The elite did not migrate south

Chapter 30 Assassination!

"County Lord!"

Zheng Mao bowed to Cao Mao and lowered his body very low.

"County Lord."

Sima Yan stood behind Zheng Mao with a vigilant look on his face and saluted Cao Mao.

When Cao Mao opened the door and saw the two of them, a smile immediately broke out on his face.

"Anshi!"

“You came to see me!!”

Sima Yan trembled all over, and before he could open his mouth, Cao Mao grabbed his hand again.

"I've been thinking about you all day long these days."

"I've tried to visit you several times, but unfortunately the prince refused to see me. I haven't seen you for a few days. Are you okay?"

"I'm okay"

Zheng Mao looked at the two of them in surprise. When did they become so close?
Zheng Mao came to visit Cao Mao on the orders of Wang Su.

In fact, he just came to test the waters and see what Cao Gong really wanted to do and what his ideas were.

Before leaving, Wang Su called Sima Yan out again and asked him to go with Zheng Mao.

According to Wang Su, Sima Yan wanted to learn more from Zheng Mao about how to do things.

But Zheng Mao knew very well what he actually was thinking.

This made Zheng Mao feel a little disappointed.

Compared with Lanling Chenghou, this son is obviously not worthy of the name. He is too superficial in his actions and does not have the essence of his father.

But Zheng Mao said nothing, accepted the other party's proposal, and brought Sima Yan to Cao Mao's house.

Zheng Mao asked, "Why did Lord Cao open the door himself?"

Cao Mao shook his head and said helplessly, "All the servants in my house fled overnight for fear of being implicated. Even my regent ran away. Only Mr. Guo and I are left in this huge mansion."

"Please come in."

He led the two of them into the empty mansion.

There were still some fallen leaves on the ground, and all kinds of sundries were placed randomly. In just a few days, the mansion had become a little desolate, and even Sima Yan couldn't bear it.

"I heard that you took in many people and saved their lives. Is this how they repay you?!"

Cao Mao sighed deeply, "It's alright. Everyone has their own aspirations. Why force them?"

Cao Mao led them into the inner room, sat them down together, and was about to get them some food himself, but Zheng Mao quickly refused.

"Don't be so polite, Lord Cao. I came here just to visit you. No need to be so polite."

"No problem, at least tell Mr. Guo to prepare some tea."

Cao Mao went out for a while and came back soon, sitting in front of the two of them.

"I never thought that even though everyone is avoiding me, you are still willing to come and visit me. Only today did I know who the true gentleman is."

Cao Mao looked at them with great emotion, and his gaze fell on Sima Yan again.

"Anshi, you came so suddenly that I really can't entertain you today. I will prepare some food for you next time. I will definitely not do this again."

Sima Yan was silent for a moment. "I was already flattered by your hospitality last time. Next time, I will be the one to entertain you."

Zheng Mao cleared his throat to draw Cao Mao's attention to himself.

"Lord Cao, do you know why those people left?"

"Of course they know. I want to fight for Xiahou Gong, and they are afraid of being implicated, so they fled."

"Since you know this, why do you still want to fight for Xiahou Gongping?"

"You and he are strangers."

Cao Mao suddenly said with great righteousness, "When I was young, my deputy commander often used the deeds of Xiahou Gong to persuade me to emulate his character."

"Although I have never met him, I have admired him for a long time."

"Duke Xiahou is definitely not a traitor. I heard that when the general was about to execute him, even the General of the Western Expedition begged for mercy, believing that he was implicated."

"Even if I am young and ignorant, is General Zhengxi also ignorant?"

Sima Yan was confused when he heard this. He looked at Zheng Mao curiously and asked, "Did my father really plead for Lord Xiahou?"

Zheng Mao was speechless for a moment.

He can't say it's two brothers acting together, right?
“There is such a thing.”

Sima Yan suddenly realized, "No wonder it's like this."

Cao Mao continued, "Besides, I have no talent. If I arbitrarily punish ministers because of their mistrust of the emperor, how can I dare to become emperor?"

"If one day, because of me, a wise minister is implicated, what should I do?"

"The one who truly intends to rebel is Zhang Ji! The truly unjust person is the King of Qi!"

"Because of the King of Qi's status, no one in the world dares to criticize him, so they can only deal with Xia Hougong. Is this acceptable?!"

"The King of Qi is a disaster for the country and the people! Although he is of noble status, I dare to speak frankly!"

Cao Mao spoke faster and faster, becoming increasingly excited. He stood up and pointed at Sima Yan, saying, "In the court today, there are the Generalissimo and the General Who Conquers the West." "These two men are devoted to their country and diligent in governing. Their reputations are well known!"

"If I inherit the throne, they will be my assistants. If one day, because of me, a wise minister like the general is implicated, how could I bear it?"

"An Shi! Are you willing to join me in writing a petition to fight for Xia Hougong?!"

Sima Yan's blood boiled after hearing this. He stood up suddenly and was about to agree when he was pulled down by Zheng Mao.

"Ahem, Sima Jun, don't be reckless."

Sima Yan's face was filled with displeasure. "My father also pleaded for Lord Xiahou, so why can't I?"

"It would be best to ask the prince first."

When Sima Yan saw the other party bring up his grandfather, he immediately shut up, but his dissatisfaction was almost written on his face.

Zheng Mao looked at the difficult young man in front of him again.

Zheng Mao was very smart since childhood and became famous at a young age. However, at the same age, he felt that he could not achieve the level of the young man in front of him.

Every sentence is a trap, just waiting for me and Sima Yan to jump in!
No matter who he gave these answers to, they were flawless and impeccable.

Why would Guo choose such a young man to be the emperor?
Do they really want to support the Wei Dynasty?

Are they the true loyal ministers of Wei?
Guo Ze also came in with tea, poured tea for a few people, and then walked out.

Zheng Mao was about to speak when he heard a sound of breaking air.

Suddenly an arrow shot through the paper window and directly stuck into the bookshelf beside it.

Zheng Mao was frightened by this sudden change. At that moment, Cao Mao pounced on Sima Yan and pressed him under him.

Another arrow shot in from the window, and Zheng Mao quickly bent down and lay on the ground.

Then I heard Guo Ze's angry roar coming from outside the door.

"What a thief!"

The knights guarding the door probably heard the noise and rushed in.

There was chaos outside. Zheng Mao had no idea what was going on. He just lay on the ground and didn't get up easily.

Sima Yan was suppressed by Cao Mao, his eyes full of fear.

When the noise outside died down, Cao Mao hurriedly stood up, drew the sword at his waist, and rushed out.

Sima Yan followed closely behind.

When the two rushed out, they happened to meet Guo Ze and many knights.

"What happened?!"

"An assassin broke into the mansion and wanted to kill you. Fortunately, I discovered them in time. After these knights broke in, they ran towards the back hall!"

"Someone's already chasing him! Are you okay?"

Guo Ze hurriedly looked at Cao Mao in front of him.

Cao Mao shook his head. "If the arrow didn't hit us, we're all safe. Who are these thieves who dare to assassinate me?"

"This"

Guo Ze fell silent and said nothing.

Sima Yan was shocked and angry at this moment. He shouted to the knights, "Chase them! Chase them! We can't let the thieves escape!"

Zheng Mao tidied up his clothes and walked out slowly.

Someone actually wants to kill His Majesty?
He didn't think that the general wanted to kill His Majesty.

To put it bluntly, the general has no need for such means. Assassination? That would be underestimating the general.

But apart from the general, who else wants to kill Your Majesty?

Suddenly, Zheng Mao took a breath.

If things go as expected, the matter of redress has caused a lot of uproar in the government.

And if the proposer dies suddenly, can the general still suppress the matter of redress?

The criticism from the court might just drown them out.

Zheng Mao had a terrible guess.

But Cao Mao grabbed his hand and said, "Mr. Zheng, if it weren't for you today, I would have died here. Please send someone to the county government office now to seal off the county to prevent the thieves from escaping!"

"it is good!"

At this moment, several panting masked men hid in a private house. When they found that those people could not catch up with them, they tore off the black scarves on their faces and began to change their clothes.

“It’s too dangerous, too dangerous.”

"I almost shot Cao Gong. My hands were shaking when I drew the bow."

"Why did Lord Cao ask us to assassinate himself?"

"Stop talking! Destroy these things and hide them as planned!"

"only!!"

ps: The style of this book may be different from the other ones, because I think that I am still young and should constantly try various styles and strive to break through myself. I don’t want to replicate my own success, so the style of each book is different.

In the past, people always said that there were no villains in my books. This time, I must create an extremely terrifying villain, and then defeat the villain in the most satisfying way! For example, wait for him to die of illness.
(End of this chapter)