Chapter 20: Embark on the Way Home
Cai Yong smiled self-deprecatingly and said, "Saint Longen? It's already yesterday's yellow flower, this is nothing new, some time ago I was killed by a traitorous eunuch, and the Holy Lord exiled me to Shuofang. Thanks to the Holy Memory, I have had some minor merits, and I am granted two months to deal with my affairs. Now that the period of exile is approaching, I feel a little emotional. I saw that you were very close to you, and it made you laugh when you said it. ”
Lu Bu glanced at Xun Yu in shock, and found that although the latter had a sad and angry expression, he seemed to have known these things for a long time, and then thought about it, most of Xun Yu's parents were officials in the court, and it was normal to be able to know.
After thinking about it carefully, it was really the case.
Historically, Cai Yong was indeed framed in 178 and exiled to Shuofang County by Emperor Ling, but Emperor Ling recalled him when he amnesty the world in the second year, but he was framed again on the way back, and had to flee to Wudi, and this escape was twelve years until he was recruited by Dong Zhuo.
Getting back to business, Lu Bu was shocked after hearing this: "Sir, this..." ”
Cai Yong smiled freely and said: "Life and death are fate, Ronghua, poverty, dignity, and poverty are all destined to be inevitable. It's good to think about it. If it comes, it will be safe. ”
Xun Yu praised: "Mr. is not shocked, he is really a model for my generation." ”
Lu Bu's heart moved and said, "Sir, I don't know when Mr. will leave for Shuofang?" ”
Speaking of going to Shuofang, Cai Yong lowered slightly, and then replied with a smile: "It's just recently." Xiaoyou is also a native of Wuyuan, why don't you go together? ”
Lu Bu responded: "This is the honor of Fengxian. I just don't know ......."
Cai Yong waved his hand to interrupt Lu Bu's next words and said: "The Holy Mansion is kind-hearted, and I am old and frail, so there are not too many strict requirements, and it is not a big deal to bring a few people with me. ”
Lu Bu replied: "It's good that I didn't cause inconvenience to Mr. ”
Cai Yong said with a smile: "Haha, now that Yong is wearing a sinful body, Xiaoyou can still make friends with me, and you can chat with me on the road to relieve boredom, why is it inconvenient." ”
Lu Bu smiled embarrassedly and didn't speak again.
Xun Yu suddenly interjected: "If you can be accompanied by Brother Lu, presumably Mr. will be safer, and Brother Lu can also listen to Mr. from time to time, so the best of both worlds, isn't it a beautiful thing?" ”
Cai Yongqi said: "Oh? Where does Wen Ruo say this? Is it possible to become a Fengxian or a civil and military all-rounder? ”
Lu Bu hurriedly said politely: "The student is panicked, it's just a rough kung fu." ”
Xun Yu interrupted with a smile: "Brother Lu, don't be modest, Guo Jia can see at a glance at the door that you are strong in martial arts." ”
Cai Yong continued: "Well, Guo Jian's kid has a very accurate vision. ”
Lu Bu said modestly: "On the one hand, Brother Guo is just talking and playing. ”
Xun Yu smiled and continued: "So what about Brother Lu who rescued Zhen San on horseback, led the troops to break the Five Tigers, and went to the clothes?" Such martial arts and such demeanor really made Xun admire, and he didn't talk about it, at this moment Mr. asked, Xun naturally knew everything, Brother Lu should not blame the younger brother for the crime of talking too much. ”
Cai Yong said with great interest: "Wen Ruo, is this indeed the case? ”
Xun Yu nodded and said affirmatively: "It's true, the Yu family has some contacts with the Zhen family in Zhongshan, and these things are said from the Zhen family, which is true." ”
Cai Yong said: "Then you come quickly." ”
So, Xun Yu told the story of Lu Bu's rescue of Zhen Yao in Jizhou, Ping Wuhu, Xie Gongxian and other things in detail.
Xun Yu was already talkative, and told these things like stories, Cai Yong shook his head after hearing it, even Xiao Cai Yan listened to the story attentively, and Lu Bu also heard his deeds from others for the first time, and he listened to them with relish at the moment.
Xun Yu said: "...... That's it, Brother Lu declined all the credit and rewards for exterminating the horse bandits, and drifted away with his entourage, nowhere to be found, and it is said that he continued to travel. ”
Cai Yong stared at Lu Bu with bright eyes and praised: "Feng Xian is brave and resourceful at such a young age, and it is even more rare that he is not greedy for glory and wealth. I have such a young man, why don't you worry. ”
Lu Bu hurriedly waved his hand and said, "Mr. praises falsely, the student is really frightened. It is within the duty of those who practice martial arts to eliminate violence and peace, not to mention that horse bandits have scourged the people and done many evils, even if they don't make a move, there will be other rangers and heroes who are outstanding in their hands to eliminate thieves,"
Because of Cai Yong, Lu Bu stayed in Yingchuan Academy for a few more days.
not only deepened the relationship with Xun Yu, Xun You's uncle and nephew and Guo Jia, but also met many future celebrities of the Three Kingdoms.
For the sake of the future, Lu Bu spared no effort to get in touch with these people, and finally with Lu Bu's efforts, many people had a good relationship with this straightforward and talkative big brother.
But Lu Bu didn't go too far to woo these talents, because he knew that most of these people were just teenagers now, and it would take at least a few years for them to really emerge, and the best place for them now was to continue their studies in Yingchuan College, so he didn't show any intention of recruiting these young people.
As for Xun Yu, Xun Yu and Xi Zhicai and other talents who are about to become famous, although Lu Bu has expressed some ideas.
But Xun Yu, Xun Yu's uncle and nephew, because of family reasons, could not defect to Lu Bu, who was nothing, at this moment; As for Xi Zhicai, although he is only a humble scholar, he has an arrogant personality and does not choose Lu Bu.
In this regard, Lu Bu could only express helplessness.
The day of departure finally came, and Lu Bu followed Cai Yong out of the academy.
At the time of parting, Xun Shuang, the parent of the Xun family, was also the dean of Yingchuan Academy, leading all the teachers to send them off in person, and most of the students came out to send them off.
Guo Jia and others also said goodbye to Lu Bu and got acquainted with many young talents, but this drunken future ghost has the most temper towards Lu Bu, and the relationship between the two is also the best.
Guo Jia took Lu Bu's hand and said, "Brother Lu, you must take good care of Mr. Cai after you return to Bingzhou, and you will write from time to time." When you go into battle to kill the enemy, you should also pay attention to your own safety, little brother is waiting for the good news of your success! ”
Lu Bu looked up to the sky and said with a long smile: "Haha, okay, Guo Jia, borrow your auspicious words, and cherish yourself for your brother." You should also practice according to the fitness methods I have taught you, and don't be greedy. When you succeed in your studies in the future, you will definitely come to Bingzhou to visit your brother. ”
In his previous life, Guo Jia died young because of frailty and excessive drinking, and Lu Bu, who regarded Guo Jia as his future right-hand man, did not want such a genius to die early again.
Therefore, he slightly modified the kung fu of cultivating the body in the Wushuang Halberd Method into a physical strengthening exercise and passed it to Guo Jia, and under Lu Bu's semi-forced teaching, Guo Jia finally learned the whole set of exercises.
Guo Jia smiled and punched Lu Bu and said, "Got it, Brother Lu, it's a deal!" ”
Lu Bu replied seriously: "A word is a certainty!" ”
After more than 2 months of trekking, Lu Bu and Cai Yong finally returned to Bingzhou, and their original desire to go to Zhongshan to visit Zhao Yun could only be given up because they wanted to escort Cai Yong and others.
Lu Bu respected Cai Yong's knowledge, and took care of Cai Yong's father and daughter along the way, before and after the saddle, and was very dedicated, even the officers and soldiers who accompanied Cai Yong to "guard" Cai Yong mistakenly thought that Lu Bu was Cai Yong's domestic servant.
This also moved Cai Yong himself very much, so he officially accepted Lu Bu as a disciple, and taught Lu Bu what he had learned in his life and even some life insights to Lu Bu, and Lu Bu took care of Cai Yong more wholeheartedly after officially becoming Cai Yong's disciple.
This is actually a way for Lu Bu to make up for the lack of family care in his heart, it is precisely because there is no care and love from his family, therefore, Lu Bu will give double feedback to each other when he treats those who are good to him, and he will be better to them.
After returning to Bingzhou, Lu Bu did not return to Jinyang directly, but first sent Cai Yong to Anyang County in Wuyuan to settle them.
Not far away, the gate of Anyang County was already visible, and Lu Bu walked to the carriage and said respectfully: "Teacher, not far ahead is the county seat of Anyang." ”
The curtain of the carriage was lifted, and Cai Yong's face was slightly haggard after more than two months of long travel.
He looked at the county gate in front of him and said, "This is Anyang, and the old man will live here in the future." Whether it's good or not, the desert is lonely, but it also has a different artistic conception. ”
When Lu Bu heard Cai Yong say this, he understood that his teacher was sad when he remembered what happened to him, and hurriedly changed the topic and said: "Teacher, the disciple has sent a letter to his father-in-law before, informing him that the teacher is coming to Anyang. And yesterday the disciple received a reply saying that his father-in-law had arrived in Anyang County and was ready to greet the teacher, so he would probably be able to meet him. ”
Cai Yong was really distracted, "Oh? I have heard for a long time that Ding has made great achievements in war, and he has shocked the border. It would be a blessing to see it today. Feng Xian ordered the convoy to speed up, and not to make the envoy wait for a long time. ”
"Yes, Teacher."
When the convoy came to the front of the county seat, it saw many people waiting in front of the gate.
The first person rode a white horse, full of spirit, and the three strands of long hair under his chin were fluttering lightly in the wind.
There are many other people behind him, and Tian Feng and Zhang He are also among them.
Lu Bu stepped forward, walked in front of Ding Yuan, turned over and dismounted, and said, "The righteous father is above, please accept the child's worship." The child's return from training made the father-in-law worried. ”
Ding Yuan hurriedly dismounted and helped Lu Bu up, looked Lu Bu up and down, reached out and patted Lu Bu's shoulder and laughed loudly.
"Haha, I haven't seen you for a year, and my son is getting taller and taller. Well, yes, the body bones are also stronger, it seems that this time I went out to experience a lot of gains. By the way, the two great talents you recruited are also here, and my father has not arranged a position for them, so I will always follow you in the future. ”
Lu Bufang saw Tian Feng and Zhang He following Ding Yuan, and thought that the two had been dug into a corner by Ding Yuan.
After all, if Ding Yuan did this, then he couldn't say anything, but Ding Yuan's explanation at this moment made Lu Bu even more grateful and ashamed of his thoughts. Lu Bu said: "The child thanked his father-in-law. ”
Previously, when Tian Feng and Zhang He returned to Bingzhou under the leadership of Lu Zhong, Ding Yuan had seen the two.
After a simple conversation, Ding Yuan valued the talents of the two, especially Tian Feng.
At that time, Ding Yuan also had the idea of recruiting the two of them to his command, but he thought that Lu Bu was his adopted son, and he had no queen, and if it was possible in the future, he might let Lu Bu inherit everything from him, so he gave up this idea.
And Ding Yuan's previous thoughts, Tian Feng also felt it, he instructed Zhang He to act quietly and low-key, the two of them lived in a shallow way on weekdays, and in addition to teaching Tai Shici, they were doing their own things at home.
At this time, Ding Yuan was satisfied with his previous approach, and Ding Yuan, who had been in battle for a long time, could see that if Lu Bu went to the battlefield in the future, he would definitely be an unborn tiger general, and it was a gratifying thing to be able to get such a tiger general's heart.
Ding Yuan continued: "Feng Xian, you said in your previous letter that everyone Cai was also traveling with you, but on that carriage? ”