[Three Kingdoms] Carnival

Chapter 181

Wei Xi has already forgotten how he politely sent Xu Shu away, and how he quietly left the crowded wine shop after waiting in the room for half an hour.Every word Xu Shu said just now echoed in Wei Xi's mind like a curse, attracting him and bewitching him.

From the merits of the dragon, he ranks in Yuntai, has a high rank and a high salary, is a descendant of Fuyin, and his name is left in history.

Whichever one of these is singled out is enough to make countless people flock to it in all dynasties and dynasties, and will do whatever it takes to do it, even if blood flows like a river.But now, they are only one step away from Wei Xi, and they can all be in the bag by reaching out.

Wei Xie is not a fool, he believes that he must be more familiar with Xu Shu than Xu Shu when it comes to seducing others' minds for his own use.What's more, in the conversation just now, Xu Shu cherished words like gold, and there was no room for a big word.He just told Wei Xi exactly what the current situation in Yecheng is, but the more real it is, the more it is enough to move Wei Xi's heart.

There are not many guards in the outer city; the only force is in the hands of Chen Yi, the captain of Miyagi, and he has a deep friendship with Wei Xi; the situation in Jingzhou is unpredictable. He is disgusted and dissatisfied...

There is one more important thing.

When Xu Shu's words fell, Wei Xi added silently in his heart.One piece of information that Xu Shu didn't know, but he had obtained through the huge forces in Yecheng:

Cao Cao is terminally ill and will die soon.

Once Cao Cao died, outside, Jingzhou would be lost, and the Wanluo area was in danger; inside, Cao Pi took over the king of Wei and took control of the power, and he, Wei Tie, had no future, and even... his life was in danger.

This is a trade-off that even a three-year-old can easily make.But this is Yecheng after all, and it is the lair that the Cao family has been running for many years. If you want to successfully launch an incident in Yecheng, handing over this nomination certificate to Liu Bei is not an absolute success.And once it fails, it will inevitably lead to a different place and disaster to the whole family.

Therefore, he needs to make more preparations before making an incident.

The so-called law does not punish the public, punishment does not violate justice, if most of the people involved in this matter are the children of the rich and powerful, if their actions are all taken from the teachings of the sages——

On the busy street, Wei Xi had a smug smile on his face covered by a bamboo hat.

Xu Shu really found the right person.

Exaggerating one's own selfishness into righteousness, searching all over Yecheng, who else is better at it than him?

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On the other side, not long after Xu Shu walked out of the wine shop, he left the street and walked into a secluded alley.When the noisy voices completely disappeared in the alley, he clenched his saber tightly and turned around.

"If you have something to do with Xu, don't be sneaky, please show up."

It was quiet in the alley, and there was no response.

Xu Shu frowned slightly, suddenly lifted his steps like stepping on the clouds, and pierced the paper window of a long-abandoned house beside him with a sword.There was an imperceptible sound of panic in the room.After a while, the door was opened, and a man with ordinary clothes and ordinary appearance came out awkwardly.

"Mr. Xu, don't get angry. My master just wants to ask Mr. to come over to explain."

Xu Shu turned his sword and was only three inches away from the man's neck. He raised his head and asked, "Who is your master?"

The man immediately replied: "Zhong Yao and Zhong Xiangguo." Then he smiled flatteringly, "Master and Mr. are from the same town. I am very happy to hear that Mr. has come to Yecheng, so I want to invite you to sit in my house."

Zhong Yao and Xu Shu are both from Changshe.The friendship between Ruying scholars rarely changes because of the different masters.It's just that the situation and the situation are an invitation from fellow countrymen, but the word "far-fetched" is not enough to describe it.

It could only be because of Wei Xi.

But Zhong Yao still withdrew his sword.Since he was determined to step through this muddy water, he had already made up his mind that he would not be able to leave Yecheng alive.

"lead the way."

The Bell Mansion in Yecheng is definitely not comparable to those beautiful mansions in terms of wealth and style, but due to the preference of the owner and friends, it was specially chosen to be in a place where the maple forest and bluegrass are lush, and it is particularly fragrant and natural, and the elegance is natural.After passing the main gate, you can gradually hear the sound of Lingling spring, the breeze is blowing on your face, and there is a faint fragrance of ink floating.After passing the verandah covered with fallen leaves, the small garden where I occasionally heard the sound of cranes, and walked to the place where the calamus bushes wafted in the autumn wind, I saw Zhong Yao who was talking with a woman.Seeing that the servant had brought Xu Shu here, Zhong Yao said something to the pretty woman with a gentle voice, she bowed slightly to Xu Shu, turned and left.

"Brother Yuanzhi, what do you think of the scenery in Yao's mansion?" Zhong Yao slightly raised his hand, motioning Xu Shu to sit down on the opposite table, "Recently, you read Yi with your family members, and she especially likes the sentence 'Minghe is in the shade', so Yao wrote it. Someone found a few wild cranes and put them in the garden to add some fun."

"Cranes are expensive and difficult to raise, but the common people prefer the calamus by the lake. They are hardy and cold-resistant, peaceful and peaceful, and don't take an inch of land, so they can enjoy peace and happiness."

Unexpectedly, Zhong Yao seemed even more pleased with Xu Shu's obviously hostile words: "The crane follows her temperament, and these calamus are Suiyou's temperament." The streamer in his eyes moved secretly, as if he remembered something interesting , "Forget it, let's not talk about these, let's talk about brother Yuanzhi. After six years, Yuanzhi left and came back again. I don't know why?"

Six years ago, Cao Cao finally allowed Xu Shu to beg for the bones and return home with his mother.A year ago, Xu Shu's mother was too old and passed away safely. After the funeral, Xu Shu disappeared. Some people speculated that he went to Yizhou to vote for Liu Bei, but because Cao Cao wanted to let him go, the matter never happened again. below.

But now, Xu Shu has returned to Ye City again, with one person and one sword, no worries, and no need to deceive others:

"Entrusted by a friend."

"The same is true for Yu Yao. Friends trust him, he is willing to go through fire and water." In Zhong Yao's gentle voice, the nostalgia in Zhong Yao's eyes gathered a little, and then disappeared, "It's just that if Yuan Zhi only cares about friends, And why did you come to Ye City in such a grand manner?"

Xu Shu's expression moved slightly, but he didn't answer.

"Yao understands Yuanzhi's difficulties. One is entrusted by friends, and the other is the righteousness of food and fortune. He is in a dilemma, and he doesn't know where to go. So, you came to this city of Ye, went to see Wei Xi, but didn't say a word. It's a success." Defeat, each depends on his own ability." Zhong Yao let out a breath slowly, his face condensed slightly, "Wei Xi can't accomplish anything."

"..."

Seeing that Xu Shu was still silent, Zhong Yao said helplessly, "Why don't you ask?"

"Why." Xu Shu said casually, but he couldn't hear the slightest curiosity.

"Wei Xi was recommended by you. If something happened to him, you would have to bear the blame, so he trusted you very much.

With this trust, Yao, on behalf of a friend, told him one thing. " Having said that, he didn't mention what it was, obviously trying to attract Xu Shu to ask himself.

But Xu Shu didn't go according to his plan, and fell silent again.It wasn't until Zhong Yao's eyebrows were completely filled with helplessness that he said coldly: "You told me this because you think I will definitely not be able to leave here alive today?"

"Of course not. Brother Yuan Zhi's swordsmanship, no one in your family will be your opponent now. You also believe that once you make a choice, you will not change it." Zhong Yao paused, then sighed, "You Yuan Zhi must be allowed to leave safely. Because of one thing, Yao hopes to ask Yuan Zhi to do so."

"..."

"It has nothing to do with the world, it's all about personal relationships." Zhong Yao said again, "You have another friend who rarely asks you to ask you for something, and ask you to help him keep someone. But this matter, you will do it alone. Intentional and powerless. Brother Yuan Zhi is in the middle of the game, he will know the inside story earlier than Yao, and he is more likely to save that person."

"...Okay." Xu Shu didn't want to meddle in other people's business, but it was different with Zhong Yao.When his mother passed away, Zhong Yao specially sent a elegy written in his own handwriting.Whether it is for other purposes or at will, if you owe a favor, you have to pay it back, so that you can settle the debt.

Zhong Yao let out a long sigh of relief.Even though he spoke without any concealment in his always calm eyes, he had expected that Xu Shu would agree.

Or in other words, the friend who asked him for this matter had long expected that Ding Zhongyou would entrust this matter to Xu Shu, and Xu Shu would definitely agree.

"Who is it?"

"Zhang Xiu's only son, Zhang Quan."

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Five days later Yecheng Miyagi

"Your Highness is fine, but you have been thinking too much recently. I will prescribe a soothing decoction for Your Highness. Take it once in the morning before going to bed, and you will feel better within three days."

"Mr. Lao is here."

"His Royal Highness really upset me, how dare I bear the word 'Sir'."

"Your Majesty respects you as a teacher, and I regard you as Mr. Li Zhong. What's more, over the years, Mr. Duo Lao has taught His Majesty medical skills and relieved Your Majesty's heart knots. Such a great kindness, a title, why should you shirk?"

When it came to this point, Cang Zhu had no choice but to shut up, acquiescing to Cao Jie's words.A few years ago, there was a small epidemic in Xudu. He and Hua Tuo went to treat the disease and save lives. It took half a month to find a suitable prescription to subdue the epidemic.At that time, the imperial court decided to award meritorious deeds, but Hua Tuo didn't want to cause trouble, so he pushed him out.Later, the former Imperial Physician returned to his hometown at an old age, and after several twists and turns, he became the Imperial Physician in a daze.When he was diagnosing and treating the palace people, he met Liu Xie, who was depressed and unhappy. By accident, Liu Xie insisted on worshiping him as his teacher and learning medical skills from him.How dare he disobey the emperor's request, he had no choice but to obey his orders, and now he has the status of "the emperor's teacher" which seems to be extremely precious, but actually only makes him feel awkward.

All these incidents were so coincidental that he really seriously doubted whether this was a deliberate calculation by the person he called "Sir".Either because there is a need for a suitable person in Miyagi to watch Liu Xie nearby, or because he can help Liu Xie regain his strength by learning medical skills, or because of the resentment of being forced to drink medicine by him during the previous period...Others naturally It's not so accurate, but if it's Guo Jia, it's really hard to make people in the game think that it's God's will and simply compromise with so many seemingly accidental things that can't be avoided. I have seen too much with Guo Jia, and I can't allow him to be suspicious.

But it doesn't matter if it's a calculation.Liu Xie's qualifications are worthy of his all, just like what Hua Tuo has always done to him.Moreover, after that incident, Xudu, the imperial court, and Yecheng must be in turmoil, and he will not stay in the position of Imperial Doctor for too long.

Thinking of this, his complexion darkened.Just at this time, Cao Jie said softly again:

"To be honest, sir, since my father led the troops to go out, I have been restless. I always have nightmares at night, dreaming of some bad things." There was a cloud of sadness in her beautiful eyes, "The last time I saw my father , my father’s forehead was red, I don’t know if it’s because he has a headache again. Now the weather is getting colder, and it’s inconvenient to go out for an expedition. As a military doctor, my father left me in Yecheng to look after me, so it means that there is nothing serious about me. Sir, are you right?"

After saying the last word, Cao Jie looked at Cang Zhu earnestly, obviously expecting Cang Zhu to give him a positive answer.Cang Zhu was stunned for a moment, and when her eyes darkened, she smiled and replied: "That's true. Although King Wei has an old illness, it is not serious. I have already prescribed medicine for him. Your Highness, don't worry." But, the medicine But it can't be used to save people, it can only be used - drinking poison to quench thirst.

Sometimes Cang Zhu would think that many things might not all be the result of Guo Jia's careful calculations.In the dark, karma reincarnates, what should come, what should arrive, after going around and going around several times, it will still return to the original track.He couldn't and didn't dare to think about what kind of mood the two people in Fancheng and Luoyang embarked on this journey.But he always remembered that when Cao Cao took the medicine from him, the calloused hands holding the sword were still vigorous and powerful, without the slightest trembling or timidity.The hesitation and fear seen in many patients will always be replaced by the pride after igniting despair in him or him.Although the life of the tortoise is exhausted; the old man still has the heart of a thousand miles, his body will die, and his flesh and blood will rot, but the heroic spirit that fills the world is engraved in history and inscribed in poetry. It can last for thousands of years. Inspiring people to sing songs about wine, and howl generously.

Cang Zhu found that he was distracted again.And because the timing of his distraction was not right and the time was a bit long, a deeper look of worry appeared on Cao Jie's face.He hastily adjusted his expression, avoided the seriousness and talked about Cao Cao's headache for Cao Jie, and did not heave a sigh of relief until Cao Jie's pulse stabilized.

Cao Cao refused to let him join the army, firstly because he was not very useful, and secondly because he was worried about Cao Jie who was pregnant.Cao Jie's pregnancy is not stable, if she worries too much, there may be something wrong in the future delivery.Cang Zhu will do everything in her power to keep her safe, whether it is in business or in the heart of a doctor.

Just at this time, there was a knock on the door outside the house, and Liu Xie opened the door and walked in.Usually, Cang Zhu felt the pulse of Cao Jie, and Liu Xie refused to leave even a single step. Today, it seemed that he really had something important to do, so he wasted some time.As soon as he entered the room, he hurriedly asked Cang Zhu how Cao Jie was doing, and after getting the answer "no serious problem", he breathed a sigh of relief, sat down on the side of the couch, held Cao Jie's cold hand, and wrapped it in his palm to warm it.

"With His Majesty's current medical skills, His Majesty's pulse condition can be detected accurately. Don't be too nervous."

"What Master said is true. But I'm always not sure about Ah Jie's pulse, and it's different every time." Liu Xie said, "This is probably the so-called 'doctors can't heal themselves', because 'concern leads to chaos'. "

Seeing Liu Xie and Cao Jie smile at each other, Cang Zhu suddenly had the idea of ​​leaving immediately.As for Liu Xie calling him "Master" and calling him "I" instead of "Zhen" in front of him, after listening to it for a long time, I got used to it.

Time can change many things.Liu Xie in front of him is becoming less and less like an emperor.But there must be gains for every loss, and Liu Xie, who threw away the twelve chapter patterns, is far happier and more lively than the person who used to be in the palace of Xudu.

"What did you go to deal with just now?" Cao Jie asked curiously.

Liu Xie hesitated for a moment, as if he was choosing his words carefully.Suddenly, a noisy sound came from outside the house, and it became louder and louder, just as it was approaching in this direction.A servant ran in at a short pace and said anxiously: "Your Majesty, Xi Cao and Wei Tiao refused to leave. He even brought a group of scholars outside the main hall, insisting on begging His Majesty for orders, shouting... shouting ..." However, the more he spoke, the lower his voice, and he did not dare to say the following words.

There was a trace of tension and boredom in Liu Xie's eyes.He said to Cao Jie: "I'll go and have a look, you can stay here at ease, let the servants guard the door, and don't come out until I come back."

"Don't worry, Your Majesty, I understand." Cao Jie knew that he was pregnant now, and going there rashly would only cause trouble for Liu Xie.What's more, there is a school lieutenant Chen Yi leading troops to guard the palace. No matter how fierce the group of scholars shouted, nothing too serious would happen.

But for some reason, Cao Jie still couldn't help thinking of the crisis in Jingzhou, Cao Cao's headache, and the bloody rivers in his dream. The anxiety gradually took over his heart again, and even his stomach ached slightly.The hands under her sleeves were slightly clenched, and only then did she maintain the calmness on her face.

After Cao Jie was settled, Liu Xie got up and left with his attendants.Cang Zhu hesitated for a moment, but finally followed.The instincts cultivated by years of performing tasks reminded him that this matter was by no means as simple as he thought now.He followed, to be of some help.

Sure enough, as soon as he followed Liu Xie outside the main hall, he heard a hoarse cry.A group of unarmed scholars were surrounded by soldiers with sharp hands, only to hear the leader shout:

"Chen Wei satirizes and all the scholars, I beg Your Majesty to regain control of the government and protect my great man from everlasting!"

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"The long-standing conflicts in Yecheng need a big chaos to resolve; and you also need a big chaos to establish your prestige."

Nocking the arrow and bending the bow, the strings in Cao Pi's hands were as full as the moon, but when he heard the sound of "whoosh", the hare sprinting a hundred steps away instantly lost its breath.He put down the arrow, waved his hand, and immediately an attendant stepped forward to retrieve the prey for him.

"Don't worry, Pi Shen hold your breath. Naturally, we have to wait for them to make a big fuss before going back to the city."

Sima Yi hesitated for a moment, then stopped talking.At this time, Cao Pi's expression was light, his eyes were calm, and between Du Wei's brows, there was a trace of unconcealed murderous intent at the moment when the arrow left the string.Sima Yi hadn't seen Cao Pi like this for a long time.Time can heal many things, but the suddenness of fate can penetrate the years and easily evoke all the pain of the past at the same time.What's more cruel is that the young man who lost his elder brother in the deep path of Sikong Mansion at that time had the protection of his parents, so the tears in his eyes were still tolerable, but Cao Pi who is here today must be peaceful and indestructible.

"Chen Yi has news." At this time, Wu Zhi rode forward, holding a note from the city in his hand, "He has already guarded the gates of various palaces. This is what he knows. The list of people in the palace. Zihuan, do you think you want Chen Yi to show mercy?"

"Pi said, all of them—" Suddenly, Cao Pi was stunned, and there was a little struggle on his face.Sima Yi stepped forward to take a look at the list, and without much effort, he knew the reason.

In the list, there is Wang Can's only son, Wang Xun.

However, in fact, it was only a moment, and Cao Pi had returned to his original indifference, "Tell Chen Yi, everything will continue as usual. Anyone who enters the palace with Wei Xie will be killed. Let one go and let him raise his head to see Pi."

"Zihuan, maybe..."

"Also, protect the queen as much as possible." After finishing speaking, Cao Pi ignored what Wu Zhi said, and drove his horse to go deeper into the bushes.

Wu Zhi held the note in his hand, neither did he follow, nor did he not follow.After a while of embarrassment, he let out a long sigh, and looked worriedly at Sima Yi, "Zhongda, you don't want to persuade Zihuan anymore."

Sima Yi didn't answer, but just looked forward silently.At the end of his gaze, he saw Cao Pi fully bent his bowstring again.The panicked spotted deer dragged its bleeding body and struggled to escape, but still failed to catch up with the lightning-fast arrow.This is the third deer Cao Pi has shot today. When he threw the body into the basket, he was neither excited nor happy. Chasing deer is the most common thing for him.

"no need."

Wu Zhi's worry was nothing more than the fear that one day the matter would come to an end, and Cao Pi would regret having cut off Wang Can's bloodline due to a moment of anger.But Sima Yi knew that whether it was the only son of his old friend or the safety of his own sister, for the sake of the overall situation, Cao Pi had already realized that he would kill the grass and roots at all costs, and he would have no regrets about the son.

The galloping and heroic man in front of him was finally like him, like Cao Cao, and like too many people wished, and everything was not in line with a real emperor.

Sima Yi bent his bow with an arrow, and ended the struggle of the prey that had been hit by the arrow first.

But he was not happy.

Not at all.

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