[Three Kingdoms] Seven steps into wetness

In October of this year, someone finally improved the waterwheel, so that it can not only irrigate, but also irrigate others when the water is flooded, and the operation is so simple that a ten-year-old child can use it alone.Cao Zhi ordered people to promote it in Yecheng, and then it gradually became popular.

Soon, the improvement of the loom also had some ideas, just waiting for experimentation.

Cao Cao didn't think it was a problem at first, but at this moment, Cao Zhi said: "Father, since they can improve these tools, can they try to improve weapons?"

Cao Cao thought about it.

Cao Wei's cavalry is so strong that one can fight five, and few troops in the world can stop it.But such a cavalry has nothing to do with Sun Quan's [-] navy, and it is also helpless against Xichuan Liu Bei.

Leaving aside the Jiangdong water army, the reason why Liu Bei has never been defeated and even occupied Xichuan to confront them is because of the bravery of his good generals, and the strength of Zhuge Liang's layout and battle formation.Cao Cao had to admit that the "Eight Arrays" developed by Zhuge Liang perfectly made up for the shortage of Liu Bei's army and its weak strength, and greatly restrained Cao Wei's cavalry from charging into the formation.Cao Cao has always been extremely afraid of Zhuge Liang's deduction and improvement of the Eight Arrays over the years.

Now that Zhuge Liang has more ways to fight against them, if they still haven't made any progress, wouldn't it be more and more difficult to rule the world?

Every time Cao Cao thought of this, he felt a headache and was about to go crazy.Only by ordering Hua Tuo to come and get a few needles will it be better.

Now Cao Zhi's words undoubtedly pointed him in another direction.

——They couldn't find the talents and methods to deal with Zhuge Liang's battle formation, but if starting from weapons, the longer the range, the greater the force, and the more times the bow and crossbow were fired, the smaller the burden on the chariot and the more people riding on it , The better the defense, can Liu Bei and Zhuge Liang stop the invincible Cao Wei cavalry?

No one can ignore the benefits of weapons. From the development of bronze ware thousands of years ago to iron ware today, every development of weapons in the battlefield for thousands of years can always create a miracle.If they could break through Zhuge Liang's battle formation without any damage, what would Liu Bei's army have to fear?

Thinking of these, his heart suddenly became hot.It's just that every improvement of weapons in the past is the result of the efforts of the predecessors... Cao Zhi said this, is he simply aware of the importance of weapons, or is he confident?

Cao Cao stared at Cao Zhi for a moment, and then asked, "Since you say that, do you have confidence in your heart, or are you planning to let them try to build something?"

Cao Zhi bowed and said, "I'm at least [-]% sure of going back to my father."

Cao Cao narrowed his eyes: "What kind of weapon do you plan to transform?"

Cao Zhi then ordered someone to submit the drawings he had drawn.One of these blueprints is a strange crossbow. The arms and wings of the crossbow are shorter than today's, and the bowstring is stronger, which looks quite strange.Watching from the side, it means that if this kind of crossbow can be made, it can shoot ten or even twenty shots in one crossbow.

Cao Cao took a deep breath, stared at these blueprints almost intently, and said slowly, "Did you think of these?"

Cao Zhi said: "It was thought of by a craftsman."

Only then did Cao Cao raise his head: "Who is it?"

"Mr. Ma Jun."

Who is Ma Jun?

Ma Jun is only in his thirties this year. He was born in a poor family and is not good at communicating with others.But he especially likes to think about this aspect. When Cao Zhi proposed to improve the tools, he didn't know whether he was just for a living or really learned, so he came here.In less than half a year, he really improved the waterwheel, which is really a talent.

But that's all.After this man improved the waterwheel, after Cao Zhi sighed "I don't know how to modify weapons", he really forgot to read books on this subject, and after understanding their principles and shortcomings, he even drew these exquisite paintings within a month. The idea is simply incredible!

Cao Cao looked at Ma Jun, who was ten paces away, occasionally raised his head to peek at him, and even shivered a little, feeling slightly displeased.But when he thought of the blueprints in his hand, he asked suspiciously: "You came up with all these?"

Ma Jun felt his whole body go stiff.He almost trembled and said: "Yes, yes... next..."

Cao Cao frowned.

He glanced at Ma Jun for a long time, saw Cao Zhi showing a helpless look at the side, then slowly leaned over to approach Ma Jun, and said unhurriedly, "How long will it take for these things to be created?"

Ma Jun hesitated, turned his head to look at Cao Zhi, saw that his face was still impeccably gentle and calm, and saw that Cao Cao's eyes were dark and unpredictable, his heart tightened suddenly, and he hurriedly said: "This... two or three years should, should be enough gone."

"Two or three years..." Cao Cao closed his eyes slightly, tapped the case table with his fingertips, and murmured, "If it's only two or three years... I can afford to wait!"

New Year is coming soon.

This winter, Cao Zhi had a much easier life than the previous year.After all, Cao Cao was in Ye, and Ye County was very peaceful.As a county magistrate, he inspects every day and handles important documents, so every day is his free time.

Since Ma Jun drew the improved crossbow blueprint, Cao Zhi also thought of something.But the muskets and explosives that Cao Zhi thought of all needed gunpowder as raw materials to support them.But there is no gunpowder in this era, and for some reason, Cao Zhi still can't remember how the gunpowder came from, so he can only give up.

At this time, Yecheng was as calm as water.

On such days, Cao Zhi occasionally visited Yang Xiu and Wang Qi, made appointments with Guo Jia, entertained Chinese poets from Yecheng, drank wine and wrote poems with them, and bought people's hearts by the way.

Among them were two brothers, Ding Yi and Ding Zhen, who had a rift with Cao Pi and admired Cao Zhi's personality, so when Cao Zhi was busy, he let them entertain others and search for talents.

Today's Cao Zhi is the county magistrate of Yecheng.But everyone knows that his future is by no means a small county magistrate, and most people even think that Cao Zhi looks humble, but he is definitely ambitious and ambitious.Therefore, these people recommended themselves to Cao Zhi's side and acted as followers.

But he didn't want to be rejected by Cao Zhi.

Some people were rejected by Cao Zhi and turned away.Only a very small number of people kept drinking and composing poems with Cao Zhi, and then they became more determined to follow Cao Zhi.

——The person who can decide the son has always been Cao Cao.And what Cao Zhi has to do is not to tell Cao Cao that he wants to be the son of the world, but to express two words-the mean.

The golden mean is not mediocrity.It's about doing the right thing when it's right, and never doing superfluous things when it's not right.Cao Zhi's current situation is not too good. First of all, his father doesn't think he can become a perfect superior, while his elder brother has accumulated more strength.So what Cao Zhi can do is what Cao Cao wants him to do.

Do well what Cao Cao entrusted to him, and make it perfect.Then, within a suitable measure, promote suitable talents and put forward suitable suggestions, so that Cao Cao's impression of him is increasing day by day, little by little, from quantitative change to qualitative change.

enough.

On December 28, Cao Zhi finally entered Guo Jia's mansion in a fair manner.

Although Guo Jia has nothing to do at home these days, in fact, they don't meet many times.Only occasionally meet at Yang Xiu's home, or a few visits by Cao Zhi.What's more, the weather is cold now, and it is not suitable for going outdoors.

Only restraint.

Whenever he wanted to see Guo Jia, and it was not long since the last time we met, Cao Zhi would practice calligraphy for a long time in the study.Sometimes I write a poem, sometimes I copy a random paragraph from a book.Then he ordered Luo An to send these words to Guo Jia, so that he would know that he missed him.

There is no need to respond, I just want him to know that I like him so much.

The day before Cao Zhi arrived at Guo Jia's mansion, he went to Yang Xiu's mansion to give a gift and celebrate the New Year.Maybe Yang Xiu noticed something, and his attitude towards Cao Zhi became more and more indifferent.

This is the second time that Yang Xiu has treated him like this. After he disagreed with Yang Xiu on the matter of Kong Rong before, Yang Xiu personally drew a gap between them.Now why, he didn't know.

He didn't ask, just observed.He found that Yang Xiu was very indifferent to him most of the time, except when Guo Jia was present, he treated himself the same as before.

... After thinking about it, Cao Zhi didn't understand at all.

He asked Guo Jia about this, wanting to know what he did wrong.

As a result, Guo Jiadan glanced at him, and chuckled in an inexplicably repulsive tone: "Zijian is talented, how can I know what you can't think of?"

After speaking, get up and see off the guests.

This day Cao Zhi stood in front of Guo Jia's mansion, staring blankly at the closed gate, puzzled.

When Cao Zhi entered, Guo Jia was huddled on the couch in the room, sleeping soundly by the stove, with a book in his hand.

I think I got sleepy halfway through the book.

Guo Yi glanced at Cao Zhi, wanting to wake up Guo Jia, but Cao Zhi stopped him, and said softly, "It's okay, I'll be fine in a while."

Guo Yi blinked, nodded and said: "Well, then you sit down for a while, I'm going to practice calligraphy, remember to pour tea by yourself when you're thirsty."

Cao Zhi: "..."

Almost dumbfounded, Guo Yi closed the door softly and unceremoniously, then turned around and sat next to Guo Jia, took the book in his hand, and tucked the blanket for him.Pausing again, staring blankly at his face for a long time, leaned over and kissed him.

Then, Cao Zhi took the book and sat beside him to read it quietly.

When Guo Jia woke up, Cao Zhi had already seen the page Guo Jia was reading.When he saw Cao Zhi, he thought he was dreaming about this person, smiled at him in a daze, said, "I'm dreaming again", and then closed his eyes.

Cao Zhi laughed lightly.

He leaned over, kissed his lips, and deepened the kiss.It wasn't until the breath of the two of them was a little messy that they got up and said, "Do you often dream of me, sir?"

Guo Jia blinked.

He had regained his clarity, and instead of answering, he said, "Have you been here for a long time?"

Cao Zhi poured him a glass of water and said with a smile, "It's not too long."

"Looks like it's been some time." Guo Jia looked at the pages of the book, then took the teacup and took a sip: "A gift?"

"Yes."

Guo Jia put down the teacup and smiled: "Oh? What is Zijian planning to give me?"

Cao Zhi blinked and took out a sachet from his chest.Open it and take out a jade pendant.

Regardless of whether this piece of jade pendant is made of high-quality jade, the carving is exquisite.Just looking at the fact that Cao Zhi took it out of his arms, one can know the value of this piece of jade, which is probably not cheap.

Cao Zhi said: "When I was a child, my mother said, I left it for my daughter-in-law... Sir, you can take it."

When he said this, he touched his nose and seemed a little embarrassed.

Guo Jia's eyes flashed.He took the jade pendant, stroked the lines on it, and said with a smile, "Daughter-in-law?"

There was even a little embarrassment on Cao Zhi's face.

Seeing his appearance like this, Guo Jia couldn't help but smile deeper.But he seemed to have thought of something, and finally sighed: "Okay, I will keep it. If you... I will pay you back in the future."

Cao Zhi's smile gradually faded: "Sir, I will not marry another wife."

"Can?"

Cao Zhi frowned: "I already have Yu'er, why marry another woman?"

Guo Jia's eyes flickered.He said, "Zijian, this is not a joke. Do you know what this sentence means?"

"I know." Cao Zhi smiled, his expression was also very calm, but he was rarely determined. "I have a husband, this life is enough."

When Guo Jia heard this, he only held onto this piece of jade tightly, and was speechless for a long time.

"So sir..."

Guo Jia stared at him for a long time before nodding with a smile: "Yes."

So sir, never doubt.