Rebel

"Brother Huai..." Gu Ao said sadly, "How come I don't know what you said? I dare not forget the teaching of my teacher Shan Yunzi. Ever forget it for a day?... The belt that Mr. Yun gave me was made by the ancient brocade of the academy, and the implication in it is exactly what Shan Yunzi entrusted to me. Now I am wearing the king's clothes , Isn’t it for extending the ambition of the world? I would like to go north to fight against the army and become famous all over the world, isn’t it for the sake of Mr. Yun’s death?”

"You're drunk, you smell of alcohol..." Huai Xin said sadly, "You're talking nonsense."

Gu Ao said: "Where am I talking nonsense? If I have been guarding Shanyun Academy, I will definitely not let Mr. Yun have such a thing..." As he spoke, a bitter smile spread from the corner of Gu Ao's mouth: "But I, After all, I left Yunshan and traveled around the world."

"I know that I am incompetent. I failed to protect my benefactor and Mr. Yun. That's why one of them died of illness and the other died at an early age. I have already left the mountain. If things are up to now, if I still cannot inherit the fate of the sky and inherit the mountain cloud The legacy of the sages of the academy, how can I be worthy of the mentor I left behind, and Mr. Yun who has been guarding the academy? This royal uniform is the doorstep of the long journey in the future, and the stepping stone for my proposition and the realization of my vision. Wearing it will not be in vain for the spirit of my mentor and Young Master Yun."

Huai Xin quietly said: "So, you are right?"

Gu Ao's expression was earnest: "...it's my fault that I didn't tell you about Mr. Yun. You should blame me."

Huai Xin lowered her head, looked at her own toes, and stopped talking.Gu Ao saw that Huai Xin was uncontrollably sad, and he couldn't help thinking that he had been hit hard when Mei Jun left, and later coincided with troubles in Hanzhong, during those most difficult days, he spent his life in prison In the past, when the internal and external difficulties were difficult, he really couldn't spare a little time to love his children and think about the future, which made him regain his strength.Now Gu Ao is worried that Huai Xin's heart will be hurt, so he intends to find something for him to dispel his worries.

Gu Ao took a step closer, and whispered in Huai Xin's ear: "...Go into the room, I also have something to say to you."

Huai Xin raised her eyes: "What do you want to say?"

Gu Ao sighed: "I'm not in a good mood today, I kept you waiting for so long. But since you're here, there are some things we should have plans for."

Only then did Huai Xin leave the door against which she was leaning, and followed Gu Ao into the room, Gu Ao turned around and closed the door, and poured cold tea for Huai Xin herself.Huai Xin took it in his hand, Gu Ao said slowly, "I'm tired of you these days, sit down."

Huai Xin sat down in the chair, and Gu Ao said: "When you didn't come to Hanzhong, there were some things that I had to support all by myself. Later, when you came, I was lucky enough to escape when Mr. Lu imprisoned me. , thanks to Brother Huai, you managed to deal with it..."

Holding the tea, Huai Xin looked at the light on the wall reflected in the cup, and said softly, "What's the matter with the King of Han, but it's okay to say."

Gu Ao said: "A few days ago, I personally conferred titles and titles to all the meritorious people in the army. I also saw the situation in the army. There are some things that must be resolved before the whole army goes out."

"What is it that makes the King of Han so worried?" Huai Xin put away her sad expression and asked seriously.

Gu Ao saw Huai Xin restraining his face, and his heart was relieved. He said: "Before when I followed Taishou Lu out of Hanzhong, I was defeated in Yingchuan and returned. The army's morale was shaken. Not only the number of deserters, but also my wife and my wife. My brother, all of them have left me because of all kinds of accidents, and by extension, we can see how many people in the middle and lower ranks are alienated... Thanks to the thousand-man team and the bureau chiefs who have gathered the hearts of the army for me, otherwise, how can I wait for the future? Turning defeat into victory? At the moment, I am afraid that I will collapse and go away... These days, I have been thinking deeply, the word "military spirit" is the most important thing for me to go north, no less than food. I am equal to the army. The right problems are not less than those encountered in the Central Plains before..."

Hearing the words 'Northern out of Rongdi', Huai Xin showed a serious look on her face, and said, "How is the king of Han planning?"

Gu Ao said: "Now the defenders in Hanzhong are divided into several categories. The army under my command includes bandits from Longshan; , and divided into the Hanzhong Army under the command of Ye Xiongguan, the prefect of the county, most of whom were old men from the Yu family; there were also civil officials who were promoted by the imperial examination when the foster father was there, and some of them were Lu Dequan's cronies in the county; some of them were in the local county. For government and for the people, there are no factions. Before going north to the army, I must bring all these troops under my command, otherwise the weather in the north will be cold and harsh, and the soldiers are brave and good at fighting. If we run our own affairs, how can we stand up for ourselves?"

Huai Xin asked, "...What does the King of Han mean?"

Gu Ao said: "Before I just rewarded all the ministries according to their merits. You told me about the prefect Yu, and I have never acted rashly. Today the prefect Yu has promised me. In a few days, all the generals, including Qianzhong The great clans from the land of Bashu and Bashu all come to Hanzhong to meet and discuss matters. This time, we have to make a plan. You have reported to me before about the distribution of food, military equipment, and arsenal. If there is anything missing, you can discuss it with me. Since I am waiting to conquer the North with all my strength, I have to do something good. It is said in the history books that the Emperor Wu of all dynasties would find it difficult to conquer the land of Rong, so I don’t believe it! This time we are fighting against the army, and we must not lose the jade pieces of the North The heroic souls of those [-] soldiers."

Huai Xin saw that Gu Ao was planning all kinds of strategies, she couldn't help being a little moved: "I know...I'll prepare."

Gu Ao showed a smile on his face: "You are also tired today, I will ask someone to arrange a room for you to rest for a night, and I will come to you tomorrow to talk about it in detail, how about it?"

Huai Xin nodded.Gu Ao turned around and opened the door to call the servants. He cleaned a room for Huai Xin, sent Huai Xin to his residence, and ordered several people to serve him. Son, when I wake up, people are looking for me, and I am in the mansion."

"Hmm..." Huai Xin nodded.

"Predecessors shed a lot of blood, I know you are sad, but no matter what, we have to do something to be worthy of them." After finishing speaking, Gu Ao was about to leave, but Huai Xin raised his head and called: "Brother Ao..."

Gu Ao stopped in his tracks.

"Today, I lost my composure," Huai Xin said with a sigh and frowned.

Gu Ao looked at Huai Xin, knowing that he had lost his parents, and suddenly heard that Yun Ang had passed away, thinking that he did not miss the old friendship, and felt sad, so he said: "Don't worry, when we go north, we will serve the country. On the day of hatred, go to sleep."

"Well," Huai Xin nodded, "Then I'll look for you tomorrow."