Chapter 2751 Do you want to make an important decision?


    Xiahou Zang was a little scared.


    Some people say that children are children for the first time, but most of the time parents are also parents for the first time.


    Lao Wang said seriously, "It is the fault of a son not to teach his father." ”, but Lao Wang never said whether it should be “a stick produces filial sons” or “appreciation and education produce talents.”


    The real situation is that filial sons may not be found under the stick, and talents may not be found through appreciation of education.


    How to teach it specifically, Lao Wang also spread his hands, I don’t know.


    Both parents and children are individuals. Very few people can understand things. Most of the time, they actually seek a balance between "you, me and him". But most of the time, the dominant one is always It''s all - "I".


    Xiahou Zizang felt that Xiahou Dun had not fulfilled his responsibilities as a parent. He did not see him a few times a year. When he did meet, he would either scold or teach him a lesson. There was no "appreciation" at all. Every time he saw the parents of poor people, even though they were working hard, with their children by their side, Xiahou Zizang would inevitably show some envy. He hoped that Xiahou Dun could accompany him.


    Therefore, Xiahou Zizang would sometimes do things deliberately to attract Xiahou Dun''s attention, and some of them were even obvious wrong things.


    But after doing too many wrong things, Xiahou Zizang got used to it.


    It is difficult to do good things, but it is easy to do wrong things.


    By doing wrong things, he tried to attract Xiahou Dun''s attention. This originally small and meager intention was quickly overshadowed by the stimulation of dopamine. This kind of thing, knowing clearly in the heart that it was wrong, but no one caught him after doing it wrong, Xiahou Zizang gained double happiness.


    Xiahou Zizang was immersed in such happiness.


    ?Later on, Xiahou Zizang actually did it purely to obtain dopamine, but he still said that he had been wronged and felt pain. Otherwise, how could he have any reason to do bad things?


    Xiahou Zizang said more than once that he didn''t care about the frivolous wealth around him. If he could exchange these frivolous wealth for his father''s company, he would exchange it without hesitation!


    As for what would happen if it were really changed, Xiahou Zizang never thought about it.


    Never.


    ??So he didn''t understand the Cao Cao and Xiahou Dun''s joint attack on the enemy...


    Why?


    Why is Xiahou Dun so strict?


    Why can’t I just do whatever I want?


    Why…


    But this time, Xiahou Zizang and others discovered that they were indeed trapped in Qiao County by this blow!


    Under martial law, the inside and outside were closed. Just as they were about to arrive in Qiao County, all the young men who wanted to have fun were blocked in the city. They were like fish frozen under the ice in winter. It was difficult to see them. I wanted to breathe through a hole, but found that the hole was actually a trap!


    The festive banquet has just begun, and a life and death decision has come.


    ??If you were in a manor outside the city, it would be difficult to catch someone if you really wanted to run away, but in the city, once the city gate is locked and the inner square is locked, you can''t escape if you want to...


    The law of the Han Dynasty means that if you are close, you can hide from each other.


    ??It’s just that this law may not work every time. When it is possible to "hide", it will be well hidden and cannot be found no matter where it is. When it is not possible to "hide", even if it is hidden in the mountains, it will be found and then put away. Put the fire directly to death.


    ??What Xiahou Zizang didn''t expect was that he was actually stabbed out by his "little friend"!


    Not only what he did in Qiao County, but even his old accounts in Xu County were uncovered!


    How long has it been since this happened? Shouldn’t it have been forgotten long ago?


    The people who betrayed Xiahou Zizang were all those who followed him on weekdays. They always nodded and bowed and had a kind and smiling attitude when they met. In his feeling, even his parents were not as understanding, harmonious, and harmonious as they were. Reliable and trustworthy "little partner"!


    How is this so fat? !


    ??Hasn''t it been agreed in advance that you won''t even say it even to death? !


    Xiahou Zizang felt that he was not as spineless as those "little friends", so when he faced Xiahou Dun, Xiahou Zizang remained silent, lowered his head, and knelt in the hall.


    Just like what he did when he made a mistake before.


    ??In any case, the worst case scenario is that I''ll get beaten once, or if it doesn''t work, I''ll get two. Once I''m beaten, that''s it.


    ??What Xiahou Zizang didn''t expect was that Xiahou Dun did not come up angrily and beat him up, but also remained silent. After a long time, he sat down in front of Xiahou Zizang.


    "I...actually am a rough man..." Xiahou Dun said slowly, "I have told you this many times, but today, I will tell you it again...for the last time..."


    Xiahou Zizang felt that something was wrong, but he remained silent and did not speak. Maybe he was used to being silent in front of his father, or maybe he had already ruled out the idea after he gave up thinking for the first time. After thinking about the options, Xiahou Zizang finally said nothing.


    "I once placed high hopes on my eldest brother..." Xiahou Dun said in a deep voice, "He is the eldest brother, so I hope he can set an example and at least succeed me in the future and take on the important responsibilities of the Xiahou family, but... you The eldest brother talks about military affairs very well on paper, but if he really wants to do it... how can the life and death of a military strategist be like child''s play? Once the army is defeated, it will almost lead to total collapse! It would be fine if he fought hard and was not defeated, but he..."


    『I broke your eldest brother’s legs and spared his life...but in your eldest brother’s words, you felt it was better to let me kill him! Indeed, sometimes I think, I might as well kill him! 』


    When Xiahou Dun talked about the killing, the evil spirit formed in the army rose up all over his body, making Xiahou Zizang tremble slightly.


    Your eldest brother was afraid of fighting and fled, but now, he is still thinking of escaping! He said every day that he was worse off than dead, and indeed he was worse off than alive! But in such a situation, if you can take the responsibility, survive in death, break and then stand up again, what if your legs are disabled, not to mention that your limbs are disabled? ! Still a heroic man! If he really feels that he would rather die every day and complains about his many sufferings every day, then why is he still alive? There are knives in the festival hall and ropes in the woodshed. If you really want to seek death, who can stop you? ! 』


    Xia Houzi Zang’s eyes widened and he was speechless. He previously thought that his father was indeed unfair to his eldest brother, but regardless of whether it was fair or unfair, just saying that his eldest brother talked about his grievances every day and how much suffering he had suffered, made Xiahou Zang feel sad at first. But as time passed, he also became a little annoyed, and even thought the same as what his father Xiahou Dun said.


    ?His eldest brother was afraid of death. He went into battle and was afraid of death. Now that he is no longer in battle, he is still afraid of death. The reason why his eldest brother talks about life being worse than death every day is more of begging for mercy, or threatening, saying that he is already so miserable, so he deserves more?


    "Sometimes I wonder..." Xiahou Dun exhaled, "Am I asking too much of you... But since your eldest brother wants to inherit the family business, does he need to have some meritorious deeds to gain a stable foothold?" If your eldest brother has outstanding literary talent, that would be fine, but if your eldest brother writes nonsense articles, if there is no one with the name of the Xiahou family, who will praise them? If Wen failed, I thought about taking up martial arts, letting him lead the army alone, and teaching him military strategies, but he only listened on the surface and then turned around and forgot! When it comes to the battle formation, he will be the first to run! Just like this, your elder brother still said it was better to kill him in the first place? ! Oh, indeed, I really wish I had killed him in the first place! 』


    Xia Houzi Zang was as silent as a cicada.


    So...are you like your elder brother, forcing me to be this cruel father? By killing you, everyone will accuse the Xiahou family of being cruel and vicious, saying that tiger poison does not eat its children, but they don’t expect your father to be so cruel and ruthless? If I spare you..." Xiahou Dun looked at Xiahou Zizang, "How can our Xiahou family take care of this Qiao County, this Jiyu, and other places? If you can''t even take care of your own children, if you can''t take care of them well, how can you have the dignity to take care of others? ! 』


    Xiahou Dun looked at Xiahou Zizang and said, "Do you know why your friends always talk about you?" Do you know why your friends call you for anything? Do you really think that your friends value you so much and look up to you? 』


    『Father...』 Xiahou Zang didn’t know what to say.


    『I’m not in the mood to listen to your excuses right now! I feel ashamed after hearing all those dirty things about you! I have said what should be said and what should not be said, and I have also beaten what should be beaten and what should not be beaten...I have also said the truth, and you have also suffered the physical pain! Xiahou Dun did not wait for Xiahou Zizang to speak slowly, and said directly, "I gave you a choice before, and I will wait for you to grow up..."


    Now, first, I will send you to Youbei, and you will start as a soldier incognito! Only when you have worked hard for a future and accumulated meritorious deeds can you be welcomed back. Before that, your surname is no longer Xiahou! 』


    二, I will depose you as a commoner and send you to Qingzhou. I will only give you ten acres of thin farmland and three tile-roofed houses. You will have no servants and no money, so you can farm and reap your own food, and you can survive on your own! 』


    "What? ! ” Xiahou Zizang’s eyes widened, his expression distorted as if he was about to cry, “Father, I, I don’t want it!” Please don''t do this! This is, this will kill me! Will die! 』


    Xiahou Zizang did not want either option. To be a soldier? And still remain anonymous and act as a top soldier?


    Are you kidding me? !


    It’s still Youbei! Is that a place where people can stay?


    The second option, Qingzhou is not a good place either. That shabby place has been completely destroyed. Even the livestock cannot survive!


    What’s more, there are only ten acres of thin farmland, so it’s hard to even chew!


    "Haha, I heard that when you did some nasty things, the people who suffered often begged you and told you "no"? Xiahou Dun sighed, "When you did evil, didn''t you think that something would happen?" Never thought about the consequences? Have you never thought that this world is not something you can have if you want it, or you can have it if you don’t want it? You make your own choice. If you don''t choose, I will follow the first point... I would rather see the children of the Xiahou family die on the battlefield than see you die on a woman''s belly! 』


    Father! No! No..."


    ??Xiahou Zizang saw Xiahou Dun was about to leave, so he rushed forward and hugged Xiahou Dun''s legs.


    Xiahou Dun wanted to pull his legs out, but Xiahou Zizang held him tightly, like a drowning man holding a straw, "Father! I...it’s all my fault, my fault...okay, okay...don’t want it, I don’t want it..."


    Xiahou Dun shook his legs twice and saw that Xiahou Zizang was stuck to his legs like rubber and could not be shaken off.


    Xiahou Dun clenched his fists tightly and shouted at Xiahou''s guards who were far outside the courtyard: "Why are you still standing there, why don''t you pull this traitor away!" 』


    ??Several Xiahou guards came with the order, apologized to Xiahou Zizang, and then stepped forward to tear him apart.


    『Don’t…don’t! 』


    Xiahou Zizang shouted, his voice cracking. Even though he was being pulled by the guards, his hands were still holding on to Xiahou Dun''s shirt. In the end, Xiahou Dun had to simply tear off his shirt. He took off his shirt and finally broke away from Xiahou Zizang.


    Xiahou Zizang shouted, tears streaming down his face, "No...I was wrong...I was really wrong...I don''t want it, I don''t want it...let me go, let me go..."


    Xiahou Dun stood at the gate of the courtyard, with his back to Xiahou Zizang. After a moment of silence, he said in a deep voice: "I told you before... you may not have listened at all... When a noble family is dealing with an enemy, it may not be... They have to use swords and guns to fight, some use country rumors, and some... just like you, they will send all kinds of people to cater to you, flatter you, praise you, lead you, and follow you to do all kinds of things for you. Things to do! Their ultimate goal is to transform you from a human into a dog! A pig! 』


    But you still enjoy it! When you came back from Xu County, you said you would change and work hard. I believed it... What was the result? Xiahou Dun angrily punched the courtyard door, making a loud banging sound, "You lie to your relatives, but you are honest to outsiders!" You made countless promises but never worked hard! Do you think you deserve everything in the Xiahou family? This was obtained with the blood of many sons of the Xiahou family! You have never paid, so what qualifications do you have to enjoy? ! What qualifications do you have to cry and beg? ! 』


    Xiahou Dun no longer looked back, and regardless of whether Xiahou Zizang heard his last words or not, he walked forward out of the courtyard. He saw Xiahou Mao prostrate on the ground in front of the courtyard with his head lowered. .


    ‘You want to plead for your brother? 』


    Xiahou Dun walked up to Xiahou Mao.


    Xia Houmao lowered his head and put it on the ground. After a moment of silence, he said: "Third brother... Third brother is just young and ignorant, and does not know the key to guarding. I... I also failed to persuade him in time... I hope my father can be more careful." Forgiveness depends on the consequences...There is an ancient saying that knowing one''s mistakes can..."


    That’s enough! Xiahou Dun shouted in a deep voice.


    Xiahou Mao shivered all over.


    You get up first. ” I have never forbidden you to go to Mei Ji''s concubine, but what is he going to do? He specializes in harming the wives and daughters of good families! Don''t tell me you don''t know either? ! 』


    …Xiahou Mao lowered his head. I don’t dare to say that I know, and I don’t dare to say that I don’t know.


    "You have a weak personality and don''t like to fight, but there are some things..." Xiahou Dun patted Xiahou Mao on the shoulder, "If you didn''t avoid it, it would be fine... When you should fight hard, you should fight!" Fight even if your head is broken and bloody! Make a decision when it''s time to make a decision! Even if it is...』


    Xiahou Dun suddenly stopped, took a breath, and patted Xiahou Mao''s shoulder again, "Okay, do you understand?" Be careful in your words and deeds. How many people are watching you... In the future, Xiahou''s family fortune may depend on you..."


    为. Xiahou Mao responded, and then suddenly found some blood flowing on Xiahou Dun''s hands, "Father, your hands..."


    "Oh, it''s okay, I accidentally broke it just now..." Xiahou Dun waved his hand nonchalantly, "Go back and tell everyone in the inner house... This traitor, I will send him to Youbei tonight... If he is good, , after tempering, it will eventually become steel. If it is rotten iron... just think that I, Xiahou Shao, have given birth to a child! 』


    Xiahou Dun strode away.


    Xiahou Zijiang popped up from the far wall and ran over, "What did father say?" 』


    Xiahou Mao was silent for a while, shook his head, and then said, "My father wants to send him to Youbei." 』


    How can this be done? Xiahou Zijiang shouted loudly, "Wouldn''t it be a sin for Third Brother to go to that ghost place in Youbei?" Can''t go! Didn''t you plead with your father properly? 』


    What do you mean? Xia Houmao said with a frown.


    “What do you mean? The eldest brother is no longer here, so you act like the eldest brother every day, saying this and training that. Now the third brother has also been sent away. Are you very happy? Xiahou Zijiang jumped to his feet, "You are not the eldest brother!" You never are! 』


    "I..." Xia Houmao waved his hand, "You are still young. You should study more and talk less nonsense!" 』


    "snort! 』 The one who eats and drinks is a good brother, and the one who lets him study is a bad brother.


    Xiahou Zijiang rushed to the courtyard gate and wanted to go in to find his third brother, but was stopped by the guards at the courtyard gate. He couldn''t help but jump on his feet and cursed. He was criticized by Xiahou Mao again, so he became more and more angry and shouted, " "I will never be the big brother" and so on.


    Xiahou Mao asked the guards to take Xiahou Zijiang away, and went to the inner house with a headache. He had already foreseen what kind of waves would be set off in the inner house, and he had to face it personally...


    ?This turmoil is not limited to such a courtyard, or to the Xiahou family.


    In Qiao County, a group of descendants of the Cao family and the Xiahou family were arrested.


    Cao Cao and Xiahou Dun joined forces to arrest not only the young masters in Qiao County, but also the officials who had confessed to them in Qiao County and even around Yanzhou and Yuzhou were also arrested one after another. , for a time there was a roar of wind, cranes, and grass and trees, and the relevant personnel were terrified.


    A large number of children from the side branches who originally belonged to poor families were temporarily promoted, especially those who had some marriages with the Cao family and the Xiahou family. Children who had previously been in marginal roles, such as those from the Ding family, the Gao family, etc., re-entered the officialdom and mastered some A higher position.


    ?These things are like a wave. Although the water has splashed all over the reef, it does not mean that the wave has ended...


    (End of this chapter)