Zhao Shu came to the front of King Wei's mansion, but Xu Zhu personally guarded the door, and hurriedly asked him to report. Xu Zhu replied that Cao Cao was infected with a cold last night and would not see any guests today. Although Zhao Shu was suspicious of deceit, he didn't dare to break in, so he had to give up and turn back to his mansion. Just walked away a few steps, but heard someone behind him shouting, "Isn't this Mr. Zhao?" Zhao Shu looked back and saw that it was Cao Pi, the son of King Wei, although he had never had a deep friendship on weekdays, but at this moment, he hurriedly stepped forward to greet him as if he had seen a life-saving straw.

Although Cao Pi became the prince, it does not mean that the threat of his two younger brothers is completely lifted and he can sit back and relax, so he tries his best to win over those famous civil and military generals on weekdays. I was about to go out to run errands today, and I saw Zhao Shu in front of him, although his position was not high, and he was a new person, but his reputation for fighting in various places was very good. The most important thing is that Cao Pi once heard Guan Shenbu's evaluation of Zhao Shu as "the minister of the auxiliary saint", and now Cao Cao is already the king of Wei, and he has also compared himself to King Wen of Zhou, the implication is not to let future generations take the Han Dynasty and replace it? Cao Pi is the son of the world, how can he not have the slightest desire, so he also wants to try his best to win over Zhao Shu. Seeing that he changed his attitude today and stepped forward to salute him, Cao Pi was also very happy, and hurriedly returned the salute: "What is Mr. doing here?" Could it be that he has something to ask to see his father? ”

"Exactly." Zhao Shu hurriedly replied: "Shu does have something important to ask to see King Wei. But General Xu said that King Wei was sick, so he didn't dare to disturb and was about to go back. ”

Cao Pi glanced at Xu Chu and said in his heart, his father is obviously fine, but why does he refuse to let Zhao Shu in? After thinking about it again, this matter must be very important to Zhao Shu, why don't you sell your favor on it? Anyway, Xu Chu is a reckless man, he will only be loyal to his father, he will not remember his grudges, and he will not get in the way if he is offended. Thinking of this, Cao Pi pretended to be surprised and said, "Why is my father unwell?" Pi asked his father to come out, but he didn't see anything unusual. ”

Zhao Shu suddenly looked at Xu Zhudao with cold eyes: "The general doesn't want me to see King Wei, what is the purpose?" Xu Zhu was told the lie in front of him, and his face was so embarrassed that he had to bow his head and remain silent. Cao Pi didn't do it, and he didn't stop talking, and said: "Since Mr. has something to ask to see his father, Pi will report it on his behalf." After Zhao Shu thanked him, he turned around and entered the house, and came out again after a while: "Father, please sir." Zhao Shu glared at Xu Zhu fiercely before he quickly stepped inside.

Cao Cao seemed to really don't know what Cao Chun was doing, and when he saw Zhao Shu's anxious face, he was puzzled and asked why. Zhao Shu then told all the maids in his house who were arrested by Cao Chun. Cao Cao didn't listen to Zhao Shu, just looked at his anxious face, and was satisfied. Beauty, since ancient times, heroes have been sad to pass the beauty pass, how could Zhao Shu not covet the word beauty at a young age? As long as there is a weakness, Cao Cao can satisfy him and win him over.

After listening to Zhao Shu's narration, Cao Cao immediately sank his face, summoned Xu Chu in, scolded a few words, and asked him to call Cao Chun. After Xu Zhu saw Zhao Shu entering, he knew that something was wrong, and he had already sent someone to inform Cao Chun to prepare, and after a while, the two came together again. Cao Cao didn't wait for him to salute, and then asked, "Why didn't you obey Lone's order and arrest people in Mr. Zhao's mansion without authorization?" Cao Chun replied proudly: "The assassin is indeed in Mr. Zhao's mansion, and the duty of the last general is to do so." ”

Cao Cao was furious and scolded: "You still dare to be unreasonable? Wherever they are, they will all be released quickly. Cao Chun bowed and said: "The last general has been killed." When Zhao Shu heard this, his heart ached, in their eyes, these maids were not human lives? Cao Cao also saw Zhao Shu's expression, and secretly scolded Cao Chun for bad things in his heart, and became more and more angry, and he shot the case, and said sharply: "You are so bold." ”

Cao Chun then said: "The last general will have the following report." After seeing Cao Cao nodding, he said, "Only one person has not been killed." Beckoning to the outside of the hall, two sergeants escorted Rong'er in. Not only Zhao Shu was overjoyed, but Cao Cao also smiled and bowed, and Cao Chun still had some vision.

Rong'er's hair is scattered at the moment, her expression is haggard, and there are a lot of blood stains on her body, she must have suffered a lot of punishments, and Zhao Shu can't bear it in her heart, but here and now, she can't do anything. I only heard Cao Chun say again: "She has personally admitted that she was the assassin last night." Cao Cao looked at the weak woman in front of him, and suddenly said, "Let her go." ”

Rong'er kept her head down, and when she heard the words, she raised her eyes to look at Cao Cao and said, "The little woman is indeed the one who assassinated the prime minister. I hope that the prime minister will be gracious and let go of the other sisters. Zhao Shu heard her delicate voice, and couldn't help shouting: "Rong'er." He pointed at Cao Chun and said, "The other maids in the house have been killed by him." ”

Rong'er was first overjoyed when she saw Zhao Shu, and then heard the bad news, and fainted between joy and sorrow. Zhao Shu ignored everyone again, hurriedly got up and stepped forward, hugged Rong'er, and turned to Cao Cao and said: "Shu is willing to vouch for her life, she is definitely not the one who assassinated the prime minister." The reason why he confessed straight was that he wanted to save others with his own life. Cao Chun's face turned pale, and he said coldly: "The prime minister's safety is in danger, and he would rather kill the wrong person than let it go." How much is your life worth? How to guarantee? ”

"Presumptuous." Cao Cao shouted to stop, and ordered the guards next to him: "Pull Cao Chun down and beat a hundred military sticks." Xu Zhu saw that Cao Cao was really angry, and hurriedly knelt down and said: "Prime Minister, I think of General Cao's loyalty......" Cao Cao interrupted him and said coldly: "You are also involved, so you will not be held accountable for the time being." If you say more, you will be punished together. Xu Zhu had to keep his mouth shut and retreat silently, and a guard stepped forward and asked Cao Chun to go out and be tortured.

Cao Cao's action, Zhao Shu didn't care whether he was sincere or not, he sincerely thanked him: "Thank you Prime Minister for your grace." Cao Cao's face softened at Zhao Shu, and he said with relief: "Cao Chun is reckless, don't blame Mr." She can be sent back to the palace for treatment as soon as possible, and the medicine she needs can be taken at the palace. Zhao Shu thanked him again and again before returning home with Rong'er.

When Zhao Shu left, Cao Cao asked Xu Chu to release Cao Chun and appease him with kind words. Cao Chun was puzzled, but said: "Why does the prime minister treat Zhao Shu so kindly? Besides, the woman was obviously the one who assassinated the prime minister, but why did she want to return to the mountain? When Cao Cao heard this, he laughed and said: "You are also a person who has been fighting for many years, how can you be afraid of a woman as a tiger, what is the benefit of killing her?" He also ordered Cao Xiu to take two medical officers to visit, and casually took over the position of guard in Zhao Shu's mansion on behalf of Cao Chun.

Cao Pi looked at his father from the side, and he never spoke, but he was silently comparing himself with his father, he was really far inferior in terms of strength.