As soon as the thunder drum is passed, the officials are strict; Again, Shiwu is on the ship. Holding the oars, the soldiers each hold their weapons and go to the boat, each in his own place. Banners and banners, each entourage carries the ship. The drum three links sounded, and the large and small warships were fired secondarily, and the left could not be there, the right could not be left, and the front and back were not easy

Cao Cao wrote under the lamp of the fish goose, and turned his views on water warfare into the "War Ship Order" written one by one. It is true that the content on the paper is full of murderous atmosphere, but the white cotton paper lined with Cao Cao's fine handwriting is still pleasing to the eye.

Just two years ago, Cao Cao strictly forbade officials to use cotton paper to copy official documents, because the cost of cotton paper was higher than that of bamboo slips. However, in the past two years, the price of cotton paper has been falling. At present, although its price is not approachable, it is far cheaper than the equally delicate and white Zuobo paper. Especially after Cai Ji transferred the production method of Donglai cotton paper to the imperial court, Cao Cao not only happily terminated the paper ban, but also promoted cotton paper in the court.

The reason why Cao Cao changed his attitude towards cotton paper so quickly was that paper was indeed lighter and more durable than bamboo slips, and secondly, Cai Ji had already established a certain prestige in Confucianism with his paper books and Zun Jing Pavilion. On the other hand, although Cao Cao himself is literary and courteous, he has never been recognized by Confucianism. If you can build a scripture house in Yecheng that is larger than the Longkou Zun Scripture Pavilion, wouldn't it also allow Rulin to accept the Cao family. With this in mind, Cao Cao personally inquired about the making of cotton paper. However, when he learned that Donglai cotton paper was whiter than Baqiao paper and the secret that it was cheaper than Zuobo paper was to use lime to boil pulp, Cao Cao couldn't help but sigh again in his heart, Cai Anzhen is really talented, and only lime can transform the inheritance of scriptures.

It's a pity that not every technology is willing to be shared with the outside world as generously as tissue paper. For example, the art of boiling salt, the art of winemaking, and even the art of landslide and earth cracking are all secret techniques that are strictly kept secret by the Cai family. And these are exactly what the princes of all parties want the most. Cao Cao actually sent people to investigate Donglai's art of boiling salt, but he failed to succeed under the strict supervision of the Qi army. As for the art of winemaking, Cao Cao did not intend to introduce it for the sake of saving food. However, he was quite interested in Cai Ji's winery in Qingzhou.

It is said that businessmen from all over the world are rumored that Cai Ji selected five good fields in Qingzhou to set up wineries in order to brew beautiful alcohol, and to serve grain production and winemaking. He also ordered that the prefectures and counties under his rule were not allowed to make wine with grain except for these five wineries. Although the production of wine produced by these five wineries is small, the quality is extremely high, which makes all the world's alcoholic addicts rush to it. As the saying goes, scarcity is expensive, and the value of the fine wines produced by these five wineries has risen year by year, and even reached the point of being priceless in Shudi. However, the news sent by Cao Cao's spies revealed that the fields of Cai Ji's wineries were not fertile, and some were even mountainous, but all of them had clear and luscious mountain springs gushing out near them. According to Qingzhou, these mountain springs are all "immortal" springs that have been lit by the gods. With Cao Cao's intelligence, it can be seen that the key to Qingzhou's fine wine is not in the land and mountain springs, but in its unique brewing method. But Cai Ji can shape ordinary fields and mountain springs into wine-making fairies. So as to sit on the ground and start the price. This kind of means is even Cao Apu, who is known for his treachery, has to bow down.

Yes, in Cao Cao's eyes, Cai Ji is a changeable woman. When you think she is mercenary, she selflessly shares the waterwheel and tissue paper with the rest of the world. When you think she is indifferent to fame and fortune, she has a monopoly on salt and spirits like a shrewd businessman. Not only is it a means to govern people's livelihood, but Cai Ji's position on politics also makes Cao Cao feel difficult to understand. At least those who really have the Han family in mind. You won't open a department without playing tomorrow. But Cai Ji regarded himself as Hanchen everywhere, and tried his best to meet Cao Cao's many requests in the name of the Son of Heaven. Now the only thing Cao Cao is certain of is that Cai Ji is at least in step with him Cao Cao in rectifying the family and ending the troubled times.

But this alone can ensure that Cai Anzhen abides by the contract?

Cai Anzhen and Lone are allied to care about the Son of Heaven. Or are you afraid of the prestige of loneliness?

Cao Cao speculated about Cai Ji's position. He stamped his own seal at the check-in place, blew dry the ink, and folded the "War Ship Order" and set it aside. Suddenly, I heard Xu Chutong report outside the door, "My lord, Zhao Da, the school officer, asks to see you." ＂

Cao Cao didn't raise his head and said, "Xuan." ＂

So the next moment. Zhao Da walked into the study with silent steps, and reported to Cao Cao through the bamboo curtain, "Lord Yu, Xu Du is here to report." The Son of Heaven has left the outskirts of the city to worship. ＂

After listening to the curtain, Cao Cao was born, "Who is with you?" ＂

Zhao Dahui reported, "Che Cavalry General Dong Cheng, Yue Cavalry Captain Wang Fu, Changshui Lieutenant Chongji and Concubine Dong. ＂

"Ren Er is pretentious in every way, and he will eventually show up in the dagger", Cao Cao smiled silently, and then lifted the bamboo curtain and walked out. Seeing this, Zhao Da hurriedly stood aside. Cao Cao didn't pay attention to him, but said loudly to Xu Chu outside the door, "Zhongkang, go to the banquet with Gu." ＂

Under the moon, a hundred and ten horsemen were galloping along the mountain road with a tightly covered carriage, and the sound of horses' hooves startled a large group of crows. The mysterious passengers in the carriage were none other than today's son Liu Xie and the pregnant Concubine Dong. Although the environment in the carriage was small and simple, the most noble young couple in the world did not feel aggrieved by it in the slightest. On the contrary, the faces of both of them were filled with indescribable excitement and excitement, and there were even faint palpitations.

It must be known that just three days ago, Liu Xie was still presiding over the suburbs in the suburbs of Xudu, and Concubine Dong was raising a fetus in the palace to pray for blessings. But only three days later, the two of them got into this carriage and ran all the way to Jingzhou under the escort of the chariot general Dong Cheng, the Yueqi captain Wang Fu, and the Changshui captain Chongji. Of course, Liu Xie's ability to leave Xu Du like this was not because of Cao Cao's kindness, let alone some immortal spells, but the result of more than a year of planning by Dong Cheng and others.

In order to bring the Son of Heaven out of Xudu unknowingly, Dong Cheng not only secretly contacted Wang Fu, Chongji and other loyal Han generals, but also sent people to dig a secret passage in a temple outside Xudu City half a year in advance. After everything was ready, Liu Xie took the opportunity to propose to go out of the suburbs of the city to worship. As for the location of the suburbs, it was naturally chosen in the temple with a secret way. However, this small temple could accommodate the accompanying ministers of civil and military affairs and the Imperial Forest Army, so Dong Cheng drove Cao Ang and the Imperial Forest Army to camp outside the temple on the grounds that the Son of Heaven needed to meditate and fast. Cao Ang did not have any doubts, not only did he restrain the soldiers to camp outside, but even he himself rarely came to disturb the Son of Heaven.

The whole suburban ritual lasted for seven days, and Liu Xie hardly had to show up for the first six days, and he didn't need to go up to the mound to worship the heavens until the seventh day. From Xu Du to Liu Biaokongzhì's Xinye, it takes about four or five days to take a shortcut day and night. It's just that Liu Xie insisted on bringing Concubine Dong, who was pregnant. Dong Chengcai had no choice but to let the Son of Heaven escape from the secret passage on the second night of the suburbs. Only a few dead soldiers were left pretending to be the Son of Heaven and continued to stay in the temple to fast. In this way, even if the incident happened on the seventh day, it would be impossible for Cao Jun to catch up with them.

However, Liu Xie also knew that Dong Cheng's plan was certainly linked to each other, but as long as the matter was revealed within the next two days, Cao Jun was likely to catch up with them. So for now, Liu Xie is not out of danger.

A gust of mountain wind blew into the car through the gap in the curtain, which made Concubine Dong shiver. Seeing this, Liu Xie hurriedly stretched out his hand and hugged Concubine Dong tightly, and said softly, "Concubine Ai suffers." ＂

Concubine Dong stroked her abdomen, which had been ball-shaped with both hands, and leaned her head on Liu Xie's shoulder and said, "The concubine is not bitter." The concubine only wishes to be able to give birth to a dragon son for His Majesty safely. ＂

In fact, the current Concubine Dong is about to give birth, if it weren't for the fear that Cao Cao would harm Concubine Dong's mother and son after he became angry, Liu Xie would never let her take the risk of traveling far. At this moment, listen to what Concubine Dong said. Liu Xie's heart was both sour and warm, but as soon as he grasped Concubine Dong's plain hand, "Concubine Ai will endure for a few more days, and after arriving in Jingzhou, I will immediately ask Liu Biao to set up a delivery room for Concubine Ai." Wait for the concubine to give birth to a dragon son for me. I made him the crown prince. ＂

Concubine Dong got Liu Xie's promise, and her heart was sweet. In fact, the three thousand beauties of the Guanghou Palace only took her to Jingzhou, which was enough to make Concubine Dong have the capital to be proud of. At this moment, I heard Liu Xie personally promise to make her son the crown prince. Concubine Dong couldn't help but begin to fantasize about her future life in Jingzhou. "The concubine heard that Jingzhou has a pleasant climate, beautiful mountains and rivers, and the prince was born in Jingzhou, and he will definitely look handsome in the future. ＂

"Of course. Liu Xie nodded with a smile. Compared with Concubine Dong, who is full of expectations for Jingzhou, Liu Xie does not plan to live in Jingzhou permanently. After all, his goal is to unify the Han dynasty in the country, and now defecting to Jingzhou is just a temporary expedient measure. The reason why Liu Xie chose Liu Biao among many princes was that he liked that the county ruled by Liu Biao was large enough. The number of troops is sufficient. The second is because Liu Biao regards himself as a clan, and he is more resourceful and less decisive. And the factors of the latter are much greater than the former.

In the eyes of Liu Xie, who has been under the fence all the year round, what he needs most now is not a shrewd and capable minister, but a mediocre and incompetent prince. Because a shrewd minister will not let him, the Son of Heaven, have real power. But he was able to use his identity and resourcefulness to seize the military power and territory of the princes. Liu Biao may not be considered incompetent, but his appearance in the Battle of Guandu is extremely mediocre compared to Cao Cao and Cai Ji. In addition, Liu Biao is already in the age of sixties, and his two sons are doing nothing. Liu Xie was conceited that he didn't have to wait too long to take over Liu Biao's family business. So between Cai Ji and Liu Biao, Liu Xie, who hesitated repeatedly, finally chose Liu Biao, who was more hopeful.

Liu Xie's choice to defect to Liu Biao does not mean that he gave up on Cai Ji. Just like at this moment, there is a jade pendant given to him by Cai Ji around his waist. Liu Xie also clearly remembered Cai Ji's sentence, "If His Majesty is really in trouble, as long as he sees this jade pendant, no matter where the minister is, he will definitely come to the rescue." ＂

However, just as Liu Xie was thinking about how to make Cai Ji fulfill his promise after arriving in Jingzhou, the carriage suddenly shook violently.

In a panic, Concubine Dong subconsciously grabbed Liu Xie, but Liu Xie frowned, and shouted at the driver who was catching the car, "Drive slower!" Don't hurt Concubine Dong! ＂

But who knew that Dong Cheng, who was escorting outside the car, replied for the coachman, "There are chasing soldiers!" Sit tight! ＂

When Liu Xie and Concubine Dong heard that a pursuer appeared, they were immediately frightened and their hands and feet were cold, and they huddled together and curled up in a ball. At this moment, Dong Cheng and the others outside the car were also nervous and broke out in a cold sweat. I saw that hundreds of torches had already appeared behind the team, and the sound of thunderous horses' hooves sounded from far to near, like the cry of death, which was extremely harsh in the dark night.

Seeing that the pursuers were getting closer and closer, Captain Wang Fu couldn't help but pull the reins and said, "Uncle Guo will continue to drive away the pursuers!" ＂

At this time, Dong Chengna would be polite, and immediately nodded and agreed, "General Wang, be careful!" ＂

After Wang Fu hugged Dong Cheng and Chong Ji with a fist, he led dozens of henchmen to rush towards the pursuers behind him.

It is true that Wang Fu took the initiative to ask Ying to divert the pursuers behind him, but there were still dotted torches chasing the convoy from all directions. In a panic, Dong Cheng had to command the convoy to dodge left and right, and fled in the direction of no torches. But the carriage was not as flexible as the war horse after all, and with two people on board, the pursuers who had only opened the distance seemed to have caught up after a while.

At this time, Dong Chengda regretted in his heart that his heart was soft, and he promised the Son of Heaven to run away with his daughter. If there was no pregnant Concubine Dong to drag them down, Dong Cheng and the others could have run into the woods alone with the Son of Heaven to get rid of the pursuers. No, if you didn't take your daughter to run away, you wouldn't need a carriage at all, and the horse team could have traveled 300 miles or even 400 miles a day to Xinye. Even if things like this are exposed, it is impossible for Cao Jun to catch up with everyone.

Thinking of this, Dong Cheng couldn't help but cast a remorseful look at the carriage. The seed album who was running side by side with him couldn't wait to shout, "Uncle Guo, let the Son of Heaven abandon the car quickly!" ＂

On the high post, Cao Ang rode his horse and looked down at the convoy on the mountain road being gradually driven into the ambush circle by a small group of Cao troops, and the expression on his face could be described as mixed. Once upon a time, Cao Ang always believed that the contradictions between the Son of Heaven and his father were reconcileable. As long as the father is soft, the Son of Heaven will take advantage of the situation to go down the steps, and then the two sides will return to the original harmonious situation of the monarch and the minister. However, the false son of heaven and the secret path of the suburban temple a day ago completely shattered his illusions.

The Son of Heaven dislikes the Cao family and the Son of Heaven

The Son of Heaven wanted to recruit all the princes to crusade against the Cao thief

Thinking of those "rumors" that he had tried his best to deny, Cao Ang only felt that his mouth was full of bitterness. After being silent like this for a long time, he asked Lu Hong, the school officer beside him, with difficulty, "Why is Lu Xueshi sure that Dong Chenghui has come here?" ＂

"Back to the eldest prince, if the king is not secret, he will lose his minister, if he is not secret, he will lose his life, and if he is not secret, he will be harmed. Dong Cheng acted carelessly, and it was not surprising that he was found out by the ministers. Lu Hong replied with his head bowed.

If the king is not secret, he will lose his ministers, and if he is not secret, he will lose his body - this is clearly an allusion to his Cao Ang's lack of meticulousness, so that the Son of Heaven will allow himself to escape. Cao Ang was not annoyed by this. Lu Hongnai was his father's confidant, and his words were most likely conveying his father's attitude.

Fathers can be angry

Father was disappointed

Cao Ang lost his mind and overheard Lu Hong remind, "Eldest son, if you hesitate, I'm afraid you will let go of the Son of Heaven." ＂

Cao Ang, who came back to his senses, looked overwhelmed, and immediately kicked the horse's belly and led a team of soldiers and horses to rush straight towards the convoy down the mountain. (To be continued......)