As the saying goes: Thousands of people have thousands of faces.

In the face of floods throughout Huaxing County, everyone's mood is different. Children who have no worries are having fun in the water, young adults are worried about this year's harvest and livelihood, and women are drying chaff on the roof.

, the aging old people stared into the distance and lamented the way of life and death nurtured by the vast river.

However, no matter how windy and rainy you are outside, singing and dancing will still be peaceful in this Qingyin Pavilion.

The water from the Linghe River flooded the first floor of the Qingyin Pavilion, which did not disturb the elegance of the young masters who came to play.

The rabbit fur incense mat was very warm.

The guests sat on the rabbit fur incense mat, while the dancers and singers slowly twirled their hands and shuttled through the water. Every time they danced, the water splashed on their graceful figures, revealing their tight figures, which was a unique experience.

It is said that when the masters and disciples Dongfang Chunsheng and Liu Quansheng entered the palace, they sang "Zhou Nan" and "Zhao Nan" in the pavilion. On the occasion of the great disaster, such melodious music made them feel nauseous and felt bad.

The two of them had no intention of admiring Feng Yue, so they walked directly through the middle hall of Qingyin Pavilion and came to the backyard.

A year has not come yet, in the backyard where Dongfang Chunsheng once recovered from his injuries, the plum blossoms and pines are still there, but there are no bridges and flowing water. Liu Desheng, who is responsible for the family affairs of the general, and Yang Guan, who has a delicate heart,

The weak-crowned willow, which had been waiting quietly in a high house for a long time, entered the realm of falling horses and sat boredly on the top of a pine tree without even looking at the master and disciple Dongfang.

However, if he knew that Liu Quansheng was a scholar in the realm of things, he would probably be shocked!

When Liu Desheng saw Dongfang Chunsheng and Liu Quansheng arriving, he greeted them slowly. He said cheerfully, "The third brother and Senior Dongfang came to my humble home, but they failed to welcome the guests thousands of miles away. They drove to the riverside. It is really a sin, a sin."

What Liu Desheng talks about is guilt, but what he says on his face is pride.

Since Liu Xing, the head of the Liu family, handed over the responsibility of general consul to Liu Desheng, it is not an exaggeration to use the word hesitant and ambitious to describe Liu Desheng this year.

Last year at Wangbei Tower, although Liu Desheng was humiliated by Xie Wei, an engineering student, he followed his wife Yang Guan's conspiracy and strongly recommended his brother Liu Ruisheng to the general to build the canal in the clan meeting, earning a reputation as a selfless person.

, coupled with his subsequent management, some people were deceived by him and regarded him as a saint.

In the year after Death Shichen assassinated Liu Desheng, Liu Desheng concentrated on three things.

The first thing was that he secretly supported Xu Jian in expanding the Qingyin Pavilion, and ordered Xu Jian to secretly carry out sex and power-money transactions, taking the opportunity to win over Huaxing officials and recruit them for their use. Except for a few close confidants, today's

In the officialdom of Huaxing County, few people dare to say that they have not received "favor" from Mr. Liu. Whether these people can be used by Liu Desheng is another matter. After all, he has a deep-rooted father.

In order to control the overall situation, Liu Xing has been operating in Huaxing County for most of his life. If those officials who were good friends with Liu Xing were changed by a few bribes from Liu Desheng, wouldn't Liu Xing be very embarrassed?

The second thing is that Liu Desheng took advantage of the Lingyuan Escort Agency to recruit people from all walks of life to act as thugs. Some ruthless gangsters joined the Lingyuan Escort Agency one after another. Judging from the number of people, the Lingyuan Escort Agency

Already on par with the eight hundred soldiers still under the command of Liu Ruisheng, and this is only Liu Desheng's apparent strength. His secret strength is probably far beyond Liu Ruisheng's;

The third thing is to monitor Liu Quansheng closely and wait for opportunities to eliminate him. But who is Liu Quansheng? After Dongfang Chunsheng took Liu Yi away, this great talent hiding in the deep alleys used his hands and feet more freely. He was like

A loach that got into the stream, Liu Desheng's tricks, can always be deftly resolved by Liu Quansheng. Because of his reputation, the dish "Liu Desheng eradicates Liu Quansheng" cannot be served to the table, and the appearance cannot be too ugly.

, so I can only figure it out slowly.

After Liu Quan set fire to Wangbei Tower, the two brothers never met again. Meeting today will definitely create endless sparks.

When Dongfang Chunsheng saw Liu Desheng, he began to show his goodwill and said with a smile, "I just returned from a trip to Bozhou. Seeing the disaster in Lingyuan, I felt grateful for the kindness of the young master last year and missed him very much. I came here today.

To thank you for saving me last year, and secondly, to see how you are doing, and if there is anything I can do."

Liu Desheng suddenly thought, "Huh, the weasel is giving New Year greetings to the rooster."

However, despite the distance between people's hearts, Liu Desheng pretended to be flattered. He hurriedly stepped forward and joined Liu Quansheng on the left and right. They supported the old man's arms and said softly, "The knife is sharpened on the stone, and the person is there."

My father has entrusted me with such a big business. It won’t hinder my younger generation’s hard work. I just hope that I can live up to the efforts of the ancestors of the Liu family and live up to the expectations of the people of Huaxing. Even if De Sheng is tired, it’s worth it.

."

Dongfang Chunsheng was deeply convinced and pretended to be serious, saying, "Huaxing County and Lingyuan Liu family are really blessed to have such a talented young master!"

Liu Desheng was very happy. He and Liu Quansheng helped Dongfang Chunsheng walk slowly forward, and introduced Yang Guan who was standing aside.

After a brief introduction, Dongfang Chunsheng nodded slightly to Yang Guan, and Yang Guan pressed his right hand on his left hand, slightly bent his knees, bowed his head deeply, and after doing the usual salutes, he followed the three of them in small steps.

The group of people walked slowly towards the two-story hut at the end of the road, which was the place where Dongfang Chunsheng first recovered from his injuries. After a year of going around in circles, the old man returned to the place where he was first involved in the storm.

After sitting down, Yang Guan made tea, and the three of them began to chat.

"I come from a famous family, and I know a little bit about the method of looking at Qi. I see that the master's heaven is full, the momentum is reunited, and the vitality is strong. This year must be a happy spring breeze, and the horse is embarking on a new journey! But I would like to give you a piece of advice, the body is the foundation of everything.

Don’t work too hard and end up putting the cart before the horse!”

Dongfang Chunsheng looked like an elder and taught Liu Desheng earnestly. If outsiders saw it, they would really think it was a good scene of a loving father and a filial son.

"Thank you for your care, senior. I will definitely remember it, junior."

After Liu Desheng replied, he looked at Dongfang Chunsheng with a smile on his face. He was obviously interested in the master and apprentice. He wanted to see what the reason for this pair of master and apprentice, who did not go to the Three Treasures Hall for nothing, was here.

thing.

"Yes! With such a big family, you don't need to think about it to know that the eldest brother will never rest." Liu Quansheng raised his eyebrows and complimented him. He took the teapot from Yang Guan's hand and took the initiative to pour tea for Liu Desheng.

Liu Desheng enjoyed it very much! Before he was twenty years old, his third brother was arrogant and arrogant. After returning from Chang'an, his third brother became a hermit in the city and never poured a cup of tea for his eldest brother.

This moment is the pinnacle of Liu Desheng’s life!

Liu Desheng's admiration was noticed by Yang, but she did not remind him and just made tea silently.

Dongfang Chunsheng looked at Liu Quansheng and asked in confusion, "Oh? Where do you start talking about this?"

Liu Quansheng said with some distress, "Hey, the teacher doesn't know something! After my father retired, it was hard for such a big Liu family to rely on my eldest brother alone to support internal affairs, foreign affairs, personnel affairs, and clan affairs! Third brother, I don't have this ambition.

, only wants to teach and educate people, and the second brother always causes trouble for the eldest brother. It’s hard to be the boss of the Liu family!"

"Hahaha, it doesn't matter, it doesn't matter. The two younger brothers just think about what they want in their hearts and go for it. With the big brother as your backing, don't be afraid! You can just be at ease!"

Liu Desheng felt very happy, even more happy than a year ago when he received the approval of the Consul General from his father Liu Xing's house. The tense atmosphere between the two parties suddenly eased.

Since ancient times, when you are proud, you will forget your form.

Seeing that Liu Desheng was a bit out of sorts and slack, Yang Guan remained on the sidelines, just boiling and pouring tea.

Liu Quansheng lost no time in adding another sentence and said sincerely, "God bless me, my second brother led China to build the canal this time, but he released the water dragon, which invisibly helped you, my eldest brother!"

"Oh? Third brother, how do you say this?"

Liu Desheng took a sip of tea, regained his composure, and went to the Three Treasures Hall for nothing. It seemed that the master and disciple came here today for more than just a few compliments.

"Hey, forget it, let's not talk about it! If you are interested, brother, just go to the market and ask around." Liu Quansheng's expression suddenly became rich, and he looked at Liu Desheng with some reluctance, "Brother, third brother today

I came here to say goodbye to my eldest brother..."

"Oh? Third brother, where are you going? Could it be that the Tian family has issued an edict to recruit people?"

Liu Desheng's interest was immediately aroused. He was very concerned about the whereabouts of his younger brother. If he really became a big official in charge of a party, how could he, Liu Desheng, live the good life he had?

Therefore, as long as Liu Quansheng says the words "His Majesty recruits", Liu Desheng will not hesitate and do his best to keep Liu Quansheng in Lingyuan City, even if it tears the last layer of shame between brothers, it doesn't matter.

"Brother has misunderstood! These years, my younger brother has neither knowledge nor achievements, how can he get a special edict from the Heavenly Family?" Liu Quansheng turned his head, looked at Dongfang Chunsheng affectionately, and said, "Teacher, after returning from his trip to Bozhou, he will

He returned to Xingming Mountain Villa in Yizhou and lived in seclusion from then on. Because he was old and weak, and had unfulfilled wishes, he wanted to ask me, as his apprentice, to serve on his knees, listen to the instructions, and ghostwrite a compendium of the mountains and rivers of the Han Dynasty.

In the future life, it’s not like you came to this world in vain.”

Change a place to live in seclusion and write a book?

Liu Desheng was a little unbelievable. His eyes were deep and he asked, "Really?"

Liu Quansheng nodded and said sincerely, "When the flood subsides, the teacher and I will get up and take action. After saying goodbye, my brother will not come back again. My elder brother will take care of the good and bad of the past. In the future, my happiness and sorrow will be my own to think about."

I only hope that I can benefit the people more, do less killing, and pass on the incense of my Liu family from generation to generation."

After saying that, Liu Quansheng stood up, gently put down the wine gourd, straightened his black cloth robe, leaned down and lowered his eyebrows, raised his hands to his forehead, bowed ninety, stood up again, and at the same time raised his hands to his eyebrows again.

Ever since he was a child, Liu Quansheng had never saluted Liu Desheng so respectfully. Liu Desheng was flattered and at the same time believed what Liu Quansheng said.

It seems that he is really leaving!

After the ceremony, Liu Quansheng turned around and left without looking back.

Dongfang Chunsheng stood up tremblingly, nodded slightly to Liu Desheng and his wife, picked up his precious apprentice's wine gourd, and left slowly.

"Don't give it away!"

...

Underfoot, the clear water of the Linghe River swayed leisurely, and some water splashed mischievously toward the threshold and fell on the trousers of Liu Desheng who was standing at the entrance of the house looking out.

Watching Liu Quansheng go further and further away, the scene of the three brothers playing in the river when they were children slowly emerged in front of them.

When we grow up, everyone has secrets in their hearts. Those days of climbing mountains during the day, watching mountain fires in autumn, drinking horses at dusk, and crossing rivers at night can never be returned to!

Liu Desheng turned around and hugged Yang Guan while crying and laughing.

"After all these years, he is the only one who has not changed! Only Liu Quansheng has not changed!"

...

The red sun is like a fire, burning the hearts of people sunk in the waves, restoring a touch of warmth.

When the child returned to the school, the master and the apprentice were sitting on the steps of the transparent school, playing with the water of the Linghe River leisurely with their two pairs of big feet, which could not be described as leisurely.

Liu Quansheng murmured to himself, "I used this trick on my brother today to lure the snake out of his hole. I wonder if he will fall for it!"

Suddenly, Dongfang Chunsheng looked at the clear water in surprise and said in surprise, "Hey, hey, hey! Quan Sheng, fish! There are fish, there are fish!"

Liu Quansheng also looked surprised and said with a smile, "Where is it? Where is it? Teacher."

"Quick, quick, close the door first, oh, close the door first!"

"okay!"

...

Since everything is doomed, just do good things!
Chapter completed!