Chapter 184
The sound of horse-drawn carriages rumbled by. Lin Shuge opened the curtain and looked outside. It was almost late autumn. The grass and trees on the roadside were withered and yellow, and fallen leaves were piled on the ground. The horse-drawn carriages passed by, making bursts of noise.
"Brother, do you want to come out and rest for a while?" Xie Chen suddenly appeared on horseback and asked.
Lin Shuge smiled and said, "No, how long will it take to get to Wei County?"
"In another fifty miles, we will reach Wei County, where we can rest for a night at the inn." Xie Chen said.
Lin Shuge nodded, handed a bag of pies to Xie Chen, and asked him to distribute them to the soldiers. He and the twins ate in the carriage.
"We can take a short break in Wei County. Ayuan and Axuan, do you want to go and meet Mr. Lu?" Lin Shuge said.
Lin Xuan held Xiao Bai in her arms, took a bite of the biscuit, and shook her head, saying, "Ayuan and I have already written to explain to you, Master. Senior Brother Mingzhe also said that he will help us pass on a message to you when he returns to Wei County in a while. We won't bother you this time."
Lin Shuge knew that the twins were afraid that they would affect the team's speed. "Don't worry, Zhongxuan said he would stay overnight. I will take you there and visit Mr. Lu."
"Really?" Lin Qingyuan spoke first.
"Of course, since I'm passing through Wei County, it's only right for me to go and see Mr. Lu." Lin Shuge and Lu Yuechuan have a close relationship, and since the twins have Mr. Lu as their teacher, it's only right for him to go and see him.
The carriage moved at a very fast speed and arrived at Wei County in a blink of an eye. He Xin dismounted and handed the official documents and seals to the soldiers guarding the city for routine inspection. When the soldiers saw that they were the famous General Wei and Lord Lin, they immediately let them pass and enthusiastically took the group to the post station.
"Brother, we're here." Xie Chen said outside the carriage.
Lin Shuge got off the carriage first, and a clerk came over and took Lin Shuge to his residence. "Sir, the food will be delivered soon. If you need hot water, just let me know."
Lin Shuge thanked him, and the clerk waved his hands repeatedly, and soon brought hot meals.
The people who had only eaten dry food along the way were naturally tempted by the hot food and finished their meal in no time.
Outside the post house, soldiers and post station officials were feeding horses and registering. Lin Shuge glanced at the sky and said to Xie Chen, "Zhongxuan, Ayuan and Axuan and I are going to pay a visit to Mr. Lu. Do you want to come with us?"
Lu Daru? Xie Chen glanced at Lin Shuge and nodded, "I'll go with my brother."
He walked over and said a few words to He Xin, and then they set off. The twins were quite familiar with this place, and Lin Qingyuan was obviously very excited to revisit the old place. He chattered all the way. This was where he and his classmates discussed scriptures with other academies, and he had also tasted the food there. Lin Shuge couldn't help laughing when he heard it.
"Lin Qingyuan, we're here." Lin Xuan couldn't stand it anymore and interrupted his chattering.
I saw a academy appearing before my eyes. On the plaque of the academy was written "Hongwen Academy". The academy was built very elegantly, and the details showed its cultural heritage. There were two men guarding outside the academy.
Lin Shuge stepped forward and said, "Please inform them that Lin Shuge from Qingquan County and his brother and sister-in-law are here to see Mr. Lu."
Lin Shuge? The guard thought the name sounded very familiar. He looked up and saw Lin Qingyuan waving at him, and Lin Xuan also nodded.
“Junior brother, junior sister? What are you doing…” No, Lin Shu Ge, is that the Lin Shu Ge he was thinking of?
"I... I'll report it right away." The guard ran away, and a man dressed as a scholar came running and yelled, "You said Ayuan and Axuan are back, and they brought their brother with them?" "Yes, there is another adult, and he looks very impressive, maybe... General Wei."
What?
Lin Shuge looked at the man in front of him who was in shock and seemed to be in a trance and said, "I'm sorry for being rude today. May I ask if Mr. Lu is here?"
“Yes, yes… yes.”
"Brother Ning, what's wrong with you? Don't you recognize us?" Lin Qingyuan rushed to Ning Wanli's side and said, "Take us to see the master quickly."
"Okay, okay, please come this way." Ning Wanli made a gesture and led the group to a room. "Master Lin, wait a moment. I will go and talk to the gentleman first."
"Thank you." Lin Shuge said.
"I dare not, I dare not." Ning Wanli bowed and said.
Lin Qingyuan curled his lips, "Senior Brother Ning used to say that he admired Big Brother very much, but when he saw Big Brother today, he was embarrassed instead."
As soon as he finished speaking, Lin Xuan slapped him in the face, "Ayuan, stop talking, the master is here."
There was a sound of footsteps, and an old man with outstanding temperament came out. He looked kind and gentle.
Lin Shuge stepped forward and bowed as a junior, saying, "I am honored to meet Mr. Lu. I have heard of Mr. Lu's great name for a long time but have never met him. A Yuan and A Xuan have been taught by him. I am sorry for the intrusion today. I hope you will forgive me."
"Why do you say that, Lord Lin? Lord Lin has enriched the people and strengthened the army in Ganzhou and Qingquan. This time, he has repelled the Xiongnu's attacks several times and protected the safety of the people in the county. He is truly a role model for scholars like me. Today, I finally got to see Lord Lin's true face. Seeing is believing."
"Mr. Lu, you are too kind." Lin Shuge was a little embarrassed by the praise and said quickly.
"This must be the famous General Wei?" Lu Henian looked at Xie Chen and said.
Xie Chen returned the greeting, "Hello, Mr. Lu."
"Good, good, good boy."
"Sir, why are you so literary today? Can't you be more casual when meeting my two brothers?" Lin Qingyuan said in a low voice.
"Ayuan, don't be rude." Lin Shuge said hurriedly.
Lu Henian laughed out loud, "Ayuan is right. Achuan has mentioned Lord Lin to me countless times in his letters. We don't have to be so reserved."
Lin Shu Ge said, "Sir, you can just call me Shu Ge." He finally understood why a great scholar could teach a student as unruly as Ye Qi, and also have a son as devoted to mountains and rivers as Lu Yuechuan. It turned out that this was the character of the great scholar Lu.
"Shu Ge, thank you for taking care of my Achuan and that brat Ye Qi." Lu Henian said with a smile.
"No, no, without Ah Chuan's help, there would be no Lin Shu Pavilion today. Mr. Ye also stated that he would stay in Qingquan County to educate the county. The people of Qingquan and I are very grateful."
In fact, it's not just Ye Qi, even Ming Zhe said he would stay in Qingquan County for a while and would not return to Wei County in the short term. Lin Shuge indirectly abducted three of their students, and now he feels a little embarrassed.
"If they can do something practical for the people, it will be their good fortune." Lu Henian stroked his beautiful beard and smiled nonchalantly.
The two of them talked about how to govern the country and the people. Lin Qingyuan felt drowsy after listening to them, Lin Xuan seemed to be thinking about something, and Xie Chen, on the other hand, listened very seriously with a smile on his face.
Suddenly, Lin Qingyuan heard a familiar voice. It was obviously the secret signal his senior brothers in the academy used to give him when they asked him to go out for a walk. He looked back quietly and saw several familiar senior brothers waving at him, motioning him to come over. Ning Wanli was also among them.
Lin Qingyuan stood up and bowed to Lu Henian. At this moment, Lu Daru was listening to Lin Shuge talking about how to share wealth with the people. He was fascinated by what he heard and casually waved his hand to let him go.
Lin Shuge also thought that he wanted to meet with his fellow disciples, so he did not stop him. Lin Qingyuan excitedly walked out of the hall and went straight to his fellow disciples.
"Ayuan, come quickly."
"Ayuan, is that General Wei?"
"Is it Lord Lin who is speaking to you, sir?"
A group of students surrounded Lin Qingyuan and kept asking questions. Lin Qingyuan said, "Yes, those are my two brothers."
"General Wei looks like a young man from an aristocratic family, he is noble and elegant, but he looks a little cold. Lord Lin is gentle and elegant, with a very beautiful appearance." Someone sighed, comparing yourself with others is really frustrating, how come he is not only good-looking, but also so capable.
"Ayuan, are you going to Yandu?"
"Can we ask General Wei to teach us some riding and archery? Let others know that we were taught by General Wei. We'll be so envious of those people in other academies."
"Lord Lin, too. I heard that he created a method of recognizing characters in Ganzhou. Can you teach him?"
Lin Qingyuan's head hurt from the noise. Just as he was about to speak, he suddenly heard a cough. All the disciples subconsciously lowered their heads and said in unison, "Hello, sir."
"What are you arguing about? Come and meet Lord Lin and General Wei." Lu Henian said loudly.
"Greetings, Lord Lin, General Wei."
"There's no need to be so polite. Ayuan and Axuan are relying on your care here." Lin Shuge smiled brightly and said in a gentle voice.
Several young students blushed instantly, looking at each other, unable to utter a word.
"Brother, just now Senior Brother said that he wanted you and Erlang to teach them horse riding, archery and..." Lin Qingyuan blurted out, not caring at all about the cramped eyes of the senior brother next to him. Ning Wanli quickly stepped forward and covered Lin Qingyuan's mouth and said, "Ayuan is really a joker."
My lord, we can just talk about it in private. How can you say it in front of Lord Lin and General Wei?
Lin Shuge smiled and said, "Zhongxuan, since the young masters are willing, you can go with them to the training ground to practice."
Xie Chen nodded to Lu Henian and said to the stunned students, "Please come in."
After a while, everyone reacted and followed immediately. Some people even sneaked out to report the news. Come quickly, this is a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity. Who can get personal guidance from General Wei? All of a sudden, all the teachers and students in the academy rushed to the training ground, and even Lin Xuan went to join in the fun.
"General Wei is cold on the outside but warm on the inside, and he has a good temper." Lu Henian said with a laugh.
"Yes, he experienced many setbacks in his youth, but he lived up to his ancestors' reputation. He fought bravely on the battlefield, but he also had the heart to care for the orphans and widows," Lin Shuge also said, "Please forgive me, sir, for bragging a little."
"Your brotherhood is rare." Lu Henian said. After he finished speaking, a hint of doubt flashed in his eyes. Didn't the ancestors say that General Wei fled from the Qiang tribe to the northwest? What did they mean?
There were constant cheers on the training ground. It turned out that Xie Chen shot three arrows at once and all hit the target. He looked very inaccessible, but he was very patient in guiding the students. He pointed out the students' flaws in just a few words, and everyone was really impressed.
As the sky gradually darkened, Lin Shuge came out of Hongwen Academy with a few people. "Brother, everyone is so happy today. Everyone comes to praise me and talk to me. Even Senior Brother Li, who is very arrogant, comes to talk to me." Lin Qingyuan was also a little excited and said happily.
Lin Shuge smiled and said, "Of course it's because our general Wei is famous."
Lin Xuan and Lin Qingyuan burst out laughing.
Xie Chen then quietly took his hand in the night, "Brother, you always think about me."
"Who said that? How come I didn't know?" Lin Shuge pretended to be stupid.
Xie Chen said softly: "Brother naturally knows." He paused, "I know it too."
Lin Shuge said: "The Lu family of Wei County has a great influence in the officialdom. Justice lies in the hearts of the people. If your life story is exposed, I just hope that when that day comes, we will not be isolated and helpless."
The wind blew away the dark clouds in the sky, and the bright moon shone thousands of miles away, dyeing the ground white.
"Let's go, go back and have a good rest, we're going to Yandu." Lin Shuge said.
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