Chapter 75: Joining the Army is a Duty
Jiang Yu was speechless for a moment, feeling that he was not valued. It turned out that in He Shu's eyes, they, living people, were not as important as flowers and plants.
But, it's just a joke, don't take it seriously.
But Su Chen has gotten used to it. After so many years of getting along, he has become accustomed to his master's series of confusing operations.
The two men's masters were one from their grandfather and the other from their grandfather's eldest disciple.
Jiang Yu was greatly influenced since childhood, unlike Su Chen who learned in secret.
There are still differences between the two.
The two of them had a brief duel, which ended in a draw. Strictly speaking, Jiang Yu should be the winner, because he had internal injuries that had not yet fully healed and was deliberately controlling himself.
From the confrontation between the two, Jiang Yunhe also saw the contrast between them.
"Thank you, Su Chen!"
After the fight, Jiang Yu clasped his fists towards Su Chen.
This opponent was quite good. Judging from his appearance and their daily interactions, he really couldn't tell that his martial arts skills were on par with his own.
It can be seen that what the master said about natural born martial artists was not bragging.
"You are still better than me. You are still injured, but I am honored to have the opportunity to compete with you today." Su Chen was also very humble.
In comparison, Jiang Yu has much more combat experience than him. He is often forced to participate in some duels and deal with some assassinations. He often turns the tide with his own strength. He has martial arts skills but no place to use them. If they really want to compare their strength, he is ashamed of himself.
"It's not an honor, it's my honor to meet you!"
Jiang Yu believed that he would have an inseparable connection with this family in the future.
A small figure suddenly appeared in his mind, making him more convinced of his thoughts.
In fact, as long as he persists, some relationships will never be broken.
"Let's all sit down and have some tea!"
Jiang Yunhe had already brewed the tea. His tea leaves were all of the best quality. Like Jiang Yu, he loved Pu'er.
"I've just noticed that one of you lacks strength, while the other lacks agility. Jiang Yu belongs to the former, with agile moves but lacking power. Su Chen belongs to the latter, with more than enough power but not enough agility. You two complement each other very well, and we could learn from each other more!"
"Yes, Master, I will definitely practice diligently and learn from my strengths to overcome my weaknesses." Su Chen responded to his master's words as if they were orders from the king of heaven, and whatever he said came true.
"You are too honest, kid. You need to be more tactful. I have told you countless times that if you insist on your nature, you will suffer in the future. You need to learn this from Jiang Yu. He is very cunning and shrewd!" Jiang Yunhe gave earnest advice.
"I understand, Master!" Su Chen smiled simply.
"Uncle He, are you praising me or scolding me?" Jiang Yu felt something was wrong when he heard this.
Uncle He gave him a look that showed he understood.
"By the way, I will be leaving with Jiang Yu in a while. There are some trivial matters waiting for me to go back to my hometown. Jiang Yu came here specifically to look for me. I have been away from my hometown for ten years.
We have been master and disciple for nearly ten years now. I have always treated you as my child. From now on, you will have to walk your own path. As your master, I only hope that you can use the skills I taught you in the right way.
Jiang Yunhe has decided to go back with Jiang Yu. He is her child, and he needs her to go back to help him. Since he has promised to help her take care of the orphan, he naturally cannot go back on his word.
"Master, why did you make the decision so hastily?" Su Chen was still reluctant to let his master go.
"It's a temporary decision. The situation is urgent, so I can't say more to you. You can't tell anyone about my relationship with Jiang Yu. Do you understand?"
In addition to being an important figure in Fengyue Villa, Jiang Yu also has connections in the capital, which is not convenient to tell outsiders.
Su Chen nodded, his expression somewhat sad, and then asked:
"Master, can we meet again in the future?"
"Of course we will meet. If I am free, I will still go back to Qinghe County. But Su Chen, you will be eighteen soon. I have nothing to teach you. What are your plans for the future?" Jiang Yunhe would certainly not never see this apprentice again. After spending ten years together day and night, how could he not have feelings for him?
The palms and backs of your hands are all made of flesh!
"My ambition is to defend my country, but now it's a peaceful and prosperous time, with peace everywhere and no wars. All the skills I learned are useless!"
Su Chen's dream is very simple. He does not seek to expand the country's territory, but only to maintain stability in the area.
"That's not necessarily true!"
Jiang Yu suddenly interrupted, he took a sip of tea, twisted the cup with his bony fingers, and rubbed it gently.
"Jiang Yu, why do you say that?"
Not only Su Chen looked at him in confusion, but even Jiang Yunhe wanted to hear what was going on.
"You don't live at the feet of the emperor, so naturally you don't understand many current situations. Although I haven't taken root in Kyoto, I have heard a lot about the political affairs.
The prosperity of our great Jin State is entirely due to the expansion of our territory and the foundation laid by our ancestors. The success of a general is the result of the sacrifice of thousands of soldiers. Jin State has beautiful mountains and rivers, a vast territory, and many fertile lands. However, the borders are mostly desolate, and many places are even barren. Those nomadic peoples are dissatisfied with the status quo and covet some of the fertile lands on our borders. They often invade our border people, burn, kill, rob, and commit all kinds of evil.
Some foreign nations are even more restless, with subtle signs of alliance. They openly challenge His Majesty during their annual tribute, disregarding him. This war is only a matter of time. Victory will buy at least a hundred years of peace. Losing will devastate the people, and the hard-won prosperity will be reduced to the previous state of displacement. So, if you want to destroy the country, you have plenty of opportunities."
He had given a definite signal. Logically speaking, as a person not in the court, he should not discuss state affairs without authorization, but now they were just talking about it in private, so it was not a big problem.
"Really" Jiang Yunhe has been in seclusion in the countryside for ten years, so naturally he doesn't know about these rumors.
"It can't be false. I heard it from the old man." Jiang Yu would only say it after getting confirmed news. He would not talk nonsense about things that were not based on hearsay.
"Nomadic peoples have always been strong in both military and military power. If they really unite to attack the border, it will be a very tricky matter." Jiang Yunhe quickly analyzed the pros and cons, looking troubled.
He also didn't want to see such a situation. The prosperous times were hard-won, and once a war broke out, the mainland would be affected to some extent.
"We're already secretly organizing our troops and horses. If there's an emergency on the border, war will break out!"
There was a rumor in Kyoto that the emperor had ordered the troops to be reorganized, and it now depended on the situation on the border.
Anyway, this battle is inevitable.
"If that day ever comes, I will join the army without hesitation!"
Su Chen made the decision almost immediately. If his country needed him, he would never be a coward.
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