The Three Kingdoms become stronger when they get treasures

Chapter 392
Cao Zhi, Cao Cao's son, also came to Xiangyang at the invitation of Zhang Wu.

Zhang Wu wrote in his letter to Cao Cao that Wei Gong and his sons were both outstanding scholars in literature, who opened up a new style of literature in Jian'an and led the direction of poetry development. Emotion and elegance, body and style, charm overflowing the past and present, outstanding.

Zhang Wu also said that there is only one stone in the world, and Cao Zijian monopolizes the Eight Dou!Scholars in the south of the Yangtze River admire Cao Zhi very much. If they persist, they can come to Xiangyang for a while, only for academic exchanges, without involving the political positions of the two parties, and to ensure the safety of Cao Zhi.

Zhang Wu's letter caused an uproar among Cao Cao's civil and military officials. Unexpectedly, Zhang Wu, who is the number one martial artist in the world and is also known as a sage in the world, would respect Cao Cao's third son Cao Zhi so much.

This is Zhang Wu's evaluation!Zhang Wu has always been known for his knowledge of people, and everyone he evaluated later proved to be absolutely true. People from bad backgrounds, such as Gan Ning, Xu Shu, Huang Zhong, Wei Yan, and Ding Feng, who he reused at the beginning, have all become good friends now. He became a famous military adviser and general in the world.

Zhang Wu's evaluation is simply saying that Cao Zhi is ranked first among the literati in the world. Of course, Zhang Wu does not participate in the ranking. He is a saint in the world and educates the people of the world.Based on the "Four Sentences of Lumen" alone, no scholar in the world today dares to compare with Zhang Wu.

Although he is a rival, Cao Cao still admires Zhang Wu very much in his heart. Cao Cao is also very happy that he can praise his son so much, just like Cao Cao once commented on Sun Quan's "children should be like Sun Zhongmou".

In fact, Cao Cao also liked Cao Zhi very much, because Cao Zhi was very smart since he was a child. When he was more than ten years old, he could recite the "Book of Songs", "The Analects of Confucius" and the poems of the pre-Qin and Han Dynasties. He had quick thinking and sharp eloquence. He was asked every question when he came to see Cao Cao. Often respond to the sound, blurt out.

In addition, Cao Zhi's temperament is frank and natural, he does not pay attention to solemn appearance, carriage and horse clothing, and does not pursue gorgeousness and wealth. This naturally suits Cao Cao's taste, because Cao Cao himself is also a very frugal person.

Gradually, Cao Cao began to transfer his love to Cao Zhi.

Since the 11th year of Jian'an, the 15-year-old Cao Zhi has often led troops with Cao Cao. Therefore, Cao Zhi is not a literati who can only write articles. Cao Zhi is also very expert in leading troops to fight.

In history, after Guan Yu flooded the Seventh Army, Cao Ren was besieged by Guan Yu in Fancheng. Cao Cao originally wanted Cao Zhi to be the general and lead the troops to rescue Cao Ren.In terms of the situation at the time, this was a great trust in Cao Zhi, because Cao Cao almost moved his capital to temporarily avoid Guan Yu's edge.

But Cao Zhi has one of the biggest problems, that is, he is too literary and talented, often willful, does not pay attention to grooming and restraining himself, and drinks without restraint.

As a result, before the army set off, Cao Zhi was too drunk to accept orders, so Cao Cao regretted it, no longer reused him, and finally gave up Cao Zhi.

Of course, Cao Cao actually has a more talented son, that is Cao Chong, who was smart, benevolent, and unique since he was a child.

Cao Cao bragged about his youngest son Cao Chong to his civil and military officials several times, and repeatedly revealed in his words that he meant to let him inherit his career. Unfortunately, Cao Chong fell seriously ill and died in the 13th year of Jian'an (208).

Some people in later generations speculated that Cao Pi secretly killed Cao Chong, but it was speculation after all, and there was no evidence, otherwise Cao Cao would not be able to spare Cao Pi. Anyway, Cao Cao said to Cao Pi: "This is my misfortune, but it is your luck. !"

Cao Cao then asked Cao Zhi to pack his luggage and sent someone to escort Cao Zhi to Xiangyang to meet the top literati in the world.

Cheng Yu persuaded: "Zhang Wu is the lord's great enemy, and the third son is the lord's beloved son. If Zhang Wu takes the third son as a hostage, what should we do?"

Cao Cao laughed and said, "Don't worry, Zhong De, Zhang Wu would not do such a thing, otherwise why would he call himself a saint in front of the world?"

Jia Xu, Sima Yi and others also thought that Zhang Wu disdained doing such things. Although Cao Zhi was Cao Cao's son, his status in the Cao Cao group was far worse than that of Cao Ren, Xiahou Dun and other generals. Zhang Wu captured Cao Ren at the beginning Later, Cao Cao was allowed to redeem it.

And why did Zhang Wu praise Cao Zhi so much and invite him to Xiangyang?

Now Cao Zhi is still very much loved by Cao Cao. Cao Cao even wanted Cao Zhi to take over, but Cao Zhi's performance later disappointed Cao Cao, and the team around Cao Zhi was much worse than Cao Pi.

People around Cao Zhi include Ding Yi, Ding Zhen, Yang Xiu and others, all of whom are literati who are good at long talk.And beside Cao Pi are Sima Yi, Chen Qun, Wu Zhi and Zhu Shuo. These four people are called Cao Pi's "Four Friends", but they are all political masters.

Zhang Wu knew that after a while, Cao Cao would be called the king of Wei, and after being called the king, he would have a son. Zhang Wu deliberately elevated Cao Zhi, just to give Cao Zhi some points, so that he would fight more fiercely with Cao Pi. .Maybe with Zhang Wu's comment, or Zhang Wu secretly helping Cao Zhi, Cao Zhi might be able to fight Cao Pi evenly and fight to the death.

Even if Cao Pi wins in the end, the Cao Cao group will definitely suffer a lot of losses, which is of course very beneficial to Zhang Wu.

In case Cao Zhi wins the final victory, it may be easier to deal with than Cao Pi.

If Mi Heng, Xu Shu, Pang Tong and the others knew about Zhang Wu's plans, they would definitely be amazed, as expected, he is still the lord who is full of bad things!
So Cao Zhi brought people to Xiangyang, and Zhang Wu met him in person.

Although Cao Zhi is the son of Cao Cao, but Zhang Wu is the second largest prince in the world, the overlord of Jiangnan who occupies half of the country, his status and power are not inferior to Cao Cao at all, and Zhang Wu is known as a sage in the world. So Cao Zhi bowed and saluted.

"Zhi pays homage to the Marquis of Chu and the Chariot and Cavalry General. It is truly a blessing to be taught by the Marquis of Chu!"

Zhang Wu led a group of famous scholars, and said with a smile: "Haha, the talented Cao Zijian is here!"

Cao Zhi said quickly: "The Marquis of Chu was joking, with the Marquis of Chu and all the gentlemen here, how dare Zhi take this praise."

"Okay, Zijian will go to the hotel to take a break first, and then communicate with the gentlemen. In the evening, I will hold a banquet at the Chuhou Mansion to welcome Zijian and you. I still have some things to deal with, so I won't accompany you all!"

"Thank you, Marquis Chu, please help me, Marquis Chu." Everyone present said one after another.

What Zhang Wu has to deal with is to solve the Jiaozhou affairs.

Jiaozhou is the southernmost state of the Han Dynasty. The current controller is Shi Xie, the prefect of Jiaozhi, who is loyal to the Han Dynasty in name. However, Shi Xie and his younger brothers hold important positions in Jiaozhou, and they have actually become separate counties in the south of the Five Ridges. warlord.

In the past, Zhang Wu and Sun Quan competed for the control of Jiangnan, and did not care about handing over Jiaozhou and Shixie, but now that Zhang Wu has unified Jiangnan, of course he will not tolerate the Shixie family's separatist rule of Jiaozhou.

(End of this chapter)