Jianming Chaos

Liu Bei fled all the way to Nanzhang, thankful that he saved his life, thinking: "Yi Ji once warned me not to ride this horse, saying that it would harm the owner; today it seems that is not the case. Zhao Yun and the others will definitely come to me .”

Before I knew it was noon, a cowherd girl suddenly came to me, playing a flute, and the sound of the flute was beautiful.He listened to God.

When the girl passed by him, he came back to his senses, applauded and said, "Little girl, you play the flute pretty well!"

The girl stopped and responded, "Mr. is too much for the prize. May I ask where you are from?"

"I'm from Xiangyang. What's your name? How old are you this year?"

"My name is Xiaoying, and I just turned nine years old this year."

"You can play the flute so well at such a young age, you must have a famous teacher to guide you. May I ask who is your master?"

"My master's name is Sima Hui, his name is Decao, and his Taoist name is 'Mr. Shuijing'. He is seventy-four this year. I have been learning from my master since I was a child. Who is the master?"

"My name is Liu Bei, and my name is Xuande. I am the current Xinye County Magistrate."

"Could it be that you are Master Liu Xuande? My master mentioned you many times, saying that you are very powerful."

"Haha, your master praises me too much. Can you take me to see him?"

"Of course, my master is always looking forward to seeing you."

"Oh, really? That's a coincidence."

Liu Bei followed Xiaoying to a mountain forest, entered a wooden village, and settled their horses in the wooden shed.

Seeing the rows of green and tender bamboos in the yard, Liu Bei couldn't help sighing: "This place is really quiet and picturesque. It seems that your master is really a person full of elegance and interest."

When the two came to the middle gate, the sound of the qin floated leisurely. The beautiful melody made Liu Bei so intoxicated that he was completely immersed in the sea of ​​qin.Looking from the window, he saw an old man sitting cross-legged by the incense burner, stroking the Yaoqin, with an elegant and comfortable posture.

Xiaoying wanted to go in to report, but Liu Bei grabbed her and said softly, "Let me listen for a while."

Suddenly, the sound of the piano stopped, and a voice came from inside: "Who is outside listening to my piano sound?"

After hearing this, Xiaoying led Liu Bei into the house and said, "Master, this is the Lord Liu Xuande you often mentioned."

The old man was taken aback for a moment, then laughed loudly, walked up to Liu Bei, and said, "It turned out that Uncle Liu Huang came here. I'm under Sima Hui, no respect, no respect!"

Seeing the other party's pine-shaped crane bone and the stately vessel, Liu Bei saluted and said: "Mr. Sima is really old and strong, and his bearing is extraordinary! I am Liu Xuande, the magistrate of Xiaxinye County, and I am here to pay my respects to you."

Sima Hui replied: "Uncle Liu Huang is also a good-looking talent, generous! I have heard about your achievements, and I have always wanted to see you. When I saw you today, it really is extraordinary."

"Don't dare to take it....By the way, when Xiaoying brought me here just now, I was just about to continue enjoying the sound of the master's piano, but unexpectedly, he noticed it. I don't know how the master knew it?"

Sima Hui stroked his beard and said with a smile: "The emperor's uncle is here, how could I not know it! First of all, when you came outside the door, I smelled Xiaoying's body and knew that she had returned, but she was not as usual. She came in to say hello, and someone must have prevented her from coming in; secondly, I heard the neighing of a horse in the backyard, and Xiaoying was riding a bull, so I knew there was an outsider coming; in addition, I had already calculated that there must be a hero visiting today. Now, it looks like that’s true.”

Liu Bei sighed in admiration: "Mr. is really a saint. He can concentrate on playing the piano, discern the smell at the same time, and hear the sound outside the house at the same time. The so-called use of hands, nose, and ears can cover everything! I am lucky to see you today. Although I am dead, I have no complaints!" "

"I'm alone, so it's not worth the emperor's words. I don't know why the emperor came here?"

"I met Xiaoying on the road. Seeing that she played the flute well, I must have a famous teacher to guide me, so I followed her."

"If my guess is correct, Uncle Huang came from Xiangyang."

Liu Bei was surprised: "How did you know, sir?"

"Xiaoying went to Xiangyang yesterday, and accidentally heard that the state capital is going to hold a large banquet today, and many local officials were invited to attend. Uncle Huang is the magistrate of Xinye County, and Liu Biao's brother of the same clan, so he must have been invited as well."

Liu Bei nodded: "That's true. I went to Xiangyang only for the banquet, nothing else."

"Uncle Huang must have encountered an accident in Xiangyang."

"How does sir know?!"

"The purple color of the Yintang indicates that you have panicked, Uncle Huang. Also, as a county magistrate, you also have to go to a banquet. Why didn't Uncle Huang come here alone with a soldier? Didn't something happen? "

After hearing this, Liu Bei admired him more and more, and immediately told him the truth.Sima Hui laughed and said, "It seems that the horse saved the Lord!"

"But someone once advised me not to ride this horse, saying that it would harm the owner. This horse was originally ridden by Zhang Wu, a general of Jingzhou. I killed him when I quelled the Jiangxia rebellion, and I have been riding this horse ever since. .”

"Uncle Huang, can you take me to see the horse?"

"Of course." Liu Bei led him to Luma.

Sima Hui walked around the horse and said with a smile: "Uncle, don't believe other people's words! In ancient times, there was indeed a saying of 'Lord Lu Huan', so no one dared to ride it; but according to my observation, this horse is not ordinary. Horse, it is full of strength, almost comparable to the red rabbit horse that Lu Bu rode back then. A good man can keep himself safe if he rides it, and a bad man will bring disaster on himself if he rides it. The emperor's "joy to the world, worry about the world", I believe This horse is also enlightened, otherwise it will not cross the river to the Savior. The emperor can rest assured."

Liu Bei said happily: "Mr. is really a genius! If you don't dislike it, please come to Xinye to help someone and help the Han Dynasty together!"

Sima Hui shook his head and said, "I appreciate Uncle Huang's kindness. I have lived in seclusion for a long time, and I am used to a leisurely life. I have never thought of participating in politics; and it is now over seventy-seven years old. At present, I only want to retire in peace and have no desires."

"Sir, with such talent, wouldn't it be a waste of life to ignore state affairs? I don't think age is a problem at all."

"No, this varies from person to person. Some people rely on their talents and do whatever they can to seek fame and wealth; Isn't it pleasant to play the piano, recite poems, watch flowers and cultivate bamboo in such a quiet environment? Besides, there are many talents in the country. In fact, I personally think that the more people who are in politics, the easier it is for talents to become mediocre. "

Liu Bei said deeply: "Mr. has a unique outlook on life, Liu is like a spring breeze; it's just that when the country is employing people, Mr. refuses to go out, isn't it disappointing?"

"Uncle Huang is serious. Lao Zhuo is just a hermit in the mountains. There are very few people who know me from the outside world. How can I let people down? Besides, Lao Zhuo is not a military strategist, so I am afraid I can't help you much. In fact, the world is better than me. Talented people abound, so why doesn't the emperor go find them?"

"I thought, but where can I find it!" Liu Bei spread his hands and looked helpless.

"Uncle, don't be upset. I know that there are two outstanding talents in the world today. If one of them is assisted, the world will not be troubled."

Liu Bei's eyes lit up when he heard it, and he couldn't wait to ask: "Who is so powerful?"

"Their nicknames are 'Fulong' and 'Fengchu' respectively, and they are both extremely resourceful."

"A dragon and a phoenix. What are their real names? Do you know them, sir?"

"More than just acquaintance! Fu Longfu's surname is Zhuge, his name is Liang, and his style name is Kongming. He used to be my student; Feng Chu's surname is Pang Mingtong, and his style name is Shiyuan. He is my brother-in-law. Now they are like me, living leisurely and secluded in a remote mountain corner. .If the uncle of the emperor can invite one of them, the destruction of Cao Fuhan will be just around the corner."

When Liu Bei heard this, he was worried again: "Since they have gone into seclusion, how should we find them?"

Sima Hui smiled and said, "Since you tell Uncle Huang, I will arrange it myself, so don't worry."

Liu Bei couldn't restrain his ecstasy, and asked, "Where are they now? Please enlighten me!"

Sima Hui said calmly: "Why is the emperor so impatient, let's talk about other things first."

Liu Bei was a little disappointed when he heard this, so he could only perfunctoryly say: "Since Mr. Liu is so interested, Liu is all ears."

Sima Hui asked: "Which civil servants and generals are around the emperor?"

Liu Bei said: "Although I am not talented, there are also literary generals such as Sun Qian, Mi Zhu, and Jian Yong, and military generals such as Guan Yu, Zhang Fei, Zhao Yun, and Mi Fang. I wonder if you know them?"

"I have heard of Sun Qian, Mi Zhu, and Jian Yong. Although they understand the art of war, they have no foresight and foresight, and their abilities are limited. They have never been able to become the real right-hand man of the emperor."

Liu Bei nodded, expressing his sympathy.Sima Hui continued: "Although Guan Yu, Zhang Fei, and Zhao Yun have unstoppable courage, they all have shortcomings. Zhang Fei has a strong temper, is brave and intrepid, and cannot take the lead alone. The incident of losing Xuzhou while drunk is proof. Extraordinary, but indecisive. When he followed Gongsun Zan, he knew that he was with the wrong person and did not dare to abandon the master. He did not vote for a new master until he was defeated and died. Guan Yu was calm. When he joined Cao Cao, he repaid his favor. Killed Yuan Shao's generals Yan Liang and Wen Chou. When he was about to bid farewell to Cao Cao and go to the emperor's uncle, Cao Cao deliberately excused his illness to keep him. He went there twice and couldn't see Cao Cao. He didn't leave resolutely until the third time. It can be seen that he is cautious in his affairs and considers the overall situation; if it were Zhang Fei, he would have left without saying goodbye. Guan Yu's biggest shortcoming is that he is arrogant and easy to underestimate the enemy. He must be cautious when entrusting important tasks in the future, lest he miss a big deal."

Sima Hui was eloquent and eloquent, and Liu Bei was convinced.

"Sir, you live here deeply, but how did you know these things?" Liu Bei was puzzled.

Sima Hui smiled mysteriously and said, "The secret of heaven must not be revealed."

While talking, Liu Bei asked about Fu Fulong and the young phoenix, but Sima Hui said, "It's getting late, so the emperor should stay and have a light meal."

Liu Bei thought that he would not be able to leave for a while, so he agreed.Sima Hui ordered his servants to cook.

After dinner, the two continued to chat.Liu Bei sought opportunities to inquire about the address of the two of them many times, but the other party always deliberately changed the subject and avoided talking about it.Liu Bei was puzzled.

Sima Hui saw what was going on in his mind and said, "Uncle Huang will understand when the time comes, don't worry."

After hearing this, Liu Bei felt a little relieved.

At this moment, Xiaoying ran over and said, "A lot of people came from outside the village. The leading general called himself Zhao Yun, and said he was here to find Mr. Xuande."

Liu Bei was overjoyed, so he and Sima Hui came to the outside of the village.

Zhao Yun got off his horse and prostrated himself on the ground to plead guilty: "My lord's ineffectiveness in protecting the lord caused my lord to escape to this point. I really deserve death! Please punish my lord!"

Zhiming also got off his horse and said: "We searched hard all the way, and asked everyone we met; then we kept looking here along the road, and finally found you, Uncle Huang!"

Liu Bei helped Zhao Yun up and said, "What is Zilong's fault? Due to the situation at that time, I was instructed by my friend Yiji to take a step ahead by myself, and it was too late to call you. However, despite this disaster, I got a blessing in disguise and met This Senior Sima."

Liu Bei introduced to both sides.Sima Hui saw Zhiming with the help of the fire, twitched his eyebrows, and said with a smile: "Young man, it seems that you are not an ordinary person! Several years ago, I met a young foreigner in the south of the Yangtze River. His appearance and temperament were almost the same as yours. , but in comparison, your heart is more stable."

Zhiming didn't expect that the old man in front of him would pay attention to him. He expected that the other party was definitely not an idle person. He was afraid that he would see the mystery, so he said, "My name is Lei Zhiming. I was an abandoned baby. I lived with my master since I was a child. Later, After being reminded by Master, I realized that I should serve the country, so I took refuge with Uncle Liu Huang, and now I am a newcomer in the army."

Sima Hui asked with interest: "Didn't you ask about your respected master's name?"

"My master's name is Guo Ping."

"Guo Ping?! Then isn't your ancestor Yuanzun Lingshan?"

"Exactly. Does Senior know him?"

"It's not just acquaintance! Lingshan Yuanzun is my senior brother, and we both came from the same school." Sima Hui seemed to have met a confidant.

Everyone was amazed.Zhiming suddenly felt a nameless sense of oppression. The old man in front of him looked like an ordinary old man on the surface, but in essence he gave people a feeling of inscrutable.

Sima Hui sighed with emotion: "Time flies like an arrow. I think that when we were young, we traveled all over the world together, cultivating both civil and military skills. Decades have passed in a flash. Ever since I got old and lived in seclusion in the mountains, I have never had a chance to meet him. It’s a pity that he drove west of Hexi early!”

Liu Bei also said with emotion: "Birth, aging, sickness and death are the inherent laws of nature, and no one can break them since ancient times. This world is too small. I didn't expect that the seniors turned out to be Zhiming's master and uncle. ... But it is not too early. Now that they are here, It's time for me to leave too. Senior, please take care of your health, and Liu will come to visit some other day."

Xiaoying ran out and asked, "Is Mr. Xuande leaving?"

Liu Bei stroked her head and said, "Yes, I'm leaving. You should study hard with Master. You can learn a lot of extraordinary things from him. You are welcome to visit Xinye anytime, and we will meet soon!"

Sima Hui originally wanted to ask Zhiming some questions, but when he saw that Liu Bei was leaving, he had to take back his words; Zhiming also noticed this detail, but it was inconvenient to say more, so he nodded slightly in response.

Looking at the figures of the people going away, Sima Hui said thoughtfully: "God's will, God's will!"

Xiaoying looked at him puzzled.Looking at her innocent face, Sima Hui smiled: "You are still young, so you won't understand many things. When the world is in chaos, there will be a savior. It seems that this troubled world still needs him to calm down." Woolen cloth!"