Soldiers come to the world

[There will be wars, there will be literary struggles, there will be political systems, power struggles, family life, and social development. This is a complete novel. Please be patient. A new round of war will soon be entered, Zhuge Liang The Northern Expedition has failed several times, and of course Liu Jing’s Northern Expedition will not go smoothly]

Since the Battle of Chibi, Cheng Yu felt guilty about his ability in the Battle of Chibi, and because of his advanced age, he has gradually faded out of Cao Cao's circle of advisers in the past two years, and changed to politics, mainly assisting Cao Cao's eldest son Cao Pi, including Cheng Yu didn't participate in the battle between Longxi and Liu Jing in the fight against Ma Chao, and Cao Cao basically stopped letting him participate in the military.

But at this moment, Cao Cao was upset, and he forgot that Cheng Yu was no longer the mastermind, so he habitually asked for his opinion. Cheng Yu heard Cao Cao's worry, and he was full of sympathy for his lord. For a moment, he let go of his idea of ​​not seeking military affairs, and said sincerely to Cao Cao: "If the prime minister is willing to listen to the old minister, I have a few suggestions."

Cao Cao seemed to realize something, turned his head to look at Cheng Yu, and saw the sincerity in Cheng Yu's eyes, Cao Cao's heart was touched, and he seemed to have returned to the past when the two talked about world affairs together, making Cao Cao's nose sore.

"Please tell me, Zhongde, I'm all ears."

"To deal with Liu Jing, we must use both hard and soft tactics. On the one hand, the prime minister can recognize him as a Yizhou pastoralist. Lu Bu, not to mention Ma Chao, his ambition is in the world, such a person will pay more attention to rules, be more rational, and will not mess around, so the prime minister can't blindly use military means to deal with Liu Jing, sometimes he must use political means .”

Cao Cao nodded, "Zhongde is right, please continue."

"The so-called political means is that the two sides set rules, what can and cannot be done, and everyone draws a bottom line openly and honestly. If this bottom line is violated, then the two sides can only fight each other." [

"Like what?" Cao Cao asked thoughtfully.

"For example, he must admit that the prime minister is the head of the civil servants of the imperial court, and recognize the legal status of the prime minister, and cannot use methods such as clothes and belts, or the side of the Qing emperor."

Cao Cao pondered for a moment and asked: "I heard a rumor that Liu Bei has given Liu Jing the clothes and belts. I wonder if it is true?"

"This matter must be true. After all, Guan Yu was once captured by Liu Jing, and I got the news that Liu Jing is willing to exchange clothes and belts in exchange for the prime minister to recognize him as Yizhou Mu."

Cao Cao was taken aback, "What's going on, how could I not know?"

Cheng Yu saluted and said, "I heard that it was Liu Jing's condition proposed by the Second Young Master when he went to Jingzhou as an envoy. I just heard about it, so I don't know if it is true or not?"

The heir's power struggle is often the cruelest, not only with tragic results, but also with unscrupulous means. Cheng Yu is making suggestions for Cao Cao at this time, how to deal with Liu Jing?But just inadvertently, Cheng Yu gave Cao Zhi a slash in the back without a sound.

Cao Cao's face suddenly darkened. He knew that Cheng Yu's words were extremely cautious. If he was not sure about this kind of thing, he would never say it casually. There must be such a thing. "Bang!" Said: "Go and get the third son for me!"

Cao Cao hadn't been angry like this for a long time. If Cheng Yu's words at the beginning were just a disappointment to him, but now his son Cao Zhi actually concealed the matter of the belt, which made Cao Cao furious.

He could even understand that if Liu Jing's exchange of clothes and belts for Yizhou Mu could be handled well, perhaps Liu Jing would not be so eager for the Northern Expedition, and Xia Houyuan would not die tragically.

He would have time to prepare for the battle and accumulate strength. If Liu Jing's Northern Expedition was delayed three years, then Cao's army would far exceed the Han army in terms of military strength and financial resources, and he would not worry about Liu Jing's Northern Expedition at all.

However, the more important thing is that Liu Jing's proposal to change Yizhou Mu is actually politically acknowledging the legitimacy of Cao Cao's prime minister, instead of denying his legitimacy like Yuan Shao, Liu Bei and others, and scolding him as a Han thief.

If Liu Jing admits that his prime minister is legitimate, then Sun Quan will also recognize him as legitimate, which is extremely important to Cao Cao politically.

It happened that such an important information was concealed by his son, Cao Cao was almost furious.

Cao Cao was already determined to listen to Cheng Yu's words. He stood in front of him with his hands behind his back, staring at the few osmanthus trees outside with a gloomy face. Time passed, but Cao Zhi still did not come back. Cao Cao couldn't help but shouted again: "Third Young Master Why don't you come?" [

A guard tremblingly said: "The third son is not in the mansion, he seems to be fighting poetry with some literary friends in Chixia Building."

Cao Cao was furious, and ordered again: "Where is Xu Chu?"

"The last general is here!" Xu Chu's deep voice came from the yard.

Cao Cao immediately ordered: "You immediately lead five hundred cavalry to Chixia Tower to arrest the third young master. Whoever dares to stop him will be killed! In addition, set fire to Chixia Tower for me."

The anger in his heart made Cao Cao a little out of control. Cheng Yu didn't dare to persuade Cao Cao, so he got up and saluted, "Prime Minister, I'll see you at another day."

"Go ahead!"

Cheng Yu saluted and left. At this moment, Cao Cao squeezed the hilt of his sword tightly. He had an urge to kill in his heart.

Chixialou is the largest brothel in Yedu, covering an area of ​​nearly [-] mu. It is not only large in scale and high in grade, but also the main place for literati gathering in Yedu. Some famous literati often meet here.

Today is the 34th birthday of Wang Can, known as one of the Seven Sons of Jian'an. His literati friends gathered in Chixia Tower to celebrate his birthday, including Xu Gan, Cao Zhi, Chen Lin, Yang Xiu, Ruan Yu and other civil and military officials.

In fact, Cao Cao himself is also a famous writer. He has no objection to the promotion of literature and the convening of literati, and even encourages them. He has gathered a large number of talented writers around him. These writers are called "Ye Wenren Group". , they gathered because of Cao Cao's love of literature, and he also specially had the post of "Literature General of Five Senses" in the official office.

But nothing is absolute. Cao Cao encourages literature, but does not indulge in it. He is more often a politician, and he has to consider whether the wide range of culture meets the requirements of the time.

Now the southern Han army is furiously raising its troops and its soldiers are training diligently. Liu Jing has ordered that all officials and their families be prohibited from wearing silk, oppose extravagance and waste, and actively prepare for the Northern Expedition.

And Cao Cao also ordered the soldiers to strengthen their training, and ordered his wives and concubines to spin and weave cloth by themselves, and take the lead in simplicity. At this time, the literati in Yedu should use their straightforwardness, generosity, and ambition to express their desire to make contributions.

Instead of holding a poetry and drinking conference in a place like Chixia Tower, and writing some romantic music, it seems very inappropriate. Cao Cao has long been dissatisfied with their debauched behavior of drinking and prostitutes.

However, the behavior of the third son Cao Zhi offended Cao Cao today, and Chixialou was the first to be the target of Cao Cao's rectification. He wanted to take this opportunity to severely attack the glitz and obscenity prevailing among the literati.

Five hundred cavalry galloped on the street, and the pedestrians on the street stumbled and crawled on both sides in fright. The cavalry swept past like a storm, with a terrifying momentum, and rushed to the Chixia Tower in a short while, and the surroundings of the Chixia Tower were crowded with good things. Those who had long necks were all asking about Dou Shi's situation. At this time, five hundred cavalry rushed in, and the people ran away in fright, screaming.

A bustard soliciting customers at the door stepped forward and asked tremblingly, "What's the matter, military men?"

"Go away!"

Xu Chu whipped the madam over, turned around and shouted, "Rush in and drive away!"

Five hundred iron cavalry were mobilized and rushed into the lobby of the Chixia Tower. The soldiers beat them with colorful sticks, overturned the tables, and dropped the cups. Dozens of prostitutes and guests were scared out of their wits. hide.

At this time, Cao Zhi and others who were drinking on the second floor rushed over after hearing the news. Cao Zhi said angrily at the stairs: "General Xu, what are you doing?"

Xu Chu said coldly: "Third Young Master, hurry back to the mansion! You have offended the prime minister, if you don't go back, your life may be in danger."

Cao Zhi was stunned for a moment, what's going on?At this time, several guards of Cao Cao also arrived, dragged Cao Zhi away, and said anxiously: "Young master, go back quickly! The prime minister is angry, something big is going to happen."

Xu Chu cupped his hands again to Chen Lin, Yang Xiu and the others: "Everyone, please leave the Chixia Tower immediately. The Prime Minister has ordered that the Chixia Tower be set on fire!"

This sentence was like a bolt from the blue, and many people were stunned. It took a while to make a loud noise like a frying pan. Xu Chu shouted again: "People in the building can leave quickly, and the building will be set on fire in a quarter of an hour." , theory of life and death."

Seeing that the situation was not good, Yang Xiu and the others left immediately, and the Chixia Building was in chaos. The guests fled for the door, while the prostitutes screamed and ran to the backyard to pack up their belongings.

A quarter of an hour later, the cavalry began to set fire to the building. The largest brothel in Yedu was engulfed in billowing smoke and finally burned to the ground.

Although the burning of the Chixia Tower was an order issued by Cao Cao in a rage, it was a powerful blow to Yedu's flashy and extravagant style, changing the atmosphere of Yedu, becoming tense and tense, and entering a wartime state. It greatly promoted Cao Jun's active preparations for the Han Army

Cao Cao's official room was filled with a faint smell of alcohol. Cao Zhi knelt on the ground with a pale face, lowered his head deeply, and listened to his father's scolding like a storm, "I thought it was important, I thought it was just a joke from Liu Jing, this Is that your reason? You let me down too much."

Cao Cao was so angry that he almost fainted. He kept slapping the table and yelled furiously: "How can I have such a stupid son as you? What else do you have besides being romantic, drinking and playing with women? I actually let you Going to Xiangyang as an envoy, I was blind, I, Cao Cao, died at the hands of you, a rebellious son!"

Cao Zhi was so sad that he couldn't help crying in a low voice. Seeing Cao Cao's anger, Xu Chu hurriedly stepped forward to persuade him in a low voice: "Prime Minister, after all, you are young and inexperienced. It is understandable for you to make mistakes. Please calm down." , take care of your body."

Xu Chu is Cao Cao's confidant bodyguard. He generally does not express his opinion on anything and is loyal to his duty. Today he persuaded Cao Cao not to speak for Cao Zhi, but because he knew that the Lord's body had weakened severely in the past two years. There will be problems, such a rage will be extremely harmful to his body.

Cao Cao also felt the blackness before his eyes. He supported the table next to him and calmed down his anger little by little. He thought that Liu Jing's Northern Expedition had failed and did not cause too serious consequences, so the anger in his heart calmed down a little.

Cao Cao got up and walked towards the inner room. Cao Zhi knelt on the ground and dared not move. After a long time, a guard walked up to him and whispered, "Young Master Zhi, the prime minister let you in."

He helped Cao Zhi up, and then Cao Zhi tremblingly walked towards the inner room. In fact, he had already somewhat forgotten whether Liu Jing had mentioned the matter of clothes and belts. After saying a word, he later talked about it to his followers and laughed at Liu Jing's wishful thinking.

But he never dreamed that his father would take this matter so seriously. Until now, his mind is still confused, not knowing how important this matter is?

Walking into the inner room, I saw my father sitting on the mat with a serious expression. His anger seemed to have subsided, but his expression became more severe. Cao Zhi was so frightened that he continued to kneel down without daring to say a word.

"Why do you think this matter is not important?" Cao Cao asked coldly.