Big Moon Ballad

Chapter 2372 Old Sword
Guichen quickly stepped forward to help him, but Mu You waved his hand and refused.

"I am old, but not useless."

If the situation calls for it, he can still mount a horse and hold a sword.

Mu You walked to the window and looked at the children and grandchildren who were practicing in the school field not far away.

"I was the only one left among the three old men who followed Emperor Taizu to found the country."

The three founding heroes of the Qin Dynasty were the Jin family, the Gui family, and the Mu family.

The strongest among them was originally the Jin family, and their descendants were all very promising, but they were not let go because they were too strong.After the whole family was executed for treason, most of the important generals of the Jin family army were also implicated. The old disciples were scattered, and the Jin family was completely gone.

The children who returned home were not rich, and they were all unworthy descendants, but they were preserved because of this.The old man Gui died early. Emperor Taizu saw clearly that Guichang was a mediocre person and that Guijia would not be able to make a big impact. In order not to bear the infamy of killing all the heroes, he did not move to Guijia.

Witnessing the tragic situation of the Jin family with his own eyes, Mu You knew that it would be his turn next, so he made the determination to cut off his own strength, sacrificing his most promising eldest son to save the entire family.

He relied on Zangzhuo to finally return to the mountains and forests with his descendants, and the three heroes of the Qin Dynasty finally only returned home and stayed in the court.

Guichang has squeezed out many truly capable generals over the years, leaving many who have become disheartened and have defected to others.

But the appeal of the Homecoming Army is still there, and even if it is just an empty shell, it is still a usable force.

"Although you are determined to be a member of the Mu family, the Mu family army does not lack leaders." Mu You turned around and glanced at Gui Chen, "Those of my disciples are reserved for Mu Qi."

Although the Mu family has many descendants, if they really want to take on the lives of so many people, they need someone who can balance the power within the family.

After all, Guichen's surname is Gui, so he cannot convince the public.

After the death of his eldest son, Mu You searched for a long time but failed to find a suitable person. Finally, he waited until Mu Qi was born among his grandchildren.

Mu Qi is still too young to take on the important role.Fortunately, this old guy is not dead yet, and Mu Qi is not needed to take over for the time being.

Guichen's face turned pale. He had thought about this outcome before he came to go home.But he never thought about what he would do if Mu You didn't accept his words.

Mu You's words have made it so clear that he can't stay here shamelessly.

Mu Qi is not on good terms with him. Even if he is willing to work under Mu Qi honestly, the Mu family does not need a pawn with such a low level like him.

"I understand what you mean, junior," Gui Chen stood up with a white face, "Then I'll take my leave."

"Wait a minute," Mu You chopped the cane hard, "I haven't finished speaking yet."

"Why are you so impetuous? I just said that the Mu family's soldiers will not be given to you, so I can't help but want to leave! Just like your old man!"

Guichen turned around blankly, "Who are you talking about?"

"Your grandfather," Mu You snorted, "you have never seen him."

Before Gui Chen was born, Mr. Gui Jia passed away due to an old injury.

Mu You thought of his two old friends and sighed deeply.

They have shared adversity, but they have not been able to share wealth.

"People from the Mu family can't give it to you. But don't forget, your surname is Gui after all." Mu You glanced at Gui Chen coldly, "Just because there is a bastard me, you don't want your Gui family?"

"People returning home..."

Guichen murmured and repeated, showing an extremely bitter expression.

Growing up, he had never seen his subordinates return home. Although he was the eldest son, he was never raised as an heir.

"If we talk about my father's staff and subordinates, I have never been introduced to him, and no one has come to see me," Gui Chen said in a low voice, "My father wanted my brother to be the heir, and they all went to flatter him. "

"Your brother? You mean that Chu Ji's son?" Mu You sneered coldly, "What is that, and he deserves it?"

Mu You walked up to Gui Chen and looked him up and down.

"Of course your father is nothing, but as the grandson of old man Gui, you have never gone to find those people when you have grown up. It is useless for you!"

Guichen looked at the old man, his Adam's apple moved up and down, and he bowed his head honestly, "Yes."

Before meeting Ying Baoyue, he felt that he had no talent for cultivation and was rejected by his father, so he was discouraged and just hid in a small mountain village to blame himself and give up.

Now it seems that he is indeed too weak.

"As long as you know you were wrong," Mu You nodded with satisfaction. If you know how to reflect, you can still teach.

"There are some things that I, the bastard of yours, can refuse to give, but you can't do without."

Mu You threw away his crutch and walked to the desk, found a letter from the secret compartment and threw it to Gui Chen.Guichen took it and found that there was only the word "Mu" written on the envelope.

A map was thrown towards him and covered his face.

"Take this letter and go to Guiyang to find a man named Xu Ji."

Guichen took the map and asked blankly, "What should I do if I see him?"

"How to do it? Think for yourself!" Mu You blew his beard and shouted, "This is your return home. How to make the other party want to see you, and what to say and do after meeting you, is all up to you."

"Boy," Mu You stared deeply at him with hawk-like eyes, "Whether you can inherit your grandfather's legacy depends on your own ability."

Guichen's eyes widened, he held the letter and map, his heartbeat quickened, "My grandson understands."

"As long as you understand," Mu You breathed a sigh of relief, "Go and see your mother. After meeting, let's set off."

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Guichen left, and Mu You was the only one left in the study.

Mu You looked at the unfinished chess game on the table and sat in silence for a long time.

Although he had many descendants, after the death of his eldest son, no one could sit across from his chess table.

Even Mu Qi is not qualified.

"Mu You, you made the wrong move."

Mu You raised his head and seemed to see the phantom of the girl.

"Master National Preceptor, after all, you have a better vision."

Mu You sighed deeply and stood up with the help of crutches.

He walked behind the desk and opened a heavy black wooden door.

All descendants of the Mu family know that Mu You never allows anyone else to open this door, and he will get angry even if a junior touches it.

The wooden door slowly opened, and a silver light shone on the old man's wrinkled face.

Inside the door is a complete set of silver armor.

The armor was covered with dust, but there was no trace of rust.

Mu You raised his head, put his palm on the helmet, and shook it slightly.

Swish.

The dust scatters and the light turns around.

The armor that was originally covered in dust once again glowed with a clear brilliance.

"Ayu, you have to run faster! Otherwise, we will take away all the credit!"

"Ayou, my wife sent a letter saying that she gave birth to a son. How about she be your son-in-law in the future?"

"Bah, you old man, Ayou's eldest daughter has been taken care of by my Jin family! Your son dares to rob me of her son?"

Underneath the silver armor, three swords were placed side by side.The three swords all had varying degrees of damage and looked very old.

Mu You stared at the three old swords, his eyes blurred.

The elm leaves in Guancheng are early and yellow, and the ancient battlefield is cloudy and sandy at dusk.

Please return to the army to cover up the bones of the dust, and don't teach the soldiers to cry about the dragon.

These three swords are called Yunsha, Chengu, and Longhuang respectively.

In the dark room, the three generals who once sang with each other in armor and armor seemed to still be alive.

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　Everyone can guess which sword belongs to which person. "The elm leaves in Guancheng have thinned out early, and the clouds and sand are on the ancient battlefield at dusk. Please return to the army to cover the bones in the dust. Don't teach the soldiers to cry in the wilderness." - "Seven Poems on the Military March" by Wang Changling of the Tang Dynasty

　　
　
(End of this chapter)