Three Kingdoms: I don’t want to fall in love in troubled times

Chapter 93
"How could this be?"

It was getting dusk.

Xu Jiashu sat there for a long time.

The cold touch of finely ground wheat husks was inexplicably recalled in his throat, which came from the first bite of food he had eaten in this world.

It didn't taste good, in fact, it was unforgettable.

Equally unforgettable was the not-so-long time I stayed in Fengchi Village.

He grew his hair long, learned a fairly authentic Luoyang suburban accent, and then left a piece of advice before leaving without saying goodbye, thinking that they would never owe each other anything. In Cai Yan's simulation, Fengchi Village had appeared, and they were in This troubled world exists well, the population is increasing, and it has become a small powerful force that can protect itself.

He also thought about going back to take a look when he regained Luoyang in the future.
Why has the future changed? Is it because the capital moved earlier, or is it because my career is much smoother than that simulation?
Xu Jiashu's mind went blank.

Since traveling through the late Han Dynasty, he has thought that he is invincible, and he even once became the world leader in the simulation.

Even in reality, a Shang Shulang in his early twenties can be said to have risen through the ranks, and he can't help but feel a bit conceited.

But the obvious fact is that the few text descriptions in the simulation condensed the ups and downs of his life. The difficulties did not exist, they were just ignored.

Just like when you look back on the past as a person who has experienced it, you will naturally feel that everything that happened at that time was no big deal.

The current reality is that he is facing an unrivaled enemy.

Dong family.

A behemoth with the strongest force and highest authority, the strongest force among the heroes in the world.

It's just a doctor. Dong Zhuo doesn't need to take action. Any tribesman who gets serious can easily crush him to death.

"Xu Shangshu," the clerk in charge of the documents reminded in a low voice, "this document was submitted before Taige resumed its work. Even if you burn it, no one will ask about it."

In fact, if Xu Jiashu hadn't come to ask for it, he wouldn't even have known that he had such a dangerous thing in his hand.

He preconceivedly thought that the minister was here to destroy the evidence, but after waiting for a long time, no action was taken, so he urged him - do it quickly, I will pretend that I didn't see it!

Xu Jiashu lowered his head and looked at the bamboo slips.

Burn it now and pretend nothing happened.

The officials were even more happy to see this big trouble solved by him.

Accordingly, just as an elephant does not notice the ants under his feet, the Dong family does not notice his movements.

If there is a slight injustice, the big deal is that when the settlement comes later, you can just get it back a hundred times a thousand times.

be terribly upset.

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"Xu Shangshu?"

"I'll take a look."

Xu Jiashu's eyes passed over the word "Chu" over and over again.

The grace of dripping water is repaid by springs.

How can I repay the grace of saving my life?
"I'll take this file first." Xu Jiashu held the bamboo slips in his arms and said to the officials, "Tai Ge needs it."

In order to prevent this person from destroying the evidence after he leaves, he will take it away now.

"." The man clearly didn't believe it, "Does Xu Shangshu really mean what he said?"

"Naturally."

"Well, don't blame me for being merciless when the time comes."

There was nothing the official could do to speak so harshly. For the sake of everyone's lives, someone had to stand up and stop this lunatic.

During dinner, Xu Jiashu frowned tightly unconsciously.

So Liu Ying also followed suit.

"The eldest princess seems to have something on her mind?", he turned around and asked.

"Xu Zimao seems to have something on his mind?"

Xu Jiashu chuckled and said, "It's true, a little, but not much."

"Obviously there are a lot of them." Liu Ying suddenly stopped imitating him. "Give me half of your worries, so there won't be many."

Xu Jiashu's heart felt warm, but he still didn't tell the whole story - why bother letting another person suffer too?

Not long after, someone suddenly came to visit me.

If you come uninvited, you are a bad visitor.

Xu Jiashu didn't know that this was just the first guest tonight.

"Zimao", Huan Jie tried his best to appear calm and relaxed, but the expression on his face still gave him away, "It's been a long time since you were transferred to Zhongdu Guancao. I miss you so much! "

"It's just across a wall, saying it's been a long time no see." Xu Jiashu shook his head, "Tell me, who else knows that I took away the files from Xi County?"

Hearing this, Huan Jie's forced smile suddenly froze.

"The whole inner city knows it," he sighed. "Soon the Dong family will also know it. I'm afraid many people are willing to sell this to them."

There is no shortage of villains in any era, which is to be expected.

"Let's not talk about it for now." Huan Jie took out a letter from his arms, the corners slightly soaked with sweat. "Here is a letter of recommendation to Grand Administrator Sun. If Zi Mao is willing, he can leave tonight."

As he spoke, he suddenly showed embarrassment, "I should have helped Zi Mao with some expenses, but I was short of money."

Prices in the inner city were so high that the salary of three hundred shi was really stretched. Even Xu Jiashu had to rely on Gan Ning's financial support from time to time to survive, and Huan Jie couldn't leave any money.

Xu Jiashu reached out and took the letter: "But why should I leave?"

"Didn't Zimao want to investigate the case in Yi County?" Huan Jie suddenly breathed a sigh of relief, "It turns out that it was the little official who made the false accusation. I will go find him tomorrow to settle the score!"

He turned to comfort him: "Since it's a misunderstanding, it's okay to ask Wang Situ to come forward to intercede. He appreciates Zi Mao very much and won't refuse him in the future."

Guessing that the curfew was approaching, Huan Jie left the letter and hurried away.

I can hardly afford to eat, yet I spend so much money on paper to write letters.
This kid is not bad.

But even if he really wanted to run away, he probably wouldn't go to Sun Jian, Xu Jiashu thought.

Before he could sit down, someone knocked on the door again.

"Fifty admission!" Xu Jiashu shouted angrily, and pushed the door open again.

Xun You just glanced at him coldly.

"Brother Gongda", Xu Jiashu was a little embarrassed when the great master of labor came, "Why are you here too?"

"If you don't come, are you going to sit back and watch Zi Mao seek his own death?" Xun You rarely got really angry this time, "Did you suffer from the apathy disorder? Can the Dong family's power be provoked now?"

"That's what Brother Gongda said."

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"Wang Situ will only keep silent. He will not ruin anything for you." Xun You's words were simple and direct, "but I will ask Sikong to come forward and intercede for you."

Xun Shuang's condition had deteriorated to the point where he could no longer hide it. At this time, he was losing face.

"It's just that you have to lie dormant for a while from now on," Xun Gongda then warned, "you can no longer participate in our major events!"

Unlike Huan Jie who was so naive, the path given by Xun You was safer and more cruel.

Some things won't weigh as much as two ounces if they don't go on the scale, and they won't weigh a thousand pounds if they go on the scale.

Transferring the Xixian files is undoubtedly an attempt to alert the enemy. In the worst case, it may even endanger the overall situation.

"Zimao, why are you so impatient?" Xun You hated the fact that iron cannot be transformed into steel, thinking that Xu Jiashu was just confused and wanted to gain a position. "How can such a thing be used to invite fame?"

Meng Hulu said so many words in one breath, he was really worried about him.

"Brother Gongda misunderstood," Xu Jiashu could only explain, "I don't want to make a name for myself through this."

"That's good," Xun You calmed down, "I think it's better to send the file back to Yi County, and just say that you were prepared to return it to its original owner, which would save your face."

Another idea to calm things down.

Xu Jiashu nodded, "I understand." Xun You looked at him and wanted to say something else, but just sighed, "I know Zi Mao has a grievance, but there are no things in the world that we can do whatever we want. ?”

"Be careful what you say and do in the future."

Without this advice, Xun You also left.

Xu Jiashu looked up at the night sky and simply refused to sit down.

Calculating the time, it's almost time for someone to arrive from the Cai Mansion, which is the farthest place from here.

When entering the door, Cai Yan almost fell down.

As she trotted over, her chest heaved violently and she couldn't stand still.

"I", just as he was about to speak, he squatted down and took a deep breath, "I"

"Squatting is not good." Xu Jiashu patted her back gently to calm her down, handed her a glass of water and said, "Let me guess, you want to plead for me in front of the emperor, right?"

Cai Yan stood up with water in hand and nodded vigorously.

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"I think I have to investigate the case. Is it my doctor's turn to investigate this case?" Xu Jiashu was a little helpless. "At least it can only be heard by Ting Wei, right?"

Cai Yan, who was still drinking heavily, paused and said, "Really?"

"of course it's true!"

"Oh"

Cai Yan was a little embarrassed. As soon as she heard that something big had happened to Xu Jiashu, she ran over immediately. Unexpectedly, she made a mistake, "Then I'll go home first."

"Wait a minute," Xu Jiashu stretched out his hand to hold her, "If you see the emperor, please trouble Miss Cai to send a message to me."

He stepped forward and whispered tips.

"." Cai Yan's eyes widened when he heard this explosive fact, "Is your distant relative the eldest princess?"

Xu Jiashu nodded.

At any other time, Cai Yan would have been a bit angry and teased her by saying things like "Why didn't I know your surname was Liu?" But now that she heard the news, she just felt very happy.

"I will definitely tell the emperor," she promised, as if she had received some lofty mission: "He will find a way to help you!"

After sending Cai Yan away, the yard became completely clean.

Finally having time to be alone, Xu Jiashu sat on the steps and waved away a few mosquitoes - smoke in the inner city was more expensive than silver, so he couldn't afford it.

"Looking at it this way, I'm doing pretty well." He laughed at himself, "There are so many ways to go if you offend someone named Dong."

Running away to Changsha, maybe the twelve rats of Jiangdong will not be mentioned in the history books in the future. I mean the tiger ministers. They only need to be a security guard next to Sun Ce, and the king of Wei and Wu will never have a chance to succeed in his life.

I have to say that although it doesn't sound very balanced, it is very exciting.

Or he could listen to Xun You and send the files to Xi County, ask Xun Shuang to go out of his way to intercede for him, apologize properly, and continue to work in the Chang'an court.

Having escaped this period of limelight, I will work hard in the future and still retain my status as a lord.

It does sound a bit frustrating, but it's not a big problem.

If it were anyone else, this ending would have been unthinkable, and they would still need a bicycle.

After a long time, Xu Jiashu stood up, rubbed his sore and numb thighs, took a shower and changed clothes, then lay down in bed.

[Remaining number of simulations: 6]

This is a treasure saved throughout April, six ordinary simulations.
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In the early morning of the next day, Xi County received the news.

At the same time, I also received a letter from Xun Shuang, saying that Xu Jiashu just wanted to personally return the file to the Dong Mansion and had no other intentions.

Believe it or not, for the sake of being a "scholar", the conditions given by the Dong family were very generous: within seven days, Xu Zimao returned the files to the Dong Mansion alone and burned them in front of the Dong family members. Just give me another big gift and forget about it.

There was not even a redundant threat. In their opinion, this condition had almost no possibility of being rejected.

It's just a young man who is ignorant. Just remember it for a long time.

The seven-day period was also very considerate - Chang'an was not far from Xi County. Considering that Xu Zimao might take the initiative to plead guilty and walk there, seven days was more than enough time.

Xu Jiashu came to Shangshutai early in the morning and found that his place had been replaced by another unfamiliar face.

"It turns out to be the famous Xu Zimao." Although the young man's words were polite, his words were not. "Wang Lingjun said that until this matter is settled, you will not come to Taige for the time being."

The word "famous" is used to describe Xu Jiashu now, with explicit praise and implicit irony.

Everyone in Chang'an knew that there was a Lang Guan who had a promising future, but because of a moment of shrewdness, he offended someone he shouldn't have offended, and in the end he could only apologize in despair to save his life.

Xu Jiashu was not surprised when he heard this arrangement.

Wang Yun was such a person. Anyone who influenced him to get rid of Dong Zhuo would be quickly abandoned. If he didn't put himself in jail to show his loyalty, maybe it was for Xun Shuang's sake.

He turned around to thank the old servant who had advised him, but all he got was a cold face that he was afraid of avoiding, "It's easy to talk but deep, Mr. Xu doesn't have to be like this, please go home!"

Really unfamiliar.

Few people are willing to have anything to do with Xu Jiashu at this time.

Except for Gan Ning from the outer city, all the people who were supposed to come to him had already arrived yesterday.

Of course it was impossible for Xu Jiashu to go home so early in the morning.

He walked all the way to the outer city. At this time, Chang'an was beginning to be a bit full of vitality, with all things competing for growth, compared to the solemn appearance covered with dead leaves when he first arrived.

When passing Zhangtai Street, I saw rows of willow trees blowing in the wind.

"Is this the so-called Zhangtai Liu?"

Thinking that this was the stage where he was instantly killed by Lu Lingqi in the simulation, I couldn't help but laugh.

"Why is Zimao like this?" Gan Ning looked very calm, "When that kid is alone, I will kill him with one blow."

You are a fucking genius!

"Xing Ba is really becoming more and more like the heroic man in the book," Xu Jiashu couldn't help but sigh, "It's really enviable to enjoy grudges and sail across the rivers and seas."

"Don't do this," Gan Ning curled his lips, "Don't tell me you don't want to kill that little brat."

It's boring to talk like this.

"But many people don't think so," Xu Jiashu replied. "Just now I was told to go home by an old servant."

"What do you care about those people?" Gan Ning said with disdain, "I would rather stay in Ba County and be a government official for the rest of my life if I do what they say and don't even eat meat."

Are there vegetarians in Berkshire so early?
"Let's forget it." Xu Jiashu declined this unworkable idea. "Private vendettas are not the work of scholars."

"I don't believe it," Gan Ning muttered in a low voice, "You must have an idea, but you just don't want to tell me."

"." Xu Jiashu sighed: "Those who know me will become hegemons."

"Oh?" Hearing this, Gan Ning's eyes lit up, "Whatever Zi Mao wants to do, just say it and I'll help you!"

"I'm going to the Dong Mansion to return the files." Xu Jiashu replied seriously.

"Don't joke!"

"I never joked!"

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"Okay, okay", Gan Ning said impatiently: "You just need to tell me how to do it, okay?"

This person has always been mysterious and mysterious, and does not look like a lieutenant at all.

"Xingba doesn't believe at all that I'm going to plead guilty?" Xu Jiashu wanted to ask again.

"Don't tell me, don't tell me I'm leaving?"

"I said it, I said it." Xu Jiashu grabbed Gan Ning, who was about to leave, "Come here."

(End of this chapter)