"Stop it all!"

With a shout, Zhou Yang, Su Chen and others looked at Cao Zhang's soldiers.

I saw a gentleman wearing a long crown and a yellow robe in Ji Xia, walking up from a distance with his head held high. It was Cao Zhang's eldest brother Cao Pi.

Since Xu Du met, he has never been unfamiliar with Zhou Yang, and he even has an unspeakable tacit understanding between him.

Especially after men have taken hot springs with men and played with women, their relationship is even more unusual.

Now, any soldier around Cao Pi has only brought one civil servant.

Zhou Yang recognized at a glance that was Jia Xu, who had a "beautiful picture" with him.

Jia Xu was originally a counselor under Zhang Xiu's tent. Although he persuaded Zhang Xiu to join Cao Cao during the Battle of Guandu, Zhang Xiu had a grudge against Cao Cao after all.

The dead Cao Ang was not only Cao Pi, Cao Zhang, and Cao Zhi, but also the role models of these rising stars.

Just looking at the way Cao Pi and Jia Xu were walking with each other, it was obvious that the relationship between Cao Pi was not only unique in his eyes, but even his style of using talent was exactly the same as his father.

"Brother!" Cao Zhang was about to answer, but Cao Pi waved his hand to signal Jing Jing.

Jia Xu exchanged glances with Zhou Yang, and there was a faint look of joy in his eyes, and the latter immediately felt that things had a turnaround.

Cao Pi walked to the brothers and smiled and said, "Ziwen should not be reckless. My brother-in-law is a kind and righteous person. He has been fighting out of Luoyang with his father and has followed him for more than 20 years. Whether it is ability, intelligence or martial arts, it is above you and me, and his loyalty is even more unquestionable."

Zhou Yang felt a little moved when he heard this. Although all this was true, he was even more moved when he said it from him.

Even Cao Zhang had to admit it, but he insisted on refuting: "This is just a matter of two things. Ma Chao of Xiliang rebelled, and Ma Teng and other families became riots. Besides, I was ordered to act this time, so I would like to ask my elder brother not to stop it."

Cao Pi said, "It's better to take the Ma Teng family into custody for the time being. Let's find a place, sit down and have a good talk. How about it?"

Cao Zhangwei nodded and said, "Everything depends on the elder brother's intention, but if something happens..."

Cao Pi immediately interrupted, "The same thing is the case, big brother will carry it."

It seems that Cao Zhang caused trouble a lot when he was a child, but the eldest brother took good care of his brother very much. He has known how to win over people's hearts and help him with the aftermath every day since he was a child.

From the tone of their conversation, they felt the brotherly feelings. How could they imagine how deep the contempt in Cao Pi’s heart and how they would kill each other in order to fight for the throne in the future.

Everyone followed Cao Pi to his mansion and prepared tea and snacks for everyone.

Cao Zhang was not in the mood to eat these things, and asked anxiously: "There are no outsiders now, please speak with your brother!"

In the room, except for Zhou Yang, Cao Pi and Cao Zhang, even Jia Xu and Su Chen did not follow him. The former was obviously because there was a gap with the Cao family and only compromised with Cao Pi. The latter was Zhou Yang's woman and was not suitable to stay here.

But Cao Pi said slowly: "Ziwen, don't worry, I understand Zhou Xianghou's mood. Everyone is just for whether Ma Teng's family will be executed, right!"

Cao Zhang immediately said: "This is not my idea."

Cao Pi smiled and said, "I know, it's my father's intention. The reason is that Ma Chao rebels in Xiliang and even sent troops to Tongguan, threatening to kill all the way to Xudu and Yecheng, right?"

Cao Zhang nodded and said, "That's right, so I was ordered to come and capture the rioters."

Zhou Yang didn't interrupt, and immediately retorted when he heard this: "If you want to capture the rioters, you should go to Tongguan with your father-in-law to rescue and kill Ma Chao. Let's see if you have the ability."

This is not an angry word, but mainly to distract yourself by angering Cao Zhang.

Cao Zhang was indeed very accustomed to this trick, and stood up and said angrily: "When I ask the Ma Teng family first, I will go to Tongguan to find Ma Chao to decide the outcome."

Cao Pi hurriedly waved to him, signaling him to sit down and talk, not to be excited, and then chuckled: "Ziwen's bravery is probably no one else but brother-in-law in my younger generation of the Cao family. But if he can compete with his brother-in-law in his wisdom, then wouldn't my Cao family have two Zhouxianghous at once?"

You should know that although Zhou Yang was the same as Cao Pi and Cao Zhang, he followed Cao Cao for more than 20 years.

He once went deep into the tiger's den to rescue Emperor Xian of Han, and then fought south and north. Now he is in a high position and has a higher position and second only to Xiahou Dun, Xiahou Yuan, Cao Ren, Cao Hong and other elder-level family generals.

Therefore, the implication not only does not mean to belittle Cao Zhang at all, but also elevates Zhou Yang and his status at the same time.

"So what brother means?" Cao Zhang was quite helpful when he heard it, and his tone obviously eased a lot.

"My father has not yet fought with Ma Chao." Cao Pi smiled, "If Ma Chao was only promoted and when our army arrived at Tongguan and talked to him, the situation would still turn around, but because General Ma Teng was beheaded by us, everything was irreversible, wouldn't it be a big deal?"

"But the Xiliang army has already arrived at Tongguan, what else can there be a turning point?" Cao Zhang said controversially.

"As long as there are no weapons, everything is unknown." Cao Pi replied calmly.

But in Zhou Yang's heart, he knew that Ma Chao was indeed willing to abandon his family's life because of his ambition.

When Cao's army arrived at Tongguan, this battle was inevitable.

Although Cao Pi's words could temporarily save the life of Ma Teng's family, they were still untenable.

Cao Zhang heard it, and said, "Since that's the case, I will temporarily detain Ma Teng's family and send someone to report to my father. If Ma Teng's family is still to behead him, I can't say anything more!"

Cao Pi smiled and said, "Of course."

Cao Zhang stood up and said, "Then we will take our leave first."

Cao Pi sent him to the door and said, "If my brother-in-law has nothing else, why not go out for a drink with his old friend?"

Zhou Yang had no intention of leaving, and his purpose was to continue discussing with him the countermeasures to rescue Ma Teng.

Now Cao Pi takes the initiative to invite his so-called old friend, which is naturally Jia Xu. Of course, he will not refuse, so he agreed immediately.

But he just said that he would have two drinks and three perverts would drink together, and what else could there be except brothels?

Zhou Yang was originally very fond of this kind of flower wine, but now Ma Yunlu is still in prison, and Ma Teng's family is still alive and their lives are uncertain. How can I drink wine at this moment?

But for the sake of them, I went out with Cao Pi, Jia Xu and the others.

"There are brothels in such places?"

The three of them walked together, and Cao Pi led the way in the middle.

However, there are neither dark alleys, nor places with lanterns and wine, nor girls with red lips seducing passersby, so Zhou Yang asked this question.

"My brother-in-law wants to go where I want to go and drink wine." Cao Pi said with a smile.

"Let's go another day!" Even Jia Xu smiled treacherously, "I don't have this interest today. It's rare that Zhou Xianghou still has such a mood. It really makes me envious!"

Zhou Yang was said to be quite embarrassed, making him feel like he was walking with two gentlemen, but he was a hungry beast.

As a result, he didn't dare to speak any more along the way.

After walking for a long time, Cao Pi broke the silence and suddenly spoke: "More than 600 years ago, the overlord of the Central Plains, Duke Huan of Qi first started to establish Ye City. During the reign of Wei Wenhou, this battle gradually developed into the Houdu, the capital of the king, and the capital of the country. During the Warring States Period, there was also a story about Ximen Bao who ruled the river and threw the witch, and Ye City was almost known to everyone."

Jia Xu interjected: "Later, after Prime Minister Cao destroyed the Yuan clan group, he stayed in Yecheng at night. He dreamed that golden light rose from the ground. The next day, he dug a bronze bird, so he built a bronze bird platform on the Zhang River."

Zhou Yang laughed in his heart, how could I not know these things? And I also knew that later, Cao Cao used the city wall as the basis, the Jinfengtai and the Ice-jingtai, which were the three famous platforms known as the Tongquetai.

Cao Cao and his sons feasted and wrote poems here, creating the famous Three Caos and Seven Sons, leaving behind the reputation of "Kan'an style" for later generations, and becoming a good story in the history of Chinese literature.

Unfortunately, by the end of the Ming Dynasty, the three Zhang Rivers were washed away, and there was only a pile of rammed earth less than ten meters high left on the Tongque Platform, the Jinfeng Platform was less than twenty meters high, and the Jinjing Platform was completely destroyed.

Even during the Chongzhen period, Lu Weiqi mentioned in his poem: "Only the lonely terrace and deserted temples are seen, the Zhang River is just soup."

But why did Cao Pi and Jia Xu suddenly mention the Tongquetai? Could it be that they were planning to drink while blowing the wind?

"arrive."

Sure enough, Cao Pi pointed at the distance.

I saw a giant bird two feet tall in the fog, waving like flying.

When the three of them gradually approached, they found that this was a bronze sparrow built on the top of a five-story building at least thirty feet above the ground. It was majestic and breathtaking.

Under the Tongque Platform, the water from the Zhang River passes through the secret passage and flows into the Xuanwu Pool.

Before the Battle of Red Cliff, Cao Cao trained the navy here, which made people imagine how prosperous the scene was at that time.

Cao Pi led Zhou Yang and Jia Xu into the small boat that had been parked by the pond. There were fine wine and two plates of side dishes on the boat, but no one was seen, as if he didn't want to be disturbed.

Zhou Yang and Jia Xu learned to sit on the ground, and the angle was just right for everyone to see the realistic bronze bird from outside the window.

After Cao Pi personally poured wine for the two, he said: "People who recite poems must love wine. People who love wine do not need to have many dishes. Brother-in-law and Mr. Jia should not be surprised, but they must try these two dishes with wine."

When Zhou Yang saw that it was just ordinary salty mustard and dried silverfish. Cao Pi did not mention the fine wine, but recommended these two side dishes. He couldn't help but pick up a bite of salty mustard and taste it. He almost burst into tears.

Cao Pi couldn't help laughing and said, "My brother-in-law has never been to the south, and he really doesn't know the uniqueness of this dish!"

Zhou Yang couldn't laugh, and was almost choked by a plate of side dishes.
Chapter completed!