After thirty days of wine and five dishes, everyone had already completely held their breaths and chatted happily about their daily life. They did not know why. Perhaps it was because Liu, Guan, and Zhang didn't think much of Han Gang, or perhaps it was because of the previous exchange of blows, Han Gang didn't feel any of Guan and Zhang's conflicting emotions. On the contrary, Guan Yu's eyes that often sized him up carried an indescribable meaning. This made Han Gang feel very strange.
Looking up at the sky outside, Liu Bei smiled and stood up.""It's getting late now, so we need to go back early. Please don't blame us, little brother. We took the time to come and visit 'Mister Kongming', but now that master isn't here, it's rude to drink here for half a day.”
Han Gang was surprised by Liu Bei's words. According to what he knew, Liu Bei should be looking for talents. Now that he had come to the Land, he was also looking for talents. Why did he stay in the thatched cottage for so long and leave without saying anything about the world?
Han Gang was right, but he couldn't understand why Liu Bei would leave just like that. He had always thought like an adult, so he didn't think about his current age. No matter how outstanding a fourteen-year-old youth was, his experience was still very limited. Even if Liu Bei was looking for talents, he wouldn't ask a teenager what plans he had, right?
It was no wonder. Who would have thought that Han Gang was actually an adult's soul? Liu Bei was not a god, so he naturally could not tell. However, he dared to make a decision about Han Gang's future. This was a matter of age. It did not mean that Liu Bei did not value a youth like Han Gang.
After pondering for a moment, Han Gang did not try to persuade him to stay. Instead, he replied softly,"Imperial Uncle, please leave if you have something to say. This little brat will respectfully send Imperial Uncle out."
After saying that, he stood up with a smile and was about to send him off. At this moment, Zhang Fei was unwilling. He had only drunk less than a jar and was not satisfied yet. Now that he heard that his big brother was leaving, he hurriedly said,"Big brother! He left just like that? Why don't we drink for a while more! Since he was already here, it wouldn't matter if he left!”
As soon as Zhang Fei said that, Liu Bei and Guan Yu looked helpless. Liu Bei laughed and scolded,"You black fellow. How can you only enjoy yourself? Have you forgotten the military affairs of Xinye? Don't you two need to rest?”
Zhang Fei was not bothered by this blow in front of outsiders. Men were sometimes so simple. Sometimes, when they drank, it represented a familiar relationship. However, when Zhang Fei stood up with an extremely unwilling expression, it could be seen that Zhang Fei was still very attentive to the words of his two brothers.
Han Gang looked at Zhang Fei's unconcealed expression and hurriedly smiled as he comforted him,"General Zhang, don't worry. In the future, there will be a chance to drink together. At that time, I will accompany General Zhang to drink to my heart's content.”
Hearing Han Gang's words, Zhang Fei's eyes lit up and he quickly said,""Alright! Good! Kid, you have to keep your word. When you really drink it, don't use your age as an excuse! When I, Zhang Fei, was your age, I could hold ten jars of alcohol, hehe!”
When Zhang Fei's words entered Han Gang's ears, he did not know what to say. In the past, the rumors were that Zhang Fei had a rash personality and was a simple-minded fierce general. Now, who still dared to say that Zhang Fei was silly? Which silly person would speak carefully after being tricked once? Take the words just now as an example. He hadn't even waited for Han Gang to say anything! Zhang Fei first blocked the question of age. At this moment, he noticed that Han Gang might be playing tricks. Could this be the performance of a silly person?
Just as Han Gang was about to say something, he heard Liu Bei say,""Since that's the case, we'll take our leave first. It's not too late to drink in the future.”
Han Gang didn't say anything more. He smiled and bowed respectfully."Imperial Uncle, please. Generals, please."
After saying that, the few of them followed him out of the door. Before they could leave the courtyard, they heard the drunk "mistress" say," Please take care, I'm a little drunk. Please…" Before he could finish his sentence, he had already covered his mouth and ran towards the toilet in the courtyard.
Seeing the miserable look on the " mistress "'s face, Liu Bei looked at Zhang Fei with blame. He thought that it was Zhang Fei who had clinked glasses with the others and caused them to drink a lot of wine. Guan Yu and himself were fine. After so many years, they were already used to it. But how could the two teenagers bear it? Moreover, he had drunk so much. A jar was nothing in their eyes, but it was different for others. Fortunately, only the "third party" could not take it. If Han Gang was drunk, how would outsiders look at them?
Looking at his big brother's blaming gaze, Zhang Fei pursed his lips and retorted in a low voice,"Who knew that the older youth would be so weak? I'm not even as good as this little brother!"
Han Gang, who already knew Zhang Fei well, of course knew that this was Zhang Fei's way of showing his remorse. This could be seen from the embarrassed expression on his face. Speaking of which, it was not a glorious thing to spoil a child who was younger than him by more than 20 years.
At that moment, Han Gang hurriedly said," Imperial Uncle, don't blame yourself. Drinking too much at the table is a common thing. Everyone comes at this time. Who knows, the next time we meet, my third brother will spoil you to the same extent? Haha!"
After Han Gang finished speaking, Liu Bei did not say anything more. He just smiled and said,"I bid you farewell. Let's meet again in the future." After saying that, he brought Guan Yu, who had a pensive look on his face, and left with Zhang Fei.
Unexpectedly, at this moment, a young man dressed like a scholar was riding a donkey leisurely towards the thatched cottage.
Liu Bei looked at the elegant and outstanding temperament of the scholar and could not help but feel pleasantly surprised. Before Han Gang could open his mouth to speak, he went forward to greet him and said,"I am Liu Xuande. May I ask who you are?”
When the person heard Liu Bei's words, he did not answer directly. Instead, he smiled and asked,""General, may I ask why you are looking for Zhuge Liang?”
At this moment, Han Gang spoke,""Imperial Uncle! This is my master's good friend, Meng Gongwei, Mister Meng.”
Hearing Han Gang's words, Liu Bei was disappointed, but he did not dare to be negligent. He hurriedly replied," Mister, the world is in chaos and the warlords are divided. I have the ambition to support the Han Dynasty, but my ability is limited. Before Yuanzhi left, he told me that there was a great sage in Longzhong, named the Sleeping Dragon Kong Ming. He came to visit at night. I only found out that you had gone out when I arrived here. I am very sorry. When you came, I mistakenly thought that you had returned. Please forgive me."”
After saying that, he bowed solemnly, but Meng Gongwei did not seem to see it, but said with some emotion,"Let Yuanzhi go! Why did she have to provoke him to come out and vomit blood? It's time, it's fate."
These words seemed to be deliberately said for Liu Bei to hear. After saying that, he immediately said,"In today's world, the fate of the Han Dynasty has come to an end, and only the chosen one can obtain the world. Why should General trouble yourself?”
After hearing this, Liu Bei could not say anything and only continued,""As a descendant of the Han Emperor, it is my responsibility to help the world when the country is in danger, but I don't dare to slack off.”
Meng Gongwei didn't say anything after hearing this. Instead, he shook his head and said to the crowd,"Since Kong Ming isn't home, I won't stay any longer.”
After saying that, he turned around and ran back in the direction he came from. At this time, Liu Bei suddenly opened his mouth and shouted with hope,"I wonder if Mister can come out of the mountain to help me?”
Liu Bei's words did not make Meng Gongwei turn his head. Meng Gongwei laughed and said,""General, I am grateful for your kindness. However, my heart is only in the mountains and has no interest in fame. General, you only need to ask Kong Ming to come out of the mountain. If he is willing to help you, then we are ordinary people.”
Looking at the retreating figure, Liu Bei couldn't help but feel dejected. At this moment, he heard Zhang Fei grumble unhappily,""Big brother, why are you so polite to this pedantic scholar? It's a waste of time."
Liu Bei glared at Zhang Fei and waited for the latter to say nothing more. Then, he turned to Han Gang and said with a bitter smile,"I'm sorry for making a fool of myself. I'm really thirsty for talents. I was so anxious that I forgot that I have nothing now. Even the current Xinye City was given to me by my brother Liu Jingsheng.”
In the end, when he talked about the dejected part, he already looked like he had been dealt a blow. To be honest, Meng Gongwei's attitude was indeed enough to deal a blow.
Looking at their big brother's expression, Zhang Fei and Guan Yu were about to say something when Han Gang spoke. His calm words caused everyone to cast sidelong glances at him." Imperial Uncle, don't underestimate yourself. Although Imperial Uncle doesn't have a decent city or extra weapons, he has a reputation that has been built for decades. As the old saying goes,'the right time is not as good as the right place, and the right place is not as good as the people.'”Imperial Uncle's name of benevolence and righteousness spread throughout the universe. The people fought to love him. If Imperial Uncle did not succeed, then so be it. Once he succeeded, then the wind would follow the tiger, the rain would follow the dragon, and the days would be filled with pride. Uncle, please pull yourself together and wait for the right time.”
Han Gang's words pointed directly at Liu Bei's greatest 'wealth'. Liu Bei couldn't help but look at him. After all these years, he had overestimated himself and repeatedly stood against Cao Cao. What was his purpose? He had even faced life and death situations several times. What was Liu Bei planning? That was the reputation of a loyal minister of the Great Han Dynasty, a model of benevolence and love for the people. In this chaotic world, Liu Bei's background was the lowest, so what could he rely on to establish himself in the world?
At this moment, everyone was speechless. Liu Bei's fiery eyes were fixed on Han Gang. After Han Gang spoke, he smiled and looked at Liu Bei.
After a while, Liu Bei smiled and said,""Little brother, please wait. I will take my leave. We will definitely meet again in the future."
Liu Bei was also smart. He liked Han Gang's intelligence very much and was eager to bring him along. However, whether or not to invite Han Gang to be an official depended on the decision of " Mr. Wolong ". As Han Gang's only elder, Kong Ming had the right to make the decision. Moreover, Liu Bei already admired Wolong very much. How could he be at ease if he did not fight for it? Therefore, no matter how one looked at it, the matter of Han Gang could only be decided after seeing Kong Ming.
Hearing Liu Bei's words of farewell, Han Gang smiled at the latter and respectfully said,""Imperial Uncle, please!"
On the way back, the three brothers were chatting and laughing about the banquet just now. Suddenly, Liu Bei asked Guan Yu under Zhang Fei's puzzled gaze,"How is it?"
Guan Yu, who was usually a man of few words, replied with a slightly appreciative tone,""Very outstanding. I'll go back and ask.”
After the two brothers finished speaking, they smiled at each other. Zhang Fei anxiously asked,"Brothers, what are you talking about? Tell me about it too."
Looking at Zhang Fei scratching his ears and cheeks, trying to find out more, Guan Yu was in a rare good mood and laughed wantonly,""Haha!"
Liu Bei looked at his brother and laughed. "It's rare to see my second brother act so wantonly. It's obvious that he's very satisfied with that young man.”
This thought wasn't strange. One had to know that Guan Yu's name was really famous all over the world. To be able to make a hero like him so happy, it could be seen that Han Gang really caught his eye.
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