"It's not that I don't want to serve the country, it's just that the current situation is unclear. Moreover, my mentor is getting older and needs someone to take care of him."
Guoyuan thought for a moment and did not agree. Sun Qian also refused based on this.
Liu Zhang nodded slightly, knowing that he could not attract the two of them now.
"If one day, what I said comes true, can my brother help me?"
It's useless to force it, it's better to plant a seed.
The two looked at each other and did not expect Liu Zhang to be so persistent, so they agreed.
"If it turns out to be what my brother said, and I have another move, I won't push it away!"
"Thank you two brothers!"
Liu Zhang was already very satisfied with this result. He didn't think he had such great charm and conquered the two of them directly.
Guoyuan and Sun Qian are both gentlemen, and they will definitely not break their promise to him.
After that, the four of them did not talk about national affairs anymore, but only exchanged knowledge, and the atmosphere was very harmonious.
"It's getting late now, and my dear brother still has to pack his luggage, so I'll take my leave first."
Guoyuan and Sun Qian saw that it was already very late, so they said goodbye. Liu Zhang got up to see them off.
"Then I won't keep my brother. He should rest early."
When Taishi Ci saw the two people leaving, he asked:
"What the young master said before...?"
Liu Zhang sighed:
"It's far more than that! Ziyi, making great achievements is just around the corner."
Taishi Ci nodded slightly and clenched his fists. For him, the battlefield is the place he longs for!
The next day, Zheng Xuan’s study room
Liu Zhang bowed deeply and once again expressed his gratitude to Zheng Xuan for his many years of teaching.
"Thank you very much for your mentor's cultivation. I would like to bid farewell to my mentor today and return to Luoyang."
Zheng Xuan was very satisfied with Liu Zhang, who studied hard and was humble.
"You came here when you were ten years old, and it's been five years now."
"You are extremely intelligent, and everything you learn is easy to understand. But you are more diligent about military books. I know your thoughts."
Just as Liu Zhang was about to speak, Zheng Xuan waved his hand and interrupted him.
"No need to say more. From now on, I just need to serve the country and benefit the people."
"What my mentor said must be kept in mind."
Liu Zhang agreed immediately.
Zheng Xuanen sighed, nodded happily, but couldn't help but give instructions.
"Remember, don't talk on paper."
"Disciple, please remember! Zhang has one more thing to ask my teacher for help."
"Speak."
Zheng Xuan was curious about what problems this smart disciple would give him.
"Is it possible to make everyone in the world literate and read?".
Zheng Xuan looked at Liu Zhang with a serious face and was a little surprised.
How could this extremely smart disciple ask such a stupid question?
"Disaster."
Zheng Xuan only answered one difficult word. This difficulty seemed to be a thousand difficulties.
Liu Zhang still refused to give up and continued to ask questions.
"If something can be done, can my mentor help me?"
Zheng Xuan gave a bitter smile, this ideal is good, but it is impossible to realize! But he still managed it.
"It's true that the plan is on my teacher, that's fine. If it's true as you said, then it will be up to you."
"Thank you very much, teacher. One more thing. If things change in the future, please ask my teacher to go to Yizhou."
Liu Zhang knew that Zheng Xuan would avoid trouble in Liaodong in the future, so he wanted him to come to his territory.
"Will it change in the future?"
Zheng Xuan looked at Liu Zhang with a half-smile.
Liu Zhang smiled.
"My mentor will know in the future."
"That's fine."
Zheng Xuan said:
"You can come to the last class with me and say goodbye to your senior brothers."
"promise!"
When I came to class, I felt sad looking at the familiar faces.
After all, I have been living and studying for five years and have developed feelings for my fellow students.
"Liu Zhang will leave today and return to Luoyang. I will bring him here to say goodbye to you."
Liu Zhang raised his hands and looked at the people below.
"Dear senior fellow apprentices, Liu Zhang would like to thank you all for your help over the years."
"We say goodbye today, but I don't know when we will see each other again. I hope you all will cherish it!"
Everyone below also raised their hands in greeting and sent blessings one after another.
Liu Zhang is usually very low-key, never arrogant about his status and talents, and is very popular.
"When you came, you composed a [Wandering Son's Chant], and everyone knew that you were the most filial person."
"To say goodbye today, why not write another poem to show everyone your ambition!"
"how?"
Zheng Xuan looked at Liu Zhang and made a suggestion.
Today, he has no doubts about Liu Zhang's talent and learning, and writing poems before leaving was just a whim.
Zheng Xuan believed that Liu Zhang had this ability, and two poems were enough to become a good story!
"Okay! Everyone admires Senior Brother Liu for his talent!"
"Yes, Senior Brother Liu, compose a poem quickly!"
Facing the expectant look in his mentor's eyes and the compliments from his fellow apprentices, Liu Zhang felt slightly ashamed.
Liu Zhang couldn't help but sigh in his heart: He has to be a porter again!
"Since it is the suggestion of my mentor, Liu Zhang should obey it!"
"Please allow Liu Zhang to think about it."
After that, Liu Zhang began to walk indoors, and everyone secretly counted Liu Zhang's steps.
One step, two steps, three steps, four steps, five steps.
"Yes!"
Liu Zhang stopped and bowed his hands to Zheng Xuan.
"The name of the poem is [Crossing the Fortress], please ask my teacher for advice!"
Zheng Xuan smiled and nodded, signaling him to speak quickly.
"The bright moon of the Qin Dynasty passed the Han Dynasty, and the people who marched thousands of miles have not yet returned."
As soon as Liu Zhang's poem came out, it immediately caused a commotion.