dognovel Chapter 607 Su Yu Acts Like an Ancestor to Zhong Yao! Zhong Yao: Stay away from me!
Chapter 607 Su Yu Acts Like an Ancestor to Zhong Yao! Zhong Yao: Stay away from me!
Upon leaving Yuan Tan's residence, Cao Ang's face immediately turned gloomy.
Back at the Court of Justice, Cao Pi, observing his elder brother's demeanor, noticed something was amiss and quickly inquired:
"Brother, what are you doing?"
"Brother Pi, what would you think if Father had an illegitimate child outside of marriage?"
"what???"
Cao Pi was a little confused, but still answered seriously:
"I don't know if Father has any illegitimate children, but it seems there are quite a few adopted sons in Xu Family Village, right?"
"Hmm... If there really is an illegitimate child, then we can bring him back to the manor to raise him, as long as Mother (referring to Madam Ding) agrees."
Cao Ang smiled and then asked a different question:
"If that illegitimate son wants to seize the family business, what do you think, Brother Pi?"
A murderous intent immediately flashed in Cao Pi's eyes:
"Big brother! Where is that illegitimate child? I'm taking the third and fourth brothers right now to kill that bastard!"
In the timeline where Cao Ang was still alive, after experiencing a series of events and trials, Cao Pi had long since become Cao Ang's most loyal admirer.
Fighting over family property?
Are illegitimate children really this brave?
No need for my elder brother to lift a finger, I, Cao Lao Er, will just twist his skull off!
"Hahaha, Brother Pi, don't worry, it's not that Father has an illegitimate child, it's General Yuan..."
Cao Ang recounted the events to Cao Pi.
Cao Pi's expression instantly became extremely strange.
It's been several years since the Battle of Guandu.
If Yuan Shao really had an illegitimate son, it shouldn't have taken so long for the news to spread.
Furthermore, Yuan Tan, Yuan Shao's eldest son, was unaware that Yuan Shao had an illegitimate child.
Therefore, it is clear that the sudden news of Yuan Shao having an illegitimate child must have been manipulated by someone behind the scenes!
The purpose of doing so is thought-provoking.
"Brother, should I take some men to tie up that old bastard from the Yuan family, stuff him in a sack, and give him a good beating?"
A shadow fell over Cao Pi's face.
Cao Ang quickly smiled and said:
"There's no need to go to such lengths for now."
"If this had happened ten or twenty years ago, any move by the Yuan family would have shocked the entire world."
"But nowadays... the Yuan family is probably just a cover for certain people."
"Let this wind blow even stronger!"
Cao Pi cupped his hands in greeting.
The two brothers were of one mind.
Playing the long game is the best way to maximize immediate benefits.
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Returning to Xuchang from the southern part of the country is equivalent to circumnavigating most of the Han territory.
This journey involves not only traversing mountain paths but also passing through the cliffs and precipices of Sichuan and Hanzhong.
Fortunately, not long after conquering Shu, Su Yu suggested that Cao Cao repair the roads.
Under Zhuge Liang's supervision, the initial repair work on the plank road has been basically completed.
Although not as wide as the roads in the north, at least it can ensure that the road will not suddenly collapse and people and their belongings will not fall off the cliff.
After crossing the plank road, Cao Cao's main force arrived in Hanzhong.
Then, there are two routes to choose from for the return journey.
The first route is to take a boat through the three eastern prefectures, sail downstream, and arrive at Xiangyang.
After arriving in Xiangyang, they traveled north by land back to Xuchang.
This route takes a little less time and saves effort.
The second route is to go north from Hanzhong to Chang'an.
After arriving in Chang'an, they continued eastward towards Xuchang.
This road has only one advantage over the previous one.
That would allow Su Yu to see Zhong Yao, whom he had missed for many days!
Time flies like an arrow, and time flies like an arrow.
Thinking back to the last time Zhong Yao was tricked, it was around chapter 500.
Our Commandant Su's longing for Commandant Zhong is as endless as a surging river.
Lieutenant Zhong is a truly good person!
Last time, he gave a calamus leaf to our Commandant Su.
I wonder if there will be any new gifts this time.
Just as Su Yu was struggling with which route to take back home...
The message sent by Lu Xun's intelligence guards also reached Hanzhong.
Upon learning the details of Mao Jie's betrayal, Su Yu's expression became quite complex.
This guy was originally involved in the struggle for the crown prince position, and he seemed to side with Cao Zhi between Cao Pi and Cao Zhi.
However, he was used as cannon fodder by the powerful families of Jizhou and was eliminated, dying in despair.
Unexpectedly, even without the struggle for the crown prince position, Mao Jie still chose to commit suicide.
Well, well, the bloated team still needs to be shrunk a bit.
Over the years, Su Yu has recruited quite a few henchmen.
Among them are individuals with similar moral standards to Su Yu, but with significantly higher intelligence.
Some are of average ability, but are exceptionally loyal.
Su Yu actually quite likes to employ these two types of people.
Compared to that, the worst is the third type. You could say they're smart, but they're only a little bit clever.
To say he is loyal is an understatement; he has nothing to do with the word "loyalty."
Such useless henchmen will always be a problem if kept around; they're not even good at cheering or shouting.
It would be better to...
An idea popped into Su Yu's mind.
He couldn't possibly take action against these henchmen on his own initiative.
However, a test could be used to transfer these people to the tutelage of Zhong Yao or Hua Xin.
Having these people is a blessing for Zhong Yaohuaxin!
After much deliberation, Su Yu decided to split up with Cao Cao and their forces into two separate groups.
Cao Cao marched through the three eastern commanderies, passed through Xiangyang, and returned to Xuchang.
Su Yu traveled north to Chang'an to meet his "old friend" Zhong Yao.
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Changan
Zhong Yao spat out a mouthful of water, soaking the papers in front of him completely.
"What!?"
"That shameless bastard Su Ziyi is going to pass through Chang'an on his way back to Xuchang?"
"No way... is he fucking crazy?"
"Wouldn't it be better to go through the three eastern prefectures? If we go through Chang'an, I'll have to go to great lengths to take care of him, making sure he doesn't suffer even the slightest harm!"
Zhong Yao was furious.
The liver fire that had been dormant for a long time was now escalating and about to erupt.
At this point, a wise man might suggest that Zhong Yao send an assassin to kill Su Yu.
Firstly, given Su Yu's even more cunning and treacherous nature than the King of Sneaks, the probability of the assassin being killed in return is close to 100%.
Secondly, even if they were lucky enough to kill Su Yu, how would they handle the aftermath?
By breaking the rules and using such despicable means to eliminate the leader of an opposing party, Zhong Yao will be removed from office immediately and will never be able to return to power.
Having lost all his glory, how could he face Su Yu's faction, as well as the revenge of Cao Ang and even Cao Cao?
Therefore, Su Yu cannot be allowed to get into trouble. If even the slightest thing happens to him, Zhong Yao will be held responsible!
This is hardly just passing through Chang'an!
He was clearly sending a message at breakneck speed to Zhong Yao: "I, Su Ziyi, am coming to be your ancestor!"
For a moment, Zhong Yao really wanted to cosplay a teru teru bozu (a Japanese doll), and just hang himself!
"Master, Lord Du Ji requests an audience."
The steward reported to Zhong Yao.
Zhong Yao raised his hand in annoyance, gesturing for him to bring Du Ji in.
"My lord, Su Ziyi is a wolf in sheep's clothing; we must be wary of him."
"He deliberately made such a big show of it, clearly intending to make you, sir, responsible for his safety."
Zhong Yao sighed:
"Lord Bo, how could I not know this principle?"
"But what else can this old man do?"
"I'm even worried that Su Ziyi will turn on me and drag me down with him!"
Upon hearing this, Du Ji almost lost his composure.
But then I considered the moral standards of the other side.
Suddenly I realized that this situation might actually be possible!
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