In the gold market, the two led their horses.

Guan Yu led the horse with one hand, and with the other hand, he would lift the old clothes outside from time to time and touch the newly bought Tsing Yi inside.

In fact, the new clothes are not worth a few dollars, just because they were given by his brother, so he cherishes them very much.

Liu Bei was still thinking about Jia Xu's words when he left today.

Jia Xu's meaning is not difficult to understand.

Shi A is a famous ranger in Luoyang City, and Jia Xu's intention is nothing more than to ask him to recruit Shi A.

If Shi Ah can be used by him, then Shi A's rangers will naturally be used by him.

There are two kinds of rangers in the world, one is from some small families. Although the background of these people is not as good as those wealthy families, they can be regarded as worry-free. But I am not satisfied with the status quo and want to go further.

In order to seek fame, they learned swords, read strategies, and devoted themselves to a big family like the Yuan family, in order to seek a background. These people often do not fight in person, but travel all over the world, looking for the wealthy and powerful.

It's not so much a ranger, but a strategist like Su Qin and Zhang Yi in the past.

I want to stir up the world with the benefit of my tongue.

Now Yuan Shao is hidden in the sun, living in a high position, recruiting heroes, and celebrities and heroes are constantly coming and going.

Among them, there are naturally such famous people in the world as He Hao, and most of the so-called Luoyang rangers who took refuge in Yuan Shao are these people.

The other type is people who come from a left-hand background. The family background is poor, there is no food and clothing all day long, relying on physical strength, or learning some fists and feet, wandering in the market, doing all kinds of work, standing out for others, seeking revenge for others, in order to beg for a bite to eat.

As for those who have a little ability, most of them are devoted to the rich family, and they have become swordsmen in people's mouths.

A light sword ranger, not afraid of death.

Most of the dead in the wealthy families are like this.

Shi A's rangers are naturally the latter.

Wandering in the gold market all the year round, in the name of protecting everything, collect some money from the vendors in the city.

Usually as long as they don't do too much, the court will not be too harsh.

The one who is in the sun, the imperial capital of the world.

Everywhere the sun goes, you need a magnificent and spacious palace, you need well-dressed Manchu ministers, and you need a chant from up and down.

But when the sun sets and the moon rises, where the moonlight reaches, these street rats hiding in the shadows are also needed to clean up the "mud" that cannot be seen and should not be known.

Under the rise of singing and dancing, there must always be someone to do those dirty and tiring things.

And this is not the Chang'an Wuling that is forbidden by chivalry, and these rangers are not the rich Wuling teenagers for generations.

I can't afford any wind and waves.

"Brother, here we are, this is the abode of Nashia." Guan Yu shouted.

Only then did Liu Bei retract his thoughts, raised his eyes to look, and saw that it was just a simple courtyard in front of him.

There was a stooping willow tree in front of the door, and at this time the tree was full of fallen leaves and branches, and it was evident that no one had taken care of it for a long time.

And the wall of the small courtyard is dusty in many places, adding a sense of decay and decline.

He looked at Guan Yu and was a little puzzled, Shi Ah is a hero of Luoyang, can he live in such a place?

"Yun Chang, Shi Ah does live here? Isn't it in the wrong place? ”

"Indeed, this is the dwelling place of Shiah. Although this person is a hero in the market, he is quite righteous and light on wealth, and although he gets a lot of money on weekdays, most of it is used to help the rangers who follow him. Saving the needy, so this person can win the hearts of the people in Luoyang City. Guan Yu responded.

Liu Bei nodded, thoughtful.

This person acted in this way, but it was similar to what he did when he was in Zhuojun, no wonder he could become a hero of Luoyang.

It is easy to say that it is easy to help the poor and give money, but it is not easy for people in the market to get money, so it is actually very common to value profit and ignore righteousness. The so-called heroes have more things to collect money and less things to scatter money. Shi A-Neng gave up his money, which is naturally extremely rare.

Second, when giving grace, we should also master the heat, which is useless at least and will make people feel humiliated.

Therefore, there is often a saying that Dou Mien and Shengmi are hateful.

Shi Ah can win the hearts of the people, and it is obvious that both are extremely well measured.

Liu Bei rubbed his brows, he originally thought that Shi A was just extremely high in swordsmanship, but now it seems that this Shi A is not a simple person.

With his current name, he wants to collect Shi A, Jia Xu really looks up to him.

The two tied their horses to the weeping willows beside them, and then walked to the door, only to see that the wooden door in front of the courtyard was already wide open.

】

The two glanced at each other, Guan Yu in front and Liu Bei in the back, and walked straight into the hospital.

There was no Shi Ah in the courtyard, but there was an old man standing, staring at a few wooden stakes standing in the courtyard.

The wooden stake is full of sword marks, and it is thought that it is used by Shi A to practice swords on weekdays.

The man had silver hair, a straight back, and a long sword hanging from his waist.

Just standing here, the momentum is compelling, like a sharp sword out of the sheath, and the edge is exposed.

The two looked at the man, and each reached out and pressed the sword at his waist.

Such an imposing person, Liu Bei has only seen one person now.

That person was Duan Cheng who was killed from the sea of blood in Dongqiang's corpse mountain.

It's just that now Duan Cheng is depressed and vigorous, but he is not such a person.

And the momentum displayed by this person is different from Duan Cheng, if Duan Cheng's momentum is the monstrous killing intent from the battle of the corpse mountain and sea of blood, this person's momentum is like a sharp blade, with a sharp edge that is enough to cut everything.

It seems that this person himself is a famous sword with a razor-sharp edge.

The man turned his head, restrained with murderous intent, glanced at the two of them, and finally looked at where Liu Bei pressed his sword, and chuckled, "You can also use a sword?" No one has dared to press a sword in front of me for many years. Now that I think about it, I feel a little nostalgic. ”

Liu Bei only saw this person's face clearly at this time, and his eyebrows were not sharp, and they could even be said to be quite soft. It was completely different from the sharp killing intent on his body just now.

He slowly put down the hand holding the hilt of the sword, "But in front of Master Wang?" ”

"Lang Jun also knows Wang Yue?" The old man smiled at the corner of his mouth.

This person is Shi A's swordsman, the famous swordsman Wang Yue of Luoyang.

Whether it is the children of the wealthy lords in Luoyang, or the ordinary children, they are all proud to be able to be awarded the sword by Wang Yue.

"In Liu Bei, Xiazhuo County, Shi Jun's swordsmanship is outstanding, and Shi Jun's swordsmanship was taught by Wang Shi, although Bei has never met Wang Shi, he has been famous for a long time." Liu Bei said with a smile.

That day, he was on the Wushi Mountain and Shi Abi Jian, which actually impressed him very deeply. After all, it was the first time he had met a real swordsman.

No, Wang Yue shook his head, "Shi Ah is just a registered disciple of mine." Although he has some qualifications, they are not enough to inherit my swordsmanship. ”

Wang Yue's words were quite strange, Liu Bei frowned, and raised his right hand again, but he forcibly pressed it down.

You must know that when he tried swordsmanship with Shi Abi on the Wushi Mountain that day, he also used deception to win Shi Abi. Otherwise, if it is a simple competition in swordsmanship, I am afraid that the victory or defeat between him and Shi A is still between the best.

Wang Yue said that Shi A's swordsmanship is not in the stream, doesn't it mean that he Liu Bei's swordsmanship is the same?

"It's just that a named disciple is also a disciple, and the disciple is incompetent, so I can only come forward as a master to save some face for him. Liu Jun, do you say that this is the truth? ”

Liu Bei was silent.

"I saw that Liu Jun wanted to press the sword again, why did he stop halfway." Wang Yue saw the look on Liu Bei's face, smiled and shook his head, "Since you practice swords, you must be pure in your heart." If you want to press the sword in your heart, why should you bear it? If the heart is not pure, you must hesitate to draw the sword. In this way, you will not be able to practice excellent swordsmanship no matter what. ”

Liu Bei's expression remained unchanged, and he said with a smile: "I don't know what Master Wang means?"

"I've heard Shi Ah talk about your sword contest that day. Shi A said that Liu Jun's swordsmanship is not bad, since we met by chance today, why don't you and I learn a thing or two? It's also my predecessor who saw the hunting heart. Wang Yue said with a smile.

Guan Yu pressed the knife around his waist and wanted to stop in front of Liu Bei.

What about Wang Yue, who is on the other side and is famous? Don't say that this person is alone, even if there are thousands of troops? With him Guan Yun Chang here, if you want to hurt his brother, step over him.

Liu Bei pulled him back and took the initiative to step forward, "Yun Chang doesn't need to worry, Master Wang's name is shocking, naturally he won't do something like a senior to bully his juniors, I think he wants to instruct me on swordsmanship, don't worry." Pingbai let Wang Shi see the joke. ”

Wang Yue smiled, "The Liu family's young tiger is worthy of its reputation. Liu Langjun really has the courage, otherwise how could he do that mighty thing in the South Barbarians. ”

The two of them each slowly took a few steps forward, no more than three feet in front of them.

And the standard long sword, a sword, is exactly three feet.

Liu Bei slowly moved his hand towards the hilt of the sword.

There is a half-palm distance between them, and the sword can be drawn.

Wang Yue didn't see how to move, just looked at him with a smile.

"Although Master Wang is a swordsman who shocks the sun, he is not an easy person to prepare." Liu Bei laughed loudly, "Please don't ignore Master Wang." ”

Wang Yue said with a smile: "Liu Jun just has to make a move, the swordsmen fight each other, and the reason is only on the sword."

Wang Yue's words were not finished, and Liu Bei had already made a move.

The long sword at his waist was already half unsheathed, revealing half of the cold light along the scabbard.

But before his sword was completely unsheathed, a sword was already on his neck.

The blade of the sword was cold, spreading from his neck to his whole body, making him more and more conscious.

Liu Bei smiled and waved his hand to stop Guan Yu, who wanted to rush forward, "Master Wang's swordsmanship is really high, and he is not as good as Master Wang." ”

Liu Bei put the half-unsheathed long sword back into the sheath.

Just now, he didn't see how Wang Yue moved, as if the sword had already come to him in the blink of an eye.

Wang Yue made a backhand and put the sword back into its sheath.

"The swordsman decides between life and death, often in an instant, and the so-called swordsmanship is nothing more than the art of killing. Now that I think about it, do Liu Jun know why I just said that Shi A is just my registered disciple? Although he was diligent, he lacked talent. ”

Wang Yue stretched out his hand and touched the hilt of the sword on his waist, the sword was not a famous sword, but in Wang Yue's hand, it was the sharpest killing weapon. With his swordsmanship, using an ordinary sword, or using a famous sword, in fact, the difference is not big.

Liu Bei nodded, he knew that what Wang Yue said was the truth.

I don't want to admit it, but it's so strange in this world. There are some things that ordinary people can barely do with their best efforts. But some things that can be easily done in the eyes of others are difficult to do in the eyes of others, even with all their might.

And if this kind of thing called talent, if you don't have it when you are born, you won't have it again in the future.

"Xu is the king's requirements are a little higher." Liu Bei said with a smile, "Shi Jun's swordsmanship is not bad. But after all, there is only one Wang Shi, and now Shi Jun is still young, who knows that Shi Jun in the future is not as good as today's Wang Shi? ”

Wang Yue smiled, "I came today to find Shi A, but I didn't expect to meet Liu Jun here." I think Liu Jun is quite talented, and I don't know if I would like to learn swords with me. If Liu Jun can devote himself to learning swords with me, his future achievements may not be below me. ”

Being able to learn swords with Wang Yue is something that no matter how many rich people in Luoyang City can't ask for it.

It's just that Liu Bei didn't speak, but was a little silent.

After a while, he smiled and said, "I'm afraid that I will live up to the good intentions of Master Wang."

"How is my swordsmanship, Liu Jun has already seen it. This kind of swordsmanship, could it be that Liu Jun doesn't want to learn it? If it weren't for the old man's boasting, if Liu Jun learned the old man's swordsmanship, don't say that in Luoyang City, even in this world, I'm afraid that there are few opponents. ”

Wang Yue's face was full of pride when he mentioned his swordsmanship, and he might not dare to say that he was the best in the world when it came to martial arts. But in terms of swordsmanship, until now, he has never seen anyone above him.

It is okay to look down on him Wang Yue, but to look down on him Wang Yue's swordsmanship, he naturally does not agree.

Liu Bei said with a smile: "Master Wang's swordsmanship is outstanding, and Fang Caibei has already seen it with his own eyes." It's just that even if you learn the swordsmanship of the king master, what can you do? ”

Wang Yue was stunned, "What can it be?" Who doesn't want to go to the next level with a sword? ”

Liu Bei shook his head, "In the past, the overlord once said that there is no one enemy who can learn swords. Although Master Wang's swordsmanship is high, even if he is ready, he can only defeat one person. As far as preparation is concerned, it is not very useful. ”

Wang Yue laughed angrily, "Liu Jun is really a big mouth, there are thousands of people in Luoyang City who want to learn my swordsmanship, although Liu Jun has some talent, he can't help but be really arrogant." ”

Liu Bei shook his head, "Bei is just telling the truth." ”

Indeed, what he said was what was in his heart.

No matter how strong Wang Yue's swordsmanship is, he is no more than one enemy at most.

In the future, if he is asked to personally go into battle to kill the enemy, I am afraid that no matter how high his swordsmanship is, he will not escape death.

"Liu Jun knows the best swordsmanship in the world?" Wang Yue took a step forward, "It's between three feet, even if the armor and stomach in front of you are heavy, and there are countless swords and guns, you can kill the person you want to kill with a sword." ”

Liu Bei nodded, "With the strength of Master Wang's swordsmanship, he naturally said this." ”

"In this way, Liu Jun still doesn't want to learn swords from me?"

"Although Master Wang's swordsmanship is strong, he can't be called invincible in the world." Liu Bei said with a smile, "Bei has a sword, and there is no one in the world who wants to be invincible." ”

Wang Yue was also interested when he heard this, "Liu Jun can try to say it." ”

Liu Bei said with a smile: "In Yu Bei's opinion, the strongest swordsmanship in the world is to use mountains and rivers as crests, rivers as jaws, and Li Min as blades. The long sword points to the invincible world. ”

Wang Yue was stunned for a moment, but finally nodded and said with a smile: "Liu Jun is worthy of being a disciple of Duke Lu, and he has the ambition of the Quartet, and he is really not bad."

Liu Bei smiled, "Bei Ye just said casually, but it made Wang Shijian smile." ”

Wang Yue smiled, "The old man has lived for so many years, and he has already understood a truth. There is nothing casual in this world, and any one who has a heart-warming idea has already been thinking about it for a long time. ”

He looked at Liu Bei with a strange smile in his eyes, "Liu Jun, am I right?" ”

Liu Bei was stunned when he heard this, and then he also smiled: "What Master Wang said is reasonable."

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Outside the house, Shi Ah was walking slowly.

Ordinary country heroes can't wait to call friends all day long, and hug them when they go in and out, so that everyone else can see their might.

But Shi Ah likes to walk alone the most.

In the past, he was also different from the heroes next to him.

The heroes of the market, once they gain power, have no scruples in their hearts. rampant in the countryside and oppressed the good.

What's more, they dared to directly oppose the imperial court, and even intercepted and killed officials on the street.

The so-called chivalry violates the prohibition with martial arts, although there are heroes in the township who punish the traitor and eliminate the evil, and uphold the right to eliminate the traitor.

But there are also such lawless and lawless things.

Shi Ah is different, although he is now one of the biggest heroes in the city, he can be extremely low-key in everything he does, and this person is quite tactful.

Even the most demanding person can't find the slightest mistake in him.

This man talks a lot except when he drinks in the wine hall every day, but he is a person who rarely speaks on weekdays.

Yuan Shu had taken this person to see Yuan Shao, and Yuan Shao had a just right evaluation of him.

This man is like a night owl in the darkness of the night. On weekdays, he is silent in the dark, but if he ignores this person, he is afraid that he will suffer greatly.

It's just that although Yuan Shao knows that Shi A is not an ordinary person, this person is not from a famous family, and it is not worthy of him Yuan Shao condescending to personally win over.

And Yuan Shu naturally doesn't have any intention of wooing, in his opinion, the fourth and third dukes of his own family, Shi A should lean up by himself and beg his family to take him under his command.

At this time, Shi Ah passed under the willow tree, looked at it, and held the long sword at his waist with his backhand.

His dwelling was so remote that no one might have passed by for three or two days in the past, but now there were horse's hoof marks under the trees.

He slowly came to the door and saw the wooden door wide open.

He didn't hesitate and stepped in.

After entering, he saw the people in the courtyard clearly, and then he let go of his right hand that pressed the sword, and a smile appeared on his face that had not smiled all the year round.

"Master Wang." He hurried forward, and he was about to salute.

Wang Yue, who was standing alone in the courtyard, waved his hand casually, "No need, between you and me, why bother with those fake things." You know that I hate the cumbersome rules of the scholars. You're not bad in any way, but you're too much like those scribes, and you don't have the slightest bit of swordsmanship. ”

Whether it was on Jiangshi Mountain that day, or competing with Le Jin in the alley, Shi A's momentum was not bad. It's just that he has always respected his teachers, so Wang Yue will show some submissiveness here.

"There are no fewer disciples I have taught, and you are the worst of them."

Shi Ah said yes, but he didn't dare to refute it.

Probably in the mouth of every division leader, the disciple in front of him will be his worst disciple, even if it is his proud disciple.

In fact, in Wang Yue's heart, Shi Ah is one of the disciples he is extremely satisfied with, and the reason why Fang Cai spoke like that to Liu Bei was just to provoke him to make a move.

Wang Yue sighed in his heart, his family is really an old Jianghu. Dealing with people is the old way.

The young man couldn't be provoked, and he wasn't provoked by his own words to draw out his sword.

Shi Ah watched his master's face change, but he didn't dare to ask out loud.

At this time, Wang Yue retracted his mind and stood with his hands in his hands, with a masterful demeanor.

"Xiao, do you still remember what you told me that day, Liu Bei, who once competed with you in swordsmanship on the Wushi Mountain?"

Shi A nodded, "Although this person used some means in the battle that day, he was willing to gamble and lose, and I can also see that this person's swordsmanship is not bad." Even if he faced off with his disciples, he was not sure of victory. ”

"It's only been a few months now, and this person has made a name for himself in the southeast. Now in Luoyang City, among the markets, there are not many people who don't know the name of the Liu family's young tigers. It's just that I have never seen this person again since that day, and I think that although we are in the same city now, I am afraid that we may not have the opportunity to see each other again. ”

After speaking, he noticed that Wang Yue had a strange look on his face.

"What does Master Wang mean?" Shi Ah was confused.

"Just now, Liu Bei came here to look for you. It's just that I've already sent them away. When you come back, it will be less than a cup of tea. Wang Yue said with a smile.

Naturally, it is a real fight.

Shi A frowned, he and Liu Bei had not crossed paths since that day's sword competition, I don't know why he came to the door today.

He was a smart man after all, and he quickly thought of the person who would bring Liu Bei here.

"I'm bothered by King Lao." Shi Ah smiled apologetically.

Wang Yue didn't ask Liu Bei why he came here, he just sighed, "This Liu Bei's qualifications for learning swords are not bad, his heart is ruthless, and he is often adaptable." It's a pity that he refused to learn swords from me, wasting a piece of jade. ”

"Master Wang wants to teach this person swordsmanship?" Shi Ah was taken aback.

You must know that although Wang Yue's requirements for the background of his apprentices are not high, the qualification requirements for using swords are extremely high, and it is difficult for idle people to enter Wang Yue's eyes.

Wang Yue smiled bitterly: "If I want to teach swordsmanship, it depends on whether people agree or not."

"Could it be that he rejected Master Wang?"

Shi Ah knew that Wang Yue had always been quite conceited about his own swordsmanship, and he wanted to accept people as apprentices, and he had never been refused. At this time, he carefully looked at the look on Wang Yue's face, but he couldn't see the slightest hint of indifference.

Wang Yue knew what he was thinking, and said with a smile: "You must be thinking in your heart at this time, why your teacher's expression remains the same."

Shi Ah was silent.

Wang Yue didn't care either, he smiled and said, "Because this Liu Bei gave me a better answer." Swordsmanship, but it shouldn't be so small. I, Wang Yue, have been fighting against Tong Lao'er all my life, and I want to defeat each other, but I have been entangled for half my life. Now that we are in the twilight of our lives, we are more open-minded and more enlightened. ”

Although Shi Ah didn't know what Wang Yue meant by this, he did find that Wang Yue was a little different from before.

Wang Yue told Shi Ah about Fang Cai and Liu Bei.

He smiled and said: "Xiao, you shouldn't be trapped in this Luoyang City for the rest of your life, I'm old and can't move anymore." But you are different, now is a good year to make a contribution, no matter what, you have to do something. ”

"Although I don't have the heart to compete with Tong Lao'er, my disciple of Wang Yue can't lose to Tong Lao'er's disciple. In Yu Weishi's opinion, this Liu Bei is a rare figure. ”

Shi A nodded, "What Master Wang meant, the disciple understands." ”

Wang Yue's meaning is naturally that this Liu Bei is worthy of his Shi A's service, but Shi A will not immediately agree, after all, once he makes a decision, he is not the only one involved.

Wang Yue sighed, "I don't know what happened to that old boy, but now he is still alive." ”

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In Luoyang City, Liu Bei was going to return with Guan Yu, but he was blocked at the city gate.

The man who stopped them was a vain young man, not very old, but with two short beards.

The gaze wanders, giving people a sense of treacherousness.

This person smiled and said: "Nanyang Xu You, I have come to invite Liu Jun to the banquet."