Seeing Xu Kang's humility, Deng Mao's expression softened and he said: "It's best if you understand. Regarding this mission to Luoyang, I will go find my elder brother and get back to you later. Just stay in Lushun City."

Here, do something you like."

"Second uncle." Xu Kang looked at Deng Mao in surprise. He always thought that Deng Mao didn't like him and wished he would disappear. He never expected that he would take the initiative to refuse his adoptive father's order for him.

"After all, you are the deputy commander of our Fengtian Army. When will this stupid court take care of our Fengtian Army's affairs? I will go and talk to my elder brother about this matter. Our Fengtian Army is living well in Liaodong, why should we give it to you?

Find a father to provide for you." After Deng Mao finished speaking, he walked out.

Xu Kang changed his mind at this time. Liaodong County obviously had no place for him to use himself, so wouldn't it be an option to go to Luoyang, a broader stage? And in the next few years, Luoyang will undergo great changes.

Luoyang happens to have access to the water and the towers are first to get the moon, so maybe you can get some benefits.

As the saying goes, wealth can be found in danger. Thinking of this, Xu Kang hurriedly said: "Second uncle, wait a moment. My nephew has thanked my uncle for his concern. However, I don't think my adoptive father did anything wrong in this matter. Although the Fengtian Army is now strong for a while,

, but after all, the name is not justified. If we want to stay in Liaodong for a long time and get rid of the shackles of the guest army status, we must be appointed by the imperial court."

Deng Mao frowned and said, "So you really agreed to go to Luoyang."

"Yes. My nephew is willing to go." Xu Kang said seriously.

"But it will be very dangerous to go there."

"Although there are some risks, it is not dangerous. And compared with the benefits that can be brought by clearing the name of the Fengtian Army, this risk is still worth taking."

Deng Mao looked at him deeply and said, "That's all. Since this is your own plan, I won't force you. I hope you can take care of yourself in the future."

That night, Xu Kang arrived at the gate of the Marshal's Mansion as scheduled, only to find that Gongsun Sheng, the head of the Gongsun family, was standing outside the door like a servant to greet visitors from all directions.

"Mr. Gongsun, why are you here?" Xu Kang asked in surprise.

Gongsun Sheng smiled modestly and said: "There are too many guests today, the commander is too diligent and thrifty, and there are not enough servants at home, so I am here to greet the guests on behalf of the master."

"That would be really difficult for Mr. Gongsun."

"Easy to say, easy to say." Gongsun Sheng said with a bright smile: "Deputy Commander Xu, please come in."

"Then I'll go in first." Xu Kang walked to the gate and turned around to see Gongsun Sheng still greeting every guest who came in with a humble look. He couldn't help but tremble in his heart. What on earth did Gongsun Sheng have in mind? With his

As the head of the Gongsun family, even if he wants to please his adoptive father, he doesn't have to go to this extent.

Xu Kang thought for a while, but couldn't figure it out, so he turned around and entered the courtyard.

At this time, the Marshal's Mansion had already been decorated magnificently, and dignitaries from all over Liaodong County were gathered together. Xu Kang began to wonder what the purpose of this banquet was? Is it really just to bring good luck to himself?

When all the guests arrived, Cheng Yuanzhi, as the host, arrived belatedly.

Cheng Yuanzhi first delivered a speech, expressing his gratitude and best wishes to every guest present, and then mentioned Xu Kang.

Cheng Yuanzhi changed his tone and said: "I have good news to tell you. The imperial court has felt the loyalty of our Fengtian Army to the Han Dynasty and has decided to surrender our Fengtian Army. This time, my adopted son Xu Kang will not hesitate to leave Lushun City.

I came here just to go to Luoyang to thank the emperor for his kindness."

When everyone heard this, they celebrated again.

However, Xu Kang felt helpless when Cheng Yuanzhi announced in public that he was about to go to Luoyang as an envoy without consulting him. After all, the court's attitude was still very ambiguous. The fate of this trip to Luoyang was unpredictable, and it was still unknown whether he would be canonized.

After all, his announcement with great fanfare was really harmful to the Fengtian Army.

I really don’t know what Cheng Yuanzhi was thinking, but now that he had announced it, Xu Kang had no choice but to go on stage to express his gratitude and determination.

When Xu Kang finished saying all this, looking at the expressions of appreciation or ridicule on the faces of everyone in the audience, Xu Kang suddenly understood that the reason why Cheng Yuanzhi did this was actually to force himself to express his position. He was afraid that he would not agree, so he

Announce it in public and create a fait accompli to force yourself to submit.

Thinking of this, Xu Kang sneered in his heart, and any trace of respect for Cheng Yuanzhi disappeared. But since he had decided to go to Luoyang to see it, he would just cooperate with his performance.

The climax has passed, and now the programs performed on the stage are much simpler. They are nothing more than listening to singing and dancing, drinking power competitions and other common activities.

At this time, Xu Kang had been called to his study by Cheng Yuanzhi.

The father and son sat opposite each other. Cheng Yuanzhi sighed and said, "How long has it been since we sat together like this."

"About half a year."

"Half a year? How have you been in the past six months?"

"It's okay. I'm not a spoiled young master. I haven't experienced any kind of hardship." Xu Kang chuckled after saying this.

But then the two of them fell into silence. After a while, Cheng Yuanzhi said: "You... hate me?"

"I don't hate it." Xu Kang shook his head and said.

"Why?" Cheng Yuanzhi asked: "I deprived you of all your rights, why don't you hate me?"

"Because these rights were given to me by you. Since you want to take them back, I have nothing to say."

Cheng Yuanzhi was silent again after hearing this, and said: "Going to Luoyang this time is very dangerous. You must be careful in everything."

Xu Kang nodded and said, "I understand."

After that, the two of them had nothing to say.

The two of them still don't understand that the simple conversation just now turned out to be the last conversation between the two of them in their lives. This time they went to Luoyang, because the matter was not clear yet, so naturally they could not move forward with great fanfare, so the Fengtian Army formed

A caravan was used as cover.

This caravan had more than 300 cavalry guards, and Xu Kang asked Cheng Yuanzhi for more than 30 craftsmen from all walks of life for his plan. Although Cheng Yuanzhi was a little surprised by his behavior,

Perhaps out of guilt, she agreed to all his requests one by one.

There were more than thirty trucks transported by the caravan, but they were not used for transactions. They were all for gifts for various officials.

Gongsun Sheng came to see him off as Cheng Yuanzhi's representative. He pointed to a young man behind him and said to Xu Kang: "This is an outstanding son of our clan, Gongsun Kang. He will also go to Luoyang this time. I hope

Deputy Commander Xu can take good care of me."

The young man hurriedly stepped forward and said, "See the deputy commander."
Chapter completed!