Chapter 252: Setting a Trap for Cao Pi and Cao Zhen? The Iron-Making Second Son of the Prime Minister!

After all, the cost of living here is very good.

For example, this small courtyard where they live.

There are also some exquisite facilities installed inside, such as some tap water systems made of wood and ceramic tiles. Go to the drinking room and turn on the faucet to get water.

Even Cao Pi could say without hesitation that even in a prosperous capital like Xuchang, there are no such things.

Cao Pi sighed, broke off another weed, bent it in his hand, and then smiled: "Zidan, to be honest, I really don't want my father and my uncle to have a grudge because of those Cao family clan members!"

Cao Zhen sighed, and then said: "I'm not talking about you, I am also the one who was elected, and I must follow them when I speak!"

"These clan members are actually more difficult to tell!"

"What's so hard to say? I know very well in my heart that they are just afraid that the benefits of sharing their profits will be reduced!"

"You are indeed right to say that, but if all the credit in the world goes to Master Xiyu, it will be very dangerous for us here!"

"But he has already made great contributions!"

Cao Pi twitched the corner of his mouth: "Now that we have turned against each other for the sake of profit, we can't tell what the outcome will be!"

"If the clan still dares to persecute you, my father will definitely get angry! But I will only tell you this matter."

Cao Zhen's eyes flashed with bitterness: "There's nothing wrong with what you said. They only care about themselves and have no idea of ​​the overall situation!"

"The world has not yet come into our hands, but we are already thinking about finding cunning rabbits and dead lackeys to cook! This really makes me feel a little depressed!"

Both of them looked a little tired, but they knew very well that this was inevitable.

If you don't take precautions, various complicated situations will still occur in the future.

To be honest, when the great cause is not yet prosperous, it is a very reasonable thing to respect one's subordinates.

But now, the clan forces have also shown their fangs.

Their idea is to obtain the greatest rights and become the most noble existence, and what is funny is a major obstacle on the way to achieving their wishes.

"Let's go and take a look tomorrow. We first have to take a look at the so-called Academy of Sciences. This is also one of our biggest goals along the way."

"OK."

The two of them went back to their rooms to rest, but they were destined to not sleep well tonight.

On the next day, Xi Yu took Cao Pi to meet Mingli in Xuzhou, including Yuan Huan, Kong Rong and others.

But Xi Yu had something to do at night, so he could only leave the matter to Cao Ang.

He had just finished school. After taking his brothers to look around, he talked to them about some of the current educational concepts in Xuzhou.

“Today, more than 100 counties in Xuzhou have built specialized county schools.”

"In these schools, the concept of teaching without distinction is also thoroughly implemented. As long as someone is willing to learn, they will have this opportunity, which also allows them to keep pace with the times and not be eliminated."

"Keep pace with the times and not be eliminated?"

Surprise flashed in Cao Pi's eyes: "But the key question is that if everyone can study, then everyone can become an official, and what about us clan members?"

Cao Ang's eyes were very serious: "You have to be clear about one thing. It is beneficial to us to spread the bachelor's degree."

"You can take a look at the current situation in Xuzhou. The people and people are well-educated, so there will be more talents and better development."

"I won't rest on my laurels and claim to be noble."

Although Cao Pi felt that this was reasonable, he always felt vaguely unhappy.

If the common people learn these things, everyone will have the opportunity to become an official.

They all have the qualifications to be investigated, so how to distinguish between good and bad?

He didn't dare to say anything more.

After all, Cao Ang is his eldest brother.

Afterwards, they had to go to the Academy of Sciences to check on the situation.

Even if Xi Yu is not here, Cao Ang can go in, but they cannot go to Tiangongyuan. They can only go in during the day when there are people.

When they came out, they happened to meet Huang Xu and Jia Ji.

"It's you again!"

Huang Xu's expression was still a little surprised, and he specially greeted Cao Pi: "Second Young Master, do you still remember me?"

"Of course I recognize it."

Cao Pi saluted slightly: "Huang Xu, I have heard of your reputation. In terms of seniority, we can be considered peers, and we can be called brothers."

"That makes perfect sense."

Huang Xu laughed, and then said: "We just left not long ago. If I remember correctly, you must be here to see the Academy of Sciences!"

Cao Ang smiled slightly: "That's right."

"But if I remember correctly, eldest son, aren't you going to take part in the science review?"

"Just postpone it a little, this matter is more important."

Cao Ang's expression was dull.

"Either way, let's go like this. Jia Ji and I will take the second young master there. We are quite free now. If nothing happens, we plan to drink."

"After we take him in directly for a visit, we'll have a drink together."

Cao Ang thought about it and realized that this was actually the case. He was a member of the Cao family, and the Academy of Sciences here was one of the most important places in Xiyu. If he took Cao Pi in there, he might be in trouble.

But the two people in front of him were different.

They are all sons of Xiyu's trusted subordinates, and their relationship with Xiyu is even closer, and they are even directly the relationship of foster father and foster son. Naturally, they have a deep relationship, and there is no need to avoid suspicion.

"That's it, please trouble you two! I will find a wine shop first, set up a sumptuous banquet for you, and then go to the science evaluation!"

Huang Xu's mouth curled up, and then said: "If possible, go to the waterside and help me find Miss Liulu!"

"Okay!"

Cao Pi's mouth twitched, why did he feel that Huang Xu was a little bit unserious!

But why wouldn't he be said by his elders!

Why did he suddenly feel a little envious!

Damn it!

Cao Pi suddenly felt a little scared in his heart. Why did he have the desire to enjoy himself?

No, no!

Absolutely not!

If my father knew about this, I'm afraid he would be beaten up.

Absolutely not!

Sima Yi's expression was very happy. He finally came to Xuzhou. If he didn't have a good time, he would really regret it.

Huang Xu and the other two turned around and took them in to take a look.

To be honest, Jia Ji was still quite deceptive on the surface, and he seemed very gentle and reliable.

Huang Xu was handsome, elegant, and seemed to be a very easy-going person.

They first took Cao Pi to the Academy of Sciences, which was very large, and the decoration was exquisite and elegant, with a sense of luxurious gardens.

If no one took them, they would even get lost.

Not long after, they went to the Artisan Courtyard, and they could hear the sound of iron hammering coming from outside.

And they also saw a teenager at the door, pointing and talking over there.

"Is there such a young craftsman?"

"Don't look at his young age, but he actually has a very high talent."

Huang Xu smiled slightly, walked in, and took out another tool.

"What is this?"

"This thing is called coal pipe, which is used to make bearings. After the bearings are modified, the code will be fast, accurate and stable!"

"Even grinding wheels and many other tools can use it."

When Huang Xu spoke, Jia Ji smiled.

"But this thing is light and fragile! You must be careful."

As soon as Cao Pi touched it, he saw this thing broke with a snap, and only a handle was left in his hand.

"What's going on?"

"What!" Huang Xu's expression changed at that time, and the eyes of other craftsmen also changed. They glanced over here again, and their faces became terrified again.

Jia Ji was trembling all over, frightened and angry: "How could it break!"

"This is the result of our hard work for half a year!"

Huang Xu's expression changed, and then he said coldly: "Second Master, I brought you here without any worries. Do you have the nerve to do such a thing?"

"If this thing is destroyed, I don't know how to explain it to my master!"

"Not only will the Marquis punish me, but my father will even be punished by military law!"

"This, this, I, my uncle shouldn't be like this, right?"

Cao Pi was also panicked, his mind was confused, and he didn't know what to do.

He felt that he seemed to have caused a big disaster.

But after thinking about it carefully, he felt something was wrong.

This matter was too coincidental!

How could it be so coincidental?

Although Cao Pi was suspicious, he couldn't accuse Huang Xu in person, otherwise his reputation would be in trouble and everyone would think he was narrow-minded.

He didn't have much evidence!

The young man suddenly turned around, his eyes widened, and the anger in his heart was about to explode.

He shouted coldly: "You bastard! Do you know how much time and effort we spent on making this bearing?"

"Every craftsman here is a famous master craftsman. We spent so much time and wasted so many resources just for such a bearing!"

"Don't look at it like this, but it is indeed easy to be destroyed!"

"How can you be so careless?"

"I, I don't think he is a big deal!"

Cao Pi's eyes were filled with fear, and his scalp was numb.

And some craftsmen over there were very angry.

On the attic next to him, Xi Yu looked at the scene in front of him and couldn't help laughing. He said to Huang Zhong and Jia Xu beside him: "Why are these two kids from your two families so cunning?"

Huang Zhong and Jia Xu laughed and looked at Xi Yu without saying anything.

Who raised such a cunning character? Don't you know it in your heart?

"This is a trap! We shouldn't have carbon tubes, right? And the bearing carbon tubes are useless!"

Jia Xu sighed: "It's because Master Cao Ang is not here now that they can bully Cao Pi!"

"I'll go and take care of him now!"

Huang Zhong was angry. Although he couldn't beat Huang Xu, Huang Xu couldn't resist.

But he wasn't really angry. To be honest, he was just having fun.

In the yard over there, those people were still in a state of confrontation.

Pu Yuan was very angry and cursed: "How can you young masters be so outrageous!"

"One or two of you are lazy and don't know how to distinguish between grains! You only know how to make trouble!"

"Do you know how much effort we put into this? You have ruined all the hard work of half a year!"

Pu Yuan even sat on the ground and cried, which was heartbreaking to watch.

Huang Xu and Jia Xu didn't know how Pu Yuan could pretend so well. They felt that he was really sincere.

"It's so presumptuous!"

Cao Zhen's eyes were cold and he was about to draw his sword.

His eyes were alert and he looked at the people next to him. Pu Yuan was even angry: "Where are the guards?"

"My subordinate is here!"

There were still several men with cold expressions and black armor standing at the door. They rushed over and surrounded the two of them.

Cao Zhen and Cao Pi were very panicked, and they didn't know what would happen now!

Cao Pi turned his attention to Huang Xu again: "Brother Ling Xiao! You are familiar with my identity, and you also know that I will not do this on purpose!"

"If you dare to stop me, you're doomed!"

Pu Yuan's eyes were cold and he said to Huang Xu: "This matter is of great importance, and it won't be easy for anyone to come!"

"If you dare to come, I will kill you too!"

Huang Xu's body trembled, his face turned pale, and he took two steps back.

Jia Ji's expression turned a little pale, and the two of them turned their attention to Cao Pi again and shook their heads, feeling that there was nothing they could do.

"It has nothing to do with me at this time, so don't blame me!"

What Jia Ji and Huang Xu said confused Cao Pi and Cao Zhen.

What's going on?

Who is this child?

Why can't even these two people be stopped!

Cao Zhen's eyes were almost confused, and he even scolded Huang Xu in his heart for being a coward!

You were riding a horse in the street yesterday! Why do you look like this now?

Can a child scare you?

"Catch them directly. If they can't be beaten to death, then beat them to death!"

"Stop it!"

Cao Zhen looked cold and said in a cold voice: "Stop messing around!"

But after he said these two words, three hundred craftsmen ran over and surrounded them. Moreover, each of these three hundred craftsmen had tall horses and big hands and hammers, and they looked very scary.

"We are from the Cao family!"

"This is my lord's biological son, your second son, stop it now!"

"Zi Dan, Zi Dan, stop them first!"

"After you did something wrong, not only did you not apologize to us, you also threatened us!"

Pu Yuan's expression was very ugly: "This is the first time I've seen shameless guys like you!"

"Kill them!"

Pu Yuan's eyes were red and he gritted his teeth.

"I am willing to compensate!"

Cao Pi collapsed and could only plead here.

Although he didn't know who this child was, he could tell something about the situation from the reactions of Huang Xu and Jia Ji.

This kid is not simple.

"Why do you say such things? Can you compensate? You bastard, you don't understand how much effort we have put in! Huang Xu, please tell me clearly, why do you bring them here, just to cause trouble? you!"

"How are you going to pay us back half a year?"

Although Pu Yuan looks young, he is covered in tendons.

Moreover, he has a great reputation in the Craftsman Academy, and everyone is convinced.

Cao Pi almost fainted at that time.

A lawless guy like Huang Xu will be scolded by this kid!

Then I guess I really got into trouble!

"We are willing to compensate. May I ask the name of this young gentleman?"

"My name is Pu Yuan."

"Okay, little brother Pu, I am not only a member of the Cao family, but also the son of the prime minister. I will try to compensate you as much as I can. Don't be nervous!"

"Send someone to get the money!"

Pu Yuan's expression was very cold: "Regardless of time, the materials and effort we consumed are worth thirty thousand gold!"

"You two have to keep the iron for me, so that you can experience the hard work we have put in before!"

"Otherwise, you won't be able to finish the work!"

"good."

Cao Pi was about to vomit blood, and he was very depressed. He wanted to look at Sima Yi and said: "Sir, take the things we brought here. Take as much as you can, and then we'll get some of it first!"

"That's okay! That's okay too!"

Sima Yi was quite scared, but he was also thankful that he didn't touch that thing just now.

Thirty thousand gold!

It's not even worth selling him for so much money!

However, Sima Yi realized something when he turned around. This must be a trap.

If it wasn't intentional, if such a big situation really happened, Mr. Xi would probably already be here.

But they have no way to escape. After all, they do occupy a disadvantageous position, and the problem still needs to be solved.

Sima Yi felt extremely bitter in his heart. He did not expect that he would be involved in such a mess and create such a situation!

He could only quickly fetch his belongings. He brought almost everything over and asked the guards over there to count it.

Although the Pu Yuan inside is just a child, children are the most difficult to deal with because they are irrational and immature!

Sima Yi came back not long after, holding a handful of deeds in his hand, followed by several soldiers carrying some boxes, and the boxes were filled with jewelry and jade.

After he went to the door and knocked a few times, they were all stunned when they saw the scene inside.

The second young master and General Cao have already started to work and are forging iron over there.

After Sima Yi passed by, he felt a little angry: "You can't do such a thing!"

"After all, he is the Prime Minister's biological son, so he can't be like this!"

"Second Master, I've brought the money, you'd better stop working!"

As soon as Sima Yi came, the door was closed, and then the guards surrounded him and started beating him.

Huang Xu and Jia Ji were quite happy in their hearts, but pretended to be anxious on the surface: "Don't fight!"

"This is our guest, how can you treat him like this? You should be patient for a while!"

Cao Pi and Cao Zhen looked bitter, and they were also very depressed, but they couldn't blame Huang Xu and the others. After all, this matter had nothing to do with them, and they still had to worry about it.

Cao Zhen forged iron, Cao Pi blew the wind, and the work here was not something they could do easily.

They also saw the surroundings, and even someone was supervising them.

The bitterness in the hearts of these two people was really hard to express.

They suffered a loss, paid the money, and still had to forge iron here.

After tossing all night, the two felt that their hands were going to be useless.

Especially Cao Pi, he was not a warrior, and he didn't exercise much in normal times. He felt like he was being tortured when forging iron!