Wei Ni

You are such an idiot. It is your first time that you have been favored to accompany you on a journey, and yet you dare to write a poem and compare me to the second emperor of Qin Dynasty. How can I forget it?

After hearing Xia Houhui's question, Emperor Cao Rui felt so angry.

But soon, he burst out laughing again.

Of course he knew what Xia Houhui was referring to, which was that he asked for Wu Sun's good horse through his slip of the tongue, and he couldn't help but find Xia Houhui's childish behavior of returning the horse ridiculous.

It is indeed like childish behavior.

In the past, I asked for Wusun's good horse for an excuse, but now I can offer two colts to offset the reckless offense against the monarch's authority?
What if you and I are just children playing house on a bamboo horse?

What Cao Rui cared about was the dignity of the monarch, not a good Wusun horse, which was just an animal. He would not be stingy even if he was given ten more horses.

However, he had long since forgiven Xia Houhui for his past offense.

So he laughed for a while, but his mind remained unchanged, "I have forgotten what happened at that time, and Zhiquan should not feel guilty. Moreover, looking at Zhiquan's achievements since his military service, he has lived up to the good horse I gave him. Grace."

"His Majesty."

Hearing this, Xia Houhui wanted to argue a few words, but when he saw Cao Rui leaning on the wooden couch and drinking slowly, he consciously stopped his words.

Obviously, Cao Rui's behavior was to signal him not to waste too much time on such trivial matters.

Therefore, Xia Houhui thought for a while and then changed his approach, "After your majesty said this, Chen Hui remembered an interesting incident when the fourth brother in the family was young. I wonder if your majesty would like to hear Chen Hui's noise?"

Do you still plan to continue admonishing?

However, it was in line with his temperament to act this way.

And compared with the past style of direct remonstrance, now it is actually a new way of making roundabout remarks, which is really rare.

That's it.

It just so happens that he has been quite busy recently, and depending on how he spoke, he must have taken a break from his busy schedule to have some fun.

Emperor Cao Rui, who looked sideways at Xia Houhui, was confused for a moment, and then gently nodded and said, "Zhi Quan, let's talk, I happen to be quite boring in the afternoon. However, if the interesting things Zhi Quan said can't make me happy, Then I will fine you half a year's salary as a warning to you for making noises in front of you."

I just want to talk a little more, so I won't be fined, I'm so poor.
Suddenly, Xia Houhui felt a little unhappy, but he didn't waste any time. He quickly whispered, "Wei. Your Majesty, it was the twelfth o'clock in the year of the fourth brother of Chen Hui's family."

In his youth, Xia Houwei was influenced by the trend of the world and wanted to be a chivalrous person. He practiced bow, horse, sword and spear diligently, and he often competed with the most outstanding martial artist in his family.

That piece was evasive at first.

After all, he followed Xia Houyuan to the battlefield many times and had many lives on his hands.

To put it bluntly, he only needed one face-to-face meeting to subdue Xia Houwei, whose body had not yet grown.

But in the end, he couldn't resist the difference between superiority and inferiority, so he accompanied Xia Houwei in sparring with the mentality of playing with him. This also made the young and energetic Xia Houwei feel that he was despised, and he took advantage of the carelessness of the part to suddenly attack, He slashed his thigh with a sharp knife.

It was not fatal, but the blood flowed profusely; no bones were injured, but it would take several months of rest after bandaging and treatment.

At that time, Ding gave Xia Houwei a severe scolding, invited doctors to treat him, and took a lot of family property to apologize to his family. But from then on, Xia Houwei became depressed and no longer used swords and spears. He was not even interested in riding horses and leading Huang Qingcang with his brothers at home.

Later, Xia Houyuan returned home from the army.

After learning about this, he took Xia Houwei to Nabuqu's residence, beat his family with sticks, and asked him to serve his parents on Nabuqu's behalf, such as carrying water and firewood until he recovered.

A few months later, the player recovered from his injury and performed as usual, and Xia Houwei regained his high spirits as a young man.

Emperor Cao Rui, who was always smart, understood Xia Houhui's intention after listening to his story. It was just saying that even if the emperor no longer had a grudge against him for asking for a horse, the guilt in his heart could not go away because he had not been punished. And if you think about it more deeply, he hopes to use these two ponies as an apology so that others can no longer criticize him for claiming horses in the future.

"Yes, I know. Although what Zhiquan said is no fun at all, I think you are sincere, so I will not fine you."

After Cao Rui pondered for a moment, he stopped talking about the matter and asked, "Zhi Quan returned to Luoyang yesterday. Did you hear that there was also a Hulu rebellion in Anding County?"

He was referring to the rebellion of Hu Bo Juzi, the leader of the Xiongnu who stabilized and protected the country.

The cause of the rebellion was that after Kebi Neng ambushed the soldiers and horses of Bi Gui, the governor of Bingzhou, he thought that Wei would definitely send troops to attack, so he sent people to Anding County to invite Hu Bo to join forces.

For some unknown reason, Hu Bo agreed.

Completely ignoring it, trying to fight against the Yongliang army of Wei State with the strength of one's own tribe is tantamount to hurling an egg against a stone.

In fact, as soon as he raised the rebel flag, Zhang He, who was stationed in Longyou, and Sima Yi, who was guarding Guanzhong, attacked him. He surrendered again after less than a month of support.

The reason why Xia Houhui also knew about this matter was because his subordinate Zhang Li mentioned it on the way to Kou Que Mianjun.

However, he couldn't figure out why the emperor suddenly mentioned this to him.

Aren’t they all seeking peace?
Do you want to prepare for a rainy day and discuss with me the dispatch of troops from Shu?
"Return to Your Majesty, I will know your favor today."

Xia Houhui nodded, responded loudly, and couldn't help but ask, "Your Majesty mentioned this matter, is it because Ni Shu has been immune to invaders for two years, and our Wei Kingdom has launched troops one after another this year, so you are worried that Shu soldiers will be evil?" "

"Hey, that's not a worry."

After waving his hand, the Emperor Cao Rui smiled, "There is a rebellion in Anding County. When the general is going to fight against the troops, he also revised the table to me, asking that this year there will be no proposal to transfer the Yongliang officials and assistants to the temple. The reason is precisely because of the accumulation of troops in Shu When Gu was nearly three years old, he saw that the Bingzhou of Wei State was in rebellion with Yongliang, and he was afraid that the bandits would come the next year. "

It turns out that Sima Yi has already been on the list~
But that's right. Sima Yi is as wily and calculating as he can see the subtleties.

Xia Houhui sighed in his heart. When he was thinking about how to reply to Cao Rui, he was overtaken by Cao Rui's long sigh, "I said this because I have a hard time expressing my feelings. Bu Dugen, Hu Those who live in positions of power are all poor and come here to join us. We, the Wei State, do not despise them because of their race. We entrust them with the protection of the people and have no shortage of favors and honors. However, they actually rebelled against them. This is because they are not of our race. How can they be different? Or is it because I am not virtuous and have no kindness and power, so that they have no desire to surrender? "

Uh, that's not necessary.

There is no way for Hulu people to be kind and righteous!

"Those barbarians are uneducated and have little etiquette. They know no kindness and righteousness. They are all afraid of power and have no moral character."

After thinking for a while, Xiahou Hui replied, "I have heard that Yao had nine years of floods, but he did not lose his position as emperor; Tang had seven years of drought, but he did not lose his position as king. Even natural disasters are not a problem, so why should Your Majesty be concerned about the chaos caused by the barbarians?"

"Afraid of authority but not virtuous?"

Hearing this, Cao Rui murmured and repeated it, and then hit the couch and praised, "The Hulu people have human faces and animal hearts, just as Zhi Quan said! Hmm." After making a long nasal sound, Fang continued, "Thieves Chief Kebi Neng was given the title, and Xie Guini and Daihu Alangni returned to lead the people to seek annexation. There were discussions in the temples and public halls, and many people said that they would be granted the title of king, rewarded with funds, and resettled and merged with the state. Now, they are afraid of what Zhiquan said. I deeply believe that authority is not virtuous, and I don't want to repeat the mistake of Budugen and raise tigers. However, if we don't treat them with kindness, and we are afraid that they will become disengaged and cause chaos again, this is a dilemma. , the plan will be settled?"

Isn't this something that can be easily achieved?

Anyone who is familiar with history books and various schools of thought can find a way to achieve both ends.

He wants to ask me for advice. Are all the princes in the temple dead?

Upon hearing this, Xia Houhui was slightly surprised and silent for a moment.

When Emperor Cao Rui saw this, he thought that he suddenly had no way to deal with it, so he added thoughtfully, "I only have a temporary feeling about this matter. I am young and think it over carefully, so I am not in a hurry to answer it today. If I have gained something, Regardless of whether it’s good or bad, you can express it to me.”

It also brought Xia Houhui back to his senses.

Immediately and without thinking, he said without hesitation, "Your Majesty, I think this is easy!" (End of Chapter)