Three Kingdoms: The Guan Family's Rebellious Son, Long Blessing Jing Xiang

Chapter 211 Entering the drama in an instant——Don't make the gold bottle empty to the moon!

Regarding Cao Wei, the turbulent battle between Jiangxia and Xiangfan finally ended with Guan Yu's victory and Jiangxia's complete fall.

Both sides died down, but with the current situation in Xiangfan, how could Zhang Liao dare to leave?

I'm afraid that Guan Yu's plan will be followed by another plan, so he will directly return the carbine.

Now that Guan Yu has learned how to steal, this battle is becoming more and more difficult to fight.

And when Cao Cao returned.

The entire Fancheng seemed to be shrouded in a thick layer of haze, some people were happy, some people were sad.

Fancheng, a post house, there is light snow outside the window, and the lights on the candlesticks are faintly visible.

Under the lamp...the two sat on their knees.

Cao Pi on the main seat was concentrating on reading a scroll of bamboo slips, which was the meeting gift "Nine Grades of Zhongzheng System" presented to him by Li Miaotuo and Liu Zhen.

He nodded slightly while reading it, although it was the first time he read Li Miao's "works", he seemed to have a deep friendship with him.

This feeling was the same as when he read Sima Yi's "Ten Debates" written for "Sun Tzu's Art of War" in the past, and he wished to immediately take this person under his command.

"Zihuan? How about it?"

Liu Zhen looked at Cao Pi, eagerly waiting for his answer.

Cao Pi tightly grasped the bamboo slips of "Nine Grades of Zhongzheng System" and couldn't put it down. He read the text on it: "The system of procuratorial examinations was changed to the nine grades of official selection method, and the system of Jiuge Deng was made because of Zhongzheng. Then delegate."

Cao Pi continued to sigh with emotion: "A Zhongzheng official is in charge of judging scholars of the same nationality as him, including scholars from this state and scattered in other counties, and divides talents into nine grades in terms of family background, career status, and appointment. No matter how high the evaluation is, it can only be ranked as the lower rank, and those who come from wealthy families can be ranked as the upper rank if their career is not good, this 'nine ranks selection method' is much more subtle than the investigation system, wonderful... wonderful!"

"The official (Liu Zhen) has brought me a treasure!"

Ha ha…

Hearing this, Liu Zhen finally took a long breath, and he asked with a smile: "I wonder if the treasure Zihuan is talking about is this "Nine Grades of Zhongzheng System" or the person who wrote this "Nine Grades of Zhongzheng System"?"

"All of them!" Cao Pi said with emotion: "A person who can write such a clever strategy must be a wonderful person. It seems...this Li Miao is far from being comparable to that of Mi Heng. In addition to his literary talents, he has hidden strategies in his chest. You are really talented, and this article on the method of selecting officials is even more in line with the ills of today's times!"

"Nine Grades of Zhongzheng System" is a certificate of nomination presented by Li Miao to Cao Pi.

In fact, this is what Chen Qun and Sima Yi did in history after Cao Pi ascended the throne.

It is said to be a fair method of selecting officials.

But in fact, this is a very tricky selection system.

To put it simply, the Zhongzheng official determines the grade of a scholar.

So... who is Zhongzhengguan?

Zhongzheng officials are not nobles, relatives, or eunuchs, but powerful clans!
It can be said that such an official selection system will eventually become a tool for the powerful clans to attract talents for the powerful clans.

In fact, when it comes to the powerful clans, the regime of Cao Wei, and even the future "Three Families Returning to Jin", there is still a lot to say.

Cao Cao relied on the support of Qiao Peiwu people and Yingchuan talents to start his career.

Since then, the two forces have fallen in love with each other.

The original Caowei Xungui Group was a clan faction headed by Xiahoudun, Xiahouyuan, and Cao Ren.

Yingchuan is talented, because he lived in Yuzhou, he formed a Yuzhou gentry faction headed by Xun Yu and assisted by Zhong, Chen, and Sima.

By the way, why can the Sima clan play with the Yingchuan clan?
This is because Sima Yi's grandfather used to be the sheriff of Yingchuan, and the reason why Yingchuan Xun, Chen, Zhong, and Han became the four major families of Yingchuan is because their "grandpa" was the county magistrate.

The Sima family and the Yingchuan family have a deeply bonded relationship of interests.

And these two factions, in the generation of Xun Yu, Xun You, Xiahou Dun, and Xiahouyuan, are still in peace.

In other words, there was only a small friction between the Yuzhou clan and the Cao clan's nobles at first.

But if the original trajectory of history is followed, after Xun Yu's death, Sima Yi and Chen Qun replaced the older generation of Yingchuan talents and became the new leaders of the Yuzhou gentry.

Next, there will be drastic reforms, that is, the implementation of the "Nine Grades of Zhongzheng System" to firmly hold the power of selecting officials in their hands.

At that time, the Yuzhou clan and the nobles of the Cao clan were more than just frictions, they were fighting each other.

Until, the change of Gaoping Mausoleum!

In the middle, Sima Yi fought against Xiahou Dun and Xiahouyuan successively;
Fighting through the generation of Cao Zhen and Cao Xiu;
In the end, he defeated Cao Shuang's generation again!
The Cao family clan was completely finished, and the Yuzhou gentry headed by Yingchuan Caijun took power in a true sense, including Zhong Hui and Chen Tai in the later period, all of whom were from Yingchuan.

After that, it was a joy to hear and see, and the Sima family created a clan dynasty.

Now go to Pin, the three returned to Jin, who returned?
It is the continuation of Temiao's Yuzhou gentry headed by the Yingchuan faction.

Cao Cao needs to know that he has been a worker all his life, and if he works for the clan, his mentality will collapse if he fails to keep his mind.

and so…

What is the real main line of the Three Kingdoms?
It has never been a battle between Cao Cao, Liu Bei, and Sun Quan, but an old governor of Yingchuan (Sima family) and four county magistrates (Xun, Zhong, Chen, and Han families). The five families have formed a deep interest tied relationship.

Then he led the Yuzhou clan, and they invested in Yuan Shao, the head of the noble clan.

And Yuan Shao set up a branch company - Cao Cao.

They dispersed their investments, and finally the branch company won, and the Henan clans of the branch company began to fight in unison with the clan boss of the branch company.

After fighting for three generations, they finally succeeded and took power. The three families returned to Jin and established a clan dynasty.

This is the main line in the true sense of the Three Kingdoms, and it is also the main line of Cao Wei's branch.

Of course, this main thread has run through the past few decades.

Now, it seems a little far away.

But in Guan Lin's view, the "hidden line" of the struggle between the Henan clan and the Cao clan can be used, and it can be fueled in advance...It can also be mapped to the "war between the sons"...

Its core point is this "Nine Grades Zhongzheng System"!
Guan Lin was sure that Sima Yi and Chen Qun were smart people. How powerful is the system that they have worked out for decades?No need to elaborate...

Similarly, they must be able to foresee the destructive blow this system can bring to Cao's nobles, and then start to act.

Guan Lin wanted Li Miao to use this... to cause internal struggles in the entire Cao Wei Dynasty, and to cause different positions between the clan and the nobles in the competition for the son.

If one of the nine mines in Cao Cao is divided into two, and the five mines first fight four mines, then the two mines on the Shuhan side will have a big advantage.

In Guan Lin's layout - the advantage is mine!
certainly…

How could Cao Pi think so much at this moment.

He still stared at the "Nine Grades of Zhongzheng System" intently, feeling emotional from time to time.

"Wonderful, wonderful!"

Liu Zhen reminded: "I have also read Li Miao's "Nine Grades of Zhongzheng System". At first, I was as surprised as Zihuan, but the more I think about it, the more I think about it, and I am terrified..."

"Theoretically, Zhongzheng's selection of talents is fair and just, but in fact, Zhongzheng is also a human being and has a family, and the families in the Central Plains and the North are intertwined. How can we achieve absolute fairness? It is precisely because of this that a careless move, It is possible to become 'the top rank has no poor family, and the low rank has no noble family'! Those selected are all the sons and disciples of the clan, and this is contrary to the original intention of the 'selection law'!"

Liu Zhen said a lot.

"No..." Cao Pi's eyes were shining brightly, "I think this Mr. Li is even more powerful when you say that!"

"Ah..." Liu Zhen was taken aback, and quickly asked, "Why?"

"Do you want to do business..." Cao Pi said with emotion: "Since my father became a public, Cui Yan, a famous scholar in Qinghe, objected and died. Xun Lingjun objected and died too. Xun You's army died in depression. The actions of clans all over the country against the father are becoming more and more serious. For three years in a row, has the north stopped? And father's goal is just to be a Duke of Wei? One day, father will be king, and even...he...he will..."

"Proclaim the emperor?" Liu Zhen asked in surprise...

Cao Pi got up, closed all the doors and windows, and just sat back on the bamboo mat, and said solemnly: "Father always said that his pictures were nothing more than a 'General Han Conquering the West', but these years...due to the current situation, my father Proclaiming the public, founding the country, using the honor of the emperor...Is this something General Zhengxi can do? Father will make great achievements sooner or later, and go further...just..."

Cao Pi paused, and put the "Nine Grades of Zhongzheng System" in his hand on the table beside him, but still pressed his hand on it, as if he was afraid that he would run away, he continued:

"Father probably didn't expect that just being called a Duke can cause such resistance from the clans in the world. I'm afraid it will be even worse after becoming a king, becoming an emperor... I dare not even think about it!"

Speaking of this, Cao Pi slowly stood up, pointing to the bamboo slips of "Nine Grades of Zhongzheng System", "And all this will come to an abrupt end because of this "Nine Grades of Zhongzheng System", as long as this is here, the old will be abolished and the new will be established. The clan will be able to see hope... and see the hope of holding great power, and as long as there is hope and their interests are there, why should they care about whether it is the king of the Han family or the king of Cao Wei? , or proclaim the emperor, you can get the support of these clans! The turmoil in the north for the past three years can also be completely ended."

It's true...

Cao Cao was called a "gong", and Xun Yu would fight desperately to oppose it, which could cause great turmoil in the entire Central Plains and northern clans.

But in the Cao Pi Dynasty, he was proclaimed emperor after being abdicated by the emperor, but there were few voices of opposition in the clan.

It is because of this "Nine Ranks Zhongzheng System" that not only let the clan see hope, but even let the clan see the hope of the "clan dynasty".

Sure enough, Liu Zhen reminded: "But... the clan supports it because they can benefit from this selection system, but the Cao clan is bound to oppose it. How can they bear the 'Zhongzheng' to determine the rank of Cao's children? Isn't this... isn't it weakening the interests of the clan in disguise?"

"The power of two interests chooses the most important, and the power of two evils chooses the least..." Cao Pi said with emotion: "Unless my father does not intend to become emperor, otherwise...he must make concessions to the clan...because..."

"Because of what?"

"Because the clan is more obedient to the father, because the clan will not rebel against the father no matter what!"

At this moment, Liu Zhen saw the light in Cao Pi's eyes, and he immediately understood. He said with emotion: "Does Zihuan want to use this gamble to compete for the position of 'Elder Son'?"

"Haha..." Cao Pi laughed and said, "With you Liu Zhen, this Li Miao, and Sima Zhongda helping me, what's wrong with being the son of the world?"

Speaking of this, Cao Pi continued, "I just received a letter from Zidan (Cao Zhen), and my father is coming back soon."

"On business, you arrange for me to meet Mr. Li as soon as possible. I have a feeling that he will help me soar into the sky and fly high! But..."

"But what?"

Cao Pi's eyes showed a little bit of worry, "I was thinking...Zijian must like Mr. Li, who has a brilliant literary talent, right?"

"Young master Zhi..." Liu Zhen seemed to have thought of something, and his face suddenly became gloomy

Cao Pi saw through his intentions at once, "Don't worry about business affairs. In the past, your father punished you to go to Jiangling to do hard work. It was not because you looked down on my wife 'Zhen Shi', but because my father liked Zijian so much. You come to intimidate me!"

"But now... the situation is different. Zijian has encountered a catastrophe, and he is going to be in trouble. You came back just in time. You brought this Li Xiao back, and it will be of great benefit to me, to my father, and to Cao Wei!"

When Liu Zhen heard the words, he cupped his hands quickly and made a big gift: "Mr. Zihuan has praised you. For Mr. Zihuan, Zhen always goes through fire and water, and he will do it!"

At this moment, Cao Pi walked behind Liu Zhen.

"You lived a hard life in Jiangling, and your body must have suffered a lot."

Cao Pi quickly took off his clothes and put them on Liu Zhen. "It's snowing outside now, it's cold, put on more clothes!"

For a moment, Liu Zhen's pupils were full of crystal clear tears.

...

...

As the moon was approaching, Li Miao of the post house was lying on the bed.

He recalled Guan Lin's instructions to him when he secretly met Guan Lin in Jiangling.

"You have to be close to Cao Pi, and you have to be close to Cao Zhi. One is bright and the other is dark. Only in this way can you be more flexible and able to influence the current situation. Of course, this is difficult, and it will be a great test for you!"

"You know better that for Cao Pi and Cao Zhi, Cao Cao is their father, but he is even more of a hero. He was born out of this world of great controversy, so the heir he needs is also able to survive in this great struggle. He won't mind if his son fights for those who are killed in the middle, and he won't mind if his son builds his own power, he will only choose the strongest, and let the strongest inherit the country!"

"However, the position of Cao Wei's eldest son must not be settled too early. Let them fight, let the clans and clans stand in separate lines, and the swords are on the verge... The more fierce the fight, the better, and both sides will suffer!"

At that time, Li Miao, listening to Guan Lin's words, only felt that this trip was dangerous...

However, he likes this kind of danger, the more dangerous it is, the more he can witness his value.

Is not it?
"Ha ha--"

With a slight smile, Li Miao said softly: "As soon as the "Nine Grades of Zhongzheng System" comes out, Cao Wei's clan and clan will stand in separate teams, right? What a position as a prince, what a clever plan for Guan Sigong, what a good one Come out of the world of great struggle..."

Because of the former President, Li Miao has always believed in Guan Lin's words.

In fact, Guan Lin has already set up a game for him, just waiting for him to go deeper step by step...

Of course, this place is dangerous, here is a mountain of knives and a pan of oil!
But it's over...

——Leave a name in history and live forever!

Think about what Li Miao is after, isn't that what he is after?
only…

Suddenly, Li Miao's tone darkened a little.

"Now that Cao Zijian has caused a catastrophe, he will definitely be punished by that Cao Cao... This "Nine Grades of Zhongzheng System" was given to Cao Zihuan again, one promotion and one demotion...The position of the son will not be settled, will it?"

Thinking of this, Li Miao couldn't help feeling a little worried.

Cao Zhi privately mobilized the soldiers and horses in Runan, causing Jiangxia to fall. This was not expected by Li Miao, and of course Guan Lin also did not expect it.

And this little episode, will it... cause the dust to settle as Cao Wei's son?

Worried, Li Miao was extremely worried!

"cough…"

With a light cough, Li Miao restrained his mind, it was getting late, he couldn't think about it anymore.

He was going to sleep right away...

In the enemy's rear, you need to be vigilant at all times, keep your spirits up, and you must ensure sleep.

However, before going to bed, Li Miao would often cover his eyes with a piece of black cloth, this was a regular thing, every night... he would do this.

The purpose of doing this is because while the eyes are pitch black, the sense of smell and hearing will be magnified countless times.

Exactly, using the sense of smell and hearing is an important means for Guan Lin to pass on the tasks and information to him.

Immediately... the black cloth covered his eyes, and Li Miao lay down, just like those ordinary nights.

Never thought.

Suddenly... a series of knocking sounds like silver bells seemed to come from the ground.

Extremely crisp and extremely delicate!
This is…

This is the sound of a mallet gently tapping an urn buried in the soil, and this sound can travel far from the ground.

Of course, from this voice alone, Li Miao couldn't hear the specific content.

But he knew that Guan Lin must have sent a mission, or important information.

He quickly put on his clothes... and walked towards the hut as usual.

But he saw Lu Youjiao in tattered attire carrying wooden barrels, as if he was cleaning the hut.

The two met on purpose.

But they really met each other, but they were like strangers among all living beings, without even a superfluous eye contact.

——"Patter..."

Li Xiao didn't urinate much, he even shook it specially, then clapped his palms, and slapped the wall with his hands that didn't fit the image of a literati.

And then walk away with ease...

It seems that he and Lu Youjiao have no intersection at all.

But in his hand, he didn't know when there was a small note, and he had to go back to the post house.

Li Miao quickly unfolded the note.

The above line is:

『—Soochow has sent troops to attack Hefei by surprise. Cao Zijian must be sent to help Shouchun to make up for the mistakes. 』

As if, this sentence is Guan Lin's task!
The words added below were written by Lu Youjiao, like the words a dog crawls on.

『——Cao Zi was built in the Drunken Immortal Building! 』

Ha ha…

Seeing this, Li Miao was overjoyed...

Sure enough, Cao Zhi got into trouble and lost Jiang Xia... He didn't need to worry too much about such emergencies.

Young Master Yunqi thought of it for him.

"Eastern Wu's surprise attack on Hefei? Hehe... For Cao Zijian, this is a good opportunity to make up for his mistakes!"

Li Miao was about to set the note on fire, but as his eyes moved down, there was another sentence in the note.

"Be careful of Yang Xiu Yang Dezu——"

Well…

This word was written by Guan Lin. It is a line of small characters in seal script, and it is a meaningful reminder.

Li Miao's eyes froze instantly, and a fierce light suddenly appeared.

This is not the first time Guan Lin reminded him to be careful of Yang Dezu!
Guan Lin's original words were, "Cao Pi's side, as long as the "Nine Grades of Zhongzheng System" is presented to him, he will definitely confide in you, but you must be careful of Sima Yi;"

"As for Cao Zhi, as long as you memorize the "Three Hundred Poems" by heart, there are ten thousand ways to get close to him, but... you must be very careful about Yang Dezu! Sima Yi, Yang Xiu, these two... are far more powerful than Cao Pi. , Cao Zhi is more dangerous!"

Phew... Exhaling heavily, Li Miao bit his lower lip.

Guan Lin can remind him several times, he dare not be careless.

From the bottom of his heart, he already paid enough attention to these two people.

but…

Li Miao suddenly thought of something.

——"This time when Cao Zijian got into trouble, he always needs one person to take the blame!" 』

——"If the culprit is Yang Xiu Yang Dezu?Then...wouldn't everyone be happy? 』

Thinking about this...

In an instant, Li Miao thought about it!

But he didn't stop, put on his coat, took two wine gourds, took a few sips of wine, and walked towards the Zuixian Building next to the post house with drunken and unrestrained steps.

"Drink...beep...wine...wine!"

In an instant, Li Miao entered the play.

It's a big show.

The madman in Zuixianlou drinks wine, and sings a poem to attract the attention of the world!
Immediately, the voice of a madman resounded throughout the room, throughout the quiet night.

——"Hahaha, you must be happy when you are happy in life, don't let the golden cup be empty to the moon."

- "Wine, give me wine! Wine... wine..."

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(End of this chapter)