Section 7 Dilemma

"It's done." Huang Yueying clapped her hands in admiration: "This Ma Deheng acts like he is evil when he is doing things, sleepless, his hair is as messy as a madman, and his clothes are dirty like a beggar, but his skills are really nothing to say. I originally thought that the perfect crossbow, which was transformed by him, would have at least doubled its efficiency. No wonder the General of the Carriage values ​​him so much, and sent heavy troops from all over the world to escort him."

Zhuge Liang looked at Huang Yueying in disbelief. He knew the power of the crossbow she was developing, and he also felt that it was very exquisite. How could Ma Jun double the efficiency in his hand? This is too outrageous.

Seeing that her husband, who had always been arrogant, was just a little suspicious this time, and did not deny it immediately, Huang Yueying couldn't help but smile and said comfortably: "I heard from Ma Jun that Zhongyu learned some brainstorming method with General Cheqi in Chang'an. He just sat together and talked about something strange and weird. No one was allowed to laugh at anyone. The more whimsical he was, the better it was. It is said that many wonderful ideas came out like this, which was much better than building a car alone behind closed doors. And I heard from him that Zhou Yuanzhi brought back a lot of books from Daqin, and there were many people talking about these techniques, what were the names...Geometry, which was somewhat similar to our morphology. Cao Jigong also learned a lot of techniques from Daqin people, and some craftsmen brought by Qian Sihai. So many of them studied together, of course it was not comparable to the prefect, the prefect who occasionally came to study."

"Brainstorming method?" Zhuge Liang smiled: "I don't know how he used this brainstorming method to deal with the ninth-grade official law."

Huang Yueying smiled faintly: "If you have any good ideas, why not directly advise the general, why should you hide it again? If you really want to establish the ninth-rank official law, I wonder what rank your husband thinks he can get?"

Zhuge Liang was stunned and smiled concealedly. Although he and Pang Tong called Wolong and Fengchu, those were the words of a few people in his small circle. Others didn't buy this account at all. When Liu Biao was in Jingzhou, there were more big bulls in the north in Jingzhou, and few people took him seriously. He heard that he claimed to be Guan Zhong, Le Yi and others, smiled politely and hummed politely. If he really established the ninth-rank official law, he Wolong would still encounter such an embarrassing situation. He thought for a while and said, "Madam, I see that my father-in-law and the others have been leisurely for a long time. It's time to come out to do something for the great man."

Huang Yueying looked at Zhuge Liang with her chin, blinked and smiled pretty: "My husband is right."

Cao Pi was amused and laughed at Lu Cui who was escorting a large number of armoured troops in excitement. He didn't want to go to Liaodong now, but the army had been rectified, the military rations were shipped one after another, the armoured troops were transferred, and the commander Xiahou Dun came to urge him. He couldn't do it if he didn't want to go.

"Wen Mok, what news is there on the side of General Cheqi? "

Lu Cui wiped his sweat and said with a smile: "No, before I left, the emperor's reward had not yet come down. Xu County was still discussing whether he was using the Changshen Army to violate the ban. I guess there would be any result in a short period of time."

"Oh." Cao Pi breathed a sigh of relief.

Lu Cui continued: "The Prime Minister did not mention the matter of the Northern Expedition. He has transferred most of the food, grass and weapons to the general. The matter of the Northern Expedition should not be on the agenda for the time being. Maybe, we have to wait until the general pacify Liaodong."

Cao Pi breathed a sigh of relief again. It seemed that Cao Chong was in trouble.

Lu Cui thought for a while and said, "But I heard from Master Zi Jian that General Cheqi and Cavalry had a son on the same day."

Cao Pi's heart that had just been relieved suddenly became clear: "All of them are sons?"

Lu Cui thought about it carefully again and nodded affirmatively: "It's my son."

Cao Pi's eyes suddenly glared, his teeth gritted tightly, and he didn't know what to say for a moment. Cang Shu either didn't give birth, and he would follow him in his life. In the blink of an eye, he had three sons, and his original advantages were lost little by little. What should I do? Can I still go to Liaodong? Will my father take this opportunity to recall Cang Shu back?

He was thinking about it, and Lu Cui said gloatingly: "General, this time, Mr. Zijian didn't want the general to make contributions. It was Cui and others who argued with reason, and were summoned by the Prime Minister to Xuanwu Pool to report the matter. The Prime Minister was quite dissatisfied with Mr. Zijian's suggestion. He said that he should fully support Mr. Liaodong, and the sooner the better. If Gongsun Kang was late, he would be prepared, but the war was not favorable. By the way, General, why are you still in Chenliu? I thought you had entered the Youzhou realm at this time."

Cao Pi was amused and crying, and his face was polite to Lu Cuike, but he wanted to kick him to death. This kid was so hot, but it was too hot. He was blinded by Jian's achievements and could not see the Prime Minister's intention. The Prime Minister was not satisfied with Zijian. He was looking for an excuse to transfer back to Cang Shu. If he had just Jian, would he come back to manage political affairs by himself? He felt so comfortable in Xuanwu Pool, would he run back to cause trouble at this time? Why didn't he say that Cao Zhi was incompetent? He was incompetent and was not just incompetent today. It was just because of the war in Guanzhong. Cang Shu could come back, and Zijian should make a move.

Cao Pi no longer had the intention to talk to Lu Cui. He used the excuse of being uncomfortable and asked Lu Cui to rest, and asked someone to call Wu Zhi. Wu Zhi accepted an army of 10,000 people and was familiar with his subordinates in the barracks and understanding the situation of the soldiers. Suddenly, he heard Cao Pi's anxious encounters. He had some major problems and rushed over. After hearing Cao Pi's retelling of Lu Cui, he was also stupid. The matter was caught by them, but it was already on the string and had to be fired.

"Ji Chong, what do you think you should do?" Cao Pi looked at Wu Zhi with help.

Wu Zhi smiled bitterly, shook his head and said, "The army is ready, and the war is about to go to war. If the general retreats at this time, there will be doubts in the army, and the Prime Minister cannot explain it. In my opinion, the general has no choice but to go to war."

"Then... Cang Shu is coming back, but I am in Liaodong, isn't that..." Cao Pi's face changed color so anxiously. He was circling around the house like an ant on a hot pan, making Wu Zhi feel dizzy. He shook his head and glanced at the map hanging on the wall. Suddenly his eyes lit up and said hurriedly: "General, I have a solution."

"What method, tell me quickly." Cao Pi rushed over and grabbed his arm, his eyes full of hope. He subconsciously used all his strength to practice the gentleman's sword and pinched Wu Zhi's arm sore. Wu Zhi took a breath and struggled for a while. Cao Pi was shocked and came to his senses. He quickly let go of Wu Zhi, laughed a little embarrassedly, and still looked at Wu Zhi anxiously.

"General, aren't you preparing two armies to go out in the water and land? The land army is led by the former general, and the general can sit in Qingzhou to be the support of the navy. In this way, it will not only avoid competing for merit with the former general, but also do not have to stay away. If the general is stationed in Qingzhou Prefecture to govern Jinan County, it will be only 1,300 miles away from Yecheng. If there is an urgent matter, it will be almost three or five days." Wu Zhi finished his idea in one breath, and then looked at Cao Pi nervously.

Cao Pi looked straight at Wu Zhi, motionless, like a stone puppet. Wu Zhi couldn't help but hold his breath and stared at Cao Pi in a daze. After a long time, Cao Pi first blinked his dry eyes, then turned his eyes, then raised the corners of his eyes, and a smile slowly spread from the corners of his eyes, gradually spreading to the entire face. His face, which was still angry just now, soon became full of vitality and full of spring breeze.

"Hahaha..." Cao Pi stood up with a laugh: "Cang Shu will definitely regret it in the future. He should have killed you."

Wu Zhi was stunned for a moment, then he felt relieved, then laughed dryly, and a smug smile appeared on his face.

"Just do what you said." Cao Pi waved his hand and said to Wu Zhi: "I won't go to Liaodong, I will temporarily stay in Qingzhou. I will leave the matter of Liaodong to you and Zhongda. Well, you have to be careful of Zhao Yun, he is from Cang Shu and will not be in the same position as us. Alas, I wonder how Liu Bei's stupid son is doing in Xu County? Will there be any accident?"

Wu Zhi looked at Cao Pi's dark smiling face, and a cold air rushed to the back of his head.

Cao Chong received a letter from Cao Zhi and immediately arranged the defense in Guanzhong. He took the One Thousand Guards and One Thousand Iron Armor Camp to Xu County day and night. He was not in a hurry to see his father or the emperor. No matter how urgent the matter was, he was not so anxious that he was in a day or two. He was in a hurry to see his two newborn sons and three wives who had not been intimate for a long time. In order to speed, he didn't even ride a car this time. Xiaoshuang and Sun Shangxiang were all riding war horses. Sun Shangxiang was a little better. She was used to riding war horses, but Xiaoshuang couldn't do it anymore. After a day of travel, her legs were worn out by the saddle. Cao Chong was so distressed that Cao Chong shouted, but she endured the pain and comforted Cao Chong and continued to rush.

Three days later, Cao Chong rushed to Xu County, and from Pang Hui and Liu Feng led the army to the prime minister Changshi camp. He brought Dian Man and two hundred tiger soldiers into the city. As soon as he arrived at the gate of the mansion, he threw the stirrup away from the saddle, turned over and dismounted, and walked to Xiao Shuang, carefully helped her down. Although Xiao Shuang's legs hurt so much, she felt that the hardship was worth it. She leaned happily on Cao Chong and walked in with him. After walking two steps, Cao Chong saw that she still grinned, so he simply picked her up and walked into the mansion.

Liu Chan and Niu'er, who were chewing fruits in their mouths, were squatting in the yard and playing with the mud. When they saw Cao Chong walking in with Xiaoshuang in big strode, Liu Chan grinned and suddenly smiled: "Sister is not good, I still have to be hugged by someone when I am so old."

However, Niu'er saw Sun Shangxiang, who was fully armed, and thrust his two dirty hands and smirked. The silver bell-like laughter made a heat flow in Sun Shangxiang's heart. She threw the whip into the female guard's arms, and raised Niu'er up, and asked with a smile: "Niu Niu, do you miss my mother?"

"I want." Niu'er replied childishly.

"Hahaha..." Sun Shangxiang kissed Niu'er's little face fiercely and said proudly: "This biological person is his biological person."

"Okay, you are your biological child, I am fake." Xun Wenqian held Xun Xiaoqing's hand and came out of the room. She happened to hear what Sun Shangxiang said, gave her a blank look, and said deliberately angrily.

"Hahaha..." Sun Shangxiang carried Niu'er on his shoulders, leaned over to Xun Wenqian and smiled, "Sister, I'm a rough man, you won't bother with me. Well, right, my sister gave birth to a son, looked even more elegant and graceful, and she was worthy of being the mother of a mansion."

"Die tiger, after walking around Xiliang, it became sharp-tongued." Xun Wenqian smiled and twisted Sun Shangxiang's cheek, and said intimately: "How is this war, it's so exciting. I heard that your tiger camp is in Guanzhong. Have you brought it back to open our eyes?"

Sun Shangxiang laughed loudly, patted her chest and shouted: "Sister, don't worry, when your body recovers, I'll let them practice it for you every day. This time I promise to beat Wang Changshi's people even more miserable."

Xun Wenqian smiled so hard that the branches trembled. The two of them were happy to speak, but instead threw Cao Chong and Xiao Shuang aside. Da Shuang and Xiao Yuer who were driven out of the sound from inside were connected, allowing Xiao Shuang who was reluctant to come down from Cao Chong into the mansion. Then, he laughed at Xun Wenqian and Sun Shangxiang, who were speaking happily, "You two sisters, no matter how much you say, you can get the mansion to talk about it. It's almost dark, and it's not good to get cold."

Sun Shangxiang woke up and hurriedly helped Xun Wenqian into the house. While walking, he said, "Look at me, I have forgotten this matter. My sister has just given birth and should not be able to stand for a long time, and she can't go back to the house. Don't worry, Xiliang has too many fun things, I can't finish it in three days."

Everyone laughed.

Cao Chong's return to the mansion added more joy to the Cao Mansion, which was already full of joy. The family had a great chat and did not part until the beginning of the Hai hour. Cao Chong looked at his two newborn sons carefully, held Nuo'er and had a fight with Hu Zi for a while, until he coaxed the two little guys to sleep, and then returned to the bedroom. Xun Wenqian changed into a small dress, lay on the bed, and looked at Cao Chong gently. Dashuang came to serve Cao Chong and retreated.

"Madam, thank you for your hard work." Cao Chong lifted the quilt and went to bed, hugged Xun Wenqian, who was slightly fat, and said gratefully.

"This is what I should do, why bother?" Xun Wenqian leaned in Cao Chong's arms, blushing with shame.

"I'm not talking about this." Cao Chong shook his head and said, "I mean that during the period when I was fighting in Guanzhong, you have to take care of all the affairs here, a pregnant woman. Thank you so much. How about it, is Xu County still lively enough?"

Xun Wenqian smiled, and she couldn't help with the war, but the intrigue between the powerful was her strength. These things that seemed difficult for Cao Chong were a trivial matter for her. She leaned against Cao Chong's arms, hugged Cao Chong's waist tightly, and said slowly: "There is nothing wrong in Xu County. After your good news came, the emperor was very happy. Although he was a little unhappy about the Chang'an Army, the queen was relieved and you wrote a letter of guilt. He was still

I believe you, the reason why I have not rewarded the soldiers of the Western Expedition for so long is because of you..." She raised her head and looked at Cao Chong who was listening, and smiled proudly: "It is because you are too young, you are only twenty-one years old and you are the general of the chariot and cavalry. My father-in-law is a general, and the only one who can give you the title of General Cavalry. Therefore, many officials felt a little embarrassed, for fear that you will make great contributions in the future, but my father-in-law is still alive and has no rewards, so I took advantage of the reason of the Changsha Army to wait first."

"Oh, so that's how it is." Cao Chong also smiled. He thought for a while and said, "In fact, it doesn't matter if I don't entrust me. I don't care about this general of the cavalry. It's just some generals in Xiliang, especially those surrendered generals, must be implemented as soon as possible, otherwise they will worry that there will be more troubles in the night."

"It's okay. You will go to court to meet the saint tomorrow. If you admit your mistake to the emperor, you will naturally not make things difficult for you if the emperor has a way out. The relevant rewards will probably be able to come down." Xun Wenqian said lightly.

Cao Chong smiled and did not argue with Xun Wenqian. Women who were confinement should not be angry, as he knew this in his previous life.

"Does my father-in-law have a letter?" Cao Chong said with a gentle smile.

"I thought you forgot him, and I didn't ask a word for it for so long." Xun Wenqian looked at Cao Chong coquettishly, and Cao Chong smiled concealedly. He forgot Xun Yu, who was recuperating in Xiangyang, but of course he couldn't tell Xun Wenqian about these things. He smiled and said, "How could I forget him? It's just that he wants to live some quiet life in Xiangyang, so I naturally can't disturb him. Is his illness... better?"

"It's been fine last year." Xun Wenqian frowned and said with a little dissatisfaction.

"Is that so good?" Cao Chong smiled awkwardly and said to Xun Wenqian in a solicited tone: "Look, is it better for my father-in-law to spend his old age in peace like this, or..."

Xun Wenqian sighed without answering. She stared at the shaking lights and said after a while: "I don't know this. I have someone send me a message to Xiangyang. Maybe he will be in Xu County in a few days. Wouldn't it be better for you two to talk about this matter?"

Cao Chong hesitated for a moment and immediately understood what Xun Wenqian meant. She wanted Xun Yu to come out again, and becoming an official was second. Xun Yu no longer cared about what official he was. He wanted to do something for the court and also wanted to do something for his son-in-law. As for whether what he wanted to do was in line with Cao Chong's wishes, Xun Wenqian couldn't figure it out. She didn't know what Xun Yu was thinking now, nor did Cao Chong's thinking now, so of course she had no way to start.

In addition to the reasons that Cao Chong guessed, Xun Wenqian actually had another reason in her heart. She now gave birth to a son, that is, Cao Chong's legitimate son. If Cao Chong inherited the title of king in the future, or if he was awarded the title of king for his merits, her son would be the first heir. If Cao Chong had the idea of ​​a throne, his son would be the legitimate crown prince. The next emperor, she might be the future queen and the empress dowager. If she had the chance to be a mother in the world, it would not be a practical statement to say that she was not moved at all. But she kept all these thoughts in her heart and never showed any clues.

Should I stand on my father's side and advise my husband to be a loyal minister, or stand on the Cao family's standpoint, and advise my husband to go further and build the world of his Cao family, so that I can also have the opportunity to be in the world. These two thoughts often come to Xun Wenqian's heart when it is late at night. Sometimes she can't help but look at her son, and she can't help but feel impulsive.

She once advised Cao Chong about the issue of advance and retreat, but now when she was not only a daughter, a wife, but also a mother, her firm belief was unnaturally shaken. Between advance and retreat, she was also in a dilemma.
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