In the small courtyard of the bamboo forest in the old mansion of the Zhao family, the old man Zhao was quietly lying on the quaint rattan chair with an old pistol on the table in front of him At this time, he looked at the ceiling with memories on his face, and his body was motionless

In a trance, he saw that war-torn era

In a trance, he saw the scene of himself fighting on the battlefield again

In a trance............

The moonlight shone on Old Man Zhao's face, and you could clearly see that his expression was constantly changing, sometimes laughing, sometimes angry, sometimes hot, sometimes silent

At this time, he is no longer the father of that country, and he is no longer the old man Zhao of the three armies

He's just an old man, an old man in his twilight

An old man who worries about his grandson

Let's go, let's go

Suddenly, there was a slight sound of footsteps in the originally quiet courtyard

Maybe the footsteps were too slight, or maybe the old man Zhao was completely immersed in the memories He didn't notice it and was still looking at the sky

"Smack"

The sudden sound made the old man Zhao come back to his senses from his memories, his eyebrows, which had already turned white, suddenly wrinkled, and his voice was hoarse and low: "Who?"

"Uncle Zhao, it's Haochen who is back," a hoarse voice came out, and then a rickety figure appeared in front of Old Man Zhao

After seeing the old man in front of him, Old Man Zhao trembled all over his body: "Haochen, you are Haochen"

Old Man Zhao hurriedly got up, but because he was too excited, he didn't get up, he didn't speak, and he coughed nonstop

Li Haochen, who is also the old dean, hurriedly ran to Old Man Zhao's side and gently stroked Old Man Zhao's back

"You are Haochen, it's really Haochen" After the old dean helped Old Man Zhao sit down again, Old Man Zhao looked at the old dean in disbelief

"Yes, Haochen is back, Haochen is back, and you are old," the old dean's eyes contained tears

"Little rabbit cub, do you still know how to come back After more than thirty years of walking, you are really ruthless I thought you would wait until Lao Tzu died to come back " Old Man Zhao said with a straight face while lying on the chair

Having said that, the old man's eyes flashed with excitement that could not be concealed

Old man Zhao's complaining words sounded in his ears The old man's thin body appeared in his eyes The old dean stood firmly in place as if he had been magical

In his memory, the old man would straighten his spine in good spirits at any given time

But...... At this moment, the old man bent his spine like a candle in the wind, ready to go out at any moment

Old

These two words filled the old dean's heart almost instantly

Looking at the old man in front of him, the old dean knew that he was really old, and he was no longer the high-spirited general he was back then

He is 100 years old

He is no longer the old man who is over 80 years old and still practices boxing every day

He...... It's really old

The skin on his face was wrinkled, not to mention, it was all dark spots, and the gaze in his eyes was no longer as sharp as it had been then, but cloudy

A strange emotion permeated the depths of his heart

He didn't know what that thing was, he just felt like there was a fire burning in his chest, and he wanted to say something desperately, but his mouth was open, and he didn't know how to express his feelings

The two looked at each other without saying anything at this moment

"Poof" There was a crisp sound, and the old dean knelt directly on the ground

"Uncle Zhao, Haochen is not filial," the old dean stared at Old Man Zhao's old face with red eyes, and said in a hoarse voice

"Silly...... Silly child" Old man Zhao slowly stood up from the chair, his eyes were filled with tears, and he gently stroked it, and the old dean's head murmured: "How can you be unfilial, in my heart, you are the most filial child."

After hearing Old Man Zhao's words, the old dean's body trembled violently, and his body became extremely stiff

The past was like a movie, replaying in his mind

When he was young, Old Man Zhao's love for himself It can be said that even his biological father may not be able to do this step of Old Man Zhao

Whenever he causes trouble, Old Man Zhao is protecting himself like a lion

"Silly boy, it's good to come back, it's good to come back, just let the previous things pass," Old Man Zhao said with a hoarse voice looking at the old dean

"Uncle Zhao" The old dean was like a child at this moment, hugged the old man Zhao and cried bitterly

Old Man Zhao stroked the old dean's head and said softly: "Child, I know you have hated me before, but I can't help it, you are the seed of the Li family, you must inherit the things of your Li family, don't blame Uncle Zhao, I am ruthless."

Old Man Zhao looked at the old dean with a guilty expression

"Uncle Zhao, I did complain about you before, but now, I really haven't complained about you anymore, I know that you are for my good, and you are so that the Li family can pass on ......."

"Haochen, I'm sorry, I'm sorry, but I promised your father that I would definitely make his son a hero and a talent, if I can't do it, I'd rather your Li family be extinct, and I won't let you defile the Li family."

"The Li family, the Zhao family, can have no status, no power, but...... We must never lose the courage and determination of those who once dared to carry their heads as urinals to defend the country and the people."

This is the inner confession of a dying old man

It also represents the deep helplessness of the elderly

Because...... He knew very well that when the times were different, the ideas would be different, and he could not change the times and change people's minds on his own

"Uncle Zhao, don't say it, Haochen knows, Haochen knows, Haochen knows that Haochen has failed your old hopes, Haochen is sorry for you."

Old Man Zhao sighed softly: "It's also my fault that I completely ignored you brothers at the beginning, and finally let you stay away from the capital."

"Uncle Zhao, I was young and frivolous at the beginning, and I don't blame you at all, I can't let it go."

"Haochen, do you know that what I am most afraid of over the years is to wait for me to go down and see your father I have no way to give him an explanation I am afraid that I really can't give him an explanation He trusted me and entrusted you to me But I ......" At this moment, hot tears flowed in Old Man Zhao's eyes Everything is just for the original promise

"Uncle Zhao, please don't say it, Haochen knows it's wrong, Haochen is back, and Haochen will be by your side every day in the future, and he won't go there."

"No, you can't be by my side, you were the first person in Yanjing back then, and now you have to return as a king, because this is the glory that your Li family deserves," Old Man Zhao said sonorously