Volume 2 Clouds Chapter 28 Luo Youdu’s Mouth
Zhe Congruan's answer was irrelevant, which made Zhe Yuxun feel a little at a loss.
The inexplicable matchmaking made Zhe Saihua dumbfounded. She didn't know whether to laugh or cry, and she explained again and again: "Grandpa, it's not like that. My granddaughter hasn't married yet."
Zhe Congruan said, "You are already married, why are you still shy?"
He fixed his eyes on Luo Youdu and said, "Come here, young man, let me take a look."
Luo Youdu followed his instructions and walked closer, bowing and saying, "Junior Luo Youdu, greetings to Duke Zheng."
Zhe Congruan smiled with difficulty and said, "What a polite child. Not bad. What's your name?"
"Junior Luo Youdu!"
"Wu Youwu? This name is a bit weird!"
Luo Youdu did not correct him, but continued: "It was acquired by our parents, and the younger generation likes it."
Zhe Congruan said: "What a filial child. How old is he this year?"
"Twenty-two!"
"Eighteen? Saihua is fifteen, so they are a good match in age . Where do you live? Do you have any relatives?"
"I am from Yangzhou. My parents are deceased. I have an old servant at home who treats me very well, like a relative."
"Is it also in Fugu? Yes, Fugu is a good place, it is the gateway to the Central Plains. It is not a big place, but it can always threaten the rear of Khitan. We can't lose it, we can't lose it."
"Duke Zheng is right. Not only Fugu, but also the Sixteen Prefectures of Yanyun, not an inch of land can be lost."
"It's not easy for your father-in-law either. You should help him well in the future . The Khitan dogs have always been eyeing Fugu covetously!"
"We will do whatever it takes to drive out the bandits."
Zhe Congruan was stunned for a moment, as if he had lost his soul, and said after a moment: "Where were we talking about?"
Luo Youdu replied, "Speaking of driving out the bandits!"
"Child? Yes, yes, yes. If you want a boy, you can stay in Fugu. It's a really good place. It's the gateway to the Central Plains. Grandpa killed a lot of Khitan dogs there... Now I'm old and can't kill anymore."
Luo Youdu said: "Even if Duke Zheng can't lift a knife, your spirit has influenced generations of the Zhe family."
"Yu Xun is also a good boy. You should help each other and support each other. As the old saying goes, brothers are united and their strength is greater than iron!"
Luo Youdu nodded and said, "As long as the Chinese people are united, what does a mere Khitan matter?"
Seeing Luo Youdu nod, Zhe Congruan laughed happily: "I feel relieved to leave Fugu to you. I feel relieved to leave it to you, Saihua."
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The two of them were talking about nothing at all, each one saying something about this and that, and they were actually having a great time chatting.
The people around him were just dumbfounded.
Especially Han Lingkun, Cao Bin and Pan Mei.
Han Lingkun and Cao Bin had already witnessed Luo Youdu's communication skills and his skillful speaking skills.
In Wang Jing's words, "Chatting with Brother Luo is like drinking fine wine. The more we talk, the happier we become, and the more we talk, the happier we become, and the aftertaste lasts for a long time."
Han Lingkun and Cao Bin have a deep understanding of this, but can this be discussed?
As for Pan Mei, he has been talking to Zhe Congruan a lot these days.
Zhe Congruan sometimes treated him as his own son, sometimes as his own grandson, and he had to guess what he said.
He thought he was quite tactful in handling matters, but faced with this situation, he was at a loss. Today, seeing Luo Youdu and Zhe Congruan chatting like a chicken and a duck, he was full of admiration.
Zhe Congruan, who was originally lifeless, became much more energetic and his face became much rosier after chatting with Luo Youdu.
But after all, he had been ill for a long time and was physically weak. He fell asleep while chatting, with a slight smile on his face.
Luo Youdu waved his hand, signaling everyone to leave the house and let Zhe Congruan have a good rest.
Although they knew that Zhe Congruan's hearing was not working well, everyone still left the room carefully.
When they arrived at the yard, Zhe Yuxun and Zhe Saihua came forward first to apologize.
"Grandpa is talking nonsense, please don't blame me, sir!"
Zhe Saihua, a little girl, was even more shy about getting married and having children.
Luo Youdu shook his head calmly and said, "It's okay. No one takes the words of Duke Zheng seriously when he is sick. We are all family members, so we won't tell others and affect Madam Zhe's reputation. However, as an outsider, I don't want to say too much. It's just that you are still young and can't understand Duke Zheng's feelings."
"Duke Zheng may be old and have a confused memory. He can't hear clearly what you and I are saying. He may even not know what he is saying. But have you noticed?"
"All he said was about you and your sister, Fugu, Jiedushi Zhe, and his great-grandson."
"Even if he is confused, he has not forgotten you. This shows that you are the most important people in his life. Don't care what he says. Don't be bothered. Just go along with what he says. Don't take it seriously, but it can make the old man happy."
These words broke Zhe Saihua's defense and she burst into tears.
Luo Youdu continued, "I don't know if there will be a miracle. Even if God is blind and Duke Zheng doesn't survive this disaster, he can still finish his last journey happily."
Zhe Yuxun knew that Luo Youdu was referring to his previous performance of being at a loss. He felt ashamed but also grateful. He bowed and said, "Yuxun has learned a lot. Thank you for your guidance, sir."
Han Lingkun, Luo Youdu, Cao Bin and Pan Mei said goodbye to the Zhe brothers and sisters, and the four of them left the clinic.
Han Lingkun said first: "I have an old friend in Luoyang, and I want to visit him. I will not accompany you. Tomorrow morning, I will meet you at the north gate of Luoyang and return to Beijing together."
The old person he was talking about was actually his father.
Han Lingkun's father lives in Luoyang, but his father is not a good man. Relying on his son's momentum, he is a bully in Luoyang.
Han Lingkun had no choice. He was his father, so what ?
Killing one's relatives for the sake of justice?
How many people can do it?
Han Lingkun knew about Luo Youdu's deeds in Kaifeng Prefecture and did not want to cause trouble, so he did not say anything.
Luo Youdu felt more at ease. He randomly found a tavern and ordered a few pounds of good wine, as well as some mutton, chicken, fish and meat.
The system of communal dining has become popular in this era.
Pan Mei enthusiastically poured Luo Youdu a full glass of wine, like a student serving his teacher.
In terms of age, Pan Mei is now thirty years old, while Luo Youdu is only twenty-two, but he does not look awkward at all and looks very honored.
In terms of military ability, Luo Youdu felt that Cao Bin was better, but in terms of social skills, it was obvious that Pan Mei, who came from a relatively humble background, was much better than Cao Bin.
Luo Youdu could feel Cao Bin's respect for him, but he couldn't act like Pan Mei.
As for Zhang Qiong, she had already started eating with relish.
This tough guy is not very interested in wine, but he will eat any meat.
When facing Pan Mei, Luo Youdu did not discuss military affairs with him.
Pan Mei is very versatile and unlike Cao Bin, he is not honest and sincere. He can use his imagination to draw inferences from one example.
What Luo Youdu talked to him about was the methods of managing subordinates and the art of language.
When it comes to management experience and interpersonal relationships, Luo Youdu is quite confident in this area.
He felt that his mouth could account for at least half of the credit for his current success.
