Chapter 68
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After breaking up with Zhao Yun, the sky was getting darker. Liu Jing went to the new office of the Youzhou Office. After handling some trivial matters, he returned home. For half of the time, Liu Hu, who had been worried, finally spoke, "Brother Jing, how did you practice the wind and thunder transformation? Can you teach me?"
Liu Jing smiled and turned around and asked him, "Have you started practicing?"
"I've read it countless times, and I've remembered those moves in my heart."
"Looking at the moves does not mean practicing martial arts. Although there is only one move in the wind and thunder transformation, it contains many martial arts principles. This depends on your own understanding. I cannot teach you. If you don’t have a month, it’s only half a year, and if you don’t have a half year, it’s only one year, or two years. With your natural divine power, as long as you understand this move thoroughly and understand the new ideas, no matter how much you are in Cai Zhong and Zhang Yun is your opponent, you will become a famous general in Jingzhou."
Liu Hu's eyes lit up. A famous general in Jingzhou was an honor he could never have imagined. He hurriedly said, "Then how should I practice?"
"Closing yourself in a dark room, don't light the lights, and experiencing each move carefully. Don't spend too much every day, just practice for two hours. Over time, you will gain something."
Liu Hu bit his lip and focused his head, "I understand, I will start tonight."
Liu Jing patted his extremely generous shoulder again and said with a smile: "As long as you have perseverance and perseverance, there is nothing that cannot be done in the world."
Before they knew it, the two of them returned to the small house. The meal had been prepared. Liu Jing and Liu Hu sat down and saw a woman over ten years old serving the food into the house. She bowed to the two of them humbly. Liu Jing was stunned. Who is this
But Liu Hu knew her and asked with a smile: "Auntie Bao, why are you here?"
The middle-aged woman hurriedly said, "It was Mr. Qi who asked me to come over and cook."
Uncle Meng explained on the side: "Mr. This is Xiao Bao's mother, the chef of Liu's family. The eldest son said that Hu Gong was here too. Xiao Bao was too busy alone, so he asked Xiao Bao's mother to come over to cook, but the wife did not object."
He sipped a small bag at a time, and even Liu Jing felt a little embarrassed. This was his name, and his name was OK, but a man as old as Uncle Meng was actually called Xiaobao, which was a bit funny.
But Liu Jing did not correct it. There was no Bao in this era, so it didn't matter. He glanced at the woman and it turned out that she was Xiao Bao's mother. Liu Jing couldn't help but secretly thank Liu Qi for being thoughtful.
Xiao Bao's father passed away last year and depended on his mother for life. He sent her here to relieve his worries. Liu Jing liked Xiao Bao, a little maid, very smart, well-behaved and understanding.
After dinner, Liu Hu got into an empty room to practice swordsmanship, and Liu Jing returned to his room, which seemed to have a few more pieces of good furniture in the room.
What surprised Liu Jing the most was that there was a floor-standing bronze lamp with two dragons playing with pearls next to his desk. It was about a ruler, exquisitely crafted, and two lifelike. Even the pearl played by the two dragons was a valuable pearl. You can tell at a glance that it was a precious thing.
Liu Jing was stunned. Will Mrs. Cai give her such a precious bronze lamp?
"male"
Xiaobao ran in like a bird and said with a smile: "This was delivered by Mr. Tao in the afternoon, as was the furniture, as well as the kitchen utensils, tableware, and many things in the kitchen were not too late to disassemble, and they were all good things."
"Tao Zhan"
Liu Jing thought of the middle-aged man, and Xiao Bao smiled and said, "It's him, he brought it to him personally, and explained the matter of dinner tomorrow, so that the boss would not forget it."
Liu Jing nodded. Tao Zhan was as careful as his hair. He even thought of kitchen utensils and tableware. He was comparable to women, but he should thank him tomorrow.
"My husband, please have tea, I just fryed it."
Xiao Baoshan obediently placed a cup of fragrant tea on the table. Liu Jing sat down. He had never stopped since he was busy last night. When he sat down, a deep feeling of fatigue hit him, causing him to almost fall asleep.
Liu Jing picked up the cup, and a strong ginseng breath rushed towards him, "Small bag, you used ginseng," Liu Jing asked with a smile.
"I saw that the Tao family brought a lot of ginseng, so I fryed half a piece for you."
The small bag twisted his fingers, and there was a little concern in his big eyes, "Do you want to use it for medicine? I shouldn't have singed tea?"
“It’s okay to have a tea.”
Liu Jing took a sip of tea, suddenly remembered something, and asked again with a smile: "Xiaobao, Uncle Meng said last time that you can make medicine."
"Yeah," Xiao Bao focused his attention, "I was working in the pharmacy in the mansion. I made medicine with Uncle Ma Wu for two years. My wife's medicine was made by me."
Liu Jing remembered that he told Liu Qi last time that he had made pills in Qingzhuguan, so Liu Qi would pick a maid from the pharmacy for him. This was a coincidence.
Liu Jing thought about it, although Yu Zhen finally agreed that there was no need to keep the secret of the formula. However, Liu Jing still didn't want the prescription to be leaked to outsiders at will, just a small bag. She will be her own personal maid in the future, and let her make medicine. This is the most suitable, and this medicine is only suitable for herself, and it doesn't make any sense to leak it out, so there is no need to think too much about it.
Before Liu Jing could say it, Xiao Bao smiled and said, "Do you want me to make medicine in the future?"
"Liu Jing laughed, "You ghost elf's little head, you think very quickly. Well, let's talk about the cannons in a few days."
At this time, Uncle Meng rushed over and said nervously: "Mr. Mr. Cai is here, right at the door."
If Tao Zhan’s delivery of furniture only surprised Liu Jing, then Cai Mao’s visit surprised Liu Jing. He never thought that Cai Mao would come, but at this time Liu Jing didn’t think about it carefully and immediately ordered the bag, “Go and fry two more cups of tea.”
He immediately got up and walked out of the courtyard gate. At the gate of the courtyard, more than a dozen followers surrounded Cai Mao and did not enter the courtyard.
Cai Mao was squinting his eyes and looking at the small house in front of him. It is said that this small house was given by Kuai Yue, but it was a little shabby. What is the difference between this and the ordinary houses that can be seen everywhere in the city? Kuai Yue used this kind of small favor to bribe Liu Jing.
The footsteps came, and Liu Jing's burly figure appeared at the door. He bowed and smiled, "I don't know that Military Commander Cai is coming, and he is in a farewell welcome."
According to the rules of the officialdom, Liu Jing saw that Cai Mao should bow, but Liu Jing just bowed. He was not used to this kind of bow. Except for Liu Biao, he did not perform such manners to anyone except Liu Biao was an elder.
Cai Mao felt a little unhappy when he saw that he was just bowing to him, but he didn't show his face and said with a smile: "I'm here in a hurry and disturbed Gong Jing's rest."
"Mr. Cai invites you to come in" Liu Jing posed for an invitation.
Cai Mao nodded and turned around and ordered his followers, "You are all waiting outside."
Liu Jing was not polite, so he invited Cai Mao into the living room. The living room was still tidy up and placed two single pedestals. There were thick blankets on the couch. Because it was winter, it was a little warmer on the blankets, and a brazier was placed on each pedestal, which looked particularly warm.
Cai Mao sat down, looked at the room and smiled, "This room is a little older and a little wet. I also have a house in Fancheng, which is much larger than here. There are gardens and woods in the house, and dozens of servants. Anyway, it's empty. Gong Jing will move over tomorrow."
Liu Jing was still thinking secretly, what Cai Mao came to do, is he going to threaten him because of Zhang Yun's affairs. He knew that Cai and Zhang were very close because of their common enemy, Kuai, and almost formed an alliance. Today, Zhang Yun was demoted, which naturally harmed Cai Mao's interests. Cai Mao would not have any good face to him.
But when Cai Mao opened his mouth, he tried to please him and let him live in a good house. This made Liu Jing feel a little alert. What does Cai Mao want to do
"Thank you, Military Advisor Cai, but I have never cared about my residence. I am already very satisfied with this little house."
Liu Jing implicitly rejected Cai Mao's arrangement, and Cai Mao laughed dryly, "The public's requirements are indeed not high."
Cai Mao proposed to change the house just a test, but Liu Jing was expected to refuse to agree. At this time, Xiao Bao brought in two cups of tea, put it on the tables of two people, and retreated.
"Mr. Jing, this is your maid." Cai Mao glanced at Xiaobao.
"This is my uncle's maid, who arranged for her to serve my daily life."
Liu Jing's mind was tense. He was very alert. Cai Mao's look might bring death to Xiao Bao. He could not be careless or give Cai Mao any chance.
Cai Mao would not have the idea of a maid. He only had other ideas when asked this. Perhaps Liu Jing could consider getting married. He had a niece, which would be suitable for him.
However, not mentioning this matter for now, Cai Mao raised his eyebrows slightly and smiled: "Today, Duke Jing swept away all Zhang Yun's face, and Jingzhou clapped his hands and praised him. Oh, even I breathed a sigh of relief."
"It's not that everyone applauds. Many Zhang Yun's allies should hate me Liu Jing to the core." Liu Jing glanced at Cai Mao with a smile and asked.
Cai Mao certainly understood that Liu Jing was implying himself. He cursed in anger and could only smile reluctantly: "Of course some people will hate him, but I am very grateful to the Duke. Today, the governor of the state deprived Zhang Yun of his troops, and no one would dare to use the troops without authorization in the future. Strictly enforce the military discipline of Jingzhou. As a military advisor, of course I breathed a sigh of relief. A stubborn disease that has not been cured for a long time in Jingzhou was actually solved by Gong Jing."
"Military Secretary Cai is very proud of me. Liu Jing can't bear the credit for rectifying military discipline. The military advisor should be grateful to the provincial governor."
Liu Jing's displeasure made Cai Mao a little embarrassed. He couldn't find anything for a moment. The room was silent. The two of them drank tea without saying anything, which made the atmosphere in the room heavy.
In fact, Cai Mao’s original intention was not to win over Liu Jing, because Liu Jing was just Liu Biao’s nephew, not Liu Biaozhi. No matter how capable he was, he could not replace Qi. Cong and the other two became the lords of Jingzhou. Instead of wasting time on Liu Jing, it would be better to put their kung fu and capital on Liu Cong.
But if he didn't come, he couldn't explain to his second uncle. The second uncle seemed to value Liu Jing very much, so he had to pretend to come and talk to Liu Jing.
That's right, Cai Mao had no sincerity in his heart. It was certainly an unexpected gain if Liu Jing was willing to be won over by him, but it would be no pity that he could not pull him away, and he could also explain it to his second uncle.
Cai Mao smiled, and the topic turned to Liu Jing's lifelong event. "Actually, I came today, and wanted to tell you about Shaoyu. She only turned fifteen years old today. According to the rules of the Cai family, the seventeenth daughter married, so I also communicated with the provincial master. When Shaoyu grew two years older, it would be better to organize the marriage for her. The provincial master agreed. I hope that my nephew can understand my father's painstaking efforts and wait for another two years."
Cai Mao's tone was very sincere. Liu Jing also heard that his marriage with Cai Shaoyu was postponed. This was obviously not Liu Biao's wish. It should be that the Cai family opposed marrying his daughter to him. This opposition was particularly obvious to Mrs. Cai.
Cai Mao’s intention to come to the door today was also very obvious, and he wanted to win over Liu Jing, but he was sincere and a house that was a little more spacious than here, and he was just lent to him temporarily.
On the core issue of Cai Shaoyu, she is still tough and has no intention of concession. This is what Cai Mao calls sincerity.
Perhaps in Cai Mao's opinion, he was condescending to the door and gave him a huge face. He should kneel down and be grateful for his visit. Liu Jing couldn't help but sneer in his heart. Who did Cai Mao treat him as
Thinking of this, Liu Jing smiled faintly, "Actually, I plan to consider getting married after I achieve something. This is also the last words my father gave me before his death. I will be the most important thing for a man to be a real man. I always keep it in mind. If I can slow down the marriage, it will be just my wish."
"Hehe, my nephew is worthy of being ambitious. If I have the chance, I would recommend it to your uncle. I would like to let you be the governor of Youjiao. It would be a bit wronged for you."
Having laughed dryly for a hypocritical moment, Cai Mao asked immediately: "I don't know when my nephew will consider getting married."
Liu Jing's sneer was almost on his face. On the one hand, he had to delay the marriage for two years, and on the other hand, he asked himself when he would consider getting married, and then he pushed the blame on himself. It was simply despicable.
Liu Jing did not answer him directly, but asked back: "Didn't Military Supervisor Cai just say that he would consider his daughter's marriage for two years? Now, don't you think it's too early to talk about this?"
"I mean, if my nephew plans to get married within this year, I have a niece who is beautiful, dignified, intelligent and virtuous, and I don't know my nephew..."
Liu Jing didn't speak for a long time, and then he understood Cai Mao's intention. He actually wanted to use Li De Tao Zou's plan. Who did Liu Jing think of him?
With Cai Mao's identity and worldly manner, he would not have known that this is a great humiliation to people, but his still doing so only shows that he despises himself in his bones.
Liu Jing's heart was filled with rage. He took a deep breath and said, "I am just a small official in charge of You Jiao, a small official with a low status. How can I deserve the noble daughter of the Cai family? Liu Jing knows himself and I understand the kindness of the military advisor Cai."
Cai Mao's last little patience was finally lost by Liu Jing's discomfort. He snorted heavily in his heart, and he came to visit him with condescending respect. How could this be? He was always resistant to himself. Such an ignorant person would not win over.
Cai Mao didn't want to continue talking about his niece. He hated Liu Jing, his face quickly covered with dark clouds, and his voice became stern, "What do you mean is that you don't plan to marry the daughter of the Cai family, right?"
Liu Jing no longer perfunctorily told him. Since he was going to tear his face apart, he would make the words clear.
"If Military Advisor Cai thinks it is, then that's it."
“It’s so good.”
Cai Mao no longer felt polite, stood up and said coldly: "I understand your feelings. From today on, my daughter of the Cai family has nothing to do with you, so I will say goodbye."
He rushed out angrily, walked out of the hospital a few steps, waved his hand, "Let's go"
Liu Jing also walked to the gate and watched the group of people leave coldly. Then he snorted disdainfully, "Pretentiously"
Chapter completed!