My eyes widened and I stared at the middle-aged man intently, trying to determine his identity from between the lines of his words.
The middle-aged man is obviously a person who values love and righteousness. He is stuck in the memories of the past and cannot extricate himself. "In those days, all the Changshui guards with ranks went to the four major halls of Zongzheng Mansion to get the secret elixir before leaving the world. , you were the only one who chose the half of the incomplete book. I asked you why, and you said, 'You don't have to work hard to pursue perfection. It's okay to stick to the incomplete and have a strong head.' To this day, I am not as free and easy as you. Ashamed, ashamed.”
The middle-aged man dropped his cloak, looked at the inscription on the tombstone, and smiled bitterly, "The best assassin in the world, well, he kills evil with his sword and never regrets even after nine deaths. Zhang Wen, Zhang Wen, is really the best assassin in the world!"
Maybe late at night is always sad, but my eyes turned red again unconsciously following the middle-aged man's sensational words.
"The stone whale teases the vast sea, and the Chen sword destroys the enemy's light. Thousands of years have passed, and everything should be as it should be."
The middle-aged man had a straight nose and thin skin, and his temples were half white. He threw all the yellow paper into the copper basin. He was so surprised that the flames flew everywhere. He stood up and took care of his clothes. He breathed a sigh of relief and said, "Phew! Let's go, I promise you." , someone will do it for you for the things you haven’t finished. The people you saved will take care of the prosperous times you haven’t seen. No! Although you have no heirs, don’t you still have apprentices? Yours Disciple, I will witness for you the moment when all nations come to court! The wind rises in the Han Empire!"
Then, the middle-aged man took half a step sideways, bowed his hand to me and nodded slightly. After I responded, I quietly extinguished the small fire in the copper basin.
This time, I really should go back!
The six of us went up to the official road together. I was about to say some polite words and salute the two of them goodbye when the middle-aged man took out another handful of sand fruits, stuffed them into my hands, and said with a smile, "My little friend, it's getting late. My teacher and I want to go to Lingyuan City to stay overnight and visit some old friends. Can you please help me lead the way?"
Just now, these two people did nothing excessive in the mass graves, and what they asked for was easy, so I nodded and agreed. It happened that the five-mile short trip was accompanied by two adults, which also emboldened my four brothers. Ying Cheng handed the middle-aged man a torch, and the six of us moved forward silently with the help of the weak firelight and moonlight.
The man seemed to be chatting. After walking a few steps, he started talking again and asked me, "My friend, how has the harvest in Huaxing County been in recent years?"
"Returning to my predecessors, Huaxing County is the most prosperous place in the north of Saibei. It produces grain, medicine, gold, and furs. It is even better than the Central Plains of Quzhou. In recent years, the county governor should know that you have to straighten out the yin and yang of heaven and earth. Appointing capable officials and cutting off the exploitation of big families has changed the situation where warehouses are often empty and fields are growing with thorns. Life is better than before. Judging from the snow this year, I think next year will be another good harvest year."
I stopped at the point and didn't say much.
"Hey, this kid talks in different ways, a bit like a young adult. It seems that you are a scholar?" the middle-aged man asked casually.
I politely replied, "There are mountains and seas in books, and the universe is in books. It is naturally good to read more books. When doing business, you must at least be able to settle accounts!"
"It makes sense, it makes sense, hahaha!" The middle-aged man seemed to have found a lot of fun and kept chasing after me. Then he asked me, "My little friend, what books have you read?"
I humbly replied, "Returning to my seniors, I am a junior from a humble family and did not have a famous teacher to teach me. Under my father's teachings, I have dabbled in hundreds of schools of thought, but I have only gained a rough understanding of them and have not mastered any of them. It is really shameful. "
The old man next to him laughed and said with a smile, "Haha, it doesn't matter. Reading will make you understand things and enlighten your mind. Even if you don't learn anything, you can still be a loyal and upright person, and you can repay the country in the future."
Ying Cheng, who has always been sharp and decisive, picked up the conversation and said, "Hey, old man, your words are a bit biased. In the future, if you read poetry and books, you may be a saint of calligraphy, or you may be a literary thief. It's better to be a thief of literature." The long sword comes with ease, and you can kill whoever you want with your sword across the rivers and lakes."
I glared at Ying Cheng and told him not to talk nonsense, lest he get angry.
"Ying Cheng, don't be rude when talking to seniors."
Wang Sanbao quickly stopped Ying Cheng. He was also afraid of making the two people in front of him unhappy and causing trouble.
I also smoothed over the situation and said with a playful smile, "Senior, don't blame me. This brother of mine is outspoken and has a straightforward temper. Moreover, we are not very experienced in the world, do not know how to be tactful, and we would like to ask the two seniors to explain their insecurities. Be considerate.”
The old man amused himself, blew his eyebrows, and said haha, "Haha, it doesn't matter, it doesn't matter! The sword wielder should use one sword to kill love and hatred, so many moves are cumbersome. But, you kid He is really talented in all aspects, and with the training he has received, he will definitely be a pillar of talent."
I looked at their words and character, and saw that they didn't look like criminals. Moreover, my four brothers were unknown, penniless, and the only ones who were poor were their pants. He would attack himself, so he became wary of the two of them.
"How dare you, boy, to ask the names of these two seniors? What are you going to Lingyuan for?" Taking advantage of the boredom of the journey, I began to ask each other's names in case of emergency.
"My name is Liu Li, and this is my teacher, Lu Tie. I have been traveling here as a master and apprentice, and I heard that the governor of Ying County was quick to eliminate floods and use his sword to eradicate evildoers. The crowd of people admired him, and strangers came out together, so I have been admiring him for a long time. I especially want to come here to pay a visit and pay homage to Master Ying’s majesty.”
The middle-aged man named Liu Li replied carelessly, not caring at all about my cautiousness.
As soon as he heard someone praising his father, Ying Cheng immediately got excited, grinning and laughing, completely losing his previous enthusiasm, "Haha, Brother Liu! Why didn't you tell me earlier? Brother Liu, don't go anywhere tonight, If you don’t mind it, how about following me to Yingfu for a night’s stay after entering the city? There will definitely be good white noodles dipped in sugar. Don’t worry, I’ll take care of you, I’ll take care of you!”
Just when the two of them were confused, I observed their words and immediately answered, "Brother Liu, this is the only son of Lord Ying, the county governor, Ying Cheng."
"Hey, Lord Ying's son is already like this? Okay! Okay! The future is formidable." Liu Li and his master Lu Tie looked at each other, clasped their hands and laughed with satisfaction, which made Ying Cheng feel a little embarrassed.
As we walked, Liu Li turned around and asked me with a smile, "So, are these kids?"
"This is Huangfu Lu. His father is a well-known veterinarian in Lingyuan. This is Wang Sanbao. He is now an assistant officer under Lingyuan Confucian Master. He has a very good memory."
After I introduced them, Huangfu Lu and Wang Sanbao both handed over to Liu and Lu, who praised the young heroes repeatedly.
Then, Liu Li looked at me and smiled gently, looking at me with his big eyes, and said, "Little friend, have you forgotten someone?"
Instead of looking into each other's eyes, I actually had some misunderstandings. It seemed that this was me thirty years later!
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In the late moonlight, people are idle, and the stars are white with dew. The six of us walked under the whiteness, and we began to feel the taste of leisure.
As I walked, I answered nonchalantly, "Young man Liu Yi is the son of Mr. Lingyuan Yi, a teacher."
"Liu Yi?"
The listener is interested. Old man Lu, who has always been kind-hearted since we met, suddenly straightened up and looked at me with wide eyes, as if there was murderous intent in his eyes.
Liu Lize was a little hesitant. He turned sideways and looked at Old Man Lu in surprise. Old Man Lu nodded his crutch and said to the middle-aged man inexplicably, "I don't know, it's not me."
After two breaths of silence, Liu Li suddenly put his arm around my shoulders. After looking at me carefully, he asked in a slightly trembling voice, "My child, what is your father's name?"
Although I found it strange, I answered truthfully, "My father, Liu Quansheng, also named Wenzhao, is the teacher of Zigui School."
Liu Li said excitedly, "Haha! Hahaha! The words are appropriate, and the situation is as important as fate. Liu Quansheng's son is worthy of being Liu Quansheng's son. Even if he grew up in a rotten alley, he will still be happy! Hahaha!"
I clearly felt that the big hands holding me were trembling. At this moment, a spontaneous feeling of intimacy surged out of my heart. I seemed to be very familiar with the man in front of me, that kind of blood connection. The feeling makes me feel safe.
I shook my head, returned to reality from the feeling, and immediately asked, "Senior, do you know my father?"
Liu Li stopped, covered his head and face with his cloak again, and held me down as I was slowly moving forward, "More than just knowing each other, we are almost like brothers! Come on, come on, let me, let me take a good look at this old friend. the son of!"
I asked again, "Brother Liu, do you know my father?"
Liu Liqing couldn't help himself, and repeated again, "Yes, it's not just acquaintance, it's simply love for the same person!"
"Then, then I shouldn't call you eldest brother, I should call you Uncle Liu."
I slowly took a step back, broke free of Liu Li's hands, and then slightly cupped his hands.
After this man heard my and my father's names, he behaved very strangely. I had better be careful to avoid getting on a pirate ship.
When Old Man Lu who was standing next to him saw this, he gently poked Liu Li with his crutch and said with a smile, "Look, you scared the child so much that he can't even find the north."
Liu Li felt he had lost his composure and took a step back. His expression was invisible on his face covered by his cloak, but his excitement could still be felt.
Liu Li calmed down his emotions and said, "Suddenly meeting the son of an old friend, I think of the past days when we were invincible together with the evening breeze. I am so excited that I can't express my emotions. I'm so embarrassed! Don't blame me, little friend."
I quickly replied, "Uncle Liu is worried too much. I don't mean to blame you."
Liu Li hesitated for a moment, looked at me affectionately, and said, "Even though you are the son of an old friend, I will call you Yi'er! Let's go, Yi'er, let's walk slowly and for a while. Don't worry about the city gate closing. What if the old man guarding the city is too drunk and forgets to close the door? Haha!"
I nodded slightly in response.
The six of us went on the road again. Liu Li took off his cloak and started talking again. This time, he was even more enthusiastic. He asked me about my clothes, food, daily life, what I had learned, and what I planned for the future. I was very depressed, but I had no choice but to answer them one by one patiently.
While I was answering, I looked up. Fortunately, the lights of the Lingyuan City were already visible in front of me. These five kilometers of 'hard' days had finally come to an end. At this time, my lips were already parched, my mouth was dry, and my throat was dry and hoarse. There are no more impassioned words to say.
I feel that my temper is still gentle, and I feel a little annoyed for no reason. But looking at the familiar uncle in front of me, I can't express a trace of anger. I sigh in my heart: Hey, could it be that this is called incompatible horoscopes and incompatible attributes? ?
