Chu Cheng is in his forties, with a big belly and a fat body. His round, fat face makes people feel particularly kind when he smiles.

But he was not like this more than thirty years ago. At that time, he was as skinny as a stick, and he followed his family to escape the war and fled from his hometown in Fufeng County to Yizhou. After these years of taking root in Sichuan and working hard, Chu Cheng and his parents finally accumulated a lot of money.

He has a large family business and successfully opened a restaurant in Chengdu. Although his two brothers and two sisters died young due to fleeing, and their parents also passed away more than ten years ago, the Chu family is now very small, but as long as

By guarding this Mingyan Tower, we can pass on the family business.

It seemed like this to outsiders, but Chu Cheng knew that since he became the principal of Cao Wei, this kind of ordinary and happy life had become his luxury wish. Chu Cheng couldn't help but recall the past ten years ago while leaning behind the counter.

I remember that it was the eighteenth year of Jian'an and the third year after Liu Bei entered Shu. Two Han clan clansmen were still fighting fiercely for the position of the master of Yizhou. For a time, war was raging in Shu and there was endless killing. From then on,

Chu Cheng, whose business was affected by the war, had no good impression of Liu Bei, whose benevolence and righteousness spread throughout the country, but he even hated the weak, incompetent and conniving Liu Zhang. Therefore, he had hopes for Prime Minister Cao who ruled his hometown, and hoped that Prime Minister Cao would be the best.

So that we can send troops to wipe out the two Lius, so that our family can have the opportunity to return to their hometown in Fufeng.

Just when he had an inexplicable affection for Cao Cao, the hero of the north, Cao Cao saw that Liu Bei had begun to attack Yizhou, so he sent a large number of agents to Shu to find out the news. In order to develop more members, Cao Cao's school officials turned their attention to Chu Cheng and others

Grassroots people in the north. After some temptations, Chu Cheng joined Cao Jun's school affairs office behind his family's back. From then on, the Mingyan House of Chu Cheng's family became a contact point for Cao Jun.

Looking back on his ten years of fine craftsmanship, Chu Cheng didn't know whether the choice he made at that time was right or wrong, but even if he felt regretful, it was impossible to get off the ship.

"Store, are there any private rooms?" A question brought Chu Cheng from memories back to reality.

"Also, I will take the customers over right now." When Chu Cheng saw the customers coming, he quickly came out from the counter to greet them. There were not many clerks in his shop, so sometimes he, the shop owner, needed to greet them personally.

He led the guest with the bamboo hat to the private room in the corner of the second floor, turned the sign hanging outside the door to the "Please do not disturb guests" side, and then closed the door tightly. After entering, Chu Cheng did not make a sound.

After inviting the guests to sit down, he pressed a spot on the left wall and saw a small door exposed. Chu Chengdang got in first. The guest was not surprised when he saw this and followed him into the small door without saying a word.

, there is actually a mezzanine inside.

Chu Cheng turned the oil lamp on the wall, and the small door closed by itself. The mezzanine was not big, and a two-foot-square low table could just be placed. There were two straw mats beside the low table. The two of them knelt and sat on the straw.

On the mat, the guest took off his bamboo hat and put it aside, revealing his full beard.

Seeing this, Chu Cheng smiled softly and said, "Brother, I almost deceived my younger brother with the way I dressed up today. If I hadn't seen the ring on your right thumb, I wouldn't have dared to recognize you."

"Haha, we met in the daytime. If I didn't completely change my appearance, I wouldn't dare to come here to see you."

It turned out that the person coming was none other than Wang Pu. After talking to Xia Houyue yesterday, he came to this contact point to report the situation to the superiors today. Chu Cheng was Wang Pu's upline, responsible for not only transmitting Wang Pu's intelligence reports, but also reporting to Wang Pu.

Convey the command to the summit.

"Enough chatter, what important news do you have here today?" Chu Cheng asked eagerly.

Wang Pu said: "Xia Houyue has agreed to submit to the Wei Dynasty and join us."

"Oh? This is good news." Chu Chengxi said: "Now Xia Houyue is more important. She is willing to do things for us not only to master the batch of ordnance materials, but more importantly, to find out about Xi Shu in the future.

It’s much easier to get the news.”

"Is this woman sincere?" After Chu Cheng was happy, he asked worriedly.

Wang Pu replied: "It should be true. This woman has been very thoughtful since she was a child. In the past, Liu Bei's power was booming, so it is understandable that this woman does not want to get involved. But now that the Han Dynasty has died, and the power of Western Shu is in decline, she wants to

Revitalizing the Xiahou family will naturally embrace our Wei Kingdom. What's more, I scared her with Xinlan's death, so she had to join us out of fear."

Wasn't Xinlan killed by Zhu Ba who took advantage of her? How could Wang Pu still use this to scare Xia Houyue? Chu Cheng was puzzled and curiously asked the reason. Wang Pu smiled and said: "I will kill Xinlan

It was said that we executed her because of her incompetence in doing things, so I told Xia Houyue that I was very angry and impatient when she refused to submit to her for a long time. This time it was Xinlan who died, and next time I might not care.

As a result, she was killed as well. After hearing my threat, she didn't dare to use exposing me as a bargaining chip, so she obediently agreed to our request."

Chu Cheng never expected that Wang Pu could use Xinlan's death to write such an article, and he sincerely praised: "Gao, it is really high, I admire it." Wang Puqian said: "I am just thinking out of a hurry. Alas, I am just pitiful.

The child Lan did not die in a royal matter, but died in an accident. If he succeeds in great things in the future, he will have to compensate his family."

"This is natural. Since Xia Houyue agreed, what is Brother Wang's next step?"

Wang Pu sneered and said: "I am following Qingque's plan. Huh, it's just that this girl Xia Houyue is afraid that I will wait to cross the river and destroy the bridge. I insist on giving her a status, so she agreed to hand over the jade pendant."

Chu Cheng said: "Haha, that's easy to say. I'm still afraid that she won't jump on our ship. After I report it to Qingque, I will give her a title and protection. But her use must be done step by step. Only

Only when you can completely trust her can you let her have access to confidential matters."

Wang Pu nodded and said, "Of course, I will act according to the rules."

"Okay, I've been here not long, it's time to go out and order food."

This chapter is not finished yet, please click on the next page to continue reading the exciting content! Wang Pu took the bamboo hat and said with a smile: "Haha, don't worry, I won't eat for free here." Seeing him making fun of himself, Chu Cheng was cold.

He snorted: "You old man, I am a wine shop and there is no reason to eat and drink for free."

Tonight in Chengdu, it was not only freezing cold, but also dark. Most of the pedestrians on the street were hurrying to their homes. The same was true for Yang Qing, but at this time, he was sitting in a carriage and holding a copper heater.

Feeling cold.

He certainly had no money to buy a carriage and equip drivers and guards, all of which were allocated to him by the government. During these days, he offered tea and farm tools, and his contribution was not small. Zhuge Liang couldn't give him much.

When he was promoted to an official, he saw that he was living in Shaocheng and had a long journey to go to his post, so he was rewarded with a carriage as a means of transportation. He also ordered his subordinate Ma Zhong to allocate ten personal guards to protect his safety.

In fact, Yang Qing wanted some real money. Although the carriage was good, he couldn't sell it. Besides, he narrowly guessed that Zhuge Liang gave him a carriage because he wanted him to go to the prime minister's house earlier.

You should know that after becoming an official, Yang Qing mostly went up and down according to the points, while other officials in the Prime Minister's Mansion, under the influence of Zhuge Liang, mostly came early and returned late, which was quite interesting.

The style of Zero Zero Seven in later generations.

The Prime Minister probably wants to do this to him, Yang Qing complained in his heart. At this time, Zhou Xing outside the car knocked on the window: "Master Secretary, your home is here."

Zhou Xing was the guard who went with him to Du'anyan last time. That time the Qiang attacked from the cliff of the back mountain. Yang Qing's sword Qingyuan was lent to this person, thus turning the tide of the battle in one fell swoop. The guard was selected this time.

Yang Qing asked Zhou Xing from Ma Zhong to be his guard leader. In fact, he also wanted Shen Da, but Ma Zhong refused because Shen Da's military rank was not low, which disappointed him. Fortunately, Zhou Xing

He is also a good candidate to protect people. He is skilled in swordsmanship and thoughtful. Yang Qing will feel more at ease with him protecting him.

"Now that you're home, you and the other brothers should go back and rest early." Originally, the guards were supposed to live in his home to protect them at all times, but there was no room for them in his small courtyard, so Zhou Xing and the others were not far away.

The office also found a small courtyard and rented it, leaving three people on duty here every night. If anything happened, Yang Qing could call for help at any time.

Yang Qing returned to the main hall and rested for a while, when he heard someone knocking on the door outside the house. Two heavy knocks were followed by two soft knocks, and finally two heavy knocks. This was the secret code agreed between him and Xia Houyue. This small courtyard is related to

There was originally a small door connecting the main residence of Xiahou Mansion, but it was sealed up for renting out. Since the undercover plan was decided, in order to facilitate secret meetings, this door was secretly opened. Of course, from the appearance

It was still blocked when I got up.

"You're here." Yang Qing opened the door and let Xia Houyue in. Yang Qing didn't go home last night, so Xia Houyue got in touch with Han Chong today and asked Han Chong to inform him to come back tonight for discussion.

Yang Qing poured a cup of hot tea for Xia Houyue and said relaxedly: "I have heard what happened from Captain Han. My wife has done a good job. Wang Pu has fallen into the trap. From now on, we just need to follow the strategy set by the three of us."

Just do it.”

"It's just... Wang Pu wants to use the slave family... to get confidential information from Lang Jun. I'm afraid..." Xia Houyue said hesitantly, her voice

The sound becomes quieter toward the back.

Yang Qing glanced at her calmly and saw a blush on her snow-white face. Her pretty face looked even more beautiful under the dim light. She couldn't help but feel a little crazy for a moment.

"Ahem."

A cough brought him back to reality. He quickly gathered his thoughts, sat upright, and secretly cursed at himself. He knew why Xia Houyue hesitated just now. Han Chong had already told him, but Wang Pu and the others were actually determined.

They had set up a honey trap, and Han Chong's expression was weird and understanding at that time, which made him extremely embarrassed. Unexpectedly, when he returned home and Xia Houyue said it himself, the atmosphere became even more embarrassing.

Yang Qing quickly changed the subject: "It's easy to say, just cooperate with Qing. But next, the lady will have to go deep into the tiger's den to face enemies like jackals, so I'm really worried."

"Don't worry, Yang Langjun. The slave family will be careful in everything. Besides, with the support of you and Lieutenant Han, I will not be afraid of danger." Speaking of lurking next to Wang Pu, Xia Houyue changed her previous embarrassment, and a look appeared on her face.

Showing strength.

Yang Qing nodded. There was no turning back now, so he had to deal with it with all his strength. Fortunately, the enemy had not noticed that they had been tricked yet. Han Chong, Wei Min and the others were experienced espionage experts, so it should not be a big problem.

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