Cao Cao carried his hands behind his back, and as soon as he stood there, he had an aura of his own.

Xiahoudun, Xu Chu and others were even more nervous.

Xun Yu's expression was solemn, and he reported: "My lord, I am dealing with this matter. ”

Cao Cao bowed slightly, he looked at Liu Xiu, and said, "Mr. Liu, Xu Yi and Cao Zhen and other juniors should not do anything more, especially when they come to the door to provoke, they should not be." In this matter, it is the fault that the official is not strict. How to punish, Mr. Xiao Liu said, the official will follow the execution. ”

Liu Xiu put the Qingyu Sword into the sheath, held it in his hand, and said: "Sikong, everything is because of the Qingyu Sword, please Sikong take back the Qingyu Sword." ”

In a word, retreat is advance.

Cao Cao's face became extremely embarrassed.

In the final analysis, this matter was also beyond Cao Cao's expectations, and he did not expect it to develop to this point.

Cao Cao shook his head and refused, and said: "The Qingyu Sword was given to Mr. Xiao Liu, it is Mr. Xiao Liu's sword, and there is no reason for this official to take it back." This time, these six boys collided with Mr. Xiao Liu, please Mr. Liu Haihan. Regarding their punishment, this official must satisfy Mr. Xiao Liu. ”

"Well, it's not a big deal. ”

Liu Xiu sighed, waved his hand, and said, "Deng Zhan, put the person down." ”

"No!"

Deng Zhan stepped forward with the soldiers and put Xu Yidianman and the others on the ground.

Cao Cao's eyes were shining.

The more reasonable Liu Xiu is, the more difficult it is for him to do.

This point is Liu Xiu's response, which makes Cao Cao in a dilemma. Before, Xiahoudun Xu Chu came, and Liu Xiu was extremely tough. Xun Yu proposed to release him, but Liu Xiu also refused.

Because, Cao Cao did not appear.

Now that Cao Cao is here, Liu Xiu is very easy to talk to, but Cao Cao is difficult to deal with.

Cao Cao thought about it carefully, and then said: "Mr. Liu, don't worry, this matter will be thoroughly investigated by this official." If there is a promoter behind the scenes, he must give Mr. Xiao Liu an explanation. What the six of them did must also be punished, and it must satisfy Mr. Xiao Liu. ”

Liu Xiu shook his head and said, "Sikong doesn't have to be like this, it's just a skirmish." ”

After a pause, Liu Xiu said, "Deng Ai!"

"Childe!"

Deng Ai walked up and stood respectfully behind Liu Xiu.

Liu Xiu instructed: "Give the signed note to Sikong." Be careful not to get the rain wet. ”

"No!"

Deng Ai hurriedly held an umbrella to block the rain, and then handed the note to Cao Cao.

After Cao Cao looked at them one by one, his face was even more embarrassed.

This group of stinky boys is really nonsense.

From another point of view, Liu Xiuneng defeated Dian Man Xu Yi and others one by one, and his martial arts were not simple. Cao Cao knew the martial arts of Dian Man and others, and Liu Xiu won easily, which shows his strength.

Cao Cao appreciates this even more.

Cao Cao arched his hand and said: "Mr. Xiao Liu is reasonable, and the official is even more ashamed. ”

Liu Xiu said: "Sikong doesn't have to be like this, this matter, let's stop here." The rain is getting heavier, so let's take someone back. Especially since they are more or less injured, hurry back to heal and don't leave behind. ”

Cao Cao said: "Thank you, Mr. Xiao Liu, afterwards, the official will personally visit and say goodbye." ”

"Don't send it!"

Liu Xiu bowed his head and watched Cao Cao and his party leave.

After everyone left, Liu Xiu returned to the backyard and took a hot shower, drank ginger soup, and then discussed in Pang Degong's study with Wen Ping.

Pang De said fairly: "Xiu'er, what do you think of today's events?"

Liu Xiu said: "I accepted the Qingyu Sword, and the people below Cao Cao will inevitably provoke, and this matter is actually in my expectation." After this incident, Cao Cao owes me a favor, which is also more cost-effective. Cao Cao is at a loss in this matter. ”

Pang Degong bowed his head slightly and said: "Although it is expected, the old man believes that there should be someone behind the scenes. Otherwise, it won't be so. You see that Xu Chu, Xiahoudun and others gathered soldiers to kill in a short period of time. ”

Liu Xiu said: "What does the teacher mean?"

Regarding the people who are fueling the troubles, Liu Xiu has no idea at all.

In Liu Xiu's opinion, it was expected that someone would come to the door to provoke, and when I talked to Xun Yu before, I mentioned that there were people behind the scenes who pushed it, but it was only because it was to delay and not let people go.

Pang De said fairly: "The reason is very simple, if there is a conflict, and you don't even stop killing someone, or the other party accidentally kills you, who is the one who benefits?"

"Koto!"

Liu Xiu didn't think about it, and replied directly.

As a result, Jiangdong is the biggest beneficiary.

Sandpiper and mussels compete with each other for the fisherman's profit, and Jiangdong is the fisherman.

Liu Xiu said: "What the teacher means is that Zhang Hong participated in this matter behind the scenes. ”

Pang Degong nodded and said, "Zhang Hong must have made a move in this matter." In the past, Zhang Hong was an official in Xu County, and he had a wide range of contacts, so it was easy to use a little means. ”

During this time, Zhang Hong did not go out of the door, did not make any moves, and was even more suspicious. ”

It stands to reason that Zhang Hong has a lot of friends in Xu County. ”

"After coming to Xu County, Zhang Hong should visit and walk around. Whether it is for Sun Quan or Zhang Hong's own situation, he should visit and maintain the relationship. ”

However, Zhang Hong has not moved. ”

Pang De said fairly: "Zhang Hong deliberately avoided suspicion, but there were no three hundred taels of silver here, exposing himself." ”

A trace of murderous intent flashed in Liu Xiu's eyes, and he said, "It seems that we want to get rid of Zhang Hong, and Zhang Hong also wants to get rid of us." ”

Pang Degong said: "Jingzhou and Jiangdong are separated by a river, and the two sides fight, which is a matter of death for you and me. It is also normal for Zhang Hong to do this. ”

Liu Xiu said: "We must hurry up and make arrangements, after August 3, Zhang Hong will definitely leave Xu County as soon as possible." ”

Wen Ping Zhengse said: "Don't worry, the layout is almost finished." ”

Liu Xiu nodded, a smile on his face.

Zhang Hong planned to kill him, and he would never sit idly by.

Pang Degong stroked his beard under his chin and said, "After the old man thought about it, he thought that there was still a possibility. In this matter, there may be people from the Son of Heaven behind the scenes. ”

Liu Xiu frowned, with a puzzled look on his face.

Immediately, Liu Xiu suddenly said, "Teacher, you mean that the emperor's people hope that through this matter, I will completely break with Cao Cao." ”

Pang Degong nodded and said, "Yes, that's it." It's just that they are different from Zhang Hong, they need you and don't want you to die, they just hope that through this incident, you will completely stand on the side of the Son of Heaven. ”

Liu Xiu laughed and said, "It's really deliberate!"

Pang Degong said: "Among the two possibilities, Zhang Hong's shot is certain, as for the people of the Son of Heaven line, this is impossible to determine, and it is difficult to verify. ”

Liu Xiu said: "It's okay, this kind of thing is not worth considering." ”

"Knock! knock!"

Outside the study, I suddenly remembered a knock on the door.

Deng Aiyu reported: "Son, the national uncle has come to visit. ”

Liu Xiu laughed and said, "Those who say the Son of Heaven, the people of the Son of Heaven have arrived." He commanded: "Bring them into the hall, and I will come after them." ”

"No!"

Deng Ai nodded, turned and retreated.

Pang Degong said: "It's over, Xiu'er, you go and greet it, the old man won't be involved." ”

"Yes!"

Liu Xiu and Wen Ping got up to say goodbye, the two went out of the study, Wen Ping returned to the courtyard where he lived, and Liu Xiu went to the hall