Lantian's new order, Hu Ke, has been received. In addition to asking him to intensify the conflict between the Han and Lu families, his other task is to make the Sima brothers hate both Wei and Jiangdong.
Master Sima took the initiative to look for him, which Hu Ke expected.
Looking at the other party's young face, Hu Ke asked with a smile: "Master Shi, what do you want from me? General Sun is still investigating your assassin case. The King of Wei has sent people to investigate many times, but the assassin's mastermind is quite cunning. I haven’t had a clue for a while, can we be more patient? You are still so young, and it is not too late for a gentleman to take revenge in ten years.”
"I know that Shopkeeper Yu has great magical powers. I have a question that I would like you to answer. I wonder if it is convenient..." Master Sima bowed his hands.
"Master, it's okay to say it." Hu Ke stretched out his hand to signal.
Master Sima pondered for a moment, and then asked: "I wonder why Governor Lu died?"
"Uh...why is Mr. Master interested in this matter?" Hu Ke asked back.
"Master, please tell me the truth. Master Sima really wants to know." Master Sima bowed down again.
Hu Ke stroked his beard and nodded, "This matter is as treacherous as the Sima family. King Wei insisted that he was an assassin from the Jiangdong faction. All the officials in Jiangdong thought that your family's enemy was in the north..."
Master Sima's eyelids jumped when he heard this. After all, he was only thirteen years old now. Although he had read some books, he lacked the ability to analyze problems and distinguish right from wrong, so he didn't really want to listen to Hu Ke's analogies.
"Since my case is still under investigation, the shopkeeper should tell me to go back to Governor Lu." Master Sima urged.
Hu Ke smiled slightly and added: "The cause of the Governor's death is unresolved. One says that the Governor was killed by Cao Cao, and the other says that the Governor died in Jingzhou, but neither side admits it at the moment. Master Shi, just tell me whether it looks like it or not. ..”
Master Sima asked: "Who did the two statements come from? Is there any actual evidence?"
Hu Ke spread his hands, "General Mu Lantian of Jiaozhou, he once proved to our lord in front of the King of Hanzhong that the governor went to Xiangfan battlefield alive, saying that he used the governor to impersonate Lu Chang to gain money from Fancheng. The prisoners of war confirmed it. The fact that the Governor survived in Jingzhou; on the other hand, the King of Wei personally went to Huainan and denied murdering the Governor in front of Mr. Ziyu. Cao Ren, the only witness at the scene, said he did not know, and they did not provide any evidence later..."
"Who will Shopkeeper Yu believe?" Master Sima asked.
Hu Ke frowned and held his chin, "Uh... If you really want me to analyze it, I should believe General Lan's words. After all, the King of Hanzhong and the redeemed prisoners of war were testifying against him in disguise, and although King Cao Pi of Wei denied it, , also said that he had witnesses such as Zhang Liao, Jiang Ji, etc., but later did not provide evidence. In fact, your father was also on the battlefield..."
"Having said that, the King of Wei has no motive to kill Governor Lu..." Because Master Sima was always worried, he had vertical wrinkles on his forehead at a young age.
Hu Ke shook his head and smiled bitterly: "There must be a motive. Guan Yu used the governor to impersonate Lu Chang to win away from Fan City, which caused Cao Cao to lose the opportunity on the Xiangfan battlefield. Maybe someone offered a plan to kill the governor to establish his authority..."
"With so many advisers in front of the battle, it may not necessarily be my father who gives the advice. The descendants of the Lu family are too arbitrary..." Master Sima realized the gaffe after he finished speaking.
Seeing this, Hu Ke comforted him: "Don't worry, Mr. Master, the Yu family has received a lot of support from your family's friends. There are some things I won't tell anyone, but don't worry. Although General Sun has subsidized the Lu family a lot of money, the children of the Lu family may not It will be used to pay for murder, so we'd better be more cautious and don't unjustly accuse a good person..."
Master Sima nodded in agreement, but secretly thought that Lu Meng's sneak attack on Jingzhou was the work of a villain. What kind of good person could come out of a villain's family? Moreover, those desperadoes licked blood from their swords. Sima Yi told many stories about those who died for money.
"Jiang Ji, the regular servant of Sanqi, was a good friend of my father's during his lifetime. He was also the military counselor in King Wei's army during the Xiangfan battle. He must know the situation on the battlefield at that time. Can Shopkeeper Yu help him to confirm? This can also confirm the cause of Governor Lu's death." Sima The teacher handed over his request.
After hearing this, Hu Ke looked embarrassed and said, "Yu is the shopkeeper of the trading company. Does Mr. Master think too highly of me? Is it possible that I can contact the senior officials of Wei State?"
“Shopkeeper Yu’s skills,
I know better than outsiders. If the shopkeeper doesn't abandon me, I would like to become my adoptive father..." Master Sima thought about avenging his family. The smiling tiger in front of him was very powerful. Having a foster father would also help him establish a foothold in Jiangdong.
Hu Ke was shocked when he heard this. The moment Master Sima knelt down, he quickly stopped him with quick eyes and hands, and said politely: "Master Master comes from a famous family, how can Yu afford it? I'll try my best to contact Jiang Ji."
"Thank you very much." Master Sima bowed his hands.
Hu Ke dismissed Master Sima and sat in the room, meditating alone. He secretly praised the master's skills. Han Zong fell into the trap so quickly, and Jiangdong would soon have a good show.
At night, Hu Ke went to the palace in disguise with Sun Quan's token, and reported to Sun Quan after processing and deleting Sima Shi's actions and thoughts about him.
Sun Quan did not doubt him, frowned and snorted: "Master Sima actually suspected the Lu family, and I don't know who is causing trouble..."
"Han Zong came to the trading house to buy things in the afternoon, but I didn't find him communicating with Master Sima." Hu Ke reported truthfully.
"I asked Han Zong to go. Could it be that this guy is holding a grudge? Gu has given him a lot of respect for the Han family. If he dares to make trouble again, huh..." Sun Quan's eyes turned into a thin line.
Hu Ke quickly reminded, "Han Zong is reckless and impulsive. How could he resort to alienation tactics? And he actually found Master Sima, which is simply incomprehensible..."
Sun Quan stroked his purple beard and said nothing. Suddenly, a thought came into his mind. Could it be that Lu Xun gave Han Zong some advice? He held a grand funeral for Han in Chaisang. What on earth did Lu Boyan want to do?
"In addition, Master Sima wanted to be my adoptive father, but he sternly refused. I am just a down-and-out businessman. How can I bear it..." Seeing Sun Quan deep in thought, Hu Ke took Master Sima's words as a joke. Speak up.
Sun Quan's tense face suddenly became relaxed, and he smiled and said: "Master Sima can like Zecheng, which shows that although he is young, he has a very unique vision. However, Zecheng's son is still young, so it is not appropriate to accept such an old adopted son. Besides, there are only two people left in the Sima family, so it is impossible for them to change their surname."
Hu Ke scratched his head and smiled naively: "My lord said that it would put the last general to shame. With a background like Sima Shi, it would be appropriate for the Gu family, the Lu family, and the Zhu family to adopt him as an adopted son..."
"Them? It's impossible..." Sun Quanxin said how could the Jiangdong gentry tolerate outsiders.
"My lord has adopted Ling Lie and Ling Feng before. It would be good for you to adopt the Sima brothers as your adopted sons. Not only do they match in terms of reputation and status, but they can also win the favor of the powerful families in the Central Plains." Hu Ke said jokingly.
"Zecheng's suggestion is good, but the time has not come yet. Now that Cao Pi has proclaimed himself emperor, I guess Liu Bei will be ready to make a move. The intelligence from the north depends entirely on you." Sun Quan ordered seriously.
Hu Ke clanged his fists and said, "Don't worry, my lord, the general will report all the troubles in the north truthfully."
"good."
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