Three Kingdoms: Ancestors of the Han Dynasty

Chapter 268 Bamboo Silk
Liu Chan did not inform Zhao Tong in advance, but came to visit directly.

As the eldest son, Zhao Tong, with the corners of his eyes flushed, he led Zhao Guang out to greet him in a hurry.

After entering General Wei's mansion, Liu Chan was surprised to find that the facilities in the mansion were outdated, the layout was simple, there were few servants, and the lame veteran opened the door.

Entering the house, the air is filled with a strong and unpleasant smell of herbs.Zhao Yun's two daughters-in-law were busy serving Zhao Yun to drink porridge in front of the bed.

Zhao Yun was leaning on the couch with pillows on his waist. He was thin and haggard, with sunken cheeks. When he saw Liu Chan's figure, he hurriedly propped up his body and wanted to salute.

Zhao Yun's two daughters-in-law were stunned for a moment, then hurriedly saluted and said, "Greetings, Your Majesty!"

"Excuse me!" Liu Chan said in a deep voice.

Zhao Yun struggled to get up, glanced at the two daughters-in-law, and said, "Father is fine now, you go back to take care of your grandson first, and you brothers also leave."

"Promise!" Zhao Tong and Zhao Guang took their daughter-in-law and retreated slowly, closing the door.

Liu Chan quickened a few steps, walked to the couch, stretched out his hand to signal, and said, "Uncle Zhao is unwell, no customary etiquette is required, I am only here as a nephew to visit."

Zhao Yun shook his head, his face was pale, and he said with a lack of breath: "Your Majesty is a king, and I am a minister. The courtesy of a king and a minister should not be neglected."

Liu Chan couldn't help but go up to support Zhao Yun and let him lean on the pillow.

Liu Chan also helped Zhao Yun pull the quilt, sighed, and said sincerely: "Zhao Qing doesn't need to do this. You and I are called monarchs and ministers, but we are actually uncles and nephews. When Chan was born, he was taken care of by Uncle Zhao. The late emperor Xinye was defeated. Uncle Zhao single-handedly rescued Zen among thousands of armies, and Zen died early in the troubled times, and it is safe today."

Looking at Zhao Yun lying on the sickbed, Liu Chan couldn't help feeling sad, and said sadly: "Besides, the late Emperor and Zhao Shu knew each other for decades when they were poor and humble. They are not brothers, but better than brothers. Zen is the son of the late emperor, so why can't he be called a brother?" You are my uncle!"

Zhao Yun pursed his lips, suppressed his emotions, and said, "Your Majesty is benevolent, and Yun knows it!"

Liu Chan held Zhao Yun's hand and said softly, "How is Uncle Zhao's condition?"

Zhao Yun smiled bitterly and said: "The old minister is old, he fought in the early years, he has too many old injuries, and his body is hard to support. Maybe the end of life has come, and he is going to follow the late emperor!"

Liu Chan sighed in his heart, and said comfortingly, "Uncle Zhao has always been in good health, but it's just that he has worked too hard. He will recover after a few months of recuperation."

After a short pause, Liu Chan changed the subject and said, "When did Uncle Zhao start following the late emperor?"

Hearing this, Zhao Yun showed a hint of memory on his face, and said: "If the old minister remembers correctly, it should be in the second year of Chuping (AD 191), when Yun was recommended by the people of Changshan, thinking that Gongsun Zan was the lord of the Ming Dynasty, and led the army of righteous servants in this county. Dedicated to Gongsun Zan. The late emperor was also under Gongsun Zan's tent at that time, so he could see the late emperor."

"After that, the late emperor helped Tian Kai resist Yuan Shao, and Yun took charge of the cavalry for the late emperor. Unfortunately, because of the death of Yun's elder brother, it was seven years since we parted."

Liu Chan remembered something, interrupted suddenly, and said: "Uncle Zhao wait a moment!"

Getting up, Liu Chan greeted Zhuge Qiao to enter the house with a pen and ink, a towel and silk.

Liu Chan looked at the dazed Zhao Yun, and said in a gentle voice: "Zhao Qing has made great achievements and is a great man. This is the biography of Zhao Qing. After the restoration of the Han Dynasty, Zhao Qing's name will remain in Qing history and be admired by thousands of people." (Note ①)

Hearing this, Zhao Yun, who has always been indifferent to fame and fortune, couldn't help getting excited and breathing heavily.The four characters left in the history made him a little at a loss.

After the emotions calm down, Zhao Yun explained in detail the reason why he was recommended by the people of Changshan that he had missed before.

Holding a brush in his hand, Zhuge Qiao wrote down what Zhao Yun said.

Zhao Yun slowly narrated the past history, not only telling his own past, but also the early history of Zhang Fei and Guan Yu.When it comes to Chang Popo's excitement, he is impassioned, not like a seriously ill person at all.

Seeing that the sky was getting dark, Liu Chan lit a lamp to illuminate the house.

It was not until half an hour later that Zhao Yun finished telling the story of what happened in the past. At this time, Guo Youzhi had already recorded Zhao Yun's remarks.

The long talk has exhausted Zhao Yun, and if he can persevere, it may be the motivation to leave his name in history.

Zhao Yun coughed, looked at the recorded content, nodded, and commented to himself: "Yun will meet the Lord of the Ming Dynasty in his lifetime, meet his confidant, and meet Chang'an again. This life is enough!"

After a pause, Zhao Yun looked at Liu Chan and said with emotion: "It's a pity that His Majesty has not seen the restoration of the Han Dynasty and the restoration of the Central Plains. This is only a pity."

Liu Chan held Zhao Yun's old hand, remained silent for a long time, and finally said: "I still hope that you will continue to fight for me and conquer the Central Plains."

Zhao Yun smiled feebly and said: "Your Majesty, after a hundred years, the second son cannot be reused. The eldest son Zhao Tong is well versed in strategy, but he can only serve as the assistant of an army, and cannot be the leader of an army; the second son Zhao Guang is brave and incapable. Conspiracy, can only be a brave general, who can rush an army of thousands of people into battle. I hope your majesty will learn from it, and don't use it arbitrarily because of my subordinates."

Liu Chan nodded heavily, and said in a deep voice, "Zhao Qing, don't worry, I've made a note."

Zhao Yun stood up with difficulty, took down the 'Tiger Mighty Sword' hanging on the wall of the bed, and handed it to the emperor, saying: "This sword was given to the old minister by the late emperor. Today, the old minister will return this sword to His Majesty. I hope that His Majesty will find the sword again for him." host."

Liu Chan was a little surprised, holding the cold 'Tiger Mighty Sword', and said: "Why is this, Qing?"

Zhao Yun leaned on the couch and said slowly: "This sword was bestowed by the late Emperor to show his closeness. Your Majesty also needs the support of his cronies. Therefore, Yun handed this sword to His Majesty, and asked His Majesty to find another sword master who is loyal to the emperor and patriotic. If it becomes a great tool, this sword will be left to the second son, and it will be a waste of everything!"

Liu Chan pondered for a while, and asked: "Who do you think Wang Zijun, Deng Shizai, Jiang Boyue, and Huo Shaoxian can admire?"

Zhao Yun raised the corner of his mouth and said: "Deng Shizai was promoted by the late emperor, and he rarely got along with His Majesty, and he valued fame and fortune; Jiang Boyue was a descendant of the Wei Kingdom. His Majesty has been with His Majesty since childhood, but his strength is insufficient; although the princes are all poor, they are loyal to His Majesty, His Majesty can think about it."

Hearing this, Liu Chan looked at the Tiger Mighty Sword, suddenly realized, and understood Zhao Yun's good intentions.

Zhao Yun has always liked Wang Ping, but as a master, he bestowed the Tiger Sword to his disciples, but he, the Zhao family, was kind to Wang Ping.

And giving the sword to Liu Chan, and then letting Liu Chan give it to Wang Ping, is Liu Chan's favor to Wang Ping again.Relying on this sword, Wang Ping can completely offset the embarrassment of being a concubine in the future and give orders to his subordinates.

Liu Chan sighed again: "Thank you, Uncle Zhao, for thinking about Zen."

Zhao Yun looked at Liu Chan with loving eyes, and said: "The old minister believes that your majesty will be able to help the Han Dynasty, but your majesty must remember that it is easy to conquer the world, but it is difficult to rule the world. I hope that your majesty will treat the people of the world well, and don't forget the people of Yizhou. I, a big man, have sacrificed a lot to conquer the world!"

"Don't forget the big man! Don't forget me either!" Liu Chan nodded and said.

After speaking, Liu Chan saw that Zhao Yun was very tired, so he didn't stay long, and told him to pay attention to his body so that Zhao Yun could rest well, and then walked out of the house.

Liu Chan looked at the sky full of stars and sighed. Unexpectedly, when Zhao Yun was dying, he was still thinking about the big man, his future support, and the people of Yizhou in his heart.Maybe this is Zhao Yun!
What I can repay may be to leave his name on the bamboo and silk, and be admired by thousands of people in future generations.

In the dark night, Liu Chan left a regretful and sad word.

"Since ancient times, heroes have not been allowed to see their gray hair!"
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① Create a biography for the living: The Chronicle of Emperor Wu was written when Emperor Wu of the Han Dynasty was alive, and the biography of Su Wu was also written when he was alive.

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