The Most Romantic of the Three Kingdoms

It was late at night, and the wine was in full swing.

Huang Zhong was old and couldn't bear it anymore and went back to sleep first. Brothers Fan Tan and Fan Shang knew that they were not Xun Zhen's confidant, so they retired soon after Huang Zhong returned to the house. Du Mai, Cheng Yan, Chen Bao, and Wen Ping were left to accompany him, and Xun Zhen repeatedly offered wine to persuade him.

It was cold and snowing again, so the place to drink can no longer be outside the courtyard. The house in the front yard was small, and the single rooms on the south side of the back yard were even less useful. Xun Zhen chose the place for drinking in the house where he lived. To keep warm, a brazier was set up in the corner of the house.

Outside, the clouds are scattered and the moon is rising, the tree shadows are swaying, the snow is rustling, and it is cold and icy; the candles inside are red and warm.

Not only are they happy, but many people are already drunk. Du Mai, who had the least amount of alcohol, was so drunk that he fell into a drowsy sleep beside the food table. Chen Bao and Cheng Yan beat the wooden bowls and wine jars, sang in a rough voice, Wenpin heard the songs and danced, raised their swords and circled between the banquets to help the wine, and the sword light was piercing in the advance and retreat. I saw him sometimes advancing forward, like a young dragon going out to sea, and sometimes leaning back, like a quiet bird returning to the forest.

Xun Zhen took Le Jin and sat beside her, pointed at Wen Pin with a smile, and asked, "Wen Qian, how do you think about my nephew's swordsmanship?" Le Jin's relationship has skyrocketed, and it has become so close that it can be called a literal.

Although Le Jin was half-drunk, after all, he was in the guest place and kept a bit of rationality. He didn't call Xun Zhen directly, but replied with a little respect: "The Wen family is the crown of Wan County, and the surname is Nanyang Ju. , Wenjun has passed on from the family, and he is also brave, although he is young, this swordsmanship has already entered the hall."

"How is it compared to you?"

"My swordsmanship is all self-taught, how dare you compare with Wenjun?"

"Haha, haha." Xun Zhen laughed, clapped Le Jin's hand, and said, "Wen Qian is really also Wen Qian! The Book of Changes says: 'A gentleman of Qianqian, use Dachuan, Ji'. This time you go to the priest in Kunyang. , there will be peace all the way, even if there are three or two thieves, it is not a cause for concern."

"A modest gentleman can cross the big river, auspicious", from the "Book of Changes", the written meaning is that a modest gentleman can cross the river, safe and auspicious, and the extended meaning is that the virtue of modesty can make people overcome all difficulties, and everything goes smoothly. .

"Thank you Xun Jun Ji Yan."

"Come on, drink another bowl!"

After Xun Zhen and Le Jin had a drink, they changed the subject and said, "Wen Qian is from Dongjun, Yanzhou. I have never been to Dongjun. I wonder if there are any heroes or celebrities in your county?"

Le Jin grew up in Dong County, and was so familiar with the history and famous people of this county that he blurted out without hesitation, and said: "My Dong County was originally the land of Wei and was taken by Qin. Since the Qin Dynasty, there have been countless talents. Since modern times, the famous ones have been Yangping Liu Ru, who is eloquent in his speech, Guo Linzong thought he had the quality of Guizhang; Wuyang Xie Bi, Zhongzhi Fangzheng, was the master of the township. These two are the seniors in my county, and if you compare with today, the juniors are even more numerous."

"How many people are there like the king?"

"Jinyong people, why bother."

Xun Zhen smiled and asked, "Who is the best?"

"If you ask about the best, there are three people who must be mentioned."

Xun Zhen asked, "Oh? Which three are they?"

For one thing, there are too many famous people in the world today, especially in places like Yuzhou, Jingzhou, and Yanzhou. The famous people are really like the stars. If they come out of any county, there are hundreds of famous people. Just like Yingchuan County, let's just say Yingyincheng County, there are more than a dozen or 20 people in the world famous among the two major clans of Xun and Liu. If you add places like Yangzhai and Xuxian, Yangzhaiguo, Xin Zhu, and Xuxian Chen also have many famous people and talents. Although Xun Zhen has been traveling for more than ten years, most of his time has been in Gaoyang, so he cannot know all about famous people from all over the world.

Second, although he knew some "celebrities" of the Three Kingdoms, most of them only knew their names and did not know their place of origin. And now it is not far from the Three Kingdoms era, and it is not too near. Many of these "celebrities" are still very young and may have become famous locally, but they are not well known at home and abroad. Therefore, every time he sees a foreign country. People who come will definitely talk to them and ask their local celebrities, hoping to hear more "acquaintances".

- I hope to hear more "acquaintances", not that he wants to recruit them all. With his current strength and fame, he knew that this was simply impossible. In fact, he did this just to "seek peace of mind" and "seek a way back". Even if you can't make friends, but knowing your place of origin is always better than a blind man touching an elephant. What's more, what if there is a chance to make friends in the future?

He seemed to be drunk and hazy, but in reality, he was sober in his heart, raised his spirits, and listened to Le Jin and said, "These three people are all talented and heroic. A Chen Gong, courtesy name Gongtai, a native of Dongwuyang, is upright and heroic, resourceful, and is in line with domestic and foreign nationals. Well-known people are all connected. One Cheng Li, courtesy name Zhongde, is from Dong'e, eight feet three inches in length, with beautiful beard, courageous, resourceful, good decision-making, and has a strange name. One Weizi, courtesy name Zixu , Chen Liuren is also a rich and wealthy family, and he is filial and honest, and has great virtue.

"Chen Gong, Cheng Li, Weiz?"

Chen Gong and Weizi, Xun Zhen knew. Chen Gong didn't need to say much. After the Yellow Turbans broke out, Wei Zi used his family wealth to support Cao Cao, who was only in his twenties at the time. But, who is Cheng Li?

He tried his best to recall, racked his brains, remembered one person, and secretly said, "Could it be Cheng Yu?"

He vaguely remembered that two of the celebrities during the Three Kingdoms period had changed their names, one was Xu Shu and the other was Cheng Yu. Cheng Yu seemed to be called Cheng Li before he changed his name. He was eight feet three inches tall, and he was not too short. He was about 1.9 meters tall in later generations. No wonder Le Jin singled this out.

"To be so solemnly introduced by Le Jin, Chen Gong and Wei Zi must be the same two people. If I expected it to be true, if this Cheng Li is really Cheng Yu, these three people can indeed be called 'talent heroes'. After thinking about it, Xun Zhen smiled and said to Le Jin, "Wen Qian, I have heard the names of these three people. I wonder if you know them?"

Le Jin said somewhat ashamedly: "These three sons are all famous people in my county. I came from a poor family. Compared with them, I am like a bird compared to a phoenix, but I have only heard their name and never met their people."

Xun Zhen shook his head again and again and said, "In my opinion, although the three of them are famous, they are not inferior to Wen Qian. With a sword alone, braved the snow and the wind, and walked hundreds of miles to rush to the teacher's mourning, Wen Qian's move, Is it what ordinary people do?"

Xun Zhen's original intention to warmly entertain Le Jin, needless to say, there is a little calculus in it, so after listening to Le Jin's answer, although a little disappointed, but also unwilling to stimulate his self-esteem, after a compliment, He took the topic away again lightly and asked: "Yanzhou is a big state of my Han family. I have heard for a long time that the treasures of treasures and outstanding people are like Shenyang of the former Han Dynasty, who was named the king of Henan for his military exploits; Ding Kuan, a famous master of Yixue; Chen Tang, who has made outstanding achievements in exotic places, is a great man. . . . Thinking of the demeanor of the former sages in the distance makes me fascinated. I wonder if there are any outstanding sages besides these three talents in Wenqian County today?"

"Today in Yanzhou, the most famous people in the world are naturally Chenliu Cai Gongbozhao, Shanyang Zhang Yuanjie, Liu Gongjingsheng, and Tan Gongwenyou."

Cai Bojie, also known as Cai Yong, was a man of many talents. In the fourth year of Xiping, the text of the "Six Classics" was set, and the content was written by him, and a monument was erected outside the Taixuemen. When the monument was erected, countless scholars came to watch and copy it, and there were more than a thousand vehicles every day, filling the streets. Because he had offended the younger brother of Wang Fu, who was often serving in the middle school, he is now in desperation.

Zhang Yuanjie, also known as Zhang Jian, was wanted by the court because he had offended Hou Lan, a servant of Zhongchang. Dozens of families were wiped out, all the relatives of the clan were executed, and the county was destroyed. In the entire party-inflicted disaster, the killing caused by him can be described as the most brutal.

Liu Jingsheng, also known as Liu Biao. Tan Wen has, the name is applied. Both of them are in the same county as Zhang Jian, both from Shanyang, and together with Fan Pang and others, they are also called "Eight Jun of Jiangxia".

Xun Zhen sighed: "I have admired the names of these dukes for a long time! Cai Bozhao is a world-renowned and talented person, and Zhang Yuanjie is not afraid of strong imperialism. Liu Jing was promoted to the Han clan, and Tan Wen has a high ambition and a noble conduct. Said, I only talk about Zhang Gong. Because of him alone, dozens of families and hundreds of people died, including the dying and the yellow-mouthed children. Although there were those who died in front, the successors were not afraid. This is what Mencius said. 'Life is also what I want, righteousness is also what I want. You can't have both, sacrifice your life to get righteousness'! Alas, most of the deceased were famous families from Qi and Lu. Broken by the emperor, he kept his righteousness and did not disgrace himself. He cut his head and offered his head. The five hundred guests heard about it, and they all admired righteousness and died. !"

When the world's pursuit of "famous festival" is unimaginable for future generations, those celebrities, true Confucians, and even some market rangers have truly achieved "I want to be born, and I want to have more than the living. Therefore, it is not to be acquired; death is also what I hate, and I hate it even more than the dead, so I cannot avoid suffering from it."

Xun Zhen asked, "I heard that Duke Zhang was sent out of the Great Wall?"

"It is said that he was escorted out of the jam by Donglai Li Du." Le Jin added immediately, "I only heard about it, so I don't know if it's true or not."

Xun Zhen sighed for a long time, then raised a bowl to persuade him to drink, and Cheng Yan and Chen Bao also stopped singing for a while and raised their glasses together. After Wen Pin danced his sword and returned to the table, Xun Zhen also pulled him to sit beside her. Although it was snowing outside, it was very warm inside. Wen Pin danced a sword, sweating on his forehead. Xun Zhen wiped off the sweat with her own hands and said with a smile: "Zhongye, the sword dance is good. Your teacher is a famous fencing master. If you are interested, you may wish to ask him for more advice in the future." - Wenpin's teacher naturally It was Xun Qu.

Le Jin said, "If you talk about swordsmanship, I know someone who can be called a master."

"Who?"

"This person is not from Yanzhou, but from Qinghe, Jizhou. His surname is Cui Mingyan and his word is Jigui. This year, Fang Weiguan is weak, and his swordsmanship is invincible in the county." , not far from Le Jin's hometown, so, although not in the same state, Le Jin knew his name.

The Cui Clan of Qinghe was a famous aristocratic family, but at that time it was far less prosperous than later generations. The name Cui Yan gave Xun Zhen a bit of an impression, but he didn't remember much about his deeds. He only remembered that he was good-looking and handsome, and was later killed by Cao Cao. Xun Zhen followed Le Jin's words, and then asked, "Who else is there today, the heroes of Yanzhou, the young celebrities, the rising generation?"

"Taishan Baoxin, in his thirties, has both civil and military skills. Shanyang Li Gan, who is heroic, has gathered thousands of guests, his son Li Zheng, and his nephew Li Dian, all of whom have the name of intelligence. These two people are really me. Yanzhou's rising leader. There is also Taishan Zangba, 18 years old, who led guests to rescue his father, courageous county heard. Jiyin Dong Zhao, 16 years old, held Xiaolian. Rencheng Lu Qian, 15 years old, Courage to hear in the village. Shanyang is full of pets, fifteen years old, a county thief, and he is upright and capable of breaking. I am far inferior to those who have this number."

He paused for a while, and finally said: "And if we talk about the prosperity of talents, it is Chen Liu, Ruan Yu, Bian Rang, Mao Jie, and the sons of the Gao family in his county, although they are all young, they are either proficient in scriptures or good at prose. Either intelligent or courageous, all of them are outstanding."

Most of the people Le Jin mentioned, Xun Zhen knew, some came from the memory of the previous life, and some came from the hearing after transmigration, just like that Zang Ba, the document that wanted him was still posted on the wall of the pavilion.

After listening to it, he was at a loss, and unconsciously placed the wooden bowl he had just picked up on the table, thinking, "Bao Xin, Li Dian, Zang Ba, and the Le Jin in front of him are all 'famous generals'. '. Dong Zhao, Lu Qian, and Man Chong, although I am not familiar with their deeds, I know that they are all 'famous officials'. With such a good minister, how could Cao Cao not rise to Yanzhou?" Cao Cao.

He knew in his heart that these "good ministers and generals" were all temporary choices, and maybe he would never have the chance to meet them, let alone "to win over and win over". , and thought again: "I can be content with two 'famous generals' in one month. Besides, Xun Yu and Xun You are my clansmen, and I met Xi Zhicai a few days ago. Although God cast me into this chaotic world at the end of the Han Dynasty, but it is not bad for me, what can I complain about? . . . Two birds in the forest are worse than one bird in hand; Linyuan envy the fish, it is better to retreat and make a net Why should you think about those things that can't be done and things that have little hope? For the current matter, you should think about a way and think about how to bring Le Jin over. "

He remembered Wen Ping's sword dance just now, a move in his heart, a plan came up, and he said with a smile, "Yanzhou is full of talented people! Wen Qian, UU reading www.uukanshu.com Over time, your achievements will not be inferior to theirs."

Le Jin is only from a poor family, how can he dare to compare with the sons of Bao Xin, Li Gan, Zang Ba, and Dong Zhao? He said, "I can't study the scriptures, and I can't practice the sword. How dare I compare with Zhou Jun Junyan?"

Xun Zhen disapproved and said, "I don't know how you study the scriptures, but you are one person and one sword, and you have walked hundreds of miles across the land of two states. You have killed many thieves along the way. How can you say that you are practicing swordsmanship? Can't it?" Xiao Yu Wenpin said, "Zhongye, you should get closer to Wen Qian in the future."

Wen Ping respectfully agreed, glanced at Le Jin, and said, "It's a pity that Le Jun can't stay for a long time, and there is no way to ask too much."

"Although I can't stay for a long time this time, Wen Qian will always come back. When he comes back, won't you just ask for more advice?"

"This..., Le Jun, is it alright?"

Le Jin hesitated for a while, then turned to look at Xun Zhen, only to see him smiling, with earnestness in his eyes, he understood immediately, and said in his heart, "Jun Xun is inviting me to come again." Although he thought about breaking his head I can't think of why Xun Zhen values ​​her so much, but since she met Xun Zhen on the road, how much has Xun Zhen treated him more than "warm and thoughtful"? Borrowing horses, inviting wine, sending clothes and shoes, and inviting them to sleep and talk all night, is simply "pushing the heart into the belly", and receiving the kindness of others should be reciprocated by springs, not to mention only such a person What about a small request?

He immediately replied, "I don't dare to ask for advice. When I return from paying homage to the teacher, if Wenjun is interested, of course we can learn from each other."

Xun Zhen was overjoyed and said in her heart, "Just waiting for your words!" He picked up the wooden bowl again and said, "Okay, then it's settled! Wen Qian, Zhong Yeqiao and I are enough to wait for your return! ..., Ah Bao, Ah Yan, you also bring up the wine and drink this cup full!"

Everyone raised wine at the same time, and they all drank it.