[Three Kingdoms] Seven steps into wetness

This night, Cao Zhi naturally stayed in the Guo Mansion for dinner.After dinner, Cao Zhi suppressed the thousands of words in his heart, and practiced calligraphy with Guo Yi for a while.

Cao Zhi's handwriting has always been strict and steady, but tonight, for some reason, his writing is a little ecstatic.Guo Yi frowned and looked at him for a long time before raising his head to look at him: "Fourth Young Master, what's on your mind today?"

Cao Zhi frowned and smiled: "Junior Brother always calls me Fourth Young Master, it's really too strange."

Guo Yi was suspicious in his heart, but his expression became more and more indifferent: "Senior brother."

"Yeah." Cao Zhi smiled deeper, "Actually, I don't have anything on my mind, it's just that my long-cherished wish came true today, and I don't know what year it is...heh."

The corner of Guo Yi's mouth twitched.Once the wish of many years is fulfilled, it is indeed ecstasy.However, with the appearance of his senior brother, and the stupid "hey" word added at the end... Is he really okay?

Guo Yidao: "Although it is a long-cherished wish to come true, but senior brother is so happy, I'm afraid it's not good."

Cao Zhi paused.He turned around and stroked Guo Yi's hair, and his smile deepened: "Thank you for reminding me, Junior Brother. But child, you don't understand this kind of thing."

Guo Yi: "..."

He put down his pen expressionlessly, pulled Cao Zhi to the front of the study, and said lightly, "Go well, I won't see you off." After saying that, he closed the door with a slam to isolate Cao Zhi from the outside.

"..." Cao Zhi rubbed his nose and turned to look for Guo Jia.

Guo Jia was reading a book of miscellaneous notes, and seeing Cao Zhi's frightened face, he didn't ask why he finished teaching so quickly.He only raised his jaw and said, "Sit."

Cao Zhi sat down opposite him as he said.

After he sat down, Guo Jia didn't say anything, but continued to look down at his miscellaneous notes.

After a long time, Guo Jia put down the bamboo slips in his hand.He met Cao Zhi's eyes staring at him intently, and his heart throbbed inexplicably.

Guo Jia let out a breath and said indifferently, "Why is Zijian staring at me?"

Cao Zhi's eyes flashed.He said softly: "I just feel..." It's a little unreal.

Guo Jia raised his eyebrows: "Huh?"

Cao Zhi hooked his lips, shook his head and said, "No."

Guo Jia didn't want to point it out, but said: "My lord ordered you to be in charge of Yecheng, have you ever thought about why?"

Only then did Cao Zhi suppress the smile on his face.His father ordered him to be in charge of Yecheng, and he hadn't thought about it.But Cao Cao pointed out his shortcomings, but there are also some representatives.He thought for a moment, and then said: "Actually, my father, like my husband, saw my shortcomings and wanted me to try to manage Yecheng."

Because he saw his shortcomings, he felt that he was not suitable as an heir.But I also like his talent, so I gave him this opportunity to try to change.

If Cao Zhi can do what Cao Cao expected in these years, then Cao Zhi will be the son of the world.If not, then naturally there is Cao Pi.

Therefore, once Cao Zhi could not manage Yecheng well, he would lose the qualification to compete.

Guo Jia sighed: "Yes, it is precisely because of this."

Cao Zhi said: "Sir, there is no need to worry, students still have a long time to change."

Guo Jia stared at him for a long time, seeing that there was really no trace of frustration on his face, so he smiled and said, "Yes."

Cao Zhi stared at his smile, and slowly narrowed his eyes: "Sir, it's late at night. Why don't we... go to bed?"

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Guo Jia smiled slightly: "Alright."

The light in Cao Zhi's eyes became brighter and brighter.

However, in the end, Guo Jia sent him to the door with a smile, watched him get into the carriage, and returned to Cao's mansion.

Cao Zhi closed his eyes tightly.

Although it seems that the confession was successful...but why does it feel...

How about such a file?

Fortunately, Cao Zhi won't be entangled for long, Cao Cao is about to go to Sun Quan.

Before leaving, the three brothers had a farewell drink in the courtyard.

In fact, every time since Cao Zhang went on an expedition, the three brothers always bid farewell like this.From Cao Zhang going alone, to Cao Zhi and Cao Zhang going together, but now Cao Zhi stays behind.

But never missed.

Cao Pi stared at this increasingly handsome face, suppressing the increasingly indifferent regret in his heart.

I don't know if it's because Cao Zhi grew up, got married and started a business, and even became more talented and accomplished, which made him more and more jealous. His love for Cao Zhi has faded after all.Only the resentment of being deceived, lingering in his heart like an obsession, became the driving force for him to gain more power.

People's hearts are always the most difficult thing to grasp, and he never thought that he and Cao Zhi would have such a rivalry in the future.

Or, he was too naive.

Cao Pi suppressed the thousands of thoughts in his heart, smiled and toasted Cao Zhi: "Come on, third brother, let's respect the fourth brother together, and hope that the third brother can manage Yecheng well in the days when father is away."

The three of them drank it all in one gulp, and Cao Zhi sighed as if he lacked confidence: "Yecheng is so big, my brother is also afraid that it will not manage well, and I will disappoint my father."

Cao Pi smiled slightly.

He stared at Cao Zhi, his eyes were full of concern for his younger brother, and even more indelible trust.No matter who he is looking at, he will be deeply moved: "Zijian has been the most calm since he was a child. Since his father handed over Yecheng to the fourth brother, he must also trust the fourth brother. The second and third brothers are also the same, trust you You will be able to manage Yecheng well."

Cao Zhang also patted him on the shoulder, jokingly said: "What are you afraid of, you are the biggest in Yecheng now, whoever dares not listen to you, just govern it directly!"

Cao Pi's smile deepened, and Cao Zhi also smiled and said, "Third brother is joking again."

Cao Pi went straight to the point: "In fact, what the third brother said is very true. My brother once managed Yecheng temporarily on behalf of my father. The power in the city is more complicated than that of Xuchang... The fourth brother must pay attention to the old families that existed in Yecheng."

Cao Zhi's face was a little moved.He met Cao Pi's gaze, "Thank you for reminding me, brother, brother will definitely pay attention."

Cao Pi's smile deepened.

They may not know that Cao Cao stopped behind the rockery to listen.Hearing the conversation of the three sons, they were also expressionless.Only the eyes are bullying, dark and unpredictable.

After a while, he turned and left without saying a word.

On the eighth day of October in the 17th year of Jian'an, Cao Cao led an army of 25 to conquer Sun Quan in the south.

Cao Zhi only saw Guo Jia once before seeing him off.

He has been busy with handovers these days, and has never met Guo Jia, so he couldn't help but feel a little dazed.He felt that that day seemed to be his own illusion, and he also felt a little unreal in the past few days.Until he met those indifferent and calm eyes, he laughed for some reason.

Guo Jia looked at him and smiled.

Cao Zhi took a step forward, and slowly hugged this almost ideal person in his heart.He buried his head in the hollow of his shoulder, took a deep breath, "Sir, take care."

Guo Jia was stunned for a moment.

In fact, he never expected today's scene, and wanting to accept Cao Zhi's feelings is also the most incredible thing he has ever done in his life.It's just that this feeling is not too bad, so he doesn't regret it. "The same goes for Zijian."

Before the army reached Jiangdong, Xun Yu died of illness in Shouchun.

Cao Cao Fu Ling cried bitterly.

Guo Jia stood aside, silently staring at the earth that buried Xun Yu's coffin, still a little dazed.

As if it was just yesterday, this generous brother still patted him on the shoulder and introduced him to Cao Cao.The scene where the three of them drank together is vivid in my memory, but I don't think that things have changed a long time ago.

He closed his eyes, and finally couldn't help the tears falling down.

After Xun Yu's death, the military camp was very depressed.Cao Cao also suffered a serious illness and was taken care of by Cao Pi and Cao Zhang.

And Guo Jia received a letter from Cao Zhi.

Counting the days, this letter might have been delivered a few days after they left Yecheng.He opened the letterhead and saw that Cao Zhi had written some of his daily situation in the past few days, and finally said that the students have always had ominous premonitions for some reason recently, and hoped that the husband would take care of himself.

Guo Jia was stunned for a long time.

Then, he felt the haze in his heart swept away.He stroked the letter and smiled.

In the 17th year of Jian'an, the emperor ordered Pingyuanhou Cao Zhi to be the county magistrate of Yecheng, with a rank and salary of one thousand shi, and to manage all government affairs in the county.

At this time, there are thirteen prefectures in the world, with a total of 110 four counties.Yecheng is the center of Wei County in Yizhou, and it is also the center of the whole Yizhou.

After Ye County was expanded by Cao Cao, the inner city had a radius of eight miles and the outer city had a radius of seven miles.As the center of Yizhou, Yecheng's economy and agriculture must be ahead of other counties.

The first thing Cao Zhi did when he took office was to entertain officials such as the secretary, lieutenant, and rafter under his command.

Cao Zhi is the fourth son of Cao Cao, and his status has shocked these officials.Seeing Cao Zhi's gentle and steady attitude, he was a little relieved.During the meeting, Cao Zhi earnestly asked everyone to help each other, and pointed out what might happen if everyone doesn't do their best when they get along in the future, which also convinced everyone.

After all, Cao Zhi is the fourth son of Cao Cao, and no matter how bad he is in the future, he will still be a prince.Once they are promoted by Cao Zhi, wouldn't it be better than staying in Ye County as a small official.

Not long after the emperor sent the letter, Cao Zhi received a letter of congratulations from his friend Ying Yu.At this time, he had already served as a general of five sense organs in Xuchang.Cao Zhi looked at the letter and made a note of this person in his mind.

Winter in Yecheng is coming soon, and there is no sound when the snow falls.

After Cao Zhi dealt with daily affairs, he went out to visit around.From small traders in the city to farmers in the field, they can chat casually.He found that most of the small traders needed to buy something, and Western would talk to him a few words, while the farmers saw that he was handsome and not like a bad guy, so most of them knew everything.

Cao Zhi was thoughtful.

And during the visit for more than a month, it was enough for him to understand a lot of things.

What is the situation in Yecheng today?

Since Cao Cao led Yecheng, the economy and agriculture here have gradually recovered.But these recoveries are only relative to most people's food and clothing, and there are still a small number of people who can't eat enough and wear warmth, and they don't have extra supplies to fight around.

Ten days before the first month, something happened.

Members of the powerful Yuan family in Yecheng occupied a woman from a good family and beat her husband to death.

This Yuan family has little relationship with Yuan Shao, so after Cao Cao entered Yecheng, he did not attack this scholarly family.Cao Zhi also recognized Yuan Jie, the son of the Yuan family.The two of them often drank and chatted together before Cao Zhi got married, and they admired each other's talents.

It's a pity that a person has talent, but it definitely does not mean that he has a noble character.

This matter is not big, but it is not small.The law of the Han Dynasty clearly stipulated that the murderer shall pay with his life, but later the troubled times became a dead letter.Cao Cao reorganized the law and stipulated that if these crimes were too serious, the nine clans would be implicated.In fact, most of the reforms refer to the decrees promulgated by Qin Shi and Shang Yang, but they are not so harsh.However, there are clear regulations such as those who steal without asking the reason, and those who are unfilial to their children. They killed thousands of people who committed the crime within half a year, and even implicated nearly ten thousand people in the family.

When Cao Zhi found out, Mr. Yuan had snatched the woman back home, intending to perform an inappropriate ritual.Cao Zhi immediately ordered Yuan Jie and his subordinates to be arrested and asked to be executed at a certain date.Then send the woman who is now a widow home, give her some belongings, and ask her if she is willing to marry again.

It is too difficult for a peasant woman with a child to survive in this troubled world.Even if she remarries in the future, there is no guarantee that her husband's family will not look down on her.But the words that the guard brought Cao Zhi greatly eased her heart.Because once she is willing, Cao Zhi arranges that the husband's family must look at the Cao family, even if they can't treat her well, they will not bully her.

So far, it seems to be very satisfying.

Not so.

The next day, Wen Zhan was actually stopped by senior officials of the Yuan family, who even shouted that he was wronged.When the officials tried, many witnesses said that it was Mr. Yuan Jie who bumped into the woman when he went out that day, and the woman falsely accused Yuan Jie of being frivolous.After Yuan Jie quarreled with the woman, a man yelled at Yuan Jie for being immoral and blackmailed him for compensation.Yuan Jie's guard accidentally pushed the man, but accidentally pushed him to the ground, killing him.

The officials were helpless, so they ordered the woman to be brought back to confront him.But when the envoy returned, he only told the women and children that they had hanged themselves, which seemed to be out of fear of crime.

The whole city was in an uproar.