Xiahou Xu was ashamed of himself, he didn't dare to look at Cao Miao's eyes, and naturally he didn't see the expectations behind Cao Miao's smile.

This is the second time he has taken the initiative to "ask" Xiahou Xu for help, and if he still doesn't dare to agree, then he can only give up. He was pressed for time, and he didn't have time to deal with this kind of tofu that he couldn't lift. There are also many children of the Cao family and the Xiahou family, and there is no worse than Xiahou Xu.

He did this just to see the face of the river princess. After all, that is a serious aunt, and she has always been good to Cao Zhi.

Xiahou Xu gritted his teeth. "What do you want me to do?" Then he said, "It can't be too difficult. ”

Cao Miao laughed "poof". Xiahou Xu's face was red, and he felt very embarrassed. Cao Miao patted him on the shoulder at the right time. The demands on this kind of person, who has adapted to the status of waste, cannot be too high, and the first problem is to restore his confidence.

"Don't worry, it's definitely not difficult, as long as you're willing to do it. It may be a bit of hard work, but once it's done, the credit is huge. ”

"How big?"

"Do you know that you want to be a Duzhi Shangshu?"

Xiahou Xu nodded again and again. Of course he does. Xiahou Mao originally hoped to get rid of Sima Fu and make his own Duzhi Shangshu. never thought that the last ruthlessness of the Son of Heaven directly deprived Sima Yi of his military power. In order to appease Sima Yi, naturally Sima Fu could not be moved again.

In this way, Xiahou Mao's wish was naturally stillborn. For this, he was depressed for a long time.

"If this is done, maybe you have a chance to get your wish. When the time comes, you know. ”

"Tell me, tell me, what the hell is the task."

Xiahou Xu became excited, grabbed Cao Miao's arm and shook it violently. If you really want to let Xiahou Mao be the secretary of the Duzhi Shangshu, he will naturally have a greater say in the family. It's impossible to marry Yun Niang as a wife—he doesn't want to—but there is a chance for Yun Niang to be a concubine. Take a step back and say that if you recruit Yun Niang into the house and be a cook, no one will say anything.

"Go back to the city, encourage you Ah Weng to write a book, and ask to find some unambitious scholars in Guanzhong and Nanyang Tuntian, and mobilize them to discuss Emperor Wu's successful experience in winning the world, mainly focusing on two things: one is Tuntian, and the other is military training. Don't say anything else. ”

Xiahou Xu tilted his head and thought about it. "Yunliang, the impression of the scholar on Emperor Wu is not very good. It may be easier to say good things about Emperor Wen. ”

"Are you stupid?" Cao Miao patted Xiahou Xu's head. "You said that Emperor Wen is good, Your Majesty can be happy?"

Xiahou Xu scratched his head and finally reacted. No matter how stubborn he is, he also knows that the father-son relationship between Cao Ei and Emperor Wen is tense, and now he is bent on inheriting Emperor Wu's career and correcting Emperor Wen's legacy. It is impossible to directly oppose Emperor Wen, it is impossible in this life, but to advocate Emperor Wu is to oppose Emperor Wen, and it is justified.

Especially tuntian and military training, everyone knows how important these two things are. Even if someone objected, they did not dare to oppose it in words.

Knowing the reason, Xiahou Xu was even a little impatient. This is a rare opportunity, I missed it, and I don't know when I will meet it next time. "Yunliang, do you want to ...... I'm going to rush back now? ”

"Don't worry, I'll leave early tomorrow morning." Cao Miao said: "There are some details, I have to remind you. ”

"Yes, yes." Xiahou Xu rubbed his hands with joy.

——

That night, Cao Miao and Xiahou Xu talked for a long time.

Early the next morning, Xiahou Xu took a few entourages and hurried back to Luoyang City. After entering the house, he went straight to the back hall.

Xiahou Mao was wearing a single coat of Yuebu and was practicing the five poultry operas in the courtyard, and he was very surprised to see Xiahou Xu come in.

"Why are you back?"

"I'm looking for you to discuss." Xiahou Xu pulled Xiahou Mao and walked to the hall. Xiahou Mao was very angry and broke free from Xiahou Xu's hand. "I haven't finished practicing yet, why are you in a hurry, this anger is all wrong. Let go of me, it's a big deal......"

Xiahou Xu gasped and asked, "Do you want to be a Duzhi Shangshu?" ”

Xiahou Mao was stunned for a moment, and then pulled Xiahou Xu to the court. "Say it now."

The father and son sat down in the hall, Xiahou Xu cleared his throat, and said loudly: "Ah Weng, I sent Yunliang out of the city yesterday, and I saw the barren grass and wild trees along the way, thinking that this is the Great Wei Jinggi, I couldn't help but feel sad from it, and my tears wet my clothes......

Xiahou Mao raised his hand and was a slap. "What kind of text, talk about people. How many articles have you kid read, and I don't know yet? ”

"Uh......" Xiahou Xu covered his face. Well, it's actually like this......"

Xiahou Xu said Cao Miao's suggestion again. Of course, according to Cao Miao's orders, he became the initiator and had nothing to do with Cao Miao. The purpose of this letter was to make a name for Xiahou Xu in order to enhance his status in the family.

Xiahou Xu said halfway, and Xiahou Mao understood.

After all, for their family, Tuntian is the housekeeper. When Xiahoudun sat in the southeast, he didn't fight much, but he planted a lot of rice. It can even be said that since Xiahoudun's expedition from Emperor Wu, his main contribution was not to fight on the front line, but to stay in the rear and raise materials for the army.

Thinking of his short military career in Guanzhong, Xiahou Mao naturally knew the importance of Tuntian in Guanzhong. After so many years of fighting, Guanzhong has long been deserted. In peacetime, the town was well guarded, but in the event of a major war, grain had to be transported from the Kanto region, and more was consumed on the road than it was transported to the front.

"Makes sense, makes sense." Xiahou Mao smiled. "You're so big, it's the first time you've said something useful."

"What did Bo Yuan say?" Princess Qinghe walked in, and when she saw Xiahou Xu here, the father and son were amazed when they talked so happily. Xiahou Mao said Xiahou Xu's suggestion again, and Princess Qinghe was overjoyed when she heard it. "It's still good to have a lot of dealings with Yunliang, Bo Yuan has grown up and knows that he can share his worries for his family and country. Work hard, strive to enter the ranks as soon as possible, and also do a loose ride or something. ”

Xiahou Mao agreed. Seeing that Xiahou Xuan is a few years younger than Xiahou Xu, they have all done free riding, Xiahou Xuan is still a white body, and Princess Qinghe has to lose her temper every time she sees Princess Deyang. If Xiahou Xu can also do free riding, he will have a better life in the future.

Of course, if he can do Shangdu Zhishangshu, it will be even more perfect.

Xiahou Mao was thinking about beautiful things, Princess Qinghe glared at him, and shouted: "There is still something to do, hurry up and write a song." If you are preempted, you can't even eat hot, and you still want to be a Duzhi book? ”

Xiahou Mao was startled, got up and left, went straight to the study, and closed the door tightly.

Xiahou Xu smiled and helped Princess Qinghe sit down. "Mother, even if someone preempts you, don't worry. What we need to do is not just Tuntian. ”

The more Princess Qinghe looked at Xiahou Xu, the happier she became, she reached out and pinched Xiahou Xu's face, with a bright smile on her face, but tears fell in her eyes. "Son, you've finally got the hang of it. My mother waited for this day, but she waited too long. ”