The Three Kingdoms: Zhaolie, the strategist, and the rise of the Han Dynasty

Chapter 173 Huang Zhong: Tutor Li, Tutor Liu, the one who can teach my son well is a good tutor!

Liu Bei was moved after hearing Li Yi's sigh.

I know that he has been very worried about the affairs in Hebei these days and must be very upset.

So he said to him:
"...Sir, what you said is very true."

Liu Bei sighed deeply and wondered what kind of life he would live if the world was peaceful and prosperous.

Will he and Ziyu meet and even become close friends?

Thinking of that peaceful and prosperous scene, I couldn't help but sigh:
"If we can do this, we will really wait until the day when the world is at peace."

"I also wish to ride horses with you in the fields, make friends, read books and hunt. Isn't that a pleasure?"

Li Yi nodded when he heard that, but then he thought about the current reality and couldn't help feeling depressed.

Not to mention when such a day will come, even if that day really comes.

I'm just afraid...

As he was speaking, Pang Tong came over quickly.

"...Oh, General Liu, Marquis Li Tan."

Pang Tong quickly saluted the two of them.

Liu Bei spoke first and asked:
"What is the purpose of Pang Gongcao's visit?"

Pang Tong bowed and answered:
"There are visitors from Jingzhou."

"Another visitor?"

Liu Bei frowned and thought to himself, didn't he just send away Pang Ji who came from Jingzhou?
At that time, Pang Ji also brought a madman with him, who humiliated him, his military advisor, and all his civil and military officials.

Old Liu was very angry.

But later, upon inquiring, it was found that the madman named Ni Heng had gone to Yanzhou to find Cao Cao again.

Then he scolded Cao Cao, saying that he was a lewd man who bullied other people's women, which made Cao Cao so angry that his face turned green.

Cao Cao originally wanted to kill Ni Heng to vent his anger, but he was afraid that people in the world would think he was intolerant.

So, Ni Heng was packed up and sent back to Jingzhou.

Now, people from Jingzhou are coming again.

Could it be that after going around in circles, Ni Heng was sent here again?
That's too disgusting!
"…It was Zhang Zhongjing, the governor of Changsha, and Huang Zhong, the general of the imperial court, and his son."

Pang Tong saw Liu Bei's worry, so he started to explain.

"Oh, it turns out to be Dr. Zhang."

Liu Bei had heard of the name of Zhang Zhongjing.

In addition, Li Yi gave him a warning, saying that he had invited the prefect of Changsha to visit Xuzhou.

Liu Bei didn't believe it at first, thinking that Zhang Zhongjing was far away in Changsha and was the top leader of the county.

How could I leave so easily and run to such a far place as Xuzhou?

Unexpectedly, the military advisor’s words came true again and he really came.

"Since Zhang Changsha has come in person, we should go and meet him."

The county's top leader came in person, so Liu Bei still needed to meet him in person.

Zhang Zhongjing is especially famous and is a world-famous miracle doctor.

Immediately, Liu Bei and Li Yi changed their clothes and went out to greet him solemnly.

"I have never been so far away to welcome you, so please forgive me for any impoliteness."

Liu Bei and his ministers strode out of the yard, and Xu Chu followed closely behind them, leading a dozen tiger guards.

Liu Bei first saluted Zhang Zhongjing and Huang Zhong. The latter naturally did not dare to be disrespectful and kept saying "I dare not", then stepped aside and bent down to return the salute.

Liu Bei looked at Zhang Zhongjing carefully. This man had a thin appearance but was in good spirits.

A pair of bright eyes, even more piercing.

With a crane cloak, he looks like a fairy.

Liu Bei couldn't help but praise it and said with emotion:

"Zhang Changsha is in great spirits!"

Zhang Zhongjing waved his hand and shook his head:

"I have resigned from the post of governor. General Liu, please call me by my name."

Liu Bei was stunned and asked hurriedly:

"Why do you want to resign from your position for no reason?"

The position of prefect is something that others cannot even ask for.

It is really puzzling that Zhang Zhongjing resigned so easily.

"...Alas, a hermit is not a talent for government positions. It is better for me to resign from my official position and be able to heal the people's illnesses and relieve their pain."

"That's what I wish for."

After hearing this, Liu Bei was deeply moved and sighed:

"Good! Mr. Zhang is truly a kind-hearted doctor."

He immediately ordered someone to fetch him a hundred taels of gold as a gift to help him cover his travel expenses.

Zhang Zhongjing refused to accept it, and Liu Bei had to give up.

"Mr. Zhang, it's a rare trip to Xuzhou. Why don't you stay for two more days and show your hospitality."

When Liu Bei saw that Zhang Zhongjing refused to accept the gift, he invited him to stay in Xuzhou.

Zhang Zhongjing stroked his long beard and said:

"…I can't stay any longer. Actually, I have been traveling around since I resigned from my official position. I am quite free and easy."

"Eat in the wind, sleep on the water, lie on the moon, sleep in the frost, get up and lie down by the eaves, and rest by the clouds."

"I don't have to look at other people's faces anymore, how lucky I am!"

Liu Bei fell silent. He now understood why Zhang Zhongjing was unwilling to be the prefect of Changsha.

This personality is indeed not suitable for being an official.

If you want to be an official, you have to learn to observe people's words and expressions and be good at concealing your emotions.

This kind of life is tiring for some people, but enjoys it for others.

Zhang Zhongjing obviously belongs to the former.

"But before I leave Xuzhou, I must meet Lord Li Tan."

"May I ask General Liu where this person is now?"

Zhang Zhongjing asked.

Li Yi strode out and replied calmly, "It's me."

you! ?

Zhang Zhongjing, and Huang Zhong who came with him, all showed surprised expressions.

"Are you the Li Ziyu, who is so famous and renowned in Jianghuai, and has the strategies of a rare talent in the world?"

Zhang Zhongjing opened his eyes wide, a little bit unbelieving, "How could it be like this, like this..."

I didn't continue talking for fear of offending Li Yi.

Li Yi took the opportunity to continue the conversation and said with a smile:
"How can you be so young?"

"In the past, Confucius had the talent of a great sage and the character of an emperor, yet he was able to show respect to those who came after him."

"What's more, Gan Luo was able to become a senior minister of Qin at the age of 12, and Guanjun Hou was granted the title of Langjuxu before he was 20 years old."

"Yi is now twenty-six years old. Compared with the predecessors, he is too old to be worth a laugh."

A self-deprecating and humorous answer helped Zhang Zhongjing resolve the embarrassment.

Zhang Zhongjing sighed:

“…The hermit knows it today!”

Huang Zhong on the other side became even more excited when he knew that this person was Li Yi.

He quickly pulled Huang Xu beside him and came over to meet him.

"Nanyang native Huang Zhong and my son Huang Xu come to pay respect to you, benefactor!"

"Huang Xu pays respect to the benefactor!"

The father and son knelt down at the same time, which shocked Li Yi.

Li Yi even felt a little strange as to why Huang Zhong came to Xuzhou.

And when the father and son saw themselves kneeling down, they were even more surprised.

Moreover, if Li Yi remembered correctly, didn’t Huang Zhong’s son die young?
Look at this guy named Huang Xu. He looks very energetic and doesn't seem to be sick.

"You two should stand up and talk first."

Li Yi reached out and helped the father and son up, and said in surprise:

"I am in Xuzhou and have no contact with Changsha and Nanyang. What favor can I do for you two?"

Huang Zhong explained the whole story to Li Yi.

Only then did Li Yi realize that the "Treatise on Febrile and Miscellaneous Diseases" he wrote for Zhang Zhongjing accidentally cured Huang Zhong's only son's typhoid fever.

This was indeed an unintentional act by Li Yi, and he did a good thing.

"It is Chengyi's honor to be able to help General Huang."

Li Yi patted Huang Zhong on the shoulder and took the initiative to show goodwill.

Originally, he simply wanted to use "Treatise on Febrile and Miscellaneous Diseases" to lure Zhang Zhongjing to Xuzhou, so as to vigorously develop Xuzhou's medicine.

Unexpectedly, there was an unexpected gain, and Huang Zhong was brought along as well.

However, Zhang Zhongjing had already resigned from his official position and had nothing to worry about.

Huang Zhong was still the General of the Central Army under Liu Biao and nominally a general of Jingzhou.

"...Mr. Li."

Zhang Zhongjing walked over and bowed solemnly to Li Yi.

"Doctor Zhang, there's no need to be like this. Just speak your mind."

"No, Mr. Li is the real miracle doctor."

Zhang Zhongjing held Li Yi's hand and said excitedly, "I have seen the letter that you sent to Changsha earlier."

"But I always felt that the content of the book was incomplete, so I traveled thousands of miles to Xuzhou just to read the whole book."

"I beg Mr. Li to agree."

Li Yi could more or less guess the purpose of Zhang Zhongjing's visit.

He immediately ordered someone to go to his study and fetch the "Treatise on Febrile and Miscellaneous Diseases".

This is what Li Yi wrote based on his memory, and the content is still incomplete.

He just wrote down the refined sentences in the original work, and the rest had to be figured out by Zhang Zhongjing himself.

It should help him complete his work.

Soon, the book was brought.

Zhang Zhongjing didn't care about etiquette at the moment and couldn't wait to take it in his hands and look at it.

The first sentence of the opening is:
——"There are three types of diseases: Taiyang Yangming, Zhengyang Yangming, and Shaoyang Yangming. What are they?"

This sentence alone attracted Zhang Zhongjing's attention...

He studied medicine since he was young and spent more than twenty years trying to cure typhoid fever.

In the meantime, he visited famous doctors and looked for patients.

He felt that he was just one step away from conquering typhoid fever.

It's just that there is a lack of opportunity.

And now this "Treatise on Febrile and Miscellaneous Diseases" is like opening up Zhang Zhongjing's Ren and Du meridians.

All the difficult and complicated problems that were incomprehensible before suddenly became clear to me, like the sky appearing after the clouds have been cleared away.

"Wonderful, wonderful, wonderful!"

Zhang Zhongjing watched and praised it, and was amazed.

"Mr. Li's choice of words and sentences is truly brilliant. Compared to Mr. Li, Mr. Zhang's medical book is like the light of a firefly compared to the bright moon in the sky."

"...Haha, Mr. Zhang, thank you for the compliment."

People around him were not surprised that Li Yi knew medical skills.

Because everyone has heard that Guangling Prefect Chen Deng once suffered from a serious illness because of his love of eating sashimi.

Li Yi not only cured his illness, but also allowed him to eat raw fish without any illness.

This miraculous healing skill can truly be called a medical giant.

If he had not entered politics, he would have been a medicine saint and medical god as famous as Hua Tuo and Zhang Ji.

While Zhang Zhongjing was engrossed in reading medical books, Li Yi quickly introduced Huang Zhong to Liu Bei.

"My lord, this General Huang Hansheng is extremely brave and can shoot an arrow through a target from a hundred paces away."

Liu Bei did not expect that Li Yi would suddenly recommend Huang Zhong.

Looking at him, Huang Zhong was already over fifty years old, with half of his hair and beard white.

Even if you have the courage and strength, how much can you have left?
However, since Li Yi recommended him, Liu Bei still planned to give Huang Zhong a chance and give him a try.

"Mr. Li just mentioned the old general's bravery. I wonder if the general would like to give it a try?"

Huang Zhong nodded and asked how to try it.

Liu Bei said, "How about I ask someone to compete with you in archery?"

Huang Zhong replied, "Yes."

Liu Bei immediately ordered someone to call Qian Zhao from the military camp.

Qian Zhao was Liu Bei's childhood friend. He lived in the north for many years and was good at riding and shooting.

He did not intend to bully Huang Zhong because he was an old soldier. He would just shoot arrows from horseback, and whoever missed the target would lose.

Li Yi said again, "The hall is very small, please move to the training ground."

Everyone followed his advice and went to the provincial training ground.

On the way, Li Yi asked Zhang Zhongjing to come along.

Zhang Zhongjing originally wanted to stay in the mansion to read, but he could not resist Li Yi's pulling and had to follow.

However, he was still reluctant to put the book down and continued to read as he walked.

Huang Zhong and Qian Zhao each went into the training ground to get their bows.

Huang Zhong glanced around and took a three-stone bow first.

In the Han Dynasty, one stone weighed about 28 kilograms, and a three-stone bow weighed at least 90 kilograms. The power was truly amazing.

Qian Zhao thought to himself, that old soldier is shooting with a three-stone bow. If I use a light weapon, I will be laughed at.

Then he also took a three-stone bow.

"Since you are a guest from afar, let you shoot first."

Qian Zhao spoke.

Huang Zhong said nothing more. He rolled up his sleeves, put an arrow on the bow, drew the bow to its full length, and shouted, "Go!"

The bow is like the autumn moon in the sky, and the arrow is like a shooting star falling to the ground.

An arrow hits the bull's-eye.

"color!"

“Good luck!”

Many officials from Xuzhou came to watch the fun, and when they saw Huang Zhong hit the target with one arrow, they all cheered.

Liu Bei was particularly amazed, but what he was amazed at was not Huang Zhong's accurate archery skills.

Instead, he was amazed at how he could use a three-stone bow with ease, not looking like a man over fifty at all.

Qian Zhao was also unwilling to accept the defeat, so he drew his bow and shot an arrow, which also hit the bull's eye.

“Color! Color!!”

When they saw that it was the Xuzhou general who hit the bull's eye, the home officials cheered even louder.

This round ended in a draw.

Huang Zhong said, "There's no point in shooting like this. Wait for me to shoot from behind!"

So he bent his bow, drew his arrow, and shot an arrow in the back, which also hit the bull's eye.

"Good shooting!"

Everyone cheered.

The last arrow could be considered lucky, but what if this arrow hits the target again?
Moreover, shooting an arrow from the back is even more difficult.

Liu Bei couldn't help but sigh:

"What a good arrow! The archery skills of Yang Youji and Li Guang in ancient times may not be better than this."

So, he turned to Li Yi who was standing beside him and said.

"My military advisor was not lying to me. This General Huang is indeed a very capable man!"

Li Yi smiled and said:

"Although this steed has great spirit, he is over fifty years old and trapped in Xiangtan, without a mentor."

yes……

Liu Bei also felt emotional when he heard this.

He had already determined that Huang Zhong was a talented person, but Liu Biao had not made much use of him.

Some people may think that the position of General of the Household is second only to General, and Huang Zhong’s treatment by Liu Biao is not low.

Indeed, Li Yi was only the Military Advisor and Lieutenant General.

Strictly speaking, Huang Zhong's rank as the General of the Central Army is not low.

But for Huang Zhong, it was obviously not enough.

In Liu Bei's view, such talents should be kept by his side to achieve great things.

Instead of leaving him far away in Xiangtan and wasting his peak time.

Liu Bei in history did indeed do this.

Huang Zhong was a man who was good at charging into battle first, so Liu Bei kept him by his side and he could be seen in every county he attacked.

However, Huang Zhong’s most outstanding battle was of course the killing of Xiahou at Dingjun Mountain.

It is often said that there is nothing to brag about killing Xiahou Yuan.

But regardless of whether Xiahou Yuan was capable or not, let’s look at his position in Cao’s camp at that time.

Xiahou Yuan was the authentic western commander and commander-in-chief of the Western Theater at that time.

At that time, all the troops in the Western District had to obey his command.

The generals in the western region, such as Zhang He, Xu Huang, Guo Huai, Du Xi and others, all had to obey Xiahou Yuan.

In this battle, Huang Zhong not only killed Xiahou Yuan, but also Yizhou governor Zhao Ang and Xiahou Yuan's youngest son Xiahou Rong.

The victory of this battle was extremely important to Liu Bei.

Because it greatly thwarted Cao's offensive.

Without this great victory, Liu Bei would not have been able to become king.

It’s not that he can’t be called the King of Hanzhong, it’s that he can’t even be called an ordinary king.

This statement is not an exaggeration at all.

Because Liu Bei's prestige was not enough at that time, and this great victory made Liu Ying famous.

Liu Bei's reputation in Shu also reached an unprecedented height.

However, one thing must be pointed out:
Behind Huang Zhong's military achievements was Liu Bei's command, as well as the planning of Fa Zheng and Huang Quan.

We can't put all the credit on Huang Zhong. Huang Zhong is a sharp knife, but the key lies in the person who uses the knife.

Of course, on the other hand, we cannot put all the credit on Liu Bei and Fa Zheng.

As a result, Huang Zhong's bravery and achievements were overlooked.

A good battle is definitely the result of multiple parties performing their respective duties and cooperating effectively.

The archery competition over there is still going on.

Huang Zhong and Qian Zhao had each shot several arrows, but the winner was still unknown.

Ran Qian Zhao's face gradually turned red and he became breathless, and he could no longer keep up with his physical strength.

Archery requires a lot of arm strength.

Qian Zhao originated in the north and was better at nomadic cavalry archery.

Comparing it to shooting three stone bows like this, it was really too much for him.

Seeing this, Liu Bei hurried forward and said:
"Good, good! The two generals are excellent archers. I have really broadened my horizons today."

"Come here, give me some wine!"

Liu Bei called a halt in time and saved the face of his generals.

To avoid losing face when you lose.

Qian Zhao took the hot wine and drank it all.

"General Huang is a master archer, I can't match him."

"Qian lost this competition."

Huang Zhong also accepted it calmly and said, "Thank you."

Although Qian Zhao lost in the end, at least it was decided in private and not openly.

This result is satisfactory enough.

Liu Bei said to Huang Zhong:

"I admire Han Sheng's courage."

He immediately ordered people to give him two iron-framed bows and a set of armor.

Huang Zhong thanked him.

Liu Bei bowed again and said:
"General, you are a man of great courage and determination. Why do you want to stay in Xiangtan?"

"Now that the battle between Henan and Hebei is imminent, it is the time for a man to make a name for himself. Why not stay in Xuzhou and build meritorious deeds with Bei?"

Huang Zhong is not a general like Tian Yu and Zhao Yun who are bound by moral shackles.

He is just a typical worker.

Basically, I just follow whoever controls Changsha, and I don’t care whoever I love.

And when Huang Zhong reached his age, he had no parents and only one son, Huang Xu.

There is no more worry in the world.

Faced with Liu Bei's invitation, Huang Zhong did not immediately agree, but just made an excuse:

"Zhong is old, his hair and beard are gray, and he is no longer useful."

"I am afraid I have failed the general's trust."

Liu Bei smiled and said:

"The sword shines brightly in the snow, and it is the time to show one's bravery. In ancient times, Lian Po was still able to fight in battle at the age of eighty."

"General Kuang is no more than fifty years old?"

"I invite you sincerely, please don't refuse, old general!"

As he was speaking, Huang Xu came over quickly, pushed Huang Zhong's arm, and begged:

"...Sir, the land of Xuzhou has a pleasant climate, so why not stay here!"

Although Huang Xu was young, it was not that he did not love his hometown. Instead, he could see that Liu Bei loved his father very much.

This is much more respectful than Liu Biao showed to his father.

What's more, Li Yi saved his life.

"I've heard that the people of Xuzhou are invincible in battle and never fail to capture anything."

"Xu is also willing to stay in Xuzhou, learn martial arts and join the army, like you, and establish an unparalleled achievement!"

Unexpectedly, Huang Zhong's face suddenly changed when he heard this.

He had always doted on Huang Xu, but now he showed displeasure and scolded him harshly:

"You are not good at farming, you are not interested in studying and serving the world, but you are obsessed with guns, swords, and axes!"

"Don't you know that war is dangerous? Once you lose your life, it's too late to regret!"

Huang Zhong did not want his son Huang Xu to learn martial arts and join the army because he knew the dangers of military affairs.

On the battlefield, swords have no eyes.

How could he be willing to let the Huang family's only child go into battle and kill the enemy?

Huang Xu explained confidently:
"When you were in Changsha, you were there to protect your neighbors."

"There are many bandits in my village. Whenever I see villagers die at the hands of bandits, I feel deeply saddened."

"From that time on, Xu understood."

"In troubled times, you have no one to rely on, and the only person you can rely on is yourself!"

"If I can be like you, protecting this village and keeping the people safe, I will die with no regrets!"

So bold...

When Liu Bei saw that Huang Xu had such ambition at such a young age, he was willing to plead for the people.

This child is really a promising talent.

He only regretted that his son died young and his wife had no children.

Otherwise, he should have been educated to be as promising as Huang Xu.

Huang Zhong's face turned pale at this moment, and he didn't know what to say for a moment.

If he scolded Huang Xu, wouldn't it seem that he, as a father, has no vision?

But if we affirm his ambition, to be honest, Huang Zhong really hopes that his children can live in peace and safety for the rest of their lives.

The main reason is that he had a son in his old age, and after his wife died, he never remarried, which means he is an only child.

In addition, the child has been weak since childhood, and Huang Zhong is worried every day, fearing that the child might get bumped or hurt.

Naturally, I love and care for him very much.

Therefore, Huang Zhong would rather be a little selfish and have a smaller vision.

I don't expect my child to have a bright future, but I just want him to be healthy.

But now, in front of everyone, Huang Zhong was really embarrassed by his son.

Just when Huang Zhong was in trouble, Li Yi came over and rescued him.

"… Absurd, absurd, how absurd!"

benefactor?

When Huang Xu saw that it was Li Yi who came, he hurried forward to salute.

Huang Zhong also felt as if he had been pardoned and cast a hopeful look at Li Yi.

"…My benefactor, what advice do you have for me?"

Huang Xu bowed and asked respectfully.

"Life is not easy, and it is even harder to live in troubled times. How can we throw our lives away lightly?"

This statement is of course a criticism of Huang Xu for not cherishing himself.

Huang Zhong nodded repeatedly to Li Yi.

Yeah!
This is what he wanted to say. If Mr. Li can say more, please say more.

Li Yi’s words were indeed still continuing.

"Your life is not just about your own body."

"The wishes of your parents and the succession of your clan all depend on you."

"What the people want is only to live."

“If you have to die, then pray that your descendants can live.”

"How can we allow the young to die while the old and strong are still alive?"

Faced with Li Yi's criticism, Huang Xu accepted it silently.

Huang Zhong became even more grateful, as this was exactly what he wanted to say.

Huang Xu is a child who doesn't value his life at all. He doesn't know that there are people in this world who hope he can live well.

His life is not only a concern for his old father, but also the hope for the inheritance of the family line.

"You are right, benefactor."

Huang Zhong finally slowed down his voice and said, "Even if you don't listen to me, Xu'er, you should listen to the advice of your benefactor."

Huang Xu remained silent, but bowed his head and obediently accepted Li Yi's instructions.

"If you just want to show off your bravery and say you will share the same fate with the bandits, that's just what a coward would do."

"If all of you young men were to sacrifice your lives, even if the people in the surrounding villages were to be saved, how would the rest of us survive?"

"If thieves attack again in the future, who will die?"

This……

Huang Xu was speechless.

Then, he folded his hands and said:

"…Your words are very inspiring and I will accept your advice."

"But if you don't throw away your bravery and allow the bandits to run rampant, how can you share the same fate?"

Li Yinai said with his hands behind his back:
"Everyone has to die. Haven't you heard what Sima Qian said -"

"Some are heavier than Mount Tai, some are lighter than a feather, it all depends on how they are used."

"I secretly believe that dying for the country and the world is more important than Mount Tai."

Huang Xu was shocked and lowered his head in thought.

"If one dies in a fight between bandits in the countryside, one can neither repay the kindness of the country in raising him nor eliminate the source of banditry and chaos."

“…This is what is called lighter than a feather.”

At this point, Li Yi couldn't help but let out a sigh.

"To be honest with you, Master Huang, I was discussing this matter with my lord before you came."

"If the world is at peace, why would we need to learn this useless military book?"

“Warfare harms both others and oneself. Even in dreams at midnight, I am accompanied by fierce soldiers and ghosts.”

"…Alas, the reason why the people become thieves is because it is difficult to survive."

"Mr. Huang, since you are determined to protect the country and the people, you should keep yourself useful and strive for advancement."

Liu Bei, who was listening nearby, was also moved.

Then he also said:

"Sir, you are right. To protect the country and its people and to support the state, we must first preserve our own useful bodies."

Liu Bei is not bragging, he does have a say in this regard.

In his early years, when he was fighting against the Yellow Turbans, he was attacked by bandits in Gaotang County and almost died.

But when did Liu Bei ever give up?

Only by being indomitable can you never give up.

Li Yi continued to counsel Huang Xu and said:
"Mr. Huang has such ambitions. Why not stay in Xuzhou and study under Kong Rong together with Shi Yuan in Xia Pi?"

"If I succeed in my studies, I will be able to help the world one day."

"Some may become ministers of the imperial court, while others may serve as governors of certain regions."

"Practice benevolent governance and live in harmony with the people."

"When the rivers and seas are peaceful, the people will be happy, not just your hometown."

"The world will eliminate all bandit troubles by itself!"

"…In this way, we can bring peace to the people and repay our parents."

"Isn't it better than dying with the thieves?"

As he spoke, he looked at Zhang Zhongjing who was reading intently on the side.

Pointing at him, he said:
"You have also been treated by Divine Doctor Zhang. You can ask Divine Doctor Zhang."

"He usually practices medicine and treats illnesses. Doesn't he know that it is easy to die but difficult to live?"

"Even if you don't care about yourself, you should still think about your father's wishes."

"From now on, don't talk about dying lightly unless you have to. Think carefully!"

Huang Xu pondered for a long time, slowly raised his hand and bowed.

Opening his lips made it clear:

"…Your words are like the light that has been lifted from the clouds, and it has opened my eyes to the world!"

"When Xiang Liang taught Xiang Ji martial arts, Xiang Ji replied that it was not worth learning to fight against one person with a sword."

"If a man wants to learn, he should learn to be the enemy of ten thousand people!"

"Just now, I heard your guidance and realized that the source of the troubles in the world is not the bandits in the mountains and forests."

Huang Xu's eyes were sharp as he recalled the various corruption phenomena he had seen in Changsha, including collusion among officials and oppression of the people.

He is also the son of an official, and is more aware of the ugly and dark things in the officialdom.

"But today, treacherous officials are in power and the people are suffering."

“There are so many people like me in my hometown!”

"My benefactor is right. Even if I can protect my hometown for a lifetime, I cannot protect all the people in the world!"

After saying this, he turned to Li Yi and bowed solemnly:

"My benefactor has far-sighted insights and profound strategies, and is a rare talent."

"So I dare to ask for your advice and I am willing to stay with you, my benefactor."

"Listen to the teachings morning and night, and learn the art of war."

"Not for the sake of showing off one's bravery and killing, or seeking high office and wealth, but only for the sake of saving the people."

"There are few who can cause as much pain as I do!"

Xuer...

After hearing Huang Xu's lofty ambitions, Huang Zhong was moved.

He only cared about his son's physical health but ignored what was in his mind.

Perhaps, he is indeed a bit selfish as a father...

Huang Xu still bowed his head to Li Yi.

Li Yi looked at him with a pale face. He hesitated for a long time before turning to the parents and asking Huang Zhong:

"General Huang, your son wants to accompany me in battle from now on."

"What we eat is the dust of war."

"What I drank was blood."

“Warfare hurts both you and others. Once you get involved, it’s hard to get out.”

"By then, we will be fighting thousands of miles away and on the alert. I don't know when we can have peace."

"I wonder if General Huang is willing to hand over your son to me?"

Huang Zhong himself is a veteran who has fought in the swords and weapons on the battlefield.

How can you not know the harm of military affairs?

He is selfish only toward his own son.

But after listening to the debate between Li Yi and his son just now, he realized how ridiculous his selfishness was.

At this time, Zhang Zhongjing, who had been concentrating on reading, suddenly spoke.

"Old friend, what are you still hesitating about?"

"A mountain man travels the world, and all he knows is how to cure diseases and use medicines."

“This may save ten or a hundred people.”

"And if your son's ambition can be truly realized, he may be able to save the world."

"Are you really planning to abandon your husband's official duties for your own selfish reasons?"

Huang Zhong heard this and shook his head and sighed:
"...Alas, since your mother passed away, your father only hopes that you will be healthy and live a peaceful life."

"I have only been paying attention to your body these years, but I didn't know you still have ambitions to be a man."

"If you really end up spending your life in seclusion, how can you be without regrets?"

"... Forget it, forget it. If that's the case, you should stay in Xuzhou and study with me, your benefactor."

Huang Xu was overjoyed when he heard this, "Thank you, father!"

Then he quickly walked to Li Yi and bowed again, saying:

"...My benefactor, please give me more guidance in the future."

"You still call me benefactor?"

Huang Xu laughed and bowed again:
"Thank you, sir!"

Ha ha……

Li Yi curved his lips and smiled, thinking to himself that he should be the one thanking you.

As Huang Zhong's only relative in this world, you stayed in Xuzhou.

Where else can Huang Zhong run to?
"General Huang, are you going back to Changsha?"

Li Yi deliberately stepped forward and asked tentatively.

You're going to have to ask this question sooner or later, so it's better to just say it directly.

Liu Bei immediately understood and hurried forward to cooperate with Li Yi.

"General Huang, your son has stayed in Xuzhou to study."

"Why not stay in Xuzhou and set up a new camp? We still need someone to lead it."

"If General Huang doesn't give up, how about staying here to take over as the commander?"

This statement was both a way for Huang Zhong to save face and an offer for him, showing Lao Liu's sincerity.

We Xuzhou people don't play tricks. We'll do the hard work right away.

Give real power!
Give the troops!
See if you are moved!

"...General Liu."

Huang Zhong was deeply moved and his eyes turned red.

In fact, no matter whether Liu Bei wanted to keep him or not, since his son had stayed in Xuzhou, he would definitely stay in Xuzhou.

It’s just a matter of whether or not to continue to be an official.

But since Liu Bei had extended an olive branch again, Huang Zhong had no reason to refuse.

"I am grateful to the general for not abandoning me. I am willing to serve you faithfully."

"Although I am old, my arrows are still sharp!"

……

(End of this chapter)