The old woman still chattered, "The master of this house is really a good man." ”

"Guarding the sheepfold like this, and so many other things, he could have found some young and strong lads to do things for him."

"But the host insisted on finding some, old people like me, just so that we could get some wages to support ourselves."

As she spoke, the old woman couldn't help wiping away her tears.

It was only then that Chen Xu discovered that there were many elderly people in this small village. These people are doing what they can.

The old woman's words evoked Chen Xu's memories. He thought of the young figure and suddenly asked, "What is the name of the owner here?" ”

When the old woman heard this, she was stunned for a moment, and then replied: "How dare the old woman mention the name of the master's family?" I can only tell you that his surname is Wu. ”

"The surname is Wu!"

Chen Xu muttered in a low voice, remembering the distant past.

Since his debut, he has intersected with three young people surnamed Wu. They all saved Chen Xu's life, but none of them ended well.

The first person is called Wu Lie.

When Chen Xu was arrested in Puyang City and was about to die, it was Wu Lie who led the officers and soldiers of Puyang City to defect, which made Chen Xu out of danger.

Then, unwilling to implicate others, he killed himself. Before that, Chen Xu didn't even know what his name was.

The second person is called Wu Di.

Chen Xutun's troops were in Taihang Mountain, and there was a shortage of food in the mountains, so when he led his troops down the mountain to attack Yanmen County, he was attacked by Lu Bu. Lu Bu shot three arrows at that time, if it weren't for Wu Di's death, maybe Chen Xu would have died a long time ago.

The third person is called Wu Ling.

When Chen Xu first arrived in Julu County and was in charge of the First Army, he instructed Wu Ling's archery skills on the school field.

Until now, Chen Xu still clearly remembers the shy and immature teenager on the school field. Whenever the veteran oilers talked about women in front of him, Wu Ling's face would turn red.

Chen Xu could imagine the young man's eyes full of shyness and longing at that time.

After the battle of Guangzong, Chen Xu led 3,000 cavalry to the north, ambushed in the dune platform, and fell into a trap. Just when he was about to be stabbed to death by the officers and soldiers, Wu Ling shot those officers and soldiers to death with a few arrows.

Then, Wu Ling carried Chen Xu on his back and escaped from the ambush circle in embarrassment.

It is foreseeable that if it weren't for Wu Ling that time, Chen Xu would have died on the battlefield long ago. The mighty Yellow Turban Rebellion will also die out completely, as it did in history.

It was precisely because of that outstanding performance that Wu Ling was promoted by Chen Xu to become a pro-soldier. After that, he followed Chen Xu on the battlefield and performed many miraculous feats.

With his merits, it is entirely possible to be promoted to an officer. Wu Ling stayed by Chen Xu's side all the time, unwilling to leave.

At the beginning of this year, Zhao Yun and others were besieged in Danhan Mountain, so that Chen Xu had to bring his own soldiers and trap the camp to go to the outside of the Saiwai.

Chen Xu and others plundered everywhere, although the battle was fruitful, but they were not unscathed. It was during a battle with the Xianbei people that Wu Ling's left arm was cut off.

Wu Ling, who lost his left arm, had to leave the army gloomily.

Chen Xu thought about his merits and the grace of saving his life at the beginning, so he wanted to reward him with a lot of money, food, and land.

Wu Ling said: "Now that there is a shortage of money and grain in the state, my reward should be put in the treasury first, and the right to be used as a loan to the lord." ”

Wu Ling's attitude was very resolute, and Chen Xu had no choice but to withdraw most of the reward.

In order to compensate Wu Ling, Chen Xu gave Wu Ling two very beautiful Xianbei women who came back from looting from the grassland. And near Jinyang, a lot of fields were given to him.

"Is it Wu Ling?"

Chen Xu remembered that, he looked at the young man who had grown up step by step, and muttered in a low voice.

The battlefield is merciless, and the sword has no eyes.

How many strong men have died on the battlefield before they have made meritorious achievements; How many young lives, not yet enjoying the good life, are shrouded in horse leather?

Thinking about it, Chen Xu's eyes couldn't help but become moist.

"One will be a success, and I owe it to those soldiers who died in battle, too much, too much!"

Chen Xu was sighing in his heart, and suddenly heard the old woman ask in surprise: "How do you know the name of our master?" ”

Wiping a handful of tears, Chen Xu said gently: "Your master and I are robes. ”

The old woman asked with some confusion: "What is a robe?" ”

Chen Xu explained with a wry smile: "Paoze, that is, I once fought side by side with your master on the battlefield. ”

The old woman was first taken aback, and then said happily: "So, you are also the envoy's personal soldier?" It is really a good person to let us live. ”

"You babies protect the envoy on the battlefield, that's very honorable. Old woman, on behalf of those who have received the grace of the king, thank you. ”

After speaking, the old woman was about to bow down to Chen Xu and the others.

Seeing this, Chen Xu hurriedly stepped forward to support the old woman and said, "My wife is an elder, how can it be like this?" ”

The old woman was about to argue, when suddenly a deep song floated from the courtyard in the distance: "How can you say that you have no clothes? with the Son. Wang Yuxingshi, repair my spear. Enmity with the Son. ”

This war song, when Chen Xu went out on the expedition, often sang it with the soldiers.

After hearing this song, Chen Xu couldn't help but sing along: "How can you say that you have no clothes? With the Son. Wang Yuxingshi, repair my spear halberd. Work with the child.

In the courtyard, Wu Ling held the sword that was rewarded by Chen with his right hand. He recalled the years of fighting on the battlefield, and felt his heart boiling, so he couldn't help but sing loudly.

"It's a pity that I have a broken arm and can't continue to follow the lord to fight in all directions."

Every time he thought about it, he burst into tears. At this time, he would always sing this military song to relieve the boredom in his heart.

Although his life is stable and rich now, Wu Ling still likes the years of Jin Ge Iron Horse. He liked it even more, and his father-in-law told them some philosophical stories.

"Lord, are you alright?"

Wu Ling frowned sadly as he sang the military song. Although the annexation of the state took away the two eastern counties of Sili, the army in the middle was completely annihilated.

He knows that his father-in-law is a man who values love and righteousness. Such a heavy blow will definitely make Chen Xu grief-stricken.

Wu Ling sang while thinking. Suddenly, he seemed to hear Chen Xu's singing.

"Are you hallucinating again?" Wu Ling smiled bitterly in his heart.

When Dian Wei and the others heard the singing, they all felt their blood boiling, and they pulled their throats and sang together: "How can you say that you have no clothes? with the Son. Wang Yuxingshi, repair my armor soldiers. Walk with the son. ”

Wu Ling, who was in the courtyard, stood up suddenly, with a look of surprise on his face: "This is definitely not an illusion, there are indeed people singing military songs." ”

After speaking, he took the sword in his right hand and rushed outside.

At this time, Chen Xu and others, who had finished singing, continued to sing: "How can you say that you have no clothes? with the Son. Wang Yuxingshi, repair my spear. Enmity with the Son. ”

Wu Ling looked at Chen Xu and the others blankly, and tears flowed down involuntarily.

He held the saber in his hand tightly, ran to Chen Xu, and shouted excitedly: "Wu Ling, knock to see the lord!" ”

Chen Xu hurriedly stepped forward and helped Wu Ling, who was kneeling on the ground. When he looked at Wu Ling's empty left arm, he always felt a little blocked in his heart.

"Ah Ling!"

Holding Wu Ling's arm, Chen Xu called in a low voice.

Wu Ling, whose eyes were filled with tears, tried to restrain his excitement and shouted, "Lord! ”

It was only then that the old woman on the side came back to her senses. He hurriedly knelt on the ground and said tremblingly: "The old woman doesn't know that the lord is coming, it is rude, please don't blame the lord!" ”

Hao Zhao's eyes were sharp, and he hurriedly helped the old woman up, and said, "My lord, I have never liked such a false courtesy. Moreover, in the entire annexed state, the lord would never accept the bowing of the elders. ”

Wu Ling had already come back to his senses at this time, and he said to the old woman with a smile: "Sister, don't you always talk about the lord?" Why is it that when you see the lord today, you behave like this? ”

The old woman's face was slightly red, and she said, "What a big official is that, my lord, I am fortunate to see it, how can I not be excited?" ”

"Hahahaha!"

The soldiers behind Chen Xu couldn't help but laugh when they heard the old woman's words.

Wu Ling's house, although it is not luxurious, but the courtyard is clean. Chen Xu sat on the main seat, and Dian Wei and the others also found a place to sit down.

At the bottom of the place, the two Xianbei women who were personally selected by Chen Xu and then given to Wu Ling. When they saw Chen Xu coming, a look of fear and gratitude flashed in their eyes.

They were afraid because they knew that this seemingly gentle man had slaughtered countless Xianbei tribes on the grassland like a bloodthirsty demon.

I am grateful, but it is because after they came to the territory of Dahan, their lives are far better than before.

Although they are Xianbei women, Wu Ling treats the two very well.

Even though there are some difficulties in language communication, they still feel very happy in life.

Chen Xu's eyes swept casually, and suddenly, she saw a humble woman's belly, which was obviously a little big. Chen Xu was stunned for a moment, and then asked, "Ah Ling, could it be that this girl is already pregnant with your child?" ”

Hearing Chen Xu's words, Wu Ling's face showed a look of joy.

He said in a loud voice, "My lord, although I can't go to the battlefield now. But I want my mother-in-law to give birth to many sons. In the future, let them follow the lord and fight in all directions! ”

Chen Xu's face temporarily released a smile, and he stroked his palm and said loudly: "Okay!" ”

In this way, Chen Xu and the others talked cordially with Wu Ling in the house.

"Lord, lord!"

A rush of shouts broke the warm conversation. There was a soldier from Bingzhou, riding a fast horse, who came to the outside of Wu Ling's courtyard and shouted loudly.

Chen Xu thought that something had happened in Bingzhou, and hurriedly asked, "Why are you so panicked?" ”

The soldier replied, "Today a soldier has come to the governor's mansion and asked to meet the lord by name. ”