Cao Cao called me to rob a tomb

Chapter 669 Borrowing a knife to kill (4000)

"This……"

After hearing Wu Liang's words, Sima Fang and Hu Zhao fell into silence.

At any rate, Lu Bu was also a figure who once controlled the government. People all over the world are familiar with this name. Of course, it is impossible for these two people not to know.

And it is impossible for them not to know what Lu Bu did, especially Lu Bu's evil deeds in Luoyang to excavate the tombs of Han family clansmen and princes and nobles, which has long been known to everyone.

However, Lu Bu did not bear too much infamy for this.

Because he killed Dong Zhuo with his own hands and became the greatest hero of the Han Dynasty, and people believed that those actions were orders from Dong Zhuo. Lu Bu was just an executor who had to obey orders, so these things were naturally attributed to Dong Zhuo. With Dong Zhuo's death, let it go.

"In this way, the foreigner who ate the strange fruit was actually not some unknown person, but he was Lu Bu?"

Hu Zhao muttered to himself.

"To be precise, before taking that strange fruit, Lu Bu was indeed just an unknown person, but after taking the fruit, an unimaginable change took place in him. Like the field mouse that walked away from your hand, he gained courage The ability to crown the world... the person who made him is not someone else, it was Mr. Kong Ming's unintentional actions."

Wu Liang nodded and said.

"..."

Hu Zhao was speechless, and the expression on his face was also very complicated.

"Sir, can you be sure that this matter is caused by Lu Bu?"

Sima Fang then confirmed to Wu Liang.

"Not entirely sure."

Wu Liang shook his head again, and said solemnly, "The only thing I can be sure of now is that what happened to the Sima family's ancestral tomb is inseparably related to Xiling Lishi, because as far as I know, the only one who steals in the world is Xiling. Ling Lishi doesn't respect ghosts and gods, if someone else is doing this, he would definitely not dare to do it to the extreme, lest he accidentally mess with something unclean and end up with a lifeless flower."

"As for Lu Bu, I can only speculate based on Mr. Kong Ming's description and Lu Bu's life experience. He is probably the foreigner that Mr. Kong Ming met back then."

"It's just that this thief's accent is from the north of Bingzhou, and he also uses the methods of Xiling Lishi, which makes me have some doubts about him. If Patriarch Sima has the ability to find out Lu Bu's current whereabouts, maybe he can understand this matter." Prioritize verification, maybe you will be able to gain something."

He was still deliberately leading Sima Fang to suspect Lu Bu.

After all, Wen County is not far from Anyi where Lu Bu last appeared, and such a big thing happened in Anyi recently, especially related to Emperor Xian.

really.

"Is it really related to him?"

Under Wu Liang's guidance, Sima Fang had already begun to use his brains, and said in a deep voice, "I have received some news. A few days ago, Cao Mengde and Lu Bu went to King Qin of Anyi in Hedong County together. As a result, Lu Bu betrayed Cao Mengde that night. After the two sides fought for a while, Cao Mengde won a complete victory, but Lu Bu has disappeared... It is not impossible to say that Lu Bu fled to Wen County. After all, he and Zhang Yang, the prefect of Hanoi, belonged to Ding Yuan's former department, and the two had a close relationship. When Yuan Shao turned against him, he came to seek refuge with Zhang Yang once, and now that he is in trouble, he may come to seek refuge, not to mention that Wen County is where he made his fortune, so it is reasonable to revisit the old place."

perfect!

Seeing that Sima Fang's train of thought had been gradually guided to "regular" by himself, Wu Liang didn't say anything more, but stood aside and waited for Sima Fang to make his own decision.

He really can't be too active in this matter, too active will appear abnormal.

And this person from the Sima family is definitely not a fuel-efficient lamp. If he talks too much, he may accidentally leak some lies, which will cause some unnecessary troubles.

"If so..."

In just a few seconds, Sima Fang had already made a decision in his mind, and immediately said to his eldest son Sima Lang, "Bo Da, you can lead some people to Hanoi County, and search for Lu Bu's traces along the way. Don't conflict with him about his whereabouts, just ask him to tell the whereabouts of my ancestor's bones, even if he pays some price, it is acceptable, and tell him that this matter ends here, and my family will never continue to pursue it!"

"Father!"

Sima Lang was obviously very dissatisfied with this order, and his face was anxious to say something.

"Just do it!"

Sima Fang's expression also turned cold in an instant, he glared at him and suppressed what Sima Lang wanted to say.

finally.

"……only."

Sima Lang bowed his head in response, then turned around and went to gather people to prepare for action.

"Wait!"

But Sima Fang stopped him again, seemed a little worried about him, and said to Sima Yi, who was a little younger behind him, "Zhongda, you go with Boda, remember what I just said, don't teach him Make an impulsive move, understand?"

"The child knows what's in his heart, please rest assured father."

Sima Yi clapped his hands in response.

He seemed to be much calmer than Sima Lang, and he was not at all dissatisfied with Sima Fang's order. He should have already figured out why Sima Fang did this.

"..."

Seeing this scene, Wu Liang at the side began to admire Sima Fang a little bit.

This person is really too stable and too tolerant, this is how he gained a foothold in this troubled world.

No matter if this kind of thing is put on anyone, it is absolutely impossible to be as calm as Sima Fang, let alone be so forbearing, and even plan to continue to make compromises with the person who dug his family's grave.

This is simply "Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles".

However, I have to admit that this move can indeed prevent the Sima family from incurring greater risks. After all, Lu Bu himself is a "flying general" who is brave in the world, and Zhang Yang, who has a close relationship with him, is the prefect of Hanoi who holds a heavy army. If the two of them are united, if the Sima family refuses to let go, it will be difficult to have good fruit.

And these arrangements are done.

Seeing Sima Lang and Sima Yi hurrying to gather their men, and then looking back at the messy ancestral graves, Sima Fang finally let out a long sigh, and the aura on his body just now was swept away.

"Ugh!"

At this moment, Sima Lang's waist is no longer so straight, and his face has aged dozens of years in an instant, and the look of depression is beyond words.

Seeing Wu Liang, Hu Zhao and the others looking at him, Sima Lang didn't seem to regard them as outsiders, he just smiled bitterly and said in a hoarse voice: "I never thought that the Sima family would suffer such a catastrophe today. I laughed at you."

"Homeowner..."

Hu Zhao wanted to speak to persuade, but he didn't know what to say.

"Patriarch Sima... my condolences."

Wu Liang also sighed and said helplessly.

It is absolutely impossible to find the bones of the ancestors of the Sima family.

In fact, when Yu Ji saw that the Sima family's ancestral tomb occupied the vein of the "Qianlong", Wu Liang had already thought that the Sima family would suffer such a catastrophe, but he didn't expect it to happen so quickly...

At this moment, Wu Liang has quietly classified Cao Chun into the ranks of "enemies" that must be guarded against.

Wu Liang could completely imagine it.

If one day he and Boss Cao really come to the point of "incompatibility", Cao Chun will definitely be so decisive to him, this person is a sharp knife hanging on his head... It is impossible to win over such a person, it is impossible Temptation, there is no room for negotiation, either you die or I live.

"Because of the Sima family's affairs, Mr. Wu has also been disturbed, so he must not feel guilty."

Sima Fang said to Wu Liang again, "Thanks to your advice just now, this is the end of the matter, and the rest is the Sima family's own business, I dare not bother you anymore, so I will send someone back to the city to rest. Better tomorrow, thank you sir."

"Alright, if Patriarch Sima needs anything, he can send someone to let him know."

How could Wu Liang fail to realize that this was actually Sima Fang's order to evict guests, so naturally he would not stay here to be an eyesore, so he immediately saluted and agreed.

It's just that I don't know what Sima Fang is going to do next that he doesn't want to teach Wu Liang and others to know...

So on the way back to the city.

Wu Liang felt that this trip to Wen County should almost be over.

He has already learned the real reason why Lu Bu turned from a master to a "flying general", and he has also confirmed that the Sima family has nothing to do with Lu Bu, and it is not difficult to judge that Lu Bu is most likely not in Wen County now.

In this way, the purpose of this trip has been achieved.

As for whether Lu Bu went to Zhang Yang, that is another matter. Anyway, given his current situation, he would definitely not go to Hanoi County to continue the investigation. This is really too risky, and there are so many moths The smell of fire.

Wu Liang is not so stubborn.

The decision to avenge Dian Wei still needs to be considered in the long term. It is said that it is not too late for a gentleman to take revenge for ten years, and it is not too late for a good meal. After all, Wu Liang has already thought about Lu Bu. Before Lu Bu pays the corresponding price, this matter is not over. .

……

He watched Wu Liang and the others leave.

Sima Fang's complexion soon became gloomy again, and he turned to Hu Zhao and said, "Kong Ming, if it turns out that what happened tonight was indeed done by Lu Bu, I'm afraid I will entrust you to go to Yanshi."

"Patriarch, why is this?"

Hu Zhao was puzzled.

"I received the news the day before yesterday that after Cao Mengde welcomed Emperor Xian in Anyi and defeated Lu Bu's rebellion, he has now traveled to Yanshi, and the army has temporarily stationed in Yanshi."

Sima Fang said seriously.

"The Patriarch wants me to visit Cao Mengde?"

Hu Zhao asked subconsciously.

"A few years ago, when Cao Mengde was just Xiaolian, I recommended him to be the northern captain of Luoyang, and I was kind enough to know him."

Sima Fang went on to say, "Now that Lu Bu has just betrayed him, Cao Mengde probably hates him to the bone. If he knows the news about this person, he must be more thoughtful... Now Cao Mengde's troops are at least Ten times Zhang Yang, if I am more willing to be his internal response and cooperate with his internal response, Cao Mengde can easily take Hanoi into his pocket, and even if Yuan Shao wants to come to help, he may not be able to make it in time."

"The Patriarch is going to borrow a knife to kill someone..."

Hu Zhao had already fully understood what Sima Fang meant, but he continued, "But the Patriarch said that the situation in the world is not yet clear. If you want to be the final winner, you should not be attached to any force. You can join the winner after seeing the situation clearly." , so that the Sima family can always be the winner...but if this is the case, the Patriarch will no longer be able to stay out of the matter."

"There are some things in this world, even if they are not intended, they must be done!"

Sima Fang gritted his teeth and said with firm eyes.

"Zhao understands."

Hu Zhao nodded slightly, "But after this is done, I'm afraid Zhao will have to resign with the Patriarch."

"Why is that?"

Sima Fang said unexpectedly.

"When Zhao was young, he was favored by an old man who knew the art of physiognomy. The old man said that Ming Zhao had a good lifespan of 89 years, but he could only be a wild crane. He is a person who is greedy for life and afraid of death, and really dare not get involved in these power struggles."

Hu Zhao said seriously.

"..."

Sima Fang was silent when he heard the words.

As an aborigine of this era, Sima Fang naturally believes in this kind of statement, so even if he wants Hu Zhao to stay, he dare not be too reluctant, otherwise, if Hu Zhao really dies because of this, it will be him who committed the crime up.

But if Wu Liang heard what Hu Zhao said.

I am afraid that it is necessary to be surprised and try to find out the identity of the old man.

Because Hu Zhao in history did live to die at the age of 89, that is to say, the "old man who knows the art of physiognomy" in his mouth is not bad at all.

That is definitely a real expert.

After a moment.

"Since that's the case, I can't force it."

Sima Fang finally said, "However, I will remember everything you have done for the Sima family. If one day you need the Sima family, I will definitely help you."

"Thanks to Patriarch's wrong love."

Hu Zhao bowed his hands in thanks.

……

Back at the residence, Wu Liang still did not call Cao Chun to confront the matter.

It's not that he's worried that the walls have ears, but that he has decided to pretend to be ignorant.

After all, Cao Chun represented Boss Cao's will to a certain extent. Seeing too thoroughly and knowing too much in front of Boss Cao may not be of any benefit to him and the Huan army.

Such a night passed.

When Wu Liang woke up, the Sima family did not send anyone over. It is not difficult to judge that Sima Lang and Sima Yi led the people to look for Lu Bu's whereabouts, but there is no news yet.

Of course Wu Liang would not be surprised.

Because this matter had nothing to do with Lu Bu, if Sima Lang and Sima Yi really found Lu Bu, it would be a real surprise.

And Wu Liang had already achieved the purpose of this trip, so he naturally didn't want to stay in Wen County for a long time.

But he doesn't intend to leave without saying goodbye.

This will only arouse Sima Fang's doubts, not to mention that Wen County is mostly Sima Fang's eyeliner, and it is not easy to leave without anyone noticing, on the contrary, it is better to say goodbye generously.

As a result, there is no time to go out in the future.

Cao Chun brought him some bad news: "Zhang Yang led his troops into the city early this morning, and is now meeting with Sima Fang at Sima's mansion."

(End of this chapter)