Your Majesty!" Qin Mubai smiled sincerely and said, "In fact, although Weichen is only three years old, he can also be satisfied. He is famous all over the world and married your majesty's favorite princess, with dazzling scenery. But Weichen is not satisfied at all. The only and most important reason is that the Tang Dynasty can be better, can stand at a higher historical height, and do more for future generations! Your Majesty is even more in his prime, and Weichen is also very young. Thinking of the future, Weichen can accompany your majesty to do many vigorous things. Weichen is excited and very excited!!"

Li Shimin smiled for the first time today. Although his smile was a little tired, he was completely gratified. He patted Qin Mubai's left and right shoulders with both hands and said, "Mubai, put aside the identity of you, my minister and son-in-law, you and I have forgotten. Xiongtu, Dazhi, these four words have been said tens of thousands of times in ancient times and this year. But in my eyes, Qin Shihuang is the only one who can really understand and implement it. Han Wuben is also good, but the Han Wugong is not enough, so there are troubled times of the Three Kingdoms. I hope that the Tang Dynasty, which I will create with my ancestors and you famous ministers, can achieve a temporary new glory.

Qin Mubai nodded gently and said:

"Weichen believes that the Tang Dynasty... not to mention that there is no one to come, at least, there is no one before the meeting!"