After so long.

I felt that Dong Bai's mood gradually calmed down.

Cao Ang then held her head with both hands and held her face buried in his chest.

Compared to when Cao Ang left Luoyang City.

At this moment, Dong Bai's round little face seemed to have become a little thinner, and even his chin was outlined at a slightly sharp angle.

The skin is still frost and snow, soft as jade, delicate and smooth, it can be said that it can be blown and broken, and it looks even brighter and moving against the backdrop of the black robe.

It's a pity that because I have been hiding here for many days, both emotionally and materially conditions are very poor, resulting in a little ruddy on my face, but at this time, it is quietly gone.

Fortunately, a pair of eyes like the autumn moon are still very moist, and sometimes bloom with smart light, but the area around the eye socket is slightly red, and there are a few tears in the corners of the eyes that have not dried up.

Bei Fang bit her lower lip.

The flesh of the full lips was bitten and slightly sunken, like a tender and juicy big red cherry, and someone gently bit off a small bite.

The small and delicate Qiong's nose twitched twice from time to time as the master's mood fluctuated.

It's cute.

That's what it looks like.

Cao Ang couldn't help but scratch her nose lightly, which caused Dong Bai's eyebrows to raise slightly, and his eyes widened slightly.

And as Cao Ang's gaze moved downward.

But with some regret, he found that Dong Bai's whole person was wrapped in a black robe, which was particularly wide compared to the figure of the eldest lady.

Therefore, the whole person is shrouded tightly.

Except for the snow-white slender neck and the delicate and perfect collarbone, nothing else can be seen.

Cao Ang couldn't help but pout.

And this action seems to have been discovered by Dong Bai.

Dong Bai, who was still immersed in emotions, couldn't help but gently smack Cao Ang's shoulder.

"Where are your eyes looking?"

Cao Ang was stunned for a moment.

Then he replied lightly with a smile on his face: "I'm studying the floor tiles in my own house, not to mention, the style is exquisite, and the pattern is exquisite!" ”

Déjà vu dialogue.

It seems that the two of them have instantly returned to the appearance of the second time they met when they were in Dong Zhuo's mansion in Luoyang City, which makes people feel ripples.

While time and place have changed, some things will not change.

……

"Xiaobai, according to the news I have received, after your grandfather leaves Luoyang, the next thing is to go to Chang'an, if you decide not to leave with him, then I am afraid it will be difficult to see each other again."

Chang'an is in the hinterland of Guanzhong.

It is very far from the Kanto area.

If no one made a special trip to bring Dong Bai with him, it would indeed be difficult to see Dong Zhuo again.

So words.

The little girl couldn't help but be stunned.

Thoughts seemed to drift to nowhere, for a long time.

Dong Baicai shook his head firmly.

"The changes in my grandfather felt very strange to me, and I was a little frightened by his various practices, and although he still loved me as much as ever, I was really frightened by the many actions he had done in the past few months."

"I know what he did was wrong, even very bad, but there was nothing I could do, and none of my words was enough to change my grandfather's will."

"In that case, instead of staying by his side and living a painful life of powerlessness and torture, it is better to stay away early now."

That's what I said.

Cao Ang couldn't help but sigh.

As Dong Bai said, under the premise that she is powerless to change anything, she continues to witness Dong Zhuo's behavior all day long, and after a long time, I am afraid that there will be two results.

Either numb, accustomed to such a life, gradually becoming cold-blooded.

Or go crazy!

Neither of these results was what Cao Ang wanted to see, so he was extremely supportive of Dong Bai's decision.

Anyway, it's the same thing he thought.

Redeem this little girl who has not participated in any dirty things in Dong Zhuo and has not been stained with blood.

As for Dong Zhuo himself.

Love to die, where to die.

In the future, maybe he will end the black fat man with his own hands and remove a big harm for the common people in this world.

……

"Miss, since you don't leave with Dong Gong, where are you going to go next?"

Cao Ang asked knowingly.

Obviously teasing her.

And Dong Bai was stunned for a few seconds, blinked his eyes, and then threw Cao Ang a roll of his eyes, and said a little angrily.

"If someone is willing to accept me, then I will go home with him, and if no one is willing to accept me, then I will be left alone."

"When the time comes, when you are hungry, you will gnaw on the bark of trees, drink muddy water when you are thirsty, and sleep in the mountains and wilderness, hoping that someone will not feel distressed because of this."

Such a cute and cute word.

Cao Ang couldn't help but laugh.

couldn't help but hug Dong Bai into his arms again, and then said repeatedly: "Distressed, how can you not be distressed, since you are willing to stay, then leave with me, you will be my wife when you go home!" ”

These words.

I don't know if it touched a certain string in the eldest lady's heart, so that after she listened to it, there was no reaction that Cao Ang expected.

On the contrary, his eyes were like autumn water, staring at Cao Ang with affection, and his lips opened and closed slightly, as if he was hesitating to say something to him.

And so on three times.

Dong Baicai suddenly turned his head sideways, and half of his cheek rested on Cao Ang's chest.

Then he asked faintly: "Actually, the reason why I stayed, in addition to not wanting to face my grandfather, is there another reason, do you know why?" ”

Cao Ang shook his head cooperatively.

Although he couldn't see his movements, Dong Bai also guessed his answer.

So he said to himself: "When you left Beijing, I put everything aside and dared to ask you if you would marry me when you came back. ”

"But now that my grandfather has embarked on such a path, and you have become a member of the crusade against him, you have stood in opposite directions, and you are enemies of each other."

"If I had stayed with my grandfather, we would have become enemies of each other, and we might not have been able to come together in this life."

"This is really not what I want, I can only choose between you and grandfather, and after weighing it again, I finally chose you!"

……

The tone is faint.

The tone is flat.

But when Cao Ang heard it, he was full of anger, and his heart was turbulent, and it was difficult to calm down for a long time.

Position issues.

This is a problem that has been unavoidable since ancient times when people are in this society.

The positions of himself and Dong Zhuo on the bright side are diametrically opposed, the two regard them as fire and water, and they both regard the other party as enemies.

Although Cao Ang and Dong Zhuo were secretly linked, the relationship was not as stiff as that of other princes.

But Dong Bai didn't know about it.

Second, the friendship in private does not affect the natural relativity of the position, which is irreversible.

Unless Dong Zhuo has great ability to whitewash himself, or Cao Ang blackened, only one side is destined to die to end the confrontation of positions.

And on such a premise.

Dong Bai, as Dong Zhuo's granddaughter, is a blood relative of the usurper thief, and this identity makes her bear a lot of hatred, and before Dong Zhuo is killed, she will never be able to stay with Cao Ang openly.

Take it one step further.

Just like the eldest lady said.

If she didn't stay on this trip, but followed Dong Zhuo to Chang'an, then let alone marrying her, even if she met each other, she would have committed a great taboo, which was a confrontation of positions.

Therefore, any choice she makes is tantamount to discarding the other side and drawing a line in this regard.

And Dong Bai chose himself.

After all, she was on Cao Ang's side, that is, the side of her fiancé Jun.

It takes a lot of courage.

and, to a greater extent, preference.

Although this is due to Dong Zhuo's own evil, it is also the attachment to Cao Ang, which overwhelms the family affection between grandparents and grandchildren.

……

For this.

It's hard not to be moved.

Of course.

What is needed most at the moment is reassurance and comfort.

Therefore, after thinking about it for a while, Cao Ang stroked Dong Bai's head lightly, straightened his chest, and cut the railway quite domineeringly.

"Don't worry, Miss, the position can be changed, and Dong Gong and I will not be opposed forever."

"When my army is strong and sweeps the world, I will personally lead your army to defeat your grandfather's army and capture him alive."

"Take away his powers, put him under house arrest, and you can visit him often."

"In this case, don't you just have both, but you just have to wait a little."

This was naturally Cao Ang's reassuring words.

Dong Zhuo has done countless evils.

If anyone dares to spare his life after breaking through Chang'an City, it is tantamount to carrying a part of his evil debts on his body.

This kind of thing, even Cao Ang would not dare to do.

risking the world's condemnation, it will also lead to the destruction of his previous good reputation, and the negative effect is too exaggerated.

Now let's talk about it.

How to deal with it will be discussed later.

And Dong Bai after hearing Cao Ang's promise.

couldn't help but nodded, and his small ears and delicate cheeks rubbed against Cao Ang's placket.

And at this moment, hundreds of miles away.

Dong Zhuo was marching slowly.

Suddenly, I sneezed a few times for no apparent reason.

"Strange, who is cursing the old man?"

"Most of them are Yuan Shao's horsemen!"

……

The two snuggled up and warmed up for a while.

Cao Ang suddenly remembered something.

patted Dong Bai's back with his hand, and asked with a little doubt: "Xiaobai, I remember that my house is locked, how did you get in, could it be that you can't climb over the wall from the outside?" ”

As soon as the words fell.

Dong Bai suddenly exclaimed.

It was as if I had been woken up by something all of a sudden.

"If you don't say I've forgotten, my grandfather's soldiers have hoarded some things in your yard, and they look like they're all books."

"I sneaked in a few days ago when those soldiers were moving things into the yard, and I was hiding in the backyard at that time, and these soldiers didn't dare to run around in your house, so they didn't find me."

Speaking of which.

Dong Bai also raised his neck in confusion.

"Without grandfather's order, these soldiers would not dare to enter and leave your mansion at will, let alone put things in it, I think it was probably at the behest of his old man."

"But why did grandfather do this?"

This question suddenly made Cao Ang a little speechless.

But he reacted quickly.

also put on a blank, unexplained expression, and said ignorantly: "Presumably, these books are rare things, and Dong Gong can't bear to burn them." ”

"Or maybe I want to use these things to make me change my mind, rejoin his command, and no longer follow Dong Lianjun to do things together."

When it comes to playing with brains.

Ten Dong Bai is not enough for Cao Ang to fight.

Therefore, when he said this, Dong Bai believed it on the spot.

Immediately tugged at Cao Ang's sleeve, and said a little nervously: "Grandfather has no bottom line now, don't think about changing your mind, these things are just things outside the body, not worth anything!" ”

looked at the little girl's pretty face quite nervously.

Cao Ang couldn't help but nod his head with a smile on his face.

"Don't worry, now take me to see those things, I want to see what they are."

……

In fact, when Dong Bai mentioned Shujian.

Cao Ang had a guess in his heart.

However, when he saw it with his own eyes, he was still shocked by what he saw.

Mountains of books!

Tightly packed in wooden crates, stacked on top of each other, they occupy a whole wall.

If it were to be poured out, I really don't know how many books and classics there would be.

He took out a scroll from a box and unfolded it, revealing a vast collection of ancient texts.

"At the beginning, Zheng Wugong married Yu Shen, said Wu Jiang, gave birth to Zhuang Gong and Gongshu Duan ......"

This is a certain passage in "Spring and Autumn".

"Shhh

After verifying the fineness, Cao Ang couldn't help but take a deep breath, and his whole eyes were glowing with gold.

Now it's a fortune!

Even if the grade of these books and classics may not be at the same level as the Spring and Autumn Period, they can't stand up to such a large number!

As long as they move back home, the Cao family will suddenly be upgraded to a family of poetry and books, and if there are a few more people who understand culture and study one or two subsets of scriptures and histories thoroughly, then the Cao family will probably be able to transform into a scholar family.

In the future, when those scholars or great Confucians asked which scripture was governed by their families, they would not be speechless, which was definitely a fundamental leap.

Even if the Cao family doesn't study it themselves.

The news that there are 10,000 books in the house spread, and I am afraid that there will be many well-educated people who come to ask for books and views.

Even with such a condition, it can attract many literati and scholars to become the disciples of the Cao family on the condition of reading the Cao family's collection.

I'm afraid that I can't count the talents recruited.

What is this not more expensive than gold?

"Huh!"

The Spring and Autumn Book that he had just taken out was re-wrapped and carefully put back into the box.

Cao Ang looked at the boxes of treasures in front of him.

The whole person is very comfortable.

It's like eating a big bucket of ice cream on dog days, and it's cool from head to toe!

Originally, he didn't find it at the house of Cai Yong and others.

I thought it was pulled to the palace by Dong Zhuo, and a piece was burned to ashes.

There is no hope left.

I didn't expect the peak to turn around, and the willows and flowers were bright.

But it was the black fat man who saved himself the steps of searching and moved directly to the Cao family's mansion, which was equivalent to giving him a big gift.

Tut-tut!

Blame the Dong thief!

Dong Zhuo is still a loyal person!

But thinking about it, it was also his own clever strategy, if it weren't for the fact that he sent the secret letter showing his loyalty to Dong Zhuo through Lu Bu's hand.

is based on Dong Zhuo's character.

How could there be such a good thing as today?

He was afraid that if he burned it, he wouldn't keep it for himself.

Therefore, it is not Dong Zhuo who is loyal, but he Cao Ang is a step above his skills and flickers the black fat man in the palm of his hand.

……

After these harvests have been determined.

also forgot Cao Ang's heart.

So he slept soundly tonight.

And there is a petite and cute lady in her arms, which is even more fragrant and soft, not to mention how beautiful.

Of course, nothing else was done.

The main thing is that the occasion is not quite right at the moment.

In this huge mansion, there was no one else except the two of them, and the atmosphere was a little dark and lonely.

In addition, for nearly half a year, no one has lived here, and the popularity is scarce, and many rooms are covered with dust.

There is really no need to do anything exciting in such an environment, it is better to give the eldest lady a beginning that can leave her with good memories.

After a night.

Cao Ang woke up early.

As the light of the day shines through the window, the slight darkness in the house is suddenly swept away.

By the light of this bright morning light.

Cao Ang looked at Dong Bai, who was sleeping deep on his arm, and couldn't help but feel a little distressed.

This girl fell asleep last night as soon as she touched the pillow, and apparently she hasn't had a good rest recently.

For many days, he hid in such a deserted house, frightened, terrified, and afraid.

It wasn't until Cao Ang's arrival that she felt safe enough to fall asleep.

couldn't help but use his hand to brush up the hair hanging down his cheeks, and Cao Ang didn't bother to afford it.

Anyway, he has already got everything he wants, so there is no need to wander around like a headless fly in Luoyang City like the rest of the people.

……

And so it went on until the third pole of the sun.

Cao Ang put the robe back on Dong Bai, put on the hood, and covered her face a little.

Only then did the door open.

At this moment.

Dian Wei was already waiting quietly in front of the door.

Seeing his own general come out, Dian Wei secretly breathed a sigh of relief, and at the same time, he hurriedly said to Cao Ang.

"General, half an hour ago, Wen Yuan and Mr. Xun came here, and when they saw that you still hadn't gotten up, they went back for the time being."

Cao Ang nodded.

"Adian, you run for me, invite everyone over, and then let Gongda come to my study alone, it's time to prepare for the next thing."

Dian Wei agreed.

Then he ran away in one direction at a rapid pace.

Half an hour later.

Cao Ang saw Xun You in the study.

is different from the sick and embarrassed appearance yesterday, after resting for a night, bathing and washing, and changing into a set of neat clothes.

Today, Xun You's mental outlook is much better.

At least he can walk around on his own, without the need for others to carry him away, dressed in white, he looks gentle and elegant, and the scribe is romantic.

It's just a little worse than his uncle Xun Yu.

Obviously, compared to myself, it is even worse.

"Gongda, how was your rest last night, have you ever improved your body?"

Heard Cao Ang's polite inquiry.

Xun You immediately bowed his hand, bowed down, and gave Cao Ang a big salute.

"The general's life-saving grace, and take it in me, such a great virtue, it is unforgettable!"

Cao Ang hurriedly stepped forward, put his hands on his elbows, helped him up, and invited him to his seat.

After the two of them are seated.

Cao Ang specially boiled tea soup.

After such a polite courtesy.

Cao Ang felt that the time was almost over, and it was time to take the next step and make a preliminary recruitment and attention to the top talent in front of him.

Immediately, he asked unintentionally: "Now that Gongda is free, the world is as big as you can go, I don't know what plans you have in the future?" ”

……

Xun You's insight is very keen.

Although Cao Ang's question sounded very casual, it seemed like it was just a casual conversation.

However, he still noticed a strange taste from between the lines, and immediately knew that the General Cao in front of him was referring to something else.

After a little thought.

Xun You raised his head and glanced at Cao Ang, and then replied with the same lightness: "Now that Dong thief is in trouble with the imperial court, the Son of Heaven and the hundred officials are even more coerced by him to leave, and I, the squire of the Yellow Gate, can't stand it anymore." ”

"In this case, I plan to study in all directions, find friends and visit the old, or go back to my hometown to see, settle down in my hometown for a few years, and see what the situation in the world is, and then make another plan."

After a preliminary probing.

Cao Ang saw that Xun You's thoughts were not firm, and the few things listed above were not necessary, but more like perfunctory prevarication.

So he doesn't beat around the bush anymore.

After a little bow.

Cao Ang said bluntly: "At present, Dong thieves are usurping and recklessly, the government is disordered, the subjects of the world have lost their laws, the country and society are in danger of collapsing and overturning, and the people of Li do not know where to go. ”

"But Yuan Shao and others, born in a big family, have a strong background, and have a wide range of soldiers, but they don't want to get rid of the national thieves, but they have their own thoughts and preserve their strength, which is really daunting."

"Although Ang is not talented, he also has a heart of blood, full of loyalty, and is willing to use his weak body and thin body to confront the national thieves with all his life's strength and revitalize the dynasty!"

"It's just that the current situation is weak, and many things don't know where to start, I have heard for a long time that Gongda is a great talent in the world, and I have the courage to ask Gongda to help me, you and I will conspire with the great cause and punish the national thieves!"

With that, Cao Ang stood up.

He bowed to Xun You.

The words are earnest.

The tone is sincere.

Even Xun Yu couldn't help but be moved.

……

After a few seconds of thought.

In Xun You's eyes, a brilliant streamer flashed, and the already bright pupils seemed to be able to look directly at people's hearts at this moment.

He was a little moved by Cao Ang's words.

I felt the urge to say yes immediately.

But reason told him.

This is not appropriate, and he must test it again, he must know whether the young general in front of him is worth following.

So after standing up and helping Cao Ang up.

Xun You bowed.

Then he said in the same tone full of emotion: "The general's words, from the bottom of my heart, really made me feel impassioned. ”

"It's just a shame to say that I am shallow in my studies, and my ability is not enough, not enough to plan for the general, I am really powerless!"

Facing Xun You's humble words.

Cao Ang only smiled slightly.

Sample!

I've been expecting you for a long time.

He immediately pulled Xun You to sit down, and then said a little mysteriously: "What I said before that Gongda is a great talent in the world, this is not a compliment, but what Uncle Xun Wenruo once said to me. ”

"Since you two are uncles and nephews, presumably Wen Ruo will not brag nonsense in this matter, you must have great talents!"

As soon as the words fell.

Xun You was taken aback.

Originally, he was still the old god, but now he broke his work in a second, and he couldn't laugh or cry.

Okay, I was sold by my own family!

"I never thought that the general and Uncle Wen Ruo were old acquaintances, but it was rude to Ling Zaixia."

As he spoke, he bowed to Cao Ang again.

……

"It's not an old acquaintance, but Wen Ruo is helping me, and now he is in Dingtao County, temporarily managing the affairs of Jiyin County for his father, and he really can't get out, otherwise he will come to Luoyang with me this time."

Xun You was really shocked at this time.

Stared at Cao Ang with wide eyes.

He really didn't expect this!

Xun Yu was originally serving as the palace guard in Luoyang, but he suddenly abandoned his official position a few months ago, Xun Yu originally thought that his uncle was disgusted with the imperial court under Dong Zhuo's control, so he returned to his hometown.

In the past year and a half, there has been no letter.

We haven't been in touch with each other.

didn't think about it, but he didn't make a sound, so he ran to Cao Ang's hand as an errand.

It's amazing.

In fact, Xun Yu is not to blame for this.

The main reason is that I was in a hurry to go.

At that time, Xun Yu was shouldering the heavy responsibility of taking care of Liu Wei and the Queen Mother and others, and escorting them to the designated place safely, and sending several Venerables to Dingtao County with Cao Ang.

I can't take the time to say hello to friends and family.

Besides, the mission at that time was extremely secretive.

Xun Yu didn't dare to tell anyone.

Naturally, he quietly left Luoyang City.

Therefore, Xun You had no idea about this.

……

At the moment, after getting the news.

Xun You began to ponder.

Uncle Wen Ruo knows something, and he is also a person with both ability and political integrity, and outstanding ability.

And have a sincere heart.

In the ability to recognize people, he is no worse than himself.

Unless he approves it, Uncle Wen Ruo will definitely not follow.

And now that General Cao said so, Xun You felt that he had nothing to pick.

Xun Yu's choice.

has already verified for him, Cao Ang is a person worth following, and this step can be directly omitted.

It's just that he's still a little hesitant.

Xun You is not an indecisive person.

But the choices he faces at this moment will determine his future, and in the grand scheme of things, it may even determine the rest of his life, and it is not an exaggeration to think about it more.

And Cao Ang saw this.

He knew that Xun You was a little moved, but he still had some concerns in his heart, so he was unresolved.

I immediately understood.

I knew I had to give it one last push.

The flames were already burning, so he waited for him to add wood to them and burn the fire to its fullest.

All ends can be achieved.

……

Cao Ang didn't say a word.

got up and came to Xun You's side, then grabbed his arm with both hands, and said very passionately.

"The eldest husband was born in troubled times, and he holds the genius of the world, and when he carries a three-foot long sword to make immortal achievements, how can he be empty and old under Lin Quan!"

"For the sake of the world, for the livelihood of the people, for the Han family, please help me no matter what!"

After speaking, he was ready to bow to the end.

And as soon as this statement came out.

Xun You was immediately moved.

The worries in my heart collapsed at this moment.

He immediately bowed to the end in the same way.

He said loudly: "The general does not abandon contempt, and is willing to be a pawn under the general's account, do his best, and die!" ”

……

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