Chapter 264: The World’s Peaceful Way? Can You Believe the Tathagata and Not Believe You?
Chapter 264: Can we have both in this world? If I can fail the Tathagata, I will not fail you.
Author: milk sugar sugar sugar
Chapter 264: Can we have both in this world? If I can fail the Tathagata, I will not fail you.
——"Report, Cao Cao ordered Zhang Liao to be the vanguard and lead an army of 100,000 to Hefei City!"
Just when Sun Quan and Gu Yong were discussing the topic of "eradicating Lu Xun", the urgent report that Cao Cao's army was heading south arrived as scheduled.
This also disrupted Gu Yong's and even Sun Quan's original plans.
"Lord..." Gu Yong handed over his hand: "In my opinion, the war on the northern front is tense now, and there must be no internal chaos. Lu Xun has developed a disobedient heart, which should be eliminated. However, the Lu family of Wu County is a big family of Soochow after all. With Tai Shi Ci and Zhou Gong Jin,
Very different."
"Therefore, I believe that some people can be killed, but some people cannot be killed, otherwise it will definitely cause huge civil strife. Under the current situation, internal stability should be the priority, and it is best to kill with a borrowed knife!"
When Sun Quan heard about borrowing a knife to kill someone, he perked up. His green eyes were extremely gloomy, "Whose knife did you borrow? Who did you kill?"
Gu Yong said softly: "I borrowed Jiaozhou's sword to kill Lu Xun and the 30,000 Lu family army in Jiaozhou. My lord wants to create an illusion that my lord trusts Lu Xun, adds more troops and food to him, and makes him perform meritorious service."
Of course... this is superficial. Secretly, the lord only needs to order Lu Meng to cut off the Lu Jiajun's food and retreat, so... Lu Xun and the Lu Jiajun will become trapped beasts..."
Having said this, Gu Yong paused for a moment and continued: "After that, when the Lu family's army runs out of food and grass and has no help from all sides... all it takes is General Lu Meng to add fuel to the fire, leading the Jiaozhou soldiers to massacre the Lu family's army. In this way... let
The lord is afraid of Lu Xun and the Lu family army who will all be slaughtered, and the hundreds of thousands of family members in Wu County who are involved with the Lu family also share the same hatred of Jiaozhou, so they can still be used by the lord!"
"In this way, the serious problem of Lu Xun and Lu Jiajun was solved quietly, but their family members were preserved. Lu Xun will be like Zhou Gongjin and Tai Shici. His name disappeared in Jiangdong overnight. He will not
Leave no trace."
this…
Gu Yong's words made Sun Quan fall into deep thought.
This reminded him of the scenes of the "bloodbath" against Taishi Ci nine years ago. They were bloody suppressed with one hand and comforted by the other. Nine years later... the truth is still buried. When people talk about Taishi Ci, they mostly use "
Died of illness".
Thinking of this, Sun Quan sighed: "It's been nine years... Mr. Gu's plans are still as good as before!".
It seems that saying these words shows that he has agreed with Gu Yong's method, but...
"There is only one drawback to this plan." Sun Quan stroked his beard and pondered.
"What?"
"What if the Jiaozhou soldiers cannot defeat Lu Xun after they leave the city?"
This... Gu Yong frowned slightly. In his opinion, theoretically... he should be able to defeat it.
After all, food and support are running out...
However, considering that it was Lu Xun who had never been defeated before the battle in Yulin, then...
"My Lord's concern is..."
"I thought I still had to send food to Lu Xun." Sun Quan said softly: "It's just that the food has to be mixed with some other things... If Shi Xie can't kill the Lu family army, then he can only kill it for him.
Got it!"
After finishing one sentence in one sentence, Sun Quan's tone became extremely gloomy...
There was no trace of mercy in the whole sentence, as if he was killing an irrelevant person or an irrelevant family.
This thirty-three-year-old leader of the Soochow Kingdom has always been such a person.
In his world, you are either a friend or an enemy, there is no so-called middle ground!
"Lord Mingjian——"
Gu Yong raised his hand.
Sun Quan waved his long sleeve and said, "Pass the solitary edict. The truth about Jiaozhou is revealed. Lu Xun is guilty of the crime. Order Lu Meng to immediately supply the Lu family's army with rations! Order Lu Xun to conquer Jiaozhou again! He has done meritorious deeds!"
Having said this, Sun Quan turned his eyes to Gu Yong.
"Mr. Gu, if you can help me, you can handle this matter yourself! Go and tell Lu Meng personally and ask him to mix the kindling into the army rations! Just let him burn all the Lu family's army with a big fire!"
"Here...here!" Gu Yong bowed deeply and cupped his hands.
"Mr. Gu, you are Gu's master. There are not many people that Gu can trust."
Sun Quan reached out and patted Gu Yong's shoulder, and his words became more and more meaningful. "From now on, there are only three major families left in Wu County, and no other family can shake the status of the Gu family.
!”
Speaking of which…
This topic came to an abrupt end.
Sun Quan waved his hand resolutely, as if all his thoughts were transferred to another important event.
"Informed by Zhu Zhi, General Zhu Ran, and two Mr. Zhang (Zhang Zhao, Zhang Hong), Cao Cao's army of 100,000 thieves went south. Gu Yao personally went to Hefei to join him in Huainan for a showdown!"
As soon as this statement came out...
Gu Yong, who had already walked out the door, paused. He actually wanted to say, "Master...why don't we just stop going?"
But after thinking about it for a long time, I decided to forget it...
He knew this Wu Marquis very well. It was not good to say this...it would be fatal.
…
…
In Fancheng, Cao Wei's final military meeting came to an end.
The battalions have already been assembled, so the general can only lead the troops forward.
Sima Yi and Chen Qun were not qualified to participate in such a meeting, but they still heard some clues.
For example, Prime Minister Cao Cao personally led an army of 100,000 to Shouchun and Soochow to hunt in Huainan.
For example, an envoy has been sent to inform Yu Jin of Shouchun City, asking him to rush to the south of Nanyang after General Zhang Liao's vanguard army arrives in Shouchun, and lead the Runan troops and Nanyang defenders to fight back Jiangxia.
For another example, Yongliang's 30,000 troops had already arrived at Xinye City. After crossing the Han River, they were led by Xu Huang and marched south to Jiangling.
And over there in Hanzhong...
Of course, these are all generalities.
It has been determined who will be the main general, but who will be the deputy general, who will join the army, many civil and military personnel...who will go out with the army and who will stay behind, is still not known at all.
Therefore, Sima Yi and Chen Qun immediately waited in front of the mansion of General Wu Guan.
Cao Pi and Cao Zhen strode in, and Chen Qun and Sima Yi rushed to greet them.
Sima Yi asked worriedly: "Will Zihuan go on an expedition with Prime Minister Cao?"
Cao Zhen said "Alas" and sighed deeply, "The Prime Minister asked Zi Huan to repair Luoyang City, and Zijian and I will go on an expedition!"
The news of Cao Zhi's expedition made Chen Qun frown. He sighed: "Sure enough, Zijian's "Order to Conquer Widows" was more favored by the prime minister... and more favored by the clan and the soldiers of the three armies... Zijian became indispensable during the expedition.
The presence."
Sima Yi comforted him and said: "It is not necessarily a bad thing to stay in Luoyang at this time and build a new Luoyang. The princes have always personally conquered the prince to supervise the country. Luoyang is the best in the world. The Prime Minister is entrusting the Zhonglang General with an important task."
Cao Pi glanced at Sima Yi, his eyes seemed a little bit like he was about to say something, but he sighed silently, you'd better come in with me and talk!"
Not long after...
Chen Qun's exclamation came from the room, "What? Your Majesty specified that Zhongda should accompany you on the expedition?"
Cao Pi nodded and looked at Sima Yi with some sadness and helplessness, "Father changed your official position to Marching Sima. From now on, you are no longer my subordinate!"
Chen Qun was confused, "What about... Li Miao?"
Cao Pi said calmly, "Father left him to build Luoyang with me."
Sima Yi remained silent and just smiled faintly.
A letter of "Nine Ranks of Officials" not only allowed Cao Pi to gain widespread support from the clan, but also made Cao Cao more afraid of the clan. As a member of the Sima clan in Hanoi, how could he not resist this hatred?
?
However, in order not to worry Cao Pi, these words could not be said.
Cao Pi asked Sima Yi: "What do you think?"
Sima Yi said slowly, "Is it possible that I am a minister of the king on the shore of the land? I am an official of the Wei Dynasty. I will fulfill my duties faithfully no matter what position the Duke of Wei gives me."
Cao Pi was worried and helpless and said: "If you don't want to go, I will find a way to fight with my father."
"Don't!" Sima Yi quickly waved his hand, "General Zhonglang, now you are fighting against the clan on behalf of the aristocratic family, and playing games with the prime minister. Such trivial matters will not cause waves. As for matters on the front line, I can adapt to changes..."
Cao Pi stared at Sima Yi for a moment, then turned around and took off his sword from the wall, put it in Sima Yi's hand, and held his hand firmly.
"Come back alive——"
Sima Yi bowed respectfully to Cao Pi and said, "While I am away, the lieutenant general needs to listen to Mr. Li's words more. A letter of "Nine Rank Officials' Law" allows me to see his farsightedness... There is also a lot of work to build Luoyang City.
Ask him for advice…”
Speaking of this, Sima Yi's voice became slightly more serious and meticulous, but his tone became even lower.
——"He understands the current situation better than me! He understands the general trend!"
The so-called general trend is precisely the power of the clan. This is an irreplaceable force in the historical process!
Cao Pi nodded heavily.
——"I believe in Mr. Li as much as I believe in Zhongda!"
Not long after, Sima Yi and others all retreated and were about to rush to the Shouchun battlefield.
Cao Pi wanted to rush to the ruins of Luoyang.
When he thought of this, he couldn't help but fall into a deep obsession, and the "resistance" in his bones became more and more intense. At some point, his concubine, Queen Guo Zhaoguo, appeared in the house and looked at Cao Pi silently.
Cao Pi was slightly angry, "Didn't you see the discussion? Why are you here?"
Guo Zhao lowered his hand from behind, holding a hand-warming snow-white fox leather holster, and said softly: "I heard that you are going to build a city in Luoyang. I have asked about it, but there is no way to follow. You can try this. I will
I shot the fox myself and made the leather holster myself. Luoyang is deserted and it must be extremely cold in winter. Use this to warm your hands."
"I'm not cold!"
"Isn't it just that I can't go on the expedition? Why lie to me?" Guo Zhao suddenly puffed up his mouth.
Cao Pi smiled, "There is a kind of lie that wants to save some dignity for oneself!"
Guo Zhao looked at him dreamily. Cao Pi took the leather case and looked up at the sky. The dark blue sky was as clean as sea water.
He finally murmured in a very soft voice: "Seeing you makes me feel warm——"
At this moment, a woman and a maid were hiding behind the bushes. She saw Cao Pi holding Guo Zhao in his arms and holding the brand new snow-white fox skin gloves. She turned around and said to the maid.
"Let's go back!"
The maid was surprised, "Mrs. Zhen has traveled hundreds of miles from Xu Ducheng. Isn't she just here to give the young master clothes and gloves?"
"No need to send it away." The woman bit her lip slightly, "Someone has already delivered it for me. He must be very warm in his heart."
…
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In Fancheng, there is an ordinary wine shop.
In the room on the second floor, Cao Zhi was pouring bottles of wine into his mouth.
Speaking of which, Cao Zhi should have gone on the expedition with Cao Cao, but he was responsible for escorting the next batch of grain and grass. The grain and grass would not be delivered to Fancheng until tomorrow, so he had to stay one more day.
At this moment, all the armies left the city, and the entire Fancheng became deserted. After drinking bottles of wine, Cao Zhi seemed to see people who could only be seen in drunken dreams.
While tapping his chopsticks, he looked at the imaginary person...while composing a song: "The brilliance of the robe, the beauty of Eryao and the blue. The fragrance of the faint orchid, hesitating in the corner of the mountain...
Like a frightened giant, graceful like a swimming dragon. The autumn chrysanthemums are shining brightly, the spring pines are luxuriantly blooming——"
This song was originally a song praising beauty, but for some unknown reason, it showed Cao Zijian's unique sadness and desolation.
"Good poetry, good poetry..."
At this moment, Li Miao stepped into the room.
Seeing Li Miao, Cao Zhi was startled. He suddenly woke up from the wine, and the beauty in his heart disappeared without a trace.
He quickly looked around to make sure that no one was following Li Miao, then closed all the doors and windows and said, "Why did Mr. Li come to see me at this time?"
"Don't worry, Mr. Zijian, General Wu Guanlang has rushed to Luoyang. Now there are no eyes in Fancheng..."
this…
Cao Zhi bit his lip slightly, "You must be careful in everything, don't let Dezu be imprisoned in vain."
Li Miao nodded and said, "Don't worry, I'm sure I don't have eyes..."
At this point, Li Miao emphasized his tone, "Only just now, when I was saying goodbye to General Wu Guan at his mansion, I saw someone..."
"one person?"
"It's a woman!"
Li Miao's words made Cao Zhi's heart thump...
"yes…"
"This is Zihuan's wife Zhen Ji." Li Miao said.
And as the name "Zhen Ji" appeared, Cao Zhi's heart suddenly "thumped", and he subconsciously opened his mouth, "She...she's here?"
"Just now I saw her weeping and walking out of Zihuan's mansion and hiding in the carriage. I was a little curious, so I approached the carriage. I didn't want to... Just when I saw, Zihuan put his arms around another woman and got into the carriage, heading towards Luoyang.
They were talking and laughing, and Zihuan called her Zhao'er?"
"She is the second brother's concubine. She is the daughter of Guo Yong, a native of Guangzong in Julu County. Her name is Zhao, and she is also called Queen!" Cao Zhi counted her family treasures.
Because I care about Zhen Mi’s life...
Therefore, he found out everything about his second brother's family.
"Oh..." Li Miao paused, "It turned out to be Zi Huan's concubine, but after he left, Mrs. Zhen in the carriage seemed to be a little emotional... and recited some poems, as if she was expressing her love.
But it doesn’t seem to be right for Zihuan.”
"What?"
Li Miao's words immediately made Cao Zhi wake up, "She...what did she chant?"
"The man came riding a bamboo horse and went around the bed to make green plums -" Li Miao chanted first.
Of course, Zhen Mi did not sing like this, Li Miao said so deliberately.
And with this sentence, Cao Zhi's expression completely changed, and he opened his eyes wide.
Li Miao's voice continued, "She also chanted that the person she wants to find is someone who resonates with her soul, someone who has no colorful phoenix with two flying wings, someone who has a telepathic connection..."
"This...this person is definitely not the second brother. She...she is calling...calling (me)?"
Cao Zhi could no longer contain the excitement in his heart.
The final restraint made him swallow the word "I" deeply into his stomach.
"She also said that she hoped that she could be ordinary like 'the words add food and the words last for long memories'! And...the most beloved thing is like 'the world is safe and sound, live up to the Tathagata and live up to you'..." Li Miao said calmly
Reciting this line of poetry.
And these made Cao Zhi feel uncomfortable.
"She...she is a talented woman. These poems, she...she can definitely write them."
"It's all my fault, it's all my fault...she's not having a good life...she's not having a good life!"
Li Miao was so excited.
In a short time, all the memories about Zhen Ji came to my eyes one by one.
That was eleven years ago, in February of the ninth year of Jian'an. Cao Zhi would never forget that warm spring afternoon, when he and his second brother led troops and horses to break into the Yecheng Yamen Office.
At that moment... the door opened.
Several luxuriously dressed women were running away in the courtyard, and the soldiers were arresting them everywhere. A woman with long hair suddenly rushed towards the well. It was Cao Zhi who turned over and rushed in front to stop the woman.
The woman bumped into Cao Zhi and almost fainted. Cao Zhi held her, and the woman's long hair fell from her face, revealing a beautiful face that would make a country beautiful.
At that time, Cao Zhi was stunned.
Not long after, an old woman was escorted over by soldiers. When she saw Cao Zhi holding the woman, she quickly knelt down to Cao Pi and said, "I am the wife of Yuan Shao, and the woman is Yuan Shao's daughter-in-law, whose surname is Zhen Mingmi. I would like to give her to you."
I dedicate my daughter to the general, begging him to save our lives!"
Cao Zhi will never forget Zhen Mi's sneer at that time, "You should sacrifice yourself!"
Next, Zhen Mi drew out Cao Zhi's sword and was about to wipe it from her neck, but Cao Pi rescued her and held her wrist firmly.
Cao Zhi subconsciously begged Cao Pi, "Second brother, don't hurt her!"
At that time, Cao Pi slowly put Zhen Mi down and advised: "That man has left you and ran away. Are you willing to die for such a husband and such a king?"
After that, Cao Pi left him and continued to search the Yuan family's mansion.
Only Cao Zhi stood in front of Zhen Mi. Zhen Mi's slumped and lost look made him feel infinite pity, and her pale face was like a pear blossom floating in the night...
The tearful look made Cao Zhi unable to bear looking at him.
Cao Zhi wanted to help her up, but Zhen Mi threw off her sleeves and turned away in disgust!
This is the first time they have met...
It was also the beginning of Cao Zhi's deep sinking.
Finally, after hearing Li Miao's poem and recalling the past president, Cao Zhi could no longer contain his emotions. While crying, he told Li Miao the story about Zhen Mi.
"You said... you said..." Cao Zhi said while drinking, "You said there is no woman so interesting. She was a prisoner. When she met my father, she dared to put forward three conditions, or she would die!"
"The first thing is not to harm the people... I also said at that time that my father cultivated a teacher of benevolence and righteousness, hoeing the strong and supporting the weak, and he would naturally comfort the people... But she said, 'The second thing is that since he is a teacher of benevolence and righteousness, the women and children of Yuan Mansion will not be harmed.
, I beg Sikong Yinian to be kind and save her.' At that time, I replied, my father didn't even kill Chen Lin who insulted his ancestors, how could he kill women and children? And... Zhen... Sister Zhen's third item turned out to be... I begged everyone to
Corpse, soul left in the homeland..."
Having said this, Cao Zhi drank another bottle of wine, "Mr. Li, tell me... tell me, how could there be such a woman in this world? So out of place, so gentle, so chaste... Mr. Li, you
Tell me, how can I not be fascinated by such a woman!"
finally…
Following Cao Zhi's drunken words, Li Miao finally realized.
Why... Guan Lin mentioned it several times.
——Zhen Ji is the most critical point in the battle between the heirs "Cao Pi" and "Cao Zhi".
It is also the key to making Cao Zhi become cruel and ruthless!
Li Miaoyou remembered that to gain Cao Pi's trust, he only needed to gain the trust of "Sima Yi" and "Chen Qun".
In other words, let those wealthy clans treat you as one and the same kind. In this way, Cao Pi will definitely treat you with your heart.
But there is only one way to gain Cao Zhi's most heartfelt trust. To be precise, it is that woman - Zhen Mi!
It must be possible to make Cao Zhi become cruel and ruthless because of Zhen Mi...and dare to stir up the situation in Cao Wei!
in this way…
Only then will we have the opportunity to completely muddy the water in Cao Wei!
For a moment... Guan Lin's words came to mind.
Li Miao couldn't help but exhale a long breath.
——"Young Master Yunqi is aware of this kind of fight between brothers for girls, and is able to take advantage of it. It's really amazing!"
Thoughts on this…
Li Miao suddenly stood up and raised his chest: "The exquisite dice are attached to the red beans, and I miss you deeply, you know it! Since Mr. Zijian loves Zhen Ji deeply, and Zhen Ji is not doing well, why should he just snatch her away? Knife her crosswise."
Take it!"
"When love comes to an end, it becomes ruthless. Being ruthless is more tiring than being passionate! What does it look like for a man to cry? Master Zijian, wake up. If you compete for the position of the heir apparent, if you inherit the great Cao Wei,
Then all the women in the world are yours, not just one Zhen Ji?"
These words fell.
In his drunken state, Cao Zhi said the most heartfelt words, "I...I don't want any woman in the world, I only want Sister Zhen!"
"Wake up, wake up, in this battle of Shouchun, you have to show your style. When you compete for the position of the last prince, when you inherit the throne, if that day comes, don't say that Mr. Zijian and Zhen Ji are married.
Lian Li, if you want her to be the queen, why not? I, Li Miao, will definitely be in the front row cheering for you!"
Following Li Miao's words...
Cao Zhi raised his head and looked at Li Miao dreamingly, "Fighting for the second brother, can... really help Sister Zhen escape from the sea of misery?"
"It's possible, but..." Li Miao narrowed his eyes.
At this moment, his trip to find Cao Zhi was actually for another thing, something Guan Lin had repeatedly emphasized and should be given top priority.
That is to get rid of one person!
With this in mind, Li Miao solemnly said: "On this trip to Shouchun, Sima Yi is also in the team. He is Zi Huan's confidant and has talents from all over the world. If Zijian wants to compete for the crown prince or Zhen Ji, then what?
Zijian...you need to remember it all the time, but if you have the opportunity, you must find ways to get rid of this Sima Zhongda——"
That’s right…
Guan Lin has repeatedly emphasized one thing that Li Miao should put first, and that is:
——Except Sima!
Sima Yi, this guy who is more stubborn than a dog, if he is not eliminated, there will always be huge variables and huge dangers in this chess game!
"Remember..." Li Miao solemnly reminded, "Zijian, leave it to me in Luoyang, and in Shouchun, you have to find ways to get rid of that Sima Zhongda!"
"As long as he dies, the Crown Prince will be yours, and so will Zhen Ji—"
The crown prince... was never the most important to Cao Zhi. What he longed for was always Sister Zhen.
With this in mind, he murmured.
——"The world is safe and secure, and I will live up to the Tathagata and live up to you..."