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Chapter 408 Guo Jia's Death
The history of Xuchang can be traced back to the Emperor Yao period of the Three Emperors and Five Emperors.

There is a great sage who got his name from farming here.After the establishment of the Later Xia Dynasty, Xuchang became the central area for the activities of the Xia Dynasty.

The founding emperor of Xia Dynasty established his capital in Xiayi, and there is a saying that "the great food (xiang) princes are in Juntai".

The so-called "feast" means sacrifice and banquet.And Juntai is also located in Xuchang, which can be said to have a long history.

Since Cao Cao introduced the Han emperor to move the capital to Xuchang, Xuchang has become increasingly prosperous.

In two years, Cao Cao adopted the work-for-relief method offered by Dong Bi to recruit refugees and expand Xuchang.

With the increasing population, Xuchang has become extremely prosperous.

Although it is not as good as Luoyang, the eastern capital at its most prosperous time, it is not far behind Luoyang before the Yellow Turban Rebellion.

I have to say that Cao Cao does have capable people under his command.

Diannong Zhonglang general jujube (zao) only, after he was in charge of farming, the grain and grass have never been cut off; and Zheng Hun, who is the master craftsman, not only has superb smelting technology, but also a good hand in local governance.At the same time, he also served as Henan Yin. When repairing and transforming Xuchang, he used the experience of the Western Regions for reference, especially the transformation of the city wall.

Xuchang's city wall was completely remodeled according to the horse-faced wall designed by Feiwo.

Five feet high and two feet wide, the blue-black horse-faced wall reveals an incomparable solemnity and massiness when seen from a distance.

In addition, the renovation of the city also draws on the style of Han'an City at that time.

They are all in the shape of a well. The main road is twelve in length and ten in width, which is exactly in line with the number of heavenly stems and earthly branches. In the center is the majestic imperial city built for Emperor Liu Xie of the Han Dynasty. .

But who does this splendor belong to?
Is it Emperor Han, or Cao Cao?

I'm afraid it's hard to say clearly.As early as when Xuchang was being built, someone once found a wat (hu) board in the foundation.There are stone drum inscriptions on the wat board, which read the prophecy of "Han died in Xu, Wei Jichang in Xu".Of course, the origin of this wat board is also difficult to say clearly.After Cao Cao learned about it, he immediately executed all the insiders in secret.

But this prophecy is still spreading quietly...

In a restaurant in Xuchang Yingshuimen, Guo Jia, wearing a moon-white singlet and waving a folding fan, was having a drink with Lu Su.The dishes are not very rich, but what is rare is the mood of drinking, but the two of them are very comfortable.

This is a private room.

The owner of the restaurant is said to be from a wealthy family in Sichuan, and the backstage is also very tough.

Guo Jia was born with a flirtatious nature and was a well-known libertine in Xuchang.Logically speaking, his salary is very generous, but often at the end of the month, his pockets are always clean.At this time, he would always pull people out to drink.

Lu Su is one of Guo Jia's drinking buddies.

Speaking of which, Lu Su and Guo Jia are two kinds of people.One is unruly and unscrupulous by nature; the other is calm and steady, orderly and meticulous in doing things.But such two people have become good friends who talk about everything.

Lu Su's family was rich, and he generously donated money.

There is a beautiful wife in the family, who is also the daughter of the Chen family of Xuzhou, and has a son named Lu Shu, who has just passed the full moon.The husband and wife are very affectionate, and Lu Su himself is also very self-disciplined.Every time I go out with Guo Jia, I just drink in restaurants and make fuss.

If Guo Jia has another idea, Lu Su will definitely refuse.

Now that he has a child, this excuse is even more sufficient, making Guo Jia feel very boring every time.But he just likes to drag Lu Su out.It's no wonder that among the masterminds under Cao Cao's command, there are not many people who can talk to him.

Xun Yu, who was a good friend in the early years, is now a minister, and he is responsible for too many things, so he can't spare time.

And another friend, Chen Qun, was also promoted to be the servant of the Huangmen. He was very busy with official duties and couldn't accompany Guo Jia every day.

That is to say, Lu Su was more relaxed, so he became a victim.

"Feng Xiao, what kind of person is Dong Xiping? To be honest, I always feel that I can't see through this person."

After drinking for three rounds, Lu Su suddenly asked.

Guo Jia pondered for a moment, then said softly: "Speaking of which, even though Dong Bi and I come from the same school, we don't know much about him. I'm not afraid that you will laugh at me, maybe the lord knows him better than I do. When we were in Yingchuan, My junior brother once invited me, but I rejected him. Even if he becomes famous in the future, I chose the lord, do you know why?"

Lu Su shook his head, "Could it be that you are afraid that you won't be able to reuse it?"

"That's not true!" Guo Jia took a sip of wine, put his hands on the window sill, looked at the busy scenery outside, and said as if dreaming: "If I took refuge in him at that time, I would definitely be reused by him. I can be very confident about this." sure."

"Hehe, I can't figure it out!"

"Little brother, this person is very affectionate, very emphatic... Just like the danger outside the Great Wall before, to put it bluntly, it is the word affection that caused the trouble. Lu Bu is such an unruly person, when he talked about this matter, he also had guilty?"

Lu Su nodded, "That's true... But, isn't it good to emphasize friendship?"

"If it's a friend, Xiping will naturally be able to make friends. But if he competes in the world, his temperament will definitely bring him disaster. As a king, he should respect himself and strengthen himself... Although Xiping is self-improving, he is not self-respecting enough. In other words, He doesn't cherish himself too much. This can be seen from his past experience... this is just one of them."

"Then I didn't ask the second..."

Guo Jia leaned on the window sill, looked at Lu Su, and said seriously, "Zijing, let me ask you, who owns this world?"

"This...is the world of the Son of Heaven?"

Lu Su answered this sentence very well. He only said that he was the emperor, but he didn't say who was the emperor.If you are loyal to the Han Dynasty, then the most standard answer should be 'the world of the Han Dynasty'.But Lu Su did not give this standard answer.

Guo Jia said: "Wrong, this world is the world of 'scholars'!"

"Appreciate further details!"

Guo Jia said with a smile: "Actually, since the time of Emperor Gaozu, 'scholars' have become the dominant force in the world. Lu Jia's words of 'getting it right away, rather than governing it right away' have made the status of scholars unprecedentedly improved. Think about it." , Winning the world is only a few decades away, but it can rule the world... Hehe, it is a major event for generations to come. It is also clear which is more important. How majestic is the first emperor, he will win the world immediately, and rule the world immediately. Who is the name of Tyrant Qin? People are not afraid, but perish in the second generation.”

Lu Su nodded, "Feng Xiao's words also make sense."

"Hehe, who has the ability to rule the world? It's not the emperor's, or the people's, but the scholars. Dong Pi was born as a son of a good family, which is much worse than Cao Gong's official background. But he still doesn't know the way of firmness and softness. Blindly adamant, but don't know how to advance or retreat. Who among the people in the world doesn't hate him to the bone? Even if you win the world, what can you do?"

"Well, that's true!"

Lu Su took a sip of his wine, "I heard Dong Xiping's tyranny from the beginning of my studies. Although the folks praised him, but among the scholars, there were more derogations than praises."

"Whoever wins the 'scholar' wins the world. Cao Gong was a hero, but he had to retreat to Xuchang because of the border concession. The power of the scholar can be seen. But Dong Bi regards the 'scholar' as dung, how can it be possible to achieve the great cause of the world ?”

"That's why Feng Xiao chose Duke Cao!"

Guo Jia didn't answer, just smiled and drank the wine in the glass.

In the private room, it suddenly became very quiet...

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Before I knew it, the day had already darkened.

Guo Jia originally wanted to take Lu Su to the Red Sleeve Restaurant to continue drinking, but Lu Su refused because he was concerned about his wife and children, and they went home separately.

Where is the Red Sleeve Pavilion?
Actually no need to explain.Guo Jia was about the same age as Dong Bi, and he had already married a wife and had children, but for some reason, he didn't like to go home, and only got drunk in the bar all day long.reason?I'm afraid only Guo Jia himself understands.

To say that Guo Jia's wife is also from everyone.

From the dignified Yingchuan family, in terms of seniority, she is Xun Yu's cousin.With a dignified appearance and a gentle temperament, she is a rare good wife.But Guo Jia just didn't like it. Even Cao Cao persuaded him, but in the end there was no result.

Man, that's how it is sometimes.

I had no choice but to look at the flower in the mirror, the moon in the water, and ignore the people around me.

Also because of this reason, Xun Yu had a lot of criticisms about Guo Jia, but it was just other people's family affairs, so it was not good to participate too much.

Riding a carriage, they came to the Red Sleeve Pavilion.

Also a frequent visitor here, the bustard knew Guo Jia's background, so she came out warmly and made fun of her.

"Is my little fish free?"

"Hey, since Guo Jijiu is here, how can Yu'er not be free?"

Don't look at Guo Jia's current official position is not that big, it's just Cao Cao's Air Force Sacrificial Wine.But everyone knows that he is Cao Cao's confidant and one of Cao Cao's most trusted people.And the fish that Guo Jia spoke of was named Yu Niang, a woman from the south of the Yangtze River, with a beautiful face and a beautiful figure, and a small and exquisite figure.He is good at singing and dancing, and is even better at poetry and Fu. He is quite famous in Xuchang.

Although Xinsheng's small feet are not comparable to that of Zhao Feiyan, they can still dance on the plate.

Guo Jia was extremely obsessed with the bone erosion.Every time he comes to the Red Sleeve Restaurant, Guo Jia will definitely look for that fish girl to ecstasy.

Someone brought Guo Jia into Yu Niang's boudoir.

The furnishings in the house are not luxurious, and amidst the elegance, there is a faint fragrance of orchids permeating the air.

A few curtains of light gauze hang down, and there is a small square table on the couch in the center.In the direction facing the window, behind a light veil, one can vaguely see the figure of a beautiful woman, graceful and charming, and extremely alluring.The wind blows, the veil flutters...

Guo Jia boarded the couch and lay down leaning on the table.

Behind the veil, there was a sudden clang sound, followed by a melodious piano sound.

Guo Jia didn't speak, but just stared at the beautiful figure behind the veil, her eyes gradually blurred and tears welled up.

The sound of the piano is so familiar...

Once upon a time, I often heard this song.I think back then, when young people were passionate, it turned out to be just a dream after all.

"Sister Cai!"

Guo Jia moaned like a dream, but the sound of the piano stopped abruptly.

This is a secret that Guo Jia buried in his heart, a secret that no one knows.When he was young, his family was poor, and because his father had contacts with Cai Yong, he sent Guo Jia to study in Cai Yong's residence.That year, Guo Jia was only eight years old.

Very shy character, in the bustling Luoyang, no relatives.

However, when he walked into the Cai Mansion, a twelve or thirteen-year-old girl took him by the hand and took him around Luoyang.It was the teacher's only daughter, and at that time, Guo Jia gave birth to an attachment she had never had before.

As time goes by, the older sister also becomes more and more attractive.

Guo Jia had sworn at that time that she would protect her sister's life in safety.But my sister just treated him as a little brother... Until one day, there was a visitor in Cai's mansion. The person's surname was Wei, and he was from the Wei clan of Hedong.

Guo Jia is not as talented as that man.

In terms of family background, the majestic Hedong Wei family can't be compared with Guo Jia, a dilapidated family of officials and eunuchs.

What's more, my sister was already sixteen that year, while Guo Jianian was only twelve.I could only watch helplessly as my sister went to Hedong with that man, and Guo Jia's heart also flew away with her sister, to an unknown place.

That is, in the second year, Cai Yong was forced to leave Luoyang because he offended Shi Changshi.

And Guo Jia also left Luoyang with Cai Yong, and started his short academy career.

Immediately afterwards...the Yellow Turban Rebellion broke out!

In fact, at the beginning, Guo Jia was quite optimistic about Dong Pi.

With the same youthful heart, he still has a certain admiration for the more aggressive and courageous Dong Pi.

However, Dong Pi's status as a son of a good family deterred Guo Jia.

I could only make an agreement, silently observe Dong Bi's every move, and quietly inquire about my sister's situation.

That surname Wei is dead!

Guo Jia was very happy.

For a while, he even prepared to go to Luoyang.But unexpectedly, Dong Yu also went to Luoyang soon after.What surprised Guo Jia even more was that Dong Bi married his sister, and the teacher even agreed to this marriage.

What qualifications does a son from a good family have to marry his sister?
The anger in Guo Jia's heart could not be shared with others.Even when he met Dong Pi in Luoyang later, Guo Jia tried his best to show calmness, but deep down in his heart, he had already rejected Dong Pi, and even in the end, no matter what Dong Pi did, Guo Jia would think that It was Dong Bi's mistake, and the gap was getting wider and wider.

It's been so many years!

My sister is now the mother of others, and what about myself...

In fact, when Guo Jia talked with Lu Su, he still didn't say what was in his heart.

It's true that he took refuge in Cao Cao because of that 'scholar', but it's not like he didn't have that jealousy at work.

The woman behind the veil came out lightly.

A moon-white long skirt with towering temples, and the rings touching each other, making a pleasant sound.

About eighteen or nineteen years old, oval face, delicate pink cheeks, curved eyebrows, eyes like crescent moons when smiling, and two pear dimples, very beautiful.High nose bridge, small mouth, white teeth and red lips, seem to express endless charm.

At first glance, this woman has a bit of Cai Yan's charm.

But if you look carefully, you can see that her temperament is completely different from Cai Yan's, but that style is particularly moving.

Guo Jia lay prostrate on the couch and fell asleep!
When Yu'er's hand stroked his delicate cheek, there was a sweet smile on his face.Perhaps, it is a charming dream.Yu'er sighed faintly, leaned down, and kissed Guo Jia's cheek lightly.

When she straightened up, the charm on her face was gone.

With coldness in his eyes, he raised his slender hand, and pulled out a hairpin seven or eight inches (made in Han Dynasty, should be about ten centimeters) long from the temple.The shape of the hairpin is different from ordinary hairpins, more like a sharp dagger.

A cold light flashed, and the hairpin pierced Guo Jia's neck.

Blood gushed out all of a sudden, Guo Jia's eyes widened, and he looked at the fish in horror.

Yu'er held Guo Jia's head in his arms, and covered Guo Jia's mouth with one hand, making him unable to make a sound.

"I'm sorry, Fengxiao!"

Yu'er's weak arms are exceptionally powerful.

The blood stained her clothes red, but she didn't care, she just said softly: "The lord has a life, and you must die if you obey your filial piety!"

Guo Jia's body twitched non-stop, and his widened eyes looked at the fish in disbelief.

"Actually, Yu'er also knows Feng Xiao's thoughts... You like Yu'er's mistress, but you just use Yu'er as a substitute for her... But Yu'er really likes Feng Xiao, and you are even more afraid that one day, When Feng Xiao no longer likes Yu'er, what should Yu'er do? Now that the lord has come to order, Yu'er feels relieved even though he is reluctant."

And Guo Jia's bouncing, slowly stopped.

The struggle was no longer so intense, the hand that tore Yu'er's long skirt was slowly wrapped around her waist.

"When I was young, I heard the old people in my family say that if you like someone, when your blood is fused with his blood, you will never be separated in the next life. Yu'er will keep the promise made on that day and never be with you. You separate. Although Yu'er also knows that you are not talking about me...but Yu'er agrees, and he will definitely do it."

After speaking, she lightly kissed Guo Jia's forehead.

He suddenly pulled out the small sword, stabbed fiercely at his throat with his backhand...

This time, her blood and Guo Jia's blood really fused together, and they would never be separated.

There was confusion in her eyes. During the Ou Xing Rebellion, she, her parents, and her brother went north with their family and lived in Shuofang.

It is the lord who gave my family a way to survive!

Today I repay with my life, and I can still be with my most beloved person...

As for the family, maybe they have already forgotten me, but I know that the lord will take good care of them.

I really want to take another look...the snow in the north!

Guo Jia's eyes, at this moment, also revealed endless tenderness...

Note 1. Juntai: It is located at the eastern foot of Sanfeng Mountain in Yuzhou City, Henan Province, and Yuzhou City is also under the jurisdiction of Xuchang City in Henan Province.

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