Chapter 10: Running into a brick wall

Wangcai was not used to having a saddle on his back. He always wanted to get rid of it, but with the bit in his mouth and the dragon head on his head, the whole set of saddlery bound him tightly and he could no longer do the habitual movements of the past. He could only keep on nuzzling Yun Ye with his head, hoping that the boss would be merciful and untie these things and return him to his freedom.

Yun Ye was also in a difficult situation at this time. When the general gave the order, he had to get up and go to the Zuowei camp. Cheng Chumo gave Yun Ye the armor he used to wear. Although it was a bit big, it was much better than the standard armor. When he walked, it rattled all over, like a dog with a dumbbell It was awkward, to say the least, and the image was almost okay, but this armor was already 30 catties heavy without the helmet, and with a horizontal knife inserted into the waist and a bow and arrow on the back, Yun Ye felt like a mobile fortress. Yun Ye thought that wearing this armor, not to mention cutting people, it would be good if he could not be killed by others.

Cheng Chumo kept apologizing, saying that it was a shame to let his brother wear his old armor. The military was so simple that he would have to make do with it. When they returned to Chang’an, he would definitely make a set of 80-jin heavy armor for Yun Ye. Zhang Cheng and the others were envious and drooled, thinking that such armor was worthy of the identity of a marching secretary. Afterwards, he also tightened the straps of Yun Ye’s armor tightly, which squeezed out the last breath in his lungs. Yun Ye’s face turned red, and he desperately untied the belt, which saved his life. After finally catching his breath, he asked Cheng Chumo, “I am a civilian, what is the point of wearing armor?”

“Where do you get the idea that there are civilian officials in the military? Even if Your Majesty is in the military, you still have to wear a helmet and armor. If you want to be beaten with a military stick, you should wear light clothing to see the general.”

When Cheng Chumo talked about being beaten with a military stick, he was so strong that he would have to lie down for two days after being beaten ten times. Looking at his thin arms and legs, they would have to be broken. He listened to people’s advice and ate his fill. This was more uncomfortable than being beaten with a military stick. After walking a few steps upright, it wasn’t so uncomfortable. It seems that the road is for people to walk, and people are forced.

After a while of complaining to each other, they were lifted onto another gentle mare by Zhang Cheng. Wangcai was still too young to ride, so he was only allowed to get used to the horse equipment to make it easier for him to ride in the future.

Cheng Chumo also brought a clerk to take over Yun Ye’s salt-making business. General Cheng would not rest until he had exhausted the emperor’s orders. Seeing that it was not yet noon, Cheng Chumo began to urge them to leave. He borrowed ten strings of cash from Cheng Chumo and gave it to the two women as a token of thanks. Amid the two women’s cries, they said goodbye to the logistics battalion sergeant, who had been with them for more than a month. Wangcai carried the backpack, and the fat mare carried Yun Ye, and they rode to the Lanzhou camp.

Sixty li is not far or near. Cheng Chumo can gallop back and forth in an hour, but now he can only trot. In this way, Yun Ye’s internal organs are about to vomit.

The damn saddle is too hard, rubbing against Yun Ye’s double strands, like it’s on fire. Carefully prop up your body and minimize contact with the saddle. Cheng Chumo kept showing off his unparalleled riding skills. Yun Ye missed his second-hand Santana so much.

The road was finally over, and the camp was in sight. The scouts, messengers, and horses galloping back and forth were endless. From time to time, the deep and low sound of the horn could be heard, and the thick arrows on the arrow tower flashed with a cold light. A huge Cheng-character banner was flying high, looking very arrogant.

Cheng Chumo had reported his name and had been inspected and approved, and then he passed through the camp gate and headed straight for the general’s tent.

Before meeting Old Cheng, all kinds of rumors about the devil of the world kept running through his mind. Which of these two characters was the real side of his old man?

Before Yun Ye could figure it out, a hearty laugh came from the tent, and then a man in his forties appeared at the entrance of the tent. His clear and penetrating gaze was already fixed on Yun Ye: “Good boy, you are young, but you have saved my army from danger. You are a talented young man, and your reputation is well-deserved!”

Yunyu bowed his head to avoid the sharp gaze like a knife, and bowed: “Your servant Yunyu greets the general.”

“Good, good, it’s good that you’re here. I didn’t believe what my son said about your abilities, but after seeing you today, you are truly extraordinary. I have gained another talented person in my army. This is a cause for celebration.”

Now that he is a worthy nephew, his uncle can only cover his nose and admit it.

“My nephew and Chu Mo are very close friends, and I have long wanted to meet my uncle, but the salt-making business is related to the safety of the army, so I dared not slack off, and it was only today that I finally met him. My nephew is rude, please forgive me.”

“Ha, ha, you have done a great service in making salt. How could I blame you? I like it when young people make achievements. You and Chou should encourage each other to make progress together. Come, let me take a good look at the young talent.”

Yun Ye then got up from the ground and stood next to Cheng Chumo, but was grabbed by Cheng Chumo and followed him into the tent. There were already guards setting up tables and chairs in the tent. The dishes were still steaming, not many, just four, three dishes and one soup! Is this already a rule in the Tang Dynasty? Seeing Yun Ye looking at the dishes, Old Cheng thought that the young man was hungry and didn’t think that Yun Ye was being rude. He only felt that the young man was neither humble nor arrogant, and that he was true to his nature. He was indifferent to the murderous aura around him, and his good impression of him grew even more.

“I know you’re a smart-mouth, so how do you like the army’s cuisine?”

“Uncle, how can I not be respectful when you offer me food? I just remembered that my teacher treated me the same way. Every time it was time to eat, he would look at me like this. Thank you, uncle.”

Cheng Yaojin was under too much pressure from Yun Ye, and he couldn’t handle the electric saw-like gaze just now. He wouldn’t dare to engage in a verbal dispute with such a sharp person. Although Cheng didn’t mention Yun Ye’s origins, his eyes were full of curiosity. Forget it, don’t wait for him to ask, just start the topic yourself.

“Where is your teacher from? It’s a shame that I haven’t had the chance to meet him.”

“My master calls himself Xiaoyao Zi, and he never told his nephew his name. He only said that a name is just a code, and that there is no difference between knowing and not knowing. He never dealt with outsiders, only saying that the world is foolish, and after spending a long time together, he also became infected with foolishness. So until my master died, my nephew was unfilial and was unable to know my master’s name.”

“It seems that the actions of a great man are so unpredictable that those of us who live in the world have long since been tainted by the filth of the world.”

It can be seen that Cheng Yaojin is a bit sad. He comes from a family of officials and married into a wealthy family. He also carries a military token, and his worldly wealth is at its peak. I’m afraid I don’t know what I’m pursuing.

At first glance, Yun Ye’s words seem to make a lot of sense. When a wise man speaks, he has to be so vague and obscure, hitting a large group of people and highlighting his pure state of being born sober while everyone else is drunk.

Not to mention, this kind of talk is a surefire way to deal with geniuses with IQs over 200. Smart people think too much and too deeply. He can fill in the gaps in your language and make it perfect.

Back then, Yun Ye stayed at a wild family in Tianshui for 12 days, paying 1,000 yuan for accommodation, not including meals. The house was dilapidated, with mice running around at night. The three meals a day were mainly noodles, but the price was exorbitant. After the moon rose, he was not at all bothered by the hunger in his stomach. He talked with the white-haired landlord about the past five thousand years, and about Britain, the United States, Germany, France and Russia. He was always amazed by the wonderful theories he heard, and thought that the landlord was a genius.

The old landlord felt Yun Ye’s bones and bones and asserted that in less than ten years, he would shine. Yun Ye was choked with emotion and could not speak. He emptied his pockets of RMB to pay the old man, and his regret at not meeting him earlier was evident. The next day, the villagers came in droves, and they smashed the old man with hoes and pitchforks, saying that they would kill this shameless old liar. The old bastard cheated all his acquaintances, including his own relatives and friends, and he was truly unworthy of being called a son.

The old man ran over the wall and was very agile. The villagers chased after him, leaving Yun Ye in the garden dumbfounded. The power of example is infinite. From then on, Yun Ye’s conversations with smart people became like this.

Lao Cheng is a master of the underworld after all. He was a little confused, but his eyes cleared up again. He was a tough guy who had waded through a sea of corpses and blood, and his mind had long been as solid as a rock. How could he be shaken by these few words? He glared at Yun Ye and turned his eyes.

He took two steps to Yun Ye, grabbed him by the arm, and slapped him hard on the face. He then raised his palm, which was as big as a fan, and slapped him again and again, saying, “This slap is for disrespecting your teacher, this slap is for deceiving me, this slap is for being arrogant and rude, and this slap is for what? I don’t care, I just want to slap you because you look like this.”

After a few slaps, Yun Ye felt that his butt was not his own, and he quickly begged for mercy: “Uncle Cheng, spare my life. I will never do it again.”

“Hey, kid, playing tricks in front of me is a death sentence.” After saying that, he glanced at Yun Ye with slanted eyes, then returned to his desk and sat down, eating his fill.

Yun Ye didn’t know why, but his tears and snot were all beaten out by the old guy. A person in his forties could not be so irresponsible. It seems that psychological maturity does not mean physical maturity. Tears and snot are probably a kind of protective device for the body, not controlled by the brain. Rubbing his numb butt, he felt remorse and regret. What was the point of fooling around with the old guy? Wasn’t he just making himself uncomfortable?

He slowly moved to the side of the old man and served him food with a servile attitude. The old man was a happy person, and he would eat whatever was served to him. It seemed that the old man had forgiven him.

Yun Ye could not speak for a long time. He was not that old liar. He was unmoved when his lies were exposed.

Old Cheng looked at him disdainfully: “If you have something to say, I’m waiting for you to continue to fool me.”

“Uncle Cheng, please forgive me. That was also part of the lesson my teacher taught me. When I first came to the battlefield, I saw Uncle Cheng’s awe-inspiring and intimidating demeanor, and I accidentally used him as a test. I didn’t expect to be seen through for my lack of skill, and I didn’t deserve this beating. I’m purely asking for it, and I hope Uncle Cheng won’t be angry.”

“Oh? Homework?”

“Yes!”

“What exactly did your teacher teach you? How can confusing people’s minds and talking nonsense be part of the curriculum?”

“Yes, my teacher believes that everything in the world can be measured, including speech. What kind of words to say in what kind of situation, with what tone, with what kind of action, how to persuade others, how to make people feel trust, how to use words to create a sense of distance, how to match facial expressions with actions to make people feel awe, etc…”

The actor’s cultivation. Yun Ye has read this book.