On the shore of the Luoyun Pavilion, the breeze blows the surface of the lake. The fish dive in the lake, and the birds fly in fright.

The clouds gather and disperse.

Liu Bei was speechless for a long time.

Since only the elders evaluate the juniors, where is the reason for the juniors to evaluate the elders?

"Why doesn't Xuande dare to speak?" Lu Zhi said with a smile, he turned his head and looked at the lake not far away, "I have always felt that Lu Zigan is an extremely simple person. I thought it was the same in the eyes of others. ”

"When I was a teenager, I traveled all over the world, studied the world, boarded the car to take a look, and had the ambition to help the times. Fan Fan's ambition back then, Lu Zhi also had it. It's just that later the world was not good, and chaos broke out, so I had to hide at home. Confucius once had a saying, can Xuande know? ”

Liu Bei nodded, "Zi said: The road is not good, take the pole to float in the sea." ”

"That's what I thought about when I went home and studied behind closed doors."

Lu Zhi smiled: "After all, no one is a saint. can be leisurely and stable, how many people are willing to be Chen Fan and Zhang Jian? The so-called clarification of the world, if in exchange for the destruction of the family, is half a lifetime of displacement. Who does it? ”

"That's what Master Lu said." Liu Bei also sat on the ground.

As long as Lu Zhi puts down his so-called ambition to clarify the world, even if he hides in his hometown and teaches behind closed doors, with his identity as a famous Confucian in the world, not to mention that his life will not be bad in the future, it is not difficult to leave a name in history.

But he still chose to return to the court.

And above the court, under the torrent, even Chen Fan, a famous man in the world, is said to die.

"But I can't." Lu Zhi, who was sitting cross-legged, rolled up his sleeves, "I heard Ah Jie say that you got a thousand-mile horse?" Can it be named? ”

Liu Bei didn't know why Lu Zhi brought up this matter, and replied: "Yes, it's called Jueying." ”

"Shadow? Years and days, a unique ride, a good name. Although it is somewhat inappropriate, the qualifications of a person are actually just like the qualifications of a horse. Lu Zhi smiled, at this time he was like a gentleman who was explaining the scriptures to his students.

Liu Bei was sitting precariously.

"There are advantages and disadvantages of horses, but what about people's qualifications? Some people have outstanding qualifications, are strategic, and have moral articles, drawing inferences from one another. Some people have dull qualifications, that is, they work hard for 100 days, not necessarily as the former in one day. ”

Liu Bei nodded, "Master Lu's words are yes." ”

"It's just that although people's qualifications are good or bad, people should not be good or bad. The weak should not be inferior to themselves, and the strong should not be able to combine their strength. ”

"In the past, Gaozu started in Surabaya, why was Xiao He above Gaozu at that time, but he was still headed by Gaozu? Death of the first righteous man. Xiao He didn't want to do it, and Gao Zu did it, so there was a Han family. People in the world often think that Gaozu is not as heroic as the overlord, but Gaozu also has a great wind song. ”

"Therefore let the strong cover the weak under their wings."

He suddenly laughed at himself, "It's just easy to say, but how can it be so easy to do?" ”

Liu Bei realized, "So this is the reason why Master Lu doesn't associate with Liu Gong?" ”

"I don't want to associate with Liu Kuan, just because he, Liu Wenrao, is a relative of the Han family, has talents, and is in a high position, but he doesn't dare to make a mistake for life and death." Lu Zhi sighed, "Characters like him are like this, so can those ordinary Qiantou only be tied to death?" The strong are not willing to come forward, what about the weak! ”

Liu Bei was silent, Lu Zhi naturally made sense, but Liu Kuan's plan for his own family was not necessarily wrong.

Some people are for the family, and some people are for the country. Things in the world are always forced.

"I also know that I am being a little harsher with Wen Rao, but it is just a matter of the world, and it is not something that can be done if the reason is understood. I don't see Wen Rao, because I can't get used to his actions. ”

Lu Zhi paused slightly, "I'm also afraid that it will shake my original intention of sweeping the world when I was a teenager." ”

"When I was a teenager, I was alone, I had no worries in my heart, and I had ambitions in my heart. It's just that as I get older, I drag my family with my family, but it's not easy to stick to my ambitions back then. ”

Lu Zhi looked at Liu Bei and said with a smile: "Xuande, you won't laugh at me, right?"

Liu Bei got up and gave a deep salute behind Lu Zhi.

"Master Xie Lu taught me the truth."

"Thinking about it, in fact, Gongsun Boqi also made a good choice. Following me, a well-known teacher, the road ahead is indeed a little bleaker. Lu Zhi laughed at himself, "I'm just a pity, Gongsun Chan is quite courageous, but he can't be used by the world, it's a pity." ”

He looked at Liu Bei, "Gongsun Zan is like this, and so is you Liu Xuande." If Xuande is interested, he can also go down the mountain to find a way out, don't delay the future here. ”

Liu Bei shook his head, "Don't dare." ”

"Where do you dare or not, it's just that everyone wants something." Lu Zhi said with a smile.

"I heard that you went to Hongnong to visit Zhang Gong a few days ago? Does Zhang Gong have something to say to you? ”

Liu Bei hesitated for a moment, but also smiled: "Yes." Zhang Gong taught me to be like Master Lu and be a person who is dedicated to the country. ”

"I see." Lu Zhi glanced at him meaningfully, "Xuande, I came to you this time in addition to the matter of Bo Jue. ”

"Now that Lujiang is in rebellion, the imperial court wants me to go to Lujiang, I want to take you with me, are you willing to go with me?"

Liu Bei was stunned for a moment, and quickly reacted, most likely because Lu Zhi wanted him to go with him to rub some military exploits, and Lu Zhi was really strategizing. When you go into battle to kill the enemy, you don't need him.

Liu Bei hurriedly thanked him, "Thank you Master Lu, prepare for your wishes." ”

Lu Zhi looked at Liu Bei, his face was a little complicated, and he stopped talking several times, and finally said: "Xuande, since you worship me as a teacher, I naturally hope that you will be like me, the world is unfair, and the right way is straight." It's just that as your husband, if you are like Liu Kuan and are in the same stream with the world, Mr. will not blame you. How can I expect you to be the next Lu Zhi? ”

Liu Bei was silent, bowing his head and saluting.

…………

"In this way, Xuande really met a good teacher."

In the house, Jian Yong sighed after listening to Lu Zhi's words relayed by Liu Bei.

Liu Bei also sighed: "That's true, Master Lu has taken great care of me."

With Lu Zhi's character, it must be a rare exception to take him with him this time.

Jian Yong turned to kneel and sat down, patting his legs that were a little numb, "In this way, Xuande will go to Lujiang with Master Lu to quell the chaos?" ”

"There is no rush in this matter, and there are still some days to go. Besides, there is nothing to worry about. Lu Shi is both civil and military, and if he wants to come and go, he is just following the nonsense. Liu Bei said with a smile.

He is a little self-aware, and most of his visits this time are just to follow Lu Zhi to gain knowledge.

Jian Yong nodded, "Do you still have something to explain here?" ”

"Naturally." Liu Bei smiled, "This is also the reason why I want Shiren to come from Zhuo County." ”

He informed Jian Yong of Gao Shun's secret recruitment of subordinates on the Hanoi border.

Jian Yong looked at him blankly, and only sighed after a long time, "Xuande is really doing a good thing." Fortunately, I also came this time, otherwise Shiren alone would not be able to do such a thing. ”

"Actually, asking you and Shiren to come here is just an emergency." Liu Bei also sighed, "You and Shiren are actually not suitable for this, Shiren is irritable, and you are unparalleled in argumentation, but now that no one is available, you can only be wronged for the time being." ”

"I can't talk about grievances, it's just that we are not such economic talents, and Xuande still has to find good talents as soon as possible." Jian Yong poured a bowl of hot soup for himself, "If it weren't for Su Shuang's ambitions, this person would be the best candidate." ”

"Yes, Su Shuang is indeed a pity." Liu Bei also poured himself a bowl casually, "It's just a trivial matter in comparison, what I'm more worried about now is actually that sandalwood acacia." Now his hand is too long. ”

"It's useless to think about these things." Jian Yong smiled bitterly, "Now we all know that Tanshi Huai is a big trouble, but today's big man is no longer the big man who swung his sword and rode away from the side." It's okay to make a small fight on the border, but if you want to drive the Huns a hundred miles away like Huo Hucai, it's a bit delusional. ”

"Xianhe's right." Liu Bei nodded, "It's just that those of us who have lived on the border for a long time know about these things, but I'm afraid that the princes above the court don't know." ”

"Whether you know or don't know, even Master Lu can't interject if he's afraid, let alone you and me?" Jian Yong smiled bitterly.

"Okay, let's not talk about these bad things." Liu Bei sighed, "I still want to take you to Luoyang for a walk, there is one thing, I can't say that I have to borrow your sharp mouth." ”

…………

In the city of Luoyang, Liu Bei took Jian Yong to travel leisurely.

Jian Yong looked left and right, and sighed with emotion, "The imperial capital of Luoyang is worthy of its name." The rich are blocked, and the world only sees them. How can you see such a view in Zhuo County? ”

"Xuande, look, the woman over there is a bit like the girl next door to us." Jian Yong pursed his lips to the side and said in a low voice.

Liu Bei's expression did not move, and he peeked at it, "It's the girl next door who is more than ten years older than you and has always regarded you as a younger brother, which is a bit similar." ”

Jian Yong kicked Liu Bei suddenly, and was dodged sideways by Liu Bei, who had been prepared.

"Xianhe, you're still a little tender when you do it with me." Liu Bei smiled proudly, "In Zhuo County, I will fight with people, except for the second and third brothers, I am invincible in the county." ”

"Those who can beat you are excluded from you, so you are naturally invincible." Jian Yong snorted.

"It's not mine, I shouldn't have mentioned Xian and your sadness. But who has never liked a girl who couldn't ask for it when he was a teenager in his life, Xianhe still has to look away. Liu Bei comforted.

Jian Yong smiled bitterly, "Then did Abei have anyone he liked?" ”

"Not really."

Another sneak attack was quickly flashed by Liu Bei.

He complained, "Xianhe doesn't talk about martial arts, but fortunately, I was prepared." ”

The two stopped fighting, and led the horse towards the wine house in the outer city.

Jian Yong suddenly said: "Xuande, it's not bad if you want to sell wine to make money." It's just that in Yong's opinion, this wine is now sold all over the world, which is actually not a good thing. It is important to know that a lot of food is consumed in winemaking. If ordinary Qiantou sees the benefits of this, it is inevitable that they will not flock to it. If there is a famine year, I don't know how many people will lose their lives in it. ”

"The words of the constitution are reasonable." Liu Bei nodded, and he suddenly stretched out his hand to point to a pair of young men and women not far away, "These two people want to do absurd things." ”

Jian Yong was stunned, "How did Ah Bei know?" ”

Liu Bei said with a smile: "He has his tools, and he takes it for granted."

Jian Yong laughed, "Xuande's words are reasonable. ”

The two talked and laughed and walked side by side.

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In the wine house outside the city, the old man Chen Xu was still lying on his back on the recliner behind the wooden desk as he did last time.

The faint sunlight shone in through the gap in the doorway, just hitting the old man.

Chen Xu heard footsteps and looked up.

He naturally knew Liu Bei, after all, he was able to sit and drink with Yuan Benchu and Yuan Highway that day, and he would not be an ordinary person.

He smiled proudly, "Young man, but I like the Liangzhou wine I have here." I think it's the same, and I've tasted my local drink. Where else can you drink those fluffy ordinary drinks? ”

"That's what the elder said." Liu Bei took the wine that Jian Yong was carrying, "It's just that I want to take some wine for the elders to taste this time." ”

Naturally, the daughter red he was carrying in his hand was the red he got from Hanoi, but now there was not much left.

"Send me a drink to taste?" Chen Xu smiled casually, "It's not that the old man looks down on Lang Jun, if you talk about wine, although the old man only learned some fur from my old friend, he can be regarded as one of the best winemakers." If your drink is bad, don't dislike the old man's bad words. ”

Liu Bei took a few steps forward, put the wine in front of the old man, said something, and said with a smile: "Although the elder can taste it, I'm just afraid that the elder will not be able to put it down."

"Today's young people really don't know the height of the sky, the Yuan brothers are like this, Ah Pu is like this, and you are the same. There is no humility in our youth. Chen Xu got up and picked up the wine on the table while preaching.

He was still lingering, but he fell silent when he opened the mud seal.

The taste of the drink was all too familiar to him.

He carefully brought the wine to his lips and took a sip.

One bite after another.

After a moment, he put down the drink in his hand and fell silent.

After a long time, the old man sighed and sighed, "I haven't drunk this wine for years." I'm sure you've seen him. When I said goodbye to the camp back then, now I think about it, it seems like yesterday. I don't want to be able to drink the wine he brewed in my lifetime. ”

Liu Bei also had a complicated expression, "You are really old people." ”

"How is Li Ping now? I don't know if I sent a message. A few years ago, he had some correspondence with me, and he said that he had a granddaughter. It seems to be a baby, but then the audio was blocked, and gradually there was no news of him. I think it's because he's developed and doesn't want to come to see my old friend. ”

Liu Bei was speechless.

At this time, the car is far away, and once separated, it may be that we will never see each other again in this life.

"Ah Xu, could it be that you got some good wine? I smelled it right outside the door. I know that you have hidden good wine in secret, and I caught you today. ”

Someone stepped in from outside the door.

Liu Bei raised his eyes and saw that it was the current captain of Si Li, Duan Cheng who had a relationship with each other at the beginning.