novelAbuy Chapter 28 My school of thought is based on nine years of compulsory education...
Chapter 28 My school of thought is based on nine years of compulsory education...
Since Lu Su had already agreed to join Boss Liu's camp,
Lu Yong gave him no room to back out and immediately urged him to set off.
Lu Su glanced at the half-loaded oxcart in the yard and was both amused and exasperated.
However, he still summoned his steward and ordered the caravan to postpone its southward journey and remain in place.
Then he wrote another order, instructing the clansmen to take over the affairs of the manor, and to wait for his letter to decide on anything that was uncertain.
Lu Yong watched from the side, but what he was thinking was something else: "Judging by the time, Zhou Yu will be coming to beg Lu Su for money soon."
These two, like turtles and green beans, hit it off immediately.
If we don't take Lu Su away soon, things might get complicated when Zhou Yu comes knocking..."
Under Lu Yong's repeated urging, Lu Su finally finished explaining the family matters.
Then, he took two attendants and followed Lu Yong out of the manor gate.
Xu Sheng had already prepared his troops.
Upon seeing Lu Yong emerge, he clasped his hands in a respectful greeting.
"Wenxiang, let's go." Lu Yong gave the order, and then pulled Lu Su into the carriage.
The group headed north along the official road, heading straight for the Huai River ferry crossing.
On the way, Lu Su and Lu Yong discussed many things.
From the Four Books and Five Classics to military strategy and tactics, from astronomy and geography to humanities and landscapes, they talk about everything.
But what puzzled Lu Su was...
Lu Yong knew a great deal of strange and unusual knowledge, but it was also very reasonable.
However, they knew very little about the classics.
Lu Su was very curious, so he couldn't help but ask, "Strategist, you are very knowledgeable, but you seem to be less proficient in the Four Books and Five Classics. May I ask, Strategist, which school or lineage did you study under?"
Lu Yong replied without batting an eye, "My school of thought is called Nine-Year Compulsory Education!"
"Nine-year compulsory education?" Lu Su frowned and muttered to himself, his face full of confusion. "Why have I never heard of this school of thought before?"
You'd be a fool to have heard of that...
Lu Yong muttered to himself, glanced at the sky, and changed the subject, saying, "It's getting dark, let's find a place to rest."
"Alright," Lu Su replied.
Before long, the group arrived at a post station in a small town, where they prepared to rest for the time being.
When the two got off the carriage,
Lu Su couldn't help but ask, "Who exactly was the founder of nine-year compulsory education?"
Lu Yong was both amused and exasperated, and casually made up a story: "I don't know his full name, I only know he's called Lord Deng..."
"Deng Gong..." Lu Su scratched the back of his head and muttered to himself, "No, it must be that person?"
"..."
After a quick meal, Lu Yong leaned against the earthen wall of the post station and closed his eyes to rest.
After days of traveling,
Even though he had boosted his physical fitness with the system's physical rewards during this period,
I still feel physically and mentally exhausted.
In the dead of night, that familiar, cold notification sound arrived as expected.
[It's midnight; let's begin today's settlement.]
[Host's achievement for today: The host successfully persuaded Lu Su to join Liu Bei's camp.]
Overall rating: Grade A.
[Reward: 1 purple affix.]
[Congratulations, host, you have obtained the entry: Social Bandit (Purple)].
[Social Butcher (Purple): Passive effect. When interacting with others, it is easier to lower their guard; the wariness and distance of those you meet for the first time dissipate more quickly.]
The item has been automatically equipped, and its current attributes have been updated.
……
When Lu Yong and Sun Qian returned to Tancheng, Liu Bei was preparing for his marriage to Mi Zhen, the younger sister of Mi Zhu.
Only after asking around did he learn that Liu Bei insisted on waiting for Lu Yong to return before he would agree to the wedding ceremony.
Lu Yong was deeply moved when he learned of this.
Lu Su's evaluation of Liu Bei rose slightly.
Liu Bei's residence was already filled with a festive and bustling atmosphere.
Large red lanterns lined the eaves, and paper-cut dragons and phoenixes were pasted on the doors.
The servants carried red silk cloths and moved about in the courtyard, their steps hurried yet orderly.
Inside the main hall,
A red cloth is laid on the altar to show respect and gratitude to heaven and earth.
The table is set with wedding candles, wedding wine, and offerings, symbolizing that the newlyweds will share the responsibilities and obligations of the family.
Liu Bei and Jian Yong were standing in front of the hall directing operations, but it was mainly Jian Yong who was in charge of the deployment.
Upon seeing Lu Yong return, Liu Bei's eyes lit up, and he immediately went to greet him, tightly grasping Lu Yong's hands: "Huai'an, you're finally back."
Liu Bei's voice carried an undisguised sense of relief.
His gaze then fell on Lu Su, who was standing behind Lu Yong.
"Who is this brave warrior?" Liu Bei thought that Lu Yong had found another general like Xu Sheng.
Unexpectedly, Lu Yong said, "Lu Su, also known as Lu Zijing, is unparalleled in his time when it comes to strategic thinking. My lord should get closer to Zijing."
Liu Bei's eyes lit up.
He released Lu Yong's hand, turned to Lu Su, and bowed solemnly, saying, "So it's you, Mr. Zijing. I'm so sorry for my rudeness."
Lu Su quickly returned the greeting, saying, "I dare not. Su greets my lord!"
"Hahaha! Excellent!" Liu Bei was overjoyed.
He immediately took Lu Yong's hand in one hand and Lu Su's hand in the other, and led them through the busy courtyard, heading straight for the study.
I went to the study.
Liu Bei invited Lu Yong and Lu Su to sit down.
He personally poured tea for them.
Then he turned to Lu Yong and asked, "Strategist, what were the results of the trip to Shouchun?"
Upon hearing this, Lu Yong asked in surprise, "Didn't Gongyou report this to you?"
"Gongyou said this matter is of great importance, and you must tell it to him in person."
Upon hearing this, Lu Yong couldn't help but think to himself, "Although Sun Gongyou lacks quick wit, he is still quite cautious."
If he were to speak to Liu Bei about the alliance and oaths first, he would inevitably be suspected of tattling…
After a moment of contemplation,
Lu Yong then gave a detailed account of his and Sun Qian's meeting with Yuan Shu.
Upon hearing that Lu Yong had "unilaterally" signed an alliance with Yuan Shu, Lu Su's hand holding the teacup trembled involuntarily.
He couldn't help but secretly observe Liu Bei's expression.
Such important matters as the treaty of alliance always required the ruler's personal decision.
He wanted to see Liu Bei's reaction after hearing what Lu Yong had done.
Unexpectedly,
After listening to Lu Yong's story, Liu Bei
He didn't mention the matter at all, but instead let out a long sigh and lamented:
"Sun Bofu. The boy who followed behind Sun Wentai back then has grown up now!"
Lu Su: "?"
Lu Yong looked at Liu Bei and couldn't help but ask, "My lord, I made an alliance with Yuan Shu without your consent, you...?"
"Huai'an," Liu Bei interrupted Lu Yong before he could finish speaking, "I told you before we set out that you would have full authority to make all the decisions."
Lu Su was somewhat taken aback.
He thought to himself that Liu Bei actually trusted Lu Yong completely even in something like this.
This lord's magnanimity is truly rare.
No wonder Lu Yong was so eager to help Liu Bei, and even went to great lengths to recruit him.
This is the epitome of a harmonious relationship between ruler and subject.
"Thank you, my lord." Lu Yong first bowed in thanks, then added:
"But please rest assured, my lord."
Yuan Shu will inevitably overstep his bounds sooner or later.
Then we will be able to legitimately break free from his control.
"Oh? What do you mean?" Liu Bei became interested.
"The Imperial Seal!" Lu Yong uttered only two words.
"The Imperial Seal?" Liu Bei and Lu Su stared wide-eyed.
Lu Su pressed further, "Does the strategist mean the Imperial Seal is in Yuan Shu's hands?!"
"That's right!" Lu Yong nodded and replied, "Sun Jian obtained the imperial seal from Luoyang, and the imperial seal has always been in the hands of his Sun family."
After Sun Jian died,
Sun Ce used the imperial seal to win back his father's old troops; otherwise, why would Yuan Shu have been so generous?
The study fell silent immediately.
Lu Su murmured, "Yuan Shu is a man of great ambition but little talent, and he is fond of grand achievements. Once he obtains the imperial seal, he will surely have some improper thoughts."
Liu Bei understood Lu Yong's plan and looked at him, asking, "So, Huai'an, you dared to sign the alliance with Yuan Shu because you had long anticipated that Yuan Shu would betray the Han!"
"That's exactly right!" Lu Yong replied with a smile.
"Until then, let Yuan Shu draw our fire in front while we focus on developing our own strength behind closed doors."
Liu Bei pointed at him with his finger and said to Lu Su with a smile:
"Huai'an has always acted this way; he sells people out and then makes them count the money for him."
Lu Yong: "..."
Lu Su: "..."