Everyone looked at Zhou Yuanfu, wondering who Zhou Yuanfu knew.
"Sima Hui of Yingchuan, known as Mr. Shui Jing, is a man of great talent. You can study under him and you will surely achieve success in the future."
Tian Feng nodded and said, "I have heard of this man before. He is indeed a great talent and knows all kinds of military skills. He is just indifferent to fame and fortune and unwilling to become an official in the world."
Zhou Yuanfu remembered the record about Xu Shu in The Romance of the Three Kingdoms, so he couldn't help but remind him.
"My dear brother, if you want to study, there is one thing you must rely on me. If you want to study, you should take your mother to your side. While studying, it is the way to be a filial piety. If I have a stable foundation in the future, if you come to meet me,
I also brought my mother with me. Since your mother is my mother, let me fulfill my filial piety."
He also ordered Cui Niubi to give Xu Yuanzhi five hundred gold.
Everyone nodded in unison, secretly saying that Zhou Yuanfu was thoughtful.
Only Tian Feng sighed in his heart. Zhou Yuanfu had a big plan. He considered keeping hostages with him so early to prevent his subordinates from rebelling. Well, it does look like a human master. Alas, it's just a bit dark.
How did Zhou Yuanfu know that Tian Feng had so many ideas?
Historically, Xu Shu was studying everywhere and had no fixed place to live, so his mother was always in her hometown. After Xu Shu took refuge with Liu Bei, Cao Cao listened to Cheng Yu's advice and brought Xu Shu's mother to Xudu, and imitated Xu's mother's notes to send Xu Shu to Xuchang. Xu Shu had no choice but to
Later, Xu's mother took refuge with Cao Cao, and Xu's mother committed suicide, which is really sad.
Xu Yuanzhi knelt down on the ground, "My little brother is going to study here for as little as three years or as long as five years. I will meet my brother! If the eldest brother takes over the world, I am willing to serve as a civil servant. If the eldest brother is wandering around, I am willing to accompany him life and death!
From this day on, I, Xu Fu, officially changed my name to Xu Shu. On the one hand, I avoid tabooing my eldest brother’s name, and on the other hand, I avoid being recognized and causing trouble.”
Only then did Zhou Yuanfu know the reason for Xu Shu's name change, and he couldn't help being moved.
That night all the brothers got drunk before they retired.
Early on the next morning, in order to avoid the sadness of parting, Xu Yuanzhi took only a few followers and changed into casual clothes and left quietly.
There is a ferry crossing only twenty or thirty miles away from Heiniuzhai. The weather this year has been dry, but it has rained a few times since the beginning of autumn. Looking up, we can see that the river is wide and rippling, making it look majestic.
When Xu Shu arrived, there were already some people waiting for the ferry at the ferry. Seeing this, Xu Shu dismounted his horse and waited with his entourage. The water was rough in the distance, and looking into the distance, some of the leaves in the woods were yellow and some were red. It was a picture.
Late autumn oil painting.
Xu Shu looked at the scenery in front of him and couldn't help but feel excited.
"In the cold autumn of Independence, I go north to the Xiangjiang River and reach the head of Orange Island. I see the mountains all red and the forests all dyed; the river is full of blue and clear, and hundreds of boats vie for the current. Eagles strike the sky, fish fly in the shallows, and all kinds of frosty skies compete for freedom. I feel so lonely,
Oh dear lord, who domains the fate of this world?"
"What a great question to ask the vast earth, who is responsible for the ups and downs?" an old man next to him said in praise.
Xu Shu's face turned red when he heard the old man cheering.
The old man looked at Xu Shu with a smile, "I don't know that my little friend is so young but has such great ambitions. How dare I ask my name?"
"My wife, Xu Shu, I just saw the magnificent scenery along the river. I remembered some verses that my elder brother recited in the past, so I read them out unconsciously. I'd like to ask, what do you call me?"
Xu Shu saw that the old man was very dignified, gentle, knowledgeable and well-educated, so he did not dare to neglect him and bowed and said.
The old man laughed and said, "My surname is Yan. I won't mention my name. I am an idle man in the mountains. I am about to return home. It was fate that I met my little friend at the ferry. I wonder what your brother's name is? This poem sounds like it is half poetic.
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Xu Shu did not dare to reveal his identity rashly, so he respectfully replied: "My eldest brother's surname is Zhou Mingfu, and this poem does have a second half."
Looking at the hopeful look in the old man's eyes, Xu Shu had an idea and said: "It's just that I'm stupid and can't remember it. I only remember that the second half of the song is more majestic and makes people's hearts beat when listening to it."
The old man withdrew his eyes and said regretfully: "It's a pity, it's a pity. I don't know where the Xiang River goes. I heard that there is a Xiang River in Jingzhou, could it be here? I have never heard of this Orange Island. I can't hear the second half of the song."
such a pity."
"Why should Mr. Yan sigh? My elder brother Zhou Fu is not far from here. If you are not in a hurry, you can go with me and have some food by the way. Wouldn't it be convenient?"
At this time, Xu Shu wanted to recruit talents for his eldest brother. Judging from the old man's demeanor, he might be an expert from outside the world. His ability to recognize people was limited, so he might as well trick the old man into the village and let his eldest brother and old man Tian take a look. If he found it useful, he would keep him.
Well, if it's useless and you just send it away, it won't be considered an offence.
Seeing that the old man was still doubtful, Xu Shu continued: "My eldest brother is very talented and learned. Even Cai Yilang praised my eldest brother for his knowledge."
The old man became interested upon hearing this, "Is the Cai Yilang you are talking about Cai Yong and Cai Bojie?"
"Exactly! Do you know him, too? My eldest brother has many excellent works. He often competes with Cai Yilang. Cai Yilang has repeatedly praised his extraordinary talent."
Xu Shu followed the principle that bragging would not be taxed, so he tried to brag as loudly as possible.
"Then Cai Yilang is also nearby?" the old man continued to ask.
This is also a kind of test. If Xu Shu casually says that Cai Yong is also nearby, then the old man will be suspicious. Cai Yong's eldest daughter Cai Zhenji recently got married. Cai Yong is also a famous person, and his in-laws, the Taiyang clan, are also considered a famous family.
Therefore, this matter is quite popular among scholars.
"That's not true. Cai Yilang went to see off his eldest daughter for marriage. He said that he was engaged to some Taiyang clan. Cai Zhonglang's daughters, Zhenji and Wenji, are also immortal figures, especially..."
When Xu Shu talked about the Cai sisters, he couldn't hold back his words.
The old man coughed slightly, and Xu Shu immediately realized that he had made a mistake, so he smiled.
When the old man heard what Xu Shu said, he felt a little convinced, "Well, everything is fine. I will go to your mansion to make some noise and pay a visit to your elder brother. I didn't expect there to be such a heroic figure here."
Xu Shu was overjoyed and hurriedly followed the leader to lead the way back to Heiniuzhai.
After walking for more than ten miles, he still hadn't arrived. The old man became more and more frightened as he walked. He saw that the mountains on both sides were getting steeper and steeper. There seemed to be some figures flickering among the trees, and they must be sentinels.
Xu Shu said perfunctorily: "It's not far ahead."
He just kept urging everyone to leave quickly.
The old man complained in his heart, thinking that he had entered a den of thieves, but Xu Shu had the advantage in numbers, so the old man did not dare to move for a while, but secretly thought that he might be able to save his life by spending some money and pretending to be crazy.
When Zhou Yuanfu woke up, he found out that Xu Shu had left early, which saved him from the sadness of parting.
Before noon, a sergeant came to report that Xu Shu was back again and had brought back an old man.
Zhou Yuanfu was secretly happy. In the Romance of the Three Kingdoms, Xu Shu returned to recommend Zhuge. This time Yuan Zhi went back and returned. Could it be that he really brought back a wise man?
The old man and Xu Shu entered a stronghold. Seeing that the stronghold was quite large, he secretly thought that he had entered a den of thieves, so he secretly winked at his followers and asked everyone to act accordingly.
When Zhou Yuanfu entered the room, Xu Shu and the old man were staring at each other, too embarrassed to say anything.
Seeing Zhou Yuanfu come in, Xu Shu said quickly: "Old Master Yan, this is my eldest brother."
Zhou Yuanfu hurriedly said politely: "Old Master Yan, Yuanfu will be polite next week."
"Zhou Cang?" The old man was shocked and blurted out.