Three Kingdoms: Prosper Han from the beginning of brushing favorability

Chapter 255 The Beauty of Adulthood
On Lao Liu's side, the monarch and his ministers were harmonious and happy, while Cao Pi and Wu Laoer were much more miserable.

Go back in time for a while.

Wu Laoer took great pains to write a letter of encouragement to the newly succeeded Cao Pi and also sent rare treasures.

Cao Pi accepted the treasure, and opened the letter, which was so flattering and flattering that even he felt a little nasty.

Once he was happy after reading it... he sent troops to attack Wu.

"What did you say?!"

"Cao Pi personally led the army to Chen Bing in Jiangbei, facing our army across the river, I don't know what to do!"

Sun Quan's chopsticks fell to the ground in fright, and the plump and fresh fish meat on the plate immediately became stale.

its not right? !You also accepted Zhenbao, entertained the envoy with delicious food and drinks, and asked him to bring back a letter of great praise... Of course, the letter declined Sun Quan's persuasion.

But this is a routine operation, even with his own courtiers, he has to give three words and three concessions, and Sun Quan didn't take it seriously.

This kind of thing can't depend on what you say, but depends on the attitude of the other party after you finish speaking.

Looking at this, Cao Pi really planned to take the throne to replace the Han Dynasty.

Sun Quan was also secretly happy. Once Cao Pi replaced the Han Dynasty, Liu Bei would have no choice but to fight to the death with him. Then his chance would come.

As a result, why in the blink of an eye, Cao Wei Chen Bing Jiangbei as if he was about to attack Wu? !
The prudent Gu Yong asked one more question at this time: "Where are the enemy troops presenting their troops?"

"In the Jinghu area."

"Huh?" General Sun, the god of war in Xiaoyaojin, keenly discovered something was wrong. Why is it Jinghu?

To send troops to attack Wu, it should be in Jianghan or Chaohu area?

What kind of psychedelic operation is Chen Bingjing Lake?

General Sun didn't understand, but was greatly shocked.

"My lord, Cao Pi's intention here is not in Jiangdong." Gu Yong said with a smile, "My lord, you can be at ease. I don't think it will take long for Cao Jun to retreat."

Gu Yong is different from Zhang Zhao. He is usually silent and rarely speaks. His presence among the important officials in Jiangdong is not high.

But as long as he speaks, he rarely makes mistakes.

Therefore, hearing what Gu Yong said at this time, Sun Quan immediately felt relieved.

If you think about it carefully, it really doesn't look like you want to use troops against yourself.

"It's just...if Cao Pi has no intention of attacking Wu, what's the point of doing this?" Sun Quan asked again.

Not long after he ascended the throne, he had plans to replace the Han Dynasty. Shouldn't he be busy with more things than the concubine Ji he raised in Tongque Terrace?

This is the critical moment for dealing with Wanji, why don't you take it with you in the capital, why lead the troops south?
Gu Yong was silent again, he would never say anything about unsure guesses.

Zhang Zhao then said, "Maybe the King of Wei still has doubts about Jiangdong, and he led his troops to patrol the south as a warning at the time of the change of dynasty?"

Sun Quan rolled his eyes, he really thought he didn't know about soldiers, didn't he? Even if he warned Jiangdong, he still had to Chen Bing Jianghan or Chaohu?

Besides, who can't do this matter, can Cao Pi come in person?

The Jiangdong monarchs and ministers were in confusion, anxiously and vigilantly waiting for the next move of Cao Wei's army.

Fortunately, as Gu Yong said, Cao's army withdrew not long after Chen Bing came to the lake.

……

It is not uncommon for Jiangdong's monarchs and ministers to fail to guess Cao Pi's intentions, because this time the Southern Expedition was not an outsider.

As the army returned, Cao Pi looked grim and was obviously not in a good mood.

"Your Majesty, during the Southern Expedition, Qingxu did not see any action. The previous appeasement must have worked, and we can proceed to the next step." Sima Yi cupped his hands.

Only then did Cao Pi's expression soften, and he nodded and said in a low voice: "After everything is settled, I will order Cao Xiu's governor, Qing Xu, to first bring Zang Ba and a group of young Xu Haoba under control, and then look for an opportunity to transfer Zang Ba away."

"Your Majesty is wise." Sima Yi cupped his hands.

Cao Pi smiled sinisterly, as long as Zang Ba lost his military power, he could just knead him as much as he wanted.

He launched such a big battle, indeed not for Jiangdong, but to completely solve the problem of Qingxu led by Zang Ba.

Then why did he want to engage in Zang Ba?The cause of the matter was the rebellion of the Qingzhou soldiers after Boss Cao died.

In fact, not only the Qingzhou soldiers, but also the Xuzhou soldiers under Zang Ba's command, who were also in Luoyang at the time, were also involved in this matter.

If Zang Ba didn't know anything about the behavior of his soldiers in advance, he would treat Cao Pi as a fool.

Qingzhou soldiers and Xuzhou soldiers were mostly Qingxu Yellow Turbans who surrendered to Cao Cao, and their combat bravery and military discipline were very high.

Usually, except for Boss Cao, it is difficult for others to restrain him.

As for Zang Ba and other young Xu Haoba, who nominally served as the emperor and were dispatched by Cao Cao, they were actually semi-independent for a long time.

Qingxu Haoba has a strong local color. Although many people are named princes with military exploits, due to their own faction and special status, compared with other generals, they are always a kind of alien force of Cao Wei.

After the incident, Cao Pi once wanted to crusade against the Qingxu rebels, but finally endured under Sima Yi's persuasion.

Sima Yi, who was forty-one at the time, had begun to show the heroic appearance of "King of Turtle King".

The main theme is to be able to endure, to endure a warm spring and blossom, and to endure a bright future.

Cao Pi not only did not replace the Qingxu generals, nor did he punish the Qingxu soldiers who had left without permission. Instead, he moved Zang Ba to be the general of Zhendong, became the Marquis of Wu'an Township, and supervised the military forces in Qingzhou.

But all this was to appease General Qingxu and avoid further escalation of the situation, which would give Lao Liu and Guan Yu an opportunity to take advantage of him.

Revenge must be avenged.

How embarrassing Cao Pi was to him at the beginning, he will let these people return sooner or later.

Cao Cao's family has a large family background, but the internal relationship is also intricate, and each faction has its own careful thinking. This family is not easy to deal with.

"Alas..." Cao Pi couldn't help but sighed softly, and turned to look at Sima Yi beside him, "If all the courtiers are as loyal and loyal as Qing, why worry that Wu and Shu will not be destroyed, and the country is uncertain?"

The loyal Sima Yi panicked and said: "Your Majesty has praised you so much, it's all a subject's duty."

At this moment, Cao Pi, who deeply felt that there were not enough loyal ministers, thought of his own young Xia Houshang: "If Boren is still here, he can be alone and worry about it, but it's a pity..."

……

Xia Houshang, whom Cao Pi misses so much, is now bringing his former concubine, now only Ah Yue, to kneel in front of Liu Chan and perform the grand ceremony of throwing himself on the ground.

"The prince's great kindness, it is difficult for Shang to form a grass ring in the next life, and it is difficult to repay it. Please accept Shang's worship!"

The infatuated general Xiahou was so excited that he directly called Liu Chan the prince.

Hitting your head on the ground is just a knock, don't ask me if I am sincere enough, you just see if I can knock the bleeding and it's over.

Ah Yue behind him kowtowed too.

[Xiahou Shang favorability +10, +10, +10] (80)

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【夏侯尚好感度80，马术天赋+6×2，计略天赋+2×2】（马术232/400，计略252/300）

"What are you doing?" Liu Chan was a little helpless, helped Xia Houshang up and said with a smile, "It's just a trivial matter, it doesn't have to be like this."

Picking up a woman is really nothing to Liu Chan today.

"For the prince, it is a small matter, but for me and my wife, it is a great favor." Xiahou Shang said seriously, "Now Xiahou Shang has no regrets and is willing to die."

Ah Yue behind him turned pale, and said: "If the gentleman dies, how can I live alone? The prince is kind, please let me and my wife go on the road together."

"Ah Yue."

"Lang Jun."

The two looked at each other affectionately with tears in their eyes.

Hiss——Liu Chan gasped, my good guy, I sprinkled dog food all day long, but today I was covered in dog food, it's really thanks to you.

"When you say that, isn't Gu just like a little villain?" Liu Chan shook his head.

"No, no, I am still loyal and righteous, and I will not be able to serve the prince in the end, but I am willing to die..." Xia Houshang explained in fear.

He thought that since he refused to surrender, he still needs to take precautions to keep himself, so why not be more sensible and take the initiative to die.

After his death, with Liu Chan's temperament, he will definitely treat Ah Yue kindly.

Liu Chan laughed loudly when he heard the words: "The beauty of a gentleman is the beauty of being an adult, but the evil of not being an adult. Since I want to help my father, Wang Kuang, to help the Han Dynasty, Cao Wei is not afraid of occupying Kyushu. I will save your life today. Are you afraid that you will turn the world upside down?"

Xia Houshang looked at Liu Chan who was full of arrogance in front of him, and he couldn't believe it for a while.

"The two of you can live here with peace of mind. In Chengdu, no one will make things difficult for you."

[Xiahou Shang’s favorability +10, +10]

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【夏侯尚好感度100，马术天赋+6×2，计略天赋+2×2，获得特性“至死不渝”】（马术256/400，计略260/300）

[Until death]: After marrying a spouse who is in love with each other, all talents can grow with time. (The bonus will be reset to zero after the relationship breaks down)
Xiahou Shang took a deep breath and said slowly but firmly: "Xiahou Shang swears here now that if he does anything detrimental to the crown prince Liu Chan in the future, A Yue and I will never see each other again for the rest of our lives."

This is already the most poisonous oath for him.

Liu Chan nodded with a smile: "Go, Gu will arrange a separate mansion for you, and live a good life in the future."

Xia Houshang said again: "I still have hands and feet to support Ah Yue, so how dare I trouble the prince again? I hope the prince will rent some land to me temporarily, and Ah Yue and I will farm and weave, and we can live in a house."

Liu Chan nodded: "Then it's up to you, I will choose a good farmland with you later."

He has a good impression of Xiahou Shang, and these things are just a piece of cake for him.

After thanking him again, Xia Houshang smiled: "I didn't expect that after being captured, I could get rid of other shackles and stay with Ah Yue. It's really a misfortune and a blessing.

"When I was in a high position, I often laughed at myself like a bird in a cage and a fish in a net. Now that I am captured, it is like a bird flying into the blue sky and a fish entering the sea. I am no longer bound!"

Liu Chan was stunned. This word sounded a bit familiar...

While talking here, a waiter suddenly came to report: "Prince, the Eastern Wu sent envoys to come, and the king called the prince to meet with him."

(End of this chapter)