In the first year of Hanzhongping, that is, in 184 AD, Emperor Ling set up the eight passes of Luoyang to defend Kyoto.

These eight passes are Hangu Pass, Guangcheng Pass, Yique Pass, Xuanyuan Pass, Revolving Gate Pass, Xiaoping Pass and Mengjin. Among them, the revolving gate pass is located in the east of Luoyang, adjacent to the tiger prison, located at the foot of the Da Ling Mountain, is the key to guard Xingyang to Luoyang, and is the east barrier of Luoyang.

The weather is getting cooler, and the mountains are lush.

After nearly a month of closure, Luoyang Eight Customs reopened.

However, the investigation of the traffic battle is still strict. Fortunately, Xuan Shuo held the White Horse Temple Guan Plate, and the five hundred Buddha statues transported were also recorded in the Guan Dish, so he was not embarrassed too much. The guard only asked briefly and let the convoy pass...... After passing the revolving door, Xuan Shuo was relieved.

In my heart, there is infinite joy, this time the matter is over, the sky is high and the birds will fly, and there is no need to be frightened.

On the bank of the Bishui River, Xuan Shuo's convoy stopped, and said to Yue Guan with a smile: "Envoy Yue, let's separate, I'm going to cross the river." ”

The autumn water is surging, the water is turbulent, and the water is turbulent.

To Xingyang, it is necessary to cross Surabaya and continue eastward; If you go to Xudu, you can go south from here and go down Surabaya.

Yue Guan smiled charmingly and bowed his hand slightly on the horse.

"Li Zhonglang, that's goodbye."

"There will be no time in the future."

Hyun Shuo made a gesture on his horse, and prepared to cross the river.

It's a relatively secluded ferry crossing and there aren't too many pedestrians passing by. Most people will cross the river through the ferry near the Tiger Prison Pass, but Xuan Shuo feels that crossing the river from the Tiger Prison Pass will inevitably require another check, and the flow of people is too large to be suitable.

So, he chose this small ferry, but he had to wait for the ferry.

Yue Guan turned his horse's head and prepared to leave.

At that moment, there was a rapid sound of horses' hooves in the distance.

Xuan Shuo and Yue Guan looked back at the same time, only to see a team of black iron horses, roaring and galloping.

There were about 100 people, and the march was neat. Hundreds of horses galloped, and the sound of hooves roared, making the earth tremble slightly.

"Stop the horse!"

A loud shout rang out, and the cavalry stopped shouting.

However, with such a sharp stop, there was no sign of chaos, and they all brushed together, as if they were one person.

The cavalry stopped about a hundred paces away from the convoy and was headed by a general, dressed in brocade and covered with iron armor. A black horse in his crotch, two big knives in his palm. During the march, the sound of bells is like nothing, which makes people feel a palpitation. I saw him urging the horse to take two steps forward, and then reined in the horse, a pair of bright eyes under the helmet of the mask, staring at Xuan Shuo, and slowly, turned his gaze to Yue Guan.

"Dare to ask ......"

Xuan Shuo couldn't help but be shocked in his heart, pretending to be bold, and urged him to step forward.

"Take it!"

The general suddenly let out a loud shout, flew out from behind, and rushed in front of Xuan Shuo in the blink of an eye. Immediately, the general, with two dragon scales in his palm, trembled and stabbed when he was distracted. Xuan Shuo was so frightened that he hurriedly dodged sideways on the horse. Don't underestimate this seemingly simple sideways, the Xuanshuo horse is not equipped with a Takahashi saddle and stirrups. He can be as steady as Tarzan on a horse, and it is all on his legs. And this sideways, if you don't have years of immediate effort, it is difficult to do it, let alone as easy as Xuan Shuo.

"I've known for a long time that you're not simple."

The general smiled, the two dragon scales in his hand suddenly retracted, and with a backhand slap, he slapped Xuan Shuo's shoulder fiercely.

Hyun Shuo screamed and fell off the horse.

Before he could get up, the big gun tent pressed on his shoulder, "Layman, if you don't want to be offended, stay honest." ”

"Are you...... Xiahou! ”

At this time, Xuan Shuo also recognized the general, and couldn't help shouting.

That general is none other than Xia Houlan.

Xiahou Lan is the personal guard who has followed Cao Peng for the longest time, and although her martial arts are not as good as Gan Ning, she is deeply trusted by Cao Peng. Previously, Cao Peng went to Luhun Mountain, and Gan Ning did not accompany him because he went to Nieyang. So, the person who accompanied Cao Peng was Xia Houlan. When passing through Luoyang, Shi A set up a banquet at the scripture translation platform, and it was Xiahoulan who accompanied Cao Peng to the banquet. Therefore, Xuan Shuo is not a stranger to Cao Peng...... On the other side, Yue Guan saw that the situation was not good, and urged the horse to leave.

I only heard a loud laugh from the jungle by the river, "Master Yue'an, it's really you, and you don't want me to suffer in vain." ”

As he spoke, a horse neighed in the forest, like a dragon roaring and a tiger roaring, in the air for a long time. A war horse, clinging to the ground, rushed out like lightning. As soon as Yue Guan heard this voice, he was immediately frightened, how dare he stay, and he urged the horse to flee. An iron meteor roared and flew out, Yue Guan didn't even see the appearance of the iron meteor clearly, the iron meteor arrived in front of him, hitting the forehead of the war horse.

The horse was in pain, and Xi Yu neighed and rose on his back.

Although Yue Guan can also ride a horse, he is far from being able to say that he is proficient.

was overturned to the ground by the war horse all of a sudden, only to fall Yue Guan dizzy, his hair was scattered, and he was embarrassed. However, although she was confused, she did not dare to hesitate, and wanted to get up and commit suicide, but she saw the night white galloping towards her and stopped in front of her. A halberd pointed at her, and she was a young general, wearing a three-pronged golden crown on her head, wearing a twisted lion beast face swallowing chain armor, and a lion jade belt around her waist.

Yue Guan couldn't help but exclaim, "Lu Wenhou! ”

But she immediately reacted that Lu Bu was already dead...... Looking at it fixedly, but seeing that it was Cao Peng, Yue Guan couldn't help but smile bitterly.

"It turned out to be Cao Beibei."

"Master Yue'an, why bother......

"You don't understand!"

"I really don't understand, but I know that Fang is in chaos today, and the princes are ambitious.

Cao Gong wanted to rejuvenate the Han Dynasty, but some people had ill intentions and ignored the righteousness for their own selfish interests, how hateful.

You are a woman, you don't have a husband and children, why should you get involved in this court dispute? It's hard to get out of the Han Palace, and with your appearance, it's not difficult to find a good family. Unfortunately...... Now that your affairs have been broken, I am also acting on orders, so don't blame me. ”

Yue Guan had a miserable smile on his face.

She didn't want to argue with Cao Peng anymore, in fact, who could tell whether this kind of thing was right or wrong?

The public says that the public is reasonable, and the mother-in-law says that the mother-in-law is reasonable.

Everyone has a different position, each is his own master...... "Cao Beibei, how do you know that I am hiding in the White Horse Temple?" ”

"Hehe, but I want to thank Mr. Hyun Shuo for his performance."

"Oh?"

"Mr. Xuan Shuo went to my northern governor's mansion early that morning and reported that Mo Yan had not returned all night.

As a result, in your chrysanthemum hermitage, as soon as he entered the meditation room, he called out Mo Yan's name...... But at that time, Mo Yan's face was bloody, and his head was facing inward, and the light in the room was not very good. Mr. Xuan Shuo has good eyesight, and he recognized Mo Yan after two people...... At the same time, his performance that day was a bit excessive. It felt to me that he didn't have much sadness in his heart, and he asked me to report the crime, which was more like covering up something. I wondered, what was he trying to hide? So, I thought of you...... Since Mo Yan can obey your dispatch, is Mr. Hyun Shuo also involved with you? From that day on, I ordered people to keep an eye on the White Horse Temple. ”

Yue Guan turned his head to look at Xuan Shuo.

Hyun Shuo also had a bitter face at this time, not knowing what he was thinking.

From the white reeds on both sides of the ferry, a hundred black spots came out and surrounded the convoy.

Those coachmen and miscellaneous servants, holding their heads one by one, squatted on the ground, and didn't dare to move...... "Cao Beibei, you are really a good plan!" ”

"It's not that I'm scheming, it's that you're too anxious."

As he spoke, Cao Peng beckoned and motioned for Hei Wei to come over and take Yue Guan down, "I'm only responsible for arresting you, and I won't ask about anything else...... When you arrive in Xudu, you will be a good man under Miki, and you will have to confess. Master Yue'an, if I were you, I would definitely consider it carefully. ”

"I've already thought it out."

The smile on Yue Guan's face was even more charming.

When Cao Peng took back the halberd, she suddenly turned around, "The chrysanthemum in the chrysanthemum dock, the chrysanthemum in the chrysanthemum nunnery, the chrysanthemum nunnery lives in the chrysanthemum fairy." Chrysanthemum immortals planted chrysanthemums, and offered chrysanthemums in exchange for wine money...... The world laughs at me for being crazy, and I laugh at the world for not being able to see through it...... No flowers, no wine, hoe and ......"

The singing is melodious and extremely pleasant.

Yue Guan's body slowly collapsed to the ground, with a dagger stuck in his chest, and a bright smile on his face.

Her voice grew lower and weaker until it was inaudible.

Cao Peng subconsciously urged the horse to take two steps forward, grabbed the reins again, looked at the blood oozing from under Yue Guan's body, and then went to the ferry of Bishui...... "Childe!" ”

Cao Peng waved his hand and signaled that Daya didn't need to explain.

He raised his head suddenly, looked at Xuan Shuo and said, "Sir, what do you think of this result?" ”

Xuan Shuo was stunned, and said indifferently: "Very good." ”

"Yes, maybe no one will ever know about Mr. again."

"Huh?"

Xuan Shuo's heart chuckled, and his face changed slightly.

But Cao Peng ignored him, and beckoned the guards to come over, "Daya, you and Li will take a few people first and send the body back to Luoyang...... Buried in the chrysanthemum dock, let her accompany the chrysanthemums in the mountains, be a happy chrysanthemum fairy, and don't get involved in this red dust again. ”

Li Xian and Daya hurriedly responded to the order, beckoned a few people over, and put away Yue Guan's body.

On the chest, a sharp dagger went straight into the handle, and it could be seen that this woman was not only ruthless to others, but also cruel to herself.

"Cao Beibei ......"

Xuan Shuo was about to speak, but he heard Cao Peng say, "Mr. Xuan Shuo doesn't need to say more, come with me." ”

"Where?"

"Xu Du!"

Hyun Shuo's face changed drastically, and he hurriedly wanted to struggle.

But the two black eyes beside him, both strong men, dragged him to death.

His own black eyes stepped forward and took over the chariot battles.

"You all go back, and we'll take over the chariot from now on."

"But the carriage and horse are my ......"

Xiahou Lan glared at the horse, "Go back and find Chen Luoyang to compensate, just say that it is requisitioned by Cao Beibei, and I will naturally compensate you when the time comes." ”

Although the coachmen and handymen were unwilling, they did not dare to say more.

The car was diverted and headed south along the river...... The small ferry port has regained its tranquility. It's just that the puddle of blood on the ground seems to tell people that there was a murder here. But who cares? In this troubled world, learn to be silent in order to live better.

The coachmen looked at each other for a moment, followed the way they came, and embarked on the way home......———————————————————————————————————— that night, Cao Peng drove the carriage and horses to the foot of Songgao Mountain.

It is not too far from Yangcheng County, and there is a carriage and horse post at the foot of the mountain. However, now this carriage and horse post has been requisitioned by Cao Peng, so it is empty and there are no guests. Next to the post station, there was a simple military camp with a hundred black scabs stationed.

When Cao Peng and the others arrived, Xiahou Lan led a hundred black eyes directly into the barracks.

And Gan Ning led a hundred flies, settled in the carriage and horse post, and took on the responsibility of guarding. Zhang and Huang Yueying both live in the carriage and horse station. Yesterday, they and Cao Peng left Luoyang together, but after arriving at the foot of Songgao Mountain, Cao Peng arranged for them to stay first, and then leave with people. At the same time, Cao Peng also sent Hao Zhao to rush to Xingyang Donglin Temple with a hundred black scarves and Cao Peng's seal.

At this time, Hao Zhao had not returned.

After a few words of greeting with his mother, Huang Yueying and others, Cao Peng returned to the room.

His mood was not particularly high, and he seemed a little depressed.

Each is his own master, and it is impossible to say who is right and who is wrong. From Cao Ying's point of view, there is nothing wrong with what Cao Ying did; In the eyes of Emperor Han, Cao Ying is a powerful minister, that is, a minister, and there is no difference between him and Dong Zhuo. Cao Peng was puzzled that the Han dynasty still had such a strong cohesion after the decline of the Han dynasty. Yue Guan committed suicide, saying that he didn't want to suffer from Miki, but in fact, it was to protect the Han Emperor.

This woman...... Cao Peng sighed softly.

He ordered two Buddha statues to be transported into the room, and then called Kan Ze and asked people to bring Xuan Shuo.

Gan Ning stood guard outside the house and did not allow anyone to approach.

The room was brightly lit, and the four arms-thick butter wax sticks on the candlesticks on the walls, and the flames were scattered, illuminating the room through.

Xuan Shuo entered the room angrily, and as soon as he entered the door, he said, "Cao Beibei, what do you mean?" ”

"Mr. Hyun Shuo, have you eaten?"

"I am a dignified White Horse Temple, and I am also an official of the imperial court. What do you mean by arresting me?

That's right, I did hide Yue Guan, but there was no way to do it. She threatened me, and I had to obey, but I didn't participate......"

"Hehe, what did she threaten you?"

"She threatened me...... Threaten my last name. ”

"Hahaha, Mr. Xuanshuo is really good at laughing, Yue Guan is just a weak woman, how can he be able to defeat the Xiliang heroes who were killed from thousands of troops."

Xuan Shuo raised his head suddenly, "Cao Beibei, you are mistaken, I am not from Xiliang." ”

"It doesn't matter if it's Xiliang or not...... Hehe, Mr. Hyun Shuo don't be nervous. Actually, I don't mean anything...... I just wanted you to come and sit down. You should know that if I really want to take you, I can send you directly to the yamen, and then do you think that someone will believe your nonsense? Of course, I also believe that Mr. Hyun Shuo, you are actually not very willing to see officials, right? ”

Cao Peng spoke, full of spring breeze.

But it made Hyun Shuo's heart tremble.

I always feel that Cao Peng's words are in his words.

Could it be that he found something? Thinking of this, Xuan Shuo was even more uneasy, and when he saw the two Buddha statues placed in the hall, he subconsciously swallowed his saliva.

Cao Peng stood up and walked to the Buddha statue.

He stretched out his hand and gently stroked the body of the Buddha statue, causing Xuan Shuo's face to change.

"In the first year of the Yonghan Dynasty, the first emperor died and was succeeded by the young emperor.

The general He Jin tried to kill the Ten Standing Attendants, but he was killed by the Ten Standing Servants instead of wanting to...... When he was in the state pastor, the former general Dong Zhongying led his troops into Beijing, abolished the young emperor and established the current ...... Later, the princes of the 22nd Route of Kanto raised troops and defeated Dong Zhuo. Dong Zhuo made a hasty decision to evacuate Luoyang...... However, when evacuating Luoyang, he also ordered the relocation of wealthy households in Luoyang. Whoever does not agree to be removed is to be killed.

The person who carried out this order at that time was Dong Zhuo's son-in-law, Li Ru, who was the general of Zuo Zhonglang at the time.

According to the records preserved at that time, Li Ru looted tens of thousands of catties of gold from the homes of wealthy families who refused to comply. However, Dong Zhuo evacuated quickly, and before Li Ru could load the gold into the car, the Kwantung princes had already broken through the tiger prison and rushed straight to Luoyang...... Li Ru left in a hurry, and the whereabouts of the tens of thousands of catties of gold were unknown. Many people thought that the gold had been sent to Chang'an, but what did the laymen think? ”

Kan Ze got up and took Cao Peng's words.

"In the third year of Yonghan, Dong Zhuo was killed, and Li Ru and his son Li Zhu were missing.

The second year, that is, the fourth year of the first peace.

A man named Yuan Zhu, who claimed to be Jingzhaoren, became a monk in Xingyang Donglin Temple, and in the first year of Jian'an, he became the presiding officer of Donglin Temple.

In the same year, Luoyang White Horse Temple, that is, Mr. Xuan Shuo, repeatedly issued seals to the Honglu Temple.

Gongzi ordered me to look through the cases of the past ten years, and I found that Mr. Xuan Shuo went to Donglin Temple several times during his stay in Luoyang...... In the third year of Jian'an, Mr. Xuan Shuo began to build 500 Buddhas, and said that the 500 Buddha statues were to be sent to Donglin Temple. ”

"So what?"

Hyun Shuo's heart was pounding.

Cao Peng smiled: "But I don't believe it, those tens of thousands of catties of gold were sent to Chang'an."

When my fourth brother, Zhu Beibei, was dying, he once said to my sister-in-law, 'confused, confused'. I don't quite understand what this means. Who is the fourth brother talking about 'confused'? Until one day, I was standing in Snow Lotus's room and had a flash of inspiration...... The fourth brother was about to die at that time, and he must have wanted to leave some clues; My fourth sister-in-law was panicking and might not be able to hear clearly. In addition, my fourth brother is from Qiaoxian County, and it is inevitable that there is a Peiguo dialect in his words. Confused, Futu...... Sounds quite similar.

Floating Tu?

What exactly did my fourth brother say?

In March, I was on the banks of the Luoshui River and saw someone pushing someone into the water, but I didn't find the body.

It's just that because I didn't have an official identity at the time, it was not easy to inquire, so I entrusted my fourth brother to inquire about this matter.

Come to think of it, my fourth brother has a clue.

He didn't know who killed him, so he thought that he was killed because of this massacre, so he left this clue before he died. The 500 Buddha statues in the White Horse Temple are cast in the north. And the cart I detained before had a layer of black soil left.

This kind of soil quality, I also asked Brother Kan Ze to check, and only Beibi Mountain is found near Luoyang.

So, I don't believe it, the gold was sent to Chang'an. I prefer to believe that Li Ru hid tens of thousands of catties of gold in the White Horse Temple in a hurry. A few years later, Dong Zhuo was killed, and Li Ru changed his appearance, ruined his appearance, and returned to Luoyang.

He took the gold out, but he couldn't give it away.

So he asked his son Li Zhu to go to Donglin Temple to become a monk, and under the pretext of building 500 Buddha statues, the gold was cast into 500 Buddhas. ”

As he spoke, Cao Peng suddenly raised his foot and kicked the Buddha statue.

Listening to Peng's voice, the Buddha statue fell to the ground, and a layer of clay sculpture clods, caused by Cao Peng's dark energy, suddenly cracked.

In the firelight, from the cracks of the Buddha statue, a touch of golden light flashed.

At the moment when Cao Peng kicked over the Buddha statue, Xuan Shuo stood up and screamed.

Cao Peng, on the other hand, turned around and returned to his seat, took out a long knife, and slapped it on the table.

"Li Zhonglang, do you have anything else to say?"

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(To be continued)