The three countries are very nuclear

Chapter 284 Chen Deng, you are too small.

Chen Deng has been a little restless for the past two days, and he doesn't even feel like eating sashimi anymore.

The reason is that Cao Bao was killed and nearly half of the Cao family was slaughtered.

Regardless of whether it was Lin Chao's order or not, the Xuzhou family was invited by him anyway.

The banquet seemed to be a happy event for everyone in the end, but Chen Deng fully understood Lin Chao's attitude towards Xuzhou's elites, that is, use what you can and discard when you don't use it, and there is no friendship at all.

As the largest family in Xuzhou, the Chen family, how could he not be worried.

If it's just that, it's fine, but Chen Deng has great ambitions and wants to achieve something, but his background has become his biggest shackle.

During the past two days when he was worried, he would always think of Lin Chao, and even envy him a little.

If I hadn't been born in the Chen family of Xiapi, I, Chen Yuanlong, would definitely show what I have learned in my life just like Lin Zichu!
After staying at home for two days like this, most of the grain and grass that the Xuzhou family promised to borrow were sent to Tan County.

The pre-war preparations had already started, Tian Feng and Cui Yan were too busy, and even Zhao Yun also temporarily served as the grain transport officer, supervising the delivery process of grain and grass.

At the same time, Lin Chao has become an idler, and even has the mood to invite Chen Deng to the mansion for a talk.

In this regard, Chen Deng has no room to refuse.He could only change his clothes, brought some gifts, and went to visit Lin Chao.

But when he arrived at the gate of the Lin Mansion, Lin Chao had already been waiting for a long time, and he had no intention of inviting Chen Deng inside.

"Brother Yuanlong, let's go."

Lin Chao smiled and waved the feather fan in his hand.

For some reason, when Lin Chao said the word "Xiandi" from Lin Chao's mouth, Chen Deng would have a physiological reaction, and his whole body would become restless.

Forcibly suppressing the restlessness in his heart, Chen Deng cupped his hands and asked, "Chang Shi, where are we going?"

Lin Chao smiled and got into the carriage, and extended his hand to invite Chen Deng to ride with him.

After Chen boarded the car, Lin Chao continued to smile and said, "I'm going to leave Xuzhou in a few days. Before I leave, I always have to pay a visit to my teacher. Would Yuan Long go with me?"

Hearing this, Chen Deng nodded, and said: "Mr. Zheng is a model of the world, and he has a lot of connections with my Chen family. It is a due courtesy to pay a visit here."

……

Old man Zheng has been in good health recently. Although the academy has been completed, it has not yet opened to accept disciples, so Zheng Xuan did not live in it, and still lives outside the city, on the feng shui treasure land he chose.

In the cold winter of last year, the river was frozen, and the willow trees by the river were all dead branches and leaves.However, it is almost midsummer now, and the willow trees have already flourished, embellishing the scenery by the river.

When the two arrived, Zheng Xuan did not study at home, but was fishing by the river, with only an old servant by his side.

This situation reminded Lin Chao that when he had just crossed, he often went to the river to enjoy the coolness in summer because there was no fan and air conditioner at home.

It's called fishing, but it's actually sleeping.

But looking at Old Man Zheng's focused expression, Lin Chao can be sure that he is definitely fishing seriously, not lazy paddling like himself.

The old man is very interested, and he thinks he will gain a lot, so he might have fish soup for lunch today.

Lin Chao thought about it, and when he walked to the fish basket in two steps, he was about to reach out to see Zheng Xuan's achievements.

"Stop, don't startle the fish in the water!"

Seeing someone approaching the river, Zheng Xuan hastily shouted in a low voice.

But Lin Chao didn't care about it, and took out the fish basket to have a look, it was actually empty!
Whoops, was actually bluffed by old man Zheng!
Seeing that he is extremely serious and focused, who would have thought that he is an air force just like himself.

Only then did Zheng Xuan see clearly that it was Lin Chao who came, with a look of surprise on his face, he smiled and said, "Zi Chu, when did you come back?"

Lin Chao put down the fish basket, straightened his clothes, and paid homage to Zheng Xuan, "I have seen the teacher! I have been away for a long time and have not returned. I can't be with the teacher's knees all the time. This student is not filial!"

"Don't talk nonsense, a man has ambitions in all directions, what's the matter with this old man all day long." Zheng Xuan stroked his beard and smiled, "Besides, Zichu is a town in a state, and it is reasonable to be busy with government affairs... this Yes?"

After saying a few words, Zheng Xuan noticed Chen Deng at the side, and asked Lin Chao.

Chen Deng also straightened his clothes, cupped his hands and said, "Xiapi Chen Yuanlong, I have met Zheng Gong!"

"Xiapi Chen Yuanlong..."

Zheng Xuan's eyes showed a thoughtful look, and then he asked, "Xiapi Chen Hanyu, what does it have to do with you?"

"It's my father." Chen Deng clapped his hands and replied.

Chen Deng's father, Chen Gui, was named Han Yu.

Zheng Xuan moved his face and said: "I don't want to be the son of an old man! Yuan Long, how is your father's health now?"

"Back to Zheng Gong, my father is in good health, thank you Zheng Gong for your concern."

Hearing this, Zheng Xuan nodded and sighed: "The old man and Han Yu haven't seen each other for decades, I don't know if we can still recognize each other now..."

It may be that he is really old, but old man Zheng actually talked to Lin Chao and the two about his experience of studying abroad when he was young.

Of course, it is inevitable to complain about Lu Zhi.

As he was talking, Zheng Xuan felt a little tired, so he invited Lin Chao and his wife to visit his home, and at the same time asked the old servant to prepare meals.

It was already afternoon when I left Old Man Zheng's house to say goodbye.

On the way home, Lin Chao did not choose to take a carriage, but walked with Chen Deng all the way.

Facing the afternoon sun, the two walked in the shade of the willow trees by the river, feeling relaxed and freehand.

After walking for about half an hour, Lin Chao said, "Yuanlong, I have something to say, I don't know if I should say it or not."

"What teachings does Chang Shi have, I'm all ears."

Lin Chao smiled, and said, "It's just you and me here, why should you be so cautious. A certain sincerely regards you as a friend, why does Yuanlong refuse to be a thousand miles away?"

Nonsense, it's not because you, Lin Zichu, are too shameless!

When talking to you, you have to be full of energy at any time, or you may be betrayed by you!
"I dare not."

Chen Deng cupped his hands.

Seeing that Chen Deng was still respectful, Lin Chao didn't bother to persuade him, and directly expressed his intention.

"Yuanlong, how big is this world?"

Chen Deng: ...

Do you want to talk about such a profound issue when you come up?
"Chang Shi, a certain talent is so ignorant that he really doesn't know how big the world is."

Lin Chao shook his head and laughed and said, "It's the one who said something wrong, so the other said something different. Yuan Long thinks, is the sky big or the earth big?"

Is this to test the school's knowledge?

Chen Denglue pondered for a while, and then replied: "The way of heaven is round, and the way of earth is square. The square is in the circle, and the outer circle is square inside. I think the sky should be bigger."

Lin Chao nodded, and said, "That statement makes sense. Has Yuan Long ever thought about what is in this world that is bigger than the sky?"

"This……"

Chen Deng shook his head, and replied: "The sky wraps everything, and everything is under the sky. Chang Shi, I think there is nothing bigger than the sky."

"Yuan Long's words are wrong!"

Lin Chao said with a smile: "What is bigger than the sky should be the ambition of a person."

Hearing this, Chen Deng was taken aback for a moment, his eyes thoughtful.

"Compared to the entire sky, Xuzhou is just a drop in the ocean. Compared to the whole world, Xuzhou is only a small corner."

Having said that, Lin Chao patted Chen Deng on the shoulder, and said earnestly:

"Could it be that Yuanlong's ambition is only within a square inch?"

(End of this chapter)