Cao Thief

Chapter 287 Make a move
A downpour came suddenly.

The drought that lasted for nearly three and a half months was relieved a lot with a heavy rain.Seeing that the beginning of autumn is approaching, this rain came especially timely.The dry and hot air suddenly became much cooler, and the Luoshui was rolling, roaring and rushing, flowing towards the big river.

In the morning, the rain stopped.

Thin mist floats in the air, as if in a fairyland.

Cao Peng urged him to get on the embankment immediately, watching the Luoshui rolling eastward, his thoughts kept coming and going.

Three months ago, he stood here, when Luoyang North Captain was still Zhu Zan; now, he is standing here again, but Zhu Zan has returned to his hometown, and he will become the new Luoyang North Captain.No need to be reminded by anyone, Cao Peng also knows the meaning of Luoyang North Captain.Don't look at him as a Zhima official with a real salary of three hundred stones. If he is placed in later generations, he will be equivalent to the bureau chief of the imperial capital in later generations, or at least a department-level cadre... Cao Peng couldn't help feeling strange, and a playful look flashed across his face smile.

"My lord, the gate of Luoyang city has been opened, we should enter the city!"

Xia Houlan urged the horse to the embankment and reminded him respectfully.

Cao Peng took a deep breath, turned his horse's head and rushed down the embankment, "Let's go, let's enter the city!"

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Luoyang in the morning looks extraordinarily clean after being washed by the rain.

Early in the morning, dozens of water trucks were lining up inside the city gate, waiting to get out of the city and go to the west mountain to draw water.This is also a privilege enjoyed by the rich and powerful.Although there is well water at home, most of these rich and powerful people do not drink well water at home. Instead, they order their families to go out of the city every day to get spring water from the mountains for drinking.Xishan, also known as Luoyang Longmen Mountain in later generations.The springs in the mountains are scattered here and there, but most of them are owner-owned.Eating big river fish and drawing west mountains and rivers is a fashion of Luoyang people, and it is also a kind of elegance...

"Who is in front, stay on the horse."

When Cao Peng and his party arrived at the north gate of Luoyang, the guards stepped forward to block them.

Xia Houlan urged him to come forward immediately, "The new Luoyang North Captain is here to take up his post, so don't give way immediately."

"The new Luoyang Northern Captain?"

The gate guard was startled, and hurriedly reported to the gate uncle.

Not long after, I saw an old soldier hurried forward and followed Xia Houlan to Cao Pengma.

"Luo Yang enters and exits, why is it so strict?"

"Back to the north, my lord, according to the new Luoyang decree, there are twenty gates in the four cities of Luoyang, and only two gates in each city will be opened, and inspections will be strengthened to prevent people from entering and leaving at night."

"Chen Luoyang has arrived?"

"Master Huibei, the new Luoyang Order arrived three days ago."

It seemed that Chen Qun was under a lot of pressure.

Otherwise, they wouldn't have made such a big commotion as soon as they came here.

Cao Peng said in a deep voice: "So, quickly get out of the way, I still have to pay a visit to the new Luoyang Commander, so I can't stay here for long."

"Here!"

The old soldier hurriedly responded, returned to the city gate, and urged the gate guards to drive away the water carts behind the gate and make way for a passage.

Unexpectedly, as soon as the military order came out, the carters who fetched water immediately exploded.

"Why should we make way?"

"That's right, obviously we came first, why did you make us wait?"

"So what about Luoyang Northern Captain? There must be someone who comes first, first served... If there is a delay, my master will blame you, and you can't bear it."

The last time he came to Luoyang, Cao Peng didn't feel so many troubles.

Unexpectedly, when I came here this time, before entering the city, I encountered such a thing.

The big guys in Luoyang seem to be too crazy.How dare a group of servants fetching water dare to confront the imperial court officials?
Cao Peng's face suddenly sank, and he said coldly: "Ziyou, don't pay attention to these people, rush over to me."

Without saying a word, Xia Houlan led Fei Yan and rushed into the city gate.I saw him take out two zhang dragon scales, fly up and down, and beat a bunch of servants who were drawing water until they ran away with their heads in their arms.Fortunately, Cao Peng also knew the seriousness, so Xia Houlan didn't hurt anyone's life, but just drove them away.

After a while, the road was cleared.

Cao Peng led Bu Luan and Guo Huan and urged the horses into the city.

"Old Army."

"exist."

Uncle Men was also quite frightened by Cao Peng's sudden attack, so he hurried forward.

"How is the entrance and exit of this city gate managed?"

"My lord, the entry and exit of vehicles and horses at the city gate must be registered."

"Is it also Chen Luoyang's decree?"

"Exactly."

Cao Peng stopped asking, looked at the long motorcade lined up at the gate of the city, and couldn't help frowning.

But he didn't say anything, he just walked away with the people.Looking at the backs of Cao Peng and his party, the old soldier suddenly smiled...

"Uncle Men, why are you laughing?"

"This new North Lord looks different from the previous North."

All the disciples couldn't help being stunned.

After Cao Peng entered the city, he urged his horse along the wet long street to the Luoyang Command Office.The Luoyang Lingguan Office is located in Luoyang Beili, and the North Weiguan Office is only two streets away.In contrast, Luoyang Beili is close to Beigong.Among them, the Meridian Gate Street, which leads directly from Jianchunmen to Changhemen, is under the rule of Beili.

Although he is acquainted with Chen Qun, Cao Peng must abide by the basic etiquette.

It stands to reason that he has already obtained the Northern Wei Yinshou, so he can go directly to the Northern Wei Office first.

But Cao Peng decided to visit Chen Qun first.

This is official etiquette, and Cao Peng must abide by it.Otherwise, even if he and Chen Qun are familiar, there may be a gap between them.

A group of people stopped in front of the Luoyang Commander's Office, only to see that the gate of the official office was closed.

Xia Houlan dismounted, jumped up the doorstep, and knocked on the door.

After a while, a slave came out from inside, "Why knock on the door?"

"Please report to Chen Luoyang, and just say that the new Luoyang Cao Beibei has come to see you."

"Cao Bei?"

The servant looked down the doorstep, and immediately smiled, "My master ordered that if Cao Beibu comes, please go to the flower hall to rest first."

Cao Peng got off his horse, threw the reins to a fly, and led Guo Huan and Bu Luan up the doorstep.

Under the guidance of the servants, he passed through the front hall and came to the flower hall in the backyard.Someone had already reported to Chen Qun, Cao Peng was not sitting in the flower hall for long, when he heard hurried footsteps outside the hall.Chen Qun walked into the flower hall with a tired look, and when he saw Cao Peng, he stepped forward and hugged Cao Peng without saying a word.Cao Peng also has a height of around 173 now, but compared to Chen Qun, he seems to be a head lower...

"Ah Fu, you are finally here."

Cao Peng couldn't stand Chen Qun's unexpected enthusiasm.

"Brother Chen, what's wrong with you?"

Chen Qun let out a long breath, "I can finally relax a bit now that you're here."

Cao Peng looked bewildered.

At this time, Chen Qun also resumed the elegant posture that Cao Peng was familiar with, and gave up his seat.

He looked at the two little maidservants standing behind Cao Peng, pointed at Cao Peng and said with a smile: "I knew that Cao Youxue is the most enjoyable person in this world. Hehe, even if you are studying under Mr. Kong Ming's school." , and also bring a beautiful girl who is as beautiful as flowers and jade."

Bu Luan and Guo Huan blushed and lowered their heads.

Cao Peng couldn't laugh or cry, "Brother Chen, don't you want to cancel me.

I traveled a long distance and came here in the heavy rain, but you... well, if you have nothing to do, then I can go back to the Northern Lieutenant's Office first. "

"Who said it's okay, I've been waiting for you for three days before you came here, how could it be okay?"

Chen Qun immediately yelled, but his eyes inadvertently glanced at Guo Huan and Bu Luan.

Cao Peng immediately understood what he meant, turned his head and said, "Xiao Luan, Xiao Huan, you go out first, Brother Chen and I have something to talk about."

"Yes!"

The two maidservants also knew that it was not suitable for them to stay here at this time, so they withdrew from the flower hall.

After Guo Huan and Bu Luan withdrew, Chen Qun looked solemn, stood up and put his hands together, and bowed to Cao Peng, "Ah Fu, I want to apologize to you first."

"Brother Chen, which song do you sing?"

Chen Qun said: "I know you are studying now. It is a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to worship under Mr. Kong Ming, but I asked Sikong to let you come to help. It is a great crime to disturb your studies. Brother is also a last resort...to do it."

"Brother Chen, what are you talking about?"

Cao Peng's face darkened, "It's only natural to eat the king's salary and share the worries for the king. Besides, even if you don't look for me, I will definitely come out to find out the truth if my fourth brother died so strangely... However, it was recommended by you. Me? How did I hear that it was Guo Jijiu?"

Chen Qun said with a smile: "Feng Xiao also likes you to serve as the North Captain. So after I proposed to Sikong, Feng Xiao immediately agreed."

"why me?"

Chen Qun came over and sat down beside Cao Peng.

"Others don't know your skills, but I do.

Back then when you were in Haixi, you stripped the cocoon and found out the mystery of Haixi, and I knew your skills.To be honest, Cao Gong asked me to take over the order of Luoyang, so I was a little nervous.Zhu Gongzuo walked strangely, and there seemed to be a big secret hidden in Luoyang City.When I checked the case files in the Sikong Mansion, I felt that the death of Gong Zuo was definitely not a personal vendetta, and I am afraid there are other secrets behind it.Although Wen Ruo and the others recommended me, I knew that my strengths were not in this and I needed help from others, so I thought of you. "

"You also think that my fourth brother's behavior is strange?"

Chen Qun nodded, "It's very strange."

"How to say?"

"I came to Luoyang for three days and did almost nothing. Apart from ordering martial law at the gates of the city, I spent most of my time looking through files.

Before Zhu Gongzuo died, he blocked the Luoshui River, saying he was looking for some corpse?This matter is related to you? "

Cao Peng shook his head, shuddered, and nodded.

He repeated what happened that night again.Strange to say, after three and a half months, what happened that night seems to be clearer.Cao Peng spoke in great detail, and Chen Qun listened very carefully.After Cao Peng finished speaking, he bowed his head and said nothing after pondering for a long time: "Ah Fu, what you said is indeed a bit strange... Before Zhu Gongzuo passed away, he transferred all the files of the county government. What the hell is he looking for. Is there a connection, I suppose?"

"Hard to say!"

Cao Peng thought for a while, "I still don't know what the specific situation is, so it's hard to draw conclusions."

"Ah Fu, you must help me this time." Chen Qun sighed and patted Cao Peng on the shoulder, "After I came to Luoyang, I realized that Luoyang City is extremely complicated. The forces of all parties are intertwined. I also don't know how to start..."

At this moment, a commotion was heard outside the door.

Chen Qun couldn't help but frowned, and a touch of anger floated on his delicate cheeks.

He stood up, strode out of the flower hall, and shouted sharply: "Who is making noise here?"

An old butler looked flustered and walked forward quickly.

"My lord, something is wrong."

"what's up?"

"Northern Lieutenant, the Northern Lieutenant's office is gone."

"what?"

After hearing this, Chen Qun couldn't help being startled, "Say it again?"

"Northern Wei Yamen is flooded..."

Chen Qun's cheeks twitched and he turned around.

Cao Peng heard it very clearly inside, his eyes narrowed involuntarily.He walked up to Chen Qun and pulled Chen Qun's sleeve.

"Brother Chen, let's go and have a look."

"it is good!"

Chen Qun immediately ordered men to prepare horses, and Cao Peng led Guo Huan and Bu Luan out of the gate of Luoyang Lingfu.Standing on the doorstep, I could see thick smoke billowing in the distance, and faint shouts and shouts.

Xia Houlan stepped forward and was about to speak, but was stopped by Cao Peng waving his hand.

"Ziyou, it looks like someone wants me to look good."

"My son, what shall we do?"

"Don't worry, go over and check the situation first."

After all, Cao Peng got on his horse, and Chen Qun also rode over at this time.Neither of them said a word, they just nodded, and they rode their horses to the northern Wei Yamen.

While walking, Chen Qun asked, "Ah Fu, who is so bold?"

"I don't know who is so bold, but I know that someone must be unable to sit still."

"Oh?"

"Don't burn it in the morning, don't burn it in the evening..." Cao Peng sneered, "It's just a coincidence that I entered the city with my first foot, and the Weiyamen in the north left the water with my second foot. However, this also shows that some people feel guilty .Otherwise, you wouldn’t use such a crappy method to throw me off.”

"Aren't you angry?"

Cao Peng didn't answer, his expression was extraordinarily calm.

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In the front hall of Wei Yamen in the north, thick smoke billowed.

The slaves in the Yatang ran and shouted, carrying buckets to fight the fire.When Chen Qun and Cao Peng arrived outside the Yatang, the fire was basically under control.

"It's the warehouse leaking water, probably caused by people's carelessness."

A servant came to report, and Chen Qun couldn't help being furious.

"Is there only water in the warehouse?"

"Yes."

Cao Peng nodded and got off his horse to the doorstep.

When he stood at the gate of the North Weiya Hall, he suddenly felt endless emotion.

Three and a half months ago, I and Zhu Zan walked into the Northern Wei Ya Hall together, talking and laughing.At that time, Zhu Zan's wife and child came out to greet him, and he even teased the baby for a while.Who would have known that in just three and a half months, the Weiya Hall in the north of Luoyang has already changed from person to person...

"Brother Chen, where are my fourth sister-in-law and my nephew now?"

"Gongzuo's wife and children have returned to Xudu, and now they live in Zidan's mansion..."

"Alright, at least it won't scare my sister-in-law and nephew. Otherwise, I will feel even more guilty."

Cao Peng said softly, and he had already arrived in front of the warehouse.

The warehouse is still emitting thick smoke, and the air is filled with a choking smell.The huge warehouse was not completely burned, only a small part was burnt black.Cao Peng frowned, covered his nose and walked over, wandering in the mess for a while, his face became more and more cold.

"Cao Beibei, how are you?"

In front of outsiders, Chen Qun would still address Cao Peng according to the etiquette.

Cao Peng sneered and said, "It's not water, but someone deliberately set the fire on fire...Come here, check the loss of the warehouse immediately, and report it to me as soon as possible."

After speaking, he walked up to Chen Qun and fell silent.

"What are you going to do?" Chen Qun also had a serious look on his face.

Exhaling a turbid breath, Cao Peng said softly: "Since he has already made a move, how can I not express it?"

(End of this chapter)