Although the voice of the Son of Heaven was not loud, although he had been mentally prepared, Cao Zhi's heart still tightened.

For a moment, Cao Zhi's knees weakened and he almost knelt down. But I don't know what kind of force supported him, let him stand quietly in front of the Son of Heaven, and bow his hand.

"Your Majesty, Yunliang asked the minister a question yesterday, and the minister didn't know how to answer."

The Son of Heaven turned around, glanced at Cao Zhi, and then turned his gaze away, half of the corners of his mouth slightly raised. "Uncle Huang has read thousands of books, and he is familiar with the past and the present, what other problems are difficult for you to live in? If Uncle Huang really doesn't know how to answer, I'm afraid I can't do anything. ”

Cao Zhi bowed slightly, regaining his composure. "Your Majesty praises falsely, but the minister does not dare. It's just that no matter how much you read, there will eventually be something that you can't reach, how can you have an answer to everything. And Yunliang is a patient, he has been a prisoner for more than ten years, he is not familiar with human feelings, and some problems are also deviant and unreasonable. Even if the saint is reincarnated, he will not be able to answer even if he is afraid, let alone a minister. ”

After Cao Zhi finished speaking, he did not continue the topic, but talked about the defense of Guanzhong. Although I don't know when Zhuge Liang will attack Guanzhong, Zhuge Liang himself did not return to Chengdu and has stayed in Hanzhong, obviously not giving up, and it will be a matter of time before he comes back. As one of the choices, Chen Cang's old way must be guarded against, especially when Zhuge Liang is eager to make contributions.

The attack on Liangzhou was frustrated, Zhuge Liang degraded himself to the third rank, and acted as a right general, urgently needing a victory to prove himself and maintain his power.

The Son of Heaven frowned. "Zhuge Liang is a scholar, and he can get power, but it is beyond his ability to command troops. The general has already made arrangements, so Uncle Huang doesn't have to worry. ”

"Your Majesty is wise. If Zhuge Liang attacks Guanzhong, the chances of winning are indeed limited. But if he attacks Wudu and Yinping, there will be some trouble. ”

The Son of Heaven nodded. Xiahou Xuan reported this matter to him, and he also specially summoned Yang Fu, the captain of the city gate, who was the Taishou of Wudu, to inquire about the relevant situation, and had already instructed Cao Zhen to pay attention to it. It is not yet known how Cao Zhen will arrange it.

But the Son of Heaven's mind was not here at the moment, he was very curious about what Cao Miao asked Cao Zhi, so that Cao Zhi couldn't answer. He endured it for a while, wanting to wait for Cao Zhi to take the initiative. Cao Zhi seems to have forgotten about this matter and has been talking about military politics. The Son of Heaven finally couldn't help it, interrupted Cao Zhi, and brought the topic back to Jiangdong in the line to prevent Sun Quan from becoming emperor.

"Uncle Huang, Yunliang refuses to go to Jiangdong, do you have any concerns?"

Cao Zhi was stunned for a moment. "It's not that he has concerns, it's just that he is not in good health and can't travel far."

"How did I hear that he practiced martial arts every day and was very strong?"

"His poor health is not because he is weak, but because he can't be stimulated. It is a risk to use between the lines, and it is necessary to be calm. He ......" Cao Zhi smiled bitterly and shook his head helplessly.

The Son of Heaven blinked, pondered for a moment, and suddenly said, "Uncle Huang, Yunliang is really wonderful for Da Sima. ”

Cao Zhi laughed embarrassedly: "Actually, Da Sima can turn the crisis into safety, because he has a breath in his heart, and it has nothing to do with Yunliang." To say that there is merit, it is just a mistake, but it can not be repeated. I heard that Da Sima is worried about this, and he doesn't know how to deal with it in the future. ”

The Son of Heaven laughed silently. "Having said that, heart disease is difficult to treat, and Yunliang is still meritorious. Uncle Huang, you say...... Does Yunliang also have some heart disease that is difficult to solve, so it is difficult to heal? ”

Cao Zhi's eyes dimmed, and he sighed faintly, but he was a little proud in his heart. "It should ...... It had something to do with his mother. ”

The Son of Heaven looked at Cao Zhi and motioned for him to continue.

Cao Zhi hesitated again and again, and was forced to explain. The Son of Heaven named Cao Miao and Cao Zhi as the townsmen, which was originally a reward for Cao Miao's treatment of Cao Xiu, but Cao Miao felt that this reward was a denial of his identity as a son-in-law. If his biological mother, Mrs. Cui, had not died and was now crowned queen, he would be a concubine, and he should inherit the prince and become the crown prince, not the township prince.

"He asked me where his birth mother was buried and wanted to go and worship. Minister...... I don't know how to respond. ”

The Son of Heaven frowned. "Uncle Huang, you said that Emperor Wu issued an edict to kill Mrs. Cui, is it wrong?"

Cao Zhi sighed. "The minister naturally supports Emperor Wu's decision, but Yunliang was still young and has been sick for so many years, and it is human nature to miss his biological mother, and the minister can't bear to be responsible. I'm afraid there is no solution to his heart disease. ”

The Son of Heaven sighed. "yes, that's it...... It's really hard to understand. He paused, and then said: "Uncle Huang, when the sky is free, lead Yunliang into the palace, and I will see him as a family courtesy." Speaking of which, I haven't seen each other in more than ten years. ”

"Yui." Cao Zhi bowed down to receive the order.

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After saying that, Cao Zhi went down the hall, met with Sun Hao, who was waiting outside the hall, and told Sun Hao that the Son of Heaven wanted to see Cao Miao, so that he could find an opportunity to pass the news back. The two walked forward as they spoke, and as soon as they left the palace gate, they met the Taiwei Sima Yi head-on.

Cao Zhi wanted to dodge, but Sima Yi caught up with two steps, came to Cao Zhi, and bowed down.

"Dare to congratulate the king."

Cao Zhi reluctantly returned the salute, turned around and wanted to leave again. Sima Yi took a step sideways and blocked Cao Zhi's way. "The king is slow, Yi has a few words, I want to say to the king."

Cao Zhi frowned. "Lone is different from Taiwei Dao, and there is nothing to say. And the public is a minister, lonely is a prince, and it is not appropriate to have too many contacts, which is the ban suggested by the princes back then. ”

Sima Yi's face did not change, and he smiled more humbly. "King, three generations have different rites, and five uncles have different laws. If it weren't for that, the king would not have become the cornerstone of the country, Your Majesty. ”

Cao Zhi's eyes shrunk, and he looked at Sima Yi's eyes, and it was difficult to deny it for a while. He hated Sima Yi, but Sima Yi had been deprived of military power, and the threat to the imperial court was temporarily lifted, but the decision of the Son of Heaven aroused opposition from the ministers. If we blindly chase and fight hard and intensify the contradictions, it is not the best policy.

Moreover, the prohibition of the princes and kings of the clan from walking around each other was the ban of the first emperor Cao Pi, and the Son of Heaven intended to break it, but the resistance was too great. If Sima Yi, one of the auxiliary ministers, can show his support, I believe that many courtiers will shut up.

"What advice does the Captain have?"

After Yi returned to Beijing, I heard from Jing's wife that she had asked Princess Qinghe and Princess Deyang to propose marriage to the king, but there was no reply. Yi took the liberty of asking the king's mind. ”

Cao Zhi frowned. "This ...... Taiwei and his wife do not think that the child has a madness, and they are willing to match their beloved daughter, and they are grateful. Just kids......"

"Marriage is the order of parents, how can the words of the matchmaker be determined by them?" Sima Yi interrupted Cao Zhi with a bright smile. "Since the two princesses have come forward to be matchmakers, and the king doesn't dislike it, this matter is settled, right? In the past, due to state affairs, Yi and the king had many contradictions, and now if they can become in-laws, it can be regarded as turning hostility into jade silk, and in the future, they will have no guilt, be sincere and work together, and serve Your Majesty, wouldn't it be better? ”

Cao Zhi hesitated for a moment, and Sima Yi continued: "If the king also thinks so, Yi will ask His Majesty to come forward, do you think it's okay?" ”

Cao Zhi was helpless. The Son of Heaven had already expressed his approval before, but that was just a personal opinion in private, and Cao Miao didn't agree. If Sima Yi asks for an edict, the Son of Heaven publicly expresses his position, and Cao Miao refuses again, this matter will not be easy to handle. However, let him directly refuse Sima Yi, he really couldn't do it.

For the Son of Heaven, this marriage can lock him and Sima Yi at the same time. In the case of Sima Yi's initiative, he rejected Sima Yi, that is, he refused to accept the status quo, or to put it more bluntly, ambitious.