[Three Kingdoms] Carnival

People pity fish trapped in the quagmire and linger on their last breaths, while Yu laughs at the world's obsession with fame and wealth, making them a prison.

Zi is not fish, fish is not son, joy and non-lease are naturally ignorant of each other.

Different from each other.

However, regarding the few people in this room at this time, Dong Cheng believes that as long as today passes, there will be no choice whether they are originally like-minded or not.

Thinking in this way, he poured himself a cup of tea unhurriedly, the old god sat behind the main case, looked up from time to time, and lowered his eyes as if just casually glanced, and continued to drink tea slowly .

The wax oil of the red wax slowly slid down drop by drop and accumulated on the copper platform, as if there was no scent mist curling up and dissipating, several people in the room sat behind the table with their own thoughts, silent, quiet and weird, cooking alone From time to time, there was a sizzling sound in the cauldron of wine.Finally, one person couldn't bear his temper and spoke first,

"General Dong, what's the important thing for you to invite me here today?"

This person opened his mouth first, and the others followed suit easily. The impatient person echoed, and the thoughtful person also looked at Dong Cheng, not hiding the doubt and inquiry in his eyes.

"Everyone, don't be in a hurry, don't be in a hurry." These people couldn't bear to ask aloud, as Dong Cheng expected.He said in no hurry, "It is indeed a matter of great importance to our society to invite you to come here today. It's just that besides you, there are two people who haven't arrived yet. Please be safe and don't be impatient. Wait for the two to arrive. Let’s speak frankly together.”

There are indeed two cases in the house, although there is a wine bar on it, but it is empty, and one of the cases is located very close to the main case, I think this place is reserved for someone more important.After hearing Dong Cheng's words, everyone knew that what he said was true, so they fell silent again, each thinking secretly, it's not yet clear who the two are.

At this time, the sound of pushing the door came.The sound of footsteps gradually increased, until a white hand with sickly bony joints parted the bamboo curtain, revealing clear eyes.

General Pian Wangfu, General Wu Zilan, Changshui Xiaowei Zhongji, Yilang Wu Shuo... There are quite a few people like Xu Ducheng and Dong Cheng who don't know how to live or die.

His gentle and watery eyes swept over the several people present, and finally settled on Dong Cheng who was sitting in the main seat, and the smile gradually formed in his eyes:

"Jia is late, everyone forgive me."

After holding his pulse for a long time, Hua Tuo removed his hand from Cao Cao's wrist.

"Dare to ask Mr. Cao, have you ever had a hangover in the past few days?"

Cao Cao replied "yes", but said again: "But when I got up today, I didn't feel any headache. Instead, I feel that the Lingtai is much clearer than before." I have to get up after less than two hours of sleeping, so I have a splitting headache every day when I get up.

"That's it." Hua Tuo seemed to have expected Cao Cao's addition, "Duke Cao drank yesterday should be medicinal wine, mixed with a lot of things that invigorate qi and help sleep, which is very beneficial to the body. In addition, Mr. Cao yesterday Sleeping drunk, the rest time is much longer than in the past, so I feel refreshed when I wake up today."

"So that's the case." Cao Cao nodded, and laughed to himself, "This wine has such a magical effect, it seems that I will beg for it from Fengxiao in the future."

Hearing people talking to themselves, Hua Tuo frowned slightly: "Did Guo Jijiu also drink this wine?"

After getting Guo Jia's answer that he had not only drank but also swigged, Hua Tuo couldn't help frowning even deeper.This wine has a lot of benefits, but at its root, it is because all the medicinal materials used are the dry and hot herbs of the old yang.It is natural for Cao Cao's strong body to drink this kind of tonic, but for Guo Jia's frail body, drinking this wine...

It's like drinking poisoned wine.

As a doctor, he subconsciously felt worried and indignant at Guo Jia's absurd behavior, but in the next second, he suddenly remembered the poison on Guo Jia's body.

During the year he was away, Guo Jia should have cultivated himself to save his life.But Guo Jia not only didn't know how to rest, and went on the attack with the army, but also made mistakes, and became addicted to Wushisan...

Even without this wine, it would only take two days to die.

With a lot of back and forth in his mind, he raised his eyes and met Cao Cao's eyes.Seeing the probing in Cao Cao's eyes and the looming majesty, Hua Tuo realized that his silence had aroused Cao Cao's suspicion.

Hua Tuo has practiced medicine for many years, high-ranking officials and common people, and all kinds of people in the world, and he has long been familiar with it.He knew that Cao Cao was willing to speak softly to him at this time, on the one hand because of his reputation, Cao Cao wanted to show respect for whatever purpose, and on the other hand, because in Cao Cao's view, he and Guo Jia could still be regarded as good friends. on friends.

If Cao Cao knew Guo Jia's physical condition at this time, he would definitely force him to heal him.Not to mention that Guo Jia has long since had no cure, and the oath he made a year ago made him never help Guo Jia's pulse even once.

What's more, Guo Jia... I'm afraid he doesn't want Cao Cao to know.

Thinking of the subconscious tenderness in Cao Cao's sharp phoenix eyes when he mentioned Guo Jia just now; and thinking of Guo Jia's radiant black eyes whenever he talked about things related to Cao Cao, even though he is no longer friends with Guo Jia, he can't help sighing secretly He breathed a sigh of relief, feeling sorry for him.

The obsession of the heart is the source of the disease.

Putting his thoughts away, Hua Tuo stretched his brows, and said calmly: "Although this wine is a great tonic, Guo Jijiu is weak after all, so it's better to drink less."

Hua Tuo didn't know that although he adjusted quickly, for Cao Cao who had seen countless people, his momentary change still fell into Cao Cao's eyes.Cao Cao obviously felt that Hua Tuo must have something to hide, but before he was completely sure, he rashly asked Zuo Gu to tell him that he might as well stay calm for the time being and find another way.

Thinking in this way, Cao Cao took out the bag of powder that Bian gave him from his arms, and pushed it in front of Hua Tuo:

"Please ask the genius doctor to help Gu find out what this is."

Hua Tuo nodded, opened the paper bag, picked up a little with his fingertips, sniffed it for a while, then put it in his mouth and sipped it lightly.After a long time, he replied: "Mr. Cao, this thing is called Wushi San."

"Oh? What is Five Stone Powder?"

"Five stone powder is a stone medicine made by smelting five stones."

"It's medicine." Cao Cao deliberately slowed down his sentence, so as to take any slight change in Hua Tuo's expression into his eyes, "That's what cures the disease. Can a genius doctor know what disease is being cured?"

Hua Tuo's tone was steady, without any fluctuations: "There are records in medical books that taking Wushi powder can make people bright and cheerful. Guo Jijiu is weak, and taking this medicine can strengthen the body."

However, the darkness in Cao Cao's eyes grew stronger, and his voice carried infinite coercion: "A doctor should have a heart to heal, and what the genius doctor said is true?"

Hua Tuo frowned again, and his voice seemed to be tinged with annoyance: "What I said below is naturally true." It's just that some content was omitted.

Obviously, Hua Tuo's reaction made Cao Cao completely relieved.He laughed, and the haze on his face was swept away: "It's Gu's fault, don't blame the genius doctor. It's also hard for the genius doctor to come to diagnose Gu's pulse early in the morning, why don't you go back to the room to rest earlier, okay?"

The question sentence is more certain than the statement sentence. Hua Tuo got up, took a few steps back, and bowed to Cao Cao:

"only."

The moment Guo Jia entered the room, everyone's expressions changed.

They all saw clearly how tense the struggle between Dong Cheng and Cao Cao was in the middle of the court, and Dong Cheng invited them here today, which probably has something to do with it.But never expected that Guo Jia would come here.

Who does Guo Jia represent, how many people are here, and who doesn't know well.

However, although they were puzzled and astonished, when they saw Guo Jia calmly walked to the case closest to the main case and sat down, and Dong Cheng was not surprised at all, they understood that everything today was all on Dong Cheng's hand. under arrangement.

Just as they thought, Dong Cheng was not surprised by Guo Jia's arrival, because he was the one who asked Guo Jia to come.I waited for so long just now because I was waiting for Guo Jia and the other person, but mainly because I was waiting for Guo Jia. Now that Guo Jia has arrived, the other person came late, so there is no need to wait any longer.

I saw that Dong Cheng coughed lightly, stood up suddenly, unfolded a piece of silk, and said loudly:

"My lords accept the order!"

The four of them were taken aback, unable to figure out what kind of medicine Dong Cheng was selling all of a sudden.But seeing Dong Cheng's stern gaze, solemn expression and no trace of falsehood, the four of them hesitated for a moment, then walked to the center and knelt down.

Guo Jia glanced lightly at the four people kneeling on the ground, and poured a glass of wine in the unusually colored bar.

"I have heard that in the great human relationship, father and son come first; in the difference between superiority and inferiority, the ruler and his ministers are the most important. Those who are close to the powerful ministers act as thieves, come from the gate of the pavilion, and indiscriminately talk about the ranks of assistants, which is really a crime of deceiving others. Rewards, seals, and punishments are not my will. I am worried all night, fearing that the world will be in danger. You and others are the pillars of the country and the loyal ministers of the country. I wish to remember Gao Huang's difficulties in starting a business, unite the martyrs who have both loyalty and righteousness, and wipe out the traitorous party. The ancestors are very lucky to restore the country and get rid of violence from the unborn!"

Dong Cheng recited this imperial edict with majestic momentum and awe-inspiring righteousness. It struck the hearts of the four people and set off a turbulent sea in an instant.The four secretly exchanged glances, and finally Wu Zilan asked a question:

"Uncle Dong Guo, do you dare to ask where did this edict come from?" Called "Uncle Guo" instead of "General", the change can be seen.

Dong Cheng knew that these four people would have doubts: "This edict was written by the emperor with a broken finger, and he hid it in his belt to avoid the Cao thief..."

The splashed drink interrupted Dong Cheng's words.On one side, Guo Jia was facing Jiu Jue in Dong Cheng's direction, clearly declaring that he was the initiator of the accident.He slowly withdrew his hand, lifted the jug, and said without haste: "Uncle Dong Guo is careful, this thief is not a thief, don't jump to conclusions lightly, it sounds harsh."

Having been splashed with wine, Dong Cheng, who had been in a high position for a long time, was extremely annoyed, but the remaining sliver of reason told him to calm down.So, he could only keep saying in his heart not to care about Guo Jia, a dying person, while turning his anger into a stern look and staring at the four people who were kneeling on the ground:

"Why, you still haven't accepted the decree, do you want to resist the decree?!"

The originally solemn and solemn face was now carrying wine, which could not be said to be embarrassing.When Dong Cheng was poured with wine just now, his first reaction was to protect himself instead of the emperor's edict, but it really fell into the eyes of the four people, which was ridiculously ironic.However, even if they had other thoughts in their hearts, in such a situation, they could only kowtow in response:

"The minister is waiting to accept the order."

Of course Dong Cheng knew that this imperial edict could not make the four of them willingly use it for him.It was precisely because of this that he invited Guo Jia to come here today.Seeing that the four people returned to the case and sat down after receiving the order, he endured the anger towards Guo Jia in his heart, turned his head and tried his best to calmly say to Guo Jia: "Why, didn't Guo Jijiu accept the order?"

When he was speaking, Guo Jiagang picked up a piece of pastry, put it in his mouth, chewed and swallowed, with a satisfied smile on his face: "This is not from Yulou...not bad."

"Guo Jia!" Even though Dong Cheng forced himself to calm down again, facing Guo Jia's response, a string called "reason" almost collapsed.

"Uncle Guo is angry? Why?" Guo Jia looked innocently at Dong Cheng, who was showing anger, "Jia boasted that the dim sum in Feiyulou was delicious. Uncle Guo should be happy. The dim sum is delicious. Uncle Guo opened this Only fish houses can prosper, can’t they?”

Guo Jia's words were like pouring a basin of cold water on Dong Cheng's head, making him regain his composure instantly.This is not a fish house, indeed he secretly asked someone to open it, but this matter is extremely secret, only a few of his confidants know about it, but today Guo Jia can say it with such certainty...

He originally thought that "? Weiwei" was an exaggeration by that person, but he did not expect that there really was such a terrifying organization lurking in Xu Capital City, lurking beside the princes of the world.

While his back was getting cold, he secretly reminded himself that today's matter is over, and he must go back to clean up his confidants and find out the betrayer.

Guo Jia watched the subtle changes in Dong Cheng's complexion indifferently, and knew exactly what Dong Cheng was thinking at this time.Around Dong Cheng, octopuses are really not easy to place, so this is not a fish house, but Guo Jia guessed it casually. After all, today's affairs are extremely secretive, and if he is not careful, his head will be in a different place. Dong Cheng will not Find a restaurant at will.Unexpectedly, what he said casually hit the mark.

That's right, it's also a joy to watch Dong Cheng destroy his confidant like a frightened bird.

Dong Cheng straightened his mind, looked at Guo Jia, and said: "Guo Jijiu, as a minister of the Han Dynasty, facing the edict of the emperor, you should kneel down to accept the edict."

This time, Guo Jia didn't turn his attention to him again: "Ke Jia thinks that no matter whether the emperor's edict is really written by the emperor, or your uncle Dong Guo copied a masterpiece, Jia should not be the one to receive the edict." After a pause, he thought for a moment, and asked very sincerely, "Could it be that uncle Dong Guo invited Jia here today to ask Jia to tell Cao Sikong the content of the edict and the person who received it? Jiading will do such small things." Come, don't worry, Uncle Guo."

"Guo Jia!" Guo Jia's frivolous tone successfully angered Dong Cheng again, but after annoyed, he softened his voice again, "Today, I promised Guo Jijiu to come here because I hope Guo Jijiu understands righteousness. , join us in punishing the Han thieves, and helping the country and the country."

Guo Jia was astonished by Dong Cheng's words: "Uncle Dong Guo, you must take medicine when you are sick, and don't hide your illness from the doctor. You actually think that Jia will go to die with you?"

It can't be blamed on Dong Cheng's irrationality, but Guo Jia's venomous tongue is really too irritating.Dong Cheng could only clenched his fists and tried to calm down: "Guo Jijiu's words are wrong. When a man is alive, he should build an indelible merit and achieve a great cause. Guo Jijiu has been Cao for these years." He changed his words, "Cao Sikong made suggestions and suggestions, it can be said that he did not do his best, but until now, one official has not been promoted, and there is no marquis or nobility. This is really a sigh. But if Guo Jijiu is willing to conspire with us, the future success, It must be immeasurable."

"Just now, the uncle of the country still owns the land of the country, the Han family of the emperor, why is he focused on fame and fortune at this time?" Guo Jia sneered, and it was no surprise that Dong Cheng's complexion turned darker.He sighed lightly, and suddenly said:

"Does Uncle Dong Guo know where the Firefox fur on Jia came from?"

Dong Cheng was taken aback, not knowing what kind of medicine Guo Jia was selling: "I don't know."

"That day in the autumn of the Son of Heaven, Cao Sikong accompanied him, and he hunted a firefox, made it into a fur coat, and gave it to Jia." When Guo Jia said this, the fire on his face became more and more jade-like, and the corners of his lips The gentle smile was undisguised, "Jia was about to make a fur coat at the time, and Cao Sikong knew what Jia had in mind and sent this Firefox fur."

Ah.

Dong Cheng scoffed secretly.Guo Jia really has never seen the world, and a fur coat can impress: "It is short-sighted for Guo Jijiu to do so. To assist the emperor is to follow the dragon's merits, fame and fortune, rare treasures are all in his pocket Are you afraid of missing a fur coat?”

"But what Jia wants is not fame and wealth, nor rare treasures, but a fox fur that can protect against the cold winter." Guo Jia said softly, "At that moment, Cao Sikong can give Jia this fur coat." But the emperor couldn't do it, and the emperor who wrote the blood edict that Uncle Guo said couldn't do it. Therefore, Cao Sikong is Jia's Minggong, and the others are just ants."

At the end of this remark, he has compared the emperor to an ant, which can be described as treasonous.

But Dong Cheng couldn't use this to reprimand Guo Jia, and he didn't want to waste his energy to reprimand Guo Jia.

After saying that, Guo Jia turned his attention to the other four people: "Guys, since Jia is here today, I would like to persuade you. Whether you are really loyal ministers or seeking power, you must be more careful. Is Zhizhao some kind of opportunistic work. If you throw your heads and blood, will you end up making wedding dresses for others instead of thankless efforts?"

"Guo Fengxiao! How can you slander the edict of the Son of Heaven!"

"Haha, Uncle Guo, don't be so impatient. If we don't agree with each other, Jia will leave now. I won't bother you to create 'Conglongzhigong'." Guo Jia stood up and walked towards the door.

Suddenly, a silver light flashed, and a sharp sword lay in front of Guo Jia.

It is the series of Xiaowei Changshui.

Guo Jia's eyes flickered slightly, and he looked back at Dong Cheng: "Does Uncle Dong Guo want to kill people here?"

"No, no." Dong Cheng smiled gently, almost cunningly.He got up and walked to the table where Guo Jia was sitting before, poured a glass of wine with Guo Jia's wine cup, then walked up to Guo Jia, handed the wine cup to Guo Jia's eyes, "I just hope that Guo Jijiu can be spent again." In three days, think more about it."

Guo Jia already knew what was smeared on the wine jue, even if he splashed it, all the poison could not be removed.

"It seems that if Jia doesn't drink this glass of wine today, he can't live without it." Guo Jia chuckled lightly, took the cup of wine, and drank it all in one gulp.

Seeing Guo Jia drink the wine, Dong Cheng's smile deepened: "For three days, Dong Cheng will be waiting at the mansion for Guo Jijiu to change his mind at any time." The sword moved away, and Ren Guojia left.

When Guo Jia walked out, some people couldn't help it.Zhong Ji said to Dong Cheng: "Uncle Dong Guo, although Guo Jia drank poisonous wine, if he is not afraid of it at all, and tells Cao thief what happened today as soon as he returns, I will die soon!"

"That's right." Dong Cheng sighed, his voice very helpless, "But there is no other way. If Guo Jia died here, he would really be revealing himself. It's not a pity to die, but he has to save the emperor. In misery."

This pretentiousness finally caused Wu Shuo to sneer, and said: "Uncle Dong Guo is really loyal, but there is a point in Guo Jia's words. How can Uncle Dong prove that this blood-clothed edict was personally handed by the emperor?" written?"

"Presumptuous!" Dong Chengli said, "The edict of the Son of Heaven is not allowed to be false! If you make such remarks again, your heart is for the traitors!" After a pause, he lowered his voice, looked at the four people seriously, and said, "Everyone, no matter what , Today you and I have been seen by Cao thief's people. Therefore, from now on, if you want to survive, you and I have no choice but to assist the emperor to achieve great things together."

Hearing Dong Cheng's words, the faces of the four of them changed.They finally realized why Dong Cheng asked Guo Jia to come despite knowing that Guo Jia could not be persuaded.

His purpose is not to persuade Guo Jia, but to force them so that they have no choice.

At this point, the four of them could only bow their heads and bow to express their obedience to the emperor's order.

Dong Cheng also heaved a sigh of relief for completely making the four of them surrender.In fact, there is one thing he didn't say, for these four people, there is another option, that is, before the incident happened, they voluntarily surrendered to Cao Cao.

In order to prevent this possibility, the only way is to make Cao Cao hate the person involved in this matter, no matter whether this person can be used by Cao Cao, in this way, poisoned wine cannot be used.

And to kill Cao Cao, there is one thing that must be done.

Unexpectedly, Dong Cheng's mind rang out what the young man who lived in his house said when he had a secret conversation with him:

"If you want to kill Cao Cao, you must go to the octopus.

If you want to go to the octopus, you must kill Guo Jia! "

"Second brother and third brother, hurry up."

Liu Bei hurriedly led Guan Yu and Zhang Fei into Feiyu Building.These few days he couldn't sleep at night, he managed to fall asleep last night, but when he got up in the morning, the sun was already high.Although he arrived quickly, he was still an hour late for making an appointment with Uncle Dong Guo.

After asking the clerk in the building, Liu Bei immediately went upstairs, but because he was too hasty, he accidentally tripped while going upstairs.

"Mr. Xuande, don't worry, slow down."

Before Guan Yu and Zhang Fei, the person who went downstairs first helped Liu Bei who was about to fall.Hearing this familiar voice, Liu Bei raised his head and met a pair of clear eyes.

Guo Jia.

After the incident in Xuzhou, Liu Bei really felt the terror of Guo Jia.He hated Guo Jia's cold-blooded cruelty, but he was powerless to fight, so he could only try his best to stay away from this person.However, the enemy's road is narrow, and we still met today.

Why did Guo Jia come to Feiyulou?And the room he came out of

"Mr. Xuande came here because of Uncle Dong's appointment, and so did Jia. Now that Uncle Dong is still in the house, Mr. Xuande doesn't need to be in a hurry."

Guo Jia seemed to have seen through Liu Bei's thoughts, so he explained in a tone that was not unkind, and people who didn't know would think that Guo Jia and Liu Bei were good friends.

After speaking, Guo Jia didn't bother anymore, and went downstairs to leave.

But Liu Bei, who was in a hurry, stopped.He stood on the stairs, looked at the upstairs room, and at the back of Guo Jia who disappeared at the door of the building, pondered for three seconds, then suddenly turned back downstairs, walked out of Feiyu building quickly, got on his horse, and recently Even more urgent.

"Brother, where are we going?!" Behind him, Guan Yu and Zhang Fei quickly chased Liu Bei.

"Sikong Mansion, meet Cao Cao!"