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Volume One: Settling Down the Tang Dynasty Chapter 270 Pen and Knife

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    As night fell, Hu Guogong's mansion was quiet.  Qin Huaiyu was constantly wandering around the room at this time. It was obvious that he had encountered something very embarrassing again.

    Yes, this incident really made him very embarrassed.  Because, he wanted to participate in the training that was about to start, but he was not sure at all.  Of course, the so-called lack of confidence does not mean that he is not sure of passing the so-called assessment, but that he is not sure of persuading his father to let him take part.

    Since childhood, Qin Huaiyu has been a leader and role model among his peers.  When the juniors mentioned Qin Huaiyu, they all admired him greatly.  He is not only outstanding in martial arts, but also extraordinary in intelligence. He also knows the method of arranging troops and is simply an all-rounder.  The elders always use Qin Huaiyu as an example to educate their children.

    In fact, how would outsiders know that Qin Huaiyu's martial arts and so-called art of war were all secretly learned by him.  His father did not teach him anything in these aspects, and even opposed him learning them.  His father's request was for him to study and then take the imperial examination.

    However, Qin Huaiyu, who was born in a family of generals, like most of the generals' children, has a natural interest in martial arts and marching and fighting.  Therefore, after completing the studies assigned by his master every day, he secretly began to learn martial arts.  I often learn the art of war from the military books in my study.

    It¡¯s not that Qin Qiong didn¡¯t notice this situation, but he couldn¡¯t do anything about it.  In addition to stricter requirements on Qin Huaiyu's studies, he just let everything else go.  However, one thing is for sure, that is, Qin Qiong does not want Qin Huaiyu to join the army.

    Even Qin Huaiyu¡¯s title of school captain was forcibly given to him by Li Shimin.  Although there is a title, however.  But there is no real job, it can be said to be in name only.  The last time, the reason why Qin Huaiyu was asked to lead the team to Jianghu Village was because Li Feng knew him.  Moreover, he was outstanding in intelligence and had friendship with those scholars.  At critical moments, you can convince the public.

    Qin Huaiyu was in the room, lingering for a while.  Finally, his expression became determined, and then he gritted his teeth and left the door.  Walked towards Qin Qiong's residence.

    Arriving at Qin Qiong¡¯s door, Qin Huaiyu took a few deep breaths and then prepared to knock on the door.

    "The door is unlocked, come in"

    Before he could knock, Qin Qiong's voice came from inside.  After Qin Huaiyu was stunned for a moment, he immediately opened the door gently and walked in.  Seeing his father.  Was sitting there reading a book.

    "The child pays homage to his father"

    Unlike other general families, Lu Guogong¡¯s mansion pays great attention to etiquette.  At least, this is what Qin Qiong has always asked of Qin Huaiyu.  Therefore, after Qin Huaiyu entered the door.  He said with a polite salute.

    "sit down"

    After seeing Qin Huaiyu come in, Qin Qiong had already put down the book, and then said to him calmly.  Afterwards, Qin Huaiyu became very well-behaved.  Made it aside.

    However, Qin Huaiyu did not speak immediately.  He was thinking about how to talk to Qin Qiong about this.  You know, if he goes this time, he will really become a member of the military.  But this was completely opposite to Qin Qiong's expectations of him.

    "Do you know why, as a father, I have always opposed your joining the army, but instead want you to join the army?"

    Before Qin Huaiyu could think of how to speak, Qin Qiong spoke first.  Moreover, all of a sudden, Qin Huaiyu asked the question that he had always wanted to ask Qin Qiong.

    For a long time, Qin Huaiyu couldn't figure out why all the other generals' disciples were developing in the army.  But his father, as one of the most famous veterans in the Tang Dynasty, was so opposed to his career in the military.  This made him very depressed and aggrieved.

    "I don't know, this is the question that I have always wanted to ask but didn't dare to ask."

    Since he has decided to have a showdown with Qin Qiong, Qin Huaiyu is ready to be punished, so he doesn't have so many scruples in his heart.

    "Very good, then my father will tell you the answer today."

    "First, you are the only incense of the Qin family, and my father does not want the bloodline of the Qin family to be cut off. The so-called unfilial piety is of the three most serious, not having an offspring. We, father and son, will become the eternal sinners of the Qin family. On the battlefield, that is what life is like.  Cao Jie is a general in the army, and his life is in danger at any time. And once you get to the battlefield, you will most likely be a vanguard general, and you will have no choice. "

    "Secondly, it is for the sake of your future. As the saying goes, military is more important in troubled times than in prosperous times. Now, the prosperous times have begun, and suppressing military force has become inevitable, and this situation will only become more and more obvious. Therefore, while you are taking advantage of the opportunity,  Now I still have this old bone and want to find a good future for you."

    "Third, as the old saying goes, it will take ten years for scholars to rebel. This is?, on the other hand, that is, any emperor will pay more attention to the control of military power.  If a scholar makes a mistake, he may only get a few slaps, but once a general in the army hears any trouble, he will definitely kill a thousand by mistake rather than let one go.  Even if you are loyal, once a traitor makes the slightest move, you will be plunged into a place of eternal destruction."

    At this point, Qin Qiong had stopped talking, but his expression became more serious.  Just when Qin Huaiyu thought Qin Qiong had finished speaking, Qin Qiong spoke again.

    "Finally, my father wants you to be a pen, not a sword."

    When he said this, Qin Qiong had a very complicated look on his face.

    "Father, please forgive me for being stupid. What is a pen? And what is a knife?"

    Qin Huaiyu understood the first three reasons, but when Qin Qiong said the last sentence, he didn't understand.

    "The pen and the sword are both tools in the hands of the emperor. The sword is a weapon, which is a murderous weapon and the evil side of the emperor. The pen is the first of the four treasures of the house, and is used to praise virtues. Any emperor who has done something is not afraid of the sword, but  Fear the pen, because the emperor needs the pen to achieve his eternal fame."

    "The pen can also be said to be, or more precisely, it refers to the way of Confucius and Mencius. As long as you occupy this way, anyone who wants to use it must think twice before doing it. The way of Confucius and Mencius is deeply rooted in the bones of the world, and the method of governing a country cannot be separated from it.  The law of kings is even more inseparable from this. Throughout the past and present, those who follow this path will lead to their own destruction.¡±

    "Think about it, why Shandong's wealthy families have been able to thrive for so long? The answer lies here."

    "Think again, why my father has been staying behind closed doors. Of course it is because my father is ill. The most important thing is that my father wants to avoid the emperor's suspicion. Since the Xuanwu Sect incident, my father has categorically refused, and there is no such thing.  Participate. I have already expected that this will be the case. For this reason, my father does not regret it and does not resent anyone. This is the emperor's magnanimity."

    "However, let's look at Wei Zheng again. Mr. Wei openly contradicted the emperor every time, which often made the emperor embarrassed and angry. However, the emperor favored him even more. Of course, the emperor cherished talents and loved them.  However, the world is so vast and there are countless talented people, so Wei Zheng is the only one missing. I don¡¯t think so. It¡¯s not that the emperor doesn¡¯t want to touch him, but that he can¡¯t.¡±

    "Therefore, the sword is not as good as the pen."

    Speaking of this, Qin Qiong let out a long sigh.  Since he shut himself up, he likes to read and think about these things when he has time.  However, when he figured it out, he felt a wave of sadness, because he had always been a knife.  However, this no longer mattered to him, a man whose time was running out, but he was unwilling to let Qin Huaiyu continue on this path.

    "My son, thank you very much for your father's teachings. Over the years, I have not been able to understand my father's painstaking efforts. I have always complained about my father in my heart. I am really unfilial, and I ask my father to punish me."

    After hearing what Qin Qiong said, Qin Huaiyu finally understood why his father had always opposed him joining the army, but hoped that he would.  It became even more clear to me that my father had worked so hard.  And he had always complained about this, and now he suddenly felt ashamed.

    So, he immediately knelt down respectfully in front of Qin Qiong and said.

    "Okay, get up. If you come here today, my father already knows what you mean. Go and sign up tomorrow. My father has agreed to this matter."

    Seeing that Qin Huaiyu finally understood, Qin Qiong's face suddenly showed a burst of joy.  However, what he said next made Qin Huaiyu completely stupid.

    "Father, did you say something wrong?"

    After hearing Qin Qiong¡¯s words, Qin Huaiyu understood Qin Qiong¡¯s painstaking efforts, but also understood that what Qin Qiong said was right.  However, having loved the military since he was a child, it would be very difficult and unwilling for him to give up his dream of joining the army.  Therefore, when I heard Qin Qiong's words, I thought I heard it wrong.

    "I'm right, I agree with you to participate in this training. However, this time, you must practice well and show your own style, you know"

    "Why, father"

    After Qin Qiong confirmed again, Qin Huaiyu finally confirmed that he heard correctly.  While he felt happy, he became even more confused. Isn't this a contradiction?

    "Because this is the army trained by King Yong, and it will also be the army under the control of King Yong in the future. King Yong has a good sword, but no one can hold his sword, not even the emperor. Who wants to  If you want to hold this sword, you will only end up with your head and body missing. What's more, the current Yong Wang is no longer the little devil star."

    "Remember, King Brave"??All people in this world are different.  As for how to do it specifically, I don¡¯t think you need a father to teach you.  Okay, let¡¯s go down and have a good rest.¡±

    After finishing speaking, Qin Qiong waved Qin Huaiyu to go down.

    "The sword is not as good as the pen, but when the sword shines through the sky and ignores all things in the world, who can avoid its edge and what can be done about it."

    After seeing Qin Huaiyu retreat, Qin Qiong sighed again, then blew out the lamp and went to rest.
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