The ancient tomb of the Eastern Han Dynasty is composed of a tomb road, a corridor and a burial chamber.

The burial chamber consists of a front chamber, a rear double chamber, a west chamber and two transept chambers, all made of blue bricks, but the size of the blue bricks varies. The tomb is like a house, which fully embodies the concept of the ancients that "death is like life".

The construction method of the tomb can be basically divided into five stages: the first stage is the excavation of the tomb pit, and the excavation of the entire outer side of the tomb is excavated. The second stage is the construction of the brick burial chamber of the tomb, including the corridor and the burial chamber, as well as the wall on the upper side of the corridor. The third stage is to backfill within the soil frame of the burial chamber. The fourth stage is to bury the dead, block the corridor, and backfill the cemetery.

Cao Teng's tomb is on the outskirts of Cao's hometown of Qian County, and Cao Teng turned a piece of feng shui treasure land on the outskirts of Qian County into a cemetery for Cao clansmen, allowing Cao clansmen to be buried here in the future.

Cao Teng's tomb is not big, and the tombstone is only three meters high, which is the tombstone of ordinary rich and noble people. Cao Teng was frugal all his life, and his tomb was relatively small, far less luxurious than the tomb that Cao Song built for himself.

This time, Liu Xie issued an order to rebuild Cao Teng's tombstone, and Ding returned to Qiao County early with Cao's daughters and some clansmen, and arranged workers to renovate Cao Teng's tomb.

Just when the Ding family was leading people to renovate Cao Teng's tomb, two people wearing hats came to Yang Biao's mansion in Xudu, dressed in black, who didn't seem to want others to know their identities.

"Dezu, you go outside and guard, and don't let anyone in." Yang Biao saw the two of them and motioned for Yang Xiu to go out and control the wind.

"Yes, father, the child obeys!" Yang Xiu arched his hand. The door was closed. Withdrew.

"Brother Mengde. It's extraordinary, there are no outsiders here, and the two of you don't have to hide it. Yang Biao walked back to the main seat with a cane. These two people are Cao Cao and Lu Rui, Yang Biao went to Lu Rui's house and asked Lu Rui to arrange for Cao Cao to meet him.

"The old lady is really thoughtful, and he actually thought of such a way to meet, and he is still in the old lady's house." Cao Cao took off his hat. smiled slightly at Yang Biao.

"Meng De, no matter how powerful the old man is, it was yesterday's yellow flower, Meng De is now the helmsman of the big man, the old man is old, Meng De, you and I are considered to be forgetful friends, it is better to call the table words." Yang Biao glanced at Cao Cao, this time it was a discussion between the two, just a kind of negotiation as a friend, and the atmosphere should not be too serious.

"Brother Wen Xian. It's been a long time since I called you that, and I thought of the time when I was still a gentleman. Brother Wen Xian is the leader of the imperial court and an example of learning. Cao Cao also appreciated it and changed his title.

"Meng De, don't put a high hat on the old man anymore, you and I are both handsome for a while, and we were actually led by the nose by an unknown person, it seems that we are really prestigious." Yang Biao waved his hand and changed the conversation.

The atmosphere in the room became silent, and the originally pleasant atmosphere became dead.

"Wen Xian is right, since this is the case, we should get rid of that person. I don't know what Brother Wen Xian wants to do here, what are his plans? ”

"Plans? Biao once wanted to assist His Majesty to compete with Meng De, but unfortunately His Majesty was ambitious and talented, and every time something bad, Biao also lost confidence, Biao was willing to cooperate with Meng De, and in the future, Meng De would be respected, and only hoped that Meng De would agree to Biao's one condition. "Yang Biao doesn't beat around the bush, it's best to speak to the master, and to be straightforward.

"Oh?" Cao Cao was stunned for a moment, and Lu Rui next to him was also stunned. Yang Biao: Is this the rhythm of surrender? With Cao Cao as the respect, this is not what Yang Biao said.

"What do you mean, sir?" Lu Rui helped Cao Cao test Yang Biao.

"Extraordinary, Meng De, why let the old man say that? Biao lost, and Biao now just wants to protect His Majesty, preserve his loyalty, and do his last bit for the Han. Yang Biao's words have been made very clear, he has already lost, lost to Cao Cao, and now he doesn't want to be an enemy of Cao Cao, he just wants to protect Liu Xie.

"Preserve Your Majesty? Boss, you are not right, Your Majesty is the son of the Han Dynasty, and he is in the deep palace, what is the danger? ”

"Extraordinary, Meng De, Biao treats it sincerely, why do you not believe Biao? Do you have to kneel down to show Biao's sincerity? Yang Biao became a little displeased, he pulled down his old face, and was willing to compromise with Cao Cao, but Lu Rui actually made it difficult!

"Boss."

"Enough, extraordinary, Brother Wen Xian has done a lot, and the sincerity is enough, let's not be aggressive, Brother Wen Xian, Cao is also a courtier of the Han, as long as the Cao is there, the Dahan is there, but if the Cao is not there, I'm afraid no one can guarantee it." Cao Cao suppressed Lu Rui, and at the same time gave his bottom line, he is alive and will always be Hanchen, but if he dies, he can't guarantee it.

"Meng De agreed?" Yang Biao was stunned for a moment, he didn't expect Cao Cao to agree quickly, he originally thought that Cao Cao would have to take care of it.

"Hahahaha! Brother Wen Xian, who is Cao Yuan, you still don't know? It's just that the years of rolling have changed the, and this time, we only talk as friends, and the won't handle it. Cao Cao smiled, Yang Biao has been scheming for a long time, and he can't adapt to Cao Cao's changes for a while.

"The old man is old, it's not good, Meng De's true temperament makes Biao seem to be back to the past, Biao doesn't take care of it, as long as Meng De keeps the contract, Biao decides, the power of the Yang family will definitely not stand in the way of Meng De!" Yang Biao also put forward his bottom line very happily.

Subsequently, Cao Cao and Yang Biao reached an agreement, Cao Cao wanted to protect Liu Xie's thoughtfulness, and he could only be Hanchen in his lifetime. Yang Biao agreed not to confront Cao Cao anymore, and his juniors could work for Cao Cao.

At the same time, Yang Biao also provided his own clues to Cao Cao, Liu Xie has been a little abnormal recently, and it seems that someone behind him has pointed out, so that Cao Cao should be more careful. After Cao Cao and Yang Biao made a secret covenant, Cao Cao and Lu Rui left through the back door and returned to the Prime Minister's Mansion.

"Extraordinary, what do you think the masters behind His Majesty are planning this time?" Back at the Prime Minister's Mansion, Cao Cao asked Lu Rui's opinion. Yang Biao is a cautious person, an old fox, who has been standing in the Han Dynasty for many years, but Yang Biao only provided information about the existence of the master in the palace, and pointed out that the place where he met Liu Xie was probably the place where Liu Xie bathed in the palace.

This made Cao Cao a little surprised, Yang Biao had already begun to pay attention to the master behind Liu Xie, but there were not many clues now. It shows that the master behind Liu Xie is extraordinary. Because it's not just Yang Biao. Cao Cao's people are also stepping up their efforts to find the master behind Liu Xie, but there is no progress in Xi Zhicai now.

"Middle father, the child is already there, no matter what plan this person has, he just wants the big man to fall into chaos again, so that the fisherman can profit." After Yixin's many actions, Lu Rui has already understood that the so-called heroes emerge in troubled times, and Yixin's plan must be to make the world that has just been relatively stable chaotic again. So that you can profit from it.

"The middle father just needs to be careful, after all, we don't really control the master behind His Majesty yet." Now you don't even know the other party, how to plan, only be careful.

"Well, it makes sense, Zhicai has already grabbed some little tails, I believe that there will be progress soon, and the middle father is not in a hurry, you must be patient when dealing with the masters." Cao Cao nodded. The central point of the master's plan behind Liu Xie has been mastered by Cao Cao, as long as you are careful around this point. Nothing could go wrong.

"Extraordinary, there is still half a month, the tomb of the grandfather will be renovated, and then the middle father will lead the Cao family to return to Qian County to worship, Xu Du is here, who do you think is appropriate?" Cao Cao glanced at Lu Rui, Cao Cao will definitely leave Xu Du for a period of time at that time, and Xu will be handed over to whom, after all, there is an uneasy factor in Xu Du now.

"Entrusting Xu Du with the heavy responsibility?" Lu Rui was stunned for a moment, and returned to Qian County to worship, the clan of the Cao clan had to go back, and even the clan of the Xiahou clan had to go back to express it, so that the stay of Xu Du was a problem. Xun Yu is definitely not suitable, and he is not suitable, and he still has to take Cao Jie with him, Guo Jia? I'm afraid it's not appropriate, after all, Guo Jia's official position is not big, but he is very powerful.

The candidates who stay in Xudu must have deep qualifications, enough official positions, and they must be able to convince the family and suppress the family. This person must be born in a family, be loyal to Cao Cao, and be very capable, able to govern internally, and able to command the army in martial arts. By the way, there is one person who can do it!

"Father Zhong, the child thinks that there is one person who can do it, Zhong Xuan Zhong Yuanchang!" Lu Rui recommended Zhong Xuan to Cao Cao, because of the raid of Chang'an Zhang Baiqi, Zhong Xuan was punished, after all, Chang'an Taishou lost Chang'an, although it was lost and recovered, but it was also a plan. Zhong Miao was recuperating in Xudu at this time, waiting for Cao Cao's new appointment.

"Yuan Chang?" Cao Cao listened to Lu Rui's words, thought about it, and nodded, Zhong Xuan is indeed a good candidate, in terms of age, qualifications, and relationship with the family, Zhong Xuan is a person who can be trusted. And Zhong Miao has just been demoted, at this time he should be riveted and want to do a good job.

"Okay, Xu Du will be handed over to Zhong Xuan at that time, extraordinary, you go and inform Zhong Xuan, let him guard Xu Du well, and the prime minister will definitely have a heavy reward at that time."

"Yes, Rui sees."

Time flies quickly, in a blink of an eye, half a month has passed, Cao Teng's tomb has also been renovated, Cao Cao took Cao's clan and Xiahou's clan from Xudu, and went to Qian County to pay tribute to Cao Teng. Lu Rui also took Cao Jie with Cao Cao.

After Cao Cao's brigade arrived in Qian County, they rested for one night, and began to pay tribute to Cao Teng on the second day. Early in the morning, Cao Cao took the Cao family to Cao Teng's tomb. Now Cao Teng's tomb has been built extravagantly, the tombstone is ten meters high, surrounded by unicorn carvings as decoration, with fine marble as raw materials, can withstand hundreds of years of wind and frost.

"The Divine Decree has arrived!" As soon as Cao Cao and his party arrived at the tombstone, the messenger sent by Liu Xie began to read out the holy decree.

"Long live Your Majesty, long live, long live!" When all the people heard the word "Holy Decree", they all bowed down.

"By the order of the Son of Heaven." The eunuch read out the decree with his rooster crow, which first affirmed Cao Teng's exploits, then praised Cao Song and Cao Cao, and finally Liu Xie's decision to rebuild the tombstone and underground palace for Cao Teng, and gave him a large amount of money to show the favor of the Cao family.

"Thank you, Your Majesty!" After Cao Cao listened to the holy decree, he led the Cao family to thank Liu Xie.

"Please take the order, Prime Minister!" The eunuch respectfully handed over the holy decree to Cao Cao.

"Bonghyo?" After Cao Cao received the holy decree, he glanced at Guo Jia, and Guo Jia immediately realized that the expression of the sacrifice was written by Guo Jia.

"Cao Gongteng, after the Han Dynasty Cao Shen, was born in Qian County." Guo Jia began to read aloud the expression of the sacrifice to Cao Teng. Everyone knelt down and listened carefully to Guo Jia's statement.

Among the large number of people, there is a group of people who stand out. The group was dressed in brand new costumes. Shackles on his hands and feet. Everyone had sadness on their faces. This group of people was the living sacrifice slaves that the Ding clan prepared for Cao Teng.

Although the burial of the living has begun to be resisted by people since Qin Shi Huang, the rich and noble still take pride in the living sacrifice, believing that the person who sacrifices alive is better than the dead and silent, and can highlight the identity of the master. This also includes the engineers who built the cemetery and the underground palace, they must not be left behind, and must be buried with the owner's family.

Everyone listened attentively to the sacrificial text read by Guo Jia, and no one noticed that six of the living slaves had quietly loosened their bracelets and shackles with hard iron tools. These six people are the six dead soldiers who have been prepared wholeheartedly.

Just as the six of them were quietly moving. An old man hiding in the crowd narrowed his eyes and noticed the anomalies of the six. The old man did not say anything about the anomaly of the six, but quietly left the crowd

"the Cao family to pay tribute to grandpa!" After Guo Jia read out the memorial text, Cao Cao was the first to pay homage to Cao Teng's tombstone, and the memorial to Cao Teng officially began. The people of the Cao family followed behind Cao Cao and also began to worship Cao Teng.

After about an hour of worship, the worship is over. Cao Cao returned to the camp next to him, changed into a clean plain clothes, and returned to Cao Teng's tombstone. Below, Cao Cao wants to close the entrance door of Cao Teng's tomb and the entrance to the underground palace with his own hands.

Cao Teng's tomb and underground palace were newly built. On the basis of the original, the underground palace has been widened, and more powerful mechanisms have been set up. Guarding Cao Teng's tomb.

"the descendants of the Cao family, enter!" With Guo Jia's shout, more than a dozen soldiers escorted the slaves who were sacrificed alive into Cao Teng's underground palace with Cao Cao, and after the slaves were placed, the soldiers all withdrew, and only Cao Cao was left in the underground palace.

After the soldiers withdrew from the underground palace, Cao Cao looked at the underground palace, the west side was splendid, painted with colorful murals, and the portrait in front of Cao Teng looked extremely majestic on the front of the front hall. Cao Cao nodded with satisfaction, lit a pillar of incense, inserted it into the incense burner, and began to remember Cao Teng. As Cao Teng's grandson, it stands to reason that in the underground palace, Cao Cao will read a tribute to Cao Teng on behalf of the family.

Cao Cao's writing is first-class, and this statement is written by himself, which is all about Cao Teng's exploits to the Cao family, and of course, Cao Teng's love for Cao Cao's grandson. Cao Cao took out the expression and read it aloud earnestly in the front hall.

On the ground, in front of Cao Teng's tombstone, a large group of people stood under the hot sun, waiting for Cao Cao. Lu Rui and Cao Jie also stood in the crowd, respectful, not daring to slack off, the dead are the greatest, not to mention that it is Cao Teng who is commemorating.

The sun was too big, and Lu Rui was already sweating, so Cao Jie took out a handkerchief to help Lu Rui wipe the sweat on his forehead. Lu Rui smiled, took the handkerchief and wiped it, and looked around at the same time. Suddenly, Lu Rui found that there were a large number of people near the entrance of the underground palace, and these people seemed to be villagers, but Lu Rui didn't know them.

"Jie'er, who are those people? Is it a villager from Qian County? "Although Lu Rui has lived in the Cao family since he was a child, he doesn't come to Qian County often, after all, Lu Rui is a person from Chen Liu. Every year to worship the ancestors, Lu Rui is to pay tribute to Lu Bohao's tombstone, not Cao's. Cao Jie is a member of the Cao family, and Qian Jun is much more familiar than Lu Rui.

Cao Jie looked at the group of people, and he was not impressed. These people should not be from Qian County, they grew up in Qian County, even if they grow up, they will be somewhat impressed.

"Husband, Jie'er doesn't know who those people are, but they are definitely not villagers from Qian County. It may be a servant brought by the grandfather's old friend, after all, the prestige of the grandfather is much better than that of the grandfather and father. "Cao Teng is a Qing official and capable official of the Han Dynasty, very popular, the prestige in the court and the opposition is not comparable to Cao Song and Cao Cao, and the Zheng He of later generations is compared with Cao Song.

Cao Song and Cao Cao were sick by the family after being eunuchs, but Cao Teng is different, although Cao Teng is a eunuch, but the merit and morality are much higher than Cao Song, he is very prestigious in Shilin, and he convinces people with virtue, so Cao Teng's tombstone is rebuilt, and many old friends have sent people to worship. The villagers love to join in the fun, so this time the festival is very crowded.

"Father has been in for so long and hasn't come out yet, so he must have remembered his grandfather." Cao Jie has never seen Cao Teng, but he has heard many of Cao Teng's deeds, and judging from Cao Cao's tone, the relationship between the two of them must be extraordinary.

"Didn't come out?" When Lu Rui heard Cao Jie's words, he suddenly had a bad idea in his heart, if someone wanted to do something in the underground palace, Cao Cao would probably be more than lucky.

"Evil comes!"

"Master Hou?" was called by Lu Rui, and Dian Wei next to him was stunned for a moment.

"Evil comes, where to go, keep those villagers away from the entrance of the dungeon."

"This?" Dian Wei was stunned, this is not good.

"Husband?"

"Master Hou?" Xu Shu saw that Lu Rui was abnormal here, and also walked over.

"Master Hou, do you suspect that there is something wrong with these people?" Xu Shu looked at those people, those people seemed to be ordinary villagers, even if there was a problem, the entrance was still guarded by Cao Jun's soldiers, is this a bit of a fuss, the memorial is like this, people from all over the world like to join in the fun, especially Cao Teng's sacrifice, can get a reward, many villagers will come from far away to join in the fun.

Boom! Just when Lu Rui was still hesitating, a sound came into Lu Rui's ears, which was the sound of the falling boulder.

Lu Rui followed the sound and looked over, and the stone gate of the underground palace began to slowly descend.

"Haw Par Ride Obey the Order! Storm into the dungeon and protect Sikong-sama! Lu Rui immediately pulled out his sword and rushed forward, even if he couldn't rescue Cao Cao, he had to rush in, lest Cao Cao fight alone. (To be continued......)

PS: Alas, there is something delayed today, and there is no full attendance, and the rabbit will continue to keep it updated as much as possible, review it during the day, and write it again at night. But there was a breakthrough today, the rabbit wrote 5,000 words in an hour and a half, and the speed will go up in the future. Thank you for your support.