Tang Dynasty Mingyue Song Dynasty Pass

Chapter 389 Studying Art of War
The next day, many princes, scholars, and dignitaries from Jinling planned to visit Su Chen, but he refused because he was unwell.He declared to the outside world that he was seriously injured and needs to be carefully recuperated, so he is not suitable to see guests for the time being.

Su Chen really didn't have the time and energy to waste on these strangers, exchanging pleasantries.

"My lord, the courtyard has been taken over. Currently, there is a shortage of servants and maidservants. Do you need to borrow some from Peng's residence?" Jing Hong came to ask.

Su Chen hesitated, and said: "Let's buy it ourselves, go to Jinling to trade the tooth shop of slaves, pick some maids with clean backgrounds and clean feet, and buy them back to the mansion, and borrow two maids from Peng's mansion to help train them , let’s choose a few servants and servants too!”

"Okay!" Jing Hong has now become a housekeeper of Su's house, loyal and reliable, agreed, took the silver tael from Su Chen, and went to handle errands.

In Su Chen's mind, he also planned to bring back some young men with good bones, and let Bailang train them, so that after a few years, they would all become good guardians.

Many big families did this. They selected some children and orphans to be raised in captivity, and let these orphans practice martial arts. They did not get in touch with the outside world and the environment.

But Su Chen is not in a hurry at this time, he needs to stand firm before trying again, and after training well, he will be the iron guard of the Su family.

Peng Qingqing walked into his bedroom with a book in his hand, and said to Su Chen: "There are some sentences in this book that are difficult and esoteric, please read it for me and explain it to me."

"Oh, what sentences? Read it to me!" Su Chen was a little sleepy, leaning on the bed, and asked.

Peng Qingqing nodded, and read carefully with the book in his hand: "The Taoist, if the people and the superiors agree, you can die with them, you can live with them, without danger; the heavens, yin and yang, cold and heat, and time; , far and near, dangerous and easy, wide and narrow, life and death; generals, wisdom, faith, benevolence, courage, and strictness; law, music, officialdom, and mastery. All these five are known to the generals, and those who know them Win, those who don't know won't win..."

Su Chen cheered up suddenly, looked at Peng Qingqing, and said with a smile: "This is Sun Tzu's plan on the Art of War. These few sentences are about comparing the strength of the two sides in five aspects, and whether there is a chance of winning. For example: Dao refers to the monarch and the people Unity of will, you can live and die together without fear of danger. Sky refers to the environment and seasons such as day and night. Earth refers to the terrain, whether it is dangerous or not, where it is easy to fight, where it is easy to set up an ambush, it is very important..."

It's rare that Peng Qingqing started to read and was studying the art of war seriously. Su Chen was very happy and explained the sentences to her very patiently.

"These five aspects, for a general who leads an army, he has to have a deep understanding. Only when he understands deeply and implements it, can he have a chance of winning, otherwise he will definitely not win!"

Peng Qingqing nodded when she heard the words: "Oh, that's it. I seem to understand. It is somewhat similar to the strength, skills, fighting environment, personal bravery, and comparison of the weaknesses of the two sides in martial arts!"

Su Chen was taken aback for a moment, and then realized that this Peng Qingqing was not completely illiterate or rude, she was a genius in martial arts, or in other words, had a strong talent for this kind of actual combat, fighting, martial arts, etc.

If she is cultivated carefully, she might become a heroine like Liang Hongyu and Mu Guiying!

"Come on, Qingqing, let me explain it to you!"

Su Chen beckoned and asked Peng Qingqing to sit on the side of his bed, then shoulder to shoulder, each holding a corner of the scroll, and began to interpret it.

This thing is not about writing poems and lyrics, it pays attention to inspiration, literary talent, romance, etc.; the art of war requires caution, seriousness, hard work, flexibility, etc., and you must really delve into it and master its laws.

Su Chen carefully explained to Peng Qingqing combining ancient and modern military thinking. As for how much she could listen to, and whether she could draw inferences from one instance, it depended on her talent.

In the following days, Su Chen accompanied Peng Qingqing to study military art at the residence.

"Su Chen, your explanation is easier to understand and more reasonable than my father's explanation."

Peng Qingqing trusted Su Chen's interpretation ability more and more.

Although Peng Zeliang has been an official for many years, he was born as a Jinshi, and his knowledge is not low, but when it comes to military books, he can only stick to words, and his explanations are far less flexible than Su Chen's, easy to understand, and even tell some stories and cases to help.

At this point, even Peng Zeliang was surprised, thinking that his son-in-law, could it be that he also knows how to lead an army as a general?That's really a talent.

Whether it's seeing his daughter's progress in studies or the son-in-law's versatility, he, as a father, is always comforted.

After a few days passed in such a peaceful manner, Su Chen felt that it was time to go to the palace for a follow-up visit, and finally he didn't need to retreat, so he went out and took the car to the palace with Peng Qingqing.

This time, Bai Lang and Jing Hong traveled together, and they placed weapons in the car, so as not to be ambushed and assassinated by the killer again.

The car parked outside the palace according to the rules. Su Chen and Peng Qingqing got off the car and walked into the palace.

To Su Chen's relief, the second prince Li Zhongxuan's epilepsy had been brought under control. The five-year-old prince woke up and was conscious. Although he couldn't jump out of bed alive and well, his face was a little pale, but he was able to communicate normally.

The two princesses Yongning and Yongjia happened to come to visit, and they were very happy to see this scene.

"Great, nephew Zhongxuan's illness has improved." Yongjia is not very old, but she likes to be old-fashioned. She has a nephew, and she is only 12 years old.

Princess Yongning was more careful, and asked directly: "Su Chen, is the Second Highness's condition not serious?"

Su Chen replied: "After the follow-up visit just now, His Highness's condition has improved. These two medicines are suitable for the symptoms. As long as you continue to take them, follow the precautions I wrote, and usually take care of your diet, dressing, sleeping, exercising, etc. Pay more attention, and you won’t get sick easily. I need to have a follow-up visit every year, and change the medicine constantly, trying to get rid of the root cause of the disease completely.”

"Great, Su Chen, thank you!" Princess Yongning looked excited, and almost reached out to grab Su Chen's arm, but fortunately she held back in time.

This is the imperial palace, so there are too many words, and she doesn't want to bring unnecessary trouble to Su Chen and be attacked by the officials.

Su Chen relieved the embarrassing atmosphere, and said with a smile: "You're welcome, I'm here to treat the prince and empress when I come down to Jinling. It's my duty. Now the Second Highness is fine, and I'm going to visit the empress next time."

Yongning said: "Master Laosu is here, and it happens that we are going there too, so let's go together."

Su Chen nodded slightly. The princess said so, and he had no reason to refuse. He immediately packed the medical box and went to Yaoguang Palace with Peng Qingqing and the two princesses.

Empress Zhou's complexion has also improved a lot, and she is chatting with Zhou Jiamin at this time, talking about the couplets that Su Chen met on the evening of Qixi Festival, they are really wonderful!
"Meet the queen!" Su Chen, Peng Qingqing and others saluted together.

Seeing Su Chen's arrival, Empress Zhou showed a smile on her face, and asked concerned: "Young Master Su is here, I heard that you were assassinated by an assassin on Qixi night, how is your injury?"

Su Chen replied: "Thank you Empress for your concern, my injury has recovered, and there is no serious problem. I am entering the palace today, and I am here for a follow-up visit for the Empress."

Empress Zhou responded politely: "Young Master Laosu."

"Brother Chen, you're here." Zhou Jiamin was very happy to see him appear.

Su Chen nodded with a smile, and after greeting Zhou Jiamin, he checked the pulse of Queen Zhou again.

Due to prescribing the right medicine and anti-inflammation of internal organs, the originally unlucky Zhou Ehuang gradually recovered, and his condition improved by nearly half. Su Chen's confidence in curing the queen increased a lot, and his confidence reached more than [-]%.

(End of this chapter)