Three Kingdoms: Heir of Wolong, my father-in-law is Guan Gong

Chapter 108 Cao Pi, the eldest son of King Wei, Warlord of Wancheng (seeking pursuit)

Cao Pi had hesitation on his face: "Although I am the crown prince, Xu Huang is my father's general, so he may not listen to my orders. What's more, I want to sit in Xudu, how can I leave without permission?"

Pan Jun said again: "If the prince goes to Wancheng to supervise the battle in person, how dare Xu Huang disobey?"

"If the prince is worried about chaos in Xudu, it is better to leave his close followers and entrust him with authority."

"Danger reveals people's hearts. The prince can also know who is loyal and who is traitor."

Cao Pi pondered for a long time, and finally said cruelly: "If you don't enter the tiger's den, you won't catch the tiger's cubs, so just follow Pan Wenxue's good advice."

"This is a serious matter. Pan Wenxue should not mention this matter to others, lest the news leak out."

When Pan Jun saw that Cao Pi agreed, he wisely withdrew.

Not long after Pan Jun retreated, Shangshu Huanjie came to Cao Pi.

Huan Jie was Cao Pi's most valued confidant.

Long before Cao Pi became the crown prince, Huan Jie had repeatedly praised Cao Cao in front of Cao Cao for his excellent moral character and being older than Cao Zhi, making him the most suitable to be the crown prince.

Moreover, Huan Jie was different from others. Whether he was summoned in public or by Cao Cao alone, he always persuaded Cao Cao to make Cao Pi the crown prince.

Even if he did not put a label on himself, "I am the man behind Cao Pi," Cao Pi also had great trust in Huan Jie, and even regarded Huan Jie as the person who could entrust the fate of his son and the country.

"When I was in Jingzhou, I heard about Pan Jun's reputation."

"People at that time thought that Pan Jun was strong and upright and cut off public relations. But I think that Pan Jun had very selfish desires and attached great importance to fame."

"If the prince can make good use of it, Pan Jun can be a pillar; if he can't make good use of it, Pan Jun may be a disaster."

After hearing about Pan Jun's reasons for going to Beitou and his advice to Cao Pi, Huan Jie gave Cao Pi his evaluation of Pan Jun.

Cao Pi's eyes were profound, not as superficial as when he was talking to Pan Jun just now: "Talents are hard to find. The civil and military talents who were loyal to their father in the past have either passed away or are old."

"Pan Jun is in his prime. If he can be used by me, I will not be stingy with his fame."

"Although I don't know what Pan Jun's purpose is in approaching me, as long as Pan Jun understands, I can give you what others can't."

"With Pan Jun's intelligence, he will definitely know how to choose."

Seeing Cao Pi's calculations, Huan Jie said no more and said: "Although Yu Jin was defeated, it was not a crime of war. It just happened to be a case of heavy rain for days and the Han River rose, so Guan Yu took advantage."

"I also think Guan Yu is just bluffing."

"If Guan Yu really breaks through Fancheng and kills General Zhengnan and Man Changshi, with Guan Yu's personality, he will definitely attack Xiangyang and Wancheng with their heads."

"Now that he is promoting it there and just shouting slogans, it shows that he must have a guilty conscience."

Cao Pi frowned and said, "That being said, if the reinforcements don't arrive for a long time, it will be difficult to defend Fancheng for a long time."

"Uncle Miaocai died in Hanzhong. If a son was filial to his uncle and died in Fancheng, it would be like breaking a humerus!"

Huan Jie pondered: "Pan Jun's plan can be adopted, but the prince still needs to send people to Chang'an to report the countermeasures to the King of Wei."

"Now Cao Zhi and Cao Zhang are with the King of Wei. In order to prevent slander from some scoundrels, I personally went to Chang'an to prevent the prince from being jealous of the King of Wei."

Cao Pi was moved: "It's a long way from Xudu to Chang'an, and the weather is hot now. Boxu should take care of himself."

Huan Jie was also moved: "How could I not retaliate with death if the prince breaks the knot with his corporal?"

After careful discussion with Huan Jie, Cao Pi no longer worried.

Cao Pi sent people to Jianye to deliver a message to Sun Quan, and at the same time mobilized 5,000 troops stationed in Xudu, as well as generals Xu Shang, Lu Jian, and Yilang Zhao Yan to go to Wancheng.

at the same time.

Pan Jun also secretly sent a message to Wei Xi in Yecheng. On the day of Cao Pi's expedition, Pan Jun gave another advice: "When I passed by Fangling to pay homage to Kuai Qi, the prefect of Fangling, I heard Deng Fu, the prefect of Fangling, mention that, Yong Mengda is at odds with Guan Yu."

"It's better to send someone to give Meng Da a seal and ribbon. If you can win over Meng Da, the prince will get another help; even if you can't win over him, you can make Meng Da hesitate and not send troops to help Guan Yu." Cao Pi agreed to Pan Jun's proposal without thinking. He suggested, "Pan Wenxue, your ability to recruit talented people for the country shows that you are far more capable than ordinary people. But there is something I don't understand, so I would like to ask Pan Wenxue to clear up my confusion."

Pan Jun said hurriedly: "Your Majesty, you're welcome, but whatever I know, I will tell you everything!"

A hint of cunning flashed in Cao Pi's eyes: "My father fought for the Han Dynasty and wiped out the bandits. Why do people in the world call my father a Han thief?"

"Without my father, I don't know how many people in this world would be emperors and kings. As the prince of Wei, I will inherit my father's long-cherished wish and wipe out the thieves in this world."

"If my father dies, will I also be called a Han traitor by the world?"

"If I don't want to be a Han traitor, does Pan Wenxue have any good advice to teach me?"

Pan Jun was shocked.

As wise as Pan Jun, he naturally heard the metaphor in Cao Pi's words.

Cao Pi didn't want to be a traitor to the Han Dynasty, but he would never be a loyal minister of the Han Dynasty again, so Cao Pi had only one way.

Replace Han and establish Wei!

As long as the Han Dynasty is gone, Cao Pi will naturally not be a traitor to the Han Dynasty, but the new king of the Wei Dynasty.

"Your Majesty, you are joking. The King of Wei has made great contributions to the Han Dynasty. If the King of Wei is a traitor to the Han Dynasty, then who in the world is not a thief?" Pan Jun had a complicated mind and thought carefully about his words.

Cao Pi laughed: "Pan Wenxue's words are reasonable. If my father and the king are both Han thieves, who in the world is not a thieves?"

"However, even if we are thieves, there are differences. Those who steal hooks will be punished, and those who steal the country will be a prince. If I were a prince, I would definitely share the wealth and honor with Pan Wenxue."

Pan Jun suddenly felt his hands shaking.

From Yecheng to Xudu, it was the first time in the past few days that Pan Jun felt Cao Pi's treachery hidden under his good moral character.

Cao Pi is a person who is very good at pretending.

Except for those who are dissatisfied with Cao Cao, who among the scholars in Yecheng does not call Cao Pi a good son?

In the eyes of scholars who like literature and calligraphy, Cao Pi is also a gifted writer, capable of writing well, knowledgeable, knowledgeable, and talented.

"Wei Xi mistook me!"

Pan Jun felt a cold sweat soaking his shirt.

Both Wei Xi and Song Zhong believed that Cao Pi was "very talented, learned, and honest in his deeds, not as cunning as Cao Cao." In other words, Cao Pi looked quite stupid.

In fact, this is no wonder Wei Xi, let alone Wei Xi, even Cao Cao had difficulty judging whether Cao Pi was loyal or treacherous at the beginning.

It was only after several trials that I discovered Cao Pi's treachery hidden under his loyalty, which was far better than ordinary people.

Pan Jun's unnatural expression was also caught by Cao Pi.

Cao Pi didn't ask any more questions.

The hint also implies that if Pan Jun knows what he is interested in, Cao Pi will naturally reuse his talents; if Pan Jun does not know what he is interested in, Cao Pi is not a soft-hearted person.

I would rather betray others than others betray me.

It's hereditary!

And in Wancheng.

Xu Huang, who had obtained Cao Pi's command of the army in Wancheng, also had a sharp look in his eyes: "The prince came to Wancheng in person, and the rumors that Fancheng was lost have been dispelled!"

"Yun Chang, I'm ready to wake up!"

　Three updates for the time being, saving some manuscripts for the New Year.

　　
  　
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