The Nameless of the Common Clans

"Lord." Early in the morning, Chen Mo was still here teaching Dian Wei and Dian Man the principles of life, when he saw Xu Shu hurried in.

"What's the matter? I'm making you anxious." Chen Mo looked at Xu Shu with a solemn expression and asked with a smile.

"My master just received a letter from Youzhou. Mr. Lu passed away in Shangjun last year." Xu Shu bowed to Chen Mo and said, "My master is a little sad."

"Mr. Lu..." Chen Mo felt that his heart suddenly felt a little depressed. He first met in the pavilion and later became friends and supported... Chen Mo sighed: "When did it happen?"

"Winter." Xu Shu said.

"We'll be here today." Chen Mo looked at Dian Wei and said, "Inform Boning that all the government offices under my rule will hang up the hangings for three days to honor Duke Lu!"

"Here!" Dian Wei immediately agreed, turned around and left with his son.

"Follow me to see my father-in-law." Chen Mo took Xu Shu out. In a sense, Lu Zhi represented an era. Among the three great scholars in the world, Zheng Xuan was a hermit. Although Cai Yong was in the court, he paid more attention to it. Among the literature, only Lu Zhi has been working hard for the Han Dynasty all his life. Literature can stabilize the country and military power can rule the country. Even if he was repeatedly suspected in his later years, he has never changed his loyalty to the Han Dynasty. For this elder, Chen Mo has always cherished He has extremely high respect, not just because Lu Zhi took good care of him in Luoyang, but also because he admires Lu Zhi's spirit. Chen Mo cannot be like Lu Zhi, but it does not prevent him from caring about Lu Zhi. Admiration for such a person.

In the Cai Mansion, before entering the door, I heard the long and gentle sound of the piano, with a strong sense of sadness in the sound.

Even people who don't understand music can't help but feel a bit sad in their hearts at this moment. Although Chen Mo doesn't learn it, he has listened to it a lot, so he naturally understands how to appreciate it, and this feeling is naturally more intense.

"It's hard to find a true friend in the mountains and rivers!" Chen Mo sighed. He had a strong will and strong control over his emotions. He could withstand this sadness and led Xu Shu straight through the door.

In the main hall, Cai Yong's beloved Jiaowei Qin was placed on the table. He was playing the piano silently as if he didn't notice the arrival of the two of them. The steward on the side wanted to step forward to remind him, but Chen Mo stopped him with a gesture.

"My father-in-law is very sad right now and needs to express his feelings. Don't interrupt him and ask someone to make some chicken soup or something to wait. I'm afraid the piano will be played for a long time." Chen Mo said to the steward.

"Okay, I'll go now." Cai An nodded, glanced at Cai Yong, sighed, and went to prepare as Chen Mo said.

Chen Mo and Xu Shu sat silently under Cai Yong, quietly listening to the sound of the piano. The same mountains and flowing water, but the music played by different states of mind gave people different feelings. It was obviously the spring when all things revived. At this moment, listening to The sound of the piano has a bleak feeling in autumn.

Chen Mo and Xu Shu kept listening. When the sun turned west, they could clearly feel that the music was a little messy. Chen Mo looked towards Cai Yong and saw that Cai Yong's hands were shaking. This was because he was exhausted.

"Father-in-law!" Chen Mo knew that it would be difficult for Cai Yong to maintain his selfless state at this time, so he disrupted the sound of the piano by speaking out.

When the sound of the piano stopped, Cai Yong raised his head, looked at Chen Mo, then at Xu Shu, sighed softly, lowered his head and fumbled with his beloved piano.

Chen Mo smashed his mouth at the door. Cai An quickly came in with the chicken soup. Chen Mo stood up and took it. He brought it to Cai Yong's case and said: "Father-in-law, people will die after birth, old age, illness and death. Mr. Lu passed away from illness. Naturally, I feel in my heart It is also mourning, but the living people will continue. You, Zhao Ji, and your clan members are so sad. If you fall ill because of this, how can I explain to Zhao Ji when I go back? She just gave birth... …”

"Alas~" Cai Yong glanced at Chen Mo, nodded and said sadly: "Zi Qian and I have known each other since we were young. I studied under Taifu Hu Guang, and Ziqian studied under Chen Qiu and Ma Rong. He learned more than me, but he also Being able to be proficient in everything, speaking of which, the two of us were dissatisfied with each other for a period of time..."

Decades of old stories, now told from Cai Yong's mouth, are quite interesting. Cai Yong and Lu Zhi are similar in age. When they were young, they were high-spirited, tit-for-tat but sympathetic to each other. That feeling is very beautiful, but they It makes people feel an unspeakable sadness.

"Ciming passed away a few years ago, and now Ziqian has also passed away. I wonder when it will be my turn?" Cai Yong said in a bitter voice, holding the chicken soup in his hand.

"Father-in-law!" Chen Mo's tone became more serious and he said in a long voice: "Father-in-law, my son-in-law knows some medical science. This person's numerology is sometimes related to his mentality. My master once said to me that the pain in life is 70% to 80%. , but the only two or three left are hard to let go of. My father-in-law thinks about Zhaoji, Jin'er, and my sister far away in Jiangdong. Is his father-in-law really willing to give up these things? Jin'er can't speak yet? I always hope that he can call me mother and grandpa."

"You~" Cai Yong shook his head when he heard this, but most of the bitterness and sadness in his heart disappeared with Chen Mo's words. He touched the Aiqin in front of him and said, "Does Bo Dao know the origin of this Qin?"

"The name of the piano is Jiaowei, and the body of the piano is made from a piece of sycamore wood that my father-in-law rescued from a fire when he was away in Jianghai and Wuhui. Zhaoji told me." Seeing that Cai Yong had recovered a little, Chen Mo smiled. road.

"I love this piano very much. I used to have an acquaintance with Boya Ziqi, and I yearn for it very much." Cai Yong gently stroked the body of the piano and said sadly: "My friendship with Ziqian is not as good as that of Boya Ziqi." But since Ziqian left, I have no intention of playing anymore. I wanted to destroy this piano, but I still feel reluctant to let it go. Today, you can take this piano to Zhao Ji."

The sound of the piano is still there, but a close friend is hard to find.

"My child, I obey!" Chen Mo opened his mouth and finally nodded in agreement.

After staying with Cai Yong for a while, Chen Mo took away the Jiao Wei Qin and took Xu Shu out of Cai's Mansion.

"Lord, my mentor..." Xu Shu looked at Chen Mo and said worriedly.

"Don't worry, although my father-in-law is sad, he still has concerns. The book of Han has not yet been written, and he still has his daughter and grandson. Father-in-law has too many concerns. Once this person has concerns, he will not die so easily." Chen Mo smiled. laugh.

"Then Lu Gong..." Xu Shu asked doubtfully, doesn't Lu Zhi have any concerns?

"Gong Lu's biggest concern in his life was this big man. In fact, when Dong Zhuo entered the court, Gong Lu was probably already discouraged. I heard that he later became Yuan Shao's military advisor, but Yuan Shao's actions did not look like he had recovered. The meaning of the Han Dynasty has reached this point, and restoring the Han Dynasty is even more..." At the end of the sentence, Chen Mo couldn't help but sigh.

When the old man loses hope for his lifelong faith, he can actually understand Lu Zhi's mentality in his later years. Chen Mo hugged Qin and walked while saying: "I wanted to visit Shanggu, but I never took the time. I didn't expect that the last time we said goodbye was... Farewell."

Xu Shu nodded silently. In an era like this, some people may be separated for the rest of their lives.

After sending Chen Mo to the door of the mansion, Xu Shu said goodbye. He had other things to deal with. Xu Shu was now half-academic and half-official.

Chen Mo returned to the mansion and handed the Jiao Wei Qin to Cai Yan.

"Husband, this is my father's beloved piano, how could it be..." Cai Yan looked at Chen Mo in confusion.

Chen Mo told the story about Lu Zhi: "My father-in-law is a little sad now. Madam has nothing to do on weekdays, so I can go and visit him."

Cai Yan nodded silently and bowed to Chen Mo: "Thank you, husband."

"You and I, this is how we should be, why do we need to say thank you?" Chen Mo stretched out his hand to support his wife and said, "Let's go and sit with mother."

…

Lu Zhi left without a trace, but when the news spread, Chen Mo ordered all government offices in the country to be in a state of silence and no wedding banquets were held for three days. Yuan Shao also stopped all military activities. As Lu Zhi's disciple, Gongsun Zan even more The whole army was ordered to wear filial piety, as were both Cao Cao and Yuan Shu.

Every era has its mark. During Emperor Huan's period, there were Li Ying and Chen Fan. During Emperor Ling's period, there were celebrities headed by the Three Lords. After the Yellow Turban, the mark of the era was Lu Zhi.

When the world was in chaos and the princes were gradually disloyal, he was the only one who was running for the Han all day long. Lu Zhi had more than one opportunity to support his troops, but even if the court was jealous and took away his military power or even imprisoned him, Lu Zhi never resisted at all. , but gave up the military power in his hands without hesitation and returned to Luoyang. No matter how dissatisfied he was, he never complained. Regardless of his talent or virtue, Lu Zhi fully deserved the title of unparalleled celebrity.

It may be a bit too much to say that this is the era of Lu Zhi. Cai Yong, Zheng Xuan, Zhu Jun, Huangfu Song and other older generations of civil and military officials are equally dazzling, and their achievements in their respective fields may not be lower than Lu Zhi's. However, considering Lu Zhi as the era of this era As far as the imprint is concerned, I’m afraid no one will object.

The death of Lu Zhi and Cai Yong living in seclusion in Hedong and ignoring worldly affairs also represented the end of an era.

No matter whether it is sadness or grief, the things in this world will not stop for any one person. Even if you have the ability to reach heaven, you cannot withstand the passage of time.

Lu Zhi's death only caused the princes to stop fighting for a while. After mourning, Yuan Shu once again raised troops to attack Chenliu. At the same time, Yuan Shao also sent his eldest son to Qingzhou to prepare to compete with Gongsun Zan for Qingzhou. War in the world began again after the beginning of spring.

Hedong, Anyi.

"Lord! Chang'an just sent news." Man Chong quickly came to Chen Mo, handed a bamboo slip to Chen Mo and said: "Li Jue ordered Zhang Ji and Fan Chou to station troops in the Xinfeng area. It seems that there is an attack on our army. The meaning of war."

Chen Mo reached out to take the bamboo slips, frowned and looked through them, then thought: "It seems that there is a shortage of food at this time."

"Exactly!" Man Chong nodded and said: "Since last year, the Xiliang army has looted the people, causing a large number of people to move here. Now there are 130,000 households in the Heluo area alone. many."

"I don't really want to fight now." Chen Mo frowned and said, "Nowadays, our army's veterans are sent to all sides to defend the enemy. Although there are many new troops, they may not be able to compete with the Xiliang army."

Even if he wins due to the favorable location, it will be a miserable victory. Chen Mo does not want to waste his precious troops on this meaningless war of attrition. Even if he wins, if the damage is heavy, it will be difficult to take advantage of the situation to occupy Guanzhong.

"Lord, if it's General Hua Xiong..." Man Chong knew that Hua Xiong had a good relationship with Chen Mo, and after Hua Xiong led his army to occupy Zuofengyi, Chen Mo never garrisoned there, and Hua Xiong didn't station troops there either. Chen Mo Although he didn't say it, it was obvious that there was some secret alliance between Hua Xiong and Chen Mo.

"He can't move for the time being." Chen Mo shook his head, knowing what Man Chong had seen. However, Hua Xiong and Xu Rong were the two key pieces of his annexation of Guanzhong. They couldn't move lightly at this time, and he had to control them. It depends on the strength of the two of them.

"My lord, I have a plan!"