The door to the study room in the side courtyard was closed tightly. There were four or five slaves standing outside, but they didn't dare to go in and disturb them.
Hua Xiong walked to the door. Under the surprised eyes of everyone, he opened the door directly, walked into the study, and quickly closed the door. In the study, Liu Mastiff sat in front of the desk, his head lowered, his eyes filled with tears. At a loss, there were piles of papers on the desk. These were notes that Yuan Shu had written for him after he consulted Yuan Shu. The room was extremely dark, and the windows were closed. Only the desk was lit with candles.
When he heard someone walking in, Liu Mastiff didn't even raise his head and said, "I don't want to eat yet."
"Then we'll eat later," Hua Xiong said, sitting across from Liu Mastiff. Liu Mastiff raised his head and saw the person coming, but still extended his hand to greet him. Hua Xiong then saw Liu Mastiff's face. , the red and swollen eyes and pale face made Hua Xiong frown. After thinking for a moment, he laughed, shook his head and said, "Do you know where I was during the captain's funeral?"
Liu Mastiff did not reply, lowered his head and said nothing.
"I'm drinking in the captain's house, drinking heavily, saying goodbye to the captain, and congratulating the captain!!"
Liu Mastiff, who was a little dull at first, raised his head angrily when he heard these words and looked at Hua Xiong in front of him, with both anger and confusion in his eyes.
Hua Xiong ignored him and recalled seriously, saying: "More than ten years ago, I was just a soldier who had just joined the border guarding army. I was guarding the border in Liangzhou and was also in the border guarding army. I met Colonel Yuan. At that time , he was also a captain of the Southern Army. At that time, the Qiang people beyond the Great Wall could not survive anymore, so they rushed into Liangzhou crazily, plundering all directions, whether they were Liangzhou people, Huns, or Qiang people within the Great Wall. , they all grab it!!”
"In order to resist them, the Southern Army divided three battalions and joined forces with our border guards to resist together."
"You know, I like to talk about my own experiences, but why do I never talk about the war? Because when we talk about the war, there will be no joy, only countless sorrows. The captain led us and won many battles, big and small. After nearly three hundred battles, we crawled out of the mountain of corpses and the sea of blood, but more people were lying there. In the most tragic time, only a dozen of us were left in the military camp of 800 people."
When Hua Xiong talked about this, he still smiled and continued: "At that time, I was very scared. I wanted to escape, but the captain stopped me. He told me that everyone is destined to die. It may be more serious than Taihang Mountain, or it may be less. I don't understand such big principles as bird feathers. He also told me that you will die sooner or later. It depends on how he died and what he did before he died. He said that a person can be proud of himself when he is alive. Brag about your experiences and tell yourself about this glorious life!!!”
"Or, die on the battlefield and let others brag about your glorious life!"
Hua Xiong smiled and said: "You know why I always tell my own experiences, hahaha, you don't have to worry, when you die, there will be hundreds of millions of people to praise your heroic name in this life." , the captain is not afraid of death, he is only afraid of dying as a loser. You see, nowadays, when talking about the captain, who dares to despise him, who will not brag about his life, if others don't tell me, I will!! "
"The captain has been in pain for too long. Now that he can get rid of this pain, he can also meet our old brothers. Maybe now he is bragging about his achievements to his master!"
Hua Xiong patted Liu Mastiff on the shoulder and said: "If the captain brags about his experience, he will not be proud of his military achievements, nor will he be proud of revitalizing Gongyang. He will still be proud of the fact that he has taught a wise and benevolent man.
He is proud to be the crown prince, but if he was bragging and looked down, only to see his favorite disciple locking himself in the room and crying, how do you think he should explain to the martyrs?
Liu Mastiff wiped his tears, stood up, bowed to Hua Xiong, and said, "Be taught!"
"You don't have to go like this, come with me to bask in the sun!" Hua Xiong didn't talk nonsense, stood up, took Liu Mastiff and walked out. Everyone and Zhuge Liang were talking in the side yard when they saw Hua Xiong leading Liu Mastiff.
After walking out, everyone hurriedly paid their respects. Liu Mastiff also forced out a smile and bowed back one by one. Hua Xiong laughed, looked at Zhuge Liang on the side and said: "Kong Ming, study hard, you still have a lot to learn!"
He didn't wait for Zhuge Liang to reply, and walked out of Yuan Mansion with a big smile.
"Your Highness"
"Uncle, I apologize for causing everyone worry earlier."
"No problem, no problem, what would you like to eat, Your Highness?"
"good."
Hua Xiong walked out of Yuan Mansion happily, feeling quite happy. Thinking about the new Henan Yin and many county magistrates, he walked towards the mansion again. Halfway through, he suddenly stopped and turned around.
Looking at the Yuan Mansion in the distance, he grinned and said, "It's just a small thing, no need to say thank you!"
At the same time, Guan Yu had also arrived at the palace. He had never been here before. Therefore, as soon as he arrived at the entrance of the palace, he was stopped by the guards at the door. Guan Yu told his identity and that he wanted to meet the emperor.
Speaking of things, speaking of it, unless one has the status of a servant, or is ranked among the three princes, it is not that simple to meet the emperor. It is not easy for a captain of the Northern Army to meet the emperor.
However, Emperor Xiaokang set a precedent. He issued an edict that anyone in the Han Dynasty could come to see him. Whether he had grievances or important matters, he could report them to him. At the same time, he also asked Su Wei not to come to see him without any reason.
The people who wanted to come to see the emperor were kept at the door, and the post stations in various places should protect them and escort them all the way to Luoyang. Of course, the people would not dare to bother the emperor.
However, many low-level officials and even officials in the court came to pay homage to the emperor.
Some even just wanted to see the emperor, and Emperor Xiaokang did not embarrass them.
The emperor of today also inherited this policy of Emperor Xiaokang. After Guan Yu's arrival, Hanmen quickly reported it to Houde Hall. When he heard about Guan Yu's arrival, the emperor was still very confused. Guan Yu was the person in the Book of Heaven.
A great general, this is a true brave general, a warrior who can kill enemy generals in formation. The book of heaven has a special mention of this man's bravery. He can directly kill enemy generals in the midst of the enemy's army.
, there are really not many in the Book of Heaven.
He had high hopes for Guan Yu, so he did not send Guan Yu to take over the Southern Army. Instead, he stayed in the Northern Army and served as Huang Zhong's deputy. This was naturally his plan to take charge of the Northern Army in the future. In the emperor's heart
, this person is still among the candidates for future Taiwei.
Guan Yu didn't wait for too long, then Huangmen came out and took Guan Yu into the palace. Guan Yu had a cold face all the way. Huangmen thought in his heart that this man looked down on his eunuch origin, so he was also dissatisfied with Guan Yu.
He brought it to the door of Houde Hall and left. Guan Yu walked into Houde Hall alone. The emperor was looking through books. Guan Yu walked in and did not dare to disturb the emperor. He stood aside. Fortunately, the emperor turned his head.
Seeing Guan Yu coming in, he put down the book.
"Here comes Changsheng, come and sit down!"
The emperor waved his hand and was particularly kind to Guan Yu, which made Guan Yu feel a little uncomfortable. He walked to the emperor and sat down. The emperor looked at him up and down, nodded, and said: "Dong Gong often speaks in front of him and talks about his subordinates."
There is a fierce warrior who looks like a tall tower and can take down the enemy's head among thousands of troops. It seems that he is indeed brave!!" Facing the emperor's praise, Guan Yu blushed and praised him repeatedly.
The emperor asked some more questions about the military affairs. After a while, he stopped and looked at Guan Yu quietly.
Guan Yu understood that the emperor was waiting for him to tell him the reason for coming. He thought for a moment and then slowly said: "Your Majesty, nowadays official learning is everywhere and scientific achievements are booming. However, there is no place to cultivate generals." Guan Yu will Yuan Shu
The emperor listened to what he said one by one. The emperor frowned and listened carefully. When Guan Yu finished speaking, the emperor still hesitated. He said: "The most important thing about the art of war is to teach it to everyone."
At the same time, he also had a high opinion of Guan Yu in his heart. He originally thought that this man was just a brave man, and in other respects, he was probably ordinary. He did not expect that he could actually say these words, although he was surprised in his heart.
, but he was still hesitant. Speaking of which, the Han Dynasty had very strict control over the books on the art of war. He was afraid that if they spread to the world and be obtained by someone with intentions, it would lead to chaos. The emperor was also hesitant about this matter.
Guan Yu was also shocked because Yuan Shu had told him the emperor's answer and taught him how to persuade him if the emperor said this.
Guan Yu recalled what Yuan Shu had taught him, and then said slowly: "Your Majesty, when he was with Jianning, Emperor Xiaokang set up the Southern Army and used the famous general Duan Gong as his instructor to teach the rangers the art of war. This lasted for less than three years.
, the Southern Army rose again, with great military exploits and unstoppable courage. At that time, Duke Zhang of the Northern Army made a bet with Duke Duan, and as a result, the Southern Army defeated the Northern Army. Duke Zhang also began to pay attention to teaching the art of war among the lower-level generals."
"Emperor Xiaokang's move made the Han army strong and defeated foreign enemies such as Xianbei and Sanhan."
As soon as Guan Yu said this, the emperor raised his hand and asked him to stop. The emperor frowned and said: "Okay, I will do as you said and establish a military science. Emperor Xiaokang used the teachings of the soldiers from the north and the south. Then
We should simply be bolder and recruit more students, and after they complete their studies, they will be assigned to the Northern and Southern armies, and even to guard the surrounding borders, and even to serve as Jinwu, and to surrender to thieves when traveling in local areas."
The emperor said seriously, and as soon as he opened his mouth, he raised Guan Yu's performance to several levels.
Guan Yu could only sigh in his heart that Yuan Shu had such a thorough understanding of the emperor, and nodded again, agreeing with the emperor's words.
The two talked for nearly an hour before Guan Yu said goodbye and left. When the emperor sent him away, he was a little reluctant to leave. The emperor kindly grabbed Guan Yu's hand and said seriously: "Changsheng, this champion prince."
, I really want to seal him out, but for so many years, no one has made enough achievements. I now feel that, Changsheng, you may be different from others. I will keep this position of champion for you!
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"Thank you, Your Majesty!!"
After seeing off Guan Yu, the emperor sat in the Hall of Houde, thinking about the matter alone, but suddenly felt that something was wrong. How did Guan Yu know about Duan Jue and Zhang Huan in such detail at such an old age?
, He just mentioned the matter of Jianning intentionally to make me make such a hasty decision??? Why does he know me so well???