Three Kingdoms: Ancestors of the Han Dynasty

Chapter 275
In 230 A.D., the fourth year of Wei Emperor Cao Rui Taihe, in January, Luoyang.

The drapery swayed slightly, and the brocade on the drapery swayed back and forth in the air, and there were bursts of playful sounds from inside the drapery from time to time.

Half a sound later, before it stopped, the curtain was slowly pulled up, revealing a young and handsome face. He is the son of Cao Xiu, Cao Zhao, the regular servant of Sanqi.

Cao Rui lay on the imperial couch with some fatigue, looked at the man he loved in front of him, and said with a smile: "Brother Zhao, you have won, and my robe is yours."

Cao Zhaochun put on his outer robe triumphantly, and said: "The foreign minister has a report on important military and state affairs, and my younger brother will not delay His Majesty's handling of important matters. My younger brother will retire first."

Cao Rui waved his hands, propped himself up lazily, combed and washed, and put on formal clothes under the service of the maid.

Cao Zhao went straight out of the hall, just in time to wait outside the hall for Zhong Shu Supervisor Liu Fang and Zhong Shu Ling Sun Zi, he smiled meaningfully at the two of them, and then waved his sleeves out.

Zhongshu Supervisor Liu Fang and Zhongshuling Sun Zi looked at each other, they didn't expect Cao Zhao to be so favored that he could walk in Cao Rui's clothes, which made them feel jealous.

"Xuanzhong Shujian, Zhongshu Ling." The maid's summons came from the hall.

Liu Fang, the supervisor of Zhongshu, and Sun Zi, who was ordered by Zhongshu, straightened their clothes slightly and walked slowly into the hall.

After Cao Rui was sitting on the case, he saw the two people coming in, smiled slightly, and asked: "The two lovers are asking to see each other, do you have something important to report?"

Liu Fang glanced at Cao Rui on the steps, and said hesitantly: "The casual cavalry may be out of manners wearing His Majesty's robes, and if others know about it, they may be criticized."

Cao Rui put down his face, and said calmly: "This is the military affairs that Liu Qing said, and you are making too much of a fuss. Besides, you are the supervisor of Zhongshu, so this matter is not within your authority."

The implication of Cao Rui's words was to reprimand Liu Fang for seeing his identity clearly, and not to care about and think about it.

It was said that Liu Fang was even more jealous of Cao Zhao, but he didn't expect Cao Rui to scold him for this.

But in the face of Cao Rui's reprimand, Liu Fang could only bow his head, and replied: "Your Majesty forgives me for making a mistake."

Seeing this, Sun Zi carefully changed the subject, and said: "Your Majesty, Yanmen prefect Qianzijing (Jianzhao) has an urgent military report, saying that Zhuge Liang stationed troops in Longyou and deliberately invaded Liangzhou; Harassment in northern Xinjiang. The prefect thinks that we should beware of the alliance between the two sides and prevent the north and south from attacking Guanzhong."

When Cao Rui heard this, his face changed drastically, and he shouted in a deep voice, "Come here! Bring the map."

A guard came out in response, bowed and took the order.

After he left, Cao Rui got up slowly, and said in a deep voice, "I wonder what the two lovers think about this matter?"

Sun Zi pondered for a while, and said: "Zhuge Liang is in Longyou, and Ke Bi Neng is in Northern Xinjiang. The two are thousands of miles away. How can they meet? From my point of view, Northern Xinjiang can be on guard. Don't worry too much. Besides Recently, Ke Bineng also presented a famous horse to our Great Wei, showing his heart of submission."

At this time, the guard came over with the map, and slowly spread the map with the attendant.

Cao Rui stepped down and looked at the map of the northwest region. After a long time, he said: "Sun Qing's words may be biased."

Compared with Sun Zi, Cao Rui is more familiar with military strategy, and he can see at a glance that Zhuge Liang and Kirby have the possibility of cooperation.

Cao Rui pointed to the area north of Guanzhong (northern Shaanxi) and said: "The people of Xianbei occupy the land of Hetao, and Xihe County and Shangjun are owned by the Qiang Hu. If Kebi can lead an army, go to Guanzhong from north to south, or Go south to Liangzhou. It is very possible to follow what the prefect said, so we must be prepared."

Cao Rui tapped the land of Pingcheng on the map, and said with a sneer, "As for offering famous horses, I'm afraid it's Ke Bi Neng's strategy to make the enemy proud."

Sun Zi and Liu Fang carefully looked at the map according to the places Cao Rui pointed out, and their faces became heavy, as if they realized the seriousness of the situation.

Sun Zi showed concern and asked, "If it's true what Your Majesty said, isn't the situation in the northwest of us in danger!"

Cao Rui was very calm and said: "This matter was reported by the prefect of Yanmen, but it is not known whether Zhuge Liang and Ke Bi Neng really colluded. Immediately report this matter to Guanzhong Grand Sima (Cao Zhen) and order him to investigate northward to understand the movements of Hexi Xianbei."

After a pause, Cao Rui continued: "Turn up thousands of miles, order the prefect of Yanmen to keep an eye on Xianbei's movements."

"No!" Liu Fang was about to record it and write an edict.

"Wait!" Cao Rui raised his hand to stop him. "The prefect of Yanmen is far away in the northern border, and it is inconvenient to pass on the news. I ordered him to do something cheap and join the generals of the north to wait for the opportunity to attack Xianbei."

Liu Fang hesitated for a while, and said: "Yanmen Taishou Qianzijing is the acquaintance of Liu Bei, the thief emperor of Western Shu. Now the situation in the Northwest War is complicated and confusing. At this time, he has the right to be cheap. I worry that there will be another disturbance, if he wants to There is still Western Shu, and the situation in the northwest of our Great Wei is in danger!"

Cao Rui paced a little with his hands behind his back, and said in a deep voice: "Jianzijing is a man of kindness and trust, and he will not do anything that breaks his promise. Besides, for many years, the prefect of Yanmen has fought for our great Wei in the southern and northern wars, and he has worked so hard to stabilize the northern border. The heart can be shown. Ziqi (Liu Fangzi) can draft an edict for me."

"promise!"

Liu Fang didn't say much anymore, and drew up a pen to make a move.

Cao Rui looked at the land of Kansai on the map, and the worry on his face became more and more serious, and he said: "The soldiers of the commanding army are ready for battle, and they are ready to go to support Kansai at any time."

After Liu Fang finished writing, he put his pen down on the case, and asked, "Shu-Wu Alliance, this time the Western Shu sent troops, and the movement of Eastern Wu is unknown. Dare I ask your Majesty if the land in the north of the Yangtze River needs to be on guard?"

Sun Zi also responded and said: "Your Majesty, before Western Shu seized Long, Sun Quan raised a large army and fought fiercely with Zhuanghou (Cao Xiu) at Shiting. As a result, our army was unable to rescue Longyou in time, and Sun Quan had to prepare. Besides, our country is nearly old, and soldiers When Feng is frustrated, Sun Quan is a capricious generation, and it is unknown if he will fall into trouble!"

Hearing this, the attendant spread out the maps of Yan and Henan prefectures very discerningly.

Cao Rui looked at the land of Hefei, pondered for a long time, and said: "What Qing and others said is very true. General Man Chong is ordered to restrain the soldiers and horses of Yan and Henan states, and guard against Eastern Wu waiting for an opportunity to go north."

Pointing to the land of Hefei on the map, he said in a deep voice, "Order General Zhengdong to complete the renovation of Hefei New City as soon as possible!"

At this time, Cao Rui couldn't help but be thankful that he previously agreed with Man Chong to repair Hefei New City.

Cao Rui discussed Jingzhou's military strategy with Sun Zi and Liu Fang, and ordered Sima Yi to pay attention to Lu Xun in the south of Jingzhou.

At noon, Cao Rui was chatting with Sun Zi and Liu Fang about military and state affairs in detail.

Suddenly there was an announcement from outside the hall: "Xu Fu, Yushi Zhongcheng, please see me!"

"Xuan!"

Xu Fu straightened his clothes slightly, walked into the hall slowly, knelt down and said: "My minister Xu Fu pays homage to Your Majesty, Your Majesty will live forever!"

Sitting on the case, Cao Rui asked warmly: "Your Majesty, I don't know if you are entering the palace at this time, do you have something to report?"

Xu Fu, formerly known as Xu Shu, has a straight character.In the battle of Xinye, because his mother was captured by the Wei army and abandoned Han to Wei, he felt ashamed of Liu Bei and changed his name to Xu Fu.

Xu Fu is currently serving as Yushi Zhongcheng, one of the three independent officials, he usually advises a lot, and often recommends illegal things of Beijing officials, Cao Rui also respects him.

Xu Fu took out the scarf from his bosom, offered it with both hands, and said with a sigh: "Your Majesty, I am old and have inconvenient legs and feet. I am here to say goodbye to my old age and return to my hometown and hide in the mountains and forests. I hope Your Majesty will promise."

Hearing this, Cao Rui was moved, got up and went down the steps, and said: "Why did Xu Qing say this? Now that the Great Wei is in danger, how can you abandon me?"

Xu Fu kowtowed and said: "I am a commoner. Emperor Mengxian (Cao Pi) promoted me and made me an official in the court for many years. I am old. Your Majesty has great ambitions and wants to rectify the administration of officials. I am not energetic enough. I am afraid that I will not be lazy. In order to hurt His Majesty's sage, please resign and go back to your hometown."

Cao Rui hesitated slightly, but Xu Fu was not irreplaceable to him.But considering his deep friendship with Zhuge Liang, if he abandons Wei and turns to Han, Cao Wei will have no face.

Cao Rui pondered for a moment, then tentatively asked, "Where is Qing going to hide?"

Xu Fu smiled, and said: "I want to go back to Donglai County, Qingzhou, to read books and watch the sea, and don't care about world affairs."

Cao Rui was slightly at ease when he heard that he lived by the East China Sea, but continued to probe: "Now the border is not peaceful, and I am worried that the Gongsun family in Liaodong will commit crimes in the east. I don't know if you can help me with a plan to calm my mind?"

Xu Fufu had to think for a while, and said: "Your Majesty, there is no one to take up the post of Chariot General. How about sending an envoy to give him a peace of mind. Your Majesty can be at ease to retreat the enemies from all directions first, and put down the rebellion later."

Cao Rui clapped his hands and laughed loudly, and said, "Your words are very good, and I accept your words. It's a pity that you are far away from me now, and I feel very reluctant!"

Xu Fu got up and gave a salute and replied: "I have returned to Donglai. If your majesty has something to ask, I will serve you. I will definitely not be in debt to the state of Wei!"

"Shan, Qing retired to Donglai, be careful in everything, if necessary, you can play in the court."

"Thank you, Your Majesty!"

Xu Fu took off his official hat, put it on the ground, and left the hall slowly.

After leaving the hall, Xu Fu went straight down the steps, without any inconvenience to his legs and feet as he said.

Before leaving the palace, Xu Fu let out a long sigh. It was impossible for him to have no feelings for the Wei family. He was born in a poor family, and Cao Pi held him in high regard.Although Cao Pi may have different ideas, his respect for Xu Fu is true.

I have been in Wei for more than ten years, but to be honest, I have been in Wei for these years, but my mother does not need to run around, and enjoys the happy life of her old age.

Although I met the Lord of the Ming Dynasty, but because of the reality, I couldn't take effect. How can I be happy in life!
Leaning on crutches, Xu Fu couldn't help singing: "Step out of the gate of Qicheng, and look into Dangyinli. There are three tombs in it, all of which are similar. Ask whose tomb it is, Tian Jiang, Gu Yezi..."

Go west for a while, and when you see your old friend, go back east!

(End of this chapter)