After saying goodbye to Xu Sanjin, Lu Xin left from the south courtyard and went directly to Cao An's residence in the north courtyard. If there are any friends among the subordinates of the Xu Mansion, Cao An is his only friend.

In fact, Lu Xin's character is not easy to hand over his sincerity. Before the crossing, he had almost no friends at school, and in the eyes of teachers and classmates, he was withdrawn. Outside of class, other students go to activities in groups. As for him, he either sleeps or secretly plays with his phone. In Lu Xin's view, communication is a very tiring and troublesome thing.

But Cao An is different, this person who is already in shackles gave him a trace of human warmth when he was most helpless. This may not be called grace, but it is love and righteousness. The ancients valued righteousness and looked higher than the sky. Lu Xin has long regarded Cao An as a brother, and he is a person who can drink and talk happily.

Cao An seemed to have known that Lu Xin was leaving, and he hid a jar of plum wine under the bed half a month ago. The two of them didn't have any food, and they didn't talk much, so they drank for an hour. The taste of the horse ring is not good, but it is better not to be disturbed by others. The two of them lay on the soft hay, contented.

"You'll have to hurry later, so you can keep the rest of the jar for yourself. Also, after I left, if I had any trouble, I would go to Uncle Wu. ”

"Yes, I remember."

When Cao An saw Lu Xin put down the bowl, he suddenly turned his head and wiped his tears. Lu Xin didn't dare to look at him, his nose was a little sour, and he was afraid to cry, but he hadn't shed tears for a long time. Speaking of which, Cao An is the same age as Lu Tingfang, much older than him. But with Lu Xin, he always looks like a younger brother.

"I'm leaving, take care!"

"Xiao Xin, I, I still have something to say."

Lu Xin turned around and wanted to leave, but Cao An hurriedly stood up. His expression was very entangled, as if he wanted to say something but there was something difficult to hide. The boy looked back at him, his eyes solemn, and he exhaled heavily.

"I know what you want to say, when I was in Qingshui Lane, Yan Qi suddenly mentioned Liangzhou. The change in your expression tells me that you have a secret hidden in you, and it has something to do with Liangzhou. You also said that when you were nine years old, you were sold into the Xu Mansion by your father and have never seen your family since. I used to wonder why I didn't come to see you since your father sold you? ”

In such an era, it is not surprising that poor people sell their unaffordable children into slavery with large families. Lu Xin, who has lived in the Tang Dynasty for more than two years, understands very well. It is better to be a slave than to die of starvation or disease. But it is precisely because of this that parents who have sold their children often visit their children. The love that flows in the blood will not fade because of time.

"I know you're so clever that I can't hide these things from you. I didn't say it before, and I didn't want you to have any more trouble. But you are leaving now, and you will say goodbye in the future, and I don't know when we will see each other again. If you don't say it now, I'm afraid that you won't know who I am for the rest of your life, and it's not the way of brothers. Xiao Xin, actually... Actually, I am a Turk, and my real name is Ashna Anluda. ”

"What, you're a Turk?"

Cao An's words made Lu Xin stunned, and he was really shocked. He originally thought that Cao An was just from Liangzhou. Due to some changes, just like Yan Qi, he fled to Yuezhou because of the war. But now it seems that the incident was not as simple as it seemed.

"You're scared, people like me shouldn't have any friends in Datang."

Cao An should be drunk, his tone was low, he looked very painful in his heart, and he couldn't even stand on his feet. Lu Xin hurriedly went up to support him and asked him to sit down again.

"Don't be cranky, I'm not scared. It's just that the Tang Dynasty and the Turks have been fighting for many years, and it is really dangerous for you to be a foreigner in the territory of the Tang Dynasty. I've heard that, so don't tell anyone else. Alright, Brother Anluda. I remember your real name, go to sleep, and keep the rest of the wine alive until I get back to drink it. ”

When I left the North Courtyard, it was already evening. In Xu's Mansion, Lu Xin still has a place to go, and there is still one person who has not been seen. But he did not dare to see the man, because he could not say a word of farewell.

But the mute Wu was not in the latrine compound, nor was he in the house. Lu Xin couldn't find anyone anywhere, and in the end, he saw a letter left by the mute Wu at his bedside.

"Xiao Xin, I know your mind. Parting since ancient times is the most hurtful. If you see me, you will bow and say goodbye, not what I want. Those who achieve great things do not stick to small sections. You should have great ambitions, and you should also remember the warnings of your predecessors. The world is wide, and you can roam. The mountains look up, and the gentleman is cautious. I have spent ten years flickering to integrate swordsmanship into the Tao and cultivate in my heart. The one who holds the sword should have the virtue of the sword. If virtue is not matched, there will be disaster. The future of this trip to Chang'an is uncertain, the Tang Dynasty has just been established, and the situation is changing. This world is never calm, and when the undercurrent rises, consider it step by step and be careful. Let's go, between you and me, there is a fate. If you don't have a chance, you can take that glimpse and stay in your heart......"

The mute Wu's letter was written with pen and ink, and it was the first time Lu Xin had seen him write with a real pen. Lu Xin doesn't know calligraphy, but the dumb Wu's characters have long been integrated with the sword moves, not frightened, not arrogant, not impatient, but there is a blue sky. God enters into it, and is one with heaven and man, indescribably subtle. This is not so much a letter as a sword trick and a piece of paper.

The sword has entered the Tao, and it should be the law of heaven!

"Uncle Wu, I'm afraid you are the person who knows Lu Xin best in this world. You and I will definitely meet again. ”

Lu Xin naturally understood the mute Wu's intentions, and when he saw the letter and no one saw him, he wanted to dispel his idea of staying. The dumb Wu Yu Lu Xin, like a master and a father, how dare Lu Xin not listen to his words? After reading the letter, the boy began to pack his belongings and prepare to leave overnight. There were not many things, a horse and a sword, a consistent copper coin, a few taels of silver, plus two sets of change of clothes, just enough to fill a package.

For Yuezhou City, Lu Xin has no nostalgia. After leaving Xu's mansion, he quickly stepped up and soon arrived at the suburbs. In the spring of this year, there were a lot of people on the official road. Lu Xin once heard people in the palace say that at the beginning of the year, the Tang Emperor sent people to all states and counties, saying that they wanted to open Enke and select talents for the imperial court. Scientific research, this was a big event in ancient times. In particular, the emperor attached great importance to Enko and would personally enter the parade. And the talents selected from this will naturally be reused by the emperor. This is different from the usual scientific expeditions.

In order not to bump into passers-by on the official road, Lu Xin turned into a small road shortly after leaving the city. It's a little narrower and more rugged, but it's unobstructed. Before leaving, Lu Xin asked Xu Sanjin about the fastest route to Chang'an, from Shanyin County, and the nearest road was through Hangzhou City. He was not going to meet Tian Gui and Tian Yu'er again, but since he was going to pass by, it meant that he was destined to go up the mountain.

Tima galloped, Lu Xin was bumpy on the mountain road, but he also traveled for more than half an hour. Until he was about to leave the path and enter the official road, there was a sudden sound of fighting in front of him. Lu Xin hurriedly picked up the reins and stopped his horse, only to see a prisoner cart outside Baizhibu, and the officers and soldiers in charge of escorting were fighting with a group of black-clothed people. The swords and swords on both sides have already fallen a lot.

Lu Xin didn't want to meddle in his affairs, and was about to turn around and leave, but one of the officers and soldiers roared angrily. The voice sounded familiar, as if it had been heard somewhere before.

"Bold thief, the prisoner car of the imperial court prisoner also dares to rob, when I have no one in the governor's mansion of Yuezhou?"

"Hahahaha, Du Yuetao, you have a few catties and a few taels of books. If you really have the ability, why don't you take the official road and come to this bumpy mountain road instead? I think you can sit in this position of joining the army, it's nothing more than relying on your governor Lao Tzu, hahahaha......"

"Don't be ashamed to say it, look for death!"

Du Yuetao was furious, and the swordsmanship in his hand instantly became much sharper. But as soon as the sword moves change, the position and body will also change. Although Lu Xin was in the distance, he could still clearly see the flaws in Du Yuetao's swordsmanship.

"It was him! It's not good, don't get into the way. ”

Lu Xin's face changed slightly, and during the fight of these few moves, Du Yuetao, who had the upper hand, was forced to retreat again and again by the opponent's double knives. Not to mention fighting back, it will be difficult to even parry after a while. Lu Xin didn't have time to think about it, so he galloped out. The sword in his hand was a special heavy sword. An ordinary Tang sword is between seventy and ninety centimeters long and weighs no more than three catties. But the sword that the dumb Wu gave to Lu Xin was three feet three inches long and weighed twenty catties. Although it is not sharp, the sword is heavy.

At this moment, as soon as the sword was unsheathed, a gust of wind immediately rolled up. At the same time, he borrowed the power of Ma Ben, and as soon as Lu Xin entered the field, more than a dozen people fell in less than three breaths. These people were not injured by the blade, but were directly smashed to the ground by the force of Lu Xin's sword. The black-clothed man with the double knife was fighting fiercely with Du Yuetao, and he had obviously gained the upper hand, but when he suddenly saw the young man who was entering the scene, his face suddenly changed wildly. As soon as he was distracted, Du Yuetao immediately grabbed the flaw and stabbed him in the chest with a sword.

"Boy, you took advantage of people's danger, not a hero. Big brother, the foolish brother is incompetent, and then find a way to save you. Brothers, withdraw! ”

Seeing that the situation was not good, the man in black with two knives decisively retracted his body and ordered a retreat. His light skills were so good that he fell into the grass and disappeared without a trace in a few jumps. Du Yuetao wanted to chase after him, but was persuaded by Lu Xin.

"Du joins the army, and the poor don't chase after him, forget it."

"You, do you recognize me? also asked the name of this hero, this prisoner car was a felony appointed by the imperial court, and Du was ordered to be escorted to Chang'an to await trial. If it weren't for the hero's help, the consequences would be unimaginable. ”

Du Yuetao was a little strange, he didn't know the boy on horseback at all. But the other party's expression obviously recognized him. And the situation was critical just now, if it weren't for the other party's sudden arrival, he might not be able to keep the prisoner car. Therefore, to the person in front of him, he was puzzled and grateful.

"Hahaha, I had a relationship with the army lord. As for the name, it is insignificant. My lord, I still have something to do, and there will be a time later. ”

Since practicing martial arts, Lu Xin is still the first time to fight. And repelling robbers for the imperial court is also a great righteousness. Lu Xin only felt happy in his heart, Ma Zhuang mentioned it, laughed and left. Du Yuetao was stunned when he saw the young man's demeanor.

"My lord, my brothers are three dead and seven wounded, do you want to send someone back to the governor's mansion to report immediately? Join the army, join the army, what's wrong with you? ”

"Freshly dressed and angry, the sword is like a rainbow, he is really a young hero. This person's sword, I'm afraid that it has reached the superior realm, and Du is ashamed of himself. ”