Three Kingdoms: The Reverse Son of the Guan Family, Dragon Blessing Jingxiang

"No one knows how to take advantage of widows better than Cao Cao, so..."

Guan Lin's words stopped abruptly.

Liu Ye nodded heavily. Having been Cao Cao's side for so many years, he could predict Cao Cao's behavior to a certain extent.

Guan Lin's statement that Cao Wei "recruited widows and living wives" to ration "bachelor military households" may seem to others to be just talk, like a joke...

I feel that no matter what, Cao Wei would not be able to do such an unconscionable thing.

But, in Liu Ye's opinion...

Cao Wei can definitely do it.

Cao Cao can definitely do it, and this is how Cao Cao has done it for so many years!

It was not done in the past because no one proposed it.

As long as someone proposes it, Cao Cao will definitely issue this order!

Because, under Cao Cao's oppressive military system, only in this way can the soldiers be loyal and serve Cao Cao from generation to generation.

In front of the overall situation…

In front of Cao Wei's decree.

These more than 9,400 Jiangxia soldiers seem insignificant!

"That's it, that's it..." Liu Ye sighed, but there was a little more sadness in his sigh.

I don't know, but he was lamenting the "poisonous plan" proposed by Guan Lin.

I still lament that Cao Wei will take this evil step sooner or later...

Or maybe both.

When the laughter completely subsided, Liu Ye said: "Yun Qi, I still guessed wrong before. You not only have eyes inside Cao Wei, but also..."

"Shh-"

Guan Lin quickly stretched out his index finger, and Liu Ye's words stopped abruptly.

He understood what Guan Lin meant.

Immediately, he shook his head with a smile and said with emotion: "I always thought that Cao Cao was invincible in the world and had no opponent in this troubled world, because he was ruthless enough, smart enough, and wise enough... I heard what Yun Qi said yesterday, I feel Yun Qi's wisdom and wisdom, but when I hear your words today, I feel a ruthlessness that can rival Cao Cao. These words, to me... are like seeing the sun when the clouds are pulled out... My choice is not wrong, Then Cao Cao would never have thought that he would have such an 'indistinguishable' opponent like you!"

"Let me take Mr. Liu's words as a compliment..." Guan Lin smiled and sighed: "Everyone has weaknesses. I was just lucky enough to find Cao Cao's weaknesses. Besides... In these troubled times, one general can accomplish thousands of things." The bones are withered!”

"Yun Qi is too humble..." Liu Ye was impressed again.

at this time…

"Young Master." You Tanzhi from the Beggar Clan stepped forward.

Looking at the cloth bags on his body, he is now a disciple of Seven Bags of the Beggar Clan.

Guan Lin remembered that his original name was "You Yong" and he was from Yecheng.

It was after Cao Cao captured Ye City that he implemented the decree "Anyone who refuses to surrender under siege will be killed without mercy." This "You Yong" crawled out from among the dead.

In the process of selling "ordnance" in Changsha before, he was generous and brilliant and made great achievements.

Guan Lin was deeply impressed by him.

At this moment, he walked quickly to Guan Lin's side, cupped his hands and said: "Fourth Young Master, Mr. Huang, would you like to come over? Do you think we have something important to discuss?"

Guan Lin was a little surprised.

——‘Is it so solemn to send someone specially to invite you? 』

He quickly asked: "Do you know what is going on?"

You Tanzhi glanced at Liu Ye beside Guan Lin, as if he was worried.

Guan Lin raised his hand and said, "Mr. Liu is one of our own, there is no need to hide it, but it doesn't matter..."

You Tanzhi finally spoke: "It's about a repeating crossbow that was stolen from the workshop before. Mr. Huang... found out some clues..."

Well…

Guan Lin's eyes darkened.

I couldn't help but think: "There is such a thing!" 』

Immediately, Guan Lin ordered, "Lead the way from the front..."

As he spoke, he motioned to Liu Ye, Zhuge Ke, Shi Wu, Diao Chan and others to let them do what they wanted.

Guan Lin followed You Tanzhi and walked quickly towards the villa's workshop.

His expression changed from the playful look in the past and became serious.

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Fancheng, a very ordinary wine shop.

In the room on the second floor of the wine shop, barbecue was sizzling on the stove, and steam was rising from the warm wine.

Yang Xiu had just rushed back after a long journey when he received a letter from Li Miao. He immediately rushed to the wine shop without stopping. At this moment, he took out the hot wine from the wine center with a smile, poured it for Li Miao, and cut off a piece. Roast meat and put it on his plate.

Li Miao was ten years older than Yang Xiu, but from his cheeks he looked like an old man, full of pomp and circumstance.

Especially that "crazy" energy...

Even if one glances at them, they will feel that the worlds between them are thousands of miles apart.

After finishing a bottle of wine, Li Miao finally spoke: "Dezu didn't even ask me? Why did I call you in such a hurry?"

Yang Xiu smiled and said, "Mr. Li called me because it was urgent. Besides, if Mr. Li hadn't come up with a brilliant idea and asked Master Zijian to lead his army to Shouchun, Shouchun City would have been lost long ago, and Master Zijian would not have been able to make up for it... "

"It's just that I didn't expect that Mr. Li was nominally an aide to Mr. Zihuan. He invited me so blatantly. Even if Mr. Zihuan didn't know it, how could he not know that Prime Minister Cao's school office has so many eyes? How could he not know this? Make Prime Minister Cao suspicious!"

"Why should we be suspicious?" Li Miao said with a smile: "I, Li Miao, have been honest and upright in my life. Who am I loyal to? Whose position do I stand on? It's obvious at a glance, why hide it? Besides, Prime Minister Cao is so wise? Whose person am I? He will figure it out sooner or later!"

"But I..." Yang Xiu rolled his eyes, "I heard that after Mr. Li dedicated a policy to Master Zijian, he also dedicated a policy to Master Zihuan. Although I don't know the content of the "Nine-Rank Officials Law", But I don’t understand... Mr. Li’s behavior is a little bit like ‘Chao Qin Mu Chu’? Doesn’t Mr. Li have to leave a way out?”

"This?"

Li Miao hesitated for a moment, "I didn't want to tell you about this, but when Dezu asked me, if I didn't say anything, I would have become that duplicitous villain!"

As he spoke, Li Miao took out another scroll of bamboo slips from his arms, and the five words "Law of the Ninth Rank Officials" appeared on it.

"If Dezu and Mr. Zijian don't believe me, then I will dedicate this "Nine-Rank Officials' Law" to you again. Prime Minister Cao will return tomorrow. Mr. Zihuan wants to offer this method to achieve meritorious service. Mr. Zijian also You can be one step ahead...I just don’t know whose foot this "Nine-Rank Officials Law" hit in the end?"

this…

Yang Xiu frowned, how could he not hear the profound meaning of Li Miao's words, "Mr. Li means that this "Nine-Rank Officials Law" will make Master Zihuan guilty of the wrath of the Prime Minister!"

"Of course!" Li Miao looked calm and relaxed, but his voice was firm and solid. "This "Nine-grade Officials Law" takes the power of selecting officials away from the clan and gives it to the clan. This is a compromise... in exchange for the internal stability of Cao Wei, and eliminates the legacy left by Xun Yu after Prime Minister Cao's death. The hatred between the Central Plains and the people in the north also adds weight to Prime Minister Cao’s claim to the throne!"

"It's just that Prime Minister Cao has used the clan all his life, but guarded against the clan. How could he hand over such rights to the clan. It seems that the "Nine Ranks of Officials Law" presented by Zihuan can alleviate the conflict, but in fact, Prime Minister Xing He is so overbearing, how can he succumb to the clan and compromise with it? Master Zihuan is just trying to shoot someone in the foot!"

this…

Li Miao's words shocked Yang Xiu.

Yang Xiu clutched the wine glass tightly, and his chest was agitated for a long time. His eyes quickly scanned the "Nine-Rank Officials' Law", exclaiming its exquisiteness, but also raising questions.

"With such an article, no wonder you can intimidate Master Zihuan, but...if you go by what Mr. Li said, and according to what is said in the "Nine Grade Officials' Law", the current situation...Jiangxia has fallen, and Bashu has not yet been conquered. Almost all the generals in Xiangfan were brought to the sword, and the morale of the three armies was low. Now... Cao Wei couldn't help but feel a little turbulent inside! This "Nine-Rank Officials Law" can at least... at least stabilize the clan, and give Prime Minister Cao a A chance to breathe, this is so rare! From this point of view, maybe... maybe Prime Minister Cao will be forced to compromise due to the situation? "

"Hahahaha..." Li Miao drank all the wine in the wine bottle and continued: "So, what I brought to Dezu today, and what I brought to Mr. Zijian through Dezu's mouth, is another person who can stabilize the situation. Methods!"

"What?" Yang Xiu's eyes widened and he looked at Li Miao expectantly.

Li Miao asked slowly: "Where is the source of Cao Wei's turmoil?"

"The situation in Xiangfan!" Yang Xiu replied quickly.

"Tell me more about it."

"Yes..." Yang Xiu hesitated for a moment, then opened his mouth again, "It's the low morale after Xiangfan lost consecutive battles and lost troops and generals..."

He added: "If it is just the opposition of the clans, it is not the first time that these clans have opposed Prime Minister Cao since the death of Xun Lingjun! It was nothing in the past, but...when the morale of the three armies is low...Cao Wei cannot do without the clans Support!”

"Wrong!" Li Miao interrupted directly, and he showed his madman side again: "There is no one in this world who cannot live without anyone? Prime Minister Cao regarded Xun Yu as 'my son-in-law', but Xun Yu died. , Prime Minister Cao is having a hard time? He is still having a good time! The crux of Cao Wei's situation now is that the morale of the three armies is low and they are unwilling to fight. What we have to do is not to compromise with the clan, but to find ways to improve the morale of the three armies!"

"This...isn't easy said?" Yang Xiu frowned.

Li Miao laughed: "This is very simple. Nowadays, there have been wars for many years, and there are countless large-scale migrations. How many men have died among them? How many women have been made widows? And those men who are missing? Those who were captured by the enemy Men? Those men who became soldiers of the enemy, how many wives and daughters did they have behind them? These widows, these wives and daughters, are the bargaining chips for Prime Minister Cao to show his kindness!"

"If Prime Minister Cao issues a decree, these 'widows', whether 'living widows' or 'dead widows', will have these women cut off from their original parents and children, and then allocate them to his soldiers and "soldier households"... based on seniority. , in terms of merit and rewards, everyone can be assigned a woman to be his wife? The sergeant whose wife died can have another one. In this way, the officers and soldiers of the three armies will be grateful, and there will be an endless stream of soldiers. How could the morale of Cao Wei's sergeants be low? And How is it possible to be unfaithful? All these problems are solved!"

this…

Li Miao's words really shocked Yang Xiu.

But Yang Xiu is a smart man, and he quickly came to his senses. He realized that although this method was against human ethics and common sense, it was undoubtedly easier to awaken the three armies, A means to boost morale.

It is also a method that is easier for Prime Minister Cao to accept than compromising with the clan!

Wife... Haha, this is how Prime Minister Cao has been here all these years!

and…

Taking into account the status of the soldiers under Prime Minister Cao as "soldiers" and "scholars", the sons they gave birth to will also become military households. In this way, the redistribution of these "widows" will further improve Cao Wei's "soldiers". There is an endless stream of military households, serving Cao Cao’s descendants from generation to generation!

This... is a decree that has huge benefits but only negligible harm!

Yang Xiu is just too smart.

If it were anyone else, they would definitely think that Li Miao's proposal was too rash and nonsense... How could there be any reason to redistribute the widows without soliciting their wishes!

But Yang Xiu knew Cao Cao too well, he realized.

This article... will definitely make Prime Minister Cao very happy and he will issue an order immediately!

This not only solves the current problems of disengagement and low morale among the generals and soldiers of the three armies, but it is also an important cornerstone of the formation of military officers in Cao Wei's "eternal generations".

The most important thing is to prevent Prime Minister Cao from having to bow his head and compromise with those clans.

This is so important!

——"Gao... Gao Ming!" 』

Yang Xiu looked calm on the surface, but his heart was already throbbing, so much so that his hand that clenched the wine bottle began to tremble so violently.

In the end, Yang Xiu took the initiative to pour wine for Li Miao, and also took the initiative to mention the wine bottle... and said respectfully: "Mr. Li is not only a great talent... Mr. Li also understands Prime Minister Cao."

"Hahaha... With Mr. Li assisting Mr. Zijian, I, Yang Xiuzong, will be able to feel comforted in prison tomorrow after I bear the crime of deploying troops without permission! Mr. Li will definitely be able to help Mr. Zijian achieve great success. , What a hegemony! But...Xiu doesn't know one thing? Why...Mr. Li would choose Zijian between Zihuan and Zijian?"

this…

This sudden question from Yang Xiu was actually something Li Miao had prepared for.

Once upon a time, in Gangneung...

Guan Lin and Li Miao have discussed this type of issue countless times?

...This is an unavoidable problem when "committing oneself" to Cao Wei and appearing behind enemy lines...

"Ha ha ha ha--"

With a hearty laugh, Li Miao blurted out without thinking, as if sincerely, "People say that I, Li Miao, am a madman, but I don't know that the person I admire most in my life is Liu Hou Zhang Liang. Yes, we can work together with sincerity and gallbladder to achieve unparalleled achievements and establish a name for all generations... And the encounter between the king and his ministers is a good opportunity for me today!"

"The reason why I chose Zi Jian as my son is because I am certain that Cao Zijian will eventually become the choice of the heir apparent! There is no doubt about this!"

"Is it because of Master Zijian's talent?" Yang Xiu asked.

"No!" Li Miao said solemnly: "Compared with Master Zijian's talent, the Prime Minister must value his benevolence more! Because this is what Prime Minister Cao lacks the most. Over the years, Prime Minister Cao has conquered and beaten the world. , put down the war in the Central Plains, but too much innocent blood was stained on the hands, there was no rooster crow for thousands of miles, and the bones were exposed in the wild... It is true that this is a country that unified the mountains and rivers, and the pain that Prime Minister Cao had to go through was definitely not something that Prime Minister Cao would have experienced. Looking forward to the future!”

"Confucius said that if there is a king, he will be the successor. Prime Minister Cao must hope that a hundred years from now, he will leave behind a successor with a benevolent and loving heart. Only in this way can the world see the true achievements of the Cao family. ! When it comes to benevolence and kindness, among all the princes, apart from Mr. Cao Chong, Mr. Zijian is undoubtedly the more suitable person..."

Li Miao said these words with eloquence...

Yang Xiu couldn't help but murmur:

——"No wonder the Prime Minister valued Young Master Cao Chong so much before?" So that’s it! 』

Just when Yang Xiu was about to speak again.

With a "bang", the door of the wine shop opened.

Outside the wine shop, a young man wearing a bamboo hat stood there blankly.

He took off his bamboo hat, with that handsome face, elegant demeanor, and resolute eyes, who else could it be besides Cao Zijian?

Cao Zhi solemnly said: "If Zhi succeeds, he must completely rely on Mr. Li——"

Yang Xiu was shocked when he saw Cao Zhi. He didn't know that Cao Zhi would come.

"Oops…"

Immediately, Yang Xiu suddenly stood up, and he couldn't help but break out in a cold sweat, "I was cautious when I came just now, for fear that the school affairs office would follow me, but if Mr. Zijian comes, the school affairs office will... definitely..."

For a moment, Yang Xiu was extremely nervous.

The School Affairs Office is an agency under Cao Cao that supervises all officials...

His eyes are almost all over Cao Wei.

And now in this sensitive season, Mr. Zijian mobilized troops twice privately, and it was impossible without the eyes of the school affairs office watching.

This was also the biggest reason why Yang Xiu suddenly became extremely nervous.

——"Oh no! Mr. Li was exposed to the Prime Minister! 』

Li Miao, on the other hand, laughed heartily again, seemingly not nervous at all.

"Ha ha ha ha--"

"Mr. Li, why are you still smiling?" Yang Xiu's brows almost stood up, and cold sweat dripped from his forehead.

Li Miao sighed with emotion: "Don't be afraid, don't be afraid... Master Zijian, Master Dezu... Just now I mentioned that the most important thing to the Prime Minister is Master Zijian's kindness and kindness, but the reason why the Prime Minister has not established a son for a long time? Do you know Why?"

"I hope Mr. Li can give me some advice!" Cao Zhi handed over his hand.

Li Miao lowered his voice, but said word for word: "Because it is not enough for Mr. Zijian to have an innocent heart. The heir apparent of Cao Wei must also have the political and political skills needed to realize his ideals..."

"For this reason, if Prime Minister Cao knew that I deliberately plotted against Mr. Zi Huan, and also knew that I, Li Miao, was a son of Mr. Zijian, haha... Prime Minister Cao should be happy! He would sigh... Mr. Zijian, you Finally made progress!”

"And only then will Master Zijian be one step closer to becoming the heir apparent!"

Li Miao blurted out his words.

Cao Zhi and Yang Xiu were stunned for a while.

this…

Yang Xiu couldn't help but murmur in his heart:

——"Did Mr. Li see through Prime Minister Cao to this extent?" 』

Cao Zhi secretly said:

——"If I don't get Mr. Li, I'm afraid...until the end, I won't be able to take Sister Zhen back from my second brother!" 』

To know…

Cao Zhi's wife, the daughter of Cui Yan of the Cui family in Qinghe, died only a year ago.

Nominally, it was because the clothes were too gorgeous. When Cao Cao saw her on the stage, he thought she violated the ban on dressing modestly, so he had her killed!

Of course, the truth is much more than that...

But Cao Zhi didn't care.

——The only thing he cares about is his sister-in-law!

——Only that startling glance, only that brief acquaintance, made him... or rather they... fall deeply in love with "Zhen Mi" and Zhen Ji!

Cao Zhi had no intention of caring about the crown prince...

But for the sake of his sister-in-law... he had to take this step bravely and tenaciously, even though the road ahead was a mountain of knives and a sea of ​​fire!

He especially remembered the first time he met Zhen Mi.

That was when the army conquered Yecheng, and her father ordered her second brother to imprison her.

Zhen Mi is afraid...

And at this time...she heard a cold, soft piano music.

At that time, Zhen Mi listened strangely for a while, couldn't help but open the door, walked to the small courtyard, and saw Cao Zhi sitting on the ground, with the piano on his knees, playing under the moonlight with his eyes closed.

Zhen Mi asked Cao Zhi, "Why is the young master playing the piano in front of my door?"

Cao Zhiyou remembers his answer at that time!

While playing the piano, he said with a smile: "I have noticed the girl during the day. The city is still inspecting the martial law, and there are sounds of killing and fighting from time to time. I am afraid that the girl will be scared, so I can only play the piano to accompany the girl to clear her dreams!"

Cao Zhi remembered more clearly that Zhen Mi blurted out the music score that Cao Zhi played.

"Young master is playing "Yi Lan Cao"——"

"Yi Lan Cao" is said to have been written by Confucius.

The music is like complaining and weeping, like resentment and anger. It embodies all the thoughts and feelings of Confucius on Lan... It is a beautiful Lan poem and a sad and sad lyric!

"Learn the wind from the valley, and use the clouds to bring rain. When your son returns, he will be sent far away into the wilderness. He is nowhere to be found in the sky. He is carefree in the nine states and has no fixed place..."

Zhen Mi chanted...

Cao Zhi smiled and replied: "It turns out that the girl is still a close friend. Although she is separated and feels sad, the orchid has not changed its noble and fragrant fragrance. Isn't this song a metaphor for the girl?"

"I am a prisoner of crime for subjugating my country. My life and death are in the hands of others. How can I be noble?"

Zhen Mi's words were filled with sadness.

Cao Zhi solemnly said: "Don't worry, girl, I will protect you and will never let anyone humiliate or hurt you!"

who knows…

After these words.

Within a few days, Cao Cao proposed to marry Zhen Mi to Cao Pi;

And the daughter of the Cui family in Qinghe was assigned to him in marriage to Cao Zhi!

From this day on...he, Cao Zhi, was destined to step onto this mountain of swords and compete with his second brother for the position of the heir apparent!

For the sake of being the heir to the throne...

Also for his sister-in-law’s belonging!

Cao Wei always loves his wife!

Cao Cao is like this, Cao Pi is like this, Cao Zhi is like this!

But among them, only Cao Zhi loves him the most!

The so-called - as graceful as a startled dragon, as graceful as a swimming dragon. The autumn chrysanthemums are shining brightly, and the spring pines are blooming brightly.

The so-called - it seems like the moon is covered by light clouds, and the snow flutters like the flowing wind!

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