Wang Lei and Lu Bu returned to the post house, and it was already approaching evening. The sky was about to get dark, and the time was urgent, Wang Lei quickly changed a set of clothes and prepared to call Lu Bu together.

"Boom! Boom!! ”

There was a knock on the door, and Lu Bu's voice came from outside the room: "Brother Xian, it's me." ”

After Lu Bu entered the room, he said, "Brother Xian, I won't go to the Cai family's dinner, you can go alone." For this kind of dinner, especially everyone's mutual praise, Lu Bu has never been interested, it is better to sleep at home.

Wang Lei was not reluctant, and said: "If my brother doesn't go, then stay in the post house to rest." ”

"Great!"

Lu Bu's face showed joy, and he left Wang Lei's room happily.

Wang Lei took his entourage and rode in a carriage towards Cai's mansion.

Caifu is not far from the state minister's mansion, and the mansion is spacious and grand, revealing a simple and heavy atmosphere.

The carriage stopped at the door, and the attendant went to knock on the door. After a while, the door opened. The first old man was full of silver hair, a fluttering beard, and he walked out steadily with a cane.

Behind the old man, followed Cai Mao and others.

This spirited old man is Cai Mao's father, Cai Wei.

In history, at the end of the Han Dynasty, the Cai family was the most prosperous in the world. Cai Wei's sister married Taiwei Zhang Wen, Cai Wei's eldest daughter married Jingzhou celebrity Huang Chengyan, and Cai Wei's youngest daughter married Jingzhou Mu Liu Biao. and Cai Zhan, Cai Yan's nephew, served as the state minister of Yan State; nephew Cai Yan served as the Taishou of Ba County, and as for Cai Mao, he also held a prominent official position and could be called a prosperous one.

Cai Yan personally went out to greet him, giving Wang Lei enough face.

Wang Lei had already figured out the basic situation of the Cai family, and when he saw the old man greeting Cai Mao and others, he knew that it was Cai Yan who greeted him personally. In the face of such an old man, Wang Lei didn't dare to slack off, walked a few steps, greeted him, and said with a smile: "The old lady greeted him personally, Wang Lei was flattered!" Standing in front of Cai Yan, Wang Lei bowed respectfully.

Cai Yan hurriedly said: "Lord Wang makes this great gift, torture and kill the old decay, please hurry." ”

"Old lady, please!"

Wang Lei waved his hand and hurriedly made a polite gesture.

After a brief conversation, the group headed down the hall.

When he came to the hall, the guest and host sat down, and Cai Wei smiled and said: "This invitation to Lord Wang to the banquet is to thank Lord Wang for his assistance. Come! At a command, an attendant walked in from the hall with a box in his hand.

The box was five feet long and one foot wide, and was made entirely of the finest wood, which was unusually expensive.

Wang Lei saw the box and knew that the items inside were of extraordinary value.

Cai Xian's words made Wang Lei puzzled, his face was calm, and he said suspiciously: "What is the old lady doing, Wang Lei has no inch, and he has no contact with the Cai family before, this thank you Wang Lei really dare not accept." ”

Cai Mao shook her head and said, "Lord Wang, it makes sense for my father to do this. When you were in Chang'an, you saved Zhang Wen's life by speaking up, which was the reason for the Cai family's gratitude. ”

Wang Lei looked puzzled, he didn't know the relationship between Zhang Wen and the Cai family.

Cai Mao smiled and explained: "Zhang Wen married his father's sister, who is his uncle. Dong Zhuo wanted to kill his uncle Liwei, but it was Lord Wang who spoke up and saved his uncle's life, and of course the Cai family should be grateful. ”

Wang Lei suddenly realized and finally understood.

Unexpectedly, there is such a relationship.

Cai Yan's eyes were clear, and he commanded: "Open the box!" The attendant opened the box, and in the box, a thick and simple long sword was placed. This long sword has an elegant appearance, but it also exudes a sharp meaning.

Wang Lei is also a person with a lot of vision, and he knows that this sword must be extraordinary.

Immediately, Wang Lei hurriedly excused himself and said, "Old lady, this sword is a good sword at first glance." Such a good sword is peerless and rare, Wang Lei didn't dare to accept it, and asked the old lady to take it back. ”

Cai Wei shook his head and said: "Lord Wang is young and promising, not afraid of Dong Zhuo's power, and he saved Zhang Wen's life with righteousness, and his open-mindedness is admirable. As the so-called sword is given to heroes, this sword is left in the mansion, just a treasure, given to Lord Wang, but it can make the sword fight on the battlefield. The sword cannot be covered with dust, and it is also its honor to let it follow the adults into battle to kill the enemy. ”

Cai Mao echoed: "Lord Wang, I also strongly agree with my father's words. The Cai family has no military generals, they are all civil officials, and with this sword is really a sword dust, you can accept it. ”

Cai Mao's words, Wang Lei didn't believe it.

The literati of this era, although they were powerless, were by no means nerds like later generations.

Many people are skilled in bows and horses.

A high-quality sword is not only loved by military generals, but also by literati.

Wang Lei excused himself again, and Cai said with a stern face: "Lord Wang has repeatedly refused, but he feels that he is not satisfied with the sword given by the old man." If so, it would be as if the old man hadn't said it. As soon as he said this, where did Wang Lei dare to resign, if he resigned, he really didn't know what to do, and hurriedly said: "The old lady is angry, Wang Lei accepts it." ”

Cai Yan smiled and said, "Quick, try the sword." ”

Wang Lei took out the sword in the box, held the sword in his hand, the tentacle was very comfortable, and the hilt was exquisitely forged.

"Sonorous!"

The sound like a dragon's groan came in, crisp, pleasant, warm and elegant. The long sword was unsheathed, and a sharp aura rushed towards him. The sword body is translucent and shining; The blade of the sword is sharp, and the iron is sharpened like clay.

"Seven Star Dragon Yuan!"

Wang Lei saw the four words on the sword, his pupils shrank, and he couldn't help but be surprised.

This sword turned out to be the Seven-Star Dragon Yuan Sword.

According to legend, the Longyuan sword was cast by Ou Yezi and the cadre, in order to cast the Longyuan sword, Ou Yezi and the cadre will dig the Ci Mountain, and lead the stream water in the mountain to the seven pools of the Big Dipper ring next to the sword furnace, which is called "Seven Stars". After the sword is completed, look down at the sword body, like climbing a high mountain and looking down at the abyss, ethereal and profound, as if the dragon is lying down, it is called "Dragon Yuan", so it is called "Seven Star Dragon Yuan".

This sword is the same as the Zhanlu sword in Wang Lei's hand, it is a famous sword. According to the saying, the Zhan Lu Sword is the sword of benevolence, and the Longyuan Sword in front of him is the sword of integrity and nobility, and both swords are priceless treasures.

Such treasures, whether they are civilian, military officials, or generals, want to keep them for themselves.

Cai Wei's gift of the Long Yuan Sword is not precious.

Wang Lei put the sword into the sheath and said: "Old lady, the Longyuan sword is the sword of the world, this sword ......"

Cai Wei interrupted: "The sword is dead, but the person is alive. This sword has no owner, it is a pearl covered with dust. Today, I send it to Wang Zhoumu, please don't shirk again. Otherwise, you look down on the old man. ”

Wang Lei put the Long Yuan sword into the box and said, "That is the case, but Wang Lei is disrespectful. ”

Cai Wei nodded, and a bright smile appeared on his face again.

Cai Mao said: "Lord Wang, the situation in Chang'an is tense, and many ministers are trembling and dare not speak at will. For Lord Wang, Chang'an is not conducive to development, why did Lord Wang stay in Chang'an and not return to Jizhou? ”

Wang Lei said: "The Son of Heaven has ordered, and I must obey it." ”

Cai Mao knew that Wang Lei was not telling the truth, so he changed his words and changed the topic.

Next, Cai Yan asked Zhang Wen about it, and Wang Lei answered them one by one. The two sides talked, the Cai family was a good friend, and Wang Lei was a deliberate show of goodwill, so the conversation was very warm. After some conversation, Cai Mao bowed slightly, Cai Mao took a deep breath, and said, "Lord Wang, I'm ashamed to say it, I have a reluctant invitation below." ”

Wang Lei raised his eyebrows and thought: "This is the intention of the Cai family, and the show is on the stage." ”

Just to thank Zhang Wen for saving his life, it is impossible for the Cai family to give the Longyuan Sword to Wang Lei, and there must be something to ask for. Wang Lei smiled and said: "Although Cai Junshi said bluntly, what Wang Lei can do, he will not refuse." ”