Daqin is located in the cold area of Beizhou, with cold winters and cool summers. Ever since I was a child, the nanny would always prepare warm acacia water before I got up, and she would hold, pull, or coax me into the wooden basin. First, I took a shower, and then served me a steaming breakfast.
Today, the basin is empty, presumably, what happened yesterday is true!
I stumbled to the table with all my limbs scattered. On the table, there was a piece of rag paper, two barbarians, and a plate of pickles. I remembered what the nanny said before leaving, wiped away my tears, and wolfed down the food while picking up the cloth. I saw the note left by the master that read: The old friend has passed away, Zhangwu Qiuxu, cheer up the spirit, and make a new start. Procedure. Don't go out, don't think about it, wait until I come back!
At Youshi, the whole city was under curfew again, and I was still sitting on that earthen bench.
The moon replaces the setting sun, the solitary child stands at the door, I am lonely and helpless, it is hard to look back on yesterday, the thatched cottage is very cold this night.
When the moon sets on the west wall, a familiar figure appears in front of you. The master returns slowly with heavy steps.
Seeing that the master's shirt was still the same and his bun was intact, I quietly wiped away my tears and ran to the master happily. The master smiled gently, handed me the roast chicken in his arms, and walked into the house with me in his arms.
During the meal, I asked the master eagerly, "Teacher, how is the wet nurse doing? Is she recovered?"
The chef did not answer my question. Uncharacteristically, he slowly tore the roasted chicken into small pieces, chewed it carefully, and made no sound in response to my question.
Although the master is very knowledgeable and scheming, he is very bad at hiding his expression in front of me. As soon as I saw this, I knew something was wrong.
So, I quickly grabbed the master's arm and shouted loudly, "Master, what's going on?"
The master took a sip of hot water and looked out the small window, his eyes full of unwillingness and emotion.
"This morning, Huan Yue left! Yonggu! Listen to the master, let's go after this meal. With the master's ability, this small Zhangwu City can't trap you and me. The master will find it for you It’s a good thing to live in a pure place for the rest of your life! Few people can explain things clearly in this world.”
I didn't expect that a man as determined as him to bring peace to the world would have a day of despair.
I was unwilling, lost control of my emotions, cried bitterly, and cried out unscrupulously, "Then...where is the nanny? She died so mysteriously? What is the conspiracy behind this plague? What is it?" Natural disaster or man-made disaster? You have taught me to distinguish right from wrong since I was a child. Wouldn't it be too sad if there was no right or wrong in this world? "
The master sighed softly, "My child, in this world, black and white are too eye-catching. It is very difficult to stay gray all the time."
Then, while the master touched my head and comforted me gently, he said warmly, "My child, let me tell you a story. Have you ever heard of the Fan family of Zhangwu? This Fan family belongs to the family of Zhuge Ke after the order of Fan Jian, the Minister of the Shu Han Dynasty in the Three Kingdoms. It is said that Fan Jian's "talent and knowledge are not as good as Zong Yu's, but his elegance is beyond that". The Fan family can be regarded as a family full of Confucianism. In 295 AD, Liu Chen, the emperor of the Han Dynasty, fought a fierce battle with our great Qin Dynasty. After returning from a tragic victory, he ordered Fan Jian's grandson Fan Cheng served as the governor of Zhangwu County and educated the people. After Fan Cheng died, his son Fan Tingnan inherited the position of county governor."
I choked up and asked, "What does this have to do with what happened today?"
The master wiped away my tears and said slowly, "The rich and poor are no more than three generations old. After all, the Fan family has been officials for five generations. As Liu Yan ascended the throne, Gongsun, who lived in Zhangwu County with the Fan family, The family made a great contribution to the success of the dragon, and then reversed its decline and revived again. There is no room for two tigers in one mountain. Maybe the Gongsun family, who coveted the position of governor, was impatient. Perhaps the Fan family felt that the family's position was in danger, and they urgently needed a great achievement to consolidate it. status."
My eyes were distracted, and I sat slumped on the earthen bed. As I thought about it, my voice suddenly turned cold, "That's why today's plague happened, right? So, the corpses everywhere in Zhangwu City were man-made, right? So, my Nanny, you deserve to be the victim of their struggle for power, right?"
The master didn't answer. He was silent for a moment, put a chicken leg on my plate, and said calmly, "Eat quickly, kid. After eating, let's take a nap. Let's leave tonight. Master has already thought about it. I will take you to Yizhou in the southwest of the Han Dynasty. It has good mountains and rivers and is far away from the Qin Dynasty. It is the most suitable for a secluded life of self-cultivation."
I held back the tears that were about to come out of my eyes, and swallowed the chicken drumsticks in big mouthfuls.
Master, this chicken leg is so hard! It’s not as good as one in a million made by the nanny!
In the dead of night, my master and I sat in silence in the room, immersed in the last days of our stay in Zhangwu.
Looking back at my hometown thousands of miles away, to whom do I address my thoughts of separation?
There was a creak in the courtyard, breaking the silence between me and the master.
The master frowned slightly, looked at me deeply, then looked out, moved his fingertips slightly, and then snorted and said with a cold smile, "Oh, such a big battle, six city-breaking level warriors were actually sent at once. Among the masters, I am afraid that only a few princes of Great Qin can come up with such generosity!"
Having said this, the master leaned over and looked at me. The coldness in his eyes gradually turned into tenderness and expectation. He gently stroked my bun and said kindly, "My child, the pursuers are here. Judging from the opponent's lineup, today's events are... I'm afraid it won't end well. I'll lead them away as my teacher. You go and hide in the doghouse. Remember, no matter what, don't make a sound or come out! Look for an opportunity to escape. My child, besides me, there is another person sent by the empire. , protecting you in the dark, with this person here, I can protect you for half your life."
After some instructions, the master said to me sincerely, "Kid, remember, if you have far-reaching ambitions, you will no longer be an angel. If you want to be a hermit, you need to stay safe and endure all the unbearable things in the world. If you want to be an emperor, you need to win over others." Help, restrain capable people, and don't discuss things based on your mood after taking the throne. Also, sages and philosophers are not consistent, and their origins have to wait for the right time. If you want to return to Daqin to fight for the throne, you must find an appropriate time. The fate of master and disciple between you and me in this life is , come here!”
Before I could reply, the master rushed out of the door and never came back. I hid in the dog hole and never came out.
When I was seven years old, I read "Luo Shen Fu" by Cao Zijian. With a stroke of my pen, I wrote: I want all the joy and sorrow in the world. I can drink all the joy and sorrow!
From then on, I was highly praised and favored by my father. In the end, the brothers turned against each other and fought against each other!
Presumably, I should be like Cao Zhi in this life, unaccompanied and alone!
The stars are divided into bullfights, and the nights are cold in early spring.
The chill brought by the earth made me shiver, and suddenly brought my thoughts back to the human world. I looked at the dilapidated and cozy hut through the gap in the dog hole, and my heart gradually became stronger.
The master and nanny’s affection cannot be let down. I must live on!
I endured my heartache, and after thinking about it, I smeared dog feces on my face, tore my clothes randomly, rolled around on the ground a few times, and instantly turned into a beggar. Then, I quickly climbed over the earth wall and sneaked towards the south of the city. Because of my short stature and nimbleness, I easily avoided the county soldiers patrolling at night. When I arrived at the city gate, a voice suddenly came from the darkness, "Boy, don't do it." Move, wait for the opportunity, and leave the city with the messengers the next day."
At the critical moment, the person my master said was secretly protecting me finally spoke.
Without any hesitation, I immediately walked into the dark alley.
On the fourth day of the Lunar New Year, at noon, I had been hiding in a haystack near the south of the city all night. At this moment, I stayed up all night. I was hungry and cold, and I didn't dare to sleep or move.
Just when I was about to fall into coma due to mental and physical exhaustion, a urgent voice came from the darkness again, "Boy, hurry up, use your milk-feeding strength and run out as hard as you can!"
Without any time to think, I used up all my remaining strength and ran towards the south gate. At this time, the south gate opened unexpectedly, and a group of people walked towards me slowly on the opposite side. The leader was Gongsun Haojin, the third son of the Gongsun family. The people accompanying him included old and young, eagles, dogs, and even a Bald little manliu.
I didn't take a closer look at the strange pair in front of me. I just ran away. But halfway through, my legs suddenly became weak. I was shocked and thought something was wrong: It was a cold day. My body had already been frozen stiff. In addition, There is no food in the belly, and now I have no strength to restrain the chicken. It is difficult to move forward.
But just when I ran out of ammunition and food, I just felt a wave of heat, wind under my feet, and my whole body was full of strength. I immediately sprinted with all my strength, and I ran much faster than usual.
The soldiers guarding the city came forward and tried to catch me with the Wind and Fire Roller, but I quickly ducked my head and dodged it.
The group on the opposite side saw me, a stinky beggar running towards me, and involuntarily stepped out of the way. Just as I was about to pass by, a young man with thick eyebrows and an oval face suddenly stretched out his hand, and a handful of fruit appeared in his hand. I quickly grabbed it. , and immediately flashed out of the city.
As soon as I left the city, I vaguely heard a man with a sword behind me say, "Mother! This is a master!"
I don’t know how long I ran south, but a group of mountains appeared in front of me. After confirming that there were no pursuers behind me, I sat at the foot of the mountain, taking a piece of fruit in my mouth and looking at the city coldly.
The mountains are covered with light clouds, and the sky is covered with grass. The master and nanny left me nothing, but I left endless hatred for this city.
Heaven lasts and earth lasts, this hatred lasts forever, nothing! Absolutely! Expect!
Hearing the deep and strange screams of beasts in the mountains, I walked towards them resolutely.
I swear: when I succeed, I will definitely invade the territory with a large army and massacre Zhangwu. Everyone here will be buried with the master and the nanny!
