Weird Three Kingdoms

When Cui Yan left the Prime Minister's Mansion, his expression was very calm, as if nothing happened.But when he returned home to be alone, he couldn't help showing a bit of anger.

Cui Yan represents the Jizhou gentry, and it is not a matter of a day or two to cooperate with Cao Cao, but now, Cui Yan feels that Cao Cao still does not take the children of the Jizhou gentry into his heart...

Obviously, when Xun Yu proposed Qinghe as the official position to reward Sun Yi, Cao Cao did not hesitate for too long, and it could even be said that he agreed in a blink of an eye.

Of course, what Cui Yan meant was not to say that if Cao Cao hesitated, he would have more affection for Cao Cao, but that Cao Cao didn't even hesitate at all!

Qinghe, Qinghe!

It's not a place where any cat or dog can be the prefect!

Xun Yu What does this mean?
Cao Cao What does this mean?
Is the land of Jizhou thrown out as a bargaining chip so easily?
Cui Yan is not very clear about Sun Yi's ability, but he knows that Qinghe will become a vain prefect, and the main responsibility will fall in the hands of the county lieutenant, the official who is used to monitor Sun Yi. It is equivalent to Cao Cao having another good position where he can place his family and control the place!
So it's no wonder Cao Cao didn't agree!
But the problem is that this position is really so logical, and the promise is an understatement?
Even if Sun Yi may not come, this position cannot be given at will!
This is like the land on the mountain behind Cui Yan's home. Although it cannot be regarded as Cui Yan's, he has already conceived how to manage this piece of forest, who will be recommended to plant trees this year, etc., but the result has not yet waited. When he told the village chief Cao Cao, he was cut off by Xun Yu and allowed others.

"Hmph..." Cui Yan's eyes flickered, and he snorted coldly, "This is Xun Wenruo's intention to test..."

It wasn't to test Jiangdong. Everyone knew what was on the surface. The test Cui Yan muttered to himself meant that Xun Yu was using this excuse to test Cao Cao and Jizhou.

After all, some time ago, in the Yuzhou area of ​​Yingchuan, Cao Cao and Xiahou Dun dealt with many members of the Cao family and Xiahou family. At the same time, they also dealt with the rectification of the local gentry and gentry, which made many Yingchuan people have some concerns. There were some complaints, and now Xun Yu's suggestion seems to be for Jiangdong's affairs, but Cui Yan feels that Xun Yu is invading Jizhou's power, and at the same time testing Cao Cao's attitude towards Jizhou.

If Cao Cao wanted to abandon Yingchuan and switch to Jizhou, then naturally he would not let people go to Jizhou to mix sand, and now it has been proved that Cao Cao actually expressed how friendly he is with Jizhou, but in fact...

"What a great way! ”Cui Yan said with emotion, “As expected of Lingjun Xun Wenruo! 』

It's just that the test is only a test in the end, and it really depends on the subsequent changes, so Cui Yan didn't explode on the spot, but said against his will that the strategy proposed by Xun Yu was very good, very good, so good that grandma home.

As for the next thing, since Xun Yu's strategy has been found out, it is natural that the soldiers come to cover the water and cover the land. The land of Fangzheng Qinghe must not be easily handed over to the people of Yuzhou!

Leaving aside Cui Yan's side, he turned to look at Cao Cao.

After the meeting, Cao Cao slowly returned to his study in the backyard with his hands behind his back.

Time is like a butcher's knife. After taking off the heavy official robe, Cao Cao's figure doesn't look so big, especially after removing the crown, the hairline of some Huafa has moved slightly, which is also enough Shows what troubles the bigwigs are.

Worry is something that everyone must have. Even a fool will worry about whether they have something to eat.

Cao Cao had many worries, but only a small part of them could be discussed with others, and most of them had to be dealt with by himself, such as the matter of Sun Quan.

Sun Quan expressed his willingness to surrender. It is of course a good thing to beg on the steps, but the problem is that Cao Cao is not the kind of brat who has no political experience. I will carefully check whether this benefit is mixed with poison.

Or is there really a major problem in the Sun family, so that Sun Quan can only use the name of avenging his father to win over the power in the family?

In this way, Jiangdong's march into Sichuan and Shu was probably just a cover?Wouldn't it really be hard work?
Xun Wenruo is really...

Cao Cao sighed slightly.

During the meeting, Xun Yu's suggestion of appointing Sun Yi as the prefect of Qinghe was quickly approved by everyone. Of course, the most important thing was Cao Cao's nod, and other people followed suit to express their agreement.So this matter turned into a second round of negotiations. After all, only when it was confirmed that Sun Quan was willing to send Sun Yi to Xu County could the alliance really have a foundation.

It's just that Cao Cao didn't immediately think that there might be a problem in Sun's family at that time, but only thought that Sun Yi could be used as a "hostage".

Will Sun Quan let Sun Yi come?
If something does go wrong, then most likely it will.

Among the Sun family, they are not in harmony.

The bigger the family, the more benefits it has, the more difficult it is to get along.

The same is true in the family of the Cao family and the Xiahou family.

What happened to Xiahou Zizang made Cao Cao very embarrassed.

Although Xiahou Dun handled it in a timely manner and kept the whole matter in a small area as much as possible, but Xu County is so big, and Xiahou Zizang's behavior can't be said to be very secretive, so many people know about it. It's just that some people pretend not to know, while others just gloat.

The purpose of Cao Cao's rectification of the Cao and Xiahou clans is for long-term development, but the problem is that many people in the Cao family and Xiahou clan do not understand that they have to bow their heads under the pressure of Cao Cao. Just like Xiahou Zizang, didn't he also think that he was right, and Cao Cao was making trouble out of nothing?
Although Xiahoudun finally resisted everything, Cao Cao may not be able to sit back and enjoy his success with peace of mind.Xiahou Dun fell ill, perhaps because of the cold, or perhaps because of heart disease.Cao Cao had been there before, and although Xiahou Dun had repeatedly stated that his children were disloyal and filial, and that it was not a pity to die in violation of the law, Cao Cao knew that it was impossible for him and Xiahou Dun to be as close as they were when they were young.

Even in the future, Xiahou Dun will still be humble and cooperate closely with Cao Cao, but what about the next generation?

By the time of Cao Pi, will the new generation of the Xiahou clan still follow Cao Pi?
If something went wrong with the Xiahou family, what about the others?
Xun family?Or Choi?

Footsteps came from outside the study, Cao Pi popped his head, then walked in with his head down, and greeted Cao Cao.Is it fixed in the morning or evening? In the feudal dynasty, the process of fixing is always like this.

Cao Cao nodded, asked about Cao Pi's homework, then fell silent for a while, and told Cao Pi about Sun Quan's request to surrender at the meeting just now, and then told Cao Pi about Xun Yu's suggestion that Sun Yi be the prefect of Qinghe, and asked Cao Pi why Consider Xun Yu's suggestion.

This is the case for children from official families, who have more opportunities to be exposed to some political issues at an early stage, and will naturally understand the right and wrong between people better than ordinary peasant children. Of course, if they survive in the wild Therefore, the chances of survival of children from peasant families are definitely higher than those of children from official families.

Cao Cao didn't want to ask Cao Pi to share his worries, but he just wanted to exercise Cao Pi. As for whether Cao Pi is happy or not, um...

Cao Pi thought for a long time, then cautiously probed: "Father, could it be that you want to take Sun as a hostage?" 』

Cao Cao hummed, with neither sad nor happy expression on his face.

Cao Pi blinked and looked at Cao Cao's face, a little at a loss.

Cao Cao, however, closed his eyes, suppressed the uncontrollable anger, then pointed to his face and said, "Is there writing on a certain face?" 』

Cao Pi shook his head.

"Then what are you staring at me for?" ! ”Cao Cao couldn’t help but raise his voice, “Look at my face when you say an answer. Does my face have the answer?Or should I just smile and you're right?Then you are wrong, am I going to cry?You have to think for yourself, not by my face to determine right or wrong! 』

Cao Pi shrank his neck.He also knew it was bad, but he was used to it.When he was young, when his mother was not Mrs. Bian, he followed Mrs. Bian to check Mrs. Ding's complexion every day, so that Cao Pi's ability in this aspect was fully tapped, and he still dominates his life today. Behavior.

"Let him be a hostage, no, to be precise, it is to enlist him as an official," Cao Cao said slowly, "this is something anyone can see, and you can't just stop here, you have to think deeply about it." More... What else is there to do than this? 』

"Other intentions? ’ Cao Pi murmured and repeated.

If you give Cao Pi some time to think slowly by himself, he is not bad, but Cao Pi is not like Cao Chong, he does not have much quick wit, and the more anxious he is, the more he feels like his head is stuck. Live the same, can't think of anything.

Cao Cao waited for a few more breaths, and couldn't help reminding, of course, when Cao Cao mentioned Cao Pi, his tone became a little less amiable, "Mr. Sun asked to surrender, why?"Is it true or not that the Sun family entered Sichuan and Shu, and what are the benefits for us?Can't figure it out?What does it mean for Sun's son to be the prefect of Qinghe?You must know that Qinghe is a big county!This means that the hussars will understand that we are allied with the Sun family when they know that it is the Sun family who took office!When the hussars know that we are allied with the Sun family, will they defend on the Heluo River East?Once the hussars strengthened their defenses on the northern front, would it mean that we helped the Sun family relieve pressure on the southern front?Such a strategy cost no soldiers, on the one hand, it helped the Sun family, showing our sincerity in the alliance, on the other hand, it also created troubles for the hussars, preventing them from concentrating on the southern front... only See the hostages, hum!Of course, if Mrs. Sun is unwilling to send someone over, it means that it is just a lie... Do you understand?Wen Ruo's strategy is called wonderful, because it is so light! 』

"Ah, ah... Father's advice is..." Cao Pi hastily accepted it humbly, "In this case... Father, why don't you hide the news and let Huqi not know that we are allied with the Sun family? Wouldn't it be a surprise? ... Wouldn't it be better? 』

"hide? ”Cao Cao sneered twice, “How to hide it? 』

"As long as we don't say it..." Cao Pi said subconsciously, and after saying it, he felt that something was wrong, but he didn't know what was wrong.

Cao Cao shook his head, glanced at Cao Pi, and said, "Think about it carefully." 』

Cao Pi wiped the sweat from his forehead, then tried to calm down and pondered for a while, then lowered his head and said, "I'm not thinking about it, this matter... can't be hidden... Even if there are no hussars spies around Xu County, we can still do things in secret. But the Jiangdong Sun family will definitely publicize this matter! 』

Cao Cao nodded, "Yes, that's right.Jiangdong is weak, and it is difficult to fight alone in Sichuan and Sichuan. Regardless of whether the alliance is true or not, it must be announced to the outside world...』

If Jiangdong really fights, he must find a way to keep most of the hussars on the northern front, so that Jiangdong can have a chance to engage in Sichuan and Sichuan, so Jiangdong will definitely drag Cao Cao into the water.

The reverse is also the same, if Jiang Dong just wants to make a fake move, in order to provoke Cao Cao and Fei Qian to fight, then it is even more necessary to spread the alliance...

Of course, Cao Cao's side does not mean that it is not good at all.Sun Quan can take advantage of Cao Cao's power, and Cao Cao can naturally promote the alliance in turn, taking advantage of Sun Quan's power.The so-called cooperation is true, there are more or less benefits to each other, but the problem with cooperation is that basically no cooperation is sincere.

"Anything else..." Cao Cao narrowed his eyes, and there was a slight coldness in his eyes, "Xun Wenruo has other thoughts on this strategy..."

Obviously, apart from these superficial things that are relatively easy to consider, Cao Cao also noticed some hidden changes, just like the sparkling light on the water surface is very dazzling, but the undercurrent surging under the water surface should not be taken lightly.

Cao Cao cast a glance at Cao Pi, "I guess you won't be able to figure it out for a while, whatever!"This is your homework tomorrow, just wait until tomorrow evening to discuss it! 』

Cao Pi was bitter in his heart, but he couldn't say anything, he could only bow his head in response, then resigned, and walked back all the way with a sad face...

If Cao Pi had known that he was just coming to pay his respects very often, he would have received an extra "homework" "gifted" by Cao Cao, so would Cao Pi choose to come or not to pay his respects?
How Cao Pi will choose, perhaps only Cao Pi himself knows, but how Xun Yu chooses, Guo Jia is very clear.

"You think I can't see it? ”Guo Jia sat in front of Xun Yu, dismissed all the servants, and said in a low voice, “Or, if you do this, you think the lord can’t see it? 』

"..." Xun Yu didn't speak, but there was a little tiredness in his calm expression.

"Do you think that the people of Yuzhou will thank you if you dug Qinghe River from Jizhou?Or people in Yingchuan can understand your good intentions? Guo Jia sneered, "No, they only want what is in front of them, they can't consider such long-term changes!"They don't care who the prefect of Qinghe is, what will happen to Yuzhou after the strength of Jizhou people increases!They don't think about that at all, they only think about the harvest of their own manor, the number of serf tenants, and the sales of workshops and shops!They won't appreciate you!Even hate you!Even so, are you still thinking about them? 』

Xun Yu exhaled slightly, "I... am from Yingchuan after all..."

Guo Jia took a look at Xun Yu, and after a few glances, he still didn't seem to understand his hatred, so he said rather indignantly, "Sooner or later, my lord will understand this kind of thing...by then you...ah!Son of Heaven, can the Son of Heaven understand your painstaking efforts?That idiot..."

"Bong Xiao! Xun Yu stopped talking.

"Huh..." Guo Jia turned his head.

Xun Yu also knew the news that Jiangdong sent troops to Wuling to suppress the local area, so Xun Yu judged that Jiangdong really had the intention of forming an alliance, at least he was inclined to form an alliance. Otherwise, why would Jiangdong send troops first?If it wasn't for marching into Sichuan and Shu, the rebellion in the Wuling area would have been unnecessary.

Since Jiangdong has the willingness to form an alliance, this matter is not a trivial matter. If the matter of forming an alliance is completely bypassed by the emperor and Cao Cao makes the decision, it will inevitably lead to more acute conflicts between the emperor and Cao Cao.

The prefect of Qinghe is just a cushion for the emperor's face, so he won't be completely empty.

After all, according to the rules of the big man, before the local prefect takes office, he has to see His Majesty to thank him...

Even if the emperor is unable to meet Sun Yi for some reason at that time, Sun Yi's name will definitely be on the list of local prefects reported to the emperor, so it is more or less considered that the emperor knows about this matter.Even if you are a little dissatisfied, it is better than keeping the emperor completely in the dark.

But just like what Guo Jia said, even so, the emperor may not accept Xun Yu's affection...

Because the emperor may not realize this at all!
As for Cao Cao, it may not be impossible to guess.

This is a very troublesome thing, and this is why Guo Jia is dissatisfied. He thinks that Xun Yu has paid but can't get anything. He thinks about Yuzhou people but doesn't get gratitude from Yuzhou people. He thinks about the emperor's face and also doesn't get the emperor's approval. , all Xun Yu's painstaking efforts to maintain, may end up with nothing to please...

"Wen Ruo, you really can't do this, Yuzhou, Jizhou, is it a mess over there?You can’t protect me,” Guo Jia persuaded earnestly, “there’s also the emperor... okay, okay, don’t stare at me, I know... but it’s... not worth it, you know, it’s not worth it..."

Xun Yu was silent for a long time, and then slowly said: "The way of a gentleman is to change things, follow the sky, benefit the people, and set the customs...Yuan Henryzhen, the sage of the sky..."

Guo Jia got angry for a while, "This... this has nothing to do with your theory of the four virtues, okay? !I'm talking about Yuzhou and Jizhou, it's now, it's the moment! 』

Xun Yu smiled, and the smile seemed to be as bright as before, "If I really only care about my own safety and interests, Feng Xiao, would you still be willing to sit here?" 』

"..." Guo Jia was speechless for a moment, his eyes widened, he let out a half-sigh, and fell back, lying on the floor, "Sooner or later, I'll be mad at you... Really, sooner or later... ...'