Cao Cao asked me to go rob a tomb

Chapter 493 Will-o'-the-wisp (4000)

"Zhong Yong, how do you think this matter should be handled?"

After pondering for a moment, Hao Meng turned to look at Cao Xing and asked for his opinion.

"As far as I can see, I don't know what it is now. It's better to take this thing back and study it slowly. If it's really something useful, it can't be damaged or lost."

Cao Xing thought for a while and said seriously, "Also, it cannot be ruled out that this matter was done by people with ulterior motives. After all, the general was once attacked by strange people here. It is not known whether the group of strange people have really been driven out. From now on, the general should order people to further strengthen the guard to ensure that the same mistakes will not be repeated."

"Well, you're right."

Cao Xing's words coincided with Hao Meng's thoughts. He nodded and said to the soldiers beside him, "The order will be passed on. From today onwards, the number of night patrols will be doubled, and the patrol interval will be changed to once every half an hour. There must be no mistakes! You guys A few, bring this thing back to the account, put it in a wooden box and seal it up, no one can open the box and touch it!"

"promise!"

The soldiers responded one after another.

So the matter came to an end for now.

As a result, Hao Meng and Cao Xing received a report in the early morning of the next day: In another pothole, a large piece of the same strange object unexpectedly appeared?

But this strange object is definitely not the one from yesterday.

Because the piece yesterday had been cut open by Hao Meng and locked into a wooden box to seal it up, apart from him and Cao Xing, only a few soldiers in charge of military supplies had the opportunity to get in touch with it, not to mention that these were Haomeng's absolutely trustworthy self Humans have absolutely no reason to do such a thing, and there is no motive at all.

"This……"

When he saw this large strange object again, Hao Meng couldn't help feeling a little uneasy.

No matter how you look at this incident, there is something strange and weird, and many of the details cannot be explained by common sense. It feels absolutely not an ordinary thing.

But when it came to what was going on, he couldn't make a judgment for a while.

In this case, Hao Meng had no choice but to put away the strange object very passively.

But on the third day.

They actually found a third strange object!

This strange object is slightly larger than the previous two pieces, but other than that, there is still no difference.

This gives people the feeling that this kind of strange thing is constantly being generated in that pothole, and it is inexhaustible.

People are good things, and like associations.

Also at this time.

Among the soldiers under Hao Meng's command, a saying has begun to spread: this thing is probably the "shirou" recorded in "Shan Hai Jing", and it is said that "shirou" is an inexhaustible pile of meat. The inexhaustible meat is very similar to the strange thing they discovered.

Some people also say that this thing is probably the legendary "Tai Sui".

Because the "shirou", "jurou", "rouzhi" and "taisui" in the "Shan Hai Jing" are suspected to be the same thing, and they all have the characteristics of "eat all food, seek recovery and rebirth".

Don't look at the fact that most of the soldiers under Hao Meng's command are civilians, who can't read or write.

But there are still some knowledgeable people among them, especially those scouts, who are actually a little bit educated, otherwise how can they pass information secretly.

As it was passed on like this, the panic also spread unconsciously.

Because "Tai Sui" has always been an unknown thing since the appearance of such a thing, "Lunheng·Nan Sui Pian" in the Han Dynasty clearly wrote: "Move to the law day: 'When you arrive at Tai Sui, you will be fierce, and you will fall into danger. Tai Sui is also fierce'."

Translated, this means:
When encountering "Tai Sui", moving houses is a big disaster, and digging earth for construction is also a big disaster.

And the well-known saying of "breaking the earth on the head of Tai Sui" in later generations has the same effect as this sentence, and this saying is by no means unique to the Han Dynasty, but from the "Sui Xing Years Method", that is, it is still very commonly used in later generations. The "Almanac" has existed since the day it appeared.

And they have more or less heard some relevant rumors: most likely a large piece of strange meat was dug up when a certain family dug a hole, and the family's violent slaves died suddenly after a short while.

In such an era, this is the incarnation of a mysterious power, a power that can control and influence people's fate in the dark...

at the same time.

Some of these soldiers actually coveted the strange things.

Because in the "Shan Hai Jing", an encyclopedia of ingredients that can be eaten without removing the head, if this thing "sees the meat", eating it can increase strength, which is more effective than a panacea.

And if this thing is "Tai Sui", it will be even more powerful, because the rumors of the first emperor Yingzheng looking for "Tai Sui" are well known in the Han Dynasty. If you eat this thing, you can "live forever". It's the magic medicine!
and so.

Regardless of whether it is a bad omen or not, it cannot affect their thoughts on this thing...

After all, since the birth of human beings, people have never given up the idea of ​​pursuing immortality and prolonging life. Even in later generations with advanced technology, people have the ability to see the essence of many things clearly. There are still a large number of people for this purpose. He went bankrupt and willingly became the leek of those health product scammers, but he couldn't come back even if he persuaded him.

These rumors naturally spread to the ears of Hao Meng and Cao Xing.

"Zhong Yong, these rumors are not without reason..."

Hao Meng rubbed her chin, frowned, and said in a deep voice.

"What does the general mean?"

Cao Xing moved closer and asked in a low voice.

"If this thing really looks like meat or Tai Sui, then it must be delicious for us to eat."

Hao Meng said.

"The general must not try it lightly. After all, these rumors are just guesses. If there is a mistake, it will not be so easy to spit it out again!"

Cao Xing quickly persuaded.

"Who said I'm going to try it myself?"

Hao Meng blinked and laughed again, "The following people haven't tasted meat for some days, and with these rumors, some people are already eager to try it. Isn't there a strange thing that has been cut open? Why don't you just be a favor and teach me to eat meat?" They try it first, if it is really a good thing, let's taste it later, anyway, this strange thing will come back every day, I am not afraid to use some... I am not afraid to tell you another secret, do you know how General Lu's bravery comes from? Is it?"

"Isn't it natural?"

Cao Xing said in surprise.

"Naturally not..."

Hao Meng suddenly lowered his voice, and said mysteriously, "General Lu was very drunk once, and I drank less at that time, so I helped him go back to his room to rest. He said a lot of drunken words, and what surprised me the most was that he actually said that his brave divine power came from taking a divine object many years ago, but I dare not ask what it is, otherwise if he suddenly If I wake up with a start, or if I wake up the next day and still remember the drunken words I said at that time, then I will not be able to live."

"..."

Cao Xing's face became more shocked when he heard the words, but he didn't dare to speak indiscriminately.

"You said, if General Lu can obtain bravery and supernatural power in this way, why not us?"

Hao Meng grinned and said, "What's more, this strange thing is only a large piece that can be shared by dozens of people, and it is inexhaustible. If there is any miraculous effect, it is not just you and me, but us These soldiers under our command can also benefit a lot, and then these people will be forces in our hands, and they may be able to do great things."

"The general is right."

Hearing this, Cao Xing finally nodded, "Even if this thing is useless, as long as it is harmless, it is an inexhaustible ration. We can also take it back and report to General Wu. General Wu's explanation of the situation is also a great achievement."

"Um……"

Hao Meng showed a smile that the hero saw in the same way.

"But the general still needs to pay attention to some things."

Cao Xing went on to say, "It is also necessary to guard against the omens. If something strange happens, we also need to be prepared with both hands to avoid falling into desperation."

"This is natural. If we encounter weird things that cannot be resolved, we should exit the valley as soon as possible before making a decision."

Hao Meng said sternly, "What's more, I still have a magic weapon bestowed by General Lu on my body this time. Using this magic weapon to drink water can rid the world of evil and miasma. Even if there is another epidemic that offends evil again, I will not be afraid at all."

After such a discussion, they actually taught someone to cut off a piece of "Tai Sui" and put it in a pot until it was overcooked. Then they called five soldiers and ordered them to share the food in the name of a reward.

Although the five soldiers were apprehensive, firstly, the military order was like a mountain, and secondly, they were actually a little moved, so they obeyed.

As a result, after eating it, I didn't feel anything. I just felt that the taste of this food was quite good and I was very full.

Hao Meng felt that the way to eat it might be wrong, or the effect of this thing has not yet been exerted, which is why this is the result.

So I had to teach the five soldiers first, and report back in time if any strange feelings appeared.

Before coming to a conclusion, he and Cao Xing naturally wouldn't eat it lightly.

of course.

There is nothing wrong with the "Tai Sui" sent by Wu Liang, and it is not an exaggeration to say that it is a kind of delicacy.

After all, he didn't have the idea of ​​poisoning them by poisoning them. Not to mention whether Hao Meng and Cao Xing's subordinates would eat it easily, even if they would eat it, it would remind them of human factors.

This is contrary to Wu Liang's plan.

He just wants Hao Meng and Cao Xing to think in the direction of "Tai Sui", and then associate the next encounter with "breaking ground on the head of Tai Sui", and finally stop thinking about whether there is a mausoleum in this place, and whether there is a tomb guard People's affairs, from now on Guangchuan King's Tomb and the Bai family no longer have to worry about Lu Bu's comeback.

So the day passed.

The five soldiers remained unchanged, as if nothing had happened.

Until the morning of the fourth day.

This time before the soldiers came to report, Hao Meng and Cao Xing led people to check the holes they dug one by one.

However, this time, they spent a whole morning checking all the potholes in the valley, but they found nothing...

"Why is it gone?"

Hao Meng was a little puzzled, what about the inexhaustible supply that was promised?
"..."

Cao Xing was also a little puzzled.

"Could it be that there are only so many of these wonders in total, and all of them have been obtained by us?"

Hao Meng frowned and guessed, "If that's the case, it might not be the legendary 'Shirou' or 'Tai Sui' at all, but another thing we don't know about."

"It may also be because the 'Tai Sui' has been removed."

Cao Xing said, "As far as I know, 'Tai Sui' is actually the incarnation of 'Tai Sui Star'. Wherever 'Tai Sui Star' goes, 'Tai Sui' will appear underground at the corresponding azimuth. , the 'Tai Sui' here will also leave together."

"Is there such a saying?"

Hao Meng was stunned, he was obviously a little less knowledgeable than Cao Xing, "Maybe it's because of this that Shihuang Yingzheng couldn't find 'Tai Sui'?"

"It's just that there is such a possibility, and I can't say for sure."

Cao Xing said very conservatively.

"Then what should we do next?"

Hao Meng frowned again and said with some embarrassment, "General Wu ordered me to dig the tomb, and now the valley has almost been dug, but I have never seen a shadow of a mausoleum. , but I’m not even sure what this thing is, I’m afraid it’s not easy to do business when I go back like this.”

"General Lu is well-informed, maybe he knows what this strange thing is..."

Cao Xing said from the side.

"You mean, let's go back like this?"

Hao Meng asked.

"It's not in a hurry."

Cao Xing shook his head and said, "Didn't the general plan to expand the scope of the excavation before? We can stay for a while and see if this strange object will appear again. Anyway, General Lu did not set a time limit for you and me."

"That's right, let's do it."

Hao Meng nodded helplessly.

However, that night, something unexpected happened to them.

There was a sudden news from the secret sentries distributed outside that some erratic will-o'-the-wisps suddenly appeared in the forest near the valley.

"Ghost fire?"

Hearing this news, Hao Meng was not shocked, but was refreshed instead.

"Exactly!"

The soldier cupped his hands quickly and replied, "It's a kind of green flame that appeared for no reason and disappeared for no reason, erratic in the mountains and forests."

"Found it! Zhong Yong, I'm afraid we will finally find the location of the mausoleum this time!"

Hao Meng suddenly became excited, "I have experience in digging graves many times, but wherever you can see ghost lights, there must be a tomb hidden below. If my guess is right, the tomb we are looking for is likely to be in this mountain. In the forest, it seems that we really dug in the wrong place before, could it be that we couldn't find anything!"

After finishing speaking, Hao Meng immediately said to the soldier: "Pass down the order, order everyone to bring their food and follow me to the forest to dig!"

"As for the will-o'-the-wisp, I tell everyone not to worry. Although that thing is born of the soul of the dead, I have dealt with it many times. It is just a cold fire with light but no flame. It can't hurt anyone. We live so many lives People go together, just this vast Yang Qi can make them stay away!"

(End of this chapter)