[Three Kingdoms] Carnival

After Yang Xiu finally met Cao Cao, Cao Cao had already obtained what he was looking for, and there was no need to lock Yang Biao up.But after all, this is something that is well known in secret but cannot be announced, so it is impossible for Cao Cao to enter the palace without warning and ask for the edict to arouse Dong Cheng and the little emperor's suspicion.It happened that at the evening of that day, Kong Rong came to Xun's mansion to visit Xun?? The purpose was to rescue Yang Biao who was innocent and polluted.Xun Yi, a slang man, naturally agreed with Kong Rong's words, and went with him to the Sikong Mansion to intercede for Yang Biao, and Cao Cao was relieved according to this, and asked for the edict.

In this way, in Dong Cheng's view, Cao Cao had to let Yang Biao go only due to internal and external pressure.Although after listening to the man's suggestion, he regretted that Cao Cao did not directly kill Yang Biao in a fit of anger and become an enemy of the world's scholars, but Dong Cheng immediately started various activities, and only went to visit Yang Biao after he really returned home. To lead the Yang family into the game.

On Cao Cao's side, since he had to let Yang Biao go in order to show his kindness to scholars, he naturally needed to make a show.Guo Jia is sick and ridiculed by the world, Jia Xu is closed and not well-known, and Cheng Yu went to the front yesterday to help stop Yuan Shao from crossing the river. In the end, he came to apologize on behalf of Cao Cao and welcome Yang Biao back to his residence. on Xun You's body.Xun You never knew where the octopus guard was, so the person who led him the way was naturally Xi Wu, who was relatively close to him.

"I apologize to Mr. for my unscrupulous words in the Xun Mansion last time." Different from the embarrassment when we met last time, Xi Wu was dressed in black and sharp at this time, neat and capable, but sincere and humble on the face. It is incompatible with people's temperament, or maybe that is the true face of people.

Xun You knew that Xiwu was referring to the quarrel between him and her in the main hall on the day Guo Jia was assassinated.He shook his head and said indifferently, "It's just acting, you won't take it seriously."

"Sir, did you see that I was acting that day?" Xiwu asked in surprise.

Xun You didn't answer, just smiled, which was the default.

At that time, Guo Jia's life was dying, even if Xiwu saw the name on the arrow, she would care about Guo Jia's safety first, and would not rush out rashly, leaving Guo Jia to Ji Ping, who had no details.Xun You was puzzled by this point, so he pretended to stop Xi Wu and chased him out.Although Xiwu is a octopus guard, she is still far behind Xun You who is used to spying on people's hearts, so her acting skills were quickly seen through by Xun You, and the following disputes were just for the sake of Just to make the scene more realistic.

"However, what you said is not wrong. You are indeed different from when you were assassinated."

Xi Wu heard the words and looked back suspiciously, but Xun You had already walked past her and walked into the passage to the octopus dungeon she had just opened.

The passage leading to the dungeon is darker than the night outside the passage. The only light source is the torch on the right wall in the middle of the passage. The flickering flames are not enough to illuminate the passage, but it makes the place even more gloomy.As Xun You and Xi Wu walked in, the bloody smell became stronger, and the crisp sound of whipping the flesh and the screams followed, making ordinary people terrified.

Man Chong, who had received the news a long time ago, waited at the end of the passage. After seeing Xun You salute, he replaced Xi Wu and took Xun You to go deeper.Before it was too late, the two had arrived in front of Yang Biao's cell. Looking at Yang Biao, who was covered in blood and unconscious in the cell, Xun You frowned slightly.

Aware of Xun You's slight unhappiness, Man Chong explained: "This is mostly a skin trauma. Although it looks scary, it is actually not serious. It will take only half a month to recover from the injury after returning home." The reason for Yang Biao's imprisonment is Man Chong It is clear that the injury is serious enough that Yang Biao will not be able to support it at his age, and it is not enough to deceive people if it is light. Only the degree of grasping the severity now is the most appropriate.

Xun You also knew that the injury should not be too light, but the situation in front of him was still a bit beyond his expectation, and it was even more obviously beyond Xun? ?Hop Account Lu Cuo Bi Zhou ∈ Hu Dong Slack?br>In any struggle there must be sacrifice.But for many things, the situation is like a stream of thousands of feet of stagnant water. Under the flood, how much damage will be caused is beyond human control.

At that time, will my uncle still be firm in his current choice?

In a moment, Man Chong had opened the cell, and then stepped back a few steps, hiding in the darkness.Xun You walked into the prison, gently pushed Yang Biao, and said in a gentle voice, "Sir, it's all right now. I'm Xun You, come and take Mr. back to the house." After confirming that Yang Biao was indeed still in a coma, he said to the man who followed him. The servant nodded, and the servant carefully supported Yang Biao and walked out.Outside this house, there is a carriage that has already been prepared to take Yang Biao home.

Suddenly, for no reason, Xun You remembered the words that Xi Wu had quarreled with him before.

In fact, as he told Xiwu, she was not wrong.

In life, there are always too many responsibilities to bear. It is really luck to want to do whatever you want, live for your ambition and die for your confidant.When he was young, he could imitate the sages and assassinate the country's thieves to thank the people, but now, in order to keep the Xun family safe, he has to hide his sharpness and act like a fool.

Looking at the world today, the reputation of the past, and the trend of emphasizing righteousness and despising death is subtly fading away.The three princes have gone, the lives of the eight heroes are in danger, and the eight and four are scattered all over the country without seeking kingship but seeking to separate states and counties. The wind of world affairs will eventually change with the situation and is irreversible.

If there was a faint sigh, Xun You put away the feeling for a moment, and stepped out of the cell after the servant with a normal expression.

"Okay, Jia will follow Minggong's arrangement." After drinking the medicine, Guo Jia handed the medicine bowl back to Cao Cao, and said with a smile, "In six months, Jia will take good care of her illness and will not interfere with Minggong until she recovers." The battle with Yuan Shao."

Cao Cao was taken aback.Before he decided to tell Guo Jia his decision, he thought that Guo Jia's character would definitely not agree, and he made enough preparations to persuade Guo Jia.Unexpectedly, Guo Jia agreed happily without hesitation.This made Cao Cao uneasy, but since Guo Jia agreed at this time, regardless of whether it was true or not, Cao Cao was willing to follow his words and said, "If this is the case, then for the time being, Man Chong will be responsible for the octopus in half a year. Let him handle it, you don't have to worry about all the filial piety, and you can take care of your body with peace of mind."

"The octopus is handed over to Man Chong, and the intelligence Jia can't touch it at all. It can be said that it has cut off all the power that Jia can touch. Minggong is so cautious, is he doubting the truth of Jia's words? Now Minggong doesn't believe Jia. Oh, oh." Hearing Cao Cao's words, Guo Jia immediately knew what Cao Cao was planning.If Cao Cao's arrangement is really followed, then even if he was a false answer just now, Cao Cao can make it come true.Although he sighed softly as if annoyed, his heart was slightly warmed by Cao Cao's concern.He raised his eyes and looked at Cao Cao, his eyes were as clear as shallow pools: "But, does Minggong really think that this will stop Jia?

Jia had long memorized the places where Duke Ming and Yuan Shao were most likely to fight. If he wanted to go there, he only needed a fine horse.Of course, Duke Ming could also keep Jia from being touched by horses, and send someone to guard the door to watch Jia, but believe it or not, as long as Jia is alive, Jia can leave no matter how many people watch Jia.Traveling through mountains and rivers, separated by thousands of miles, even if Jia crawled on foot, in the end, he still went to Minggong's side.

If Jia wanted to go, Duke Ming would not be able to stop Jia. "

In the swaying light of Guo Jia's eyes, Cao Cao saw the firmness that made his heart tremble.He has only seen this kind of firmness in Guo Jia a few times, but every time it has something to do with him.For a moment, he actually forgot the words that he had prepared for a long time to persuade Guo Jia, instead he began to ask himself, if he stopped Guo Jia, would Guo Jia really do what he said just now, and do such a thing.

Most definitely.

Don't ask about the distance, don't ask about the obstacles, don't even ask about the pros and cons, don't ask about right and wrong, don't ask about life and death, the one who is still alive, and will go to Cao Cao's side alone, and provide advice for Cao Cao. Cao Cao's Sikong It is Guo Jia and Guo Fengxiao who are the soldiers offering wine.

On the contrary, it was Guo Jia who interrupted Cao Cao's hesitation first: "Jia is just joking, Duke Ming doesn't mind. It's just that Duke Ming also knows that forcing Jia to recuperate well will only be counterproductive. Why not?" Guo Jia narrowed his eyes slightly and waited. Cao Cao listened to him, and sprayed the hot air consciously, "Let Jia go to Xuzhou to recuperate, how about?"

Cao Cao is a man who has experienced a lot of wind and moon, but his earlobe is still slightly hot. When he looked up, he saw the cunning in Guo Jia's eyes that had not dissipated.With a low laugh, Cao Cao also bent down to Guo Jia's earlobe, breathing warmly: "Isn't it okay for Xu, why does Feng Xiao have a special liking for Xuzhou?" But he didn't know whether it was Xuzhou that Guo Jia had a special liking for in his words, or other.

Guo Jia coughed lightly, and a moment of unnaturalness flashed across his rare face.Cao Cao laughed and turned around. After a long time, he regained his expression seriously.

If you talk about Xuzhou, Cao Cao does not have a good impression.The first time he fought Xuzhou, Cao Cao had a truce due to lack of food; the second time he fought Xuzhou, he lost Yanzhou in the rear; the third time he fought Xuzhou, he defeated Guo Jia but almost died.All in all, Xuzhou seems to be really at odds with Cao Cao.

Could it be because of Liu Bei who was released by him...

Just as Cao Cao thought, Guo Jia picked up a roll of bamboo slips from his side and handed it to Cao Cao, "Before Ming Gong deprived Jia of the commander?

On the slip, Zhu Mo's official script: Shu has died.Liu Bei rebelled, killed Chezhou and occupied Xuzhou, and guarded Xiaopei.There are many rebels in the remaining counties and counties.

"Although this information has just been sent to Jia, it should be several days ago. Regarding this scourge that you raised yourself, what is Minggong going to do?"

Hearing Guo Jia's emphatic emphasis on the words "raised by oneself", Cao Cao felt his head ache again: "Gu has sent Liu Dai and Wang Chong to attack Liu Bei."

"Liu Bei has at least [-] soldiers in his hands, plus Guan Yu and Zhang Fei, so don't take it lightly. Duke Ming only sent Liu Dai and Wang Chong to beg for it. I'm afraid it will be difficult to succeed." Looking at Cao Cao's face, Guo Jia knew what he said Sure, Liu Dai and Wang Chong obviously failed to get rid of the scourge of Liu Bei, "To get rid of Liu Bei, Minggong must personally conquer. And Jia, he must also personally send Liu Bei on the road, so he can rest assured. After that, Jia stayed in the Take good care of your illness in Xuzhou."

"Yuan Shao's army is pressing down on the border, and it is possible to go south to attack Xu at any time. At this time, Feng Xiao will not let alone add troops, but go to conquer Liu Bei instead?" Cao Cao asked.

Guo Jiadao: "Master Ming, why bother to ask the question? Liu Bei's new occupation of Xuzhou has not established a firm foothold, and because of the previous incidents, he has lost popular support. If he rushes to attack, a battle will determine the outcome. On the other hand, if he ignores it, then Liu Bei will definitely collude with Yuan Shao. It is dangerous for Duke Ming to be attacked by the enemy."

In fact, Cao Cao had already made a plan to personally conquer Liu Bei, but after hearing Guo Jiaxin's words, he became more confident.But soon, he realized that something was vaguely wrong: "Feng Xiao, you are going to Xuzhou to recuperate, just for Liu Bei?" Do not believe.

Guo Jia sighed lightly: "Duke Ming's ability to detect people's hearts is not bad." After speaking, he handed the real scroll of bamboo slips to Cao Cao, "Jia is here for this."

Cao Cao unfolded the bamboo slips, but frowning when he swept them away: "Feng Xiao, Gu is for you to recuperate from illness, not..."

"Just in case, Duke Ming also knows that this matter is not very likely to happen." Guo Jia interrupted Cao Cao.Seeing that Cao Cao was still full of hesitation, he said again, "Anyway, Jia either sneaked to the front line or went to Xuzhou to recuperate. Choose one, Minggong should still agree to the latter."

This is where there is a threatening element, and he still threatens with his own body.Cao Cao was helpless, but he had to agree. Compared with the former, he would rather Guo Jia go to Xuzhou. If nothing changed, at least Guo Jia could still recover from his illness.

So, in the end, he nodded and accepted Guo Jia.

Received Cao Cao's consent, Guo Jia frowned, and joked in a good mood: "In half a year, Jia's body must have recovered. But Ming Gong, you have to stand in a stalemate with Yuan Shao for a while, lest Jia's body recover. , Duke Ming’s side has already lost.”

"Feng Xiao only said defeat, but didn't he think that he had won a big victory at that time?" Cao Cao asked in half joking and half serious doubts.

Guo Jiadao: "Duke Ming has few soldiers and food, so in this battle with Yuan Shao, we should fight quickly. But Yuan Shao also knows this reason. With his superior force, Duke Ming wants to force him to fight urgently. I'm afraid it won't work. In the end, it's the best situation. If this is the case, the chance of decisive victory is not your own, and you can only be invincible. The chance of decisive victory must wait for the enemy to win. Half a year, Jia thinks that it is not enough for Ming Gong and Yuan Shao Decide the final winner."

In a few words, Guo Jia had estimated the development of the battle between Cao Cao and Yuan Shao.Cao Cao kept it in mind, and then asked with a smile: "Then, if Gu loses in the past six months, what will happen to Feng Xiao?"

"In that case..." Guo Jia prolonged his voice on purpose, as if this question made him very embarrassed, "Then Jia can only drag Wen Ruo to join You Ruodi. Although Yuan Shao is incompetent, his subordinates are treated well. Yes. At least Jia wants to drink, and Yuan Shao will not refuse."

"Alone in Fengxiao's heart, is it not as important as Yuan Benchu's wine?" Cao Cao frowned, and his tone became more and more serious, obviously dissatisfied with Guo Jia's answer.

Seeing this, Guo Jia's smile grew stronger in his words: "If Duke Ming loses this battle, he will die on the battlefield. If Jia doesn't go to another master, will he die for Duke Ming?"

"Otherwise?" Cao Cao raised his eyebrows.

Guo Jia lightly shook his head: "How could Jia be so stupid? Don't want to be wealthy, high-ranking officials and concubines, and do useless things that are useless."

"It's really useless, and it's also really stupid." Cao Cao said.He looked into Guo Jia's eyes, although he was full of smiles, he still easily understood the hidden emotions, "However, if a scholar dies for his confidant, you will still do so."

"...Ming Gong, you are really narcissistic." After a long time, Guo Jiacai laughed and cursed, but he acquiesced to Cao Cao's determination.

He thought he was strategically strategizing and resourceful, but in the end he was defeated by Cao Mengde. He lost all his joys, anger, sorrows and joys, and he lost everything during his life and death.

"Minggong, help Jia call Hua Tuo here." Suddenly, Guo Jia said suddenly.

Cao Cao was taken aback for a moment, and then he realized that Guo Jia, who had been chatting and laughing with him just now, started to sweat gradually on his forehead, and his body was also gradually turning cold.Realizing that Guo Jia was poisoned by Wushisan again, Cao Cao immediately got up to find Hua Tuo.

However, when he and Hua Tuo hurried back, he was like before Xun?

Through the closed door, there was still a slight whisper of pain reaching Cao Cao's ears.It is conceivable how severe and heart-piercing the pain of the people in the house is at this moment.

"My lord." Xun Nuoyi, who came in from the outside? Slough? Collapse? An Huan?

Cao Cao shook his head.

"If Ming Gong is good for Jia, then when Jia's drug addiction breaks out, it is better for Ming Gong to wait outside the house." Guo Jia once said to him before, "Otherwise, Jia's body is in pain, and he has to spend energy to endure the pain." Minggong is worried, that is the real pain."

So, at this moment, even though his heart was cut like a knife, his feet still stood firmly on the spot, as if poured with iron, without moving a step.

He will definitely let the young man who caused this situation die without a place to bury him.

"Wen Ruo, how's the situation?"

"Ji Ping just returned to the imperial physician's office today. If Dong Cheng wants to do something, he will do so within a few days."

"So, very good."

After visiting Yang Biao, those who master Xudu's soldiers and horses have been drawn into their own side; Zhong Ji, Wang Fu, Wu Zilan and others have also made their own preparations; according to Xuzhou's Liu Bei, they have also sent superstitions, saying that as long as Cao Cao dies When Xudu was in chaos, he immediately brought troops to Xudu to stabilize the chaos.

Everything was ready, Ji Ping finally made an excuse to go back to the Tai Hospital, where he got the poison that poisoned Cao Cao, but he didn't know that it was Ji Ping's move that made Dong Cheng think he had a complete grasp of the situation, instantly reversed.

Ji Ping wants to poison, so the most important thing is to get the poisonous medicinal materials.But it is definitely impossible for Ji Ping to get this item in the Sikong mansion, and once he leaves the mansion, Cao Cao's people will follow him, so there is no chance.The only way is to go back to the Imperial Physician's office and use his identity as an imperial physician order to obtain the poison. Dong Cheng used the excuse that he came to get the same medicinal material on the same day to cover up the traces in the records.

Once Ji Ping enters the palace and enters the imperial physician's office, the day when he will be poisoned will not be far away.

When Cao Cao got up in the morning, he had a splitting headache, and Mrs. Bian hurriedly called someone to call Ji Ping.After Ji Ping came in a hurry, he wrote a prescription, and then he and his servants cooked the medicine for Cao Cao himself.

Two full hours later, Ji Ping knocked on the door of Cao Cao's bedroom with the black concoction in hand.

"Please ask Cao Sikong to drink the medicine."