A young man suddenly appeared at the entrance of the village. It was Xu Huang who had rushed back from the county town.
Xu Huang leaned down gently, holding his thighs with both hands to calm his rapid breathing.
Such a long distance, running directly in one breath, seriously consumed Xu Huang's physical strength.
I don’t know what’s going on at home. Is the old mother still alive?
Xu Huang no longer dared to think about it. The anger from General Hou was definitely not something he could bear!
Maybe, you can only kill one to get enough money, kill two to earn one!
Xu Huang has already prepared for the worst, and would rather die than seek justice!
After resting for a while, feeling that his body had been greatly relieved, Xu Huang walked towards home.
The view of the village was broadened, and before walking too far, each of the elite knights came into Xu Huang's eyes.
Such an elite soldier must be Liu Zhang without a doubt!
Looking at the cavalry waiting in front of him, Xu Huang was already sure of their master.
"You can't enter here!"
A knight stopped Xu Huang's progress, his voice full of chilling air.
Xu Huang stopped and did not start a conflict with the cavalry just because he was hot-headed.
"I am Xu Huang, aren't you looking for me?"
"Xu Huang?"
The knight muttered something softly, then stepped back half way, indicating that he could go in.
Xu Huang did not hesitate and walked directly into the house. The further inside, the greater the pressure and fear became!
I don’t know what’s going on with my mother. If she goes in, she might not be able to come out alive...
Xu Huang kept sighing in his heart, but he did not stop moving forward and directly reached out and pushed open the door.
Contrary to Xu Huang's imagination, although the old mother looked agitated, she did not appear to have any injuries.
Except for a few familiar faces in the house, there didn't seem to be any problems.
But these faces are not simple, Liu Zhang, Dian Wei, Zhao Yun, Wei Qi!
"Mother, are you... okay?"
Xu's mother didn't say anything, but Liu Zhang came over to greet her.
"Gongming, I originally planned to go to the county seat to find you, but I didn't expect you to come back!"
Xu Huang frowned slightly and raised his hand to Liu Zhang.
"I dare not trouble the general. I wonder if the general has come to my humble abode. What advice can you give me?"
Before Liu Zhang spoke, Xu's mother behind him suddenly became angry.
"Gongming, kneel down!"
Xu Huang had never been treated like this by his mother, and he was stunned by this shout.
"Kneel down!"
"Mother, I..."
"Kneel down!"
Xu's mother scolded her three times in a row, but Xu Huang did not dare to disobey and could only kneel down.
"Gongming, have I ever taught you that when a man is born in heaven and earth, what is the foundation of his life?"
Xu Huang didn't understand what his mother meant, but he nodded anyway.
"You must serve your country with loyalty, be filial to your parents, love justice, abide by morality, be honest and not greedy, and know your shame."
Xu's mother pointed at Xu Huang, her hands still shaking.
"Thank you for knowing this! You hid the general's letter from me and deceived me by saying that someone else sent it by mistake. That's how filial you are to me!"
"You are bullying my mother for being illiterate, yes or no!"
Xu Huang felt aggrieved, but he did not dare to refute his mother's words, so he could only kowtow and confess his guilt.
"Mother, the child is wrong!"
A trace of distress flashed in Xu's mother's eyes, but she still screamed angrily.
"I have taught you since you were a child that a true man should put loyalty first. You are also a well-educated man. Don't you know that you have a big family and a small family? Don't you know that since ancient times, loyalty and filial piety cannot have both?"
"Mother, I can't let go of the child, mother! The child's life and death are small. If the mother is harmed, how can the child be worthy of the ancestors!"
"Confused!"
Xu's mother's legs were broken and she couldn't get up, so she could only beat the dirt bed in a hurry.
"You are truly sorry for your ancestors if you continue to be decadent like this! Why don't you, a majestic man of eight feet, go to the battlefield and establish meritorious deeds? If you become a general and a marquis in the future, this will be a glorious lintel! How can you guard me every day?
This man is waiting to die!"
"Mother..."
Xu Huang burst into tears. Why did he want to stay here every day and work as a clerk? But there was no other way. He couldn't worry about his old mother!
"Forget it, it seems like I'm a burden to you because I'm so old. I'll crash to death in front of you today so that you have nothing to worry about anymore!"
After Xu's mother said this, she struggled to get up and hit the wall.
"Mother!"
Xu Huang yelled, and it was too late for him to get up and stop him. He could only watch his mother hit the wall.
Xu Huang was already stupid. He couldn't imagine what would happen if his mother died in front of him!
At this time, a figure quickly flashed past, blocked directly in front of the earth wall, and made a human mat for Xu's mother. It was Liu Zhang who had quick eyesight and quick hands!
"Lord!"
"General Hou!"
Dian Wei, Zhao Yun and Wei Qian screamed at the same time. Judging from Liu Zhang's painful expression, this collision must have been serious!
"Old madam, it doesn't have to be like this. If you go like this, wouldn't it be unfair and unfilial to the public?"
Liu Zhang endured severe pain and tried his best to persuade Xu's mother.
Xu's mother must not die. Once she dies today, Liu Zhang will really take all the blame.
Liu Zhang kept rubbing his belly, feeling depressed! He didn't expect Xu's mother to be so strong. She really had the belief to commit suicide this time!
Xu's mother also had tears in her eyes at this moment, looking at Liu Zhang with apologetic eyes.
"Gongming, you don't need to be too nervous. I told the old lady before. No matter what you decide, I won't do anything."
"But you have to think carefully. Counting this time, I have invited you three times."
Xu Huang nodded seriously. Now he was full of gratitude to Liu Zhang. If Liu Zhang hadn't withstood this, his mother would have been in trouble!
"General Hou sacrificed his life to save my mother. This great kindness cannot be repaid by Xu Huang even if he dies!"
Just as Xu Huang was about to kneel down to thank him, Liu Zhang stretched out his hand to stop him.
"Gongming, I don't want you to die, I want you to work with me to recreate the prosperous age of the Han Dynasty! To recreate the heroic style of the Han Dynasty!"
"I will punish those who offend my strong men again, no matter how lucky they are!"
The prosperous age of the Han Dynasty! The heroic glory of the Han Dynasty!
These words may sound ridiculous when spoken by others, but they are particularly convincing when spoken by Liu Zhang! Just listening to Liu Zhang's impassioned tone, Xu Huangguang felt his blood start to boil all over his body!
The empress general in front of me had already fought in the Yellow Turbans at the age of fifteen, and was already famous all over the world at the age of sixteen!
As for me! I am still working as a scribe with a meager income, and now I am still being made things difficult by the county magistrate!
How can a real man live in this world and do nothing?
Xu Huang had completely strengthened his belief, broke free from Liu Zhang's arm, took two steps back, and knelt down on one knee.
"Xu Huang is an ordinary man with no extraordinary talents, but he is valued by the general. He has wanted to recruit him several times, and today he has traveled thousands of miles. Xu Huang is really grateful!"
"The General Hou is able to save my mother with his body, but Xu Huang will never be able to repay this kindness even if he dies! With the general's behavior in the future, even if Xu Huang dies in battle, I believe the General Hou will take good care of my mother!"
"Your Majesty, please accept Xu Huang's obeisance! From now on, regardless of swords, mountains and fire, Xu Huang will only obey my Lord's orders!"