Chapter three hundred and eighteen the beginning of the struggle in the capital
Chen Qun's words suddenly shocked Cao Pi, and a strange feeling suddenly appeared in his heart, as if he was a little confused, and said, "Take it? What do you mean by long text?"
Chen Qun shook his head and said, "Now Xun Yu is unstable, and his philosophers also have their own strengths. At this time, if we do not use some means to suppress other philosophers and win some attitude for ourselves in Xun Yu, we are afraid that Xun Lingjun's heart will sooner or later be captured by other philosophers. Is it true that the young master really intends to hold himself to the eldest son and do nothing, and watch the master's position he has obtained is taken away by others?"
Cao Pi was shocked, thought carefully for a while, and then bowed and said, "I, Cao Pi, will never sit still and wait for death. What should I do? Please teach me a long article."
Chen Qun nodded, then stood up, looked outside the door and confirmed that there was no access to the surroundings. Then he walked to Cao Pi and whispered to him: "The most urgent thing is to find a way to deal with Cao Zhang who is about to return to Xuchang first. Judging from Cao Zhang's military merits and status, he should be the most qualified person to inherit the main position except for the second young master. If you want to find a way to disturb Xun Yu's judgment of Cao Zhang, we must take the first step!"
Cao Pi nodded after hearing this and said, "I hope to hear it carefully."
Chen Qun asked in a low voice: "Cao Zhang and Cao Hong, do you mean that when will you return to Xudu?"
Cao Pi hurriedly said, "According to my internal report in Shangshu Mansion, it should be the seventeenth month."
Chen Qun thought about it, laughed quietly, nodded and said, "Okay, since that's the case, let's start from now on!"
**************************** On the 17th of this month, Cao Zhang reported to the Xu Du Shangshu Mansion that it was the day to return to Xu Du. As a main force left by Cao Cāo in Guanzhong, Cao Cāo's son personally led the troops. Xu Du naturally had to make a grand statement. Early in the morning of the 17th, Xun Yu personally led the civil and military officials in the city to the west gate of Xu Du to welcome Cao Zhang and his group. The welcome team not only included all the officials, but also the Cao family.
In this way, the crowd waited for a long time, from morning to noon, but for some reason, there was no movement on the 1st day, and there was no sign of sand and dust rising in the distance.
Xun Yu couldn't help but frowned, and muttered in his heart.
"Come in o."
"Here, what are your instructions?"
"Go to the west and check it out to see why the Marquis of Yanling still has not returned at this time."
"promise!"
The horse explorer immediately took the order. Xun Yu stood there, turned around and looked at the civil and military officials and the Cao men who were standing behind him with a sore waist and back pain. He felt soft and then waved his hand: "Send the order to let all the people enter the capital and return to the residences in the city to rest. Only when I enter here will I wait."
"promise."
After Xun Yu's order, the people who came to greet him were immediately as if they were amnesty, sweeping away the dust and decadence on their bodies and returning to the city.
Xun Yu sighed and continued to turn his head to look at the direction Cao Zhang might have returned, feeling a little surprised and surprised.
Although Cao Zhang was young, he had experienced the invasion of sand and often moved from the army. Did he not even understand the simple principle of delaying the military period, telling him in advance, or marching intensified? He couldn't even defend himself for an hour?
If so, let alone being the lord, I'm afraid that even being an ordinary general is not qualified.
Xun Yu was angry, but he heard a voice behind him and said in a low voice: "The third brother is violent, a bit rough, and he has always been careless and can't remember some basic details. If he has any dereliction of duty, please ask Xun Lingjun to take care of him. I, the elder brother, apologize to you for him."
Xun Yu turned his head and saw that behind him, he looked respectful and obedient, it was Cao Pi.
Xun Yu was shocked and hurriedly said, "The second young master is too humble. Xun Yu is a minister. How dare he blame the third young master? It's just that the third young master's problem must be corrected. Otherwise, if he is a general in the future, it may be difficult to establish prestige and to establish a foothold. It is not done by the general. I hope the second young master will make more corrections in his spare time."
Cao Pi hurriedly bowed and said, "Don't worry, Xun Lingjun, I will remind you more..."
Xun Yu nodded with satisfaction, and suddenly felt a sense of love for this rigorous and humble second young master.
While Er Renzheng was talking, he saw the exploring horse sent by Xun Yu to investigate and hurried back and bowed to Xun Yu: "Report to Xun Lingjun, the third prince's army has been clearly inquired about."
Xun Yu was shocked and hurriedly said, "Oh, where have the third young master's troops gone?"
"The third young master's troops were from Chenliu, but when he arrived at Zhongmu, he suddenly stopped moving his troops. Cao Hong and Xu Huang defended the north and south ends of Zhongmu County. The third young master Yanling Hou led the Zhong army to rebel against Chenliu, refused to live in the city, and stopped moving his troops."
"What~!" Xun Yu was shocked when he heard this, then became angry, and aroused aroused, and said angrily: "He would not return to Xudu immediately, but he was in the outer town, what did he want to do!"
"This... I won't know!"
Xun Yu stomped his feet heavily and said angrily: "Send me in and urge me immediately, and ask Cao Zhang to lead his army back to Xudu quickly. No delay is allowed for any reason.... Use the Yaozi token to summon him! If you dare to violate your order, the national law will deal with it!"
"promise!"
Xun Yu's brows were already integrated into the character Sichuan because of anger, but when he saw him stomping his feet hard and turning around, no one paid attention to it. Instead, he walked towards the city with big strides, and obviously he was really angry.
Cao Pi did not move his foot, lowered his head, expressionless, but Xun Yu's anger was not bad at all. All of them fell into his eyes. For some reason, a smile slowly rose from the corner of his mouth. But this smile never dissipated for a long time.
After a long time, when Cao Pi turned around with this smile, he found that behind him, there was an old Ju Lou figure behind him, and there was a wooden crutch outside.
Cao Pi was stunned for a moment, and then subconsciously said in surprise: "Doctor Jia..."
Jia Xu's eyes were half-closed, as if he was asleep, and stood behind Cao Pi. He didn't know whether he was sleeping or waking up. After a while, he slowly whispered: "Second Young Master, this hot and happy thing is not happy, why are you happy?"
"I... am I happy?" Cao Pi hurriedly put away the smile on the corner of his mouth, then looked at Jia Xu seriously and said, "Am I happy?"
Jia Xu's expression remained unchanged and he said lightly: "Aren't you happy?"
Cao Pi shook his head and said, "Doctor Jia is dazzled. I stood there all morning. I am still too tired. What's the fun in me?"
"Oh." Jia Xu nodded and said, "That may be really dazzled... Second Young Master, will Yanling Hou Jinyao come back?"
Cao Pi rolled his eyes helplessly and said, "Doctor, you are really old now. Not only are you dazzling, but you have also been in your ears. Didn't you hear the reward of the horse-striking horse just now?"
Jia Xu nodded and said, "I heard it, but I just don't believe it very much. It's a good idea, why did the Marquis of Yanling run back to Chenliu and Qian?"
Cao Pi shrugged and said, "Who knows that the third brother has always been a bit reckless in doing things. He just listens to the wind and rain. Who knows what he suddenly returns to Chenliu to do?"
Jia Xu nodded and said, "Listen to the wind and rain. This is true for the third young master Cao... You said that with his hot temper, he is incompetent in his mind. If someone inadvertently said that Yuan Shang sent troops to the Central Plains, and his troops pointed directly at the hinterland of Yanzhou. With the third young master Yanling Hou, he might really return to Chenliu at all costs and fight with Yuan Shang to the death... But unfortunately, Yuan Shang has not moved at all now, and he is still squinting in Chang'an City..."
At this point, Cao Pi's heart trembled for some reason, for some reason, and a feeling of uneasiness surged up instantly. His hands, which were huddled in his sleeves, suddenly clenched into fists, looked at Jia Xu in surprise and slightly mockingly, and said, "Doctor Jia, what are you saying? You're confused, have you drunk too much?"
Jia Xu was stunned when he heard this, and he turned his head cutely, stared at Cao Pi and said, "I've drunk too much, what are the old man in Dabaiyao drinking? But you... you... haven't drunk, but your heart is already drunk."
Cao Pi snorted heavily and said, "I don't know what's going on." After that, he took a step and walked towards the city.
Jia Xu raised his eyebrows lightly, a smile appeared at the corner of his mouth, shook his head gently, and then walked towards his carriage tremblingly. After getting on the carriage, he immediately ordered the coachman.
"Take me to the West Courtyard of Sikong Mansion. I want to see Cao Chong, Master Chong."
**************************** On the side of Xu Du, Cao Pi finally started to take action, and Yuan Shang in Chang'an was not idle either. Just as he was grabbing his head and carefully thinking about his relationship with Cai Yan, an unexpected incoming led his troops to Chang'an City.
This entry is indeed Zhang Xiu, who has been wandering in Guanzhong after being defeated by Liu Bei!
After Yuan Shang heard about it, no one else could see him immediately at the prefect's palace.
Zhang Xiu was covered in dust and had a haggard face, as if he was a beggar. After seeing Yuan Shang, he did not do anything else. He immediately knelt down in front of him and said loudly: "The defeated general Zhang Xiu, pay homage to Yuan Weiwei! Today, he is here to surrender, so he also asks Mr. Yuan to take him in!"
"Surrender?" Yuan Shang was stunned when he heard this and said curiously: "Zhang Xiu, although Cao cāo is dead, Cao is still there, and you have no major mistakes and have nothing to do with me, Yuan, so how can you come and join me?"
Zhang Xiu sighed and said, "Duke Yuan, Zhang Xiu did not see the decline of Cao's family, so he had the intention to come and defect. In fact, he was attacked by Liu Bei in Wancheng. Cao Sikong died again. If he returned to Xudu, he would definitely die. The worst thing was that Zhang Xiu had no place to see him. Therefore, I came here, I hope that Yuan Gong would not be suspicious!"
Yuan Shang touched his chin and said in doubt: "There is no place to stay? You will definitely die when you return to Xu Du. Hey, this is a bit interesting. Then I ask you, why are you so sure that you will definitely die when you return to Xu Du?"
Zhang Xiu shook his head and sighed, "Cao Sikong died. If nothing unexpected happens, the one who inherited his position must be his son Cao Pi. Xiu's son Quan once visited this place when he entered Xudu, and he had heard of his hatred. If he ascended the throne in the future, he would have to avenge Cao Ang. Xiu has now lost Wancheng. If he goes to Xudu, he will be killed by him according to this principle. Liu Biao is an allies before Zhang Xiu joined Cao. Because he was not allowed to be betrayed, he must have to come here and ask Mr. Yuan to take it in."
Chapter completed!