Chapter 2904: If I had known this earlier, why bother?


    Lu Bu and others prostrated themselves on the ground, but Fei Qian didn''t look very happy.


    Fei Qian turned his head slightly and looked at Cao Xing.


    Although Cao Xing was lying on the ground and did not raise his head, he seemed to feel Fei Qian''s gaze and his body started to tremble.


    Cao Xiaowei. 』


    Fei''s potential tone is steady.


    Cao Xing trembled, "The sin...the villain is...is..."


    『His shooting skills are good. 』


    ?Fei Qian continued to speak calmly, but Cao Xing was so frightened that he kept trembling, as if he had an emergency.


    『小人…小人…小人…』


    The beads of sweat were rolling down Cao Xing''s forehead, making small dots on the yellow sand, but he didn''t know what he was going to say.


    You shot the arrow yourself. Should you say that you are really good at archery now, or should you deny that you are not that good at archery? If you say that your archery skills are good, doesn''t it prove that you really want to shoot Tai Shici? If you say that your archery skills are not good, then you are randomly shooting at whom you intended to shoot?


    Fei Qian took out a scroll of silk book from his sleeve, unfolded it, looked up and down a few times, and then said, "After investigation, Colonel Cao was suspected of dereliction of duty in Xihai, but he has not done anything serious... Since you took office, , if something comes up, he shirks or delays, and does nothing about the affairs of the Western Regions and the West Sea. Even if he handles them, it gets worse and worse, so he is known as the Bad Captain..."


    Cao Xing trembled, not knowing whether he should answer or not, so he could only bang his head on the ground. Unfortunately, there was mostly gravel and dust in the yellow sand, so the banging of his head on the ground did not make much sound. See the dust popping up.


    Fei Qian closed the book, glanced at Tai Shici, and said, "Captain Cao, you said it was Wei Xu who instigated it, but now Wei Xu has escaped... So, do you have anyone else to prove it?" 』


    Cao Xing subconsciously looked at Lu Bu, and then he remembered that Lu Bu was fighting Tai Shici at that time. As a proof, he quickly turned around to look at the guards behind him, only to see that his guards would It was as if his head had almost shrunk into his crotch, and he ignored Cao Xing at all.


    That being the case. Fei Qian said slowly, "Are you willing to capture Wei Xu and return?" If you can get it, it will reduce your guilt. 』


    『I am willing! willing! ” Cao Xing hurriedly nodded, then without even looking at Lu Bu, he turned around and jumped up, kicking three or four of his own guards, then bowed to Fei Qian, and followed Wei Xu on the ground. leaving traces.


    ?During the exchange between Fei Qian and Cao Xing, Lu Bu knelt on the ground and said nothing from the beginning to the end.


    Fei Qian looked at Lu Bu, remained silent for a while, then turned his horse''s head and said, "Brother, please get up and go back to the pass first." 』


    …(*￣(エ)￣)…


    On the other side, Wei Xu panicked and galloped his horse. The horse ran at full speed, causing yellow sand to fly. However, after running for a while, the horse''s snoring became heavier, its body temperature rose, sweating all over the body, and more foam at the mouth. , the huffing and puffing gradually slowed down.


    Wei Xu relied on instinct when escaping. Now that he was completely distracted, he naturally did not rush the war horse, so the war horse moved forward for a while, starting from running to walking, and then walking to stop.


    Wei Xu staggered and half fell off his horse.


    ?In his mind, the thoughts of why this happened were still swirling around, and then he became confused and numb. Even his hands and feet seemed to be paralyzed, weak and weak, and he just fell to the ground, feeling lost.


    How did all of this turn into what it is now?


    Daduhu…


    Why didn’t the Great Protector protect me? !


    ?? Wei Xu’s eyebrows raised, but soon fell down softly, turning into a figure horoscope, "It’s over, it’s over now..."


    The Gobi Desert is vast and the yellow sand is endless.


    Wei Xu suddenly felt that the people and horses were lonely under the sky. Sadness arose in his heart, and he couldn''t help but shed tears, "What on earth did I do wrong?" Why? Why is this happening? I...I just...just made the same mistake that everyone else in the world makes..."


    It is a mistake that men all over the world make.


    This is a mistake that women all over the world make.


    The mistakes that children all over the world make...


    ?This type of words are just the **** in the world trying to exonerate themselves.


    The meaning of "the whole world" means that it is not oneself who is wrong, but the whole world, and everyone is a sinner.


    As the saying goes, the law does not punish everyone. Since it is a mistake that everyone in the world will make, what is the point of looking for me alone?


    I was wrong, could others be right?


    ?This person didn’t make a mistake. Could it be that that person didn’t make a mistake either?


    Why did you come to me?


    Why did you come to me?


    To take a step back, let’s put aside the facts…


    There are different approaches but the same purpose.


    However, when he made this excuse for the whole world, this person forgot that he was a public figure, or he did not forget that he was deliberately confusing the relationship between public figures and ordinary people.


    ? Rights and obligations themselves are equivalent. Is it possible that we need to have the fame and fortune of a public figure, but also have a small private space, as well as the open-mindedness and understanding of others...


    Why don’t you go to heaven?


    Daydreaming, there is something in the sky.


    To a certain extent, this is also a kind of "private use of public power".


    As a native of the Han Dynasty, it was difficult for Wei Xu to understand such a concept, so he felt that he had nothing wrong. Even if he made a mistake, it would be a mistake made by everyone in the world. How could he just be blamed on him?


    ?This is not a great injustice, but a great injustice on earth, so what is it?


    Even in later generations, many people do not understand it, or deliberately do not know it. For example, in capitalist countries, there are officials who wear expensive luxury goods and ride in luxury cars. They claim that these are their legitimate income and are gifts from their spouses, family members, and relatives. However, they do not understand that under capitalism, In the country, there are certain regulations for gifting property. It doesn’t mean that if you want to give a luxury house, you can give it a luxury house, if you want to give a luxury car, you can give a luxury car, if you want to give a luxury watch, you can give a luxury watch...


    Did Wei Xu really not know that what he was doing was wrong?


    Definitely not.


    The so-called knowing the law and breaking the law is nothing better than this.


    But Wei Xu was unwilling to admit his mistakes. Even when Lu Bu and others knelt down and confessed, he still believed that it was not his fault, or that he should not come to him first before executing other guilty people in the world. he.


    Therefore, Wei continued that he ran away.


    He ran away subconsciously. After running for a while, he realized that he had nowhere to go.


    Xihai City?


    There is indeed a lot of money in Xihai City, which he has saved with great difficulty. But now that he is alone, what will happen even if he goes to Xihai City? Zhang Liao was waiting for him, and then something clicked...


    Wei Xu suddenly shivered and couldn''t help but leak a little urine.


    what to do?


    ?While Wei Xu was holding his head and worrying, he suddenly heard the sound of horse hoofbeats. He quickly stood up and looked around, only to see some people who seemed to be heading here!


    ??Wei Xu screamed for a while, then rolled and crawled towards his mount, trying to get on the horse and escape immediately. However, his war horse had just been whining for a long time and was half exhausted from running. He originally thought that when Wei Xu came down, he would loosen its belly, feed it a few mouthfuls of water, eat some fried sugar beans or something, but after waiting for a long time, he only saw it. Wei Xu muttered to himself and didn''t know what to do, so he had no choice but to go aside and find some food and drink by himself, so he walked further away without realizing it.


    ?Now in a hurry, Wei Xu stepped on something and hit the ground with a squeak. He didn''t know where his face was scratched, and suddenly it was covered with loess and red blood.


    Wei Xu didn''t feel any pain, or he couldn''t care less about the pain in his nervous mood. He kicked a few times, staggered and rushed to the side of the horse. He grabbed the reins and was about to get on the horse when he heard The people coming from behind shouted, "General Wei!" General Wei! It’s okay, it’s okay…”


    "ah? ha? ! ” Wei Xu was stunned.


    If someone yelled "Don''t leave" or "Don''t run away", Wei Xu would immediately pat the horse and run away, but he shouted "It''s okay", which made Wei Xu''s heart skip a beat, and then he grabbed the reins and stepped on it. Stirrups, turning around to look...


    Eh?


    It seems to be Cao Xing?


    Cao Xing''s Douchan was specially made by himself. It has some special decorations on it. It just faces the sunset and shines in the sun, making it easy to identify.


    Wei Xu thought about it for a moment, got on his horse, then grabbed the reins with one hand and the handle of the knife with the other, with a serious look on his face, pulling at his nasolabial folds, and raised his eyebrows and shouted, "What are you doing here?" 』


    Wei Xu made up his mind to flee immediately if something went wrong.


    Cao Xing waved his hands and shouted, "It''s okay!" It’s okay! Everything is fine! 』


    ?? Wei Xu really heard it clearly this time, his heart couldn''t help but beat wildly, and there was a look of surprise on his face, "What''s wrong?" You mean me, no no, we''re all okay? 』


    In his joy, Wei Xu didn''t even spare a little more brain power to consider whether Cao Xing''s "nothing" was possible...


    Just like a drowning person, even if he catches a straw, he will subconsciously hold it tightly in his hand without thinking about whether this straw can help him or whether he should look for other things. , instead of clutching at straws.


    Cao Xing secretly signaled for his guards to surround him on the left and right, and shouted with his eyes open: "It''s really okay!" Hussar forgives everyone! The Protector and everyone else! 』


    "real? ! ” Wei Xu suddenly beamed with joy, looked up to the sky and laughed a few times. He suddenly felt like he had been reborn, but the next moment he saw several Cao Xing guards surrounding him on both sides, “You! What are you doing? ! 』


    Wei Xu felt something was wrong and immediately rushed his horse to escape. His actions also aroused the reaction of Cao Xing''s guards.　　　　『Get him! 』


    ‘Don’t let him get away! 』


    ??Cao Xing''s guards shouted one after another, immediately letting Wei Xu understand that what Cao Xing said before was all lies...


    ! " Wei Xu turned his horse''s head around in panic and ran away, while shouting angrily, "My servant raises him! How dare you bully someone! 』


    ?? Cao Xing took a sip of Fengsha, and the usually smiling face became cross, "Catch him!" 』


    ??????????????????????????????


    You are allowed to lie to me, but I am not allowed to lie to you? !


    Cao Xing asked his guards to rush forward, took out a bow and arrow, and pointed it at Wei Xu.


    ??? Wei Xu saw Cao Xing''s move and immediately screamed inwardly. He didn''t care to continue scolding Cao Xing. He tried his best to rock left and right on the horse, trying his best to make it difficult for Cao Xing to aim...


    "grass! 』


    Cao Xing was furious when he saw that it was difficult to aim at Wei Xu''s body, and immediately lowered his bow and arrow. Since it was difficult to hit a person, he would shoot a horse!


    ??The arrow roared out, and immediately pierced the **** of Wei Xu''s horse with a pop!


    Wei Xu''s war horse screamed, and all its potential suddenly exploded. It suddenly increased its speed, deviated from the road, rushed out of the siege of Cao Xing and others, and fled into the Gobi Desert!


    Damn it!


    Cao Xing yelled at the guard who looked at him blankly, "Look at that!" Catch up! If we can''t hold him, we will all die! All must die! Follow the blood on the ground! Catch up! His horse was injured and could not run for long! 』


    Cao Xing''s guards suddenly woke up, shouted and chased along the blood trail. They did not dare to run too fast, because their horses were also very tired. If they ran at full strength with Wei Xu''s horses, Even if they could catch up, their horses would be useless, and they might all die in the Gobi Desert...


    The night gradually falls.


    ??The Gobi Desert, which originally seemed to be looking at everything in the world indifferently, gradually revealed its fangs in the night.


    The howling of the wolves made Wei Xu''s somewhat hazy mind somewhat sober.


    In panic, the horses ran wildly, so that even Wei Xu didn''t know where he was now, but he only knew that he was in the desert. He thought that although he was a little more awake now, he would not dare to drive in the dark night without any signs, because it was not a question of courage, but a question of death.


    The problem is that Wei Xu did not want to seek death, but death began to seek him.


    After nightfall, the wolves smelled the smell of blood and followed the marks...


    Wei Xu felt something was wrong and was about to mount his horse and run again, but the war horse''s ears were more sensitive and alert than him. When he saw a pack of wolves coming, he instinctively ran away!


    On the one hand, there is no place to tie up a war horse in the Gobi Desert, but on the other hand...


    If Wei Xu had taken more care of the war horses on weekdays and personally helped the horses with grooming, feeding, etc., the emotional connection between the war horses and Wei Xu would have been closer, and Wei Xu might not have been abandoned in danger. But the problem is that Wei Xu When Xu was in Xihai City in the Western Regions, he only wanted to fight for power and gain dominance, so why did he have the leisure to take care of the war horses?


    To the war horse, Wei Xu was not a master, let alone a partner. He was just a guy who desperately wanted to ride on his back.


    ?Hence, the war horse left Wei Xu behind without hesitation and ran away!


    Wei Xu was immediately thrown where he was!


    Among the wolves, only a small part chased the horses, while most of them surrounded them.


    After all, the instinct of a wolf is that the one with two legs looks fatter, tenderer, oilier and easier to bully...


    ??Wei Xu drew the sword in his hand, roared tremblingly, and then waved the sword to embolden himself.


    ??The wolves were not afraid at all. They slowly surrounded them with bared teeth and their green eyes twinkling in the night.


    ??The wolf on the left made a weak lunge forward, and Wei Xu shuddered and turned to the left.


    The wolf on the right took the opportunity to take another two steps forward, and Wei Xu quickly turned to the right again.


    The wolf behind found an opportunity and jumped directly onto Wei Xu''s back, snarling and biting down!


    ??The wolf''s teeth bit into the iron plates of the hood and neck guard, making a rattling sound, but failed to bite through.


    Wei Xu was frightened, and because of the wolf''s heavy body, he suddenly became unsteady on his feet. He was about to reach back and kill the wolf behind him, but he saw the wolves on the left and right also pounced on him in no particular order!


    Wei Xu slashed with his sword!


    ?One wolf was hit, whining and falling to the side, but more wolves rushed up, biting hands, feet, waists, eggs...


    Wei Xu barely managed to hold on for one round before he was thrown to the ground by the wolves.


    ??Although he was wearing armor, it was not a full body covering after all. Soon the wild wolves found their jaws. With a squeaking sound, Wei Xu screamed a few times and then stopped.


    In the distance, Cao Xing and the others had more people, so they found a more suitable shelter in the Gobi Desert and collected some wood and dead grass. Naturally, they were better off than Wei Xu alone.


    ??The bonfire is located at the angle formed by two natural stone walls. With the people and horses blocking it and the blanket covering it, it will not only prevent the wind from blowing in, but also will not be exposed to the outside.


    ?The night wind gradually picked up, scraping against the stones, and the fine sand it carried seemed to be rubbing against the stones, making a tooth-breaking sound.


    Suddenly, Cao Xing straightened up and asked, "Did you hear anything?" 』


    ?The wind howled, mixed with a few wolf howls.


    ‘That’s the sound of a wolf...’ one of the guards said.


    Cao Xing listened for a while and said, "It seems like someone is shouting...could it be..."


    When everyone reacted, their expressions changed.


    After a moment, one of the guards sighed, "General, there''s nothing you can do about that... If you go outside now, you''re courting death..."


    That’s it, let’s talk about it after dawn! "Another guard said.


    The rest of the guards nodded and strongly suggested that they take action at dawn.


    Cao Xing pricked up his ears and listened. The wind became quiet again. Except for the whistling and rubbing sounds, it seemed that there was no sound of howling wolves...


    That’s okay. ” Cao Xing leaned against the stone wall helplessly, “ Let’s talk about it in the morning. 』


    It’s dawn.


    Cao Xing didn''t want to eat any breakfast. He just drank a few sips of water from the water bag he carried, packed up a little, and then led the people in the direction of the sound he heard last night.


    ?A few people spread out and searched slowly.


    ??The sun rises lazily, giving the bleak Gobi desert in autumn a little more warmth.


    After walking for a while, a guard whistled and pointed out the scene of the incident.


    The mess on the ground, the broken armor.


    "This..." Cao Xing jumped off his horse and identified the fragments of armor.


    There is a knife here! 』One of the guards found another item.


    Wolves do not eat iron and do not see any value in these artifacts.


    by  by the general’s  ’ ).


    There was no complete piece of flesh and blood found at the scene, only fragments of bones.


    The **** bones attracted many ants, who were excitedly climbing and carrying them among the sand and gravel.


    I believe that if two days pass, these scattered bones will become clean and as white as jade.


    ?? Cao Xing stood and didn''t speak for a long time. After a long time, he said in a hoarse voice: "Pack it up if you can, pack it up... Bury the bones on the spot, take the armor and sword back..."


    (End of this chapter)