Not long after, when they arrived at the government office, the girl took Cao Cao and others and ran straight to the back door, calling the gentlemen they met "uncle, uncle". Those gentlemen all laughed and teased: "Miss Yuner is here again? Aren't you afraid of Zong?" Did the judge scold you?"
Several people tied their horses in the backyard. The girl was like a fish swimming through the corridors and alleys. After a while, she arrived at a security room facing south. She shouted from outside the door: "My ancestor, I'm here."
An old and powerful voice came out immediately: "What are you doing again? I have said it hundreds of times, this important place of government is not a place for you to play?"
Following the sound, a tall figure turned out of the room.
Cao Cao raised his eyes and saw this man. Although he was not as good as sixty-year-olds, he was not much different. His face was full of wrinkles and ridges, and a white beard was flowing on his chest. He had big earlobes, a hanging nose and a wide mouth. His eyes were like bright stars, looking forward. There is a god, just look at these eyes, how can they look old at all?
He is about eight feet tall, with broad shoulders and long arms. Although he is wearing the uniform of a civil servant, he cannot conceal his awe-inspiring aura.
Cao Cao had such great eyesight. After just one glance, he couldn't help but secretly sigh: "How magnificent! This person has an extraordinary appearance. He must be a resolute and capable minister! People like him should be the leaders of any dynasty or that generation." The pillar, the beam that supports the sea, why is it that now that I am so old, I am just a general judge? Haha, the master is mediocre and the minister is stupid, it can be seen."
When the old man came out of the custody room, he saw his granddaughter bringing five young men. He was slightly startled, and after a quick glance, his eyes were fixed on Cao Cao.
This old man had many ups and downs in his career. Although he could not make progress due to his strong nature, he had many contacts with people from all over the world, and his vision was extraordinary.
General Cao Cao looked at him and couldn't help but be surprised: "How could Yun'er know such a person? Although this man is short in stature, his majesty can stand up to the sky and the earth. Everyone here is obviously taller than him, but when he stood here, he felt Everyone is surrounding him. How could he have developed such an astonishing aura if he had not been above ten thousand people for a long time? Even when I met officials in the past, I was not as distinguished as him - oh my, could it be that he is the prince of the Liao Kingdom? Or is it the wolf lord of the Jin Kingdom? He came across the sea to find out the reality of the local area?"
I was in a state of shock and doubt when I saw the man bowing to the ground and saying respectfully: "But Zong Tongpan in person? I have long admired Tongpan's name and came here to pay a visit. I happened to meet your granddaughter on the road, and she kindly led us here."
Zongze did not dare to be negligent, and quickly returned the courtesy: "I have been mediocre in my life, so how can I be famous? But since you are here on a special trip, you must have something to learn from me, and please invite me to have tea in the room."
Cao Cao said: "Please." The two of them entered the custody room and sat down. Niu Gao followed and took a look. He saw that the place was not big, so he said: "Brother, you and old man Zong are talking. Brothers are outside basking in the sun."
Cao Cao said angrily: "Don't be rude to the elders." Niu Gao stuck out his tongue and slipped out quickly. Cao Cao laughed and said: "Although this man is rude, he is actually kind-hearted." Zong Ze said: "Indeed, indeed."
Suddenly, the young girl said angrily: "How dare you, a black man, be rude to my ancestor? Watch me pull out your dog teeth."
Zongze shouted: "Yun'er, little girl, if you say anything ugly, come in and make tea!" He sighed to Cao Cao: "My granddaughter is a bit naughty, but she is actually a very good character." Cao Cao said: "Natural, natural."
The young girl Yun'er came in with a sad face and started making tea for the two of them. Just looking at her sloppy movements, she looked like a monkey who had just learned how to make tea. She didn't have the dashing and heroic posture of sitting high on a horse and shooting in all directions. He muttered in his mouth: "You don't even reward me, Zu Weng. I went to catch the two thieves Chu Linlong and Dujiao Long from Dengyun Mountain. After the trade is restored, the fishermen's catch will be marketable, and Zu Weng doesn't have to I’m so anxious that I can’t sleep.”
Cao Cao smiled and said: "Miss Zong is pure and filial, which shows that Zong Tong manages the family well."
Zongze shook his head slightly and sighed: "Unfortunately, our family has such a reckless woman. Since she was a child, she has refused to learn needlework or practice gun and stick, but she became proficient in it as soon as she learned it, and fell in love with each other like honey. That's all. Let her go, I just don’t know what my future husband will be able to tolerate." After saying that, he sighed repeatedly.
However, Yun'er perked up and reported in a low voice: "Zu Weng, this short brother has the power of uncanny calculations. As soon as he saw me, he figured out my surname, Zong, and also figured out my grandfather's official position, rank, and rank. He, he can also figure out What is my husband’s last name?”
Zongze scolded: "What a short brother, doesn't he have a surname?"
Yun'er said aggrievedly: "He didn't say, who knows if he has a surname?" He asked Cao Cao with a crying face: "My name is Zong Yun'er. I am the daughter with the permission of my ancestors. May I ask what is the surname of Gao, the short brother?"
Cao Cao opened his mouth, forced himself to swallow the words "Yuncheng Song Gongming", and still told the truth: "I don't dare to hide it, I am in the capital of Xia Yanggu County."
"Oh." Zong Yuner nodded aggrievedly, "Then I'll call you Brother Wu from now on."
Cao Cao smiled and said, "It's just a title. It's easy to call me a girl."
Zong Yun'er's eyes lit up, and she quickly turned to Zong Ze and said: "Zong Weng, I think from a smooth perspective, the short brother is better than..."
"Shut up!" Zongze drank it all in one gulp, pointed at the teapot and stove and shouted: "Cook tea!"
Zong Yun'er lowered her lips in grievance and started working like a monkey again.
Zongze clasped his fists at Cao Cao: "It makes Wu Dutou laugh. Alas, I don't know whether to call you Wu Dutou or Wu Daguanren. After all, Dutou is not a high-ranking position, but you are very influential in business. Now Shandong Of the two places in Hebei, your Wu family's Tongque Trading Company is the most prosperous. Many businessmen say that the big boss behind Tongque Trading Company is an incredible hero. When I meet you today, it turns out that with such a great reputation, there is no need for scholars."
Cao Cao said modestly: "I don't dare to take it. I don't dare to take it."
Zongze shook his head and said softly: "You are a man of honor. Many people praise you, and there must be a reason for it. There is no need to be too humble. Wu Dutou, I have a chance to meet you today, but I have something to ask you."
Cao Cao said cheerfully: "The general judge has something to say, but there is no harm in saying it."
Zongze said: "A few days ago, a letter came from the prefect of Qingzhou. He said that he wanted to clear out the mountain bandits in the territory. The troops were not practical enough, so he borrowed the troops from this state to take charge of Sun Li and went with a thousand troops. Since you are from Yanggu, , when you come here, you must have passed through Qingzhou, but you don’t know what the situation is like in suppressing bandits there? "
Cao Cao frowned, leaned over, and whispered: "If you tell me about this, Wu does know a thing or two. I heard that Qingzhou was broken by two strong thieves from Erlongshan and Taohuashan, and robbed the treasury. The two generals from Qingzhou , Hu Yanzhuo and Sun Li were both captured and taken to the mountain."
Zongze was slightly startled, shook his head and said: "Although I don't know Hu Yanzhuo's ability, but since he is a descendant of the Huyan family, he is not too bad. As for Sun Tiha, I know nothing better. Even if the grass bandits have thousands of troops With ten thousand horses and a spear and a whip, who can keep him?"
Cao Cao sighed: "Perhaps Zong Tongpan doesn't know that there are two extravagant characters in Erlong Mountain. One is the flower monk Lu Zhishen. Before he became a monk, this person was a Tisha under the account of Souchong Jinglue Xianggong, and his skills are world-class. Only Because the adopted son of Captain Gao of Bianjing had evil intentions for the wife of Lin Chong, the instructor of the 800,000-strong Forbidden Army, Captain Gao planned to assassinate Lin Chong. Lu Zhishen rescued Lin Chong out of righteousness, but he also hated Captain Gao because of this and repeatedly made people look at him. Unfortunately, this monk had no choice but to flee in the rivers and lakes. Tongpan, I just pity such a fierce general. He should have contributed to the country, but now... Alas!"
When he said this, he deliberately sighed for a while and continued: "The second leader is the direct descendant of the Yang family general. The grandson of Yang Huaiyu, known as the "Green Faced Beast" Yang Zhi, was originally a military general of the imperial court and also I was bullied by Gao Qiu, and I had no choice but to let go. Either of these two people has the strength to defeat Sun Li alone."
Several brothers were basking in the sun outside the door and listening to the conversation inside the house. Hearing this, Zhou Tong could no longer hold back and shouted: "Except for the two from Erlong Mountain, Zhou Tong, the handsome man from Taohua Mountain, can also be called the best in Qingzhou." A famous ruthless man, he was the one who took the lead in several vicious battles. People called him the "little bully". His whips were so powerful that they shocked the past and the present, but he could not help but fall into the hands of this man."
Thanks to his obedience, he actually understood what Cao Cao was saying. After he finished speaking, he hurriedly added: "By the way, I heard that this man had also determined to serve the country, but he had no choice but to fall into the trap because of too many traitorous ministers."
Cao Cao didn't expect that this guy was actually a double-edged sword. He twitched the corners of his eyes and said with a forced smile: "Not bad."
After hearing this, Zongze's brows furrowed deeper and he lamented: "Sure enough, the strong will have its own strong hand. Sun Tiha, my Taoist, can't catch the bandits easily. Who would have thought that there are such people among the thieves! A hero like Zhou Tong." , and being unable to serve the country is all the fault of our officials!"
Cao Cao took a deep breath, tried to bring the topic back on track, and said in a deep voice: "Since Zong Tongpan mentioned the Qingzhou war, Wu might as well say a few more words. As far as Wu knows, this time the Qingzhou war is just a start."
Zongze was startled and quickly clasped his fists and said, "I would like to hear the details!"
There are separate teachings: Sister Yoona is learning to make tea, and she is busy going back and forth to get close to the sunset. The lobbyist's mouth was as burnt as dirt, and the old man's mind was in turmoil.
The content of the two chapters yesterday was greatly adjusted and updated. Friends who are not in the group please remember to download it again.
The experience was pleasant: it was the first time in my writing career that I had willingly revised it.
In the past, when I was working in advertising, it was common for me to write copy and plans and be asked to revise them.
Every time I am not so willing. I always feel that the customer is not the end consumer, and his idea may not be right. If the end consumer feels bad, I will be willing to change it.
If you ask for a hammer, you will be hammered, and the end consumers have personally raised questions.
When I entered the industry, my master taught me: There are rules for writing, and the meaning of words is not to entertain myself, but to accurately convey the content. I very much agree with this, and this is also my professional attitude.
Regarding the plot that everyone is questioning, I actually have my own thoughts and logic, but I failed to convey it well, which means that either the writing is wrong or the logic is wrong.
After careful study, I concluded that the logic should be wrong——
The essence of "The Story" is to use pen and ink to build a world and let the characters in it interpret their own joys and sorrows. But this time, the advancement is indeed deliberate and breaks the sense of belief.
Please forgive me: when I saved the manuscript before, it was like a cow with room to chew its cud. When many chapters were released, they were far more reasonable and exciting than the first draft.
I have recently run out of manuscripts, so I am writing now and publishing now, leaving little room for reflection and reflection.
I plan to solve this problem by quickly building a huge archive next week.
Finally: Thank you for every encouragement and every opinion.
If this work makes me proud in the end, it is because you worked together to create it.
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