Three Kingdoms

In these days, the more Cao Pi deepened his understanding of Dahan, the more he understood how right his father was and how difficult it was.

Cao Pi is not a genius, nor is he very quick-witted. He actually cannot see through many things at once. To know the whole story, he needs to think for a long time.

But this time, he figured it out.

In other words, he thought he had figured it out.

The first is military power.

Whether you have a knife or a gun is important. If Cao Cao did not control military power, no matter how powerful he was in the temple, no matter how good his reputation among the people, he would still be nothing more than a piece of fish on the chopping board without the slightest resistance when faced with power. Even if you don't know how to chop and kill for the time being, you won't be able to escape the dilemma of killing the donkey in the future.

Therefore, my father firmly controls the army and lets his brothers and relatives take charge of local soldiers. This is an excellent and most important point.

His father Cao Cao did this and did it very well.

It seems that no matter who is in the later generations, they can talk about the barrel of a gun. It is not that these people in later generations are smarter than the Han people, but that there are great people who took the lead in summarizing this law and selflessly dedicated it, and then some The guy just thought he got it.

Cao Pi thought so too, and he thought he understood.

The second is public support.

Some people think that the word "people" refers to the people, some people think it means the gentry, and some people think it means both, or neither.

Cao Pi felt that the people's heart was the gentry.

Just like Cao Cao cannot live without the Xiahou family of the Cao family, the Shandong political power cannot live without the entire gentry system.

Therefore, it should be like commanding military power to integrate the "people's hearts", remove those who are disloyal and leave those who are loyal, so that the Shandong gentry system can finally come together with Cao Cao.

As for the second point, Cao Pi felt that he could give it a try.

After all, as Cao Cao's son, he should share Cao Cao's worries.

Strictly speaking, Cao Pi was not a good leader.

He likes to pretend.

Pretending to be better or pretending to be something else...

This is his strength and also his weakness.

In fact, his mother had many outstanding qualities, not just "pretending". Mrs. Bian was able to stand out among the singers. In addition to pretense and the instinct of observing words and expressions, her ability to know how to advance and retreat was also a very important factor.

But the problem is Cao Pi...

Compared with Mrs. Bian, he is not only a little less intelligent, but also a little less patient.

So Cao Pi showed his dissatisfaction with Kong Rong.

Cao Pi didn't directly express his disgust with Kong Rong, he said it in a roundabout way.

However, because Cao Pi was not an experienced driver yet, he turned too sharply and the car overturned.

Cao Pi went to Dong Zhao, Chen Qun, and even Lu Hong, etc. Jijigugu. Although Cao Pi pretended to be concerned about current affairs, what Cao Pi wanted to do could not be hidden from these people.

Cao Pi's behavior was then stopped.

Was called back by Cao Cao...

"What do you think murder is?" Just beheading? ” Cao Cao squinted his eyes, with a smile on his face, but said words that were as cold as ice, “Is it really that easy to kill someone? Okay, let me ask you, do you know why I killed Bian Wenli back then? 』

Cao Pi was a little confused. Weren't we talking about Kong Rong again? Why did he suddenly get involved in giving in?

"It's not because..." Cao Pi said with a little hesitation, "Because Bian Wenli ridiculed my father?" 』

"laugh. ” Cao Cao made a sound that he didn’t know whether it was a smile or a sound of disdain, “Think about it carefully... By the way, why don’t you change this problem? Um? 』

"..." Cao Pi trembled slightly.

Cao Cao glanced at Cao Pi, and then looked at the book in his hand.

I don't know if this is Cao Pi's ability or Cao Pi's bad habit. Because Cao Pi himself lacked quick wit, it was difficult for him to think comprehensively when thinking about problems. In addition, Cao Cao also had complicated affairs on weekdays. When Cao Pi was a child, he could only follow his mother, Mrs. Bian, and learned a lot of skills in observing words and emotions. But I didn’t learn how to use my brain later.

When encountering a problem, Cao Pi likes to throw out an answer at random, and then check whether the answer is correct from the other party's reaction.

There is no problem with this method when meeting his parents, because both Cao Cao and Mrs. Bian will correct Cao Pi after discovering that his answer is wrong. However, if Cao Pi forms a habit, what he encounters in the future will not be the same. Just his parents...

Just like this time, Cao Pi went to Dong Zhao, Chen Qun and others. Basically, what he got was "the master's words are true" and "the master's words are true", and he did not get any effective feedback at all.

Even so, Cao Pi still couldn't change his original habits all at once. After all, wouldn't it be nice if he had to use his brain less? Don't you feel good about eating and drinking? What are you doing with that?

But here, Cao Cao felt that Cao Pi was "deliberately" pretending to be stupid.

"Come, let me tell you. ” Cao Cao waited for a moment, feeling a little impatient. He glanced sideways at Cao Pi, and then threw the book in his hand on the table. “What kind of family name does Chen Liu have?” There is a Gao family in Yu County. First, there was the Gao family who did not serve in the official position and was killed by the governor of Huaiyang. He was famous for his fiery festival. Guzi's name was Shen, he was honest and honest, Shaohua, he was the magistrate of two counties and the prefect of Donglai. When he returned home from old age and illness, his thatched hut was unkempt and he had no money for the jars and fou. Shenzi Shi, Chang, Shi, and served as governor and county governor. Shi Zihong, promoted filial piety and integrity; Hong Zi Jing, the captain of Shu County; Jing Zi Rou, serving as an official somewhere. He was also given the title of Sili Xiaowei by Shenzi. Give Zi Gong, the prefect of Shu County. Gong Ziqian, once was the original general..."

"There is the Gao family in Yuxian County, and then there is also the Cai family..." Cao Cao said in a murmur, as if he had several family treasures, "I won't mention the Cai family. Some are serving as officials somewhere, and of course the more famous ones are in Guanzhong... Yanzhou. ,Who else? Don’t mention the relatively small ones like the Puyang family and the Jiang family..."

"Shou Zhang...Zhang?" "Cao Pi said something, and then looked at his father's face out of habit. After taking a look, he suddenly recalled that his father had just said not to look at his face. He quickly turned his eyes to the side, and then looked at him with the corner of his eye. , but I don’t know that it looks stupider like this.

Cao Cao didn't care about Cao Pi's little actions at this moment. He couldn't help but fall into memories because of the words Cao Pi mentioned, "Yes, there is a Zhang family in Shouzhang..."

The Zhang family, Zhang Miao, and Zhang Chao were once the most prosperous in the past, but now they have turned into loess. Cao Cao still managed to save some dignity. He only killed his entire family and did not exterminate the clan. However, the Zhang family suddenly fell from the top surname in Chenliu...

"There are also the Shouzhang Wang family and the Pingqiu Qin family, both of whom have eight chefs. In Wei County, there is also the Zhang family, which has a Confucian style. There is also the Ruan family, who is good at Confucian classics, proficient in music, and has many talents. "Cao Cao recovered from his slight trance and continued, "There is a Wu family in Changyuan. His ancestors had a quarrel with the general Liang. Because he was exempted from returning home, he no longer served as an official. He irrigated the garden and taught vegetables, and taught many classics. Have a clear name. There is the Liu family in Donghun, who is also the descendant of King Xiao of Liang. There is also the Yu family in Donghun, and there are three princes in the second generation..."

Cao Cao continued to lick his fingers, "The Fan family in Waihuang, the Lu family in Rencheng, the Yan family in Jibei, the Dai family in Gangxian County, the Fan family in Luxian County, and the Wen family in Jiyin... these were all big families at that time or in one place, or powerful locals." , or a famous family is passed down, or a loyal and good person is born... So, does Pi'er understand? 』

"..." Cao Pi was silent for a while, "I understand." 』

"What do you understand?" ”Cao Cao asked.

Cao Pi lowered his head, "These are all wealthy families with high surnames..."

Cao Cao almost spit out blood.

Do you still need to "understand" this?

I state so much just to make you understand that there are these people?

Realizing that the expression on Mr. Lao Cao's face was worried, Cao Pi quickly added some oil, started the turbine, and started to boost the pressure. "My father's intention is... There are many big families in Yanzhou, and the Bian family... is their vanguard. If they don't kill him, I'm afraid... Is it endless trouble? 』

Cao Cao's face softened a little and he nodded slightly.

"At that time, the Bian family had a son named Feng, who was also named Jingzhao Yin. He was also named Neng. The county people said, "There are three kings Zhao, Zhang and Yan in the front, and there are two kings Bian and Yan in the back." After that, there was a son named Shao. His articles are well-known and he teaches hundreds of people. During the reign of Xiaohuan, he was the Prime Minister of Linying. He paid homage to the great minister of Taizhong and wrote the book Dongguan. Then he moved to the north to be the governor and paid homage to Shangshu Ling. Later he became Prime Minister Chen and died as an official. He has written fifteen poems, odes, steles, inscriptions, books, policies, etc., and he is truly a literary giant of the time. 』

"And Bian's son let..." Cao Cao paused for a moment, then sighed slightly, "He is indeed talented... but relying on talent... the key is that he doesn't understand the reason... He sent money and food to Yanzhou, of course, to strengthen himself. The purpose of military establishment is to recruit soldiers, but the purpose of recruiting soldiers is to pacify the place and resist Black Mountain! The Black Mountain bandits invaded Yanzhou. These powerful and powerful people lived in Wubao, huddled within the high walls, and were probably safe, but the local people and villages in the countryside were poisoned! The Bian family is stingy with money and food, so they interfere with it, make many sarcastic remarks, and incite public opinion to resist... If they don't kill him, their great cause will be ruined! 』

In fact, Cao Cao said it as briefly as possible. The real situation is very complicated. At the same time, the powerful noble families in Yanzhou supported Cao Cao against the Black Mountain bandits. They did not oppose Cao Cao to fight the Black Mountain bandits as Cao Cao said, but opposed Cao Cao's continued expansion of his military power after defeating the Black Mountain bandits.

When the Black Mountain bandits came, Cao Cao and others were volunteers and strong men. After the Black Mountain bandits were defeated, Cao Cao became a warrior. After becoming a eunuch...

In addition, the old boy Tao Qian in Xuzhou was not well-intentioned at that time. Yuan Shu was planning to go north in the south. Liu Biao in Jingzhou was not old yet and was also considering whether to go north or south. Yuan Shao was busy dealing with Gongsun Zan and had no idea. How much support can I give to Cao Cao?

Therefore, Bian Rang was actually just a leader. Bian Rang was young and energetic at the time, and he became impulsive when others encouraged him. Of course, perhaps Bian Rang also had a plan to gain a higher position by suppressing Cao Cao, and then increase his own reputation.

Cao Cao killed Bian Rang, who was dancing the most joyfully at the time, which indeed temporarily calmed down the situation. The money and food confiscated from the Bian family, and the subsequent transfer of money and food from other noble surnames, also made Cao Cao After the crisis of material shortage at that time.

The consequences that broke out after a brief period of calm almost killed Cao Cao.

From that time on, Lao Cao's classmate learned that those in important positions must be from Lao Cao's family.

"If this is the case, and Bian's son has learned from the past, why did I arrest Kong Wenju?" "Cao Cao looked at Cao Pi and said, "I know you have been working on this matter these past few days... But Pi'er, you did something wrong! Someone kills Bian Wenli, but he kills someone because of his likes and dislikes! You have to understand! 』

"Uh..." Cao Pi replied subconsciously, "I understand..."

Cao Cao frowned, "You always said it clearly, but how did you do it?" 』

"My child, my child shouldn't discuss government affairs arbitrarily..." Cao Pi lowered his head.

"..." Cao Cao looked at Cao Pi and wondered in his mind, could this guy return the goods? Why are you so stupid? When you were young, you didn't fall down, did you? If he was like his mother, didn't his mother give birth to a very smart brother?

In the Han Dynasty, there were not many restrictions on the heirs' contact with foreign ministers, let alone any taboos. It was not until the cars of the Tang Dynasty rumbled past that they became highly vigilant about the heirs and princes contacting foreign ministers without authorization.

Therefore, Cao Cao's dissatisfaction with Cao Pi was not because Cao Pi went to see any foreign ministers, but because of other reasons.

"Are you crazy about Bian Wenli, or are you crazy about Zhengping?" ” Cao Cao frowned and said, “Which one is more fierce when Bian Wenli scolds me, or Chen Kongzhang scolds me more fiercely?” Why did I kill the Bian family instead of you Zhengping and Chen Kongzhang? Why did I just tell you in detail about the big families in Yanzhou? 』

"This..." Cao Pi's turbine spun quickly, but unfortunately there wasn't much oil in the engine. He could faintly see green smoke rising from his head, "Father, are you saying...no, not selfish desires?" By the way, is it "Government is based on what is above, governance is achieved when the emotions below are met, and chaos is caused when emotions are not tolerated"? 』

Cao Cao's brows seemed to loosen a little, "Well, it's somewhat interesting, but it's not accurate." 』

"..."Cao Pi's turbine suddenly stalled. Isn't this accurate? What kind of trouble is this? !

"A gentleman should stick to his roots. The roots are established and the Tao is born." ” Cao Cao said slowly, “When doing things as a human being, you must know the fundamentals. do you understand? 』

"I..." Cao Pi subconsciously wanted to explain, but he was worried that if Lao Cao asked him what he understood, he would be stuck in the middle and would go crazy if he couldn't get up or down.

"You said, since a gentleman is committed to his foundation, then what should be the foundation of our Cao family?" ” asked Cao Cao.

When Cao Pi knew this, he raised his head happily and said, "You should be a soldier!" Cao's destiny is to hold an edge! 』

Cao Cao nodded, "Yes, you should hold a blade." Then where does this blade come from? 』

"This..." Cao Pi was stuck again, and after a while he said, "This blade comes from the people..."

Cao Cao nodded again, "This is the reason why I killed the Bian clan!" It’s not the Bian family that insulted me, it’s not that I hate the Bian family, it’s the place where I established my destiny, and I can’t do anything wrong. It wasn’t my selfish desire to kill him, he was killed by the Cao family! Therefore, even though there was rebellion later, the Cao family's children still returned home and shared the same hatred of the enemy! 』

"Chen Kongzhang, you Zhengping and his ilk have insulted someone, but it is just a temporary anger and has nothing to do with the overall situation," Cao Cao continued, "Killing him would appear to be stingy... It would be better to forgive... He is loved and hated in the world. Things cannot be done in one place. Is there any reason to kill them all? If you are killed for private reasons, even if you kill one person, you will still look small; if you are killed for the public, even if you kill tens of thousands, you will still be the hero! In the past, General Huangfu would not kill anyone at home, but would go out to massacre hundreds of thousands of people, staining rivers with blood, and blocking roads in the capital. But who would not call him a hero? 』

Cao Pi suddenly understood and said loudly: "My child understands!" As a gentleman, you should seek your roots. This "origin" is the Cao family, which is official business. Killing the official is the only way to do justice! 』

"Then you've been wandering around for the past two days. What nonsense are you talking about?" "Cao Cao narrowed his eyes and looked at Cao Pi with disdain, "Kong Wenju was unfaithful and unfilial? Insulting the Prime Minister? Fish place? Um? With these words, do you think others can’t tell that you want Kong Wenju to die? 』

"This..." Cao Pi lowered his head, but his stomach couldn't help but murmur. Isn't this Kong Rong's crime something you yourself said before? I just repeated it. How come it has become my selfish desire again?

"Someone wants to kill Kong Wenju, not because of his crime, but because of his conduct!" Cao Cao said in a deep voice, "Now that the great Han Dynasty is exhausted, if you want to revive it, the people should follow it!" And where are these people now? Killing Kong Wenju was a last resort, because he was forced by the hussar. 』

"Um? ”Cao Pi was stunned for a moment, could this involve Qiao Qi?

In Cao Pi's confused eyes, Cao Cao slowly explained.

Nowadays, although Cao Cao controls a large territory and has a large population, the overall system is very backward and the economy is stagnant without much development. Many workshops in Shandong have been closed due to the import of goods from Guanzhong. Only in Yanzhou There are only some small workshops around important cities in Yuzhou and Jizhou, which are completely incomparable with the large-scale factories in Guanzhong.

Cao Cao also wanted reform and development, but he couldn't keep up with the basics. He didn't do many things well in the early days. Even if Cao Cao now wants to build the same business and industry as Fei Qian, the first thing is that the labor force can't keep up and is not satisfied.

Most of the Han people are illiterate. Shandong is known as the peak of literature, but even in the hometown of Confucius, only one or two out of ten ordinary people are literate, and even none in a hundred. Under such conditions, one can imagine the low productivity.

In addition, the trade in Guanzhong was developed. In order to meet the needs of the gentry children for the luxury goods in Guanzhong, in order to get more money, the gentry children had to enclose more land and let more self-cultivators become their serf tenants. Almost These people are treated as livestock and kept in the manor.

Therefore, if Cao Cao wanted to make a series of improvements, he would definitely need a large population. These people were bound to their original manors by the children of the gentry. To obtain these people would affect the fundamental interests of the gentry in various places, so Kong Rong "jumped out" on behalf of these people to oppose Cao Cao...

Even Cao Cao has already done one in Xu County.

Of course, if Cao Cao hadn't shown a tough attitude in Xu County before, maybe someone would dance more cheerfully now?

Cao Cao can choose to use the toughest attitude to suppress these gentry children and execute the rebels, but this will also lead to wars everywhere in Shandong, and then the guy in Guanzhong will take advantage of it, so Cao Cao can only walk on a tightrope now, with flames on one side. There is ice and cold on one side, the wind and thunder of the sky above the head, and the abyss beneath the feet.

Killing is definitely not just for the sake of killing. Otherwise, what is the difference between being a butcher?

"It's not difficult to kill Kong Wenju alone," Cao Cao sighed, "The difficulty is that it's not Kong Wenju's business alone..."