At night, Liu Xiu was in the gloomy Luoyang Prison, but he didn't feel a little gloomy, but felt a little emotional. It's good to have power, even if you don't have power, it's very cool to have a powerful backer, you see although I'm also a murder suspect now, but the place where I live can be regarded as a presidential suite, except that you can't move freely, it's no worse than the room in the Tai Chi Taoist Hall.

However, why is it not always a taste in my heart, is it because I feel my yearning for power, or I feel that the power of power is omnipresent and eternal?

Liu Xiu's thoughts fluctuated, and he became a little irritated inexplicably, he stood up, took off his shirt, took a step between the rooms, and practiced the Mozi Five Elements Technique. At the beginning of this set of boxing techniques, the field was required to be large, and the space was open and closed, and when it reached a certain level, it was just the opposite, requiring the fist to be punched in the place of the cow, and this luxurious cell was enough.

Liu Xiu was intoxicated with the wonderful feeling of practicing boxing, carefully experiencing the subtle but very distinct heat flow back and forth between the muscles and bones, the gurgling sound between the chest and abdomen, and the vitality of the qi machine between gestures, and the whole person was intoxicated in the realm of both reality and illusion.

He was suddenly a little ashamed. Originally, he didn't believe in these things, he always felt that martial arts were the routines of those performances, that is, the tattered clothes in those people's mouths that were the same as the decadent quintessence of Peking Opera, and the Chengren fairy tale that only existed in martial arts novels, just like the Chinese medicine who was about to die, hung the sheep's head of Chinese medicine, sold the dog meat of Western medicine, and practiced in private, but when it really came to the ring, it was still a boxing and leg sanda.

But now, that mysterious qi really existed in his body, reminding him how superficial and ridiculous his previous understanding was.

While blaming himself, he was also reflecting on why such a martial art was lost?

After thinking about it for a long time, he felt that he had found a little answer, this kind of martial art is too difficult to practice, if there is no one to guide him, ordinary people may never know the key to this, even if someone points to him, it is difficult to have any real results without the hard training of adults. He passed on this set of Five Elements Technique to Xu Yu and Xiahou Yuan, but apart from himself, only Xu Yu could really comprehend it, and most of the others, including Zhang Fei, did not really appreciate the wonders of Mingzhong.

Xu Yu is a martial arts idiot who has practiced Tongzigong since he was a child, and he is a strange material with a strange body, if it weren't for the special surname of this body, he would be a middle-class like Liu Bei at most, maybe he would be the same as Mao Zong, and he would not be a martial arts material at all.

Could it be that this is providence, that the most beautiful scenery is always on the most dangerous peaks? Or, as Lao Tzu said, "for the benefit of learning, for the loss of Taoism"?

Liu Xian was in a trance, and suddenly felt that his back was tight, his heart turned at will, and as soon as he twisted his footsteps, he hid behind the wall, touched the door lock with his left hand, and touched the short knife on his waist with his right hand.

"Deran ......," a familiar voice sounded softly outside the door. Liu Xiu didn't say anything, there was another shout outside, Liu Xiu still didn't answer him, the person outside seemed to hesitate, stretched out his head to look inside, and gently opened the cell door, he flashed in, and just about to speak, Liu Xiu's short knife had reached his neck, and he lifted his red curtain that was pressed to the tip of his eyebrows with one hand.

The visitor glanced at the short knife on the side of his neck and looked at Liu Xiu calmly.

"Is that you?" Liu Xiu was taken aback and withdrew the short knife in a daze.

"Of course it's me." The visitor smiled slightly, raised his finger to his lips, signaled Liu Xiu not to be silent, listened for a moment, and then pointed to the corner of the wall, motioning for Liu Xiu to sit side by side with him.

…… He Jin hurriedly walked into the study, and the sound of hurried footsteps interrupted He Miao's discussion with Xu Liang and Zhang Jin, they looked at He Jin together, He Jin waved his hand, signaling them not to be formal, took off his shoes, sat on the brocade couch in the middle, and first stretched out his frozen hand to the brazier.

"Tell me, what's going on?"

He Miao coughed and opened his mouth first. "The noble person is a little anxious, she wants to take this opportunity to kill Liu Xiu and go to the Song family to do a big boost."

When his eyes tightened, he then looked at He Miao again: "What do you think?" ”

He Miao hesitated, shook his head and said, "I don't think it's appropriate." Now it is the Queen Mother who is trying to protect Liu Xiu, the Queen Mother has a great influence on His Majesty, and Liu Xiu did not kill anyone, if he kills him, when the time comes, I am afraid that my brother will not be able to get rid of it. ”

He Jin nodded: "The noble man is too anxious, Liu Xiu is just a dog of the Song family, what is the use of killing him except for angering the Song family?" ”

He Miao breathed a sigh of relief, bowed down and said, "What my brother said is very true. ”

He Jin turned to Xu Liang again, "Have you inquired clearly, why did Liu Xiu kill Cao Jie and Cao Poshi?" ”

Xu Liang bowed and bowed: "I inquired, it was because Wang Yu's daughter Wang Chu, Wang Chu and Liu Xiu had a marriage contract first, Cao Poshi wanted to rob Wang Chu, but he angered Liu Xiu." ”

"Just because of this?" He Jin was a little unconvinced.

"That's true." Xu Liang said with great certainty: "After I heard what the people in the camp said, I couldn't believe it, so I rushed to ask Wang Yu, Wang Yu personally confirmed the matter, he said that Cao Poshi was the first to take the lead, and their family sent a letter to Liu Xiu." According to the time, Liu Xiu should have rushed back as soon as he received the news. Xu Liang smiled and pushed a piece of paper on the case in front of He Jin: "I went to the city gate to check the time when he entered the city, and I went to Mengjin to find the record of his crossing to Jin. ”

"This surname is really urgent." He Jin shook his head and laughed with some disdain. Liu Xiu rushed back from Zhuojun for a woman, this affection may be touching, but it is too rough and less resourceful. There are many ways to deal with Cao Jie, why take such a simple method? It's good now, although he didn't kill the Cao Jie brothers, he was still thrown into Luoyang Prison. It's easy to go to jail, but it's not so easy to get out of prison, do you think it's okay if you don't kill someone?

"What about you?"

Zhang Jin gave a salute: "I have been to Zhang Chang's Mansion, and I have also been to Guo Chang's Mansion, what they said is almost the same, the queen pleaded with the Son of Heaven, but the Son of Heaven did not issue an edict." ”

"No edict? What does this mean? He Jin's hand stopped in the air, almost licked by the flames, and quickly retracted and rubbed vigorously. If you don't issue an edict, do you want to release it, or do you want to kill it? ”

"I don't know." Zhang Jin shook his head, and judging from his face, he was also a little distressed: "The Son of Heaven didn't say anything, he sat there and played the piano, neither letting the queen get up, nor getting angry, so I couldn't see what he was thinking." ”

He Jin was inexplicable, this result surprised him very much, Empress Song would intercede with the Son of Heaven He expected, in his mind, the Son of Heaven either agreed to release the person, or issued an edict to punish him severely, but he didn't expect this result. He had always been a little confused about what the Son of Heaven was thinking. He scratched his head and asked with some hesitation, "You say, what does the Son of Heaven mean by this?" ”

He Miao and Xu Liang looked at each other, they were a little confused, and they finally turned their eyes to Zhang Jin, among these few, only Zhang Jin was still a little resourceful. Zhang Jin was looked at by them with expectant eyes, and stroked his beard with some reserve: "I thought that the Son of Heaven was testing the ministers. ”

He Jin smacked for a moment, and seemed to capture some meaning, but it was not particularly clear. He looked at Zhang Jin and said with a smile: "I want to hear about it." ”

Zhang Jin took a sip of warm wine, moistened his throat, and then continued: "Liu Xiu is like a piece of meat thrown out by the Son of Heaven, his life and death are not important, at this time, who will want him to die, who will want him to live, is what the Son of Heaven wants to see the most." ”

He Jin was a little impatient, but he couldn't get angry, so he had to nod patiently and continue to listen.

Zhang Jin said that Liu Xiu went to Luoyang for a period of time, and the unfavored Song family suddenly rose, and the Yuan family, which had always been very strong, was frustrated, in the final analysis, because of Liu Xiu. Why Liu Xiu was able to do this, and what wonderful methods he had, these are all mysteries, but one thing is certain, he is a talent. So does the Son of Heaven want to use him? It's not a pity, if you want to use it, then won't the Song family become another relative?

"So the Son of Heaven wants to see how much power he has behind him?" When did it suddenly dawn on him: "If there is no one to save him, then he can use it, if there are many people who save him, then he is too dangerous." ”

Zhang Jin praised: "He Jun broke the word. ”

He Jin laughed, a hint of pride and cunning flashed in his eyes.

…… Cao Ying walked out of the Song Mansion with an angry face, ignoring Song Qi who was chased after him, flew up and jumped into the car, and shouted angrily: "Go home!" ”

Cao Ren raised his whip, and the two horses neighed, pulling the carriage away, and when Song Qi chased him out of breath, they were gone. Song Qi held on to the wall with one hand, covered his rapidly undulating chest with the other, swallowed his saliva, moistened his hot throat, and came to his senses for a long time, and said to Cao Luan, who chased him out, "Madam, you have to go back quickly and persuade Meng De." Our father and son are not dead and do not save, it is really unpredictable, the queen interceded for Liu Xiu, she has already resented the will of the Son of Heaven, and if she persuades it, I am afraid that it will not be beautiful. ”

Cao Luan raised his eyebrows lightly, nodded in agreement, and then arranged for the carriage and horse to return home. She sat in the carriage, listened to the rustle of the wheels as they ran over the loess, looked at the inner doors that were retreating one after another, and sighed to herself.

Liu Xiu killed the Cao Jie brothers, solving the biggest obstacle for the Song family, but then he was thrown into Luoyang Prison, although Luoyang Ling Zhou Yi had found out that Liu Xiu did not kill anyone, but Henan Yin Hejin just refused to let go, and even refused to let go when Zhou Yi threatened to resign, what was he thinking?

If Liu Xiu died, then the Song family would lose a boost. Although Liu Xiu has no family background, it is his ingenuity that brings the Song family back to life, if the Song family ignores Liu Xiu at this time, then who will be willing to work for the Song family in the future.

However, as Song Qi said, in order to intercede for Liu Xiu, Queen Song has already offended the Son of Heaven, and if she continues to force it, only the Song family will be implicated.

It's not to be saved, it's not to be saved, what should the Song family do? Song Qi and his son invited Cao Ying to discuss, but they collapsed without saying a word. Cao Ying said that Liu Xiu was the greatest hero of the Song family, and although the Cao Jie brothers did not die at his hands, what did he do in the Cao Mansion? He just went to kill people, and in the end, it was just an accident that he didn't kill with his own hands. Brother Cao Jie died, the Song family is the biggest beneficiary, at this time the Song family did not go all out to save Liu Xiu, so how can it be justified?

Situ Song Feng didn't think so, Cao Ying was very angry, turned around and left, which made Song Feng very faceless. Song Feng also knows that the Song family can have today, it should be attributed to two heroes, one is Liu Xiu, who was imprisoned in Luoyang Prison, and the other is Cao Ying, who just brushed his sleeves away, if Liu Xiu dies, the loss to the Song family is limited, but if Cao Ying and the Song family turn their faces, it will not be good for anyone.

Song Feng believes that Cao Ying can also realize this, and originally wanted to wait for Cao Ying to admit his mistake, but after thinking about it, his current trouble is not small, waiting for Cao Ying to save his life, it is better to bow his head first.

Cao Luan became the messenger of peace talks between the two sides.

When Cao Luan arrived at Cao's mansion, Cao Ying was scolding people in the study, Xiahoudun, Cao Hong, and Cao Ren, who he had just brought from Qiaojun, stood aside, watching him scold, but helpless, as soon as they saw Cao Luan, they all showed a look of relief on their faces.

Cao Ying glared at Cao Luan and said bluntly: "The father and son of the Song family are stupid pigs!" ”

Cao Luan smiled slightly: "Are you just finding out a little late now?" Besides, you insisted on marrying me to Song Qi at the beginning, and now you say that my husband is a stupid pig in front of me? ”

Cao Ying was choked by her and was speechless. Cao Luan walked up to the hall by herself, Cao Hong hurriedly pulled over a seat and invited her to sit down, Cao Ying stood with his back to them, staring at the screen behind him, on which were painted ten pairs of landscapes cooperated by Liu Xiu and Cai Yong. Cao Ying looked at it for a long time without saying a word, and suddenly sighed: "De Ran is right, Luoyang may really be like Chang'an, burned to ruins by the fire of the chaotic people." ”

Cao Luan's heart suddenly moved, as if she had thought of something, she tilted her head and thought about it, and suddenly smiled.

"What are you laughing at?" Cao Ying turned his head in dissatisfaction and glared at her.

Cao Luan covered his mouth with a handkerchief, although he suppressed his smile, there was still a hint of a smile in his eyes. She glanced at Xiahoudun and the others, "Brother, you called Yuan and a few of them, it seems that they want to do a big job." ”

Cao Ying snorted: "Yes, I called them from my hometown to do something big, but I never thought that the Song family was so weak, but I panicked when I was snubbed by the Son of Heaven." ”

"You have only been an official for a few days, how do you know the mentality of the people around the Son of Heaven." Cao Luan sighed lightly, "Although the family has become Situ, the foundation of the Song family is still very weak, not only do they dare not look at the previous relatives, but even the He family cannot be compared." He Jin is now Henan Yin, and there are Zhang Rang, Guo Sheng and others in the palace as internal responses, but what does the Song family have? Even this Situ is also struggling, who knows when people will be dismissed. At this time, how can they have the confidence to admonish. ”

Cao Ying blinked, and had to admit that Cao Luan had some truth in what he said, it seemed that he had indeed gone too far by talking to Song Feng just now. It's not that they don't want to save, it's that they don't have enough strength. Without the grace of the Son of Heaven, the Song family is a piece of duckweed, and there is no strength to resist at all.

"Then watch Liu Xiu being killed?"

"Not necessarily." Cao Luan chuckled: "You have been with Liu Xiu for a year, what kind of person is he, don't you know, when did he do something that had no way out?" ”

"A way out?" Cao Ying sneered, and said with some disappointment: "I did think so before, but now that he is in Luoyang Prison, any jailer can take his life." Why do you think you will be afraid to enter? There are many scapegoats, he is only dismissed at most, with Zhang Rang and Guo Sheng in the palace, he may reappear at any time, but can Liu Xiu still be resurrected? Where did the Song family find such a resourceful person again? ”

"A man of great resourcefulness will not put himself in danger unless there is no danger at all to him in that danger." Cao Luan interrupted Cao Ying's words: "Brother, what you have to do now is to go to Liu Xiu immediately and ask him for advice." ”

"Ask?" Cao Ying was a little confused.

Cao Luan shook his head regretfully: "Big brother, if you are concerned, you will be chaotic, if you calm down and think about it, you will know that it is time to do this." I don't understand, Liu Xiu has such great ability, can you give up Yuan Shao, but trust him so much? ”

"The Yuan family is defeated now." Cao Ying argued a little embarrassedly, but the last half of the sentence was not said, the Yuan family was defeated, but Yuan Shao was unharmed, he got a good score of eighty-seventh in this big test, and now he is waiting for the Son of Heaven to give him an official. The setback was only temporary, and the Yuan family's comeback was expected. But what about Liu Xiu, Liu Xiu is now in prison, and the day is not safe.

However, he really had high expectations for Liu Xiu, and he hoped that Liu Xiu could be a big help to him, but he didn't expect to hear such bad news when he returned to Luoyang. If Liu Xiu died, wouldn't it be a bad move for him to leave Yuan Shao's circle after listening to Liu Xiu's words? Liu Xiu's idea stinks, and he listens to Liu Xiu's idea even more stinky.

Cao Ying waved his hand, signaled Xiahoudun and the others to retreat first, closed the door with his backhand, leaned his back against the door, lowered his head and thought for a while, before he said word by word: "Ah Luan, last month...... There is a yellow dragon in the Chen. ”

Cao Luan was stunned for a moment, and after a short period of surprise, she stared at Cao Luan with round eyes and stared at Cao Luan deadly: "Brother, you ......"

Cao Ying smiled bitterly and shook his head: "Ah Luan, don't think too much. There are no outsiders here, let me tell you clearly, I didn't look at Huanglong, even if I did, I couldn't believe it. Since Emperor Guangwu Zhongxing, there will be a yellow dragon every few years, it is said that there are at least ten places that have seen the yellow dragon, even the first time that the yellow dragon has appeared, I heard that there was one in the first year of Jianhe, if I believe it, wouldn't it be more stupid than the father and son of the Song family? ”

Cao Luan breathed a sigh of relief inexplicably, she didn't know why she was so nervous in an instant.

Cao Ying raised his chin slightly, looked at the screen in the distance, and said faintly: "It is said that Guo Linzong cried in the wild before he died, saying, 'Zhan Wu Zhan, I don't know whose house it is?' He said that the Han Dynasty is going to die, and now there are frequent Yellow Dragons in various places, and the people are in turmoil, is the Yan Han really lucky, will Liu Xiu become a prophecy, Luoyang will really be in the same catastrophe as Chang'an? ”

Cao Luan felt dizzy for a while, she was frightened by the scene Cao Ying expected, and after a while, she said in a hurry: "Then what is the brother going to do?" ”

"I don't know." Cao Ying shook his head: "Tell me, if the Han is really going to die, then with the size of the world, who is qualified to win the world?" ”

Cao Luan held his breath for a long time before he reluctantly spit out two words: "Yuan family? ”

"Yes, judging from the current situation, if the world is in chaos, the Yuan family should be the most likely to win the world. But I don't want that to happen. ”

Cao Luan's eyebrows twisted together, and she wondered what Cao Ying meant, did she not want to see the Yuan family ascend the throne, or did she not want to see the world in chaos? Or is it both?

Cao Ying was silent for a moment: "I want to go to Luoyang Prison once to see Liu Xiu." ”

(To be continued)