Chapter 64: The Story of My Father's College Years 14
Spring break has begun.
This was Wright's first and last spring break in Rhodoc. Due to the fact that he was a member of the Royal Academy of Sciences, and Wright's own status as a descendant of the nobility, Uxhall's military school quickly replied to him, agreeing that he would enter the preparatory department at the beginning of the summer, and then officially enter the school in the fall. The school mailed Wright a notice of the by-laws, which explained some things about Wright, and Wright was surprised to find that his roommate was an old acquaintance, Dimitri. Because Wright needs to start reading from the first grade, and now this person is his senior, which makes the competitive Wright somewhat unwilling. However, his father persuaded him that he had a response when he met an acquaintance. Speaking of which, Dimitri can be regarded as a relative of his father.
Wright sighed and said, That's it, now there is only one thing left in Rhodoc.
His father knew what it was, and he had heard Wright say that it was to bring back some of the dirt from his father's grave for his mother.
The father had heard the story of the noble old woman, so he supported Wright in his search.
Hal had told Wright that Wright Sr. had been ambushed while patrolling near the Fedner Pass, and that he had been taken back to the barracks, where he was buried in a bush behind the barracks.
Based on this situation, my father and Wright made an itinerary: first, we quickly returned to Viruga from the flat Ziza Pass, where they took care of the chores (women), and then went together to the Fidner Pass to find the grave of Old Wright, and after Wright got the dirt, they went directly to Djerkhara, where Wright would return to Costosmo by boat to see his mother as much as possible. The father would return to Viruga and wait for the school year to start before leaving for Djerkhala.
Sabel set off for the coast as soon as he had spring break, and he was going to collect data from seven observatories along the Rhodok coast during spring break for research. Originally, the goblins were going to go too, but when the goblins learned that Su Ge'er would stay in Veruga for more than two months, he told Sabel that he had beriberi and was going to Viruga to recuperate for a while.
Sabel was puzzled: "Do you need to cultivate athlete's foot for two months?" ”
The goblin said solemnly, "Yes, this sudden softness I have been waiting for for many years, and now it has finally appeared in my heart. My heart slashed and shattered. I need this time to restore it. ”
"I said, Goblin, can you do it if I collect data alone? What the hell do you want to do in Viruga? Sabel wondered.
The goblin looked at Sabel with a look of spring on his face and muttered, "Sabel, there are some things that you will never understand. ”
Sabel's whole body chilled, and he ran away, as if the goblin was possessed by the second master.
The father who had just arrived looked at him inexplicably: "Mr. Goblin, I heard that you are going to Viruga as well, let's go together." My carriage is ready to leave in the evening, will you come with us? Hey? Why did Mr. Sabel run away? ”
The goblin, who had been facing away from his father, looked into the air and grinned. The father was puzzled and called softly, "Mr. Goblin? The goblin turned around, and then the father saw a shy goblin, as if he had infinite tenderness in his heart.
After a while, Sabel, who was leaning against the tree and panting, saw my father running in a panic.
Sabel looked up and said in fear, "Did the goblin catch up?" ”
"No, oh my God, it's horrible!"
"That's not much. I think I've been in love for years, but I can't stand a goblin's look after all. Sabel choked.
The teacher and student leaned against the big tree and gasped for a while, one after the other.
In the evening, Father, Wright, Cesar, and Goblin got into a carriage that creaked. Cesar's hometown was Viruga, and his father was the director of the Viruga Library, and when the Northern Army retreated north, the library's precious books were looted. All that was left was a bunch of agriculture, medicine, and all sorts of popular science pamphlets. Deploring the loss of a large number of antiquities, Cesar's father picked up a book on agriculture on the ground and opened it overnight, with the words of the poet written: "God has given us the burned fields, and here we have sown hope with our broken palms, and the broken earth will grow again into cities and villages, just as a long dark night in winter will grow again with a dazzling sun"
He said to the people around him: "We have all remembered what the Northern Army had stolen, and the wisdom of our ancestors existed in our lives instead of being parasitic in tattered old antiques. What they leave behind is what our people need. 'The shattered earth will grow again into cities and villages', and the Northern Army has left us with the most precious things. ”
From an early age, Cesar was well-read under his father's tutelage, and he was obsessed with the political system of Callad's antiquity. This obsession made his understanding of power seem profound from the very beginning. He analyzed the institutions of various periods, and finally found that the best political system is precisely the first one, which boils down to one word, that is, balance. As long as all people can express their ideas, the vitality of the people is endless. All tyrants who suppress human nature, although they can concentrate all kinds of resources in a short period of time, show a kind of almost divine power, but such people and the deeds they left behind are now all turned to dust. The peasants remembered only the simple virtues that had been handed down from antiquity, and they respected only those who respected them, and they loved only their land. As for honor and ideals, patriotism and loyalty, what does it matter to them?
Cesar had a dream that one day he would see this ancient system restored, and that each category would have its own spokesperson, who would come together to make decisions about the fate of the nation and stand up for protection in times when it needed protection. So although Rhodok's political system is not perfect, compared to other countries, Cesara is still lucky to be born in Rhodok. But his ultimate dream is that all people will one day have their rights. "This is the madman's rhapsody," Cesar said in his heart.
Goblins are thoughtful; Wright, who had learned from my father what had happened this afternoon, and my father himself, were walking on thin ice as if they were on the verge of a great enemy; Cesar is on the side, not knowing the truth, and his gags are funny, trying to liven up the atmosphere.
The carriage roared towards Viruga in the dark fields, the earth had begun to smell bright, the rivers and streams had thawed completely, and the world outside the carriage was full of hope in a coolness. When you step out of the car on a night like this, you can feel a chill and goosebumps on your skin; On nights like these, quietly waiting for the dawn, it is easy to think of the past that has long passed. It's as if everything is still young, everything is still just the dawn of spring, full of unknowns, full of hope.
The wheels crushed the wet dirt. All night there was only the coughing of the grooms, the wheezing of the horses, and the spinning of the wheels. Noisy and quiet, noisy and lonely. The four men sat in the carriage and waited for Viruga's arrival.
Garcia listened to his father's painful confession, his face expressionless. But Adeline couldn't stop snickering, Garcia had already explained the cause and effect of the incident to her before her father arrived, and Adeline, who knew the inside story, felt that her father's serious tone was too bad. My father was just about to recite the poem, and Garcia looked at his daughter next to him, who was smiling and trembling, and felt a sense of pride, but suddenly sour, "If only she could see it."
When the goblins and Sabel went to teach in Djerkhara, Garcia received them and had a good impression of them, and this time the goblins visited, Garcia received him like a friend; When he met Wright and Cesar, he also did his landlord friendship, like a father receiving his children's companions; But when he met my father, General Garcia called him 'Mr. Arcadio'. The father was shocked and immediately began to express regret for his actions.
Goblins, Wright, and Cesar laughed as they watched my father pour out his heartfelt expression.
After a long time, my father's good words ran out. Garcia finally said, "Boy, do you recognize your mistake?" ”
My father said with a grim face, "I realized, it's really my fault, I don't know what to say." ”
Garcia suddenly laughed, came over and kissed him left and right: "Boy, you are as loyal and honest as your father haha." Go talk to Adeline, she misses you so much. ”
Adeline's face changed slightly, and she complained softly to her father: "What are you talking about", and her face slowly turned red. She walked away slowly, guided by the maid, and as she passed by Garcia, she punched him in the chest. Wright's brows tightened, Adeline's shot was so capable! But he was soon infected by this father-daughter warmth, and couldn't help but think of his mother, and Wright only felt that the future was bleak.
After a brief lunch, Cesar got into a carriage and went back to his home in Xicheng District. Cesar also decided to sign up for Aaron, and his father would support him no matter what he decided, so he would just be able to go back and let his father know him this time. He agreed with my father on a time to leave and waved goodbye.
After sending Cesar away, his father felt that he should proceed to visit the two troubles. Compared with Su Ge'er, he felt that Xiao Kui had more headaches. He decided to visit Su Ge'er first, and then go to meet Xiaokui for a while after this was over.
He took out the note on his chest, looked at the words on it and muttered to himself, "Is there a water grass restaurant in the riverbank area..."
The father walked back into the courtyard and walked slowly into the house. By the time he went back to the hall, Wright had already gone back to his room to rest, and the goblin was talking to Garcia about something. Father found a place to sit next to him, Garcia smiled at the goblin and turned to ask his father what was the matter, and Father said, "Oh, let's talk first." I just ask a place how to get around. ”
"Where? You just talk to the butler and let him prepare it for you," Garcia arranged.
"It's called the Water Grass Hotel, and it seems to be in the riverside area." Father recalled.
"What!?" Garcia was taken aback, "The little goblin is going to go there to find his old friend." ”
"Oh?" The father looked at the people's teacher goblin solemnly, thinking that the teacher also has love.
Goblin was embarrassed, "I just admired her, and since she sang solo in Djerkhara, I've been infected by her temperament." Only for art, only for art. ”
"Solo? She has blue eyes, doesn't she? Father asked.
"yes." Goblin said.
Garcia was confused: "Which girl did you two fall in love with?" ”