[Three Kingdoms] Carnival

"If you look at these three things, it is obvious that apart from the usual strategic calculations, there always seems to be a more secretive and omnipotent force, trying to pull things to a certain track.

And this power may be what we often call the Dao of Heaven. "

Since Cao Cao entrusted this matter to Xun Chen, he doubted whether he would use it or employed him. He recorded all his increasingly clear and strange dreams and sent them to Jingzhou to Xun Chen.Xun Chen's daily research is probably more familiar than Cao Cao:

"The first thing is that in Cao Gong's dream, the old man Cao was not saved. In reality, although he was saved, but because of Cao Gong's conquest of Xuzhou, everyone thought that the old man Cao died in the first year of Xingping, not a years later.

The second thing is that in Duke Cao's dream, Young Master Ang and General Dian died in Wancheng. However, Duke Cao did not take Wancheng immediately, but Zhang Xiu took the initiative to surrender Wancheng until the battle between Duke Cao and Yuan Shao.And this is also Feng Xiao's plan: because he knows that Zhang Xiu will return sooner or later, he only decides to save Young Master Ang and General Dian, not once and for all.

If Mrs. Cao hadn't died of illness in the future, as Mr. Cao's father, he would not be able to remain anonymous for the rest of his life.But once this happens, Mr. Cao, you will become an unknown teacher when you conquer Xuzhou, your reputation will be greatly damaged, and it is very likely that you will not be enough to welcome the emperor to Xu.

If Mr. Ang has not passed away, Mrs. Ding is still your official wife, and Mrs. Bian is only a concubine.The second son of Pi is neither a descendant nor an elder, so it is absolutely impossible to compete with the young master Ang who was cultivated by you, Mr. Cao.But in this way, it is very different from the designation of Second Prince Pi as the eldest son in your dream. "

Not to mention, the later Wei Wendi.

Thinking of Guo Jia's lightly engraved words with a knife instead of ink pen, so that Cao Cao didn't even notice the recorded words, Xun Chen's eyes darkened slightly, and he continued:

"And the third thing, if Feng Xiao really died under that arrow, what will happen to Mr. Cao?"

Being looked directly into the eyes, Cao Cao lowered his eyes to avoid, thought for a while, and said in a deep voice: "Guhui will kill Dong Cheng and everyone related to this matter immediately."

"The Son of Heaven also has a lot to do with this matter, Mr. Cao be careful." Xun Chen reminded with a smile.

"..."

"However, if Feng Xiao died at that time, Duke Cao would definitely not be affected. The life and death of Sun Ce, the victory or defeat of Guandu, and whether or not the Northern Conquest of Karasuma are all directly related to Feng Xiao.

Based on these three things, Chen boldly suggested that in order to prevent things from further deviating from its established track, Tiandao had to prevent Feng Xiao's death that time.Chen even believed that Feng Xiao had vaguely detected the true will of Heaven before this, so he wanted to use that incident to risk himself to verify whether everything was really as he expected.

Guo Fengxiao won this gamble with Tiandao. "

After talking so much in a row, Xun Chen poured himself a cup of tea, his throat slightly dry.Looking at the still unfamiliar faces reflected in the emerald green tea, he couldn't help chuckling, as if he was remembering something interesting from the past.

After drinking the tea, Xun Chen continued:

"It's a pity that Feng Xiao completely lost his memory after that and forgot about these things. Perhaps, this was intentionally done by God. However, what's interesting is that at almost the same time, Mr. Cao, you remembered something that should have been forgotten. Things, thus giving birth to today's variables.

The past has been sorted out, and Feng Xiao has actually written down the method he thinks is feasible.

So, the question Chen wants to ask now is "

The smile on Xun Chen's lips gradually faded, and the last gleam of light gradually faded from his Rumo eyes:

"Prime Minister Cao, do you want to make an enemy of Heaven for Guo Jia?"

As an old minister of the Han family, Liu Biao had experienced the generosity of the scholars to rebuke the traitors with their arms, and also experienced the disaster of the party that caused countless famous scholars to ruin their families and die in different places. Sheng has always been deeply in Liu Biao's memory, so when he pacified Jingzhou, he immediately started to establish this school in Xiangyang, imitating the Taixue of the year, and took great pains to attract famous Confucian scholars who had nowhere to live due to the turbulent times. , training the Six Classics, talking about gifts, harmonic octaves, coordinating the law, and repairing the calendar, even if it is not like the scene of the Taixue in those days, there are still some thoughts left for people to entrust their thoughts.

The school is built by the lake, occupying a huge area, with carved columns and painted columns, magnificent and majestic, without losing the tenderness of the southern water town.Wang Can took Cao Pi for more than half an hour, and only a small part of it. Seeing that the sun was getting higher and his body was sweating, Wang Can took Cao Pi to the nearby courtyard where he lived, and temporarily Take a break here.

"Taste the freshly brewed plum wine first." After making arrangements for Cao Pi to sit down in the courtyard, Wang Can went back to the house and brought out the altar of wine. He found two wine glasses from nowhere and poured a glass for him and Cao Pi. .The plum wine was very light in color and not intoxicating. Wang Can, who had been thirsty for a long time, drank it all in one gulp. Then he looked at Cao Pi and said with emotion: "When you and your father first entered the door, I saw that you have extraordinary bearing. Where are you from a big family? I never thought that you are the eldest son of Prime Minister Cao, who is very powerful in Xudu."

"Pi is not the eldest son." Cao Pi shook his wine glass, watching the lavender liquid swirl, but did not drink it. "Pi's elder brother, Cao Ang, Cao Zi?, is the eldest son whom father loves the most."

"But didn't he die in the military chaos in Wancheng? Your mother is Prime Minister Cao's wife now, so it's not an exaggeration to call you the eldest son." Seeing that Cao Pi refused to drink for a long time, Wang Can couldn't help laughing again, " Are you so wary? Don’t worry, there’s nothing in this wine. Can’t know why you and your father have the guts to take risks alone, but since you’re here, don’t worry. Don’t talk about military affairs, don’t talk about political affairs, Your father and who you are are neither the cause nor the resistance to our fellowship.

Of course, if you really don't want to drink this wine, then push the glass to Chan, and Chan is not too difficult for others. "

If someone usually talked about the death of his elder brother so easily, Cao Pi would definitely be furious.But perhaps it was because Wang Can's expression was too calm when he spoke, which actually made Cao Pi feel a slight movement in his heart, and he felt an inexplicable sense of empathy with others rather than anger.He looked at Wang Can, then at the wine glass in his hand, hesitated for a moment, and drank the plum wine.

The wine passes through the throat, sweet and sour, with a faint lingering fragrance, which stays in the mouth for a long time.

"Are the people here as free and easy as you?" After drinking the wine, Cao Pi suddenly felt a stone in his heart, and talked with Wang Can, his tone became more brisk and familiar.

"It's not free and easy, but I get used to it after watching too much." Wang Can said with a smile, his unremarkable eyebrows and eyes are a bit more charming than ordinary people, making people get close subconsciously, "Most people in this school, In the past, they were all from the northern lands. It was only because of the war in the north that they had to come to Jingzhou to avoid disaster. Fleeing in a hurry, parting with their relatives and homeland has become a common occurrence. For example, the Pei Qian you just met, his wife Died while fleeing; Song Daru's youngest daughter died on the way because of the plague and no one would heal her; as for Chan..."

Thinking of the chaos and wandering in the past, Wang Can couldn't help but feel sad, but soon he was relieved, "However, in this troubled world, who hasn't experienced this. Now, Can can still have a place in Jingzhou, Looking at the scenery of the world and expressing the feelings in my heart, I am also satisfied."

"... Is Zhongxuan really satisfied?" Cao Pi raised his eyes, and looked at Wang Can, who seemed to be free and easy, with deep meaning, "'Ascend to the Baling Bank in the south, and look back at Chang'an. I feel sad when I understand the people of the next spring'. With such a talented person, are you really willing to live in Jingzhou and put on a facade for the ignorant Liu Jingsheng?"

Wang Can's eyes brightened sharply: "Zihuan has read Can's poems?"

"Pi has never set foot in Jingtu, but Zhongxuan's poems have spread to the north. Therefore, if we look at it from this point of view, Pi and Zhongxuan have known each other for a long time." Cao Pi said, "'Jingman is not my hometown, so why stay so long? Prostitution'. Zhongxuan was willing to bow down here, but because the northern land was in turmoil and had nowhere to live. But now, his father has almost pacified the north, and the prosperity of Yecheng, the capital of Xu, is by no means inferior to that of the eastern capital and the western capital. May Zhongxuan wish to return to the north with Pi in the future, so that his talents will not be buried, and he can do something in this troubled world and show great promise?"

Wang Can's eyes moved slightly, and after a moment of silence, he said frankly: "To be honest, what Zihuan said is indeed very touching, and Can is also willing to go to the north. In fact, in this school, except for a few old gentlemen, they really don't want to go to work anymore. Besides, like Can, most people are not willing to just be idlers. But before Can really accept Zihuan, there is one more thing I want to ask Zihuan."

Cao Pi immediately said: "Zhongxuan, please speak."

"Just now when Prime Minister Cao left, Zihuan seemed to have an expression of inappropriateness. Can is very curious, what is the reason?" Wang Can said, "Can knows that there must be something hidden in this that Zihuan doesn't want to tell others. But Zihuan is willing to tell this To tell you frankly is to recognize you as a friend. Then, even if you don’t achieve great success and make great achievements, even if the northern land is still full of tigers and wolves, you are willing to go with Zihuan!”

The smile on Cao Pi's lips froze for a moment.His eyebrows were lightly frowned, as if struggling, as if hesitating.Wang Can was not in a hurry, his eyes glistened, and he just quietly waited for Cao Pi to make a decision.

After a long time, Cao Pi sighed, finally opened his mouth, and said softly to Wang Can: "Father is just annoying me.

Since Zhongxuan knew about Brother Pi, he naturally knew that Brother Pi was killed by Zhang Xiu and Jia Xu in Wancheng.A few months ago, Zhang Xiu accompanied his father on an expedition to Wuhuan. During the siege, he was hit by a stray arrow and died there. "

"So..." Wang Can's eyes rolled slightly, and he understood in an instant, "Did someone sent by Zihuan do it?"

"..." Cao Pi didn't answer, but the look on his face was enough to explain everything.

Wang Can said with a smile: "Can only be regarded as a person in the center of power. Everyone is ruthless and ungrateful. He only sees power and utilitarianism in his eyes, but he never thought that Zihuan is such a person who values ​​love and righteousness. Huan, let’s rejoice by making it clear again!”

Cao Ang died in Wancheng. From the perspective of interests, there were only benefits to Cao Pi, but no disadvantages.And even if Zhang Xiu was killed during the expedition to Wuhuan without leaving any traces, Cao Cao would definitely be able to guess the reason.This has only disadvantages for Cao Pi, but no benefits.

How could his son not annoy Cao Pi with Cao Cao's character when he did it under his nose.Even if Cao Cao cares very much, this matter will directly affect whether Cao Pi can be established as an heir in the future and inherit Cao Cao's achievements.

In the past, there was Yuan Shao who loved the younger son and adopted the eldest son, and now there is Liu Biao in Jingzhou who loves the younger son and despises the eldest son.There are not a few people in this dynasty who love their children and even give their family business to their children instead of their eldest sons.

Cao Pi is Cao Cao's son, he must know Cao Cao better than Wang Can, and he must be more aware of the dangers involved, but he still did it without hesitation, and so far, he has no regrets.

Seeing that Wang Can didn't accuse Wang Can of disregarding the major missions of conquest for revenge, Cao Pi praised him for his kindness and righteousness, and his eyes widened in surprise.Even though he has fought with Cao Cao for many years, he has experienced everywhere, but he has just reached the championship. Even if there is a city, it is not deep.He watched Wang Can really pour himself a large glass of wine, and then drank it down in one gulp, he couldn't help but gradually felt warm in his heart.

At this moment, he completely regarded Wang Can as a bosom friend.

The frustration of being secretly annoyed by his father was swept away. Just as Cao Pi was about to say something, a loud voice suddenly sounded in the courtyard.The sound seemed to be the cry of some kind of animal, long and bright, like a cry of dying, and like a continuous long sigh.

"Oh, I was so busy chatting with Zihuan that Can even forgot to feed him fodder. Zihuan wait a minute." Wang Can stood up and walked to the corner of the yard. After a while, he brought a donkey.The donkey hadn't eaten anything today, and was being brought over by Wang Can, and it was still making the same noise as before.

Wang Can tied the reins of the donkey to the tree in the yard, and brought some weeds from a corner of the yard to the donkey.After eating, the donkey stopped braying immediately, and lowered its head to chew the forage.

He casually patted the remaining weeds on his body, sat back to his original place, and explained: "This donkey was raised after Can came to Jingzhou. Its sound is loud and long, and it is the most popular sound that Can has ever seen. What does Zihuan think?"

Cao Pi pursed his lips, considered his words for a long time, and tried his best to reply with a normal expression: "It's...okay."

"Hahahaha, if Zihuan thinks that Can's hobbies are strange, let's put it bluntly, why bother to endure so hard." Wang Can saw Cao Pi's reluctance at a glance, and laughed, "But, Zihuan, don't think that Ducan only likes it. It’s so strange. The mother of Dai Liang, the filial son back then, also liked this sound as much as Can. Dai Liang’s family is rich and admired by everyone. In order to make his mother happy, he still often brays like a donkey to make her happy.” Looking down at the grass. Wang Can's ears seem to still have the lingering sound of the donkey's braying just now, and his gaze gradually fades away, "In a chaotic world, life and death are impermanent, and Can's life will be taken back by God at some point. Well, if you can hear a few donkeys braying to mourn Can, it will really make Can much happier than a high-ranking official with a generous salary and a marquis fief."

"What's so difficult about this?" Cao Pi said, "Zhongxuan is ten years older than Pi. In the future, Pi will be the one to bury Zhongxuan. At that time, Pi will send off with a donkey braying, so that Zhongxuan's soul can be sent."

"Zi Huan doesn't like the donkey's braying, so don't wrong yourself because of Can." Wang Can looked at Cao Pi, but saw that Cao Pi's expression was sincere, and there was no perfunctory expression. Zihuan said this, but is it true?"

"To my friends, Pi doesn't lie." Cao Pi said seriously, "On the contrary, if Pi is one step ahead of Zhongxuan, Zhongxuan will write a long poem for Pi's funeral, how about it?"

"Very good, then use this cup of wine as a matchmaker, and make a deal!"

The wine glasses collided and drank in one gulp.

In the 13th year of Jian'an, in August, the northern land had been pacified, and Cao Cao, who abolished the Sangong and became prime minister, led his army south to Jingzhou to continue his great cause of unifying the world.

Although Jingzhou was rich and prosperous under Liu Biao's rule, it was not good at military affairs and did not cultivate officials.Most of the scholars in Xiangyang can only study Confucian classics. As for major government affairs, the Jingzhou clan and Liu Biao's cronies make suggestions.Liu Biao was already in his twilight years, and because he favored his second wife Cai, he loved his younger son Liu Cong, and hated his eldest son Liu Qi. Once he was alive and dead, Cai Mao and others immediately made Liu Cong the new Jingzhou shepherd. Seeing Cao Cao coming with an army, they thought it was impossible. To resist, he directly persuaded Liu Cong, who had just become the shepherd of Jingzhou and knew nothing, to surrender to Cao Cao.

As soon as Liu Cong surrendered, Cao Cao immediately sent a large army to chase Liu Bei who had escaped after hearing the news. He chased him all the way to Changbanpo, but Liu Bei still escaped by boat and gathered in Xiakou together with Liu Biao's eldest son Liu Qi who had more than [-] people.

Perhaps it was because Xiakou was easy to defend and difficult to attack, or perhaps because he believed that just over [-] people were not enough to make a fortune, Cao Cao did not personally lead troops to pursue them, but marched into Jiangling.He made Liu Cong the governor of Qingzhou and granted him the title of marquis. He also entrusted Liu Biao with generous salary to all the scholars gathered in Jingzhou and sent them to Xudu.

Now, under Zhong Yao's persuasion, Ma Teng from Xiliang has moved his family inland, and Liu Zhang from Yizhou has also sent a letter of submission.

The great cause of pacifying the world, now, only Jiangdong is left.

Xun Chen's words in Jingzhou Academy in the past are still vivid in my ears:

"If Guo Fengxiao is still alive and is so important to Duke Cao, then Chen's advice to Duke Cao is:

In a battle with Jiangdong Chibi, you can only lose, not win. "