Text Volume Chapter 287: The Crack Starts from Within Lu Bu seemed to be a little worried and warned again:
Cai You smiled and nodded:
Lu Bu hesitated to speak, but when he thought that this was his own father, he must have a sense of propriety, so he didn't say any more...
At the same time, Deng Xunwu and Gao Xun also rushed towards the Cai Mansion. While walking on the road, they heard that Cai Jing had resigned and became an official. The shock in their hearts was stronger than anyone else's, and they had a feeling.
It feels like it is indeed the case.
It's just that the news was a bit sudden. They had just listened to Cai You's words, and now Cai Jing had already retired, leaving the two of them with no time to prepare at all, and they were extremely confused.
The hot sunshine was shining directly, making the air on the street a little anxious.
The two adults had begun to sweat on their foreheads. Their bodies were rising and falling with the sweltering heat of the car, and their moods were gradually becoming irritable.
Gao Xun wanted to speak several times, but every time he saw Deng Xunwu's face, he swallowed his words.
At this moment, both of them were thinking about Cai You's words during the dinner, and they were still a little groggy from drinking just now.
But then they were shocked, and now they were sweating all over again, and their drunkenness had dissipated a lot with the stinky sweat. Now when they recalled what Cai You had just said, the more they thought about it, the more sense it made.
After a moment of silence, Deng Xunwu suddenly slapped his thigh and shouted in a low voice:
Gao Xun was startled by his abrupt actions. He was about to say something, but was stunned when he heard Deng Xunwu's words.
Deng Xunwu's face turned slightly gloomy and he continued:
Gao Xun was a little absent-minded and murmured:
The meaning of these words is very obvious. It must be that in the future, I have begun to think about how to withdraw from the dangerous whirlpool of the court and return to my hometown to enjoy my old age.
Deng Xunwu let out a long sigh, with a hint of dissatisfaction on his face:
This sounds very open, but the actual situation is far from that.
Nowadays, their prosperity and wealth are largely related to Cai Jing, and they have been marked by Cai Jing.
If Cai Jing really becomes an official, no one may want them to seek refuge with others.
What's more, Cai Jing's old enemy Qin Hui was really tricked by them this time. When he returns to Beijing, can he not take revenge?
When the time comes, what will they do without Cai Jing’s protection?
When he thought of this, Deng Xunwu felt a little more fear in his heart, followed by a burst of resentment.
If you had already said that you wanted to become an official, what would we be doing?
It should be noted that the two of them were not very willing to attract Jin soldiers to the pass at the beginning. If the situation really became chaotic and led to a change of dynasty, Cai Jing would definitely be able to get along well in the new court with his connections.
But the two of them don't have Cai Jing's ability. They will most likely be under Cai Jing's wings in the future, and they may not be as comfortable as they are now.
When I think of this, a wave of regret and complaint well up in my heart.
But before Deng Xunwu could say anything, Gao Xun on the side suddenly exclaimed:
The further he went on, the quieter his voice became.
Deng Xunwu also fell into deep thought. Gao Xun's statement was not impossible. The Cai Party had just suffered such heavy losses at that time. If Cai Jing, the leader, did nothing, then people's hearts would be scattered.
He must show that he can make a difference and make a difference
Only when the people of Cai Party gather together can they have the capital to protect themselves in front of Qin Hui and His Majesty the Emperor...
It's just that it's too late to figure this out now, and it won't help the situation at hand.
Deng Xunwu and Gao Xun must find a way to deal with the current situation...
The bearers, who had thick drops of sweat on their foreheads, quickened their pace, and the sedan inevitably bumped even more. However, the two gentlemen in the sedan never scolded each other, which made the bearers feel lucky.
After turning a few streets, you can see the huge gate wall of Cai Mansion in the distance.
When they arrived at the door, Deng Xunwu and Gao Xun got off the sedan, looked at each other, and walked toward the depths of Cai's mansion together.
However, this time Cai Jing did not receive them in the study. Instead, he asked his servants to lead them to a couch in a bright hall.
The two of them were shocked when they saw Cai Jing lying on the bed with his eyes closed and his face a little pale.
It was obviously fine yesterday, why did it suddenly become like this today?
Cai Jing didn't react at all. Instead, the doctor sitting aside, who had been taking Cai Jing's pulse, frowned and spoke.
Cai Jing didn't open his eyes and just nodded.
Gao Xun and Deng Xunwu on the side also subconsciously held their breath and listened quietly to their conversation.
The old doctor continued to ask:
Cai Jing just nodded again, and the old doctor lay on his face and looked at him for a while, then sighed.
Having said this, the old man pondered for a moment, and a suspicion flashed in his eyes:
This disease has been stagnating for so long. There must be a trigger for the outbreak now, which is to say the last straw that breaks the camel's back. Otherwise, how can a good person just fall ill?
Gao Xun and Deng Xunwu listened for a long time. They didn't know what they thought of at this moment, and a look of surprise flashed across their faces.
But the old doctor in front of him suddenly slapped his thigh, looking like he was in trouble.
Deng and Gao, who were guarding the outside, were stunned. Cai Jing also opened his dull eyes and sighed.
The old man noticed the intention of seeing off the guests in Mr. Cai's words, stood up and said:
Immediately, Cai Sui, who was standing by, stepped forward and watched the old man leave the bright hall.
The other servants in the hall also packed their things and slowly exited, leaving the space to Cai Jing and the two adults.
It was only then that Cai Jing turned his gaze towards the door, with a bit of a wry smile on his face:
Although he had not seen these two people in the imperial city just now, Cai Jing had never suspected that they had betrayed him.
After all, what both parties were planning together was fatal and something that could kill their heads. Once it was leaked, not only would Cai Jing be unable to escape, but it would be even harder for Deng Xunwu and Gao Xun to survive.
Therefore, it is only possible that the two of them were entangled in something and did not walk away...or that they were deliberately delayed.
However, Cai Jing did not ask them where they were on the spot at this moment, because asking such questions when they first arrived could easily be mistaken as a forced questioning or accountability...
With tears in his eyes, Deng Xunwu quickly walked to the bed and took Cai Jing's hand:
Gao Xun also walked over quickly, unable to conceal his grief and even choked with sobs.
When Cai Jing saw the two of them like this, he didn't know that he was attracted by empathy.
The sadness in my heart was still just a joke, and I even squeezed out a few tears.
But he did not continue to act like a child. Instead, he wiped his eyes with his sleeves and forced himself to sit up.
Deng Xunwu and Gao Xun saw this and hurriedly helped him up.
It wasn't until he was able to sit safely that Cai Jing let out a long sigh:
After saying this, he seemed to feel a little uncomfortable and laughed at himself:
This statement obviously refers to the old doctor just now.
Deng Xunwu and Gao Xun didn't care about the self-deprecation of the boss, or in other words, they didn't care about these useless emotions at the moment, they only cared about why Cai Jing submitted his resignation silently!
Even if you have long wanted to retire, you can't just act on it without saying a word, right?
Deng Xunwu asked with a puzzled face:
We are still doing great things together! Have you forgotten?
Cai Jing looked at the eagerness on their faces and sighed slightly in his heart, but said helplessly on his face:
Deng and Gao both cursed, saying that you have been talking about it for several years and have never thought of telling us!
But Cai Jing didn't know what they were thinking, so he still sighed helplessly:
Both of them were a little hesitant in their hearts. If they were sitting in the position of Zhongshu and Menxia, if they saw Cai Jing's resignation, I'm afraid there would be no delay and it would be approved directly.
But since Cai Jing said this at this time, there must be a reason. Gao Xun paused for a moment, then followed Cai Jing's intention and continued:
Cai Jing nodded with a heavy face:
The other two people all had big mouths. This was completely different from the news they heard from Cai You!
But coercion, forcing an official to become an official, is not a new method in Daqian. Deng Xunwu and Gao Xun have done it more than once.
But the question is, given the current situation, who can force Cai Jing to become an official?
Gao Xun couldn't help but ask. When he said this, he had already imagined the situation in his mind. Dozens of swordsmen and axemen were lying in ambush behind the screen, just waiting for the emperor's order to rush out and kill Cai.
The adults chopped it into meat sauce with knives.
In the palace, His Majesty the Emperor was smiling arrogantly, and there were eunuchs below who forcibly pressed Master Cai's head and made him write a humiliating resignation...
Cai Jing did not notice the look on Gao Xun's face. He was also immersed in that memory, with some hesitation on his face.
After a moment, he opened his mouth and said:
Deng Xunwu and Gao Xun were even more surprised than Cai Jing, and both looked in disbelief.
Cai Jing nodded silently, with a bit of pain on his face. After a long while, he seemed to have recovered from the pain and spoke:
Deng Xunwu and Gao Xun looked at each other. In their impression, Cai Bian was indeed a man who didn't like to talk. He had been a doctor in his criminal department for so long.
Apart from official duties, I didn't say much to the two of them.
Cai Jing seemed to be in pain even for breathing. He would take a moment to speak a few words, but at this moment he continued to say sadly:
At this point, Cai Jing's words were already choked with sobs:
Cai Jing's hands were tightly clenched into fists, and two lines of turbid tears were already shed on his old face:
Seeing this, Gao Xun hurriedly stepped forward and rubbed Mr. Cai's back to help him calm down. Deng Xunwu also left a few tears of emotion:
Cai Jing wiped away her tears and took a few deep breaths to calm down:
What?
Deng Xunwu and Gao Xun's eyes widened. They didn't expect that they were also in the impeachment queue!