I have lived forever since the end of Qin Dynasty

Chapter 367 The first step to becoming a famous general

The banquet came to an end, and most of the people were drunk and left the house with the help of servants, including Cao Shou.

However, before he left, he did not forget to greet Chen Luo stammeringly, "Bo, brother Boyu, if we have a chance next time... let's throw pot together again. I'll be there, so I won't drink too much by then."

"Okay, okay, definitely next time." Chen Luo responded with a smile.

Today's drink was a very successful one.

At least on the surface, there is no longer any barrier between him and Cao Shou.

When the time comes to follow the imperial edict and go south, the opponent will no longer cause obstacles and compete for power and gain.

Often when something fails, it may be due to various external factors, such as a harsh environment, too little time, or an extremely powerful opponent...

However, internal contradictions cannot be ignored.

After all, the strongest fortresses often begin to crumble from within.

Why does the History of the Southern Song Dynasty and the History of the Southern Ming Dynasty make people feel like they have a cerebral hemorrhage after reading them?

Not only are they faced with external enemies, but they are still intrigued and engaged in internal struggles.

Yue Fei, who was about to go straight to Huanglong, was recalled and killed by Twelve Gold Medals.

Xin Qiji, who led the rebel army southward, could not be reused for the rest of his life because of his status as a reformer.

When the Tatar troops came to the city, they staged a "fight between Fujian and Zhejiang" and handed over Guangzhou.

Seeing such suffocating operations, how can people calmly read these pieces of history.

Logic only exists in rational and normal people. When faced with those psychopaths who cannot be inferred by common sense, it is naturally impossible for Chen Luo to use normal logic to think from the other person's perspective.

It’s okay to question neurosis.

If you understand neurosis, then you will become a neurotic yourself.

Therefore, if he wants to avoid encountering such a situation, he must take preventive measures in advance.

Cao Shou's abilities are mediocre, but he is still the type of person who can communicate.

Therefore, Chen Luo is willing to spend some time to make the relationship between them less rigid and facilitate the subsequent work.

Shaking his head, Chen Luo shook off the smell of alcohol from his body.

After drinking it all night, I still feel a little dizzy.

Of course, this does not affect his subsequent communication.

He called the servant next to him and asked him to bring him a cup of tea. After drinking half the cup, Chen Luo stood up.

At the same time, Wei Qing was sitting in his assigned position, tall and tall.

Seeing Chen Luo leave his seat, he gently pushed Huo Qubing beside him, "Don't eat yet."

"Oh, okay uncle." Putting down the chicken drumstick in his hand, Huo Qubing replied with some reluctance, stretching out his little hand to casually wipe away the oil stains on his mouth.

This meal can be said to be the best meal I have eaten since I was a child, and I am completely satisfied. As long as I finish everything on the plate, the servant next to me will bring a new plate.

Do not eat white do not eat.

The young Huo Qubing threw away all the distracting thoughts in his mind in front of the delicious food. He was not at all as distracted by thoughts as Wei Qing next to him.

Wei Qing glanced at his carefree nephew and touched his chin.

To be honest, he was still a little envious in his heart.

Just now, he had been thinking about the reason why the noble man left him and his nephew behind. Even though the food in front of him was exquisite and the wine was fragrant, he didn't care about the food. He simply swallowed a few mouthfuls of light noodle soup to fill his stomach.

After all, I have to talk to a distinguished person later, and it would be extremely rude if my stomach growls.

Seeing Chen Luo approaching, Wei Qing stood up and saluted respectfully: "Greetings to Mr. Chen."

"You are considerate." Chen Luo returned the favor with a smile.

He didn't introduce himself just now.

Apparently, while Wei Qing was sitting at the table, he listened to six directions and learned his name.

After a pause, Chen Luo continued: "The smell in the house is too strong, why not use the pavilion in the courtyard to have a chat?"

"It's up to you." Wei Qing nodded in response, and kicked his nephew next to him with his foot hidden under the document.

"Oh, okay...hey." Huo Qubing stood up upon seeing this, but his knee hit the document.

"This kid is really too reckless, Mr. Chen..." Wei Qing looked helpless.

But just when he was about to apologize, he heard Chen Luo reply with a smile: "This is about daring to fight and being enterprising. As the saying goes, 'You are older when you are three years old, and you are older when you are seven years old'. I don't think your nephew has a millionaires" The enemy's bravery."

"Ah?" Given Wei Qing's steady temperament, he couldn't help but be stunned when he heard this.

My nephew, a brave general?

Let's just call it a habitual compliment from a noble person.

However, there was a bit more scrutiny in his eyes when he looked at Huo Qubing.

Could it be that this nephew really has some talent that he has not yet discovered?

But being valued by noble people is a good thing after all.

If Mr. Chen is willing to help him, he will be able to have an official career and live a better life than his uncle and his mother in the future, that will be enough.

There was no further conversation in the room. Chen Luo walked in front, and Wei Qing was half a body behind, with his head half lowered, and followed him step by step.

Huo Qubing, on the other hand, didn't have so many scruples and looked around randomly.

After he sat down just now, he only focused on eating and did not take a closer look at the house. Now that he was about to leave, he realized that the various decorations were quite exquisite.

But Huo Qubing was already outside the house before he could take a few more glances. As soon as the cool breeze blew, Chen Luo woke up 70% instantly.

He led the two of them to the pavilion in the courtyard and stood slowly.

The Yangxia Marquis Mansion adopts a decoration style similar to that of Suzhou gardens in later generations. Those Chehou Marquis and dignitaries who visited were all amazed and started to imitate it secretly after returning home. Now, nearly 60% of the Marquis Mansion in Chang'an will build two pavilions. Dig a pond.

Anyway, in Chen Luo's mind, Chinese gardens, like Western churches, can be called the essence of civilized architectural art.

After restraining his divergent thoughts, Chen Luo looked at Huo Qubing and said, "By the way, why did you want to sneak out of the house today?"

After all, young children are quite afraid of the outside world. They have to wait until they are at least ten years old before they develop the desire to explore the outside world and do not want to stay with their parents for a long time.

Huo Qubing was so young that he ran out without thinking.

Could this be the appearance of a famous general?

"I..." Huo Qubing was a little hesitant, but thinking that because of Chen Luo, he had eaten many delicacies that he could not usually eat today, he answered frankly, "I want to go to my father and ask him why he left. "

"Isn't the child's father around?" Chen Luo looked at Wei Qing and asked in a low voice.

I have not specifically studied the history of the Qin and Han Dynasties, and I do not have a comprehensive grasp of some of the fragmented knowledge.

He understood the important points of the Han-Hungarian War clearly.

But if you ask him who Huo Qubing's father is, Chen Luo really doesn't know.

Wei Qing pursed his lips and said, "My sister has misjudged the wrong person. Qubing's father left when he was one year old. He should be working as a clerk in a certain county now."

These things are sad things from the past, and I and my sister don't want to mention them in front of our children.

I don’t know where Huo Qubing got the news from, and this happened.

Chen Luo sighed lightly.

I didn't expect this to be the case.

According to ordinary people's assumptions, if Huo Qubing had an uncle like Wei Qing, his childhood life should be rich, happy and carefree.

The truth is quite the opposite.

Historically, Wei Qing had to wait until Huo Qubing was six years old before Wei Qing started to gain some influence. Moreover, because of his origin, he was ostracized and discriminated against by the court officials, and was frequently suppressed and targeted.

Therefore, Huo Qubing spent his whole childhood wandering around.

He couldn't help but look at Huo Qubing with a softer look, and said softly: "Is there anything you want?"

Hearing this, Wei Qing looked at his nephew slightly nervously.

Does Mr. Chen want to help our family?

You have to seize this opportunity.

Huo Qubing didn't think too much and said quickly: "Well, can I eat so much delicious food every day like today?"

After being stunned for a moment, Chen Luo laughed and said, "You kid, what's so difficult about this?"

He thought about the record in "Historical Records" that every time Huo Qubing went on an expedition, he would bring a cook with him to eat and drink well to satisfy his appetite. He did not expect that he would have such a wish now.

However, in his opinion, it is not a black mark for a champion to be a wolf and to have his own cook in the army.

Wei Qing said with some embarrassment: "Mr. Chen is laughing."

It would be great if my nephew said that he wanted to join the political party, or that he wanted to become a great hero like Marquis Wenzhen of Yangxia.

It must make Mr. Chen in front of him happy. While he is being cultivated by his side, he can also benefit from it.

"Children's words are unbridled, and they are very sincere." Chen Luo waved his hand and said with some emotion, "I have an old friend who once had such a wish."

"What happened next?" Huo Qubing couldn't help but ask. He didn't expect that someone had "like-minded interests" with him.

Chen Luo leaned down, looked at Huo Qubing and said, "Later he became a great general. When the Huns in the north heard his name, they would all run away in fear."

He didn't lie.

At the Hongmen Banquet, I was chatting with Han Xin, and the other party sighed that it would be great if he could eat delicious meat every day in the future.

Isn't this similar to Huo Qubing's expression just now?

Huo Qubing's eyes lit up and he immediately said: "Okay, I will do the same."

Wei Qing touched his nose, fearing that Chen Luo would say mocking words.

But what surprised him was that Chen Luo nodded seriously, reached out and patted Huo Qubing and said, "I believe you can do it."

To be honest, Chen Luo was also muttering in his heart.

Could it be that the first step to becoming a famous general is to have the desire to eat and drink well?

But if we really want to extrapolate from this, it doesn’t seem to be unreasonable.

You must have the desire to survive and the desire to work hard to have the motivation to keep fighting. Otherwise, if you wander around leisurely all day long and immerse yourself in the gentle countryside, even the most elite and iron-blooded army will be reduced to useless trash.

After thinking about it, Chen Luo turned his head and said, "Brother Wei Qing, would you be interested in going south with us this time? If you perform well by then, I will ask His Majesty to let you get rid of your status as a knight slave and even have an official status. .”

Suddenly hearing this, Wei Qing was stunned for a moment, then nodded excitedly and said: "I am willing to go south with Duke Chen and Duke Cao, and I will never be afraid of retreating."

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Huo Qubing was the young son of General Qing's sister. His father, Huo Zhongru, was related to young children and was the son of Qubing.

After removing the sick child, he sent it to the Marquis Mansion in Pingyang.

At the banquet, he met Chen Xun and said, "I want to learn from Huaiyin to avoid the troubles of the Han Dynasty."

Chen Xun praised him and said, "Looking at him at the age of three, I know that this child is extraordinary."

When everyone heard it, they began to realize that it was different. ——"Historical Records·Champion Hou Family"

(End of this chapter)