238. The country is in trouble

"Brother Wang is right! You are already over sixty years old and nearly seventy years old, and you are sick, you should also enjoy some quiet days at home, why should you fall in love with the court for a long time? ”

"Alas!" Wang Wenyuan couldn't help but sigh and said, "Why don't I want to do this? But this country is in trouble and there are many hidden dangers, how can I calm down in the house. Just talking about a martial arts catastrophe in the rivers and lakes, this has made people unrestful day and night! What's more, I got a quick report last night, saying that there was a rebellion in Jingzhou! ……”

"What?! Jingzhou rebellion? ......" The third prince Ye couldn't help but be shocked when he heard this. There seemed to be a chaotic scene in front of his eyes. And in that piece of chaotic horse army, he seemed to see a "spear general" with golden helmets and armor on a rampage and fighting bloodily! I saw that wherever this "spear general" went, blood and corpses flew everywhere. Although this situation was a scuffle, Ye Wuwu could still clearly see that this single-handedly powerful general was his brother-in-law Jingzhou Thorn Shi Qiu Tianting. However, this is nothing more than a harmless illusion of the third prince; In fact, in this Jingzhou chaos, the "Southern Spear King" Jingzhou Thorn Shi Qiu Tianting was not among them at all. Moreover, this wise general will never appear in this Jingzhou rebellion, and he will never know that something has happened here that he does not want to see. Because Qiu Tianting, the "King of Southern Guns", a first-class martial arts figure in the world, has already "entered the Yellow Spring, and his soul is in the Nine Heavens", as the so-called "life is in the world, coming and going is empty", and the dead soul can no longer know the things of the world. However, the third prince Ye had no way of knowing about this unfortunate thing that made him grief-stricken, and he always thought that although the Jingzhou army was in turmoil, with the power of his brother-in-law Qiu Tianting and his extraordinary kung fu, he would definitely be able to quell the war quickly, so why worry about it? The soldiers will block, and the water will cover the earth! Everything is predestined!

"What? …… There was a rebellion in Jingzhou so soon!? ......" Cao Luzhuang couldn't believe his ears. He was puzzled, and couldn't help but ask Wang Wenyuan, "Isn't there a great general Qiu guarding Jingzhou?" How can there be a rebellion? ”

"Not bad. I'm also frustrating about this? Wang Wenyuan lowered his head and thought about it and said, "As far as I know, with General Qiu Tianting's character, there will be no civil strife among his subordinates. So I deduced that the Jingzhou rebellion must have been invaded by foreign enemies. But what is puzzling is why Qiu Tianting, who has always been resourceful and brave in battle, did not defend the city? ……”

At this time, Cao Luzhuang couldn't help but glance at Ye Wuwu, only to see him sitting there without saying a word, so he asked, "Apprentice!" What is your opinion on this matter? ”

"Oh! ...... "Yah, the question of the Harmless Sutra is like waking up from a dream." But he immediately regained his composure, and said in his heart: "Why did Master Cao suddenly ask me like this? …… He shouldn't know about my relationship with General Qiu! I don't think so! I've always been tight-lipped and never mentioned this to him, how would he know that Jingzhou Thorn Shi was actually my brother-in-law? Because of this, there is absolutely no need for me to spread the word around. Otherwise, exposing yourself and others excessively will surely provoke right and wrong! ”

Thinking of this, Ye Wuwu replied after a little thought: "Master! Let me tell you this...... It's hard to comment. I'm just a scholar who went to Beijing to take the exam, and I have never had a relationship with the soldiers, and I can't tell a story. ”

"Whoa! In vain, you are saying this wrong! Cao Luzhuang obviously said with some unhappiness, "When the national disaster is at the head, the husband is responsible!" If you ignore such major national events, how can you gain a foothold in the DPRK and China and achieve great achievements in the future? You must know that the reason why you recited the Five Classics of Poetry and went to Beijing to take the exam is not to become a virtuous minister who cares about and handles national affairs? In vain! Don't let me be disappointed in you as a teacher, and don't let Prime Minister Wang and you be disappointed! ”

Hearing this, Ye Wuwu said in a hurry: "Master! Why don't I care about such big things? I only hate myself for being shallow and incapable of caring about this. There is a saying that 'the road knows the horsepower, and the people will see it for a long time!' 'The future is really slim, I will work hard to make the two elders fail me!' ”

Thinking of this, Ye Wuwu looked at the two elders in front of him and said, "I don't think we have to worry about this matter. There is a way that 'soldiers come to block, and water comes to cover the earth.' 'Jingzhou, a military powerhouse in the north of the Yangtze River, is guarded by General Qiu, and I think it will calm down in a few days! Prime Minister Wang Cheng can sit firmly in the high hall and wait for the good news! ”

"Hmmm! I hope so! ......" Wang Wenyuan couldn't help but say with a sigh of relief.

"Good!" Cao Luzhuang already smiled and said, "Aren't you very good, disciple?" You have spoken my heart's desire. But I was not at ease with this matter, there was a war in my hometown, and I had to go back to see what was going on in my hometown, so I decided to go back to my hometown immediately! ”

"What?! ......" Wang Wenyuan was suddenly surprised, "Brother Cao wants to return to his hometown immediately?" It's a long way to go, I think you should wait until Ye Gongzi takes the exam before returning to his hometown together! ”

"Nope! Brother Wang! I have made up my mind, so you don't have to persuade me. I'm not worried about my apprentice's exam, I'm worried about the military rebellion in my hometown. I hope that one day after I return to my hometown, I will get the good news of the apprentice's top prize. But after I leave, I ask Brother Wang to take care of my apprentices! ”

"Brother Cao! It's natural, you don't have to worry. If you really want to return home, I will not stop you! It's just that you and I are parting, and I don't know when and where we can see each other again! ......" Wang Wenyuan said, unconsciously old tears. As the saying goes, "Holding hands and looking at each other's teary eyes, I was speechless and choked." Thinking of going to a thousand miles of smoke and waves, the curtain is heavy and the sky is wide. "Farewell to old friends, when will we see you again?

At this moment, Cao Luzhuang was also touched by Wang Wenyuan's farewell words, and he only felt a sense of friendship surging. He couldn't help but glance at Ye harmless and said, "Disciple! After I leave, Prime Minister Wang Cheng is also your master, you have to do it yourself! ”

"Master, don't worry! I will take your words to heart, in fact, I have long regarded Prime Minister Wang as my mentor. Now that Master Cao has proposed, now it is useless to thank Master Wang, Prime Minister Wang! Between the words, Ye harmless bowed to Prime Minister Wang.

"Excuse me! Excuse me! Seeing this situation, Wang Wenyuan couldn't help wiping a handful of old tears and said, "Ye Gongzi doesn't have to be polite!" I can accept you as an apprentice in my old age, which can be regarded as my Wang Wenyuan's old joy. That's fine, although Brother Cao is about to return to his hometown, I can see you by my side, and my heart will get the rank of captain. It's just that you and I are parting, and I can't give it away, so let me give you a poem as a parting word! ”

After Wang Wenyuan finished speaking, he saw him raise his eyes to look at the sky outside the Heart Cultivation Palace, and finally slowly recited: "The Tang people sent guests to Baling Bridge, and it was difficult to break the willows. The yellow crane is gone, and the white clouds are empty for thousands of years. Qingchuan calendar Hanyang tree, fragrant grass and parrot island. The Peach Blossom Pond is thousands of feet deep, and it is not as good as my old friendship. Where is the Rim Township? The Yanbo River makes people sad. ”

After Cao Luzhuang listened to Wang Wenyuan's recitation, he immediately said with the previous poem: "The prime minister sends off guests in the back garden, and it is difficult to play the strings lightly." Phoenix on the Phoenix Terrace, Phoenix goes to Taikong River artesian. The three mountains are half in the blue sky, and the egret continent is divided into a water. The north of the river and the mountain pillow Qinguan is dangerous, and the post road is connected to the Han Pingping in the west. It is always because the clouds can cover the sun, and Chang'an is not worried. ”

"Wonderful!" The third prince Ye couldn't help but praise happily after hearing this, "Master Cao and the previous poem just complement each other with Wang Chengxiang's poems, the first sentence of Wang Chengxiang's seven laws is self-composed, and then three lines of Cui Hao's poem and one sentence of Li Bai's poem are used; The first sentence of Master Cao's seven laws is also self-made, but the following is three sentences of Li Bai's poem and one sentence of Cui Hao's poem. Compared to these two poems, they are both rhyming and confrontational and have far-reaching meanings, like twin brothers and sisters, which is really wonderful! ”

"In vain!" When Cao Luzhuang heard Ye Wuwu's words, he secretly praised the apprentice's cleverness and wit in his heart. He turned around and said, "You're smart! However, before I leave, I still have to test you. Now in front of me and Prime Minister Wang, you will immediately sing a song with the two of us. ”

"Ahh ......" Ye Wuwu was stunned by Cao Luzhuang's sudden test, and it was difficult to catch up for a while.

At this time, I only heard Wang Wenyuan say to Cao Luzhuang: "Brother Cao! Don't be too embarrassed for Ye Gongzi, you have to let him think about it! ”

"Oh! …… Pregnant! Yah Harmless exclaimed excitedly by this time.

"Then you just say it, let's both hear it. After listening, it was time for me to set off as a teacher. ”

So, the third prince Ye harmlessly raised his eyes and recited: "The words of the old friend are parting, and the disciples are cold when they hear it." It is difficult to say goodbye when we meet, and the east wind is powerless. The spring silkworm is dead to the end, and the wax torch turns to ash and tears begin to dry. The candle has the heart to say goodbye, and weeps for others until dawn. There is no way to go to Pengshan, and the blue bird is diligent to visit. ”

Ye Gongzi is really good at talking. This prime minister must do his best to protect you. ”

"Hmmm! Brother Wang has said this, and I can go back with more confidence. All right! There is no need to say goodbye, and I will leave for my hometown immediately. ”

"If you don't send it far, let Ye Gongzi give you a ride!"

After Wang Wenyuan finished speaking, Cao Luzhuang took Ye Wuwu and walked outside the Heart Cultivation Palace......