Three Kingdoms: Cao Ying's mastermind, from nine to five

Chapter 90 The position of the king, who is better than me? !
"Son and brother!"

"Bowen, long time no see!"

Cao Chun hurried over from the inner courtyard and hugged Xu Zhen. Since arriving in Xudu, the two really haven't seen each other for more than ten days.

Among the many clan generals of the Cao family, Cao Chun has the best relationship with Xu Zhen. Not only have they worked together for more than a year, but they have also experienced life and death on the battlefield many times.

"Come to see me this time, what's the matter?"

Cao Chun, who is now joining the army for Sikong, is still serving as the commander of the tiger and leopard cavalry, but this time he will not be used in the trip to Wancheng, if I remember correctly.

Xu Zhen immediately smiled and said, "Come here to give my brother a great contribution!"

Cao Chun was taken aback, "Really?"

Is there such a good thing?

This brother is really right, no!

He won't be a younger brother in the future, and it's not an exaggeration to call him a niece and son-in-law.

"Details."

Cao Chun put away his smile, knowing that Xu Zhen never wastes time, it must be a big deal to come to his mansion this time and give credit in person.

The two sat down in the main hall, Cao Chun waved away the servants and guards, and asked them to guard the door, while Xu Zhen asked Zhuge Liang to sit on one side and listen to his company.

Cao Chun knew that Zhuge Liang was his disciple, so he didn't say anything.

After a little silence, Cao Chun was the first to ask, "What is the great contribution that Bo Wen said?"

Xu Zhen remained silent, staring at Cao Chun, and immediately said: "Son and brother, can you trust my judgment?"

"letter!"

Cao Chun nodded without thinking.

In these years of marching and fighting, he had never seen someone who dared to make judgments like Xu Zhen. At first, he just took a look and dared to ambush Zhang Ji with his bow and arrow, although he didn't know what the use was.

It really scared him.

If there was a fight at that time, I am afraid that it would not be so smooth when meeting the emperor later.

But this courage is still admirable.

If there are 1 people, dare to ambush and stop 3 people, and talk directly to the chief general.

In addition, the marching route of Dagu Pass and the judgment of Zhang Ji's soldiers and horses are all extremely correct, so they can convince everyone.

Even though he is in Xudu now, the reputation is not good, but Cao Chun will not believe the words of those old Hanchens, royalists, or famous scholars outside because of this.

He believes that what he knows about Xu Zhen, he is definitely not a person who is greedy for enjoyment, no, there is still credit for today, what a brother.

"Bowen, you don't need to worry, just say what you want."

Xu Zhen immediately sighed, heartbroken, "I don't know, brother, but after arriving in Xudu, many things have changed."

"Lazy, lazy, and unprepared, many people have forgotten their original intentions, and forgotten the hardships we faced every step of the way when we were poor in Yanzhou."

"I forgot how to know the government and benefit the people, and do my duty faithfully."

"I forgot how to advance and retreat in a moderate manner without rushing forward and seeking merit, which makes me worry..."

Zhuge Liang's eyes widened, staring at Xu Zhen's side face, the turbulence in his heart was like the surging Yellow River, surging hard to calm down.

You mean yourself, right? !
"Bowen, I feel the same way..."

Cao Chun's face was serious, and he nodded heavily. He also felt what Xu Zhen said. Many clan generals were eager to share their merits, and felt that they could enjoy peace in peace by welcoming the emperor to Xudu.

But in fact, far from enough.

The enemies all around still haven't surrendered, and the world is not stable. Whoever controls the ups and downs of this world still has to decide the winner among the hard-hitting troops.

These words won his heart.

"Bowen, if you have anything to say, just say it directly. As a brother, you will definitely not refuse. If your conclusion is naturally credible, don't say that meritorious deeds are not meritorious. Between brothers, we will never refuse."

Cao Chun's bushy mustache trembled, his face was serious, his upper body was erect, and his eyes were piercing.

Xu Zhen bowed again and said: "After the autumn harvest, or next spring, the lord will definitely go south to collect Zhangxiu. If my news is good, Zhangxiu will definitely win Wancheng and set up an army to join forces with Liu Biao."

"That's how Liu Biao can accommodate him."

"And the reason why he is like this is not to fight for the hegemony in troubled times, but to wait for the princes of all parties to win over, so that he can have a safe life."

"Not bad!"

Cao Chun replied immediately, he also knew the news, the spies who spy on the military situation would send back the news regularly, and almost all the military situations around them would be dabbled in.

"The credit that Bowen wants to say is related to Wancheng?"

"Yes! I would like to ask my son and elder brother... After the lord leads the army to the south, he will personally lead the tiger and leopard cavalry to follow secretly and respond outside the city. If there is an emergency, they will immediately rescue them."

Cao Chun immediately retreated tactically, the good guy is waiting for me here.

He said he was going through fire and water, but he didn't expect that he really asked me to go through fire and water!
This matter sounds like an accompanying guard, but in fact... this should be AWOL, right?

And there is no military order to dispatch troops and generals, who would not know?Or mobilize tiger and leopard cavalry.

If nothing happened, after this trip, I would probably be an ordinary clansman in a certain house of the Cao family when I come back.

Xu Bowen, my good brother.

You can really say this!
"Berwin..."

"In this matter, I have to speak to my lord. I spent my army rations in vain and went outside as an ambush, ready to respond at any time, so as to be safe."

Xu Zhen thought about it for a while, then slammed the table, and said immediately: "Yes! That's it, brother should indeed speak up, if the lord refuses, then go to the old man, if it is impossible, I will ask Mrs. Bian!"

Why do you ask Mrs. Bian to go?
She is gentle and doesn't curse, right?

Both the lord and the old man are cursing, let me go, and the gentle ones go.

After becoming Zhi Jinwu, some things have indeed changed.

The skin is getting thicker and thicker!
"Okay, if that's the case, I'll go and speak up for my brother, but Bo Wen may have worried too much."

"Hopefully."

……

Going back to the gate tower, Xu Zhen and Zhuge Liang had just stepped on the threshold when Dian Wei greeted them with a smile on his face, but his originally fierce and serious face was flattering, "Your Majesty, how are you?"

"Fuck off!"

Xu Zhen said something angrily, and returned to the reclining chair impatiently, keeping a relatively still state, not wanting to say anything.

Dian Wei scratched his head.

I know I must be angry.

"Hey, Junhou! I don't really want to go... I want to leave Junhou, I just take advantage of nothing and go to the front! Besides, the lord personally invites me, how can I refuse?"

"I promise, this will definitely be the last time. When I come back, I will devote myself to defending the monarch!"

"Oh, shut up!! Crow's mouth!"

Xu Zhen turned over irritably.

Zhuge Liang walked to Dian Wei with his hands behind his back, poked his broad back, and whispered: "Your Majesty agreed."

"Oh."

Dian Wei was taken aback for a moment, then laughed, squatted down in front of Xu Zhen, beat his shoulder with one hand, and at the same time said softly: "I knew that Junhou treats me best."

"Don't worry, Junhou, I will not embarrass you. I went to make a military exploit and come back. When I come back, I don't want anything, so I will come back directly to be a guard."

"Ugh!"

Xu Zhen closed her eyes and turned over irritably, not wanting to push him too much.

Zhuge Liang laughed, pulled Dian Wei aside, and whispered, "Don't worry, Uncle Dian, the Lord is not angry."

"Besides, I begged someone to make a lot of arrangements for Uncle Dian, and even begged for the son and the general. Your safety is what you care about."

After Dian Wei heard this, the expression on his face froze immediately, and his heart suddenly warmed up.

"real?!"

Sure enough, I followed the wrong person.

If I repay the lord's kindness this time, I will never leave again when I come back.

There was one thing Dian Wei didn't tell Xu Zhen, that is, before Cao Cao said it, he had erased the fact that he became a murderer in Jiwu in his early years, and he had cleared Dian Wei's reputation in the village.

He made it clear that he killed cruel officials, not honest officials, and gave money and food to his village to build houses and stabilize the people, using Dianwei's reputation.

All these things were done in secret, Dian Wei remembered this kindness, and was willing to repay the lord once, so after hearing the eldest son's invitation, he knew that the opportunity had come.

Return favors, repay the kindness of knowing you, and then you can follow the prince, regardless of the merits, and it doesn't matter even if you are still a guard in the future.

Dian Wei himself is a rough man, and he is not good looking.

It's nothing more than a fierce body of flesh and blood, valued by the king, and already as close as a brother.

Zhuge nodded and said: "Well, if Uncle Dian wants to live up to the lord, he will come back alive. When I was discussing with the eldest son today, I mentioned one thing."

"What's the matter?"

Dian Wei frowned, extremely curious.

Zhuge Liang took a look to make sure that Xu Zhen was still sleeping with frowns, and then said: "If Zhang Xiu repeats, it's a hidden danger. Uncle Dian, remember, if Zhang Xiu surrenders first, don't take it lightly."

"Also, did Uncle Dian remember that Jia Wenhe owed the king his life."

"I remember it!"

"Yes, Uncle Dian's mention of this matter may be useful. I don't know if it can scare him, but Uncle Dian is always right to be careful. This time in Wancheng... I also don't think anything major will happen, but since Mr. Hou said so... maybe if you care about it, you will be chaotic."

"It's because Uncle Dian left and fought alone, that's why it happened."

Dian Wei stared at him, "How can it be! Isn't the eldest son accompanying me!?"

"You boy, you are too cautious now, exactly like your master!"

Zhuge Liang cupped his hands bitterly: "Uncle Dian, I am cautious and thoughtful by nature. This matter is indeed possible, but the prince acts swiftly and neatly. When did you see him looking forward and backward and worrying?"

"This is..."

Dian Wei took a deep look at Xu Zhen who was turning around in agitation. Although he was thumping like a fish thrown ashore, it was still very touching.

"Hey, Junhou, you can rest for a while, and let this recliner rest for a while."

"none of your business!"

Xu Zhen cursed loudly in the distance.

……

The mansion of Guo Jia in the inner city.

Xi Zhicai came back from the military camp, and after arranging the affairs in the army, he finally got out of these days and got together with his best friends.

Just passing the front yard at this time, Xi Zhicai was overjoyed when he saw Guo Jia who had already set up the wine and dishes on the couch in the main hall and was changing the bronze wine toast.

"Fuck, Fengxiao!!"

"I'm just here, go to bed!" Guo Jia smiled and beckoned Xi Zhicai to come up, the two closed the door, Xi Zhicai saw that there was a jar of wine on the table.

"It's hard to drink again today, so you put this wine?" Xi Zhicai asked suspiciously, this is not your style, back then in Yingchuan, you used to drink non-stop all night long.

"How could I send you to drink..."

Guo Jia shook his head with a wry smile, and immediately pointed to the side.

The water screw device, however, is not placed in the water, but extends down to the ground. Below it, there should be a cool cellar.

wine cellar.

On Guo Jia's side was a handle like a millstone. At this time, he ordered the powerful guard to come in, lightly shake the handle, the spiral slowly rotated, and then the wine jar rotated out from bottom to top.

The inclined platform made of iron sheets slowly appeared in front of Xi Zhicai.

"This, this... this is... it's all in it, the fine wine from the Qiao Kingdom rewarded by the lord?"

"That's right. There are a total of [-] altars in the cellar. I asked Bowen to build this device for me. How about it? Is it enough?"

"two hundred……"

Xi Zhicai picked up a mouthful of meat and nodded immediately, "Enough is enough..."

"That's enough."

"Then drink it, it's delicious, I have something to tell Zhicai."

There was a hint of sharpness in Guo Jia's eyes.

Xi Zhicai understood that if this friend came to invite him suddenly, unless it was really a long time since they had been together, he would usually inform him of something.

I don't know how many rounds of drinking.

When both of them were a little drunk, the table was already full of wine jars.

Guo Jiaxuan opened his eyes, moved closer to Xi Zhicai, and said, "Have you heard the rumors about Xu Bowen?"

"That his reputation is all fake?" Xi Zhicai asked subconsciously.

"good."

Guo Jia laughed, "It is said that it was given by the lord, and it is for fame. It is similar to the captains in the West Garden back then. Most of them are people of gold and jade, but are they really capable..."

"Pooh!"

Xi Zhicai immediately laughed and cursed, "Back then, there were eight captains in Xiyuan, but now one of them dominates Jizhou, and the other welcomes the emperor. Fengxiao, what are you talking about?"

"Hahaha, that's because I was talking too much, but in fact... I already understand what Bowen's move is." Guo Jia took another sip, and continued: "Hide your strengths and bide your time, and don't get fame and fortune."

"It is wise to give up the heavy responsibility to others."

Guo Jia let out a long sigh, "Do you know what kind of official position my lord is going to give me?"

Xi Zhicai really didn't know about this matter, so he immediately approached him with great interest, "What kind of official position?"

"It will be gradually established within a few years, and it will be the magistrate of the school affairs office."

Guo Jia immediately said in a deep voice.

Xi Zhicai was struck by lightning, everyone was dumbfounded, he naturally knew about this official position, he had heard of it some time ago, but it only existed in his imagination at present.

The school affairs office is to monitor all officials with the internal guards. According to the arrest of officials, they can secretly investigate their meetings and secret meetings, and even search their homes upon orders.

If it is found that there is conclusive evidence, it can even be executed first and then played later, and... the punishment will definitely not be light, it must be a heavy sentence!
When the lord was thinking about this official position, Xi Zhicai's heart was cold.

With such an official position, whoever becomes the commander-in-chief will become a taboo for all officials in the future.

He was even scolded as the hawk's minion of the lord, and used by him to eliminate dissidents. It is conceivable that whoever does this will end up in a bad way?

Because he has mastered too many secrets, it seems that he must be extremely noble and feared by others, but in fact he is a butcher's knife walking in the dark.

Especially the scholar-bureaucrats, of course they can't wait to get rid of them quickly.

"Feng Xiao...agreed?"

Xi Zhicai immediately asked.

"Why don't you agree? This job is so dangerous, who else can I do? Is it possible to let Zhicai go?" Guo Jia laughed and said, one leg was bent and raised, his hair was flying, and Cantonese embroidery was flying with the draft.

Quite handsome, bohemian.

At this time, the gust of wind directly woke up Xi Zhicai.

"Feng Xiao!"

Xi Zhicai slammed the wine cup on the case, "This post should go to the Cao clan."

"Then what if the members of the Cao family broke the law and plotted rebellion?" Guo Jia said abruptly.

"By the way, my lord, can you delegate power to the people who govern the Cao family?"

Guo Jia laughed and said, "My lord told me the story of the five-color stick."

(End of this chapter)