Chapter 13: Together

"Brothers are united, and their strength is to cut off gold?" Cao Cao pondered for a moment, stopped the pen in his hand, and looked at Cao Pi with an uncontrollable excitement in surprise: "Is it Cang Shu who said it?"

"Yes, if my father doesn't believe it, you might as well ask Cang Shu." Cao Pi said with a smile. After receiving Cao Chong's promise, he was afraid that the night would be long and dreams would be too long, so he rushed to Cao Cao and told Cao Cao the results of their discussion.

Cao Cao smiled and nodded with satisfaction: "Since Cang Shu said that, it seems you must be the one who must be. Tell me, how do you plan to fight this battle?"

Cao Pi was ecstatic, but he didn't dare to show too much. He just felt his heart beating faster and his mouth was dry. Such a good opportunity was placed in front of him. To fight this battle in Guanzhong, he not only had solid military achievements, but also had military strength no less than Cang Shu. At that time, plus his status as the eldest son and the reputation of scholars, even if his father still wanted to establish Cang Shu, he would at least consider the influence. And the most important thing now is to make his father feel that he is capable of winning this battle. Fortunately, he had discussed this issue with Sima Yi and others many times, and Cao Chong also gave him some opinions. At this time, he was confident and confident.

"Father, Ma Mengqi, Han Wen has a group of troops, claiming to be one hundred thousand and nearly ten thousand Xiliang cavalry, with great momentum. However, they are divided into different generals, and their hearts are different, so they can be broken." Cao Pi said carefully, raising his eyes and looking at Cao Cao's face quietly.

"It's reasonable, continue talking." Cao Cao put down the pen in his hand, sat upright, and smiled with interest: "What method do you use to break it?"

Seeing that Cao Cao's face was very satisfied, his confidence increased greatly, and his speech became much smoother: "Han Wen had a grudge against the Ma family to destroy the family. This time, Ma Mengqi must be initiated by Ma Mengqi. But he must not believe in Ma Mengqi and must have doubts. First of all, we must make them feel that Ma Mengqi is using them to bargain with the court, and once the goal is achieved, he will turn against him."

"The Ma family has already been put into prison, and the Ma Xiu brothers are only breathing a sigh of relief. How could Han Wenyou still have doubts?"

"The Ma brothers cannot die." Cao Pi hurriedly said: "They were imprisoned just to restrain Ma Mengqi. Before defeating the Ma Han coalition and occupying all Xiliang, the Ma brothers cannot die."

"What you said makes sense." Cao Cao nodded, and a strange smile appeared on the corner of his mouth: "You continue talking."

"In order to split Mahan, we can tell the news, just say that this matter was just Lord Wei's work, and transferred him from the Prime Minister's Mansion, and made a gesture of dealing with Lord Wei and returning the Ma family to justice, so that they could not work together. Instead, they restrained each other. After Ma Mengqi was solved, they would reward him for his merits. I think Lord Wei would understand and obey the overall situation."

Cao Cao nodded: "This is not difficult. The emperor wrote a letter saying that the powerful and powerful Xu County are quite illegal, and there is a lack of a clerk like Man Boning. I think Wei Mengming is just right. So he will be appointed as Prime Minister Sizhi and go to Xu County to manage the Central Capital officials. This will be considered a promotion, and he will be transferred from Yecheng, killing two birds with one stone."

Cao Pi was stunned for a moment and quickly responded: "It's still my father's thoughts carefully. Prime Minister Si Zhi was just right for Wei Mengming's character."

Cao Cao waved his hand and decided to determine where Wei Huang was going. He didn't want to get entangled in this issue anymore, and then asked: "Then what forces are you going to use? Have you ever thought about it carefully?"

"Father, although I have followed my father for many years and have been influenced by him and have listened to my father's heartfelt teachings, I asked myself that my talent is not as good as Cang Shu and not as brave as Ziwen. Although I have some understanding, I have no actual experience in leading troops, so I want to ask my father to regard his uncle Xiao as the general. Let him help me."

"Zi Xiao?" Cao Cao raised his thick eyebrows, as if he was a little surprised.

"It is precisely because Uncle Zixiao followed his father for many years and made many military achievements. In Jiangling, he confronted Zhou Gongjin for several months, using his weak forces as bait to lure Zhou Gongjin into the trap. He is brave and scheming, regardless of personal gains and losses. This kind of mind is the right candidate for the generals of the Western Expedition." Cao Pi changed Cao Chong's words slightly and said slowly: "Besides, Uncle Zixiao has been holding a cavalry for many years, and he is the best candidate for dealing with the Western Liang cavalry."

Cao Cao looked at the excitement in the corner of Cao Pi's eyes, thinking. He didn't say anything, but blinked inadvertently, and a hint of disappointment flashed through his eyes.

"Since that's the case, then you can invite Zixiao. He has had enough rest at home. It's really early to enjoy the happiness of the whole country." Cao Cao felt a little tired, so he owed his body and stood up and said, "You go and prepare, and draw a list with Zixiao to show me."

"promise!"

"I'm tired and I'm going to rest." Cao Cao pinched his fists and beat his waist, and walked slowly under the support of the two concubines. Cao Pi lowered his head and gave him respectfully, but his eyes glanced at the lotus-colored silk shoes exposed under the concubine's skirt, and swallowed gently.

Cao Zhang and Cao Chong sat outside drinking wine and talked about the situation after their separation. They both avoided the issue of being selected and only talked about family matters. Sun Shangxiang and Cao Zhang's wife Sun were talking in the inner room. Sun was Sun Ben's daughter. Although she was older than Sun Shangxiang, she was a junior. She was also a little afraid of this maverick aunt, so she maintained a hint of awe intimate relationship with Sun Shangxiang.

"Auntie, why are you sad? I heard that Cang Shu is very nice to you. You prisoner are doing well."

"Hmph, if they hadn't attacked, how could I be his captive?" Sun Shangxiang replied stubbornly, still frowning, and sighed resentfully: "But it's also my fault that I'm not as good as others. If I could defeat him, I would have returned to Jiangdong long ago. Maybe I wouldn't have the chance to see you, and it wouldn't be so boring."

"Hehehe..." Sun covered his mouth and smiled: "Auntie, I have watched you grow up since I was a child. I have never seen you like this before. You have changed so much in the past few months. You used to be fearless and never gave in front of anyone. Why are you being impressed by Kura Shuji now?"

"Who was conquered by him?" Sun Shangxiang glared: "Be careful I will beat you up."

"Okay, okay, don't be angry, what's the use of loud voices?" Sun smiled and said, "Come on, try this tea, it was brought by Mr. Cangshu. My husband couldn't bear to taste it, so he put it all here."

"What's this? I haven't tasted it." Sun Shangxiang picked up the teacup without any regard for it, and took a sip. It was boring like boiled water. She didn't feel anything when she smelled the tea scent. She suddenly laughed: "He, the most common classic of saints is 'eat and never tired of fine meat', for fear of suffering, and to make everything the most comfortable. Have you seen his carriage, which is two long and very wide, and three or four people don't bother to squeeze on it. The carriage is drooling. There is also a small charcoal stove with hot wine on it. In summer, ice is placed, and sour plum soup is suffocated. It feels so comfortable to drink a sip..."

Sun Shangxiang was so polite when she mentioned Cao Chong's enjoyment. She was so happy that she became happier and smiled more and more. Sun smiled with a smile without interrupting her, but just listened quietly. She refilled her glass of water from time to time. Although Sun was her junior, she was older than her and had been a playmate with her since childhood. She had never seen her since she married Cao Zhang in the fifth year of Jian'an. They had never seen each other again. Now that she met, Sun Shangxiang was considered an old friend in a foreign land, so she was naturally extremely excited. She told Sun from beginning to end the situation of the months since she was captured. Especially when she talked about her robbery of Cao Chong, she even said and gestured, for fear that Sun would not understand. She could not imagine her arrogance at that time. Of course, it was inconvenient to say that Cao Chong was exposed to the cheap things during the martial arts competition. She just passed by her side, but she blushed when she remembered.

Sun smiled: "Young Master Cang Shu is kind and is not a vicious person. He was sick last year. Maybe he had lived and died and cherished his life even more. However, my aunt is about to be a wife. She should also restrain herself. Don't be flirted with favor and lose her sense of responsibility."

"What will be a wife? I never thought of marrying him." Sun Shangxiang blushed and turned her head to argue: "He killed Silang, how could I marry him? I want to defeat him and redeem his freedom, and then go back to Jiangdong to lead troops to revenge, seize his land, Jingzhou, and let him taste the taste of captives."

Sun's smile disappeared, his slender eyebrows drooped, and he sighed: "Auntie, it's not that I said you, you are really ungrateful. How can I die? You don't know that the things on the battlefield are just to the death. If the fourth uncle wants his life, he will naturally take the fourth uncle's life. Should he be killed by someone? Mr. Cang Shu just killed the fourth uncle, but did not kill his aunt and Shaoer. Others say that it was the reason for the prime minister. In fact, Mr. Cang Shu was the only one who killed him.

The credit. Besides, my father disregarded my safety and surrendered. Wu Lin fired the Prime Minister's army with fire. If he hadn't spoken in front of the Prime Minister, I was afraid that even if I didn't die, I wouldn't be so comfortable. My aunt's iron hairpin almost took the Prime Minister's life. Young Master Cang Shu didn't kill the fourth uncle, and let the Prime Minister breathe a sigh of relief and save some face. Can we survive? Don't forget that Shaoer is the real qualifier. Do you want Shaoer to die and your aunt is alone?"

Sun's words became more and more uncomfortable, and her eyes turned red. She pulled out a silk scribble and wiped the corners of her eyes: "This is the life of our women. Uncle Bofu sent me to Xu County in order to defeat Huang Zu and seize Jingzhou. The Prime Minister forced me to send Aunt Cao to Kuaiji. Who asked us for our opinions? Do you know how worried I was when the Prime Minister's army went south? Do you know how uneasy I was when my father went to Cao's camp? Do you know that when Wulin was on fire, I was ready to be killed at any time? I held Kai'er every day and was frightened, afraid that my husband rushed in with a sword to kill us mother and son. Do you know what this feels like?

No one has ever thought about what we would do. Compared to Aunt Cao, I am lucky. I was neither killed nor deposed. This is the kindness of Mr. Cangshu. How can I forget it? On the contrary, no one has ever cared about me, even if it was a word. Aunt, aren't you the same? In order to form an alliance with Liu Xuande, the second uncle had to marry you to him. Have he ever thought about your feelings? One day after he recovered, do you think he would take care of your safety and be safe with Liu Xuande? What good result would you get married to Liu Xuande?"

"Just these two days." Cao Chong raised his head and thought, "I want to go back to Xiangyang as soon as possible. My father asked me to go to Yizhou. He asked me to take Yizhou within one year at most. If I can't, at least I will take Hanzhong."

"One year?" Cao Zhang opened his eyes wide in surprise, "It's too tight, why should my father be so anxious?"

"I don't know either." Cao Chong spread his hands, shrugged his shoulders, and looked puzzled.

Cao Zhang thought for a while and said, "Huang Hansheng wants to guard Jiangling, Xu Zhengli also takes Jingshan Army, Master Deng and Ziqian are your personal guard captains. Since you have become General Pingnan, you naturally have to have troops. I think you still have a subordinate. Please give me a subordinate to you. Don't give me a favor."

Cao Chong laughed: "How can I come back to your ground? I am happy that you can give a thousand poems from the tiger and leopard cavalry. Let me tell you, who is this, can you be so proud of it."

Cao Zhang smiled and raised his hand to call a guard: "Go, go to the doorman and call Hao Bodao."

Not long after, a tall and steady young man strode in. He had big ears, two thick black eyebrows, a pair of bright eyes, a faint beard on his lips, and his walking was windy, but once he stopped, he remained motionless.

"Hao Zhao, a native of Taiyuan, Bingzhou, is 23 years old this year. He has excellent martial arts skills, is brave and resourceful. You should be competent as your commander." Cao Zhang stood up and patted Hao Zhao's shoulder and smiled: "He was originally under Wen Lie's hands. Later, he was transferred to Zi and Uncle Zi and Uncle Zi and Uncle Zi and Uncle Zi and Uncle Zi were seriously injured. He led people to the siege and rescued Zi and Uncle Zi and Uncle Zi and Uncle safely broke through. It was a wise general. Unfortunately, Zi and Uncle had no time to promote him and left. I think you have more opportunities, so let him follow you."

He turned his head and said to Hao Zhao: "Fuck Cang Shu and do it well. The General is just around the corner. Don't lose my face, otherwise I can't spare you, have you heard?"
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