Chapter 277: A Temporary Alliance
Cao Miao added a glass of wine to herself, brought it to her mouth, took a shallow sip, and groaned for a while. "This ambush seems simple and crude, but in fact, the timing and location are excellent. Acting when you see an opportunity, killing with one blow, and being able to blame others, is by no means something that idle people can manage. In my humble opinion, there are only six people who have such a strategy, three who are still alive, and three who have passed away. ”
"Which six?"
"There are Lu Boyan (Lu Xun) and Zhou Ziyu (Zhou Doi) in your country, Zhuge Kongming (Zhuge Liang), the prime minister of Xishu, and I have passed away from Xun Gongda (Xun You), Guo Fengxiao (Guo Jia), and Xishu Fa Xiaozhi (Fazheng)."
Cao Miao paused, and then said: "I don't accept it, it's embarrassing." ”
A light smile tugged at the corner of Mrs. Sun's mouth. "In a few years, Cao Jun will be among them, inheriting Xun Gongda and Guo Fengxiao."
Cao Miao smiled and arched his hand: "Borrow Mrs. Jiyan." ”
Although Mrs. Sun still didn't believe Cao Miao, she agreed with Cao Miao's judgment. This ambush was not something that the Wei spies could carry out, but it was more like someone fishing in troubled waters and stirring up trouble in the name of a Wei spy.
It is not so much that Cao Miao is the target of this attack, but that she is the person the other party wants to hit.
Although Cao Miao admired Lu Xun for causing trouble, it was an indisputable fact that the Jiangdong family's power was inflated and he regarded her as a thorn in his side. In the eyes of those families who regard themselves as Confucians, she is not only a clan, but also a woman. The chicken Si Chen, the only way to find the family, is a bad omen in troubled times.
Before King Wu became emperor, it was the common wish of many people to drive her out of the court.
Internal and external troubles. Mrs. Sun sighed secretly, inexplicably tired, and her heart was desolate. In the past 20 years, she has done so many things conscientiously, but she still can't get the approval of those people, and now she is so ruthless, hurting her henchmen, mutilating her siblings, and planning to trap her in a situation from which she will never recover.
Is it tolerable, or is it intolerable?
Mrs. Sun gritted her teeth, her body relaxed, and her mood was calm. "Who does Cao Jun think is the most suspicious?"
Although she didn't stare at Mrs. Sun, Cao Miao still had a full view of Mrs. Sun's expression and physical changes. Seeing Mrs. Sun's question, he laughed secretly. The depth of this Madame Sun's city is by no means comparable to Sun Luban. At this point, she was still quietly tempting. If he hadn't been good at observing faces, he was afraid that he would be deceived by her.
"Prime Minister of Xishu, Zhuge Kongming." Cao Miao said word by word.
Mrs. Sun's face did not change, and she bowed slightly. "Please explain more about it."
"Does Madame know about Mengda?"
"Yes."
"Does Madame know how Meng Da died?"
"I've heard a little." Mrs. Sun smiled lightly. "This is the battle of Cao Jun's wife's father, Sima Taiwei, how can I not know?"
Cao Miao was speechless. Can you still have a pleasant chat? Don't you just want to remind me that you know everything about me? Rest assured, that's exactly what I want you to know.
"Then Mrs. knows, why did Taiwei Sima know in advance that Meng Da would rebel and strike first?"
Mrs. Sun stopped smiling and turned her head to stare at Cao Miao. "This is the ...... Something to do with Prime Minister Zhuge Cheng? ”
Cao Miao smiled, raised her wine glass, and gestured to Mrs. Sun. Although Mrs. Sun wanted to hear the details, she didn't want to show her face, so she raised her glass to entertain with Cao Miao and gossiped about it. After going around in a circle, Cao Miao pulled the topic back again, and revealed the news of Meng Da's rebellion to Sima Yi while Zhuge Liang plotted against Meng Da, and told the story of getting rid of Meng Da with Sima Yi's hand one by one.
Of course, there is no evidence for these things, they are all guessed by him, and they are veritable conspiracy theories.
But Mrs. Sun knew that he was Sima Yi's future son-in-law, and it was possible to get the news from the mouth of the person concerned, Sima Yi, even if she didn't believe it all, she would not easily deny it. What's more, this matter is logically valid, and it is not unfounded and made out of nothing.
After Mrs. Sun married Liu Bei, she had some contact with Zhuge Liang who stayed in Jingzhou, and she was very clear about Zhuge Liang's personality. Needless to say, Mrs. Sun will also list Zhuge Liang as a key suspect.
Just now he listed Zhuge Liang as a master in the line, and Mrs. Sun did not express any objection.
After listening to Cao Miao's story, Mrs. Sun didn't speak for a long time, and drank a few glasses of wine in a row, and then asked, "Does Cao Jun have any other evidence?" ”
Cao Miao nodded. He never thought that Mrs. Sun would easily believe him, so he made full preparations, step by step, and carefully guided Mrs. Sun's train of thought. "Madame, do you remember that rumor in Luoyang at the beginning of the year?"
The corners of Mrs. Sun's mouth twitched. "I've heard a little."
"Zhong Tai is a rumor-monger, Yinbo is a rumor-monger, but Yinbo is not the initiator. He has no grievances with my father and son, there is no need to make such a decision, someone must instruct him. I think about it, there may be three masterminds behind the scenes, and Prime Minister Zhuge of Xishu is one of them. Because the time is too coincidental, it is the time when Zhuge Liang committed the realm, and the emperor of the Great Wei Dynasty hunted Chang'an in the west. For this reason, I went to Shu Di to inquire, but unfortunately there was no result. ”
"Since there is no result, how can Cao Jun conclude that Prime Minister Zhuge has something to do with this matter?"
"No conclusion, just conjecture." Cao Miao raised her glass and drank herself. "It's too similar. Confusing the truth with the false, borrowing a knife to kill people, no matter whether it succeeds or not, you can watch the fire from the other side and stay out of the matter. He smiled and squinted at Mrs. Sun. At this moment, Madam either doubts my Great Wei, or suspects the internal enemy of Wu, and she would never have thought that this Zhuge Prime Minister is also possible, right? No matter who you suspect, it is the result that Prime Minister Zhuge likes to see. ”
Mrs. Sun sneered and raised her glass to invite. Today's events made Cao Jun smile. Cao Jun is injured, so he will stay in my camp for the time being to heal, and there are still a few things to ask Cao Jun for. ”
Cao Miao raised his glass and returned the salute. With Mrs. Sun's words, this alliance is temporarily concluded.
The simple banquet ended here, and Mrs. Sun ordered someone to send Cao Miao to rest, and arranged for a doctor to treat Cao Miao and others.
Cao Miao and the others are all flesh wounds, just treat them a little. Zhishu's injuries were severe, he lost too much blood and remained unconscious. Cao Miao asked Ruhua to guard her side, and she went to visit from time to time.
Three of Liu Chen's subordinates died, but only one was barely saved, bedridden, and there was no hope of recovery in a short time.
Cao Miao only had three available people left around him, and he was trapped in the relief camp, unable to be free. Liu Chen was anxious, and Cao Miao was also anxious, but he didn't show it on his face, he studied and practiced martial arts in the camp every day, quietly waiting for a turnaround.
After a flash, Mrs. Sun has not shown up, and the atmosphere in the camp is also very tense, with people coming in and out every day. The screams of torture and torture sounded every night, torturing the nerves of Cao Miao and others.
On the first day of February, Sun Luban suddenly appeared in front of Cao Miao. She pressed the knife ring and looked condescendingly at Cao Miao, who was reading, her face was like frost.
"Townsman, don't come unharmed?"