night.
"Brother, there is a result."
Cao Ren hurriedly ran in and said: "The gentleman's name is Chen Zhou, also known as Duzhi. He is a clerk under Zhang Miao and is just an ordinary official. He was born in a poor family. Both his parents died four years ago. He has no other relatives. He is the only one left who has been observing filial piety at home for three years, which ended a year ago. Because of his filial piety, he was promoted by Zhang Miao to be filial and honest, and he became an official. Although he is a bit impatient, his ability is mediocre."
"Zi Xiao, are you sure he is really ordinary?"
When Cao Cao heard this, he didn't quite believe Cao Ren's investigation results.
Judging from what Chen Zhou analyzed in the cell, it was definitely not just ordinary or a little impatient.
Cao Ren could only say: "According to the investigation, Chen Zhou is really mediocre. Then he was implicated by Zhang Miao, and we captured him and locked him in a cell."
Cao Cao frowned and said: "He was promoted by Zhang Miao as a filial and honest man, so he had the opportunity to become an official. Should he be looking towards Zhang Miao in his heart?"
"Brother, I don't think so."
Cao Ren added: "After he finished observing filial piety and was elected, this person often went to brothels and never did anything serious. With this person's ability, if he was really grateful to Zhang Miao, how could he not help Zhang Miao wholeheartedly? I guess he I definitely don’t want to help Zhang Miao, I’m just borrowing Zhang Miao’s advice so that I can get rid of my white body.”
Hearing this, Cao Cao nodded slightly: "What you said makes sense."
However, he was a little surprised when he heard that Chen Zhou often went in and out of brothels.
No wonder Chen Zhou is so familiar with brothels and can associate so many things with them. It turns out that he and he are the same people and everyone likes to go there so much.
Cao Ren obviously noticed this and said with a smile: "Brother, Chen Zhou has similar hobbies to you. People who like to go to prostitutes are all capable people!"
After listening to his words, Cao Cao smiled awkwardly.
However, Cao Cao thought that Chen Zhou's hobby was very good. If there was a chance in the future, he would have to discuss how to go whoring.
"What did he do when he returned to the cell?"
Cao Cao asked again.
Cao Ren said: "Zixiu gave him a lot of food and wine. He had a big meal and gave the leftovers to other prisoners on death row implicated by Zhang Miao and others. Nothing else."
Mentioning the death row prisoners, Cao Ren paused for a while and asked, "Brother doesn't want to kill Chen Zhou now, but should we kill the other death row prisoners?"
"Keep Chen Zhou and kill the others."
Cao Cao snorted coldly.
He would never be merciful to those who betrayed him, but Chen Zhou became an exception.
Since he doesn't want to assist Zhang Miao, it means that Chen Zhou is not a traitor to him. He can consider it appropriately and take a fancy to his talent, so he can stay and observe for a while.
"good!"
Cao Ren was about to send an order to drag the people out and chop them down early tomorrow morning when Cao Ang ran in.
In order to write down Chen Zhou's insights, as soon as Cao Ang came back, he immersed himself in writing hard, and his arms were sore from writing. He finally finished it and ran over to see Cao Cao immediately, but as soon as he entered the door, he heard a conversation between his father and Zixiao's uncle.
"Father, I heard that you want to kill all those death row inmates?"
Cao Ang asked eagerly.
Cao Cao narrowed his eyes and asked, "Does Zixiu think those death row prisoners don't deserve to die?"
"Damn it!"
Cao Ang continued: "But there is a great talent inside, and he doesn't deserve to die. I chatted with him for several days, and I can conclude that this person is extremely capable, has vicious eyes, and can see through the surface of many things and analyze the hidden meanings in them. The truth and truth, if father can be brought to his side, it will be beneficial to our Cao family."
coming!
Cao Cao and Cao Ren looked at each other, thinking that Cao Ang would indeed come to plead for Chen Zhou.
"Does a person who is locked up in a cell deserve to be called a great talent?"
Cao Cao did not immediately agree to Cao Ang's plea.
He still needs to continue to observe Chen Zhou secretly.
"Father, these are his opinions."
Cao Ang took out some pieces of silk cloth and sent them to Cao Cao. He added, "I have written down the content of Mr.'s lecture. After reading it, my father will know that he is really a great talent. My father..."
"alright!"
Cao Cao took it casually and said: "It's getting late, you should go back and rest."
"Father……"
What else did Cao Ang want to say.
But Cao Cao asked him to leave.
Thinking of the insight he had given to his father, Cao Ang felt that there was still a chance, so he had to go back to his room and wait for the news.
I'm really worried. I'll try to save Mr. Xia tomorrow.
Cao Cao just listened to the brothel and Zhang Miao's betrayal today. According to the news brought by Cao Ren, Chen Zhou gave lectures to Cao Ang for three days in a row. Today is the fourth day. He can't wait to know what the previous three days were about. What.
Spreading out the silk, he saw several titles written on it: the relationship between the Yellow Turban Uprising and the Han economy, analysis of the world situation, and the survival rules of the gentry...
Looking at the content behind the title, Cao Cao was quickly stunned.
The insights are unique, the angles are novel, and the content goes straight to the point and is thought-provoking.
"Zixiao, I must get him, absolutely!"
Cao Cao said excitedly.
This was the first time that Cao Ren saw that his eldest brother was so eager for a scribe from a poor family. Even when Xun Yu came to join him, he was not so excited.
——
The next day.
Chen Zhou was woken up.
"Follow me, let's go!"
"Anyone who dares to resist will be killed on the spot."
"You should give birth to a good child in your next life!"
Chen Zhou heard the guards shouting.
Then there were the wails and cries of those on death row, echoing inside the prison.
He looked up and saw dozens of jailers escorting the shackled prisoners away.
Chen Zhou didn't know how many times he had watched this scene. It was like an execution, and he thought to himself: "I won't just find hope of living, and I will be executed soon, right?"
Chen Zhou didn't want to die. If he had known that he had promised Cao Ang yesterday, he would leave first and then asked, "What are you doing?"
"gentlemen!"
The warden ran over and said politely: "We have received orders from the lord to take these people for execution. If they stay, they will be a waste of rice. Let's just behead them all."
Sure enough, they were going to be sent to the execution ground.
Chen Zhou swallowed his saliva and pretended to be calm: "Okay, give me a pair of shackles and I will cooperate with you."
The warden waved his hand and said: "Sir, you have misunderstood. With your status, how can we dare to kill you? We have received an order. You can stay in the cell and wait for the next arrangements."
They still respect Chen Zhou quite a lot.
In addition to Cao Ang's identity, they also heard a lot of knowledge and principles from Chen Zhou.
They don't care whether they understand or not. They just think that the husband is great. If he can still gain the respect of the lord's eldest son, he will definitely not be executed and will definitely walk out.
It's too late for them to curry favor now.
"Okay, you guys get busy!"
Chen Zhou was relieved.
What Cao Ang said yesterday is still useful.
