Mi Han

Chapter 234
When General Cao Pi hit Chen Qun with the bullet, Chen Qun was so frightened that he knelt on the ground.

When the king was angry, he bled and drifted away.

Facing Cao Pi who was already in a rage, even Chen Qun, who was Cao Pi's friend in the past, had a look of fear on his face.

Although Chen Qun felt terrified because of Cao Pi's roar and anger, Chen Qun, who was kneeling on the knees, didn't know how to answer Cao Pi's question.

If it is said that he is very good at political strategy, but how does he know how to deal with military strategy.

His body began to shake with fear.

Seeing that Chen Qun, whom he had always regarded as a confidant minister in the past, would only tremble when faced with his questioning, Cao Pi became more and more angry.

Cao Pi bent his body and approached Chen Qun. When Cao Pi and Chen Qun looked at each other, Chen Qun was so frightened that he broke out in a cold sweat.

After Cao Pi approached Chen Qun, his eyes had become very cold, and he asked Chen Qun coldly again:

"Shangshutai is in charge of the key points of the world, and you are trusted by me to be in charge of Shangshutai. Is this how you repay me?"

"Answer me."

There was no trace of emotion in Cao Pi's words. Facing Cao Pi's aggressive questioning, the cold sweat on Chen Qun's head became more and more dense.

Chen Qun and Cao Pi have been together for decades, and in Chen Qun's impression, Cao Pi's reaction today is the first time in decades.

It can be seen from this that the contents of the military newspaper have dealt a great blow to Cao Pi.

According to Cao Pi's reaction, Chen Qun knew that if he couldn't answer again, the end waiting for him might be lying dead on the spot.

But just as Chen Qun was hesitating and thinking about answering Cao Pi's question, a deep and honest voice suddenly entered the ears of everyone in the hall.

"The reason why Mi Yang's soldiers and horses doubled is that he got the command of the Hanzhong army."

When this resolute voice sounded, it gave everyone a sharp feeling, and at the same time, it also made everyone in the hall focus on this person.

Cao Pi looked at the person who spoke with eyes full of resentment.

After he saw the yellow beard under the man's lips, his cold tone eased slightly:
"Marquis Ren?"

The person who spoke out to rescue Chen Qun and analyze the military strategy for Cao Pi was Cao Pi's brother, Cao Zhang, Marquis of Rencheng.

Cao Zhang, courtesy name Ziwen.He was the second son of Cao Cao and the Bian family.

Cao Zhang has been good at archery and driving since he was a child. He has extraordinary arm strength and can fight fierce beasts with his bare hands. He is very brave.

Cao Zhang has followed Cao Cao many times in conquests, and his ambition is high-spirited.

Cao Cao once criticized Cao Zhang and said: "You don't read books and adore the holy way, but you like to ride a sweaty horse and fencing a sword. It's so expensive for a man to use!"

Cao Cao asked Cao Zhang to study "Poetry" and "Book" carefully.

After being criticized by Cao Cao, Cao Zhang said to the left and right people: "My husband is Wei and Huo, and he rode a hundred thousand in the desert to drive the Rong and Di, and made meritorious service. How can he be a doctor?"

Cao Cao once asked about the preferences of the various scholars, so that they could express their aspirations.Unlike other brothers who obviously flattered Cao Cao's answer, Cao Zhang's answer was:

"Be good as a general".

Because of Cao Zhang's unconventional answer, Cao Cao was curious about him, and asked him, "What can I do for the general?"

Under Cao Cao's questioning, Cao Zhang replied decisively: "Be strong and strong, ignore difficulties, and be the first soldiers; rewards must be done, and punishments must be believed."

Cao Cao laughed out loud after listening to Cao Zhang's answer.

After Cao Zhang stated his judgment in the seat, regardless of the hints in the eyes of the pale Cao Xiong beside him, he resolutely got up from his seat and came to Cao Pi to pay respects:

"Your Majesty, can the general report it to my younger brother?"

Facing Cao Zhang's request, Cao Pi, who was in a rage, didn't think much, so he handed over the military report in his hand to Cao Zhang.

Cao Zhang took the military newspaper and read it immediately, the more he looked at it, the more his brows were furrowed.

It's just that Cao Zhang's face is dignified, but he is not like Chen Qun who is confused, or Cao Pi who can only growl.

Almost in an instant, Cao Zhang had a deeper judgment on the situation in Nanyang County.

After reading the military newspaper, Cao Zhang said to Cao Pi:
"Your Majesty, in my opinion, since the Mi Bandit was able to encircle Wudang City, it means that he has no worries. Therefore, there must be something wrong with the chariot and cavalry general's tens of thousands of troops."

Cao Zhang liked to mix in the army since he was a child, so the way he answered Cao Pi was very direct in accordance with his old habits in the army.

But after Cao Pi listened to Cao Zhang's deduction, his complexion did not ease because he got the answer.

On the contrary, after listening to Cao Zhang's deduction, he transferred all his anger to Cao Zhang.

Cao Pi glared at Cao Zhang and scolded him, "Ziwen, what nonsense are you talking about!"

"The Chariot General is a world-renowned general, and the tens of thousands of troops are all tigers of our country.

Even if Mi Yang's troops were multiplied several times, he may not be the opponent of General Chariot. "

"Besides, there is Meng Da, Meng Da is our army's internal support, our army will not be defeated!"

"There must be something wrong with the military newspaper."

Cao Pi showed great resistance to Cao Zhang's deduction.

There was a look of disbelief on his face.

But even if Cao Pi is the emperor of Wei, what is the use of his resistance and disbelief in the face of iron facts?

Seeing Cao Pi's performance, ordinary courtiers might follow Cao Pi's words.

Sometimes the truth is not important, the most important thing is not to make Cao Pi unhappy.

But Cao Zhang has a straightforward personality, he doesn't understand the twists and turns in the officialdom, he only knows that the most important thing now is Wei's foundation.

The military newspaper in Cao Zhang's hand was written and sent to Luoyang by Man Chong himself.

In this military report, because Mi Yang's army came too fast at that time, even Man Chong couldn't be sure how Cao Ren was defeated.

In the military newspaper sent to Luoyang, Man Chong only emphasized the two facts that Cao Ren's whereabouts were unknown and Mi Yang's soldiers besieged Wudang.

It's just that as long as you have a military strategy, you can infer many things from these two facts.

After Cao Zhang bowed to Cao Pi, he said to Cao Pi again:
"Your Majesty! Meng Da's determination is false, and the lack of troops in Xicheng is false. All these are Mi Yang's tricks to lure the enemy!"

"From the moment Meng Da cut off his hair, our army has fallen into Mi Yang's trap."

After Cao Zhang made this inference, everyone in the hall raised their heads and looked at Cao Zhang with surprised eyes.

Ren Chenghou is too courageous!

His inference is tantamount to slapping Cao Pi in the face.

Don't forget how happy Cao Pi was when he found out that Meng Da decided to invent his will.

Although his two imperial edicts have not been published publicly, those who should know have already known.

Meng Da's act of determining his will was endorsed by the emperor Cao Pi.

Even after Chen Qun heard Cao Zhang's deduction, the fear on his face became more intense.

In his heart, not only did he not thank Cao Zhang who rescued him, but he blamed him instead.

In fact, at this moment, most of the smart people in the palace have already guessed some truths, but only Cao Zhang can tell the truth in front of Cao Pi.

Sure enough, after Cao Pi listened to Cao Zhang's words, his face was instantly covered with shame and anger.

He stretched out his finger and pointed at Cao Zhang, wanting to say something to scold Cao Zhang again.

But in the end, his hand pointing at Cao Zhang was still slowly and feebly put down.

Cao Pi is not a fool.

Even though his military strategy is not as good as Cao Zhang's, but under Cao Zhang's reminder, if he still can't roughly understand the ins and outs of the matter, it will be an insult to Cao Cao's vision.

After roughly understanding all the truth, Cao Pi, who was still furious just now, is like a ball that has been sucked out of all his energy in an instant, and the energy on his face is rapidly losing.

His face began to darken.

In the cruel battle for the heir apparent when Cao Cao was alive, Cao Pi had exhausted too much effort.

Although Cao Pi is only in his early thirties this year, his physical condition is no longer very good due to the exhaustion of his mental energy in the past.

Now he was suddenly hit by such a big blow, causing his figure to become unstable for a while.

Just when Cao Pi's figure was crumbling, Zhen wanted to get up and go to support Cao Pi.

But she was still a step behind.

Cao Pi's favorite concubine, Guo Shi, came to behind Cao Pi first, and used her petite body to support Cao Pi who was unstable.

After Cao Pi noticed this scene, there was a little warmth flowing in his heart.

With Guo's support, Cao Pi looked around at the people in Zhou Zhou Hall with his dim and absent eyes.

These were his family, and what would they do if he fell?

Thinking of this, Cao Pi forced himself to regain his composure.

Cao Pi looked at Cao Zhang. He knew that his younger brother had an extraordinary military strategy, so Cao Pi asked Cao Zhang:
"Facing such a great change, what advice does Marquis Ren Cheng have?"

Cao Pi's tone was a little weak.

Facing Cao Pi's question, Cao Zhang replied decisively:
"Siege battles are never easy. Although Wudang is not a fortified city, Man Yang is a general who knows how to fight.

It is expected that although Mi Yang's army besieged the city, it would not be difficult for Wudang to hold on for a period of time. "

"What I am worried about now is that once the news of the general's defeat spreads, it will definitely cause a shock in Nanyang."

"Therefore, the most urgent task is to stabilize the people of Nanyang County. I believe that His Majesty should send another clan member as a general to lead the Chinese army to support Nanyang County with great fanfare, so as to stabilize people's hearts."

After saying these words, Cao Zhang paid a deep obeisance to Cao Pi and said, "I would like to volunteer to help your Majesty solve this serious problem."

Regarding Cao Zhang's self-recommendation, Cao Pi's face showed a pensive look.

Cao Pi knew that what Cao Zhang said was right.

At present, among the clansmen in Luoyang, Cao Zhang is the only one who has the prestige to stabilize people's hearts and the ability to lead the army.

Even if Cao Zhen, Xiahoushang, Cao Xiu, Xiahouba, Cao Tai and other clansmen are all in Luoyang, Cao Zhang at this time is above them in terms of military exploits and prestige.

Because Cao Zhang is the only one among these clansmen who has made great achievements in defeating alien races.

But Cao Pi didn't want to give Cao Zhang military power.

After Cao Pi succeeded to the throne, someone informed him that Cao Cao wrote a letter to Cao Zhang before he died.

As his younger brother and his courtier, Cao Zhang has never disclosed this matter to him so far.

So Cao Pi is jealous of Cao Zhang.

After Cao Zhang called for the battle, because of Cao Pi's silence, the hall fell into a strange tranquility.

After a long time, Cao Pi suddenly made a decision.

"I want to drive myself to conquer."

As soon as Cao Pi said this, no matter how other people in the hall reacted, Chen Qun, who was kneeling on the ground, was the first to express objection.

Chen Qun stepped forward on his knees and cried and remonstrated with Cao Pi: "Your Majesty, the holy chariot must not be taken lightly!"

But Cao Pi had made up his mind. Facing Chen Qun's crying remonstrance, Cao Pi said with a made up mind:
"I am the son of Emperor Wu, how can I be afraid of the enemy?"

At this moment, Cao Pi showed his decisiveness as the son of Cao Cao.

After saying this, Cao Pi turned around and waved his sleeves, making everyone in the hall retreat.

From the beginning to the end, Cao Pi seemed to have forgotten Cao Zhang who had just asked him to fight, and did not respond to his self-recommendation.

Cao Zhang looked at Cao Pi who had his back turned to him, bitterness began to appear on his face.

As he said just now, the most important thing now is to stabilize the hearts of the people in Nanyang County.

Compared with sending a clan general, Cao Pi's imperial conquest can undoubtedly achieve this better.

But is it really just for this that Cao Pi drove to the expedition?
Under Cao Pi's order, the people in the hall retreated one after another.

Even Chen Qun, who was unwilling, could only sigh and get up and leave in the end.

Only Cao Zhang stared at Cao Pi's back for a long time with puzzlement in his eyes.

Why don't you believe me?I am your own brother!

Soon after, only Cao Pi, Cao Zhang, and Guo Shi were left in the entire hall.

And Cao Zhang still maintained a look of begging for his life.

But even so, his elder brother still turned his back on him. Even if his elder brother knew that he had not left yet, he still didn't care about his thoughts.

Perhaps Cao Zhang finally knew that he had no hope, so the puzzlement in his eyes had turned into disappointment.

Cao Zhang stood up straight and slowly left the Xuanming Hall.

When Cao Zhang stepped out of the gate of the hall, the strong sunlight outside the hall shone into his eyes, which made him feel very dazzling.

But this strong sunlight brought back to Cao Zhang's mind the scene of him playing with Cao Pi when he was a child and Cao Pi defending him when he was punished by Cao Cao.

What a good relationship he had with Cao Pi at that time.

Too bad I can't go back.

Then Cao Zhang looked at the scorching sun in the sky, and Cao Zhang thought of his father Cao Cao.

Because Cao Zhang's beard is yellow, Cao Cao often grabbed Cao Zhang's beard and laughed when he was alive:
"Huang Xu'er, from now on, you will soar in all directions like an eagle in the sky, and fulfill your father's long-cherished wish to conquer the West!"

The voice and smile are still there, but the ancestors have passed away.

Thinking of this, Cao Zhang standing outside the palace gate couldn't help laughing bitterly.

The wry laughter continued for a long time outside the empty palace gate. At the end of the laugh, Cao Zhang had tears in his eyes.

Cao Zhang's face at this time was already full of sadness.

Cao Zhang turned around and glanced at the deep Xuanming Palace, then he began to stroke the yellow beard under his lips unconsciously.

Father, you are gone, and the eagle's wings are broken.

At the last lonely figure, it slowly disappeared into the shadows outside the palace gate.

Cao Pi in the hall heard the bursts of wry laughter from outside the hall. When the wry laughter gradually disappeared, Cao Pi's straight body could no longer stretch himself, and he began to cough violently with his sleeves covering his mouth.

Cao Pi's sudden cough frightened Guo Shi who was on the side. Guo hurriedly helped Cao Pi to sit on the throne.

After Cao Pi sat down on the throne, he felt that his palms were already a little sticky, and he silently put his hands back into the sleeves of his robe.

The cruel truth hit him too hard.

Guochao suffered such a big defeat in the first battle since its establishment, and Mi Yang stepped on his face to win this big victory.

I'm afraid that after the news of the battle in Xicheng spreads, people all over the world will laugh at him for being played around by Mi Yang.

Before that, he thought he was destined by destiny, before he still laughed at Liu Bei and Sun Quan's inaction in his heart.

But now there is an elk in the world, but it ruthlessly tore his fantasies apart with its sharp antlers.

Cao Pi stretched out his other hand to caress Guo Shi's temple. He looked at Guo Shi's eyes full of concern, and tenderness began to appear in his eyes.

Guo's appearance is actually not as beautiful as Zhen's.

But one reason why Cao Pi dotes on her so much is that the Guo family gave him a lot of help in the original battle for the heir apparent.

Another reason is that in the entire palace, only Guo Shi is the one who is dedicated to him.

In the end, Cao Pi hugged Guo Shi tightly, just like he was looking for comfort when he lost in the battle for the throne.

He suddenly felt a little cold.

Did he do it wrong?
(End of this chapter)