A soldier came out of the house and said, "Mr. Yuan has something else to do, so you don't have to wait here."
"Thank you very much. Then I will go to the study to study. I would like to inform my master."
"Sincerely."
Liu Mastiff paid his respects again, then left and walked to the backyard. Zhuge Liang and Sima Yi each stood aside, looking at each other coldly without saying anything. When they saw Liu Mastiff coming in, they hurried over and Zhuge Liang asked: "
Your Highness, I just saw the Yellow Gate in the palace, but there are ministers coming to discuss matters with Duke Yuan?"
Liu Mastiff nodded and said with a smile: "Situ Lugong and Pushe Xunjun are still talking to Master. Let's go to the study room and wait." Zhuge Liang glanced at Sima Yi, and he didn't know what he thought of, and nodded.
After that, the three of them walked into the study room, knelt down and sat down. Liu Mastiff picked up a book and was about to start.
Zhuge Liang suddenly asked: "Your Highness, when they sent you over, did they ask you anything?"
"I asked, they asked me how the current new policy is"
Zhuge Liang frowned and asked quickly: "Your Highness didn't say anything else?"
"They are all important ministers of the country, and they are senior to me. They asked me again and again, how could I not answer, so I told them that it is okay to do nothing, but they must not harm the people."
"Oh, Your Highness! This!" Zhuge Liang looked at him helplessly and said, "Your Highness, this matter cannot be implicated. Your Majesty and Duke Cao are going all out to implement the new policy. Your Majesty's words will definitely be heard by the Emperor and Duke Cao.
At that time, it will be a huge disaster!!"
After hearing Zhuge Liang's explanation, Sima Yi rarely refuted or nodded in agreement.
"So what about Kong Ming? Now that the new policy is being implemented, we still don't know the pros and cons. If it is harmful to the people, I will definitely speak out even if I have to bear the consequences of death." Liu Mastiff said solemnly, Zhuge Liang opened his mouth wide and looked in front of him
Liu Mastiff suddenly laughed. He nodded, his expression gradually became resolute, and he said with confidence: "Your Highness is so kind-hearted, there will definitely be no harm."
If there is any disaster, I, Zhuge Kongming, will do my best to help
"From what I can see, Kong Ming was overly worried about Lu Zhi's coming. They came openly and without any cover-up. They came just to know what His Highness was thinking. It seems that I came to accompany His Highness to study, which made many people happy.
Everyone is worried. Since they are doing this, the Emperor must know it. Mr. Yuan is His Highness’s Master. His Highness follows the Master’s teachings. His Majesty will not be angry in ordinary things.”
Sima Yi said.
He thought deeply and continued: "Your Highness's words must have made them happy in their hearts. From what I can see, in a few days, there will be one more person accompanying His Highness."
Liu Mastiff looked at him blankly and nodded.
"Yes"
As someone said this, he opened the door, and the person who came was none other than Yuan Shu.
Sima Yi was startled, and quickly stood up with Liu Mastiff to pay homage to Yuan Shu. Yuan Shu sat on the main seat, knocked on his aching back, and said: "You are smart, not bad, not bad."
Yuan Shu said two things in succession, then said nothing more and started teaching directly.
After telling the story for nearly half an hour, Yuan Shu asked Zhuge Liang and Sima Yi to leave, leaving Liu Mastiff alone.
"Master, does your back still hurt?"
"Fortunately, you answered well today." As Yuan Shu was talking, he saw Liu Mastiff getting up, walking behind Yuan Shu, reaching out his hand, and gently tapping his back. Yuan Shu was a little stunned and surprised.
After a while, he didn't speak anymore. He still said solemnly: "In the future, if someone asks you this again, you don't have to answer that as a prince, you can't participate in these things."
"Today, I called you here because I am here, so they will not dare to go too far, and you will not be helpless. After today, there will be no more questions from the three princes in the court, and you do not have to answer questions from other people.
, if someone forces you, tell me!"
"Mastiff understands!"
"Just go ahead"
Liu Mastiff left the study. Yuan Shu watched him leave, rubbed his back, and a rare smile appeared on his face.
The three of them sat in the courtyard and studied together. The so-called study meant that Sima Yi and Zhuge Liang were arguing endlessly. Liu Mastiff buried his head in recording. From the words of the two of them, Liu Mastiff could always learn a lot.
When the two of them got tired of arguing, the three of them began to chat. They were guessing who Situ Gong and the others would send here. Zhuge Liang didn't know many people, but Sima Yi knew a lot of them. However, they didn't figure out who they were.
Who can be by their side as a reading companion?
"Or choose one person from among those with the highest scientific achievements." Liu Mastiff said.
"They all have official positions, so they won't come. What's more, this championship is not that good." Sima Yi shook his head, still a little arrogant in his words. Zhuge Liang said: "I want to participate in the next scientific achievement. I don't know.
What do you think?"
"As long as your father doesn't object, I have no objection. Kong Ming is participating. No need to ask any more questions."
"Speaking of which, I used to be a classmate with your elder brother, who can be regarded as a close friend. I went to see him and talked to him for a few days, and you were able to join. You don't have to worry about the elders in the family disapproving it," Zhuge Liang replied.
Seeing the two of them like this, Liu Mastiff was a little helpless, interrupted their conversation, and asked directly: "Who are the people in this championship?"
"It's not clear. There are only two people left in the court. One of them is at Master Shijun's place and is called Du Wei, but the other one doesn't know." Zhuge Liang said.
"There is another man under Cai Gong, named Zhang Fei. My father and brothers often talk about this man. He is upright and upright. He is a descendant of Cui Gong. He is also very brave. In the temple, he helped Cai Gong and repeatedly silenced all the officials.
Wu Yan thinks about it, he will definitely take over the position of Cai Gong in the future and supervise all officials," Sima Yi said.
Liu Mastiff nodded, and the three of them started talking again.
In the evening, Zhuge Liang and Sima Yi left one after another.
Liu Mastiff went to look for Yuan Shu again.
"Master, I haven't seen my grandpa for a long time. Mastiff misses me very much. Today, I want to go. I wonder if Master will agree?"
"Well, it's natural to meet the elders. Go ahead, but you still have to be careful with your words."
"Mastiff understands, thank you so much, Master!"
Yuan Shu specially sent nearly ten soldiers to escort Liu Mastiff there. Surrounded by this group of people, Liu Mastiff rushed to Cai Mansion. The soldiers came up and knocked on the door. Liu Mastiff said: "When you meet your elders, you need to be respectful and kiss them."
Why, how can you let others do it for you?" He went to knock on the door himself and stood at the door waiting. After a while, a slave came out.
The servant was frightened when he saw these fierce-looking soldiers outside the door.
"May I ask you, is grandpa at home?"
Liu Mastiff asked with a smile.
Looking at the young man in front of him, the servant did not react. Who is your grandpa? He looked at Liu Mastiff's somewhat familiar face and suddenly realized, isn't this the eldest son of the emperor? He quickly opened the door with a smile and respectfully
Liu Mastiff walked in and came to the outer courtyard. The servants hurried in to report to Cai Yong, and Liu Mastiff was waiting in the mansion.
"Mastiff! Mastiff!"
Cai Yong shouted and ran out of the study.
"Yeah!!" Liu Mastiff shouted, ran over, threw himself into Cai Yong's arms, and hugged him tightly. Cai Yong did the same, bending down and holding his grandson in his arms.
At some point, his eyes became wet and he was choked with sobs. He had not seen his daughter for a long time, not even his grandson. He had never been to the palace since he hated the emperor.
Now I am holding my grandson in my arms, but I can't help but shed tears.
"The mastiff is here, grandpa, don't do this." Liu Mastiff said anxiously, and stretched out his hand to wipe the tears on Cai Yong's face. Cai Yong then laughed, "My mastiff has grown up again."
Too much!" He wanted to pick up Liu Mastiff, but he tried his best, but could not move him at all. This did not make him depressed, but made him laugh happily.
Holding Liu Mastiff's hand, Cai Yong led him into the study and ordered his servants to make food and bring it quickly.
In the study, there was also a young man standing. This young man was extremely tall and strong. He stood aside and looked at the eldest son of the emperor. He was thinking about something. When Liu Mastiff entered the room, he immediately bowed his hands and said: "Goodbye.
Zhang Jun!"
"Haha! Your Highness actually knows me!!!"
Liu Mastiff trembled all over, looked at Zhang Fei in front of him, smiled, and said: "Zhang Jun scared me. I heard that Zhang Jun is a disciple of Cui Gong, and I admire him." When he heard what he said, Zhang Fei strode over.
Someone beside him laughed and said: "Mr. Cai, your grandson is really smart. When I was his age, I didn't know where to dig mud!"
"Oh, can you compare with a mastiff?" Cai Yong said disdainfully.
Zhang Fei was stunned when he heard this. How could this old man change his face so quickly?
Cai Yong pulled Liu Mastiff and had endless words to say.
"How is your mother? Is she okay?"
"How is your studies now? Did Yuan Shu ever bully you?"
Liu Mastiff answered one by one, and Cai Yong was very happy to hear them. Seeing how happy they were, Zhang Fei wanted to say goodbye and leave, but Cai Yong did not keep him, and asked him to come back tomorrow, so he let him leave.
After Zhang Fei left, Cai Yong and his grandson had another big meal. Afterwards, Cai Yong took Liu Mastiff to play in the courtyard. They said they were playing, but they were just walking, watching and chatting.
"Mastiff, I haven't seen you for two years."
"If you have free time, come and visit grandpa more often."
"Grandpa doesn't know whether he will be there next time you come here."
The next day, Liu Mastiff stayed for a long time and then said goodbye to his grandfather.
Cai Yong sent him away with some reluctance and came to the door. Cai Yong gave many instructions. While he was talking, Zhang Fei had already arrived. He paid homage to Cai Yong and greeted Liu Mastiff. He looked at Zhang Fei and Liu Mastiff.
The mastiff said: "Zhang Jun, I have something to ask of you."
Zhang Fei was a little puzzled, looked at Cai Yong beside him, and nodded.
Liu Mastiff pulled him to the side, looked at Zhang Fei, bowed his hands, and said respectfully: "Zhang Jun, I stay in Shijun's mansion all day to study, and I have no free time. I can't take care of my grandpa personally."
I'm old and I just wish I couldn't serve you. I also hope that Mr. Zhang can take care of one or two mastiffs for me. Thank you!!!"
Liu Mastiff bowed to Zhang Fei with tears in his eyes.
Zhang Fei was silent for a long time, looked at Liu Mastiff in front of him, returned the gift cautiously, and said: "Sincerely!"
After Liu Mastiff left, Cai Yong looked at Liu Mastiff's back for a long time and suddenly asked: "Just now, what did he say to you?"
"He asked me to take good care of Mr. Cai. Your Highness is kind-hearted, filial, intelligent, and kind to others. You really have a good grandson."
"That is!"
When Liu Mastiff returned to the mansion, Zhuge Liang and Sima Yi were still at the door. Seeing Liu Mastiff coming, Zhuge Liang and Sima Yi quickly visited him. Liu Mastiff hurriedly said: "Why don't you come into the mansion? Please wait here, it's really mine.
What a mistake!”
"Your Highness, you are not here, where have you been?"
"Yesterday, when I talked about my grandpa, I missed him very much, so I asked Mr. Yuan to go and see my grandpa."
Zhuge Liang nodded, but Sima Yi on the side frowned.