burning beans

In Guandu, the spring breeze in March makes the willow leaves green.Gently stroking the sprouting wicker with one hand, Cao Pi involuntarily pressed the small cloth bag in his arms with the other hand.Since Cao Ang's death, Cao Zhi saw from nowhere that "willow" is a homonym for "stay".It was a few willow branches at first, and then gradually turned into a lush willow tree.Is this the fourth or fifth?Shaking off the drawing paper, the ink-colored willow leaves seemed to be swaying in the wind, as if they had life.

"The painting skills are getting better and better." Cao Pi said to himself, feeling a sense of pride that "my family has just grown up".How long has it been out this time?See you next time, Zhi'er should grow up too.It is said that brothers will have their own divisions when they grow up, and I don't know if Zhi'er will pester him and call him "Second Brother and Second Brother"?Willow, willow, Zhi'er, can the second brother keep you who is so dependent on the second brother?Thinking of it this way, it really felt a little emotional.With a thought, he ordered people to fetch tools, broke off a few willow branches, dug a hole, filled it with soil, and poured some water.Looking at the still immature wicker, Cao Pi murmured silently in his heart: "You will definitely grow up. Zhi'er, the second brother and you will always be as affectionate as we were when we were young."

In April of the fifth year of Jian'an, Sun Ce, who had won all the land in Jiangdong, wanted to take advantage of Cao and Yuan's confrontation to go north to attack Xu, but was shot in the face by an assassin while hunting, and soon passed away at the age of 26.

In the same year, Guan Yu beheaded Yuan Shao's general Yan Liang to repay Cao Cao's kindness. Afterwards, he gave up all the rewards he had received, resolutely left Cao Ying, and returned to Liu Bei's side.In October, Cao Cao attacked Wuchao, and Yuan Shao was defeated in the first battle at Guandu.

In the sixth year of Jian'an, Liu Bei left Yuan Shao, went south to Jingzhou, and defected to Liu Biao.

In May of the seventh year of Jian'an, Yuan Shao died of illness.His eldest son Yuan Tan and youngest son Yuan Shang retreated to Liyang.

In April of the eighth year of Jian'an, Cao Cao pursued the Yuan brothers to Yecheng.In May, Cao Jun returned the promise.

Cao Zhi is 12 years old, and his black pupils are full of agility.Although he also learns swordsmanship, no matter how exposed to the sun and wind, his skin is still fair and delicate, with black hair and shawls, red lips and white teeth.When Cao Pi saw it, he couldn't help teasing him: "It will take a few more years, and all the girls in Xuduli will be compared to Zhi'er." beat.Seeing the two running away, Mrs. Bian couldn't help laughing, "Zhi'er and Pi'er have such a good relationship."

Cao Cao stroked his beard: "Since Zhi'er was born, I have been begging here and there, and Pi'er was with him. No wonder they are so close."

Bian said: "The two brothers are friendly, which saved me a lot of worry." As he spoke, he walked slowly towards the backyard holding Cao Cao's arm.

"Thousands of riders are popular, and thousands of riders are riding on the dragon. The golden drum is shaking up and down, and thousands of relatives are in a row. Bai Yan is like a sun, and the red flag is shining brightly. Reminiscing about the virtue of the king, Xu Yu knows enough. After experiencing the long live forest, walking Go to Liyang. It is said that Yuan Shao has a strong army and countless capable people under his command. I am afraid that this battle is not as easy as the second brother wrote." Lying on the bed, Cao Zhi looked up at Cao Pi who was sitting by the bed.

Rubbing Cao Zhi's hair habitually, the soft hair was wrapped around his fingers, a little itchy, but very comfortable, Cao Pi couldn't help but grabbed a strand and played with it in his hand.Recalling the past three years, from the beginning of the stalemate, to the subsequent panic, and finally to the final turning point, Cao Pi's eyes gradually became distant: "Yes...war, victory... how can it be so easy..."

A familiar yet unfamiliar temperature came from his hand, Cao Pi lowered his head, and met Cao Zhi's clear eyes. "Second brother," the clear voice, with a quietness that doesn't match his age, "tell me about it." The hand carved from white jade gently covered the hand that was a circle bigger than his own. .

A warm current flowed from his hands to his heart. Cao Pi blinked in a daze, then smiled, pinched Cao Zhi's face, and jokingly said, "Does Zhi'er understand?"

His cheeks bulged, and Cao Zhi said angrily: "Second brother! Zhi'er has also studied military books in recent years! If you don't believe me, you test me!"

A few years ago, the figure of the proud child who was about to recite poems to himself overlapped with Cao Zhi in front of him. Cao Pi not only smiled: Zhi'er, it still hasn't changed.Bending down to remove the shoes and socks, he turned over and lay on the half of the bed that Cao Zhi consciously vacated, with his hands folded behind his head, looking at the top of the tent, he said slowly: "At the beginning, Yuan Shao's troops were indeed stronger than ours. For a while, the hearts of the soldiers began to become unstable, and my father also began to consider whether to withdraw to Xudu, but..."

The food and grass were almost exhausted, and people's minds returned. Cao Cao hesitated, but under Xun Yu's persuasion, he chose to continue to fight Yuan Shao.It happened that Yuan Shao's counselor Xu You's clansmen broke the law and were sent to prison. Xu You was dissatisfied and rebelled against Yuan Shao and defected to Cao Cao.Under the plan of Xu You and the support of Xun You and Jia Xu, Cao Cao led Qingqi to attack Wuchao, burned all Yuan Shao's food, grass and supplies, and surrendered Zhang Yun and Gao Lan who had come to attack the camp.Yuan Shao's army was shaken and internally divided. Cao Cao took advantage of the momentum to attack Yuan Shao's army, and Yuan Shao's army finally collapsed. Only [-] cavalry returned to Jizhou.

"From this point of view, Yuan Shao himself caused the failure." Xunsheng turned his head, and saw Cao Zhi resting his head on both hands, his eyebrows slightly furrowed, as if he was trying to think about something.Cao Pi pulled out a hand and waved it in front of his eyes. Seeing that the black and white eyes turned to him in a daze, he asked with a smile, "What are you thinking about?"

Xu Shi was tired, so Cao Zhi simply lay down on his side, looked directly at Cao Pi who was also turning sideways, and said softly: "Zhi'er is thinking, if Xu You's people didn't break the law, now the second brother should still Starving in Guandu?"

The earnest face is full of distress. Since childhood, Cao Zhi will not hide his emotions, especially in front of Cao Pi.Feeling warm and soft in his heart, he poked Cao Zhi on the forehead: "Silly boy, what if?"

Rubbing his forehead, Cao Zhi glared at Cao Pi, but his gaze softened unconsciously when he touched the smile on the corner of Cao Pi's mouth and the tiredness between his brows. He patted his brother on the back and said, "Second brother is tired, go to bed early."

Dazed for a moment, Cao Pi couldn't help laughing when he realized it: This kid still wants to coax himself the way he coaxed him when he was a child.Turning his eyes, he leaned his head on Cao Zhi's small chest, put his arms around Cao Zhi's waist, and muttered: "Then let me borrow a pillow from my second brother." Then he didn't move.

Cao Zhi was taken aback, blinked his big eyes a few times, lowered his head, he could only see the top of Cao Pi's hair, listened carefully, only heard the sound of shallow and even breathing, as if he really fell asleep.Cao Zhi was stunned, then put his arms around Cao Pi's shoulders, patted his little hands, closed his eyes, and hummed softly the ditty that Mrs. Bian hummed to himself before going to bed when he was a child.It didn't take long for the voice to gradually decrease, and finally dissipated in the warmth of the room.

Cao Zhi didn't see that in his little embrace, the corners of Cao Pi's mouth kept rising.

Yin Yin Qi Lei, Meng Meng Qi rain.I'm driving my car, and it's so difficult.Follow Bi Huan Mei, and say it.In the middle of the class, the scribble is imperial.Rumble the big cart, load low load.Aww, servant, let the servant die.Covered with rain, stained with clothes and clothes.

Zhi'er, this journey is difficult, how can I have the heart to tell you everything?

In August of the ninth year of Jian'an, in Yecheng, the once-prominent Yuan's Mansion was now tightly surrounded by Cao's army.Cao Pi got off his horse in front of the mansion gate, raised his feet and walked in.A guard tried to stop him, but another guard pulled his clothes. He tilted his head hesitantly, but the man shook his head at him.After such a delay, Cao Pi went straight through the gate of the mansion towards the insider, and disappeared after a while.

When he couldn't see anyone, the guard asked the guard who was pulling at the hem of his clothes, "Why are you pulling me?"

The man said softly: "Idiot, don't you even look at who that is? That's Mr. Cao's second son, can you stop him?"

"Huh? He is the second son? Why is he so young? I don't think he is 20 years old?"

"He grew up with Master Cao and grew up in the army since he was a child."

"Then what is he doing here? Basically, there are only female relatives left in this house."

"Why do you ask so many questions? We people, what the higher-ups tell us to do, we just need to do well. It's better to know less about other things. Get back to your position!"

Naturally, Cao Pi did not hear the small comments of these guards, walked through the vestibule, and came to the main hall.There were only two women in the hall, and when Cao Pi came in, one of them shook slightly, and then put his head on the lap of the nearly fifty-year-old woman kneeling on the table, with long hair hanging down, unable to see his face clearly.Cao Pi became curious and asked, "Who are you?"

The body of the person lying on the body trembled almost imperceptibly. Cao Pi saw it, but he didn't say anything. He only heard the half-baked woman say: "I am the wife of General Yuan, and her maiden name is Liu." It landed on another person, hesitated for a moment, and said again: "This is the old man's daughter-in-law, her maiden name is Zhen."

Cao Pi couldn't help thinking: I heard before that Yuan Xi's wife, Zhen Shi, is both talented and beautiful. Could it be... a few steps forward, and said to Zhen Shi: "Raise your head."

Mrs. Zhen didn't move, but said softly: "I haven't washed my body for many days, I'm afraid it will stain the eyes of the young master."

Cao Pi smiled and said, "It doesn't matter."

Zhen's body froze, Cao Pi didn't urge him, but just looked at the two with a smile, but the smile didn't reach his eyes.

Seeing this, Mrs. Liu sighed, patted Mrs. Zhen lightly, and said, "Sit up."

As if hesitating and struggling, after a long time, Zhen Shifang slowly straightened up.