Chapter 739 Cruel and ruthless
Speaking of Xia Houcheng's fate, it can be said that this day was full of twists and turns, with mixed joys and sorrows. His eldest brother Xia Houheng and his younger sister Xia Houjuan all experienced great joys and great sorrows. The voice outside the house: "Wait a minute" almost The mood of the Xiahou brothers and sisters was brought to the bottom again.
The person who came all the way to attend Cao Song's funeral was Cao Zhi, the fourth son of Cao Cao who was extremely talented. Cao Zhi usually relies on his talent and arrogance, and is somewhat arrogant about being favored, but the relationship between their brothers is actually quite friendly.
But behind the brothers, there were different ministers supporting them, and things took a turn for the worse. It turned into an open and covert fight between different camps, and gradually evolved into a life-and-death battle. The thing is clear, Yang Xiu and Sima Yi each chose their own masters, betting on who would be in charge in the future. The story after taking power is naturally that the winner takes all, and the loser will have to shed his skin even if he doesn't die, and his family will be destroyed together.
Therefore, no one can afford to lose this huge gamble, and there is no more affection between brothers. Cao Zhang had just suffered a secret loss from Cao Pi. When he saw Cao Zhi coming, as the saying goes, the enemy of his enemy is his friend, Cao Zhang couldn't help but smile. He walked up to hold Cao Zhi's hand affectionately and said, "Fourth brother, I knew it was time for you to come. !”
Cao Pi also grinned a few times, but stood still and did not move. After all, Cao Zhi was a man of great literary talent. Knowing that the feud between his brothers was inevitable, he couldn't help but feel sad in his heart. He blurted out: "My husband has ambitions all over the world, and he is still close to his neighbors thousands of miles away. Love is not lost, and we are close to each other even though we are far apart. Worry has become a reality." Illness and diarrhea are not benevolent to children. How can we not care about the hardships of flesh and blood?"
Cao Pi was also a talented and well-educated man. Don't you know the meaning of the poem? Thinking of the kindness between brothers in the past, he couldn't help but feel a pain in his heart. He forced a smile and said: "Fourth brother, why are you so late?"
Upon hearing this, Cao Zhi's soft heart suddenly hardened, and he said calmly: "Second brother, my grandfather has encountered an unexpected change. It's such a big thing. Why didn't you inform me and come with me?"
This question is exactly what he said. Complaining that Cao Pi left without saying goodbye must have an ulterior motive. Cao Pi could only say in embarrassment: "I have asked the young boy to inform the fourth brother. Why didn't the message reach me? See if I don't go back and kill these young ones who sent the message."
Cao Zhi frowned, stretched out his hand to pull Cao Zhang and said, "Come, let's worship grandfather and eldest brother together with the second brother!"
The three brothers walked hand in hand to the tomb and cried to pay homage. After Cao Zhi cried and paid homage to his grandfather Cao Song, he looked at Cao Ang's tomb and couldn't help but burst into tears. Then he sang in front of the tomb: "The white horse is decorated with golden reins, galloping northwest. May I ask whose son it is?" , Qing Yan is a knight-errant. He is as cunning as a monkey and as brave as a leopard and chi. Abandoning his life at the edge of the edge, how can his life be safe? If his parents don’t care, how can he talk about his son and his wife! The names of the strong men are compiled in the books, and they are not allowed to be selfish. Sacrifice your life. I went to the country to be in trouble, but I thought I was dead and suddenly came home!"
It turns out that among the brothers, Cao Ang and Cao Zhi were the best in private, and Cao Zhi often studied with his eldest brother. Therefore, Cao Zhi had already drafted a memorial poem in his mind. At this moment, he recited it with full emotion in his grief, as if the young, handsome and heroic Cao Ang appeared again in front of the brothers. The three brothers were all in tears for a while. down, causing a lot of wailing behind him.
Cao Zhi even fell to the ground crying, and everyone finally helped him up. Cao Zhi turned around and saw Xia Houcheng kneeling on the ground with his head covered in blood. He suddenly remembered the important purpose of coming here, and then made a gesture towards Yang Xiu.
Yang Xiu was such a smart man. He knew Cao Zhi's intention with just one look. Taking advantage of the chaos, he walked up to Xia Houcheng and slapped Xia Houchen's ear hard, successfully attracting everyone's attention.
Xia Houcheng was caught off guard, covering his cheeks and looking at Yang Xiu in a daze: "Dezu, you..."
Yang Xiu didn't answer, but took out a bright short knife from his arms, slashed it horizontally, and cut Xia Houcheng's throat. Blood spurted out from Xia Houcheng's broken throat with a popping sound. Hot blood splashed all over Yang Xiu's face, making Yang Xiu's handsome face look extremely ferocious.
This was beyond everyone's expectation, and there was silence in the hall for a while. Xia Houjuan was the first to react and rushed over to help her brother up. She desperately pressed her hands on the artery in Xia Houcheng's neck in an attempt to stop the bleeding. In her busy schedule, she could not hold back the splattering blood. For a moment, her hands were covered with Xia Houcheng's blood. Xia Houjuan screamed in despair and cried bitterly: "Brother! Save people quickly!"
The whole room was filled with Xia Houjuan's brother, but Xia Houheng knew it was him who was calling, so he quickly stepped forward and tore off his clothes to stop the bleeding. Unfortunately, the wound was too deep. Xia Hou said that he was bleeding like a river and he was already dying.
Cao Pi and Cao Zhang stared at all this with their mouths open. Sima Yi also didn't expect Yang Xiu to be so decisive, and couldn't help but secretly admire him. When Cao Pi came to his senses and was about to rebuke Yang Xiu in anger, Sima Yi thought that Yang Dezu was a ruthless man and grabbed Cao Pi from behind. Cao Pi turned around and saw Sima Yi shaking his head slightly. He was stunned for a moment and was about to explode. Xia Houjuan couldn't help feeling sad, drew her sword and struck Yang Xiu with one sword.
Xia Houheng shouted anxiously: "No sister Juan!" Flying, Xia Houheng hugged Xia Houjuan and said: "Sister Juan, stop it!"
Seeing Cao Zhang take action, Xia Houjuan knew that there was no way to redress her grievances, and she felt sorry for Xia Houcheng's death. She screamed in pain, broke away from Xiahoucheng's arms, and rushed out into the night outside the hall. Xia Houcheng looked at Cao Zhang and said: "Third brother, my sister was furious for a moment, but she still hopes that she will not pursue the past friendship."
At this moment, Yang Xiu also put away his sword and stood next to Cao Zhi. Cao Pi finally came to his senses, and while calling for a doctor, he commanded: "Get Yang Dezu down!"
Unexpectedly, as soon as he said this, there was sudden silence and no one responded. Cao Pi turned around and saw that everyone was staying in place, with gloating expressions on their faces, and they seemed not to have heard Cao Pi's order. Cao Pi suddenly remembered that these people all hated Xia Houchen for killing his family. No wonder they were disobedient and disrespectful. At this time, Sima Yi responded: "Obey the order!"
Sima Yi said he obeyed the order and walked towards Yang Xiu coldly. The enemies in this group looked at each other with cold eyebrows. Sima Yi Shiran walked up to Cao Zhi, cupped his hands slightly and said: "General Zijian! Yang Dezu committed suicide without authorization. Can you please let me take Yang Dezu behind you to question him?"
Cao Zhi snorted and said, "Wait a minute, Zhongda." After saying that, without looking at Sima Yi, he turned to look at Cao Pi and said, "Brother! May I ask what crime Yang Dezu is responsible for causing his grandfather's death and his tribe's kidnapping? have?"
If you want to know what happens next, listen to the explanation next time.
