Chapter 6: Apprenticeship
The old man thought that although Cao Shuang's son did not win against General Xiahou, his perseverance was impressive. What's more, he is really only six years old, Yu thinks that he should pass the martial arts test, I don't know what the prime minister and everyone here think? Xun Yu stood up and helped Cao Shuang talk about love.
"The old man thinks what Ling Jun said is very right." A hoarse voice sounded, and the owner of this voice was Jia Xu. There was no expression on the poisoner's face, he still looked indifferent, and his eyes were half squinted. Because Jia Xu interceded with Cao Shuang twice, Cao Shuang looked at it twice. It is also Jia Xu's two clarifications today that have preserved the glory and wealth of the Jia family, which are all later words, and will not be expressed for the time being.
The two masterminds of the Cao family stood up again to intercede for Cao Shuang, Cheng Yu and Xun You didn't want to save the face of the old guy, because Cao Shuang was indeed a malleable talent, so they also echoed it. The four major masterminds of the Cao group all said so, and other civil officials also echoed it. Cao Cao didn't speak, and looked at the Xiahou brothers sitting on the side, as well as the other generals.
Xiahoudun stroked his long beard, "Cao Shuang is only six years old, it's already very good to be able to do this." It is indeed a manufacturable material, and will be a pillar of the country in the future. Although he didn't say it explicitly, the implication of Xiahoudun was already very clear, Xiahoudun supported Cao Shuang. The people who can sit in the hall are all human spirits, so how can they not know the current form. Cao Cao wanted to choose a master for Cao Shuang from the beginning, maybe Cao Cao didn't expect Cao Shuang to behave so extraordinary. Even Jia Xu, a person who has never had much to do, spoke for Cao Shuang, and Xiahoudun also supported Cao Shuang, so all the generals said that Cao Shuang passed the martial arts test. Cao Shuang's name is also spreading throughout the Cao Group today.
"Since you have no objections, then Cao Shuangwu has passed the test." Cao Cao finally made a decision on this matter, "Cao Shuang will worship Xiahou Yuan as his teacher, and the rest of the people should also teach Cao Shuang more, don't hide your secrets." Cao Shuang went to the lonely mansion every day to read the military book for an hour, and if you also want to teach him to read, what you want is to be both civil and military. "Cao Cao's meaning is already very clear at this time, everyone is Cao Shuang's master, but Xiahou Yuan is Cao Shuang's nominal master.
Even Cao Cao had to teach Cao Shuang the art of war in person, and the others didn't dare to say no, so they all stood up and said yes. Hearing this, Cao Shuang breathed a sigh of relief, and fell backwards. Because Cao Shuang's physical strength was overdrawn, he had been supporting himself in one breath, and now he fainted as soon as he relaxed, and Xiahou Yuan picked up his apprentice. Seeing this, Cao Cao waved his hand, "Tomorrow will be an apprenticeship ceremony, everyone will disperse after a tired day." β
"No!" The civil and military people said that they got up and left the Prime Minister's Mansion one after another. "Thank you uncle for your mercy." Cao Zhen thanked Xiahou Yuan and married Cao Shuang in Xiahou Yuan's arms. Xiahou Yuan smiled slightly, "You have a good son, go back and find a doctor to take a good look." Cao Zhen agreed, and left with Cao Shuang. Except for the people who were guarding in other places, almost all of the Cao Group gathered in the Prime Minister's Mansion, and some people who were not from the Cao Group thought that Cao Cao was going to make some big moves after getting the news.
After Cao Zhen took Cao Shuang back to his home, Zhang went to invite a famous doctor in Xuchang to treat Cao Shuang's injuries. Cao Zhen looked at Cao Shuang lying on the couch and smiled very gratefully. "When is it, you can still laugh." Zhang's blamed Cao Zhen, Cao Shuang is Zhang's heart, seeing Cao Shuang hurt like this, it's no wonder that Zhang's is not distressed.
"Doctor Xie, how is it?" Zhang eagerly asked Dr. Xie, who had just finished diagnosing Cao Shuang's pulse.
Doctor Xie held a pen and prescribed medicine to Cao Shuang, "Childe is not a big problem, you can apply some gold sore medicine to the skin injury, as for the internal injury, take a few pieces of medicine I prescribed to rest for a few days, and it will be fine." β
Zhang thanked Dr. Xie, so he asked Xu Nu to pay Dr. Xie for the consultation and instructed Li Nu to take the prescription to grab the medicine.
After drinking the medicine prescribed by Dr. Xie, Cao Shuang woke up in the middle of the night. Seeing Xu Nu guarding his side, Cao Shuang moved his body slightly, and he felt like his whole body was falling apart. As soon as Cao Shuang moved, Xu Nu woke up, "Childe, are you awake?" β
Cao Shuang nodded, "Pour some water to drink first." β
After serving Cao Shuang and drinking water, Xu Nu sent the news of Cao Shuang's awakening to Cao Zhen and Zhang. After Zhang learned that Cao Shuang woke up, he hurriedly got dressed and went to see Cao Shuang, and Cao Zhen came directly in his coat. Looking at Cao Zhen and his wife's concern for him, Cao Shuang's heart was warm, and a kind of turbid liquid kept spinning in his eyes. Tossing until midnight, Cao Zhen's mansion stopped.
The next day, Cao Shuang was barely able to get out of bed. Today is the day of Cao Shuang's apprenticeship, and Cao Zhen took Cao Shuang to Xiahou Yuan's mansion. Xiahou Yuan was dressed in civilian clothes and waited for the arrival of Cao Zhen's father and son early. Xiahoudun and the others were there, talking about something with Xiahouyuan from time to time. Seeing that Cao Zhen's father and son were coming, Xiahou Yuan instructed his subordinates to prepare things for the apprenticeship.
"The apprenticeship beginsβ" With the strong voice of the housekeeper of Xiahou Mansion, Cao Shuang's apprenticeship began.
Xiahou Yuan sat on the top seat and received three bows from Cao Shuang, Cao Shuang's body was very weak, and the three bows were very difficult, and his forehead was covered with sweat.
"Cao Shuang, it's very hard to practice martial arts with me." Xiahou Yuan asked.
Cao Shuang knelt down, "My grandson is not afraid of hard work." β
Xiahou Yuan nodded, "Learn martial arts from me, I won't treat you as my nephew here." I'm up to me, you either obey or leave. β
Xiahou Yuan's words aroused the so-called self-esteem in Cao Shuang's bones, and I can do what others can do, "Everything is arranged by my uncle." β
"Then you will come to my house tomorrow." After Xiahou Yuan taught Cao Shuang again, Cao Zhen and his son went to the Prime Minister's Mansion to see Cao Cao after having dinner with the Xiahou brothers in Xiahou Yuan's mansion.
Prime Minister's Mansion, Study.
Cao Cao hugged Cao Shuang in his arms, "You performed very well yesterday, are the injuries on your body better?" "At this time, Cao Cao is no different from his usual grandfather, full of concern for his grandson." Thanks to my grandfather's concern, my grandson's injuries are much better. Cao Cao put down Cao Shuang, "You are still young, and you still have a lot to learn." Remember, you have to see more and learn less about everything, and you have to endure until you are completely sure. Do you know why the soles of your feet are so white? Cao Shuang thought thoughtfully, "Sun Er knows, because it has been hidden in his shoes." β
"Good." Cao Cao looked at Cao Shuang with great satisfaction, and said to Cao Zhen, "Zidan, take good care of my grandson." β
"Whoa!" Cao Zhen replied very respectfully.