Cao Ang's strange look aroused Cai Mao's curiosity, and he asked suspiciously, "The virtuous nephew is unwilling to give in?" ”

Cao Ang shook his head with a wry smile, looked at it casually, and said: "Uncle Cai's mansion is full of attics, all of which are gold bricks and jade tiles, carved beams and paintings, how can it be called a humble house." If you have leisure, you should live here for a while and enjoy the style of Jingchu. It's just that the little nephew didn't come this time to ask for help from his uncle about going north, but ......"

Seeing Cao Ang's words, Cai Mao couldn't help but smile heartily and said, "Your father and I are friends of the horns, although we haven't seen each other for decades, this friendship will not change. If there is anything difficult about the virtuous nephew, you may want to speak up. ”

Cao Ang snorted, sighed slightly, and said: "The little nephew is really forced to come this time, because he ordered Gongzi Liang to force the farmer and peasant woman who saved me and all the villagers in that village to a dead end. In desperation, he had no choice but to come to the door in person and beg Uncle Cai to be magnanimous and spare those common people. ”

Cai Mao's expression was straight, the joyful smile on his face gradually faded, his eyes showed the shrewdness of the second person in Jingzhou, and he said after a slight sigh: "I don't know much about this, so the virtuous nephew might as well come one by one." ”

At that moment, Cao Ang told the whole story of the matter, and said at the end: "The little nephew really doesn't want to go against Brother Cai Shi, but Ang is favored by others, and it is difficult to sit idly by, and I ask my uncle to forgive me." ”

Cai Mao nodded very slowly, his face was already blue, and Cao Ang could even notice that his breathing had become much heavier.

"This rebel!" Cai Mao's face was full of anger and roared in a low voice, "My Cai family has always loved neighbors and helped the poor. This unscrupulous man did such a hurtful thing behind my back. Cao Xian's nephew doesn't need to apologize, your actions not only saved those innocent people, but also saved my Cai's reputation, and it should be my uncle who thanked you. ”

Cai Mao's anger was by no means a pretentious gesture, and the words of thanks were also from the bottom of her heart. But as soon as Cao Ang thought of his righteous indignation and self-proclaimed benevolence, righteousness, and etiquette, he was full of disgust, and some vigilance involuntarily rose in his chest. Cai Mao is the head of a huge family after all, and he is also a politician, how much truth can his words have? Cao Ang didn't dare to guarantee it, but as long as Cai Mao promised to stop Cai Liang, the other Cao Ang didn't want to investigate deeply.

"Don't worry, the virtuous nephew will send someone to stop this rebel from doing evil, and give the virtuous nephew an explanation." Cai Mao suppressed his volcanic anger and said to Cao Ang in a resolute tone.

Cao Ang hurriedly bowed, and said more respectfully than before: "Uncle is serious, the villagers of Xiangyang Village in Angdai have thanked Uncle for his magnanimity. ”

"Don't be like this," the anger on Cai Mao's face disappeared without a trace, his expression was completely different from just now, he patted Cao Ang's shoulder vigorously, pouted with a sincere smile, and said, "Just let some small things be handled by your subordinates." When you and my uncle and nephew meet for the first time, I should treat them well, and I will prepare a feast for others, and I will not be drunk and return home today. ”

Cao Ang felt a slight chill in his heart on the side, secretly thinking that this is the old fox immersed in officialdom? Emotions are so natural, Shicai still has anger that seems to be able to burn the sky and boil the sea, and the next moment it is like a warm breeze, this ability to control emotions is really beyond people's reach.

"Thank you uncle for your kindness, it's just that the villagers are sitting at home waiting for the little nephew's reply, and now that the drought is raging, teach them to feel at ease earlier and go down to the field to get water earlier, and save more crops." Cao Ang said with a sad face.

Cai Mao groaned slightly, and then shook his head regretfully and said, "The crops are important, so I don't force my nephew to stay." However, after the affairs of the village are arranged, the virtuous nephew must come quickly, and let my uncle and I have a good treat, otherwise when I see your father in the future, he will definitely be counted down, saying that I despise his son. ”

Cao Ang laughed again and again, the two talked about talking, and Cao Ang said goodbye, his heart was still heavy.

Cai Mao sent Cao Ang to the door, and watched Cao Ang leave after Cao Ang refused to continue to see him off, until Cao Ang's figure completely disappeared in the crowd on the long street, and immediately turned his face gloomy, and turned around and walked back.

Suddenly, Cai Liang rushed out from the side, his eyes were full of surprise, he looked at Cai Mao in a daze, and said, "He ...... He was ......"

Cai Mao's expression changed drastically, and he snorted violently, and said, "Shut up!" ”

Cai Liang was excited, and quickly closed his mouth and lowered his head, his body trembling slightly.

"Follow me to the study." Cai Mao said coldly, flicked his sleeves, and left a little lonely.

Cai Liang swallowed hard, his eyes wandering around, and he followed closely.

When she arrived at the study, Cai Mao sat down, her expression was extremely gloomy, and she closed her eyes and pondered alone. After a long time, he opened his eyes suddenly, looked at Cai Liang, who was no longer nervous, and said, "You have taught you all the previous conversations?" ”

Cai Liang glanced at the door, the closed door blocked the brilliant light, covering the room with a layer of darkness. glanced at Cai Mao sitting opposite, the wide space and slightly dim light stretched the distance between the two to a little unreal, Cai Liang even felt that his father on the other side was a stone's throw away from him.

Cai Liang's silence made Cai Mao feel impatient, and the anxiety in his heart that was suppressed seemed to be a fierce beast about to break through the cage, and he couldn't help but raise his eyebrows heavily.

"Yes, the children heard it all." Cai Liang was extremely familiar with Cai Mao, and hurriedly said when he saw his appearance.

There was a flash of anger in Cai Mao's eyes, and he immediately turned cold and said, "Remember not to reveal his identity." Besides, stop persecuting those villagers. It is not cost-effective to offend him for this piece of land. ”

Cai Liang nodded silently, obviously unwilling, and lowered his head and didn't know what he was thinking. Cai Mao seemed to fall into deep thought again, neither of them squeaked, and the empty study suddenly fell into a morgue-like silence.

After a long time, Cai Liang suddenly leaned towards Cai Mao and asked with a little uneasiness: "Who does my father think Jingzhou will fall into in the future?" ”

Cai Mao looked up at Cai Liang suddenly, and the coldness in his eyes was like the cold light refracted by the cold ice of ten thousand years: "Who made you ask your father like this?" ”

Cai Liang hurriedly shook his head, his face was full of fear, and said in a slightly trembling voice: "No one asked me to ask my father, but the child had some doubts in his heart and wanted to ask his father for guidance." ”

The ice on Cai Mao's face melted slightly, and after staring at Cai Liang tightly for a while, his eyes slowly drooped, staring at the bamboo slip in front of him, and said in a low voice: "You talk about your thoughts." ”

Liu ...... Although my uncle is very talented, he is only the master of the guard, and in this troubled times, the war is rampant, if there is no strong enemy outside, then the land of Jingxiang will definitely be able to prosper under the governance of my uncle. But at present, there are Yuan Shao and Gongsun in Hebei who are both strong for a while, no matter who wins these two sides, after unifying the land of Hebei, they must plot the vast land south of the river, and the land of Jingzhou is rich and strong, which is the meat they covet. A little south there is Cao Cao to dominate the Central Plains, he is in the land of four wars, in order to be strong and prosperous, he must seek a territory that can develop steadily, Yuan Shao in the north is stronger than him, Lu Bu in the east is brave and unparalleled is difficult to subdue, and the land of Guanzhong in the west is scattered but barren after several tribulations, Jingzhou has naturally become Cao Cao's preferred target. And in the east, Sun Ce Xiaoer has a common enmity with my Jingzhou, and he doesn't want to capture Jingzhou all the time. ”