Cao Thief

Chapter 606 Surviving a near death (12)

"Who knows where Zhou Buyi lives?"

Cao Peng straddled his horse outside the gate of Sikong Mansion and asked loudly.

"Young master, I know."

"Lead the way ahead."

Cao Peng didn't talk nonsense, and pointed at the retainer with a whip.

The retainers didn't dare to be negligent, and quickly mounted their horses to lead the way.It wasn't until Cao Peng had left that Dian Wei brought his people outside the gate of the mansion.

Seeing that Cao Peng had already left, Dian Wei was so angry that he cursed: "You don't have to prepare the horse immediately."

The retainers of the Sikong Mansion immediately got busy.After a while, the horse came, Dian Wei pushed away the retainers, got on the horse, and went in the direction where Cao Peng left, whipping the horse and whipping away.

Night wind, gusts.

After the first snowfall, the temperature dropped sharply, and the night in Xudu was extremely cold.

Cao Peng rode on the horse, galloping against the wind.

Ever since Gao Shun and others entered Xudu, Emperor Han's party has always been too calm.It's not that Cao Peng wants to make trouble, but because of emotion and reason, the imperial party shouldn't be so calm.The calmer it is, the more it means that the imperial party is planning a big move.Otherwise, watching Lu's Han Dynasty surrender, Cao Cao gained a great reputation because of this, and further emptied the Han Emperor, wouldn't he just sit and wait for death?
Cao Peng thought that if he was an imperial party, he would never stop there.

It's just that with the passage of time, Cao Peng's vigilance has gradually relaxed...

He never imagined that the imperial party would make arrangements like this.At the banquet, if Gao Shun was poisoned to death, what would be the attitude of Lu Han who had just joined him?Gao Shun was Lu Han's minister of humerus.If he died, even if Lu Han still had the heart to join him, he might not be able to keep Goguryeo in check.They will inevitably face a chaotic situation in Sanhan, and they will even fall into a disadvantage.

Everyone knows that Lu Han is now facing enemies from both sides.

The reason why it belongs to the Central Plains is of course a personal factor.

But in terms of official affairs, Lu Han also hopes to use this attachment to seek assistance and support from the Central Plains.After all, Sanhan is indeed a wild place now.In particular, Baekje Mahan was just a city-state country with a very loose system before that.If you want to fight against a behemoth like Goguryeo without external support, it is indeed a troublesome matter.Historically, Goguryeo has continued to grow and develop after Cao Wei.After 500 years of development, they almost occupied the Han River Basin and suppressed Silla Baekje to a corner of the Korean Peninsula.

After all, a city-state is not an opponent of centralized power.

If Gao Shun were to die, Lu Han's allegiance would end without a problem, and Cao Cao's prestige would also be greatly reduced...

Kill two birds with one stone!
The means of the imperial party can be described as vicious.

However, Cao Peng did not expect that the imperial party would take this opportunity to involve Cao Chong and Zhou Buyi.

Cao Chong had been sent to Yingchuan Academy a month ago, and probably only Cao Cao and Zhong Yao knew his name in the academy.

And Zhou Buyi...

He definitely has no such means.

The child was arrogant, aloof, and somewhat paranoid.

But in essence, he was still just a child.

Cao Peng is now worried that the imperial party will take this opportunity to throw Zhou Buyi out as a scapegoat.However, it must be a dead sheep...

Zhou Buyi was disheartened by Cao Peng's attack.

After that night, he seldom appeared in public as if he disappeared.

Cao Peng could feel that Zhou Buyi wanted to go home a little bit.However, the imperial party would be so relaxed and go home without doubt?

Cao Peng, don't believe me!
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"My lord, there is Copper Camel Alley in front of you."

The retainer who led the way suddenly reined in his horse and turned around to remind him loudly.

Cao Peng also immediately stopped to watch.

Copper Camel Alley, located at the end of Yuxiu Street, is a quiet and remote alley with a very comfortable environment.This is a street that only existed after the expansion of Xudu in the fourth year of Jian'an.At that time, the city wall was moved out six miles, and Tongtuo Lane was opened on the basis of the ruins of the ancient city wall.

The city scale of Xudu is quite similar to that of Luoyang City in the Han and Wei Dynasties.

With water flowing through it, Tongtuo Lane was built according to the water.He is small in size, but very quiet, and the environment is very beautiful.But because it is far away from the downtown area, it is not very convenient to get in and out.Therefore, most of the people living in Tongtuoxiang are scholars and scholars.

After winter, there are very few people in Tongtuo Lane, so it seems a little quiet.

The snow on the road has not yet melted, and you can see footprints...

The retainers led the way, followed by Cao Peng.

"This was originally a separate courtyard of the Huan family, last year Madam gave this courtyard to Zhou Buyi.

The villain has been ordered by the Fifth Young Master to deliver things to Young Master Zhou several times, so he is not unfamiliar... Be careful, Young Master, the road here is not particularly smooth. "

The vassals led the way, and with the help of the lanterns at the entrance of the house beside the road, they could vaguely see the condition of the road.

Cao Peng didn't say a word either, he followed the retainer vigilantly with a long knife in his hand.Walking along the somewhat dark alley, you will soon come to the end of Tongtuo Lane.Zhou Buyi's residence was at the innermost part of Tongtuo Lane, and there was a row of ancient pines outside the door, full of green pine knots.

The courtyard door was closed tightly, the retainer stepped forward and knocked on the door door fluffily.

But there was no movement inside...

Cao Peng frowned and said in a deep voice, "Get out of the way."

The retainers quickly dodged, and saw Cao Peng stepping forward and kicking the door hard.

But there was a click sound, and the closed door was kicked to pieces by Cao Peng.Cao Peng walked into the courtyard without saying a word.The size of the yard is small, and the wall is about two meters high.Ivy and vines grew on the wall, adding a bit of coldness to the courtyard.There are three houses in total, the main hall is in the center, and two side rooms are connected to the back.At this time, the yard was quiet, and the lights in the house were all dark, as if there was no one there.Cao Peng called Zhou Buyi's name twice in the courtyard, but there was no response.

"Is there something to light the fire?"

"Master Hui, I have Huozhezi here."

"Well, come with me."

As Cao Peng said, he walked up the main hall steps.

The door was ajar, and it was dark and quiet inside... Cao Peng pushed open the door, glanced at the moonlight, and his expression changed drastically.

"Light the lamp."

"Here!"

The retainer hastily polished the torch and found an oil lamp on the window sill.

After he lit the oil lamp, there was light in the room immediately.Turning around to look, I saw a food table in the main hall, and a young man was lying on the food table, motionless.Cao Peng was squatting beside the boy, turned the boy over, and beckoned his retainers to bring the oil lamp closer.

It really is Zhou Buyi!

That young man's complexion was as pale as paper, and his breath was barely there.

Cao Peng quickly took his pulse for him, raised his eyebrows, and turned his head to look at the food table.

"Invite Mr. Zhang Zhongjing and Mr. Hua Tuo over here immediately."

Seeing this situation, the retainer naturally knew what happened.He quickly put down the oil lamp and ran out in a stumbling manner.After a while, the sound of horseshoes came from outside the door, followed by You Dianwei's rough voice, which came in.

"Ah Fu, Ah Fu is okay?"

"Uncle, come in."

Cao Peng picked up Zhou Buyi and walked into the wing.

He put Zhou Buyu on the bed, then hesitated for a moment, then turned to Dian Wei who had just walked in and said, "This child was poisoned."

"what?"

"The matter of the Sikong Mansion should not have much to do with him.

This child was probably instigated by someone... He probably doesn't know the origin of the little confusion.The opponent wanted to throw him out as a scapegoat, so he poisoned him one step ahead.I noticed just now that the food and drinks on the food table were already cold, so the murderer probably left already.I have already sent someone to invite Mr. Hua Tuo and Mr. Zhang Ji, hoping to rescue this child in time..."

"Ah Fu, you are still so kind."

Dian Wei couldn't help but sighed.

He is very clear about what Zhou Buyi has done in the past two years.

He slandered Cao Peng and Hu Zhao many times, and his arrogance was extremely arrogant... But during this time, this kid was still honest and didn't cause any trouble.But in Dian Wei's eyes, Zhou Buyi is definitely not a good thing, and even heard that he was poisoned, he was a little gloating.

"Light the brazier and have someone boil water in the kitchen.

Mr. Hua and the others will come over in a while, maybe it will be useful. "

Cao Peng did not answer Dian Wei, but glanced around the room, but landed on a gray package next to the wooden pillow of the bed.He went up and opened the package.Dian Wei leaned over with a torch to illuminate him.Inside the package were some clothes, several rolls of books, a dry food bag, and a money bag.The money bag looks like three copper coins, not a lot.

Picking up the scroll, Cao Peng was startled.

"Eight Hundred Characters", "Three Character Classics", and a volume of rubbings "36 Strategies".

Cao Peng's "36 Strategies" has just been completed, and it has not been rubbed into a book, and it has not been widely circulated in the market.Except for a few people, no one even knew that he made such a book of war.Among these few people, in addition to Cao Peng's family and Pound Pangtong Xiahou Lan Ganning and other trilogy, there are Cao Cao, Guo Jia and Chen Qun Xunyu.Zhou Buyi actually has "36 Strategies" which he just finished less than three months ago?But thinking about it, it doesn't seem surprising.Cao Chong must have this book there, Zhou Buyi and Cao Chong have such a good relationship, it is normal to have a rubbing copy.Just looking at Zhou Buyi's posture... Cao Peng couldn't help but frown.

"what happened?"

"This child, I'm afraid I have to leave."

"Then how did he..."

"It's probably because he wanted to leave that he was in such a catastrophe."

At this time, Copper Camel Alley was completely boiling.

General Wei Xiahou Dun led troops to blockade the entire Xudu, and many people gathered in Tongtuo Lane.

The one who led the troops was none other than Sima Xia Houshang from the other department of the city gate, who was also Xia Houzhen's older brother and Cao Peng's brother-in-law.

He ran in hastily, saw Cao Peng and Dian Wei, and hurriedly cupped his hands and said, "Dian Zhonglang, the last general was ordered by General Wei to investigate."

Cao Peng turned his head and said, "Mr. Hua, are they here?"

Before the words fell, someone said outside the door: "Don't worry, the old man is here."

Hua Tuo walked in, took a breath, and cupped his hands towards Cao Peng, "My lord, the old man is here... I don't know what your order is, my lord?"

"This child is poisoned!"

Cao Peng pointed at Zhou Buyi, then stepped aside.

Hua Tuo hurried forward, bent down, and checked Zhou Buyi.

"Cordylia?"

"what?"

"A poisonous weed, very poisonous.

There will be a very unique sweet smell in the mouth and nose of the poisoned... But this grass is easy to identify, so it is often mixed with meat.But in this way, the toxicity of Viola grass will be thinner, and the relative toxicity will be weakened... Well, the toxicity has not yet penetrated into the lungs, so there is still salvation.But after waking up, I'm afraid there will be sequelae.What exactly is the situation, varies from person to person, and I can't say for sure. "

"Also ask the master to give him a holy hand and save him."

"That's nature, that's nature."

Hua Tuo didn't hesitate, and immediately started to rescue.

Cao Peng dragged Dian Wei and Xia Houshang out of the room, leaving only Hua Tuo and his two disciples busy in the room.After a while, Zhang Ji also came.Hearing that Hua Tuo was rescued inside, he was not polite, and he brought his apprentice Ma Zhen to join in.

"The two holy hands join forces to rescue, if it still fails, I'm afraid there is no other way."

Cao Peng took a deep breath and stepped down the porch.

"Boren."

"Ok?"

"I'm sorry to bother you to send someone to the Sikong Mansion to report to the lord, saying that Zhou Buyi has nothing to do with this matter, and now he was poisoned and is currently being rescued, and the result is not yet known."

"It has nothing to do with him?"

Cao Peng smiled wryly, carrying Zhou Buyi's package.

"This kid looks like he's ready to go home, why bother doing such a thing?"

"maybe……"

Xia Houshang originally wanted to say that maybe he absconded in fear of crime.It's terrible to abscond in fear of crime, and you won't poison yourself to death, right?He thought for a while, nodded in agreement, and ordered people to return immediately.

"Ah Fu, shall I go back first?"

"Well, the current situation in Sikong Mansion is unknown, there is one dead man, there is no guarantee that there will be no second dead man.

Uncle should go back to protect Sikong, and at the same time remind Sikong to be careful about the safety of the envoys of Lu's Han Kingdom.Some people, if they don't make trouble, they may not feel at ease. "

Cao Peng thought for a while, then suddenly turned around and walked out.

"Afu, where are you going?"

Cao Peng didn't answer, but turned his head to Xia Houshang and said, "Boren, there is no need to keep too many soldiers here. I'll go out for a while, and I'll be back later."

After speaking, he rushed to the door.

Asking a soldier for a horse, Cao Peng turned over, sat astride the horse, beat the horse and whipped him away.

When Xia Houshang ran out, Cao Peng had already left.He hurriedly asked a group of soldiers to follow, and then stood in the courtyard, a little at a loss.

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Cao Peng galloped out of Tongtuo Lane and headed straight for Yuxiu Street.

After a while, he arrived at the gate of a big house on Yuxiu Street.Jumping off the horse, Cao Peng took three steps in parallel, ran up the doorstep, grabbed the door knocker, and slapped Puffy Puff continuously.The small door on the gate was opened a crack, and a head poked out from inside.

"Who is it!"

Without further ado, Cao Peng raised his hand to hold down the small door, exerting force suddenly.

The small door was suddenly pushed open, and the door inside was knocked out by a huge force, fell to the ground and fell unconscious.

Cao Peng stepped into the gate.

And the servants in this mansion also heard the movement from the door, and they all probed out to check.

"There are assassins!"

One of the servants scratched his neck and shouted.

But before he finished shouting, Cao Peng raised his hand and turned his wrist, and a steel crossbow flew out, hitting the door frame beside him.

"Liu Guang, if you don't come out again, don't blame me for smashing the door of your house."

(End of this chapter)