Han family achievements

Chapter 279 Cao Cao’s panic

Liu Xie's memorial was sent from the Yushitai to the Forbidden Army camp the next day.

After Wang Lang's verdict and the letter of admonishment, the city of Luoyang seemed to suddenly become quiet.

As for the case of "Hong Kong Servant Murder and Land Robbery", nothing happened in the follow-up and everything was peaceful.

On the other hand, Da Sima Mansion gradually had some different voices.

Da Sima Mansion.

Huangfu Song's usually deserted face had a trace of blush and was obviously sick.

He coughed from time to time, but still insisted on dealing with the backlog on the desk.

Liu Yu, who was not far away, had already taken action and was also constantly reviewing official documents.

During the lunch break, the two of them had a simple meal, and Liu Yu sat down opposite Huangfu Song with a teacup in his hand.

Liu Yu looked calm and said with a smile: "Da Sima, I heard that His Majesty met with Sima Fang, Huang Zhong, Xu Rong and others at the Forbidden Army Camp, not to mention Zhang Yan."

Huangfusong has been seriously ill recently and often takes leave.

He wiped the cold sweat from his head and said, "Yeah."

A simple 'um', and there was no more sound.

Liu Yu took a sip of tea and said casually: "Your Majesty has prepared Qingzhou Zhu's resignation letter. The next step is to select Qingzhou Mu. 'Separation of military and political affairs' is not appropriate in Qingzhou for the time being. A man of exceptional ability goes.”

The Yellow Turban Army spread to most of the territory of the Han Dynasty, but was most intense in Qingzhou. Cao Cao used coercion and inducement to conquer for half a year before it was finally pacified.

However, the imperial court did not have money or food to appease it. Under heavy pressure, the Yellow Turban Rebellion rose and fell. Although it was not the same as before, the imperial court did not dare to take it lightly and paid more attention than before.

"Speak directly." Huangfu Songyi said concisely.

Liu Yu had laid the groundwork, and said in deep thought: "I have many capable men, and there are quite a few who are qualified to be the shepherds of Qingzhou. I intend to transfer Liu Biao back and let him guard Qingzhou."

Huangfu Song was silent for a while and said, "What about Jingzhou?"

"Cao Cao." This time, Liu Yu spoke more clearly than Huangfu Song.

Huangfusong wiped the cold sweat from his head again, tightened his clothes and said, "No."

Huangfusong's tone was calm, but there was no room for doubt.

As the Grand Sima, Huangfu Song has always stayed away from the court affairs, but he has absolute say in the appointment of "generals". In addition to the intervention in the palace, the Chancellor has no right to intervene. In other words, Huangfu Song has enough power and ability. Fight against the Chancellor.

Liu Yu knew Huangfu Song's status and looked as normal as he said: "Da Sima, my plan is to gradually transfer Liu Biao, Gongsun Zan, Sun Jian, Yuan Shao and others out of the south, and replace them with capable ministers and generals who are loyal to the imperial court, so as to prepare for the future peace." It’s a mess.”

Huangfusong coughed a few times and glanced outside the door. The sun was high and had warm rays, but his body was freezing and he was sweating constantly.

He let out a sigh of relief and said: "The imperial court is very dissatisfied with Cao Cao and has been seeking to contain it, especially the Yingchuan Party."

Liu Yu knew it very well, his face was somewhat serious, and he said: "Da Sima, don't you think that some balance needs to be done for the Yingchuan Party?"

Huangfu Song frowned and saw that there was no one else. He was silent for a while and said: "I can't survive. I probably won't survive this year. You are the future Great Sima. I must tell you one thing. As a Great Sima, the most important thing is: Stay away from government affairs and be careful in your words and deeds!”

Liu Yu was a little dissatisfied with Huangfu Song's attitude and said, "Da Sima, do you want to sit back and watch something happen?"

The corners of Huangfu Song's cold face gradually hardened and became expressionless, and he refused to let strangers in.

He did not expect that Liu Taiwei, who had always been mature and prudent, would have such a change in his attitude in the past few years in Youzhou.

His change will undoubtedly bring about a battle in the imperial court and a confrontation between the Sima Mansion and the Shang Shutai.This is extremely detrimental to the Grand Sima Mansion. As a special organization with military power, if any changes in the situation cause the palace to be vigilant, if you make a careless step, the consequences will be unpredictable!

"cough cough"

Suddenly, Huangfusong coughed violently, the corners of his hard face twitched, and his whole body seemed to be twisted.

When Liu Yu saw him, he knew that he was erect, so he quickly picked up the tea cup and said, "Da Sima, take a sip of tea first, don't get excited."

But Huangfu Song didn't answer, and came over forcefully. He stared at Liu Yu with red eyes and said: "Cao Cao can't move, and others can't move. In addition, all matters in the Grand Sima Mansion must be reported first, and no one can do anything." Good at handling things."

Liu Yu looked at Huangfu Song and frowned unconsciously.

This great Sima is so ill and still persists like this.

Doesn't he know the current situation?The princes in the south became powerful one by one and began to lose control of the imperial court. If the imperial court continues to tolerate it like this, will the Han Dynasty be in danger?

But looking at Huangfu Song's dying look, Liu Yu didn't know what to say. He nodded and said, "I understand. You should rest first. Don't worry too much."

Huangfusong relaxed a little when he saw him relenting, but his heart was as bright as a mirror.

If Liu Yu really succeeds him as the Grand Sima Mansion in the future, the "Taiwan Mansion War" may break out quickly.

This is undoubtedly a huge threat to the DPRK, national affairs, and the country of the Han Dynasty!

Huangfusong looked at the bright sunshine outside the door and suddenly felt extremely dazzling.

'Perhaps Cao Cao is more suitable than Liu Yu. '

Huangfusong suddenly had this idea in his mind.

Cao Cao was not only his old subordinate, but also stayed in Da Sima's Mansion for more than a year with the support of Lu Zhi.

In Huangfu Song's view, although Cao Cao had bad conduct and acted recklessly, strictly speaking, there was nothing 'out of line'.

Cao Cao knows what's appropriate!

After Huangfusong came up with this idea, he unconsciously frowned and started thinking.

Cao Cao's biggest problems now are two. One is that his qualifications are too low to suppress the arrogant and powerful generals of the Han Dynasty.The second is that Cao Cao is feared by both the government and the public. Once he is promoted, he will definitely arouse fierce opposition. If he is forced into the chancellery, he may encounter brutal resistance.

After pondering for a long time, Huangfu Song saw that Liu Yu had sat back and was engrossed in writing. He couldn't help but secretly said: Your Majesty, is it time to return to Beijing?

Liu Bian is indeed preparing to return to Beijing.

However, right now, he is waiting for someone.

He sat on a stone and watched Dian Wei flipping the roasted lamb. He said angrily: "Turn it slower and don't use so much force. The fire must be even and the rack must not fall apart..."

Dian Wei responded in a muffled voice. Even though he was sitting there, he was more than a head taller than everyone else. The thick and strong man was a bit unable to do such delicate work.

Next to Dian Wei, Sun Ce and Zhou Yu were also sitting, while Zhao Yun, Zhang Xiu and others stood behind Liu Bian.

Liu Bian looked at the sizzling and greasy roasted whole lamb. He couldn't hold back the knife in his hand for a long time. He wiped his saliva and suddenly looked at Zhou Yu and said: "Jingzhou Navy has been placed in Donglai County. I heard , Jingzhou side, has been asking the navy to return to Jiangxia?"

Zhou Yu was stunned for a moment and said quickly: "Yes, I have heard about it."

Liu Bian pretended to think and said: "Gong Jin, do you think this navy is Jingzhou navy or Dahan navy?"

Liu Biao had already become a powerful figure in Jingzhou. I don't know how many people advised him to "find a great cause on his own", but Liu Biao did think so and even did it.

However, Zuo Li's forceful attack not only destroyed Liu Biao's ambitions, but also caused the Jiangdong family to gradually alienate Liu Biao.Zhou Yu had been in Jiangdong last year, so he naturally knew it very well, and said without thinking: "I am a navy commander of the Han Dynasty."

Liu Bian nodded and said: "Well, I am going to set up the Han Dynasty Navy and the Navy Commander. For the time being, one branch will be placed in Donglai, Qingzhou, and the other... will be placed in Wu County."

Zhou Yu couldn't react. He didn't know why the majesty in front of him mentioned the navy to him, and also named Wu Jun.

Wu County is now Sun Jian's territory.

Sun Ce was secretly vigilant, lowered his head, and felt uneasy.

The majesty in front of me always has a smile on his face, and is courteous to others without being harsh.

But Sun Ce clearly felt that that plain smile concealed a bone-chilling murderous intention!
"Your Majesty, you can eat." At this time, Dian Weiweng said.

Liu Bian couldn't wait any longer. He held the bowl, picked up the knife, and cut into the leg of lamb that he had been staring at for a long time.

After working hard for a long time, I cut off a piece, put it in a bowl and cut it again. After taking a bite, my mouth was filled with fragrance and my stomach was filled with saliva. With a satisfied look on my face, I said to Dian Wei, Sun Ce, Zhou Yu and others: "Don't look at it, just cut it."

After saying that, he turned back to Zhao Yun and others and said, "Quick, it won't taste good if it's cold."

Zhao Yun, who had been around Liu Bian for a long time, thanked him and sat down next to Liu Bian without hesitation, picked up the knife and struck.

Sun Ce, Zhou Yu and others were stunned again and again. Seeing that everyone had taken advantage of it, they had no choice but to follow.

A group of people gathered around a roasted lamb and ate it very happily. In the blink of an eye, half of it was lost.

Liu Bian picked up the jug next to him and took a sip. He felt the refreshing taste spread all over his body. He couldn't help but pour a cup for Dian Wei, Zhao Yun, Zhou Yu and others, and said, "Try it, this is the palace palace." The newly brewed wine, paired with this leg of lamb, is like a fairy..."

Dian Wei, Zhao Yun and others were okay, but Zhou Yu, Sun Ce and others were so scared that their scalps were numb.

The majesty in front of me is too 'easy'!

Liu Bian felt very comfortable after taking a sip of mutton and a sip of wine, and said to Dian Wei: "Dian Wei, from now on we will get some sheep in the palace and grill them if necessary. I have long been tired of eating the dishes from the imperial kitchen..."

Dian Wei looked at Liu Bian with a rough face, but he hesitated to speak.

Liu Bian blinked and said, "What's wrong?"

Dian Wei then said in a low voice: "Your Highness, you are not allowed to approach the sheep."

Liu Bian raised his eyebrows, sighed, and said, "Then forget it."

His second son was not only in poor health, he was also allergic to sheep.

Dong dong dong

Suddenly, there was the sound of horse hooves not far away, as if someone was approaching quickly.

Zhang Xiu, Zhou Yu, Sun Ce and others' expressions changed greatly, and they stood up one after another, subconsciously grabbing the weapons behind them.

But seeing that Dian Wei, Zhao Yun, Pan Yin and others made no move, they couldn't help but hesitate.

The people came very quickly, with only three horses. When they got close, they reined in the horses, jumped down, and walked quickly towards Liu Bian and others.

"Your Majesty, Cao Cao!" Cao Cao, who had a beard on his face and narrow eyes, knelt down on one knee and said in a deep voice.

"Wei Chen Guo Jia/Xu Chu, please see Your Majesty." Guo Jia and Xu Chu knelt behind Cao Cao.

Pan Yin had been standing behind Liu Bian, looking closely at the three people kneeling on the ground, and then quietly looked away.

Seeing that it was Cao Cao, Zhou Yu, Sun Ce and others quietly put down their weapons and sat back.

Dian Wei ate his breakfast without missing a beat, as if he had not seen Cao Cao.

On the other hand, Zhao Yun, Zhang Xiu and others sat upright and looked at Cao Cao, who had traveled a long distance.

Liu Bian was drinking, and when he heard this he said, "No courtesy, come and eat."

The bearded Cao Cao showed no expression. After thanking him, he came and sat down next to Liu Bian.

After Zhao Yun, Zhang Xiu and others stood up, Sun Ce, Zhou Yu and others naturally followed.

So, Cao Cao, Guo Jia, and Xu Chu sat across from Liu Bian, just the three of them.

It was the first time for Xu Chu to see the current Emperor. He seemed respectful, but his eyes were looking at him nonchalantly, and he was shocked and curious in his heart.

This was not the first time that Guo Jia met Liu Bian. He had stayed in Da Sima's Mansion for a while, and had observed him for a long time, both near and far.

When he saw it this time, Guo Jia stared deeply for a moment, then stared at the wine bottle in Liu Bian's hand. He smelled an aroma of wine that he had never smelled before.

Cao Cao sat upright, with his head lowered and his eyes not squinting.

Cao Cao was nervous about Liu Bian's sudden summons.

Last year, he suddenly sent troops to his hometown and occupied Qiao County, changing the situation in Jiangdong.

I don’t know how many people in the government and the opposition are frantically impeaching him and wanting to put him to death.

The palace was silent for a long time, but came forward again to save Cao Cao.

But Cao Cao only submitted a few memorials and wrote a few secret letters to Liu Bian as an explanation. His Majesty in front of him never asked him to return to Beijing to clarify face to face.

For a long time, Cao Cao felt uneasy and had difficulty figuring out the true attitude of the palace.

Liu Bian seemed not to see Cao Cao. He tilted his head, looked at Guo Jia, and said with a smile: "Guo Fengxiao? This is the first time we have met, right?"

No matter how thoughtful Guo Jia was, he still couldn't help but bow to Liu Bian and said: "Wei Chen joined the Grand Sima Mansion the year before last and saw Your Majesty from a distance. Your Majesty never noticed Wei Chen."

How could you not notice?

Liu Bian smiled, picked up the jug next to him, handed it to him, and said, "Try it, the new brew in the palace is not available outside."

Guo Jia's alcohol addiction came to him in an instant, but there was no wave on his face. He bowed and said, "Your Majesty, I lost a bet with General Cao and I have to give up drinking for a month."

Liu Bian groaned, smiled more, and said: "So, it was your idea to seize Qiao County?"

Cao Cao's narrow eyes flashed with surprise, and he quickly said: "Your Majesty, it was my stubbornness that led to my failure to do so due to my filial piety."

Liu Bian glanced at him, but still stared at Guo Jia, and said: "It seems that General Cao cares about you very much, and even spoke out to defend you at this time. Guo Jia, do you think Cao Cao is a man who has achieved great things?" ?”

As soon as these words came out, not only Guo Jia but also Cao Cao showed shock. Pan Yin, Zhao Yun, Zhang Xiu, Sun Ce, Zhou Yu and others were even more horrified.

'Successful cause', at this time, often refers to evil intentions!
Cao Cao fell to the ground fiercely and said in a deep voice: "I am loyal to your majesty and to the great Han Dynasty. The sun and the moon can tell you, but your majesty is worried. I will die a hundred times without redemption!"

Guo Jia also didn't expect that His Majesty's straight-to-the-point approach would be so heart-wrenching!

He took a deep breath, also fell to the ground, and said in a calm and calm tone: "Return to your majesty, General Cao has no ambition for great things, but he has the ability to achieve great things."

There is only one word difference between 'big cause' and 'big event', and their meanings are worlds apart.

(End of this chapter)