Until now.
Cao Angcai was extremely convinced that his previous judgment was not wrong.
The woman surnamed Cai, whom the housekeeper calls the eldest lady, is Cai Yan, the daughter of Cai Yong, the owner of the thousand volumes of poems and books he obtained in Luoyang City.
That is, the famous Cai Wenji in history.
But now she should be called Cai Zhaoji. The reason why she changed her name to Cai Wenji was just to avoid Sima Zhao's taboo. Of course, now that Cao Ang exists, the Sima family should go away quickly. No one will need to avoid their Sima family's taboo in the future.
After learning Cai Zhaoji's identity.
Regarding this woman's background and life experiences, Cao Ang's mind instantly came to mind.
First she married Wei Zhongdao.
It turned out that this son of the Wei family in Hedong was a sick man. Not long after marrying him, the guy died of illness.
Cai Zhaoji had no choice but to return to her home in Chang'an.
However, within a year or two, his father Cai Yong was imprisoned and tortured to death by Wang Yun because he was not clear-headed and said the wrong thing.
Cai Yan lost his only support.
The entire first half of my life can be described as wandering.
And this is just the beginning of destiny.
What followed was a series of chaos in the Chang'an area.
With the trampling of Dong Zhuo and the chaos caused by Li Jue and Guo Si after Dong Zhuo's death, the entire Chang'an area was reduced to a wasteland, and all forces turned this into a pot of porridge.
Even northern foreigners like the Southern Xiongnu came to Guanzhong to plunder every day.
At that time, Cai Yan was robbed to the north under such a background.
From then on, the second half of his life began to be miserable and miserable. How could he be described as miserable?
Throughout his life.
It can be said that she was deeply teased by fate, and God never favored her.
Although he is famous in history because of his outstanding literary talent, profound knowledge and proficiency in music.
But also because of his life circumstances, he has been pitied by the world, which makes people sigh and feel sorry for him.
Cao Ang is one of them!
…
Originally, he didn't have any thoughts about this girl. Although she was beautiful and picturesque, Cao Ang couldn't snatch her home just because he saw her.
What's more, they were on their way to an engagement. If Cao Ang did something, it would be very immoral.
But now he has changed his mind!
After learning that this was Cai Zhaoji, Cao Ang overturned all the previous thoughts in his mind.
Now he only has one idea.
Morality is nothing!
I, Cao Ang, am going to do an immoral thing today, which is to take this woman home!
No one can stop me, no one can do it, I said it!
Cao Ang decided to intervene.
In this way, Cai Yan's fate was reversed.
To change her miserable and miserable life since marrying Wei Zhongdao.
This time it was really not that Cao Ang was greedy for her body, but that he simply wanted to rewrite everything from God's perspective.
Although there are many people with miserable fates in this world, Cao Ang cannot intervene in everything.
But now that this woman is right in front of him, if he sticks to the rules and chooses to ignore her, he will really be sad about this hurdle in his heart.
Don't say anything else.
Even if you take Yanzhou to raise him first.
After he solved the Chang'an rebellion, dealt with Dong Zhuo, Li Jue, Guo Si and others, he then violently defeated the Southern Huns.
It didn't matter if Cai Zhaoji went home at that time.
certainly.
In this process of raising.
What kind of things will happen.
Cao Ang is not responsible for how the relationship between the two will change.
…
After making such a decision.
Cao Ang immediately began to think about what method he should use to abduct Cai Zhaoji home.
Time is of the essence now.
Now the two happened to spend the night in the same place, which was the most convenient place to communicate.
After passing this village, there is no such shop.
So we have to get it done overnight.
Then the method is very important.
If you can use your words, you can persuade her and make her go with you obediently.
This is naturally the best.
But if after excluding all other feasible methods, Cai Zhaoji still cannot be persuaded, then robbery is not impossible, although this is the last resort.
Thoughts abound.
But in fact it was only a moment.
Cao Ang quickly thought of a plan of speech.
Then he looked at the butler who was looking puzzled at the moment, with a smile on his face, and said with some surprise.
"It was only after you said so much that I realized that I might be acquainted with your eldest lady and your master."
These words immediately caught Cai Yan's attention.
He couldn't help but look away from the letter and looked at Cao Ang with a little doubt.
…
And Cao Ang also stood up in time.
He walked to Zhao Ji in a few steps.
Then he talked with a smile on his face: "I didn't know it was Miss Zhaoji before, but she was so disrespectful and offensive. I really feel ashamed."
Just this sentence.
Cai Yan then understood that the young general in front of him was not telling lies, and he did know his identity.
He immediately waved his hand and ordered the maids and servants on the left and right to leave.
At the same time, he invited Cao Ang to sit across from his desk, but before she could ask her identity.
Cao Ang then took the initiative to report his family background: "I am Cao Ang, the great general of the House of Tigers. My father is Cao Cao, the governor of Jiyin County. I am familiar with your uncle, Duke Ji. I wonder if Miss Zhaoji has any impression?"
As soon as this statement came out.
Cai Yan's eyes suddenly flashed with a bright light, and the name seemed familiar to her.
Cao Cao...
After some reminiscing.
Zhao Ji suddenly realized something, and then she looked at Cao Ang with an elegant smile.
"My father stayed in Wu County for twelve years. Before that, I was just born, so many of his old friends and concubines are unknown."
"It's just that I have heard of your father's name a little bit. My father occasionally mentioned it to me several times, praising him for his great accomplishments in articles and calligraphy, and that he is a good friend who can often talk to me."
This is true.
Lao Cao does have some skills in articles, poetry and calligraphy. Anyway, he is a hundred times better than Cao Ang.
But that's not the point.
After seeing Cai Yan recalling the relationship, Cao Ang climbed up the pole.
He slightly cupped his hands and said with a smile on his face: "My father once said that the person he admires most is Duke Bojie. He is knowledgeable and famous all over the world. He is a great person in the world!"
"His name was Yan Tan, but actually he went to ask Duke Bojie for advice every time. Although he didn't have the title of master and disciple, he actually had the status of master and disciple."
"If this is the case, I still have to call you aunt. You might as well just call me Zixiu."
…
Such a title that raises seniority.
In an instant, Zhao Ji got goosebumps all over her body when talking about it, as if she was a little tired of it.
After all, she was just a girl in her teens, not even as old as Cao Ang. Although Cai Yong had a daughter at an old age, so her seniority in the family was indeed high, but few outsiders called her that.
So after shuddering.
Cai Yan quickly waved his hand to Cao Ang, and then said repeatedly: "Fathers have their own opinions, you can just call me Zhao Ji!"
After such an episode.
The atmosphere of the conversation between the two relaxed a lot, and their relationship instantly became closer.
He no longer looked like the polite stranger he had before, exuding a sense of distance.
After a few pleasantries.
After talking to each other about the current situation.
Cao Ang deliberately steered the topic in the direction he wanted to talk about. After looking at Cai Yan, he pretended to be worried.
"I heard earlier that Zhao Ji was going to Anyi County, Hedong County for her engagement, so why didn't she arrange some more escorts along with her instead of just these dozens of people?"
"You know, the journey to the east of Hedong is long and difficult, and there are many bandits and bandits. Everywhere you go, you may encounter desperadoes. With just a few people, we may not be able to protect you!"
As Cao Ang finished speaking.
Cai Yan couldn't help but frown slightly.
A look of worry flashed in his eyes.
How could she not know the situation described by Cao Ang, but she was indeed lacking in power.
After thinking for a few seconds.
Cai Yan still shook his head.
"My father is just a free official in Luoyang. Although he is highly regarded by the traitor Dong Zhuo, he doesn't want me to be involved in many of these things, so I can only use my own hands this time."
"So we really can't send more people."
Speaking of which.
The girl paused for a moment.
Then he comforted Cao Ang and said: "Although I only have a few dozen people, they are all experienced people who have traveled all over the country and are loyal to my family."
"They know how to avoid those bandits, and they are also proficient in disguise. They are quite skilled at this. They must be careful and cautious, and they can finally reach Anyi County safely."
…
Of course, Cao Ang couldn't make Cai Yan relax.
His purpose is to make it worry.
Therefore, as soon as Cai Yan finished speaking, Cao Ang immediately increased his threats.
"Miss Zhaoji must not be careless. Now that the Dong coalition forces are coming with their great reputation, Dong Zhuo is frightened and flees in panic. He only wants to leave Luoyang and go all the way to Chang'an."
"Although he has restrained his men, there is chaos here. There may be a large number of stragglers along the way, as well as soldiers who have escaped privately."
"If you bump into these people, the dozens of people under your command will definitely not be enough to watch."
"I'm not saying anything else, I'm just worried about Miss Zhaoji's safety!"
The worry in Cai Yan's eyes became heavier.
There was a trace of sadness in his eyes.
Although she stayed at home all year round and rarely came into contact with these family and national affairs, she still understood some basic situations, such as the current war between the two sides.
I heard that Dong Zhuo and the coalition forces fighting against Dong had invested more than 200,000 troops.
Even if Dong Zhuo retreats to Chang'an now to avoid the danger for the time being, who knows whether the coalition forces will pursue the victory and lead the army to follow behind?
The ones I brought with me were all villagers.
There are also all kinds of furniture.
The speed of action is inherently slow.
It would be a bit scary if they happened to run into the armies of both sides before they left the boundary.
And what Cao Ang said was true.
The soldiers under Dong Zhuo were no different from bandits, but they were more ferocious and more effective than bandits.
If your own team collides.
It's hard to say what the final result will be.
…
Beito bit his lower lip lightly.
It was obvious that Cai Yan was a little conflicted.
But after a while.
She still said in a gentle tone: "After leaving the hotel here, I will instruct the team to change direction and head north immediately."
"In this way, the possibility of running into Dong Zhuo's remaining soldiers should be much smaller, right?"
Cao Ang couldn't help but smack his lips.
This girl can't get enough of oil and salt!
It seems that the method of intimidation cannot change her wishes. After all, it is her father Cai Yong's wish to let her go to Hedong County to get married. Unless there are many difficulties and dangers, he will not change it easily.
So I thought about it a little bit.
Cao Ang immediately changed his strategy.
He moved his seat slightly and leaned closer to Cai Yan, then leaned forward slightly, lowered his voice and spoke in a leisurely tone.
"Although Chang'an City is the capital of Xijing, it is adjacent to the border of Xiliang and has not been paid much attention by the court for a long time. Therefore, the population is really small compared to Luoyang."
"Dong Zhuo's trip to Chang'an has brought the people of Luoyang City with him, but there is still a huge vacancy."
"Therefore, in order to increase the number of people, Dong Zhuo will definitely migrate people to several surrounding counties, and Hedong County will definitely bear the brunt."
"In this case, how can the Hedong Wei family be alone? Duke Bozhe asked Zhaoji to go to Hedong County in order to avoid Dong Zhuo's troubles. But judging from the current situation, Hedong County is not a safe place to escape from the world. So!"
Cao Ang spoke sincerely.
Summarize Dong Zhuo's next strategy.
However, Cai Yan did not respond to this.
Instead, he glanced at Cao Ang with some confusion and stared at the expression on his face for a while.
Eyes narrowed slightly.
Thin eyelashes immediately covered her eyes.
I don’t know what I am thinking about.
Then there was a long silence.
Just when Cao Ang thought Cai Zhaoji was still indifferent to this, he needed to throw out the next piece of advice.
A slightly cold voice suddenly came from my ears.
"Zixiu seems to really not want me to go to Hedong County. Can you explain to me why?"
…
Cao Ang was suddenly stunned.
This little girl is quite clever!
But within a few words, he had already realized his purpose.
She is truly a talented woman!
It makes sense just thinking about it.
Cao Ang first said how dangerous the road was, how chaotic the current situation was, and that such a small number of people could not reach Hedong County. He also said that the Hedong Wei family might be swayed by Dong Zhuo to move.
In short, going around and around is to show that Cai Yan's trip may not go well. Then when the relationship between the two is not close enough to talk about everything, isn't the purpose of saying this obvious?
After Cai Yan's straightforward inquiry.
Cao Ang was not panicked either.
Instead, he pretended to have an embarrassed expression and scratched his head quite honestly.
Then he looked around.
After making sure that none of the maids and servants of the Cai family were nearby, he spoke in a lower voice.
"I really don't want Miss Zhaoji to go to Hedong. It's not that I have any agenda, but I don't want you to become a widow soon after you get married."
This is quite rude.
Cai Yan's brows furrowed tightly.
Where is such a person?
He wasn't even married yet, so he was cursing his husband-in-law with words, which was really offensive.
If it hadn't been for the friendly exchange just now and the establishment of a reasonably good relationship, I'm afraid Cai Yan would have yelled loudly now.
But even so.
The woman still showed a hint of anger in her eyes and said rather rudely.
"Zixiu, you are a little rude!"
…
Cao Ang slightly arched his hand.
After expressing a slight apology.
He still insisted on his opinion and said: "It is not that I curse people's lives with prophecies, but I am telling the truth. Everything is based on real evidence."
"If you are talking about someone else, then I really don't dare to make this conclusion, but I know a little bit about Wei Zhongdao of the Wei family in Hedong."
"As far as I know, this person has been frail and sick since he was a child, and his health has never been very good. Especially in recent years, his health has been getting worse and worse. It seems that it is difficult to get out of bed."
"I think it hasn't been around for a few years."
Speaking of which.
Cao Ang paused for a moment.
Quietly taking a look at Cai Yan's expression, I saw that there was no longer anger on his face, but instead he was deep in thought.
I secretly felt something was going on.
He immediately continued: "If another woman marries him, then I won't say a word more."
"But our Cai and Cao families are old friends, and Zhao Ji and I hit it off again. I really can't bear the thought of you getting married like this and ending up as a widow."
During the Han Dynasty, there was no discrimination against widows.
Some people even prefer widows, especially those who have had children, because such women have proven fertility.
But no woman is willing to change from a young girl to a widow for no reason.
First, there was a change in identity.
Secondly, it was not easy to find a husband, but in the end he disappeared after a year or two. After all the effort, he still lost this support. Who would want such a marriage?
Therefore, Cai Yan fell into many worries.
…
If everything Cao Ang said is true.
Cai Zhaoji is indeed somewhat resistant to this marriage, and it can even be said that she is a little disgusted.
Because Hedong Wei never mentioned this matter when she came to her house to propose marriage. She had no idea that Wei Zhongdao was such a seriously ill person.
If the Wei family concealed such a crucial matter, their motives were somewhat sinister.
Cai Yan simply didn't dare to think deeply about what purpose he had in marrying himself into the house.
Besides, such a husband.
Why are you marrying yourself?
If you are lucky and your husband's family can survive for a few more years, you can still have a relationship as husband and wife.
If you are unlucky, just like what Cao Ang said, you will leave after a short period of time.
At that time, I lost such support, and I either had to go back to my parents' home, or I could only live alone as a widow in my husband's family where I was unfamiliar.
Just thinking about it makes life feel gloomy.
certainly.
All the current thoughts are based on one premise, that is, what Cao Ang said is true.
So after thinking quietly for a while.
Cai Yan straightened his expression and asked with great solemnity: "Zixiu, what you just said is the truth. Could it be that you were deceiving me?"
…
I heard this question.
Cao Ang was not surprised but happy.
This girl's attitude finally swayed.
He only needs to add more firepower to successfully convince him with words.
So faced with Cai Yan's inquiry.
Cao Ang nodded heavily without hesitation, patted his chest, and said decisively.
"I learned about this incident by chance. The source of the information is quite reliable and everything is absolutely true!"
"Wei Zhongdao is now in a state of incurable pain. Anyone who sees him can see that."
"If Miss Zhaoji doesn't believe it, you might as well put this trip on hold and send someone over to find out first. You will know at a glance whether it is true or false!"
In fact, Cao Ang is talking nonsense.
He didn't even know what Wei Zhongdao was like or what his current situation was. He was just deceiving him based on his words.
Just considering the original historical trajectory, one or two years after Cai Yan married, the guy died, still coughing up blood and died.
Think of it this way.
There should be signs of illness right now.
Besides, so what if she was alive and kicking right now, she would first take Cai Zhaoji home, and then pretend to send someone over to find out the news.
It takes more than a year to come and go.
At that time, people named Wei were either sick or not.
Therefore, Cao Ang's plan is simply unsolvable.
As for using such a tactic, it seemed that he was a bit suspicious of Wei Zhongdao. Cao Ang could only say that he was sorry.
Anyway, he has made up his mind that today he will completely put aside his morality and finish this matter to the end!
Not to mention saving people from fire and water.
Cao Ang felt that he was quite moral.
…
After receiving verbal confirmation from Cao Ang.
The expression on Cai Yan's face gradually softened.
Since Cao Ang said so, of course she is more inclined to believe it.
This way.
The word "widow" mentioned earlier was not only not a curse on her, but actually meant to be helpful to her for the sake of friendship between the two families.
Then it's not appropriate to continue showing off.
It’s just this marriage…
After thinking for a while with some headache.
Cai Yan finally gave up all his strength.
After a long sigh.
He shook his head in embarrassment.
"Thank you Zixiu for thinking about me."
"It's just that my father agreed to this marriage. Although we haven't gotten married yet, if I don't say a word and choose not to go to Hedong County, then I'm afraid my father's face will be disgraced."
"How can you refuse your parents' orders so easily!"
"What's more, the Wei family is not a small family. If I refuse the marriage after agreeing, it will probably cause a lot of trouble."
"I still have to go to Hedong County for this trip. No matter what the consequences are, this is my fate."
This is the difference in character.
If she were the Queen Mother at this time and faced the same problem, she would probably jump to her feet.
He had been busy asking Cao Ang for advice for a long time, eager to pull himself out of the quagmire.
However, this quiet and elegant woman in front of her, full of poetry and calligraphy, still chose to obey her father's instructions after careful consideration.
…
in this way.
Cao Ang also had to choose to use his trump card, and he still had one more move in his hand.
He squinted his eyes slightly.
After organizing the language in my mind.
Cao Ang immediately smiled and said to Cai Yan: "After the coalition forces captured Luoyang this time, Alliance Leader Yuan and I led our troops to conduct a search in the city."
"In the end, I found a large number of tablets and classics in your mansion that I will not be able to take with you in the future. There are as many as a thousand volumes."
"Zhaoji might as well use this as an excuse to tidy up her collection of books at home. She cannot bear to have these precious classics destroyed in the flames of war."
"In this case, wouldn't it be possible to wait for Uncle Bo?"
Cai Yan's eyes suddenly lit up.
…
Monthly ticket recommendation ticket
(End of chapter)
