Add Bookmark | Recommend this book | Back to the book page | My bookshelf | Mobile Reading

Free Web Novel,Novel online - All in oicq.net -> Comics -> The Heroes of Little People

Text 59. Restlessness in the dark night

Previous page        Return to Catalog        Next page

    It is a well-known fact that human beings hate darkness.  &

    Since ancient times, humans have felt terrified whenever they are immersed in the endless night, because this not only means that they have lost control of their surrounding environment, but it also means that the most terrifying and ferocious beasts will appear along with the darkness.  , you never know from which corner those cunning and ferocious beasts will launch a fatal attack on you under the cover of night.

    On the contrary, when bathed in light, even though there are also many crises, humans can still clearly understand who and where their enemies are, and then use their own wisdom that allows them to stand on this land.  If you find a solution, the worst you can do is to turn around and run away when you find yourself invincible. There will always be someone who hopes to continue this species.

    So humans have a natural attachment to light.

    So from the very beginning of the rhythm of life, human beings are destined to be a group of animals pursuing light.

    In the west, there is Prometheus, the original god of wisdom, who stole heavenly fire for mankind, and in the east, there is Suiren, who has obtained the light and heat hidden in nature through unremitting efforts.  Only after humans had this artificially forged light did they develop civilization.

    But you can also see the essential difference between the East and the West from this legend - the development of the West has always been based on plunder, while the East is constantly exploring and creating inspired by the nature they worship.  Continuously sublimate.

    But everything is destined to have only one side.  There is more than one side of heaven and earth, and more than one side of the gods above.  There is more than one side of light, more than one side of darkness, and more than one side of man.

    Compared with nature, which is relatively simple and can always find regular changes over time, the human heart is the most complicated.

    Of course, this cannot be expressed by changing a piece of men's clothing, because everyone is a complex system that is constantly changing with the changes in the external environment and the body's endocrine hormones, and this complex society is composed of countless people.  Composed of complex people.

    Every complex person will come into contact with countless equally complex people in his life, and some of them just pass by.  Some may meet by chance.  There are also unforgettable entanglements, and "butterflies" fluttering from afar that you can never imagine.

    So while human beings show that they are not afraid of hardships and forge ahead, they also always show their stubbornness and stupidity.

    We know that life is limited, but we are still unwilling to fully enjoy life like a field mouse.  last of the last.  I haven't come back to my senses yet.  Life has died like child's play.  Just leave a little bit of residue in this world for future generations to laugh at.

    But before that end comes, who will really think that they are the ridiculous and pitiful people who are destined to be ridiculed.

    No, no.  Because people with such a consciousness have long since turned themselves into humble field mice, leisurely enjoying the beautiful food in the fields and the warm sunshine in autumn, instead of being like migratory birds, embarking on a fixed path without knowing the end of the journey.  Whether it is gentle wind and drizzle or strong winds and thunderstorms, there are even routes with various natural enemies, beasts and traps, a route that cannot be turned back.

    So, what should these humans who have already set foot on the point of no return do to give themselves a chance to reach the other side of the destination?

    The power of light is indeed powerful and important, but it is precisely because that power is so important to mankind. In the long river of time, everyone has stared closely at this awe-inspiring power, and in the face of the huge  Humanity, no matter how huge it is, will inevitably be carved up.  For most people, all they are destined to get are scraps.

    Naturally, those who have dreams and ambitions turn their attention to the darkness they originally feared, and seek help from the power of darkness.  Even though they are also afraid of the darkness in their hearts, it does not undermine their worship of power.

    They even learned from those beasts who were born in the darkness, grew up in the darkness, and were bound to hide in the darkness and partner with the darkness, and transformed themselves into beasts hidden in the darknessperhaps more ferocious beasts, or perhaps just  Cute animals that make people laugh.

    After all, human beings are creatures born in the light. Except for a very small number of mutants, they are destined not to be a race favored by darkness.

    "Then where are Cao Mengde and Li Shuzhen?"

    Nowadays, there is a group of people, a group of people hidden in the night who want to transform into beasts. They are using the dark power that the night can give them to open the door to the light that they expect.

    "After Cao Mengde presided over his father's funeral in Qiao County, he stayed in Qiao County and led his relatives, generals Xiahou Dun and Xia Houyuan, to lead the army eastward. It seemed that he was going to solve the problem in Xuzhou  Now that Yuan Jiujiu is holed up in Shouchun City, he may not be able to go north to fight Cao Mengde again in a short time, which is really disappointing.  If he could support it for three or two more months"

    "Okay, let's stop complaining like this. That person has always been hesitant and always thinking about the past friendship with Cao Mengde. If we push too hard, or if we don't grasp the opportunity well, I'm afraid we will become his target.  Cao Mengde is a tool for claiming credit and receiving rewards. Do you want to end up like this! Moreover, our strength is indeed insufficient, and it is helpless to have made a slight improvement after preparing for so long. But this is not all bad, at least it makes  They let their guard down on us."

    "Yes, talking about that Li Shushi's fuss is a good thing. It makes everyone think that our strength has been seriously damaged, but how could they know that our comrades are spread across five states and four rivers, and even  Penetrated into the enemy's interior."

    "Speaking of Li Xue, what has he been doing recently? Cao Mengde is not in Puyang, so Li Xue should not go there and let people misunderstand him."

    "It seems that he ordered people to bring the troops and prisoners to Chen County for rest and recuperation, and he led a small number of subordinates to move around Yuzhou. I don't know what his plan was. But without his troops, he poses a lot less threat to us. There is no need for it at all.  Worry."

    "Only bringing a small number of subordinates? This may be a good opportunity. This Li Xueliang will be a disaster after all. Everyone should still remember the blood feud between him and us. We are destined to be at odds with him, so we must get rid of him while we can."  Drop him!"

    "Be careful! Have you forgotten the previous lesson? This Li Xue seems to be very frivolous, but in fact he is cunning. This move may be to lure us into taking the bait. We must not cause trouble before the big thing is accomplished. But compared to  However, it was Cao Mengde who was unprepared and went out on patrol in Yuzhou with only a few guards. As a result, he was taken advantage of by Yuan Gongdao's remnant soldiers. He almost lost his life. I heard that he adopted an adopted son because of this.  I don¡¯t know which lucky guard got such an opportunity.¡±

    "You are saying that the person we should really assassinate is not Li Xue. It is that bastard Cao Cao."

    "No. No matter how careless Cao Mengde is. After such an experience, he will definitely strengthen the security forces around him. We are afraid that it will be difficult for us to have a chance in a short period of time. So instead of pinning our hopes on a place with little hope, it is better to  Let¡¯s study together to find a more feasible plan. Try to make the whole plan more stable and avoid any more mistakes!¡±

    "That's right, are the people you contacted reliable? Although they are also very frustrated, the soldiers in our hands can also be an important help to us, but we must also be careful about their sudden departure. Moreover, they each have their own side. I'm afraid they can't do it at the same time.  Take action."

    "This matter is not easy. There are several famous people in the state who are very dissatisfied with Cao Mengde because he excluded dissidents after he took charge of Yanzhou. They are also the ones who contacted us this time. Without their support, I'm afraid we still won't be able to get it.  So much support.¡±

    "Then the last question is, if it happens, who should we take the lead? This is also a problem that must be solved."

    "Looking at what you said, you are a famous person in Yanzhou, and everyone has a reason to obey your orders. Who else else"

    "No, no, no, I'm not suitable, I'm not suitable. I'm already old, and I didn't want to ask too much about these things. If it hadn't been for Li Shushi's bullying of our Yanzhou family, and Cao Mengde's constant attacks on our power. If things go on like this, I  It is difficult for the Yanzhou family to survive, so I have to drag my body to discuss countermeasures with you. I just made some suggestions. But if it comes to leading you to seek achievements, I am afraid that my body and bones are not qualified, so I might as well  Give it to that 'famous person in the world', I don't know you"

    "You are always joking. Although that man is very famous, he is just a scholar and is completely unqualified for such an important task. And hasn't it been proved before? He just ran away in the face of a mere threat from the enemy, leaving us and others behind.  It¡¯s really hateful to be placed in a dangerous place!¡±

    "Actually, this matter is also easy. As long as we can succeed, we can return the power to His Majesty. Don't say who leads whom, and don't say who becomes whose lord. We seem to have almost forgotten that each of us is  He is a minister of the Han Dynasty, isn¡¯t he?¡±

    The night gives everyone dark eyes, so everyone thinks they can find the light. As for what the result is

    You may forget about it while walking. Maybe the scenery along the way or the friends who accompany you on the road have already made you change your goals.

    I blew on the memorial I had just written and looked at the engraved clock I was using as a timing tool. Before I knew it, it was already midnight, and another busy day left in a hurry.  Let¡¯s take a look at the official documents that are still piled high on several cases.I couldn't help but have a little self-deprecating smile on my face.  At first, he wrote a letter to ridicule Cheng Zhongde, who complained that he had too much work to do in a day, but now he has become the kind of steward of Cao Cao's army who has to take care of all kinds of things, but he also has many things to do.

    Even though the myriad of things have been dealt with for a long time, there are still many things that have not been completely completed.

    After all, whether it is the emperor who arrived at the beginning of the year or the newly acquired territory, each one requires a lot of energy, and this does not even include the problem of Xuzhou and the malicious peek from the neighbor in the north who is always difficult to deal with.

    Xi Zhicai was taken by Cao Cao. Even if he stayed in Puyang, he might not be able to help Xun Yu much, but with this help, he could share some of the burden on his shoulders anyway, and it would be better.  He often can't sleep now.

    However, the difficulty should only be temporary. As the coalition forces regained Yingchuan, Runan and other places, Xun Yu felt that he had reason to call back those families who had been far away from their homeland due to the war. Of course, he could also recommend some talents. Although  The Emperor was quite a pain in the ass at times.  Because it means that there will be a large number of old people and young people, although they may not necessarily have great abilities, but they are very good at showing off their qualifications and relying on their elders. This is very annoying, but at the same time, it is also a huge golden sign. Under this golden sign,  Many tasks have become much easier, especially the task of recommending talents.

    No matter what, the Han Dynasty has existed intermittently for nearly four hundred years. For many people, it is a sentiment that is difficult to let go. Those powerful families who want to gain enough voice in this system.  Perhaps we cannot completely give up our faith in this sign just because of the advent of troubled times.

    "My lord, someone sent a letter, saying it was an old friend of my lord. After reading it, the old housekeeper asked his subordinates to send it to you directly."

    Give it directly to yourself?  It seems that he should be a close friend of the old housekeeper.

    Thinking like this, Xun Yu naturally took the letter handed to him by his retainer.  Loyalty and judgment towards the old butler.  Xun Yu was naturally extremely trusting.  So since it is the old housekeeper¡¯s judgment.  Xun Yu was naturally very interested in who sent this letter.

    As for Xun Yu¡¯s retainer, he consciously left quietly after Xun Yu got the letter.  On the way out, he asked the concierge to remind the cook to prepare supper for Xun Yu. Just looking at the official documents on the desk, he knew that this was going to be another sleepless night.

    Speaking of which, as Xun Yu gradually became Cao Cao's most relied-upon right-hand man, this Yingchuan celebrity who was born into the Xun family of the Yingchuan aristocratic family also began to gradually turn his past reputation into a booster for assisting Cao Cao and the entire Cao Cao force.  At the same time, it also attracted a large number of children from poor families who hoped to become a member of Cao Cao's army through Xun Yu's recommendation.

    This situation was not obvious when Cao Cao was suppressed by Yuan Shu before. But as the emperor settled in Puyang and had a legitimate banner, even if the children of the aristocratic families were still proud of their wealth or silently observing, it was difficult for local powerful people to win.  Press it down.

    Because of this, Xun Yu's previous complaints about lack of manpower were probably just because he felt a little embarrassed because of his past behavior. Of course, he also felt that although there were more and more people defecting to him, the one that really satisfied him seemed to be  Still limited.

    After all, even powerful people are sometimes limited by the channels for acquiring knowledge, and can only reflect some primitive wisdom. Although such wisdom also has flashes that may be amazing, but in terms of pattern  After all, it is still limited.

    But thinking of this, Xun Yu couldn't help but shake his head and laugh to himself.

    Yes, if there were really so many people with that kind of vision, how would Xun Wenruo have his current status?

    Although he does not want to boast, Xun Yu can also be sure that there are probably not more than ten people in the world who have such a vision as him. Even his old friend, the prodigal son Guo Fengxiao, probably does not have such a vision.  , even though he is very smart.

    Xun Yu, who was just thinking this way, immediately discovered that he seemed to have been taught a lesson by reality once again.

    "Hiss" Xun Yu couldn't help but take a breath before he read the letter halfway, but his eyes also became sharp at the same moment. He raised his head and seemed to be able to pass through the dark night.  Look to the far and deep place.

    Because there is no one else around, Xun Yu can take a deep breath safely and boldly. Even if it is not as aggressive as a black dragon lady, it can at least make him calm. The most important thing is that his always calm and wise image will not be affected.  .

    After reading the rest of the letter, Xun Yu¡¯s tense body relaxed a little, and a nostalgic smile appeared on his face, but at the same timeThere were also many fighting men born in this period, which was really rare for a humble gentleman like Xun Yu.

    "It's hard for you to remind me. Although I did expect this situation, after all, I am not a bastard like you. I would set up such a bold strategy. It really makes people feel that this is not your help."  I was just prepared to watch my jokes. Speaking of which, you liked to do this from the very beginning, hoping to see my panic. Even back then, you would scare me with various things whenever you found an opportunity, so  Over the years, no matter how timid you are, you will become extremely tough."

    With a shake of his hand, the letter turned into a pile of fly ash under the firelight, leaving no trace of it anymore.

    "However, if I don't adopt your plan, I will definitely be called a coward by you when we meet again in the future. Humph~ You want me to be shaken by the mere risk. Guo Langzi, you underestimate me, Xun Wenruo. I have never competed with swords."  You couldn't beat me even when you were there!"

    With a confident smile, Liuxiang Xunling walked out of his yamen. In front of everyone, he was always so calm and unhurried, so wise. But today, he is still like this, bringing great benefits to the people around him.  The confidence brings inexplicable fear to the enemy.

    Calling for his own carriage, Xun Yu was going to the palace to pay a visit to the Han Emperor Liu Xie, who made him feel a little hesitant.

    Speaking of which, since His Majesty arrived in Puyang, Xun Yu rarely went to pay homage. At least compared to Chen Gongtai who only took two steps to the palace every now and then. Apart from the official duties that he had to go to the palace to ask for instructions, he basically did not  He has no personal relationship with the little emperor.  Even Xun Yu was not sure what his image was in the eyes of the little emperor.

    A famous scholar from Yanyu who is proud of his talents?  Are there any dispensable subordinates around Cao Mengde?  Untrustworthy and ambitious?

    ??

    Yes, they didn¡¯t understand each other. Not only was it impossible for Liu Xie to understand him, Xun Yu, but even Xun Yu himself couldn¡¯t see clearly that Liu Xie, who was said to be the emperor of the Han Dynasty, was actually just an underage child.  Strange existence.

    In Xun Yu¡¯s view, the world was in chaos. Although from his heart he hoped that the banner of the Han Dynasty could continue to be supported, the person who solved this problem could not be the aloof emperor.  Because he sat too high, his every move was in the eyes of others, constantly stimulating everyone's sensitive nerves, so this road was too difficult.

    So he first joined Yuan Shao, and then found Cao Cao, because in troubled times, real things like people and land are the most important than fame, righteousness, or other illusory things.  Yes, even to say that those ethereal things are just an embellishment of the latter is not an exaggeration to a certain extent. After all, people are the foundation, and the existence of the earth is the foundation for protecting human existence. As for those ethereal things  , but it cannot fundamentally disintegrate the interdependent relationship between people and land. Just like when Yuan Shao continued to use the influence of the family to harass Dong Zhuo and Li Shushi's rear, but it cannot be said that it played no role, but if there is no frontal battlefield  The sound is also rootless.

    Just like the famous Battle of Guandu in the history of another dimension, isn't it also a battle in which one person wins?

    But as a young man who fought for the survival of the Han Empire as a political ambition, Xun Yu also did not think that he could really ignore the existence of the emperor, especially now that the little emperor had arrived in Puyang City.

    To put it less pleasantly, even if it is to achieve his political goals in the future, he also hopes that the little emperor will provide certain support to some extent, or as long as he can avoid causing trouble, in fact it is the greatest support for them.  .

    But is this really possible?

    Not mentioning the superiority of the master, nor the relationship between the monarch and the powerful officials, just saying that as a young man with ideals and dreams at a young age, the little emperor can really endure being treated as a puppet.  Is it a life in which one's life is entirely at the hands of others, or is he still willing to continue living like this now that he has escaped from that cage?

    Xun Yu is also not sure, even though the cooperation between the young emperor Liu Xie and Cao Cao has been a tacit understanding during this period of time.

    As an important minister trusted by Cao Cao, Xun Yu naturally heard that there seemed to be a very in-depth conversation between Cao Cao and the young emperor. Although the specific content is unknown, it was obvious that there should have been a very pleasant exchange between the two parties.  , but in order to protect his position, Xun Yu hadIt can be said that this point was deliberately ignored.

    Now it seems like it¡¯s time to talk to that person.  (To be continued, please search Piaotian Literature. The novels will be better and updated faster!
Didn't finish reading? Add this book to your favoritesI'm a member and bookmarked this chapterCopy the address of this book and recommend it to your friends for pointsChapter error? Click here to report