My younger brother Lü Fengxian

Chapter 146: Become a disciple of Cai Yong
At nightfall, the living room of Cai Yong's residence was still brightly lit.

Cai Yong had a free and easy personality and was very fond of Lu Yi, a young and heroic man.

I talked to him a lot.

And Lu Yi also admired Cai Yong, a famous and talented scholar.

He studied ancient Chinese, and it can be said that what he learned was the Chinese culture passed down from generation to generation by literati such as Cai Yong.

I wonder how much higher the level of this middle-aged scholar is than that of the so-called professors in later generations.

Every time Cai Yong made a casual remark, Lu Yi felt as if he had been enlightened.

After coming into contact with Lu Yi, Cai Yong's impression of her began to change.

He originally thought that Lu Yi was just a loyal, brave and chivalrous man like Jing Ke, loyal and brave only.

But after getting in touch with him, he discovered that Lu Yi seemed to be full of strategies.

Some of the insights were even enlightening to me.

Although Lu Yi's learning inheritance is not complete, it has been accumulated over more than a thousand years.

The same problem results in different interpretations and perspectives.

Therefore, some of his insights were also helpful to Cai Yong.

"Alas, what a pity..." While chatting, Cai Yong suddenly sighed, which made Lu Yi puzzled.

"Although your knowledge is complex and not from an orthodox background, some of your insights are very insightful, which shows that you are a pillar of society."

Seeing Lu Yi's confusion, Cai Yong smiled and explained.

"To teach the best talents in the world is the greatest joy in life. To be honest with you, I have developed a love for talents."

Cai Yong’s words immediately made Lu Yi’s heart beat faster.

You have to know that Cai Yong is a talented person whom even Wang Fu wanted to curry favor with.

If he could become his closed disciple, not only would his reputation be immediately recognized and appreciated by people all over the world, but Cai Yong also had many cronies behind him, and their power would be great. Becoming his legitimate son would be much better than joining the eunuch party, and the consequences would not be so serious.

"only……"

Cai Yong's change of tone made Lu Yi's heart hang in the balance again.

"But I am now a criminal. Fortunately, the emperor has pardoned me. I will return to my hometown soon. I have heard a lot about you in Wuyuan County. I know that you have a large family business in Jiuyuan and you will not be able to go with me. That's why I sigh."

"So that's how it is!" Lu Yi suddenly realized.

But he did not give up, but started thinking quickly in his mind.

"But you intend to return to your hometown to take care of your family, but I'm afraid that Wang Zhi won't agree!"

Not long after, he came up with a solution and immediately advised Cai Yong with a sincere look.

"Oh? What does this person have to do with my return to my hometown? He is just a county governor. Even the nine ministers and three dukes have to treat me with courtesy. How dare he, a eunuch, stop me?"

"He certainly wouldn't dare to stop me openly." Lu Yi replied immediately.

"But it's easy to dodge a spear, but hard to guard against an arrow from the dark!"

"At the banquet today, I saw that this person is narrow-minded. He has been relying on his brother's power for a long time, so he must be a vindictive person. Today, you humiliated him a lot during the banquet, and he will not let it go."

"From my point of view, this person is either planning to ambush and kill you on your way home, or sneak into your house to assassinate you."

"Although I am not talented, I have a little reputation in the world. People like Wang Zhi wouldn't be so unwise and cruel, right?"

Cai Yong couldn't help but look solemn when he heard this.

Although he was not afraid of death, his daughter was still young and needed his protection to grow up safely. If he was killed by Wang Zhi, his daughter would certainly be implicated.

"Sir, have you forgotten that you were once assassinated by the assassin sent by Yang Qiu? Although the assassin finally understood the greater good and voluntarily gave up the assassination, with this precedent, Wang Zhi can completely put the blame on Yang Qiu after he succeeds." Lu Yi said in a deep tone.

"Not to mention that Wang Zhi's brother Wang Fu and Yang Qiu are mortal political enemies. The two sides are hostile to each other. Even if you don't offend Wang Zhi, even if you intend to frame your political enemy, I think Wang Zhi is very likely to assassinate you!"

"What!" Cai Yong sat up in fear after hearing that, and couldn't help pacing back and forth with a worried look on his face.

Lu Yi's words were well-reasoned and forced him to think carefully.

"Alas, I am too arrogant. This is a big warning!"

"But now my old man and my daughter are in Wang Zhi's territory. He is the butcher and I am the meat. What can we do?"

After realizing this, Cai Yong couldn't help but feel annoyed again.

If it had been a few years ago when Cai Wenji had not yet been born, Cai Yong would not only not be afraid of death, but would also hope to die heroically so that his name would be recorded in history.

But now that his beloved daughter is born, he loves her so much that he cannot think of anything else.

And Lu Yi guessed that this was also the reason why everyone else secretly disobeyed Dong Zhuo, except Cai Yong who respected Dong Zhuo so much.

This was probably the reason why Dong Zhuo protected him and his daughter during the chaotic times.

"Don't panic, sir. Have you forgotten how you became famous?"

Lu Yi smiled confidently, and Cai Yong quickly came back to his senses.
"Oh, Sixiao is Bingzhou's most outstanding hero, he must have a way to save me!"

Cai Yong was so excited that he even wanted to salute Lu Yi on the spot.

However, Lu Yi quickly stepped aside and helped Cai Yong up.

"Haha, sir, please don't do that. As long as my brothers and I are here, we will definitely be able to protect you!"

Cai Yong was very grateful to hear Lu Yi's assurance.

"I have no way to repay Sixiao's kindness. It's just that I am older than Sixiao and have learned a few more years than him. If Sixiao is willing, I would like to accept you as my last disciple!"

"I wonder what Sixiao thinks?"

Cai Yong was moved and immediately asked Lu Yi.

"Oh, I am so lucky to be able to be your disciple!"

"Teacher, please accept my student's greetings!"

Upon hearing this, Lu Yi was overjoyed, and immediately helped Cai Yong back to the main seat. Then he stepped back a few steps, knelt on both knees, and performed the great teacher-student ceremony to Cai Yong.

"Hmm..." Cai Yong stroked his beard and looked at Lu Yi with a smile on his face, accepting his great courtesy.

"Teacher, please have some tea!"

After the ceremony, Lu Yi took a bowl of tea from Gao Shun behind him and handed it to Cai Yong respectfully.

"Okay, okay, okay..." Upon seeing this, Cai Yong immediately took the tea and took a sip with a smile, confirming the teacher-student relationship between him and Lu Yi.

In this era, blood relations, fellow villagers, recommendations and teacher-student relationships are the most solid and reliable relationships.

Not only will we all prosper together, but we will also suffer together.

Therefore, accepting a disciple or becoming a teacher is a very serious matter.

Putting aside Lu Yi's intention to become his disciple, the reason why Cai Yong accepted him as his disciple so quickly was not only because he had heard of Lu Yi's chivalrous reputation for a long time, but also because he had observed Lu Yi at the banquet in the daytime, and because of Lu Yi's conversation and knowledge just now, as well as his sincere desire to protect Cai Yong.

To him, Lu Yi was indeed a successor who could inherit his mantle.

This is far more important than protecting his own safety.

Without this, Cai Yong would never easily accept a disciple even if he died.

(End of this chapter)