Wentang

Chapter 437 Sea Power
When hearing the news that Hou Junji criticized the sage's removal from office, Yue Shan's mood was not too disturbed.

He was already a member of the core circle of power in the Tang Dynasty, and he was no longer that little person who was excited for a long time to meet any historical celebrity just after time travel.

Besides, Hou Junji has a direct relationship with him today.

In the original history, Hou Junji took refuge in Li Shimin very early on, followed him in the Southern and Northern Wars and repeatedly made military exploits, gradually gained Li Shimin's trust, and was promoted to a senior general step by step.

He really stood out because of the change of Xuanwumen. He never left Li Shimin when he encountered the greatest difficulty in life, and persuaded Li Shimin to rebel with Yu Chigong and actively ran.

On the day of the incident, he personally led troops to control Li Yuan and his officials, creating an opportunity for Li Shimin to kill Li Jiancheng and Li Yuanji.

So after the event was completed, he ascended to the sky in one step and was named the Duke of the State and General, and replaced Li Jing as Minister of the Ministry of War...

But in this world everything is different.

Because Yue Shan appeared two years earlier in the Xuanwu Gate Change, Hou Junji also lost two years of opportunities to perform.And Yue Shan spoke ill of him behind his back, and his loyalty was also questioned.

When the incident happened, Yue Shan deliberately excluded him from the front line, and only gave him the task of helping others, but he didn't get much credit.

So in this world, his life became more and more unsatisfactory, and there was a situation where he could not be promoted for seven years.

At first Hou Junji didn't think too much about it, after all he knew that his contribution was nothing outstanding compared to others.

Besides, there are many people who have not been promoted from the hidden mansion of King Qin's mansion for the time being, but with these colleagues to accompany him, he is a chariot general who is relatively top-notch.

So he didn't feel that Li Shimin was deliberately suppressing him or anything, but he felt depressed and frustrated.

However, Niu Jinda's promotion to General Wanqi deeply stimulated him.

I am better than Niu Jinda in terms of ability, merit, loyalty, and qualifications. Why should the general Wanqi give it to him and not me?

The more he thought about it, the more angry he became, and thinking that in the past two years, the imperial court had split the function of the general of the chariot and cavalry to the guards, making the general of the chariot and cavalry a virtual job, and dissatisfaction and resentment arose in his heart.

The banquet held by his colleagues to celebrate Niu Jinda's promotion to General Wanqi once again stimulated him, but he couldn't tell Niu Jinda face to face, 'Why? 'The more I thought about it, the more aggrieved I became, so I drank a few more glasses.

then……

As for speaking ill of Hou Junji, is it appropriate to say that he was rebellious before he rebelled...Whether it is appropriate or not, this kind of time bomb should be cleared as soon as possible.

This is Yue Shan's truest thought.

It would be fine if Hou Junji's rebellion was forced and helpless, but the key point is that this guy's character is so poor that he doesn't deserve sympathy at all.

Not to mention that he is cruel by nature and easy to kill. What he kills are all enemies and not his own people. Everyone is an enemy, so it can't be said that he kills indiscriminately. The key is that this guy doesn't know how to be grateful.

The most typical example, he relied on Li Shimin's will to force Li Jing to teach him the art of war.After all, this is considered a master-student relationship, right?And Li Jing did teach him the art of war.

But how did he do it?Report Li Jing for treason.The reason is also very ridiculous, Li Jing is unwilling to teach everything... If you don't pass on all your knowledge to me, I will sue you for treason.

Tsk tsk, let's not mention this character.

So Yue Shan didn't feel guilty at all for taking him down in advance. It would be a disaster to keep such a person sooner or later.In case someday he offends him for some unknown reason, it's always the same.

Besides, Datang lacked everything but talents, and without Hou Junji, it could still dominate the world.

After seeing that Hou Junji was sent back to his hometown in Binzhou to be supervised by the local government, Yue Shan put the matter aside.He also had to go to the Ministry of War to handle the suspension of Liu Rengui, but he didn't have time to worry about it.

Li Jing, Shangshu of the Ministry of War, personally met him, and was very surprised when he learned that Yue Shan had accepted Liu Rengui as his disciple, but he didn't ask any more questions and just congratulated Yue Shan on his good journey.

However, Yue Shan could hear envy from his tone, his heart was moved, and he said tentatively: "Li Shangshu is a master in the art of war, and his disciples must also be heroes among men. I like making friends with talents the most. I wonder if Yue is lucky enough to get to know him? "

"Oh, I'm afraid I'm going to disappoint Yuehou." Li Jing said with a wry smile, "I've been running around for decades, and I haven't even taught my dogs well, so I don't have the heart to accept disciples."

Yue Shan smiled and said: "So that's how it is. The younger generation admires Mr. Li for his hard work for the country. Speaking of which, you are in the prime of your life when you are serving the country, so you are not in a hurry to find successors."

"This matter is not urgent, and there is no rush. Let's talk about it when we meet in the future." Li Jing nodded.

Although he didn't care about what he said, Yue Shan could still see the helplessness deep in his eyes.How can apprentices be so easy to find?

The best successors of knowledge are children, but unfortunately his son is mediocre and unable to inherit his knowledge.

Among the many children and nephews, there are no outstanding figures.So if he wanted to find a successor for what he had learned, he could only accept disciples.

It is also difficult to find a successor who may satisfy him.In addition, he himself is really too busy, so the matter has been delayed until now.

Today, seeing Yue Shan, a 14-year-old boy, has an apprentice. Although this apprentice is older than the master, it also aroused his sadness.

Is it true that what I have learned in this body is going to be lost?

No, we can't delay any longer, we need to find a successor as soon as possible.Otherwise, when all the members of my life are dead, the wealth of the Li family will be gone.

Yue Shan pretended not to know anything, chatted with Li Jing for a while, and left with Liu Rengui's transfer order.Walking to a deserted place, he turned his head to look in the direction of the Ministry of War, and smiled with a successful plot.

As long as you have the intention of accepting apprentices, we lack everything in our hands, but we don't lack rough jade.When the time comes to find one to send to you, I don't believe you won't be tempted.

Now we need to consider which piece of jade in the rough is suitable.But there is no rush, let's deal with the matter in front of us first.

After returning home, I happened to meet Liu Rengui who brought his luggage to live here, ordered Xiangning to arrange a room for him, and took him to the study.

"You can read the books here as you like," Yue Shan said.

"Yes, thank you for your kindness, Teacher." Liu Rengui said gratefully.

"The main thing is to read the book I gave you the day before yesterday? Are there any questions?" Yue Shan pointed to the seat and asked him to sit down.

Liu Rengui hurriedly took out the book from his bosom, and asked in confusion, "I read it roughly in the past two days, and my disciple is so dull that he can't understand the deep meaning of the teacher."

"Hehe... I don't blame you. Since ancient times, the center of gravity of my Central Plains Dynasty has been on the land, and I don't pay much attention to the sea. The knowledge you have received is rarely related to the sea. It is normal to not understand "Sea Power" .” Yue Shan comforted with a smile:
"Don't say it's you, there are only a few that Tang can understand, so you don't need to feel inferior."

(End of this chapter)