Sima Yi's Three Kingdoms Collection Collection

Chapter 108 Ming Xiu Plank Road, Dark Chen Cang (4)
"Your Excellency's words really touched my heart." Sima Yi's face was also very serious, "Nowadays, people of insight in the world have seen that the Han Dynasty is doomed. The people are in the water and fire, so that they can be worthy of the important task of governing the world in the contemporary Han Dynasty. The way of heaven has no relatives, and the people have the ability. Those who have made great achievements in the world must be rewarded in the world. Therefore, mix Liuhe, use the south to control, move the artifact to your own family, and decline from generation to generation The appointment of Zuo in the Han Dynasty is actually the world-class reward Cao Cheng deserves."

When he spoke up to this point, he paused for a moment, and said solemnly: "The Eldest Young Master has the extraordinary appearance of an emperor, bears the auspicious omen of great fortune and wealth, and is a generation of heroes who have been destined by destiny. To be able to know the Eldest Young Master, Our Sima family is really very fortunate! Therefore, today, I would like to express my heartfelt words to the eldest son. From the bottom of my heart, my Hanoi Sima family hopes and supports the eldest son to become the successor to the great cause of the Cao family."

"Ah, my son is so valued by Mr. Sima, I am really grateful... I am so grateful!" Cao Pi was ecstatic in his heart, and even his voice could not help changing the tone greatly.

What Sima Yi said greatly exceeded his expectations, and even more so exceeded his expectations—the four words "God-given nobleman" came alive in his mind like a flash of lightning. , suddenly highlighted.Difficult... Could it be that Mr. Sima is the "God-sent nobleman" that "Xuanjizi" said can help me "turn disasters into good luck" and "always rise all the way"?He opened his eyes wide and stared at Sima Yi firmly - as if he was afraid that he would fly away without wings in the blink of an eye.

"Eldest son, why does my Sima family look forward to you becoming the successor to the great cause of the Cao family? It is because only the wise and virtuous son of the eldest son can carry forward the great cause of the Cao family. And follow the eternally difficult rule According to the rules of etiquette, only the eldest son who becomes the heir to the great cause of the Cao family is the one who obeys the heavens and obeys the law of heaven."

Hearing Sima Yi's earnest words, Cao Pi's eyes couldn't help getting hot.He nodded vigorously, already too moved to speak.

"However, you should always keep these words in mind, my lord, and never let them out easily." Sima Yi's eyes suddenly became very deep, "Now, there are powerful enemies inside and outside Cao's mansion, and the danger is unpredictable. , many dissidents are searching for the Cao family's "handle" - for the great cause of the Cao family, for the prime minister, and for the safety of the eldest son, these words can only be "you know, I know, God knows, the earth knows." know', no third person should know."

"This... I naturally understand." Cao Pi replied.

"There are still five or six days before Prime Minister Cao will personally lead the army to march south to Jingzhou." Sima Yi watched Cao Pi and said slowly, "In Yiyi's opinion, before he leaves, he may summon the eldest and third sons to Instructing some important matters may also ask you some important questions. Yi believes that the eldest son should always stand at the height of establishing the Cao family's great cause, and think about his problems from the perspective of the prime minister's "replacing the Han and establishing the country."

"Sima Jun... Father Prime Minister... what questions will he ask this young master? You... help me guess!"

Subconsciously, Cao Pi regarded Sima Yi as the most trustworthy "God-sent nobleman", so he blurted out the question without any scruples in desperation.

"If Prime Minister Cao asks whether you would like to go south with him to Jingzhou or stay in Xudu, you must answer that you are willing to stay in Xudu."

"What? Staying behind in Xudu? Mr. Sima, didn't you say before that accompanying your father on the southern expedition, you can make meritorious deeds, and at the same time, you can solve your father's worries and problems. Isn't it a great thing to have the best of both worlds? Besides, maybe three Brother, he will agree to accompany his father on the southern expedition."

"My lord, I have said this before. However, at this time and at that time, things change as time goes by, and our countermeasures should also change accordingly." Sima Yi's voice seemed to come from a bottomless black hole. It came out slowly, "First of all, as far as Yi knows, the third son can't afford to take care of his illness, and he seems to be secretly sulking about the prime minister's killing of Kong Rong, so he will definitely not accompany the prime minister to make meritorious service in the southern expedition Yes. Since the third son will not go south to Jingzhou, Eldest son, if you go to the south alone, there will be no comparison, and it will lose any meaning. Moreover, according to Yi Yi, the place that the prime minister is most worried about is probably ours. This Xu Du under your feet. Eldest Young Master, you should think about it carefully..."

Jia Xu had a dream
On July [-]th, the last Southern Expedition Conference was held in the Baihutang of the Prime Minister's Mansion.At this meeting, Jia Xu, a doctor of the Taizhong and the left army commander of the prime minister's mansion, sat at the head of the long seat on the right side of Cao Cao for the first time. Before that, this position was reserved for Shang Shuling Xun Yu.Xun You, another right army division of the Prime Minister's Mansion, did not attend the meeting. He was sent by Cao Cao to the garrison camp outside Xudu City to arrange preparations for sending troops south.

On the White Tiger Hall, from Jia Xu down, Zhong Yao, Hua Xin, Cao Hong, Cao Ren, Xia Houyuan, Dong Zhao, Sima Lang, Cui Yan, Mao Jie, Yang Xiu, Sima Yi, etc., divided into two long seats on the left and right according to the usual practice Sit respectfully.Surprisingly, Cao Pi, the eldest son of the prime minister's mansion, and Cao Zhi, the third son, also attended the meeting at the east corner of the hall designated by Cao Cao.

"Today is the last time for the truth to call everyone in Xudu to discuss the matter of going south to Jingzhou." For more than 20 days, almost day and night, the military work has made Cao Cao, who has always been physically strong, a little bit too much, and his face faintly showed a bit tiredness.However, as soon as he sat on the main seat in the center of the venue, he seemed to be more energetic and high-spirited than taking some panacea made by Hua Tuo.His entire body seemed to have suddenly become much larger invisibly, and when he was looking forward, there was a surge of majesty that immediately enveloped the audience—this is a naturally handsome man who was born when the drums and horns sounded. , a majestic majesty naturally exuded.The battle of the Southern Expedition has not yet started, and Cao Cao has already entered the full and tight fighting state in advance.

He glanced at the meeting place, and said word by word like cast iron: "The truth here respectfully invites all the gentlemen here to express their opinions on the matter of the Southern Expedition, check for omissions and make up for vacancies, and say everything! Truth's nose directly denounces the inappropriate actions of Truth's previous arrangements, and Truth will definitely accept it with a smile on his face and give him a lot of rewards!"

His voice fell to the ground, but there was silence in the field.The Nanzheng Conference in the Prime Minister's Mansion has been held no less than five times in the past 20 days, and every minister feels that he has almost finished offering and suggesting almost all that should be suggested.

However, Cao Cao was still sitting on the couch, waiting for them to speak sincerely.

After half a cup of tea, Hua Xin coughed and raised his hand in a salute. After Cao Cao nodded in agreement, he got up and knelt down on the floor of the hall, and said in fear, "Master Prime Minister... Desperately requesting to resign from the position of Commander in the rear of Xudu, I hope you will grant it."

"Master Hua, why did you say that?" Cao Cao was a little stunned.

Hua Xin touched his forehead to the floor and did not dare to lift it up to face Cao Cao, as if he was ashamed: "I tell you, the Prime Minister, that Hua is not a capable person in economics and affairs. I really feel that I can't support the matter of military supplies, food and equipment, and if it goes on for a long time, I'm afraid it will miss the prime minister's southern expedition military affairs...Hua begged the prime minister to choose another wise man to replace him."

After listening to his complaints in silence, Cao Cao couldn't help sighing. He knew very well in advance that it was unimaginable for Hua Xin to be able to take over the post of Commander in the rear of Xudu with Hua Xin's talents.This requires "Xiao He's talent", how could Hua Xin have this "Xiao He's talent"?Back then, during the Battle of Guandu, Xun Lingjun was also in charge of the rear of Xudu and the supply of military supplies. He was able to command the manpower and material resources of the 23 counties of Yanzhou and Yuzhou to fight against Yuan Shao's Jizhou, Youzhou, Bingzhou, The human and material resources accumulated in 62 counties of Qingzhou and Liaodong five prefectures.Facing the pressure from the opponent who was nearly ten times stronger than himself, he was still able to handle it with ease. Why did he ever call the word "bitter"?And this Hua Xin has only taken over the post for more than ten days, and he is already in a hurry and complaining.Alas, the disparity in talents between people is huge.It's a pity... Xun Lingjun has been convalescing at home, claiming that he can't bear the drama and can't handle things... He frowned, and said coldly: "Master Hua, there is no need to refuse. The court is in urgent need of employing people, and I hope you will do your best." Serving the imperial court with all your heart. If there is anything you can't handle, I suggest you go to Mr. Xun Ling for advice." He paused for a while, then encouraged him, "Don't worry—— We, Jizhou, Youzhou, Bingzhou, Yuzhou, Yanzhou, Xuzhou, and the whole of the Central Plains are heading straight for the eight counties of Jingzhou, isn't it just hitting an egg with a stone?"

"This..." Hua Xin slightly raised his head and squinted. Seeing that Cao Cao's face had changed, he knew that he must not be stubborn any longer, so he closed his mouth knowingly.

"Besides, the truth has always been better at 'supporting the war with war and providing resources to the enemy'—" Cao Cao continued to stare at him, and continued to speak slowly, "As long as this Southern Expedition can wipe out Jingzhou within two months, The fact is that the 30 army needs more than half of the money, food and armaments, so you don’t need to worry about it in the rear, you just need to take care of all the military affairs for the truth within two months.”

"Since the Prime Minister is confident, Hua can only do his best and fulfill his duties, and only hope to live up to the entrustment of the Prime Minister." Hua Xin heard that Cao Cao's words were so considerate of his own difficulties and feelings, and of course he couldn't "no" Conscientious promotion", hurriedly took advantage of the situation to "slide the donkey downhill".

After appeasing Hua Xin's fear, Cao Cao secretly breathed a sigh of relief.His eyes slowly swept across the faces of all the people present in the hall, and finally turned to Jia Xu who was sitting closest to him: "Doctor Jia, do you have any suggestions or opinions that need to be added?"

"This... this... Jia has nothing to add." Jia Xu hurriedly bowed and replied flatly.After he sat up straight, as if he suddenly remembered something, he stretched out his hand and patted his forehead and said, "By the way, Jia heard that the Prime Minister has always been proficient in dream interpretation and dream interpretation. Last night, Jia made a dream. It's a strange dream, I would like to ask the Prime Minister to explain it to you, I wonder if it is possible?"

When everyone in the White Tiger Hall heard this, they almost turned pale.This Jia Xu is too nonsense.What a solemn and solemn event it is to participate in the Southern Expedition at the White Tiger Hall, and Jia Xu actually treats it like a joke, and openly invites the prime minister to interpret his dreams in public?It's really that the habits of Xiliang's humble Confucianism have not given up, and it really can't be listed in the hall of elegance.

Among the whispered discussions, only Sima Yi looked unmoved as usual, staring closely at Jia Xu's every word and deed.

(End of this chapter)