The fourth year of Xi Ping (175 AD).
Cai Yong, Li Xun, and others had proposed to collate Confucian classics, and the proposal had been approved by the imperial court. They would be carved into stone tablets and placed at the entrance of the Imperial College, known as the Xi Ping Stone Scripture or the Imperial College Stone Scripture.
In the same year, the barbarians of Jiujiang County in Yangzhou rebelled. The locals said that they could not quell the rebellion and asked Luoyang for help. Emperor Liu Hong was furious.
At that time, someone recommended Lu Zhi, the former prefect of Jiujiang Prefecture, to Emperor Liu Hong. Emperor Liu Hong immediately agreed, and no one objected.
Not long after, an angel came from Luoyang to Lu Village and ordered Lu Zhi to enter Jiujiang again. He was appointed as the prefect of Jiujiang Prefecture and suppressed the barbarian rebellion in the territory.
If this had happened a year ago, Lu Zhi might not have accepted the imperial edict and left the mountain. It was a small matter that Emperor Liu Hong didn't give him money and food, but Lu Zhi's health was really not good.
Now that Lu Zhi felt that he had been revived with full health, it was a good time to stretch his muscles and bones, so he agreed.
As for governing Jiujiang County and quelling the barbarian rebellion in the territory, it was not a problem for Lu Zhi. What Lu Zhi was conflicted about was how to arrange Liu Bei and the other two disciples.
Actually, Lu Zhi was mainly concerned about Liu Bei. Gongsun Zan had no problem with that. His father-in-law, Liu Ji, had made arrangements. Liu Deran was just an extra.
Liu Bei's choices were neither too many nor too few. There were basically three paths to choose from. One was to follow Lu Zhi to the south of Jiujiang, Yangzhou. He could continue to learn from his teacher and experience the ruthlessness of the battlefield.
The second was to return home and become a self-taught talent, and Liu Bei would make a name for himself.
Thirdly, Liu Bei was with his senior brother Gongsun Zan. With Gongsun Zan's connections in Zhuo County, it would not be a problem for him to arrange a position for Liu Bei.
Lu Zhi also told Liu Bei the truth. Lu Zhi let Liu Bei choose for himself.
If Liu Bei was not a transmigrator, considering that his mother was alone, he would have returned to Lou Sang Village just like in history and wasted the best time of the past ten years.
Now, Liu Bei had a set goal and plan for his life. In this chaotic world, gathering talents, accumulating strength, and developing in a low-key manner was the way to go.
Therefore, Liu Bei did not choose any of the three paths. Instead, he chose to travel the world alone and see the beautiful rivers and mountains of the Great Han Dynasty.
"Reading ten thousand books is not as good as traveling ten thousand miles.”Lu Zhi sighed and said,"Xuande, your talent has already made me feel ashamed. I am most worried about your safety."”
The world was already in chaos, and bandits were everywhere. It was not an exaggeration to say that human lives were like grass. He might lose his life if he was not careful.
"Teacher, you flatter me." Liu Bei shook his head and said," I will be on high alert at all times and pay attention to my safety. I will try my best not to stand under a dangerous wall. With the martial arts that teacher has taught me, I will definitely be able to protect myself."”
"Alright, since you've made up your mind, I won't say anything more.”Lu Zhi said as he gave his sword to Liu Bei.
The elder did not dare to refuse. Liu Bei respectfully took the sword from his teacher Lu Zhi.
Lu Zhi stroked his beard and said with a smile," Xuande, this sword is called the Green Wind. Although it is not a peerless sword, it is still extremely sharp. I will give it to you for self-defense. I also wish that you will be able to make great achievements with this three-foot-long sword."”
"Thank you, teacher. I will not let you down. I will use this sword to wipe out all the evil in the world and return the world to justice.”Liu Bei swore to his teacher and himself.
"..." Lu Zhi was extremely gratified. He stroked his beard and smiled without saying a word.
On April 28, 2004, Lu Zhi went to Jiujiang, Yangzhou.
At the same time, Gongsun Zan returned to Zhuo County, while Liu Bei and Liu Deran returned to Lou Sang Village in Zhuo County.
……
The feeling of being close to home was timid, and the heart was flustered when he returned home.
Liu Bei stood at the door of the house that he had not seen for a year. As a transmigrator, he could not help but feel a little flustered.
"Bei 'er, are you back?!" Mrs. Liu, who was knitting straw sandals, seemed to have sensed something and called out.
"Mother, your son is back!" Liu Bei quickly entered the house and hugged his mother.
At this moment, tears began to flow out of Mother Liu's eyes. At this moment, there was no longer any barrier between Liu Bei and his mother.
In Liu Bei's heart, he had thrown away all his previous identities. This is my mother.
"Bei 'er, you want to kill me!" Liu Bei's mother raised her rough hands and gently touched Liu Bei's cheeks, crying.
"Mother, you've worked hard!" Liu Bei looked at his mother's white hair and said emotionally,""Mother, I love you!"
Mother Liu was not very old, only about thirty years old. In the future, this was the prime of a woman's life. As for Mother Liu, her white hair grew out early and she looked like an old woman.
Liu Bei's mother cried and laughed at the same time. She kept wiping her tears and wanted to laugh. When a son grew up, it was always the happiest thing for a mother.
After a long time, Mrs. Liu finally calmed down. She asked worriedly,"Son, why are you home today?”
In this day and age, there was no such thing as winter or summer break when one went to study. Usually, one would study until the end. Unless he was ordered by his teacher to return home to visit his family or officially leave his teacher's sect. Mother Liu was worried that her son would do something wrong and be expelled by the teacher.
Liu Bei knew what his mother was worried about. He smiled and said,""It happened too suddenly. The barbarians of Jiujiang County in Yangzhou rebelled, and Teacher was appointed by the Imperial Court as the prefect of Jiujiang County to quell the rebellion. That's why I came back."
"That's good, that's good!" Mrs. Liu finally relaxed, but she could not help but say worriedly,"Son, what are your plans for the future?”
Mother Liu did not want her son to knit straw sandals and straw mats like her, but she did not have the ability to change anything. It was really heartbreaking.
In history, Liu Bei really did knit straw sandals and straw mats with his mother for several years, so many people later called him a mat weaver. Although Liu Bei, who came from the future, had the most glorious thoughts of labor and would not care much, Liu Bei would definitely not tolerate wasting his time.
"Mother!" Liu Bei really could not bear to say that he was prepared to leave again. As the saying went, one should not travel far in the high hall. Companion was the most long-lasting confession.
"No hurry, no hurry!" Tears welled up in Mother Liu's eyes again. She shook her head and said,"I won't ask, I won't ask."
"Big Brother Bei, Big Brother Bei!" Before Liu Bei could say anything, the little fatty Liu Deran's voice came from outside the door.
Liu Deran quickly jumped into Liu Bei's house. Liu Bei said angrily,"I just got home. Why don't you rest at home?”
Anyone who was accompanying their beloved mother would be in a bad mood if they were interrupted.
Liu Deran stuck out his tongue and said,"Father has ordered to invite Aunt and Brother Bei to have lunch at home."”
He had to praise Liu Yuanqi for treating Mother Liu like a sister-in-law. During the year when Liu Bei and Liu Deran were studying abroad, he took care of Mother Liu in every possible way.
Even recently, Liu Yuanqi's fierce wife, who had been complaining about this matter, had changed her usual behavior and started to treat Mother Liu well. Only Liu Yuanqi's wife knew why this happened.
It could be said that Liu Yuanqi had the heart to invest in Liu Bei, and it could also be said that Liu Yuanqi had the financial strength. However, this affection was real, and Liu Bei had to accept it.
"You brat, I was going to have dinner at home before thanking your father.”It was also because of this that when Liu Bei heard Liu Deran's words, he did not lose his temper at all.
"Brother Bei, you're treating me like an outsider. We're a family."”
Liu Deran had been Liu Bei's little follower since he was young, so he didn't have Liu Bei's share of food. Especially during the year he had been studying under Lu Zhi, Liu Deran was even more respectful towards Liu Bei. Almost everything Liu Bei said was right.
"Family, family." Mother Liu smiled happily and said,"Ran 'er, go back first. Bei' er and I will go over immediately."”
Liu Deran jumped away happily.
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