The Han Dynasty adhered to the ancient style, the king did not refer specifically to the emperor, and the righteousness of the monarch and the minister was not limited to the son of heaven and the courtiers, but also between the upper and lower levels. Speaking of righteousness is actually an exchange of interests. You brought me to debut, and I owe my allegiance to you. The reason is very simple, officials, especially high-ranking officials with more than 2,000 stones, not only have the right to get rid of officials, but also have resources such as filial piety and honesty, and Maocai. Take filial piety as an example, there is a quota for 200,000 talents, and if you don't give it to you, it's all in the words of the Lord, if the person who is lifted doesn't know that gratitude is simply intolerable, he will be spurned by the world, and no one will be willing to accept you in the future.

For the old monarch, the old officials bear many obligations, not only to repay the old monarch himself, but also to take care of the old monarch's family and descendants. It's unreasonable and put aside, the world is like this, public opinion is like this, and everyone has to obey.

Why did Yuan Shao respond to all calls? The fourth world and the third duke, nearly 100 years before and after, there are too many people who have received the favor of the Yuan family.

Guo Youzhi said that his eldest father had been the Taishou of Lujiang, and he might be the old monarch of someone in the Zhou family, and Zhou Yu had to come, at least ask clearly, otherwise he would be ungrateful. If it was the old monarch of his immediate family, he had to say something and could not ignore it. But before that, he first blocked Guo Yi's mouth, and then stripped off his identity. It's okay to repay kindness, that's private righteousness, and you can't harm the public with your own selfishness.

There is a clear distinction between public and private, and no one can blame him.

Guo Yi has been in officialdom for many years, how can he not understand Zhou Yu's words. He said with a face full of shame: "The child is rebellious, he is eager to save his father, and he is vain. The ancestor was a eunuch, never in the Lujiang River, but Guo was a boy in the palace with Ling Zun, known as two different people, barely an old friend. ”

Zhou Yu looked at Guo Youzhi. Guo Youzhi hung his head, his chin on his chest, and didn't dare to look at Zhou Yu. Zhou Yu smiled. "Ling Lang's filial piety is commendable, out of nature, and if he is carved more in the future, he will be a good minister."

Guo Yi's face was flushed, and he was ashamed of himself. Zhou Yu's words not only forgave Guo Youzhi's youth and ignorance, but also indirectly accused Guo Yi of neglecting discipline. But Guo Yi didn't dare to refute. Zhou Yu didn't pursue the details behind it, he was already very grateful.

Zhou Yu was as calm as ever, and then entertained Guo Yi with the gift of an old friend, never mentioning whether Guo Yi was guilty or what he was guilty of. Guo Youzhi was waiting on the side, and when he saw Zhou Yu talking and laughing, moist as jade, the tension and uneasiness in his heart gradually dissipated, and he looked at Zhou Yu intently. Seeing this, Guo Yi had a plan, pulled Guo Youzhi over, and asked him to bow down in front of Zhou Yu.

Zhou Yu put down the wine glass and looked at Guo Yi quietly, smiling. "Guo Jun, what do you mean?"

Guo Yi touched his son's head, reluctant to give up, but he knew it in his heart. He raised troops against Sun Ce, and went to Chang'an, with many murders and few auspiciousness, the difference was only in what kind of crime he died on. He supports Yuan Shao, whether Yuan Shao will save his life, but he is not sure at all. Even if he could save his life, he couldn't stop Sun Ce, and Yuan Shao wouldn't reuse him in the future. He can put life and death on the line, but he can't watch his son die with him.

The only way is to entrust Guo Yuzhi to Zhou Yu.

"Zhou Lang, Guo is ignorant, he can't do what he can, he has become a prisoner in the threshold, he is to blame, and it is not a pity to die. It's just that the child is young, although the qualifications are dull and simple, the sex is like a stubborn stone, and there is nothing to do, but he does not lose his nature and knows a little about loyalty and filial piety. The sage has a saying, Pengsheng is in the hemp, not supporting and straightening, the white sand is in Nirvana, and it is black. Zhou Lang is the dragon and phoenix among the people, outstanding, if the child can follow Zhou Lang around, always teachable, maybe in the future can achieve something, so that my family will not fall. If Zhou Lang can see the acquaintance between Guo and Ling Zun and take in the child, Guo will be grateful. ”

Guo Youzhi was stunned and looked at Guo Yi in dismay. Guo Yi shouted: "Zhuzi, don't salute General Zhou yet, and ask him to be gracious." After speaking, he avoided the table and bowed. Seeing this, Guo Youzhi had no choice but to fall to the ground with tears in his eyes.

Zhou Yu looked at Xun You on the side, and Xun You nodded quietly. He knows Yuan Shao, so he can also understand Guo Yi's feelings of licking calves at the moment. Since Zhou Yu admitted that Guo Yi and his father Zhou Yi were old friends, it was reasonable to take care of Guo Yi's son when he was in trouble. Not to mention that Guo Yi was just judged to be a rebel by Sun Ce, even if he was really a rebel, Zhou Yu should do the same.

Zhou Yu sighed lightly, got up from the table, and helped Guo Yi's father and son. "Guo Jun can rest assured that he will go to Chang'an, and Linglang will be handed over to me."

Guo Yi was grateful, goodbye.

At the end of the banquet, Zhou Yu said goodbye to Guo Yi. He also took care of the officials who accompanied the escort, and asked them to take care of Guo Yi along the way, so as not to let him suffer, and relieved Guo You's worries.

Guo Youzhi and Guo Yi said goodbye with tears, followed Zhou Yu, and walked back step by step.

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Zhou Yu did not have a home in Wancheng, and he spent most of his time in an official house or in a military camp. After getting acquainted with Cai Yan, Cai's house became the place he went to the most. But in order to take care of Cai Yan's reputation, he only visits often, never spends the night there, and whenever possible, he chooses to go during the day.

He and Cai Yan are only engaged and have not really married. So when Zhou Yu suddenly visited and proposed to let Cai Yan move to Wu County, Cai Yan glanced at him and said angrily: "I'm not your family yet." ”

Zhou Yu sighed softly. "In my heart, from the moment I met you, you were my companion for life. If it weren't for the complicated military work, I couldn't get out, and the adults were writing in Xiangyang, how could I have waited until now. ”

Cai Yan's eyes wandered and nodded. "I know that you are most trusted by General Sun, and you should set an example for the generals. In this case, you give me a little time, and I will arrange the replacement personnel and set off. Qin Luo has the Wood Academy in her hands, and she also needs time to hand over, so let's set off together when the time comes. ”

Zhou Yu nodded again and again.

Cai Yan looked at Zhou Yu, pondered for a moment, and said: "If the name is not right, it is not good, I will inevitably cause criticism when I go to Wuhui as a family member now, when you pass through Xiangyang this time, are you ......?"

Zhou Yu was overjoyed, nodded vigorously, and said repeatedly: "Okay, okay, I also have this intention." It's just ......" He suddenly felt a little regretful, and said: "Let's wait, you go to Wu County first, and then give a big salute when I conquer the whole territory of Jingzhou and go to Wu County to report on my work." ”

Cai Yan knew Zhou Yu's intentions very well and glanced at him. "If he doesn't come, you won't marry me yet?"

Zhou Yu's face was slightly red, and he waved his hand again and again: "Madame is serious." I don't mean to. It's just that we can have today, and Bo Fu has made great contributions......"

Cai Yan couldn't help blushing and said, "What kind of nonsense are you talking about, what does our business have to do with him?" ”

Zhou Yu said very seriously: "Madame's words are wrong. If it weren't for Bo Fu's strategy, it is likely that he would not be able to conquer Xiangyang. If Xiangyang could not be conquered, General Yuan would not be able to take Nanyang completely. General Yuan can't fully base Nanyang, so Ling Zun won't come to Nanyang as a lobbyist. Ling Zun didn't come to Nanyang, how could you come to Nanyang? You don't come to Nanyang......"

Cai Yan raised his hand, covered his lips and smiled. "Even if I come to Nanyang, if there is no Sun Bofu to instigate you, you won't dare to propose, right? So, he snatched it for you. ”

Zhou Yu's face was red, and he looked at Cai Yanyi's jade face with disgust and joy, revealing an embarrassed smile. Cai Yan was disturbed by him, raised his hand, and put a handkerchief on Zhou Yu's face. "Okay, don't laugh, they are all generals who command tens of thousands of troops, and they are just like Mu Ai's teenagers, and they are not afraid of people's jokes."

Zhou Yu took off the handkerchief and sniffed it on the tip of his nose. "It's just a little Ai, if it can be compared to you."

Cai Yan quipped: "Then who should be compared to me?" ”

Zhou Yu thought about it very seriously. "Not one, ancient or modern."