Three Kingdoms

The General's Mansion.

Perhaps it will be called the Prime Minister's Mansion soon.

Although it was already dark, Boss Cao Cao was still reviewing various official documents.

While he was reviewing by candlelight, he was still teaching Cao Pi, who was sitting on one side: "Every one of the hundreds of departments in the court has his own duties. Although the minister is the most important, each has his own case and responsibilities. Each is different. Now that you have grown up, you need to know these responsibilities and powers, and you also need to know how to use your power to act, so I will not say more to you. These writings are copies of the previous approvals from various places in the Secretariat. There are many matters, each of which is involved. You should study it carefully and understand the authority..."

Cao Pi listened to his father's teachings seriously, but he didn't know what thoughts were running through his heart.

During this period of time, Cao Pi did feel that his father was paying more and more attention to his education. After all, these so-called political strategies and experience in governing and serving were not taught to him in such detail and detail that Cao Pi and others I have to be on tenterhooks from time to time, and I am often under great pressure. I have to devote all my energy and energy to completing Boss Cao's homework.

But I can't complain...

At most, he just cursed a few words in his stomach.

After all, Cao Cao's current attitude and behavior make it obvious that he should be cultivated as his successor and that he should start to try to share some of the pressure of government affairs.

When you wear a heavy crown on your head, it means that you have to pay something for the beauty of the crown, just like future generations have to pay for cervical spine deformity in order to watch short videos for a long time.

Cao Cao approved a few words, then put the official document in his hand aside, and picked up a new official document to read, but this time his approval speed was obviously slower...

This is a memorial from Lu Hong, saying that there have been many discussions in Xu County, including Taichang Liu Yi, etc., who have slandered the general in public, and please order a strict investigation.

"Taichang Liu Tai..." Cao Cao finished reading this memorial, pondered for a moment, raised his head and asked Cao Pi, "What do you think of Taichang?" 』

Cao Pi thought for a moment and organized his words, "Liu is a self-respecting veteran. Although he is in a high position, he does not think about caution. He often speaks stubbornly and lies. He is stubborn and unstoppable..."

As Cao Pi spoke, he observed the expression of his father, Boss Cao.

For old guys like Liu Yi, basically no matter what generation they are from, they will be found in large and small companies. They are the kind of people who don't do much, but complain a lot. They are very unpopular and don't know it. . .

When everyone is self-centered, they think that the whole world and the whole universe revolves around them. Only when you open your eyes can you see the sun and the moon. Only when you speak can you call it a charter. Looking at all the sentient beings in the world, they feel that they are insignificant. I am as majestic as a mountain, outstanding and transcendent. Some people will be educated to understand it when they are young, but some people will not, and then continue to be such self-centered idealists until they reach a certain age.

Just like Tai Chang Liu Yi.

Liu Yi is from Nanyang. When he was young, Nanyang was rich, and he was of royal blood. He lived very well in Nanyang. He didn't have to worry about food, clothing, and beautiful concubines. He gained the reputation of a celebrity early on, and went to You can swipe your face to eat anywhere. Later, he was ranked as the Third Duke. Although he only took the blame and served for a year, he was the highest-ranking official in the Han Dynasty after all. Even after he retired, he was always ranked as the Jiuqing.

When it comes to blood, there is blood, when it comes to seniority, there is seniority, when it comes to age, there is age, and when it comes to fame, fame. Under such circumstances, Liu Yi is still extremely egotistical to this day, possessing a bully spirit, and always telling others what to do. A bad character who does things will come naturally.

What Liu Yi often said before, and also the most classic, is that if he had been in Luoyang when Dong Zhuo came to Beijing, he would definitely not have allowed the thieves to become so arrogant...

Well, when Dong Zhuo came, Liu Yi happened to be sick and took leave to go home.

Cao Cao frowned slightly and asked Cao Pi, "If you were to deal with this matter, what should you do?" 』

After hearing this, Cao Pi pondered for a moment before saying, "Why don't we move the old man to Zongzheng first?" Or Dahonglu? To save trouble by being empty. 』

Cao Cao nodded slightly, this was an idea, but Cao Cao was still not satisfied, and asked, "Other than that, is there any other way?" 』

Cao Pi was suddenly stuck. He thought about it again, and then gestured with some helplessness, "Or..."

Cao Cao laughed and said, "Isn't it shameful to be punished for speaking out?" 』

Cao Pi blinked his eyes, Mi responded, and cursed, Dad, you just said that, don't think that I don't know how Xu died...

Cao Cao was actually a little helpless when he killed Xu You.

Whether in history or in the present, Cao Cao finally acquiesced in killing Xu You, not entirely because of Xu You's personal bad mouth. Most of the time, Boss Cao is relatively tolerant, or he will consciously or unconsciously maintain a magnanimous image. Even if someone like Chen Lin scolded him so much that he almost had a stroke, he would still laugh afterward. Smile to show your generosity.

There is only one thing that Boss Cao will never allow...

Well, it's not about robbing women.

It's authority.

This is Boss Cao's counterattack.

Xu You actually made the same mistakes in history and among the current big men. They threatened Lao Cao's interests and authority. When Xu You muttered and complained at first, Cao Cao didn't care, because he knew that everyone would complain, and saying a word or two was nothing. But when Xu You's complaints were taken advantage of by some thoughtful people, When it becomes evidence of crime, a tool, or a further threat, the whole thing is no longer simple.

Xu You was not killed because of his complaints, just like Cao Cao killed Kong Rong, Yang Xiu, etc. in history, it was not purely for killing people.

Cao Cao boasted that he was not a stingy person, nor was he a stingy person. He treated many officials, nobles, powerful people, and even people who had defected from the princes such as Yuan Shao, Yuan Shu, Liu Biao, etc. as kindly as possible. However, It is precisely because of this that Lao Cao is especially angry at these guys for betraying him.

How did so-called "famous people" like Xu You and Liu Yi become famous? Doesn't Mr. Cao know? I think Lao Cao also played this trick back then. These "celebrities" did give Cao Cao some help at a certain period, and even assistance that might change the situation of the war, but in the same way, Lao Cao also gave them corresponding rewards, but these people were not satisfied and enjoyed the After gaining power, he still showed a greedy face.

Even so, Lao Cao didn't just kill him with a single blow, but left a leeway until he was repeatedly provoked before he would be ruthless and kill him.

Now, Lao Cao wants to give Liu Yi another way and a little life.

Although most people in Xu County now know that Emperor Liu Xie is like a bird in a cage. Even if he flaps his wings, he can't fly into the sky. However, there are still some people who are not so much leading Cao Cao to find a way to get the salary. , but generally my heart is still inclined to this caged bird, and considers itself a lonely and loyal minister of the great Han Dynasty.

After all, the Han Dynasty's three or four hundred years of subtle influence is definitely not comparable to the coldness of one day.

Therefore, since Cao Cao came to power, the resistance from these scholars actually made Cao Cao feel more embarrassed than ordinary officials. Especially those people who were personally awarded official positions by Cao Cao, including those in Yuzhou and Jizhou. If the power of scholars in Yuzhou and Jizhou is a strong support for Cao Cao's throne, then these people are the thorn in the support!

It doesn't matter if you stick it in Cao Cao's butt and make him sit down, and it doesn't matter if he doesn't sit down.

In fact, this is indeed the case, because the students from poor families in Jizhou and Yuzhou, those who were ambitious and capable, gradually passed away when the three assistants in Guanzhong rose. These students from poor families may not be like the Eight Dragons like those from aristocratic families. There are chefs from the Eight Tigers and Eight Cuisines, but as ordinary officials, there is no problem in taking on ordinary government affairs, and many of those who still stay in Jizhou and Yuzhou are lying down...

Cao Cao pondered for a moment, pulled out a new piece of paper, then wrote a few lines, dried it a little, and mixed it with Lu Hong's memorial. He was given to Cao Pi, "Think about it..."

Cao Pi took it with both hands, unfolded it, and saw written on the paper in the memorial:

"Liu's son was promoted to Sima of Jizhou, and he returned to Ye on the same journey as Cui Governor. 』

……(*≧∪≦)……

Guanzhong, Chang'an.

After nightfall, the patrol officers on duty began to patrol the streets in Chang'an City again.

As the news spread that Fei Qian was made an exceptional general, the gloom and tension that originally shrouded Chang'an seemed to be blown away by such a breeze...

Well, that's right, to be precise, it's the Cavalry General, but it's like in later generations, unless there is deliberate hatred or a fool, one will specifically call a "deputy" director, "deputy" section chief, "Deputy" General Manager and other titles are the same as the "Deputy" in front of the title. People who are in the third assistant position in Guanzhong naturally omit the two words in front of "Hussars General".

The hussar general is ranked above the three princes, and the general is also ranked above the three princes, so in some sense, they are indeed similar.

In such a festive atmosphere, the original curfew was postponed. Instead of closing the whole city at dusk, it was pushed back to Xuzheng time, which was eight o'clock in the evening in later generations.

It's just that everything in the world is often like this. The more relaxed and free you are, the more people forget that after relaxation and freedom, you must have rules.

A horse-drawn carriage came from the Xinzhong Bridge on the Wei River.

There were several strong servants in front and behind the carriage. After getting off the Xinzhong Bridge, the carriage drove westward along the street.

There was some sweat on the forehead of the groom who was driving, not because he was tired, but because he was nervous.

At this time, it was already past Xu Zheng, and it was almost the second moment of Xu Zheng, and they still needed to travel a little further before they could return to Zhen's residence. Not only that, when you get to the square, you have to ask for the gate to be opened, which will take some time. Although most of the chambers in Chang'an Mausoleum will not be opened after they are closed, in order to handle some special matters, some chambers will have side doors outside the main entrance for entry and exit.

"Hurry up!" 』

"Don't get caught by the patrol!" 』

The people in the carriage didn't care that the vehicle was moving too fast, causing their buttocks to bump and feel uncomfortable. They grabbed the handrail with both hands and lowered their voices to urge.

The carriage kicked and kicked, and as soon as it turned around the corner of the street, it saw the gate of the square in front of it, and it happened that a team of patrolmen rode out slowly from the corner of the street in the distance...

When the leader of the inspection team saw the group of carriages and horses, he frowned, raised his arms to signal the inspection behind him, and shouted at the same time: "Who's in front of you?" ! How dare you violate the ban on walking at night! Stop it quickly! 』

Following the voice of the inspection captain, four cavalrymen were separated from the queue, holding bows and knives, and galloped forward along both sides of the street!

Almost in the blink of an eye, several cavalrymen arrived in front of the carriage.

Some of the servants on the left and right of the carriage subconsciously held sticks horizontally to protect the sides of the carriage, but most of them turned pale with fear and wanted to hide under the carriage.

"You are so presumptuous!" "There were two or three sturdy servants in front of the carriage. They had a bit of a military atmosphere. They held hard wooden staffs across their chests. They spoke with a Jizhou accent. When they saw the cavalry approaching, they shouted loudly, "Don't scare a certain family. Owner! 』

The patrol soldiers were naturally not good gentlemen. Seeing that these servants were arrogant and did not find any obvious signs on the carriage, they unceremoniously raised their hands and shot an arrow, nailing the general to the front. The servant's front foot was less than half a step away from the foot!

The arrow dinged, sparks splashed on the bluestone on the street, and penetrated the stone!

The inspection captain came closer and shouted: "Abandon the weapon!" get off! Otherwise, shoot without mercy! 』

A slightly trembling voice came from the carriage, "Wait a minute...wait a minute, do it...someone...is the Zhen family of Zhongshan...Zhen Yao is also..."

"What Zhen?" ” The inspection captain ignored him at all and snorted coldly, “After the curfew, walking at night is prohibited, and resisting arrest with weapons will be punished with an additional penalty! After a certain number of three calls, if you don't get out of the car and get restrained, you will be killed immediately! 』

"three! 』

"Don't do anything!" Get off the car right now, get off the car right now..."

……(/□＼*)~~……

Early next morning.

Just after the gate was opened, a person hurriedly rushed to the courtyard outside the courtyard where Zhen Mi lived. He rushed to the courtyard door and knocked the door knocker randomly.

Not long after, someone asked a few questions, opened the courtyard door, and welcomed the visitor in.

At this moment, Zhen Mi was dressing up not long after she woke up.

The visitor threw himself down the hall and said sadly: "Ms. Qi Mi, it's not good... Yao Langjun has been, been arrested..."

Zhen Mi was startled for a moment, "What exactly happened? Why don't you tell me in detail?" 』

The visitor kowtowed to the ground and recounted what happened last night.

Zhen Mi laughed angrily, "My good cousin, you still think you are in Zhongshan, Jizhou?" It’s really... really...”

Zhen Yao is Zhen Mi's clan brother. He is relatively close by blood. He is considered Zhen Mi's cousin.

The Zhen family is of course a well-known big family in the Zhongshan area of ​​Jizhou. The ground will shake when he stomps his feet. He can eat both black and white. Naturally, in the Zhongshan area of ​​​​Jizhou, you can walk sideways wherever you go. As for what It doesn't matter if you don't follow the rules!

The magistrate of Zhongshan County has to speak kindly to the Zhen family, not to mention the officials and soldiers under her...

Zhen Yao, who was accustomed to being rampant in Jizhou, after arriving at Sanfu in Chang'an, despite Zhen Mi's warnings and others' persuasion, how could he change his old habits in a short time?

It's like a certain big boss in Hong Kong in later generations was beaten out of Kyoto overnight by a second-tier yamen or a third-tier official. What was even worse for Zhen Yao was that he brought a few loyal servants with him. He has an additional charge of "Resisting Arrest with Arms"!

"Mrs. Mi!" For the sake of sharing the same blood, please save Yao Langjun! ” The man kowtowed on the ground, and after a while he cut his forehead and dyed a bright red patch on the ground.

"..." Zhen Mi was silent for a moment, and then said slowly, "You put it lightly...we have the same blood, haha, if my mother hadn't seen me pitifully and gave me some supplements from her dowry, That’s why Chang’an now has these dilapidated houses! The same bloodline, haha, did these people of the same bloodline pity me at that time? Now that they see that I have taken up the position of the Han Dynasty Chamber of Commerce, they come here in a hurry, claim to be the Zhen family of Zhongshan in a big way, and entertain business owners everywhere... What are their thoughts, do you still need me to say more? Completely disregarding the efforts I have put into these days in Chang'an! If he is pitiful, what about me? Who will take pity on me? 』

The visitor couldn't answer, but just bumped his head on the stone slab under the hall.

Blood flowed, and soon there was a large pool.

"Okay..." Zhen Mi slightly frowned her thin eyebrows, "Stop doing this, don't dirty my yard... Then you can still give me a reputation of being unwilling to save someone, and being heartless and unjust." Yes or no? 』

Zhen Mi signaled and asked the servants on the side to take the person aside, and then asked the maid next to her, "Are everything ready?" 』

The maid who looked as docile as a little rabbit and carried two little rabbits in her arms took out a piece of thin silk from the slit on her chest and presented it to Zhen Mi with both hands, "Mrs. Qi, please prepare it." Now, I’d like to ask my wife to take a look at it..."

Zhen Mi picked up the piece of tissue and looked at it one by one. She said in a slightly low tone, "I don't have a family here, but I have to keep it up so that no one can laugh at me, Mrs. Zhen..."

Whether a person is mature or not does not depend on his or her age. As long as he feels that he has to do something, it cannot be said that he wants it or doesn't want it according to his own temperament, then he has gained precious growth.

As a noble daughter of the Zhen family, and later as a bride of a famous family, if Yuan Dingfeng could only do it once, it is impossible to say that Zhen Mi would have continued to be prosperous in this life. In history, Zhen Mi was also burdened by the Zhen clan, otherwise it would not be Queen Guo's turn to laugh from behind.

In the early years, Zhen Mi felt that everything she enjoyed was due to her destiny because of her family's wealth. Now, looking at Zhen Yao, she felt like she was seeing the ignorant version of herself back then. This person often only sees things clearly when he really encounters difficulties and feels the pain in his bones. Only when he encounters a broken head and blood on the road of life can he understand that this path is not something he can do. You can go wherever you want and go wherever you want.

"I hope that my cousin...will live up to you as a loyal servant in the future..." Zhen Mi glanced at the person with blood streaming down his face, even staining the front of his clothes, "Let's go down and bandage him first." ...I'll go look for some favors in a moment and see if I can alleviate some of the guilt of my good cousin..."