A young man suddenly appeared at the entrance of the village. It was Xu Huang who had rushed back from the county town.
Xu Huang leaned down gently, holding his thighs with both hands to calm his rapid breathing.
Such a long distance, running directly in one breath, seriously consumed Xu Huang's physical strength.
I don’t know what’s going on at home. Is my old mother still alive?
Xu Huang no longer dared to think about it. The anger from General Hou was definitely not something he could bear!
Maybe, you can only kill one to get enough money, kill two to earn one!
Xu Huang has already prepared for the worst, and would rather die than seek justice!
After resting for a while, feeling that his body had been greatly relieved, Xu Huang walked towards home.
The village's horizons broadened, and not far away, elite knights came into Xu Huang's eyes.
Such elite soldiers! It must be Liu Zhang without a doubt!
Looking at the cavalry waiting in front of him, Xu Huang was already sure of their master.
"You can't enter here!"
A knight stopped Xu Huang's progress, his voice full of chilling air.
Xu Huang stopped and did not get into a conflict with the cavalry just because he was hot-headed.
"I am Xu Huang, aren't you looking for me?"
"Xu Huang?"
The knight muttered something softly, then stepped back half way, indicating that he could go in.
Xu Huang did not hesitate and walked directly into the house. The further inside, the greater the pressure and fear became!
I don’t know what’s going on with my mother. If she goes in, it might be difficult for her to come out alive. . .
Xu Huang kept sighing in his heart, but he did not stop moving forward and directly reached out to push the door open.
Contrary to Xu Huang's imagination, although the old mother looked agitated, she did not appear to be injured in any way.
Except for a few familiar faces in the house, there seemed to be nothing wrong.
But these faces are not simple, Liu Zhang, Dian Wei, Zhao Yun, Wei Qian!
"Mom, are you... okay?"
Xu's mother didn't say anything, but Liu Zhang came over.
"Gongming, I originally planned to go to the county seat to find you, but I didn't expect you to come back!"
Xu Huang frowned slightly and raised his hand to Liu Zhang.
"I dare not trouble the general. I wonder if the general has come to my humble residence. What advice can I give you?"
Before Liu Zhang spoke, Xu's mother behind him suddenly became angry.
"Gongming, kneel down!"
Xu Huang had never been treated like this by his mother, and he was stunned by this shout.
"Kneel down!"
"Mother, I..."
"Kneel down!"
Xu's mother scolded her three times in a row. Xu Huang did not dare to disobey and could only kneel down.
"Gongming, have I ever taught you that a man is born in heaven and earth, and what is the foundation of his life?"
Xu Huang didn't understand what his mother meant, but he nodded anyway.
"You must serve your country with loyalty, be filial to your parents, love justice, abide by morality, be honest and not greedy, and know shame."
Xu's mother pointed at Xu Huang, her hands still shaking.
"Thank you for knowing this! You hid the general's letter from me and deceived me by saying that someone else sent it by mistake. That's how filial you are to me!"
"You are bullying my mother for being illiterate, yes or no!"
Xu Huang felt aggrieved, but he did not dare to refute his mother's words, so he could only kowtow and confess his guilt.
"Mother, the child is wrong!"
A trace of distress flashed in Xu's mother's eyes, but she still screamed angrily.
"I have taught you since you were a child that a true man should put loyalty first. You are also a well-educated man. Don't you know that we and the small family? Don't you know that since ancient times, loyalty and filial piety cannot have both?"
"Mother, I can't let go of the child, mother! The child's life and death are small. If the mother is harmed, how can the child be worthy of the ancestors!"
"Confused!"
Xu's mother's legs were broken and she couldn't get up, so she could only beat the dirt bed in a hurry.
"If you continue to be decadent like this, you are truly sorry to your ancestors! Why don't you, a majestic man of eight feet, go to the battlefield and establish meritorious deeds? If you become a general and a marquis in the future, this will be your honor! How can you guard me every day? This man is waiting to die!"
"Mother..."
Xu Huang burst into tears. Why would he want to stay here every day and work as a clerk? But there is no other way, he can't worry about his old mother!
"Forget it, it seems that I am dragging you down because of my old age. I will crash to death in front of you today so that you will have nothing to worry about anymore!"
After Xu's mother said this, she struggled to get up and hit the wall.
"Mother!"
Xu Huang yelled. It was too late for him to get up and stop him. He could only watch his mother hit the wall.
Xu Huang was already stupid. He couldn't imagine what would happen if his mother died in front of him!
At this time, a figure quickly flashed past, blocked directly in front of the earth wall, and made a human mat for Xu's mother. It was Liu Zhang who had quick eyes and quick hands!
"Lord!"
"General Hou!"
Dian Wei, Zhao Yun and Wei Jian screamed at the same time. Judging from Liu Zhang's painful expression, this collision must have been serious!
"Old madam, it doesn't have to be like this. If you go like this, wouldn't it be unfair and unfilial to the public?"
Liu Zhang endured the severe pain and tried his best to persuade Xu's mother.
Xu's mother must not die. Once she dies today, Liu Zhang will really take all the blame.
Liu Zhang kept rubbing his belly, feeling depressed! I didn't expect Xu's mother to be so strong. She really had the belief to commit suicide now!
Xu's mother also had tears in her eyes at this moment, looking at Liu Zhang with apologetic eyes.
"Gongming, you don't need to be too nervous. I told the old lady before. No matter what you decide, I won't do anything."
"But you have to think carefully. Counting this time, I have invited you three times."
Xu Huang nodded seriously. Now he was full of gratitude to Liu Zhang. If Liu Zhang hadn't withstood this, his mother would have been in trouble!
"General Hou sacrificed his life to save my mother. Xu Huang will never be able to repay this great kindness even if he dies!"
Just as Xu Huang was about to kneel down to thank him, Liu Zhang stretched out his hand to stop him.
"Gongming, I don't want you to die. I want you to work with me to recreate the prosperous age of the Han Dynasty! To recreate the heroic style of the Han Dynasty!"
"I want to recreate the glory of 'Anyone who offends our strong men will be punished no matter how far away'!"
The prosperous age of the Han Dynasty! The glory of Han Dynasty!
These words may sound ridiculous when spoken by others, but when spoken by Liu Zhang, they are particularly convincing! Just listening to Liu Zhang's impassioned tone, Xu Huang felt his blood start to boil all over!
The general in front of me had already fought in the Yellow Turbans at the age of fifteen, and was already famous all over the world at the age of sixteen!
As for myself! He is still working as a scribe with a meager income, and now he is still being made things difficult by the county magistrate!
How can a real man live in this world and do nothing?
Xu Huang had completely strengthened his belief, broke free from Liu Zhang's arm, took two steps back, and knelt down on one knee.
"Xu Huang is an ordinary man with no extraordinary talents, but he has been favored by the general. He has wanted to recruit him several times, and today he has traveled thousands of miles. Xu Huang is really grateful!"
"The General Hou is able to save my mother with his body. Xu Huang will never be able to repay this kindness even if he dies! As a general, even if Xu Huang dies in battle, I believe the General Hou will take good care of my mother!"
"Your Majesty, please accept Xu Huang's obeisance! From now on, regardless of swords, mountains or seas of fire, Xu Huang will only obey my Lord's orders!"
