The group parted the crowd and entered the town. Xu Huang led the way and entered a wine shop.
Everyone sat down and asked the waiter to serve wine and dishes. Liu Yuan then said to the few of them,"My name is Liu Yuan. What are the names of the three warriors?”Liu Yuan asked despite knowing the answer.
"Huang Chang, also known as Huang Tianba."
"Guan Yu."
"Xu Huang."
Liu Yuan nodded and clinked his wine glass with the others."Are the three warriors from this town?”
"Not bad."
"Since that's the case, how can we be so awkward?”
Huang Chang glanced at Guan Yu and Xu Huang. He hesitated for a moment before saying,"Changsheng and I have known each other since we were young. When my father was alive, he had some business skills, so his family was well-off. Changsheng's father died early and his mother was ill, so his life was not very satisfactory. I don't know why, but he has been at odds with me since we were young. Every now and then, he would come to find trouble with me. At first, I could still endure it, but later on, it became even more excessive. When I couldn't stand it anymore, there was a fight.”
As he spoke, Huang Chang gulped down the turbid wine in his cup with some emotion and continued,"My family has a long history of learning, and I'm naturally brave, so my martial arts skills are not bad. Although Changsheng also has a family martial arts, I'm slightly older than him, so he's never my match. Later on, he met Xu Gongming and ganged up to cause trouble for a certain family.”
When Liu Yuan heard this, he thought that Huang Chang was someone who knew etiquette and was humble. He gradually had a good impression of him.
"A few days ago, my father passed away, so I took over his heavy responsibilities and led a caravan to do business." Who would have thought that these two kids would actually provoke hundreds of mountain bandits within a radius of dozens of miles to come and rob us? I was also held back by the two of them using the terrain and couldn't split up. In the end, I suffered a huge loss. Not only did I lose thousands of gold and goods, but those soldiers and local soldiers all have families. They have to respect their parents and support their children. How could you bear to do that? How can I bear it!"
As he spoke, Huang Chang lifted the wine jar and gulped down a few mouthfuls. His expression was filled with sorrow,"Before I set off, I only wanted to bring them to become rich, but in the end, I lost my life! Seeing so many orphans and widows, my heart hurts!”At this point, his expression became firm."I've known the two of them for more than ten years, but I can't be ruthless. I can only think of other ways. I knew that Changsheng liked Miss Hu, so I immediately went to Old Master Hu's house to give a betrothal gift. I only hope to make this heartless boy suffer in his heart so that I can relieve my frustration!”
Liu Yuan looked at Guan and Xu. Seeing that they didn't argue, he knew that Huang Chang was telling the truth. He couldn't help but admire Huang Chang's kindness, but he also criticized Second Master Guan.
After analyzing Huang Chang's words, it wasn't hard to see why Guan Yu wanted to go against Huang Chang. However, it turned out that the gap between the rich and the poor was too big, and they were fellow countrymen. It made the arrogant Second Master Guan feel indignant. As time passed, the hatred for the rich in his poor heart became deeper and deeper. In the end, the quantitative change caused a qualitative change, causing him to lose his rationality and do many foolish things.
However, seeing that Guan Yu and Xu Yu had lowered their heads and did not refute him, it was obvious that the two of them knew that they had made a huge mistake. Otherwise, with Second Master Guan's temperament, if anyone were to wrongly accuse him, wouldn't it cause a ruckus?
Liu Yuan and Huang Chang clinked their glasses.”After saying that, he drank it all in one gulp and said to Guan Xu,"You can recognize your mistakes, and you are also good men who dare to take responsibility. It was inevitable for young people to make mistakes on impulse. As long as they remembered this lesson, they would consider their actions in the future and not make the same mistake again!”
Guan Yu and Xu Huang looked at each other and got down on one knee."I will follow your teachings!"
"Get up, get up!" Liu Yuan smiled." We are all men. We have gold on our knees. Why are you kneeling and worshipping?" Let's drink!"
After they had spoken openly, the estrangement between the few of them had disappeared. Guan Yu and Xu Huang immediately apologized to Huang Chang and toasted him, putting aside many years of grudges. Gradually, there was laughter at the table.
In the end, Huang Chang was magnanimous. He only said that he and Miss Hu had no feelings for each other. This betrothal gift was given on behalf of Guan Yu. He became the matchmaker and passed this marriage to Guan Yu. This time, Guan Yu's flushed face became even redder. His originally stern face also had a smile on it.
Liu Yuan saw that the few of them were indeed no longer estranged and had even become good brothers. Only then did he mention his purpose in coming.
When they found out that Liu Yuan was actually the Marquis of a royal relative and the prefect of a county, their eyeballs almost fell out of their sockets.
"This time, I went north to Yuyang to take up my post. Along the way, I passed by the east of the river and heard the great names of Changsheng and Gongming, so I came to look for them. Unexpectedly, I also met Brother Huang. I wonder if the three of you can go north with me to the bitter and cold land of Youzhou to seek some happiness for the people of Yuyang, expel the Hu Krupp, and achieve the martial arts of Wei and Huo?”
Hearing this, the three of them were overjoyed. Who didn't want to be promoted and get rich? Not to mention the feat of succeeding Wei Huo? They were all hot-blooded youths. Xu Huang and Huang Chang immediately knelt down and paid their respects to their lord. Only Guan Yu was a little hesitant.
"Hou…Lord Marquis, I yearn for her, but my mother is ill and can't work hard. I can't live forever!”
Xu and Huang also knew Guan Yu's difficulties and couldn't help but feel regretful.
Liu Yuan also felt a little regretful, but Guan Yu took care of his mother with filial piety. It was only right and proper, so how could Liu Yuan use force? Fortunately, he had obtained two generals, Huang Chang and Xu Huang, so he was extremely happy.
Seeing Guan Yu's gloomy expression, Liu Yuan couldn't help but comfort him,""Changsheng, take good care of auntie. When auntie recovers from her illness, you can go north to Yuyang. The doors of my Yuyang Prefecture are always open for you!”
Guan Yu was especially touched after hearing that. He bowed deeply and said,""Benefactor, I will never forget your kindness!”
After they had their fill, the few of them left the tavern. After bidding farewell to Guan Yu, Liu Yuan and Guo Jia returned to the county town. Huang Chang and Xu Huang wanted to go home and prepare. They brought their families along and went north.
They agreed to meet in Jieliang County three days later before reluctantly parting ways and returning to their respective homes.
Liu Yuan walked leisurely on the road with a relaxed smile on his face, making his followers happy. Guo Jia occupied Big Yellow and lay on the north side of it. He looked at Liu Yuan and said sarcastically,"You fooled two big idiots again! I really don't know how this person's luck is so good!”
Liu Yuan did not get angry. Instead, he laughed and said,""Today, I've obtained another two generals. A great event can be expected, a great event can be expected! Hahaha…"
Guo Jia rolled his eyes. His eyes were shining brightly. He was already planning for Liu Yuan's future.
This book is provided by FunNovel Novel Book | Fan Fiction Novel [Beautiful Free Novel Book]