Chapter 256 The hidden worries in Concubine Cao's stomach (Ask for a monthly ticket again!)
The night breeze was blowing, but the banquet at the General's Mansion had just reached its climax.
Liu Bei and Jian Yong, Sun Qian, Mi Zhu and others whom he had not seen for a long time, chatted from the beginning of the banquet until now.
Jian Yong and Sun Qian both served as officials in Xuzhou, and Mi Zhu established the Xuzhou Chamber of Commerce in Xuzhou under Cao Cao's instructions and served as the president of the Chamber of Commerce.
They have now integrated into their respective work and lives, spending less time together and more time apart.
However, today they are just expressing emotions about the past, but they are not dissatisfied with their current life.
"My Lord, I have to say that the Prime Minister's method of governing the people is really impressive." Jian Yong said with emotion.
Liu Bei glanced at Lu Yan, who was hurriedly leaving with Chen Deng, but replied: "Under the Prime Minister's rule, the people are able to achieve what they are today, in fact, it all comes from Mr. Lu."
Mi Zhu and Sun Qian nodded slightly and agreed: "That's right... I used to think that Lu Qiaoqi was a bit harsh on the aristocratic family. But after I understood why all land must be managed by the government and cannot be traded privately, I finally understood this. The truth.”
"Aristocratic families annexed land and the people had no way to make a living. This is the fundamental reason for the outbreak of the Yellow Turbans..."
It seemed that the topic was a bit too serious, Jian Yong picked up the wine and laughed and said: "Brothers and I finally got together today, we shouldn't talk about political affairs.
Come on, come on, after drinking this glass, there will be three more!”
"Dry!"
At another table, Xia Houlan took Zhao Yun and asked quietly: "Zilong, do you think that if we fight back to Changshan, should we bring all the folks to Chenliu?"
Zhao Yun obviously had not thought about what Xia Houlan said. After being slightly startled, he replied: "I'm afraid almost all those who are willing to come to Chenliu have come, and the rest are probably those who are unwilling to leave their hometown."
"That's right...the current Zhaojia Village in Chenliu County already has a population of over a hundred people. Almost all those who are willing to come have come."
After a pause, Xia Houlan continued to ask: "By the way, do you know what happened to Zhao Xue and Gan Ning?"
"I know, what's wrong?" Zhao Yun glanced at Xia Houlan and thought, "Why does Ziheng have so many problems today?"
"Sir is also with the eldest lady now..."
Zhao Yun finally came to his senses and asked, "Are you attracted to any girl? If so, I can ask your husband to propose marriage for you."
Xia Houlan made a low-pitched gesture and said, "How can I do that? I still want to practice my innate true energy!"
Zhao Yun chuckled and didn't reply.
After a while, Xia Houlan asked again: "Zilong, do you have a girl you like?"
Zhao Yun slowly put down the wine bowl in his hand, shook his head and said: "The world is uncertain, why do we call home?"
Xia Houlan sighed and thought to himself, "Do I really want to be a bachelor for the rest of my life?"
This topic was too serious and heavy. Xia Houlan sighed and drank alone...
...
In the fourth year of Jian'an, it was early August.
Cao Cao held a banquet for his ministers, and the banquet lasted for three days and three nights.
After that, the imperial court drew up the merits of each person and began to reward them based on their merits.
Xu You, who surrendered, unexpectedly and reasonably won the first victory in the Battle of Guandu.
After all, whether it was "providing suggestions" for the surprise attack on Wuchao or persuading Zhang He and others to surrender, Xu You played a vital role.
But Xu You was not as arrogant as he had been in history.
After all, he was forced to come here by Cao Cao's alienation plan... Although Cao Cao, Lu Yan and others did not point it out, it did not mean that Xu You was not worried.
When Zhang He and Gao Lan were under Yuan Shao, although they had the title of one of the Four Court Pillars of Hebei, their actual official position was only Zhonglang General.
After surrendering to Cao Cao, Lao Cao waved his hand and gave Zhang He the title of General Yangwu and Gao Lan the title of General Yangwei, which was regarded as giving them enough attention.
But the happy situation did not last long. That is, half a month after Cao Cao held a banquet for his ministers and discussed their merits and rewards, a piece of bad news came from the shadow guard who secretly "protected" the emperor Liu Xie.
In the hands of Guo Jia.
Guo Jia looked stern and found Lu Yan with a note in his hand, "Chang Sheng, I received some bad news."
Lu Yan rarely saw Guo Jia so serious and serious, and asked: "What happened?"
Guo Jia handed the note in his hand to Lu Yan, then lowered his voice and said: "Concubine Cao, she is pregnant."
Lu Yan calmly finished reading the note, and then he swallowed his inner strength, and the note instantly turned into powder.
"Who else knows about this?"
"Except for the imperial doctor in the palace who diagnosed Concubine Cao, and the shadow guard who first discovered the abnormality, no one else knows."
After thinking for a moment, Guo Jia finally expressed his worries: "If Concubine Cao gives birth to a baby boy, I'm afraid..."
Although the words were not finished, Lu Yan knew what Guo Jia meant.
If Liu Xie does not have a prince, then after Cao Cao's death, his son will have a high probability of becoming the emperor.
But if Liu Xie has a prince, and he is a prince who is related to the Cao family, the situation here will be quite complicated.
On one side is the grandson, on the other side is the son;
On one side is the nephew, on the other side is the uncle...
Although the throne will most likely belong to the Cao family in the end, the question is, will there be a human tragedy for them because of the throne?
Although Cao Ang has a lenient temperament, he is Cao Cao's son after all.
Cao Ang never showed mercy when it came to killing people on the battlefield, and the guards around him were once extremely vicious death row prisoners... If anyone really thinks that Cao Ang is easy to bully, his ending will definitely be very miserable.
If there is a dispute over the throne in the future...
Guo Jia seemed to have smelled the strong smell of blood. His handsome brows knitted together and he said in a cold tone: "Otherwise, secretly order the imperial doctor to drink it for Concubine Cao..."
Although Guo Jia's suggestion was the most effective and direct, Lu Yan felt that it was a bit too cruel for Liu Xie, Cao Guifei and the unformed baby.
Seeing that Lu Yan couldn't bear it, Guo Jia said anxiously: "Changsheng! Now is not the time for women to be kind. Your kindness at the moment will only cause more people to be injured and bleed in the future!"
Seeing that Lu Yan was still silent, Guo Jiayi gritted his teeth and said, "Don't worry about this matter, leave it all to me!"
After finishing speaking, Guo Jia turned around and was about to leave, but Lu Yan finally spoke, "Fengxiao! You are also the father of the child..."
Guo Jia was startled suddenly, and then started to tremble slightly...
Yes! Only as parents can we know what a child means to them.
If Guo Jia takes on this responsibility alone, one can imagine the torture he will suffer in the future.
Lu Yan took two steps forward, came behind Guo Jia, and said, "This matter does not have to be done so thoroughly."
"Do you have any other ideas?" Guo Jia asked in a calm tone without turning around.
"Actually, if Concubine Cao gives birth to a daughter, then all your worries will cease to exist."
"Whether it will be a boy or a girl, who can be sure?"
Lu Yan suddenly grinned and said, "Does anyone outside know whether Concubine Cao is giving birth to a boy or a girl?"
"Huh?" Guo Jia turned around suddenly. He seemed to understand something, "What do you mean..."
"No matter whether Concubine Cao has a boy or a girl, the child can only be a girl! If that doesn't work, we can change the baby boy to a girl! I believe no one will object to this approach."
"It seems feasible!" Guo Jia felt that there seemed to be some room for maneuver.
"This matter needs to be discussed with Duke Cao first."
"Okay, I'll go to Xuchang tomorrow." After Guo Jia finished speaking, he turned and left.
However, Lu Yan suddenly stopped Guo Jia again and said: "Fengxiao, remember not to get too involved. After all, this is Cao Gong's family matter."
Historically, Yang Xiu was too involved in Cao Cao's family affairs, and Cao Cao found an excuse to get him killed. Lu Yan didn't want Guo Jia to follow the same path.
Guo Jia paused slightly, and then his soft words reached Lu Yan's ears: "I understand, and I will stick to the bottom line..."