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Hearing the news that Zheng Xuan was critically ill, Lin Chao found it hard to accept for a while.After all, in his impression, old man Zheng has always looked hale and hearty, so how could the medicine suddenly fail to work.

But Zheng Yi told Lin Chao that Zheng Xuan had been ill for two or three years, and at the beginning of this year, he had to be helped to get out of bed and walk.

Only then did Lin Chao realize that it was seven years ago that he saw his teacher Zheng Xuan last time.

The time of six or seven years may have had little effect on Lin Chao, but it fully demonstrated the ruthlessness of the years in Zheng Xuan, an old man.

Suffering from severe illness for several years, Zheng Xuan felt that he might not have much time left. After considering for a long time, he decided to send his son to recall Lin Chao.

Of course Zheng Xuan knew that Lin Chao was planning a major event, but as his most proud disciple, it was understandable that old man Zheng wanted to meet his disciple before he died.

"Ugh……"

After listening to Zheng Yi's words, the expression on Lin Chao's face gradually changed from shock to helplessness, and finally he could only sigh quietly.

In terms of age, Zheng Xuan is now seventy-four, living longer than many people in this world.

In terms of achievements, Zheng Xuan has taught countless disciples, and peaches and plums are all over the world. He is a generation of Wenzong.After that, he sat in the Yushan Academy, and after seven years, he was respected by tens of thousands of students, and he had no regrets in his life.

Only things like life and death are the saddest hurdles in the world, but they are also the end points that have to be experienced.

After the end of the year, Lin Chao has a new understanding of the matter of life and death, and he is more open-minded than before.

"Teacher he..."

Lin Chao originally wanted to ask Zheng Xuan's current physical condition, whether he could support himself until he returned to Tan County, but after all, this kind of question was not suitable for him to say, so he changed his words: "Junior Brother Yien, something happened suddenly, let me clean it up. You have traveled all the way, it is very hard to come all the way, and rest for one night, tomorrow we will go south and return to Tan County."

In this era, the relationship between master and apprentice is almost equal to father and son.

After receiving the news that Zheng Xuan was critically ill, Lin Chao had to put aside the big things and go to visit Zheng Xuan instead.

However, given the traffic conditions of this era, it is always necessary to prepare for a long trip ten days and a half months in advance. Lin Chao only spent one night, which is considered relatively hasty.

Hearing this, Zheng Yi clasped his hands and said, "Follow senior brother's orders."

Seeing that he was in a low mood, Lin Chao went up and patted Zheng Yi's shoulder, and said, "Junior brother, don't be too sad, life will eventually come to an end. Besides, the teacher has kept his body upright all his life, and his peaches and plums are all over the world, even compared to the sages." No more concessions. If... it can be regarded as the end of life, it will definitely leave a name in history."

"Thank you brother for your comfort, I will save it for you little brother."

After saying that, Lin Chao called Uncle Fu and arranged a place for Zheng Yi to rest, but he himself woke up Xun Cai who was already asleep.

After Lin Chao had explained the matter, Xun Cai frowned slightly and said, "Teacher can't afford it! Zichu, do you want my concubine to bring the child back to Tan County with you?"

Lin Chao shook his head and said, "There's no need to be in such a hurry. Tomorrow, I will go back to Tan County together with Junior Brother Yi En. After you pack up at home, you will bring everyone south together. Anyway, you should go back, but..."

Originally, Lin Chao had reserved a month for himself, just to properly handle the matter at hand.

Going north to conquer the Hulu was a gamble, and Lin Chao naturally wanted to prepare as well as possible.Not only must there be enough food and grass for soldiers and horses, but Youzhou, which serves as a springboard, must also be in their own hands.

So Lin Chao decided to use this month's time to inspect the results of Gao Shun and Lin Xi's military training in person, and to have a good talk with Liu Yu and Gongsun Zan when they finally turned back.

But now that something happened, Lin Chao had no choice but to go south immediately.

After listening to Lin Chao's arrangement, Xun Cai asked Lin Chao to rest first, but she got up to pack Lin Chao's luggage and kept busy until dawn.

In the early morning of the second day, Lin Chao and Zheng Yi, accompanied by Dian Wei and [-] fallen soldiers, officially set out on their way home.

……

Yunzhong County.

Since the pre-Qin and Han Dynasties, the Hetao area has been an important route for foreigners from the north to invade the Central Plains, and has always been known as an important place for military strategists.

When the foreign race is strong, it will occupy this place as soon as possible, and when it is cold in winter, it will go south to invade the border, and take this opportunity to have a good year.

When the Central Plains was strong, they would also place heavy troops here, and wait until the end of spring, when the crops were scarce, to march northward to conquer the Hulu.

The road of history has always been difficult, and the ups and downs are all paved by the blood and tears of the common people...

In the vast wilderness, Gao Shun looked at the galloping horses not far away, holding the letter from Lin Chao in his hand, a few smiles appeared on the face of the square Chinese characters, and his eyes were full of excitement.

After seven years, this day is finally here!

Ever since Chuping was arranged to raise horses and train soldiers here in the fourth year of Chuping, Gao Shun has been longing for the day when he goes north to march.

He still remembered Lin Chao's promise to him, as long as he could train a fine cavalry, he would let him lead the army alone when he went out.

Until three days ago, Gao Shun finally waited for a letter from Lin Chao, asking him to send all the elite soldiers under his command to the borderlands.

When he received the order, Gao Shun, who had always disliked drinking, actually ordered a large banquet in the army, and he even drank a large jar of Zhongshan winter wine before falling asleep.

And today is the last drill in the army.

After Gao Shun watched the scene of the galloping horses for a while, he turned his head and smiled at the judge: "Mr. Shen, the northern region is bitterly cold. I wonder if you might get used to it?"

Hearing this, the judge gave Gao Shun a surprised look.

I have raised horses here with you for seven years, and now you ask me if I can get used to it, is it a bit late.

However, after all, the judge and Gao Shun have the same temperament, and after seven years of getting along with each other, they have a deep relationship, so they asked with a smile: "What do you mean by righteousness?"

Gao Shun said with a smile: "It's not that the general is boasting, it's just that the military supervisor promised in the past that he would let the general lead the army alone when he marched north. I wonder if you would like to accompany me?"

Shen Pei was surprised: "Lin Zichu actually let Gongyi lead the army alone!"

It's not that Gao Shun's ability is not good, but that among the Xuzhou generals, there are many people ahead of him.

Moreover, conquest of alien races has been a great achievement since ancient times, and Gao Shun's opportunity to make such contributions made the judge look a little sideways.

But after a while, the trial match also became excited.

Hearing what Gong Yi just meant, he wanted someone to go out with the army?
Such a feat of opening up frontiers and lands, I can actually have a share!

The judge said with a smile: "Yiyi, of course a certain person is willing to accompany him, but..."

In today's Xuzhou, not only fierce generals are like clouds, but also counselors are like crucian carp crossing the river.

In terms of ability, the judges boast that they are not weaker than others.

But in terms of qualifications, I really can't rank up.

Those Yuan Cong from the old department in Xuzhou should not give up the opportunity to themselves.

Gao Shun naturally understood the worries of the trial appointment, so he said with a smile: "Sir, don't worry, the king has always been lenient, and military advisors have always been open-minded. As long as the gentleman is willing, the general is willing to recommend him as a military advisor!"

Hearing this, the interrogator and Gao Shun solemnly cupped their hands and said, "Then thank you for justice."

"Just a trivial matter, why bother."

……

Yuyang County.

Lin Xi looked at Zhang Fei, who was dressed as a barbarian and exuded a strong smell, with a bright smile on his face.

"Zhang Yide, you have been in the Northland for several years, but you didn't want to become a barbarian... This taste... Tsk tsk, it really is no different from a barbarian."

It has been nearly eight years since Zhang Fei and Xin Ping traveled between the Hu tribes as merchants.

During these eight years, Zhang Fei has naturally changed a lot, at least that face is no longer as white and tender as before, but is shining with bronze light, as if oil and water can be squeezed out by touching it.

From being uncomfortable at the beginning to being exhausted later, Zhang Fei wanted to return to the Central Plains several times.

But with Xin Ping's encouragement, Zhang Fei finally managed to survive, and now he can not only adapt to the Hu people's clothes, but also speak the Hu people's language fluently.

Despite all the changes, the only thing that hasn't changed is his cheerful and frank personality.

"Little Lin Xi, your ass is itching again, how dare you arrange my old Zhang like this!"

He hadn't returned to the Central Plains for eight years, and when Lin Xi teased him as soon as he came back, Zhang Fei laughed and scolded him.

But it was this sentence that successfully broke Lin Xi's defense.

He followed Liu Bei when he was young, and Zhang Fei kept mocking him with the word "little baby" at that time.But now that more than ten years have passed, Lin Zixu is also young and has two sons. It has been many years since no one dared to make irresponsible remarks to him.

Today, Zhang Fei gave him another crit.

"Zhang Yide, I want to fight you!"

Lin Xihong yelled with her neck red.

Now it was Zhang Fei's turn to laugh happily, so he pointed at Lin Xi and said, "Hey, the little baby has grown up! Come on, let me, old Zhang, play tricks with you."

"Come on!"

Lin Xi lifted her weapon and said confidently.

There was no war in these years, so Lin Xi concentrated on honing his martial arts, and even asked Guan Yu, Zhao Yun and others for advice many times. Now that he is at the peak of his body, he thinks he can get rid of the shame.

The two of them were not too polite, they just slammed to death when they dismounted, from weapons to fists.

Next to him, Xin Pi looked at his brother whom he hadn't seen for several years, his eyes were full of crystals, and he said, "Brother has been through many hardships these years, it's really hard work."

Xin Ping smiled lightly and said, "Hard work is hard work, but as long as you can make achievements, mere hard work is nothing!"

"Brother has great ambitions, and younger brother admires him!"

As Xin Pi spoke, he took a set of clothes from the accompanying soldiers and prepared to help Xin Ping change into them.

This is what Xin Ping himself requested. He has traveled far to northern Xinjiang for many years and set foot in the Central Plains again today. He doesn't want to enter the city wearing barbarian clothes.

After a while, Xin Ping had put on his clothes neatly, and straightened the crown with great solemnity. The aura of barbarians and merchants in his body had disappeared.

What I got was the scholarly spirit of a pure Central Plains scholar.

"Central Plains, so-and-so is back..."

Looking at the city in the distance, Xin Ping muttered to himself, his eyes full of sharpness and fighting spirit.

Now that he is back, the next step is naturally to fight back!

At the same time, the battle on the other side is drawing to a close.

"Little baby, are you convinced!"

Zhang Fei's whole body was already on Lin Xi's body, his hands tightly controlled Lin Xi's hands, and he roared out of breath.

"Dissatisfied!"

Although Lin Xi couldn't move, she met the important condition of preferring death to submission, and she was still playing the role of a king with a strong mouth.

"Hahaha...Little baby is so shameless, you still don't admit it when you lose, you really humiliated your brother!"

"Zhang Yide, you fart!"

Although Lin Xi has worked hard to practice martial arts these years, his innate conditions determine the upper limit of a person. In terms of personal bravery, after all, he cannot compare with Zhang Fei, the number one fierce man in the world.

But seeing Zhang Fei panting, it was extremely difficult to win.

……

In the 11th year of Chuping, at the end of February.

Lin Chao finally arrived at Tan County, a place where he had been away for seven years.

He did not choose to enter the city, but rushed to Yushan Academy immediately.

Then...he saw Zheng Xuan who was tending the farmland in the academy.

"teacher!"

At this time, Zheng Xuan, although he could not be said to be walking like flying, he moved swiftly, and it was impossible for him to look critically ill.

Hearing Lin Chao's voice, Zheng Xuan turned his head, and a smile appeared on his face immediately.

"Zi Chu is back."

Lin Chao hurriedly took two steps to meet him, and said with a smile, "I haven't visited the teacher for many years. Half a month ago, I suddenly heard that the teacher was critically ill, so I rushed here, but I didn't think that the teacher had recovered from the illness. It's really gratifying!"

Although Lin Chao vaguely felt that something was wrong, seeing that Zheng Xuan was in good health, he was momentarily delighted and didn't think too much about it.

Unexpectedly, Zheng Xuan withdrew his smile after hearing these words, pointed at Lin Chao and scolded: "You rebel, I just feel a little sick occasionally, how come you said that it turned into a critical illness! You Lin Zichu is eager for the death of the old man, right? !"

"This……"

After being scolded by Zheng Xuan, Lin Chao was in a dazed state, and subconsciously glanced at Zheng Yi.

Brother, please explain!

Looking at Zheng Yi at this moment, his gaze was a little dodgy, not daring to meet Lin Chao's gaze.

Zheng Xuan was still still angry, and asked Lin Chao: "Lin Zichu, you are thousands of miles away, from whom did you hear that the old man is critically ill?"

Hearing this, Zheng Yi was sweating profusely.

However, Lin Chao pointed at Zheng Yi straightforwardly and said, "Teacher, Junior Brother Yien arrived at Zhongshan half a month ago and told his disciples that you are critically ill, so..."

"Rebel!"

Before Lin Chaohua could speak, he heard Zheng Xuan roar, and then threw the cane he was leaning on.

Zheng Yi was so frightened that he hurriedly ran away, and exclaimed in his mouth: "Father, calm down, calm down..."

"Nizi, Nizi, stop this old man!"

Is Zheng Xuan sick?

Really got sick, and started last year, and didn't get well until recently.

In fact, it wasn't serious, but seeing that Zheng Xuan hadn't healed for a long time, the kind neighbor Cai Yong came to comfort him.

What Cai Yong probably meant was that in the world of life, longevity is not gold and stone, and depth is not value, so old man Zheng, don't worry, I will help you with things like that after the death...

Speaking of it, Cai Yong had good intentions, but Zheng Xuan was so angry that the two old men almost fought on the spot.

From then on, no one dared to mention life and death in front of Zheng Xuan.

Therefore, Lin Chao and Zheng Yi's wave is considered to be on the brink.

Looking at the scene where the father resigned and the son laughed, Lin Chao couldn't help raising a few big question marks on his head.

What exactly is going on?