If you don't wear women's clothes, the big man will die!

Seeing his son crying, Cao Song breathed a sigh of relief, and wiped away his tears himself. He finally told Ah Man about it, and he no longer had to be dumb when faced with the child's innocence in the dead of night. Speechless and at a loss, he had to talk left and right to change the subject.

Cao Meng cried heart-rendingly, as if he wanted to wake up his soul, but the bones of the grandfather he wailed for were already cold, leaving only a tombstone and a tablet made of broken wood for their father and son. people mourn.

It was also at this moment that he finally understood the cruel meaning contained in the words "Cao Teng's Tomb", and also understood how desolate, empty and eerie the Cao's cemetery is.

In the place where the dead live, besides the living, who will live here all the time?

No matter how reluctant he was, and how much he wanted to get in close contact with his grandfather, the time for parting finally came.

As soon as the first month passed, Cao Song summoned the elders and relatives of the clan, and held a filial piety ceremony with Cao Man. The three Taoist priests recited scriptures around the cemetery together to save the dead souls. All the clothes and utensils used for filial piety were all Burned on the spot, while Cao Man and Cao Song knelt in front of Cao Teng's tombstone, and knelt down to his relatives to say goodbye for the last time.

Although Cao Man was somewhat hostile to Taoist priests due to his own experience, at this moment, he hoped that these Taoist priests had real materials and could save the soul of his grandfather and go to heaven to enjoy blessings.

After the filial piety ceremony, Cao Manshi held on to his grandfather's memorial tablet and did not let go. Hearing that his father was about to lead the whole family back to Luoyang, he was like a sloth clinging to a tree.

"I don't, let's go, what about grandfather!"

Is it necessary to put the grandfather's spiritual seat in the ancestral hall of the ancestors and ask other unrelated relatives to offer incense for them?No one burns paper money for grandpa every year and festival, what if he has no money to spend in the sky?Unfilial sons and unfilial grandchildren are far away in Luoyang, who would want to come and give grandfather a pot of wine and a table of food?

Cao Song said: "Take them, take them all, of course the two of us will enshrine Father's spirit tablet!"

This time Cao Man was stubborn, Cao Song not only didn't get angry and spanked him, but his eyes were red and his face was touched. He even said to his step-wife with empathy: "We are a filial child at a young age. , he is filial to his grandfather now, and he will be filial to me like this in the future."

The stepwife glanced subtly at her husband, who gets together less and leaves more. She doesn't quite understand Cao Song's brain circuit. What time is it? Who would say such things that hurt her.

However, her stepwife, who came from a humble background and did not dare to restrain Cao Song, was still a little scared when she saw Cao Song, and she would do whatever her husband said.

It's hard to be a stepmother. She married Cao Song but failed to give birth to a son and a half daughter. In the future, she will have to rely on Cao Meng to take care of her. She dare not offend them, let alone reach out to control him.Cao Song didn't let her get involved in what Cao concealed, but let her breathe a sigh of relief.

Luoyang was close at hand, and the wheels of the carriage walked across the official road, facing the morning sun and rushing to the capital that Cao Song longed for.

Cao Meng hugged his grandfather's spiritual tablet, and after a few days, he was able to recover. The dead had passed away, and the living carried on the expectations of the dead to move on.

He opened the curtains, looked at the weeds that soared in the early spring outside the carriage, and saw the birds gradually appearing in the sky. The heavy haze in his heart for the past few days gradually dissipated, and the melancholy between his brows gradually melted under the sunshine.

Cao Song came in from the carriage and called Cao Man's name: "A Man, come here, I have something to say to you."

Cao Man raised his eyes, his temper was much calmer than before, but it made Cao Song feel more worried, lest his thoughts would be too heavy, emotions would be too deep, depression would become sick, and his internal organs would be hurt.

Cao Song still questioned him: "Are you alright?"

"I'm fine, what can I do," Cao Manqiang raised a smile: "Grandpa wishes me to be happy and safe, and I can't disappoint him."

Therefore, when he is sad, he can adjust himself. If he is not happy, he will try to find happiness. He wants to live like Xiao Tengzi, who is brave, intelligent, and overcomes difficulties.He admired Xiao Tengzi the most. If he was in a situation like his, he would wipe away his tears and move on.He has never stopped his footsteps, so that he has reached the peak, but Cao Man, he wants to follow Xiao Tengzi's footsteps, catch up with him, and even surpass him. If my grandfather knows, he will laugh happily .

Cao Song nodded, got into the carriage, and sat on the opposite side of Cao Man, "I came to you to mention your name."

"name?"

"Our hometown in Qiao County has a prosperous and humble name to support us. You were weak when you were young, so that's why I gave you a nickname, man. You have a big name, and it was your grandfather who picked it for you. He said that he was in elementary school, so he gave you a nickname. Start using your name to show people." Cao Song said, and wrote his name for Cao Man with pen and ink and bamboo slips.

"auspicious."

"Yes, auspicious," Cao Song stretched his eyebrows, and asked Cao Man with a smile, "Have you felt it? Your grandfather's blessings and expectations for you."

Geely, what a festive name!It turned out that his name was Cao Jili!

Cao Man also laughed, and now only when there is something related to his grandfather can he really smile from the heart.

Cao Song said: "Ah Man is a nickname. In the future, only family members and close people can call you. For others, let them call you Jili. You have to get familiar with this name quickly."

What Cao Song didn't say was that the name Aman was like a kitten or a puppy, and it was inappropriate to be called in Taixue, but the name Geely was more elegant.

Cao Man nodded again and again: "This is the name my grandfather gave me, I will definitely take it to heart."

He cherishes everything that Cao Teng left to him, and he feels like a treasure for this name.

Cao Teng has a house in Luoyang, which is located in a good location, a large manor with mountains and rivers. In Luoyang, where every inch of land is expensive, there is such a big house, and I don’t know how many officials died of envy.

At that time, Cao Teng was busy with the marriage between Emperor Zhang Luoxian and his empress, and had little time to go home. Liu Zhi called Cao Teng brother in private, and loved him as his brother in his heart. He secretly sent famous craftsmen to expand the house for him. Give Cao Teng a big surprise. At that time, Cao Teng's former residence formed the grand scale it is today.

Here is the most complete bookstore in the entire empire. When the books are being posted, all the servants of the Cao family are dispatched to move out all the bamboo slips that fill the four bookstores. This place is full of Cao Teng’s lifelong knowledge, especially It was the only medium for the old eunuch to mourn the late emperor after his death.

But the old house, which Cao Tengzhen valued most, has now been sealed off, and a group of officers and soldiers guarded outside. When Cao Song came forward, the officers and soldiers headed by him bowed their hands politely, and said to Cao Song, "This is the former residence of the late emperor. It is not suitable for Marquis Fei Ting to live in, His Majesty has rewarded Marquis Fei Ting with a new house, and please move Marquis Fei Ting."

Cao Song was startled, and blurted out: "This is the old house of the Cao family, how could it be the former residence of the late emperor?"

The officer sneered: "Your Majesty said yes, that's it."

The implication is that His Majesty has taken a fancy to this house, and if you want to take it forcibly, you have to obey it, or you have to obey it if you don't.

Cao Mo quietly opened the curtain, and saw his father say a few words to the officer and soldier, then thanked him politely, and came back to lead everyone to another direction.

He glanced at the unfamiliar Cao's old house, slightly puzzled, the vague memory in his mind told him that this was his home, why did his father lead the team to another place instead?

Cao Song would never hide his doubts. He ran to the carriage, lifted the curtain, and called Cao Song: "Father, aren't we going home?"

"I won't go back, the emperor's kindness is great, His Majesty rewarded us with a new house, which is located in the high-ranking and noble area of ​​Luoyang East Street, and we will live in our new home," Cao Song replied with a deadpan expression, his brows filled with joy.

"I'm going to live in a new house!" Cao Manjian, when he heard that he was going to a new place, it was still a good place full of dignitaries, his brows were full of joy: "Does your majesty value father so much? Father has prepared a new house."

Cao Song shook his head and did not explain too much to him.

The entire Luoyang East Street is where high-ranking officials and dignitaries live, and the new home bestowed by His Majesty has an excellent location, especially close to Taixue. The neighbors in the neighborhood are either high-ranking officials or wealthy families. A family with a deep heritage.

Cao Meng went from the countryside to the big city suddenly, and he saw everything new, especially when he arrived at the newly painted new home, he let out a sound of wow.

There are more than [-] large and small houses here, and there are four well-arranged courtyards. The bricks on the ground and the plaster on the walls are so novel and tall.

He was just a baby when he left Cao Teng's former residence, so naturally he didn't know it. Compared with the grandeur and magnificence of Cao Teng's former residence, this new home is nothing more than a small witch.

When Cao Man arrived at his new home, he became excited and looked around curiously.

Cao Song didn't seem to be very interested. After settling down the female relatives, he placed Cao Teng's coffin in a separate room. After making offerings, he lit a stick of incense and knelt down in front of his coffin. , burst into tears: "Father, the fool is not filial, and failed to stick to the old house you value,"

Where did the problem come from? What did His Majesty occupy the former residence of the Cao family?Cao Song couldn't figure it out, but the situation forced him, so he had to give in at this time. Without an official position, facing the emperor of the Han Empire, he could only passively surrender and dare not resist.

Soon, the official position given to Cao Song also fell. The superior sent someone to read the imperial decree. His Majesty graciously appointed Cao Song as the captain of Sili to manage the security of Luoyang. This was the only thing that made Cao Song gratified. The old house, but His Majesty still misses their family. With this official position, he can send Geely to the elementary school of Taixue without relying on other people's relationship.

The eunuch who conveyed the will was called Cao Jie, and his surname was Cao. Of course, he was an eunuch who had some relationship with Cao Teng. He had received great kindness and called Cao Teng a mentor.

It's just that he is not doing well in the palace now, otherwise this "hard work" similar to running errands would not have fallen on him.

In fact, Cao Jie was very happy to take over such hard work.

He took this opportunity to say a few words to Cao Song: "Marquis Fei Ting was able to get this position thanks to the merits of the Great Situ. Before his death, the old man cheered up and went to the court meeting and recommended your article for His Majesty. It's just, hey..."

"The mentor once said, 'Disasters are easy to happen under the pen, but disasters happen under the sword'. Let the 'Five Marquis' know what you wrote in the article. The scholar-bureaucrats are delighted with your talent, but the 'Five Marquis' are very concerned about your talent." You have mixed hatred!"

Cao Song was so bold that he wrote an "Defense Theory" on the harm of eunuchs holding power and oppressing scholar-bureaucrats.

When Cao Teng was alive, he promoted scholar-bureaucrats and interceded for the talents of the pillars. Not all eunuchs were as wise as Cao Teng and knew how to advance and retreat. For example, the eunuchs of the "Five Marquis" who are now in high positions are not only Cao Teng's political enemies , or a group of short-sighted idiots who want to seize power and persecute scholar-officials!

The relationship between scholar-officials and eunuchs has also become life and death because of the "five princes".

Cao Jie shook his head, suggesting to Cao Song: I am in the palace and you are outside. Both of us are Cao Teng's adopted son and disciple, how about joining hands?

Cao Song pretended that he didn't understand Cao Jie's suggestion, and thanked him again and again as if he had suddenly realized it.

Cao Man hid behind, looking curiously at the two adults in the hall who were playing the game, he couldn't understand what they were pushing back and forth, but when he heard Cao Jie calling Cao Teng a mentor, he immediately widened his eyes, He poked his head out even more curiously.

Teacher? !

Isn't that person the grandfather's disciple!

Cao Jie smiled slightly, knowing that one time was not enough to convince Cao Song to join forces with him, and his hole cards were not enough to make Cao Song trust him.

Don't worry, there will still be opportunities in the future.

He raised his eyes slightly, and saw the little shadow behind Cao Song poking his head, a small fleshy hand stretched out from behind the cabinet, and half of his head in a bun was exposed.

Cao Jie was stunned for a moment, and the corners of his mouth rose slightly.

A rootless person like him is most happy to see a child. If this child is the adopted grandson of his mentor, a symbol of his mentor's succession, Cao Jie will love his house even more.

Cao Jie chuckled and waved to Cao Man.

Seeing this, Cao Song turned his head and saw his bear son lying on the cabinet behind him like a koala, with half of his head exposed foolishly, his nose twisted in anger, and he shouted sharply: "Lucky! Come out quickly! The guests are here, what do you look like and how decent you are!"

"It's okay, I feel happy when I see this child. Is it my teacher's favorite grandson?" Cao Jie narrowed his eyes with a smile, took out the jade pendant hanging by his side, and handed it to Cao Man: "This is a gift from my teacher." The jade pendant is a good jade bestowed by the first emperor, it is for raising people! My mentor has worn it for decades, and I have worn it for another five years. Now that I give it to you, it is all a blessing from the elders to the younger generation."

Cao Jie calls himself Cao Man's elder, but isn't he just being close to Cao Song?

Cao Man was dumbfounded, and turned to look at Cao Song. Cao Song didn't respond, as if he was in charge.

"Take it, it's all from my own family, so you don't have to be polite," Cao Jie hung the jade pendant on Cao Man's waist, and nodded with satisfaction: "When you wear the fine jade pendant, you will feel much more noble! The grandson of your mentor , of course it’s not too much to be born with a golden spoon in your mouth, what do you think, brother?”

Cao concealed:? ? ?

Why did the person who was called Father Fei Tinghou suddenly call him Elder Brother?

Cao Li didn't understand, and scratched his head in bewilderment.

Cao Song finally had a reaction, he got up and said bluntly: "It's getting late, father-in-law should go back to the palace earlier, so that His Majesty won't worry about it."

"Your Majesty doesn't care about me as a young eunuch. He is surrounded by 'five princes'. How can he think of me, an old man?"

"The Zhongchang servant is joking. Although you are not as powerful as Shan Chao, Xu Huang, Ju Ai, Zuo Guan, Tang Heng and other eunuchs, you are still close to your Majesty. Why should you humble yourself as a little eunuch?" Cao Song Extremely nervous, his eyes were like torches, staring at Cao Jie's hand on his son's shoulder.

Cao Jie smiled again, his smile was especially pleasing, and he looked very harmless.He left Cao Man, and saw Cao Song's tense brows loosen a little, knowing that he couldn't force him too hard, so he took his leave and left.

After Cao Jie left, Cao Mo looked at the jade pendant over and over again. It seemed that there was light flowing inside, which looked noble and elegant. He asked Cao Song with bright eyes, "Father, father, is he really grandfather's disciple?"

Cao Song rubbed the center of his brows, feeling a headache from the turbulent crisis in Luoyang City, he needs to calm down to sort out these things, and integrate into the officialdom as soon as possible.

"Whether it's true or not, that's an adult's business, what does it have to do with you?"

Like many feudal patriarchs, he brought out a set of hard truths that children should not care about, and kept everything in his heart, unwilling to communicate with the child, and he was unwilling to talk too much with him.

Cao Man was left out in the cold, and secretly sulked.

After returning to Luoyang, Cao Song became busy at a speed visible to the naked eye. He left early and returned late all day long. He dismissed the past vaguely, which made Cao Man, who had lost his grandfather and was particularly clingy to his father, feel frustrated and wronged.

He squatted at the door of his house, pouted, muttering that his father was the worst, wondering if he could get his father's attention by running away from home?

The guards stared at Cao Man in the dark, seeing that he was just wandering around the door without any other actions, so he let him go.

Soon, Cao Man heard the sound of a carriage approaching aggressively. He looked up and saw an open carriage passing by the door. It looked very rich. There were three children about his age sitting in the carriage. The child in front was wearing a Silk and satin, caught a glimpse of Cao Man who was squatting at the door of the house, looked at people with his nostrils in disdain, and turned his head and shouted to the other two children: "Look, this is the little eunuch who lives next door to our house!"

Cao Man's eyes sharpened in an instant, he stood up abruptly, saw the carriage driving to the Yuan Mansion next door, stomped his feet angrily: "Bastard, I remember your face, if you have the ability, don't let me see you again, Otherwise, you will be beaten all over the floor!"

[To be successful in PK, learning martial arts well is fundamental. ]

[Unlimited tasks are now open for players: every time you learn a basic martial arts move, you will be rewarded with Cao Teng's story*1.Every time you practice a basic dance, you will be rewarded with the story of Cao Song*1]

Cao Man was stunned: "The story of rewarding grandfather, and the story of father?!"

The system that had finished collecting information, after a period of silence, zoomed in. It pinched Cao Man's lifeblood tightly, making him reluctant to ignore the system prompts.

Cao Meng could not care about the anger of being humiliated, and devoted himself to researching new tasks.

The author has something to say: The future elementary school classmates have appeared! (*￣︶￣)y hit him, fight, call the parents!

System: It's too hard for me... This kid is really hard to fool!

PS: Anyone who has some concepts about history and the Three Kingdoms knows that the disaster of the party is about to begin.During this period of bloody slaughter, the biggest winner in the life-and-death war between the eunuchs and the scholar-bureaucrats was Cao Jie, whose power was comparable to Cao Teng's second.

PPS: The single update will start tomorrow, and the update time is still 11:[-] in the morning.