Martial Cultivator

Chen Chao took the invitation from Xie Nandu, glanced at it, then looked at Xie Nandu with some doubts, and asked, "Why?"

Although Xie Nandu had already analyzed to him why the general wanted to see him before, the invitation came not long after the words were said. It really made Chen Chao a little confused. The main reason was that he did not understand why a general wanted to see him. , even though he is about to retire, he was once the highest military attache in the Liang Dynasty after all. Coupled with his huge prestige in the court, no matter how you look at it, this general should not send him invitations in person.

No matter what, it was Chen Chao, a young military attaché, who should have sent a greeting to this general whose prestige was unrivaled in both the government and the public.

Xie Nandu said, "Maybe you really have the heart to love talents and do something for the Liang Dynasty in the end?"

Chen Chao scratched his head, a little confused.

"As I said before, if he wants to see you, it's just like the teacher wanted to see you. No matter what, you can't run away."

Xie Nandu saw this matter quickly and said casually, "Actually, don't think too much. At least this general will not want to kill you. In the capital of the gods, no one can go against His Majesty's will, and now His Majesty's will Isn’t it clear enough?”

Chen Chao nodded, but still a little worried.

He glanced at Xie Nandu.

Xie Nandu understood what he was thinking, shook his head and said, "You didn't invite me."

Chen Chao gave up the idea and sat down again.

However, he quickly said hello to Liu Ye and asked her to go to the Zuowei Yamen to inform her and ask them to find a carriage there tomorrow. There was no reason to take the academy carriage to visit the general.

Liu Ye was a little reluctant, but after Xie Nandu glanced at her, the little maid did not dare to go against her young lady's wishes, but scolding Chen Chao behind his back was a sure thing.

When Liu Ye left, Chen Chao said with sincerity, "It's so comfortable to have someone at your disposal."

Xie Nandu glanced at him and asked, "How about I get you a basin of hot water to soak your feet?"

Chen Chao looked innocent, "Is that okay?"

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Early the next morning, when Chen Chao walked out of the small courtyard, a carriage had already been parked at the door. Standing in front of the carriage was a familiar face, Weng Quan.

Then looking at the carriage parked next to him, Chen Chao's expression became a little unnatural, but after a closer look, it seemed that the carriage in front of him was not the same one as before, so he breathed a sigh of relief.

Weng Quan came up and asked with a smile, "Deputy Commander, how are you? I renovated this carriage before, but now it looks like it's not that dilapidated."

Chen Chao had no expression on his face and just said, "I don't want to see it again next time, so tear it down!"

Chen Chao almost said the last few words through gritted teeth.

Weng Quan looked confused, but he didn't dare to ask.

Chen Chao boarded the carriage, Weng Quan also boarded the carriage, and the carriage slowly drove away from the academy.

The General's Mansion is not close to the academy, so Weng Quan's driving speed along the way was not slow. Fortunately, Weng Quan was a good driver. He was very fast and did not alarm the people at the same time. He quickly arrived there. In front of the general's residence, just along the road, it is inevitable to be seen by many interested people.

Before Chen Chaoshang came to the general's residence, the news had already spread.

So this seemed to be just a private meeting between an old general who was about to bid farewell to the Liang Dynasty and a promising young military attache, but in fact it touched the hearts of countless people.

Arriving in front of the general's residence, Weng Quan stopped the carriage. After Chen Chao got out of the carriage, Weng Quan was about to drive away. Chen Chao asked, "What are you in such a hurry for?"

Weng Quan said matter-of-factly, "Since the deputy commander asked me to take the carriage back quickly and dismantle it, of course I have to go back quickly."

Chen Chao was speechless, "Then I'll go out later, who will pick me up?"

Weng Quan blushed and said a little embarrassedly, "I have forgotten this matter."

Chen Chao had a headache, but he didn't say anything because the old steward in front of him had already walked over.

After seeing Chen Chao, the old steward smiled and said, "I guess this is Commander Chen, right?"

Without waiting for Chen Chao's answer, the old steward said to himself, "It must be so. I don't think there is any young man in Shendu who can have Commander Chen's demeanor."

Since the old steward has been working in the General's Mansion for so many years, he naturally has his own merits. He simply erased that subtitle in an understatement. For this reason alone, I'm afraid Weng Quan may not be able to learn from him for several more years. learn.

Chen Chao cupped his hands and said, "Old sir, you are so complimentary."

Glancing at the knife hanging on Chen Chao's waist, the old steward didn't say anything. In name, Chen Chao was invited by the general. He was a guest. It didn't hurt to bring a knife. What's more, a warrior like the general also It's not like a young military attache like Chen Chao can kill him with just a few swords.

This is actually the same as when Chen Chao entered the palace for the first time.

The old steward waved his hand, "What old gentleman? He's just an old slave in the general's palace."

Since ancient times, there has been a saying about the so-called third-rank official in the Prime Minister's Mansion. Since this old steward can serve as a steward in the General's Mansion, Chen Chao will definitely think that he is not an ordinary person, so no matter what, he must be treated with caution.

The old steward nodded, feeling a little more favorable towards this young military attache who was now well-known in the city of God.

Not as unruly as he expected, but he couldn't help but think about it. If Chen Chao really set up a show in the general's mansion, even if he was an old general who was about to withdraw from the Liang Dynasty's field of vision, he would make Chen Chao suffer.

When he walked into the courtyard, the first thing Chen Chao saw was the old locust tree in the yard, and then he saw the deck chair under the tree.

The old steward walked through the courtyard without squinting and led Chen Chao to the main hall. After the servants brought tea, the old steward said with emotion, "If you think about it carefully, excluding His Highness the eldest prince and the young lady, Commander Chen seems to have been a great general these years." The only guest I’ve ever seen in the mansion.”

Chen Chao looked flattered, "That's really a blessing in my next life."

The old steward smiled and said nothing more.

"Commander Chen, please wait a moment. The general will be here shortly."

After the old steward glanced at Chen Chao one last time, he slowly retreated.

Chen Chao sat on a chair and looked around. The main hall was actually not big. To put it bluntly, even the general's mansion was not big. The mansion of a great general looks so simple. It's just that the general is away from the capital all year round, his wife has been dead for many years, and his only daughter married into the prince's mansion early. Now the mansion looks like this, That's understandable.

After sitting quietly for half an hour, Chen Chao still didn't see the figure of the general, which made him gradually figure out something.

But even so, he didn't change his expression and just waited quietly.

When killing monsters in the mountains, patience is also a very important point. Without patience, many things will not be accomplished.

An hour later, Chen Chao picked up the tea on the side and took a sip.

The cold tea is not unpleasant to drink, and waiting for someone is not an ordeal.

Afterwards, Chen Chao even began to think about that page.

I don’t know how long it took, maybe two hours later.

Then there was a sound of footsteps.

Chen Chao came back to his senses and knew that he was about to see the general.

So he stood up slowly.

The general appeared at the end of his sight.

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Some things were delayed today, there will be an update tomorrow, at least four chapters