Emperor Wen of Cao Wei wrote a poem: "The autumn wind is bleak and the weather is cool, the grass and trees are shaking, the dew is frost, and the swallows leave and return to the geese fly south." As autumn begins, the night in Jizhou is getting cooler, and Lu Yao and Huang Yi are inconvenient to talk too late, so they go back to their rooms to sleep when they meet on the occasion of Hai.
The temperature in northern Bingzhou is significantly lower than that in Jizhou Plain, and the temperature difference between day and night has also widened.
The arrival of the Huns and Han Army was half a year ago. Many counties under the jurisdiction of the Bingzhou Governor have gradually recovered their vitality, and Jinyang City, as the governor's capital, has been completely renovated after a large number of civilians specially mobilized to rectify.
Most of the magnificent buildings in the north of the city have been restored, and some exquisite and gorgeous places are still as rare as before. The strange and giant trees transplanted from the dense forests over the past few months are also quite large. In early autumn, layers of trees are gradually dyed with red or falling flowers, and green pines and cypresses stand proudly in it. If you look around during the day, it seems that the endless leaves of various colors are intertwined like flowers, and the brightly colored eaves conceal it, which has a unique sense of beauty.
Unfortunately, it is night now. Although the moonlight is bright, it is still clear in the daytime view. The continuous flower trees can only serve as a backdrop for the ups and downs in the night, three circles inside and three circles outside to guard the brightly lit tall buildings in the depths of the mansion.
The thin gauze in the building is swept with the wind, and the shadows are so slim that it is difficult to see clearly. Only when you get to the nearest point can you tell that the radiant light comes from dozens of bronze gold candlesticks of different shapes. The candlesticks are burning on the candlesticks. It is said that this candle is made of whale blubber from the body of a hundred feet long Henghai giant whale, and adds the precious Longyan incense. When lit, it is not only bright in color, but also smokeless, but also incense. Therefore, each one is almost as expensive as gold. Even in Luoyang City, which is in the peaceful years, only the extremely luxurious and noble officials can enjoy it.
The owner of the building disliked the fragrance of Longyanxiang too strong, so he placed the rosemary in pots in a staggered manner everywhere. This rare plant that was introduced to China from the Western Regions in modern times was deeply loved by literati since the Wei and Jin Dynasties. At this time, it took its cool breath of "sweet fragrance" and just had the effect of "combining fragrance"; and the beauty of the figure of "shaking with the return wind" can also be pleasing to the eye of gentlemen.
At this time, there were only two people sitting opposite each other on the height of the building.
Xu Run, a junior in charge, closed his eyes slightly, swayed his five strings, and sat cross-legged simply, but he became more and more imposing in the static state. Although the sound of the piano was not in line with the score, it was elegant and ethereal, like flowing water in the night sky, the sound of the tight and slow was refreshing, and it had a melodious and melodious charm. The so-called "skill advances to the Tao" can probably be used to describe this person's piano skills.
Opposite Xu Run, Liu Kun was wearing a wide robe and wide sleeves, leaning against a soft couch, and his wet hair was casually dispersed. This outfit was not suitable for meeting important subordinates, but Xu Run was Liu Kun's particularly trusted trusted subordinates, so he had no scruples.
The peaceful life of more than half a year has made Liu Kun a little fatter than before and has a much better complexion. The previous strong military general's spirit, as sharp as a blade, was also covered by the lazy noble demeanor. His eyelids were drooping, as if he was enjoying it to fall asleep. But his slender fingers occasionally hit Yu Ruyi, who was holding loosely in his palm, which happened to be the rhythm of the piano music. In this way, it seemed that he was very sober.
I don’t know how long it took, but Liu Kun, who seemed very comfortable, suddenly asked: “Shi Ren is in a better mood these days?”
"I was hit by this emergency incident when I was leading a heavy army for the first time, and I was worried that I would be punished by the central government and implicated the Bingzhou shogunate... I was always a little depressed. However, I saw him yesterday, I had improved a lot. In addition, the soldiers who retreated from Zhongshan said that this encounter was caught off guard, but the performance of Shiren's virtuous nephew was amazing. He was able to turn the tide in the desperate situation of defeat. This resolute and decisiveness was not under any long-standing general."
"Well, very good, very good." Liu Kun said slowly: "I have heard the news from the border frequently. The exchanges between the Yushu are the time for martial arts. Those who are not only elegant and capable of surviving. Among the brother Qingsun, only Shiren can be used as both civil and military officials. They will have to apply important tasks in the future and slowly hone them. Zhonglang, you will pass on the message to Shiren for me tomorrow so that he will not have to worry. I predict that the lords in the court will only be able to calm down and will never be hindered from important officials on the frontier because of the death of Wang Pengzu's tomb."
"As for the order." Xu Run bowed his head and then dialed out a few bright tones to respond.
Liu Kun thought about it and asked again: "Where should we go about Wang Pengzu's memorial?"
The sound of the piano between Xu Run's fingers was not at all confused, and he replied leisurely: "I should have arrived in Yecheng by calculating the journey."
"Yecheng..." Liu Kun murmured and suddenly smiled bitterly: "At the beginning of the year, I asked Lu Yao to go to Yecheng, and I planned to let him suffer some setbacks and suppress his starting momentum. Unfortunately, the fate is changing and it is beyond the reach of people's speculation that the trip to Yecheng actually gave this kid a chance to soar to the sky. Now I think about it, it really makes people sigh."
"Lu Daoming has civil and military talents, but it is not a thing in the pool. But he can achieve today's achievements without the lord's wise and wise promotion. Therefore, even if he has been alone in the territory of China, he will definitely not forget his lord's kindness." Xu Run pondered for a moment and said, "I remember that Lu Daoming sent an envoy Xiong Cong here before. Although he was despicable, his words were very respectful."
Liu Kun leaned his head and neck back, spread his arms and stretched his waist, and sneered silently: "Why should Xu Zhonglang do this... I know you have never been incompatible with Lu Yao, so don't you think you have to speak for him at this moment? "
Xu Run was stunned and then raised his voice and said, "Lu Daoming is a tough and heroic person. If he said he could not stand me, there were some literati like me who had no power. However, did Xu ever think about making things difficult for him? My lord Mingjian, Xu had been an official for decades and only knew that if he benefited the country, he would not avoid it because of misfortune and good fortune. He never despised the fact that the party would attack the differences. In fact, he never expected that his lord would blame me for Lu Daoming's departure. Alas..." Xu Run stopped playing the piano. He pressed the strings with his palm and sighed with emotion: "I know I blame me, but it is only the spring and autumn."
Liu Kun did not expect that his casual words would make Xu Run react so violently. He regarded Xu Run as a friend rather than an ordinary subordinate, so he quickly stood up and said apologetically: "Don't get me wrong, I have no intention of criticizing you. This is just a joke."
Xu Run forced a smile and said, "Lord, it's okay." Then he said nothing.
Liu Kun looked at Xu Run's heavy face, hesitated for a moment, and said, "Oh, Zhonglang doesn't know anything. I said you are not in harmony with Lu Daoming, so there is no blame at all. Although Lu Yao and Lu Daoming were promoted by me, his family has a deep root, which is comparable to ordinary martial artists. And this person is very cunning and never brings up old things on his own initiative, so that I..."
Liu Kun shook his head repeatedly, with a little regretful expression, and as if he was a little playful admiring: "If it weren't for the chance, I really wouldn't know that Lu Daoming had such a past... Hehe... It turned out that I was not thinking too badly. If ordinary children in the Lu clan in Wujun had such outstanding martial arts, we, the Central Plains, would be ashamed. What a pity! It's a pity that such talents cannot be used for Jinyang for a long time!"
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Chapter completed!