"Your Highness Yu Shinan is familiar with this, right?"
This person is also from Lingyan Pavilion!
One of Li Shimin's confidants.
"Of course I'm familiar with this. I once received instruction in calligraphy from Master Yu, and it benefited me greatly. My grandfather also said that Master Yu had personally learned from Zhiyong and mastered the brushwork of Wang Xizhi. His strokes are round, mellow, and vigorous, soft on the outside but strong on the inside, profound and serene, without revealing any sharp edge."
Xiao Ran didn't understand calligraphy. "The four great calligraphers of the early Tang Dynasty were Chu Suiliang, Yu Shinan, Ouyang Xun, and Xue Ji!"
Xiao Ran said that Chu Suiliang's calligraphy was very good, but Li Chengqian had no idea how good it was.
Li Tai and Li Shimin were also very powerful, and so were Empress Changsun and Li Lizhi, and the grown-up little princess.
If Chu Suiliang is as famous as Yu Shinan and Ouyang Xun, then Li Chengqian will know his level.
"Chu Suiliang!" Li Chengqian was ecstatic. Not to mention anything else, his calligraphy alone was enough for Li Chengqian to pay attention to.
"According to normal historical development, when my uncle passed away, most of the people of the Zhenguan Dynasty were gone. The ministers he chose to take care of the orphan were his uncle, Chu Suiliang, and General Li Shiji."
Xiao Ran said this to tell Li Chengqian that Chu Suiliang's talent was recognized by Li Shimin.
Li Chengqian knew the abilities of Changsun Wuji and Li Shiji.
Chu Suiliang had no special abilities, so why did he become a minister entrusted with the care of the young emperor's son together with Changsun Wuji and Li Shiji?
"Thank you, young master!" In Li Chengqian's heart, Chu Suiliang has become a core member.
"Your Highness is too polite!"
"Yan Liben is also good. He later became the prime minister."
"I am familiar with Minister Yan, a great painter."
There is no doubt that Yan Liben was the best painter during the Zhenguan period.
Especially in painting portraits, no one can match him. The Portrait of Meritorious Officials in the Lingyan Pavilion and the Portrait of Eighteen Scholars are both his works.
But with Xiao Ran coming, he probably had no chance. After all, Li Shimin had seen the photography technology of the 21st century.
"He had a student named Di Huaiying..." When talking about Yan Liben, we naturally have to mention Di Renjie.
"Young Master, how is Lord Hou?"
"As history progresses normally, His Highness rebelled later, and you dragged Hou Shibo into the rebellion."
Li Chengqian felt bad. Normally, his life was not easy.
When Li Chengqian heard Xiao Ran say that Hou Junji rebelled with him, he felt that Hou Junji was more friendly and closer to him.
There's even a sense of mutual understanding.
"Hou Shibo is not bad at leading troops in battle, but in other aspects, he is not as good as those uncles over there. It's a personality issue."
"Okay, I'll keep that in mind. As for military commanders, does Young Master have any suitable recommendations?"
"Su Lie!"
Li Chengqian thought for a moment, "I know this. It seems that he followed You Pushe to fight against the Eastern Turks before. He is my grandfather's man."
"Now my uncle has many talented generals under his command. Su Lie has no chance at all. He is not one of my uncle's men. He only started to shine after my uncle's death. I think he can be won over. He is quite capable."
But now people like Li Jing and Li Shiji are too strong and give them no chance at all.
"good!"
"The same is true of Pei Xingjian. He is from the Hedong Pei clan. He inherited Su Lie's true military strategy and also shone brightly in his later years, becoming a renowned general."
Li Chengqian's eyes lit up and he nodded repeatedly.
Not many people like Xiao Ran who read marketing accounts know about him. Most of them are Li Shimin's heroes in the Lingyan Pavilion, and the others are very limited.
Xiao Ran also mentioned several.
"These people are now more or less starting to gain power, or they were originally from a high social status. One of them is now farming for a living."
"This person is more famous than Su Lie and Pei Xingjian, and now he is nothing."
Li Chengqian nodded repeatedly.
"Longmen County, Shaanxi Province, Xue Li, Xue Rengui!"
"It's the Xue family of Hedong!" Li Lizhi's voice suddenly rang out.
Xiao Ran and Li Chengqian turned around, not knowing when Li Lizhi came.
"Lizhi, come here!" Li Chengqian thought for a while.
Li Lizhi sat down on the other side of Xiao Ran. "Just now I came over and heard the young master talking about Xue Li. Young master, please continue."
Li Lizhi also wanted to listen.
"Xue Rengui's ancestors were indeed wealthy, but his father died early and the family fell into decline."
Li Chengqian needs someone like this, as this kind of person is easy to win over.
"Normally, this man wouldn't have been discovered by my uncle until the late Zhenguan period. After that, he was unstoppable. Xue Rengui fought for over twenty years, defeating the Nine-Surname Tiele, subduing Goryeo, and defeating the Turks. He made outstanding contributions and left behind stories like his wise strategy to end hostilities, his three arrows to conquer Tianshan, his heroic bravery in conquering Liaodong, his benevolent rule over Goryeo, his love for the people in Xiangzhou City, and his taking off his hat to repel thousands of enemies."
"Later, his son Xue Na was General of the Left Winged Guards, his grandson Xue Hui was General of the Left Golden Guards, and his grandson Xue Chang was General of the Left Winged Guards..."
"A family of generals!" Li Chengqian was delighted.
Xue Rengui was a man of great talent, but his descendants were not bad either!
In particular, Xue Hui was highly valued during the reign of Li Longji, and even had two grandsons who served as military governors.
Li Chengqian's first choice for literature is Chu Suiliang, and his first choice for military generals is Xue Rengui. He also wants others, but he will focus on taking care of these two.
"Thank you, young master!" Li Chengqian stood up. "I'm going to go over there to see Grandpa and the others. I won't disturb you anymore."
"Excuse me?" Xiao Ran finally realized what Li Chengqian meant.
Under the parasol, Cheng Yaojin and Qin Qiong were still fishing, while over in the small tent, Princess Gaoyang Qinglan Yushu was leisurely eating and playing with her mobile phone.
The internet here is not very good, but it works.
In the big tent, Li Shimin, Fang Xuanling and others had red faces from drinking.
Empress Changsun and Princess Yuzhang were resting in the RV, and the two little princesses were asleep.
"Is Mingda asleep?" Xiao Ran broke the awkward atmosphere.
"Well, I changed my clothes, took a shower, and went to bed." When talking about the little princess, I won't feel embarrassed.
The two sat down by the river.
Not far away, Cheng Yaojin nudged Qin Qiong and said, "Brother Qin, what a pity! My girl is already of marriageable age."
Qin Qiong nodded and said, "Don't worry about it, nephew. It's basically a done deal."
They definitely wanted to win over Xiao Ran, but when they saw the people around Xiao Ran, no one had such an idea anymore.
You can't compete with Li Shimin!
"Grandpa, uncle, and uncle, take your time drinking. I'm going back first!" Li Chengqian had to go find Chu Suiliang, Su Lie and others. He didn't want to wait even a moment longer.
"Okay, let's go back!" Li Shimin was very pleased. With Li Chengqian like this, Li Shimin could feel much more relaxed.
The Tang Dynasty is actually relatively stable now. The Eastern Turks, which posed the greatest threat before, have now been destroyed, and it can also deter other neighboring countries.
Li Chengqian said something to the others, grabbed two fruits, and rode his electric bike away from the river.
I feel that I have gained a lot and the trip was not in vain.
He looked in the direction of Xiao Ran and Li Lizhi from a distance without disturbing them.
Li Chengqian felt that Xiao Ran was his benefactor!
This noble person doesn't seem to have any desire for power.
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