Chapter 328 The Face of the Han Family (7,000-word chapter)

When the lanterns first come on, business at Gaoshenglou is booming.

The restaurant was already full of guests, and the sound of changing cups and glasses could be heard all the time. Although the war ahead was getting increasingly fierce, Xu Du was still singing and dancing.

Yuan Shao's army has crossed the chasm and is approaching Putianze.

Cao Cao established his position in Guandu and confronted Yuan Jun. The Battle of Guandu began.

"I heard that something happened today."

"What's up?"

"Does Cao Babai know? Cao Babai's sister was injured!"

"Is there such a thing?"

"Yes, it is said that the injury was not serious... Even Shaofu's Imperial Physician Ling and Taichang's Imperial Physician Ling went there for diagnosis and treatment, and life and death are still being debated. It is said that he was injured by a horse on the street outside, but the perpetrator is still alive today.

Not found... Moreover, Cao Babai has arrived in Xudu today."

"Tsk, tsk, tsk... Then it will definitely be lively.

Who do you think could have done this? If Cao Babai finds out, there will be another bloody storm. I have heard that the boy from the Cao family is now a big deal. He was a member of the Yue Riding School at the age of seventeen.

Lieutenant, in Yanjin he killed many people and his military exploits were outstanding."

"Who says it isn't?"

The drinkers were whispering to each other.

Suddenly, on the long street outside the restaurant, there was a sound of iron hooves like a storm.

Iron hoofs stepped on the bluestone pavement, making the sound of gold and stone clashing. Immediately afterwards, there was a noise on the long street, and from time to time, frightened shouts were heard.

"I will act as ordered, and all irrelevant persons will leave immediately."

A group of soldiers dressed in black and looking like wolves and tigers broke into the lobby of the restaurant.

The leader, a young general, holds two feet of dragon scales and is wearing armor. He is majestic and full of murderous intent.

Shopkeeper Gao Shenglou quickly ran forward, "Master Jun..."

But before he could speak, the young general held a seal ribbon and said sternly: "According to the order of Zhi Jin Wu Cheng, Gaosheng Tower will be closed immediately. Everyone will follow us to Zhi Jin Wu Yamen. Anyone who has nothing to do with it will leave immediately, otherwise we will go with him."

Go to Zhijinwu Yamen."

Zhi Jin Wu Cheng?

The drinkers in this high-rise building are not just pawns of traffickers.

Although he is not a big shot, he still has some eyesight.

Since the Han Dynasty moved the capital to Xu County, Zhijinwu has been vacant. Most of the security duties in Xudu have been performed by the Fifth School of the Northern Army or the Yulin Army.

Later, Jia Xu was appointed as the governor of Jinwu, but he did not take back his power.

After all, as a surrendered minister newly attached to Cao Cao, Jia Xu would not easily touch the inherent interest groups in the court. In addition, the time was short, and there was no time to rectify it. After the Battle of Yanjin began, Jia Xu followed Cao Ma

, the five schools of the Northern Army left, and the power of holding Jinwu was temporarily handed over to General Wei's office, that is, Cao Ren. The office of holding Jinwu has always had a name, but has not fulfilled its responsibilities.

Which one is this Jin Wu Cheng?

"Let's go!"

Drinker A grabbed his companion and left Gaoshenglou with a humble smile.

"I have a nephew who is on duty in the Shangshu Mansion. I heard that the Shangshu Mansion has ordered Cao Ji to take charge of Jin Wucheng.

Now that Zhijinwu is not in Xudu, Prime Minister Zhijinwu is responsible for the security of Xudu... Let's leave quickly, something big is going to happen."

"You mean..."

"I didn't say anything. Don't move around these days. Something might happen."

Someone took the lead, and the drinkers in the restaurant immediately left one after another.

"Master Jun, what on earth is going on?"

"When you arrive at the Yamen, of course you will know...account all your people! Hand over the list of the kitchen staff and even the handymen. If one person is missing, you will be the one to take the job."

The shopkeeper Gao Shenglou finally figured out that these soldiers were by no means good.

There was a strong murderous aura emanating from his body, and you could tell at a glance that he had just come off the battlefield. There was no reason to argue with these people! Don't look at how this young general can still speak politely. If he doesn't obey his orders, he probably won't.

If you eat good fruit, you may even kill someone.

It is not easy to open a restaurant in Xudu.

However, the shopkeeper Gao Shenglou still obeyed the order respectfully and did not dare to disobey in the slightest.

After a while, the soldiers escorted dozens of handymen out of the restaurant door.

The shopkeeper of Gaoshenglou saw a young general sitting astride the night white on the long street, standing quietly. The young general who entered the restaurant earlier walked up to the young man and handed over the roster. The young man, dressed in military uniform, took the roster.

Finally, he glanced at the shopkeepers.

The cold eyes swept over the shopkeeper, which made him shiver.

"Is everyone here?"

"Yes, they are all here..."

"Well, then let me go."

The young man turned the horse's head and was about to leave.

Suddenly I heard a commotion coming from the alley next to the restaurant.

A young man dressed as a domestic slave and several soldiers dragged a young man who looked like a handyman out of the alley.

"Sir, I just saw this guy sneaking out of the back door and seemed to be trying to escape, so I caught him back."

Immediately, the corner of the young man's mouth curled up, revealing a cold smile.

"Master Jun, I don't want to escape, I just, I just..."

"What are you just?"

Cao Peng snorted coldly and suddenly turned to look at the shopkeeper Gao Shenglou, "Is this what you call 'everyone is here'?"

"Ah, the young master misunderstood. This young man's name is Gao Lou. He only works in a small house temporarily. He helps park the carriages and horses for guests on weekdays... He is not considered a small man. So when the young master asked just now, the villain didn't think about it for a moment.

Get up, sir, please forgive me, please forgive me!"

"Excuse me or not, please let me go first."

After Cao Peng finished speaking, he turned his horse and left.

Gao Lou grimaced, "The shopkeeper..."

"You guy, why are you running away? You almost got me in trouble."

"me……"

Gao Lou was obedient, but didn't know how to speak.

The group of people went straight to the Zhijinwu Yamen on Yuxiumen Street, but saw that the Yamen was already open, with more than a dozen soldiers on both sides of the door.

"Has dad arrived?"

"Already arrived!"

Cao Peng nodded, got off his horse outside the Yamen, and walked directly into the Yamen.

Cao Ji had changed into official uniform and was sitting in the government hall.

The light in the gloomy government hall was not particularly good. When the restaurant owner and others walked into the government hall, they couldn't help but feel a shudder.

Cao Peng walked to the dark place behind the gate of the government hall and saw Guo Yuzhan standing there tremblingly.

Guo Huan accompanied her, softly comforting her.

Cao Peng stepped forward and asked, "Can you recognize the guy you mentioned?"

"That's the one!"

Guo Yu stretched out his hand and pointed in the direction of her finger, only to see Gao Lou hiding behind the crowd, bending down as if he wanted to avoid something.

Cao Peng nodded, "Xiao Huan, take your sister back."

As he spoke, he waved to Xia Houlan and pointed at Gao Lou, "Take him down and ask the state to torture him and pry his mouth open."

"good!"

Xia Houlan agreed and led the two soldiers over.

"What are you doing?"

Gao Lou was dodging and dodging when he was suddenly dragged out of the crowd by two sturdy men. He couldn't help but scream in shock.

However, no one answered...

"I called you here today to ask about the case that happened outside your restaurant during the day." Cao Ji had a gloomy face and ignored Gao Lou's shouting. He only stared at the shopkeeper Gao Shenglou and said, "You all

Tell me exactly what you saw... If you have anything to hide, as soon as I find out, you will be punished with the same crime... Shopkeeper Gao Shenglou, let’s start with you..."

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Fu Jun was lying on the ground, his body trembling slightly.

A woman tried her best to stop Fu Wan and kept crying.

After Fu Wan held a cane in his hand, he suddenly sighed softly after a while, "Treacherous son, you have caused a lot of trouble."

"Dad, didn't you just bump into that woman? Dad, just don't worry, I've sent someone to send the mistress out of Xudu and hide her in a farm outside the city. They will never find out."

"Now it's not a question of whether you can find out. It's a matter of someone trying to use this matter to stir up trouble."
To be continued...