The Three Kingdoms Voyage

Chapter 51 Gu Yong
Sun Shao didn't give Zhang Wen any answer, and Zhang Wen didn't mention it anymore. Early the next morning, the group got up early, finished their breakfast, and continued on their way.It wasn't until Moling City was in sight that Sun Shao, who had been silent for a day, said to Zhang Wen: "Brother Huishu, do you have to pass the classics if you want to become an official?"

A look of joy flashed across Zhang Wen's eyes, and he nodded calmly: "It's not that you must master the classics, but if you can master the classics, it will be of great benefit to the young master's career. One of the many ways to become an official, but after all, mastering the scriptures is the right way for Han Jiaerlang to become an official for hundreds of years. If he can master the classics, he will save a lot of tongues in the future. It’s just a son of a male clan.”

Sun Shao heard the meaning of his words, and without pointing it out, he asked again: "Then according to what brother Huishu saw, which scripture should be suitable?"

Zhang Wen smiled slyly: "Wen thinks that Zuo's Spring and Autumn Period is the most appropriate."

"Why?" Sun Shao was a little surprised.

"In Jiangzuo today, Mr. Zhang is the leader in governing the Spring and Autumn Period of the Zuo family." Zhang Wen approached Sun Shao, and said softly, "Mr. Zhang is an old minister of the rebel general, and now he is the pillar of Jiangdong. If the young master can use him Being a teacher naturally benefits a lot."

Sun Shao nodded knowingly. Zhang Wen's idea coincided with his. He and Zhang Wen looked at each other and nodded slightly.Zhang Wen smiled, leaned forward and patted the coachman on the back, the coachman reined in the horse, the carriage slowed down, and distanced himself from Sun Shao.

Gu's mansion has been wrapped in white cloth. Gu Yong's second son, Gu Yu, stood outside the door to welcome the mourning guests. When he saw Zhang Wen and other more than 100 people, he rushed up to welcome them.He was not in good health, but he was short of breath after walking a few quick steps, and his sallow face was flushed.

"Thank you for coming from afar, Yu Dai's father pays tribute to you."

Zhang Wen and others hurriedly got out of the car to return the gift: "God does not bless good people. It is really sad to make my brother abandon us. I also ask Ji Ze (Gu Yu's words) to comfort your father a lot, and let your condolences change."

"Thank you Zhang Jun for your comfort. Yu will definitely pass on Zhang Jun's kindness to my father. Please, gentlemen."

Zhang Wen took a step back and asked Sun Shao to go first.Gu Yu was stunned for a moment, then came back to his senses, and hurriedly bowed to Sun Shao: "The young master is here, Gu Yu's eyesight is clumsy, and he failed to pay his respects. Please forgive me, young master."

Sun Shao sighed: "Brother Ji Ze, you don't need to be polite. It's better to take me in and mourn before the spirit of Xiao Zejun."

"Please." Gu Yu led the way. As he walked, he panted heavily. The heavy panting made Sun Shao, who was closely behind him, very worried. rise.

As soon as Sun Shao and the others entered the door, the drums sitting in the court began to "beep, beep, beep", and there was a sound, and the women and children kneeling in front of the hall also burst into tears. Sun Shao and others walked through The crowd walked to the main hall where the corpse bed was placed, and saluted respectfully in front of Gu Shao's body, and then saluted and mourned the elder sister Sun Yuanying and Lu Shi who were kneeling beside him. Stop it, it's over.

Sun Yuanying's eyes were red and swollen, her complexion was haggard, and she looked very weak. When she saw Sun Shao, her tears couldn't be stopped again, and they fell down.After all, they are related by blood. Although Sun Shao is no longer that deity now, looking at this newly widowed sister, he still can't help his nose sore.

"Uncle..." Gu Tan, who was only 13 years old in hemp and mourning, also had red and swollen eyes, held Sun Shao's hand pitifully.Sun Shao let out a long sigh, reached out and patted Gu Tan's head, but didn't know what to persuade him.Although Gu Tan is his nephew, in fact he is only five years older than Gu Tan.

While speaking, Mrs. Lu brought her daughter Gu Yan and son Gu Cheng over to salute.The Lu family is Lu Xun's younger sister. She married into the Gu family earlier than Sun Yuanying, but at that time the Lu family had just encountered a major crisis - Lu Kang and more than 100 people were besieged by Sun Ce in Lujiang County for several months, and most of them were killed or injured. The youngest son, Lu Ji, was young, and Lu Xun took charge of the family affairs for Lu Ji, so he discussed with his aunt who was Mrs. Gu Yong, and married Lu to Gu Shao to help the Lu family tide over the difficulties.But the situation was unclear at the time. Although Gu Yong agreed to accept Lu's entry, he did not give her the status of his wife. Lu has always been Gu Shao's concubine.Lu's first birth gave birth to a daughter, and later Sun Yuanying married into the Gu family, and Lu's hope of rectifying his righteousness was completely lost, just like Sun Shao's biological mother, Lu's.

With such a relationship, of course Sun Shao couldn't expect any good looks from the Lu family.

Although Lu Shi was smiling, everyone could tell that the smile was very fake.After saluting, the Lu family took their children and left. Sun Yuanying shook her head in embarrassment: "Aman, don't blame her, she is also sad..."

Sun Shao also shook his head, and gave a wry smile: "Eldest sister, I don't blame her, it's not that I don't know what's going on here, it's just that you have suffered."

"Alas—" Sun Yuanying sighed, tears streaming down her face again, she held Sun Shao's arm and wept endlessly.Sun Shao didn't know what to persuade her.The eldest sister said that she was from the Sun family, and her background was very strong, but he knew that Gu Yong's official career was not smooth, so it was impossible for him not to have any complaints against the Sun family, and his wife and younger brother Lu Ji had offended Sun Quan a few years ago. , was driven by Sun Quan to Yulin, where the miasma was heavy, it was a standard place of exile, and his wife often shed tears for this.Under such circumstances, Sun Yuanying's life can be imagined.Now that Gu Shao is dead again, her life will be even more difficult in the future.

"Eldest sister, I'll go in and pay a visit to Mr. Gu."

"Well, it should be so." Sun Yuanying wiped her tears and nodded.There was another mourning ahead, and someone came to mourn the funeral. Sun Yuanying took Gu Tan out and knelt down beside the spirit, crying loudly.Sun Shao was led by a servant to the backyard. After a while, the servant came out and invited Sun Shao in.

Gu Yong was sitting in the hall, neatly dressed, with a calm face in Chinese characters, and a meticulously groomed sparse beard. The wealthy wife, Mrs. Lu, was sitting on the west side, looking at Sun Shao who came in, without saying a word.

"May Mrs. Gu and Madam mourn." Sun Shao bowed respectfully.Mrs. Lu snorted softly, but did not speak, but Gu Yong leaned over, raised his hand to help, and said slowly: "Aman, it's been a hard journey."

"Don't dare." Sun Shao said hastily.

Gu Yong seemed to respond, and waved his hands, Lu got up and went to the back, only Gu Yong and Sun Shao were left in the hall.Gu Yong signaled the servant next to him to look ahead, and then said: "I heard that the Supreme Master asked you to come to Moling, but you refused, what is the meaning?"

Sun Shao was stunned for a moment, then raised his head involuntarily to look at Gu Yong, his son had just died and he was still standing in front, why did he ask about this when he met?Is it really a matter of state?
Gu Yong's face was very calm, except for the uncontrollable sadness and despair in his eyes, there was nothing unusual about him.Sun Shao thought for a moment, and then replied softly: "Don't dare to hide anything from Mr. Gu. Shao is really stubborn and incompetent, and can't bear the heavy responsibility. Besides, my father only had me as an unfilial son. Now I am already married and not yet married... "

When Sun Shao said this, he suddenly noticed that the corners of Gu Yong's eyes were twitching. Only then did he realize that what he said touched the most unbearable thing in Gu Yong's heart.Gu Yong is already fifty, and now there is only Gu Yu, a son with a hidden disease, who is much more sensitive to his heirs than himself.

Gu Yong was silent for a moment, forcibly suppressing the tingling pain in his heart, and said hoarsely, "You really think so?"

"Really." Sun Shao nodded affirmatively.

"There are three ways to be unfilial, and having no descendants is the greatest. Your consideration is not unreasonable." Gu Yong quickly calmed himself down, and his tone was so flat that no waves could be seen. "My Majesty asked you to come to Moling, but he didn't ask you to lead troops to fight. There is nothing contradictory to your thoughts. Why do you refuse? In my opinion, you should come to Moling. If there is a suitable marriage, the Supreme Being will naturally I'll think about it for you."

Sun Shao remained silent, looking unwilling. After a while, he nodded his head: "Please allow me to think about it, Mr. Gu."

Gu Yong glanced at him and nodded slightly.

(End of this chapter)