Lu Zuo knew that Liu Xingyuan was the general of the country, and expected that he would have some insights into the military, but he had never heard of his deeds in the military. It seemed that compared to Liu Xingzhi, his light was much dimmer. So I also wanted to test him and asked, "I wonder what the eldest son thinks of this western expedition?"
Liu Xingyuan sneered and hesitated to speak, which made Lu Zuo guess that he must be a cautious person. After waiting for him for a while, seeing that Liu Xingyuan still refused to say anything, Lu Zuo could only smile awkwardly and said: "Since the eldest son doesn't want to say anything, , then I’ll take my leave first!”
Yin Ji saw him grinding and chirping, thinking so in his heart, but he didn't dare to say it, but he couldn't help but smiled politely and said: "Eldest Young Master, let's go back first!"
Liu Liu Xingyuan bowed and saluted: "Then I will see you off on behalf of my father!" He turned to the housekeeper Liu San'er and said, "Steward Liu, just go about your business first. I will see you off, Mr. Lu." !”
"Then..." Butler Liu San'er glanced at Lu Zuo, "I'll just bother you, eldest son!" After saying that, he bowed and left.
Liu Xingyuan asked: "Mr. Lu, please..."
The three of them all slowed down when walking and lowered their voices when speaking. Liu Xingyuan smiled and said: "Mr. Lu asked me what I thought just now. It's not that I don't want to say it, but I know that Mr. Lu can handle it well!"
"Thank you, eldest son, for your love!"
"But, I still have something to tell you!"
Lu Zuo looked at Liu Xingyuan with a solemn expression curiously and said, "Oh? Sir, please speak, Lu is all ears!"
The three of them suddenly stopped and Liu Xingyuan said: "Although I am not talented and have never killed the enemy in battle, in the army, I have always heard from my subordinates that the great ambition of the country of Tibet is not small. The land has developed into a large country with fertile fields and thousands of miles of land, which shows that their king must have great ambitions. Moreover, the Dalun Xilingzan of Dafan Kingdom has been in the position for decades, unlike our dynasty, which has the longest position in the position for only eight years... …”
When Lu Zuo heard the word eight years, he suddenly fell into a trance. Liu Xingyuan called out absentmindedly twice, "Mr. Lu! Mr. Lu?"
"Oh!" Lu Zuo noticed the gaffe, smiled and pretended to be nonchalant, "Lu is listening, sir, please continue talking!"
Liu Xingyuan continued: "Xiling praised that this person has been able to hold a position in the country of Dabo for decades, which is enough to prove that the leader of the country of Dabo trusts him. His government and the public must be stable and work together, so that the country can achieve its current situation." Furthermore, Xiruo Zanzhuo, the son of Xilingzan, is said to be brave, good at fighting, and scheming. You see, even General Xun fell into his trap. I have always looked down upon the country of Tibet, calling it a barbarian country. The country, this is the loss of Shanzhou, so Mr. Lu must be careful when he goes here!"
Lu Zuo cupped his hands and thanked him: "Thank you, Mr. Lu, for your kind words. I will definitely keep them in mind."
As they spoke, the three of them started walking and chatting again. Yin Ji, who was listening with fascination, also became curious about Liu Xingyuan, so he interrupted and asked: "My eldest son, I heard that you are the general of the country. What do you usually do?"
Liu Xingyuan chuckled, "It's just an idle position, there is nothing to do."
Lu Zuo also understood that among the princes and heirs, many were granted the title of General of the Kingdom, while their grandchildren were granted the title of General of the Feng Kingdom. Every other generation, the titles were the same. The emperor also wanted to continue his heirs, so this was the case, but there was one thing that was very important. It is strange, why Liu Xingyuan was granted the title of General of the State, but his eldest son Liu Xingzhi was not one of the Generals of the State, nor was he established as the heir apparent? I wanted to ask in my heart, but I was afraid of being abrupt.
Yin Ji asked again: "Then the general Zhenguo also went into battle to kill the enemy?"
"This is just a second-grade title. There is no order from the emperor..." Liu Xingyuan said with a rare playful smile, "Then I can only stay at home."
Lu Zuo didn't speak during the whole process of speculation, and had been secretly observing Liu Xingyuan's every move, every frown and smile. He seemed to be different tonight from before. In the past, he gave people the impression of being honest, honest, and ignorant of the world. How could he say that tonight? There are so many words, and the words they say are so profound that they are beyond what a simple and honest person can think of. Compared with the flattering words his brother Liu Xingzhi just said, it makes people feel childish. So Lu Zuo took the opportunity to ask: "My eldest son, how is your relationship with your brother?"
Liu Xingyuan was shocked and turned pale. Fortunately, in the dark night, it was not easy for the two of them to notice his changes. Liu Xingyuan's palms were sweating now. If his big fist hadn't been holding the handle of the lantern tightly, the lantern would have slipped out long ago. Liu Xingyuan smiled and said: "We have a good relationship as brothers, but we are a bit willful in our behavior. But since I am the eldest brother, I will let him go!"
Liu Xingyuan showed his usual honest and hearty laughter again, but why did Lu Zuo feel that the laughter revealed a hint of embarrassment? Before Lu Zuo could continue to ask, Liu Xingyuan quickly answered: "Mr. Lu, the entrance in front has been arrived, I will send it here!"
Lu Zuo looked up and saw that he had arrived in front of the woodshed. Lu Zuo and Yin Ji bowed to Liu Xingyuan to express their gratitude.
After the master and apprentice took the gauze lantern from the servant in the woodshed, they walked through the long and dark dark passage. After arriving at the Xinghua Restaurant, Yin Jicai took a long breath of fresh air outside the yard. In the quiet night, there seemed to be less buzzing of insects than before. It should be because autumn is approaching and the weather is getting colder at night. Yin Jicai, who began to be curious about various things, has become more and more concerned about many people or things in recent times, and has become more and more sensitive. When the two came to the huge courtyard of the restaurant and saw no one around, Yin Jicai He asked Master calmly, "Master, which one do you think is easier to get along with, Liu Xingzhi or Liu Xingyuan?"
Lu Zuo chuckled, "Why do you ask that?"
Yin Ji scratched his head and replied in a low voice as if he didn't understand: "We are assisting Prince Ning now. If in the future it really goes as we wish and our goal is achieved, then we have to think about the future. ?"
When Lu Zuo heard what Yin Jineng said, he was very happy. He gently stroked the top of his head and said with a satisfied smile: "It seems that some of the books I asked you to read recently were not in vain!"
"Speaking of which, I have to thank Master. I already know a lot of words now!" Yin Jizhen said with a smile, "Master, you haven't answered my question just yet!"
Lu Zuo suddenly stopped and stood under the laurel tree in the corner of the courtyard. He raised his head and looked at the bright moon on the treetops. A ray of mottled golden moonlight passed through the sparse shadows and reflected on the bluestone road under his feet. Then With a meaningful sigh, Ji'er may not encounter the problem he mentioned now, but what about Ji'er? He was right to ask. King Ning's two sons seemed to be very different. Liu Xingzhi was both the eldest son and King Ning's beloved son, but why didn't King Ning make him his heir apparent? Instead, Liu Xingyuan was recommended by King Ning to the title of General Zhenguo. What was the reason for all this?
