Xuan Shuo lowered his head and held back a sentence for a while.
"Yeah?"
"I'm not Li Ru!"
Xuan Shuo repeated again.
Cao Peng and Kan Ze looked at each other and couldn't help but smile knowingly. They got up and walked out of the room together, leaving only Xuan Shuo in the room.
Of course, there are also the two Buddha statues, one standing and one falling.
Six years of hard work, six years of hard work, seeing success, is it going to be ruined in one day?
Xuan Shuo raised his head and stared at the two golden statues of Buddha, with a bitter look on his lips.
Yes, I am Li Ru!
In his mind, the scene of blood and fire six years ago emerged in his mind. After Dong Zhuo moved the capital to Chang'an, he began to recruit the descendants of the family. Yuan Shao killed Han Fu, and he ordered people to send the seal and ribbon of Jizhou Mu;
In Dongjun, Dong Zhuo and his generals fought hard.
Later, Dong Zhuo's Xiliang tribe gradually became alienated, leaving Lu Bu and Wang Yun alone.
Even his son-in-law, Li Ru, who had conquered the country for Dong Zhuo, was unknowingly neglected. Later, Wang Yun offered a series of tricks, and Li Ru immediately became aware of Wang Yun's sinister intentions and persuaded Dong Zhuo to give up Ren Xiu.
It is better to give it to Lu Bu.
As a result, Dong Zhuo said: If someone likes your wife, are you willing to give it to her?
Father-in-law, my wife is your daughter. It doesn’t matter whether I give it to you or not. The key is that someone must like it and be willing to take it...
From that time on, Li Ru lived in seclusion.
Later, when the Fengyiting turmoil arose, Dong Zhuo took Ren Xiu and his family away from Chang'an and went to Yuwu. Before leaving, he also took Li Ru's wife, Dong Zhuo's daughter, with him. As a result, Li Ru and his son
The two of them stayed in Chang'an, which was quite desolate.
Later, Wang Yun's serial plan succeeded.
Li Ru was the first to get the news, and seeing that Dong Zhuo could not be rescued, he fled Chang'an with his son Li Zhu.
Originally, Li Ru planned to go to Niu Fu, who was also Dong Zhuo's son-in-law. He didn't want Niu Fu to be killed before he arrived. Li Jue and Guo Si were also preparing to disperse the Xiliang army. Li Ru saw the situation.
Miao, immediately took his son and hid in Nanshan. Not wanting Jia Xu to appear out of the blue, he persuaded Li Jue and Guo Si to lead his troops to besiege Chang'an and save the situation. By the time Li Ru knew about it, the situation in Guanzhong had come to an end.
Maybe, some people will say, why not go to Li Jue and Guo Si?
Li Ru also had Li Ru's pride. In his eyes, Li Jue and Guo Si were not worthy of his assistance, they were just two clowns. Moreover, when he hid in Nanshan, he had some contact with several disciples of the Buddha Sect. In addition,
The previous disastrous defeat made Li Rusheng want to retreat from the world. He had already demonstrated his talent, and there was no need to prove his ability. Assisting Dong Zhuo had already made him physically and mentally exhausted. It would be better to find a remote mountain village to practice in seclusion.
Buy some land and become a happy and contented rich man...
However, being a rich man requires capital.
Even in troubled times, it is difficult to be a rich man without capital.
Then, Li Ru remembered the gold that had been stored in Luoyang. If it could be taken out, his father and son could live happily in the mountains.
For this reason, Li Ru ruined his appearance, changed his accent, changed his name, and returned to Luoyang.
For six years, he was about to realize his dream, but suddenly Cao Peng came out and completely disrupted his plan.
Looking at the golden statue of Buddha, Li Ru couldn't help but grit his teeth.
As long as I grit my teeth and refuse to admit that I am Li Ru, nothing will happen.
He knew very well that if anyone knew that he was Li Ru, he would die miserably. At the same time, he also couldn't figure out what Cao Peng had in mind. To arrest him? Then he should be sent directly to Xudu.
, and it was a great achievement. Based on what Li Ru had done earlier, he even believed that as long as Cao Peng handed him over, he would immediately gain the reputation of the boss and be praised by others.
Li Ru was the murderer who assisted Dong Zhuo in poisoning the young emperor...
But Cao Peng did not send him away, but took him to this barren mountain for questioning.
Is it possible that he is interested in those 20,000 kilograms of gold?
Not likely!
After all, the integrity shown in Cao Peng's two articles is not that of a greedy person.
Li Ru was a little confused as to what Cao Peng had in mind?
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"It seems that Li Wencheng is still determined to give up."
Cao Peng stood at the door of the courtyard, talking to Kan Ze in a low voice.
Kan Ze smiled and said, "It's natural. He hasn't understood the young master's thoughts, so he won't spit it out. The young master should know what great things Li Wencheng did back then. Dong Ni's accomplice and the murderer who poisoned King Hongnong, if he admits
He will definitely die..."
"Can he really make it?" Cao Peng asked doubtfully, "I mean, is it reliable to let him stay?"
Kan Ze was startled and immediately understood the meaning of 'reliable'.
"Reliable, absolutely reliable!" He said softly: "Young Master is now beginning to gain momentum. But if you want to go further, you must have someone who understands to make suggestions. Looking around the Young Master, Zishan and I are both doing things.
A person, not a planner; Puyang Kai is a bit pedantic, and although he is good at knowledge, he does not care about big things; and your brother Deng Haixi is now the military commander of Tuntian, and is in charge of the affairs of the two Huaihe Rivers. His power is more powerful than that of the young master. The young master is Ruowu.
If the conspirator helps, sooner or later he will become your brother's vassal. To be honest, I don't think this is a good thing."
"Why?"
"Although your brother is alone now, there is still the entire Jiyang Deng clan behind him.
Once he gains power, a large number of clan members will inevitably come to join him. But the young master is different. Even if he returns to his clan and recognizes his ancestors, can he guarantee that the entire Cao family will be of the same mind as you? Therefore, the young master must have a clear plan, and even
Just keep your brother under control at all times. Only in this way, those Deng clan members will not rebel; and only in this way, the young master can get more support.
The current situation is that your group will swallow up the Deng family; or in the future, you will be suppressed by the Deng family.
Young Master, it’s not me who instigates the relationship, this is a reality. Even if Deng Shusun doesn’t have this idea, how do you know that other Deng clan members don’t do the same?”
Cao Peng couldn't help but frown and fell into deep thought.
Deng Zhi!
Although he didn't have much contact with Deng Zhi, Cao Peng could feel his desire to lighten the lintel of the gate.
Last time in Quyang, Deng Zhi had this intention. However, when Chen Gong's troops came to the city, Cao Peng finally suppressed his thoughts.
However, just because he suppressed it doesn't mean he doesn't have it.
Moreover, Deng Zhi is by Deng Ji's side, so there is no guarantee that he will cause trouble at any time.
If Deng Ji is unable to control himself, it may even affect the harmony between his husband and wife. Now that Cao Ji is the captain of the people, he can vaguely suppress Deng Ji. But Cao Peng knows that there is room for his father to rise.
It’s not too big. After all, where the foundation is, Deng Ji will surely surpass him sooner or later... No, for the sake of my sister, and even for my nephew, who will be a peerless general in the future, I will do everything possible to suppress my brother-in-law.
Might brings forth truth. If not, wouldn't those Deng disciples have their tails turned?
But……
Cao Peng patted his head gently.
His impression of Li Ru was not very good.
In the Romance of the Three Kingdoms, Li Ru is almost described as an extremely insignificant uncle, and even during the Chang'an Rebellion, Li Ru was written to death.
Is such a person really suitable?
"Sir, don't underestimate Li Ru.
This man is thoughtful and forbearing. Moreover, his far-sighted vision and accurate timing are extraordinary. Then Dong Zhuo was just a reckless man in Lintao. With Li Ru's advice, he almost conquered the entire Han Dynasty. If it hadn't been for Dong Zhuo's blind decision later.
Indulging the children of aristocratic families may lead to the rise of the Han Dynasty... This person is not only useful, but also of great use. But it depends on you, sir, whether you dare to use him or not."
Dong Zhuo's rebellion was limited to the Central Plains.
To be honest, it didn't have much impact on Kan Ze, who was born in Shanyin.
It is even said that the Jiangdong scholar family's attachment to the Han Dynasty is far less strong than that of the Central Plains aristocratic families. After all, Jiangdong has always been in the chaos of barbarian wars. As a farmer, Kan Ze would not be interested in the Han Dynasty.
What a strong feeling. People in Jiangdong believe more in fists. Whoever has a bigger fist will listen to whoever has it! Sun Ce is just a merchant's son, but he can command six counties because of his fists. Even throughout the Three Kingdoms period, Jiangdong's resistance
The fiercest and most united, that’s where it comes from…
"But judging from what he meant, he was a little reluctant.
You see, he doesn’t even want to admit his identity, so how can he bow his head and submit?”
Kan Ze chuckled, "That's because he hasn't reached the end of his rope yet."
"The end of the road?"
Cao Peng couldn't help but be startled.
Don't look at him peeling off cocoons and pulling silk threads in Luoyang to solve the boss's case.
But his grasp of this human heart is far less profound than Kan Ze's. At this moment, Xia Houlan came to report that Hao Zhao was back!
When Kan Ze heard this, his eyes lit up.
"Send Bo Dao to come quickly."
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Before I knew it, Xu hour had passed.
Li Ruku sat in the room, motionless, as if an old monk was in meditation.
Cao Peng came in again with Kan Ze and Hao Zhao.
"Businessman, have you thought clearly?"
Li Ru raised his head and said, "I'm not Li Ru."
Hao Zhao was startled and looked astonished.
He was from Bingzhou. Although he was just a soldier in the Bingzhou army, he had heard of Li Ru's name.
"Lord, is he Li Ru?"
Cao Peng laughed and motioned for Hao Zhao to sit down.
"Businessman, let me introduce it to you.
Maybe you don't know Bo Dao, but you must be very familiar with the people Bo Dao worked for before. He was born in the army and was originally a young general Lu Bu."
Li Ru was startled and looked at Hao Zhao.
"Bo Dao is now my commander in chief, and also my most trusted brother." Cao Peng smiled, walked over and put his arm around Hao Zhao's shoulders.
This simple action made Hao Zhao feel warm in his heart.
"Do you know why my brother didn't show up before?"
Li Ru's face was calm and the ancient well was unruffled.
That is to say, there is no expression, let alone a word.
Cao Peng seemed to have not seen him, and said to himself: "I asked Bo Dao to go to Xingyang... Layman, you heard clearly, it is Xingyang. After he arrived in Xingyang, he visited Donglin Temple and talked with Donglin Temple.
The host Yuan Zhuyou had a cordial conversation..."
"Cao Peng, you..."
"Bushi, let me ask you one last time. If you are still like this, then I will immediately give the order to have Yuan Zhu's head taken."
Li Ru's scar-covered face was twisted together and looked very terrifying.
"You, what exactly do you want?"
"What I want, I need to confirm your identity before I tell you."
"Okay, I admit it, I am Li Ru... If you let my child go, I can agree to whatever you say."
"Didn't you just refuse to admit it?"
"I……"
The smile on Cao Peng's face suddenly disappeared.
"You are a bastard who refuses to drink a toast and eats it as a fine. You will not bow your head until the end of the road."
Li Ru, since you have admitted your identity, you should be clear about your current situation. I will give you two ways to go. One is to send your father and son to Sikong. I believe Sikong will be happy to see you, and Xu will
There are many people willing to take care of you."
Normally, Li Ru would not take Cao Peng's words to heart at all.
But now...
He shivered with excitement, as the tragic situation of his father-in-law emerged in his mind.
There are no bones left, that is really no bones left!
It doesn't matter to him, his life is not wasted. But his son...his son has just reached his thirties. If he falls into the hands of people like Mr. Cao, he probably won't end up much better than his father-in-law. He
You can ignore yourself, but you cannot ignore your son.
Li Ru took a deep breath and said, "You don't need to say anything, I will choose the second option."
"You made a choice before you listened to me?"
Li Ru's small eyes were staring at Cao Peng.
"If you want 20,000 kilograms of gold, I'll give it to you."
"Hahaha, Li Wencheng, you underestimate me... I tell you the truth, those five hundred golden statues are indeed very tempting, but I may not be able to see them. If I want these 20,000 kilograms
Gold, if I kill you now, I can naturally swallow it easily.
But, I don’t want it.”
Cao Peng likes money, but doesn't value it.
Besides, in this era, what’s the use of having money and silk?
He thought about how many temptations he had rejected in his previous life in order to solve the case that cost him his life. Twenty thousand kilograms of gold was indeed tempting, but he really didn't take it to heart.
Li Ru's eyes narrowed into a thin line.
Cao Peng said: "I was an apprentice at Lu Hunshan before, and my husband once asked me what my ambitions were.
I said to them: establish a heart for the world, establish a destiny for the people, carry forward the unique knowledge for the saints, and create peace for all generations. My husband once said that my ambition is not as good as competing for the world. That not only requires more fame, but also
Greater power, more tyrannical force. I also know that this road is difficult. So I need someone to help me... You see, there are many people around me. To run the army, I have the skills; to win the decisive battle, I
There is Xingba. My brothers Wangmai, Deng Fan, and Xiahoulan can be defeated by hundreds, thousands, or even ten thousand people. Zishan and Derun can make my family business prosperous and have no worries. However, I still have one.
A person, a person who can plan my future.
This person needs to have vision, resourcefulness, and experience...
But he cannot appear in public, let alone be known to the world. So after much thought, I think you, the layman, are the most suitable."
Li Ru felt dumbfounded, and after a while he suddenly said: "Are you crazy?"
"Ten years, I want you to help me for ten years."
Cao Peng ignored Li Ru's taunt and said to himself: "Ten years later, you can decide for yourself whether to stay and continue to help me, or to leave.
When the time comes, I will give you an identity, a piece of land, and your 20,000 kilograms of gold, all of which will be returned to you.
Don't try to fool me, and don't try to frame me.
Your son Li Zhu, I have ordered him to be sent to my brother. I think he is already on the way at this time... When he arrives in Sheyang, he will write to you. If you frame me and fool me, then My brother will kill your son as soon as possible."
Li Ru felt a little stupid when he heard this.
Cao Peng's ideal is, to put it bluntly, big but empty.
It can even be said that he is delusional...
However, he had to admit that Cao Peng's ideals were quite deceptive.
Li Ru was also a student of sages and hoped to leave his name in history. But he knew that given his current situation, it was simply impossible.
Cao Peng's conditions made him a little excited.
At the same time, he had indeed saved up the idea to frame Cao Peng and fool Cao Peng when the time came.
You can ask me to help you!
But I can also live my whole life without making any plans.
Let’s see what you say after ten years...
Unexpectedly, Cao Peng gave him a blow and sent Li Zhu away.
Li Zhu is Li Ru's only hope now and his only flesh and blood. As the ancients said, there are three types of unfilial piety, and the worst is not having an heir.
If Li Zhu dies, then his bloodline of Li Ru will be extinguished!
Cao Peng's skills can not be said to be without poison.
But at the same time, it can’t be said to be unsmart…
It hit Li Ru's weak spot and made him unable to refuse.
"How can I trust you?"
Cao Peng laughed loudly, "Li Wencheng, do you dare not believe me?"
"I……"
This girl is too overbearing, too overbearing!
Li Ru was extremely angry, but he had to lower his head and remain silent.
"I will give you one night to think about it. When you set out tomorrow morning, you must make a decision. Help me, and you will be rich for one life, or even ten lives, and a hundred lives. If you don't help me, your father and son will be dead tomorrow morning. From then on, this world will be peaceful and harmonious. You Li Ru have nothing to do with you anymore.
You have to think clearly about where to go."
After saying that, Cao Peng winked at Kan Ze and Hao Zhao and strode out of the room.
When they shared the room, Li Ru heard Hao Zhao ask softly outside the door: "Master, do you really want to believe him?"
Cao Peng said: "Since I am willing to use him, I will definitely trust him. Don't trust people when you employ them, and don't use people when you doubt...Li Wencheng has real talent and learning."
The footsteps gradually faded away, and the house became quiet again.
Only then did Li Ru realize that the clothes on his back were soaked through.
As if he was exhausted, he suddenly fell to the floor with a gasp, his limbs spread out, and he just lay there quietly, his head feeling dizzy.
This little guy’s aura is not weak!
Given time, I’m afraid even my damn old father-in-law won’t be able to compare with me...
However, what he said is interesting. I, Li Ru, studied hard for ten years and helped my father-in-law achieve great things. I could have become a successful person, but in the end... If my father-in-law would have listened to me at that time, I wouldn't have gotten it. In the end, it ended up with no bones left.
This little guy is interesting!
Although his ambition is out of reach, it is not really impossible...
Chen Sheng and Wu Guang said: Princes, generals, and prime ministers would rather have their own kind. Aren’t all of today’s aristocratic families originally born from humble backgrounds?
You need to have power, you need to be famous, you need to have people...
If the three are united, why worry about failure? Thinking of this, Li Ru felt that he suddenly became excited, turned over and sat up, looked at the two golden statues, and suddenly laughed loudly!
If you help him achieve great things, wouldn't it be worth twenty thousand kilograms of gold...
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