Yu Ren heard this couplet recited by Yuan Zhixian, and naturally knew it. This couplet was widely circulated in later generations, and he had heard of it. Although he did not know the origin of this couplet, he still knew its meaning. But it made him even more surprised.

What surprised him was the name he heard next: "Yuan Chonghuan".

Yu Ren asked with some urgency, "What, what did you say your name was?"

As soon as Yu Ren said these words, Captain Sun immediately glared at him again. Because his kind of question was really rude in this era.

However, the Yuan Zhixian didn't seem to care too much. He just raised his eyes and glanced at Yu Ren. For a moment, he couldn't understand the young man in front of him, whose behavior was somewhat reckless and unique, and whose words were shocking from time to time.

"My surname is Yuan, and my given name is Chonghuan, with the cursive character element." Yuan Zhixian said and bowed his hand to Yu Ren.

Yu Ren felt a warm blood flowing in his body. "Are you Yuan Chonghuan? Are you really Yuan Chonghuan?"

Yu Ren's performance shocked Yuan Chonghuan himself. He couldn't figure out why the young man in front of him seemed to know nothing about the people and things of the Donglin Party that were well-known to the world, but he didn't know anything about himself.

The unknown little county magistrate seems to have been famous for a long time.

Naturally, Yuan Chonghuan did not know that he would engage in a nearly ten-year confrontation and battle with the Ming Dynasty's most powerful enemy, the Jurchens, on the Northeast battlefield in the near future, and use cannons to kill the Jurchen leaders under Ningyuan City.

Chi was seriously injured, and he was able to leave his mark in history.

Yuan Zhixian couldn't figure out why Yu Ren was so abnormal, so he had to bow his hand to him again, "Yes, I am Yuan Chonghuan. From the look of Yu Xianggong, it seems that I have heard your name before."

Only then did Yu Ren realize his rudeness. Of course he couldn't say that he had seen his name in the history books, so he quickly calmed down and bowed deeply to Yuan Chonghuan. "I'm so sorry. I was so rude just now. My lord,

I also heard someone mention your name when I was in Fuzhou. Many people in Fuzhou said privately that your Excellency is a rare good official who loves the people like a son and is not greedy for money. If one day Your Excellency can work in Fuzhou, then they will

The day will be better."

As the saying goes, flattery never wears out everything. Even a smart person like Yuan Chonghuan couldn't help but feel a little flattered by Yu Ren's flattery. So he took Yu Ren's hand, and the two of them

We went to the back room and sat down together.

The Yuan family's old servant has already prepared the food and wine. Yuan Chonghuan is working here, but his family is still in his hometown. There is only one old servant with him here to take care of his daily life.

Seeing that there were no outsiders here, Yu Ren was not polite. After learning that the person standing in front of him was Yuan Chonghuan, Yu Ren felt even more relieved. Because he knew that Yuan Chonghuan was definitely not the kind of person who would do anything just because of a trivial matter of etiquette.

People who deliberately embarrass themselves.

Although it was a treat, there were only four simple side dishes and a small pot of wine on the table, not even meat. Yuan Chonghuan asked Sun Captou to sit down and eat with him.

Capt. Sun didn't show any courtesy and sat down on the seat behind the door. It seemed that Yuan Chonghuan was usually very close to his subordinates, so Capt. Sun was so invisible.

Yu Ren sat down at the table and took a closer look at Yuan Chonghuan. Yuan Chonghuan was about thirty-five or sixty-six years old. He had a fair complexion and a slightly longer face, which was unique to Lingnan people. He had a little beard. Although he looked ordinary, he

His eyes were shining with determination and power.

When Yuan Chonghuan saw Yu Ren looking at him intently, he said, "Why is Mr. Yu looking at me? Eat quickly! Do you think the food here is too crude?"

Yu Ren shook his head quickly, "I just feel that as the head of a county, Mr. Yuan has such a simple diet, which makes me a little surprised."

Yuan Chonghuan smiled softly, "You can nourish your mind with simple meals! At that time, Marshal Yue Fei once said this: Civil servants do not love money, and military generals are willing to die. Chonghuan often encouraged himself by this!" After saying this, he raised the table

He poured a full glass of the jug of wine for Yu Ren.

"I never like to socialize with others, but today I fell in love with you at first sight. This is God's will! If Mr. Yu doesn't mind, I will call you little brother."

Yu Ren quickly stood up. He really didn't expect that Yuan Chonghuan would look at him so differently. Of course, with such a huge potential stock in front of him, although Yu Ren has not yet considered his future development, he will never do so.

He easily let go of the opportunity presented to him. What's more, Yuan Chonghuan was a hero he had always admired. Yu Ren felt it was a great honor to be able to call his hero a brother.

So, Yu Ren stood up without hesitation and bowed deeply to Yuan Chonghuan. "Brother, please accept my bow."

Yuan Chonghuan was also very happy. He also stood up from his seat and stretched out his hands to support Yu Ren. "Since you and I are brothers, there is no need to adhere to such secular etiquette."

After saying that, Yuan Chonghuan pulled Yu Ren up and the two of them sat down again. Then they reported their birthdays. Yu Ren is nineteen. Yuan Chonghuan is thirty-six, seventeen years older than Yu Ren. Although Yu Ren is only ten years old.

A nine-year-old boy, but after the conversation he had just had, Yuan Chonghuan believed that the young man in front of him had extraordinary knowledge and would definitely make great achievements in the future. This was also the reason why he deliberately wanted to get closer to Yu Ren.

Sun Captou on the side also stood up and raised his hands to Yuan Chonghuan, "Congratulations to your lord on your righteous marriage to Prime Minister Yu."

When Yu Ren heard Sun Baotou's words, he realized that the words he just called "brother" had a different meaning. He remembered the story of the three sworn brothers in Taoyuan in the Romance of the Three Kingdoms, and the Ming Dynasty was when the Romance of the Three Kingdoms was popular. It can be said that Liu

The story of Guan and Zhang was now well-known to every household.

Yuan Chonghuan was extremely happy. He took off a jade pendant from his body and called his family. He said to him, "Yuan Shun! Take this piece of jade from me, help me prepare a decent banquet, and buy some more by the way."

Incense candles and offerings to heaven. I want to formally perform the ceremony of offering sacrifices to heaven with my brother."

Yu Ren was on the side and hurriedly grabbed Yuan Chonghuan. He took away the jade pendant he gave to Yuan Shun and helped Yuan Chonghuan hang it up again. Then he took out the only three taels of silver he had on him without hesitation.

He handed it to Yuan Shun and said to Yuan Chonghuan:

"Brother, in my opinion, this banquet is unnecessary. Between you and me, brothers, there is no need for these false pretenses. Don't let this ruin your eldest brother's reputation. Just buy some incense and candles and sacrifices."

Yuan Chonghuan nodded. But he still insisted on using the jade pendant as a pawn, and did not agree to take Yu Ren's silver. Yuan Chonghuan took the silver, forced it into Yu Ren's hand and said, "Brother! Actually, to tell you the truth

!Wei Xiong's family has been doing business in Guangxi and has a small amount of savings. However, Wei Xiong has been an official since he came here and already has a salary to draw, so he doesn't want to reach out to his family anymore.

But when a brother first comes to his brother's house, how can I let you spend money?"

Yu Ren saw that Yuan Chonghuan's jade pendant was still something he wore close to his body, and it must be his favorite. He really didn't want to see Yuan Chonghuan pawning it. But he couldn't resist Yuan Chonghuan, so he had to give up.

He just took out three taels of silver, not to be polite or to show off. Although he also knew that he only had three taels of silver on him, and if he spent it, it would be difficult to go home. But he also really cared for Yuan Chonghuan.

I am impressed by this affection.

Yuan Chonghuan sent away his old family member Yuan Shun, sat down with Yu Ren again, and asked about the situation at Yu Ren's home. Yu Ren himself didn't know much about the situation at home, so he could only briefly talk about what he knew.

Soon, Yuan Shun came back.

So, several people placed the incense table and the sacrifices. Yu Ren and Yuan Chonghuan formally offered incense and performed the ceremony of sworn friendship.

After the incense table was removed, the three of them sat down at the wine table again. The three of them drank and chatted. In fact, Yu Ren was mainly chatting with Yuan Chonghuan. Mr. Sun was just sitting aside. Yuan Chonghuan was most concerned about the situation in Liaodong.

. He talked a lot with Yu Ren, asked Yu Ren a lot about his views on the situation in Liaodong, and also talked a lot about his own views. The more the two talked, the more speculative they became, and they really felt like they had met at a late date.
Chapter completed!