Cao Thief

Chapter 286 Take office (second update)

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Cao Zhen, Xu Yi and Dianman were sitting in the study.

The three of them wore white clothes, with white ribbons on their heads, with solemn expressions.Hu Zhao, on the other hand, frowned and sat quietly beside him without saying a word.

In the study, the atmosphere is dull and almost suffocating.

When Cao Peng walked in, the three of Cao Zhen stood up at the same time.

"Big Brother, Second Brother, Third Brother? You three, why are you here?" Cao Peng asked softly with an ominous premonition in his heart.

The three of Cao Zhen are typical filial piety.

But Cao Peng didn't know why they were wearing mourning.

Hu Zhao got up: "Three little generals, tell me, I'll go out first."

"Thank you, Mr. Kong Ming."

Cao Zhen saluted Hu Zhao, Hu Zhao just nodded and walked out of the study.The moment he and Cao Peng passed by, Hu Zhao let out a faint sigh.This sigh made Cao Peng's heart sink suddenly, and the ominous premonition became stronger.

"Three brothers, your body..."

When Hu Zhao walked out of the study, Cao Pengqiang asked with a smile.

But before he finished speaking, Cao Zhen said softly: "Ah Fu, the fourth child is gone."

"what?"

"Mr. Zuota, let's go!"

Gongzuo is Zhu Zan's surname.Cao Peng couldn't react for a while, and stared blankly at Cao Zhen and the three of them.

"You mean..."

"Ah Fu, at the end of last month, Gong Zuo was poisoned to death in the northern lieutenant's office."

There was a buzzing sound in his ear, and Cao Peng was a little dazed.He understood this time, Zhu Zan is dead!To be honest, the relationship between Cao Peng and Zhu Zan is far less close than that of Cao Zhendian, Man Xuyi and the three of them, let alone Wang Mai and Deng Fan.But if you knock your head down, you will be a brother in the first life.Zhu Zan has a calm personality and is very friendly.Although he didn't have much contact with Cao Peng, he was very close to Cao Peng.

Zhu Zan, how could he die?
"Brother, what's going on?"

Perhaps because he had experienced too many things, Cao Peng quickly stabilized his mind.

He asked in a trembling voice, staring straight at Cao Zhen.

"It's not clear yet. On the day that Gong Zuo was killed, it happened very suddenly. According to the people in the mansion, he was no different than usual that day. After returning home, he had dinner, washed up with his nephew for a while, and then went back to the flower hall to check the official documents. Listening to his yelling, when his family arrived, Gong Zuo had already...

According to the investigation, Gongzuo died of poisoning.

But so far, the murderer is still missing. "

Being poisoned?Cao Peng covered his face with his hands, rubbed it lightly, and remained silent for a while.

"My lord has dismissed Luo Yang Ling and dismissed General Yuan Rang.

Now, Yuan Shao and Chen Bing are in Hebei, eyeing him like a tiger.What happened to Luoyang also made the lord extremely worried.Therefore, the lord appointed Cheng Zhongde as Henan Yin and Chen Qun as Luoyang Order, and ordered a thorough investigation of the case, and ordered Chen Qun to find the murderer as soon as possible to calm down the panic. "

Norman said softly, and then closed his mouth.

Cao Zhen went on to say: "Ah Fu, I know you are studying now, but when Chen Changwen took over Yinshou, he made a condition to the lord. He said that you must take over the position of Luoyang Northern Captain... otherwise he Without confidence, solve the case and find the murderer. Guo Jijiu also agreed and said that you are the most suitable candidate. After hesitating for a long time, the lord finally made up his mind to appoint you as an official."

"Let me serve as Luoyang Northern Captain?"

The three of Cao Zhen nodded in unison, and at the same time looked at Cao Peng with hopeful eyes.

Cao Peng didn't respond immediately, but walked slowly to the table and sat down.

He took a deep breath and closed his eyes.The scene when the eight of them were married in the Xudu prison that day could not help appearing in their minds.

The clouds and the moon stop, and the mountains and rivers are not happy to form alliances; the old rain and the spring breeze, each has strengthened its ambitions through the years.

Don't compete with each other with fame and fortune, and don't be arrogant with talent and virtue.Sworn to Jinlan, the gods will look at each other today, and the bamboo forest will grow brightly. May he be related in the future...

The oath made that day still rings in my ears, but I don't think it will be separated forever.

Xiao Bayi lost one person, which made Cao Peng feel sad.Slowly, he raised his head, glanced at the faces of the three of Cao Zhen, gritted his teeth and nodded.

"When will you take office?"

"The sooner the better..."

As Cao Zhen said, he took out a box from the side and handed it to Cao Peng.

"Chen Changwen has gone to Luoyang, just waiting for you to help. Before I leave, my lord, let me give this to you, and said: no need to meet, go straight to Luoyang."

Cao Peng took the box, hesitated for a moment, and opened it.

I saw a short knife with a length of only about 45 centimeters and a set of printed ribbons inside.

The knife edge is dark red and slightly curved.

There is a sword inscription on the letter: Glory is my life!
Cao Peng is very familiar with this knife, it is one of the 36 Tiangang swords created by Cao Ji.After Cao Ji made the Tiangang Sword, he never gave it to others except Dian Wei.Now, this Tiangang knife appeared in front of him, which also represented...

If you look carefully, you can see the word "Tianxian" engraved on the mouth of the sword.

Tian Xiandao!According to the ranking of 36 Tiangang, this knife ranks fourth.

Cao Peng couldn't help being surprised, and thought to himself: Why did Cao Cao treat me so kindly?You know, there are countless generals under Cao Cao's command, not to mention generals with foreign surnames such as Xu Huang, Zhang Liao, and Li Dianle, but only the Cao clan has many generals who hold important positions.

Cao Hong, Governor of Chen County, Cao Ren, Governor of Liang County, Cao Chun, Commander of Tiger and Leopard Riders...

Even Cao Peng couldn't figure out such names.How many people stared at the 35 Tiangang knives, but they didn't expect...

But at the same time, Cao Peng also felt Cao Cao's intentions from this leisurely mouth.

The word "leisure" also expressed Cao Cao's hope for him.Cao Cao clearly meant to tell Cao Peng not to pursue fame and wealth, and when wealth comes, it will come naturally.Less scheming, more willful... This is also Cao Cao's expectation of him.

"I'll go back and pack my bags. I'll see you at Yamaguchi in half an hour."

Cao Peng closed the box, got up and said to Cao Zhen three people.

The three of Cao Zhen nodded, and instead of urging Cao Peng, they led them out of the academy.

When Cao Peng came out of the study, he saw Hu Zhao standing at the door.

"teacher!"

"Have you decided?"

"Yes!"

There was a hint of a smile on Hu Zhao's thin cheeks.

He sighed, and patted Cao Peng on the shoulder, "If you give me another year, I can teach you everything. It's too hasty. Three months will only let you cultivate your energy and calm your mind, but there is no teaching. I'm really ashamed to be a teacher. But I also know that you will definitely leave. You seem to be indifferent and don't care about the outside world, but in fact your heart is hot, loyal and filial, you have already gained samadhi...

I have prepared a few scriptures for you here, after you go back, you need to copy them carefully.

This volume of "Lun", as well as "Jingshi Yi" and "Gui Zang" and "Lianshan", are given to you together. I hope you can study them well. "

Generally speaking, donating books also represents the inheritance of the mantle.

Especially between teachers and students, teachers donate books to students, which also indicates that students can become teachers.

Cao Peng was stunned, "Teacher..."

"Youxue, if you go out this time, if you want to come back, I'm afraid it's up to you to decide.

Before I leave, I just give you a word, don't forget the ambition you told me when you came. "

"Set up your mind for the heaven and the earth, set up your life for the people, set up a legacy for the sages of the past, and create peace for all generations."

Hu Zhao smiled even more, "Knowledge is easier than action, I hope you will not forget the words you said today no matter where you go in the future."

"Student, keep it in your heart."

"Go, go and create a world, sit in this mountain as a teacher, and wait for the good news."

"Here!"

The teacher and the student did not speak much, but they expressed all the emotions they wanted to express.

Hu Zhao is a person with an indifferent personality, and Cao Peng is not a master who is good at expressing his inner feelings.For them, a few words are enough!

On the side, Sima Yi stood on the porch with a complicated expression.

When Cao Peng came to him and said goodbye to him, he suddenly smiled.

"Ah Fu, do it well."

"I also wish the senior brother to study soon, the younger brother is in Xudu, waiting for the senior brother."

"I'll be there!"

The two immediately bowed to each other, Cao Peng turned and left.

Looking at Cao Peng's back, Sima Yi secretly sighed in his heart.He also couldn't tell what kind of mood he was in at the moment.Thinking back to when Cao Peng first came here, I was elated; but when the article "Ai Lian Shuo" came out, Sima Yi was choking.He wasn't narrow-minded, but just felt an indescribable pressure.Perhaps it was this kind of pressure that made him alienate Cao Peng intentionally or unintentionally in the later days.But at the moment of saying goodbye just now, Sima Yi felt a little ridiculous.

Cao Peng once said to him: "The ruler is short, but the inch is long. Brother's best way is not in poetry, so why worry about it?"

Those were originally Cao Peng's words to comfort him, but at that time, it sounded like showing off.

Sima Yi turned his head and looked at Hu Zhao.And Hu Zhao, with hands on the side, looked at him quietly.

Everyone has his strong and weak points!
Ah Fu has found his ambition, and I should also find mine!
Thinking of this, a look of determination flashed in Sima Yi's eyes.

He clenched his fists secretly, and said to himself in his heart: Ah Fu, I will not lose to you, never...

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Hearing that they were going to leave immediately, Xia Houlan and the others couldn't help being caught off guard.

However, after Cao Peng issued the order, Xia Houlan would not ask why.He immediately called people over and prepared to set off.

Cao Peng took out Zhao Yebai from the stable, and patted him lightly.

"Ah Fu, do you want to go?"

Zhou Qi brought several young people to the door of Zhushe.

Cao Peng smiled, then nodded, "My elder brother was poisoned and killed. My lord has ordered me to serve as Luoyang North Captain. I need to leave immediately."

"Then, will you come back?"

Cao Peng was startled, and after a while he whispered: "I don't know!"

His eyes were a little blurred, and his heart was filled with an indescribable and incomprehensible melancholy.

I lived in Wolong Valley for three months, and got along well with the surrounding folks.To be honest, he also likes this quiet valley very much.

It is really "no messy ears without strings and bamboos, no labor form without paperwork", the mountain village is full of peace, and the mountain people are also very simple.

Living here, you don't need to worry about it, and you can be happy and relaxed every day.Although there was a bit of conflict with people like Zhou Qi at first, but later, the conflict was resolved, and everyone got along well.No need for intrigue, no need to drill camp all day, how leisurely?

"Old Zhou, help me take care of this bamboo house, maybe I will come back sometime."

Zhou Qi and the others showed reluctance and nodded, but did not make a sound.

At this time, Xia Houlan and the others had already prepared their bags, and Bu Luan and Guo Huan also straddled their horses.Cao Peng took a deep breath, stepped forward suddenly, and hugged Zhou Qi and others one by one to say goodbye.At the moment of embracing Zhou Qi, Cao Peng said softly: "Old Zhou, don't argue too much with my senior brother, he is nice and has no malicious intentions, but his temper is a bit arrogant, you should help me take care of him."

Zhou Qi said: "For your sake, I don't care about him."

"Okay, everyone, I'm leaving!"

"Ah Fu, take care of yourself and come back often."

Cao Peng smiled slightly, bowed hands with everyone on the horse, then turned the horse's head and left with whip.

Xia Houlan and others followed behind Cao Peng and galloped away...

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At the mountain pass, Cao Peng, Cao Zhen and others joined together.

Along the rugged mountain road, a group of people talked while walking.

"Fourth brother is so good, how could he be poisoned?"

"This, I'm really not very clear. I asked my younger siblings. After taking office, Gongzuo didn't offend anyone, and he was very low-key. In Luoyang City, he didn't have any enemies. Even the resigned Cai Neng didn't He talked about Gong Zuo’s faults and kept praising him. I know his words were exaggerated, but it also shows that Gong Zuo really has no enemies. Cai Neng himself can’t say a thing or two.”

Cai Neng is the unlucky former Luoyang Ling.

"Sister-in-law and magistrate Cai, did you say something unusual about fourth brother recently?"

"No...oh, Cai Neng said that Gong Zuo had ordered the closure of the Luoshui River before, saying that he wanted to search for some corpses. But nothing was found. Cai Neng was a little dissatisfied with Gong Zuo because of this matter, saying He made a fuss and made a fuss, wasting money and food for nothing."

Cao Peng immediately understood that what Cai Neng said was probably related to the murder case that Cao Peng saw at the beginning.

Speaking of which, Cao Peng didn't take this matter too seriously.In his opinion, it should not be difficult for Zhu Zan to solve the case.

As long as the body is found, the clues can naturally be figured out.

but……

Cao Peng had a vague feeling that Zhu Zan's death might be related to that case.

Before they knew it, the group had already left Luhun Mountain.

It was already dark, but Cao Peng and the others didn't want to waste any more time.After discussing with each other, they decided to rush all night and go straight to Luoyang.

In this way, wearing the stars and wearing the moon, I walked for a day and a night.

At a fork in the road, the three of Cao Zhen said goodbye to Cao Peng.

Cao Zhen is riding the tiger and leopard, while Dianman and Xu Yi are the generals of the tiger and leopard.The three of them still have responsibilities, so it is impossible to accompany Cao Peng on the road together.

"Ah Fu, if you have anything to do when you arrive in Luoyang, please send someone to tell you."

Cao Peng said: "When you arrive in Luoyang, nothing will happen. When you go back, remember to go to my house and ask Gan Ning and Hao Zhao to bring three hundred blacks over... By the way, remember to ask Mr. Kan to come with you. Maybe I'll need their help."

"It's easy!"

Cao Zhen agreed immediately, and then the four said goodbye to each other with tears.

After seeing off the three of Cao Zhen, Cao Peng adjusted his mood.He took a deep breath right away, turned around and glanced at the people behind him.

"I've been nesting in the mountains for three months, and the birds are slowly coming out...Let's go to Luoyang, and learn about Luoyang's methods!"

As soon as Cao Peng lifted the reins, Zhao Yebai galloped away with his hooves up and neighing.

Xia Houlan and the others looked at each other and hurriedly urged their horses to follow.

"Young master, wait for us!"

The tender voices of Bu Luan and Guo Huan echoed in the air.

From a distance, Cao Peng's hearty laughter came...

(End of this chapter)