Cao Miao laughed twice, and her tone was teasing. "It's just a marriage, why is it so important?"

Cao Zhi couldn't see a smile on his face, he looked left and right, sat down on a big rock, patted his side again, and motioned for Cao Miao to come over and take a seat. Cao Miao was a little surprised. He has been in this era for more than half a year, and it is the first time he has seen Cao Zhi so serious.

Cao Miao did not sit next to Cao Zhi. He picked another stone and sat down opposite Cao Zhi.

A look of disappointment flashed in Cao Zhi's eyes, and he lowered his head and thought for a moment before he spoke again.

"Do you remember Emperor Wen's four friends back then?"

Cao Miao shook her head. He was really not impressed.

Cao Zhi was gloomy, and there was a little more self-blame in his eyes. In his opinion, the reason why Cao Miao didn't know who Siyou was was because of the death of his biological mother, Mrs. Cui. This is a fact, and it is also a hurdle that can never be overcome.

"Four friends: Chen Qun, Sima Yi, Wu Zhen, Zhu Shuo. Chen Qun is from the Yingchuan family and has the name of his father. Sima Yi is a scholar of Hanoi, his father is recommended by Emperor Wu, and his brother is respected by Emperor Wu, and he is confidential in and out. Wu Zhen is a poor family, and he is loved by Emperor Wen because of his literary talent. Zhu Shuo is a martial artist of my country, who has been in the army for many years and has a certain foundation in the army. Among these four people, the most trusted person by Emperor Wen was not Sima Yi, but Wu Qian. ”

"Wu Qian?" Cao Miao was surprised. He always thought that Sima Yi was the most favored, at least the two should be comparable.

Cao Zhi remembered the past, and his heart was surging for a while, and it was difficult to calm down. He opened his mouth and swallowed back a sigh. "Back then, Wu Zhen contributed the most. It was Emperor Wen who ascended the throne and enshrined Wu Zhen as a liege, and held the festival to supervise the military of Youji. ”

Cao Miao let out an "oh" and realized something. He originally had no impression of Wu Zhen, but he only knew that after Sima Shi poisoned Xiahou Hui, Xu Xian was Wu Zhen's daughter. However, the marriage was not long, and Sima Shi soon divorced Wu and remarried Yang Huiyu.

Sima Shi's marriage has a common feature: political interests are the first, and the emotions are all floating clouds. When he was reading the script, he never understood why Sima Shi would marry Wu Zhen's daughter. In contrast, Wu Zhen's reputation is far inferior to that of Sima Yi himself.

Now he understands that Wu Zhen is just not famous, but his strength cannot be underestimated. He controls the northern gateway of the Great Wei, and his status is close to that of important clan generals like Cao Zhen and Cao Xiu, far surpassing Sima Yi. With the tone of Sima Yi's father and son, there is no reason for such a powerful faction not to marry.

"But Wu Zhen is not from a high background, has limited contacts, and has a narrow temperament, so he will be repaid. When he was young, he looked down on him, even if he wanted to make friends with him now, he would not soften his cheeks. It is because the family does not like it, and so far its township refuses to discuss, and the name behind him is worried, and the grace and body stop. ”

Cao Miao raised her eyebrows slightly, and stopped talking. In his rough memory, Wu Zhen's posthumous name is indeed unbearable, as if he is called ugly. Needless to say, it must be the hands and feet of those families. I can't get rid of you in life, and I stink you after death, this is the usual trick of literati.

Cao Zhi sighed and said, "Sima Yi is not. Judging from the portal, although Sima Hanoi is not as good as Ruying, he obeys Confucianism, advocates etiquette, and has a very good reputation, and has been recommended by Xun Yu and Cui Yan. Sima Yi himself is both civil and military, and has been with Emperor Wu for many years, and often has good strategies. thought that he came to the top and became the minister of Emperor Wen's Tuogu, but Wu Zhen was not heard. ”

Cao Miao understood. After Cao Pi ascended the throne, although he ceded power to the Ruying family, after all, he still had considerable control ability, and Wu Zhen was able to be favored. When Cao Pi was about to die, considering the inheritance and stability of the regime, he had to sacrifice the unpopular Wu quality and bow to the Ruying family in an all-round way.

Relying on the good relationship with the Ruying family, Sima Yi replaced Wu Qian.

Cao Zhi raised his eyelids and stared at Cao Miao with a solemn expression. "Emperor Wen and His Majesty relied on Sima Yi, just to use him to balance the Ruying Gaomen. In order to achieve this goal, he did not hesitate to violate the legacy of the clan commander and let him lead the army to defend one side. However, Sima Yi did not understand the intentions of the imperial court, and blindly obeyed the orders of the Ruying family, and this time he even indulged in the enemy and shook the country. His Majesty had to punish him with thunderous means. ”

Now that Sima Yi has lost his military power, he has thought about it behind closed doors, and took the initiative to seek peace with Da Sima, alienated from the Ruying family, and fought sincerely. The hidden danger has been removed, and it is natural to be compensated. If he blindly suppresses him, he will only be driven to the side of Ruying Gaomen. ”

Cao Zhi raised his head and looked at Cao Miao quietly. "Is this what you'd like to see?"

Cao Miao pondered for a long time and nodded slowly. "So, when I marry Sima Guo, I am serving the country, and I can even say that I will serve the country with my body?"

Cao Zhi was stunned for a moment, and then nodded solemnly. "You have to deal with people like Sima Yi."

Cao Miao thought about it very seriously, nodded vigorously, and agreed. "I think so too."

Cao Miao thought so, not out of arrogance, but because he realized one thing: everyone, including Cao Rong, underestimated Sima Yi's lethality.

The current Sima Yi is indeed not Sima Yi after Gao Pingling, and his influence is limited. Having lost his military power, he is like a tiger whose minions have been pulled out, and he no longer has the ability to hurt people, but he can still use him to balance the Ruying family.

Only he knows that all this is a façade.

The Son of Heaven's thoughts are very full, but the consequences are so skinny that people cry. He thought it was a combination of grace and power, but in fact, it was a tiger breeding, and he completely fell into Sima Yi's calculations.

Sima Yi is not a person who will be bound by marriage, he just retreats as advances. Who let him set up with the enemy and be caught? The handle was pinched in the hands of the Son of Heaven, and he could only admit it, lie down and let him be beaten. When he gets through this difficulty, once he has the opportunity, he will not hesitate to abandon everyone's interests, and marriage or anything doesn't matter at all.

At that time, he will be even worse than Xiahou Hui.

If you want to avoid this situation, you have to find a way to trap Sima Yi and prevent him from having a chance to turn over. The person who can complete this task, for now, is none other than him. Only he knows Sima Yi's details best, and he doesn't have any extravagant hopes.

The principle is such a principle, but how to implement it must be discussed, and the cheapness cannot be taken by the Son of Heaven alone. After all, Sima Yi is not a good man and gentleman, and this marriage is not a simple marriage, and the risk is still very great.

I'm not an emperor. Why is everyone's surname Cao, I want to serve the country with my body, but you are a blessing?

Cao Miao sighed, stretched out her fingers, and twisted them. "Since I have to, can I ask for benefits?"

Cao Zhi silently turned his head away, lest Cao Miao see his distorted expression. How could such a solemn and serious matter be treated as a business by him, and he still had to bargain? It's a shame that they are father and son, otherwise it would be light to accuse him of contempt for the court.

"Also, Sima Yi asked me to take the initiative to come to the door, I'm afraid it's not appropriate." Cao Miao scratched her head and said solemnly: "The Taiwei Mansion is heavily guarded, I'm afraid. In case I get nervous and get sick again......"

Cao Zhi was helpless. If Cao Miao just doesn't want to go, others really can't help it, otherwise he will go crazy again.

He pointed to the hillside where it was expanding. "Yunliang, at present, the state affairs are difficult, the military expenditure is huge, the treasury is wasted, and Your Majesty has also taken out money and food to expand the villa for you, isn't it enough? Those who are ministers should be content and happy. ”

Cao Miao suddenly changed color, her eyes were awe-inspiring, and she stared at Cao Zhi for a long time.

"Whew!"