In the golden autumn of September, in the morning of Geling, the morning sun rises on the top of the gem mountain, the sky spreads out ten thousand rays of light, the mountains are pale yellow, the fallen leaves are Xiao Xiao, the autumn waves of the West Lake in the east are vast, the end is clear and pure like a huge innocent eye, ruthless and thoughtful, but profound and unpredictable.

Chen Caozhi sent one ride after another, and at the wrong intersection, Ge Hong, who had to be like snow, stopped and said: "it, just send it here, you go back, don't let your mother worry, when parting, the old Tao still has a word, you must remember——"

Chen Caozhi said: "Master Ge advises, never forget." ”

Ge Hong hesitated for a moment and said: "If you want to study as soon as possible, don't go out again after May next year, with your understanding, it is enough to study at Xu Zao for half a year, that is, Luoyang Zhengyin must be practiced from time to time, and it is easy to get the recognition of the northern scholars by chanting poems and reciting Luosheng Yong." ”

Chen Caozhi only agreed, feeling strange in his heart, I don't know why Master Ge wants him not to go out after May next year? After studying under Master Ge for a few months, I only felt that Master Ge was rich and knowledgeable, and he did not seek the mystery and mystery of the immortal monks, but what was the purpose of this parting words? Ge Shi studied "Zhou Yi Shen Tong Deed", and studied Jiao Yanshou and Jingfang's magic catastrophic transformation very deeply——

"Could it be that Master Ge has calculated that I will have some disaster after May next year, and it is not appropriate to go out?"

Ge Hong's carriage had already drifted away, and Chen Caozhi scratched his head and hesitated, wondering in his heart: "Master Ge only said that I should not go out after May next year, but did not say when I can go out again?" In the past few months, Master Ge has solved countless puzzles for me, but I don't want to leave but leave me with such a big confusion! ”

Zhou Yixiang predicted the study of good fortune and evil, although Chen Caozhi was not convinced, but never dared to despise this ancient knowledge, "The Biography of the Zuo Family in the Spring and Autumn Period" has recorded many times the predictions of the ancients, and there are many fulfillments, and Ge Hong's profound wisdom and benevolent concern for him also made Chen Caozhi dare not pay attention to this parting words.

When Chen Cao's master and servant returned to Chenjiawu, Chen's mother, Li, learned that Ge Xianweng had left the Gem Mountain, and sighed very much, regretting that her son had just met the Master, but he said goodbye.

Chen Caozhi showed his mother the two letters of recommendation from Master Ge, and Chen's mother Li Shi said happily: "Didn't Chou'er say last time that Youwei also suggested that you go to Wu County to study with Dr. Xu Zao?" Now Ge Xian Weng also recommends, it can be seen that Dr. Xu's knowledge is excellent, even so, you will go this month, study early, return a year ago, there are nearly three months, after the mother took Ge Xian Weng's Rehmannia essence noodle pills, the head is not dizzy, you don't need to worry, the body is not as good as the nourishment, you are successful in your studies, your mother is happy, the body is naturally healthy, and now there are Xiaochan and Qingzhi to help me take care of housework, and my mother is much easier than before. ”

So Chen Caozhi decided to set off for a study tour in Wu County on the 20th of this month, as for Ge Hong's parting words that it was not appropriate to go out after May next year, Chen Caozhi was afraid that his mother would worry, so he did not mention it to his mother.

Today is September 12, time is in a hurry, Chen's mother Li invited four women in the clan to sew winter clothes for their son overnight, because Laide and Ran Sheng want to follow, and his two winter clothes should also be prepared, originally Chen's mother Li wanted Laifu to go with him, Laifu is old, knowledgeable, and can do things, but Chen Caozhi is refusal, Laifu is the right-hand man of the West Building, as soon as Laifu leaves, the tenant will find his mother directly here if he has something, which will make his mother very hard-

Chen Caozhi said: "Mother, you let Laifu go with you, how can your son study in Wu County with peace of mind, always worry about family affairs, your son is in Wu County, just dedicated to studying, and you don't need to do anything, come to Germany to be loyal, Ran Sheng brave, what else can my mother not rest assured?" ”

Chen's mother, Li, had no choice but to give up and just step up to prepare for her son's suite.

Zong Zhi and Run'er knew that Uncle Ugly was going to study in a far away place, and the little brother and sister were silent and didn't say anything, although they still read and practiced calligraphy, they were unhappy and listless.

At dusk of this day, Chen Caozhi took Zongzhi and Run'er, as well as Laide and Ran Sheng, and once again climbed to the top of Jiuyao Mountain, Chen Caozhi pointed to the reckless mountains north of the West Lake, and said: "Zongzhi, Run'er, you see, Uncle Ugly is going to study on the other side of the mountain, we haven't been to the mountain, Uncle Ugly will go to explore the road first, and then come back to tell you how the road should go, okay?" ”

The eyes of the two children were lively, Zong Zhi nodded, and Run'er said: "But Uncle Ugly, Run'er and Brother both want to explore the road with Uncle Ugly." ”

Chen Caozhi said: "What about grandmother, isn't grandmother lonely at home alone?" ”

The two children were silent.

Chen Caozhi said: "Uncle Ugly goes out to study, and grandmother wants the two of you to accompany him, do you know?" ”

The two precocious children nodded.

Chen Caozhi said: "Just like the last Qiyun Mountain Yaji, Uncle Ugly went first, and then you will go again in a few years, then you will not be treated coldly, and you will not be casually a child of the scholar clan who does not learn and has no skills can also press on our heads, let's work together, right?" ”

The two children said in unison, "Yes! ”

Chen Caozhi said again: "Just as your mother can't come back for the time being, Uncle Ugly must also go out, Uncle Ugly and your mother will eventually come back, Chenjiawu is our home, our heart is here." ”

Although the two children did not fully understand what Uncle Ugly meant, the unhappiness in their hearts was gone, they felt that they were sensible and had grown up, and now they began to look forward to Uncle Ugly's return from the other side of the mountain.

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On the 16th, the patriarch Chen Xian came back from the county office, he knew that Chen Caozhi was going to study in Wu County, and said to Chen's mother Li and Chen Caozhi: "Yesterday, the county office discussed that Caozhi's township style was very good. Bright and outstanding', this adverbial can be better than the Fan children who were rated as the third grade, now the township review has been decided, there will be no problem in the county, the only variable is the county in March next year, so it is right to go to Wu County to study early, you can be familiar with the situation of Wu County, make friends, win fame, and build momentum for next year's fixed product -, you can rest assured that there are four uncles, you can rest assured that you can study with peace of mind, you are my Qian Tang Chen's high hopes. ”

Chen Caozhi thanked the fourth uncle.

Chen Xian said again: "By the way, I met the patriarch of Liujiabao in the county, wasn't Liu Shangwei of Liujiabao promoted with you?" Liu Shangwei is the ninth grade, and he is also from a cold family - then Patriarch Liu has some friendship with me, and I ask what are your plans? I think the gentleman is frank, there is nothing to hide, so he said that you want to go to Wu County to study, then when the Liu patriarch heard it, he said that his son Liu Shangwei also wanted to go to Wu County to study, so he happened to go together. ”

Chen's mother Li Shixi said: "Very good, very good, the old woman is worried that she is alone and unfamiliar with the place, and it is best to have fellow villagers in this county to go together." ”

Chen Caozhi had a little impression of that Liu Shangzhi, and Liu Shangzhi was quite proficient in discussing "I and the point" on the Qiyun Mountain Yaji, and was praised by the whole servant, and became another poor student who was promoted to the product in addition to Chen Caozhi.

In his previous life, Chen Caozhi didn't like to be lively, but he attached great importance to friendship and didn't make many friends, but he was quite confidant, he thought: "And look at how Liu Shangzhi is worthy, after a journey, you can see whether a person is worth making deep friends." ”

In the evening of this day, Laifu went upstairs to Chen Caozhi: "Xiao Langjun, Laifu just heard Jing Nu and Ran Sheng talking in the willow forest outside the fort, Jing Nu said that he would also go to Wu County with him, Ran Sheng was angry and said that Uncle Jing would definitely follow, then he would not learn to read and write in the future, then Jing Nu gave up, just a strong advice - Laifu saw that Ran Sheng and Jing Nu seemed to be a master-servant relationship, I don't know where it came from?" ”

Chen Caozhi smiled and said, "Don't ask, the two of them are really willing to stay in Chenjiawu, and that's enough." ”