Three Kingdoms: From Yinlin to Great Wei Xiongzhu

Chapter 488 Make a choice?Do not!Lu Yu and Cao Yu want everything

——"Miaocai, people say 'three wives and four concubines'? It's not difficult to understand the so-called 'four concubines', but do you know what it means by 'three wives'?"

Cao Cao opened his mouth and asked Xia Houyuan back.

He specifically mentioned three wives and four concubines because there is a lot to write about here.

Often in ancient times, the word "three wives and four concubines" was catchy, especially for the rich and powerful. Wife, what do you mean?Can a man really have three wives?
Xia Houyuan naturally doesn't understand these things...

He only knew that according to Confucian etiquette, doting on concubines and destroying wives is a serious crime, and a fine of [-] boards is inevitable, and if it is serious, the law will be imposed. will be ashamed!
It is for this reason that the "three wives and four concubines" circulating in the market is nothing more than the system of "one husband, one wife and multiple concubines". This system is not only supported by etiquette laws, but also supervised by the family.

Three wives?

How can there be three wives?

Xia Houyuan was about to ask back, when Cao Cao's words came out one after another.

——"In the past, I read ancient books of the pre-Qin period, and many of them mentioned a story, which was an anecdote from the pre-Qin period!"

——"King Qi has never been appointed queen, because King Qi couldn't choose the most suitable one when he was satisfied with the remaining three candidates for the queen, so he kept procrastinating. The officials were in a hurry, so he casually said, "Let's establish three queens"? The speaker didn't mean it, but the listener meant it. The officials really took it seriously, so King Qi had the main palace, the east palace, and the west palace. Three queens!"

Speaking of this, Cao Cao paused. "Also from that time on, some princes and nobles have married three wives, one regular wife and the other two equal wives, which can be regarded as the same courtesy as regular wives! The so-called 'three wives and four concubines' were born from this!"

What Cao Cao is talking about is a serious matter in history, and it is also the origin of the idiom "three wives and four concubines".

but…

For Xia Houyuan, it's so fresh!

Xia Houyuan's eyeballs rolled, increasing his knowledge...today, he really increased his knowledge!
In addition to expressing emotion, the people of Qi State in the pre-Qin period really knew how to play. In addition to the anecdote of "Zhong Wuyan if there is something, Xia Yingchun if there is nothing to do", they actually came up with such a "three wives" show operation.

Of course, for the "good man" Xia Houyuan, he couldn't experience the happiness of three wives and four concubines, and he didn't want to experience it. After all, his wife Ding Xiang gave him seven cubs, and the relationship between husband and wife is very good!
but…

"hiss"…

Xia Houyuan pouted, and asked curiously: "Brother, do you mean to let Ziyu follow the example of King Qi? Also take three wives?"

"Ha ha…"

Hearing this, Cao Cao smiled and patted Xia Houyuan on the shoulder. "Three wives are too many, but... two wives are still possible. Besides, Lu Yu is Lu Yu, and Cao Yu is Cao Yu. The current Lu Yu can marry Juan'er, but the future Cao Yu can also marry Cai Yan. Ordinary people do multiple-choice questions, Yuer...you can have both! Haha, I, Cao Cao, would like to see who in the world dares to say half of the word 'no'!"

Hey…

Seeing Cao Cao's resolute tone, Xia Houyuan naturally knew that this matter was of great importance, and it was by no means as simple as rewarding meritorious service.

It is no exaggeration to say that this is about the friendship between the Cao family and the Xiahou family!
"Brother arranges it like this, so...do you want to tell Ziyu? He must be prepared, right?"

It seems that Xia Houyuan is still ready to be the old father-in-law!

"The order of the parents and the words of the matchmaker." Cao Cao raised his hand. "It's unnecessary to tell Ziyu, but, as a father-in-law, you should tell Sister Cai Yanxian at least! That's half of your in-laws, haha... Now Yu'er's 'parental order', She’s still Cai Yan’s sister in name!”

This…

Xia Houyuan scratched his head, he felt that the relationship was a bit confusing.

Uh, take a look... It seems that he is going to propose marriage to Cai Yan, who is Lu Yu's sister, and then... his daughter's husband will marry his sister again in the future.

This operation is absolutely perfect!

Thinking of this, Xia Houyuan raised his head, he looked at Cao Cao, but said nothing.

If it is said that before, he had some doubts about Lu Yu's identity, but now, it is completely gone...Brother Cao Cao's statement, this is so meow that he has the sense of sight of his own son!
Absolutely biological!

Ordinary people do multiple-choice questions, and the elder brother's most important son naturally wants both. Suddenly, why does he still feel a little enviable?
Of course, this is not important, what is important is that from tonight onwards, he, Xia Houyuan, will become Lu Yu's father-in-law.

Of course, this is not the point. The most important thing is that Juaner... Marries Lu Yu, which represents the Xiahou clan, and the future is bound to be bright!
Thinking of this, Xia Houyuan's eyes shone with light, bright and eye-catching light!

at this time.

——"Report..."

A tiger ben soldier walked quickly into the government office here. "Report to Cao Sikong that the 370 million stones of grain and grass in Xuzhou City have been safely transported to Yanzhou, Xudu, and Guandu... General Cao Xiu, who transported the grain, asked to see him, saying that there is a document asking for a reward from Lu Situ to present to Cao Sikong in person."

Well…

Please reward the document?
This…

Cao Cao's eyeballs must be fixed, he raised his eyes to meet Xia Houyuan's eyes, the rhythm is a bit wrong.

What reward please?
He, Cao Cao, is discussing with Xia Houyuan, how about rewarding him with a beautiful lady?
This... Yu'er took the initiative to ask for a reward, wouldn't it be floating?
"Send him in..." Cao Cao's tone became serious.

"Here..." the tiger ben soldier agreed, and went to communicate.

Not long after, Cao Xiu rushed to the government office here, and he was the first to salute. "Cao Xiu pays homage to Cao Sikong... 370 million stones of food and grass have been safely delivered!"

More than 300 million shi of grain, this is a major event, and it is also the key to making Cao Cao's mood change from dark clouds to clear skies!
But...however, because of a reward, Cao Cao's mood was suddenly clouded, no, he thought, this is very inconsistent with Yu'er's usual style of doing things!
In the past, it was Cao Cao who gave him rewards, and Yu'er always declined the rewards, so where did he ask for rewards?
"Wen Lie, you have worked hard to escort the food and grass!"

Cao Cao was the first to say something, and then changed the subject: "I heard that Lu Situ wants to ask for a reward? What kind of reward do you want?"

"Report to Cao Sikong..." Cao Xiu immediately took out a letter from his bosom and handed it to Cao Cao... "Mr. Lu said that all the rewards he asked for were written on this letter."

Well…

Cao Cao was slightly taken aback, then took the letter and opened it immediately.

Xia Houyuan was also curious, what kind of medicine did this prospective son-in-law sell in the gourd?I also went over...

Exactly, on the bamboo slips, four striking big characters appeared before Xia Houyuan's eyes——

— Doctor Yushi!
Huh, Doctor Yushi?

Xia Houyuan was taken aback for a moment, he didn't understand, it seems...there is no official censor in the official system of the big man?What official title is this?
But at this time...

Cao Cao quickly closed the bamboo slips with both hands, and he seemed a little nervous, but...just for a moment, he opened the bamboo slips again, and his whole body became a bit disappointed, and his eyes narrowed.

— Doctor Yushi!
What an envoy doctor... Cao Cao shouted in his heart, and gradually opened his eyes.

It is true that the officials of the Han Dynasty did not have a royal doctor, but that was only among the officials of the Qin Dynasty.

Under the emperor, there are prime ministers, Taiwei, and doctor censors...

——The so-called prime minister, the emperor in charge, and the assistant Wanji, to put it simply, are to help the emperor handle the political affairs of the country.

And the Taiwei, who is in charge of the country's military affairs, has the same status as the prime minister, just like today's "Taiwei"...,

However, since Yang Biao resigned the title of Taiwei, Cao Cao has never established it again. That is to say, Cao Cao's position of Sikong is actually the merger of Sikong and Taiwei!

The Yushi doctor mentioned by Lu Yu is second only to the prime minister, and is responsible for in charge of the ministers' memorials, issuing emperor's edicts, and establishing state supervision affairs!
Of course, these are secondary.

The most important thing is that Doctor Yu Shi has another title - "Deputy Prime Minister in Charge"!
Or the assistant of the prime minister!

Thinking of this, Cao Cao breathed a sigh of relief, Yu'er's request from the "Censor Doctor" is very meaningful, and he is sure to win it!

So the question is coming?

No prime minister?Where did the deputy prime minister come from?Where is the assistant to the prime minister?
Ha ha…

Just like what Yu'er said - the ulterior motive is not in drinking!

Yu'er's move is not to invite some kind of "Censor Doctor", it is clearly to persuade him Cao Cao to invite "Prime Minister"...

How could Cao Cao not know that since the second year of Emperor Yuanshou of the Han Dynasty, the emperor dismissed the prime minister, weakened the power of the prime minister, and divided his power into Situ and Sikong. For more than 200 years, the Han Dynasty did not set up a prime minister. Of course there is no "Deputy Prime Minister"!

However, Cao Cao thought according to Yu'er's thinking, the battle of Guandu, the battle of Cangting, and the death of Yuan Shao.

In the same way, the Han Dynasty is weak, and it is even more unable to compete with Cao Cao!

The balance of strength has undergone a huge reversal!

The position of prime minister?Cao Cao won't take it?Who will I treat?

After thinking through this verse, Cao Cao's eyes shone brightly, delighted and piercing!

Of course, Yu'er deserves to be Yinlin. His act of inviting the "Censor Doctor" does not mean drinking, but cares about Cao Cao's position as prime minister. With such a compromise, the relationship between Cao Cao and the Han court is full of many things. room for maneuver.

At least, let Cao Cao see the reaction of the ministers, let the emperor and those loyal to the Han Dynasty think about it... think about it carefully, doctor, no... this is the position of prime minister, should it be given?Or not?

"Ha ha ha ha…"

Cao Cao suddenly laughed... He closed Lu Yu's request for credit.

Shout out: "Come on!"

"Mr. Cao..." Xu Chu quickly walked in...

"Urgently send Ziyu's request for credit to His Majesty! Submit it to the imperial court!" Cao Cao ordered immediately.

"Here!" Xu Chu agreed.

Cao Cao still seems a little worried, after all... the position of prime minister is too big!
Besides... For more than 200 years, no one has dared to touch the official title of the prime minister!
Cao Cao wanted to try Hanting's attitude.

Of course, since Yu'er dared to invite her, she was sure that Han Ting would definitely agree!

"Zhongkang, you go in person, let His Majesty and all the officials read this document in the court hall, and then wait for their reply!"

"No need to urge, the imperial edict has arrived, just let me know."

"Here!" Xu Chu nodded and planned to go out.

"Wait!" Cao Cao called to stop again. "There is one more thing, you should also remind Xun Lingjun that Lu Yu will marry Xia Houjuan and ask him to draft an imperial edict, the emperor bestows the marriage, and announce it to the world!"

Uh…

Hearing this, Xu Chu was startled.

This... the marriage bestowed by the emperor, or Lu Yu's marriage, or marrying Xiahou Juan, the noble daughter of the Xiahou family, is a big deal!

"Well..."

After reacting, Xu Chu cupped his hands, and his tone became louder.

"Go."

Cao Cao waved his hand...

Only then did Xu Chu leave quickly.

But Xia Houyuan didn't understand. Eldest brother asked the emperor to give him a marriage. He could understand this, but... why did Lu Yu submit the document asking for the "Censor Doctor"?
What kind of medicine is sold in this gourd?

Xia Houyuan was about to ask a question, but Cao Cao patted him on the shoulder. "Clean up, hurry up tonight, let's rush to Xu Capital City!"

what…

Xia Houyuan felt that the eldest brother really wanted to come out.

This... the grain and grass have arrived, but... there is no Northern Expedition?

Instead, go back to Xudu first?
"Brother? For the present plan, let's go to the Northern Expedition..."

"Hahaha!" Cao Cao laughed and said, "Yes, if normal people receive so much food, they will immediately go to the north. If we think so, Yuan Shao's three sons must also think so!"

"However, Ziyu's letter did not mention the Northern Expedition. Could it be that he ignored it? No... I think... Ziyu is the most sober and wise person!"

"Now the Northern Expedition, it is better not to make the Northern Expedition. It is just like the plan of 'two tigers competing for food' offered by Yu'er against Liu Bei and Lu Bu in the past. Today, Yuan Shao is dead, and we will rush to attack. His three sons will definitely go out together. , the same hatred, but if we wait to attack slowly, then..."

Cao Cao didn't speak too directly.

But... the meaning couldn't be more clear.

Two tigers compete for food, this trick...Xia Houyuan is familiar with it!
At the beginning, Lu Bu and Liu Bei were trapped by this trick!
at this time.

Cao Cao's voice continued to be heard.

"Compared to the Northern Expedition... Now, there is only one voice left in the court. Before, I focused on stability, and I didn't touch the 'Fu family', but now...hehe..."

Cao Cao paused, but changed the topic. "Besides, how can I, Cao Cao, not participate in Yu'er's big wedding? Hurry up and send someone to Xuzhou to pass on Yu'er, a beautiful daughter-in-law, a match made in heaven, a match made in heaven! Hahaha..."

At this moment, Cao Cao's devilish laughter resounded!
At this moment, he was smiling like a fat man of three hundred catties!
...

...

Xu Capital City, Imperial Palace, Jiaofang Palace!

From the moment the emperor Liu Xie stepped into the palace here, the atmosphere here became extremely tense.

It was still sunny in the morning, but at this moment it was suddenly pouring rain. It seems that the heavens can also feel the tension of the Han court, the tension of the emperor... and the trembling that hangs over the Weiyang Palace!
In the Jiaofang Hall, there was a faint sound of weeping, and the sadness that the heavy rain could not cover up.

Empress Fushou knelt on the ground...

"I beg Your Majesty to protect Fu's family... I beg Your Majesty to make this concession!"

Liu Xie frowned, his face was turned to one side, and his eyes were full of tears.

Just today in the early court, Xu Chu brazenly broke into the Chongde Hall and took out a letter asking for merit from Lu Yu.

This is nothing, but... once the word "Censor Doctor" comes out, and this official title is included, the sensitive Liu Xie naturally knows the deep meaning of it.

— Doctor Yushi!
— Doctor Yushi!
Where is the imperial censor here?This is obviously to ask for the position of prime minister for Cao Cao, the position of prime minister in the true sense of "one person is under one man and above ten thousand people"!

If it's just that one person is under one person and over ten thousand people, then it's nothing.

But... You know, the prime minister also has the power to be the general manager and all the officials...

If you add the supervisory officials of Dr. Lu Yu Yushi, it is equivalent to completely emptying him, the emperor Chi Guoguo!

Without leaving a trace of sympathy left empty.

From then on, he, Liu Xie, will become a real puppet, a puppet without the ability to resist!
and…

What's even more frightening is not just these, I heard... Cao Cao found a letter in Yuan Shao's military tent that Fu Wan had an affair with Yuan Shao.

Of course, anyone with a discerning eye knows... this thing is nothing!

But...whether it's true or not, does it matter?
Cao Cao wanted to move the Fu family, but it was as simple as moving a little finger!
Similarly, at this juncture...Even if the Son of Heaven wants to preserve Fu's family, he still...must send out this "Censor Doctor" and send out the post of "Prime Minister"!
Over 200 years...

For more than 200 years, the big man has...another prime minister!
Looking at the weeping Queen Fushou in front of her eyes...

Emperor Liu Xie shook his head helplessly. "If I can't protect myself, how... how can I protect Fu's family?"

"I, I'm just an ant under his feet, why does he still tie me to this position, why doesn't he let me go?"

"Your Majesty, don't underestimate yourself. Your Majesty can...Your Majesty can save the Han family and save the Han officials!" Fu Shou said again and again: "Lu Yu invites the Censor, Your Majesty may as well give him the Censor. Lu Yu wants to ask for Cao Cao. The position of Prime Minister, Your Majesty might as well give the position of Prime Minister to Cao Cao according to the situation. This is not necessarily a bad thing. How about His Majesty fulfilling them in exchange for their concessions!"

"Imagine, Your Majesty, the Han Dynasty today...is the Fu family a threat to Cao Cao and Lu Yu?"

"It's not at all, the Han Dynasty is too small, under the cover of the nest, the Fu family is too small! And Lu Yu's request for the official title of 'Censor Doctor' this time shows that...he and Cao Cao will not fight the Han Dynasty , at least not now."

"For Lu Yu, and for Cao Cao, their top priority... is the Sun family in the south, Liu Biao and Liu Bei in Jingzhou, and the unification of the world. These are their great enemies! In the matter of the unification of the world, no matter Is it Your Majesty, or should our Fu family 'help' them!"

Empress Fushou's words are sincere...

Very sensible and very mature.

After all, the decisive battle between Cao and Yuan is over, and Cao Cao has already monopolized the power. Whether to give him the prime minister is nothing more than a false name, but once this false name is given to Cao Cao, it will at least show that the Han Dynasty and Han officials are in the link of unifying the world. , is the same position as Cao Cao, so that the Han Dynasty and the Fu family can get a respite, at least... at least there is hope!There is still hope alive.

"I... I can give it!"

Liu Xie said with tears...

He turned his face to the other side, "It's just a position of prime minister. As the queen said, to me, these are all false! It's just...just..."

Liu Xie's expression became even uglier. "Empress, I heard that Lu Yu is about to marry Xiahou Juan, the noble daughter of the Xiahou Clan. This is... this is Cao Cao's plan to tie Lu Yu tightly and tie him together..."

"If this is the case, then in the future... when Cao Cao really takes that step, Lu Yu will become Cao Cao's sharpest blade, stabbing me one by one, even now, I... I already feel suffocated, piercing my heart Suffocation! Empress... Is there any way, at least, at least let Lu Yu... take into account the face of the Han Dynasty, even if it is to let the Han Dynasty live in a humble way, I... I don't want to be the king of subjugation! I don't want to be ruled by my ancestors. Scold!"

This…

It is no secret that the news of Lu Yu's marriage to Xiahou Juan spread to Shangshutai. Liu Xie and Fushou are very aware of the impact of this incident!
only…

How to deal with it?
"Your Majesty, my concubine...the concubine has a way, maybe...it can make Lu Yu at least give the Han Dynasty a little bit of face."

Empress Fushou said...

——"Cao Cao can marry the noble daughter of the Xiahou family to Lu Yu as his wife? Then your majesty can also marry the eldest princess to him!"

——"The emperor bestows a marriage, giving one is also a gift, and giving two is also a gift! A princess married to the Han family, at least... at least he will take some of the Han family's face into account, right?"

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(End of this chapter)