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"Good! Good!" Cheng Yaojin really didn't expect Li Yunfei to come up with such a poem so quickly, although he didn't quite understand it, but it was absolutely no worse than the one given to him. This made Cheng Yaojin have a bit more respect for Li Yunfei in his heart. Cheng Yaojin was indeed a rough man, but his ancestors were from a famous family, which was undeniable. Cheng Yaojin actually had great respect for scholars, but there were only a few who could make him admire them, among whom Li Jing and Xu Shi were two, also known as Xu Maogong, and now he added another one, Li Yunfei.
"Indeed, Qin Wang's poem is truly moving and evocative, a rare masterpiece! Li Jing took a sip of wine and couldn't help but praise it. As a man of both literary and military talents, Li Jing was even more eager to befriend someone with such exceptional talent as Li Yunfei. After speaking, he glanced at Qin Qiong beside him, who smiled and nodded in agreement, apparently also impressed by Li Yan's performance."
"Sixth brother indeed has good literary talent, come and let me toast you a cup!" Li Chengqian really didn't expect that Li Yunfei could produce such a good poem in such a short time, especially this poem that even he couldn't find any fault with! Although his heart wasn't pleased, the surface work still had to be done, so he raised his wine cup and said to Li Yunfei with an iron face.
Li Chengqian's behavior made Changsun Wuji very satisfied. You can be jealous of others, but you have to distinguish between different situations and places. Only in this way can you become a capable person who can accomplish great things. As for being ruthless, which emperor has not been ruthless? Isn't the current emperor also the one who launched the Xuanwu Gate Incident? Therefore, Changsun Wuji also turned a blind eye to Li Chengqian's past actions. Only those with ambition and ruthlessness can achieve great success!
"Haha! Who dares to trouble the prince with a toast? I'll just do it myself!" Li Yunfei downed the wine in his cup, and now he's feeling a bit dizzy. He couldn't help but smile wryly - his tolerance for alcohol was still not good enough! But seeing everyone's flattering expressions, Li Yunfei suddenly felt a little proud. These poems that would be passed down through the ages, weren't they all classics? Now, using them as his own, although it was shameful, he had no choice but to do so!
Because Crown Prince Li Chengqian was very unhappy in the end, this banquet ended in depression. Li Yunfei is now flushed all over his face, and he walks with a slight float, looking at the gifts in the room with a silly smile, as if he had forgotten that there were still a few people who hadn't left yet!
"Haha! Your Majesty, the King of Qin, is really making a big show today! I don't know if you're interested, but I'd like to introduce you to some old friends!" Suddenly, Li Yunfei heard Li Jing's voice behind him. Li Yunfei shook his dizzy head and found that several people were smiling at him. As soon as he saw the newcomers clearly, Li Yunfei quickly stood up.
"Ah! So Uncle Li hasn't left yet! I'm really a bit drunk today, you know, my capacity for liquor is really not good!" Li Yunfei bowed to Li Jing, and seeing Li Yunfei show such respect, everyone suddenly looked at him with even more admiration. Comparing Li Yunfei to the current crown prince, it's simply impossible to tell that they're father and son!
"Haha! Your Majesty, the King of Qin, is too polite. It should be I who pays respects to you. Let me introduce you to a few of the current high-ranking officials! They are also my good brothers from many years ago!" Li Jing's hands, full of calluses, grasped Li Yunfei's arm and led him forward, saying this as he pulled Li Yunfei in front of everyone. Actually, it wasn't that Li Yunfei was being overly polite, but rather these historical figures were all national treasures! Now that Li Yunfei had seen so many, he naturally didn't dare to offend them. After all, isn't it true that more courtesy is better than not enough?
"Oh? I don't know which uncles they are..." Li Yunfei carefully sized up the few people, and from their appearance, he could still roughly tell one or two of them apart, but couldn't be certain.
"Haha! This Lu Guogong Cheng Zhijie, you've met him too, so I won't say more. This is the British Gong Li Ji, originally named Xu Shiji, courtesy name Maogong, a famous general. Later, he was granted the surname Li by the current emperor. You all should get along well with each other." Li Jing pointed to a scholar-like person and said to Li Yunfei.
"It turned out to be Uncle Li, your great name I have long heard of, it's really not as good as meeting in person!" As soon as he heard that it was Xu Maogong, Li Yunfei suddenly gained spirit. This Xu Maogong is one of the figures who was deified in the "Romance of Sui and Tang", and in history, he was also very famous. It seems that here is a mixture of history and fiction, with Luo Cheng, this fictional character inside, and the story of the undefeated gun god Luo Cheng is also well-known to him. Historically, Xu Maogong's evaluation is not low, Yang Guang squandered a good country in order to conquer Goguryeo, but was pacified by this man.
Li Ji was originally a general of the Wagang Army, and as a young man he followed Zhang Letian to start an uprising. After Zhang's death, he followed Li Mi. After Li Mi surrendered to the Tang Dynasty, he became an independent force, but still insisted on surrendering to the Tang Dynasty in the name of Li Mi's subordinate, and was called "pure minister" by Emperor Gaozu of Tang. After being attacked by Dou Jiande, he was forced to surrender because his father was captured by Dou as a hostage. He plotted to assassinate Dou and return to the Tang Dynasty, but failed and escaped. He followed Li Shimin to destroy Wang Shichong, Dou Jiande, and Liu Heita, and also served as the main general to destroy Xu Yuanlang, following Li Xiaogong to destroy Fu Gongshi. He refused Li Shimin's recruitment and did not participate in the Xuanwu Gate Incident. During the Zhenguan period, he joined forces with Li Jing to destroy the Turkic Khaganate, and for 16 years was responsible for defending the northern border of the Tang Dynasty, defeating the Xue Yantuo regime several times, and following Li Shimin to attack Goguryeo. After Li Shimin's death, he assisted Emperor Gaozong of Tang, was entrusted with military affairs, served as the main general again to conquer Goguryeo, and finally destroyed Goguryeo. Emperor Gaozong of Tang repainted his portrait in the Lingyan Pavilion. He died of illness the year after destroying Goguryeo.
This is the life story of Xu Maogong, although it's only a brief account, but enough to make others ashamed. His talent was not exaggerated, but truly heroic! In the early years of the Tang Dynasty, those who could be called true generals were none other than Xu Maogong, Duke of England, and Li Jing, Duke of Wei. Their military achievements were enough to make emperors jealous, and only a good emperor like Li Shimin could tolerate them.
"Haha! Your Majesty, the King of Qin, is indeed gracious. I am grateful for your favor and the honor of being granted a national surname. Today, observing Your Majesty's actions, I find them somewhat similar to those of the current Emperor, which brings me comfort! In the future, Your Majesty can visit the British Gong Mansion more often, and we will also increase our affection." Xu Maogong's piercing gaze fixed on Li Yunfei, making him feel a bit unbearable, as this British Gong's eyes were truly too sharp.
"Uncle Li said that when the time comes, he will definitely come to visit and trouble you at home. At that time, please don't bother Uncle Li!" Li Yunfei was looked down upon by Xu Maogong, but still had to say some polite words.
"Hah! Hah! The King of Qin has arrived, I'm delighted to welcome him, where would I dare be bothered? When the time comes, I will definitely go out to welcome the arrival of the King of Qin!" Xu Maogong stroked his own goat beard and said with a big laugh.
