The best idlers of the Tang Dynasty

Du Rui followed the people to Li Jing's big tent. At this time, only Li Jing and Li Chengqian were left in the tent. Li Jing was sitting in the commander-in-chief, and Li Chengqian was accompanying him. Seeing Du Rui coming in, Li Chengqian looked at it meaningfully. At a glance, Du Rui understood, nodded slightly, and then stepped forward to salute Li Jing, the military god of the Tang Dynasty.

"After entering Du Rui, I met Duke Wei!"

Li Jing looked at Du Rui, nodded and said: "Since you are in front of the old man, you claim to be a late learner, so you should be proficient in the art of war!?"

Du Rui hurriedly said: "The boy has also studied it before, but he dare not claim to be proficient in front of Duke Wei."

Li Jing waved his hand and said: "This is in the army, not a school, so there are not so many rules to talk about. Before the old man left, he had heard from the Holy Majesty that the general strategy for the Northern Expedition was proposed by you. You can be said to be proficient in the essentials of the art of war, even if there is nothing wrong with it.”

Du Rui bowed and said, "Thank you Duke Wei for your compliment."

"It's just~~~~~~~" Li Jing muttered, "Your strategy is good, but it's also dangerous. Now the formation is so big that almost all of my Tang elite are arranged in the Northland If the Turks sent a straight advance rate to rush forward from the Longxi trail and directly attack Chang'an, they would not attack Chang'an, but gallop northward from Shangxian County, lay an ambush at Ganzhou, and cut off our food road. place."

Du Rui didn't panic when he heard the words, and replied: "My Majesty asked me, I dare not not answer, I just told what I thought in my heart, but after all, I am young and inexperienced, I don't think well, I have the ministers in the court to fill in the gaps." Besides, in the ninth year of Wude, Jieli sneaked in from the Longxi trail. Presumably, the sage had already made arrangements. If Jieli went around from Mobei, it would be useless if there were too many people, and General Chai would be alarmed if there were too many people. worry."

When Li Jing heard the words, he couldn't help being surprised. Looking at Du Rui, he immediately understood what Du Rui was thinking. It's not that Du Rui didn't think of this, but it's just not easy to say everything. If a person really counts everything, wouldn't it be Becoming a wild fox, let alone a person who is too shrewd, may not be a good thing.

It's just that Du Rui knows how to choose between advances and retreats, but he is also too aggressive. After all, he is a young man, and he is not good at nourishing his energy. If he is well trained, the Tang Dynasty will have one more star. If he is allowed to develop, it may not be a blessing for the country. .

After a few more gossips, Li Jing first arranged for Li Chengqian to go to a camp next to the commander's tent to rest, and Du Rui also left and returned to his military tent.

Just after dinner, the sergeant arrived again during the day, and it was Li Jing who summoned him. Although Du Rui was puzzled, he realized after careful consideration that there must be something difficult to say in front of Li Chengqian during the day. After dinner, Du Rui will be recruited.

When Du Rui arrived at Li Jing's handsome tent, he saw that Li Jing was alone inside, reading a book in his hand. When he saw Du Rui coming in, he pointed to the small seat next to him. Du Rui bowed and gave a salute. Sit in the past.

"The old man called you here, do you know why?" Li Jing put down the book and asked suddenly.

Du Rui knew it in his heart, but he said, "I don't know, kid!"

Li Jing smiled, looked at Du Rui with deep meaning in his eyes, and said with a smile: "you young man, what are you hiding in front of this old man, why the old man called you here, you must understand in your heart, but you just don't want to tell the truth, this old man sees countless people , but the only one who can't see through you is that the Holy One may not be as wise as you when he was young."

Du Rui was startled when he heard the words, and hurriedly said: "Duke Wei is careful, these words are a bit offending, if they reach the ears of the sage, how will the boy deal with himself."

Li Jing looked at Du Rui with a sharp gaze, and said loudly: "You can't deal with yourself anymore, young man, if a person is too stupid, it may not be a disaster, and if a person is too smart, it may not be a blessing. You are young, you are already You are sharp-edged, and you are the confidant of His Highness the Crown Prince. Once others enter the court, you will surely have a bright future. You are resourceful and decisive, and you will make more contributions in the future. When there is no reward at that time, what should the Holy Majesty do? How to deal with you? In all dynasties and dynasties, among those who have made great achievements, how many people can die well!"

Listening to Du Rui, he couldn't help but sweat coldly because of his two lives. Thinking about it carefully, he was indeed too sharp. He first helped Li Chengqian deal with Taicang for a while, and then quelled the mutiny of the Zuo Tunwei Army. Assisting Li Chengqian in training an elite army, and this time taking the lead in bringing forward the original strategy of the Northern Expedition in history, this kind of thing is really beyond what a young man can handle.

A person like him who is as generous as he is, I am afraid that Emperor Taizong, who is as big as the sea, will not be at ease. Besides, at his age, he has already shown so extraordinary. When he grows up, whether it is Taizong or Li Chengqian, I am afraid I have to worry about not being able to restrain myself, thinking about it, I was still acting on my own will. A while ago, everything went too smoothly, I got carried away, and forgot the essence of how to choose between advancing and retreating to protect myself.

The change of Du Rui's expression naturally couldn't hide from Li Jing's eyes. Seeing that Du Rui understood his intentions, Li Jing slightly approved in his heart, and then said: "You can see through this, and you should know how to choose in the future. Sometimes it may not be a bad thing to be clumsy. A subject should uphold justice, serve the country wholeheartedly, report to the king, and caress the people. Although you are white now, but with your talent, you will definitely enter the court as an official in the future. At that time, you should remember the old man today According to the words, as long as you are not party or selfish, you will be safe."

Li Jing just met him for the first time, so he taught him like this. Du Rui was also moved, and hurriedly got up and said: "Boy, thank Duke Wei for your advice. You should remember what Duke Wei said today."

Li Jing nodded and said with a smile: "That's good, come on! This old man has been on the battlefield for many years. In the whole world, no one can compare with this old man when it comes to the number of people killed. However, the strategy you proposed for the Northern Expedition will take a long time for this old man to be like you." So perfect, you can be said to be proficient in the Art of War, so come and discuss with this old man how to be a good man."

Hearing this, Du Rui was overjoyed. Although in his previous life he studied the art of war of famous masters of various dynasties and generations, it was only on paper. Now, although Li Jing said he wanted to discuss it, he actually wanted to give advice. Naturally, Du Rui would not refuse.

The old man and the young man talked about "Sun Tzu's Art of War" to "The Essentials of Martial Arts" in the handsome account, and then talked about some battle examples. Li Jing wanted to give advice, so naturally he didn't hide his secrets, which made Du Rui some things he didn't understand before. Also suddenly enlightened.

Seeing that it was getting late, Li Jing also stopped talking. Du Rui naturally gained a lot just now, but Li Jing was also surprised by Du Rui's eyes from some of the later generations, especially the special operations proposed by Du Rui, which surprised Li Jing I'm so happy, I wish this time could be slower.

"Chengming!" After talking for a while, Li Jing's address to Du Rui also changed, "You can be considered extraordinary if you have this insight. This old man has never taken off this armor since he joined the army as a young man all his life. Next, in terms of the art of war, although you dare not compare with the predecessors, you can still gain something, I wonder if you would like to worship me as a teacher?"

Du Rui was startled when he heard the words, and it took him a long time to react. He prostrated himself on the ground with great joy: "Du Rui pays homage to the teacher!"

Li Jing nodded with a smile and said: "This old man also has one and a half apprentices in his life, one is Li Shiji. Although he is very talented, he has a strong killing spirit. He may not be able to use it freely, and the other half is Hou Junji. Although he wanted to worship me as a teacher several times, but the old man saw that he was too selfish and feared that he would be a blessing to the country in the future, so he did not agree. But even so, the old man saw him I have good aptitude and I have taught you one or two times. You can be regarded as half of my apprentices. These two people can’t understand the essence of my art of war, Cheng Ming! Since you are worshiping me as your teacher today, you should bear in mind that the real essence of art of war is not fighting with the enemy. When confronting each other, the number of kills depends on two words, which is to stop Ge, to kill Zhige!"

Upon hearing this, Du Rui hurriedly said, "Students should remember what the teacher said!"

Li Jing said: "One more thing, you should keep in mind that the relationship between you and me as a teacher and student is only limited during this Northern Expedition, when we return to Chang'an in the future, don't mention our relationship as a teacher and student to anyone, remember!"

Du Rui knew that Li Jing didn't want others to know their master-student relationship. It was to protect Du Rui and also to protect himself. Originally, in history, Li Jing had an affair with Li Shiji in his later years. Li Shiji turned against each other for the purpose of reassuring the king. Thinking about it carefully, with the abilities of Li Jing and Li Shiji, if the two of them are of the same mind, they will not be able to accomplish any big things, and this world will be the world~~~~~~~

"Students remember!"

Li Jing saw that Du Rui knew a little bit, and said with a smile: "Okay! This old man has been worried that no one can inherit the art of war that has been summed up in these years of fighting. Now that I have you, this old man will have no regrets in this life. Du Keming is serious." You gave birth to a good son, but the old man never expected that all of Du Keming's talents were born on you. It's a pity that Du Gou and Du He brothers, alas~~~~~~Du Gou is no more than a middle-aged man. If you're careful, you can keep the family business, but Du He is a lot of madness, but his knowledge is a mess, and the two of them are narrow-minded, Cheng Ming! In the future, Du Keming's line will all depend on you!"