Three Kingdoms

When Xiahou Zizang first arrived in Xiangyang, Cao Ren had no doubts.

As a descendant of the Xiahou family of the Cao family, is it a big deal to travel in your own territory?

Although Cao Ren had also heard about some of Xiahou Zizang's affairs, that was also an issue that Xiahou Dun had to consider. At most, he could just express in a vague way not to cause trouble on my territory. It's like a cousin from the next village comes to visit your house. As long as nothing happens, he will be entertained to some extent.

But soon, Cao Ren received the information that Xiahou Zizang had escaped.

Cao Cao was busy dealing with the Xinji robbery case at this time and had no time to take care of Xiahou Zizang.

However, after getting the general news, Cao Ren immediately restricted Xiahou Zizang's movements. Of course, he was only under house arrest, and then prepared to send him to Xu County.

"General, I think...it's best to send someone to deliver a message first..." Cao Zhen said with some hesitation, "Don't rush to send the person back..."

Cao Ren was stunned for a moment, then frowned, "You mean... there's some other meaning in this?" 』

Cao Zhen was silent for a while, "Uncle... I am a junior and cannot comment on this matter..."

Cao Ren nodded, then waved his hand gently.

Cao Zhen bowed and retreated.

Cao Zhen reminded Cao Ren that the matter could not be handled simply.

It is true that the Cao family and the Xiahou family are as close as brothers, but after all, they are not the same person.

Cao Ren and Cao Zhen were in Jingzhou. In the Han Dynasty without instant communication, it was impossible to call Cao Cao every day to ask about the specific situation. Therefore, it is normal to be suspicious of Xiahou Zizang's inexplicable escape.

Cao Chun endured the wind, frost, rain and snow in Youbei, and then Xia Houshang did nothing, which was almost like getting his meritorious service in vain.

For the sake of Cao Cao and Xiahou Dun, the Cao family didn't say anything, but this time Xiahou Zizang suddenly escaped, which made people wonder if there were some problems in some aspects?

Can you escape from a military camp? Are all the people in the military camp fools? This is either because Xiahou Zizang himself is very powerful, or someone is deliberately letting things slip? If someone really let the water go, what was their purpose? Therefore, under such circumstances, Cao Zhen suggested that Cao Ren should not rush to send Xiahou Zizang back, but first ask Lao Cao for details before making a decision.

This is undoubtedly a very sound decision.

But how to write such a letter is a bit difficult.

Cao Ren thought for a while and then wrote a letter to Cao Cao.

But Cao Ren forgot one thing, that is, Xiahou Zizang was not a peaceful person, and at the same time, not everyone in Jingzhou was peaceful either.

People are born with a class, at least this class will exist for a long time in a certain period of time.

This is the instinct of human nature. Human nature is selfish, just like a tree, there are branches high up and roots in the soil. The branches at the top feel that they represent the height of the entire tree, and they often forget that it is the support of the roots that gives them the space to stretch toward the sky.

Cao took Liu Biao's place in Jingzhou and claimed to be the master of Jingzhou. However, in fact, different people have different perceptions of the concept of "master". For example, a servant in the inner government will bully his speechless master, just like officials in a capitalist country who claim to serve the electorate, but actually deceive, suppress and exploit.

After all, looking for sin in the victim and finding advantages in the perpetrator is similar to forcing a good person into prostitution and persuading a prostitute to be a good person. It often occurs in the same person, and it is not necessarily limited to the profession of prostitution. These two special effects will be triggered. .

Xiahou Zizang triggered this special effect.

The brain is actually a dynamically balanced thing, just like a computer's CPU. If too much is allocated to a certain program, other programs must wait before they can run. If the running level of the subsequent programs is low, even if it is urgent, The most you can do is hang up and wait.

In Xiahou Zizang's head, eating, drinking, having fun and whoring, these five programs are the highest level. Among them, the level of "playing" is the highest among the five. As long as you can have fun, you can ignore the others for the time being. At certain times, it was not that Xiahou Zizang didn't know that when he "played" something, it might lead to bad consequences, but because the level of "playing" was so high, it wasn't that he didn't understand or didn't understand the consequences. I know, but I don’t have the brain to think about it.

It's like escaping to Xiangyang. Is it possible to avoid the first day of the Lunar New Year but the fifteenth day of the Lunar New Year?

It's not that Xiahou Zizang didn't know about this problem, it was just that when he thought that he had to take responsibility and have no more fun, his brain was not enough, and he could only think about how to ensure that he had enough fun and kept playing. Anyway, it is fun to play for a while, and of course it will always be fun to keep playing. I can play as long as I can, and of course I will be happy as long as I can. Anyone who doesn’t let me play is my enemy, and whoever lets me feel happy is my relative.

When they arrived in Xiangyang, Cao Ren was not clear about the situation at first. Xiahou Zizang naturally started to play again, and the gentry children in Xiangyang naturally followed him. Anyway, the so-called beauties were nothing more than living objects of the upper class. Who is playing but not playing?

When the news reached Xiangyang, Xiahou Zizang's good days were suddenly cut in half.

The external announcement of course means that Xiahou Zizang is ill...

The descendants of the Xiangyang gentry clan are like oh oh oh.

Who believes it?

Only a fool would believe it.

Yesterday, my waist was as good as my legs, my body was as good as the two, but today I'm sick?

Then when I asked...

Search till death, wow click.

In Xiangyang City, although Jingzhou is divided into north and south, and the world is uncertain from east to west, there are still many people who have died in drunken dreams. Restaurants are still the most prosperous place, and the shops are the most luxurious. Even the decoration and furnishings in a house can feed a family of ordinary people. More than ten years, decades!

Nowadays, many people have gathered in the restaurant with the largest venue and the most gorgeous decoration in Xiangyang City. After learning about Xiahou Zizang, some people saw the joke, some were indifferent, and some brought Those who have a nonchalant attitude and still want to see more jokes.

In the final analysis, the children of the Jingzhou gentry are still too idle.

Even if the world will fall apart in the next moment, they can still drink and sing at this moment.

While drinking and drinking, the hot topics of the moment inevitably came up, and Xiahou Zizang's jokes naturally became the condiments at the table, accompanied by the flow of drinks.

"Is this a problem with the Xiahou and Cao families?" Isn't this going to be a big change? Where should the Prime Minister put his face? 』

"Well, you can't say that. General Xiahou just gave birth to a son some time ago. Now he can't say he has given birth to a second son!" Isn’t this killing the goose that lays the egg? Even General Xiahou has a good temper, but he can't stand it! 』

"Aha!" You used the word "fold" extremely well! 』

"Right, they're all from my family!" To say something arrogant here is actually just a formality for others to see! 』

"How did you say this?" 』

"Isn't this on the surface? Xiahouzi was afraid that the public grievances were too great and could not be resolved without resolution, so he made a circuit through Youbei and waited a few years. Who would still remember it? Come back when the time comes, eh, you will be promoted to an official position, beautiful! 』

"Silence!" Is this what you can say? These days, I just want to be safe and secure, and no one will be offended. You are so bald, what if you cause trouble..."

"What harm could happen?" Just one death! There is joy and sorrow in this world, and that’s all it takes to think about it! Tell me, the emperor is still suffering from our sorrow! 』

"Hey!" The more you talk, the more excited you become, right? Drink, drink, shut up! do not talk! 』

The crowd was in a commotion. Some people had been staying for a long time, and some people were new. It was like a gathering of flies, some rubbing their heads, some shaking their legs. As soon as some stood up, others sat down. This one is called brother, the other is uncle and nephew. On the left is a glass of wine, and on the right is a face full of saliva. Some are laughing and joking, and some are sighing.

Things in the world are often said without intention and listened with intention.

Those who keep shouting for a long time may not take any action at all, while those who keep silent are often the ones who really do things.

At night, when the hustle and bustle in the market subsides, Xiahou Zizang's worries emerge.

"Uncle Zixiao didn't protect me!" 』

Xiahou Zizang couldn't believe it. In his memory, Cao Ren was the one closest to him, and of course Cao Hong was the same. When he was young, Xiahou Zizang often went to Cao Ren's house to play. Then when he got tired from playing, he would sleep at Cao Ren's house. He would even stay away from home for a few days.

But now, Xiahou Zizang suddenly couldn't feel Cao Ren's "love" for him, as if the sky was gray.

Xiahou Zizang suddenly felt very pitiful and sad, as if the whole world had abandoned him. His father didn't love him, his people didn't love him, and now even his uncle didn't love him. Of course, this is what he thinks, just like he thinks that his father doesn't love him because he is away at war all year round and has no time to take care of his family. His mother only knows how to feed, drink, clothe and lecture him every day, so she doesn't love him either.

As for whether his father works hard and whether his mother works hard, what does he do?

Aren't those things parents should do?

Is not it? His father, Xiahou Dun, was busy working for promotion and wealth, and for power. How could it be considered as doing it for him? His mother's clothes, food, etc. were not only eaten, drank and clothed by him, so how could it be considered that it was all for him?

Even if he did some wrong things, the ultimate reason is that his parents did not teach him well when he was young, did not abandon the military and government affairs of the Cao family and the Xiahou family, and did not devote all their energy and time to accompany him to grow up. , serve him to become a talent.

Therefore, he cannot feel the warmth of family.

He hoped that his father would not have to lead the army in battles, would not have to go to the government office to do errands, and would play with him every day. His mother would not need to provide this or that for the whole family, but would only need to take care of him alone. That would be the real thing. love! This is the warmth of family!

Xiahou Zizang walked back and forth in the yard, complaining about this and resenting that, but he did not express any problem with him. Yeah, what could he possibly have wrong with himself? I am just a child, what can I do wrong? His friends have never said anything wrong with him. Every one of his friends in the world is praising him! Only his parents dislike him every day, so he feels that his friends are right and his parents are wrong.

"Lang Jun, it's getting late..."

Zizang's confidant in Xiahou said cautiously.

Xiahou Zizang didn't want to sleep, so they naturally didn't have to sleep.

Xiahou Zang was worried, and they were also worried, but there was nothing they could do. After all, even those who really have some ideas will not be able to follow Xiahou Zang for long.

"Sleep, sleep on your ass!" ” Xiahou Zizang suddenly became furious, roared, and beat the bodyguard who had just spoken with his fists and feet.

The personal guard held his head, protecting his vitals, and was beaten by Xiahou Zizang like a fleshy sandbag. The other guards watched secretly but did not come to break up the fight. Anyway, this was not the first time.

The guards were wearing leather armor, and Xiahou Zizang was just venting his anger. He did not hit the vital points, nor did he use a knife or a gun. Xiahou Zizang had never practiced martial arts. He felt tired. He didn't read many books. The reason was the same. He also felt tired, but this did not prevent him from imagining that he would become a great general in the future. Then he waved his hand. It means thousands of troops galloping forward and hundreds of battles to be victorious...

So when Xiahou Zizang hit someone, it was just a few hits, and he just carried it away casually.

It was the same this time. After screaming and punching and kicking for a while, Xiahou Zizang was tired and stopped breathing heavily.

At first, the soldiers sent by Cao Ren to place Xiahou Zizang under house arrest would still stretch their heads to take a look, fearing that something had happened. Later, I got used to it. Anyway, there was always a lot of trouble. At first, I still read the jokes, but later I didn’t even bother to read the jokes.

After venting his anger, he became a little tired. Xiahou Zang sat helplessly and waved his hand after a while, "Sleep, sleep..."

"Whoosh!" 』

"Crack!" 』

Suddenly, an arrow was shot from outside the courtyard and landed in the courtyard, immediately frightening Xiahou Zizang and others.

The head of the arrow was removed, the gray tail feathers were fluttering in the night wind, and silk cloth seemed to be tied to the arrow shaft.

"who? ! 』

Xiahou Zizang's bodyguard shrank his head and looked around.

It was quiet outside the courtyard wall, but there was no response.

Xiahou Zang pointed at the arrow.

The bodyguard stepped forward to take the arrow, and then removed the silk cloth from the arrow shaft.

""I heard that Xiongtai was in jail and suffered injustice. I deeply felt that the world was unfair and was tossing and turning."..." Xiahou Zizang asked someone to hold a light, then looked at it, and then said in amusement, "Isn't that right? The world is unfair." , the world is unfair! Look, how well written it is, how right it is... "My brother has a great talent, but he was trapped by Xiao Xiao, it's really a sigh of relief"..."

Xiahou Zizang almost shed tears when he saw it. He choked up and sniffed twice.

There are still people in this world who understand me!

Even my parents can’t understand me, but they are still my friends. These people outside me who are not real brothers but better than real brothers can understand me!

"..."In the moment of urgency, it is really difficult to clear my brother's grievances and vindicate his charges." Xiahou Zizang continued to watch and read, "Therefore, I have a plan to escape the prison temporarily"..."

After Xiahou Zizang read this, he suddenly stopped, looked around, grabbed the lamp held by the guards around him, and then chased people away, "Okay, you all go down!" Everyone go to bed, go to bed! You are no longer needed here! No one can tell anyone about this arrow book! Do you understand? ! 』

The three or four guards on the left and right looked at each other and could only agree to stand down.

After the personal guards left, Xiahou Zizang eagerly picked up the silk cloth again and looked at it carefully. Then a smile appeared on his face, and the corners of his mouth opened wider and wider...

On the other side of Xiangyang City, in the darkness, someone rustled through the alley, pushed open a corner door, then followed the path, passed through the corridor, and came to a hall to prostrate himself, "Your Majesty." ...』

In the darkness of the hall, a voice sounded faintly, "Is everything done?" 』

"What I said to the Lord is done." The arrow has been shot into the courtyard..." The man fell to the ground and replied in an orderly manner, "The ditch fence has been poured with sour vinegar, and it is no different from ordinary decay... The boat was also abandoned in the meander of the river. Among them...all the utensils were purchased and prepared by different people, and there is absolutely no trace of them..."

The man reported one item after another, and then said: "My lord, it seems that that person may not be able to escape... The ditch smells bad, and it's cold..." In his opinion, Xiahou Zang It is impossible for the yameni to endure this, so those things prepared may not be used. Even with a complete route planned and the patrol interval of the soldiers, it is unlikely that the yameni, who is pampered all day long, can do it smoothly. He escaped, and there was no way he would be arrested again on the way.

The voice in the darkness seemed to chuckle, "It doesn't matter." It doesn't matter whether you escaped or not... You've been living in the hospital for the past few days... You haven't done anything, you don't know anything... Do you understand? 』

"only! ” The man kowtowed in response.

In the darkness, the subtle sound of clothes rubbing together sounded, and then the sound of gentle footsteps gradually faded away.

On the night of the next day, Xiahou Zizang began to escape. He led his people to find a ladder that someone had accidentally left behind, climbed over the wall, then gritted his teeth and endured the stench and cold, sneaked into the ditch, and pushed down the The fence was corroded to a thread, and then he successfully found the hidden boat. However, he was delayed in the river for too long because he didn't know how to paddle, and was finally caught by the patrolling soldiers...

Then Xiahou Zizang became the best joke in Xiangyang City and even in Jingzhou area in the seventh year of Taixing.

No matter in the streets or in restaurants, everyone is laughing, beaming, and telling vivid stories that they may have never seen with their own eyes, but it will be more detailed and more flavorful than seeing it with their own eyes... …

"explain! Who gave you the Arrow Book? Cao Ren held back his anger and asked Xiahou Zang with his fists clenched. He stood a little further away. On the one hand, it was because of the stench on Xiahou Zizang's body, and on the other hand, he was afraid that he would chop this guy if he couldn't help it.

"have no idea! This is what fell from the sky! ” Xiahou Zizang shouted, “Uncle, I don’t dare anymore. I am wrong. I am wrong. Isn’t that right?” Go and get some clothes quickly so I can change them..."

"At this time, you are still protecting your little friends! Cao Ren raised his eyebrows, "I'll ask you one last time!" Do you want to say it or not? ! Are you going to protect your friends until death? ! 』

"I really don't know, I don't know..."