At the end of the Eastern Han Dynasty

After learning the news, Guo Peng began to act.

Guo Peng called Guo Jin, Guo Huo and Guo Tu back from the cavalry team of the Changshui Colonel, let them live in his Taixue residence, and then went to Cao's house by himself.

Cao Cao was in Luoyang at this time. He was very sad when he heard the news that the Song family was killed. He came to Luoyang from Dunqiu to find Cao Song to understand the whole story. After learning about this, Cao Cao hated Wang Fu. Grit your teeth.

However, Wang Fu was soon killed, Cao Cao had nowhere to get angry, and officials had nothing to do. As he was about to leave for his hometown Qiao County to avoid the limelight, Guo Peng came.

"What? You want to write to His Majesty to save Cai Yong?"

Cao Song and Cao Cao met Guo Peng together, and Guo Peng told them about his plans.

The two fathers and sons were very surprised.

"Xiao Yi, don't be impulsive, Yang Qiu is tyrannical, he's a lunatic, it's very unwise to fight against him now!"

Cao Song immediately discouraged Guo Peng, and Cao Cao also spoke out to discourage Guo Peng.

"Xiaoyi, this is not the time to be impulsive. If you want to save Cai Langjun, there are many ways. This is the most unwise one. Yang Qiu is in full swing, and you can't confront him head-on."

"No! I have a way!"

Guo Peng's face was resolute: "Go to the Que to write a book!"

"Go to the Que to write a book?"

Cao Cao and Cao Song looked at each other.

"Little Yi, being a court officer is..."

"My uncle, Guo Hong."

Guo Peng said this, Cao Cao and Cao Song also knew Guo Peng's plan, but Guo Dan and Guo Peng's father and son almost cut off contact with the family. How can this so-called "Uncle Clan" help?

"Guo Hong may not be able to swim in this muddy water, Xiao Yi, do you have a chance of winning?"

"No, but Duke Cai is kind to me. I can't just sit back and ignore it anyway, otherwise, how can I stand between heaven and earth? No matter what, I have to fight hard! Can bear it, husband-in-law, eldest brother, this matter has nothing to do with you."

After Guo Peng finished speaking, he left, calling Cao Song and Cao Cao very surprised, but they didn't know how to dissuade Guo Peng.

Cao Cao tried to persuade him, but Cao Song stopped him.

"Forget it, Meng De, Xiao Yi has his own reasons for doing things this time. Don't say it anymore. You should pack your luggage and go back to Qiao County immediately. Don't stay for a moment. If something happens, you will naturally have a solution for your father."

Cao Song took the lead, drove Cao Cao back to his hometown in Qiao County, told Cao Cao to go back to comfort his father Cao Chi, and then went to the palace to find someone.

On the other side, Guo Peng found Lu Zhi again and told Lu Zhi his plan. Lu Zhi frowned and did not agree with Guo Peng's approach.

"Yangqiu is powerful, Tingwei is under the jurisdiction of Situ, and Situ Liu He is Yangqiu's backer. Even if he writes a letter to the Que, Guo Hong may not be the enemy of Yangqiu. You are like hitting a stone with an egg. Wait until there is a way.”

"Teacher, Duke Cai has been very kind to me. Without Duke Cai, there would be no Guo Peng today. I have sworn that I will honor Duke Cai for the rest of my life. At this time, even if I don't want this life, I will save Duke Cai. !"

Seeing Guo Peng's sincere words, Lu Zhi let out a long sigh, unable to stop him, so he complied with Guo Peng's request and helped Guo Peng complete his pleading. .

Then he straightened his clothes and sat cross-legged directly at the entrance of Tingwei's official ya, waiting for Tingwei's answer in public.

Soon, the news spread that Guo Peng, a student of the Imperial College, rescued Cai Yong by submitting a letter to the queer. Many people rushed to Tingwei after receiving the news. Very emotional.

Cai Yong has no formal disciples. Although he has many good friends, who also run for him and help him everywhere, he is the only one who directly confronts Yang Qiu and goes to the Que Shangshu.

Some people didn't know the joints inside, and some enthusiasts explained that Guo Peng was able to learn from Lu Zhi as a teacher, and it was Cai Yong who matched him, so Cai Yong was kind to Guo Peng.

Although the two did not have the name of master and apprentice, Guo Peng treated Cai Yong as a disciple, so this time, Guo Peng sent a letter to save Cai Yong.

After Yang Qiu killed Wang Fu, the limelight was unparalleled for a while, and he was famous for killing him. The wealthy capitals were timid, and the bullies who bullied men and women did not dare to commit crimes, and no one dared to do it against him.

As a result, there was a student who wanted to fight against Yang Qiu. In the eyes of everyone, it was nothing more than hitting a stone with an egg.

However, Guo Peng had already made a name for himself in the capital before. He was pure filial piety, proficient in Confucian classics, and a disciple of Lu Zhi. At this time, he was indeed a high-ranking character, and he would risk his own life for the salvation of the people, which is really admirable.

Guo Peng sat at Tingwei's door all day and night, without eating, drinking, or sleeping. The people who came to watch came and went, but Tingwei never said anything.

But this matter has already spread in Luoyang, and more and more people know it, and people in Taixue also know it, including Zang Hong.

When Zang Hong learned about it, he was greatly shocked. He immediately ran to the entrance of the Tingwei Mansion with a group of imperial students. When he saw Guo Peng who was weak, he immediately tried to help him up, but Guo Peng refused.

"If they don't give me an explanation, I will never leave. Even if I sit here and die, I will never regret it! I will definitely ask for an explanation for Duke Cai! I will be executed for no reason. Is there any law in the world? ?"

Guo Peng made such a vow, and Zang Hong was deeply moved, so he sat down with Guo Peng.

"When I was in trouble, only you were by my side. Now it's my turn to repay your kindness to me. If you want to die, I will die with you."

Facing the deterrence of high officials and fierce men, no one else dared to step forward, only Zang Hong sat beside Guo Peng.

So things spread more openly, so that even Yang Qiu knew about it.

Chapter 39 Thank you uncle for your help

Yang Qiu is impatient, stern and irritable, acts resolutely, and is not thoughtful.

He heard that Guo Peng, who had the name of pure filial piety, wrote to Que to plead for Cai Yong's injustice, and sat at the gate of Tingwei for a day and night without leaving, causing the whole Luoyang city to know about it.

Luoyang residents talked a lot about this matter, and the trend of public opinion gradually turned to Cai Yong's side, and they couldn't help being very annoyed.

He didn't think much about it, and rushed directly to the gate of Tingwei's mansion, bringing a group of people to deter Guo Peng and Zang Hong.

"Cai Yong committed a crime, and the evidence is conclusive. Even if Cai Yong is kind to you, you can't tell the difference between black and white! The law is like a mountain, and it is not something that can't be crossed. Leave here immediately, otherwise, I will arrest you!"

Guo Peng hadn't slept all day and night, didn't eat or drink water, his body was very weak, uncomfortable, and his legs were almost numb, but he still raised his head and tried to stand up.

Zang Hong saw Guo Peng's thoughts, so he supported Guo Peng with both hands, lifted him up, and supported his weight.

His legs were so numb that it was like [-] bugs were biting at him. Holding back the numbness and pain, Guo Peng glared at Yang Qiu with a sullen face.

"Cai Gong is an honest person. His biggest hobby is poetry, calligraphy, calligraphy and painting. His duty is to proofread books in Dongguan. He has been proofreading books for more than two years. He has been with me day and night.

"You don't know, it doesn't mean you don't! Guo Peng, I think you are young and ignorant, and I want you to leave quickly, so this matter has never happened! Otherwise, I will arrest you! I'm not joking!"

Yang Qiu severely reprimanded Guo Peng.

Guo Peng immediately pointed out the loopholes in the evidence that Lu Zhi provided him about Yang Qiu and others framing Cai Yong, and said Yang Qiu's face was blue and white, and the veins on his forehead jumped.

"Yangqiu! You and your accomplices are in cahoots, colluding to frame Duke Cai and harm Zhongliang! Today, even if I die, I will never leave here! I must seek justice for Duke Cai!"

Guo Peng countered Yang Qiu with extremely sharp words.

As soon as the words fell, Yang Qiu became angry and lost his mind. He waved his whip to greet Guo Peng, and knocked Guo Peng to the ground with a whip.

Guo Peng suddenly felt a burning pain in his chest, and fell to the ground in excruciating pain.

"Shut up! You're so bold! How dare you contradict and insult Shangguan! If you commit a crime below, you'll be rebellious, come here, catch him with me, and lock him up! Another day for interrogation!"

Yang Qiu whipped several times in succession, as if he couldn't relieve his anger if he didn't do it.

"Little B!"

Seeing Guo Peng falling to the ground, Zang Hong was very annoyed, and rushed directly to Yang Qiu to sit down on the horse. Yang Qiu fell to the ground and cried out in pain, even more annoyed.

"Give me arrest them together!"

The guards next to him immediately stepped forward and punched and kicked Zang Hong, then captured Zang Hong, who was beaten with a bruised face, and Guo Peng, who was lying on the ground and moaning.

In broad daylight, Yang Qiu actually used force against the two imperial students. This scene immediately made the onlookers greatly dissatisfied, and the drum noise suddenly sounded.

Dozens of people in the crowd immediately stood up and rebuked Yang Qiu with righteous indignation. Among them, there were also several Tai students who really couldn't stand it. Yang Qiu was annoyed and shouted "Ignorance", and immediately ordered the guards to disperse the crowd.

At this moment, the gate of Tingwei's mansion opened in response, and a group of soldiers rushed out with swords in hand, and surrounded Yangqiu's troops.

"Lieutenant Yang, it's too much for you to beat up the person who wrote the book in broad daylight, isn't it?"

Yang Qiu stared at Guo Hong when he saw that he had come out.

"Contradicting Shangguan and committing the following crimes is a crime. If you commit a crime, you will be arrested. I'm just doing things with integrity!"

"Doing business with integrity? To treat two young boys like this is doing business with integrity? Yang Xiaowei, don't forget, Guo Peng sent a letter to the Que. Although the Tingwei House did not respond, it has accepted his complaint. What does the management of Tingwei's mansion have to do with your commander-in-chief?"

Seeing Guo Hong actually confronting him and not planning to back down, Yang Qiu was shocked and annoyed. He pointed at Guo Hong and scolded: "Guo Tingwei! Don't forget, Liu Situ is your direct subordinate. Sir!"

"I'm a vassal of the emperor! I'm not anyone's subordinate! Liu Situ is also a vassal of the emperor! Captain Yang!

As soon as Guo Hong waved his hand, the guards of the Tingwei Mansion immediately stood by. Seeing that there were more people in the Tingwei Mansion than himself, Yang Qiu realized that it was impossible to take Guo Peng and Zang Hong away today. Although he was annoyed, he Nor will it merge with Guo Honghuo on the spot.

"You're fine, Guo Hong, you remember!"

"Lieutenant Yang, I will remember it!"

Guo Hong was unable to retreat, Yang Qiu had no choice but to leave angrily, looking for an opportunity to clean up Guo Hong.

Seeing Yang Qiu retreat, the onlookers burst into applause.

Guo Hong immediately ordered someone to take the injured Guo Peng and Zang Hong to the Tingwei Mansion for treatment, while he walked up to the onlookers, bowed and saluted, and said, "You gentlemen, please rest assured, I, Guo Hong, will definitely do this. Give an explanation to all the lords, and an explanation to the people of the world!"

The crowd cheered louder, and then slowly retreated. Guo Hong breathed a sigh of relief and ordered someone to clean up the entrance of the Tingwei Mansion.

As soon as he came in, Guo Hong saw that a doctor was applying medicine to Guo Peng. Guo Hong asked the doctor to leave and applied medicine to Guo Peng himself.

"Thank you uncle for your help."

Guo Peng lay on the couch and spoke slowly.

"This matter is good for you and me, so you don't need to say thank you, but Xiao Yi, you said... Will Yang Qiu and Liu He really be executed?"

There was some worry on Guo Hong's face.

"Uncle, you should know better than your nephew about the truth of seeking wealth and wealth at risk. How can there be such an absolute thing in the world? The Guo family's power has declined and is not as good as before. If it goes on like this, how can the Guo family find the glory of their ancestors? Fan you and my uncle and nephew will make dangerous moves, and the sword will be slanted, and there may be unexpected gains."

Guo Peng said softly while lying on the couch.

Five nights ago, Guo Peng spent the night at Guo Hong's house, under the banner of Lu Zhi, but he came to talk to Guo Hong all night about saving Cai Yong.

Guo Hong was disdainful at first.

Because Yang Qiu's Sili Commander is lower in official rank than Tingwei, but Sili Commander is a typical low-ranking weight. The monk Shuling and Censor Zhongcheng are also called "Three Alone Sitting", and they have great power. And power, Guo Hong is far inferior to Yang Qiu.

Therefore, when Guo Hong heard Guo Peng's intention, he didn't want to get involved too much with Guo Peng, but Guo Peng persuaded him.

Yang Qiu slaughtered Wang Fu's party members, and even killed Duan Jiong, the former captain, not only that, but also chopped up Wang Fu's corpse into several pieces, so that the corpse was laid across the street for the world to see.

His tyrannical behavior chilled more than one person's heart?

Chapter 40

Guo Peng was horrified on the spot when he heard that Cao Jie, the eunuch, saw Wang Fu's body.

Afterwards, Cao Jie cried in front of many people and said, "Wang Fu made a mistake, we can handle it internally, how can we let a dog lick his blood".

This dog refers to Yang Qiu, because Yang Qiu's concubine is the daughter of Cheng Huang, the regular attendant of the middle school, and it is also because of this relationship that he can serve as the commander of Sili and kill Wang Fu.

Naturally, he was regarded as a dog kept by the eunuch, and now this dog is going to turn back on its owner.

This is not a dog, this is a white-eyed wolf!

Now that Yang Qiu's tyranny has already caused public anger, on the cusp of such a storm, he himself even said that he would continue to deal with Cao Jie and deal with more eunuchs.

Even Guo Peng knew about this supposedly secret news, but wasn't he just eager to find death?

Guo Hong was afraid of Yang Qiu, because he felt that Yang Qiu was tyrannical and did not want to touch his bad head, but the more tyrannical a person was, the more tragic the death would be in the future.

"Since ancient times, cruel officials have been thrown away when they are used up. This is the emperor's trick. If the emperor wants to do things but cannot do it himself, he needs people to do it.

However, cruel officials are often not easy to control, and overdoing it will cause public anger, and even the emperor cannot bear the consequences of causing public anger, so it is necessary to deal with the cruel officials immediately, shirk responsibility, and quell the anger of the ministers. "

Guo Peng said this to Guo Hong, Guo Hong looked at Guo Peng in surprise and asked, "Who said this to you?"

"As long as you have read the history books, you must know such a simple thing. How could your uncle not understand? Since ancient times, how many of those famous cruel officials have had good endings? Those who have good endings can't be called real cruel officials. "

Guo Hong frowned.

Then, Guo Peng said: "To understand is to understand, to do is to do. Since ancient times, many people have understood, but few people have done it, so there are few people who seek wealth and honor. Does my uncle want to be a person of understanding? Or do you want to be a person of wealth and honor? Woolen cloth?"

Guo Hong immediately felt that Guo Peng was not an ordinary person, but an unusually intelligent person.

After careful consideration, I felt that if the Guo family wanted to rise again, if nothing was done, there would be no hope.

Wealth seeks in danger, whether he is willing to take risks to gain this wealth depends mainly on himself.

Guo Hong looked at Guo Peng, and vaguely felt that he had to do this, even if he took a little risk, but the return after the event must not be simple.