Chapter 31 The Worries of the Text

With good weapons, Su Dingfang and Liu Rengui competed, which was very different from the competitions they had made a few days ago. The spear tip danced like sparkling waves, making people dizzy. The spear hooks shuttled through, like rolling pine waves, making people feel chilled. Li Ke couldn't help but sigh.

After returning from the school ground, Li Ke was still immersed in the competition between Su and Liu in the school ground just now. After using the nightshan, Li Ke brought Xiao Baozi, Chen Qi and the guards of the black-clothed Eagle Guard to Cen Wenben's mansion.

Cen Wenben came back from the court. He had just finished dinner and made a cup of tea to read in the study. The servant reported that Li Ke came to visit him and was already waiting in the foreground. Cen Wenben hurriedly asked the servant to invite Li Ke to the study. After Li Ke came in, Xiao Baozi obediently closed the door and guarded outside the door with Chen Qi.

Cen Wenben stood up to meet him. Li Ke explained to Cen Wenben with guilt, "Ke was too drunk last night and couldn't hear the teacher's teachings. I'm very sorry. I'll listen to it today." As he said that, he gave a deep gift to Cen Wenben.

Cen Wenben knew that Li Ke came to apologize for him today, so he said in a serious tone: "Your Highness, you must be cautious in the future. You cannot drink like you did last night, which will damage your health and your image."

Li Ke nodded to show his understanding. Cen Wenben sat down opposite him and continued, "Your Highness comes here today. I have three suggestions. I hope your Highness can adopt it."

Li Ke knew that Cen Wenben was capable, and the advice he gave him would definitely be beneficial or not, so he agreed: "Sir, please tell me, Ke must follow Mr.'s teachings."

Cen Wenben pondered for a moment and said, "The first thing is that I have observed that the mansion in Your Highness is now full of talents, and I hope that Your Highness will treat them with courtesy."

Li Ke was shocked by Cen Wenben's skills of identifying people. He saw everyone last night and could see that they were talented people. He was secretly surprised. When Cen Wenben saw it, he smiled and said, "Your Highness must be surprised. Wenben only sees a little from their words and deeds." Then, he added: "Liu Rengui, Su Dingfang Weichen has heard of it for a long time, so there is no need to explain. Although Chen is not as talented as a general, I think he is determined and steady in his work. He is a rare talent to be protected."

After hearing what Cen Wenben said, Li Ke felt that he had discovered his bright spots in Chen Qi. He was indeed determined to be determined and steady in his work. Next, when Cen Wenben talked about Ma Zhou, he also talked freely: "I am observing Ma Zhou and hiding the hills and valleys. I must be a talented man. I am not only aware of the general trend, but also good at practice. I am indeed a rare talent. As for Chu Suiliang, he was highly appreciated by Your Majesty. In addition, his talent will be highly valued in the future. Your Highness will help you, and after all, he will do things with half the effort in the future." Cen Wenben's words,

Li Ke felt that he was really a strategist who was hidden and understood the skills of emperors. Although he seemed to be a scholar in his thirties and had a sense of elegance, his courage and strategy were not as good as that of him. No wonder Li Shimin had such a passage: "In the past ten years, I have known that you are in Cao's camp and are in the Han Dynasty. I have given up all your desires and endured unbearable humiliation. I really want to expose you, but I can't find any handle for you. Now, I can only give you this position, otherwise, the history books will definitely say that I can't use wise men."

While sighing, Li Ke said to Cen Wenben: "The first thing is to follow the instructions of Mr. Ke. Sir, please tell me the second one."

Seeing that Li Ke had accepted his suggestion humbly, Cen Wenben felt relieved and said, "The second thing is that the five brothers whom Your Highness has become a swearing brother. Now we are young and don't need to worry about it. However, in a few years, after they grow up, Your Highness will keep a distance from them so as not to be afraid of some people and affect their career."

Li Ke was shocked. He just thought about how to establish a good relationship with them and become an unshakable force to support himself, and did not consider this point Cen Wenben analyzed. Indeed, they are all small now, and naturally no one pays attention to their close relationship. When they grow up and are granted a real position, their relationship with Li Ke will definitely attract jealousy and suspicion. When they are used by others, their promotion will definitely be problematic.

From this, Li Ke thought of why there were very few records about them in history. Just imagine that they were all generals. It was impossible for them to inherit the title after their father's death and make no achievements. Even if they were big guys from the shorts, Qin Huaiyu and the other five were all fools, and they did not even leave any ink in history books. Therefore, Li Ke affirmed Cen Wenben's statement. Indeed, he could not ignore this issue. With their identity and strength behind it, it would be difficult for people not to be jealous in the future struggle for the crown prince. If Changsun Wuji used his power to prevent their promotion at that time, it would harm them and he would only be a free title for the rest of his life.

Seeing that Li Ke understood what he meant, Cen Wenben continued, "The third thing is that Your Highness will study poetry and prose hard in the future." Li Ke looked at Cen Wenben in confusion, as if he was confused.

Cen Wenben explained: "Your Highness moved out of the palace and moved to the Han Palace less than ten days after being enthroned by the King of Han. This itself will make many people suspicious of the purpose behind it and attract many people's attention. Last night, the banquet was held in the mansion and the ministers would make people wary of it. If this continues, people will definitely attract attention."

Li Ke deeply agrees with Cen Wenben's words, and he also knows that if he often does such high-profile things, he will definitely be the target of public criticism. If Li Tai and Li Chengqian both have grudges against him, it would be more than worth the loss.

Seeing that Li Ke was silent, Cen Wenben enlightened him: "The most important thing is that the emperor sent the famous calligrapher Chu Suiliang to the royal palace as the chief secretary, with the purpose of asking you to ask him for the method of calligraphy. If you cannot understand his meaning, the emperor will be dissatisfied with you."

After Cen Wenben said this, Li Ke understood his good intentions, and he almost ignored the fact hidden behind this matter. Fortunately, Cen Wenben raised it, otherwise it would have a great impact on him.

On that day, Li Shimin was surprised that he could copy "Lanting Preface" a thousand times copied by Li Ke. Later, Li Ke wrote a few words to Li Shimin on the spot, which made Li Shimin dispel his doubts. However, Li Shimin was surprised that Li Ke was able to have such a high level of calligraphy. At that time, he praised him and even gave him many authentic calligraphy works.

However, what Li Ke did not expect was that Li Shimin would look forward to him so much, and he sent Chu Suiliang to the royal palace to teach him, and even let him be the chief minister. This shows that he attaches great importance to his son's achievements in calligraphy. If Li Ke does not study hard or fails in the end, Li Shimin will be very disappointed with him, and he will have no chance to replace him in the future.

Li Ke recalled the three things that Cen Wenben said. Although they were ordinary, he saw far-reachingly and thought about what might happen in ten or decades. He couldn't help but admire them. He stood up and saluted Cen Wenben and said, "Mr. Ke remembered the three suggestions of Mr. Ke, and asked Mr. to rest assured, and Ke must act as he said."

Cen Wenben dared not accept the courtesy and said to Li Ke: "Your Highness can accept the three suggestions of the text. Wenben is happy. It is my duty to solve your problems."

Li Ke heard the meaning of Cen Wenben's words, that is, he was his teacher, and it was reasonable to give him advice. He was very happy that Cen Wenben said this, which shows that Cen Wenben was his Li Ke's person.

Cen Wenben knew that Li Ke was very interested in learning literature, so he gave him some academic matters, and Li Ke humbly accepted it. Finally, when he said goodbye, Cen Wenben assigned some homework to Li Ke and asked him to show it to him after he finished it, and Li Ke agreed one by one.

After reminding these things, Cen Wenben said to Li Ke: "Your Highness, as a secretary, I cannot be with Your Highness at all times. I hope you can read books at all times and learn from the books of ancient sages. I will go to the mansion to guide Your Highness for a while."

Li Ke was moved and said, "Mr. Xie, Ke knows, sir, pay attention to your health."
Chapter completed!