After so long.
I felt that Dong Bai's mood gradually calmed down.
Cao Ang then held her head with both hands and lifted her face, which was buried in his chest.
Compared to when Cao Ang left Luoyang City.
At this moment, Dong Bai's chubby little face seemed to have become a bit thinner, and even his chin was outlined at a slightly sharp angle.
The skin is still as smooth as frost and snow, as white as jade, delicate and smooth, and can be broken by a blow. Against the background of the black robe, it looks even more bright and moving.
It's a pity that because he has been hiding here for many days, his emotional and material conditions are very poor, so the rosy color that has always been on his face has quietly disappeared at this time.
Fortunately, a pair of eyes like the autumn moon were still extremely moist, sometimes blooming with a lively light, but there was a slight redness around the eye sockets, and there were still a few tears that had not yet dried up in the corners of the eyes.
Beito bit his lower lip lightly.
The plump lip flesh was bitten and sunk slightly, like a tender and juicy big red cherry. Someone had gently bitten off a small bite.
The small and delicate nose twitched from time to time as the owner's mood fluctuated.
The end is extremely cute.
Such a look.
Cao Ang couldn't help but scratch her nose gently, which caused Dong Bai to raise his brows slightly and his eyes to widen slightly.
And as Cao Ang's eyes moved downward.
However, it was a bit regretful to find that Dong Bai was wrapped in a black robe. Compared with the eldest lady's figure, this robe seemed particularly large.
Therefore, the whole person was shrouded tightly.
Except for the snow-white and slender neck and the exquisite and perfect collarbone, nothing else can be seen.
Cao Ang couldn't help but curled his lips.
And this action seemed to be discovered by Dong Bai.
Dong Bai, who was still immersed in emotion, couldn't help but lightly hit Cao Ang on the shoulder.
"Young disciple, where are you looking?"
Cao Ang was stunned for a moment.
Then he replied lightly with a smile on his face: "I am studying the floor tiles in my own home. Not to mention, the styles are exquisite and the patterns are exquisite!"
A familiar conversation.
It seemed that the two people were instantly brought back to the way they met for the second time at Dong Zhuo's mansion in Luoyang City, which made people feel ripples in their hearts.
Although time and place have changed, some things remain the same.
…
"Xiao Bai, according to the information I have received, after your grandfather leaves Luoyang, he will go to Chang'an next. If you decide not to leave with him, then it may be difficult to see him again."
Chang'an is located in the hinterland of Guanzhong.
It is very far away from the Kanto area.
If no one made a special trip to take Dong Bai with him, it would indeed be difficult to see Dong Zhuo again.
Such words.
The little girl couldn't help but be stunned.
His thoughts seemed to fly to unknown places in an instant, and it took a long time.
Dong Baicai shook his head firmly.
"My grandfather's changes make me feel very strange, and his various actions make me a little scared. Although he still loves me as much as ever, his many actions in the past few months have really made me feel scared."
"I knew what he did was wrong, even very bad, but there was nothing I could do. No words I could say were enough to change my grandfather's wishes."
"In this case, instead of staying with him and living a painful life of being powerless and suffering, it's better to stay away from him now."
These words.
Cao Ang couldn't help but sigh.
As Dong Bai said, she continued to witness Dong Zhuo's behavior all day long without being able to change anything. As time went by, there would probably be two consequences.
Or become numb, get used to this kind of life, and gradually become cold-blooded.
Or go crazy!
Neither of these results was what Cao Ang wanted to see, so he strongly supported Dong Bai's decision.
Anyway, this is what he thought at first.
Redeem this little girl who has not participated in any of Dong Zhuo's dirty deeds and has not been stained with blood.
As for Dong Zhuo himself.
Die wherever you like.
In the future, maybe I will kill that fat black man with my own hands and eliminate a great harm to the people of this world.
…
"Miss, since you won't leave with Mr. Dong, where are you going next?"
Cao Ang asked knowingly.
He was obviously teasing her.
After Dong Bai was stunned for a few seconds, he blinked, then rolled his eyes at Cao Ang, and said angrily.
"If someone is willing to accept me, then I will go home with him. If no one is willing to accept me, then I can only wander alone."
"When the time comes, I will gnaw tree bark all day long, drink muddy water when thirsty, and sleep in the mountains and fields. I just hope that no one will feel distressed by this."
Such delicate and lovely words.
Cao Ang couldn't help but laugh.
He couldn't help but hugged Dong Bai into his arms again, and then said continuously: "I feel bad, how can I not feel bad? Since you are willing to stay, then leave with me. When you return home, you will be my wife!" "
These words.
I don't know if it touched a certain chord in the eldest lady's heart, but after listening to it, she did not have the reaction that Cao Ang expected.
On the contrary, his eyes were like autumn water, staring at Cao Ang lovingly, his red lips opened and closed slightly, as if hesitating about what he wanted to say to him.
After doing this three times.
Dong Baicai suddenly turned his head sideways and rested half of his cheek on Cao Ang's chest.
Then he asked quietly: "Actually, in addition to not wanting to face my grandfather, the reason why I stayed here is for another reason. Do you know why?"
Cao Ang shook his head cooperatively.
Although he couldn't see his movements, Dong Bai also guessed his answer.
So he continued talking to himself: "When you left Beijing, I put aside everything and boldly asked you if you would marry me when you came back."
"But now my grandfather has embarked on such a path, and you have become a member of his crusade. We are already standing in opposite directions, and we are each other's enemies."
"If I had still stayed with my grandfather, we would have become enemies, and we might not be able to get together in this life."
"This is really not what I want. I can only choose between you and my grandfather. After weighing it again and again, I finally chose you!"
…
The tone is faint.
The tone is flat.
But when Cao Ang heard it, it was so heart-wrenching that he could not calm down for a long time.
Positional issue.
This is an unavoidable problem that people in this society have had since ancient times.
The positions of himself and Dong Zhuo were diametrically opposed to each other. The two regarded each other as the same as fire and water, and each regarded the other as their enemy.
Although Cao Ang and Dong Zhuo had some connections in private, the relationship was not as tense as other princes.
But Dong Bai didn't know about it.
Secondly, the friendship in private does not affect the natural correspondence in attitude, which is irreversible.
Unless Dong Zhuo is extremely capable and can clear his name, or Cao Ang becomes evil, it is destined that only the death of one party can end the confrontation.
And under this premise.
As Dong Zhuo's granddaughter, Dong Bai was a direct blood relative of the traitorous villain. This identity made her bear a lot of hatred. Before Dong Zhuo was executed, she would never be able to stay with Cao Ang in an upright manner.
Go one step further.
Just like the eldest lady said.
If she did not stay on this trip, but went to Chang'an with Dong Zhuo, let alone marrying her, even meeting her would be a huge taboo. This would be a confrontation.
Therefore, any choice she makes is tantamount to abandoning the other party and drawing a clear line.
And Dong Bai chose himself.
After all, she was on Cao Ang's side, the side of her fiancée whom she longed for.
This requires great courage.
and a greater degree of preference.
Although this was due to Dong Zhuo's own evil deeds, it was also due to his attachment to Cao Ang that overwhelmed the family affection between ancestors and grandchildren.
…
for this.
It was hard not to be moved by Cao Ang.
certainly.
What is needed most right now is comfort and comfort.
Therefore, after thinking for a while, Cao Ang stroked Dong Bai's head, straightened his chest, and made a decisive move with some domineering force.
"Young lady, don't worry. Our positions can be changed. Mr. Dong and I will not be at odds forever."
"When my troops are strong and my horses are strong, and I sweep the world, I will personally lead my troops to defeat your grandfather's army and capture him alive."
"Take away his power and put him under house arrest. You can visit him from time to time."
"In this case, don't you just take care of both? You just have to wait a little."
This was naturally Cao Ang's comforting words.
Dong Zhuo committed numerous evil deeds.
If anyone dared to spare his life after conquering Chang'an City, it would be equivalent to shouldering part of his evil debt.
Even Cao Ang would not dare to do this kind of thing.
Braving the world's disapproval will also cause his previous good reputation to be ruined. The negative effects are too exaggerated.
Let me say this for now.
How to deal with it specifically will be discussed later.
After Dong Bai heard Cao Ang's promise.
He couldn't help but nodded, and rubbed his small ears and delicate cheeks against Cao Ang's clothes.
But at this moment, it was hundreds of miles away.
Dong Zhuo is marching slowly.
Suddenly I sneezed a few times for no reason.
"Strange, who is cursing me?"
"Probably those guys from Yuan Shao!"
…
The two hugged each other tenderly for a while.
Cao Ang suddenly remembered something.
Patting Dong Bai's back with his hand, he asked with a hint of confusion: "Xiao Bai, I remember that my house is locked. How did you get in? Could it be that you climbed over the wall from the outside?"
The words just fell.
Dong Bai suddenly screamed.
It was as if he was suddenly awakened by something.
"If you didn't tell me, I would have forgotten that the soldiers under my grandfather's command have stored some things in your yard. They all look like letters."
"I just slipped in quietly a few days ago when the soldiers were moving things into the yard. I was hiding in the backyard. The soldiers didn't dare to run around in your house, so they didn't find me."
Speaking of which.
Dong Bai also raised his neck in confusion.
"Without grandfather's order, these soldiers would not dare to enter or leave your mansion at will, let alone put things inside. I think it was probably his old man's instruction."
"Why would grandfather do this?"
This question immediately made Cao Ang speechless.
But he reacted quickly.
He also put on a confused expression and said ignorantly: "These letters must be rare things. Mr. Dong couldn't bear to burn them."
"Or maybe he wants to use these things to make me change my mind and rejoin his service, and stop working with Dong Lianjun."
Talk about playing with your brain.
Ten Dong Bai are not enough for Cao Ang to fight.
So when he said this, Dong Bai believed him on the spot.
He immediately tugged on Cao Ang's sleeves and said nervously: "Grandpa has no bottom line now. Don't ever think about changing your mind. These things are just external possessions and are not worth anything!"
Looking at the little girl's pretty nervous face.
Cao Ang couldn't help but nodded repeatedly with a smile on his face.
"Don't worry. Now take me to take a look at those things. I want to see what they are."
…
In fact, when Dong Bai mentioned the slips.
Cao Ang had some guesses in his mind.
However, when he saw it with his own eyes, he was still shocked by the sight before him.
A mountain of letters!
They were packed tightly in wooden boxes and stacked on top of each other, taking up an entire wall.
If it were poured out, I don't know how many books and tablets there would be.
He casually took out a volume from a box and unfolded it, revealing a vast ancient text.
"In the early days, Duke Wu of Zheng married Yu Shen, named Wu Jiang, and gave birth to Duke Zhuang and his uncle Duan..."
This is a certain passage in "Spring and Autumn".
"hiss!"
After verifying the quality, Cao Ang couldn't help but take a deep breath, and his eyes were filled with golden light.
Now I'm getting rich!
Even though the grade of these slips and classics may not be at the same level as that of the Spring and Autumn Period, they cannot support such a large number!
As long as they move back home, the Cao family can be upgraded to a home of poetry and books. If a few people who understand culture come out and study one or two classics and history collections thoroughly, the Cao family will probably be transformed into a family of nobles.
In the future, when those gentry or great Confucians asked which scripture was being taught at home, they would not be speechless. This was definitely an essential leap.
Even if the Cao family doesn’t study it themselves.
Once the news spreads that there are thousands of books in the house, I am afraid that countless well-educated people will come to ask for books.
Even relying on such a condition, it was possible to attract many literati and scholars to become Cao family's disciples on the condition of browsing the Cao family's collection of books.
I am afraid that the number of talents recruited is too many to count.
What is this if it's not price-to-price gold?
"Uh-huh!"
Re-wrapped the Spring and Autumn Volume that he had just taken out, and carefully put it back into the box.
Cao Ang looked at the boxes of treasures in front of him.
The whole person feels extremely comfortable.
It's like eating a big bucket of ice cream on a dog day, feeling cool from head to toe!
Originally, he didn't find it in Cai Yong and others' homes.
I thought I was dragged into the palace by Dong Zhuo and burned to ashes.
They have given up hope.
Unexpectedly, there are twists and turns.
But it was the fat black man who saved him the step of searching and moved directly to the Cao family's house, which was equivalent to giving him a big gift.
Tsk tsk tsk!
I wrongly blamed Thief Dong!
Dong Zhuo is still a loyal man!
But thinking about it, it was his own clever strategy, if he hadn't sent the secret letter expressing his loyalty to Dong Zhuo through Lu Bu's hands.
Just take Dong Zhuo’s character.
How could such a good thing happen today?
He was afraid that even if he burned it, he wouldn't be able to keep it for himself.
Therefore, it was not that Dong Zhuo was loyal, but that he, Cao Ang, was superior and deceived the fat black man into his hands.
…
After determining these gains.
Forget about Cao Ang's worries.
So he slept soundly tonight.
Moreover, there is a petite and cute eldest lady in his arms, and she is even more fragrant and soft, not to mention how beautiful she is.
Of course, nothing else was done.
The main reason is that the current situation is not right.
Apart from the two of them, there was no one else in this huge mansion, and the atmosphere was a bit deep and cold.
In addition, no one has lived here for nearly half a year, so it is sparsely visited and many rooms are covered with dust.
There is really no need to do anything exciting in such an environment. It is better to give the eldest lady a start that can leave her with good memories.
After a night.
Cao Ang woke up early.
As the skylight filtered through the window edge, the slight darkness in the room was immediately swept away.
By the bright light of morning.
Cao Ang couldn't help feeling a little distressed when he looked at Dong Bai, who was sleeping deeply on his arm.
Last night, this girl fell asleep as soon as she touched the pillow. It was obvious that she had not had a good rest recently.
I have been hiding in such a deserted house for many days, feeling frightened and terrified.
It wasn't until Cao Ang's arrival that she felt safe enough to sleep peacefully.
Cao Ang couldn't help but use his hands to push up the hair hanging down by his cheeks. Cao Ang simply couldn't be bothered.
Anyway, he has already got what he wants, and there is no need to wander around like a headless fly in Luoyang City like other people.
…
In this way, until the sun reaches three poles.
Cao Ang put the robe on Dong Bai again and put on the hood to slightly hide her face.
Then the door of the mansion was opened.
At this moment.
Dian Wei was already waiting quietly in front of the door.
Seeing his general coming out, Dian Wei breathed a sigh of relief and hurriedly said to Cao Ang.
"General, Wen Yuan and Mr. Xun came here half an hour ago. Seeing that you still haven't gotten up, they went back temporarily."
Cao Ang nodded.
"A Dian, please run for me and invite everyone here, and then ask Gongda to come to my study alone. It's time to prepare for the next thing."
Dian Wei agreed.
Then he ran away in one direction quickly.
After a while.
Cao Ang met Xun You in the study.
Different from the sick and miserable appearance yesterday, after a good night's rest, he took a shower and washed himself, and changed into a set of neat clothes.
Xun You's mental outlook is much better today.
At least he can move around on his own without the need for others to carry him. Dressed in white, he looks gentle and elegant, a scholar.
It's just that he's still a little worse than his uncle Xun Yu.
Obviously, compared to myself, it is even worse.
"Gongda, how was your rest last night? Has your health improved?"
I heard Cao Ang's polite inquiry.
Xun You immediately held his hands in front of him, bowed down, and gave a great salute to Cao Ang.
"The general's kindness in saving his life and taking me in is so great that I will never forget it!"
Cao Ang hurried forward, held his elbows with both hands, helped him up, and invited him to his seat.
After the two of them sat down.
Cao Ang made special tea soup.
After such polite courtesy.
Cao Ang felt that the heat was almost there, and it was time to take the next step and initially recruit and reassure the top talent in front of him.
Immediately, Zhuangruo asked unintentionally: "Now that Gongda is free, you can have the world as you wish. What are your plans for the future?"
…
Xun You's insight is very keen.
Although Cao Ang's question sounded very casual, it seemed like he was just chatting about family matters.
However, he still detected a strange flavor in the words, and immediately knew that the General Cao in front of him had something else to say.
After thinking for a while.
Xun You raised his head and glanced at Cao Ang, and then replied with the same lightness: "Now that Thief Dong is causing trouble in the court, and the emperor and officials are being dragged away by him, I, the Huangmen Minister, will no longer be able to do it."
"In this case, I plan to travel around the world, find friends and visit old times, or go back to my hometown to have a look. I will settle down in my hometown for a few years and wait and see what the world situation is like before making other plans."
After preliminary testing.
Cao Ang saw that Xun You's thoughts were not firm. The things listed above were not necessary, but more like perfunctory and prevaricating.
So he didn't beat around the bush.
After a little hand-off.
Cao Ang said bluntly: "At present, the traitor Dong is usurping and acting recklessly, the government is in chaos, the subjects of the world have lost their laws, the country and the country are in danger of collapse, and the people of Li do not know where to go."
"But Yuan Shao and others, who come from a noble family, have a strong foundation, and have many soldiers and generals, do not want to kill the national traitors. Instead, they have their own thoughts and preserve their strength. It is really disappointing."
"Although Ang is not talented, he is also full of passion and loyalty. He is willing to use his weak body and thin body to fight against the national thieves throughout his life and revive the imperial court!"
"I'm just suffering from being single and weak, and I don't know where to start with many things. I've heard for a long time that Gongda is a great talent in the world, so I boldly ask Gongda to help me. You and I can work together for a great cause and kill the national traitors!"
After saying this, Cao Ang stood up.
Bowed to Xun You.
Speak sincerely.
The tone is sincere.
Even Xun You couldn't help but be moved by it.
…
After thinking for a few seconds.
A brilliant stream of light flashed in Xun You's eyes, and his already bright pupils seemed to be able to look directly into people's hearts at this moment.
He was somewhat persuaded by Cao Ang.
There was an urge in my heart to agree immediately.
But reason told him.
This was inappropriate. He had to test it again. He wanted to know whether the young general in front of him was worth following.
So after standing up and helping Cao Ang up.
Xun You bowed.
Then he said in the same tone full of emotion: "The general's words came from the bottom of his heart, and they really made me feel impassioned."
"It's just that I feel ashamed to say that I have little talent and little knowledge, and my ability is not enough to serve the general. I am really powerless!"
Faced with Xun You's humble words.
Cao Ang just smiled slightly.
mock up!
I have expected this move from you.
He immediately pulled Xun You to sit down, and then said somewhat mysteriously: "I said before that Gongda is a great talent in the world. This is not a word of praise, but my uncle Xun Wenruo once said to me. of."
"Since you two are uncle and nephew, I believe Wen Ruo will not brag about this matter, and you must be very talented!"
The words just fell.
Xun You was suddenly shocked.
He was still in the presence of the old god, but now his power was broken in just one second, and he was quite dumbfounded.
Okay, I was sold out by my own family!
"I never thought that General, I am an old acquaintance with Uncle Wenruo, but I am rude to you."
After saying that, he bowed his hands to Cao Ang again.
…
"It's not an old acquaintance, but Wen Ruo is helping me. Now he is in Dingtao County, temporarily taking care of the affairs of Jiyin County for my father. He really can't get away, otherwise he would have come to Luoyang with me this time."
Xun You was really shocked now.
He looked at Cao Ang with wide eyes.
He really didn't expect this!
Xun Yu originally served as the palace guard in Luoyang, but he suddenly abandoned his position a few months ago. Xun You originally thought that his uncle was tired of the court under Dong Zhuo's control, so he returned to his hometown.
No letter has been passed in the past year and a half.
Have not contacted each other.
Unexpectedly, he went to work as an errand under Cao Ang without saying a word.
It's really surprising.
In fact, this is not Xun Yu’s fault.
Mainly because I left in a hurry.
At that time, Xun Yu was shouldering the important task of taking good care of Liu Bian, the Queen Mother and others, escorting them safely to the designated place, and accompanying Cao Ang to transport several venerables to Dingtao County.
There is simply no time left to say hello to friends and family.
Besides, the confidentiality of the mission at that time was extremely high.
Xun Yu dared not tell anyone.
Naturally, he left Luoyang City quietly.
Therefore, Xun You knew nothing about this.
…
Now after getting this news.
Xun You began to think about it.
He knew something about Uncle Wenruo, and he was a man of both ability and political integrity, with outstanding abilities.
And have a sincere heart.
His ability to recognize people is by no means inferior to his own.
Unless he gets his approval, Uncle Wenruo will never follow him.
Now that General Cao said so, Xun You felt that he had nothing to choose from.
Xun Yu’s choice.
It has been verified for him that Cao Ang is a person worth following, so this step can be omitted.
But he still hesitated.
Xun You is not an indecisive person.
But the choice he faces at this moment will determine his future. To a larger extent, it may even determine the rest of his life. No matter how much he thinks about it, it is not too much.
And Cao Ang saw this situation.
He knew that Xun You had some thoughts, but he still had some concerns in his heart, so he was undecided.
I understood immediately.
I knew it was time for me to push one last time.
The flame is already burning, just waiting for him to add more wood to make the fire burn to its peak.
All goals can be achieved.
…
Cao Ang said nothing.
He stood up and came to Xun You's side, then grabbed his arm with both hands and said extremely passionately.
"A man was born in troubled times. He possesses extraordinary talents and is expected to carry a three-foot long sword to achieve unparalleled achievements. How can he grow old in the woods and springs?"
"For the sake of the world, for the livelihood of the common people, and for the sake of the Han Dynasty, I ask Gongda to help me no matter what!"
After saying that, he was ready to bow down to the end.
And as soon as these words came out.
Xun You was immediately moved.
The worries in my heart collapsed at this moment.
He immediately bowed to the end as well.
He even said loudly: "The general will not give up his humiliation. You are willing to serve as a soldier in the general's tent and serve till you die!"
…
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