When the respectful shouts outside the camp tent came, Lu Zhi went out with a smile to meet the cavalry captain named Cao Cao, said a few words gently, and promised to arrive later, and then watched Cao Cao and his party get on their horses and go away, but their feelings were a little complicated.

"Teacher, this person is Cao Cao, the cavalry captain Cao Mengde who came with General Zuo Zhonglang?"

Liu Bei asked with interest, turned around and took the towel and continued to help Lu Zhi wipe the water stains on his armor.

That Cao Cao is really short, and his appearance is also mediocre, and when he talks to Lu Zhi, he is even more respectful with a hint of restraint, which does not match the rumored image of being bold and strict in military law, he asked at this time, in fact, he also admired Cao Cao's long-standing reputation and can maintain a respectful and rigorous attitude, but he is used to hearing others talk about Cao Cao, and there is more or less contempt in his heart, thinking that no wonder it is not to provoke criticism, not to mention the identity of the eunuch's descendants, this appearance is also a little worse.

"yes......"

Lu Zhi watched Cao Cao jump off the horse in the distance, braving the wind and rain to help a few soldiers carry things, cheerful and friendly in his gestures, and his expression was also a little embarrassed: "Cao Mengde is not more troublesome, there was no less trouble in Luoyang back then." I never thought that I would wake up after that, when I was an official, I was strict with the law, and I was not afraid of the powerful, and the five-color stick is still a good story in Luoyang...... Oh, speaking of which, I don't know how much of it is the role of the Yuedan review that you are preparing to go to see. ”

Liu Bei recalled for a moment and asked with a smile: "The traitor of Qingping, the hero of troubled times?" Is it accurate? What does that mean? ”

"You can see through it. It's just that I've heard another saying for the teacher, the capable minister who rules the world, and the traitor who is in troubled times...... Nowadays, most of them are false, and it is difficult to say which one it is, and it is even more difficult to say whether it is accurate or not...... In the final analysis, the Yuedan review is held out in most quasi-situations, and the reputation is there, and it is not allowed to be allowed. ”

Lu Zhi put down the curtain, took a dry towel and turned Liu Bei's body, untied Liu Bei's headband with some affection, and helped wipe his hair.

In fact, this kind of action has not been done less in the past two months, and there is no need for the two to be polite at this time, it looks quite natural, and the father and son are similar.

For this student who was admitted to the door again, he had fought bravely to kill the enemy for more than two months, took the lead, and even had people praise him in the court, Lu Zhi was still quite proud in his heart, and then he also smiled: "But in any case, this praise and disapproval, that Xu Zijiang will finally leave a little careful thought." Able ministers and traitors, heroes and traitors, but they are all human beings, so Cao Mengde was praised after all, and he was also slandered and excluded by many villains. ”

"Villain?"

"Threesomes must have my teacher. Just say that he is not, what is not a villain? ”

Lu Zhi bent down and carefully wiped Liu Bei's armor, and explained quite patiently: "After all, after he Cao Mengde is a eunuch, he is not a person all the way in the eyes of many people, but he is doing things that are opposed to the eunuchs. It's just that it's all about his life experience. As the teacher, Fang Cai also said that when he served as the lieutenant of the northern part of Luoyang, he had strict laws and disciplines, and his character was superior after all, and he couldn't see his ability clearly, but he only knew that those who said that he was born in appearance were villains. ”

Liu Bei couldn't help but feel embarrassed.

But Cao Mengde didn't mind, and smiled at this sentence, which is extraordinary...... Sabre. ”

Liu Bei took the saber and pinned it to Lu Zhi's waist, Lu Zhi thought about it and said with a smile: "He has this temperament, like his grandfather, it is the late Feiting Marquis Cao Tengcao...... Well, you may have also heard that Lord Cao is a eunuch, but he does deserve the word 'adult'. ”

Seeing Liu Bei's puzzled expression, Lu Zhi raised his hand and sorted out Liu Bei's appearance, "Lord Cao has the merit of supporting the first emperor, and he has a broad temperament, and he has carried and cared for many scholars in the past. When the court Sikong Zhang Wen Zhang Boshen was also recommended by Lord Cao, he was regarded as a disciple of Lord Cao, in addition to many other people, the deceased and the undead, will always leave some connections, thinking about kindness...... It can be said that this time the party is lifted, and this Cao Mengde is like a fish in water. After all, there are also differences among the eunuchs, and there are a few of the ten permanent servants who were taken care of by Lord Cao in the past, as long as Zhang Rang and Zhao Zhong don't trouble him, he can definitely realize his ambitions. ”

Liu Bei's eyes were confused, and he said with envy: "It's really a hero in troubled times......

Lu Zhi frowned and said, "Where are the troubled times? ”

Liu Bei came back to his senses and hurriedly apologized: "The teacher forgives the sin, and the student ......."

"You have to be careful about what you say."

Lu Zhi patted him on the shoulder and said with a wry smile: "It's not that you can't say it to the teacher." As a teacher and not a pedantic person, natural disasters and man-made disasters have occurred for many years, and now the rebellion of moths and thieves is even worse for the people, where can it be called peace. Most of those who think it is too peaceful are just deceiving themselves...... As a teacher, I am afraid that you will say that you are used to it, and he will end up in virtue. ”

When he said this, he squinted his eyes and sighed slightly.

When I was in the camp of Guangzong, I still thought that the little apprentice was a person who was good at Tibet, but I didn't expect that he had changed his personality.

It's just that the situation is ...... It's even if he, the teacher, didn't teach well in the past.

Thinking about it again, now that Liu Shi is dead, Lu Zhi feels even more that he has an unshirkable responsibility to guide the little apprentice to the right path.

Liu Bei heard that the movements in his hands were slightly sluggish, and he turned his back to pour hot water, and his tone was worried: "Teacher, I heard that Deran was cured of typhoid fever, but he was flogged again, and at this time, Zuo Zhonglang will let him walk in the rain...... I'm afraid that Deran won't be able to hold on...... Forgive the students for being rude, why didn't Teacher Fang Cai go over to help Deran? It's just a scene, I'm afraid that Zuo Zhonglang will not be like this. ”

Lu Zhi took the porcelain bowl and laughed, "Are you blaming the teacher?" ”

Liu Bei shook his head, his face was confused and worried: "The student just doesn't understand, De Ran's actions are wrong, when I come, didn't I say that I can be rehabilitated?" It's just beating, and it's a little too much, right? ”

"Isn't it undecided......"

Lu Zhi blew hot air and stared at the texture in the porcelain bowl, "The result is undecided, and I can't move as a teacher." ”

Seeing Liu Bei's face tense and worried, Lu Zhi smiled with relief, "Don't worry." As soon as the teacher arrived, the two lieutenant generals had already guessed the mind of the teacher. It's the same if you don't go in, but you still have a clear conscience if you don't go in...... As for standing by now, it's more for others to see. If you want to know who is the gentleman on the beam, you always have to open the door and go first, giving people the opportunity to burglary, right? ”

He took a sip of water, "Moreover, there are also correspondence between the teacher and several Zhonglang generals, if they are really wrong, or the result is unexpected for the teacher, then the teacher will intercede, and only then can he turn the tide and make a final decision." As for now, isn't there still a period of time before Deran's life and death? After all, the situation is constantly changing, and the teacher is taking this opportunity to see if the two Zhonglang generals are still in the same way. ”

These words can be regarded as the meaning of mentioning points, Liu Bei was useful in his heart, and he heard the sound of horses' hooves outside the tent, but he was still worried when he opened the curtain: "The student is still worried that Deran's body will ......."

"The heavens will descend on the people, and they must first work their minds and muscles...... That's how Cao Mengde came. ”

Lu Zhi looked at the rain curtain with a confused gaze, "Speaking of which, you and Deran are like him." Although he does not have such a life experience, his experience and temperament are quite similar to him. You are the closest to him, in the past, cockfighting lackeys and unruly, now reborn, as a teacher, you are not afraid of others saying that you were expelled from the teacher in the past because the teacher was blind, and you were accepted again. But Deran still needs to be tempered......"

"The kindness of the teacher is remembered by the students."

Liu Bei respectfully bowed his hand with a sad expression, "It's just that my uncle has suffered a misfortune, and the student, as an elder brother, also wants to take care of Deran." Seeing Deran like this, my heart was really ...... Alas, I only hate to prepare for less, if I had woken up earlier, and now that my brothers are united, where would my uncle and Deran have so many disasters. ”

"It's the same. De Ran's temperament, talent, and courage are now scared even as a teacher, do you think you can suppress the rights and wrongs that he may provoke if you work hard? His height is no longer the same as yours, and you still can't stop the enemy when the time comes. ”

The plan to win over Liu Zheng to his command was ruthlessly destroyed, Liu Bei couldn't help but feel blocked in his heart, Lu Zhi shook his head and said: "He is impressing for the teacher...... No, it can be said that it is not possible to see through it at all. ”

Someone came over with an umbrella in the rain, Lu Zhi fixed his eyes, looking at the man's silhouette and frowning slightly, "But speaking of which, he will be so valued, in addition to his merits, and your clan identity is more or less related, it has a lot to do with being a teacher." Although it coincided with the meeting, he was so embarrassed, and he felt really guilty in his heart. ”

Seeing that the person was getting closer and closer, Lu Zhi's brows became more and more wrinkled: "Fortunately, he did not follow the example of his predecessors because his reputation was slandered and he was humiliated and self-judged...... To be honest, I was afraid that he wouldn't be able to hold on, so I asked Xun to send a letter before, saying that it was okay, but also to give him a little hope. Once he has some understanding, this pain can be turned into sweet jade dew in the future, allowing him to ...... Zizhang, what are you doing here? Didn't your father ask you to follow Zhongfu to see General Zhu Zhonglang and protect Deran? ”

Lu Jie ran in with an umbrella, "Dad, Captain Xun has already met General Zhu Zhonglang with a few people in Xun Shizhong, and General Zhu Zhonglang will ask me to come to you." ”

Xun Di has now officially become the captain of the shooting sound and took over the shooting sound battalion, Lu Jie also admired Xun Di's talent and envied his luck at this time.

Seeing that Lu Jie and Liu Bei had greeted him, Lu Zhi frowned, and his face was slightly angry, "What about Deran?" ”

"I met on the way, said that my injuries were fine, and asked me to say hello to you. I saw that General Huangfu was supporting, and Captain Xun also went to help, so I rushed over to find you without me having anything to do...... Hey, I haven't seen you for a few months, Xuande, you're a lot stronger. ”

Lu Jie said a word, knocked on Liu Bei's chest somewhat casually, smiled and exchanged a few words with Liu Bei, and then sighed with emotion about the cruelty and tragedy of the murder scene he had just seen.

After all, he has been in the army for a long time, and some of his actions are quite casual, but this behavior made Lu Zhi even more angry, "Ridiculous! Didn't my father say that he wanted you to stay there and watch Deran? You are the station, and you have to stand for me until Deran comes back safely! ”

"Daddy......"

Lu Jie was stunned, and hurriedly said with a straight face: "But Zhu Zhonglang will ask me to come to you, and Xun Shizhong is there......"

"Xun Shizhong is a member of the Xun family, and he is implicated in Deran's poetry, are you sure that he, as the head of the family, will definitely protect Deran?! You and I are Deran's relatives! ”

Lu Zhi's face turned pale, "It's a shame for my father to believe that Zhu Gongwei said that you are quite capable, it turns out that they are all compliments!" There is no distinction between public and private, and there is no distinction between relatives and relatives, do you think that if you temporarily take some positions in the army, you will really become a talent? is to become a talent, you are also Deran's senior brother! To put it mildly, the lives of your and my whole family are now linked to Deran, if he is damaged, it is possible for my Fan Yang Lu family to be even sitting! ”

Lu Jie's face turned pale, "Dad, the child knows ...... wrong"

Liu Bei soothed Lu Zhi's back and pleaded: "Teacher, Brother Zizhang is now under the orders of General Zhu Zhonglang, and he also takes into account the overall situation, so don't be angry." ”

"You don't have to speak for him!"

Lu Zhi glared at Lu Jie, "Get carried away!" It's hard to make a big deal! ”

Then he said angrily: "Why don't you go back and take care of Deran!" You don't have to go back to Fanyang in the future! lest my Lu family be disturbed by your acting clan politics! ”

"Daddy......"

"Get out!"

"Yes......"

The teacher was angry. Brother Zizhang, the road is slippery, pay attention to your step. ”

Lu Jie glanced at Liu Bei with some gratitude, and then rushed into the rain curtain.

The footsteps were hurried, the soul was not reluctant, and there were a few times when he almost fell into the mud, listening to the angry shouts of his father behind him, Lu Jie's lips trembled slightly, and his eyes were red.

"Get carried away! It's hard to make a big deal! "My father is simply better for Deran.

"Tiger Father Dog Son...... At this point, you are far worse than your little junior brother...... "This is Zhu Shibo...... No! It was General Zhu Zhonglang who said it before.

"Your Excellency, after all, you can't jump out of the pattern of the head of a family...... After all, he is the handsome ......" This is what Xun Gongda of the Xun clan in the village said that day.

"Don't let some short-sighted and narrow-minded people become obsessed! In this world, when seeking the truth...... this is what Deran said to himself when Chen Zhen came over before.

The more Lu Jie thought about it, the redder his eyes became, and the more he wanted to breathe, the heavier he became, and after avoiding Lu Zhi and Liu Bei's sight, he suddenly stopped and looked at a wide grass hut revealed in the distance in the midst of the army's assembly and encirclement—that was where Zhu Jun was, and it was also the location where Angel, Huangfu Song, Liu Zheng and the others should have arrived.

He stared at it for a long time, pinching the paper umbrella in his right hand, and then heard a few soldiers get out of the camp and hurriedly walk towards the sea of people, then he took a deep breath and stepped over.

At the same time, Liu Bei comforted him in the camp for a while, and Lu Zhi couldn't help but laugh and said, "If you don't let him go back, you will naturally stay by your side." This place in Luoyang, why don't you let him come in the past? It's just that he thinks he has a chance to give it a try. ”

Liu Bei was stunned for a moment, and said with a wry smile: "Teacher, I can't think so far after all, Brother Ruozizhang ......"

What if he was angry? Being a teacher is his father! ”

Lu Zhi took care of Liu Bei's appearance and helped put on the helmet, but his face was a little ugly, "If you really can't think of it so far, it's just that the teacher is negligent in discipline on weekdays." ”

Looking at Liu Bei's heroic appearance, Lu Zhi smiled with some satisfaction: "In the past, I thought that your big ears were quite an eyesore, but after wearing a helmet, you are really handsome, and the more you look at it, the more you look at it, the more durable it becomes." Well, this trip back to Beijing, it is indispensable to tell you about a family affair, and it is time to start a family. ”

"Thank you, teacher!"

Liu Bei was a little pleased, but then he was also a little embarrassed: "It's just, will the student cause you trouble?" ”

"What's the trouble? Your current exploits are enough to be valued. In the past, I was afraid that others would save your face, and at this time, I naturally hope that your Liu family will spread out...... Alas, it's a pity that Brother Yuan Qi can't see it. ”

He sighed, then shook his head and patted Liu Bei's back, "Let's go, after you pass, stand directly behind Deran, and don't worry about the rest." If there is a change, don't worry too much, just send someone to find a teacher. ”

"The teacher is not going?"

Liu Bei was stunned.

"As I said before, it is an attitude to come to Wancheng as a teacher. It's the same whether you go or not. Now the result is undecided, and under this rainstorm, what the two Zhonglang will do is quite involved. As a teacher, I can't go for the time being, so as not to ask Deran to come to me and increase the embarrassment. ”

These words revealed a lot of things, and Liu Bei couldn't help but ponder.

Lu Zhi looked at the rain that seemed to have slowed down a little, and said with his eyebrows: "Remember, be cautious in your words and deeds after you arrive, no matter what Deran is, you must not make the two Zhonglang generals unhappy." Now that Bo Jue has become a talent, you have also become a talent...... As long as you are all good, you can worry about Deran alone as a teacher, otherwise you will really lack skills. ”

"The student got it. However, the teacher's words are wrong, although the two senior brothers are talents, but Xiao Lu Yu is only one year old, and when he returns from this victory, the teacher still has to teach and work hard, so that he can be more talented. ”

Liu Bei complimented, and Lu Zhi also laughed, "You still know how to speak." Zizhang Zide is qualitative, now the world is different from the past, and the teaching has to be flexible, maybe he will really have to rely on that little guy in the future. ”

His eyes were a little hopeful, and then he seemed to think of something, and said with a smile: "Don't mention the nursing child, this name...... When I came here, I felt that I had made a mistake. Zhu Gongwei's bird likes to eat Wujun perch, isn't this Lu Yu a perch in Youzhou? When I thought of choosing a name for my teacher that made him die, my heart was depressed! ”

"The tide comes and goes, when the time comes, don't say that Zhu Zhonglang is going to be, that is, we are all old, where can anyone restrain Xiao Lu Yu from making the tide?"

Liu Bei said with a smile.

"The tide comes and goes, and indeed the waves are higher than the waves...... is old for the teacher, and I don't know if I can be lucky enough to witness him live up to his trust and make waves indifferently. ”

Lu Zhi pressed Liu Bei's shoulder and said with a smile: "However, being a teacher can help your generation to ride the wind and waves." Go ahead, don't keep people waiting. I am waiting for you to come back safely. Remember, take Deran, and when this matter is completed, you will be able to have smooth sailing in the future. ”

"The teacher can rest assured that the student will definitely bring Deran back."

Liu Bei smiled and nodded, and went out with an umbrella, but he didn't take a few steps, his expression was slightly constricted, and he always felt that Lu Zhi's last sentence was meaningful.

Turning his head a little uneasily, he saw Lu Zhi smiling at him and waving his hand to urge, he nodded and turned around and ran quickly, thinking that he had really guessed the magic barrier recently......

When Liu Bei disappeared from view, Lu Zhi looked to the northwest with his hands in his hand.

The rain curtain was blocked, and a guard came from the tent on one side.

"The public did not cross the river, but the public crossed the river...... Even if the muddy river water is refreshing, it makes people abandon everything and seek death. Oh, to live, to die......"

The smile was bitter, followed by a long sigh, and before it could be opened, it was melted into the heavens and the earth by the rain.

……

The sky and the earth are vast, and the rain is gradually subsiding.

The grass hut has a wide field of vision, as far as the eye can see, everywhere are embarrassed, skinny people crying, begging for mercy, shouting in the wind and rain, far and near, the soldiers hold soldiers, and then in the distance, from time to time on the side of the city wall, someone is pulled out of the crowd by the soldiers to ask, and then is pressed to kneel, and then falls...... The corpses were separated, and rivers of blood flowed.

Liu Zheng was standing on the edge of the grass hut, his body trembling and weak, and he was supported by two soldiers to stand firmly, and then looked at all this and lost his eyes.

At this time, the whole body was already wet, even standing in the grass hut without wind and rain, the rain continued to flow down from the top of the head, and the water stains on the cheeks seemed to be unbreakable, as if crying, but the face was blank, and it didn't look like an emotion.

The grass hut was huge, and there were many people standing, but only Zhu Jun was speaking.

At this time, Zhu Jun was standing beside Liu Zheng, looking at the bloody scene on the edge of the city wall, talking about the trial process of Liu Zheng's case in the past two days.