A Journey to the Game World

Chapter 289 A Cup of Bitter Tea

"Hua Xin...Sun Quan and Lu Meng have been leisurely enough during this time! Could it be that the two of them are really used to life here and have lost their previous drive?"

One night, after Cao Pi finished his dinner, he secretly summoned Hua Xin to discuss important matters with him.

When Hua Xin was ordered to come, the first thing Cao Pi said was that it had something to do with Sun Quan and Lu Meng.

"Returning to Your Majesty, those two did not do anything else, but it is not clear whether they have other plans!

If you want to understand this matter in more detail, maybe you have to observe it over time. If these two people have been like this for years, it can prove that there is no illusion in this matter! "Hua Xin said.

"After years of observation, I don't have so much time to waste! Liu Bei has just annexed Jiangdong, and the army is in full swing!
If my estimate is correct, I'm afraid he will enter the Wei state again and invade the border of our country in a short time!
At that time, the decisive battle between us and Liu Bei will be inevitable!If you can't prepare early at this moment, then the follow-up will be really unpredictable! " Cao Pi objected.

"Yes... Your Majesty's words are true. This is indeed because I didn't think carefully!"

When the proposal encountered opposition, Hua Xin hurriedly apologized to Cao Pi.

Cao Pi waved his hand casually, obviously he didn't care about it.

"Right now, although Sun Quan is of great help to us, his subordinate Lu Meng is obviously easier to conquer!
Now that Sun Quan has been defeated and his foundation has been destroyed, there is basically no future to speak of. If Lu Meng really has some brains, I am afraid he would not want to follow Sun Quan and live a mediocre life!
If at this time, we can offer generous conditions to lure him to betray Sun Quan, then it would be a good thing for us! "

Cao Pi has already moved at this moment, and he wants to recruit Lu Meng, but he just had such an idea, and there is no too practical action!

Hua Xin agreed: "Your Majesty's intention is actually the minister's intention! If Lu Meng can really surrender to His Majesty, then His Majesty will be equivalent to having another general!"

"Not only that! Then Lu Meng was once the governor of Eastern Wu, and he has extremely rich experience in water warfare! Waiting for the next day, when we enter Jiangdong, he will also become our biggest main force!"

Although Lu Meng has not succeeded at this moment, Cao Pi has already made a plan to use Lu Meng.

From this, it can also be seen that Cao Pi seems to be bound to win Lu Meng.

"Your Majesty's words are true. Since that's the case, the minister should be responsible for this matter!" Hua Xin volunteered.

"No, no, no...you don't need to do this matter, just let Sima Yi do it!"

Unexpectedly, just when Hua Xin thought he could take this opportunity to show off in front of Cao Pi, Cao Pi already had a suitable candidate for this matter!
"Your Majesty, it's not that I'm talkative, but I think it would be inappropriate to send Lord Sima to this matter!"

Hua Xin was afraid that Sima Yi would take his credit, so he directly slandered him.

"Why?"

Although Cao Pi never saw Hua Xin's thoughts, when Hua Xin said these words, he had a slight guess.

However, under the current situation, it seems more appropriate to let Hua Xin tell the reason himself!
"Although Master Sima is talented in eloquence, he doesn't know much about Lu Meng, and Lu Meng is a general.

I expected that he would not be willing to discuss any theoretical matters with Mr. Sima!Therefore, if this matter is handed over to Master Sima, I am afraid that nine out of ten will return without success!

Therefore, I implore Your Majesty to think twice, and don't mess up major events! "

The previous remonstrance, Hua Xin is quite good, it gave Cao Pi enough face, but this last sentence is a bit inappropriate.

What does it mean to mess up a major event, it sounds like you are blaming Cao Pi.

Therefore, as soon as Hua Xin said this, Cao Pi immediately became dissatisfied.

Even though Cao Pi didn't show it obviously, his words and expressions have changed a little.

"Hua Xin, don't look at things too one-sided! Although Lu Meng is a military general, he is not a reckless person.

On the contrary, Lu Meng's resourcefulness is not weaker than any of you, so I think it is most appropriate for Sima Yi to do this matter! "

"Your Majesty, you have already made your decision and you don't want to change it?"

Even though Cao Pi had already spoken to such an extent, Hua Xin was still a little ruthless!

"You are not joking! Since I have already made a decision on this matter, I will definitely not change it!"

Cao Pi said without hesitation, the current atmosphere of the conversation between the two of them has become a bit uncomfortable, but everyone is patient and hiding their emotions!
"Okay! I hope your majesty has already made a decision, so I won't say anything more! I just ask your majesty not to act too hastily on this matter of Lu Meng, so as to avoid sudden changes!"

Although Hua Xin is sometimes selfish, he also has an overall perspective.

And what he said now reflects this point.

For Cao Pi, Lu Meng was just a tool, a tool that could help him fight on the battlefield.

From Hua Xin's point of view, Lu Mengna is a real person with his own thoughts and goals!

If one day he finds out that he is just a pawn of Cao Pi, something will happen during this period!

And his current remonstrance is just to remind Cao Pi to pay attention to this!
However, because what he said was not at the right time, Cao Pi didn't take his words to heart at all.

Although the conversation between the two finally came to a definite decision, their relationship with each other was damaged.

After Hua Xin left, Cao Pi smashed the tea cup in front of him directly. From his actions, it could be seen that he was indeed suppressing his anger just now.

What Hua Xin said just now had obviously lost his sense of proportion, which made Cao Pi furious.

And besides that, Cao Pi also had some other associations.

Because Hua Xin was his supporter when he succeeded to the throne, and it was because of Hua Xin's support that he was lucky to inherit the throne.

Therefore, it is precisely because of the existence of this layer that Cao Pi often feels an illusion of being sealed by others.

It was as if this position was given to him by Hua Xin.

In other words, it means that without Hua Xin, Cao Pi's throne would not be stable.

Cao Pi felt very uncomfortable when he thought about this problem.

In his opinion, the reason why he has achieved what he is today is obviously the result of his hard work.

But just because Hua Xin helped him, all his efforts were robbed by Hua Xin.

Now, Hua Xin is relying on this point to take credit and pride in front of Cao Pi.

And the previous exhortation is the most obvious manifestation.

However, in reality, although Hua Xin was a little bit trying to take credit for it, if he was talking about taking credit for his pride, he really wouldn't be able to claim it!
However, now Cao Pi already has this thought.Therefore, no matter whether Hua Xin has this idea or not, he also cannot get rid of this crime!

At present, Cao Pi looked at the crumbs on the ground, clenched his hands into fists, and beat hard on the desk.

To him, Hua Xin was obviously no longer his confidant.

No matter how high an official position he has, no matter how high prestige he has.

In short, Cao Pi has already had a prejudice against him at the moment, and even at a certain moment, Cao Pi already has the idea of ​​getting rid of Hua Xin.

However, when this idea first appeared, Cao Pi suppressed it.

It's not because Escape doesn't want to do this, but because of the current situation, it can't be done yet!

There are some matters in the court that Hua Xin needs to deal with. If Hua Xin is resolved now, it may affect part of the work!
Therefore, out of safe consideration, Cao Pi finally endured the anger in his heart.

However, forbearance is forbearance, and at some point, excessive forbearance will cause a bigger outbreak.

Obviously, this is the case with Cao Pi at this time.In fact, from this, it can basically be guessed.

In time, when Hua Xin is no longer useful, how will Cao Pi treat him!
A few days later, Sima Yi came to Lu Meng's mansion early in the morning according to Cao Pi's arrangement.

When Sima Yi's car stopped in front of Lu Meng's mansion, almost everyone in Luoyang City knew about it.

I don't know if it's because of Sima Yi's influence or if it's because of Sima Yi's intention.

The housekeeper of Lu Meng's mansion invited Sima Yi to sit in the living room. After making tea for Lu Meng and Sima Yi one after another, the housekeeper retreated very consciously.

"I wonder what important business Master Sima has here?"

Lu Meng doesn't like drinking tea very much, especially in front of the enemy, he prefers to be vigilant!

Therefore, when he asked this question, his eyes could be said to have been fixed on Sima Yi, without moving at all.

Sima Yi smiled, the wrinkles on his face appeared a little more.

"General Lu Meng, don't be too cautious! I'm not here on business, I just want to chat with you, General Lu Meng, and get in touch with each other!"

Taking a sip of the tea, Sima Yi spit the tea back into the cup.

At this moment, the cup of tea in his hand was extremely bitter, almost to the point where it was hard to swallow.

However, even so, he still had a smile on his face, and he swallowed the bitter tea forcefully into his stomach.

Lu Meng looked at Sima Yi expectantly. Sima Yi's actions at this moment really made him laugh!

(End of this chapter)