Chapter 29 Cai Yong

  "Master, the city gate is blocked, we'll probably have to wait a while before we can enter the city."

  Pei Yuanshao sat in the carriage and saw people standing in line at the city gate, especially at the entrance of the city gate, an old man was arguing with the officer, which made all the people who wanted to enter the city blocked outside the city gate.

  "What happened?"

  Wang Can heard this and crawled out of the carriage.

  His gaze fell on the city gate, where a slender old man in a dark brown long gown stood at the entrance of the city gate. The old man stretched out his hand and pointed at the general standing at the city gate, scolding: "Luoyang City is an important place for the emperor, you are supposed to guard the city gate as your duty, why do you privately set up a checkpoint at the city gate and block the people from entering and leaving? What kind of discipline is this?"

  The old man's voice was hoarse and thick, with a full and rich tone.

  As he spoke, his righteous indignation was palpable, causing the citizens standing outside the city walls to cast sideways glances.

  The general in charge of the checkpoint turned pale with rage, staring at the old man and shouting: "Old man, hand over the money or get out of here! Don't waste my time, if you make me angry, you won't be able to bear the consequences. You're already quite old, hurry up and pay, otherwise go back, don't block the way for others."

  The old man hummed and said: "I'm standing right here, what can you do?"

  With a clang, the commander's war knife was unsheathed from his waist and shone with a cold killing intent. The war knife was placed in front of the old man's neck, and if it moved forward just one more inch, the blade would cut through the old man's throat.

  Wang Can was thinking about how to meet Dong Zhuo in his heart, and after seeing the old man, he moved in his heart.

  Now Dong Zhuo is in control of Luoyang, the city guards are all soldiers from Xiliang, and they are also Dong Zhuo's trusted generals. Yet this old man dared to scold these soldiers despite knowing that Dong Zhuo has occupied Luoyang. It is clear that this old man is not an ordinary person, otherwise he would not have stood at the city gate and scolded those generals who set up private checkpoints.

  The king stepped forward, pushed aside the people in front of him, and walked to the old man's side. He took out a few silver coins from his waist and handed them to the general, saying: "General, Dong Taishi sent you to lead soldiers to guard the gate of Luoyang City, it is to let you help Dong Taishi check people with ulterior motives, not to let you extort money from the common people. If General privately set up a checkpoint and extorted money from the common people, if Dong Taishi knew about it, it would affect Dong Taishi's reputation, I'm afraid that Dong Taishi's anger would not be just killing one or two people. How about this? I'll help this old man pay his toll, you let him go, and my carriage is also behind me, let us pass too!"

  Wang Can smiled and handed over the silver money in his hand to the general's hand, with a cold smile.

  That general was stunned by Wang Can, thinking of Dong Zhuo's ferocity, his face suddenly became embarrassed, took over Wang Can's silver money, and said impatiently: "Go, go, don't block the way for people to pass."

  "Old man, hurry up and go, there are still people behind who need to catch their ride."

  Wang Canchao smiled at the old man and pointed to the people waiting in line to enter the city.

  "Oh, right, I'm leaving now!" The old man smiled and said, "Wait a minute, after entering the city, I still have something to say to you."

  Wang Canzhao sat outside the city gate in a horse-drawn carriage, and with a wave of his hand, Pei Yuanshao drove the carriage towards Luoyang City. The two carriages, one in front of the other, slowly entered the city.

  The old man and Wang Can entered the city one after another.

  As the carriage stopped at the corner of the city wall, Lao's and Wei's faces turned awkward, and he said: "Young man, although I appreciate your kindness, but your way of doing things makes the general guarding the city even more arrogant, it's really not worth encouraging. Luoyang is under the emperor's feet, and a general guarding the city is so rampant, this wind cannot be allowed to continue!"

  Wang Can shook his head and said, "Does the old gentleman know Grand Master Dong?"

  The old man nodded and replied, "Of course, I know Dong Taishi. This time, I brought my family back to Luoyang City, it was Dong Taishi who invited me, but I didn't expect Dong Taishi to let his soldiers extort money from the hardworking people passing by at the city gate. I must react to this matter with Dong Taishi, otherwise, if things go on like this, won't all the common people entering Luoyang City be oppressed by the officials and soldiers?"

  Wang Canshen was shocked in her heart, but her face didn't show any surprise.

  On the contrary, Wang Can's face showed a look of disdain and he said in a low voice: "Old sir is actually serving for Dong Taishi?"

  The old man saw Wang Can's expression, sighed, and naturally understood the meaning of Wang Can's words. Dong Zhuo's tyranny, doing things like abolishing and establishing, now that Dong Zhuo is already detested by everyone, how can the old man rely on him at this time? Isn't it helping a tyrant to do evil?

  He shook his head and the old man said helplessly, "You think I want to, my family members and relatives are all in Dong Taishi's hands, it's really helpless." When he said this, the old man's eyes showed a hint of anger, but then he said, "As the saying goes, when one is in office, one should plan for the government. I was summoned back to Luoyang by Dong Taishi to take on an important position in the court, naturally it is to enjoy the salary of the monarch and be loyal to the monarch. The soldiers under Dong Taishi's command are arrogant and unruly, disturbing the people, so I should advise Dong Taishi, this is the duty of a husband, with no excuses."

  Wang Can's expression was taken aback, and he didn't expect this old man to have such an idea.

  He is indeed a responsible old man.

  Wang Can's face showed admiration, and he bowed his hands: "Old sir, you are a man of noble integrity. I am deeply impressed!"

  The old man shook his head, a hint of desolation flashing across his face. He was just compromising, what's the point of talking about lofty righteousness?

  "Dad, haven't we already passed the city gate? Why aren't we going home yet?"

  A clear and pleasant voice like the oriole's came from the carriage, the curtain of the carriage window was lifted, a twelve or thirteen-year-old girl's head stretched out of the window, her eyes fell on the old man, with a hint of annoyance in her eyes. The girl glanced at Wang Can for an instant, then again fell on the old man, urging him to get up quickly.

  The girl is extremely beautiful, with a temperament like an immortal fairy descending into the mortal world, without stirring up any dust.

  The girl's eyebrows are like distant mountains, her eyes are like autumn water, her high and small nose is white and round, her red face shows a hint of blush, her black eyes are like a spring of clear water. The girl lightly opens her lips, her voice is like jade beads falling onto a jade plate, crisp and pleasant to the ear, so delightful to listen to.

  Wang Can's expression stiffened, and a hint of unusual color flashed in his eyes.

  In this world, there is actually such a stunning girl. If I can have such a girl, I will have no regrets in this life!

  But in Wang Can's heart, a hint of embarrassment flashed by. The girl was only twelve or thirteen years old, and he felt so depraved in his heart. Was he a lolicon? A thought like this flashed through Wang Can's mind, but it was instantly suppressed by him. He just appreciated her, purely appreciated her, heh...

  "Zhao Ji, what are you doing out here? Hurry back inside."

  The old man shouted, pulled out a beautifully crafted note from his pocket and handed it to Wang Can, saying: "Today, I have something important to attend to and cannot discuss with you in detail. After you settle down, you can bring the note to my mansion and I will tell you more. My surname is Cai, my name is Yong, and my courtesy name is Bogui, don't forget."

  After finishing speaking, Cai Yong returned to the carriage. The coachman raised his whip and the carriage rumbled forward.

  Inside the carriage, the girl looked displeased and said: "Father, that person is just a passerby, why did you spend so much time on him? Moreover, at the city gate, you could have just given some silver to the guarding general, what's the point of socializing with those generals?"

  Cai Yong smiled and said, "Alright, alright, Zhao Ji is not angry anymore. My eyes won't deceive me. That young man has a dignified appearance and a compassionate heart. At the same time, when he spoke at the city gate, he was soft yet firm, forcing the defending general to let us in without daring to investigate further. This person is quite impressive. Such a young and talented individual, I must meet him."

  "Hmph, you're just meddling in other people's business!" The girl muttered under her breath, saying angrily.

  "Haha... you're really careful." The old man chuckled and gently rubbed the girl's head.

  Wang Can took over Cai Yong's invitation, stunned for a moment. He had long known that this old man was not an ordinary person. Unexpectedly, it turned out to be Cai Yong. Great, very powerful! Moreover, Cai Yong's daughter is so beautiful.

  Now that I've met Cai Yong, isn't it like being near a pavilion by the water and getting the moon first?

  Wang Can smiled and put away the invitation card, returned to the carriage, and let Pei Yuanshao drive the horse towards the city.

  PS: Today's four updates are completed, asking for flowers and asking for strength~~~