Sui and Tang Dynasty Generals

Chapter 15 Father's Instructions

Under the night.

The four people sitting by the fire in the small courtyard were all sitting quietly.

Perhaps seeing that his cousin and his wife were fine, Fu Zihou felt much better. He looked at the dark sky and the stars.

Thinking that similar things might happen again in the future in this chaotic world, Fu Zihou couldn't help but sigh. As long as the world is not at peace, his family will never be safe.

Now I finally understand why there is a saying in later generations: It is better to be a dog in peacetime than a man in troubled times!
Living in troubled times, with order broken down, villains without laws to restrain them will reveal their true colors.

kill!
If you don't kill people, your family will be hurt, bullied, or even killed!
You can't just be timid because of fear and watch your family get hurt!

Recall the scene of those three people bullying the family at home!

Looking at the night sky, Fu Zihou was sure that even if he had the chance again, he would still make the same choice!

Draw the sword! Kill!
"Zihou, what are you thinking about?"

Hearing his cousin's questioning voice, Fu Zihou turned his head and saw his cousin's concerned eyes.

Seeing this, knowing that his cousin was worried about him, Fu Zihou felt warm in his heart. Although killing someone was a little uncomfortable and he might have nightmares in the future, but as his cousin asked, Fu Zihou knew that it was all worth it!

Protect this feeling! Protect your loved ones! No longer alone!
I have never experienced warmth before, so I can endure the bitter cold. Now that I have seen caring eyes, I never want to lose these gazes again.

Fu Zihou looked at his cousin, thought about his cousin's question, and then looked at the stars in the sky.

"Zihou was thinking, wait for the day when the world is peaceful! At that time, there will be no more wars in the world. At that time, the people can live and work in peace and contentment, and cultivate the fields. There will be no thieves, no villains, and no heavy corvee and taxes!"

Fu Zihou said softly, and his words showed his great desire to end this chaotic world and live in a peaceful and happy world.

As Fu Zihou finished speaking, the surroundings became quiet.

The fire suddenly made a small crackling sound, and then I could faintly hear my aunt arguing in the house behind me. It was so vague that if I wasn't close, I probably wouldn't have been able to hear it.

"Let him die in Pengcheng!"

"Ask someone to send a message? I think it's a disaster! He wants to send my wife and daughter-in-law away! He might sell our family in Pengcheng for food!"

"Dad! Why are you still looking for him? At worst, I can ask someone to tell him tomorrow that I slept with these three men and they took me and his daughter-in-law away, so that he won't have to sell us out in the future..."

"Look at you, can't you be quiet? You can't just sit there and watch Dalang know nothing, right? Also, keep your voice down..."

Whether it was Fu Zihou, Old Liu, Fu Zhi, or Tai, they were all used to Grandfather's helpless words and Auntie's loud voice, especially since everyone knew that Zhang was very angry.

With Aung's reminder, the faint sound of argument in the room behind them disappeared, and the four people sitting by the fire did not take it seriously.

"Can this world still be peaceful?"

Fu Zhi and his wife were roasting by the fire, and he looked at Fu Zihou with a somewhat depressed expression.

"I heard from Grandfather that, even before my great-grandfather, wars had been breaking out all over the world for decades or even hundreds of years, and countless people died. It was not easy to wait until the Sui Dynasty was established and Emperor Wen of Sui ascended the throne. The world was stable for more than ten years, but Emperor Wen of Sui later couldn't reduce the heavy taxes. Grandfather said that he had seen many officials in those years who took away all the food of the people, and people were selling their children everywhere. Now the world is in chaos again, and I don't know if we will have the chance to see peace in this lifetime, or our descendants..."

As Fu Zhi spoke, there was no hope in his words.

Tai looked at the small fire in front of him, with confusion and despair in his eyes. Even the elderly Liu beside him did not refute when he heard Fu Zhi's words.

In fact, perhaps Mr. Liu, who is already quite old, knows better than Fu Zhi how difficult it is to achieve the peace and prosperity that Fu Zihou talked about.

After hundreds of years in this world, Emperor Wen of Sui finally appeared. However, he only lasted for a little over ten years. The so-called peace turned into heavy corvee labor and taxes.

"Cousin!"

When Fu Zihou's voice was heard, Old Liu, Fu Zhi, and Tai all looked over.

Then I saw Fu Zihou's slightly red eyes, full of determination.

"There will be peace!"

After Fu Zihou finished speaking, he raised his hand and pointed at the dark starry sky.

"The teacher taught Zihou to observe the celestial phenomena at night. So Zihou observed the celestial phenomena and found that there would be a wise ruler in the future. He would lead his subordinates to pacify the world and bring peace and prosperity to the people of the world!"

Fu Zihou said seriously.

All along, as the day of departure drew closer, the reluctance and guilt that had been quietly growing in my heart completely disappeared after I heard what my cousin said just now.

The teacher treats me really well and teaches me without reservation.

But at the same time, he has his own family, and they all yearn for peace. Looking around the world, there are countless small families like his.

Fu Zihou didn't know if things would be different if he stayed with his teacher and helped him in the future.

But when I thought about the fact that the teacher was not from a noble family, and that most of the people in Wagangzhai were short-sighted bandits, and that if we followed the historical trajectory, the people of the world would be able to see peace and prosperity.

Fu Zihou did not continue to be confused. Perhaps the best way to repay his mentor was to meet him again after a few years.

Change the teacher's ending in history!

"A wise ruler! A prosperous age! Really?"

After hearing Fu Zihou's words, Fu Zhi and Tai Shi, who had originally had dim eyes, all showed a hint of excitement and desire, as if they had found a glimmer of hope in a desperate situation.

It's not surprising that Fu Zhi and Tai Shi are like this. Ever since they were old enough to understand, the world has been becoming more and more chaotic, with more and more homeless people. Now, bandits are everywhere, and no one cares about the lives of civilians like them.

Therefore, they desire more than anyone else to live a comfortable life farming.

"Then Liu Zhiyuan can also observe the celestial phenomena at night?"

Old Liu frowned, not believing Fu Zihou's words at all.

Moreover, thinking about it, it seemed wrong. If Liu Zhiyuan could observe the celestial phenomena, how could he come to this village to recruit disciples? On the other hand, how could he have been almost killed by himself that night?

The young master is lying!
Old Liu gave a bitter smile and suddenly wondered if he was getting senile. Not to mention the prosperous times described by the young master, even just having no war in the world would be difficult to achieve.

It has only been thirty years since the end of the Northern and Southern Dynasties, and the afterglow of division is still there. Once the world is in chaos, it will not end easily.

However, looking at the expressions of Fu Zhi and Tai Shi standing by, Mr. Liu did not expose Fu Zihou's lie.

Having hope is at least a good thing.

"I'll go inside and take a look!"

Fu Zihou took a deep breath and looked at his cousin and his wife. They were all safe and sound, and he felt relieved.

Although he still felt somewhat uncomfortable, thinking of the prosperous times in the future, Fu Zihou no longer wanted to escape. Even if he had a nightmare, he would bite the bullet and face it calmly.

"Zihou, why don't you sit for a while? Inside..."

Fu Zhi came back to his senses and looked at Fu Zihou with some concern. After all, his mother and aunt were still cleaning up the blood inside.

"Zihou, your aunt and the others are afraid that you will have nightmares after seeing those things. Why don't you wait a little longer?"

Tai glanced at her beloved Fu Zhi beside her, and then looked at Fu Zihou.

Before coming out, my mother Zhang specifically told me to wait until she called Zihou in before letting him in.

"No!"

Seeing the concerned looks in his cousin's and his wife's eyes, Fu Zihou shook his head, indicating that there was no need to worry. Then he slowly stood up, and when he faced the wooden house, he thought of his cousin's wife's words, opened his mouth slightly, and sighed softly.

"If they seek revenge on me in my dream, then I will... kill them again!" After Fu Zihou finished speaking, he turned around and walked towards the wooden house alone, step by step, under the gazes of Liu Lao, Fu Zhi, and Tai Shi.

When Old Liu listened to Fu Zihou's words, his eyes lit up. He looked at Fu Zihou's back with satisfaction and admiration in his eyes, and the corners of his mouth couldn't help but rise.

Mr. Liu, who is already old, has long placed all his past aspirations, wishes, and lifelong regrets on Fu Zihou. Now that he sees Fu Zihou's growth, how can he not be happy?

Watching Fu Zihou walk to the door of the wooden house and gently push it open, Old Liu retracted his gaze, looked at the small fire, smiled again on his old face, picked up the sword beside him, and stroked the coldness on it.

"I don't mind killing you again!"

Thinking of Fu Zihou's words, Old Liu spoke softly. Although he was old, there was a sharp look in his eyes.

Inside the wooden house.

Fu Zihou gently pushed open the door and stepped into the room, instinctively looking towards the place where the corpse had been.

Zhang and Tao who were inside the house, as well as Aweng and Fu Rui who were sitting by the fire, all did not expect Fu Zihou to come in at this time. They looked at Fu Zihou in surprise, not knowing what to do.

"Hou'er, it's okay! How did you get in so quickly?"

Tao watched her son look at the ground with a startled look in his eyes. Although the look disappeared in the blink of an eye, Tao still felt indescribably distressed. She stepped forward to speak and was about to reach out to grab her son's arm, but her hands were wet and there was a little blood, so she quickly retracted her hand.

"Mother, Hou'er is fine! Mother, don't worry about Hou'er!"

Fu Zihou looked at his mother and said with a smile.

Although the three bodies on the ground were no longer there, looking at the blood on the ground, Fu Zihou couldn't help but recall the bloody scene in his mind. But looking at his mother's worried eyes and thinking that his family was safe and sound, he was no longer tense.

"Go sit by the fire!"

Seeing her son want to help and being sensible, Mrs. Tao was moved and worried. She quickly scolded him and told him not to touch the blood no matter what.

"Hou'er, come and sit down!"

Aong opened his crossed hands, waved to Fu Zihou, and asked Fu Zihou to come forward and sit next to him.

"it is good!"

Fu Zihou watched his mother busy herself, then nodded to Grandpa and walked towards the stove.

Because he had just killed two people with his own hands, no matter how well Fu Zihou concealed it, his gaze was still a little unnatural when he looked at Aong or his father Fu Rui, and he dodged instinctively.

Fu Zihou finally understood why most people become extreme after experiencing major changes.

After killing someone, Fu Zihou had a momentary thought of escaping and not seeing his family!

But thinking of the love his mother, Mrs. Tao, and his father had shown for him in the past, Fu Zihou had the courage to face his family. He trusted his parents and family and did not choose to hide himself with other emotions.

"Hou'er!"

Grandpa watched his grandson kneel down beside the stove. Thinking of what had just happened, he felt relieved but also guilty. He looked at Erlang Furui beside him and found that Erlang felt the same way.

If it had happened at home and they were the ones who took action first, Fu Zihou would not have been in such a state.

However, Aong knew in his heart that even if it happened again, neither he, with his old bones, nor Fu Rui would have the courage.

Not to mention the honest and simple grandson.

The Fu family was considered a poor family. In the past, they would never argue or fight with others in the village, let alone pick up a sword to kill someone.

If he really had the courage to kill someone, he wouldn't have been bullied by those three beasts all the time.

at the moment.

Seeing Fu Zihou turning his head to look at him, Old Man crossed his hands in his sleeves again under his few messy white hair, his old face full of smiles, and he leaned slightly towards Fu Zihou.

"You did very well!"

The first thing Aweng said was to praise Fu Zihou, and then he looked at the place where Tao and Zhang were cleaning up the blood, with an angry look on his face.

"Luckily you took action, otherwise we don't know how those three beasts would have ruined this family!"

Aong said unhappily.

Fu Zihou had not expected that the grandfather would say these as the first thing he said. He looked at the old grandfather, and then saw the look in his father's eyes, which were full of smiles and satisfaction, without a trace of blame.

Fu Zihou, who had no regrets when killing people, felt a sour feeling in his nose and a warm feeling in his heart at this moment. He lowered his head and said nothing.

"We can't stay in this village for long. We will leave at dawn! Today, these three people said that they have another accomplice heading to Wanqiu City. I'm afraid that if these three people don't return in two days, the others will be suspicious!"

Grandad told Fu Zihou of his decision, and then told Fu Zihou that what happened here should also be told to his uncle as soon as possible. Only by knowing everything that happened at home earlier can his uncle avoid being completely ignorant.

"Dad, I've already told you, there's no need to look for him, go wherever you want!"

When Zhang heard the words Aweng Ti Fuhong, the originally silent Zhang suddenly became angry and sarcastic words immediately jumped out of her mouth.

Looking at Fu Zihou who was kneeling in front of the stove with Aweng and Fu Rui, Zhang thought that if Fu Zihou and Old Liu had not acted decisively today, not only her daughter-in-law Tai, but also she and her brother's sister-in-law Tao would have been in trouble and would have been abused by those three people. If Zhier got impulsive at that time, who knows what would have happened.

The more she thought about it, the angrier she became. Zhang really had no idea how Fu Hong had managed to get someone to send back the message.

"look at you!"

When Grandpa heard what Zhang said, he sighed helplessly, with a somewhat dissatisfied expression on his face.

"What am I saying that's wrong?"

Zhang looked at the bloodstains on the ground, which had been almost wiped away except for some on Tao's. She was full of resentment, so she threw down the towel and walked towards the room.

Seeing this, Aweng, Fu Rui and Tao Shi remained silent.

"Hou'er!"

Fu Zihou watched his aunt walk into the room, heard his father calling him, and then turned around to look at his father.

"Tomorrow your father will leave for Pengcheng and tell your uncle what happened today. You go to Xin County first and take good care of your grandfather, your mother, your aunt, and your cousin's wife along the way!"

Fu Rui looked at Fu Zihou and said softly.

What just happened made Fu Rui clearly realize that his son could become the pillar of the family and was even no worse than him as a father.

So he was not with them on the way to Xin County, and the family needed to be protected by his son, Old Liu, and his cousin.

"Don't worry, father!"

Fu Zihou nodded.

Although he had never been to Xin County, Fu Zihou felt more at ease with the presence of Mr. Liu and his cousin. As long as he didn't attract too much attention, there should be no problem.

Under candlelight.

After cleaning the bloodstains on the floor, Tao, at the instruction of Grandfather, called in Old Liu, and then everyone in the Fuji family began to discuss the next steps.

It was already dark, but no one in the Fu family wanted to sleep. After experiencing this incident, everyone looked at this house with a dazed feeling in their hearts.

Tao and Zhang in the room also started packing up in the middle of the night, preparing to leave.

(End of this chapter)