After three rounds of wine, Lu Kang twirled his beard and said,""Is Bo Meng really going to help Dong Zhuo?”
Cai Yong was silent for a while, then sighed." This man is now in control of the world. How can I, a scholar, disobey him?”
Lu Kang shook his head disapprovingly. Seeing Cai Yong's gloomy expression, he changed the topic and smiled,""Speaking of Dong Zhuo, I've heard him joke about something. Back when he was fighting against the Yellow Turban bandits, he had a military counselor named Jia Xu. He was said to have unparalleled intelligence and Dong Zhuo relied heavily on him. On the day of the battle with the Yellow Turbans in Guangzong, Dong Zhuo sent an order to the soldiers to ask Jia Xu,"Can I lead the army to attack the rebel camp tonight?"'The soldier reported that the military counselor said,"This is a wonderful plan." Dong Zhuo was very happy and led his army to attack at night. He was defeated and returned. He was angry and summoned Jia Xu to interrogate him. Jia Xu was speechless and said,"I said this plan is absurd." The general didn't listen. What does it have to do with me? From then on, Dong Zhuo banished Jia Xu far away and never saw him again.”
Cai Yong couldn't help but laugh as he spoke. Lu Peng glanced at Lu Kang from the corner of his eyes." Don't let others hear you talking about Poison Warrior Jia like this."
After the banquet, Lu Peng arranged for Cai Yong and the others to stay in the inn. When they returned to the Inner Residence, Diao Chan walked to his side and gently massaged his shoulders."Husband…"
"Hmm? Is there anything wrong with Xiaochan?"
"Husband, please help Sister Zhao Ji.”Diao Chan said gently.
Lu Peng listened to her and understood. He didn't expect Diao Chan and Cai Yan to be close friends.
Actually, there was no need for Diao Chan to say it, he would not just watch Cai Yan walk onto his tragic fate in the future.
In history, not long after Cai Yan married Wei Zhongdao, the latter died of illness. Not long after she returned home, she encountered turmoil in Guanzhong and was kidnapped by the Xiongnu. A talented woman of her generation fell into the hands of the barbarians. Only after Boss Cao rose did he send someone to redeem her.
He gently stroked Diao Chan's long hair and smiled.""Don't worry, I have my own ideas."
The next day, Lu Peng accompanied Cai Yong and the others around Yangquan City. Lu Kang kept praising Lu Peng's governance, and Cai Yong nodded from time to time, but did not say anything.
On the third day, Cai Yong and his group were about to leave for the north. Lu Peng sent them out of the city and walked along the official road for a while. Lu Kang smiled and said,"Bo Niao, Dong Zhuo abolished the emperor and monopolized power. If you, a great scholar, go to him, wouldn't you be casting pearls before swine?”
Cai Yong sighed,"People are born in the world, just like plants and trees facing the wind. They can only be controlled by others.”
Lu Kang shook his head. One of Cai Yong's disciples, Lu Cui, sighed and said,""Life is like the grass on the plains, and the world is like the wind. Most confidants are scattered, and relatives and friends are scattered in the west and east.”
"You're indeed a brilliant disciple of Bo Kui," Lu Kang said with a smile.”
"Brother Ji Ning, we'll part ways today. I don't know if we'll ever see each other again." Cai Yong sighed.”
The few of them were very sad to part. Lu Peng shook his head and laughed." Everyone," he said," I also have a poem. I'm sorry to make a fool of the Fang family." The grass on the plain withers and thrives once a year. The wildfire could not burn, but the spring wind blew and it grew again.”
As soon as he said that, everyone quieted down and began to digest the meaning of the poem.
Compared to the sad, helpless, pessimistic, and negative outlook on life of Cai Yong and the others, Lu Peng's poem revealed a confident, positive, and optimistic attitude. It simply made people's eyes light up and their spirits rise.
Lu Kang laughed and praised,""Good! What a good phrase,'Wild fire can't burn, spring wind blows and it grows again'!”
Lu Cui and Wang Can were also filled with admiration. Only Cai Yong remained expressionless and remained silent.
The curtains of the carriage beside him were quietly lifted, and Cai Zhao and Ji Fang's hearts were filled with admiration. The men she usually met, such as her father, senior brothers, and junior brothers, were all scholars. They were sensitive and fragile. Seeing the decline of the Han Dynasty, they could not help but feel sad and sentimental. When had she ever heard such a high-spirited and unyielding poem?
Thinking of Diao Chan's words, he became even more curious. He quietly lifted a corner of the curtain, wanting to take a look at this person's appearance. However, he was blocked by the crowd and could not see clearly.
Lu Peng laughed and said,""Teacher Cai, Dong Zhuo's actions of deposing and establishing a new emperor are known by everyone in the world. If you still want to serve him, wouldn't that ruin your reputation? I think we should forget about it."
Cai Yong was startled,"You…what do you mean?"”
Lu Peng smiled and didn't say anything. Lu Kang said," Bo Niao, Nephew Peng talked to me about this last night. I think what he said is very reasonable." You're only afraid of Dong Zhuo because you're worried about the clan's daughter. If Dong Zhuo wants fame, he won't touch your clan. You and Zhao Ji will stay in Lujiang. No matter how powerful Dong Zhuo is, he can't touch you. Let's go!"
"Brother Ji Ning, you're…Wait, let me reconsider!" Cai Yong exclaimed.”
Lu Kang laughed and ordered his men to help him up on the horse. Then, they headed straight for the Lujiang River.
The carriage carrying Cai Yan was still there. Lu Kang turned around and smiled,""Nephew Peng, Yangquan City is warm. Zhao Ji is staying at your place for a short time, so don't steal from yourself.”
Damn, what was the meaning of this old hooligan? What was he winking at? Am I such a person?
Lu Peng muttered a few words guiltily and walked over to let the coachman return to Yangquan.
At this moment, Cai Zhaoji, who was in the car, was listening to the changes outside. She suddenly felt embarrassed. The person she wanted to see was clearly outside the car, but she was too embarrassed to lift the curtain.
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