Great Wei Nengchen

"Great Sima is strategizing and winning thousands of miles away. Even if Jiang Shang and Han Xin come back to life, it's nothing more than that. I will report this conversation verbatim, and my lord father will definitely worry about it!"

After listening to Xiao Yi's strategic plan, Cao Pi was so impressed that he almost knelt down to worship his teacher... After finishing his official business, he should go back logically, but this second young master didn't mean to say goodbye at all, instead his eyes showed A kind of expectation, or - great ambition!

"Huh? - smack!"

If someone hesitates to speak, they definitely don't want too many people to hear it. Xiao Yi is so shrewd. He immediately twirled his fingers and hinted to the lady beside him. went!

"In this battle, my lord father will definitely go to fight personally, and my younger brother is willing to serve. I don't know if he will be a guard with the army, or sit in Xuchang, and I hope Da Sima will teach me?"

Deep in the mountain cave, where heaven and earth are invisible, only two people are here. Cao Pi suddenly knelt down on the ground and paid respects, his eyes were full of prayers. , give it a go!

This is not surprising, as the son of a traitor, how could he not have political ambitions? Since the death of his eldest brother Cao Ang, Cao Pi is the de facto eldest son. According to the clan system, it is only natural to inherit his father's business!

The actual situation is not the case. Every time Cao Cao inspects places or receives envoys from princes, he always brings Cao Zhi by his side. Second son!

Cao Pi knelt down today to ask for advice. First, he wanted to consolidate his position and inherit the Cao family's great family business in the future; It's a sure thing!

"Hiss!... Hiss! Hiss!"

In all fairness, Xiao Yi didn't want to interfere in the struggle between the Cao family brothers, and he didn't want to be hated by Cao Cao, but looking at Cao Pi's begging eyes, he understood a truth. With his own identity and strength, it was impossible for him to stay out of the matter completely. That's right, I can't do it blatantly, since that's the case...

Thinking of this, Xiao Yi dipped his fingers in the wine, and wrote a four-character poem on the bluestone table:

The dragon diving into the cape is afraid of frightening the sky, and for the time being sneaks into the abyss,

Waiting for the wind and cloud to gather together, soaring heaven and earth to determine the universe!

The battle for the reserve position is unpredictable, and all kinds of words are here. As for how much Cao Pi can understand, it depends on his good fortune!

Chapter 821 A lot of feelings

"Zuo Zhuan-Zhu Zhiwu Tui Qin Shi" records: "If She Zheng thought of the host as the host, the exchange of luggage will be exhausted, and the king will not be harmed..." From this, it can be seen that the messenger is definitely a good job. Wearing luxurious clothes, sitting in a four-wheeled cart, lobbying the princes, being a guest of honor, wherever you go, you can eat, drink, and take something. It's so beautiful!

However, there is a kind of envoy that is completely opposite, everyone fears it like a tiger, and that is to send an envoy to the enemy - the next day, not to mention that there is no benefit, and there is still a lot of danger. If you are lucky, you will be in a mess If you are unlucky, throw it into the frying pan and cook it. It is definitely a near-death job. Unfortunately, Simpi is an envoy who declares war!

Xinpi is from Yingchuan. He was intelligent since he was a child. He studied literature at the age of five and martial arts at the age of seven. Everyone in his hometown called him a "child prodigy". That's really 'two lines of sharp teeth, three inches of tongue', can kill the living, and then make the dead jump out of the coffin!

Such a talented person, it stands to reason that he should be able to rise to the top, and even become a prime minister. On the contrary, Simpi's official career was extremely difficult. After leaving the teacher at the age of 22, he wandered around and bumped into walls everywhere. He wasted the years, but nothing was achieved. Later, his friends got together With some money, I helped to make connections everywhere, and then I found an official position as the chief secretary under Yuan Tan, the governor of Qingzhou. !

For more than 400 years, the Han Dynasty belonged to the Liu family, and it belonged to the gentry. This is especially true in the four prefectures of Hebei. Since the Yuan family came to power, all the officials who have been promoted and reused have been from the gentry. Tian Feng, Shenpei, Xu You , Guo Tu, Ju Shou... Could it be that they were born with prominent backgrounds and had a prosperous official career, but officials from poor families can only wander at the bottom, even if they have great abilities, and have no chance to display them!

This mission to Xuchang is the best proof. Everyone knows that Cao Cao is a generation of traitors with vicious methods and will never succumb to others. Sending envoys to raise conditions and fight is tantamount to sending him to his death. Naturally, no one is willing to accept such an errand, the officials of the gentry shirked the blame one after another, everyone pretended to be sick, and said nothing!

But it was impossible not to send someone, so finally Xin Pi was selected, he was promoted to a higher rank, with a reward of 50 taels, and he officially went to Xuchang. A 'farewell banquet' was also held, and he was already regarded as a dead person. If he is lucky, he might even be left with a whole body!

However, Simpi still has integrity, eat the king's salary, and be loyal to the king. Since he has received the Yuan family's salary, he has to contribute to others. He packed some changes of clothes, brought a few old servants, and resolutely We set off, with the attitude of "the wind is rustling, the water is cold, and the strong man will never return when he is gone"!

The journey from Yecheng to Xuchang is more than [-] li, and there are many passes along the way, there are many cities, and it takes about ten days to cross the turbulent Yellow River, but it took Simpi more than half a month, not because he was afraid to move forward, but because It has another purpose!

As a qualified envoy, in addition to being articulate and lobbying the princes, he is also a superb spy. Taking advantage of the opportunity to go on a mission, he must also observe the enemy's internal affairs, people's livelihood, and military deployment. Zhang defense map, it is perfect!

If possible, it is necessary to instigate several high-level officials to obtain some key information. Liu Bang, the great ancestor of the Han Dynasty, used the eloquence of the emissary to poach the corner of the overlord of Chu, instigated Yingbo, and alienated Fan Zeng... and finally defeated Xiang Yu. Create a great Han country!

"Thief Cao is cunning and insidious, playing with power, but he also has the knowledge of people. No matter his background, he is talented. The appointed officials, big and small, are all worthy of their duties. The officials are clear and bright. Men farm and women weave. A peaceful scene is really rare! "

After crossing the Yellow River, the first thing Simpi did was to check the people's livelihood. He even went to a few mountain villages and made private visits in microservices. The result surprised him. The people here live and work in peace and contentment. I have a full stomach, which is much better than the four states in Hebei, where people often starve to death!

"Cao Cao not only has literary skills, but also understands martial arts. The soldiers under his command are brave, well-equipped, and the city defenses are strong. No wonder he was able to traverse the Central Plains, winning many battles and creating a huge family fortune!"

The second thing is to take a peek at the army. Xin Pi found out depressedly that Cao Jun is well-trained, has high morale, and is extremely powerful in combat. Compared with Hebei soldiers and horses, it is even worse. People can't help admiring Cao Cao's ability to command the army, "He is a qualified commander. In comparison, my master Yuan Shao... Hehe!"

"Prime Minister Cao is wise and powerful, and his heart is concerned with the well-being of the common people. He uses the people of the world to govern the affairs of the world. The people's hearts are subdued, and the general trend has been achieved. In the future, he will become a snake and a dragon. I'm afraid it's hard to predict!"

The third thing is to buy the gap. The target is a few county guards and school lieutenants. , The gift was returned, the letter was torn up, it was really oily and salty!

If the high-ranking officials can’t be bought, let’s start with the small officials. Unwilling to be reconciled, Xin Pi went to the countryside with gifts, and wanted to buy a pavilion chief. The embankment of a thousand miles collapsed in an ant’s nest, and he only needed to dig a brick. Don't worry about not having a second piece!

The hope was great, but the disappointment was even greater. Simpi hit a wall again. Before the gift was brought out, an old man beat his cane severely, and then summoned a strong man, tied him up, and sent him directly to the government for punishment. Fortunately, the servants came quickly, otherwise my life would be lost!

However, what touched Simpi the most was what the old man said: "The old man is illiterate, he has been farming all his life, and he doesn't understand any military affairs, but he understands a truth, whoever can make the common people full, the old man will listen to whoever It’s okay to risk one’s life!”

"The people of the Han family are simple and industrious. As long as they are fed when they are hungry, clothed when they are cold, rewarded for their achievements, and punished for their crimes, all problems will be solved. People's hearts are in Cao, and it is irreversible!"

The experience along the way moved Simpi very much, and his attitude towards Cao Cao also changed. From the shameless Cao thief at the beginning, he became a respected Prime Minister Cao!

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"Long! ... Long! Long!"

Rain or shine, cars and horses don't stop, half a month later, Simpi came to the outside of Xuchang City, looking at the towering city wall, the straight road, and the constant business travelers... He finally admitted the fact that Cao Cao was in Anbang. In terms of governing the country, it is indeed better than his own master!

"Ha! Ha!...Is it Mr. George who is here? You have worked hard all the way, Cao Zihuan, I have been waiting here for a long time!"

While the chariots and horses were moving, a group of people suddenly poured out from the side of the road, holding colorful flags in their hands, and the gongs and drums were loud. The leader was a young man with a face like a crown jade, delicate features, wearing a white robe, and a sword hanging around his waist. He looked very handsome. It is extremely polite to salute with fists clasped a few feet away!

"It's Ying Chuan-Xin Zuozhi, thank you very much for going out of the city to welcome you, isn't your Excellency the eldest son of the Prime Minister's Mansion?"

Seeing Cao Pi coming out to greet him, Xin Pi was taken aback. He came from a humble background and had no reputation at all. To be able to have the prime minister's son come to greet him was too much face, and he felt a little flattered!

"Hehe!...Mr. is extremely talented and has come from a long way. He deserves to be treated as a distinguished guest. Please drink three cups of wind-receiving wine, and then enter the city before it's too late!"

Cao Pi smiled all over his face, and personally brought over a tray with three glasses of fine wine on it. Because of the hot weather, he specially chilled them with ice cubes. It can be said that he was very considerate, but the wine glasses are too big, and the capacity is about half a catty. It's not an exaggeration to say that it's a wine bowl!

"This... I am grateful for the kindness of Mr. Zihuan!"

"Okay! Okay!...Mr. Huge!"

In the eyes of the ancients, face is more important than life. They treat you so favorably, not to mention three glasses of fine wine, but you have to drink three glasses of poison. Xin Pi calmed down his excitement, First he bowed his hands and saluted, and then drank three glasses of fine wine, which won a round of applause from the crowd!

"Mr. George, please get in the car, I will guide you!"

"Young Master treats you so kindly, I am ashamed!"

"Hey!...Mr. is knowledgeable and talented, and he is also a talented scholar in Yingchuan. It is only natural to receive this courtesy!"

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At present, Cao Pi personally drove into Xuchang with Simpi, and went straight to the post house, where a sumptuous banquet had been prepared, accompanied by several literati and poets, and a group of beauties were performing singing and dancing. present!

The wine is good wine, the food is delicious, such as animals in the mountains, geese in the clouds, cattle and sheep on the land, seafood from the sea, bird's nest, bear's paw, shark's fin... everything, extremely rich, plus a few literati, shaking their heads, reciting poems and odes, the atmosphere of the banquet It will be lively soon!

"Drink!...Young master is proficient in literature and history, and has extraordinary attainments. It is a great comfort to meet you today!"

"Drink!...Sir, you are serious. You are lucky to meet such a great talent!"

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During the banquet, there were high-spirited talks and laughter. Simpi studied Confucianism and liked to study ancient classics and history the most. It just so happened that Cao Pi did the same. He had a lot of research on ancient Chinese prose. Woolen cloth!