Cao Thief

Chapter 303 Believe me or not? (twenty two)

Two more [-]D, ask for a guaranteed monthly pass!

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"I'm not Li Ru!"

Xuan Shuo lowered his head and held back a word after a while.

"yes?"

"I'm not Li Ru!"

Xuan Shuo repeated again.

Cao Peng and Kan Ze looked at each other and couldn't help but smile.The two got up and walked out of the room together, leaving only Xuan Shuo in the room.

Of course, there are also two statues of Buddha, standing up and down.

Six years of hard work, six years of hard work, seeing success, is it going to be ruined overnight?
Xuan Shuo raised his head and stared at the two golden statues of Buddha, with a hint of bitterness in the corner of his mouth.

That's right, I am Li Ru!

In my mind, the scene of blood and fire from six years ago could not help but emerge.After Dong Zhuo moved his capital to Chang'an, he began to recruit the children of the aristocratic clan.Yuan Shao killed Han Fu, and he sent people to Jizhou Mu's Yinshou; Cao Cao occupied Dongjun, and Dong Zhuo fought with him as a general.

Later, Dong Zhuo's Xiliang tribe will gradually become alienated, and Xin Lu Bu and Wang Yun will be alone.

Even his son-in-law, Li Ru, who single-handedly won the country for Dong Zhuo, was unknowingly neglected.Later, when Wang Yun presented a series of tricks, Li Ru immediately sensed Wang Yun's sinister intentions, and persuaded Dong Zhuo to give up Ren Xiu, and it was better to give it to Lu Bu.

As a result, Dong Zhuo came up with a sentence: If someone takes a fancy to your wife, are you willing to give it?

Father-in-law, my wife is your daughter, it doesn't matter if I donate it or not, the key is to have someone who likes it and is willing to take it...

That is, from then on, Li Ru lived in seclusion.

Later, when there was a disturbance at Fengyi Pavilion, Dong Zhuo left Chang'an with Ren Xiu and his family, and went to Gongwu.Before leaving, he took Li Ru's wife, Dong Zhuo's daughter, with him.As a result, Li Ru, father and son, stayed in Chang'an, quite bleak.

Later, Wang Yun's chain plan succeeded.

Li Ru got the news first, seeing that Dong Zhuo could not be rescued, he took his son Li Zhu and escaped from Chang'an.

Originally, Li Ru planned to join Niu Fu, who was also Dong Zhuo's son-in-law.I didn't want Niu Fu to be killed before he arrived.And Li Jue and Guo Si were about to disperse the Xiliang Army. Seeing that the situation was not good, Li Ru immediately hid in Nanshan with his son.Unexpectedly, Jia Xu turned out to be born, and persuaded Li Jue and Guo Si to lead his troops to besiege Chang'an, and saved the situation.After Li Ru found out, the situation in Guanzhong had fallen to the ground.

Perhaps, some people will say, why not go to Li Jue and Guo Si?
Li Ru also has Li Ru's pride, in his eyes, Li Jue and Guo Si are not worthy of his assistance, they are just two clowns.Moreover, when he hid in Nanshan, he had some contact with several disciples of the Buddha Sect, and the previous fiasco made Li Rusheng feel reclusive.He has already shown his talent, let alone prove his ability.Assisting Dong Zhuo had exhausted him physically and mentally.It's better to find a remote mountain village and practice in seclusion.Buy some fields and be a rich man with nothing to worry about...

However, being rich requires capital.

Even in troubled times, if you don't have capital in your hands, it's hard to be a rich man.

So, Li Ru remembered the gold that was stored in Luoyang back then.If it can be taken out, his father and son can enjoy themselves in the mountains.

For this reason, Li Ru ruined his appearance, changed his accent, changed his name, and returned to Luoyang.

For six full years, it seemed that his dream was about to come true, but Cao Peng ran out of nowhere and completely disrupted his plan.

Looking at the golden statue of the Buddha, Li Ru couldn't help gnashing his teeth.

As long as I grit my teeth and refuse to admit that I am Li Ru, nothing will happen.

He knew very well that if people knew that he was Li Ru, he would die a miserable death.At the same time, he couldn't figure out what Cao Peng's plan was.catch him?That should have sent him directly to Xudu, and it was a great achievement.Based on what Li Ru had done earlier, he even believed that as long as Cao Peng handed him over, he would immediately win the reputation of the boss and be praised by others.

Li Ru, but the murderer who helped Dong Zhuo poison the young emperor...

But Cao Peng did not send him out, but took him to this barren mountain for interrogation.

Could it be that he fell in love with the [-] catties of gold?

It is also unlikely!
After all, the integrity shown in Cao Peng's two articles is not a greedy person.

Li Ru couldn't figure it out, what was Cao Peng thinking?
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"It seems that Li Wencheng is still determined."

Cao Peng stood at the gate of Kuayuan, talking to Kan Ze in a low voice.

Kan Ze smiled, "That's natural. He hasn't figured out what the young master wants, so he won't spit it out. The young master should know what a great thing Li Wencheng did back then. Dong Ni's accomplice, the murderer who poisoned King Hongnong, if he admits I'm sure I'm going to die..."

"Can he really succeed?" Cao Peng asked suspiciously: "I mean, is it reliable to let him stay?"

Kan Ze was startled, and immediately understood the meaning of 'reliable'.

"Reliable, absolutely reliable!" He said softly: "Young Master, his momentum is just beginning. But if you want to go further, you must have someone who understands to give advice. Looking around Young Master, Zishan and I are both doing things. Pu Yangkai is a bit pedantic, and although he has good knowledge, he does not take it seriously; and his elder brother Deng Haixi, who is now an official worshiped as the captain of Tuntian and in charge of the affairs of the two Huaihe Rivers, is more powerful than his son. If there is no son Conspirators who help each other will sooner or later become Brother Ling's vassal. To be honest, I don't think this is a good thing."

"why?"

"Brother Ling is alone now, but behind him, there is the entire Deng Clan of Jiyang.

Once he gains power, there will inevitably be a large number of clansmen who will come to join him; but the young master is different, even if he returns to the clan and recognizes his ancestors, can he guarantee that the entire Cao family will be of one mind with you?Therefore, the young master must have a clear plan, and even keep his elder brother on top of him all the time.Only in this way can those members of the Deng clan not rebel; and only in this way can the young master get more support.

The current form is that your branch swallows the Deng family; or in the future, it will be suppressed by the Deng family.

Young master, it's not me who provokes the relationship, this is a reality.Even if Deng Shusun didn't have this idea, how do you know that other members of the Deng clan don't? "

Cao Peng couldn't help but frowned, lost in thought.

Deng Zhi!

Although he doesn't have much contact with Deng Zhi, Cao Peng can feel that he wants to honor the lintel of the family.

Last time in Quyang, Deng Zhi had this kind of intention.It's just that every time Chen Gong's soldiers came to the city, Cao Peng finally suppressed his thoughts.

However, being suppressed doesn't mean he didn't.

Moreover, Deng Zhi was by Deng Ji's side, so she was not sure when she would make trouble.

If Deng Ji can't control himself, it may even affect the harmony between his husband and wife.Now, Cao Ji is the captain of the people Cao, and he can faintly suppress Deng Ji.But Cao Peng knew that there might not be much room for Dad to improve.After all, if the foundation is there, sooner or later Deng Ji will overtake him... No, for my sister, or even for my future nephew, I will do everything possible to suppress my brother-in-law.Truth comes out of power, otherwise, wouldn't those Deng's children want to cock their tails?

but……

Cao Peng patted his head lightly.

He didn't have a good impression of Li Ru.

In the Romance of the Three Kingdoms, Li Ru was almost described as an extremely wretched uncle, and even during the Chang'an Rebellion, Li Ru was written to death.

Is such a person really suitable?

"My lord, don't underestimate Li Ru.

This person is thoughtful and considerate.Moreover, the lofty vision and the accuracy in grasping the timing are extraordinary.That Dong Zhuo was just a reckless man in Lintao. With Li Ru's advice and advice, he almost won the entire Han Dynasty.If Dong Zhuo hadn't blindly indulged the children of the aristocratic family later, maybe the Han Dynasty... this person is not only useful, but also very useful.But it depends on you, son, whether you dare to use it. "

Dong Zhuo's rebellion was limited to the Central Plains.

To be honest, it didn't have much impact on Kan Ze, who was born in Sanyin.

It is even said that Jiangdong Shijia's attachment to the Han Dynasty is far less strong than that of the Central Plains aristocratic families.After all, Jiangdong has always been in the chaos of barbarian struggles, and Kan Ze, who was born as a farmer, would not have such strong feelings for the Han Dynasty.People in Jiangdong believe in fists more, and whoever has a big fist can listen to whoever has it!Sun Ce was only a son of a merchant, but he was able to command the six counties because of his fists.Even during the entire Three Kingdoms period, Jiangdong's resistance was the fiercest and the most united, and it originated from this...

"But judging from what he meant, he was somewhat reluctant.

You see, he refused to even admit his own identity, so how could he bow his head and surrender? "

Kan Ze chuckled, "That means he hasn't reached the end of his rope yet."

"At the end of the mountain?"

Cao Peng couldn't help but startled.

Don't look at him cracking the boss' case in Luoyang.

But the grasp of this human heart is far more profound than that of Kan Ze.At this moment, Xia Houlan came to report that Hao Zhao was back!
Kan Ze's eyes lit up when he heard this.

"Send Bodao here quickly."

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Before you know it, Xu time has passed.

Li Ruku sat in the room, motionless, like an old monk in meditation.

Cao Peng walked in again with Kan Ze and Hao Zhao.

"Layman, have you figured it out?"

Li Ru raised his head, "I'm not Li Ru."

Hao Zhao was taken aback, showing astonishment.

He was from Bingzhou. Although he was only a pawn in the Bingzhou army, he had heard of Li Ru's name.

"Master, is he Li Ru?"

Cao Peng chuckled and motioned Hao Zhao to sit down.

"My lord, let me introduce you.

Maybe you don't know Bodao, but you must be very familiar with the people Bodao used to work with.He was born in the army, and was originally a young general of Lu Bu. "

Startled, Li Ru looked at Hao Zhao.

"Bo Dao is now my commander in chief and my most trusted brother." Cao Peng smiled, walked over and put his arms around Hao Zhao's shoulders.

This simple action warmed Hao Zhao's heart.

"Do you know why my brother didn't show up before?"

Li Ru's face was calm, and the ancient well was calm.

That is, there is no expression, let alone a word.

Cao Peng pretended not to see him, and said to himself: "I asked Bodao to go to Xingyang... Layman, you can hear clearly, it is Xingyang. After he arrived in Xingyang, he visited Donglin Temple and talked with Donglin Temple. The host Yuan Zhu had a cordial conversation..."

"Cao Peng, you..."

"Layman, let me ask you one last time. If you are still like this, then I will immediately order someone to take Yuan Zhu's head."

Li Ru's scarred face was twisted together, looking horrifying.

"You, what exactly do you want?"

"What do I want, I need to confirm your identity before I can say it."

"Okay, I admit it, I'm Li Ru...you let my child go, I can agree to whatever you say."

"Didn't you just refuse to admit it?"

"I……"

The smile on Cao Peng's face suddenly disappeared.

"If you don't eat a toast and don't eat a fine bone, you won't bow your head until the end of the mountain.

Li Ru, since you have admitted your identity, you should be clear about your current situation.I will give you two ways to go, one is to send your father and son to Sikong, I believe Sikong will be very happy to see you, and there may be many people in the city who are willing to deal with you. "

Normally, Li Ru wouldn't take what Cao Peng said at all.

But now...

He shuddered Lingling, and the tragic situation of his old father-in-law emerged in his mind.

No bones left, that's really no bones left!

It doesn't matter to me, this life is not wasted.But his son... his son has just arrived in his thirties, if he falls into the hands of people like Cao Cao, he probably won't end up much better than his father-in-law.He can disregard himself, but he cannot disregard his son.

Li Ru took a deep breath, "You don't need to say anything, I will choose the second option."

"You chose before you listened to me?"

Li Ru's small eyes stared at Cao Peng.

"You want [-] catties of gold, I'll give it to you."

"Hahaha, Li Wencheng, you underestimate me... Let me tell you the truth, the five hundred golden statues are indeed very attractive, but I may not be able to see them. If I want two thousand catties Gold, if I kill you now, it can be easily swallowed naturally.

But, I don't want to. "

Cao Peng likes money, but he doesn't value it.

Besides, in this era, what is the use of money and silk?
Thinking about how many temptations he had rejected in his previous life in order to solve the case that cost him his life.Twenty thousand catties of gold is indeed tempting, but he really doesn't care about it.

Li Ru's eyes narrowed into a line.

Cao Peng said: "Before I was apprenticed to Luhun Mountain, the master once asked me, what is my ambition?
I said to him: establish a heart for the heaven and earth, establish a life for the living and the people, inherit the unique learning for the sages, and create peace for all generations.My husband once said that my ambition is as difficult as competing in the world.That not only requires more fame, but also greater power and more tyrannical strength.I also know that this road is difficult.So I need someone to help me... You see, there are quite a few people around me.To govern the army, I have Bodao; to win the battle, I have Xingba.My brothers Wang Mai Dengfan and Xia Houlan can be enemies of hundreds, thousands, or even tens of thousands; Zishan and Derun can make my family prosperous and have no worries.However, I am still a person, a person who can plan the future for me.

This person needs vision, resourcefulness, and experience...

But he can't show his face, let alone be known to the world.So I thought about it, but you, a layman, are the most suitable. "

Li Ru felt dumbfounded, and suddenly said after a long while, "Are you crazy?"

"Ten years, I want you to help me for ten years."

Cao Peng ignored Li Ru's ridicule, and said to himself: "Ten years later, you can decide for yourself whether to stay and continue helping me, or to leave.

At that time, I will give you an identity, a piece of land, and your two thousand catties of gold, all of which will be returned.

Don't try to fool me, and don't even try to frame me.

Your son Li Zhu, I have ordered someone to send him to my brother.I think at this time, he is already on the way... After he reaches Sheyang, he will write to you.If you frame me and fool me, then my brother will kill your son immediately. "

Li Ru was a little silly when he heard this.

Cao Peng's ideal, to put it bluntly, is big but empty.

It can even be said that he is delusional...

However, he had to admit that Cao Peng's ideals were quite deceptive.

Li Ru also came from reading sage books, and he also hopes to leave his name in history.But he knew that with his current situation, it was simply impossible.

Cao Peng's conditions moved him a little.

At the same time, he did save it, and then framed Cao Peng and fooled Cao Peng's thoughts.

You let me help you, yes!

But I can also live without a policy.

After ten years, let's see what you say...

Unexpectedly, Cao Peng actually gave him a drudgery and sent Li Zhu away.

Li Zhu is Li Ru's only hope now, and also his only flesh and blood.The ancients used to say that there are three types of unfilial piety, the greatest of which is having no offspring.

If Li Zhu died, then his bloodline of Li Ru would be extinct!

Cao Peng's move is not poisonous.

But at the same time, it's not unwise...

It happened to pinch Li Ru's weakness, making Li Ru unable to refuse.

"How can I trust you?"

Cao Peng laughed loudly, "Li Wencheng, do you dare to believe me?"

"I……"

This girl is too domineering, too domineering!

Li Ru could be said to be extremely angry, but he had to lower his head and remain silent.

"I'll give you one night to think about it. When you leave tomorrow morning, you must make a decision. Help me, and you will be rich in one, even ten, or a hundred lives; if you don't help me, your father and son will fall to the ground tomorrow morning. You, Li Ru, have nothing to do with you anymore.

Where to go, you think clearly. "

After finishing speaking, Cao Peng winked at Kan Ze and Hao Zhao, and strode out of the room.

The door was shared, and Li Ru heard Hao Zhao ask softly outside the door: "My lord, do you really want to believe him?"

Cao Peng said: "Since I am willing to use him, I will definitely trust him. I don't doubt the employment, but don't doubt the suspect... Li Wencheng has real talent and learning."

The footsteps gradually faded away, and the house returned to calm.

Only then did Li Ru realize that his back was soaked through.

As if he had collapsed, he fell to the floor with a whimper, his limbs spread out, and he just lay there quietly, his head dizzy for a while.

This little guy's aura is not weak!
In time, I'm afraid even my dead ghost father-in-law can't compare...

However, what he said was also interesting.I think that I, Li Ru, studied hard for ten years and helped my father-in-law achieve great things.I could have made a fortune, but in the end... If my father-in-law would listen to me at that time, he wouldn't have ended up with no bones left.

This little guy is interesting!
Although his ambition is out of reach, it is not really impossible...

Chen Sheng and Wu Guang said: Princes, generals and ministers, it is better to have kindness.Today's aristocratic families, didn't they all come from mud-legged backgrounds in the beginning?
To have power, to be famous, to have someone...

If the three are combined into one, why worry about the failure of major events?Thinking of this, Li Ru felt a little excited suddenly, turned over and sat up, looked at the two golden statues, and suddenly burst out laughing!
If you help him achieve great things, wouldn't it be better than [-] catties of gold...

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