The next morning, Liu Xiu had breakfast and took Deng AI out of the house for morning exercise.
Deng AI read with pebbles. Gradually, his stuttering became less and less serious, and his speech became more fluent. In the morning, he followed Liu Xiuchen to practice, and his health was getting better and better. Although Deng AI also learned martial arts with Deng Zhan, most of the time he was with Liu Xiu. After all, he was Liu Xiu's schoolboy.
The morning air is the most comfortable.
Liu Xiu took Deng AI to go back after morning exercise by the river.
Deng AI said: "young master, I want to buy a sword."
"Oh, you are less than ten years old. Do you want to use a sword now?" Liu Xiu asked.
Deng AI looked a little shy and said, "I usually practice swords with wooden swords given by my master. But I always use a wooden sword, but I don't have a real sword. I always feel that something is wrong. "
Liu Xiu gently stroked Deng AI's head and said with a smile, "let's go. I'll take you to buy a sword."
With Deng AI, Liu Xiu ran to Nancheng market.
In Nancheng, there is a street selling swords. This kind of sword is different from weapons such as sword, spear, halberd and spear. Knives, guns, arrows, etc. are all cutting troops, and there are few shops selling them.
After all, the weapons used on the battlefield are controlled by the government.
The sword is a gentleman's sword, which is different. It's not a cutting weapon. However, these shops are also under the supervision of the government.
When they came to the south of the city, they were already on their way.
The sun is burning, hanging across the sky.
Liu Xiu and Deng AI entered a shop. Immediately, the shop owner came up with a friendly face and said with a smile: "do you want to buy a sword? You have definitely found the right place to come here. In this street, the Lujia sword shop is the most famous and has the longest history. The sword forged by the Lu family can definitely earn you face. "
Liu Xiu laughed and waved: "Xiao AI, you can choose by yourself."
"Well!"
Deng AI nodded and chose for himself.
Boss Lu knew that Liu Xiu was the payer. He still stood in front of Liu Xiu, pointed to the sword hanging in the shop, and said: "young master, please see, the sword on the left weapon shelf is collected from all over the world. Although it is rusty, it's not sure that it was used by any prince or nobleman in history, and its value will be doubled."
"Last year, a swordsman bought a sword. He found a sword of Gou Jian, the king of Yue, in his shop."
"At that time, it caused a great sensation."
Boss Lu waved his hand to the right and continued to introduce: "the weapon rack on the right displays ordinary swords. The price is moderate and suitable for ordinary people."
"The young master is very noble. He is not an ordinary person, and his sword is not simple."
"At least, the swords you buy must be of high quality."
"Young master, please look at the weapon rack placed next to the wall. This row of swords was forged by the craftsmen of the Lu family. Among the swords of the Lu family, this is the best seller. "
Boss Lu said: "my Lu family's sword casting skill is inherited from the ancestor Lu Ban, and the forged sword is extraordinary. Once upon a time, Jiazu was an official in the imperial court, forging weapons for the imperial court. "
Liu Xiu listened to the introduction and said, "since boss Lu is a man who knows the goods, how about my saber?"
Boss Lu said, "is it really OK?"
Words, through the excitement, more respect.
For him, as long as the guests are comfortable, and then let the guests buy swords, that is a matter of course. Therefore, when Liu Xiu asked him to appreciate it, boss Lu agreed without thinking about it. Anyway, he flattered the visitors and was happy.
It's not the first time he's met such a thing.
Liu Xiu untied the sword, handed it to boss Lu and said, "come and have a look!"
Boss Lu rubbed the handle of the sword, and his eyes changed. He has been selling swords. He is very sensitive to swords. As soon as he started, he realized that swords are unusual.
Boss Lu took a deep breath and made a sudden effort on his hand.
"Sonorous!"
A clear sound, such as the sound of a dragon, immediately sounded.
The sound of the blade coming out of the sheath made boss Lu look more dignified.
At this time, he already knew that the sword in his hand was extraordinary. As the body of the sword came out of its sheath, a light like autumn water flowed on the body of the sword. Boss Lu praised the quality of the sword.
Suddenly, boss Lu was stunned.
"Qingchen!" Lu boss eyes a Lin, exclaimed: "this is Cao Sikong's green sword!"
The seal script on the sword -- Qingchen!
Boss Lu is also a man who knows the goods. Then I think of the news that Cao Sikong lost his sword to Liu Xiu. In an instant, he understood the identity of Liu Xiu.
"It's Mr. Xiu. I have eyes and don't know Mount Tai. Please forgive me."
Lu boss heart, a burst of excitement.
The famous Liu Xiu came to the shop to buy swords. Once this happened, he could publicize it for a while. In this street, Lu's shops can take this opportunity to dominate other shops.Liu Xiu said with a smile: "unexpectedly, boss Lu is also concerned about Xu county."
He took the sword from boss Lu and put it on his waist.
Boss Lu said: "I've heard about the name of xiugongzi for a long time. It's rare for Mr. Xiu to come here. The sword in the shop is chosen by Mr. Xiu at will. It's a gift for Mr. Xiu. "
Liu Xiu quickly refused, but boss Lu insisted on giving it away, so Liu Xiu had to answer.
"Young master, I have chosen it."
Deng AI chose a three foot long sword with simple style.
Liu Xiu is a master of swordsmanship. When he looks at it, he thinks that this sword is in line with Deng AI's identity. It is simple and generous, low-key and simple. It is suitable for Deng AI now. Liu Xiu nodded and was ready to say goodbye to boss Lu. Unexpectedly, boss Lu insisted on giving away his sword.
Liu Xiu couldn't refuse, so he carefully selected some rusty swords on the left.
Suddenly, Liu Xiu's eyes fell on a broad sword.
The sword is about four inches wide and about six inches long. It's just rusty on the sword.
When Liu Xiu had Zhenshan sword and Qingchen sword, he didn't want to choose them. He grabbed the rusty sword and said, "just choose this one."
Boss Lu readily agreed and sent Liu Xiu away.
After leaving the shop, Liu Xiu takes Deng AI to the residence. Back in the house, Deng AI busily went on his own, while Liu Xiu came to the yard. He didn't have the heart to take the rust sword again. He threw it away and went on to the study.
"Bang Dang!"
Clear voice, on the ground, there is echo.
The sound made Liu Xiu stop and look back at the rusty sword that fell on the ground.
Liu Xiu believed that this rusty sword was made of pure iron, but its sound was different after landing. If it is forged with fine iron, there is no echo after landing.
As soon as Liu Xiu heard it, he noticed the difference.
Liu Xiu came back and picked up the rusty sword. Then his middle finger popped up and hit the rusty sword.
"Oh
A dull sound reverberated in the yard.
In Liu Xiu's ears, he heard the echo.
"Is it empty? Is there a mystery in it
There was a strange look in Liu Xiu's eyes. After thinking about it, he held the rusty sword in his right hand, and the green sword in his left hand came out of its sheath, carrying the power of both hands, and then hit it suddenly.
"Dang!"
When the gold and iron strike each other, the green sword breaks the rust sword.
As the green sword enters the scabbard, Liu Xiu looks at the place where the rusty sword is broken, and his eyes are surprised. In the body of the rusty sword, there is another layer. The outer layer of the sword body is equivalent to the scabbard, or the sword in the sword.
However, the sword in the sword is thinner, but the body of the rusty sword is different. It is the length and width of the ordinary sword.
The outer layer of sword body should be added artificially to protect the inner sword.
Liu Xiu held the sword in his hand and suddenly fell to the ground. When the sword goes down, the shell of the rusty sword shows cracks, but it doesn't break. Liu Xiu waved his sword continuously. Under the constant impact, the outermost layer of the sword body began to crack, and the hilt and the body of the sword broke.
The outer layer of rusty sword, like a scabbard, fell off as a whole.
The sword is shining in the sunshine.
At a glance, Liu Xiu felt that it was a complete sword. Holding the sword in the hand is a special feeling. Liu Xiu picked up the sword and examined it carefully. He found that there was seal script on the sword. Liu Xiu was shocked when he saw the seal script.
Seal script - tai'a!
Tai'a sword, this sword is the tai'a sword used by the first emperor.