Summary of the previous chapter: Cao Zhang went to his father, Cao Cao, to plead for his brother Cao Zhi, but Cao Cao let Cao Zhang go without saying anything...Cao Zhang came to the Ma family compound again and told Ma Xiaoquan how he met his father.
After hearing this, he decided to go to Cao Pi again. However, if he wanted Cao Pi to intervene, he had to let Sima Yi persuade Cao Pi first... Ma Xiaoquan didn't worry about Sima Yi not persuading him, but after seeing Sima Yi, he was still impressed by Sima Yi's judgment.
Shocked...
Sima Yi suggested that Cao Pi not only intercede for his younger brother Cao Zhi, but also actively run to clear up those Han officials who had a bad relationship with his father, Cao Cao. After all, these were the people who were mainly holding Cao Zhi captive when he committed crimes.
Because Cao Cao could not stop the speech for the time being, he had to order someone to put Cao Zhi under house arrest. It was a temporary method to protect Cao Zhi. However, this was only temporary. Once the Han officials decided to hold on to Cao Zhi's affairs, they would not let him go.
, I am afraid that in the end even Cao Cao, the father, will not be able to suppress him.
Sima Yi's judgment was: Cao Pi took the initiative and "conquered" a few of the noisiest Han officials first. If he could "conquer" them, it would be best. If he could not, he could continue to choose to "conquer" those Han officials who were following others' opinions. Sima Yi
He believes that although the world today is still surnamed Liu, the political power has actually been separated from the control of the Liu dynasty of the Han Dynasty. In this case, even if some people are under the banner of supporting the Han Dynasty, as long as they are given sufficient benefits, those people must be
They will definitely turn against each other.
...
Cao Pi had no doubts about Sima Yi's judgment. The reason was very simple, because Sima Yi was advised by Master Shangxian to send his father here to assist him. Facts have proved that Master Shangxian's advice was correct. Since Sima Yi's help,
Cao Pi basically never makes big mistakes when doing things.
Cao Pi was very envious of Master Shangxian, envied him for being free and unrestrained, and envied that he would never grow old.
In addition, Master Shangxian had a close relationship with his father, and Cao Pi had to maintain a good relationship with Master Shangxian, both in public and private matters.
"Okay, then just do as you said!" Cao Pi nodded and looked at Ma Xiaoquan.
Ma Xiaoquan also nodded and said: "Zhongda's judgment is very correct, and I agree with it, but... this matter must be carried out by Xiao Cao himself..." Ma Xiaoquan looked at Cao Pi
, continued, "Little Xiao Cao, if you do it yourself, are there any difficulties?"
Cao Pi thought for a moment and looked at Sima Yi. Seeing that Sima Yi was silent, he shook his head and said, "It shouldn't be difficult."
"Okay, that's good!" Ma Xiaoquan clapped his hands, "Without further delay, let's do it as soon as possible. If you have any questions, you can ask Zhongda."
Cao Pi nodded and retreated first.
Cao Pi left, but Sima Yi did not. Ma Xiaoquan felt strange and asked: "Zhongda, why don't you go and prepare with your young master?"
Sima Yi chuckled: "Master Shangxian, I don't think I will participate in this matter."
Ma Xiaoquan smiled and pointed at Sima Yi: "You old boy, you are really a thief. Haha, tell me, do you have something to tell me?"
Sima Yi hummed and said: "Master Shangxian has a wonderful plan, haha... Yes, I do have something to ask of Master Shangxian..."
Ma Xiaoquan waved his hand: "Say it!"
"Master Shangxian, a few years ago I promised you to teach your sons..."
"Well, what's wrong? Is there something wrong? Or are my sons incompetent?"
"No, no!" Sima Yi waved his hand, "Absolutely not. Lord Shangxian's sons are all excellent, but... I haven't seen Ma Zheng for a long time..."
"Uh," Ma Xiaoquan said, his face a little feverish, and he laughed, "You said Ma Zheng, oh, he went to Cao Cao's military camp to join the army."
Sima Yi looked at Ma Xiaoquan and remained silent.
Ma Xiaoquan became even more uncomfortable when Sima Yi stared at him like this. After holding on for a moment, Ma Xiaoquan laughed: "Zhongda, Zhongda, you are so smart. Well, to be honest, I don't know where my son Ma Zheng is.
Already..."
Sima Yi smiled slightly: "Master Shangxian doesn't know, but I know!"
"Oh, you know?"
Ma Xiaoquan did not show too much surprise. After all, during the time he was at home, he also secretly asked someone to inquire about his son Ma Zheng.
Sima Yi was a little surprised when he saw Ma Xiaoquan's calm expression.
According to Sima Yi's judgment, Master Shangxian should be surprised when he heard the news. Why does Master Shangxian seem to be okay now?
"Master Shangxian, a few days ago, my son Sima Shi went to Xudu... and met Ma Zheng at the gate of Xudu... At that time, my son wanted to bring Ma Zheng back, but Ma Zheng
But I don’t agree... Hmm, there is a middle-aged man next to Ma Zheng..."
"Huh?" After hearing what Sima Yi said, Ma Xiaoquan interrupted and asked, "That brat Ma Zheng went to Xudu? When?"
Sima Yi thought for a while and said: "The time when you went to Xudu, Master Shangxian, is not too different."
"Ci'ao!" Ma Xiaoquan cursed and shook his head helplessly, "Zhongda, keep talking."
Sima Yi nodded and continued: "My son Master Sima asked Ma Zheng why he refused to come back. Ma Zheng said that he wanted to continue to practice. Moreover, he also said that if he left, his second brother would be alone...
..”
"Second brother?" Ma Xiaoquan scratched his head, "Isn't the second brother Ma Zheng Ma Kun? Isn't Ma Kun at home?"
Sima Yi said: "The second brother Ma Zheng was talking about should be the middle-aged man next to him."
"Oh! So what does that middle-aged man look like?"
Just as Sima Yi was about to speak, his son Sima Shi suddenly walked in.
Seeing his son coming, Sima Yi called to his son: "Oh, just in time, Master Sima, come here and tell Lord Shangxian what happened when Xu Du saw Ma Zheng."
Master Sima came forward and first said hello to Ma Xiaoquan, and then described to Ma Xiaoquan how he met Ma Zheng in Xudu.
After listening to Master Sima's description, Ma Xiaoquan couldn't laugh or cry.
Sima Yi was curious and asked: "Master Shangxian, look at your appearance, right?"
Ma Xiaoquan shook his head: "Hey, this thing is simply... Master Sima, are you sure there is a mark that looks like a fire on the middle-aged man's chest?"
Master Sima nodded respectfully: "Returning to what Master Shangxian said, it is absolutely true. That middle-aged man is missing an arm..."
Ma Xiaoquan nodded. Master Sima made it so clear. Could he not know who the person with the missing arm and the fire mark on his chest was?
"Wang Dali, Wang Dali..." Ma Xiaoquan muttered a few words and said hehe, "I let you live back then, but today you actually got together with my son, um, you even became my son.
My second brother..."
Sima Yi asked: "Master Shangxian, do you know the middle-aged man who is with your son?"
Ma Xiaoquan chuckled: "It's not like we know each other, we just interacted with each other a few times... Haha... Zhongda, thank you, father and son..."
Ma Xiaoquan said and walked out of the room minding his own business.
Seeing Master Shangxian's retreating back, Master Sima approached his father and asked: "Father, Master Shangxian..."
Sima Yi came back to his senses and patted his head: "Oh, why did I forget? Come on, follow me to catch up with Master Xian and give him this..."
...
A small mountain village near Xudu.
Ma Zheng twisted his waist, moved his neck a few times, and yawned heavily. Next to him, Wang Dali was gnawing on a leg of lamb without saying a word.
"Second brother, just ask whatever you want to ask!"
Wang Dali's lips trembled slightly, and a few words came out of his mouth after a while.
"Who are you anyway?"
Ma Zheng shook his head: "Me? I am Ma Zheng, why do you suddenly ask me this question?"
Wang Dali threw down the leg of lamb, stood up, pulled out the dagger from his waist with a clang, and suddenly stepped forward and pressed it against Ma Zheng's neck: "You lied, you are that person's son, are you that person's son?"
Ma Zheng did not panic because of Wang Dali's actions. He glanced at Wang Dali and said slowly: "Who is that person?"
"That person, that person, that demon who can play with fire, that purple-haired one..."
Ma Zheng said: "Demon way? Oh, purple hair? Hmm, you are talking about my father, right?"
"Your father?" Wang Dali was stunned for a moment, put the dagger on his waist, and then grabbed Ma Zheng by the collar, "Are you that person's son?"
Ma Zheng was a little annoyed when Wang Dali grabbed him so hard: "So what?"
Wang Dali laughed loudly: "Damn it, I have been looking forward to the stars and the moon for so many years, and I finally waited for it. After a long time of fussing, that man has a son, and his son is actually so old... Big brother
...I can't kill that man, but I can kill his son... Today, let me avenge you!"
Wang Dali said that he was about to use the knife.
Ma Zheng was taken aback, and when he was in a hurry, he couldn't care so much. He raised his foot and kicked Wang Dali's crotch.
There was a "bang" sound, Wang Dali's words were painful, he couldn't hold the knife firmly, and he let go.
Ma Zheng did not hesitate, rolled over, and distanced himself from Wang Dali.
"Good boy!" Wang Dali covered his crotch with one hand and stared at Ma Zheng with a red face, with strong hatred in his eyes.
Ma Zheng frowned and pulled out the dagger from his waist, glared at Wang Dali and said, "What's wrong with you?"
Wang Dali smiled bitterly: "You really want to know? Well, I'll tell you then. I never expected that you were that man's son. Do you know that your father is my brother-killer and enemy!"