Cao Cao called me to rob a tomb

Chapter 668 The Strongest Backer (4000)

The identity of this group of thieves was found out so quickly?

Wu Liang didn't change his expression, he politely saluted Sima Yi, said "Excuse me" before pulling Zhen Mi aside, and asked in a low voice, "How is it?"

"I already have the answer."

Zhen Mi frowned slightly, and said in a low voice, "The identity of this group of thieves may not even be expected by a gentleman, it is his army."

While talking, Zhen Mi glanced at Cao Chun who was standing guard not far away from the corner of her eye.

Tiger and Leopard Ride!
Wu Liang understood the whole story in an instant, but there was still no change in expression on his face, let alone any abnormalities seen by outsiders.

How could he not have thought about this?

At first, when Sima Lang came to invite him, the first object of suspicion in Wu Liang's mind was Cao Chun, because he had such a motive, and the timing was too coincidental, not to mention that he is still not sure about Lu Bu. Whether he is in Wen County or not, even if he is really in Wen County, it is difficult to catch up with such a coincidence.

On the contrary, it was Cao Chun.

It was only during the day that I found out how powerful the "hidden dragon" occupied by the Sima family's ancestral tomb was, and the grave-digging incident immediately occurred at night. It is hard not to arouse some doubts.

at the same time.

The details found when inspecting the corpses of the tomb guards just now also confirmed the result of Zhen Mi's investigation - gunshot wounds.

Almost all the tomb guards were left with gunshot wounds, and the tiger and leopard cavalry, an elite heavy cavalry unit among the elite, were uniformly equipped with spears.

Also such a one-sided battle.

It seems that only ace troops like tiger and leopard cavalry, which is comparable to the special forces of later generations, can do it...

"Cao Chun's trick is so extraordinary that he even hid it from me!"

Wu Liang finally realized that even though he had taken Cao Chun seriously before, he still underestimated him after all.

His scheming and determination can be done alone. If Boss Cao didn't rarely send him out to fight, he would definitely become one of the most famous generals in the history of the Three Kingdoms.

And this is also a ruthless person with a sufficiently low limit, who will do anything to achieve his own goals, and will not be easily restrained by moral ethics.

But for Boss Cao.

This is the sharpest knife in his hand. It is easy to use and can be completely trusted. It is the best person to officially take charge of the tiger and leopard cavalry.

"God knows this matter, you know it, I know it, don't mention it again at any time."

Thinking in this way, Wu Liang looked at Zhen Mi again and said specially.

"You don't need a gentleman to explain, I know what I know."

Zhen Mi nodded.

"Well, you stay with them first, and I will handle this matter."

Wu Liang stroked Fu Zhen Mi's head, and sent her to the people of the Huan army, then returned to Sima Yi, nodded and said, "Second son, let's continue to investigate, in fact, we just investigated the situation here. I have already made some personal speculations, but I dare not speak without evidence, otherwise not only may I wrong a good person, but it may also mislead your family, I am afraid I cannot bear it."

"Mr. Wu already has a guess?"

Hearing this, Sima Yi immediately lifted his spirits, and hurriedly cupped his hands and begged, "Mr. Wu, please be frank. Our Sima family is not a person who doesn't know right from wrong. No matter who Mr. Wu suspects, we will check carefully before making a decision. We will never wrong others, even if Mr. Wu's suspicion is wrong, we will definitely not blame Mr., and will only remember the kindness of Mr. Wu's righteousness!"

Of course Sima Yi wanted to know immediately who Wu Liang was suspicious of.

Information transmission is relatively closed these days, and it is not easy to find a person or a group of people, especially when this person or group of people has escaped into the sphere of influence of other heroes. become more difficult.

Therefore, if we can know the identity of the gang of thieves earlier.

Even if it's just a suspicion, you should control the group of people at the first time and then verify it slowly, otherwise you may not be able to find them when they run away.

"Second Young Master, I know you are anxious, but it's not that I don't want to talk about it, it's just that this matter is still vague. Second Young Master, please calm down first, and give me a cup of tea at most, and wait for me to guess what's in my heart. After a simple verification, I will immediately explain to Patriarch Sima and Second Young Master, lest my words mislead you, and I am afraid that it is not just the cup of tea that will be delayed."

Wu Liang showed sincerity, and said repeatedly.

"Ugh……"

Sima Yi let out a long sigh, but nodded, "Mr. is right, please."

……

Continuing to investigate the scene, Wu Liang mainly checked some details on the excavation of the tomb and opening of the coffin.

In fact, he already knew who did it, so there was no need to continue to investigate. This move was just for the Sima family to see, and at the same time, it paved the way for the final "dumping the blame" link that could convince the Sima family.

He had to throw this pot on others.

Because whether he is willing to admit it or not, he has now been forcibly "kidnapped" by Cao Chun.

If the Sima family knew that the tiger and leopard cavalry had done this, then with Wu Liang's status in the Cao camp, it would be impossible for him to get rid of the responsibility... It seems that Wu Liang's previous plan was good, and it was really received by the Sima family. When threatening, he showed his seal and ribbon to show his identity, and he could not play the hole card that Boss Cao's army commander Sima's family stationed in Yanshi had to make a compromise, otherwise he would be seeking his own death.

Therefore, if Wu Liang wanted to protect himself, he had to find a way to excuse Cao Chun and the Hubaoqi.

of course.

Cao Chun may not yet know that Wu Liang has learned the truth about this matter, but this still does not affect the fact that he "kidnapped" Wu Liang. His unauthorized actions have seriously affected the safety of Wu Liang and the Tuan army. If exposed, the consequences would be disastrous.

And afterwards, Wu Liang had no way to complain to Boss Cao about the matter.

He knows better than anyone what kind of person Boss Cao is. What Cao Chun did tonight was for Boss Cao’s consideration. But the final result must be nothing, even if Wu Liang is not forgiving, Boss Cao may feel dissatisfied because of it.

So Wu Liang could only suffer this "loss" secretly.

Think about these.

Wu Liang quickly completed the investigation of the scene, and then he and Sima Yi quickly walked towards Sima Fang's direction, as if he had confirmed his guess.

"Mr. Wu, is there any result?"

Seeing Wu Liang walking quickly, Sima Fang hurriedly greeted him and asked.

Hu Zhao also followed Sima Fang, looking at Wu Liang eagerly, as if he felt the same way as the Sima family.

"Patriarch Sima, have you ever heard of the business of Xiling Lishi?"

Wu Liang resolutely brought out this tomb-robbing sect that has not been proven by history books. This name sounds mysterious and lofty in later generations, and it sounds the same in this era.

"What wrestler?"

Sima Fang didn't hear clearly for a while, and his face showed doubts.

"Removing Ridge Warrior."

Hu Zhao heard it clearly, and while repeating these four words, he took the initiative to explain to Wu Liang, "The Patriarch doesn't know something, and this is something that can't be eliminated since Han Gaozu established the Great Han. A group of stubborn thieves, they declared to the outside world that they were Xiang Yu's remnant party from the Western Chu Dynasty. They usually hid in the mountains and forests to do some activities of cutting trails and robbing wealth. The tombs of family clansmen or heroes of the Great Han Dynasty, and said that this move is to avenge Xiang Yu for Western Chu and do his best for the restoration of Great Chu."

"Back then, Gaozu sent troops to wipe out this group of thieves many times. At that time, they stopped and cheered for a while, and then they became active again when Emperor Wudi came. Later, Emperor Wu was furious because of this, but he couldn't completely wipe out this group of thieves. We can strengthen the defense of the royal tomb to guard against them."

"This group of thieves couldn't get close to the imperial tomb, so they turned their attention to those families who had betrayed Xiang Yu from Western Chu. The ancestral tombs of many families were destroyed for a while, and they had to move their ancestral tombs to remote places that were not easy to be found. Or arrange special mausoleum guards to take precautions."

"However, Xiling Lishi was most active in the former Han Dynasty. After the later Han Dynasty, for some reason, they rarely appeared. Gradually, people forgot about this matter, so that now when this business is mentioned, people who can clearly explain it It is rare, so it is reasonable that the Patriarch has never heard of it."

Having said that, Hu Zhao paused, looked at Wu Liang and asked, "Could it be that Mr. Wu means that this matter may have been done by Xiling Lishi, and they have made a comeback?"

"!"

Hearing Hu Zhao's words, Wu Liang was also secretly startled.

Are there really Xiling Lishi? !
And it's an opposition organization against Han and Chu?

This is something that Wu Liang really didn't think of. After all, no relevant documents have been found in later generations, and he came to the end of the Eastern Han Dynasty, and he had never seen or heard any rumors related to this.

and many more!

Speaking of which Hu Zhao can talk about this matter, then Yu Ji who is more knowledgeable and knowledgeable should also be able to talk about it, but Wu Liang has never mentioned this matter in front of him. If you ask him earlier, say It may not have been confirmed long ago.

Unexpectedly, I originally only planned to fool around with what I saw in the novels of later generations, but I had such an unexpected harvest.

And most importantly.

The history of Xiling Lishi is obviously longer than that of Wu Liang's Huren Army, it can also be said that General Faqiu Zhonglang and Captain Mojin are more distant. At least it can be traced back to when the Great Han was established hundreds of years ago, that is to say The tomb robbery methods of this group should have been passed down for hundreds of years.

In comparison, without Wu Liang, the traverser, the Huan army would be insignificant in front of Xiling Lishi?
But at this moment, Wu Liang couldn't express the shock in his heart.

Facing Hu Zhao's questioning, Wu Liang just nodded his head slightly, and said, "I just investigated the way the tomb was dug up and the way the coffin was opened, and I initially thought that this was the method of Xiling Lishi, and only they They will do everything, because they rob graves not only for money, but also for revenge."

"revenge……"

Hu Zhao was puzzled.

"But my Sima family has lived in Wen County for a hundred years, and we have never had any enemies with outsiders. How could we somehow provoke Xiling Lishi?"

Sima Fang also asked in puzzlement.

"Patriarch Sima, please think again."

Wu Liang stared at Sima Fang, saying something.

"Think about..."

Sima Fang concentrated on his thoughts, and after a while, he seemed to suddenly remember something.

But Wu Liang said to himself: "As far as I know, the ancestor of the Sima family should have a lot of ties to Xiang Yu of Western Chu. He once served as one of the [-] princes and kings named Yin by Xiang Yu himself. Wang, this might be the target of the Xiling Lishi."

Sima Ang, king of Yin.

This person was originally a general of Zhao State. After the Battle of Julu, he followed Xiang Yu into the pass to destroy Qin. Later, Xiang Yu named him King of Yin, and Hanoi was the king's land.

Later, Liu Bang, the king of Han, marched into Chu, and Sima Ang surrendered to Liu Bang.

Soon after Chu and Han fought in Pengcheng, the Han army was defeated, and the Chu army regained a lot of lost land. Sima Ang was killed as a traitor. Since then, the whole family lived in seclusion in Wen County, and there was no Yin king in the world.

So to speak.

If Xiling Lishi is the remnant party of Western Chu, then the Sima family is a shameful traitor in their eyes, and they can indeed become the target of their revenge.

But at this moment, Wu Liang has played with the trend.

Earlier he mentioned that Xiling Lishi was not trying to pull out this period of history, because before that, he had no idea that the essence of Xiling Lishi was actually an "anti-Han and restoration of Chu" organization, just for serious blame.

"..."

Sima Fang fell silent when he heard the words, and gritted his teeth after a while and said, "Even so, our ancestors have long been killed by the Chu army, and the grudges should be cleared up, and my Sima family has lived in seclusion in Wen County for hundreds of years. Lux never came to the door, but why did he come to the door now?"

"Patriarch Sima forgive me, I'm afraid this is not a question I can answer."

Wu Liang said politely, "However, I don't know if Patriarch Sima still remembers a detail that you mentioned to me just now - this group of thieves have an accent from the north of Bingzhou."

"That's true."

Sima Fang nodded.

"Then Mr. Kong Ming, do you remember that you also told me about a person with the same accent?"

Wu Liang looked at Hu Zhao again and asked.

"The stranger?"

Hu Zhao was taken aback, but he couldn't fully understand what Wu Liang wanted to express.

Wu Liang then frowned and said, "I can reveal some secrets to you. When Ding Yuan, governor of Bingzhou, was stationed in Wen County, there was a person who inexplicably changed overnight from a weak head secretary to a brave and world-beating fly." General', this person is Lu Bu, who was made Marquis of Warm a few years ago."

"And what did this person do later that shocked the world, you will not have heard about it."

"Back when Dong Zhuo was in control of the government, the Kwantung Allied Forces raised troops to serve the king. Dong Zhuo was unable to catch up, so he decided to move Emperor Xian with him to the east. Before leaving Luoyang, he ordered this person to dig the tombs of the Han family clansmen and ministers. Not only did they plunder the treasures in the tombs, but Exposing their corpses to the wilderness, this is the method of the Xiling Lishi."

"You don't know these things, do you?"

(End of this chapter)