Three Kingdoms

Thoughts are still spreading like a tide.

Then something settled down, pressing firmly on the backs of Zu Wu and others, and then piercing their hearts.

When they met in Yecheng, Zu Wu couldn't remember clearly what Cao Cao said. Anyway, he seemed to be talking about the need to cooperate, to be obedient, to keep oneself in peace, to obey orders, etc.

Of course, what Cao Cao did not allow was what he could not do, including but not limited to communicating in private, petitioning beyond the level, making noises, spreading rumors, etc.

At that time, Zu Wu just felt an extremely contradictory emotion growing in his heart.

But now that I think about it, I understand a little bit more.

For Cao Cao at that time, what was important was not what Zu Wu and the others thought or looked at, but that Zu Wu listened to Cao Cao's instructions and stopped thinking and looking around.

"Work together... stay safe..."

No one expected it.

Things have evolved to this point, and it seems to have exceeded everyone's expectations in Youzhou.

For Zu Wu and others, he may have initially expressed strong anger and dissatisfaction with Cao Chun for recruiting him again and again without any reward, and sabotaged his troops, in order to increase his own weight and hope. Get more say.

No one wants to be a toilet, stuffed under their buttocks when using it, and thrown aside with contempt after using it, covering their mouth and nose, right?

But with the intrusion of Gan Feng, the entire situation in Youzhou was like a rapidly rotating turntable, which no one could catch or control.

The night is getting darker, and the cold wind is howling outside the window.

In just a short time, the tea in the bowl had become a little cold.

Zuwu twirled the teacup in his hand, brought it to his lips again and took a sip. The tea this time was not as mellow as before, but the aroma gradually faded and the astringency became stronger. I just felt a sharp bitterness spread from the tip of my tongue, and my heart stirred, as if I drank out some grievances and injustices...

Zu Wu can understand that he will not be given room for promotion for a period of time.

After all, there are many people in the Cao Xiahou family, and they all need pits. When there is no room for the Cao Xiahou family's buttocks, how can they allow other people's buttocks to stick out?

But if he refuses to give him a pit for a long time, he can no longer hold the shit in his stomach.

When a person is alive, he cannot be suffocated to death by feces and urine. Well, perhaps, it must be very painful for a person to be suffocated to death by feces and urine.

Zu Wu didn't want such pain, and neither did anyone else.

So how will Cao Cao and Cao Chun solve this problem next? Even if they were to seal the mouths and blindfold Zu Wu and others, if they still struggled, they would simply kill them. In this way, there would be no need to clear any pits.

Cao Chun began to arrest and seize in Youzhou, and gradually implicated Zu Wu.

After all, Cao Chun failed, but Cao Chun still wanted to save face, so he always had to find a reason for his failure, and the powerful natives of Youzhou who colluded with Qiusi to cause rebellion was undoubtedly the best reason with solid evidence.

Large-scale action is either tomorrow or the day after tomorrow.

Zu Wu couldn't wait to die, so he could only run away.

The tea in the bowl is gone.

Just like when the love dries up, only the residue that is hard to swallow is left.

Zu Wu's eyes became determined, and he had made a decision. It's enough to get lucky once. If you do it again, you will really kill yourself.

A dark cloud quietly covered the moon, and the whole room became darker.

Just at this moment, another person pushed open the door and walked into the room, his face unclear in the darkness.

"Are you all ready?" Zu Wu asked.

The shadow nodded.

"very good. Zu Wu said, "Let's go!" 』

Zu Wu laughed, and then smashed the tea bowl on the table.

dark night.

Fire.

A fire suddenly broke out in the Zu Family Manor outside Jixian County, like a beacon lighting up Youzhou...

Then came the second one.

The third……

……Σ（?д?lll）……

"who? ! 』

"who is it? ! 』

Cao Chun was furious, "Who leaked the military plan?" ! 』

Cao Chun originally planned to carry out a unified operation to close the net against Zu Shi, He Shi and others. As a result, before the operation started, Zu Shi, He Shi and others had already ran away in respect.

What's the point of catching some wool?

Although this indeed confirmed Zu and He's crime of having an affair with a hussar, Cao Chun and others felt that if they failed to catch these people, it was almost the same as being completely fooled!

"How dare these thieves? How dare! ”Cao Chun cut the table eucalyptus in front of him into two pieces with one knife, “Send the order! Arrest all the people of the ancestors and clans! Eliminate the three tribes and kill them! 』

Cao Bing responded loudly, and then left with murderous intent.

In the view of Cao Chun, or most of the Cao family and Xiahou family, it is okay for officials to oppress the people, but if the people turn to officials, that is...

How unreasonable!

Just like Xia Houyuan, General Bai Di was scolded by Cao Cao many times. He didn't know how many times he was dismissed from his post, and he had many major demerits. As for how many times he issued scoldings and warnings, he still didn't know how many times he was scolded by Cao Cao. Didn't it quietly rise again?

At most, the name of the position is changed.

After all, we still have to give an explanation to the people.

But what Cao and Xiahou didn't expect was what if the people remembered it?

For Cao Chun, it felt like what happened in Youzhou was sudden and unbelievable. But if we dig deeper, after Cao Chun arrived in Youzhou, he patted his chest, expressed his attitude, and publicly declared many times that he wanted to give an explanation to the people. I want to give Youzhou a clear day and so on...

Of course, if Cao Chun now expresses his thoughts on his previous remarks, he will probably sneer at them. If they are not just casual remarks, how can they be taken seriously? Officer, you have two mouths, can you take what you say seriously?

However, if you think about it carefully, when did you start to stop taking what you say seriously? When officials can't take their words seriously, how do you expect the people to tell the truth and do practical things day by day, generation after generation?

Just like Cao Chun ordered the arrest of all members of the Zu and He clans, but similarly, the main figures of the Zu and He clans have already fled, and the rest are just some fringe tribesmen who have not even participated in any activities. In the matter, it was just the surname Zu or He, which turned out to be the target of Cao Chun's anger.

Whose fault is this?

……ヽ(；′Д｀)?……

Zhongmu.

Lu Hong thinks that Wang Hai is quite a good person. At least if you collect money, you will do things seriously, instead of just collecting money and not doing things. Or they may accept money, but when it comes to doing things, it depends on the person.

Moreover, Lu Hong felt that except for the few people at the top, such as Cao Cao, Xiahou Dun, etc., the other second- and third-generation descendants of the Cao family and the Xiahou family were even worse in character than Wang Hai.

Lu Hong also said half-teachingly, half-emotionally, that in the officialdom, the word "attitude" is really important, and it can really determine how far the official career can go. If "attitude" is added to the "attitude", then it will More secure.

Xun or thought that if there was a problem with Zhongmou, then there must be a problem. Covering up and killing people would be equivalent to playing tricks on Xun or. What's the point of fighting Xunhe if you're not seeking death?

"Is there really a spy? Wang Hai asked, "If there are spies here, wouldn't it mean that we are not doing our job well?" 』

"I really want it." A thief is a spy, and a spy is a thief. ” Lu Hong resolutely said, “If things are not done well, there are still things that are done... If there are no spies and thieves, then things are not even done. Do you think that is the bigger problem?” 』

"This..." Wang Hai hesitated, "Then...if you accuse me directly..."

"Haha, you are overthinking this," Lu Hong said. "For so many years, apart from the disputes over political opinions, the treason may not be taken down on the spot... You are just "incompetent", and What kind of problem can it be? At most, your position name will be temporarily removed and you will be replaced by a fake person, just to make meritorious deeds. 』

Wang Hai still hesitated.

"Let's put it this way, compared with General Hanoi Le..." Lu Hong said, "whose position is more important?" You, or General Le? 』

"Of course it's General Le!" Even if Wang Hai had no brains, he would not put himself and Le Jin on the same line to measure.

"Then let me ask you again, do you think you are smarter or General Le..."

Wang Hai didn't wait for Lu Hong to finish asking, but said directly, "Of course General Le is smarter, how can I compare?" Well, what are you talking about? I don't quite understand something, just say it directly. 』

Lu Hong frowned slightly, but did not continue to pretend, saying: "Li Mancheng surrendered to the Hussars before... This matter is neither big nor small. Do you think the Cao family and the Xiahou family are keeping an eye on General Le?" Looking at it the other way around, do you think General Le will believe that there are eyes around him, or that there are no eyes? 』

"This..." Wang Hai blinked, unable to answer for a while.

"Look, General Le, his position is more important than yours, and he is smarter than you, right?" Lu Hong tugged at his fingers and said, "Then look at what General Le did?" Did he say everything was peaceful in Hanoi? Did he say there are no spies or traitors? He does everything safely and securely, is everything watertight? 』

"oh? ” Wang Hai’s eyes lit up, and he seemed to understand something.

Lu Hong smiled and said: "What's more... do you think Hanoi or Zhongmou is bigger?" Or do you think those guys from Cao Clan and Xiahou Clan with their nostrils pointing upward will take a fancy to this spot under your butt? As long as you watch what's below you and don't let the one below you push you away, who will replace you? 』

Wang Hai stood up and saluted Lu Hong, "Thank you for your advice, brother!" I will write the report right now. After I finish it, I will ask my brothers to review it again and make corrections! 』

"Easy to say, easy to say..."

Lu Hong was a little lucky.

Zhongmou is too small, but Hanoi is too big.

If you're a big man, it's even bigger.

Xun or even with four heads and eight hands couldn't control such a big man. Now that something happened in Hanoi, it just covered up the problems in Zhongmou...

Look, Hanoi has been attacked, but there are spies and thieves in Zhongmou. Is it strange?

Wang Hai went to write a report, but Lu Hong frowned.

Hanoi, is this Le Jin really reckless or fake?

Of course, from a personal perspective, the more reckless Le Jin is and the less he knows how to build a good relationship with local powerful people, the safer he will be.

After all, those who are loyal, those who are not afraid of death, and those who really want to devote their lives to the big man, are often buried without horse leather. The unlucky, hard-working, and hungry are often the most loyal people. In this case, how can we expect those who are less advanced to continue to be "loyal"?

Draw a pie on the ground, then draw a pie on the wall, and later just draw a pie in the air...

Lu Hong wanted to be a transit point in Zhongmou. In other words, Lu Hong just wanted to make a fortune in Zhongmou. He still wanted to return to the Xu County court. As for some things here in Zhongmou The truth is not that important.

As long as it smells really good.

Therefore, Lu Hong told Wang Hai seriously not to try to deceive Xun or Xun Lingjun.

If you are deceived, you must not shirk your responsibility, but admit it bravely, don't complain, and don't do unnecessary things. The more you want to shirk, the more unhappy you will be, and then Xunor will stare and watch. As time goes by, there will naturally be more flaws, and it becomes increasingly difficult to cover them up.

In that case, even if you die, you will have to peel off your skin.

Wang Hai felt that it made sense and was glad to have found Lu Hong as an ally.

Or a staff officer.

After all, there are some things that, if you don’t understand Xun Yu’s character, you obviously can’t take such targeted measures...

……ヽ(`З’)?……

Anyang is not far from Yecheng.

Xun or didn't rest either.

On the table, there is a large amount of information from all over the place.

Xun was flipping through it, sometimes using a pen or a bookmark to mark the information.

He thinks the current situation is serious.

It's now a matter of life and death.

It’s only been seven years since Taixing...

It is not the life and death of Xun or an individual, but the life and death of the "big Han".

Although Xun Yu was subordinate to Cao Cao, his heart was still towards the Han Dynasty.

Xun may even be more loyal to the Han Dynasty than Liu Bei. Although Liu Bei claimed to be a descendant of the Han Dynasty royal family, Liu Bei did not really want to "support the Han Dynasty", but wanted to establish a "Han Dynasty" of his own. This can be seen from the fact that Liu Bei has been emphasizing that he is King Jing of Zhongshan.

Xun Huo not only wanted to "help the Han Dynasty", he also wanted to assist Emperor Zuo. He hoped that the throne could remain in Liu Xie's lineage. After all, Liu Xie's lineage was the emperor of the Han Dynasty who was supported by Nanyang Imperial Township!

In terms of Liu Bei's status at the time, although Liu Xie finally listed Liu Bei's name in the imperial genealogy, Liu Bei's bloodline was really far away from Liu Xie.

In any case, Cao Cao did not show any intention of abandoning the emperor, so it was worthwhile for Xun or to continue to assist Zuo.

As for the hussar general Fei Qian...

The path Fei Qian took was completely different, and even Xun You couldn't see its direction clearly.

Xun You felt that he could never be as radical as Fei Qian, so he could only try his best to maintain the dignity of the current Dahan. If Fei Qian failed in Guanzhong, at least Dahan could still be passed down in Xu County.

But now under Cao Cao's rule, various signs of backlash have appeared. At first Xun thought this was just an isolated phenomenon in Yuzhou and Jizhou, but now he discovered that it was actually a very common problem. The reason why Xunhe avoided Yecheng was to attract as little attention as possible. He had to find out the problem and solve it with as little interference as possible.

Xun Yue felt that he knew what the problem was, but he felt that it was not that simple, so he left Xu County, Yuzhou, where he had been waiting for a long time, and came here.

He wanted to see and investigate with his own eyes.

When I looked at it, I was shocked.

He and Chen Qun were both shocked.

After Xun Yu received Lu Hong's report, he did not take immediate action.

Although the evidence provided by Lu Hong is important, it is not sufficient to confirm whether this is a simple case of corruption or a link in a conspiracy.

Moreover, Zhongmou is a small place, Hanoi’s problems are big, and Youzhou’s problems are even bigger!

Although it is the New Year, there is no concept of New Year in Xun or in some important functional departments. After all, this is the Han Dynasty, not a later generation protected by labor laws.

At the moment, if Xun You is not resting, then these people who are following Xun You cannot rest either. They need to find the truth among the huge, cumbersome and messy records.

Yes, Xun may suspect that the local garrison in Zhongmou is also involved in smuggling activities, not just the few scattered personnel reported by Lu Hong. This is easy to infer, but it is difficult to judge whether Hanoi and You state situation.

What Xun or is most worried about now is not Zhongmu, but other places.

The problem is serious and involves many people.

According to the news from Chang'an, the Hussars did not seem to use troops and horses, and there were no military changes to Shangdang Taiyuan...

This is so weird.

If the Hussars really want to take action, then not only should they issue a mobilization order, but they should also open their weapons depots, and at the same time gather troops and horses, etc. But now there are none, but they have appeared in Hanoi, Youzhou, and even Zhongmou. some problems.

"Where is Chang'an's peripheral surveillance information?" Xun You asked again, "Hasn't the latest news arrived yet?" 』

The servant replied, "I haven't received it yet." 』

"Send someone over again to urge you!" No matter what, we must get in touch with the people monitoring outside Chang'an..." Xun Yue said, "When necessary, you can use emergency contact methods! 』

The servants took the order and left.

As a result, the news from Chang'an Sanfu had not yet arrived, but the messenger from Yecheng made Xun He suddenly feel a thorn in his back.

The messenger sent by Chen Qun stated that Sima Lesheng of Lejin, Hanoi, was completely wiped out when he chased the Sima clan of Nawen County in the Taihang Mountains...

"What? ! Xun You asked urgently, "Has the Shangdang sent troops?" 』

"There is no news on this yet. Chen Shijun has ordered the Taihang Mountain Trail to be closely monitored. "Chen Qun's messenger said, "However, the severe cold has not receded and there is heavy snow in the Taihang Mountains. The army... I'm afraid it will be difficult to move..."

Xun You nodded, and then read Chen Qun's letter carefully.

Xun or did not have any comments on Hanoi Le Jin's actions.

The higher the status, the less likely he is to express any opinions easily. Even if he has to deal with Le Jin, it is Cao Cao who has the final say.

But then Xun You suddenly thought of another question, and then his expression changed slightly.

He waved his hand to tell Chen Qun's messenger to step back, then stood up and walked down the hall.

"These insects..." Xun You frowned, "They are really endless..."