Chapter 13 The Deceased (2)

  Obviously a vast open space, obviously the location of a school or something similar. Further back in the far distance, one can vaguely see rows and rows of houses.

  A rustling sound came from the side, Liu Zhang withdrew his gaze and looked in the direction of the sound. He saw that the small school that had just gone to pass on the message was following a man who was about 26 or 27 years old.

  He wore a suit of armor, with a helmet adorned with black iron and a half-body iron leaf armor. A leather belt was tied around his waist, hanging a three-foot long sword. Under the semi-concealed armor, a green military robe covered his chest, and on his feet were a pair of tiger-head combat boots.

  A square face, a straight eyebrow, eyes like torches, with a subtle and profound light. On the slightly dark complexion, the lines are firm and the edges are clear, as if carved by an axe or knife. The physique is majestic, like a mountain or a peak. With a fierce momentum, the movement of hands and legs seems to contain endless power, with an aura that presses people.

  Liu Zhang nodded secretly in his heart, and when he saw the person's eyes scanning towards him with a flash of doubt, he knew that this should be Gao Shun.

  "General Gao's demeanor is as it was in the past, truly a joyous and congratulatory occasion." A smile spread across his face, and from afar, Liu Zhang welcomed him with clasped fists.

  Gao Shun's face showed even more confusion, and a thoughtful look flashed in his eyes. As he walked closer, he bowed his fist in return, saying in a deep voice: "Thank you, sir, for your praise. However, please forgive Gao Shun's ignorance and forgetfulness, but I really can't remember where I met you before, and I'll have to trouble you to remind me."

  "Ah……haha." Liu Zhang's expression didn't change, he chuckled and nodded with a smile: "This can't be blamed on the general. In the past when we met, I was just a child, not taken seriously by anyone, it's only natural that the general wouldn't remember me. Hehe, but this doesn't matter, you and I have met again now. I am Liu Zhang, the fourth son of Liu Gong, the governor of Ji Province, paying my respects to the general."

  Gao Shun was taken aback at first, and then slightly flushed. Liu Zhang's words were full of hidden meanings, first subjectively implanting the idea that they had met before, then saying something about being young at the time, but between the lines implying that he was looked down upon back then, which is why he couldn't remember. Finally, he reintroduced himself, and in the midst of his words, Gao Shun suddenly became somewhat flustered.

  Seeing Liu Zhang's enthusiastic face, he felt a sense of closeness everywhere. Gao Shun was so confused that he couldn't remember when he had ever met this young master of the Liu family before, and now it wasn't good to ask again either.

  A hint of embarrassment flashed across his face, and he forced a few smiles, clasped his fists together and said: "Oh, ah, yes... So it's Young Master who has come from afar. Cough, I wonder what brings Young Master to see Gao Shun today?" Although he was slightly off balance earlier, he quickly adjusted his mood and stopped dwelling on the topic of old friends, instead asking about Liu Zhang's intentions.

  Liu Zhang nodded secretly, and Gao Shun was indeed a talented general. He didn't waste his energy on trivial matters, and as soon as he spoke, he went straight to the heart of the matter. Whether they had met before or not, whether they were old acquaintances or not, none of that mattered; what was important was why you had come to see him.

  "Heh heh, this......" Liu Zhang secretly praised in his heart, wanting to speak but stopping himself, his gaze sweeping around.

  Gao Shun's eyebrows furrowed slightly, and he nodded: "It's indeed a bit late. If you don't mind the simplicity of the military quarters, would you like to sit in my humble abode for a while?"

  Liu Zhang's face was full of smiles, his eyebrows and eyes twinkling with delight. He nodded repeatedly. "Don't be slow, don't be slow, just follow the general's orders, go sit down, sit down for now." As he spoke, his feet moved quickly, and he directly entered the military camp gate.

  Gao Shun was slightly annoyed. This person really didn't know how to be humble, I said "jian man" just out of politeness, but he took it literally and came straight down.

  Liu Zhang had already entered the great camp, looking around with a calm expression. Gao Shun could say no more. He stretched out his hand and led the way to his own military quarters.

  Three people proceeded along the path and arrived at a large house on the edge of the camp. Gao Shun once again played host, leading the two men into the house and taking their seats as guest and host.

  The soldiers clapped their hands and presented tea and water. It was only then that Gao Shun turned to Liu Zhang, his eyes gleaming with anticipation as he waited for him to state his purpose.