Chapter 173: The Adversary
There is something strange about Chengdu's name, which borrows a reason that has nothing to do with Shu at all.
King Tai of Zhou moved to Qi, one year and lived in Chengju, two years into Yi, three years in Chengdu. Chengdu is famous because of defects, and it is all in the ancient Shu language, so it is pronounced as Chengdu. The completion is also Bi, so it also has the meaning of the last capital of Shu.
Chengdu as the capital can be traced back to the ancient Shu Kingdom, and then the Qin State destroyed Shu, and set up Shu County here, and Chengdu became the seat of county governance. Later, when Gongsun Shu was divided in Shuzhong, Chengdu was also used as the capital.
Chengdu can also be counted as a country at the moment, but it is not an imperial capital. Liu Bei did not claim the title of emperor, he was only the king of Hanzhong. This is the title of his ancestor Liu Bang back then, and it was awarded by Xiang Yu, the overlord of Western Chu. The reason why Liu Bei chose to be promoted to the king of Hanzhong is probably because he hopes to start from the Han Dynasty like his ancestor Liu Bang, sweep down, and finally practice the Ninth Five-Year Plan.
He is already the last hope of the Han family, Liu Bang took a group of Han emperors to pray for him in the underworld, the way of praying for blessings is a little special, a group of emperor ghosts with high incense candles in Weiyang Palace, I don't know who fooled this group of emperors like this.
Liu Bei is very frugal, the palace is built very simply, and there is nothing too luxurious. He is a person who knows the hardships of entrepreneurship, and he has only improved in his career after he is dozens of years old, and he naturally cherishes everything he gets.
He was rarely angry, and he had rarely been since he discovered that anger was not helping his career.
But when Cao Cao followed Nezha here, Liu Bei was in a state of rage, and the murder of Zheng Guanyu had always been haunting his mind. Guan Yu is the subordinate who has followed him for the longest time, and he is also one of his most capable cadres, and he has always been like a brother. It is precisely because of this that he handed over Jingzhou to Guan Yu to guard.
The territory is always built by people, and people are more important than the territory. This kind of thought has always been deeply buried in Liu Bei's mind. Jingzhou can be lost, but Guan Yu can't die. But now, not only has Jingzhou been lost, but even Guan Yu has not been able to come back alive.
Cao Cao understands Liu Bei very well, and he also values Guan Yu very much. He wanted many people under Liu Bei, and Guan Yu was the most significant representative of them.
The wonderful thing about this world is that there are many people and things, and the more you think about it, the more you can't get it. Liu Bei's subordinates, he didn't get any hands. Cao Cao actually didn't quite understand why these people were willing to follow Liu Bei, Liu Bei was still wandering around at that time, and he didn't have many men and horses under his hands, and he didn't have any property. Why are so many people willing to follow this big ear to do business? What is there about him Cao Cao who can't compare to Liu Bei?
The soldiers are good enough to eat, the wealth is wide, and they know people well, regardless of their background, and they are the only ones. Since ancient times, how many people in higher positions have the courage to issue recruitment orders? Are these people not good-eyed? Ignoring him Cao Cao, they follow Liu Bei with all their hearts......
Nezha once again saw Cao Cao's changeable expression, and its richness was definitely colorful.
Liu Bei obviously couldn't see Cao Cao's expression, and he didn't know that Cao Cao and Nezha were standing in the corner of the room, watching him keep throwing bamboo slips.
The bamboo slips were scattered in many places in the room, but they did not land on the table. On the table was a spiritual table, on which Guan Yu's name was written.
Cao Cao recognized the name on the spiritual throne at a glance, and he himself set up a spiritual position for Guan Yu. The style is similar to that on Liu Bei's table, and the materials are even more expensive. I don't know if Guan Yu will accept the incense he provides, probably will, although their positions are hostile, but after all, the personal relationship is still good. Shouting and shouting and killing should be shouted and killed, and friendship should be discussed by friendship, there is no absolute opposition in this world.
Cao Cao thought about it, but still felt very jealous. said to Nezha: "Can you go out and scare Liu Bei?"
Nezha shook his head happily, of course this is not good, people and ghosts have different paths, how can there be a reason to let the soul scare. What should I do if I get scared? Whose account is it counted? He, the city god, still wants to do it well, and he can't joke with Cao Cao with his professional life!
Cao Cao was a little unwilling, and said: "Just go down! Scare him!"
Nezha stiffened his face and said very seriously: "No, this is an absolutely forbidden behavior." If I do, I'll be implicated. ”
Cao Cao had to give up this idea and go to see Liu Bei again.
Liu Bei took out the wine jar from the table and poured the mouth of the altar to his mouth. was choked a few times, and then held Guan Yu's spiritual position and continued to pour.
"The clouds are long, the clouds are long! Dongwu deceived me too deeply, and I swore not to rest with Sun Quan. ”
The wine mixed with tears fell to the ground and landed in front of Cao Cao, who stood less than a step away from Liu Bei, staring closely into his eyes. Because of crying, my eyes were already red and swollen for a week.
Liu Bei was really sad, and Cao Cao felt that he really shouldn't doubt Liu Bei's feelings for Guan Yu. After all, Guan Yu has followed Liu Bei for so long, and he never turned his back on him when he was down. Liu Bei has always been known for his benevolence and virtue, and he should be so affectionate. When Xiahou Yuan died, he was so sad.
The waiter outside the door knocked on the door gently: "King, Zhuge military advisor asks to see." ”
Liu Bei hurriedly wiped his tears, put the wine jar back under the table, and said, "Please!"
Cao Cao looked at Zhuge Liang who walked in with an envious look, Wolong, the famous Wolong! Although he also has Xun Yu, Guo Jia and other ministers under his hands, he is still very envious of Liu Bei's possession of Zhuge Liang.
couldn't bear to continue looking, Cao Cao bent down and said to Nezha: "Let's go to Jianye, Liu Bei is too annoying here!"
Nezha didn't quite understand where Liu Bei provoked Cao Cao, but he didn't ask, Jianye is not close to Chengdu, so it's better to hurry early!
Cao Cao didn't dare to open his eyes this time, and when he fell in Chengdu, his feet were unsteady, and he almost knelt on the ground.
Nezha took him all the way to Jianye's Wu Palace and landed in a corner. Cao Cao's knees were weak, but fortunately he didn't really kneel on the ground. This time he performed much better than the last time, at least not throwing up. It's just that I'm still a little nauseous in my stomach, and I'm retching constantly.
Nezha has been rolling his eyes at this, a ghost is actually afraid of heights... It's a strange thing.
Sun Quan is much more generous than Liu Bei, and the magnificence of the Wu Palace is comparable to the former Luoyang Palace. Cao Cao valued Sun Quan very much, and Sun Quan's age was much higher than that of him and Liu Bei. At such a young age, he can wrestle with him and Liu Bei in this chess game, so he can't ignore it. However, he didn't pay attention to it to a very high degree, at least in Cao Cao's mind, Sun Quan was far inferior to his eldest brother Sun Ce.
The overlord of Jiangdong can fight well, and when he governs Jiangdong, his mind is full of foreign soldiers. It's a pity that Sun Ce died too early, and Nuoda Foundation could only be handed over to Sun Quan. Sun Quan also has the intention of expanding outward, but unfortunately he doesn't have that ability, and he doesn't have a general who is good at land warfare. I couldn't fight it after a few fights, and after a long time, the monarchs and ministers of Jiangdong became a little unenterprising.
Dongwu is by no means a big trouble, Cao Cao made such a comment in his heart.
Sun Quan was holding a court meeting in the hall, and Cao Cao saw joy on every Rao face in the hall. Since the Battle of Chibi, the nine counties of Jingxiang have always been held by Liu Bei. Now that he finally took it back, and he killed Guan Yu with him, how could he not be happy.
Glancing at Sun Quan, who was sitting on the throne, a trace of contempt flashed in Cao Cao's eyes. The next group of heroes can be compared with what he wants to mention, but Sun and Liu are the two. And these two are picking up his tooth wisdom, he is called the king of Wei, Liu Bei is promoted to the king of Hanzhong, and Sun Quan follows the trend and is called the king of Wu. Liu Bei is just that, how can he also be a relative of the Han family, the emperor is still here, and he doesn't dare to trespass first. Only if he takes another step forward, can he follow the step to show his opposition to himself. Sun Quan is a complete follower! It's shameful to follow the trend!
Nezha couldn't bear it anymore, poked Cao Cao's waist, and asked, "What are you laughing at? Is there anything funny here?"
Cao Cao explained: "I laughed at the monarchs and ministers of Eastern Wu, but I didn't know that a catastrophe was coming. I laughed at Sun Quan'er, so I had to nest in Jiangdong and wait for death. ”
Nezha was even more puzzled, and Cao Cao continued: "Eastern Wu has always coveted the nine counties of Jingxiang, and has wanted to recapture Jingzhou for many years. Therefore, regardless of the alliance between the two sides, they secretly arranged and secretly attacked the defenders of Jingzhou and captured and killed the guard Guan Yu. How could Liu Bei take a break with him, and he would inevitably raise troops to take revenge. When Yu Dongwu came, isn't it a catastrophe coming. Sun Quan has more than enough to keep it, and he is not enterprising enough, he can only stick to Jiangdong, for many years, there is only one place in Jingzhou, even though Jiangdong is rich, but it is not orthodox, for a long time, he will only be drunk with money, and An is my opponent with Liu Bei. ”
Nezha was a little unbearable when he saw his happiness, but he still reminded him: "But, you are dead!"
When Cao Cao heard this, he was stunned in place, as if he had been struck by lightning. Yes, he is dead, even if he has some confidence in the general trend, what can he do? Everything in the world has nothing to do with him, no matter how good his strategy is, no matter how accurate his judgment is, he can't determine the next direction in the world.
I was stunned for a long time. Nezha had to poke him in the waist again and asked, "There is still some time, do you want to go back to Luoyang to see what is happening after you? If your son gives you a funeral, it will almost be time to arrive." ”
Cao Cao thought for a while and said, "Okay, then go back to Luoyang and have a look, it's hard work." ”
Cao Cao's performance this time was very good, there was no weak legs, and there was no retching. It just seems that there is a lack of interest, or some walking dead. The blow of death seemed to give him a heavy punch, and the unfinished business in his life still had no chance to complete after all.
His body had been put into a coffin and pulled in a stately carriage. Luoyang was the imperial capital after all, as the king of Wei, he should not be buried here, Yecheng is his royal capital, and he should be sent back to Yecheng for burial.
Cao Pi wore a white filial piety suit and rode a black horse at the head of the procession. He was sad and happy at the same time, sad about his father's death and rejoicing in the power he was about to receive.
Cao Cao probably can also understand his son, who has been subservient for many years and suddenly ascended to a high position, and his mood is always indescribable. He is not at ease with Cao Pi, nor is he at ease. Fathers are always very entangled in their son's future. The heir he originally hoped to cultivate was his eldest son Cao Ang, but unfortunately when he conquered Zhang Xiu, Cao Ang died in Wancheng and died to save his father.
Thinking of this, Cao Cao's sorrow came from it, and he couldn't help himself.
He has many children, but after Cao Ang's death, only Cao Pi, Cao Zhang, Cao Zhi and Cao Chong can really be considered as heirs. He loves Cao Chong the most, and Cao Chong is also the smartest, but it's a pity that Cao Chong died before he grew up.
Cao Zhang is more than brave, Wen Tao is insufficient, Cao Zhi is talented, but too weak. Cao Pi is the best choice, I hope he can uphold his legacy and complete those unfinished business......
Cao Cao no longer looked at the distant team, turned to Nezha and said, "Let's go, go to the underworld, I want to meet my two sons who died early, and those friends who have grievances and grievances." ”
"Okay!" Nezha agreed.