Cao Cao called me to rob a tomb

Chapter 683: The Birds Are Exhausted, The Good Bow Is Hidden (4000)

"I don't know who Wen Ruo is talking about?"

Although Boss Cao is not in the mood to talk about this issue at this time, it is a fact that Xi Zhicai is dead now, and he will have many tough battles to fight, and he really needs someone as talented as Xi Zhicai to supplement his own military think tank with advisers, so there is still some interest.

"This person's surname is Guo Mingjia, and his style name is Fengxiao. He was born in the Guo family of Yingchuan. He had foresight when he was young. He once traveled north to see Yuan Shao. Later, he saw that Yuan Shao was full of thoughts but lacked essentials. He liked to plan without making decisions. It was really difficult to achieve great things. , so he left without saying goodbye, and has lived in seclusion since then, ignoring the affairs of the world."

Xun Yu said solemnly, "I have met this person several times. Although he is not very old, he is extremely knowledgeable and resourceful. He is especially good at trying to figure out people's thoughts. Duke Ming can call him here for a talk, and he may be able to It is used by Duke Ming.”

"Is this person really evaluating Yuan Benchu ​​like that?"

Hearing this, Boss Cao became more interested.

Boss Cao and Yuan Shao have known each other since they were young, and they even worked together as rangers on the streets. It is not an exaggeration to say that they are childhood sweethearts. Therefore, if we want to say that we know Yuan Shao well, Boss Cao must be much better than ordinary people.

And Guo Jia only met Yuan Shao for a while, and he was able to make such a profound evaluation, which shows that he really has the ability to figure out people's thoughts.

the most important is.

An enemy's enemy is a friend, and now Yuan Shao and Boss Cao are at war, and Guo Jia's evaluation of Yuan Shao, it is impossible to have any intersection with Yuan Shao, such a person will be more loyal if he stays by his side.

"That's true. Yuan Shao even turned his anger on him when he heard this, but at that time he had quietly returned to Yingchuan, and Yuan Shao had no choice but to give up."

Xun Yu replied.

"In that case, please ask Wen Ruo to introduce this person for me. If he is really a talented person, I will definitely treat him with courtesy."

Boss Cao nodded.

"promise."

Xun Yu gave a salute, but then said hesitantly, "Duke Ming, I still have one thing on my mind that I don't know whether I should say it or not. Although this matter doesn't affect the overall situation for the time being, if I ignore it, it may become a bright spot one day." Duke Ming should consider the stain that will never be erased."

"Wen Ruo, please tell me."

Boss Cao was puzzled.

"It's about the Huan army."

Xun Yu approached a little closer, and said in a low voice, "Now Wu Youcai is in the position of Taishi Ling, and Minggong has repeatedly made public his decision to recruit him as his son-in-law. Wu Youcai is a rare talent, and he is loyal enough to Minggong. , Minggong’s decision is naturally understandable, and Yu dare not say anything, but not everyone in the Huan army under his command is as loyal to Minggong as he is. I'm afraid that not only Wu Youcai will be ruined, but also Duke Ming's career will be greatly affected...I'm afraid he will end up in the same fate as Dong Zhuo."

"..."

Hearing this, Boss Cao's already frowning brows instantly twisted into knots.

Boss Cao didn't hide anything from Xun Yu when the Li People's Army was established in secret. Later, the Li People's Army went out many times, and Xun Yu also knew many things——

The Tuan army moved many tombs of the Han Dynasty.

This is the biggest problem. Now Boss Cao has welcomed Emperor Xian and has become the greatest hero of the Han Dynasty. Next, he will take advantage of this status to coerce the emperor to order him not to be a minister.

But if these things are exposed, Boss Cao will immediately change from a hero to a national traitor despised by the world.

In this way, if he wants to coerce the emperor to order him not to be a minister, it will naturally not be so justified. Maybe many tyrants may use this as a reason to regroup to form an "anti-Cao alliance" and attack them in groups.

Although Boss Cao's current strength is much stronger than before, it is still far behind Dong Zhuo back then, so he may not be able to withstand such pressure.

At that time, wouldn't he just end up in the same fate as Dong Zhuo?
"Wen Ruo means..."

After a long silence, Boss Cao looked at Xun Yu again.

"Flying birds are gone, good bows are hidden."

Xun Yu lowered his eyes and said in a softer voice, "Duke Ming is no longer what it used to be. The salt industry and the Tuntian Army are working together, and the food and salaries are already guaranteed. There is no longer any need for the Liren Army to do those things to supplement it. What's more, with Duke Ming's current battle, what the Huan army brought back is a drop in the bucket, but Duke Ming has to bear unpredictable risks."

"..."

Boss Cao was silent again.

"Don't worry, Duke Ming. Wu Youcai is a smart man. Duke Ming did this not only for himself, but also to protect him. I believe he can understand Duke Ming's painstaking efforts."

Xun Yu went on to say, "Duke Ming once said that Wu Youcai took Sima Zizhang as an example and determined to write a history book that surpasses the past and the present, and all historians must be upright and virtuous. If his reputation So it's broken, I'm afraid that the history books written will only be infamous for thousands of years, isn't this the result he wants to see?"

Boss Cao seemed to be moved, but in the end he shook his head: "Let's discuss this matter, discuss this matter again, don't act too hastily..."

Xun Yu's meaning was beyond words.

Boss Cao also had the same idea: that is to make the Liren Army disappear forever. Of course, it is not just as simple as canceling the designation and reclassifying it to other armies, but disappearing in the true sense.

It's just that Boss Cao is still not sure about Wu Liang's attitude.

In addition, Boss Cao actually knows a lot about the Huan army. After all, whether it is Cao Tian, ​​Cao Ang or Cao Chun, they have all traveled with the Huan army, and these three people have already reported some basic news to him.

Including Bai Jingjing's extraordinary hearing, Dian Wei's superior force, Yu Ji's skill in geomantic omen and so on.

It's just that some of the Huren soldiers didn't show it in front of them, or they just saw a series of invisible things and didn't know it, such as Prince Chamu's yin and yang eyes, Zhen Mi's true identity, Zhuge Liang's formation, and Yang Wanli's bone reduction technique...

the most important is.

No matter Cao Ti, Cao Ang or Cao Chun, they all thought that Wu Liang was a very loyal person, and he cherished these people under his opponent very much, and sometimes even took risks with his own life.

Boss Cao also thought of what happened not long ago.

"In life, there are always a few things that teach people not to care about gains and losses, but to be desperate!"

This is what Wu Liang said to Boss Cao himself when he insisted on going to Wen County to search for Lu Bu's whereabouts after Dian Wei was injured. This also shows Wu Liang's attitude towards these subordinates.

So Boss Cao had to worry.

He agrees with Xun Yu's thoughts in his heart. Under the current situation, the existence of the Huan army actually does more harm than good, whether it is for him or Wu Liang.

But if he proposed this idea to Wu Liang, Wu Liang would firmly oppose it.

This matter will open up a huge gap between him and Wu Liang. At that time, in order to protect himself or keep those subordinates, Wu Liang will only drift away from him, and this is not what Boss Cao wants. The result to see...

"..."

Seeing Boss Cao's attitude, Xun Yu did not insist on admonishing him, but stood aside silently.

As for Cheng Yu who was with him.

As early as when Yang Wanli was captured and sent to the Huan army, he already knew what kind of secret army the Huan army was.

But now I saw Xun Yu talking about this matter with Boss Cao.

Especially when Xun Yu lowered his voice, Cheng Yu took a few steps back intentionally or unintentionally, completely acting as if I didn't hear anything, and I didn't know anything.

Just at this time.

"DaDaDa..."

There was a rush of footsteps outside the courtyard gate, and the Tiger and Leopard Cavalry guarding the gate did not stop them, but called "Eldest Young Master" with a very respectful salute.

Then Cao Ang walked in quickly and saw that Xun Yu and Cheng Yu were also in the courtyard. Cao Ang did not avoid them. Although Taishi used some extraordinary means, he didn't get any useful information from them, so Wu Taishi and I concluded that these guards probably have nothing to do with this matter."

"If that's the case, wouldn't this matter go unchecked?"

Boss Cao frowned.

"Wu Taishi did not give up, and now he has gone back to summon the Huan army to investigate this matter together."

Cao Ang said again, "He taught me to report to my father, and ask my father to order someone to protect the scene until he finds out the matter, don't move the corpse of Military Division Xi for the time being, and don't allow anyone except him and the Huan army to enter the scene. "

"Zihe, did you hear that?"

Boss Cao glanced at Cao Chun not far away.

"promise!"

Cao Chun clapped his hands in response, this residence had already been taken over by the Tiger and Leopard Cavalry, so this matter naturally fell on the Tiger and Leopard Cavalry.

……

Soon after.

When Wu Liang came to Xi Zhicai's residence again, Dian Wei and Yang Wanli were already by his side. Although Dian Wei's left arm hadn't fully recovered yet, his fighting power should not be underestimated with only his right arm.

Realizing that he might become the murderer's next target, Wu Liang must of course take precautions.

Besides.

There is also a little white fox in Wu Liang's arms. This is Zhen Mi's fox servant. Whether he can find the real culprit next depends on its ability.

And this moment.

Boss Cao and others have also left, only Cao Chun and a group of tiger and leopard cavalry soldiers are guarding.

"Wu Taishi, please!"

Seeing Wu Liang, Cao Chun immediately waved to the soldiers guarding the gate, and personally led him to the courtyard.

After the trip to Wen County, he no longer dared to underestimate Wu Liang, instead he was in awe, and he believed that if anyone could solve this unsolved case, it would be Wu Liang.

"Please."

Wu Liang saluted and followed behind.

Not long after, several people had already entered the sun room where Xi Zhicai's body was located.

Although it was still a cold winter with a very low temperature, the room still had a smell of corpses besides the smell of blood. This was because the sundries and body fluids left in the internal organs gradually flowed out and gradually began to deteriorate.

"Wu Taishi, I'm right outside the door, if you need any help, just call me."

Cao Chun is a person with strong execution ability. After helping Wu Liang and others to open the door, he did not step into the threshold, but retreated quite consciously.

"Ah."

Wu Liang nodded slightly, and brought Dian Wei and Yang Wanli to Xi Zhicai's corpse again.

"This is the corpse of the military master..."

Seeing the tragic situation in the room, Yang Wanli sighed unconsciously, "It's really unpredictable. A few days ago, the army master was still alive and well, and he became like this in the blink of an eye. What's even more unexpected is that this happened in the Under Shijun's nose... well, it's really not peaceful anywhere."

Now Boss Cao has become a great general, and Xun Yu's name for him has also been upgraded to Duke Ming. However, except for Wu Liang, the others in the Tuo army still habitually call him the envoy, but it doesn't matter. Anyway, they don't have the chance to talk directly with Boss Cao on weekdays.

"..."

Although Dian Wei did not speak, his brows were also furrowed, and his heart should be a little heavy, after all, he was someone he had met before.

"Go."

Wu Liang didn't say anything superfluous, and put the little white fox next to Xi Zhicai's headless corpse, and taught it to remember Xi Zhicai's smell carefully, so that he could follow the smell to find the whereabouts of Xi Zhicai's head.

If the whereabouts of Xi Zhicai's head can be found, then it is possible to find the whereabouts of the murderer.

of course.

It cannot be ruled out that the murderer took Xi Zhicai's head and did not take it with him, but threw it in some unknown place.

So the thread is broken again.

Therefore, Wu Liang made extra preparations.

He not only wants the little white fox to remember Xi Zhicai's smell, but also wants it to remember all the smells in this room...

This room should be the scene of the first crime, and what happened last night, the smell has not completely dissipated, and the scene has been protected to a certain extent, the real culprit may also leave some smell.

Therefore, if it is possible to determine who has entered the room from last night to now through the smell, it is possible to gradually identify the real culprit through the elimination method.

"Sniff...sniff..."

Before coming here, the little white fox had already received Zhen Mi's order, jumped on Xi Zhicai's headless corpse and sniffed it carefully, then went to other parts of the room to search and identify it more carefully.

Such a toss.

The next thing was left to Zhen Mi's fox servants.

It has only been less than a day since the incident, even if the real murderer has grown wings, he can't fly too far. In addition, after Boss Cao welcomed Emperor Xian into Chenliu, the city of Chenliu County has been under curfew. Anyone who wants to leave the city can't leave the city , the real culprit is most likely still in the city.

Therefore, Wu Liang felt that after tonight, the fox servants would send back news one after another.

As a result, just after returning to the Wu Mansion, Zhen Mi, who was in the same mind as the fox servant, first mentioned a detail: "Besides Xi Zhicai, the most obvious smell at the scene was a special scent of incense. It's all inside."

"Xun Yu?"

The scent of incense is exclusive to Xun Yu, and it is unique in Cao Ying.

But does it smell like him in the room?
Wu Liang didn't see Xun Yu enter Xi Zhicai's room. Xun Yu had just arrived when he first went, at least Xun Yu hadn't entered at that time. As for what happened after that, only Boss Cao, who was waiting for the result, and Mr. Cao Chun knew.

(End of this chapter)