Chapter 40: Father and Daughter

Many fish knelt in the courtyard, and in the blur of tears, the figure of Ah Weng appeared in front of him.

He walked over, his gray hair was neatly combed into a bun, and his once strong body looked thin, and his body faintly exuded the smell of a decadent old man.

He stretched out his hand and pulled up many fish.

This scene seems to overlap with the first time he met, when he rescued himself from the refugee pile.

It's just that the palms of the hands are not as warm as they were back then, and the skin has more wrinkles and age spots......

Many fish buried their faces in the palms of Aweng's hands, and hot tears welled up in their eyes.

Lin Xiangru gently stroked the top of the hair of many fish with his other hand, and his eyes flashed with tears: "My girl has returned." Don't cry, Ah Weng has reached the year of wind and fire, and I will be satisfied to see you again. ”

"Awenghu said, you will live a hundred years." Many fish said sullenly.

Lin Xiangru's temples jumped: "Can you study the Book of Songs?" Hurry up and test you in the study. ”

Many fish got up: "Just let the horses come." ”

Lin Xiangru took out a handkerchief from his wide sleeve and quietly wiped off the sticky mixture of snot and tears on his palm, until it was completely wiped clean, and then he breathed a long sigh of relief like rebirth.

After arriving at the study, Lin Xiangru did not have the knowledge to take the school examination, but asked directly: "Are you returning home, or are you here to say goodbye to Ah Weng?" ”

Many fish knelt down and kowtowed: "Farewell." ”

Lin Xiangru wiped the tears from the corners of his eyes: "Are you for Zhao Zheng, or for power, or for your ideals of loving the people?" ”

"Both."

During the Warring States period, the concept of the state was not as deeply rooted in the hearts of the people as in later generations.

For the common people, except for family hatred, it is the same for anyone to be a cow or a horse.

For high-end talents, regardless of personal feelings, they can be loyal to Zhao today and Qin tomorrow, which is the same as job hopping.

Only the nobility of the clan will hold on to the country, because the interests are closely linked to the country.

Therefore, Lin Xiangru did not think that she was treason for many fish to go to Qin: "This is very dangerous." The Qin State will not love you like us, and your Zhao State identity will not only not help you, but will become your weakness. DID YOU KNOW? ”

Many fish nodded.

Lin Xiangru said frankly: "I have considered whether to cut off relations with you and let you travel lightly. But when I thought about it, if you were frustrated in Qin, going back to Zhao would be your way out......"

Many fish said solemnly: "Ah Weng will always be my Ah Weng!" ”

Lin Xiangru kept coughing, and many fish hurriedly stepped forward to pat their backs: "Ah Weng, what's wrong with you?" ”

"It's okay, I'm old, I'm just sick." Lin Xiangru swallowed the salty smell in his throat.

There was a panic in the hearts of many fish: "Ah Weng, let's go together." You are so talented, after you arrive in the Qin Kingdom, you will definitely be reused. King Zhao ......"

Lin Xiangru shook his head: "King Zhao is just like you, he has to flutter out before he grows up." Coupled with the matter of the previous king, he was suspicious of the old courtiers, which was due to human nature. ”

"But ......"

Lin Xiangru smiled with relief: "I am the eunuch of Zhao State, Ling Miaoxian's housekeeper, from a humble background, and I am an eclectic talent of the first king. Now that I am the top secretary, how dare I not do my best? ”

"You're old, it's time to retire."

Lin Xiangru glared: "I'm not old yet!" I know that you have no clear future, and my heart is afraid. Don't be afraid, there is Ah Weng here, if you don't want to stay in the Qin Kingdom, come back. ”

"If I gain a firm foothold in the Qin Kingdom, you all have to go to the Qin Kingdom to accompany me. Aweng, brother, sister-in-law, all go! ”

Lin Xiangru took a handkerchief to wipe away the tears on the faces of many fish: "Ah Weng waits for that day." ”

"Ah Weng, how long has it been since you washed this handkerchief? How is it slimy? ”

Lin Xiangru said casually: "Today's new handkerchief." ”

In the past few days in Handan, many fish have been given nutritious meals to Lin Xiangru every day.

In addition to sleeping on the toilet, he is accompanied by Lin Xiangru at other times.

Until this day, the sky was slightly bright, and many fish did not alarm anyone and ran over the wall.

"Lord, the little lady is gone." The housekeeper was outside Lin Xiangru's room and reported softly.

Inside the door, there was a heart-rending cough......

Many fish rushed to the agreed place, and Lian Po was waiting there for a long time: "Say goodbye to you Ah Weng?" ”

"No, I sneaked out."

Lian Po sneered, and saw that many fish's eyes were red and swollen like two big peaches, and he didn't say anything sarcastic.

On the way back to the fiefdom, the atmosphere was depressing, and both of them were preoccupied.

Although Lian Po has been riding for half his life and has experienced all kinds of winds and waves, he was replaced halfway, and then he was pushed to the end by King Zhao, and he couldn't get over this hurdle in face and psychology.

When he returned to the fiefdom, the people along the way warmly welcomed him, and finally made Lian Po smile.

"You have governed your fiefdom well." Lian Po praised without hesitation.

Many fish deliberately held their heads high: "When you return home, the master will go to see the granary, and you will know that if you can accept me as an apprentice, you will make a lot of money." ”

The guards also laughed and said, "Those who see it have a share!" This year is a bumper harvest. ”

"Well, it's all there."

When he arrived at the door, Lian Po instructed the porter: "Go and call Lu Langjun over, I want to see if this little lady has said big things." ”

Lu Langjun is one of Lian Po's disciples, and because he is proficient in arithmetic, he manages many military calculations.

The porter lowered his head: "Lu Langjun is gone." ”

"Call Chen Langjun."

"I'm gone."

Lian Po's face turned pale: "What about the other doormen?" ”

The porter puffed and fell to his knees: "It's all gone......"

"When you go home, why don't you send someone to say it in advance?" Mrs. Lian hurried to the door with her family.

Lian Po took a few deep breaths, touched his face, and said softly, "Madam, I'm back." ”

Mrs. Lian took Lian Po's hand and walked towards the courtyard: "They said goodbye to me, and there was nothing rude. I came for power, so why be angry about it? ”

Lian Po's whole person completely relaxed, and said lazily: "That's it, not in his position, not in his politics." I'll be at home with you. ”

That being said, how can habits that have been cultivated over the years change in a short period of time?

"Fish, get up and practice with me!"

"Duoyu, come and familiarize yourself with the art of war!"

"Duoyu, let's practice the battle between the two armies!"

"Fishy ......"

Many fish are going crazy, but fortunately, the autumn harvest is over, and many matters are handled by Xun Shuang and Xu Xing. Otherwise, I won't be able to do anything.

"Master, didn't you say you wanted to accompany your master?"

Lian Po scratched his head in embarrassment: "She thinks I'm troublesome." How? You don't want to accompany me? ”

"No, you continue to ......"

During the day, many fish accompany Lian Po to pass the time, and at night, many fish watch the news from all over the place, especially in the Changping area.

Lian Po knew that many fish had their own news channels, but he never asked.

But on this day, Lian Po always wandered outside the many fish studyes.

Many fish opened the door: "Master, come in." ”

As soon as Lian Po entered, he was shocked by the large sand table on the desk: "This is Shangdang and Changping?" ”

Many fish nodded.

The more Lian Po studied, the more frightened he became, on this sand table, the offensive and defensive situation of the two armies was clear, and even the terrain was not the same.

"Where does this come from? Are you spying on the military? ”