Chapter 469: The Wind Rises

Xu You's demeanor was leisurely, as if it was not a big case, it was a trivial matter at home, the corners of his eyes and eyebrows were teasing, and under the eyes of the two, he said: "It's very simple, if you are not guilty, you are not guilty, and if you are guilty, you will be guilty." ”

Tian Feng and Xi Zhicai looked at him, then glanced at each other, said okay, and pretended to ponder.

There is nothing wrong with Xu You's words, but this is obviously pointing.

Xi Zhicai waited for a while, and when he saw that Tian Feng didn't speak, he had to say, "What evidence does Xu Shangshu have?" ”

Xu You said: "I just received some complaints, and there is no evidence, it is about the Cao family's encroachment on people's land, buying and selling officials. ”

Xi Zhicai looked at Xu Yu deeply and drank tea again.

'Encroaching on people's land' and 'buying and selling officials' were normal things before His Majesty succeeded to the throne today, and 'people's land' only nominally belonged to the common people, but in fact they were all the fish and meat of the big families, and they were whatever they wanted.

As for 'buying and selling officials', that is an open matter, not to mention the officials of the government and the opposition, that is, the first emperor and the queen mother in the palace are openly selling officials!

However, it was the old yellow calendar.

After His Majesty succeeded to the throne, in the context of large-scale reform of the system, reforms were also carried out in the selection and transfer of officials, especially the continuous establishment of officials and the 'two major examinations', and the atmosphere of 'buying and selling officials' has been swept away and has not been seen for many years.

But this is on the surface, and the private buying and selling of officials has never stopped!

The content of the 'New Deal' is huge and complex, especially the issue of 'government officials' has been constantly raised in recent years, and 'purging government and officials' is the consensus of the government and the opposition.

Tian Feng and Xi Zhicai looked at Xu Yu with flashing eyes, and thoughts were wandering in their hearts.

Was it really 'just now', or was it been planned for a long time?

Tian Feng and Xu You have 'worked together' under Yuan Shu's account, and knows that Xu You and Cao Cao are old acquaintances, and they were once famous rangers in Luoyang.

Is this a turn against each other?

Tian Feng pondered and did not answer.

Regarding Cao Cao's case, he didn't care at all, and was more concerned about the river channel.

However, he thought about the transaction with Cao Song, and secretly said in his heart: It seems that he has to speed up a little.

Xi Zhicai took in the expressions of the two and said: "This case is very important, and I also ask Xu Shangshu to report the letter of accusation involving the Cao family, the evidence obtained, and the Imperial Historical Observatory and Tingwei." ”

Xu You touched his triangular beard and said with a smile: "That's nature." However, in order to prevent leakage, I can only cross with the two of you, and if it is dense and breathable, the two of you must come to your majesty with me to confess the guilt. ”

Listening to Xu You's naked threat and hidden danger, Xi Zhicai hesitated and looked straight at Xu You.

Xi Zhi knew that Xu Yu was sinister and worried that it was a trap.

Seeing that Xi Zhicai didn't speak, Xu You smiled more, turned to Tian Feng, and said, "Brother Tian, do you want to handle this case jointly?" ”

Tian Feng's heart was like a mirror, and he said quietly: "It's better to ask Xu Shangshu to do it wholeheartedly, and the Yushitai will not interfere." ”

Xu You seemed to be very satisfied with Tian Feng's reaction, and said with a smile: "Then it's decided." We, tomorrow, will call Cao Cao to the Imperial Historical Observatory to ask about the suspicions of these files? ”

"Okay." Tian Feng has no opinion.

Xi Zhicai also nodded, this case cannot be delayed, and it must be closed as soon as possible.

"Then, Xu said goodbye."

Xu You got what he wanted, got up satisfied, raised his hand, and strode away.

Xi Zhicai was a little bored with Xu Yu in his heart, this is an uncontrollable troublesome character. Shang Shutai has made a decision on Cao Cao's matter, and this Xu Yu intervenes sideways, I don't know if it will bring about changes.

"Brother Tian, take your leave." Xi Zhicai coughed a few times and got up.

"Brother Drama,"

Tian Feng suddenly stopped him and said, "In the case of Yuzhou, Shang Shutai wants to press it?" ”

Xi Zhicai immediately thought of the so-called 'Yuzhou case', Tian Feng is the party, and he is the one with the butcher's knife in his hand!

Xi Zhicai pretended to be silent for a moment, and said: "Shang Shutai believes that flood control is the top priority now, and it cannot cause panic among river officials everywhere, and wait for the end of the flood season to deal with it." ”

Tian Feng was not surprised, and said: "Yushitai is already making some preparations, and once the flood season is over, a comprehensive and thorough investigation will be carried out on all river officials, whether they are Beijing officials or local officials. ”

Xi Zhicai's pale face was a little more flushed, as if he was holding back something, and said, "I know." ”

After speaking, Xi Zhicai turned around and left, but he felt a huge pressure in his heart.

A Xu You is already enough for him to have a headache, and this Tian Feng is actually sharpening his knife.

When the two left, Tian Feng was silent for a while, got up and went out, and the little official immediately followed, and without waiting for him to speak, Tian Feng said: "Prepare the carriage, I am going to visit Zhong Fuju." ”

"Yes." The little official greeted him.

Xu You, who was the first to leave the Yushitai, glanced at the Hongdumen students who still refused to give up, his eyes flashed with a disdainful sneer, got into the carriage, and said, "Hide yourself and go to the Huangmen North Temple Prison." ”

"It's Shangshu." The coachman said.

Xi Zhi was the last to come out, walked to the Tingwei Mansion not far away, entered through the side door, and said as soon as he returned to the duty room: "Are all the princes of Shangshutai here?" ”

The little official said: "Zhong Servant should not be there, Prime Minister, Xun Servant is here." ”

Xi Zhicai cleaned up in the duty room, took a stack of recitals, and said, "Enter the palace." ”

In Luoyang City, because of 'Cao Cao slaughtering the three cities', the wind was surging, and almost everyone was shocked.

And Cao Cao, the party concerned, was quietly reading in Honglu Temple.

Cao Song, Cao Cao's father and son sat opposite each other, playing chess silently.

Cao Cao is the kind of person who either consults with someone he trusts when he encounters something, or he just holds it in his stomach.

Now, he was expressionless, concentrating, and didn't say a word for a long time.

Cao Song knows this son very well, with one hand on crutches and the other hand on crutches.

Cao Cao drank wine from time to time, but other than that, there was no sound.

I don't know how long it took, Cao Hong quietly walked in from the outside, glanced at Cao Song with a strange expression, and stood behind Cao Cao.

"What's the matter?" Cao Cao said lightly.

Cao Hong glanced at Cao Song again and said, "Sima, the Zhong servant sent a message to the people in the mansion, saying that the lady of the Zhong family likes Miss Seventeen very much and hopes to be included in the mansion." ”

Cao Cao was stunned, turned his head to look at Cao Hong, and said, "Seventeen? Zhong Fu shoots, you say Zhong Xuan? Zhong Xuan wants to take seventeen as a concubine? ”

Cao Hong snorted and glanced at Cao Song again.

Cao Cao suddenly understood, turned his head to look at Cao Song, his expression was strange, and he stopped talking.

Zhong Xuan is one of the leaders of the 'Yingchuan Party', and today's Zuo Servant is the hottest powerful person today.

However, the 'Yingchuan Party' has always been eyeing Cao Cao and has tried to put Cao Cao to death several times.

Now, how could he take the initiative to marry the Cao family?

Cao Song's expression was as usual, and he slowly fell, but he was also surprised in his heart.

He didn't expect that Tian Feng would really do it, and so fast!

With the marriage with Zhong Xuan, the situation of the Cao family in the imperial court will be greatly changed, feeling Cao Cao's gaze, Cao Song slowly raised his head and said concisely: "I facilitated it." ”

Cao Cao was secretly shocked in his heart, and couldn't help asking, "Father, how did you do it?" ”

Cao Song said directly: "You don't need to ask this, make good use of it, whether you can survive this catastrophe safely or not may be on Zhong Xuan." ”

Cao Cao didn't ask again, but got up, solemnly raised his hand and bowed, and said, "The son is not filial, let the father work hard." ”

Cao Song smiled, stretched out his hand and pressed, and said, "Between father and son, how can you talk about this?" Say, what do you think? ”

Cao Cao sat back respectfully, thought for a moment, his face was gloomy, and said, "Father, I expect that the imperial court will not make a big move, and it will definitely turn big things into small things." ”

Cao Song has also been in the sea for a long time, so he naturally saw it clearly, and said: "The key is to have a decent finish." ”

'Decent', not only Cao Cao, but also the court and His Majesty in the palace.

Cao Cao's narrow eyes moved slightly, and said: "Now, everyone is waiting for His Majesty to return to Beijing, I expected it to be good, Your Majesty should have returned, maybe the matter will be resolved within three or five days." ”

"What do you do?" Cao Song asked.

Cao Cao said: "Respond to all changes with the same." ”

Cao Song looked at the eldest son, and after a while, he nodded lightly and said, "Okay." If you need money, food, or property, just take it. ”

"Thank you, father." Cao Cao raised his hand and bowed.

Cao Song looked at the chessboard again, got up on crutches, and said, "Go to my place for dinner in the evening." ”

Cao Cao answered, looking at his father's back.

He was still curious, what means did his father use to get Zhong Xuan to marry the Cao family?

The marriage between Zhong Xuan and the Cao family is not a trivial matter, as the left servant, the leader of the 'Yingchuan Party', his marriage with the Cao family, within the 'Yingchuan Party' and the government and the opposition, will cause countless associations, or an uproar!

"Do you know why?" Cao Cao was expressionless, packing up the chessboard one by one.

Cao Hong shook his head and said, "My subordinates also just knew, and I asked Mrs. Tai, but I don't know what's going on." ”

Cao Cao packed up his chess pieces and thought about it.

His father's hand was unexpected, but it did help him in his current predicament.

But it won't be very big, the real key is still in the palace - the emperor's heart!

The unusually silence in the palace made Cao Cao feel faintly uneasy.

Cao Song walked out of Cao Cao's small courtyard and prepared to leave Honglu Temple.

The old servant followed behind him and whispered, "Master, where is this going?" ”

Cao Song walked on crutches and said, "Go to Chenliu Palace, visit the old lady." ”

The old servant was startled, looked left and right, and hurriedly said, "Master, no." The old queen mother and King Chen Liu are both suspicious people in the palace, and they must not be easily contacted. ”

"Go above board." Cao Song is not salty or light.

The old servant didn't dare to say more, so he could only arrange it, but he was very flustered.

He knew some of Cao Song's secrets, for example, when he bought the Taiwei, he didn't actually buy it from the twelve permanent attendants, but the old queen mother.

Cao Song got into the carriage, walked through the streets and alleys, and went straight to the palace of Chen Liu.

And when he was passing through the royal street, he didn't notice that a heroic and imposing young man passed by the horse.

Sun Ce pushed the door in, went up to the second floor, and met Wu Jing face to face.

"Your Majesty, I still brought you into Luoyang." When Wu Jing saw this eldest nephew, he couldn't help but sigh and was worried.

Sun Ce was quite calm, sitting opposite Wu Jing, and said, "Over the years, my uncle has worked hard for my father and son, and Sun Ce is here to thank you!" ”

Wu Jingshuang's eyes widened, nodded with some relief, and said, "Gossip less, can you see Zhongmou?" ”

Sun Ce said: "I haven't seen it yet, he is in the palace, and he is not free to enter and exit." ”

Wu Jing snorted and said, "You don't have to worry about him." On the contrary, you are in Luoyang, but there are difficulties? ”

Sun Ce smiled and said, "Uncle don't worry, Your Majesty has no murderous intentions towards me for the time being." Zhao Zilong's meaning should be to ask me to go to the forbidden army camp, not to stay in Luoyang. ”

Wu Jing's heart was relieved and nodded silently.

Sun Ce waited for a while, and when he saw that Wu Jing didn't speak, he suddenly raised his head and said, "Uncle, but you're in trouble?" ”

Wu Jingmeiyu suddenly looked disgusted, and said: "It's still a matter of the river, everywhere is on the verge of bursting the embankment, corruption cases continue to break out, and many people point the finger at me." There was a rumor in Shangshutai, and I wanted to take me into prison, but there was no one in the back, and I wondered if there was something in this that I didn't know. ”

"Imprisoned?"

Sun Ce was taken aback and said, "Even if my uncle is the former worker Cao Shangshu, everything won't be pushed on my uncle's head, right?" That Hu Cao, the official Cao, and the Yushitai, don't they have responsibility? ”

Wu Jing smiled bitterly and said: "They are all 'Yingchuan Party', naturally officials protect each other, your uncle and I are alone, they don't take me to blame, is it possible that they can take the initiative to admit their guilt?" ”

Sun Ce snorted coldly and said, "Uncle, don't wait for such a court!" Why don't I take the money to atone for my sins, and my uncle will return to Wu County as soon as possible to avoid sin!" ”

Wu Jing hurriedly shook his head and said, "It's not that time yet." I still have some relationship in Luoyang, and if the imperial court really wants to take me, it's not too late to leave. I'm most worried about your brothers. ”

Originally, Sun Quan was a proton enough for Wu Jing to be worried, but now that Sun Ce has also been brought to Luoyang, how can Wu Jing not cast a mouse bogey?

Sun Ce's expression was firm, and he said, "Uncle, don't worry about us, the imperial court still needs us now, and it won't do anything to us!" My uncle has been in danger for my father and son for many years, and Bo Fu never wants my uncle to fall into such a dangerous situation! ”

Wu Jing was quite moved by Sun Ce's words, so much effort was finally not in vain.

It was Sun Ce who said this, and Wu Jing couldn't just leave, and said, "Wait a little longer." Now the most troublesome thing for the court is Cao Cao's affairs, and your uncle is okay for the time being. You tell me honestly, are you involved with Cao Cao? ”

Seeing that Wu Jing refused to leave, Sun Ce could only shake his head dejectedly, and said: "I don't have much friendship with that Cao Cao, and I don't have any dealings, my uncle doesn't have to worry about me, no matter how big the matter is, it won't involve me." ”

Wu Jing nodded reassuringly and said, "This is the best." If you go to the forbidden army camp, go early and stay away from Luoyang, a nest of right and wrong. It's not like you haven't been to the forbidden army camp, you're familiar with the way, but it's not right, leave first, don't have to sacrifice your life because of me and Zhongmou, remember! ”

Sun Ce's face was like iron, his eyes were wide open, and he said in a deep voice: "Uncle, my brother must advance and retreat together with his uncle, and if he wants to go, he will also go together!" ”

"You ......" Wu Jing pointed at Sun Ce, looking helpless.

(End of chapter)