Chapter two hundred and eighty fifth countermeasures
In the post house, Ma Su and Xin Chang were hiding in the room discussing something, but Song Zhongzi, who knew their personalities well, was not surprised at all...
Along the way, Song Zhongzi had gotten to know the two of them quite well. They were not only resourceful, but also smart. Moreover, Ma Di was introduced to Mr. Pang De by Liu Qi, and Xin Chang's sister was Liu Qi's first wife. It can be said that this
Both of them were close confidants of Liu Qi. With their personalities and their relationship with Liu Qi, how could they leave Xu Du without doing anything.
Therefore, although Song Zhongzi knew what the two men were planning, he did not stop him. The most important thing was that these two people were too young after all. Even if they were allowed to fool around, they would not cause any major losses to Cao Cao, and Cao Cao would not
Therefore, it was difficult for the two of them. Song Zhongzi was very clear about the current situation. As long as they did not provoke Cao Cao too much, Cao Cao would not deal with them even if they suffered some losses.
Although Cao Cao's power is stronger than that of Jingzhou, the situation cannot be controlled by others, and now Cao Cao can only make good friends with Jingzhou.
In the room, Ma Su and Xin Chang were whispering. They were both staring at the brocade cloth on the table and arguing. The names of nearly dozens of people were densely written on the brocade cloth. These people were all in control of Xudu.
Quan, or rather, the relationship in Xudu was complicated. In the end, the two seemed to have reached some agreement. They took out two pieces of brocade cloth again and wrote the names of more than ten people on each brocade cloth.
After the ink on the brocade cloth dried, the two of them smiled at each other, walked out of the posthouse with a few guards, and headed in different directions.
"Sir, are the two deputy envoys out?" Shortly after Ma Di arrived, a soldier came to Song Zhongzi's room and whispered.
"Oh, do you know where they went?" Song Zhongzi asked without feeling any surprise.
"I don't know, I only know that the two deputy envoys don't seem to be going in the same direction." The soldier bowed.
"I understand, you send someone to protect them secretly. There is no need to show up." Song Zhongzi pondered for a moment, thinking of Liu Qi's instructions and ordered.
"promise."
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At the same time, the news that Ma Su and Xinchang left the post house was also passed to Cao Cao. Cao Cao did not say anything about this, but only ordered to closely monitor the two men's whereabouts.
After all, the two of them were only teenagers, so nothing would happen even if they were fooling around. Moreover, he had already sent someone to notify Sima Min, asking Sima Min to find an opportunity to teach them a lesson.
Now the whole Xudu is preparing to fight Yuan Shao. Cao Cao has too many things to deal with. Although the two young men have made him lose face, they still cannot get into his eyes.
Outside a courtyard in Xudu, Ma Di was leading a few guards, waiting for his servants to come in and pass the news.
This mansion is the residence of the doctor Yang Xiu. The doctor Yang Xiu is only in his twenties this year, but he has a quick mind and is good at understanding Cao Cao's thoughts. He was promoted to the doctor by Cao Cao in just a few years. Now he mainly manages the
Helping Xun Wenruo raise food and grass was a sinecure, but it was very important.
Yang Xiu in the mansion was about to leave the mansion and go to Cao Zhi's mansion to teach Cao Zhi. Although he helped Xun Wenruo raise food and grass, most of the things were left to others. And he also had the task of teaching Cao Zhi. At this time every day, he would go to Cao Zhi's mansion.
Solve Cao Zhi's doubts.
Suddenly I heard a report from a servant that the deputy envoy of Jingzhou, Ma Di, came to visit, and I was shocked. Although he was not here yesterday, he knew everything about the affairs in the court. At this time, Ma Di came to visit him.
It really left him a little confused.
The conspicuous behavior of the three chief and deputy envoys of Jingzhou in the court this time attracted the attention of the entire Xudu. Moreover, the situation in Xudu is also unstable now. The news that Ma Di came to visit him must have reached Cao Cao's ears. If
Wouldn't hiding from him tell Cao Cao that there is something wrong in his heart?
After thinking for a moment, Yang Xiu ordered: "Go and invite the deputy envoy of Jingzhou into the mansion."
After saying that, Yang Xiu also stood up, tidied up his clothes, and walked towards the gate of the mansion. As soon as he walked halfway, Yang Xiu saw Ma Di coming slowly under the leadership of his servants. Ma Di was wearing a white Confucian robe today.
, walking with a carefree and uninhibited air.
"Is this Ma Su?" Looking at Ma Su across from him, Yang Xiu was a little surprised. Just from Ma Su's dress, walk, and demeanor, Yang Xiu could feel that Ma Su was extraordinary.
And Ma Di was also a little surprised at this time. Before coming to visit Yang Xiu, Ma Di had inquired about Yang Xiu. It was rumored that Yang Xiu liked fine clothes and paid attention to his manners. Unexpectedly, it turned out to be true when he met today. The person opposite
Yang Xiu was dressed solemnly and majestic in his brocade robes, and most importantly, Yang Xiu was younger than he had imagined.
"I have met the doctor, sir." Ma Su bowed his hands as a salute.
"You're welcome, Deputy Ambassador. Please come inside." Yang Xiu took a few steps forward and stepped out of the way to signal Ma Su to take the main road.
The two of them were talking and looking at each other all the way, and they were both surprised at each other's talents. Yang Xiu had been smart since he was a child, and his family was well-educated and could be said to have read a lot of books. Ma Su was also taught by several brothers
The following Tao is proficient in military strategy. If two people were under the same command, they would have no doubt that they would become close friends.
When they came to the living room, the two of them sat on opposite sides. Yang Xiu smiled and said, "I wonder why the deputy envoy is here today?"
Although he felt that he was in love with the person in front of him, Yang Xiu remained calm and asked straight to the point.
Seeing Yang Xiu asking, Ma Di put away his thoughts and raised his head and said: "I heard that Yang Dezu is famous in Xudu, so I came here to visit today."
Hearing what Ma Su said, Yang Xiu just smiled and said nothing.
"Haha, to be honest, I am here to deliver a letter on the order of my lord. I hope Brother Yang will not refuse this time." Ma Di took out a bamboo slip from his arms and placed it in front of Yang Xiu.
When Yang Xiu was wondering when he had crossed paths with Liu Qi from Jingzhou, he saw that Ma Su had already stood up and cupped his hands and said: "Now Xudu is under the surveillance of Cao Cao, and it is not convenient for me to stay for a long time. If Cao Cao suspects Brother Yang's identity,
Brother Yang can just admit it, even the Cao thieves don’t dare to be rude to Brother Yang. If things don’t go well in Xu, it would be better for Brother Yang to go to Jingzhou as soon as possible.”
After saying that, he quickly left without waiting for Yang Xiu to speak.
It wasn't until Ma Su left that Yang Xiu slapped his forehead and his expression suddenly changed: "No, I fell into a trap."
As he spoke, Yang Xiu had a gloomy look on his face. How could he have imagined that a teenager in his teens would actually set a trap for him to jump into without him being prepared? Looking at the bamboo slips on the table, Yang Xiu realized that it was a done deal, and now his life and death were all over.
But it's all in Cao Cao's thoughts.
He knew Cao Cao's character and was suspicious and suspicious. Thinking of this, Yang Xiu couldn't sit still anymore, grabbed the bamboo slips on the table and hurriedly came to open the door of the mansion. He got on the carriage that had been prepared and headed to Sikong Mansion. He didn't even have time at this time.
He scolded Ma Su for being treacherous. His mind was filled with thoughts of how to escape.
Ma Di's strategy is not clever, it is obviously counter-intuitive, but because of this, it is easier for people to fall into the trap. Ma Di's whereabouts must have been under Cao Cao's surveillance, and it won't be long before the news that Ma Di left behind the bamboo slips will be spread.
According to Cao Cao's ears, if he could not hand over the bamboo slips to Cao Cao immediately, I am afraid that Cao Cao would deal with him regardless of whether he was guilty or not.
Nowadays, the situation in Xudu is serious. Cao Cao will not trust him even if he has the slightest suspicion. In serious cases, it may even implicate the whole family. On the carriage, Yang Xiu was soaked in cold sweat, but Yang Xiu was not aware of it at all.
He kept urging the driver to speed up.
In a teahouse not far from Yang Xiu's residence, Ma Di saw Yang Xiu's actions in his eyes. He did not show any signs of dejection that his plan was revealed. Instead, he glanced at a young man not far behind him and smiled slightly. If
If he remembered correctly, there should have been two boys following him just now.
"Let's go." After drinking all the tea on the table, Ma Di threw down a few coins and stood up to leave. The guards around him followed closely.
At the same time, outside another mansion in Xudu, Xin Chang slowly walked out of the mansion with several guards with a smile on his face. The owner of the mansion behind him sent Xin Chang out of the mansion with a smile on his face.
This person is not a high-ranking official in Xudu, or even a middle-level official. He is just a small official at best, but this official manages a prison near Xudu. Today, I suddenly received a call from Xin
When Xin Chang came to visit him, he was flattered and immediately took Xin Chang to his residence. Although Xin Chang was young, he was indeed the deputy envoy of Jingzhou. He was many levels higher than him, a small official. Moreover, he held an important position in Jingzhou at such a young age.
He will definitely become a powerful person in Jingzhou in the future, so he has good relations with officials in every possible way. Maybe one day he will be able to rely on this relationship to gain a foothold in Jingzhou.
After sending Xin Chang out of the mansion, the officials still stood at the door and watched Xin Chang off. It was not until Xin Chang left that he shook his head and turned back to the mansion. For him, he had one more thing to show off to his colleagues.
Xin Chang led his guards around a corner before slowing down. Thinking of the official's reaction just now, Xin Chang shook his head. None of the officials he visited during this trip were officials holding important positions, and even the names of these officials were very similar.
Few people know it, but these relationships are all part of the real power of the person in charge. Although the real power is very small, it can be said to be minimal, but they cannot be eliminated.
Xin Chang took out the brocade cloth, looked at it, asked passers-by, and then headed west of Xudu City. The person he wanted to visit this time was a blacksmith. This blacksmith was also an official, but he was well-known throughout Xudu.
Many of the weapons he made were purchased by the army, and sometimes he would go to the army to help the army's blacksmiths make weapons.
After thinking about the temperament of the blacksmith on the brocade cloth, Xin Chang quickened his pace a lot. He had a lot of people to visit today.