Two days later.
Wei Cheng first returned to China, spent a day with Mu Muwen, and then returned directly to the Three Kingdoms time and space.
Xu Chu and Dian Wei's suturing operations went very smoothly. Apart from excessive blood loss, they had no other symptoms.
In the warehouse, Wei Cheng gave the two of them supplements and blood transfusions respectively. At this time, both of them had fallen asleep, snoring loudly.
Wei Cheng put a sheet on them in a funny manner, stretched his waist, and came to the door.
Opening the door, there was a moonlit sky outside, a few sparks were lit in the yard, and there was silence all around.
"Master!" Xu Ding was suddenly startled under the porch. When he turned around and saw Wei Cheng, he almost exclaimed.
Wei Cheng made a shushing gesture towards him and said softly: "Keep your voice down, they two are sleeping soundly."
Xu Ding approached and looked up, only to see two people lying on the soft couch. One of them was his brother Xu Chu. Seeing his chest rising and falling, and faintly snoring, a huge stone suddenly fell in Xu Ding's heart.
"Thank you, Master, for saving your life." Xu Ding knelt down directly to Wei Cheng and bowed his hands to express his thanks.
Wei Cheng frowned slightly, lifted him up with both hands, and said in a deep voice: "What are you doing? Get up quickly."
Xu Ding's eyes were bloodshot. It was obvious that he had not closed his eyes for several days and nights, and he looked exhausted.
Wei Cheng took him to sit down at the bluestone table in the yard, took his pulse on his wrist, and frowned: "You are serious, no matter how worried you are, you can't torment yourself like this. Your pulse is worse than Zhong Kang's. Worse than that.”
Xu Ding smiled bitterly and said: "Young Master knows that I am just such a younger brother. If something happens to him, I really don't know how to tell my parents."
Wei Cheng expressed his understanding and said comfortingly: "If you can trust me, go back and have a good rest. It won't be too late to come back to see them tomorrow. I think they will wake up by then."
Xu Ding stood up again, bowed and made a big salute, his gratitude was beyond words.
Wei Teng did not help him up this time, but accepted it with peace of mind.
"Go and have a good rest. If Zhong Kang sees your haggard look later, he will have to worry about your brother."
"yes……"
"Oh, right."
Xu Ding wanted to leave, but suddenly turned around and said, "The person behind the assassination of the young master has been identified."
Wei Cheng's expression changed.
Xu Ding cupped his hands and said, "All clues point to one person, Situ Wang Yun."
Wei Cheng frowned slightly, nodded and said, "Okay, I understand, you go and rest first."
Xu Ding said in a deep voice: "Young master is unaware of something. The master of the family and several masters have already begun to make plans. This time the masters have been assassinated one after another. If something is not done, the reputation of the Wei family may be damaged. Now that the real murderer has been known, Wei's reputation will be damaged." You always have to have an attitude."
"Layout? What layout?" Wei Cheng frowned.
Xu Ding glanced at Wei Cheng, cupped his hands and said, "Of course I am sending my troops south and asking Situ Wang Yun for an explanation."
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Go back to one day ago.
Dungeon in the north of the city.
This place is not as dark and damp as the dungeons in movies and TV shows, and there are no terrifying torture tools.
Instead, the cells are separated into cells. Each cell has a bed, a bucket, and a chamber pot, and is fully equipped.
Compared with the large cells of this era, this standard configuration of one person per room is simply a luxurious upgrade.
However, only those who have actually stayed here know that Wei's dungeon is simply more terrifying than the eighteenth level of hell.
The prisoners locked up here have to endure extremely high-intensity mental torture every day. Compared with the physical body, the various strange and bizarre punishments originally created by Wei's family make them feel more frightened.
It's like the present moment.
Nie Yang, a young man with a scar, was watching helplessly as his feet were being eaten by two skinny rats, first the thumbs, then the bones were exposed after the flesh was chewed away, then the other four fingers, and finally the soles of the feet...
Because the acupuncture points were sealed with acupuncture, Nie Yang originally had no pain. However, when he saw his feet being eaten by rats, even if he was not afraid of pain, he couldn't help but feel palpitations and fear.
Next to him, the old god Wei Gong was sitting on a Taishi chair, holding a file in his hand and flipping through it at will.
Occasionally, he raised his eyes to look at Nie Yang, but there was no emotion in his eyes, as if he didn't expect Nie Yang to provide any useful information.
"Hit, I'll do it, I'll tell you everything, please, don't torture me anymore..."
Nie Yang's expression changed and he looked at the wall in front of him.
He heard clearly that the sound just now was made by his younger brother Nie Ergou.
"Er Gou, you can't say that!" Nie Yang roared.
On the other side of the wall, Nie Ergou was on the verge of collapse.
Hearing his elder brother's voice, Nie Ergou didn't even react at all, he just kept repeating the words of mercy.
Compared with the firm will of adults, Ergou, a boy who was only fifteen years old, surrendered in less than an hour.
And the instrument of torture used on him was nothing more than a jar of loaches that liked to drill holes.
Next door to this room.
Tong Yuan sat on the wooden bed in the cell, looked at Nie Rentu on the ground, and sighed: "Why are you doing this? Master was afraid that you would go astray, so he tried to persuade you in every possible way. He didn't want you to end up like this." There is no way back.”
Nie Rentu, whose real name is Nie Chen, studied under the Taoist hermit Yu Zhenzi. This Yu Zhenzi is not the villain in "Blue Blood Sword", but the adoptive father of Tong Yuan and Li Yan.
Originally, Nie Chen and Tong Yuan were considered brothers, but because Nie Chen was a ruthless murderer, he killed a whole family because of a dispute shortly after he became an adult, and then fled to a neighboring county to continue his murder. Yu Zhenzi was forced to have no choice but to arrest him personally. Bring to justice.
The original intention was to make him put down the butcher knife, and perhaps change his temperament for killing.
Unexpectedly, Nie Chen became resentful because of this and turned into a bandit without telling anyone. He even threatened to kill his father with his own hands during his lifetime.
Five years ago, Nie Chen really led a large number of troops into the Taoist temple.
At that time, Yu Zhenzi was already old and was no match for Nie Chen, who was in his prime.
Fortunately, Tong Yuan and his senior brother Li Yan arrived in time, and the two teamed up to capture Nie Chen. It was also at that time that Zhao Feng faced Nie Yang, and Zhao Yun met Nie Ergou, but they had different paths.
After that incident, Nie Yang and his party were sent to the government again.
They thought they had been sent to the army long ago, but unexpectedly they were rescued by Wang Yun and became Wang Yun's secret hand.
Listening to Nie Ergou's confession next door, Nie Chen weakly closed his eyes.
Tong Yuan looked at his dejected look and knew that it was too late for him to say anything.
However, before leaving, he still turned around and said to Nie Chen: "You have made so many mistakes. Master couldn't bear to kill you. He kept chanting your name before he died. He really regarded you as his heir, but you ……well!"
Tong Yuan took out a wooden sculpture from his arms and threw it into Nie Chen's chest.
Nie Chen frowned slightly, opened his eyes and looked down, but was startled.
"Master was holding it before he left and chanted your name repeatedly. Although I don't know what it is, I guess it has something to do with you."
After Tong Yuan finished speaking, he sighed helplessly again, turned around and left.
Nie Chen was looking at the wooden sculpture on his chest. At this time, all the bones in his body had been smashed and he could not move at all. He could only desperately try to touch the wooden sculpture with his chin, but it was in vain.
"Uh, uh, ah..."
Hot tears fell from his pale temples, and Nie Chen hoarse and began to cry.
[Father, when Shen'er grows up, he must imitate Huo Qubing, who sealed Lang Juxu, and kill all the Huns. 】
[Father, the Huns took away all the cattle and sheep from Baodu Village, and gave Sister Qing'er to...]
[Father, please teach me carving. Shen'er wants to carve Qing'er's sister, but Shen'er is afraid that he will forget her. 】
[Father, why are you arresting me? That dog official sold salt to the Huns. What’s wrong with me killing his whole family? 】
【Adoptive father...】
【Adoptive father...】
【Father! 】
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"The situation is probably like this."
Wei Min took a sip of tea and gently placed the cup on the white jade tea tray in front of him.
Wei Cheng picked up the teapot and filled it seven minutes full. At the same time, he raised his eyes and looked at Tian Feng to one side.
Tian Feng felt a little guilty and did not dare to look at him. He hesitated and said: "Master, please stop looking at Tian like this. I also know that it is inappropriate to recall the Tiger Soul Army. But the atmosphere was like that at that time. If I didn't do this, It feels like the head of the family is going to tear someone apart the next moment."
Wei Min also said: "Cheng'er, your father also wants to avenge you. You should understand."
Wei Cheng's face didn't look very good.
His original intention was to let Lu Bu lead the Hu Po Army to guard the northern border, but Wei Hao and his uncles were surprised to recruit them just because they were going to Luoyang to ask for an explanation.
Xu Ding and Tian Feng were also asked to prepare supplies. They would go south to Luoyang soon and vowed not to give up until Wang Yun was captured.
Just for a mere Wang Yun, why do you need to work so hard?
Wei Cheng was speechless. It turns out that a layman cannot lead an expert.
Wei Hao and others simply don't understand how powerful the current Longshan Army, Hu Po Army, and Long Breath Guard are.
Their concept of war is still in the ignorant period of the past when more people meant strength.
Five thousand Dragon Mountain Army, five thousand Tiger Soul Army, and three hundred Dragon Breathing Guards. With such a strong army, Wei Cheng can't go to any corner of the world?
Even the Roman Empire at the same time had to surrender obediently when it encountered these more than 1,300 people.
And now, in order to deal with a mere Yuan Shu, at most Liu Yu and Han Fu, the good guys have been gathered together.
"Your father has issued an announcement to send troops to Luoyang at noon tomorrow. If you stop them this time, what will the world think of our Wei clan?" Wei Min had no choice but to start morally kidnapping Wei Cheng.
After finally getting the chance to win Luoyang, he didn't want to miss this golden opportunity.
Yes, when Wei Cheng was assassinated this time, not only Wei Min, but also Tian Feng, Xu Huang, Xu Ding and others thought it was a good opportunity.
A good opportunity to rapidly expand your power.
A good opportunity to show the style of Wei Cheng, the first prince of the Han Dynasty.
As for whether the person behind the scenes is Wang Yun or not, it really doesn't matter.
All they want is a reason, an excuse to block the mouth of the world.
Wei Cheng actually understands.
The elders of the Wei clan have been holding back too hard. They had been eyeing Luoyang long before the Hupo Army was organized.
When the Dong Alliance attacked Dong Zhuo, Wei Min, Wei Yan and others persuaded Wei Cheng several times to send troops south.
If Wei Cheng hadn't been obsessed with development, most of the north might have been captured by the Wei family.
Now after a year of development, and the autumn harvest gave them enough confidence, and with the help of 5,000 tiger soul troops who are on par with the Longshan Army, they can't wait to show off their muscles.
Wei Cheng was assassinated twice in succession. Although he was not seriously injured, this reason was enough.
The dignified leader of a state was assassinated one after another. If he didn't do something, wouldn't he be laughed at?
"Okay, you can figure it out yourself."
Wei Cheng shook his head helplessly, looked up at Wei Min, and said in a cold tone: "This is just this time, it won't be the same next time."
Wei Min and Tian Feng looked at each other with sarcastic looks on their faces.
Don't blame Wei Cheng for being so angry, because in the view of Wei Cheng, a time traveler, there are better ways to unify the Han people besides war.
It's just that it takes time and Wei Cheng's first five-year plan needs to be successfully completed.
However, Wei Cheng can wait, but Wei Min and others cannot wait.
In this era where the average life expectancy is only over 30 years old, Wei Min and others who are over 40 are already very old.
They just want to see their family become the co-owners of this world in their lifetime, so what bad intentions can they have?
Therefore, Wei Cheng could only choose to forgive.
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Several voices came from the yard, attracting the attention of several people in the treatment room.
Wei Cheng frowned slightly. He had already asked the housekeeper Wei Mu to order that no noise should be made in the nursing home. Who knew this?
Just as he was about to stand up and take a look, a voice caught his attention.
"Dad, Zhongkang is recuperating in the house, please keep your voices down."
It turned out that Xu Ding came to visit Xu Chu with his family. Wei Cheng's face softened slightly and he quickly got up to greet him.
After all, Xu Chu was injured to protect himself. No matter how high and powerful Wei Cheng was, he could not lose his etiquette.
"Xu Rong, a commoner, has met Lord Wei."
"I've met Lord Wei."
The person who came was none other than the biological father of the Xu brothers, as well as several uncles and brothers from the clan. When they saw Wei Cheng, everyone bowed their heads and bowed, showing great respect.
Wei Cheng bowed his hands in return, helped Xu's father up, and said, "Uncle, you'd better ask me, Zhongdao, to be more affectionate. Please get up quickly."
Xu's father was over fifty years old, but he was somewhat burly. No wonder he could give birth to men like Xu Ding and Xu Chu.
"Bo Yan, please take uncle in. The others will wait in the courtyard so as not to disturb Zhong Kang and his wife."
Xu Ding bowed his hand and quickly told several uncles and brothers to be careful in their words and deeds.
Wei Cheng bowed to Father Xu again, and then left with Wei Min and Tian Feng.
However, when they walked to the entrance of the courtyard, they met Zou and Dianman's mother and son who also came to visit Dian Wei.
"I've seen the envoy!"
"You're here too, no need to be polite."
Wei Tingxu gave him some support, then smiled and said to Ms. Zou, "Don't worry, Madam-in-law, it's no longer a serious problem. Just rest for a few days."
Zou was overjoyed when she heard this and quickly took her son to express her gratitude.
Wei Cheng stretched out his hand to support Dian Man and said, "Okay, thank you for all that's due. You go in first to see what's wrong. I think he should wake up by now."
Zou nodded repeatedly.
Wei Cheng looked at Dian Man again. This boy was quite like his father. He was already very tall at a young age and could compete with Hao Zhao.
"Brother Dian is really a tiger with no son. Cheng'er, I think this child can be trained well." Wei Min suddenly said.
Although Dian Wei and Xu Chu were "unjustly" injured this time, they were injured after all to protect Wei Cheng, and they should be rewarded both emotionally and rationally.
Wei Min's intention was obvious. He was about to go south. Dian Wei was seriously injured and couldn't come in person, so he might as well let his son go and get some credit.
Wei Cheng was startled when he heard this, and looked at Dianman, who was full of expectation, and then at Zou.
Although Zou was a little reluctant to give up, she still said respectfully: "If Man'er can go into battle with leather armor, my husband will be very pleased to see it."
Why don't men bring Wu hook? In this era, or in Hedong, the right way for men to make contributions is to make achievements.
Even death in battle is also a romantic destination.
Seeing that Zou had said this, Wei Cheng nodded, looked at Dianman and said, "In that case, you can report to Dingjunfang tomorrow morning."
When Dianman heard this, he was so excited that his breathing became rapid. He cupped his fists and said, "Dianman will definitely live up to your expectations."
Wei Cheng smiled slightly, patted his shoulder, and motioned for him to take his mother in.
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Three days later.
Yellow River, Qingyang Ferry.
The iron cables and boats turned into bridges, and the river was no more than a hundred boats wide.
Xu Ding mobilized all the ships going to and from the ferry and connected them all with iron ropes.
A long bridge was built with boats on the Yellow River.
In addition to being fixed with iron ropes, wooden planks and bamboo rafts were also used to pave the way between boats to facilitate the passage of horse-drawn carriages.
Such a shocking scene was naturally seen by passing business travelers.
In less than half a day, Wei's 5,000 Longshan Army, 5,000 Tiger Soul Army, and 10,000 City Guards easily crossed the river and were ready to go.
At the same time, all the forces that received the news were trembling with fear.
Luoyang.
Because Dong Zhuo didn't burn the city, even though the population dropped by nearly half, it was still prosperous.
In addition, many aristocratic families headed by the Yuan family moved in one after another, and the city's population and economy quickly recovered, even worse than during Dong Zhuo's time.
However, such good days have just begun.
A piece of bad news came over, and Liu Yu was so frightened that he collapsed and barely managed to get under the desk and stick his butt out.
"Can Mr. Wei finally be unable to sit still?" Han Fu looked solemn.
Yuan Shu sat on the futon, holding the intelligence that had just been sent in his hand, his face terrifyingly gloomy.
"Wang Situ, you'd better give me a reasonable explanation, otherwise, don't blame Yuan for being ruthless!"
Yuan Shu directly threw the leather scroll in his hand towards Wang Yun who was opposite him, his anger was beyond words.
Wang Yun frowned slightly and motioned to the palace maid to pick up the scroll. With just one glance, his expression changed drastically.
Seeing this, Liu Yu on the dragon chair and Han Fu on the side asked Wang Yun at the same time: "What happened that made the Wei family so violent?"
Wang Yun lowered his eyebrows and sighed: "I have placed people in Hedong, and they have all been cleared."
Yuan Shu stood up and shouted: "Not only that, your people failed to assassinate Wei Zhongdao twice, and now they have implicated us, you, you..."
Liu Yu who was sitting in the seat was shocked when he heard this, "What, you actually sent someone to assassinate Wei Zhongdao?"
Wang Yun smiled bitterly and nodded.
Liu Yu only felt that his legs were constantly shaking and weak. He touched the bird's bean on his head. Unexpectedly, the ribbon was soaked with sweat.
"Everyone, Liu, no, no longer, no longer the emperor!"
