[Three Kingdoms] Seven steps into wetness

Hua Tuo came soon.

Seeing this old man always makes people feel at ease.But Cao Cao and his son saw that Hua Tuo's expression was not too bad. Instead of feeling relieved, they were even more worried.

——If a person coughs up blood, isn't it because he has suffered a serious internal injury and is going to be bad?

But the two of them had complete thoughts in their hearts, but no one had ever asked this question.

Perhaps, they were afraid of hearing the bad news.

Hua Tuo quickly got the pulse.He glanced at Cao Cao, explained the cause of the disease, and said, "This is due to external evils attacking the lungs and qi deficiency. His lung collaterals were already damaged, but now the airway is overflowing with blood. I don't know what Cao Gong said to him before, so that He was so tired he coughed up blood?"

Cao Cao frowned tightly.

He looked at the half-dead person in the eye bed, and there was an uncontrollable irritability and cruelty on his face.But probably because he saw the indifference in Hua Tuo's eyes, he quickly suppressed all these expressions, and asked with concern: "Is Feng Xiao still alive?"

Cao Zhi subconsciously held his breath.

Hua Tuo stroked his beard with one hand, and said calmly: "Of course there are."

The expressions of Cao Cao and Cao Zhi relaxed a little.

He heard Hua Tuo say again: "This old man still needs to administer a few injections for the military commander. It may take a long time. The prime minister is so busy, I don't dare to bother you. Please go back early."

Cao Cao gave Hua Tuo a cold look and walked away.As for the door, I looked back at Guo Jia again, and then left worrying.

Cao Zhi sighed.

Hua Tuo and Cao Cao have long been tired of seeing each other.So far Hua Tuo is still in the Cao Mansion, partly because of Guo Jia, and partly because of Cao Cao's house arrest.Although Cao Cao didn't kill him, the two of them no longer pretended to be false and gave each other a good look.

Fortunately, Cao Cao still needs to rely on Hua Tuo... Otherwise, why would he keep him to embarrass himself? !And once Guo Jia gets better, with Hua Tuo's actions today, how can he survive?

Cao Zhi was worried.

Guo Jia was in a coma for two days before barely waking up.

When he woke up, he felt that his whole body was floating in the emptiness like a cloud, and he couldn't feel any pain at all.But after a short while, there was another burst of extremely intense pain, which made him tremble all over and clenched his fingertips unbearably.

He tightly held onto something in his hands, like a drowning man grabbing the only piece of driftwood, and slowly passed out.

Hua Tuo was drinking tea outside.Hearing Cao Zhi's exclamation, he hurried inside to check.Seeing Guo Jia like this, he ordered Cao Zhi to let go of his hand so that he could feel his pulse.

But he soon discovered that it was actually Guo Jia who was holding his hand tightly, and even scratched several bloodstains on Cao Zhi's wrist.

Cao Zhi stared blankly, his heart beating fast and out of rhythm.

He held Guo Jia's increasingly slender and pale hand, put it on his heart, and let out a breath slowly.

"It'll be fine..." He finally heard himself say this, and he didn't know who he was telling.

Hua Tuo paused slightly when he heard it.After all, he didn't say a word, just patted Cao Zhi on the shoulder, took out a long needle and continued to treat Guo Jia.

In order to save Guo Jia's life in the past, he saved himself, and he personally took care of his teacher's illness... From the perspective of Cao Zhi's status, he is really a good boy with too much affection.

On July [-], Cao Cao's army was ready to go.

For more than ten days, he visited Guo Jia every day, and when he saw him every day, he was mostly in a coma; or he was awake, but his complexion was uglier than that of a dead person.

——Guo Jia, who used to be unparalleled in the world, is going to be tormented by the pain!

Cao Cao couldn't bear it in his heart, so he kept silent about what was behind the unfinished assumption last time.

He has been thinking about it these days.Guo Jia said that Liu Bei's only way is to join forces with Sun Quan to send troops, he believed it; I don't know if Sun Quan will send troops, he also believed it.If Sun Quan does not send troops, then Liu Bei will die... What if Sun Quan sends troops?

And will he be able to resist the temptation of victory that is close at hand?

Cao Cao asked himself, but got no answer.

Rationally speaking, after unifying the north, he should be more conservative; but in fact, the world is fought out!

Isn't it just like the poem he wrote after the Northern Expedition to Wuhuan, which has been handed down through the ages, "The old man stands on the ground, and his ambition is a thousand miles away. The martyr's old age, his ambition is endless"?

His life has already been full of battles and glorious years.Except for the ending of world domination, he will not stop for anything, and will not be defeated for anything!

Thinking of this, Cao Cao's pride rose sharply.Before getting on his horse, he patted Cao Zhi on the shoulder and sighed softly, "Take care of you sir", then rode his horse and led the army away.

Cao Zhi responded respectfully.

The army went south, and they had to go home.

Cao Pi is walking, walking on the road with Cao Zhi who is still wandering.

July is the end of the summer calendar and the beginning of autumn.The sun is still very hot on the body, and the pedestrians on the road are in a hurry, as if to avoid the heat.But Cao Pi didn't feel uncomfortable.

It's probably because he and Cao Zhi haven't walked together for a long time, and he actually has a little nostalgia.

Cao Pi's eyes dimmed.

He suddenly said, "Second brother plans to travel tomorrow, will fourth brother go with us?"

Cao Zhi returned to his senses.She looked at her second brother with a little embarrassment, and then heard him say it again: "Go out with second brother tomorrow, okay?"

Cao Zhi's eyebrows twitched.He lowered his eyes and thought for a while, then hesitated and said: "But sir..."

Half an hour ago, Cao Cao asked him to take good care of Guo Jia, but Cao Zhi never believed that Cao Pi didn't hear it.Then Cao Cao left on the front foot, but his second brother invited him to travel on the back foot. Why?

Seeing his hesitation, Cao Pi sighed slightly.

His tone seemed to be a little pity, and there was even Cao Zhi's indescribable coldness: "I don't even know how to take care of myself, heh, I actually want to take care of the military division. Look at you, you have lost quite a lot of weight, and even have bruises." .”

As he said, he took Cao Zhi's right hand, pressed his thumb against the slightly swollen place, and stroked it slowly.

Ambiguous.

Cao Zhi was suffocated in his heart.

He knew Cao Pi no less than he knew himself.Naturally, it can be clearly seen that no matter how gentle Cao Pi's attitude is and how charming his actions are at the moment, he can't hide his dissatisfaction.

——But what is Cao Pi dissatisfied with?

Is it dissatisfied that he takes care of Guo Jia all day long and does not have a good rest, or is it like Guo Jia that he thinks that he is close to him because of his position as the son?

If it is the former, is Cao Pi's affection for him deeper than he expected?

If it is the latter, will Cao Pi doubt all his past actions?

Cao Zhi's heart turned sharply, and there was no conclusion in an instant.He simply stopped thinking about it, and just looked at Cao Pi in a daze, and slowly opened his eyes wide, still a little at a loss in his eyes.

For a boy of sixteen or seventeen to make such a youthful and tender expression, it is actually very beautiful.

Cao Pi's eyes darkened.

He tightened his fingertips, as if he could still feel the residual heat when he touched the young man's eyelids: "After all, the military division is still under the care of Doctor Hua. Don't worry too much about you." He paused, then said Shi Shiran, "In case the husband is not cured by then, you fall ill again... How will the second brother explain to the mother?"

What he was talking about was that he fell ill a few days ago to save Hua Tuo.Although he didn't say anything when he went to visit in the past, he was actually very unhappy in his heart.

He turned to stare at the boy.

The child who came to seek help from his second elder brother whenever he encountered difficulties when he was young, and who used to stare at him with an aggrieved expression disappeared, and was replaced by an increasingly handsome and dazzling boy.Although this change made him feel a little regretful, he was more happy and proud after all.

It's just that this boy doesn't belong to him yet.

Cao Pi finally said calmly: "Thinking about you, you are a little tired these days. The autumn is just right recently, so I went out with my second brother, how about it?"

Cao Zhi narrowed his eyes, looking a little struggling.After a long while, he replied in relief: "Okay, then the younger brother will follow the arrangement of the second brother."

Only then did Cao Pi raise the corners of his lips. He couldn't help reaching out to stroke the top of the boy's hair, but finally changed direction and patted him on the shoulder.

When Cao Zhi returned home, he was still wondering why Cao Pi invited him.After regaining consciousness, he found that he was already in Guo Jiayuan.

He paused in his steps, with a slightly strange expression on his face.Then he put on his usual worry and walked in.

When traveling the next day, Cao Zhi also met another person who could never have imagined.

The man stood under the sunlight, and he couldn't tell whether his face was handsome or plain in the backlight.But just the movement of standing with hands behind their backs makes one feel calm and introverted, and even has a slight edge that no one can hide.

Sima Yi.

A glimpse many years ago, no matter Cao Cao, Cao Pi or Cao Zhi, they have never forgotten him.

After he was recruited as a literary rafter to Xuchang, he only visited a few people and then lived in seclusion.When the literati and bureaucrats talked about him in their words, they all said that Sima Yi had finally matured and restrained these years.

But it's not.

He was still as proud and indifferent as before, and he still mocked Cao Cao and his attitude and habits in his heart.It was a last resort for him to come to take office, but it did not prevent him from holding a spectatorial attitude.Even if he is conscientious, it is just an appearance to confuse Cao Cao.

For a moment, Cao Zhi's pupils shrank.

Seeing the two of them, Sima Yi raised his eyebrows slightly, bowed and saluted: "Sima Yi has met the second and fourth sons."

Cao Pi smiled and said, "Lord Sima doesn't need much."

Cao Zhi also respectfully returned the salute.

Cao Pi invited him to travel, but he couldn't guess what it meant.But seeing Sima Yi here, he felt a bit preoccupied.

He pulled himself together and recovered from before.

Cao Pi was originally a sociable person, and Sima Yi also knew that the three of them were happy with each other for a while.

When returning home, Cao Pi offered to give Sima Yi a ride.

Originally, it was quite normal for the host to see off guests.But if Cao Pi wants to send Sima Yi off, it is not so normal.

Cao Zhi went home alone knowingly, leaving Cao Pi and Sima Yi to chat and walk to Sima Lang's mansion.

Probably because of Cao Zhi before,

Sima Yi smiled and said: "The second son gave it to Xiabi and Yantai yesterday, and I like it very much."

His facial features were originally extremely upright, and such a smile made him even more handsome and picturesque.Even if they stand with Guo Jia and others, the world will never ignore such a person.

This person also has the strength to stand shoulder to shoulder with the counselors in Cao Yingzhong.If it wasn't for his reluctance to come here before, I'm afraid he would have been able to leave his name in the history.

Cao Pi looked at him with sincerity in his eyes: "It's as long as you like it, sir."

Sima Yi's answer is also good.

The two walked for a while, and saw Sima Lang's mansion was close in front of them.Then, Sima Yi really heard Cao Pi say contemptuously: "What do you think of the fourth brother?"

He narrowed his eyes slowly.

What do you think of Cao Zhi?Sima Yi was also asking himself.

A few years ago, his impression of Cao Cao and the children of the Cao family were all defeated by Cao Zhi's words.Naturally, he was not interested in finding out whether Cao Zhi liked to fight crickets. No matter how courteous and courteous he was seeing the fourth son now, he didn't think Cao Zhi was any good.

I also heard that Guo Jia, the military commander in the Cao camp, was seriously ill, and Cao Zhi, the fourth son, took care of Guo Jia himself more than Cao Cao.If it wasn't for the name of master and apprentice, wouldn't it be even more sneering.

Such eagerness for quick success is also in line with his age.

But Sima Yi naturally wouldn't say it. Not only did he not say it, but he also praised Cao Zhi: "The fourth son is modest in heart, and he is also very friendly and respectful to his subordinates. Given time, he will surely become a refined man who does not belong to Xun Lingjun."

Although he was praising Cao Zhi, he actually said that he could only compare with the scholar-bureaucrats in appearance, but he kept silent about the inside.Obviously not optimistic about Cao Zhi at all.

Cao Pi had a smile in his eyes.He didn't seem to hear Sima Yi's implication, he was just happy that Cao Zhi was praised.

Sima Yi raised his eyebrows: "Second Young Master and Fourth Young Master have a good relationship."

Cao Pi smiled deeper.

Probably thinking of something, his smile at this moment is not superficially luxurious, but genuinely covered with a little gentleness.But even this little bit of tenderness is enough to raise eyebrows: "He is my younger brother."

When he said this, his tone was as calm as the sky.

Sima Yi was noncommittal.

It is well known that Cao Cao has many heirs, but the most famous one is not the eldest son Cao Pi, but the 13-year-old Cao Chong.If they were talking about Cao Chong today, I'm afraid Cao Pi will show a little tenderness.

——In the face of great cause, family and friendship are things that can be discarded.

It's just that during the half day that Sima Yi observed, Cao Pi really treated Cao Zhi differently.

Sima Yi is still thinking about the difference, and the mansion is close at hand.Cao Pi cupped his hands and saluted: "Since Mr. has arrived home safely, Cao Pi has also returned."

Sima Yi looked up at the sky, and said calmly, "That's fine." He paused, and then explained, "The sky is about to change, the second son should go back as soon as possible."

Cao Pi thought about it.

He raised his head and stared into Sima Yi's eyes, wondering for a moment whether the words simply reminded him that it was about to rain, or whether he had really seen through something.

Cao Pi looked at it for a while, but finally closed his eyes in noncommittal.In Sima Yi's respectful look, he left without haste.

Not long after he returned home, the sky really changed its color.

The sun was shining brightly before, but now there are black clouds floating from nowhere, approaching Xuchang with irreversible momentum.

As Sima Yi said, the sky is about to change.