[Three Kingdoms] Seven steps into wetness

In the first lunar month, Cao Pi was still practicing calligraphy with Cao Zhi in Cao Zhi's courtyard.

Recently, Cao Pi likes to cultivate himself by practicing calligraphy.Except for visiting relatives and friends and falling asleep at night, he seized almost all his free time to hide in Cao Zhi's study.

In fact, Cao Pi is in power in Xuchang, and the year is extremely busy.Therefore, Cao Zhi was also very curious, where did Cao Pi get the time?

Or because of Cao Pi, Cao Zhi also had a portion of the mutton soup that Zhen Ji ordered someone to deliver occasionally.

When Cao Zhi drank the soup for the first time, he smiled and praised, "My sister-in-law is really ingenious, and my second brother is blessed."At that time, I saw Cao Pi draw a smile out of his eyes, but he didn't see joy or indifference in his eyes.

Cao Zhi's heart skipped a beat.

He suddenly recalled what his second elder brother had said in his reply letter after he mentioned Zhen Ji at first; then he thought of Cao Pi's tenderness and affection for Zhen Ji since he got married for half a year, and the second time he drank it as if it was his own servant stew soup, never mentioning Zhen Ji.

Speaking of this time, Cao Zhi felt disappointed again.

The first time he heard Zhen Ji's name, he remembered many things.But when he really saw her face, there was nothing.

As for Zhen Ji's thought about his recovery of memory-was he deceived by intuition, or was he deceived?

Cao Zhi was entangled in his heart and could not speak to others.But he didn't know that the complex emotions he saw Zhen Ji occasionally fell into Cao Pi's eyes, which made Cao Pi more and more unhappy.

Whether it was Cao Zhi's faint admiration in his words when he heard Zhen Ji for the first time a year ago, or the complex emotions in his eyes when he saw Zhen Ji, it all showed that he cared about Zhen Ji.Even though he kept a certain distance from Zhen Ji at this moment, he didn't think that Cao Zhi could really forget Zhen Ji easily.

When he was fourteen or fifteen years old, he also liked a woman because of her looks.Before he got it, he felt that a woman was one in a million; after he got it, he realized that the people who never forget it are just like this.

But isn't the current Zhen Ji to Cao Zhi just like him who didn't get that woman back then?

Cao Pi took a deep breath.

How to solve this problem?

Cao Pi hadn't figured out how to solve this problem yet. On the tenth day of the first lunar month, Bian's scolding servant came to report that Zhen Ji was accidentally bumped by someone, and suddenly, the pain in her stomach was unbearable.At this point the amniotic fluid has broken, may be premature.

When Cao Pi heard it, he just looked at Cao Zhi in a daze, as if he didn't understand the reconciliation at all.After a long time, he suddenly realized that he quickly dragged Cao Zhi away!

Cao Pi and Zhen Ji got married in April, and in June the doctor diagnosed that Zhen Ji was pregnant.If this is a boy, he will be Cao Pi's eldest son after birth.Moreover, the doctor also said in private that it is very likely to be a boy, so both Cao Pi and the Bian family are full of expectations.

Soon after Zhen Ji married Yuan Xi, Yuan Shao sent Yuan Xi to Youzhou, so Zhen Ji had no children before.The Bian family often took Zhen Ji by her side, often taught her to be calm, and ordered Cao Pi to accompany Zhen Ji to walk around.

The child is now eight months old, and the doctor said not long ago that the fetus is very good, and it will be a healthy and good child when it is born at full term.

——How did you know that you were frightened and gave birth prematurely? !

Cao Pi's heart was full of surprises, his complexion changed several times, and finally it was fixed between worry and solemnity.Along the way, he has regained his sanity a little bit, and he also heard the general story from the boy.

Originally, Zhen Ji had lunch with Mrs. Bian, and Mrs. Bian sent her back to her room to rest.Unexpectedly, when passing by the rockery in the garden, a big mouse sprang out.Zhen Ji didn't realize it at first, but the maid beside her was very afraid of mice, so she was caught off guard and subconsciously dodged to the side, bumping into Zhen Ji.

Fortunately, the other maid beside her was quick to hug Zhen Ji without falling to the ground, otherwise the consequences would be disastrous.

Cao Pi's complexion turned pale.

Seeing the coldness in Cao Pi's eyes, Cao Zhi knew in his heart that no matter what happened to Zhen Ji's mother and son, this maidservant would never survive.

And whether this was accidental or man-made.

Fortunately, Zhen Ji was young and in good health, and she did not land on the ground. The child was born two hours later.

Wen Po went out immediately, congratulating Cao Pi on getting Linzi.The doctor also said that the mother and child are safe, and the child is growing very well in the womb. Although he is a little weak now, it will not have a big impact on the future.Cao Pi laughed loudly, and rewarded Mrs. Wen, the doctor, and the maid who had rescued Zhen Ji's mother and son heavily.

Cao Pi hugged the child, feeling blank for a moment.After being awakened by Cao Zhi, he said with a silly smile: "Fourth brother, this is my child, this is my child! Haha! Look, second brother has a child too!"

For anyone who is a first-time father, most of them will lose their composure.Cao Pi's appearance is considered sensible.

Cao Zhi's heart moved slightly.

He didn't take his family too seriously before.However, seeing Cao Pi's expression at this moment, there is actually a trace of real joy.Not only for Cao Pi, but also for having a nephew.

He smiled and said, "Congratulations, second brother, Cao Zhi also has a nephew!"

Cao Pi's smirk deepened.

Bian also relaxed.

She took the child from Cao Pi's arms and saw that he was all wrinkled together, even his facial features were still unmelted. Thinking of Cao Pi's healthy appearance when he was born, she felt half joy and half pity.

After all, she is not young anymore, and she is exhausted after being startled.Handed over the child to Cao Pi, and then entered the room to visit Zhen Ji.Seeing that although she was pale and extremely weak, she was really fine, so he called Cao Zhi to go back to rest and not bother the young couple anymore.

Sometimes there is a superstition that it is unlucky for a child to be born under the age of one month, and such rumors have also arose in the mansion.It's just that it didn't turn out to be a big deal, and was quickly suppressed by the Bian family.

At the full moon, Cao Cao also wrote back, naming the child "Rui".

For a time, there was an endless stream of people coming and going in Cao Pi's courtyard.

In another month, it will be the ritual of exorcism in the third month of the lunar calendar.

Every time on this festival, literati always gather together, go out and play, and leave some poems to show their literary talent.For most literati, one can make more like-minded friends, and on the other hand, sometimes they can make a big splash in the flowing water, and then live forever.

Cao Pi has been happy to organize this matter since Cao Cao established his capital in Xuchang.Over the years, it has become a routine.Among them, some people kept leaving to be used by Cao Cao, and there were newcomers who became famous and joined.

And what I have to say is that the rumors about Cao Zhi have become anecdotes.

Leaving aside the nonsense poem he wrote when he participated in the first time, it's just that as long as he participated in the wine glass, he seemed to recognize him one after another and stopped beside him, no matter whether he wrote poetry or not, whether he Getting drunk and not giving up is enough for people to gossip.

Some people even joked and said: When I saw Cao Zhi's poems, I was drunk.

When Cao Zhi heard it for the first time, he just felt that there was a deep pain somewhere.

After listening for a long time, I slowly calmed down.

Anyway, before there was a trick of flowing water to write poems, and later there was an unscrupulous man who forced him to compose Fu.Since he can't resist, he might as well enjoy it peacefully.

——And once you accept this kind of setting, life will become quite exciting!

Cao Zhi comforted himself like this, and began to think about how to deal with it.

To put it bluntly, prepare the poems and read them out at that time.

Cao Zhi suddenly woke up!

So throughout February, he read the Book of Songs and set foot in and out of the city.Except for occasional visits to my nephew, I am busy writing poems.

When Cao Pi stepped into Cao Zhi's courtyard, Cao Zhifang wrote a poem.

After Zhen Ji gave birth to Cao Rui, Cao Pi took pity on mother and son, and was always by his side. These days, he no longer set foot in Cao Zhi's courtyard.In the past two months, except for Cao Zhi's occasional visits, the two brothers have never seen each other at all.

When Cao Zhi looked up, he saw a young man with a clear face approaching calmly.The warm spring sun shone on his face, and his expression became more and more heroic.

Cao Zhi then asked, "How is Rui Er?"

Cao Pi smiled: "Although she is a little weak, she is much better under the care of my mother."

He paused, then sighed again: "It's you, you have nothing to say when you meet your second brother in the past two months except Ruier."

When Cao Zhi heard it, he felt indescribably subtle.

——Listen to this, why does it sound like he is complaining that he has ignored his second brother recently?

Before Cao Zhi struggled to come to a conclusion, Cao Pi had already set his sights on the case: "Is the fourth brother writing poetry? It's very elegant. I don't know if the second brother is lucky enough to watch it?"

Cao Zhi rubbed his nose, ignoring the strange feeling in his heart, and handed the paper in his hand to Cao Pi.

Letter: Looking at the clouds, there are real people.Ande followed Qingchen lightly.Holding the electric whip, galloping Hida.In less than twenty characters, it falls gracefully and neatly on the paper, which is very eye-catching.

With a smile in his eyes, Cao Pi recited it silently, and slowly calmed down and thought.

On the surface, this poem seems to be calm and powerful for some Yunji immortals, but it actually contains a little imperceptible regret of not being able to get what you want.

... Can't ask for it?

Cao Pi thought a lot in his heart, but he didn't show it at all on his face. There was even a little joke in his eyes: "Why does the second brother think that this poem is not as simple as it looks?"

Cao Zhi has black lines all over his head.

Before he wrote this poem, Guo Jiacai wrote to say that he had searched all over Yizhou, but he could no longer drink the same strong wine as he and Cao Zhang brewed in the past, so he asked Cao Zhi what was the key.Cao Zhi naturally thought of the calm and clear person, and felt a little disappointed.Suddenly, a flash of inspiration came and I wrote down this poem.

However, these cannot be said to Cao Pi, so Cao Zhi wrote lightly: "However, there is no deep meaning in the few words that suddenly came to mind when looking up at the sky."

Seeing this, Cao Pi only said meaningfully: "Hey, the second brother saw that there is a hidden friendship in this poem... Who is the fourth brother missing?"

Cao Zhi said helplessly: "Second brother, don't make fun of my younger brother! In a few days it will be the funeral ceremony, and Zhi is just preparing in advance."

Cao Pi closed his eyes to hide all expressions, and finally smiled lightly: "I see. Speaking of which, I wonder how many more songs you will write this year?"

Cao Zhi became more and more helpless.

The answer was soon revealed on the fifth day of March.

In Cao Pi's meaningful gaze, Yang Xiu's playful look, and everyone's kind smiles, Cao Zhi changed from his usual laziness.He was sitting on the edge of the water, smiling and staring at the wine glass, waiting for it to fall in front of him.

as expected!It was only the first time when the wine glass fell in front of Cao Zhi.

Laughter came from the crowd, and Cao Pi and Yang Xiu stared at Cao Zhi with smiles on their faces.The difference is that Cao Pi already knew that he was prepared, and Yang Xiu listened attentively.It can be seen that whether Cao Zhi chooses to recite poems or drink, everyone loves to hear and see.

There are three black lines on Cao Zhi's forehead.

He quickly composed a poem, which was exactly the one Cao Pi had seen before.Some people showed regretful expressions, and some people praised, Cao Zhi put the wine glass back on the source.

From then on, no matter what everyone expected, Cao Zhi's upright sitting down not only did not attract the wine glasses to stay beside him as usual, but he drifted as far as he could!

— until the end.

Cao Zhi's mouth twitched.

In the past, when he was unprepared, he would stop in front of him every now and then for him to recite poems and drink; now that he is fully prepared, the wine glass doesn't have to stop in front of him!

——Is this not teasing him?

Thinking of this, Cao Zhi felt pain again.

Naturally, someone saw his expression.Xun Yun smiled immediately and said: "What's wrong with the fourth son, is it a pity that the wine glass drifted away?"

The corner of Cao Zhi's mouth twitched.

Xun Yun didn't say this in a low voice, most of the people present heard him too, and they all stared at him with great interest.

Cao Zhi said solemnly without changing his face: "How can it be? Hearing your wonderful words is an eye-opener for Cao Zhi."

Everyone became more and more happy.

Only Yang Xiu curled the corners of his lips slightly, as if mocking.

When returning home, Yang Xiu stared at Cao Zhi and said indifferently: "Just now you feel regretful. In addition to the essays that must be done in today's class, let's add two more poems. Anyway, you have opened your eyes. I want to write two poems for you. But a little meaning."

Then, he was satisfied to see Cao Zhi's face full of depression.

But I don't know that Cao Zhi was lucky, and he wrote a few more poems!

At this time, it was March of the 11th year of Jian'an.

After Cao Cao pacified Bingzhou, he took Liang Xi as the governor of Bingzhou.At that time, Bingzhou was dilapidated after the war, and a large number of ethnic minorities such as the Huns emigrated.Among the tribal leaders, there was great confusion among the soldiers.

Liang Xi recommended heroes of all ethnic groups to serve as his staff, and in the name of "righteousness", he took advantage of the opportunity of the army to go out to recruit his bravery as soldiers.Then move their family members to Yecheng, and send troops to punish anyone who refuses to obey his orders.Beheaded more than a thousand ranks before and after, recruited and surrendered more than ten thousand people, and merged the state.

Cao Cao was very happy when he saw it.

At this time, Yuan Xi and Yuan Shang had gone to Liucheng to join Tadun.

There is no post road between Yecheng and Liucheng, only the small roads in the mountains are rugged and difficult, and the army cannot pass these roads at all.Therefore, it is not easy for Cao Cao to march to Liucheng in the short term.

However, this matter did not bother Cao Cao for a long time.

Two months later, Cao Cao ordered people to dig the Pinglu and Quanzhou Second Canals for water transportation.After the opening of the second canal, no matter whether it is a large army or yellow and white materials, it can be directly transported to Liaodong by sea.