Chapter 43 Puzzle Solved
Xu Shu smiled and said: "Mr. Mo is not testing me, I heard the girl's accent is probably from Hanoi, but it is mixed with the characteristics of Qian County, presumably she grew up in Hanoi since she was a child, and later recognized her relatives in Qian County, as for the place where the girl wants to go, she can only go home." ”
Cao Ming looked at Xu Shu with admiration, thinking that this person was simply a god, how could he guess so accurately.
Sima Hui nodded and said: "Yuan Zhi's knowledge is eye-opening, and the old man is really admired, but Zuo Daochang mentioned in the letter that the girl is the current queen, I don't know if this is true?" ”
Cao Ming was slightly surprised: "I didn't expect Zuo Dao to be like a god, I did see the holy decree today, but this queen is just a name, I hope the two of you treat me as an ordinary person." ”
Xu Shu got up and said respectfully: "Since Niangniang has opened her mouth, then we will treat each other as a common name, so that we can hide people's eyes and ears." ”
"Good!" Cao Ming agreed to the other party's request, Sima Hui ordered someone to bring another stool, and the three of them chatted about current affairs over tea.
Cao Ming was suspicious and said: "I don't understand something in my heart, why did we only meet after the Holy Lord chose me. ”
This is the biggest doubt in Cao Ming's heart, it stands to reason that he should be chosen from among the nobles, how could it be his turn.
Sima Hui thought about it and said: "Now that the emperor has won real power on the surface, in fact he is still in a deep crisis, instead of trusting those women sent by powerful ministers, it is better to give hope to you, at least you are the one who killed the national thief, and you still have the Han Dynasty in your heart." ”
Cao Ming shook her head and said: "Sir, you don't have to say that I am so great, I am also Dong Zhuo who was forced to kill in desperation, after all, there is no one in this world who is not afraid of death." ”
Xu Shu said with a smile: "This is wrong, killing people requires guts, although Yuan Zhi is a man, his skills are ordinary, let alone let me kill a thief." ”
The conversation between the three of them did not stop until nightfall, and Cao Ming was the first time to chat so happily, these two celebrities had no frame at all, but were as approachable as their friends.
The next morning, after Cao Ming finished washing, he heard a conversation in the yard, and it turned out that Xu Shu was leaving.
"Childe, please stay!" Cao Ming hurriedly shouted to Xu Shu, this is a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity, and he must recruit this person.
Xu Shu stood up and said, "I saw that the girl had been resting, so I didn't dare to disturb the sweet dream, and I don't know what the girl is looking for me." ”
Cao Ming got straight to the point and said: "I hope that Gongzi can think about the people and go out of the mountain to help me." ”
Xu Shu thought about it and said: "The ability to take on this heavy responsibility is not enough, not to mention that there is an old mother at home to take care of, I hope the mother can understand the next." ”
Cao Ming said with regret: "Since the son is unwilling to help me, then I won't force you, goodbye!" ”
Cao Ming knew that the other party was also fleeing, so he didn't come to be strong, not to mention that there would be a chance in the future, and it would be bad if it was stiff.
Cao Ming lived in Shuijingzhuang for a month, during which various news came, first the rebels captured Chang'an, and then the Yellow Turban Army in Yanzhou was defeated by Cao Cao, and Cao Cao successfully became the pastor of Yanzhou.
In Yaju, Sima Hui was playing chess with Cao Ming, Sima Hui smiled: "In the past, when I went down to the middle game, the old man was about to fail, but I didn't expect to have a chance of winning today, it seems that the girl is restless." ”
Cao Ming told the truth: "Now that there is war all around, I am worried about the safety of my family, so I want to go back and have a look." ”
Sima Hui was stunned and said: "The old man has met a lot of strange people in his life, but the most powerful strange person is the girl, the old man has a word to ask the girl to remember, if the porridge in this bowl has nothing to do with you, you might as well take a look at the porridge in the pot." ”
Cao Ming frowned: "Ming'er will remember this sentence, but can Mr. explain?" ”
Sima Hui stroked his beard and said: "This sentence was said by Zuo Daochang, he said that when the time comes, you will naturally know, although Zuo Daochang is my friend, but we have different opinions, I hate him pretending to be a ghost all day long, if the girl doesn't believe it, it's just that." ”
Cao Ming thought for a long time, what does this porridge mean, why did Zuo Ci leave such a sentence, is it related to my second path.
Sima Hui knew that Cao Ming had made up his mind, so he immediately ordered his disciple to set up a carriage and personally sent her out of the villa.
In front of Shuijingzhuang, Sima Hui said goodbye to Cao Ming and said: "Girl, be careful along the way, it is my disciple Shangguan Qing who is in charge of the car, and if you have anything to tell him, you can do it." ”
"Thank you!" Cao Ming was very grateful for Sima Hui's gift, not only gave himself a carriage, but also escorted him back, this kindness cannot be forgotten.
The road chosen by Cao Ming is a spacious official road, of course, this is a road that is both dangerous and safe, the danger is to meet the warring army, and the safe thing is that there are fewer thieves.
In his spare time, Cao Ming inquired about Shangguan Qing: "I heard that your surname is like a nobleman, but why do you live here, is there no one else in the clan?" ”
Shangguan Qing shook his head and sighed: "Back to Niangniang's words, the villain actually fled here in the middle of the family, and now there are famous families everywhere, like ours, the declining family, I'm afraid there will never be a day." ”
Cao Ming felt a pain in her heart after hearing this, it seems that this system has to be changed, and many talented people are not given the opportunity to display their ambitions because they are from poor backgrounds.
Cao Ming said: "You can rest assured, the system is changing with the development of society, and no matter what your background is in the future, you will have the opportunity to display your talents." ”
Shangguan Qing said happily: "I can't imagine that Niangniang is not very old, but I really have a lot of ideas, if there is really such a day, I am willing to contribute to the country." ”
The carriage drove for another two hours, and suddenly encountered someone blocking it, Cao Ming poked his head out and took a look, and it turned out to be a checkpoint set by the soldiers.
A chief of the Shi ate the bread, walked forward and said: "Further down is Yuzhou, and everyone who passes through has to pay the toll, especially the one who drives the carriage." ”
Shangguan Qing was puzzled: "There is no checkpoint here, if you don't ask for money for setting up a checkpoint privately, aren't you afraid that someone will punish you for your crimes?" ”
Shi Chang glanced at Shangguan Qing and said, "Where did the little white face come from, this is the order of our county lieutenant, is it possible that you want to rebel?" ”
Cao Ming couldn't help but lament in her heart, a small county lieutenant dared to set up a checkpoint privately, it seems that this Yuzhou has been chaotic, and the whole country is now doing its own thing, so it will cause chaos in the world.
Cao Ming took out a piece of silver and said, "Don't say it, listen to me, give him money and let us go, don't waste time with him here." ”
"No!" Shangguan Qing stared at Shi Chang angrily, wishing that he could kill the other party on the spot, this person was simply overwhelmed.
Shi Chang took the silver and said, "Yo, it turns out that there is a little beauty in the car, so I have to collect another money, I just counted it as one person." ”
"Aren't you oppressing the people?" Cao Ming didn't want to argue with him, but the other party's attitude was very excessive, which was to play himself as a big head.
Shi Chang nodded and said: "I'm bullying you people, if you don't have money, it's okay, I'll kiss the uncle and let you go." ”
"Smack!" Cao Ming's fire came up all of a sudden, and a slap directly hit Shi Chang's face, and Shi Chang who was fanned was bleeding from his eyes and nose, and he couldn't get up from lying on the ground for a while.
Shangguan Qing looked stupid on the side, the force of this slap is not small, it is estimated that he will have to lie down for a while.
Cao Ming shook his hand and said: "This world is really not peaceful, there are always thieves who want to harm this palace, didn't scare you just now?" ”
"Absolutely not!" Shangguan Qing wiped the cold sweat on his head, thinking to himself Is this woman really the queen, isn't the emperor in danger every day, it seems that this emperor is really not a mortal, at least his physique is more able to resist fighting.
The armor soldier at the checkpoint finally came to his senses and hurriedly blocked the way of the carriage, and the people in the carriage dared to fight for a long time, didn't he think his life was long.
"Come on, help me up!" Shi Chang lay on the ground and shouted, and the surrounding armor soldiers hurriedly helped him up.
Shi Chang covered his face and said: "You woman is so bold, you dare to carry out a sneak attack while I am not prepared, you have the ability to come down." ”
Cao Ming jumped out of the car with a saber and said, "It just so happens that I have been in the car for a long time, and now I want to move my muscles and bones, so I can use any tricks." ”
There are only a dozen weak soldiers in front of him, and Cao Ming really doesn't pay attention to it, especially this beaten chief, it is estimated that he is a soldier who went through the back door.
Shangguan Qing got out of the car and dissuaded: "Niang girl, don't be reckless, if you are hurt, it will be over." ”
Cao Ming didn't pay any attention to Guan Qing's words, raised his leg and kicked Shi Chang in the chest, Shi Chang fell to the ground after being hit hard, and then spat blood and rolled his eyes, obviously he had already returned to Huangquan.
Cao Ming was stunned for a moment, thinking that this is terrible, this person is too unbeaten, he originally wanted to punish him, but he beat the person to death, it seems that this power has to be mastered.
Cao Ming said embarrassedly: "I didn't mean it, I didn't expect him to be so unbeaten, you can continue to try." ”
Seeing this, the soldiers were frightened, turned around and ran back to the checkpoint, and it didn't take long for a small group of cavalry to come, and the person who led it turned out to be the county lieutenant.
The county lieutenant pulled out his long sword and said angrily: "Dare to kill my soldiers, don't you hurry up and arrest me!" ”
Cao Ming nodded and said, "Since you are an official, it is easy to do, you get off the horse first to see what I have in my hand?" ”
The county lieutenant cautiously walked up to Cao Ming and stared at Cao Ming's phoenix seal, and the words on it pierced his heart like a sharp sword.
Cao Ming gestured and said: "You just know who I am, although Yuzhou is in chaos now, but the local financial shortage can't do this, go and return the silver to those people, don't take it as an example!" ”
"The lower officials understand, thank you for your kindness!" The county lieutenant's soul was about to be frightened, but fortunately, the other party did not cure his crime.