Although Cao Peng tried his best to hide it, Chen Qun could still feel the anger in his heart.
What a show of force, what a fire! Aren't these people afraid of being exposed? Or do they have some backing behind them and are deliberately provocative?
Chen Qun couldn’t explain why!
But he knew that the situation in Luoyang was very delicate.
Wealthy families, powerful families...those who loyal to the emperor, those who belong to Yuan Shao, and even those who plan for themselves, are so intertwined that it is difficult to distinguish them. Dong Zhuo's fire not only burned down the ancient capital of Luoyang, but also burned it to the ground.
people's loyalty.
No one seems to care about propriety, justice, and integrity. What everyone pursues is their own interests.
The little Luoyang City is like a game of chess in the world!
Chen Qun sighed in his heart, and at the same time he had endless curiosity: How would Cao Peng respond?
Not only Chen Qun is curious, many people are paying curious attention.
The fire in Yuku Mansion in the north was not so much a threat to Cao Peng as it was an attempt to test Cao Peng's bottom line.
They wanted to check what kind of character the new Luoyang Beibu Lieutenant was.
Is he tough or weak? Is he as cautious as his predecessor, Northern Lieutenant Zhu Zan, or is he as tyrannical as Cao Cao in his early years?
Depending on the reaction, Luoyang people will give different countermeasures.
In short, the significance of this fire is of great significance...
But to everyone's surprise, Cao Peng did not make any drastic reaction or take any measures. As if nothing happened, on his first day in office, Cao Peng ordered the repair of the northern Wei Qian Hall wall.
He also ordered people to count the losses in the treasury.
Other than that, there was no movement.
Cao Peng, don’t accept the move!
This also made many people puzzled. You must know that Cao Peng, the northern captain, has extraordinary significance, and represents Cao Cao's interests behind it. He actually did nothing, and even Chen Qun could not guess Cao Peng's thoughts.
Cao Peng, what are your plans?
"Intend?"
In the early morning, Cao Peng held the moon in his arms, making a tiger's hug posture, with his back slightly arched, and his whole body like a full bow. He suddenly let out a loud drink from his mouth, and jumped out with a cry. Like a hungry tiger pounced on food, his body was crawling on the ground.
, stretch the fascia as much as possible. When the fascia is stretched to the extreme, put your hands on the ground, bounce up, and stand back. The joints of the whole body move wrongly, making a series of air explosion sounds.
Xia Houlan, who was standing aside and watching, couldn't help but take a big step back.
The moment Cao Peng stood up, he felt a faint murderous aura. The murderous aura seemed to be mixed with the aura of a tiger, which made Xiahoulan's heart tremble. When he was at Lu Hun Mountain, Xiahoulan had broken through the calm and entered
The marrow cleansing stage. Just like Cao Peng's previous situation, after entering the marrow cleansing, he seemed to have lost the direction of practice and did not know how to continue practicing.
Now, seeing Cao Peng beginning to gain momentum, Xia Houlan was also a little envious.
Recalling that at the beginning, Tong Yuan put all his thoughts on Zhao Yun and did not pay much attention to Xia Houlan.
There are some skills that Zhao Yun can teach Xia Houlan, but there are also some skills that Zhao Yun dare not teach easily without Tong Yuan's nod.
Cao Peng finished his work, took the cloth from Buluan and wiped the sweat from his forehead.
After stretching his body, he said to Xia Houlan: "Ziyou, take Li Xian and Daya out for a walk, see if you can get in touch with Shi A, and ask him for some news... However, I guess Shi A may not be able to do it now.
It will be in Luoyang, otherwise he would have visited yesterday. If you can't find Shi'a, don't worry, just go to the market and listen more, talk less, you may get something unexpected."
"Here!"
"Xiao Luan, please ask Xiao Huan to get the list of government officials later. I want to take a look.
Also, go find two craftsmen, I need them to make some things. No matter who comes to visit today, I will not see any visitors."
"yes."
After Cao Peng gave his orders, he took a sip of water, then went to the training ground and picked up a strong bow worth about three stones.
I saw him calm and relaxed, with his bow open to the full moon...
Seeing that Cao Peng had no other instructions, Xia Houlan turned and left.
Buluan stood on the sidelines, looking at Cao Peng's back quietly. His beautiful face suddenly turned red, which was particularly attractive.
After practicing the exercises, it was already Chenshi. After Cao Peng rested for a while, he returned to the study. Guo Huan had already tidied up the study and put all kinds of documents in categories. The roster Cao Peng requested was already among the papers.
Above. She was waiting for greetings outside the study, while doing some makeup. Autumn was about to begin, and the weather was getting colder, so it was necessary to change clothes. Cao Peng came in a hurry this time and did not bring too many changes of clothes. Guo Huan was very handy.
, so she became angry with Nv Hong, and she took every stitch and her attitude was very serious.
Throughout noon, the northern Weiguan Yamen seemed particularly quiet.
At noon, Xia Houlan came back.
"Sir, you guessed right, Shi Aguo is not in Luoyang."
"oh?"
"Shi A left at noon yesterday... According to his disciple Miao Xu, it was the second son of Xu Du who summoned him temporarily, so he left in a hurry."
"The Second Son Summons?"
Cao Peng sneered, "The call from the second son was really timely."
Cao Pi could not easily summon Shi A at this time. Because Cao Peng knew that Cao Cao was planning to challenge Yuan Shao. After June, as the drought in Yuzhou eased, Cao Cao began to make arrangements for a confrontation with Yuan Shao. According to Chen Qun, Cao Cao
Zang Ba has been ordered to invade Qingzhou and occupy Qijun, Beihai and other places. He has consolidated the right wing of Cao's army and left Yuan Shao's nephew Gao Gan to attack from the east.
Yu Jin continued to garrison the south bank of the Yellow River, while Zhang Liao garrisoned Ye Wang. On the one hand, they could monitor Yuan Shao's army's movement southward from Bingzhou, and on the other hand, they could also form a strong check on Jizhou. Cao Cao then ordered Xiahou Dun to garrison Fangshan, and ordered Manchong to send troops.
, pretending to attack Rang County to increase the deterrent to Jingzhou's troops. At the same time, he ordered Cao Ren and Cao Hong to prepare for an attack, intending to send troops to attack Liu Bei in Runan.
Xu Huang takes over the White Horse, echoing Xia Houyuan.
According to the development of this situation, Cao Peng could vaguely guess the changes that might happen next.
The Battle of Guandu must be the Battle of Guandu!
In my memory, after Cao Cao defeated Lu Bu, the Battle of Guandu took place immediately.
Cao Peng cannot remember the specific time, but based on the current situation, it can be inferred that the Battle of Guandu is imminent.
As Cao Cao's second son, Cao Pi has become the focus of Cao Cao's training after Cao Ang's death.
When he summoned Shi A at this time, could it be that he wanted Shi A to be his bodyguard? Cao Peng had met Cao Pi, and even Cao Pi, although young, was very scheming. Therefore, it was absolutely impossible for Cao Pi to summon Shi A at this time.
.Then Shi A’s departure becomes quite interesting.
"Forget it, since he's gone, let him be."
Cao Peng walked in the courtyard and said to Xia Houlan: "What is the name of Shi'a's apprentice?"
"Miao Xu."
"Well, did Miao Xu say something else?"
Xia Houlan thought for a while, "Miao Xu said that nothing major happened in Luoyang since the young master left. By the way, Zhu Dao and Chi Zhong had sword fights several times, causing several minor conflicts.
Other than that, I haven’t heard of any abnormalities..."
Congratulations? Chi Zhong?
"Why are they fighting swords?"
"Haha, it is said that Zhu Dao went to Juhua Temple to cause trouble for the master of Yue'an, and Chizhong stood up for the master of Yue'an, so there was a dispute."
Chrysanthemum nunnery?
In Cao Peng's mind, the graceful and charming bhikshuni suddenly appeared.
However, he immediately forgot about this bhikkhu, sat down on a square stone, and meditated silently.
Shi A's leaving Luoyang at this time shows that he knows more or less the inside story. Based on Shi A's previous performance, he should have taken the initiative to contact Cao Peng. And his sudden departure shows that Shi A has some scruples.
It's not easy to think about it, which makes Shi A feel scrupulous.
Who could it be?
Luoyang wealthy family?
Bah, Luoyang’s wealthy family is almost dead!
Is that the power of the clan entrenched in Luoyang City?
It seems unlikely... Chen Qun's appointment as the Luoyang Order is actually an exchange between Cao Cao and the high-ranking officials. In other words, the high-ranking officials in Luoyang are unlikely to cause trouble for Cao Peng. Because
Doing this is tantamount to not giving Chen Qun face...
In any case, Chen Qun was born in the Chen family of Yingchuan, and his status destined him to be a representative of a high-ranking family.
If you are in trouble with Chen Qun, isn't it that you are in trouble with yourself?
Cao Peng shook his head gently to hide this thought.
He is not a wealthy family in Luoyang, nor is he a powerful person! So what other power can make Shi A afraid?
Cao Peng discovered that this matter was not as simple as he imagined. There seemed to be an invisible big hand hidden in Luoyang City, controlling everything secretly. Such a mysterious and huge power really made Cao Peng's heart palpitate! Just imagine.
, these people dare to poison Zhu Zan, they can set fire to the northern Weifu Yamen, how brave are they? There is another question, why do these people want to poison Zhu Zan!
Cao Peng had an intuition that the person who set the fire and the person who poisoned Zhu Zan were closely related, and might even be the same group of people.
"By the way, have you calculated the losses in the Treasury?"
Guo Huan hurriedly stepped forward and said softly: "It has been counted."
"What's the loss?"
"There was no damage at all. According to the police officer, the house that was on fire was full of debris and there were no important items."
"Yeah?"
Cao Peng sat blankly, looking straight at the row of houses in front of him.
Suddenly, he stood up and walked to the house.
Xia Houlan and Guo Huan were stunned for a moment, then hurried forward.
This row of houses is also the main building of Weihou Hall in the north. In the middle is a flower hall, with two wing rooms on each side...
This was once the residence of Zhu Zan.
Because Cao Peng came in a hurry, this row of houses had not had time to be tidied up and cleaned, so yesterday Cao Peng stayed in the same courtyard where he lived when he last visited Luoyang. When he opened the door of the flower hall, he felt that the hall was filled with
There is a heart-stopping smell.
No wonder, if someone has just died, this hall will inevitably create a sense of fear.
Guo Huan's face turned pale and he looked very frightened.
Although Xia Houlan was brave, standing in the flower hall, she still felt the cold wind blowing and her scalp was numb.
"This is where my fourth brother works!"
Cao Peng seemed unaware and stood in the middle of the flower hall, looking around.
The case fell to the ground, and the books and papers were scattered all over the place. There was also a faint trace of dark blood on the ground, adding to the aura of terror.
"Fourth brother, I'm Ah Fu, I'm here to see you!"
Cao Peng suddenly shouted loudly.
Xia Houlan shivered with excitement, while Guo Huan stood behind Cao Peng even more nervously, holding Cao Peng's sleeves tightly with his little hands.
"Sir, don't scare me."
"What are you afraid of!" Cao Peng took a deep breath and said to Guo Huan: "Is it possible that my fourth brother will kill me again... Fourth brother, if you have a soul in heaven, please protect me and catch the murderer as soon as possible. For you
Revenge."
The voice echoed in the empty flower hall: Revenge, revenge...
Cao Peng rubbed his cheek gently, squatted down, and picked up the papers on the ground.
"By the way, where is the jug and wine glass that my fourth brother used to drink?"
"After Fourth Brother Zhu's accident, all his belongings were taken away by the former Luoyang Order and stored in the county government warehouse."
"Ziyou, go to the county office immediately and bring over all the items that originally belonged to the Northern Weiguan Office. Remember to keep them well."
After saying that, Cao Peng reached out and rubbed Guo Huan's head.
"Clean it up, I'm going to study here at night."
"Study here?"
Guo Huan trembled and looked at Cao Peng in shock.
Cao Peng smiled slightly and said softly: "If fourth brother has a spirit, maybe he can give me some hints."
Guo Huan, keep silent.
That night, Cao Peng spent the night in the flower hall.
Two large pieces of tallow wax as thick as an arm were lit, illuminating the flower hall.
On the desk, documents and books were neatly placed, and a bronze engraved wine pot and an engraved bronze jug were also placed on it.
Cao Peng sat on the couch, looking at the wine pot and the bronze prince, and was silent.
He closed his eyes, and the scene of that night flashed through his mind: Zhu Zan, as usual, asked someone to chill a bottle of wine, and while drinking, he reviewed the official documents. Suddenly, he stood up and spit out a mouthful of blood, staggered, and bumped into
After turning over the case, the documents and books were scattered on the floor... Then, Zhu Zan fell to the ground. When Mrs. Zhu heard the cry, she rushed in, held Zhu Zan in her arms and called...
Opening his eyes, Cao Peng picked up a volume of documents and glanced at it.
The above is Mrs. Zhu’s confession at that time.
Before Zhu Zan died, he once said to Mrs. Zhu: "Madam, you are confused, you are confused..."
Who is confused?
Mrs. Zhu is confused?
Or is Zhu Zan confused?
What does Zhu Zan mean by leaving such a strange remark?
Also, he was poisoned, so how did the murderer poison him? According to Mrs. Zhu's confession, Zhu Zan's life was not well-off, so there were not many servants in the family. An old housekeeper, two cooks, or
Mrs. Zhu brought it from her natal family. Therefore, many things were taken care of by Mrs. Zhu herself. For example, the wine Zhu Zan drank every night was chilled by Mrs. Zhu herself with well water and placed on the record... Therefore, the murderer
There are generally several possibilities for poisoning. First, the wine was poisoned when it was bought; second, the wine was poisoned while it was being chilled; third, Mrs. Zhu did it herself.
Bet on poison.
Mrs. Zhu?
It shouldn't be possible!
Cao Peng met Mrs. Zhu and could feel the sincere love between Zhu Zan and his wife.
Could it be poisoning in a liquor store?
The wine Zhu Zan drinks every day is bought from a wine shop on Tongtuo Street, and it is very ordinary wine.
According to the confession, every afternoon, the old housekeeper brought by Mrs. Zhu buys wine in that wine shop... Could it be that the owner of the wine shop poisoned her?
Not likely either.
Because the old butler said: After arriving at the wine shop, the wine shop clerk draws wine from a wine vat. What is in the wine vat is open to all customers.
If a liquor store was poisoned, I don't know how many people would die.
As for the ice wine work, it was also Mrs. Zhu who did it, so Cao Peng no longer considered it.
All possibilities are denied, so how did the murderer inject the poison?
Cao Peng put down the file and fell into deep thought for a long time...
