[Three Kingdoms] Carnival

Cao Mengde assassinated Dong alone, but unexpectedly Dong Zhuo saw the light of the Seven-Star Knife from the mirror in the room, and woke up suddenly. Cao Cao skillfully presented the Seven-Star Knife, which pleased Dong Zhuo for a while, and he was able to leave Dong's mansion safely and escape the danger before Dong Zhuo could react. place.There is no Seven-Star Knife, and ordinary weapons cannot pierce Dong Zhuo's armor; but if it is an ordinary weapon, it is impossible to have such a dazzling light like the Seven-Star Knife when it is unsheathed. Seven Stars, defeated by Seven Stars, the possibility of success is very small.

However, even though Cao Cao assassinated Dong Weicheng, his righteous act of stepping out to eradicate the traitors of the country was quickly known to the world, and his fame was unparalleled for a while, and he was even more admired than the descendants of those aristocratic families.

A scene in the history book, or a drama very similar to the history book, finally walked slowly according to the original pace.But the difference is that Dong Zhuo, who took a long time to react, watched Cao Cao hurriedly leave in a panic, then put away his reckless expression, and played with the famous Seven Star Knife in his hand.Although this saber is indeed a good soldier, but for Dong Zhuo who has seen many strange soldiers, it is just to the extent of playing around with.Sure enough, soon, he lost interest and threw the knife to the guards, saying: "When Feng chases Cao Cao back first, give him this dagger."

"General Lu will definitely like this dagger very much." At this time, Li Ru walked in and saluted Dong Zhuo with a smile, "Xiangguo, everything has been arranged. Cao Cao thought of this Luoyang City, what will it be?" Difficult, but not easy."

"That's enough. It's too simple, but it makes people suspicious."

Meng De, Meng De, it's not that I don't want to give you more opportunities to pave the way for you, it's just that I don't want to hand over this fate for the time being.

Centipede, dead but not dead, he still has a lot to do.

"Gongda!" Xun Ji stepped into Xun You's room.

In the room, Xun You had already finished preparations, and was about to secretly go to the palace with others. Seeing Xun You rushing in, he wondered, "Uncle, what's the matter?"

"An accident happened, and Dong Zhuo temporarily canceled his plan to enter the palace today."

"Why?" Xun You frowned, could it be that he leaked something?

"It's Cao Cao. He assassinated Dong Zhuo but failed to escape. Dong Zhuo was furious. The whole city was under martial law and vowed to catch Cao Cao, regardless of life or death."

Xun You pursed his lips, this happened to be a little too much, but he just had some doubts, and there was nothing to support him, so he had to give up.Seeing that Xun was still looking at him, his eyes seemed to have deep meaning, he thought for a moment, then hesitated and said, "Then, uncle is..."

"I hope you can mobilize the power of the Xun family to help Cao Cao leave safely."

"Awu, tell me again, what's going on?" In the dilapidated courtyard, Guo Jia rubbed the aching brows, feeling sincerely tired.

Xiwu also felt guilt and embarrassment, she followed everything according to the plan, and when everything was arranged, she suddenly heard the news that Dong Zhuo would not go to the palace, there is no doubt that Xun You's assassination must have been postponed.But just after she was about to order to cancel the plan, someone notified her that the person to be picked up had already been picked up, and asked if she wanted to take the person to Guo Jia.

Who knows what is going on with this unknown person, of course Xiwu can't easily take him to the house to expose Guo Jia's whereabouts, but if he is released, but... However, when she heard what her subordinates told him, After the name, she was completely stunned.

"That person is the captain of Duqi, Cao Cao."

"...Bring him to the house."

"But--"

"It's okay, the young master should be very happy to see him."

"...So, just like that, you brought him back to me? And you knocked him out?" Guo Jia said with a headache when he heard Xi Wu's explanation that didn't seem like an explanation at all, "Also, why did you Do you think that I will be very happy to see Cao Cao?" If it is possible, he really does not want to meet such a famous person in history, otherwise, sooner or later, he will run counter to his secluded life under the eastern fence of picking chrysanthemums.

"But... Mr. Cao did help us when he was in the house before, and I think you have a very good relationship with him, young master..." Xi Wu said weakly.However, Guo Jia had even more headaches. He was thinking that although he owed Cao Cao a favor, he would forget about Jianghu forever. As a result, the girl Ah Wu couldn't be more honest, so she brought her back like this.

Such a headache is not a solution, and Guo Jia suddenly realized that Cao Cao is undoubtedly a good candidate to find someone to take over the octopus guard.In particular, his memory told him that Cao Cao went south to fight Chibi after he pacified the north. During his lifetime, there were few wars in the north.It is really necessary to sell this northern overlord.

So, Guo Jia raised his head, although his brows were already flushed by his force: "Where are others?"

"In your room, young master, because when we came back just now, young master, you fell asleep, and without your consent..."

"It's okay." Guo Jia immediately stopped Xiwu's plan to continue explaining, got up and walked towards his room.

The house facing north, even if it is not lit during the day, is completely dark.Guo Jia lit a piece of red wax, moved a stool and sat down beside the bed.Xi Wu's hand strength was incomparable even to an adult man, and this hit on the soft spot of Cao Cao's neck was quite powerful.Guo Jia looked at the area that was still red, and thought carefully about what to do if someone asked him for medical expenses.

But apart from that spot and height, there is no doubt that the man lying on the bed at the moment is perfect.With a stern face as sharp as a knife, raised phoenix eyes, and black and slender eyebrows, even if he closed his eyes tightly at this moment, he could still feel the sense of oppression on the human body.It was a natural majesty regardless of his birth status, as if he was destined to be a high-ranking person in the world and become the overlord to rule the world.

To be honest, regardless of past and present lives, Guo Jia admires such a man very much. He has the most intuitive sense of aggression and predatory desire in men, but he does not lose the gentleness of ancient Chinese men like jade. Well, although Cao Cao is gentle Ruyu really can't compare with Xun Xunyou in this aspect, Guo Jia thinks about it, it's much worse than him who was scolded as a "prodigal son", but there are still some, really, um.

Just as he leaned over and took out a small bottle and put it under Cao Cao's nose, someone grabbed his wrist tightly.Guo Jia lowered his eyes, facing the Venerable Master without a trace of the daze that someone who just woke up after a long period of fainting should have. understanding.

"General Cao, is it appropriate for you to treat a person who saved you like this?"

"Since you want to save me, why did you bring it here?" Cao Cao's narrowed phoenix eyes flashed with a dangerous light.Capture the thief first and capture the king. He is seriously considering the possibility of capturing the person in front of him to force him to reveal his purpose and then let him leave safely.

But Guo Jia just looked back to meet that gaze, and even smiled even more at the corner of his mouth.He doesn't want to have too much contact with Cao Cao, but he really likes this type of person, who is suspicious and dangerous, but domineering and heroic.After struggling for a moment, he felt that it would be nice to meet again anyway, and follow his own interests to make fun of people.

Life is short, enjoy yourself in time.

"I brought you here just because I want to clarify a problem." Guo Jia said slowly, "General Cao, I have never been able to figure it out. If you want to assassinate Dong, there is obviously a better way, because Dong Zhuo has already given you a better way." You have enough trust. But, you chose the most stupid and dangerous way, why is that?"

"Is it true that from the very beginning, you never thought of assassinating Dong successfully. The reason is that the reputation of being a righteous man assassinating Dong will pave the way for your next uprising?"

"Too many words will lead to failure, sir, don't you understand?" If Cao Cao was just waiting and watching before, then he is really murderous now.Guo Jiaxiu's long and fair neck is within easy reach, as long as he raises his hand and exerts force, he can make this person who speaks out his inner thoughts wantonly disappear.But he knew this truth, and Guo Jia should also know it, but he still couldn't avoid it, his smiling eyes were full of certainty, and he was sure that Cao Cao would not make such a move.

Why is Guo Jia so sure about something that even Cao Cao himself is not sure about?

"General Cao wants to kill me, at least let me finish my sentence, won't I?" Guo Jia broke his wrist away from the relaxed hand from just now, straightened up and sat back on the stool, and had to say that he kept the His waist was going to be stiff in this posture.His tone was still slow and gentle, but every word and every word was kept in Cao Cao's heart, "The reason you don't want to assassinate Dong Chenggong is because you know that the root cause of the decline of the Han Dynasty today is not Dong Zhuo. Dong Zhuo One death can break the siege for a while, but it still can't save the country. What's more, Dong Zhuo's death will make many forces lose their biggest enemy, and the court will not get better, but will only become more chaotic."

"General Cao, am I right?"

Guo Jia's eyes were shining brightly, he was really looking forward to Cao Cao's affirmation.However, after Cao Cao listened to Guo Jia's words, he didn't nod or deny. The emotions in his lacquered eyes were so obscure that Guo Jia couldn't see through them. Jia's words gradually faded and disappeared.

"I was so disrespectful just now, sir, please forgive me." Cao Cao sat up and cupped his hands to Guo Jia, his tone became much calmer, "But, since the master knows who he is, can the master also tell the truth about his identity?"

"Guo Jia." Guo Jia replied immediately, after thinking for a while, he followed up, "The crown I just won this year is named Fengxiao."

After speaking, Guo Jia tried to find a trace of familiarity from Cao Cao's face, but the reality could only disappoint him.After Cao Cao listened, he just said politely, "Mr. Guo."

Ha ha.

In fact, Guo Jia can easily figure out why Cao Cao doesn't remember himself.After all, the last time we met was four years ago, and the two of them had never been in contact at all. Compared with the impact of the name "Cao Cao" on Guo Jia, Guo Jia was at best kind and helpful to Cao Cao. A passerby after a while, even if this passerby is very good-looking and knowledgeable, he is still just a passerby for the time being.

But to understand is to understand, this does not mean that Guo Jia will express his understanding and explain in a good temper.The reality is that as soon as he put the smile on his face, he turned around and walked out of the house.

Cao Cao, who was still sitting on the bed, felt baffled. He didn't think that what he said just now was impolite and would annoy others.Just when he was wondering, Guo Jia, who walked to the door and opened it, suddenly seemed to remember something, turned around, and a brilliant smile appeared on the corner of his mouth.

"Someone will come to take General Cao out of the city in a short while, but the manpower cost, the use fee of my house, the cost of medicinal materials, and the car fare will all need to be paid by General Cao, and I hope that General Cao will pay for it all. Qing yo."

The door was closed with a "snap", and Cao Cao coughed heavily in the raised dust, deeply feeling that Guo Jia was really inexplicable.

"Ah Wu, I've decided, the d octopus guard won't sell him anymore."

Xiwu was sitting in the yard taking notes, when she heard Guo Jia's voice coming out of the house.Putting down the pen, Xi Wu gave Guo Jia a strange look and asked, "Master, what's wrong with you?" It stands to reason that Cao Cao should be a good buyer.

"He doesn't remember me, why should I give him such a big deal." Guo Jia said, anyone could hear the anger in it.

For example, Xi Wu couldn't laugh or cry.After all, Guo Jia asked other people to buy them, and those were even more strangers, so it was not as reliable as Cao Cao, who had a little friendship with him.Guo Jia's mind is much better than hers, and she is entangled in this, and I really don't know what to say to her.

"Young Master, are you really not selling because of this?"

"..." Guo Jia was silent for a while, and then said in a deep voice, "Besides, Cao Cao is not suitable to have the power of the octopus guard at this moment."

"Nowadays, Cao Cao is mainly on good terms with the Yuan family brothers, or in a sense of attachment, and the Yuan family brothers, especially Yuan Shao, are willing to support Cao Cao precisely because Cao Cao's strength is far from being able to compete with them. If Cao Cao took over the octopus guard. Others could hide it, but the Yuan family might not be able to hide it. Holding this power before its wings are fully fledged is no different from a gentleman carrying a jade. It is hard to say whether it is a good thing or a bad thing. "

However, after Guo Jia finished speaking, the surprise on Xi Wu's expression became even worse: "Master, do you...do you need to think so much for him?" Wasn't their original plan to go back and live in seclusion after selling it for money?Why care so much.

"...Forget it, just pretend I didn't say anything, and find someone to take him out of the city in the afternoon. I think Dong Zhuo's search is just a lot of thunder and rain, and nothing will happen." After Guo Jia finished speaking, he walked out. After leaving the courtyard, I was wandering alone in the desolate street. The troupe of the Nuo opera passed on from the opposite door babbled and sang ancient Shang dialect. Anyway, Guo Jia couldn't understand a single word.

He didn't understand it either, subconsciously he thought so much for Cao Cao...Forget it, let's pay back that delicate favor completely, I hope that in the future, he will be his northern overlord, and he will have his own freedom, Since then, they have forgotten each other in the rivers and lakes and never saw each other again.

The two members of the Xun family knew that Guo Jia had arrived in the capital, but since Guo Jia didn't want to tell them publicly, they naturally wouldn't force it.But ever since Xun found out where Guo Jia lived, he immediately stated that Guo Jia should move to live in Xun's mansion immediately.No matter how talkative Guo Jia was, he still couldn't hold back the determined Xun, and Xun You was there to support his uncle. In the end, Guo Jia could only sigh and moved silently.

"However, since Cao Cao has already assassinated Dong, there is no need for you to assassinate him again." Guo Jia approached Xun You and asked.

Originally, Xun You wanted to assassinate Dong, firstly, to arouse the determination of people with lofty ideals in the world to resist Dong, and secondly, to make a good name for the Xun family in this chaotic world that was emerging.But since Cao Cao has already done it before him.The first goal has been achieved, but the second goal is far less obvious with Cao Cao in front. There is really no need for Xun You to assassinate again.

"It has indeed been cancelled." Xun You nodded.But after a while, he looked at Guo Jia, and said with a hint of helplessness, "It's just, Feng Xiao, do you really think that you are going to assassinate Dong, do you really want to kill Dong thief to stabilize the society?"

Guo Jia was taken aback.He couldn't help thinking that when he told Cao Cao about this before, the emotion in Cao Cao's eyes was also vague, exactly the same as Xun You's now.

It is true that they each had their own purpose in assassinating Dong Zhuo, but it is possible that they really wanted to kill Dong Zhuo.

Reason told them not to act recklessly, but their enthusiasm for serving the country made them feel that even if they died, as long as they could get rid of the national traitors, that would be enough.

The loyal ministers of the Han Dynasty, at least at this time in history, Cao Cao, Xun, Xun You, even Yuan Shao, and other future eighteen princes, all deserved it.

"By the way, you will go to Bashu in a few days, where you will serve as a county guard. Uncle will probably tell you in a while to let you go with you."

"Pfft, why is Wen Ruo so worried about your big nephew?"

"Uncle, you are the one who is worried about you." Xun You said, seeing the astonishment and confusion on Guo Jia's face as expected, "Both you and uncle can see that you are talented in Fengxiao, but your heart has never been in the world. , and no longer go to the common people. Your freedom is more often because you don't care about anything."

Listening to Xun You's words, Guo Jia's eyes became more and more surprised.He and the Xun family have been together for a long time, and both of them can be called close friends, but he didn't expect that the other party has seen him so clearly.

"Uncle asked you to go with you, mainly because he hoped to let you get in touch with something, so that you could change your carefree temperament." Xun You said, but his tone was very serious, "Feng Xiao, you don't know, why other The fame and fortune that people care about, and the country and people that scholars care about are as light as a feather in your eyes. But if you can, you also hope that you can do your part for the court and the peace of the people and people in this world. It's also your responsibility, isn't it?"

Guo Jia was dumbfounded.He didn't know how to explain this problem to Xun You.In the final analysis, it is because he has been using the standpoint of more than 1000 years to examine this troubled world, the collapse of the Han Dynasty, the disputes of the Three Kingdoms... all kinds of things, for him, the suffering and the tragic death of the people are just Just a few paragraphs in the history books.

For Xun Xunyou, for Cao Cao, for too many people in this era, those are not words, not numbers, but the living lives that they have to work hard to preserve all their lives.What they have to do is to return this short period, which Guo Jia sees as a drop in the ocean, to a bright future.

Seeing that Guo Jia didn't answer for a long time, Xun You thought he was trying to reject him, so he quickly said, "Even if you still don't want to, it's good to go to Bashu to see more about the mountains and rivers. Is it? Moreover, the Xun family will be responsible for all the expenses during this period."

"Okay, Jia will go with you."

"...It can't be because of You's last sentence."

"Where do you want to go, how come?"

Guo Jia smiled at the helpless Xun You with crooked eyebrows, but there was a vague feeling in his heart that he had already been opened by Xun You's words.

These "common people" around him, who are joyful, distressed, sad, and angry, can he really do it, just stay out of it and turn a blind eye to their suffering?

After all, when I go with Xun You this time, I will understand, no matter what I choose, at least I won't regret it.