Chapter 22 Young Heroes
After saying goodbye to Xu Sanjin, Lu Xin left from the South Courtyard and went directly to Cao An's residence in the North Courtyard. If you want to say that you have any friends among the servants of the Xu Mansion, Cao An is his only friend.
In fact, Lu Xin's personality is not easy to give up his sincerity. Before traveling through time, he had almost no friends at school. In the eyes of teachers and classmates, he was withdrawn. In the extracurricular time, other students went to activities in groups of three or five. He either went to bed or secretly played with his mobile phone. In Lu Xin's opinion, socializing is a very tiring and troublesome thing.
However, Cao An is different. This person who is already in shackles gave him a hint of human warmth when he was most helpless. This may not be called kindness, but this is love, righteousness. The ancients valued righteousness and regarded it higher than the sky. Lu Xin had long regarded Cao An as a brother, and was the one who could drink and talk about it.
Cao An seemed to have known that Lu Xin was leaving for a long time, and he hid a jar of plum wine under the bed half a month ago. The two of them had no vegetables and didn't talk much, so they just drank it for an hour. The horse ring didn't taste good, but it was better than no disturbances from others. The two of them lay on the soft hay, feeling at ease.
"You have to hurry up later. You can keep the remaining half of the jar for yourself. Also, if I have any trouble after I leave, I will go to Uncle Wu."
"Yeah, I remember."
When Cao An saw Lu Xin put down the bowl, he suddenly turned his head and wiped his tears. Lu Xin didn't dare to look at him, his nose was a little sad, and he cried with fear, but he hadn't shed tears for a long time. Speaking of which, Cao An was about the same age as Lu Tingfang, much older than him. But when he was with Lu Xin, he always looked like a younger brother.
"I'm leaving, take care of yourself!"
"Xiao Xin, I, I have something to say."
Lu Xin turned around and wanted to leave, but Cao An quickly stood up. His expression was very entangled, as if he wanted to say something, but there was something unspeakable. The boy looked back at him, his eyes were solemn, and he breathed heavily.
"I know what you want to say. When Yan Qi was in Qingshuixiang, he suddenly mentioned Liangzhou. Your expression changed and told me that you had a secret hidden in you and it was related to Liangzhou. You also said that you were sold to Xu's mansion by your father at the age of nine, and never saw your family again. I was curious, since your father sold you, why didn't you come to see you?"
In such an era, it is not surprising that the poor sell their children they cannot afford to be slaves to wealthy families. Lu Xin, who has lived in the Tang Dynasty for more than two years, can understand it very well. Being slaves with people is better than starving to death or dying of illness. But it is precisely because of this that parents who sell their children will often visit their children. The love flowing in their blood will not fade away because of time.
"I know you are extremely smart, and you can't hide these things from you. I didn't say them before, and I didn't want you to have more trouble. But now you are leaving. After leaving in the future, you will see thousands of miles. I don't know when I will meet again. If I don't say them now, I'm afraid you won't know who I am in your whole life. Xiao Xin, in fact... I am actually a Turkic man, and my real name is Ashina Anluda."
"What, are you a Turkic?"
Cao An's words made Lu Xin stunned, and he was really shocked. He originally thought that Cao An was just from Liangzhou. Due to some changes, he fled to Yuezhou because of war like Yan Qi. But now it seems that the incident is not as simple as imagined.
"You're scared. People like me shouldn't have any friends in the Tang Dynasty."
Cao An should be drunk, his tone was low, he looked very painful inside, and he couldn't even stand firm. Lu Xin hurriedly went up to support him and let him sit down again.
"Don't think about it all, I'm not scared. It's just that the Tang Dynasty and the Turks have been fighting for years, and you, a foreigner, are really dangerous in the territory of the Tang Dynasty. I'll just hear these words, don't reveal a word to others. Okay, Brother An Luda. I remember your real name. Go to bed, and the remaining wine will be hidden. I'll drink it until I come back."
It was already evening when he left the North Courtyard. In Xu Mansion, Lu Xin had another place to go and no one had not seen. But he did not dare to see that person because he could not say goodbye.
But the mute Wu was not in the toilet courtyard, nor was he in the house. Lu Xin couldn't find anyone everywhere. Finally, he saw a letter left by the mute Wu at his own bedside.
"Xiao Xin, I know your intentions. Since ancient times, separation has hurt the hearts the most. If you see me, you will do a great farewell, which is not what I wish. Those who accomplish great things will not stick to small matters. You should have a lofty ambition and remember the warnings of predecessors. The sky is vast and the earth is vast, so you can travel. The mountains are wide, and the gentleman is cautious. I have been passing by ten years to integrate sword techniques into the Tao and cultivate in my heart. Those who hold the sword should have sword virtues. If virtue is not worthy of position, there will be disasters. The future of this journey is uncertain. The Tang Dynasty is early, and the wind and clouds are changing. This world is never calm and when the undercurrents rise, you should consider it step by step and be careful. Let's go, see you again if you have a fate. If you don't have a chance, you should just be a glimpse and stay in your heart..."
The letter of Mute Wu was written with ink. This was the first time Lu Xin saw him writing with a real pen. Lu Xin did not understand calligraphy, but Mute Wu's words had long been integrated with the sword move. They were neither shocked nor annoyed, nor arrogant or impatient, but they also had the power of the sky. The spirit entered it and was united with man and nature, and there was indescribable subtlety. Rather than saying that this was a letter, it was better to say that it was a sword technique and a paper Taoist method.
The sword has entered the Tao, and it should be the law of heaven!
"Uncle Wu, you are afraid that you are the one who understands Lu Xin the best in this world. You and I will definitely meet again."
Lu Xin naturally understood the mute Wu Xinyi. He didn't see anyone when he saw the letter, so he wanted to give up the idea of leaving him. The mute Wu Yu Lu Xin, like his master and father, how dare Lu Xin not listen? After reading the letter, the young man began to pack his luggage and prepared to leave overnight. There were not many things, one horse and one sword, one coin of copper coins, a few taels of silver, and two sets of changing clothes, just filled a package.
Lu Xin was not nostalgic about Yuezhou City. After leaving Xu Mansion, he quickly rushed and soon arrived in the suburbs. In the spring of this year, there were a lot of people on the official road. Lu Xin once heard from the people in the mansion that at the beginning of the year, the Emperor of the Tang Dynasty sent people to entrust various prefectures and counties, saying that he wanted to open a entreaty and select talents for the court. Scientific examinations were a major event in ancient times. In particular, the emperor attached great importance to the entreaty and would personally go to the venue for inspection. The talents selected from this would naturally be valued by the emperor. This is different from the usual scientific examinations.
In order not to bump into passers-by on the official road, Lu Xin turned into a small road shortly after leaving the city. Although it was narrower and more rugged, it was unobstructed. Before leaving, Lu Xin asked Xu Sanjin about the fastest route to Chang'an, from Shanyin County, and the nearest road was passing through Hangzhou City. He was not going to meet Tian Gui and Tian Yuer again, but since he was about to pass by, it means he was destined to be there, so he was still ready to go up the mountain.
He carried the horses quickly, and Lu Xin was bumping on the mountain road, but he also traveled for half an hour. Until he was about to leave the path and enter the official road, a sudden sound of fighting came from the front. Lu Xin quickly lifted the reins and stopped the horses. He saw a prison cart outside the hundred steps, and the officers and soldiers in charge of escorting were fighting with a group of men in black. There were many people falling down on both sides.
Lu Xin didn't want to meddle in other people's business, but was about to turn around and leave, but one of the officers and soldiers roared angrily. The sound sounded a little familiar, as if he had heard it somewhere before.
"A bold thief, the prison cart that the imperial court invaded dares to rob. Do I think there is no one in the Yuezhou Governor's Office?"
"Hahahaha, Du Yuetao, you know exactly how much you have. If you are really capable, why don't you walk on the official road and come to this bumpy mountain road? I think you can take the position of joining the army, it's just that you rely on your governor, hahahaha..."
"I'm so arrogant and seek death!"
Du Yuetao was furious, and the sword technique in his hand became much more sharp in an instant. However, once the sword moves change, the movement of the body will also change. Although Lu Xin was far away, he could still clearly see the flaws in Du Yuetao's sword technique.
"So it's him! No, don't attack the enemy."
Lu Xin's face changed slightly. During these few fights, Du Yuetao, who had already gained the upper hand, was forced back by his opponent's swords. Not to mention fighting back, it was difficult to even have the power to resist in a moment. Lu Xin didn't have time to think about it and galloped out. The sword in his hand was a special heavy sword. The ordinary Tang sword was between 70 and 90 centimeters long and weighed only three pounds. But the sword given to Lu Xin by mute Wu was three feet and three inches long and weighed twenty pounds. Although it was not sharp, the sword was heavy.
At this time, as soon as the sword was unsheathed, a strong wind immediately rolled up. At the same time, Lu Xin borrowed the power of the horse to gallop. As soon as Lu Xin entered the field, he fell down a dozen people in an instant. These people were not injured by the sword blade, but were directly smashed to the ground by the power of Lu Xin's sword. The man in black, who had two swords, was fighting fiercely with Du Yuetao. He had obviously gained the upper hand, but suddenly saw the young man entering the field, and his face changed wildly. As soon as he was distracted, Du Yuetao immediately grabbed the flaw and stabbed his chest with a sword.
"Boy, you are not doing it by a hero. Big brother, foolish brother is incompetent, and you will find a way to save you. Brothers, withdraw!"
Seeing that the situation was not good, the man in black decisively stopped his body and ordered his retreat. His light skills were excellent. He fell into the grass and disappeared after a few jumps. Du Yuetao originally wanted to chase him, but was persuaded by Lu Xin.
"Du joins the army, don't chase the enemy, forget it."
"You, do you recognize me? You also ask the hero's name. The court appointed a serious criminal in the prison car. Du was ordered to take him to Chang'an to await trial. If the hero had not helped him, the consequences would be unimaginable."
Du Yuetao was a little strange. He didn't know the boy on the horse's back at all. But the other party's expression obviously recognized himself. Moreover, the situation was critical just now. If the other party hadn't suddenly entered the field, he might not have been able to keep the prison car. Therefore, he was both confused and grateful to the person in front of him.
"Hahaha, I met the military officer once. As for the name, I am a commoner, but it is insignificant. I have something to do with the military officer, and there will be some time later."
It was the first time Lu Xin had a fight since he practiced martial arts. It was a great thing to repel the robbers for the court. Lu Xin only felt happy in his heart, and he raised his horse and left with a laugh. Du Yuetao was stunned when he saw the youth's style.
"Mr. Joining the Army, three dead and seven injured brothers, should I send someone back to the Governor's Office to report immediately? Mr. Joining the Army, Mr. Joining the Army, what's wrong with you?"
"The horse is so angry that he is so powerful that he is really a young hero. This person's sword is probably at the best level, and Du is ashamed of himself."
Chapter completed!