Survival Three Kingdoms

Chapter 617 Rumors
Cao Cao waited patiently in Xudu, but he didn't wait for what Dong Zhao said. The world criticized Zhou Cang and attacked them. Live the hearts of the people.Guoyuan studied under Zheng Xuan, and Zheng Xuan had countless disciples in Jizhou. Guoyuan was greatly assisted by his brothers and had Xu Shu's soldiers and horses, so no one made trouble.

Although there were grievances in Yanzhou, Qing, and Sizhou, a lot of black materials about Cui's family were exposed: a certain collateral family occupied someone's land, in the name of helping to reduce taxes; Claiming to be old and strong, gentle and elegant.Everyone knows these things that can't be brought to the table, so just laugh it off.The other two things are not so simple: one is that the whole county of Qinghe belongs to the Cui family. The so-called prefect of the prefecture is an audition in the name of the Cui family. , the words are humble and extremely flattering, and the things that are often entrusted, please rest assured, and the matter has been done.It is not the case when the unspoken rules are put on the table. What is the face of the court, and what is the face of Cao Cao?Another thing is even worse. In his documents, Cui Yan actually satirized the government and said disrespectful words to Cao Cao, which stabbed a hornet's nest.You can be a little greedy, corrupt, and even domineering in the countryside, but you must never challenge Cao Cao's authority.

The posthumous title originally planned to be given to Cui Yan was taken abruptly, and Cui Lin's complaint did not have the expected effect, and made Cui Shi's grievances anticlimactic.

Cui Lin was very persistent, and he set his mind on Cao Zhi, just because Cao Zhi was Cui's son-in-law, and Cao Zhi's first wife was his and Cui Yan's niece.Cao Zhi didn't know it, and said a few more words in front of Cao Cao. Cao Cao was furious and blamed Cui Shi, and killed Cui Shi because he violated his government order and dressed too colorfully and was not polite!

Xu Du was shocked when he killed Cui Shi. Some people began to interpret Cao Cao's mentality: Is Cao Cao dissatisfied with Cui Shi?Cui Yan is dead, it is not good to punish Cui Lin for his crimes, so why warn him?But this is Cao Zhi's original partner, how can you kill as soon as you say it, is it because Cao Cao is dissatisfied with Cao Zhi?This is a big deal, and it is directly related to the issue of heirs.There is also a possibility that Cao Cao did it himself to draw the boundary between Cao Zhi and the Cui family.Cui's death became a fog, covering Xudu.

Xun You, Jia Xu, and Sima Yi, who are as careful as a hair, are keenly aware that Cao Cao's mind has become erratic, with ups and downs that are elusive, and the time of irritability is getting longer and shorter, and killing people is like child's play.

The Cui family did not receive the praise they deserved, and Cao Xiu posthumously awarded him the posthumous general, posthumous title: Zhuang.Cao Zhi wrote for Cao Xiu:

Yu Mu Gonghou, the clan of Wei.Mingde follows suit, Yishi is pure.Elaborate on the universal love, benevolence to meet things.The art is brilliant, and the body is bright and solid.There is no weak crown in the year, and the ambition is to be a hero.Gao Yi is a famous teacher, and his speech has rules.Dongxia Xiran, called Longguang.Poor without resentment, I'm afraid it's difficult.Sigh, my prince, it is safe to repeat the empty space.Don't indulge in worldly wealth, enjoy family and happiness.He is good at Pengshu, and he is willing to do this.The taste is forgetful, beyond constitution and beyond beauty.Correct the duke, don't scratch his head.He scolded the three armies and bowed his halberd.The foot kicks the white blade, and the hand catches the flying dysprosium.Hebei will eventually disappear, and we will protect our battlefield.

Cao Pi took Cao Xiu's eldest son, Cao Zhao, and youngest son, Cao Chuan, into his mansion to raise them with Cao Rui.The two brothers showed their abilities, and started a new round of competition. Under the gentle wind and drizzle, there was a storm hidden.

Perhaps because of the loss of the two desperate drinking friends of the Ding brothers, Cao Zhi drank more restraint than before. People were surprised to find that Cao Zhi's political ability was no less than his literary talent.A group of scholars gathered around him, Chen Lin in Guangling, Xu Gan in Beihai, Ruan Yu in Chenliu, Ying Ju in Runan, and Liu Zhen in Dongping, known as the five sons of Jian'an, who guided the literary world.Cao Zhi and Chen Lin discussed in private that together with themselves and Wang Can, they are the seven sons of Jian'an, Cao Cao and Zhou Cang are superior in literary talents, Cao Cao has a strong literary style, and Zhou Cang is flexible and changeable. If two are leaders and seven are the backbone, they can be called the strength of Jian'an.These words have disappeared. Although Zhou Cang is now an enemy, literati still agree with Zhou Cang's literary talents. "Flying", "The Donkey of Guizhou", "Two Poems of Drinking Wine", "Shuidiao Getou. Tongque Terrace", "Nian Nujiao. Huai Zhoulang", etc., are all popular and have a great meaning of leading the poetry circle.

Wu Zhi, who was far away in Hanoi, was worried, and wrote a letter to Cao Pi cryptically, suggesting that one should get in touch with the Cao clan more, especially Xiahou Dun of the older generation and Cao Zhen of the newer generation. The first is to be the right-hand man of the young leader in the future; the second is to make good friends with veterans, especially Jia Xu, Hua Xin and Liu Ye.Cao Pi adopted them one by one, and became more humble in dealing with others, which was praised by others.Cao Hong and Cao Pi are still at odds, and they often slander Sima Yi in Cao Cao's ear; Jia Xu still lives in seclusion and never interacts with others.

When Sun Quan was defeated, Cao Cao was very disapproving. No one dared to stroke the tiger's whiskers. Do they all think that I, Cao Mengde, are a sick cat?Zhou Cang and Sun Quan are both called public, which made Cao Cao very unhappy. The two children dared to sit with me, especially Sun Quan. What qualifications do you have?So Cao Cao had the idea of ​​going south again.However, some things happened in Xudu, so he had to temporarily put down this idea.

Various rumors circulated in Xudu: one was aimed at Cao Pi, saying that Cao Pi was decisive in the Battle of Hebei, and was valued by Cao Cao. Cheng Yu's death was too strange, why didn't he send a general to guard Qinghe, but the old Cheng Yu, and Hu Zhi was even more strange, some survivors said that Hu Zhi and Cui Yan kissed Shishi and guarded the city day and night , there is no such thing as Hu Zhi's defection and surrender to the city; the third is about Wei Xie, Wei Xie has no power, no soldiers, and no name.Although Wei Xi is crazy, he is not crazy. What is the difference between what he did and suicide?As for other rumors, there are countless, such as why Cao Xiu lost?Has Sima Yi won?Are heavy armored cavalry really that powerful?

It is a normal phenomenon to have rumors, and people seem to be accustomed to hearing and spreading rumors.However, this time Cao Cao smelled a different smell, which was full of various conspiracies, and there was definitely more than one person behind the scenes.What purpose do these people have?In other words, what else is there that I don't know about the Battle of Hebei?It's chilling to think about it. Cao Cao has never suffered such a big loss. In the land of two states, nearly 10 horses, generals, advisers, and more than ten confidants, is it just because Cao Xiu attacked rashly?No matter how strong Zhou Weiguo was, how could he be able to reach two states in just three to five months?
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