Cao Cao called me to rob a tomb

Chapter 368 Zhicai, I want to kill this guy! (4000)

When Wu Liang received the news, Chen Liu had already sealed off the city.

Moreover, Boss Cao tightly sealed the news. If Boss Cao's personal guards hadn't been ordered to deliver the letter, he still, like most people in Chenliu City, still had no idea of ​​the reason for the closure.

"Mysterious disappearance... What's the specific situation?"

Wu Liang naturally thought of the "Nightmare Art" discovered earlier. When Cao Ang and Cao Bing left the Huan army's garrison two days ago, they made it clear that they planned to investigate the "Nightmare Art".

So, did these two guys accidentally fall for it?

"Forgive me, General Wu. Your Majesty has already issued a silence order on this matter. Don't say that the villain knows very little. Even if he really heard something, he dare not say anything."

The personal guard cupped his hands and said, "But since the envoy sent a villain to summon General Wu, he must discuss this matter with General Wu. General Wu must not delay, please leave immediately with the villain."

"good."

Wu Liang nodded, and immediately got up to ask someone to prepare the horse.

This time, he did not ask the backbone of the Huan army to accompany him. Since Boss Cao had already issued a silence order, he naturally did not want to spread this matter.

After all, Boss Cao is going to teach Xuzhou soon, and Cao Ang is the eldest son he relies on most.

Now that this incident happened suddenly, no matter whether Cao Ang and Cao Ting could be found or not, to the relatively superstitious people of this era, it meant that they were "disadvantaged" and would definitely have some impact on Cao Jun's morale.

As for Boss Cao, everyone in the Huan army, except him, is an "outsider". Naturally, Boss Cao doesn't want these "outsiders" to be present.

at the same time.

Wu Liang was also thinking about the situation of Cao Ang and Cao Ting.

Now he is not sure how long these two guys have been missing, but what is certain is that the longer they have been missing, the less likely they will be found, and the more dangerous their situation will be.

After all, they might have practiced the "Nightmare Art", and they might have turned into some kind of animals and been hidden, or even... murdered to silence them!
If the time is longer, the caster will have enough time to leave Chen Liucheng, or complete the operation of killing people and destroying corpses and traces.

It is conceivable that it is difficult to track down in this way.

If the time is shorter and the caster is left in the city, there is still a glimmer of hope.

But even so, Cao Ang and Cao Ting may not be still alive.

After all, there are several elite soldiers and Cao Mansion's personal guards who disappeared together with these two people, which undoubtedly increases the possibility of their identities being exposed. Those who do such things are desperadoes. True identity, in order to protect oneself and avoid a series of subsequent risks, it is naturally the safest way to kill people and silence them.

If such a thing happened.

Boss Cao was too sad.

Imagine that the father just died last year, and now the attack on Tao Qian has not been successful, and the vengeance has not yet been avenged, and now the eldest son has disappeared for no apparent reason, it is simply a tragedy.

However, this has formed a certain degree of linkage with the real history.

Because in history, Cao Ang and Cao Ti died together, but they died in Wancheng, and it was more than two years later than now.

Besides.

Dian Wei and Jue Ying died together with these two...

But now Dianwei and Jueying are obviously not involved in this matter, and there is no danger at present, and it seems to be quite different from the historical track.

……

When Wu Liang followed his personal guards to the living room of Cao's old house.

Xi Zhicai and Cheng Yu were standing side by side, while Boss Cao was pacing back and forth non-stop, his brows had already been twisted into twists, like ants on a hot pot.

"You are talented, you are here!"

Seeing Wu Liang, Boss Cao's brows still didn't stretch, but hurried forward regardless of his identity and asked, "I heard that Zixiu and Anmin have been investigating a strange thing since they came back from you two days ago. Let me tell you what exactly Zixiu and Anmin have been doing these past few days, and where they might have gone?"

Cao Ang and Cao Ting didn't even tell Boss Cao about the "Nightmare Technique"?

Wu Liang was slightly taken aback.

Cao Zhi didn't have many cities, and he only wanted to fight and make meritorious service, so he probably wouldn't deliberately conceal this matter.

Therefore, it should be Cao Ang who decided not to express this matter. As for the purpose, Wu Liang is more willing to believe that he wants to do this well to surprise Boss Cao, or he doesn't want Boss Cao to bother about such "small things", but It's not that he has other selfish intentions... After all, Wu Liang and the soldiers of the Huan army know about this, so they may not be able to hide it from Boss Cao, and Cao Ang is not only Boss Cao's own son, but also Boss Cao's most suitable successor. Don't worry too much about it.

Also.

Before that, he could see that Cao Ang had some ideas about the "Nightmare Art", and if he really wanted to use this evil art for Cao Jun, he had to avoid being condemned by the world, so naturally he had to pay attention to confidentiality.

"It is true that a strange thing happened. When the eldest son left the Huan army's garrison, he said that he would investigate the matter to the bottom, and so on..."

Wu Liang didn't hide anything, he told everything that happened that day, including the rumors about the "Nightmare Technique".

"There is such a powerful sorcery in the world?"

After listening to Wu Liang's description, even Boss Cao and Xi Zhicai hadn't spoken yet, Cheng Yu couldn't help being amazed.

Obviously, like Cao Ang, this guy has developed a strong interest in "Nightmare Art".

But Wu Liang was not surprised at all.

In history, this old man could use human flesh to make jerky to cope with the problem of insufficient food and wages, so it is not a problem to think of using "Nightmare Art" to supplement war horses, and it may be less psychologically burdensome than Cao Ang.

only……

At this time, shouldn't we first pay attention to the comfort of Cao Ang and Cao Ti?

"..."

Hearing that Boss Cao and Xi Zhicai both turned their heads and looked at Cheng Yu strangely.

"So that the king forgives the crime, and the old minister made a slip of the tongue."

Cheng Yu finally came to his senses, and hurriedly and cautiously bowed in salute.

"In this way, Zixiu and Anmin are probably investigating this matter in the past two days... Their inexplicable disappearance is probably inseparable from this matter."

Boss Cao said intently.

"If that's the case, you shouldn't delay any more!"

Xi Zhicai then said, "Please envoy to order immediately, first of all, order Cheng Taishou to lead Chen Liu's garrison to search the whole city, and check the livestock from house to house. Every animal needs to be verified by pouring water on it. If there is more or less, they will be brought back together for interrogation, and those who speak vaguely or resist can be tortured;”

"Secondly, order the personal guards of the mansion to go to the butcher shop where the meat was purchased before, and take the people, whether it is the shopkeeper, the assistant, the servant, or even the gentry behind the butcher shop, all of them must be brought back for detailed interrogation;"

"Again, please entrust the investigation to General Wu. General Wu is a stranger who often deals with magic, and he is undoubtedly the best candidate!"

Xi Zhicai spoke very fast this time, and his tone was very decisive. It was not the usual tone of discussion with Boss Cao, but a request similar to a request.

It can be seen that he has also realized the seriousness of the problem.

However, his emotional intelligence is not low, and he did not bluntly state the dangerous situation of Cao Ang and Cao Ting.

of course.

Boss Cao is also a good person, and he already knew this kind of thing in his heart, so why did Xi Zhicai explain it too clearly, so after hearing what Xi Zhicai said, Boss Cao didn't hesitate at all, and immediately nodded to Cheng Yu Said: "Zhongde, you have heard Zhicai's words, do it quickly!"

"promise!"

Cheng Yu hurriedly responded, and hurried out with his legs that were already not very agile.

"Zhicai, go arrange the guards at the house, and do as you wish, hurry up!"

Boss Cao said to Xi Zhicai again.

"promise!"

Xi Zhicai also ran out quickly.

Boss Cao finally came to Wu Liang's side, pressed his shoulders heavily, and said seriously: "If you are talented, I will leave this matter to you. You can transfer it at will, whether it is Chen Liu's garrison or our personal guards. I, you can call me however you want, I only have one request, and that is to find Zixiu and Anmin after digging three feet into the ground!"

Boss Cao's hands were heavy this time.

Wu Liang, who was under pressure, was a little unable to maintain his balance.

This is the outward expression of Boss Cao's state of mind at the moment. It's hard to tell Cao Zhi, but Cao Ang is really important to him, and there is no room for any mistakes!
"promise!"

Wu Liang clapped his hands in response.

In his heart, he couldn't help but smiled wryly.

This matter is no small matter. Although Boss Cao did not force him to issue a military order, he also put tremendous pressure on him... If Cao Ang and Cao Ting can be retrieved, it must be another great achievement. He may not directly vent his anger on him afterwards, and he will definitely be extremely disappointed in his heart.

This burden is not light at all...

But even if Boss Cao didn't put pressure on him, he would still do his best. Leaving Cao Ang aside, Cao Ting can be regarded as a good friend who can pee in the same pot with Wu Liang. Wu Liang also doesn't want him to encounter any accidents. .

……

Less than half an hour.

Cao Mansion's personal guards have brought all the people related to the batch of mutton back to Cao Mansion.

"Shijun, is there some misunderstanding here? My Tian family has lived in Chenliu for generations, but I have never done anything criminal... My Tian family is also loyal to Shijun. Just a few days ago Offer [-] shi of grain to enlighten you!"

The leader, a fat middle-aged man, saw Boss Cao, weeping and howling, his eyes were slightly red, which is called a sincere affection.

This person is called Tianweng, and he is the head of Chen Liutian's family.

Although the Chen family's power in Chenliu was not as powerful as the Zhu family's, they still had some credibility.

The butcher shop where Boss Cao purchased mutton a few days ago is one of the properties under the name of the Tian family.

"I don't intend to make it difficult for you. I'm just asking you this time."

Boss Cao glanced at him noncommittally, pointed at Wu Liang and said, "I'm talking about my ugly words. Next, you should answer truthfully when General Wu asks you. Don't make half a lie, or you will be asking for trouble." Eat, no wonder I am."

"The villain should know everything. General Wu, please ask."

How could Tian Weng fail to see that Boss Cao was not joking with him, so he hurriedly nodded and said.

"A few days ago, the Cao Mansion bought a batch of mature sheep from your butcher's shop, with a total of [-] hanging sheep. Do you know about this?"

Wu Liang asked straightforwardly.

"The villain knows that when the personal guards of the envoy's mansion came to purchase, there was not so much stock in the butcher shop, and the display cabinet even came to ask me for instructions. I approved some money and ordered the shopkeeper to temporarily purchase a batch of live sheep. After the slaughter, I taught him to send it over in person.”

Tian Weng said cautiously, and then subconsciously asked, "General Wu, what happened to these sheep?"

"That's right, nearly twenty of them are inedible."

Boss Cao blocked the news, so Wu Liang naturally wouldn't explain it, but just nodded and said vaguely, and also tested Tian Weng's reaction by the way.

"How did you manage to make the meat that you want dare to pass it off as good!"

Upon hearing this, Tian Weng didn't ask why he couldn't eat it, and immediately came to a bald man with a big arm and a round waist and a greasy body, and raised his hand and slapped him hard.

"Patriarch, I..."

Although the bald man was a head taller than Tian Weng, he didn't dare to make any movements after being slapped. He just tried to defend himself with an aggrieved expression.

"From now on, the shopkeeper of the meat shop will not be you anymore, you go back to my house and carry your shoulders!"

Tian Weng didn't give him a chance to explain at all, turned his head and bowed to Boss Cao and Wu Liang with a smile, "Master, General Wu, this is due to the villain's lack of discipline, and the villain will ask someone to send another five Ten hang up a good Chengyang to express my apology."

"The meat is a reward from the envoy to our Tuan army. It doesn't need to be sent here, it can be sent directly to the Tuan army's garrison in Yongqiu."

Wu Liang said calmly, but at the same time he was trying to figure out a key word in Tian Weng's words - "shoddy as good".

This "shoddy" has more meanings.

Either it is a general "shoddy", such as spoiled meat that has been stored for a long time, or it is replaced by leaner or other cheap meat. Some merchants in later generations also use this routine.

Or it's... what Wu Liang is investigating, the "spoofing" related to the "Nightmare Art".

However, since Tian Weng was able to say this so bluntly, there is a high probability that it should be the former. After all, once the latter is exposed, it is not a trivial matter, and the lightest one will be killed. He should not be so stupid, right?

at the same time.

"..."

Hearing that Wu Liang actually asked Tian Weng to send the compensation meat to the Huan army garrison, Boss Cao and Xi Zhicai couldn't help but looked at each other. The two were not in the usual relationship between monarch and minister, and they knew each other very well. There has been some divine friendship between:
Zhicai, I want to kill this guy!
At this time, the envoy should stop haggling with him. It's not like the envoy doesn't know what kind of virtue this guy usually has...

Even if I know, this bastard is still thinking about his little flesh at this time, it doesn't matter whether it's serious or not, that's why I want to beat him to death even more!
To appease your anger, please make you put the overall situation first, this guy is sometimes quite quick-witted, maybe this is part of his strategy.

What scheme?
This... I don't know, let's see how this guy will act next.

　Thanks to [Qiao Zhiwang] boss for his support.

　　
　
(End of this chapter)