Soldiers come to the world

Cao Zhen and Cheng Yu walked into the hall one after the other. Cao Zhen saw Cao Zhi sitting next to Wei Gong, and he couldn't help being startled. How could Cao Zhi be here?But Cao Zhen didn't have time to think about it, he knelt down and saluted, "See Wei Gong for humble posts!"

At this time, Cheng Yu also came in and saluted Cao Cao. Cao Cao waved his hands and said with a smile, "Please sit down, both of you!"

The two sat down, and Cao Cao turned his eyes to Cao Zhen. He really wanted to know what happened. The Han army would never launch an attack for no reason. Even if it is provocation, it needs an excuse. So what is this excuse?

Cao Zhen had a general idea of ​​what happened, and reported to Cao Cao: "To Duke Wei, the reason why the Han army provoked the incident this time is mainly because the Han army found an excuse."

"What excuse?" Cao Cao asked eagerly.

"It's because when Le Qunzhi Leyi led a team of patrolling soldiers to investigate the businessmen, he found a caravan with prohibited weapons. He arrested this caravan, but he didn't expect that this caravan belonged to the Cai family in Xiangyang. As a result, Cai Jin, the lord of the city, was annoyed, so he attacked Cao Jun on patrol at night, and Lequn ambushed him when he was looking for someone to ask for, a fierce battle broke out between the two sides, and the Han army occupied Kunyang County as a result."

"Are you telling the truth?" Cao Cao asked again.

"This is Le Qun's report to Beizhi, and Beizhi has also investigated it, so it should be true."

At this time, Cheng Yu interjected and asked: "How many people are in the captured caravan, and what goods are they transporting? How many goods are there?"

"Reporting to the military commander, there are about ten people. I heard that they are silk and satin, and they are carried by three hundred mules." Cao Zhen was a little uneasy. He felt that Cheng Yu was suspicious of something. Could it be that Lequn had something to hide from him?

Cao Cao also sensed what Cheng Yu was suspicious of, so he asked, "What does the military advisor think is wrong?"

Cheng Yu smiled, "I just feel that some things are not in line with common sense, maybe I'm worrying too much."

"Military division might as well talk about it."

"The first question is why this caravan is carrying prohibited weapons. They clearly know that they will be searched, why are they carrying prohibited weapons, and there are only a dozen of them. I don't understand what is the point of carrying prohibited weapons?"

"Maybe they feel unsafe on the road and want to protect themselves."

"If you feel unsafe, there shouldn't be more than ten people. I think there are too few people to take care of [-] mules, and I heard from General Cao that it seems that they only found out that they were Cai's caravan after the fact. I think it's a bit strange that these people would call out their identities when they were arrested."

At this time, Cao Zhi snorted coldly, "Military Master, it's not surprising at all. It's Le Yi who wants to buy other people's goods. The goods are expensive. He became greedy, so he used a forbidden bow and crossbow to frame the other party. Captured, Cai Jin naturally used this opportunity to create trouble."

Cao Zhen was anxious, "San Gong, you can't talk nonsense like this!"

Cao Zhi ignored him, and saluted his father: "I want to tell my father, my child has also heard in Xudu that Lequn charged high tolls to businessmen in Kunyang, and the businessmen complained about it. If my father wants to know if I am right , It’s very simple, just ask the team of businessmen to ask, but I guess they have been killed and silenced.”

Cao Zhi deeply hated Cao Zhen to replace Xiahou Dun and spy on him. Today, he seized this opportunity and did not hesitate to make trouble. Cao Zhen's face was pale. If what Cao Zhi said was true, even he would be dragged down.

Cao Cao glanced at Cheng Yu, saw Cheng Yu's face was smiling slightly, he had a kind of understanding in his heart, I am afraid Cheng Yu also meant the same thing, but his son said it, Cao Cao pondered for a moment, and said to Cao Zhen: "This matter I'm afraid there is something wrong, if you go to investigate again, you must find out the truth, and you must not hide it for half a year."

Cao Zhixin sighed secretly, his father still let Cao Zhen go, Cao Zhen also felt relieved, wiped the sweat from his forehead, got up and said: "I'll go and investigate now."

Cao Zhen left in a hurry, and it was Cheng Yucai who said slowly: "Actually, even if Le Qun behaved indiscriminately and robbed merchants, it would not give the Han army a reason to cross the border and arrest patrol soldiers. The nature of the two is completely different, so it is obviously a The Han army provoked first, and the Han army violated the armistice agreement, Wei Gong should take the initiative to condemn Liu Jing, and cannot be passive."

While discussing, there was a guard reporting from the hall: "Sign up to Wei Gong, the king of Han sent an envoy to see him!"

Cao Cao and Cheng Yu looked at each other in blank dismay, Liu Jing acted rather quickly, and it was better to strike first.

. . . . . .

Not long after, the guards invited the envoy of the King of Han into the front hall. The envoy was Liu Jing's lord, Bo Quezheng, but Zhengzheng stepped forward and bowed to salute, "Quezheng sees Duke Wei!"

"So it's Mr. Que, long time no see, please sit down!"

Cao Cao smiled and asked but was sitting down, and ordered the guards to serve tea. He asked, "How is Your Highness the King of Han?"

"Reporting to Duke Wei, His Royal Highness the King of Han is very good, and Concubine Cao is also very good. His Highness the King of Han specially asked me to give Duke Wei a little gift to show the younger generation's affection."

A guard put a gold-painted wooden box on the table, but was opening the box, which contained excellent Cordyceps, and introduced with a smile: "These Cordyceps are produced in the Qinghai Plateau, and they were presented by the Qiang people to His Highness the King of Han." , Your Highness, please ask Wei Gong to decoct and take it to protect your health."

Although the two sides are in a state of hostility, Liu Jing still does not forget the gift of Weng and his son-in-law, which makes Cao Cao very pleased. He also received a letter from his daughter before, knowing that Liu Jing treated his daughter very well, without prejudice, and the princess is also tolerant. Let Cao Cao go to the most worrying thing.

Cao Cao happily accepted the caterpillar fungus, and asked with a smile, "Does the King of Han know that I am coming to Xudu?"

"His Royal Highness said that Duke Wei will definitely come."

Cao Cao laughed dryly, but thought to himself, "Liu Jing actually guessed that the old man was coming, which shows that the conflict in Nanyang can still be controlled, so there is no need to worry too much." '

At this time, Cheng Yu beside him smiled and said, "Mr. Que came to Xudu for the Kunyang conflict?"

"No!"

But Zhengzheng shook his head and said solemnly: "I came to Xuchang for the city conflict."

Although it was the same thing, it happened in different places and had different natures, but it was obvious that he refused to give in half a step in principle. At this time, Cao Cao smiled and said: "Whether it is Kunyang or the city, things have already happened. How to calm this conflict now, what suggestions does His Royal Highness King Han have?"

Cao Cao just wanted to resolve this matter as soon as possible and make the major issue smaller. As for who is right and who is wrong, it doesn't matter. As long as Liu Jing's conditions are reasonable, he is willing to give in a step. After all, the Han army holds the initiative.

But he leaned forward and said, "His Royal Highness said that the two sides signed an armistice agreement, and he has no intention of destroying the hard-won peace. He only hopes that Duke Wei can agree to two conditions, and this matter will be considered closed."

At this time, Cheng Yu suddenly noticed that Cao Zhi was surprisingly quiet. If it was in the past, Cao Zhi would definitely jump up and scold Liu Jing for being rude, but today he remained silent. Cheng Yu glanced strangely at Cao Zhi who was sitting next to him. His expression was calm, but there was a glimmer of hope in his eyes. If Cheng Yu realized something, Cao Zhi didn't seem to give up.

Cao Cao didn't get angry, and nodded, "Mr. Que, please go on, what two conditions?"

"First, this conflict was caused by Le Qunzhi robbing Han merchants by means of framing. We demand that he be released to deliver the goods, make an apology, severely punish the murderer, and promise that similar incidents will not happen again; It is the state of Wei that will loosen all trade restrictions and allow free trade between businessmen from both sides, only these two conditions, I hope Duke Wei can respond as soon as possible.”

Although Cao Cao was calm, he was also irritated at this time. He said coldly: "What if I don't agree?"

"His Highness the King of Han did not tell Wei Chen, but I think that if Duke Wei refuses to cooperate, there may be incidents that neither of us wants to see happen. We also hope that we will not come to this point."

Cao Cao snorted heavily, stood up and walked towards the back room. Cao Zhi quickly stood up and supported his father. Cheng Yu watched Cao Cao walk away. At this time, there were only him and Quezheng left in the lobby. Cheng Yu shook his head and said, "Excuse me for saying no." To put it nicely, the King of Han's request is a bit too much. Although Cao Jun has misbehaved in dealing with businessmen, the Han army has arrested Cao Jun on patrol. This is undoubtedly an escalation of the situation. We think this conflict is because the Han army crossed the border to arrest people. It was not a merchant incident, Wei Gong didn't want to destroy the relationship between Weng and his son-in-law, so he wanted to deal with it coldly, why did the King of Han want to be aggressive?"

But Zhengzheng retorted tit-for-tat: "Master Cheng avoids the important and ignores the minor. Why do you underestimate the businessman's arrest? The businessman is also a citizen of the Han Dynasty, and the country is based on the people. When their lives and wealth are in danger, how can the Han army be indifferent? General Cai The original intention of Cao Jun was to use Cao Jun's patrols to exchange for the captive businessmen, but Le Qun's army overwhelmed the border and killed the boundary river, which led to the escalation of the conflict. No matter the reason or reason, Cao Jun had done too much. How could Cheng Junshi blame the King of Han? "

Cheng Yu was silent for a moment and said: "It seems that we have too much disagreement and it is difficult to talk about it. How about this! Mr. Que please bring back Wei Gong's suggestion. We are not going to take this matter as an example. Both sides should exercise restraint and ask the Han army to withdraw from Kunyang County. , Cao Jun’s casualties, we don’t care anymore.”

But Zheng stood up and bowed his hands, "Since that's the case, I'm leaving."

Cheng Yu kept sending Quezheng out of the gate, and then hurried back to the inner hall. In the inner hall, Cao Cao was waiting for him. In fact, Cao Cao left in anger to let Cheng Yu and Quezheng continue talking. It is too dead, and it is difficult for both parties to step down, so it is more appropriate for representatives to come forward.

When Cheng Yu walked into the inner hall, Cao Cao asked, "What happened in the end?"

Cheng Yu shook his head, "As far as I expected, neither side would give in."

Cao Cao pondered for a while and said: "Actually, Liu Jing's request is not too much. I can agree to the second item. The two sides trade freely. In fact, I hope to get the refined iron and grain from the other party, but the first item must be The two sides will discuss again, especially asking the Han army to withdraw from Kunyang County, otherwise Xudu's defense pressure will be too great."

Cao Zhi next to him said: "Father, my son thinks that Le Qun cannot be tolerated. He blackmails and blackmails businessmen, and his son even robs them openly and secretly. If such people are not severely punished, my father's reputation will be ruined by them."

Cao Cao understood his intentions and just wanted to take this opportunity to attack Cao Zhen. He didn't want to cause trouble again. Of course he had to punish Lequn, but it couldn't be the condition of the Han army. Cao Cao didn't mention this matter. He said worriedly: "I don't know What countermeasures will Liu Jing take next?"

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