Cao Thief

Chapter 715 Ambition (12) [-]
It's late at night!
Fazheng bid farewell and left, leaving only Zhang Song in the room.

The huge room made Zhang Song's small figure even more strange.Leaning on the long case, he frowned and fell into deep thought.

And today's current situation, how could Zhang Song not know?
The Han Dynasty had long existed in name only, and the Emperor Han in Xudu's imperial city was nothing more than a puppet to be manipulated by others, and had long been ignored by others.However, it is not important to be ignored, but no one can ignore that Emperor Han is the master of the Han Dynasty.This name alone is enough to make many people scruple about it.In the 400 years of the Han Dynasty, the blood of the Han Dynasty has already been deeply rooted in the hearts of the people, and has been integrated into the country.

It is precisely for this reason that no one dares to risk the disgrace of the world and rebel and proclaim himself emperor.

But how long can this situation last?

Since Cao Cao came to power, he has vigorously implemented the new policy of garrisoning land, pacifying the north, developing the Huaihe River and Huaihe River, and restarting the Hexi trade route. His rule has become more and more prosperous.

In the Central Plains, there are countless people who know Cao Cao but don't know who the current Han Emperor is.Similarly, in the Jiangdong area, the Sun family has already ruled the world, and the laws and regulations of the Han Dynasty are just in name and have no effect at all.If this continues, who can guarantee that Jiang Shan will still be named Liu?

Zhang Song is not a pedantic person, deep down in his heart, he always hopes to make achievements.

But Liu Jiyu is by no means a wise master...

What Fazheng said just now revealed a lot of news, which made Zhang Song's heart skip a beat.He knew that Cao Cao had set his sights on Yizhou, and even the price fluctuations and currency depreciation in Yizhou in recent years may be caused by Cao Cao.If the fluctuations in Yizhou in the past two years were really caused by Cao Cao, then Prime Minister Cao is too terrifying.Zhang Song knew that if the current situation continued, Yizhou would collapse within three years.At that time, Cao Cao will take Yizhou without bloodshed.

Such a clever method, such a vicious method...

Fazheng used this method to remind Zhang Song that it was time to make a decision!

And Cao Peng is likely to be the executor of Cao Cao's plan...

Speaking of which, Fazheng is enough of a friend to tell Zhang Song all such confidential things.But in Zhang Song's view, things are not as simple as they seem.Fazheng dared to tell Zhang Song these secrets, and Cao Peng must have agreed behind it.Otherwise, how could Fazheng tell him these things so easily?Moreover, Cao Peng was also settled, even if Zhang Song went back to report to Liu Zhang, it would be of no use.Leaving aside whether Liu Zhang will pay attention to it, there is a big problem, that is, how will Liu Zhang deal with the situation that has become corrupted?

Economic warfare is undoubtedly a new thing for this era.

Even if he is as conceited as Zhang Song, he dare not say that he can come up with a countermeasure.If it is said that the whole of Xichuan is good at economic affairs, Zhang Song can only think of Liu Ba.But, can Liu Ba come up with a countermeasure?At least from Zhang Song's point of view, Liu Ba may also be very difficult...

why why?
Why did Cao Peng ask Fazheng to tell him these things?

Zhang Song thought for a long time, and suddenly showed a strange smile.He seemed to think of something, but then shook his head again...

He stood up, walked to the door, and opened it.

Late at night, very cold!
The chill mixed with the moisture of the river penetrated into the bone marrow.

Zhang Song shivered, walked down the porch, stood in the middle of the courtyard with his hands behind his back, and looked up to the sky.After a while, he suddenly made up his mind and clenched his hands into fists.

"If you really don't want anything, but I don't mind, I will give you a surprise."

He was talking to himself, and after a long while, he flung his sleeves, turned around and returned to the house!

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Jizhou, Yecheng.

Since Cao Cao captured Hebei, he has attached great importance to Yecheng, a land of geomantic omen.

It is located in the south of Zhangshui River and has a flat terrain.In 439 B.C., Marquis Wen of Wei sealed Ye and made Ye the capital of Wei.Since then, Yecheng has developed step by step and has become the capital of the princes, the capital of the king, and the capital of the country... and the most famous allusion is that Ximen Leopard was the order of Yecheng. And the bustling city is also the seat of Jizhou.

Cao Cao pacified Jizhou, bloodbathed Yecheng, and avenged Cao Pi.

But after that, he did not neglect the construction of Ye City for a moment.Now Xinye City has been built. The entire city is seven miles long from east to west and five miles long from north to south. There are inner and outer cities, four gates in the inner city and seven gates in the outer city.In the 11th year of Jian'an, ordered by Cao Cao, Cheng Yu, the governor of Jizhou, dug an artificial lake outside the west gate of Yecheng to train the navy.However, as soon as the lake was built, the war in Jingzhou had already begun, and the navy had no way to train.This artificial lake has become a scene in Yecheng, attracting countless people to watch it.

In August of the 12th year of Jian'an, Cao Cao pacified Youzhou.

Cheng Yu was ordered again to build Tongque Terrace, Jinfeng Terrace and Bingjing Terrace outside Yecheng, named as the Three Terraces of Yecheng, to celebrate the unification of the north.

It was cold winter, and Jizhou was frozen for thousands of miles.

A heavy snowfall at the end of the year made Jizhou snow-covered and extraordinarily enchanting.

After a period of recuperation, Guo Jia's body and bones have improved a lot.One day, he was forced to take medicine by Dong Xiao, and while he was lying on the couch reading a book, he suddenly heard that someone from Xiangyang had come to report that someone from Xiangyang had been ordered by Cao Peng, the governor of Tiger and Leopard Riders, to see Guo Jia.

Guo Jia couldn't help being stunned when he heard this.

He has a good relationship with Cao Peng, but he can't figure out why Cao Peng sent someone to look for him at this time.

Could it be that there are variables in Jingzhou?
"Hurry up please."

Guo Jia quickly sat up and told his family.

After a while, the family members led a young man into the room in a hurry.

Guo Jia recognized the person, so he couldn't help being even more surprised, "Wang Shuang, you are not in Liangzhou, why did you say you came from Xiangyang?"

Wang Shuang stepped forward to greet Guo Jia, and replied respectfully: "Young Master was ordered to transfer Shuang from Liangzhou to Xiangyang before. Later, when he arrived in Xiangyang, Young Master has been ordered to take charge of the tiger and leopard cavalry. This time, the two came to serve you. According to my orders, a letter should be submitted to the military division, and the military division should be sent to Jingzhou as soon as possible."

"hiss!"

Guo Jia gasped.

Based on Guo Jia's understanding of Cao Peng, if something serious happened, he definitely would not have sent someone so rashly.So, he quickly straightened up and said in a deep voice, "Submit the letter."

Wang Shuang quickly handed the letter to Guo Jia.

Guo Jia opened the letter, looked at the ten lines at a glance, and glanced quickly. A pair of sword eyebrows twisted into the word "Chuan" immediately, and a dignified look appeared on his face.

The content of Cao Peng's letter is very simple.

In addition to simple pleasantries and greetings, I asked Guo Jia a few questions.

The prime minister's navy, is it tyrannical?

Do you know the six counties in Jiangdong?

Now can we cross the river and unify?

Liu Bei, Sun Quan, Liu Zhang, Gao Gan, Zhang Lu, who should be chosen?
A series of questions seemed inexplicable, but they told Cao Peng one by one what he wanted to express.Guo Jia is not a fool, how could he fail to see what Cao Peng meant.He frowned and remained silent.After a while, he suddenly raised his head and shouted sharply, "Come on!"

"exist."

"Pack up immediately, and leave for Xiangyang before dark."

"what?"

"Don't ask more questions, just obey orders."

After all, Guo Jia asked someone to fetch a pen, ink, paper and inkstone, quickly wrote a letter, and called his family to come over, "Take these two letters to Xudu Shangshu's mansion with an expedited six hundred miles, and present them in the Xun Shizhong. If the servant asks, just say that I am on my way to Xiangyang."

After Guo Jia finished his orders, he said to Wang Shuang: "Wang Shuang, you rest, we will set off before dark and go to Xiangyang."

Wang Shuang hurriedly responded, and replied: "Before Shuang set off, the young master had an order that if the military division is going to Xiangyang, two people must be brought along with them. One is Dong Xiao, and the other is Mr. Zhang Ji. At the same time, the young master has sent someone Go to Xudu and invite Mr. Hua Tuo Hua Yuanhua to Xiangyang.

Shuang first went to inform Mr. Dong that he was waiting for the military division outside the city in the afternoon. "

"Alright, let's go down."

Guo Jia asked Wang Shuang to leave, stood up and wandered around the house.He has basically understood Cao Peng's intentions.Even though Cao Peng didn't say anything in the letter, it was telling him: the prime minister is a little complacent, a little carried away... You have to come over and persuade the prime minister.

Cao Cao is a very proud person.

And, once proud, it's easy to get carried away.

Guo Jia patted his forehead, and suddenly a smile flashed across his face, "It turns out that you know the importance of sophistication... I hope there is still time."

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On December 12, the 28th year of Jian'an, the Yizhou Mission arrived in Xiangyang.

Different from the proud and arrogant Zhang Song in history, Zhang Song who appeared in front of Cao Cao this time was very low-key.As for Cao Cao, after receiving Cao Peng's letter, his attitude also changed. He treated Zhang Song and his party with great enthusiasm.

After Cao Peng sent Zhang Song to Xiangyang, he was ordered to station outside the city.

That night, he participated in the reception banquet prepared by Cao Cao for Zhang Song, and when he returned to the camp, it was almost midnight.

Just as I was about to take a rest, I heard a report from a small school outside the tent: "Mr. Jia is asking to see you."

Cao Peng was stunned for a moment, and quickly said: "Please come quickly."

At the same time, I was puzzled in my heart, why did Jia Xu come here in the middle of the night?
After a while, I saw Xiao Xiao leading Jia Xu into the Chinese army tent.After bowing hands with Cao Peng to salute, Jia Xu was not polite, and said straight to the point: "Youxue, you and I are going to be in trouble, and we need to plan early."

"Sir, why did you make such an ominous statement?"

Jia Xu sat down and said with a wry smile: "The Prime Minister has recently discussed with the princes, planning to send troops from Wulin to conquer Jiangdong after the spring.

However, Liu Bei occupies Changsha, Jiangxia Liu Qi is still alive, and Xichuan Liu Zhang is also at both ends of the snake and mouse, and his intentions are unknown.

At this time, the conquest of Jiangdong will inevitably lead to the situation of being attacked by the enemy.Moreover, the prime minister's newly acquired Jingzhou navy has yet to fully control it.It is definitely not the best time to send troops to Jiangdong at this time.I want to strongly advise the Prime Minister, and ask him to suspend the idea of ​​conquering Jiangdong, and use all his strength to appease Jingzhou and eliminate Liu Bei's remnants... After Jingzhou has recuperated for three or four years, the army is strong and the people's hearts return, it is not too late to take Jiangdong. "

Hearing Jia Xu's words, Cao Peng was stunned.

Jia Xu disapproved of Cao Cao's attack on Jiangdong?
Was it his impromptu idea, or was it originally?In history, after the defeat of Chibi, Cao Cao once said: If there is filial piety, why is there such a defeat.

But now it seems that it is not that there is no one who understands, but that there is no one who can persuade Cao Cao.

"gentlemen……"

Cao Peng stood up, walked to the door of the military tent, looked outside, then came back and said to Jia Xu: "I also object to this matter. However, the prime minister's nature is very high now, and I'm afraid it may not be possible for you and me to advise you." It is useful. To tell you the truth, sir, I have sent Wang Shuang to Yecheng, please come here. Fengxiao is the one who can convince the prime minister now... Before that, you and I had better be cautious in our words and deeds, and try our best to The pros and cons are stated in front of the prime minister, and the prime minister is asked to consider it on his own, and don't make any suggestions. Otherwise, I'm afraid it will backfire..."

Since Jia Xu came to discuss this matter with Cao Peng, he was also worried that he would not be able to persuade Cao Cao.

But the problem is that Cao Peng is not sure that he can persuade Cao Cao to change his original mind.The reason why he persuaded Jia Xu not to make an admonition was also because he was worried that Cao Cao would have the idea of ​​​​resisting under his complacency.Cao Cao likes to confront people.You don't want me to do something, I want to do something, and I can save face, even if I know I made a mistake, I will never admit it.In Cao Cao's life, such a thing happened more than once.

Lu Boshe, the old man who sheltered Cao Cao on his way to escape after his failure to assassinate Dong Zhuo.

Because of a misunderstanding, Lu Boshe and his family were killed.Later, knowing that he was wrong, he still insisted: I would rather blame others than others...

During the Battle of Chibi, Zhou Yu designed that Jiang Gan stole the book, causing Cai Mao and Zhang Yun to be killed.Cao Cao later realized that he had been fooled by Zhou Yu, but he still insisted that Cai Mao and Zhang Yun conspired to rebel.There are many things like this, which also explain Cao Cao's temperament.

As far as the conquest of Jiangdong was concerned, Jia Xu was not qualified to persuade Cao Cao, and neither was Cao Peng.

I am afraid that among Cao Cao's confidants, only Guo Jia and Xun Yu are qualified to persuade him, but these two are not in Xiangyang yet.

This is a question of general direction, which is no different from Cao Cao's attitude towards Zhang Song before.

Attitude can be changed, but once the strategy is formulated, it is not so simple to change it.

If Cao Peng and Jia Xu persuaded him at this time, it might cause Cao Cao to resist.So when Guo Jia comes, he may not be able to persuade Cao Cao.It would be better to just state the pros and cons without making a decision.How to choose is Cao Cao's business. After Guo Jia comes, we will talk about other things.

Jia Xu thought about it, and felt that what Cao Peng said made sense.

"In this case, I will follow Youxue's words."

The two discussed for a long time and decided on a specific plan, and then Jia Xu left.

After sending Jia Xu away, Cao Peng sat alone in the tent without any sleepiness.To be honest, the development of history seems to have gradually escaped his control.How to develop in the future has become the most troublesome thing for him now.If there is no battle of Chibi, what will be the ending?Guo Jia was rescued by him, and Zhang Song was moved by him. History, will it continue to develop along the original track?
After ten years of rebirth, Cao Peng is no longer the ignorant boy who just came to this era ten years ago.

With the change of status, the things he has to consider are no longer as simple as before... Once Cao Cao avoids the defeat of Chibi, what will happen?
When Cao Peng thought of this, he couldn't help but feel a headache.

Walk out of the military tent and stand in the camp.

Bang bang bang, with the three sounds of Diao Dou, the third watch has arrived... Cao Peng took a deep breath, looked up at the sky with his hands behind his back, and did not move for a long time.

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Zhang Song was treated very well in Xiangyang.

Although he was ugly, he was extremely talented and unparalleled in eloquence, and he was quickly recognized by scholars in Jingzhou.As for Cao Cao, he is also very warm to Zhang Song, and often invites him to chat.Between the words, it is inevitable to talk about the customs of Yizhou, including the current situation.

Perhaps because of preconceived ideas, Zhang Song always felt that when Cao Cao talked about Yizhou, there was a hint of complacency on his brows...

This also made him more certain that the changes in Yizhou in the past two years had a lot to do with Cao Cao.

It's just that Cao Cao didn't ask, and he didn't say anything.After the two talked like this for a few times, Zhang Song also had a new understanding of Cao Cao.

On New Year's Eve, Cao Cao set up a banquet in Xiangyang Prefecture, entertaining civil and military officials, and Jingxiang scholars.

Everyone was busy with the banquet, but Cao Peng seemed relaxed and comfortable... While he was staying in the barracks and training his men and horses, he suddenly heard that Cao Cao sent someone to ask him to go to the government office for questioning, and Cao Peng quickly arranged the matter , followed Cao Cao's soldiers and went straight to the state.

Mrs. Cai and Liu Cong have taken their families to Xingyang to settle down.

Cao Cao did not send anyone to hunt down the mother and son. From his point of view, Mrs. Cai and Liu Cong were fine, and with Cao Peng as a guarantor, there was no need to kill the grass.Jingzhou has already been attached, so why sacrifice the butcher's knife?Not to mention, Liu Biao ruled Jingzhou for [-] years, and Mrs. Cai herself represented the wealthy family of Jingxiang. If she was killed, it might cause uneasiness among the scholars in Jingxiang, but it would cause unnecessary trouble.

In Xingyang, Mrs. Cai, mother and son have no foundation, what kind of disturbance can they cause?
And let her mother and son stay there obediently...

After Mrs. Cai's mother and son left, Cao Cao moved into Zhouyu.

When Cao Peng rushed to the state, it happened that Dian Wei was on duty.

Seeing Cao Peng, Dian Wei was still very enthusiastic, which made Cao Peng feel relieved.Although there has been less contact with the Dian family in the past two years, the relationship between the two families has not been alienated in the slightest.Instigated by Cao Peng, Dian Wei also sent people to participate in the opening of the Hexi trade route and gained huge profits.On the surface, the two families do not move around much.But in fact, the interests of the two have been tied together.

Seeing Cao Peng coming, Dian Wei laughed and said, "Ah Fu, the prime minister told you to go directly to the back garden to talk when you arrive."

"Uncle, how are you doing recently?"

"Very good."

"Then I won't disturb my uncle's work. I heard that the second elder brother will come in a few days, and then I will come and drink with my uncle."

The conversation between Cao Peng and Dian Wei did not appear to be very intimate.

But in the words, they have already expressed clearly what each other wanted to say.

Cao Peng asked Dian Wei: Is there any problem with the prime minister looking for me?

Dian Wei replied: It's okay, you just go.

After a few words, Cao Peng felt relieved.After bidding farewell to Dian Wei, he went straight to the back garden.

It's the last day of the old year, and the new year is approaching.In the back garden, red plums are blooming, and the scenery is very beautiful.Cao Cao was dressed in a black robe and sat alone in the gazebo.Bamboo curtains are hung on all sides to keep out the wind and cold. In the pavilion, there is a three-crow wine-crow with jade pulp warmed on it.

Before walking in, one could smell the aroma of wine.

Cao Peng stopped in front of the pavilion and said respectfully, "Nephew Cao Peng, see uncle."

When Cao Cao saw Cao Peng, a bright smile appeared on his face, "Ah Fu, don't be too polite... The plum blossoms in the garden today are very touching. I suddenly remembered that I used to be with you in Xudu after the triumphant return from Xuzhou. The matter of cooking wine with green plums. Years have passed, and Youxue has grown up and is no longer an ignorant boy. You and my uncle and nephew have not talked together for a long time, so I invite you to come and enjoy plum wine together."

While speaking, Cao Cao stood up and walked to the pavilion.

He looked at Cao Peng with a smile on his face, and said softly, "Ah Fu, you have really grown up...you have done great things!"

(End of this chapter)