Chapter VIII. Their respective plans(1/2)
Lu Chou watched Old Man Lu enter the room, and the sigh naturally heard it, but Lu Chou had his own plans in his heart.
If we count the time, we have been in the late Eastern Han Dynasty for four years, but Lu Chou knows how important fame is in this world.
Although he usually doesn't go out and is also surprised by what the people in Wujun now say, "Wen Lu Chou, Wu Zhu Huan". However, he is also very happy.
After all, if you have a little reputation, it is very helpful to gain a foothold in this troubled times. If you want to form your own power, you need reputation even more.
This can be seen from Liu Bei's efforts to get the so-called title of imperial uncle.
If Liu Bei relies not only on fame but his own virtue, then the benefits of fame can be seen even more among the Yuan brothers.
If it comes to personal charm, Yuan Shao can be better, while Yuan Shu is a complete idiot.
However, whether it is Yuan Shao or Yuan Shu, he can eventually become a prince among the Three Kingdoms, which is naturally inseparable from the support of the Yuan family, who are of the fourth generation and the three dukes.
As for Yuan Shu who dared to be emperor after he obtained the jade seal, he probably had the Yuan family’s background as the backstage to have such courage.
What about Yuan Shao? Although he performed better than Yuan Shu, he could not control the four prefectures of Hebei just by his personal words.
Therefore, fame not only plays a role in this troubled times, but also plays a very important role.
It is precisely because of the importance of fame that Lu Chou does not care about being called a genius by others, and he showed his talent so early.
Of course, this is also Lu Chou's choice in helplessness. Now there are only two years left before the outbreak of the Yellow Turban Uprising, and there are not many days left to be able to develop with peace of mind.
Although Lu Chou knew that if the whistleblower could be killed, the Yellow Turban Rebellion might have been postponed for a while.
Because, if there were no informants, the Yellow Turban Uprising would definitely break out after full preparation. However, in that case, the scale of the Yellow Turban Uprising broke out should not be underestimated. And doing so undoubtedly changed history.
If history changes, Lu Chou asks himself that he is not ready yet. As a time traveler, the most important advantage is to understand the development of history.
If history is changed now, then one of the most useful advantages of being a time traveler will be gone.
Therefore, no matter which aspect is considered, Lu Chou will not take action to change the history of the Yellow Turban Rebellion. In other words, if absolute power is established, Lu Chou will not take action to change history.
This is Lu Chou’s request for him. He knew that he was not a genius, but just that his superficial age did not match his mental age.
And in front of those wise men who can easily understand people's hearts, Lu Chou still had a trace of fear in his heart.
It was this fear that Lu Chou knew that he had to keep moving forward and never dared to delay for a moment.
Among the Three Kingdoms, there are definitely many such wise men, including the five great strategists under Cao Cao, the Wolong and Fengchu under Liu Bei, and Zhang Song, Fa Zheng, and Sun Jian after entering Shu, Zhou Yu and Lu Xun. As for Yuan Shao, there are also Tian Feng and Ju Su.
Lu Chou couldn't say how many wise people there are in the world.
Therefore, Lu Chou is now eager to find a place that can make him settle down first.
Now, this place is already in front of Lu Chou, which is to join Lu Kang.
Although Guiyang is relatively remote, it is considered a good place to go.
Lu Chou asked himself that he did not have the ability of Liu Bei, and he could not only not be discouraged while constantly running away, but also constantly expand his strength and finally win the land of a state.
He can only build his own territory first and then develop slowly. After he has extremely strong strength, he can use his absolute strength to suppress his opponent.
Thinking of this, Lu Chou continued to study the Analects of Confucius in the book.
Because Lu Chou knew that thinking so much now is useless, only strength is the kingly way to gain a foothold in this troubled world.
Whether it is Cao Cao, Yuan Shao and Liu Bei, they are definitely not accidental, but caused by the qualities they possess.
You don’t believe in luck in troubled times. If you put your life on something illusory like luck, then you will be destined to become a failed time traveler.
Lu Chou was destined not to let him come to the Three Kingdoms for nothing. In his previous life, he had heard and seen too many things he didn't want to see. He didn't want history to change at all, and he didn't want to hear the "Sick Man in East Asia" again.
Therefore, Lu Chou must change history, but Lu Chou has not decided yet when to choose this time.
Perhaps, when the opportunity comes, Lu Chou will naturally take action to change history.
And now, what Lu Chou has to do is prepare for the opportunity that he will not know when he will be there in the future.
On the other hand, as soon as Zhu Huan arrived at home, he was summoned to meet the head of the Zhu family, who is Zhu Huan's father.
Zhu Huan didn't know what happened. After all, he had just returned, so he naturally wouldn't have thought that what happened to him in the Lu family would be known by his father. However, Zhu Huan dared not to go when his father looked for him.
Zhu Huan just thought Zhu Yi was asking him for a question about building weapons, so he agreed and then walked towards the inner hall where Zhu Yi was.
Although Zhu Huan is arrogant by nature, he is still respectful to his father.
After all, this era is still very important to filial piety.
Zhu Huan entered the house, but found that Zhu Yi was looking at Zhu Huan with a tense face.
Next to Zhu Yi, there was a strong man who had just gone to the Lu family with him.
It turned out that the person who followed Zhu Huan saw Zhu Huan and Lu Chou quarrel, and was afraid that the matter would hurt the harmony between the two families. So he decided without authorization to run back and tell Zhu Yi secretly.
However, there were so many people following Zhu Huan, and there was no one Zhu Huan missing.
Just when Zhu Yi got the news and was about to go to Old Man Lu’s house to settle these things in person, he heard that Zhu Huan was back, so he pressed his own thoughts and asked someone to summon Zhu Huan back.
In fact, the time difference between the servant and Zhu Huan came back was only about half an hour.
When Zhu Yi saw Zhu Huan, he shouted: "You did a big deal! Do you know you were wrong?"
Zhu Huan was dissatisfied and said, "Don't you know where the child is wrong?"
Zhu Yi was a little angry when he heard that Zhu Huan not only refused to admit his mistake, but also dared to talk back.
In fact, Zhu Huan was also young and energetic. He had suffered a little loss from Lu Chou in the Lu family, but now he was scolded by his father again, so he felt naturally uncomfortable.
Zhu Yi said sternly: "Rebellious son, I asked you to go to the Lu family to find your uncle, but I asked you to explain the specific style of the weapon. Unexpectedly, you had a big deal with the Lu family. In the debate, where are you his opponent?"
When Zhu Huan heard this, he knew from the time he entered the house and saw the person next to his father. I was afraid that most of the things he did in the Lu family would be known to his father.
Seeing that his father was already a little angry, Zhu Huan knew how to advance and retreat, so he said, "Don't calm down, but the Lu family is as famous as me, but I went over to test what he had."
When the head of the Zhu family heard Zhu Huan say this, he was also a little more angry. After all, he naturally knew what his child looked like.
However, Zhu Yi still said angrily: "How is it? Have you tried it?"
When Zhu Huan heard this, he thought of the scenes that happened in the Lu family.
Then, Zhu Huan said with some shame: "The child is not as good as the Lu family in terms of words. He has lost his might. As for the skills in his hands, there is no competition, and it is still unclear."
Immediately afterwards, Zhu Huan changed his mind and suddenly said confidently: "But, father, don't worry, the Lu family has already challenged me. I will come to the door to learn from him and get back our family's prestige. I don't believe this kid can compare with me in martial arts!"
Zhu Yi was not too surprised to hear that Zhu Huan suffered a loss in his words. After all, Lu Chou's talent is famous, and even the best master in Wujun has to praise him. Zhu Yi still knows how much his children are.
However, when he heard Zhu Huan say that Lu Chou challenged Zhu Huan's martial arts skills, his eyebrows were involuntarily raised.
Zhu Yi knew that this matter could not be forgotten, otherwise the Zhu family would have a reputation for fear of war, which would be a great humiliation for the Zhu family, which started with martial arts.
Zhu Yi said angrily: "Okay, you can tell me what happened after you go to the Lu family first."
When Zhu Huan heard this, although he was dissatisfied with Lu Chou, he had to say it all in detail when facing his father's interrogation.
When Zhu Yi heard Zhu Huan's words, he frowned more and more. Perhaps Zhu Huan still couldn't understand some of these things now, but Zhu Yi was not just a reckless man after all, but naturally he thought it through.
When Zhu Huan said that Lu Chou proposed to discuss with him, Zhu Yi's brows couldn't help but rise up again.
When Zhu Huan finished speaking, Zhu Yi asked, "How is Huan'er ready?"
Zhu Huan naturally said without any hesitation: "Of course I have to ask the Lu family for advice. My Zhu family is famous for martial arts. Huan'er is not talented, so he naturally dare not lose the reputation of my Zhu family."
When Zhu Yi heard this, he shook his head and said, "Huan'er, don't be reckless. I just heard you. Obviously, this Lu child has a good reputation for advancing and retreating. He doesn't look like a person who likes to show off his courage. I'm afraid he also has martial arts."
When Zhu Huan heard his father's words, he smiled disdainfully and said, "Why is my father only ambition? I think that person is not convinced by my martial arts name, so he challenged me. Moreover, his body shape does not look like a person with natural divine power. As for martial arts, I have never heard of any martial arts master that the Lu family has hired to teach that person, and the child is not afraid of him."
Upon hearing this, Zhu Yi still shook his head, but because Zhu Yi also felt that he could not see through the child who was only four years old.
However, Zhu Yi didn't want to think too much, but said to Zhu Huan: "The courage is commendable. However, judging from his words and deeds, he definitely doesn't look like a four-year-old child, so don't underestimate him. If you want to talk to him in the future, you must do your best."
In fact, Zhu Yi still didn't say anything. Because he didn't believe that a person who knew how to retreat bravely would show off his courage and find someone with martial arts to compete with his fists and feet, unless he was more than 80% sure. However, after listening to Zhu Huan's words, Zhu Yi was even more confused.
Zhu Yi couldn't understand why Lu Chou did this for a while. However, Zhu Yi knew that if he underestimated this four-year-old child, he might have suffered a lot.
Of course, it is no wonder that Zhu Yi is confused. He is really too confident in Zhu Huan's martial arts, but he doesn't know much about Lu Chou.
Now, even if Zhu Huan enters the army, he is probably capable of taking on the position of sergeant commander. There are very few people who can compare with Zhu Huan, let alone Lu Chou is still a child who doesn’t seem to be strong?
However, how could Zhu Huan and Zhu Yi know that Tai Chi itself is a martial art to strengthen the body, and even if you practice it for a long time, you may not be strong.
Zhu Huan frowned again when he looked at his father's brows, but said, "Don't bother me, I'll try it tomorrow, will he know?"
When Zhu Yi heard Zhu Huan's words, he knew that there was no other way. After all, if the Zhu family gave in to martial arts, it would be a bit too shameful.
Therefore, you must not give in this time. Even if you lose, you can still maintain your decent attitude.
Zhu Yi nodded and said, "Okay, then you go down first. Go back and practice. Go and find the Lu family in two days if you have time."
Upon hearing this, Zhu Huan said a word, and returned to his courtyard to continue practicing martial arts.
However, after Zhu Huan left, Zhu Yi called out a person from behind the door and said, "Wang Liu, do you know this Lu Chou?"
The man who was called Wang Liu heard it, but said without any ambiguity: "This Lu Chou returned to life four years ago. He is naturally different from ordinary people. His title of child prodigy is known to everyone in Wujun, but he lives in simplicity and rarely goes out. As for martial arts, no one knows it."
After hearing this, Zhu Yi still had no idea, but shook his head and said, "Forget it, you go down first." Then, he seemed to be talking to himself, "Lu Chou, this kid is not simple. But now, what are the other ideas this little guy has?"
However, Zhu Yi couldn't help but think carefully, and then listened to a servant outside the door entering the house and saying to Zhu Yi: "Sir, there is someone outside who said it was your old friend, so I came here to visit him."
Zhu Yi frowned slightly and said, "My old friend? But I can't remember which old friend I have passed by here recently."
Then, Zhu Yi seemed to have thought of something and said to himself: "Is it him?"
To be continued...