[Three Kingdoms] Seven steps into wetness

In November of the 19th year of Jian'an, Cao Cao returned to Xuchang.

Cao Cao did not return to Xuchang for a long time, and most of the reasons for his return were because he wanted to send troops to fight, or the emperor granted him a higher position.Now Cao Zhang is leading the cavalry to fight in Liaodong, and he was the Duke of Wei in May, so naturally he definitely did not go back because of this.

The reason for his return can be traced back to 15 years ago.

As early as the fourth year of Jian'an, Cao Cao destroyed Lu Bu, and since then he has held great power.The emperor was afraid that Cao Cao's power would increase day by day, and he was even more afraid that he would become the next Lu Bu, so he ordered his relative Dong Cheng to be the chariot general, secretly wrote a belt edict to Dong Cheng, and instructed Dong Cheng to contact the Han Dynasty ministers and princes to jointly eradicate Cao Cao.

It's a pity that Dong Cheng didn't dare to do anything for a long time, so that his subordinates learned about such a confidential matter and reported it to Cao Cao.Therefore, the action has not yet begun, and the conspirators Dong Cheng, Wu Zilan, Zhong Ji, Wang Zifu and others were executed on the ninth day of the first month of the following year by the three clans!

After the death of Dong Cheng and others in the past, Cao Cao killed Dong Guifei, Dong Cheng's daughter.Emperor Xian of the Han Dynasty asked Cao Cao that the nobleman was pregnant, but he still couldn't save the nobleman Dong's life.At that time, Empress Fu wrote a letter to her father Fu Wan to tell Cao Cao's atrocities, which made her father secretly map it, and Fu Wan dared not take any action.Later, Fu Wan died, and Fu Dian was heir.

Theoretically, this is the end of the matter.However, someone informed Cao Cao not long ago, and Cao Cao was very angry because of this.

In November, Cao Cao deposed Empress Fu, was confined to death, and killed the two princes born by Empress Fu.More than 19 members of the Fu clan were also killed, and only [-] people moved to Zhuojun.Soon, the emperor appointed Cao Cao's second daughter as queen.Reduce the four counties of Yunzhong, Dingxiang, Wuyuan, and Shuofang, and set up a county in each county to lead its people, and combine the reduced counties to form Xinxing County.

Therefore, from November to February of the following year, Cao Cao led Cao Pi to sit in Xuchang, and no one dared to criticize this matter.

When the news reached Ye County, it was already snowing heavily.

Cao Cao's days in Ye County laid an excellent preparation and transition period for Cao Zhi in the court.Now that Cao Cao has returned to Xuchang, Cao Zhi has not suffered any difficulties.

Even if his status in the hearts of the courtiers is not high, at least he has an impression: a candidate for the heir apparent.

Therefore, whether it is dealing with government affairs or interpersonal relationships, Cao Zhi has become more and more comfortable.

After Cao Cao left, many officials of Wei County also returned with Cao Cao.Guo Jia was still in Ye County because he had a bit of cold and didn't like the court affairs.

In the first half of the month, Cao Zhi ordered Luo An to bring a gift and go to visit Guo's mansion.

When he arrived, Guo Jia was sweeping snow at the door.He was wearing that gray cloak, his long hair was tied up casually, and his demeanor became more elegant and calm.Seeing Cao Zhi, he only smiled without any surprise, and his tone was casual as if he was a family member: "You are here."

Cao Zhi couldn't move his eyes away for a while, and said after a while, "Why are you sweeping the snow yourself, sir?"

Guo Jia raised his head and stared at Cao Zhi, his black eyes were serious and gentle: "I know there is a distinguished guest coming today, so I will sweep the snow to welcome you."

Cao Zhi blinked, only to feel a heat on his face that couldn't be ignored: "Sir, let me sweep it."

Guo Jia refused with a smile, "Next time you come."

After sweeping the snow, Guo Jia led the people into the study.Guo Yi also visited his husband's house on this day, and the two drank tea.The servant quickly set up the chessboard, and Cao Zhi and Guo Jia twisted the pieces and played them randomly while chatting.

After chatting for about half an hour, we talked about the First Battle of Liaodong.Cao Zhi thought of his third sister-in-law who was pregnant for more than five months at home, and for some reason, Cui Shi, who had a shallow impression, flashed in his mind, and he couldn't help sighing: "I don't know when the third brother will return."

Guo Jia took a sip of tea, his whole body was so warm that he felt drowsy.He said lazily: "Zijian thinks that the third son can't win this battle?"

Cao Zhi nodded and stared at the other party with a smile: "Don't you think so, sir?"

Guo Jiadan said: "Now that there is enough food and grass, my lord will not be in a hurry to recall the third son. If the stalemate persists next year, my lord will call him back."

Cao Zhi frowned.

Guo Jia felt more and more sleepy, so he supported his forehead with his left hand and raised his eyebrows: "Could it be that Zijian also wants to go to war?"

Cao Zhi shook his head: "Even if you want to go, you can't go."

Guo Jia looked up at him and smiled, "Yes, you can't go."

Since Gongsun Kang killed the Yuan brothers, there has been no change in defending Liaodong, so no one knows that he has actually become a good man.At this moment in the battle between Cao Zhang and Gongsun Kang, anyone with a discerning eye can see that Cao Zhang cannot attack Liaodong.

Cao Zhang couldn't attack, but Cao Cao didn't want to let Gongsun Kang go.Therefore, it is necessary to order someone to lead troops to go north to Liaodong again, so who is this person?

Judging from Cao Cao's usual style, he first ordered Cao Zhang to go, and it was absolutely impossible for him to go north in person.Therefore, the rescuers may be Zhang Liao, Le Jin, Zhang Jai... more likely to be Cao Pi, or him.

More likely, it hinted that he and Cao Pi recommended themselves.

Cao Zhi held the teacup and remained silent for a while.

He and Cao Pi are based in Xuchang, and the other is in Ye County.One is deep and the other is shallow.But after some time, their power might be evened out.Therefore, in addition to aggravating his father's position in his heart, the support of the general in the army is even more important.

But at present, Cao Cao intends to hand over the power of the army to Cao Zhang.

When Cao Zhi heard about it, his heart beat a little fast.But there was no surprise or dissatisfaction on his face. Instead, he and Cao Pi congratulated Cao Zhang sincerely, with almost identical smiles.

Cao Zhi closed his eyes.

When he opened it again, his eyes were already clear.

Even if he wants military power, now is not the time.After all, his power in Ye County is not enough to compete with Cao Pi. If he is in the Shenshou army, it will inevitably make Cao Cao angry.

It is better to let go, not to fight is to fight.

He raised his eyes to look at Guo Jia, saw that the other party propped his chin and closed his eyes, looking very tired, and asked softly, "Sir, are you asleep?"

Then, he saw the person facing him slowly open his eyes.

Guo Jia's eyes are extremely dark, and his face is very handsome.And a man of this age is also the last glory of a man's life.It's just that such a lazy appearance is even more inexplicably attractive.

Cao Zhi suddenly felt suffocated, and his lower body tightened.

Seeing that he was holding the teacup and not drinking the tea, Guo Jia thought the tea was too hot to drink, so he said slowly, as if comforting a child: "If the tea is still hot, put it first. Don't be in a hurry Drink, Zijian."

Cao Zhi: "..."

When Cao Cao returned to Xuchang, he naturally had to make drastic changes in the court.But in fact Xuchang is too peaceful these days, and Cao Cao's daily tasks are mostly to stay at home and read documents, and occasionally meet with a few courtiers.

Little did they know that it was this kind of silence that made people even more panicked.

Cao Cao was also happy to put psychological pressure on these people, so he looked up the documents with more peace of mind.

After reading the records of the courtiers,

It is very strange for a piece of paper to fall out of a pile of bamboo slips.Cao Cao subconsciously looked at the bamboo slips. It was a miscellaneous collection that he hadn't read for a long time. Cao Cao picked it up and read it, and wrote on the paper: "It's not enough to boast about the filth in the past, but now there is no limit to debauchery. Cut off the water with a knife and let the water flow more. Sorrow. I sat up in shock when I was dying of illness, and asked the guest where he came from with a smile. Life is not good, so it is better to hang the southeast branch yourself."

Cao Cao looked at the piece of paper, and for a moment couldn't remember where the poem with childish handwriting, weird rhythm, and weird content came from.He repeated the last two sentences softly, and suddenly remembered a joke that Cao Zhi had circulated many years ago.

But it was that joke that made Cao Cao pay attention to this son who didn't look very good for the first time. How could he know that this kid had put on a disguise at that time, and even fooled himself.

Cao Cao shook his head and sneered.

Seeing this, Cao Pi hurriedly asked, "Father found that volume of documents?"

"Not yet, but I found something interesting." Cao Cao raised the paper in his hand and handed it to Cao Pi.

Cao Pi took it in doubt, looked at the slightly immature handwriting on it, and then laughed out loud.This laughter is not because he thinks the poem is funny, but because he recalls some interesting things, from the bottom of his heart to the joy in his eyes.

Cao Cao glanced at him and said slowly, "Zihuan, what are you laughing at?"

Cao Pi suppressed his smile, with a twitch on the corner of his mouth: "My son just thought of the scene when Zijian was composing poems."

"tell me the story."

Cao Pi said with a smile: "When Zijian was young, his son often played with him. When he was ten years old, his son took him and some friends on a day outing on the day of the festival. That was the time when he got drunk and While saying that I am not drunk, I am reciting this poem."

Cao Cao took the paper and read it again: "Did you write it while drunk?"

Cao Pi's smile deepened: "I guess so."

The poems made after being drunk are so weird in terms of rhythm, number of words, and content.Cao Cao didn't care too much, he just said, "You should really let your fourth brother see what he wrote when he was a child."

Cao Pi shook his head and smiled, "Father doesn't know, but when Zijian was young, he hated writing poetry the most."

Cao Cao was surprised: "Oh?"

"Yes, in the past few years, Zijian didn't want to write poems every time. Later, when he grew up, he didn't want to be made a joke of 'it's better to hang the southeast branch', so he thought of a way." Cao Pi paused. After a pause, I couldn't help laughing again, "Think about some poems early, and read them out on the day of the consecration."

But Cao Cao frowned subconsciously: "Write down the poem in advance?"

Cao Pi stared at the paper, the nostalgia in his eyes deepened.The smile on his face is still impeccably pampered, as if he is just looking at a younger brother who is not sensible and messing around: "Yes, but fortunately, Master Yang Xiu taught him that even though he was young, Zijian's poems are quite good. There is a talent for writing!"

Cao Cao's brows furrowed even more.

Cao Pi looked at the piece of paper, and there was still nostalgia in his eyes.Seeing Cao Cao's expression, he thought he had said something wrong, and he hesitated in his tone: "Father is tired?"

When Cao Cao heard this, he raised his head and took a closer look at Cao Pi.Seeing that there was really only worry on his face, this dispelled the doubts that would surface in his heart.He waved his hand, put the paper back into the bamboo slips, and said, "No problem. Let me take a look at these bamboo slips again for my father, just go down."

At this time, Cao Zhi didn't know that his second brother had created a lot of trouble for his future self with a few words.In fact, he is worrying about another thing now.

On the fifth day of the 20th day of Jian'an, Mrs. Bian held a plum blossom feast.This time, many wives and young ladies from aristocratic families were invited to the banquet, and for a while, all the flowers were blooming in Cao's mansion.

On the surface, the banquet was for the emotional exchange between the female relatives, but in fact, it was Mrs. Bian who wanted to choose a wife for the married offspring of the Cao family.

Of course, including Cao Zhi.