The next day, a group of people came to Rang County and saw that the place was orderly, busy with traffic, and the people were happy. It was a completely different world from the depressed Xinye.
After entering the city, Liu Qi asked: "Han Sheng is a local, is there a suitable place in the city for his mother and son?"
Deng Ai's mother and son were poor but determined. If Deng Ai wanted to study here with peace of mind, he had to stabilize his life first. It was not enough to just live in Guanyi. He also had to have a source of income.
Huang Zhong glanced at the two people behind him and said in a low voice: "To be honest, I still have a house here, and now I only have two old servants to look after it. I wanted to take the initiative to speak on the way, but felt it was too abrupt. Since Da Lang moved Ask if you can arrange it at my home."
"This is the best, please lead the way!" Liu Qi was so happy that he followed Huang Zhong to his old house without even bothering to go to the government office.
There is a tall mansion in the east of the city. Several big trees in the courtyard show the vicissitudes of this place. The mottled gate is still tall and majestic.
Although Huang Zhong lost his son in middle age and moved around to lead troops, after all, he, Huang Zu, Huang Chengyan and others were all descendants of Huang Xiang, so he still had some wealth.
When I arrived at the mansion, I saw that the front yard was deserted and the garden was full of weeds. The courtyard in the middle was very clean. Two old men were drying some items under the tree.
Seeing Huang Zhong's sudden return, the two elders were very excited and were very busy serving tea and water.
Huang Zhong glanced at the familiar yet unfamiliar house, a trace of loneliness flashed in his eyes, he sighed and asked, "What do you think of Da Lang?"
"This place is great!" Liu Qi nodded and said to Deng's mother: "This is General Huang's residence. He is out on military expeditions all year round. You, mother and son, should live here!"
"How can this be done?" Mother Deng asked hurriedly: "We are helpless and penniless. As long as A Niu can go to school, I will be willing to starch, wash and sew."
Huang Zhongyan said: "This house is still abandoned, but you can still live here. You can help me take care of the house, and there are also some farms and shops. You can help me collect the rent every year and take good care of the two elderly people. That's enough!"
Liu Qi smiled and said: "As long as you are here, you can act as General Huang's housekeeper."
Mother Deng was still a little hesitant: "I'm just afraid that I'm incompetent and can't take care of myself well."
"It doesn't matter!" Huang Zhong waved his hand and said, "I have two old servants to help me. All I have to do is act as usual and recruit two more maids."
Mother Deng was so grateful that she knelt down to thank her again. Huang Zhong asked the old servant to take mother and son to stay in the west wing.
Liu Qi picked up the tea bowl, pondered for a moment, and suddenly said: "Han Sheng has been alone for many years, why didn't he renew his string?"
Huang Zhong caressed his beard and sighed: "When I said that my son died of illness, I was heartbroken and disheartened, so I entrusted my daughter to relatives. If it hadn't been for General Liu's consolation, I would have drowned myself in the river. Now that I am over fifty, if I don't think about it, I will be able to make contributions and be famous in the future. This life is enough!”
"That's wrong!" Liu Qi shook his head and said, "An honest man can still compete for supremacy in his seventies. Han Sheng is in his prime years, and establishing a family and career is equally important. I think Mother Deng is very virtuous. I wonder if Han Sheng has any intention? "
"This..." Huang Zhong was startled and hurriedly waved his hands and said: "Then Deng Ai is the one who obeys the orders. How can Huang be so virtuous and capable that he dares to accept his mother and son?"
Liu Qi smiled and said: "Isn't the promotion of the Han Dynasty a contribution to the prosperity of the Han Dynasty? I suddenly had this idea, not only for the general's consideration, but also for the training of Deng Ai. If you teach him your skills, he will be a great general in the future!" "
"It turns out that Dalang has a long-term plan!" Huang Zhong twisted his beard and nodded, thinking for a moment and said: "The master's orders are more important than those of my parents. I dare not resign. As long as Mother Deng doesn't mind me being lonely, everything depends on my orders."
During the occasional conversation along the way, he also realized that Deng's mother was not only virtuous, but also literate and able to distinguish right from wrong. If she could leave a lasting legacy for the Huang family, she would have no regrets for the rest of her life.
Liu Qi went to see Deng's mother in person, explained the situation of the two families, and was willing to act as a matchmaker between the two. If Deng Ai became Huang Zhong's son, it would be natural for him to learn arts.
Although Deng's mother was steadfast and sensible, she also knew that orphans and widowed mothers had many difficulties, and she didn't know how to repay Liu Qi and Huang Zhong, so she agreed.
In ancient times, parents had the greatest influence on marriage, not to mention Liu Qi as the matchmaker. In the Han Dynasty, the restrictions on women were not very strict. It was common for widows to remarry. Even in public and private matters, Mother Deng could not refuse.
Neither of them wanted to make a big show of it, so Liu Qi simply married them that same day, burning incense and worshiping in the ancestral hall, setting up a simple banquet, and it was considered a ceremony.
That night, Huang Zhong's bridal chamber was decorated with flowers and candles, while Liu Qi and Deng Ai slept on the same bed. They made a matchmaking connection for the first time and felt an indescribable sense of accomplishment.
Listening to Little Stutter talk about his childhood is both bitter and strong, as if he has returned to the time when he was studying in the countryside.
Early the next morning, Huang Zhong was in good spirits. Mother Deng changed into silk clothes, looking more charming and noble. From now on, she was the owner of this house.
Liu Qi took Deng Ai to the government office to meet Yang Jun and asked him to teach him carefully. There were more than a hundred students in Rangxian Academy. Yang Jun and two disciples personally taught him, which was enough for Deng Ai to learn for a while.
After returning from the academy, Huang Zhong had bought four maids and two servants, and hired a dozen people to clean the yard. The house finally had the smell of fireworks.
After arranging everything, Liu Qi asked Huang Zhong to stay for a few more days and teach Deng Ai some basic martial arts training. He would send someone to teach Deng Ai when there was a war.
Adults understand each other in the world. Huang Zhong thanked Liu Qi, but still sent him to Wancheng in person before returning home.
At this time, the soldiers and civilians in Wancheng were enjoying themselves. The new recruits from all over the country had been organized, and the eliminated ones were responsible for patrolling the city. The sound of military training was everywhere, and the whole city was in high morale.
In the government office, Mi Zhu came up to him with a face full of joy: "General, Cao Cao replied and offered to pay 30%. In my opinion, that's about enough."
"It seems that Cao Cao can't wait to send troops," Liu Qi smiled coldly and said, "Since he wants to raise troops to take revenge, why should I be polite? Then let's give half to each other!"
"Yes, why should we agree if Cao Cao pays 30%?" It was the first time that Zhang Fei was so tough on Cao Cao.
Mi Zhu hesitated and said, "I'm just afraid that I'll offend Cao Cao and raise troops. Wouldn't it be a waste of men and money?"
Liu Qi smiled and said: "Bargaining this time is different from doing business. After all, Cao Ren is..."
While they were discussing, they saw Xu Shu staggering over, his face full of tears, and he knelt on the ground when he saw Liu Qi.
Everyone was shocked. Xu Shu had always been calm and calm, and he knew things well. How could he be so out of his mind today?
Liu Qi's heart sank, fearing that the letter from Xu's mother had arrived, he quickly stepped forward to help Xu Shu up: "Military advisor, why is this?"
"I regret not listening to the general's words!" Xu Shu beat his chest and stamped his feet, tears welling up in his eyes, and said in shame: "This is not a single blessing, but actually Xu Shu from Yingchuan, whose courtesy name is Yuan Zhi. He changed his name because he fled, and deceived the general. He deserves death!"
Liu Qi helped Xu Shu sit down and said with a smile: "It's just in name. It's enough as long as I and the military advisor are in harmony with each other. Why should I care about my name?"
Zhang Fei also stepped forward to persuade him: "My second brother also changed his name and fled to Jianghu after killing a bully. This is not a big deal."
Everyone tried to persuade him, but Xu Shu took out a letter and handed it to Liu Qi, shaking his head with regret.
