Chapter 12 Fall into the Array(1/2)
Chenliu, Xiangyi.
Located in a farm outside the city, Cao Cao stood in a pavilion full of worries, watching the snowflakes flying outside.
The night is getting darker and the temperature is very low.
The twelfth lunar month is about to enter, and the weather is getting colder and colder.
The cold wind whistled and rushed into the pavilion wrapped in snowflakes. Cao Cao couldn't help but shivered, and then a breath of turbid air grew.
Behind him, footsteps sounded.
Cao Cao turned around and saw a middle-aged man walking along the path.
"Zi Xu, why are you here?"
Seeing the handsome man, Cao Cao smiled, walked a few steps, and came to the edge of the pavilion.
The handsome man's name is Wei Zixu, a native of Xiangyi.
The Wei family had a lot of money and food in Xiangyi. Although it was not worth billions of dollars, it was also a well-known local tycoon. Wei Zi was once called a filial and honest official and was also an official. Later, because he offended Shangfeng, he was imprisoned. Fortunately, Cao Cao came forward to talk about Xiang, so Wei Zi was spared from death. However, after this incident, Wei Zi was also tired of his career and went home to become a rich man.
However, Wei Zi was very grateful to Cao Cao and even the Cao family.
This time, Cao Cao's sudden arrival in Chenliu also made Wei Zi overjoyed and left Cao Cao without hesitation. As for the government's arrest of Cao Cao, he would not care. Wei Zi only knew that if it weren't for Cao Cao, he would have been killed long ago.
This is also a feature of this era. People in the world are so chivalrous and proud of it.
Wei Zi took a few steps quickly and said to Cao Cao: "Meng De, it's so cold, why don't you wear more clothes when you are here alone?"
While speaking, he handed Cao Cao a big robe on the bend of his arms.
Cao Cao was not polite, so he took it and put it on his body.
"The letters have been sent out?"
"Don't worry, it's already sent out... It is expected that the Taigong will receive the letter in the next three or two days.
Meng De, although I don’t know why you did this, I believe that you must have a reason. No matter what the reason is, if you need my help, just speak. Although Weiz has no other skills, he still has tens of millions of dollars for you to use."
Cao Cao was moved!
He held Wei Zi's hand, "Zi Xu, Zi Xu... You will never forget your friendship."
After saying that, he looked around.
The pavilion is empty and there is no one in sight.
Cao Cao lowered his voice and said, "I'm going to hide it from Zi Xu, I always feel that something will happen later, so I prepared in advance.
This time I escaped from Luoyang, which was really dangerous.
If I weren't lucky, I was afraid I would die at the hands of the traitor... The reason why I came to you was because I was worried that there would be something wrong. After a while, Zi Lian and the others brought people over, I would be truly at ease."
Wei Zi was not angry when he heard this.
Instead, he asked in confusion: "Is Meng De worried about Dong Thief?"
But Cao Cao shook his head and said, "It's not because of Dong Zhuo."
"If it weren't for Dong Zhuo, who would harm you?"
Cao Cao hesitated for a moment, sighed, and a little confused appeared in his eyes.
"Zi Xu, do you think the Queen Mother is really poisoned to kill Dong Zhuo?"
Wei Zi was stunned and said softly: "It's not him, are there anyone else? There are rumors outside that the death of the Empress Dowager is related to Dong Thief."
"The rumors may not be credible."
"Then why do you still want to assassinate Dong Zhe?"
Cao Cao was silent. After a long time, he put his hand beside his mouth and blew the heat, and then said softly: "If I don't do it, I'm afraid I will be affected."
"How do you say this?"
"Dong Zhuo treats me well and values it quite seriously.
If I don’t take action, don’t leave Luoyang, or be framed for him, or be framed, I will never escape persecution. There is another force in the court that is fighting against Dong Zhuo. It’s really uncomfortable to me when I am stuck in the middle. If I don’t kill Dong Zhuo, my reputation will be damaged; but... I know very well that killing Dong is not easy! Dong Zhuo started out as a rampant soldier, and was suspicious by nature. How could it be so easy to assassinate? But if I don’t, I would abandon my official position and not behave, and I’m afraid it’s difficult to preserve my reputation.
Zixu, I am not Benchu after all.
Benchu had no choice but to draw his sword against Dong Zhuo, and then fled from Luoyang and received praise from all over the world. He was born into a family of three officials of four generations, but what about me? Therefore, I could only take risks and take advantage of this opportunity to gain a reputation."
Wei Zi looked confused, shook his head after a while, and smiled bitterly: "I don't understand!"
"You will understand in the future."
When Cao Cao said this, he suddenly changed his mind and said, "By the way, I ask you to go to Luoyang to inquire about my wife and children, is there any news?"
Wei Zi slapped his forehead and said, "From my memory, I almost forgot about the serious matter.
The person I sent had just returned and did find out some news. Meng De, you are too reckless, why did you act suddenly and leave your wife and children in that danger?"
"Cuzzy Jing, is it okay?"
"It's okay... According to the people I sent, after you fled Luoyang that day, Dong Zhuo sent someone to your house.
Fortunately, Shiro stopped Xiliang soldiers alone.
However, his sister-in-law and nephew were caught later, and Juro had no choice but to surrender, which was considered to have saved his wife and son's lives. Juro was later imprisoned in Luoyang Edict Prison... But now he has been released, but the specific situation is not available for the time being. I have ordered people to continue inquiring and try to contact Juro and wait for an opportunity to leave Luoyang."
Cao Cao's eyes lit up, and his spirit was much more excited.
He let out a long sigh and said softly: "God bless them with peace. Otherwise, I would be afraid that my life would be very peaceful.
However, don’t send someone to contact Juro… Although he was released, it does not mean that Dong Zhuo will relax his surveillance. Moreover, the situation in Luoyang is complicated. If you contact him rashly, it may not harm them and you need to act cautiously.
I think with Juro's talent, I will be able to figure out the mystery."
Wei Zi was a little confused!
Judging from what Cao Cao said, it seems that he has left his trick.
But why is this? Why do you want your wife and children to stay in that dangerous place? Wei Zi shook his head, really couldn't figure it out.
Cao Cao glanced at him and gently exhaled a breath of turbid air.
"Let's go, let's go back to the house to talk."
Outside the pavilion, the wind and snow are getting heavier.
But Cao Cao was so warm that the most worried and worried thing in many days seemed to have been solved suddenly...
He knew Wei Zi didn't understand!
But he believed that Ding Chen could understand.
He can definitely solve and handle the matter properly. I believe that it will not take too long and it will be the day of our reunion!
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"Ah--Sneeze!"
The sky is gloomy and dark clouds cover the moon.
Ding Chen stood at the palace gate, glanced at the majestic Age, and suddenly sneeze.
"What, are you sick?"
Zhang Xiu walked to him and asked softly.
More than ten days have passed since the fight that day.
Ding Chen gradually got used to the position of Nangong Guardian Ling, and also had some friendship with Zhang Xiu.
The two of them are not acquaintance without fighting. Zhang Xiu is arrogant, but he is extremely straightforward. Just like the generous personality of a Northwest man, he not only does not hate Ding Chen, nor does he make things difficult for him in daily affairs, but instead works hard to cooperate with Ding Chen.
Ding Chen also likes Zhang Xiu's personality very much, not artificial and real!
I like you, but I don’t like you, and I can’t like you even if I don’t like you, and I won’t like you even if I kill you… For example, Dong Cheng, who was also from the Xiliang Army and Dong Zhuo’s son-in-law, was the confidant of the Central Army, Niu Fu, but Zhang Xiu was not interested in him.
"That guy is so slippery!"
Zhang Xiu later said to Ding Chen: "You have a very eye-catching look and know how to welcome and serve. In addition, you have some courage, so you are valued by Niu Zhonglang. But I don't like this person. He is born with a rough and bold appearance, but he is just like a betrayal heart. Seeing him, I will think of Han Sui... It is the prefect of Jincheng, Han Sui, known as the Nine-Curve River, whose mind is too complicated."
Han Sui?
Ding Chen heard Cao Cao say that.
However, Cao Cao has a good reputation for this person, saying that he can be a hero in the country.
Of course, Ding Chen would not argue with Zhang Xiu because of this. Instead, he found an excuse to transfer Dong Cheng away after a few days.
He heard Zhang Xiu’s inquiry and waved his hand and smiled: “I’m not that weak yet.
But looking at the sky, I'm afraid there will be a storm... You'd better pay attention to the fact that the storm in Luoyang is so cold and tight."
"No matter how cold it is, can it be even colder than Liangzhou?"
Zhang Xiu looked disdainful, and then looked unhappy at Age, who was a little dim in the lights.
"What's wrong? Why did you suddenly sigh?"
"Ziyang, what do you mean by the Prime Minister? It is really boring to let us stay here every day.
To be continued...