Uncle Emperor, I am really not Wolong Zhuge!

Chapter 176
  Xinye County.

In Cao Pi's residence.

Ever since Cao Pi used a trick to provoke Xu Chu to kill Zhang Liao's family members and cut off Zhang Liao's return, his mentality became much more relaxed.

Since it is impossible for Zhang Liao to come back, his secrets that could lead to his death will not reach his father's ears in a short time.

"Zhongda, you said..."

"Is it true that Zhuge Wende won't write a letter directly and leak my secret?"

Cao Pi turned around, looked at Sima Yi sitting next to him, and asked in a low voice.

"No! Never!"

Sima Yi waved his hand and said very decisively: "If Zhuge Wende is reduced to living by leaking your secrets, then he is not Zhuge Wende. He will not survive today!"

Cao Pi asked in confusion: "As for Zhang Liao's matter...if he hadn't leaked the information to Zhang Liao, how could I have made such a move..."

Mentioning the tragic death of Zhang Liao's family, Cao Pi couldn't help but feel a little ashamed and guilty. After all, Zhang Liao was very kind to him when he was in Japan.

Sima Yi smiled faintly, looked at Cao Pi with a sinister gaze, and asked in a low voice: "Your Majesty, why do you have to deceive yourself? Even without Zhuge Wende's letter, would you let Zhang Liao go?"

Cao Pi was stunned, and after a long silence he smiled sinisterly: "I am honest with Zhongda. Zhang Liao has been in Jingzhou for more than a month. When he comes back, I will be on pins and needles. Only when he is dead will I feel at ease. So as Zhongda said, As Da said, I will not let Zhang Liao go even if Zhuge Wende believes in it!"

"I would rather let the world down than let the world down me!"

"I haven't learned what my father taught me since I was a child, but if I learn this sentence, it will serve me well throughout my life."

Sima Yi nodded: "So Zhuge Wende's letter was for nothing else but to rescue Zhang Liao! Instead of waiting for Zhang Liao to return, you took care of him and his family together. It's better to let this day come early and save Zhang Liao's life." life."

Cao Pi laughed loudly: "I didn't expect that the person who really understands Zhuge Wende and me is you, Sima Zhongda!"

Sima Yi shook his head and said: "Others may not know about this plan, but Jia Xu must have seen through it. But this person has hidden it well. Whether Zhang Liao is alive or dead has nothing to do with him, but he cannot offend the prince because of it. So. I had no choice but to remain silent and pretend not to know!"

"The prince should try to win over Jia Xu and be extra careful."

Cao Pi stood up and stood with his hands behind his back. He looked confident and said with a smile: "Otherwise, after this incident, I have figured out Jia Wenhe's thoughts accurately. He is already mine!"

"How can a person who fears me be my enemy?"

"Zhongda, do you think so?"

Cao Pi stood in front of Sima Yi with his hands behind his hands, and asked in a precise manner. Although his expression was still gentle and approachable, his swords were flying around in his words, and his sharp edge was revealed.

Sima Yi's expression suddenly changed. He hurriedly knelt on the ground, hugged Cao Pi's ankles with both hands, knocked his forehead on Cao Pi's shoe, and said in a trembling voice: "Wei Chen will never dare to reveal even a word of the prince's secret. Wei Chen will eventually In this life, I will only be loyal to the Crown Prince!"

Cao Pi laughed loudly, stretched out his hand to help Sima Yi up, and said nonchalantly: "I have something I want to ask you to agree to."

Sima Yi's body was still trembling. He stood by his side with his hands down and said respectfully: "Your Majesty, if you have something to do, just give me your instructions. Who is a humble minister? How can I bear the word 'begging' from the Crown Prince!" Cao Pi turned around and walked up to Sima Yi. , said in a deep voice: "Zhongda, I want you to really come out, take care of my father's worries, and attack Jiangdong and Jingzhou!"

Just because he has seen clearly that since Cao Chong's death, no one among the disciples can be his opponent, and his father's inheritance will be inherited by him sooner or later.

Now that his father's southern expedition was frustrated, if he could not win, what he would inherit in the future would be an incomplete Cao Mansion. If his father can complete the great cause of unification and lag behind Xu Tu, then he may not be unable to take a further step or rule the world!

Helping your father now is helping yourself in the future!

Sima Yi nodded slightly and looked in the direction of Jingzhou with a deep gaze: "I also want to compete with him!"

In the past, when he visited Mr. Shui Jing, Sima Hui, with his father Sima Fang, Sima Hui pointed at the young Sima Yi, named him the word "Tomb Tiger", and warned him: "Until Xun Yu dies, the Tomb Tiger will not come out!"

That's why he curbed his talents and hid in the prince's mansion to escape the world.

But now!
  The Prime Minister's southern expedition suffered repeated setbacks, and the five great advisers were at their wits' end. If he emerges at this time, the Prime Minister will not do anything to him, and although Xun Yu is not very old, his physical strength is exhausted, just like his old age, and he has many things to do. When he is in front of the army, even if Xun Yu has prejudices, he can't catch up with him!

As long as you can hold the big tree like Cao Pi and keep it from falling, you will have nothing to fear even if it is hit by wind and waves!

More importantly, Zhuge Wende often came up with clever plans, teasing Prime Minister Cao and the five great advisers like dogs, which made him marvel!
  All talented people are eager to win, not to mention Sima Yi who is upright and in his prime?
  I couldn't help but feel itchy, and wanted to compete with Zhuge Wende in a battle of wits and strength.

He has always believed that his chess skills can improve by leaps and bounds only by playing against people who are equal to or even better than him in chess skills. Otherwise, playing chess against a stinky chess player will only make it worse!
  "Tomorrow and the day after tomorrow, my father will come to Xinye. When the time comes, you can take advantage of the situation and recommend yourself. I will be behind to help you!"

Cao Pi's eyes fell on the distant mountains outside the city and he said calmly.

……

Sure enough, three days later, Cao Cao led Xun You, Jia Xu, Zhong Yao, and Cheng Yu, with Xia Houyuan as the general, commanding [-] cavalry and [-] grain transport troops, and arrived in Xinye in a mighty manner.

Although Zhang Liao's family members were killed and the ten-day date agreed with Zhuge Wende to return Zhang Liao had passed, Xinye had now become a major frontier for troops moving south. It is of great significance to discuss the southern expedition plan here.

On the top of Xinye City, flags and umbrellas were covered, Xu Chu, Lu Qian arranged a banquet to untie the prime minister and wash away the dust, and entertain the generals.

"Prime Minister, although I am in Xinye, I miss the Prime Minister day and night. For many years, Xu Chu has only been by the Prime Minister's side and has never been far away."

Xu Chu picked up a bowl of wine, walked to Cao Cao, smiled innocently, and said with a grin.

Seeing that he was smiling, but with tears in his eyes, Cao Cao was obviously feeling behind him. He said with emotion: "Since the Battle of Wancheng and the death of Dian Wei, I have been facing each other day and night, gathering together more and leaving less. This time I am attacking Xinye. , although it is not a big town, it is Liu Daer’s former home base, and it is of great significance, so I appointed you as the pioneer."

Cao Cao stood up, holding the wine glass, and walked to Xu Chu's side. The two clinked glasses. Seeing how enthusiastic the prime minister was, Xu Chu actually left the table to have a drink with him. He was so moved that he shed tears. He drank the wine in the bowl in one go, grinning and started crying. .

"Zhongkang, you have worked hard here. How is your nephew Xu Yi?"

Cao Cao sighed, caressed his back, and asked with concern.

"You are a vulgar person, and the Prime Minister is worried about you."

(End of this chapter)