Chapter 237 The only thing he cares about is his sister-in-law!
Chapter 237 The only thing he cares about is his sister-in-law!
Author: milk sugar sugar sugar
Chapter 237 The only thing he cares about is his sister-in-law!
"No one knows how to take advantage of widows better than Cao Cao, so..."
Guan Lin's words stopped abruptly.
Liu Ye nodded heavily. Having been Cao Cao's sidekick for so many years, he could predict Cao Cao's behavior to a certain extent.
Guan Lin's statement that Cao Wei "recruited widows and living wives" to ration "bachelor military households" may seem to others to be just talk, like a joke...
I feel that no matter what happens, Cao Wei would never do such an unconscionable thing.
But, in Liu Ye's opinion...
Cao Wei can definitely do it.
Cao Cao can definitely do it, and this is how Cao Cao has done it for so many years!
It has not been done before because no one proposed it.
As long as someone proposes it, Cao Cao will definitely issue this order!
Because, under Cao Cao's oppressive military system, only in this way can the soldiers be loyal and serve Cao Cao from generation to generation.
In front of the overall situation…
In the face of Cao Wei's decree.
These more than 9,400 Jiangxia soldiers seem insignificant!
"That's it, that's it..." Liu Ye sighed, but there was a little more sadness in his sigh.
I don't know, but he was lamenting this "poisonous plan" proposed by Guan Lin.
I still lament that Cao Wei will take this evil step sooner or later...
Or maybe both.
When the laughter completely subsided, Liu Ye said: "Yun Qi, I still guessed wrong before. You not only have eyes inside Cao Wei, but also..."
"Shh-"
Guan Lin quickly stretched out his index finger, and Liu Ye's words stopped abruptly.
He understood what Guan Lin meant.
Immediately, he shook his head with a smile and said with emotion: "I always thought that Cao Cao was invincible in the world and had no opponent in this troubled world, because he was ruthless enough, smart enough, and wise enough... I heard what Yun Qi said yesterday,
I felt Yun Qi's wisdom and wisdom, but when I heard your words today, I felt a ruthlessness that could rival Cao Cao. These words, to me... are like seeing the sun when the clouds are lifted... My choice was not wrong.
Then Cao Cao would never have thought that he would have such an 'indistinguishable' opponent like you!"
"Let me take Mr. Liu's words as a compliment..." Guan Lin smiled and sighed: "Everyone has weaknesses. I was just lucky enough to find Cao Cao's weaknesses. Besides... In this troubled world, one general can accomplish thousands of things."
The bones are withered!"
"Yun Qi is too modest..." Liu Ye was impressed again.
at this time…
"Young Master." You Tanzhi from the Beggar Clan stepped forward.
Looking at the cloth bags on his body, he is now a disciple of the Seven Bags of the Beggar Clan.
Guan Lin remembered that his original name was "You Yong" and he was from Yecheng.
After Cao Cao captured Ye City, he implemented the decree of "Anyone who refuses to surrender under siege will be killed without mercy." This "You Yong" crawled out from among the dead.
In the process of selling "ordnance" in Changsha, he was generous and brilliant and made great achievements.
Guan Lin was very impressed by him.
At this moment, he walked quickly to Guan Lin's side, cupped his hands and said: "Fourth Young Master, Mr. Huang, would you like to come over? You say you have something important to discuss?"
Guan Lin was a little surprised.
——"Is it so solemn to send someone specially to invite you?"
He quickly asked: "Do you know what is going on?"
You Tanzhi glanced at Liu Ye beside Guan Lin, as if he was worried.
Guan Lin raised his hand and said, "Mr. Liu is one of our own, there is no need to hide it, but it doesn't matter..."
You Tanzhi finally spoke: "It's about a repeating crossbow that was stolen from the workshop before. Mr. Huang... found out some clues..."
Well…
Guan Lin's eyes darkened.
I couldn't help but think: "There is such a thing!"
Immediately, Guan Lin ordered, "Lead the way from the front..."
As he spoke, he motioned to Liu Ye, Zhuge Ke, Shi Wu, Diao Chan and others to let them do what they wanted.
Guan Lin followed You Tanzhi and walked quickly towards the villa's workshop.
His expression changed from the playful look in the past and became serious.
…
…
Fancheng, a very ordinary wine shop.
In the room on the second floor of the wine shop, barbecue was sizzling on the stove, and steam was rising from the warm wine.
Yang Xiu had just rushed back after a long journey when he received a letter from Li Miao. He immediately rushed to the wine shop without stopping. At this moment, he took out the hot wine from the wine center with a smile, poured it for Li Miao, and cut off a piece.
Roast meat and put it on his plate.
Li Miao was ten years older than Yang Xiu, but from his cheeks he looked like an old man, full of pomp and circumstance.
Especially that "crazy" energy...
Even if one takes a glance at it, they will feel that the worlds between them are thousands of miles apart.
After finishing a bottle of wine, Li Miao finally spoke: "Dezu didn't even ask me? Why did I call you in such a hurry?"
Yang Xiu smiled and said, "Mr. Li called me because it was urgent. What's more, if Mr. Li hadn't come up with a clever idea and asked Master Zijian to lead the army to Shouchun, Shouchun City would have been lost long ago, and Master Zijian would not be able to make up for it...
"
"It's just that I didn't expect that Mr. Li was nominally an aide to Master Zihuan, so he invited me so blatantly. Even though Master Zihuan didn't know about it, how could Prime Minister Cao's school affairs office, with so many eyes, not know about it! How could this not happen?
Make Prime Minister Cao suspicious!"
"Why should we be suspicious?" Li Miao smiled and said: "I, Li Miao, have been honest and upright in my life. Who am I loyal to? Whose position do I stand on? It is obvious at a glance, why hide it? Besides, Prime Minister Cao is so wise? Whose person am I?
Sooner or later he will figure it out!"
"But I..." Yang Xiu rolled his eyes, "I heard that after Mr. Li offered a policy to Mr. Zijian, he also offered a policy to Mr. Zihuan. Although I don't know the content of the "Nine-grade Officials Law",
But I don’t understand...Mr. Li’s behavior is a little bit like ‘Chao Qin Mu Chu’? Doesn’t it mean that Mr. Li still has to leave a way out?”
"This?"
Li Miao hesitated for a moment, "I didn't want to tell you about this, but when Dezu asked me, if I didn't say anything, I would have become that duplicitous villain!"
As he spoke, Li Miao took out another bamboo slip from his arms, and the five words "Nine Rank Officials' Law" appeared vividly on it.
"If Dezu and Mr. Zijian don't believe me, then I will dedicate this "Nine-Rank Officials' Law" to you again. Prime Minister Cao will return tomorrow. Mr. Zihuan wants to offer this method to achieve meritorious service. Mr. Zijian also
You can be one step ahead...I just don’t know whose foot this "Nine-Rank Officials Law" hit in the end?"
this…
Yang Xiu frowned, how could he not hear the profound meaning of Li Miao's words, "Mr. Li means that this "Nine-Rank Officials Law" will make Master Zihuan guilty of the wrath of the Prime Minister!"
"Of course!" Li Miao looked calm and calm, but his voice was firm and solid. "This "Nine-grade Officials Law" takes the power of selecting officials away from the clan and gives it to the clan.
This compromise... in exchange for the internal stability of Cao Wei, eliminates the hatred left by the people of the Central Plains and the north after Xun Yu's death after Prime Minister Cao declared himself Duke, and also adds weight to Prime Minister Cao's declaration of king!"
"It's just that Prime Minister Cao used the clan all his life but guarded against it. How could he hand over such rights to the clan? It seems that the "Nine Ranks of Officials Law" presented by Zihuan can alleviate the conflict, but in fact, Prime Minister Xing
He is so overbearing, how can he succumb to the clan and compromise with it? Master Zihuan is just shooting someone in the foot!"
this…
Li Miao's words shocked Yang Xiu.
Yang Xiu clutched the wine glass tightly, and his chest was filled with excitement for a long time. His eyes quickly scanned the "Nine-Rank Officials' Law", exclaiming its ingenuity, but also raising questions.
"With such an article, no wonder you can intimidate Master Zihuan, but...if you go by what Mr. Li said, and according to what is stated in the "Nine Grade Officials' Law", the current situation...Jiangxia has fallen, and Bashu has not yet been conquered.
Almost all the generals in Xiangfan were taken over at once, and the morale of the three armies was low. Now... Cao Wei can't help but feel a little turbulent inside! This "Nine-Rank Officials Law" can at least... at least stabilize the clan and give Prime Minister Cao a chance.
A chance to breathe is so rare! From this point of view, maybe... maybe Prime Minister Cao will be forced to compromise due to the situation?"
"Hahahaha..." Li Miao drank all the wine in the wine bottle and continued: "So, what I brought to Dezu today, and what I brought to Mr. Zijian through Dezu's mouth, is another person who can stabilize the situation.
Methods!"
"What?" Yang Xiu's eyes widened and he looked at Li Miao expectantly.
Li Miao asked slowly: "Where is the source of Cao Wei's turmoil?"
"The situation in Xiangfan!" Yang Xiu replied quickly.
"Tell me more about it."
"Yes..." Yang Xiu hesitated for a moment, then opened his mouth again, "It's the Xiangfan company that won a series of victories. The morale was low after losing troops and generals..."
He added: "If it is just the opposition of the clans, it is not the first time that these clans have opposed Prime Minister Cao since the death of Xun Lingjun! It was nothing in the past, but...when the morale of the three armies is low...Cao Wei cannot do without the clans
Support!”
"Wrong!" Li Miao interrupted directly, and he showed his madman side again: "There is no one in this world who cannot live without anyone? Prime Minister Cao regarded Xun Yu as 'my son-in-law', but Xun Yu died.
, Prime Minister Cao is having a hard time? He is still having a good time! The crux of Cao Wei’s current situation is that the morale of the three armies is low and they are unwilling to fight. What we have to do is not to compromise with the clan, but to find ways to improve the morale of the three armies!"
"This...isn't easy said?" Yang Xiu frowned.
Li Miao laughed: "This is very simple. Nowadays, there have been wars for many years, and there are countless large-scale migrations. How many men have died among them? How many women have been made widows? And those men who are missing? Those who were captured by the enemy
Men? Those men who became soldiers of the enemy, how many wives and daughters were behind them? These widows, these wives and daughters, are the bargaining chips for Prime Minister Cao's kindness!"
"If Prime Minister Cao issues a decree, these 'widows', whether 'living widows' or 'dead widows', will have these women cut off from their original parents and children, and then allocate them to his soldiers, "soldier households"... based on seniority.
, in terms of merit awards, everyone can be assigned a woman to be his wife. The sergeant whose wife died can have another one. In this way, the officers and soldiers of the three armies will be grateful, and there will be an endless stream of soldiers. How can the morale of Cao Wei's sergeants be low? And
How is it possible to be unfaithful? All these problems are solved!"
this…
Li Miao's words really shocked Yang Xiu.
But Yang Xiu was a smart man, and he quickly came to his senses. He realized that although this method was contrary to human ethics and common sense, it was undoubtedly easier to awaken the three armies than the "Nine-Rank Officials Law" that compromised the clan.
A means to boost morale.
It is also a method that is easier for Prime Minister Cao to accept than compromising with the clan!
Wife... Haha, this is how Prime Minister Cao has been here all these years!
and…
Taking into account the status of "soldiers" and "soldiers" of the soldiers under Prime Minister Cao, the sons they gave birth to will also become military households. In this way, the redistribution of these "widows" will further improve Cao Wei's "soldiers".
There is an endless stream of military households, serving Cao Cao’s descendants from generation to generation!
This... is a decree that has huge benefits but only negligible harm!
Yang Xiu is just too smart.
If it were anyone else, they would definitely think that Li Miao's proposal was too rash and nonsense... How could there be any reason to redistribute the widows without soliciting their wishes!
But Yang Xiu knew Cao Cao too well, and he realized.
This article... will definitely make Prime Minister Cao very happy and he will issue an order immediately!
This not only solves the current problems of disengagement and low morale among the generals and soldiers of the three armies, but it is also an important cornerstone of the formation of the sergeants of Cao Wei for "eternal generations".
The most important thing is to prevent Prime Minister Cao from having to bow his head and compromise with those clans.
This is so important!
——"Gao... Gao Ming!"
Yang Xiu looked calm and calm on the surface, but his heart was already throbbing so much that his hand that clenched the wine bottle began to tremble violently.
In the end, Yang Xiu took the initiative to pour wine for Li Miao, and also took the initiative to mention the wine bottle... and said respectfully: "Mr. Li is not only a great talent... Mr. Li also understands Prime Minister Cao."
"Hahaha... With Mr. Li assisting Mr. Zijian, tomorrow, I, Yang Xiuzong, will be charged with the crime of deploying troops without permission, and I will... feel comforted in prison! Mr. Li will definitely be able to help Mr. Zijian achieve his goals.
, What a hegemony! But... there is one thing I don’t know about Xiu? Why... Mr. Li would choose Zijian between Zi Huan and Zijian? "
this…
This sudden question from Yang Xiu was actually something Li Miao had prepared for.
Once upon a time, in Gangneung...
Guan Lin and Li Miao have discussed this type of issue countless times?
…This is a problem that cannot be avoided by “committing oneself” to Cao Wei and appearing behind enemy lines.
"Ha ha ha ha--"
With a hearty laugh, Li Miao blurted out without thinking, as if sincerely, "People say that I, Li Miao, am a madman, but I don't know that the person I admire most in my life is Liu Hou Zhang Liang.
Yes, we can work together with courage and sincerity to achieve immortal achievements and establish a name for all generations... And the encounter between the king and his ministers is a good opportunity for me today!"
"The reason why I chose Zi Jian as my son is because I am convinced that Cao Zijian will eventually become the choice of the heir apparent! There is no doubt about this!"
"Is it because of Master Zijian's talent?" Yang Xiu asked.
"No!" Li Miao said solemnly: "Compared with Master Zijian's talent, the Prime Minister must value his benevolence more! Because this is what Prime Minister Cao lacks the most. Over the years, Prime Minister Cao has fought and killed, and lashed the world.
, put down the war in the Central Plains, but too much innocent blood was stained on the hands, there was no rooster crow for thousands of miles, and the bones were exposed in the wild... It is true that this is a country that unified the mountains and rivers, and the pain that Prime Minister Cao had to go through was definitely not something that Prime Minister Cao would have experienced.
Looking forward to the future!”
"Confucius said that if there is a king, he must be the successor. Prime Minister Cao must hope that a hundred years from now, he will leave behind a successor with a benevolent and loving heart. Only in this way can the world see the true achievements of the Cao family.
!When it comes to benevolence and kindness, among all the princes, apart from Mr. Cao Chong, Mr. Zijian is undoubtedly the more suitable person..."
Li Miao said these words with eloquence...
Yang Xiu couldn't help but murmur:
——"No wonder the Prime Minister valued Young Master Cao Chong so much before? That's it!"
Just when Yang Xiu was about to speak again.
With a "bang" sound, the door of the wine shop opened.
Outside the wine shop, a young man wearing a bamboo hat stood there blankly.
He took off his bamboo hat, with that handsome face, elegant demeanor, and resolute eyes, who else could it be besides Cao Zijian?
Cao Zhi solemnly said: "If Zhi succeeds, he will completely rely on Mr. Li——"
Yang Xiu was shocked when he saw Cao Zhi. He didn't know that Cao Zhi would come.
"Oops…"
Immediately, Yang Xiu suddenly stood up, and he couldn't help but break out in a cold sweat, "I was still cautious when I came here, for fear that the school affairs office would follow me, but if Mr. Zijian comes, the school affairs office will... definitely..."
For a moment, Yang Xiu was extremely nervous.
The School Affairs Office is an agency under Cao Cao that supervises all officials...
His eyes are almost all over Cao Wei.
And now in this sensitive season, Mr. Zijian mobilized troops twice privately, and it was impossible without the eyes of the school affairs office watching.
This was also the biggest reason why Yang Xiu suddenly became extremely nervous.
——"Oh no! Mr. Li was exposed to the Prime Minister!"
Li Miao, on the other hand, laughed heartily again and seemed not to be nervous at all.
"Ha ha ha ha--"
"Mr. Li, why are you still smiling?" Yang Xiu's brows almost stood up, and cold sweat dripped from his forehead.
Li Miao sighed: "Don't be afraid, don't be afraid... Master Zijian, Master Dezu... Just now I mentioned that what the prime minister values most is the kindness and kindness of Master Zijian, but why has the prime minister not established a son for a long time? Do you know
Why?"
"I hope Mr. Li can give me some advice!" Cao Zhi handed over his hand.
Li Miao lowered his voice, but said word by word: "Because it is not enough for Master Zijian to have an innocent heart. The heir apparent of Cao Wei must also have the political and political skills needed to realize his ideals..."
"For this reason, if Prime Minister Cao knew that I deliberately plotted against Mr. Zi Huan, and also knew that I, Li Miao, was a son of Mr. Zijian, haha... Prime Minister Cao should be happy! He would sigh... Mr. Zijian, you
Finally made progress!”
"And only then will Master Zijian be one step closer to becoming the heir apparent!"
Li Miao blurted out his words.
Cao Zhi and Yang Xiu were stunned for a moment.
this…
Yang Xiu couldn't help but murmur in his heart:
——"Did Mr. Li see through Prime Minister Cao to this extent?"
Cao Zhi secretly said:
——"If I don't get Mr. Li, I'm afraid...until the end, I won't be able to take Sister-in-law Zhen back from my second brother!"
To know…
Cao Zhi's wife, the daughter of Cui Yan, the Cui family of Qinghe, died only a year ago.
Nominally, it was because the clothes were too gorgeous. When Cao Cao saw her on the stage, he thought she violated the ban on wearing modest clothes, so he had her killed!
Of course, the truth is much more than that...
But Cao Zhi didn't care.
——The only thing he cares about is his sister-in-law!
——Only that startling glance, only that brief acquaintance, made him...or they...deeply lovesick for "Zhen Mi", Zhen Ji!
Cao Zhi had no intention of caring about the crown prince...
But for the sake of his sister-in-law... he had to take this step bravely and tenaciously, even though the road ahead was a mountain of knives and a sea of fire!
He especially remembered the first time he met Zhen Mi.
That was when the army invaded Yecheng, and her father ordered her second brother to imprison her.
Zhen Mi is afraid...
And at this time...she heard a cold, soft piano music.
At that time, Zhen Mi listened strangely for a while, couldn't help but open the door, walked to the small courtyard, and saw Cao Zhi sitting on the ground, with the piano on his knees, playing under the moonlight with his eyes closed.
Zhen Mi asked Cao Zhi, "Why is the young master playing the piano in front of my door?"
Cao Zhiyou remembers his answer at that time!
While playing the piano, he said with a smile: "I have noticed the girl during the day. The city is still inspecting the martial law, and there are sounds of killing and fighting from time to time. I am afraid that the girl will be scared, so I can only play the piano to accompany the girl in her dreams!"
Cao Zhi remembered more clearly that Zhen Mi blurted out the music score that Cao Zhi played.
"Young master is playing "Yi Lan Cao"——"
"Yi Lan Cao" is said to have been written by Confucius.
The music is like complaining and weeping, like resentment and anger. It embodies all the thoughts and feelings of Confucius on Lan... It is a beautiful Lan poem and a sad and sorrowful lyric!
"Learning from the wind of the valley, using clouds and rain, my son returned home and was sent far away into the wilderness. He couldn't find his place in the sky. He was carefree in the nine states and had no fixed place..."
Zhen Mi chanted...
Cao Zhi smiled and replied: "It turns out that the girl is still a close friend. Although she is separated and feels sad, the orchid has not changed its noble and fragrant fragrance. Isn't this song a metaphor for the girl?"
"I am a prisoner of crime who has subjugated my country. My life and death are in the hands of others. How can I be noble?"
Zhen Mi's words were filled with sadness.
Cao Zhi solemnly said: "Don't worry, girl, I will protect you and will never let anyone humiliate or hurt you!"
who knows…
After these words.
Within a few days, Cao Cao proposed to marry Zhen Mi to Cao Pi;
And the daughter of the Cui family in Qinghe was assigned to him in marriage to Cao Zhi!
From this day... He, Cao Zhi, was destined to step onto this mountain of swords and compete with his second brother for the position of the heir apparent!
For the sake of being the heir to the throne...
Also for his sister-in-law’s belonging!
Cao Wei always loves his wife!
Cao Cao is like this, Cao Pi is like this, Cao Zhi is like this!
But among them, only Cao Zhi loves him the most!
The so-called - as graceful as a startling giant, as graceful as a swimming dragon. The autumn chrysanthemums are shining brightly, and the spring pine trees are luxuriant.
The so-called - it seems as if the moon is covered by light clouds, and the snow flutters like the flowing wind!