[Three Kingdoms] Carnival

Since Cao Cao captured Yecheng in the ninth year of Jian'an, the government offices and officials originally located in Xudu have moved to Yecheng in batches. Therefore, compared with Xu County, the nominal capital, Yecheng has actually become a real imperial court. where.Just to take care of the face of the Han Dynasty, many officials, especially those veterans who had been taken to Chang'an by Dong Zhuo with the Han Emperor, still stayed in Xudu, eating their salaries, guarding the lifeless court, and then taking the same step with this dynasty Step towards the tomb.

But some people think otherwise.Cao Cao wanted to move his power out of Xudu step by step. Many people had already expected that, after all, as Emperor Han grew up day by day, the benefits of "serving the emperor to beg for disobedience" would only become less and less. Instead, it would become Cao Cao's actions. Therefore, the prosperity of Yecheng seems to be deliberate, but it is actually Cao Cao's helpless move.As for Xudu, although it is no longer as prosperous as Tokyo and Xijing, it is far from declining to the point where it is not worth mentioning.Cao Cao’s prime minister’s mansion had one in Yecheng, and there was one left in Xudu after all, and his family members still stayed in Xudu’s mansion; Shangshutai never moved to Yecheng, and the power of the Han Dynasty was on the contrary because of Cao Cao’s subordinate officials. Those who moved to Yecheng had the opportunity to develop in Xudu.Therefore, some commentators believe that Xudu and Yecheng have reached a situation where they are divided against each other, just like the Han Dynasty and Cao Cao today. Although there are constant minor conflicts, peace can generally be maintained.

After Jiang Dong became a minister, a "little incident" happened in Xudu: the prime minister's family members who stayed in Xudu, except for a few special people, all moved to live in Yecheng.The only way to tell the outside world is that Mrs. Bian has been in poor health in recent years, and the feng shui of Yecheng is pleasant, which is more conducive to recuperation, so the whole family moved there.But this set of rhetoric is obviously not convincing, it is nothing more than a facade.

People with a discerning eye have already expected that once the world is at peace, Yecheng and Xudu probably will not be at peace.

Cao Cao led his troops to Xudu, while the real army returned directly to Yecheng led by Cao Ren.There was no emperor in Yecheng, so naturally there was no need to hold any hypocritical celebration banquet. After rewarding the officers and men for their merits, the soldiers dispersed and returned home to visit their relatives whom they had not seen for many years.Walking between the houses, you can smell the mouth-watering food, hear the laughter when the family is reunited again, but you can also see the strong man kneeling in front of the empty house and crying... The world is full of vicissitudes, joys and sorrows, far more fireworks than Xudu's towering and cold palace.

However, in addition to these, there are still unusual scenes.For example, facing a husband whom I haven't seen for more than a year, this woman who has done a woman's bun will not ask him if he is healthy, let alone wash his hands and make soup for him. :

"How's it going?"

Sima Yi paused, and looked around vigilantly at the servants in the yard. The servant who was swept away felt a chill on his neck, and couldn't help but lower his head.

"Don't worry, I cleaned up the house in a year." After explaining something, Zhang Chunhua eagerly brought the topic back to the original point, "Have you received the letter I sent you? The letter said... "

"Let's talk in the room." Sima Yi coldly interrupted Zhang Chunhua, and then walked straight forward.

A flash of anger flashed in Zhang Chunhua's eyes, but he could only be patient. He followed Sima Yi back to the house, and sent all the servants out of the house. After closing the doors and windows tightly, he asked again: "Sima Yi Eldest young master, you can rest assured now. Tell me quickly, is Cao Pi completely relieved of you now?"

The initial cooperation between Cao Pi and Sima Yi was due to the death of Cao Ang. Cao Pi hoped to use Sima Yi's power to kill Zhang Xiu, and Sima Yi wanted to make friends with Cao Cao's eldest son early to pave the way for future power.At that time, both Cao Pi and Sima Yi were too young. Although they had surpassed many of their peers, when they met someone who was similar to them, they would instinctively reveal their desires and calculations to them nakedly. The other party, the resulting cooperation will only be a transaction based on interests.

After Zhang Chunhua knew about this past, he disapproved very much.Since Sima Yi wanted to rely on Cao Pi to realize his ambition, he should never show his intention to use it with great fanfare from the beginning. Even if it was pretending, he should pretend to be like-minded and sympathetic. After trust and affection, he subtly uses him to pave the way for himself.Fortunately, after she understood Cao Pi's character, she quickly helped Sima Yi come up with a countermeasure to change this situation:

"Going south this time is the best opportunity. On the battlefield, swords have no eyes, and dangers are everywhere. As long as you save Cao Pi with your life when he is in danger, I believe he will change your mind greatly. If the timing is good, Maybe this time is all it takes, and you can gain his full trust as you wish." As for whether Sima Yi will really lose his life if he saves him with his life, it is not in Zhang Chunhua's consideration.If Sima Yi didn't even have this bit of luck, it could only mean that she made a bad bet, and if she ended it earlier, she could stop the loss earlier.

Sima Yi did so.Because he knows Cao Pi's true temperament better than Zhang Chunhua.Cao Pi looks like a man who is good at planning and has a deep city, but in fact he is delicate and emotional. He clearly knows that since ancient times, it is the intrigues of the emperor and his ministers to deceive the emperor, but he is still secretly begging for someone to confide in him. The white head returns together.So when Sun Ce hit the front of the camp, he seized the opportunity decisively and stepped forward to block the sword for Cao Pi.After that, Cao Pi's huge change in his attitude has already proved that he was indeed right in this game.

Can……

Sima Yi couldn't help recalling the scene of that day.He saved Cao Pi because of calculations, because he was sure that the worst result would be to be captured by Sun Ce, which was a wise choice after weighing the pros and cons, but why did Cao Pi turn back at that time?Afterwards, he was beaten all over by Sun Ce and was still protected in front of his tent. What was the reason?

When he saw that Cao Pi was covered in bruises, he had to force himself up, swinging his sword and rushing towards the enemy he could never defeat, what was the shock in his chest?

Every time he thought of this, he didn't dare to think about it anymore.He was afraid that if he continued to investigate further, the outcome of this round would change.

Therefore, he didn't know how to reply to Zhang Chunhua's letter.So, now that Zhang Chunhua asked him face to face, he had nothing to say except silence.

"Hello." Zhang Chunhua looked at Sima Yi's uncertain face, and his heart was clouded, "Could it be...it's not you who controlled him, but he controlled you?"

Sima Yi took a sip of tea and remained silent.

Zhang Chunhua's complexion completely sank: "Sima Zhongda, I advise you to recognize the reality. In the current situation, Cao Cao will definitely drive that little emperor out of power in three to five years at the most and become the emperor himself. As long as you help him well, Cao Pi will become the prince. However, if you are deceived by some nonsense about the relationship between monarchs and ministers, even if you become a powerful minister with less than one person and more than ten thousand people on the day he ascends the throne, you will be decapitated sooner or later The fate of the place. Between the ministers and masters, they are not relatives of brothers. The merits of robbery and killing can control ten thousand vehicles and enjoy great benefits, so which of the ministers is not a Yanghu? Han Fei, you are more familiar with reading than I am, and you are definitely not like Yanghu. The tiger is so stupid, but you must never forget that between the monarch and his ministers, profit comes first. In the future..."

"No." Sima Yi put the teacup on the table and made a dull sound, "Yi has a good memory, don't bother Madam to remind. In the future, no matter who dares to be an enemy of Yi, Yi will be an enemy of Yi. Be soft."

Zhang Chunhua wanted to say something, but seeing Sima Yi's gloomy face, he could only swallow the words unwillingly.I secretly thought in my heart that what you said to me today is categorical, but don't wait until you meet Cao Pi and forget everything.But he couldn't help but sighed, remembering what Guo Jia said to her before:

"It's not easy to calculate people's hearts. It's useless if the game is too shallow, and it's everywhere if the game is too deep. If you are married for a day, Chunhua, if you don't want to monitor Sima's house for Jia, Jia will not force you." You. For some things, Jia let them solve it by themselves, maybe the result will be more surprising, maybe it is."

Seeing Sima Yi's vacillation now, she finally understood what Guo Jia meant by surprise.It's a pity that this development is only beneficial to Cao Shi, and she is only surprised but not happy.

At this time, a servant reported outside the door that a guest came to visit.

"Zhongda, what are you doing closing the doors and windows so tightly in broad daylight?"

The visitor was Cao Pi's confidant Wu Zhi and Wu Jizhong, who were appreciated by Cao Cao for his talents and learning.During this trip to the south, Cao Pi handled all the affairs in Yecheng on his behalf.As Cao Pi's aide, he and Sima Yi are considered to be familiar, but the difference is that, in Sima Yi's view, his familiarity with Wu Zhi is nothing more than a little higher than that of nodding acquaintances, but Wu Zhi has already regarded Sima Yi as a person who can Friends who joke with each other.He opened the door and walked in, seeing Zhang Chunhua also sitting in the room, he was startled, then laughed again:

"So Mrs. Chunhua is here, no wonder the door is closed in broad daylight... Did you bother you? I'll come back later."

"Hey," Zhang Chunhua called Wu Zhi, she really didn't want to talk to Sima Yi, who was not clear-headed, "Ji Zhong, stop teasing Zhong Da. If I can trouble you, there must be something important. Sit down." Speak quickly."

"Madam asked him to stay, but he dare not refuse to keep the quality." Wu Zhi didn't really want to leave, so he joked again and walked back into the house.He put the item in his sleeve on Sima Yi's case, "I will send something on behalf of the Second Young Master."

What Wu Zhi put on the case was half a piece of Kunshan jade.The reason why it is said to be half a piece is because jade is usually made into a jade ring or a jade ring, but the object on the case is only half of the ring shape, and one of the two ends is made into the shape of a dragon's head. Sima Yi picked it up and took a closer look. It was found that there was a hidden groove on the other side, which seemed to be used to put two half-rings together to form a jade ring.

Jue and jue have the same pronunciation, so if you give a jade ornament as a gift, it means a clean break.

Cao Pi asked Wu Zhi to come here on purpose, just to give him half a jade ring?

But two hours ago, Cao Pi was still talking to him enthusiastically about where to hunt in his free time.Where did he provoke Cao Pi again?

Seeing Sima Yi's puzzled face, Wu Zhi suppressed a smile and reminded: "Don't just look at that, Zhongda, there is also a silk note."

According to Sima Yi's words, he unfolded the silk paper again.There are only two lines of Lingjun's words on the note:

Donate the remaining Jue to Jiangzhong, and leave the rest to Lipu.

"This is not written by the second son." Although Cao Pi's handwriting is not as bold as Cao Cao's, it still has a strong character.The writing on the silk is gentle and graceful, and it can be seen that it was written by a woman.

"Zhi wanted to show off, but he didn't expect Zhongda to have such good eyesight. If the second son knows, he will definitely feel better." After slowly drinking the tea that Zhang Chunhua poured for him, Wu Zhicai finally got serious and said out meaning:

"This is written by Mrs. Zhen, and it's placed on the Second Young Master's desk. Second Young Master ordered Zhong Da to see him immediately, the sooner the better."