Soldiers come to the world

Sima Yi was placed under house arrest on the second big ship. Jiang Xiajun gave him good treatment. There were three cabins inside and outside, books, pens, ink, paper and inkstone, and a captured subordinate was found to serve him, except that he could not leave the cabin. Besides, everything is free in the cabin, and there is a small window for him to look out at the scenery.

At this time Sima Yi was writing a letter to his wife Zhang Shi. When he went out with the army, his wife Zhang Shi had been pregnant for more than seven months. Now counting the days, his wife should give birth. will give birth to his first son.

Sima Yi is 30 years old this year. He has been married for nearly ten years and has already given birth to two daughters, but he has no children. His wife's pregnancy this time has made him look forward to it for a long time. If he can give birth to a son, his greatest wish will be fulfilled.

Sima Yi finished the letter in one go. He put down his pen and couldn't help sighing. Now that he is a prisoner of war, what's the point if the letter can't be delivered?

Sima Yi got up and walked to the small window with his hands behind his back, watching the scenery outside the window silently. The big ship was sailing south in the river. Also dyed red.

He was thinking about his own future and destiny. Liu Jing obviously hoped that he would surrender, and he also valued himself very much. He did not hesitate to offer a reward of 5000 taels of gold to arrest him. will be let go easily.

In fact, Sima Yi didn't want to serve Cao Cao because he didn't agree with the political thought of Cao Cao's humble Legalists. , Sima Yi joined the anti-Cao camp and strongly criticized Cao Cao's persecution of Confucian scholars.

When Kong Rong, the leader of Confucianism, was killed a few months ago, Sima Yi was so disheartened that he indulged the son of the Imperial Supervisor to return to his hometown as a protest against Cao Cao. If Cao Cao was willing to let him go, he would rather go back to his hometown to farm , till the end of life.

"The way is different, don't plan with it", his political thinking is completely different from Cao Cao's. Either he will wait for the opportunity to overthrow Cao's rule, or he will return to his hometown to avoid officials, and he will never be conspired by Cao Cao. There is no third choice. .

Now that Cao Cao made him the chief bookkeeper and counselor, it was actually a painful torture for Sima Yi. To plan a day for Cao Cao, he felt as if he had participated in the persecution of Confucianism.

Now, Liu Jing asks him to surrender to Jiang Xia. He has no strong ideological conflicts, but he needs to consider his own interests, the safety of himself and his family. Frankly speaking, he is worried about whether Jiang Xia can withstand Cao Cao's all-out conquest, Whether to defeat Cao Cao's Southern Expedition.

If Liu Jing was destroyed by Cao Cao, what's the point of his surrender?On the contrary, it will bring disaster to oneself, and even the mountains and forests will become a luxury.

At this time, the laughter of his followers came from behind him, "My lord, I found "Zhuangzi"!"

Sima Yi's entourage is named Yang Shun, who has been a servant of Sima Yi for generations. He grew up with Sima Yi since he was a child. He is very skilled in martial arts, especially good at shooting crossbows. Captured by Jiang Xiajun, Jiang Xiajun sent him to continue serving Sima Yi after learning his identity.

Sima Yi turned around and saw that he was carrying dozens of rolls of bamboo slips, and asked with a smile, "Where did you get them?"

"It's their trophies. Boxes are piled up in the bottom warehouse. Jiang Xiajun treats it as garbage, and I can choose whatever I want."

"Rubbish!"

Sima Yi shook his head and sneered, "How can such precious wealth be treated as rubbish? It seems that Jiang Xiajun is nothing more than that."

Yang Shun put down the bamboo slips and smiled again: "I also got a stove and a teapot, I'll make tea for you!"

"No, go and rest! I'll read for a while."

Yang Shun agreed and stepped back slowly. Sima Yi casually picked up a bamboo slip, which turned out to be "Autumn Water Chapter". He unfolded the slip on the small table and read it slowly.

At this time, there was a knock on the door outside, Sima Yi listened attentively, Yang Shun opened the door, only to hear him ask: "Who is this gentleman looking for?"

The answer came from a middle-aged man's voice, "Go and report to your young master that Jia Xu is visiting!"

Sima Yi'ah! With a cry of surprise, he quickly stood up and went out to greet him. Jia Xu and his father had a very good relationship, and he had known him since childhood.

"It turns out that Uncle Shi is here, forgive my nephew for being rude!" Sima Yi bowed and gave a deep salute.

Jia Xu stroked his beard and smiled, "I heard that my nephew was unfortunately captured, so I came here to have a look."

Sima Yi suddenly realized that Jia Xu was Liu Jing's military adviser, and he must have come to persuade him to surrender. Sima Yi was a little embarrassed, and forced a smile, "Uncle Shi, please sit in the room!"

Jia Xu did not refuse, and followed Sima Yi into the inner cabin, the two sat down, Jia Xu asked with a smile: "How is your father?"

"My father is now taking care of himself in an old house in Wen County, and he is in good health,"

Jia Xu sighed. "My father and I haven't seen each other for six years. He is two years younger than me. Now he can spend his twilight years at home, but I'm still in Jiangxia thinking about the world's affairs. It's incomparable!"

Sima Yi also laughed and said, "Uncle Shi is a well-known talented man in the world. It would be a pity if he retired too early. My father still envies you, sir!"

Jia Xu laughed, "If he really said that, it would be insincere."

The two talked about the past for a while, and Sima Yi suddenly remembered something, and asked a little strangely: "Uncle Shi also lives on this boat?"

"No! I'm on the previous boat, and just came."

"But the boat is moving..." Sima Yi was puzzled, how could this be possible?

Jia Xu chuckled, "Nephew is the same as I was when I first came to Jiangxia. It is very strange how ships under sail can come and go. People in the north are unbelievable. In fact, as long as the operation is done properly, two ships can be connected at any time. The trestle bridge is coming, very safe."

"I see!"

Sima Yi said thoughtfully: "If a water battle breaks out, then ships can come and go to support at any time, isn't that right!"

"This is the advantage of the southern navy. In fact, no matter how Prime Minister Cao trains the navy in Jiangling, the northern navy still cannot be compared with the southern navy. The difference is far, so this time Prime Minister Cao's southern expedition is mostly disadvantageous!"

Sima Yi was silent, Jia Xu glanced at him, and asked tentatively: "What do you think of Liu Zhoumu?"

"Although he is young, he is extremely ambitious. Even the King of Xiangyang rejected him. It is said that the prime minister is full of praise for him. He only hates that he is not his son, but I personally don't know him very well."

Jia Xu sighed and said: "You really don't know him. I didn't know him at first, but I gradually got to know him later. Frankly speaking, I deeply agree with his great ambition of revitalizing the Han Dynasty, and I follow him from this he."

A mocking smile appeared on the corner of Sima Yi's mouth. Jia Xu actually wanted to revive the Han Dynasty, so how could he explain it when he assisted Dong Zhuo?

Jia Xu seemed to understand his thoughts, shook his head and smiled wryly: "People will change. I have experienced the world, and I didn't realize it until my later years. Although Prime Minister Cao has the ambition to help the world, he respects the law and derogates Confucianism. The gentry, going against the trend of history, has already planted the root of his downfall.

Even if he wins the world, it is only maintained by force. Once the force that maintains Cao's rule declines, the famous Confucian families who oppose him will form a force. So I dare to assert that the prosperity of the Cao family will last no more than three generations. "

What Jia Xu said made Sima Yi fall into deep thought. He was also an anti-Cao faction in his bones. Jia Xu made a deep analysis and talked about his heart.

Jia Xu didn't expect to persuade Sima Yi to surrender in one go, he would gradually change Sima Yi's mind. Seeing that Sima Yi was deep in thought and silent, Jia Xu got up with a smile and said, "I'm going back, my nephew must have stayed up last night, rest well Let’s go! After Jiangxia, I’ll take it for a walk and learn about Jiangxia’s cultural landscape.”

Sima Yi also got up to send him out, and when he walked to the door, Sima Yi suddenly remembered something, and hurriedly said: "My wife may be about to give birth, I wrote a letter to my family, and I hope Uncle Shi will send it back to Xuchang for me, to report my family's safety." .”

"Okay, it's just a matter of raising your hands, nephew, please give me the letter!"

Sima Yi went back to his room to get the letter and handed it to Jia Xu, "Please, Uncle Shi!"

Jia Xu smiled, "When I arrive in Xiakou tomorrow, I will send someone to Yecheng immediately."

He arched his hands, turned around and left, watching Jia Xu go away, Yang Shun next to him whispered: "Will he really deliver letters for the young master?"

"It's just a letter from home. It's a piece of cake for him. I don't think Liu Jing will embarrass me about such a small matter."

Sima Yi sent the letter away, put his heart down, stretched his waist and said with a smile: "I'm going to sleep well, wake me up when I get to Xiakou."

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In the cabin, Liu Jing listened quietly to Jia Xu's report, his expression was calm, and he did not interrupt Jia Xu's narration from beginning to end.

"This subordinate is very familiar with his father. His father, Sima Fang, used to be Jingzhaoyin and Luoyang Ling. Before he was only 57 years old, he resigned from office and returned to his hometown to retire, which shows his dissatisfaction with Cao Cao."

Seeing that Liu Jing was listening seriously, Jia Xu didn't interrupt her words, smiled and continued: "Like a father, like a son, I know that Sima Yi doesn't want to be Prime Minister Cao's official, but he wants to protect the family. As a last resort, I tested him just now, saying that Prime Minister Cao valued the law and despised Confucianism, and valued cold people over aristocratic families, which is against the trend of history. Since he didn't refute me, it means that he also has deep feelings. Wait for me to enlighten me slowly He will definitely let him work for the state shepherd."

Speaking of this, Jia Xu took out a letter and presented it to Liu Jing, "This is a letter from Sima Yi who asked me to send it to his wife. I promised him and asked Zhou Mu to read it."

Seeing that the envelope was not sealed, Liu Jing took out the letter and read it again. He couldn't help laughing and said, "It turns out that Sima Yi is going to have a son, and he will be named Sima Shi."

He handed the letter to Jia Xu, "You can send it to Yecheng."

Jia Xu smiled darkly, and said in a low voice: "Xin went to Yecheng, Cao Pi will definitely send someone to ask for the letter. I know that Cao Pi is more suspicious than his father. Doesn't Zhou Mu want to add another word after the letter?"