Three Kingdoms: From Yinlin to Great Wei Xiongzhu

Chapter 487 Lu Yu is Cao Yu!Cao Yu is Lu Yu!
Some medical professionals often say that soldiers after the war will suffer from war sequelae, be inexplicably irritable, depressed, have no direction in life, and so on!
In fact, in the special historical period of the Three Kingdoms, Yuan Shao is a typical representative of "war sequelae".

In the final analysis, the two battles of Guandu and Cangting had dealt too heavy a blow to Yuan Shao's soul.

In fact, rather than saying that his death was caused by Cao Cao and Lu Yu, it would be better to say that he was played to death by himself!

On the surface, he is awesome, but in his heart he is full of suspicions, his skin is thin, he wants to save face and suffer, he is ashamed, and he can't see the hope of the future. Such a state of mind... but it happened to a person whose eyes are only as big as a pinky finger It's strange that Yuan Shao didn't die!

Unexpected, but reasonable.

Yuan Shao walked towards the end of his life depressed, he was completely overwhelmed by indelible pain, and got into a dead end!

The letter he left to Cao Cao, perhaps... enshrined a beautiful vision and left hope to his son, but it was useless after all!
Whenever he thinks of this place, Lu Yu always has an inexplicable sense of helplessness and sentimentality. Perhaps, this is a troubled world, and everything will be ruined!

Seeing that Lu Yu's mood fluctuated a little...

Cao Zhi said loudly: "Yuan Benchu ​​is nothing more than a mediocre person. He was defeated by his father and Lu Situ. It is reasonable, why is Lu Situ sad for him?"

this…

Hearing this, Lu Yu raised his head, looked at Cao Zhi, and said earnestly: "Zijian, you are in charge of the newspapers in Xuzhou and guide the public opinion of the world. In the future, you should open your eyes more. You can't just see the performance in everything. , We must see the essence of the situation through the phenomenon, and think deeply from the root before acting.”

Cao Zhi regarded Lu Yu as an elder, so Lu Yu naturally had to be more gentle and persuasive to the younger generation.

"Only talking about Yuan Shao, let's put our minds at ease. In fact, we will find that Yuan Shao is still very capable. He even dominated the northern border, married Wuhuan, and conquered the Xiongnu and Montenegro armies! It's just..."

Speaking of this, Lu Yu paused.

"It's just that Yuan Shao was used to being a kid from a rich family. He grew up in a honeypot of power. No one around him ever refuted his ideas. When he grew up, he naturally couldn't accurately grasp other people's opinions. Such a growing environment, In the end, Yuan Shao only has one characteristic of wanting face, and he wants to suffer, but everything else has become empty!"

"He is very hypocritical to others, and others are also hypocritical to him. The political circle of friends is false and prosperous. On the surface, they are very powerful, but in fact they are full of strife. Yuan Shao is also unlucky. If the opponent he meets is not the shrewd and capable Cao Sikong , but other princes, maybe they will not lose so badly, and they may even win the Central Plains and dominate the north, but it's a pity... Cao Sikong is too powerful, and Cao Sikong is too daring to bet, so... such a result is not As expected."

Speaking of this, Lu Yu patted Cao Zhi on the shoulder. "That's why, you brothers are all the sons of Cao Sikong, don't cause trouble for Xiao Qiang, as long as you unite sincerely, then Cao Ying's power will not be falsely prosperous! You must remember these things!"

call…

After hearing Lu Yu's words, Cao Zhi breathed a sigh of relief, and immediately nodded...

After pondering for a moment, he spoke again. "Zhi benefited a lot from Lu Situ's words, but... there is one of them, Zhi Zhi feels a little different!"

Well…

Lu Yu paused slightly.

Cao Zhi's words continued. "Lu Situ said that his father was too strong and dared to gamble, so he defeated the mighty Yuan Shao, but in my opinion, his father just did a little better!"

"Just like the three "I'm not as good as" proposed by Gaozu when he ruled the world, I'm not as good as Zifang when I'm strategizing and winning thousands of miles away. "With a crowd of millions, the battle must be won, and the attack must be captured. I am not as good as Han Xin."

"According to Zhizhi's humble opinion, my father knows people with his eyes. He is not as good as Lu Situ in terms of 'calculating the strategy' and 'attacking the enemy's heart'. However, he has no doubts about employing people and gives Lu Situ great power and trust. This is the foundation of defeating Yuan Shao. reason!"

Hey…

Cao Zhi's words made Lu Yu startled, what a talking child!

Children can be taught!
"Haha..." Lu Yu smiled immediately, and then waved his hand slightly. "Zijian, keep a low profile, keep a low profile!"

"Haha..." Cao Zhi also laughed, "Although the junior is not old, he is very proud of himself. In today's world, besides his father, Lu Situ is the only one who can make the junior admire him!"

Speaking of this, Cao Zhi changed the subject. "Junior, there is one more thing here!"

Well?
Lu Yu remembered, Cao Zhi said that he came here for three things, the first is Lu Yu's word "Ziyu", the second is the news of Yuan Shao's death, and the third...

Before Lu Yu could speak, Cao Zhi had already blurted out. "The third thing is a literati's 'flirty' thing!"

Merry?

Lu Yu suddenly became curious, mainly because he had been away from home for more than half a year, and he seemed to have become quite sensitive to this "fairy".

"There is a canal in Xiapi City, Xuzhou, which is called 'Wanhua Canal', and the 'Wanhua Canal' passes through a water pavilion, and there is a fragrant pavilion on the water pavilion, called Wanhua Pavilion, which can be called Xiapi City. , and even Xuzhou is the most famous land of smoke and willows!"

Since ancient times, talented people love to be romantic, and naturally Cao Zhi is no exception!

Of course, for literati, gatherings are already boring, if there are not a few beautiful women to accompany them, it is too embarrassing to pretend to be forceful, and it will inevitably be embarrassing.

Therefore, throughout the ages, this land of smoke and willows has become a gathering place for literati and inkmen.

This…

Lu Yu heard something.

"Zijian? When you mentioned this land of smoked willows, your eyes glowed. It seems that you are fascinated by this land of smoked willows? Could it be that the third thing is to invite me to this land of smoked willows?" Looking for flowers in the field and asking willows?"

"No! No! No!"

After three "no" words in a row, Cao Zhi shook his head quickly. "Ordinary flowers and willows can't catch me, Cao Zhi, how can they catch Lu Situ's eyes!"

"It's just that recently an oiran came to the Wanhua Pavilion. It is said that she is beautiful, but few people have seen her true face. She set up three tests. Only those who pass these tests can enter the boudoir and tell her a story!"

And so on?
Hearing this, Lu Yu was startled.

Dare to love, in other brothels and red houses, guests choose flower girls, but in this Ten Thousand Flowers Pavilion, there are flower girls who dare to choose guests?It's really strange.

If it's just a marketing method, Lu Yu can understand it. In later generations, many anchors will cover their heads, full of gimmicks... the interest of the big brother on the list.

Of course, there were also those who accidentally showed their faces and directly forced to delete the account of the big brother!

What are the rumors that the country is beautiful?This is all floating clouds!

Who dares to say that after the oiran's veil is lifted, it will be Xiao Tuantuan?Or Grandma Joe?

But... the three tests are a bit interesting, and they are full of gimmicks.

"Ahem..." At this moment, Cao Zhi coughed lightly. "To be honest with Lu Situ, Zhi also tried to pass these three tests, but it was difficult to kiss Fangze after returning home... Now, all the talents in Xiapi City are talking about it, maybe only Lu Situ is as wise Only those with outstanding plans can pass these three tests!"

Hey…

The third thing Cao Zhi said was really interesting.

Of course, if this matter were placed in Xu Capital, Lu Yu would not believe it... There is no woman who can be more beautiful than sister Zhaoji, Da Qiao, Xiao Qiao and Diao Chan in his mansion!

It's not an exaggeration to say that Lu Yu didn't even have the slightest expectation, but...he didn't go home for more than half a year, and being in Xiapi City is another story.

The so-called, home flowers are not as fragrant as wild flowers... Men, who doesn't want to pursue some excitement, naturally... the majority of male compatriots understand it!

"Ahem..." Lu Yu coughed lightly this time. "Come on... In the next few days, I have made arrangements for the Jiangbei League and business affairs. If no one can pass these three levels, then I, Lu Yu, will go for it!"

Don't panic...it's important!

Wasn't it just for the last half an hour to spend so much energy?

It may also be a quarter of an hour, half an hour... and then several hours of sage time, is it interesting?

but…

Compared to this, Lu Yu cared more. Previously... the million shi grains that were transported to Guandu!
Lu Yu specifically asked Cao Xiu to hand over the letter to Lao Cao himself.

To be precise... it is a letter asking for credit!

Did Lao Cao see it?
This letter is very important!
...

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Guandu, Cao Ying!
At dawn, Cao Cao woke up very early. To be precise, he couldn't fall asleep in the middle of the night.

The battle of Guandu, the defense of Xudu, and the battle of Cangting won all three battles. While Cao Cao was in a sad mood, it was natural that he should be rewarded for his meritorious deeds.

Cao Cao is a person who is strict with himself and lenient with others. He is very strict with himself and lives a simple life, but he has never been unambiguous in rewarding his subordinates, especially the heroes...

In this decisive battle between Cao and Yuan, a large number of heroes emerged!

Of course, Cao Cao knew how these heroic officials would be promoted to rank.

but...

There were only two of them, and Cao Cao racked his brains, not knowing what to award.

"Brother, did you call me so early?"

The sound of "treading" footsteps came from outside the door, and it was Xia Houyuan who stepped into the big tent here. The war ended recently, and the soldiers wanted to sleep late when they were tired!

Xia Houyuan, who runs faster than a rabbit, is no exception...

It was only at Chen's hour that Xia Houyuan was called by Cao Cao, which was a bit unexpected!

"Miaocai, come here..."

Cao Cao greeted Xia Houyuan and walked to the table. At this time, there was a large white paper on the table, with names written on the white paper, and the rewards on the back!

For example, the imperial student "Zhuge Liang" and the imperial student "He Yan" have made great contributions in defending Xu Capital City this time, and they have made great contributions!
For another example, Changshan Zhao Zilong, whether it was transporting the 50 large yellow croakers, or in the Battle of Cangting, commanding the Long Xiao battalion to lure the enemy deep is a great achievement!
Also, Xiahouyuan, Xiahoudun, Cao Hong, Cao Ren, Xun You, Jia Xu who performed outstandingly in the Battle of Guandu...as well as surrendered generals Zhang Yun and Gao Lan...their names are all included in this award!
Xia Houyuan saw the words "General Zhengxi" written on the back of his name, as if Cao Cao planned to represent the emperor and reward him as "General Zhengxi"!
This is not a low official title!

You must know that although the big man does not have ranks such as "First Rank" and "Second Rank", the title of "General" should be subdivided into a high ground by 'rank'.

In the first rank, only the general!

In the second rank, there are Generals of Hussars, Generals of Chariots, and Generals of Wei!

The above four are generals of the "Three Dukes" level, and in the second rank there are also generals of Fujun, Zhongjun, Shangjun, Zhenjun, Zhenguo, Nanzhong...

After that, there are four generals (generals who conquer the east, generals who conquer the south, generals who conquer the west, and generals who conquer the north).
Generals of the Four Towns (Generals of Zhendong, Generals of Zhennan, Generals of Zhenxi, Generals of Zhenbei!)

It can be understood as "cong Erpin"!
Then there are generals of the third rank, generals of Zhongling, generals of Si'an, generals of Siping, and special army builders, such as General Zhengshu, General Zhenglu and other miscellaneous generals!

The next four grades are mixed, there are generals, guards, school lieutenants, Zhonglang generals, etc...

Previously, Xia Houyuan was just a partial general who was compared to the "fifth rank", but now he has been promoted to the "second rank" General Zhengxi, which has crossed many ranks in one fell swoop!

Of course, as Cao Cao's family brother, the famous Shang Yiqi man in the rumors, the man who committed crimes for Cao Cao in the past... These awards are worthy of his name and meritorious deeds!

"Big brother..."

Xia Houyuan was about to speak, but Cao Cao pointed to the blank paper and said, "There are two rewards, I have not been able to decide, one is Ziyu's reward, and the other is..."

When mentioning "second" Cao Cao paused...

Xia Houyuan tapped lightly on the forehead. He hadn't realized the name "Ziyu", but Xia Houyuan thought of it in just a breath.

Ziyu, isn't this the name of Lu Yu?Recently, rumors have spread in Guandu that at the invitation of Cai Yan, Zheng Xuan personally wrote an inscription for Lu Yu—Ziyu!
——Pianpianjunzi, resounding throughout the world!

The word is a good word, and the meaning is also good!

The person who wrote the inscription is even more face-saving!
This...Xia Houyuan can understand, Lu Yu's award cannot be determined, it makes sense!

After all... Situ, who was already one of the three princes at a young age, holds real power in handling agricultural affairs, and is in charge of the world's finances and agricultural administration.

Before capturing Yan Liang and Zhu Wenchou, he was awarded the title of "Bai Ma Ting Hou". Do you want to seal it again?How to seal it?
Can't "Bai Ma Ting Hou" be named a township or county marquis before he has been conferred for a full year, right?

Speaking of which, even Xia Houyuan is a little envious of Lu Yu's official title now.

Just another person?Who is it?Besides Lu Yu, is there anyone else who is not good at rewarding him?
Thinking of this, Xia Houyuan opened his mouth.

"Brother, who is the second one who is not good at rewarding?"

"It's your adopted daughter, Xia Houjuan!" Cao Cao blurted out.

what…

As soon as these words came out, Xia Houyuan was stunned, and immediately waved his hands to delay: "Juan'er? She... What kind of reward does she want as a girl?"

"Why can't women be rewarded?" Cao Cao immediately retorted: "Isn't my virtuous sister, Cai Yan, awarded the doctorate of the Confucian Academy and the head of the imperial academy? Isn't she a woman?"

"Brother, I...I didn't mean that." Xia Houyuan frowned.

"I know what you mean!" Cao Cao patted Xia Houyuan on the shoulder. "Juan'er is your younger brother's daughter, and you treat her as if you were your own child...I have been playmates with you since we were young, how can I not understand your feelings? You want Juan'er to marry a good family! This is more important than any reward." More important and more precious!"

Speaking of this, Cao Cao paused. "However, if Juan'er hadn't found Liu Bei's trace in the Rang Mountain in this battle to defend Xu Capital City, how could those Tai students have come up with a fire plan? How could they have burned that big-eared thief in one fell swoop!"

"In this decisive battle between Cao and Yuan, Yuan Shao is certainly the strongest opponent, but if that villain Liu Bei succeeds in capturing Xudu, the building will collapse, and we will have no way of winning! As a woman, she is so courageous and puts the heavy burden on her shoulders. Not only is it indispensable, but it is also the first achievement! It is not easy to be rewarded, how can I show that I, Cao Ying, have clear rewards and punishments!"

This…

Listening to Cao Cao's words is like listening to some words!

what does it mean!

Xia Houyuan was a little confused. The elder brother said that he understood his feelings about marrying Juan'er to a good family, but later said that it is not easy to give awards, and it is not enough to show Cao Ying's clear rewards and punishments?How to reward?You can't...reward a general or civil servant, right?

"Big brother..."

Just as he was about to ask a question, Cao Cao preemptively said, "It's just that Ziyu and Juan'er are not good for rewards, so that's just right, I intend to let Ziyu marry Juan'er as his wife? Let Juan'er marry into the Hou's mansion, as Ziyu's wife." Good wife, what do you think?"

When he said this, Cao Cao's tone suddenly became much more serious.

But... Xia Houyuan was stunned!

ah... ah...

He was surprised, very surprised...

Not that he felt that Lu Yu was not good enough for Xia Houjuan.

The main reason is that the entire Xiahou family... has a lot of males, but few females, even fewer females like Xiahoujuan!

Almost the entire Xiahou Clan has made a default decision to let Xiahou Juan marry one of Cao Cao's sons as his wife, so...wouldn't it be wonderful to let the Cao family and Xiahou's family get married?
Lu Yu, although he is pretty good, but...but...

"Brother...Ziyu is pretty good, but..." Xia Houyuan hurriedly explained that this matter is related to family inheritance, so we can't mess with the mandarin ducks!Even Xia Houyuan wanted to suggest that the eldest brother marry the eldest daughter Cao Mu to Lu Yu... Anyway, they are very close, if there is no ambiguity, then Xia Houyuan will never believe it!

Unexpectedly, Cao Cao's words came out one after another. "I know what you are worried about. You think that Ziyu is not my son of Cao Cao, and it will affect the eternal relationship between the Xiahou clan and the Cao clan! You are right to worry, the Xiahou clan is just such a noble girl... Her marriage It's a big deal!"

"It's just that your worries are completely unnecessary, because Ziyu, he is my son and my eldest son!"

"He is the son of the woman surnamed Lu whom I asked you to search for for many years in Puyang City... His birthmark is exactly the same. Lu! The 'auspicious' jade pendant I asked you to inquire about is on him!"

"Lu Yu is Cao Yu! Cao Yu is Lu Yu!"

boom…

Rumble!
Cao Cao's words blurted out, Xia Houyuan felt that he was going to suffocate, he looked at his elder brother Cao Cao in disbelief!

If it's not that big brother Cao Cao is crazy, then...he must be crazy.

He already felt the turbulent waves in his heart, he felt his face was hot, oh my god... big brother, the elder brother who made him search for many years... is right in front of him, that is... that is Lu Yu?
"Gudong" sound...

Swallowing down his saliva, Xia Houyuan felt like a heavy hammer hit him heavily.

I was suffocated to the point of being unable to breathe!

if so…

Then...Lu Yu, ah no, it's Cao Yu. With his meritorious service, he is almost...definitely...the future son. If...if Juaner marries him, then...then...

Xia Houyuan's eyes suddenly shone with light... crystal clear light!

only…

Xia Houyuan suddenly thought of something!
"Brother, even if...Lu Yu is really the eldest son, then...then you made a mistake, right? He and Miss Cai Yan..."

Obviously, Xia Houyuan realized a serious problem.

When I was young, it was Cai Yan who saved Cao Yu;

Growing up with him, Cai Yan was also his childhood sweetheart;

Even now, Cai Yan is the one who cares about and protects him everywhere. Compared to Juaner, it seems... It seems that Cai Yan is more suitable to be the wife of the Houfu!
certainly…

No wonder Xia Houyuan asked such a question.

In fact, Cao Cao had already thought of this matter!

Xia Houjuan is his niece!

Cai Yan is the daughter of his mentor!
For Cao Cao, the palms and backs of the hands are all flesh...

However, he has already thought of a...

...a perfect, best-of-both-worlds solution!

...

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(End of this chapter)