Cao Miao said to Cao Su, judging from the on-site investigation, your captured subordinates were all killed by Sima Yi, and their bodies were still by the river.

What does this mean? It shows that Sima Yi didn't intend to use them as witnesses to denounce you.

Of course, a few bandits dressed in civilian clothes, even if they are identified as subordinates of the Great Sima Mansion, the Great Sima Mansion can deny it, saying that they have defected, and this matter has nothing to do with the Great Sima Mansion.

Unless Sima Yi catches someone more convincing, such as Cao Su himself, so that the Great Sima Mansion will not be able to deny it. Now that Cao Su has run away, this method will not work, and Sima Yi can only pinch his nose and admit it.

On the other hand, this is not an opportunity for reconciliation. Sima Yi yin Cao Xiu once, and almost killed Cao Xiu. Cao Su attacked Sima Yi and seriously injured Sima Shi, which can be regarded as a report and a report. Whether you want to continue to hurt in the future is a later story, at least it's even for now. It's not impossible for everyone to take a step back.

Especially for Sima Yi, he has neither a reason to retaliate nor the strength to retaliate now, and it is also a choice to admit defeat, preserve his strength, and wait for the opportunity to turn over.

Since he doesn't dare to turn his face, why can't you go and visit? The first is to confirm the injuries of Sima Yi's father and son, and the second is to show the bearing of the Great Sima Mansion, take the initiative to show goodwill, eliminate misunderstandings, and avoid other people from being suspicious.

When the Grand Sima and the Taiwei fought with each other, if this matter was spread, it would be detrimental to the reputation of the imperial court.

Cao Su will be skeptical.

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Cao Xiu wore a single coat, sat on the table, and was fed soup by the maid. After nearly a month of recuperation, he has recovered most of the time, and the injury on his back has also been closed, but his body is still a little weak.

Cao Su knelt in front of him, explained the whole thing one by one, and finally explained Cao Miao's suggestion.

Cao Xiu didn't speak until a big bowl of broth was drunk and the maid packed up the dishes and left, and then he said lightly: "Triple the troops are besieging, and they are still fighting like this." What do you usually study? Will you only fight with people? ”

Cao Su had a bitter face and didn't dare to speak. When he was still on the battlefield, he knew that he had encountered hard stubble and might be unlucky, so he personally went into battle and forcibly broke through Sima Yi's defense line to make the last game. It was also his luck that he happened to see Sima Shi come to supervise the battle, and a surprise attack hit Sima Shi hard, which can be regarded as saving a little face.

After injuring Sima Shi, he also wanted to break through Sima Yi's defense. However, he soon discovered that it was an impossible task. Sima Yi was too steady, guarding every drop of water, and didn't give him a chance to break through at all. If he hadn't seen the opportunity and retreated quickly, the losses would have been even greater.

Cao Xiu's criticism of him was expected. Not getting angry, not slapping him twice, it's already rare.

This can actually be understood that Cao Xiu is still very satisfied in his heart, but he is afraid of the dignity of being a father and refuses to say it too clearly.

"Immovable as a mountain, plundering as fire. Sima Zhongda has the posture of a famous general, which should not be underestimated. Cao Xiu held the case with both hands, his fingers lightly tapped on the desk, and he groaned for a moment. Such a person, if he is upright and upright, can serve the court, and he is the pillar of the court. If you are talented but not virtuous, and your mind is dark, it is definitely not a blessing for the country. Desi, take pen and paper, I want to write to Your Majesty. ”

Cao Su answered, turned around and went to prepare pen and paper. Cao Xiu sat in front of the desk, gently rolled up his sleeves, the corners of his mouth crooked, and provoked a smug smile. "Little shaft, if you want to be a wall-watcher, how can there be such a good thing. I'm going to get you to the army, and I'm going to have to go. ”

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Hong Lim Garden.

The Son of Heaven stood on a piece of bluestone with his hands in his hands, watching the clear stream meandering by, and the small fish swimming in the water, suddenly disappearing, and his mood was inexplicably comfortable.

"Uncle Huang."

Cao Zhi, who was sitting behind the desk on the side, heard the call of the Son of Heaven and immediately put down his pen, walked to the side of the Son of Heaven, and bowed.

The Son of Heaven held Cao Zhi's hand and patted it gently. "Uncle Huang, the New Year will be in two months, how are Yungong's preparations for marriage?"

Cao Zhi bowed down and said, "It's almost ready, but it's a little troublesome now." Taiwei was attacked, and Yunliang's marriage was afraid that it would be delayed again. This eldest brother is unmarried, and the younger brother naturally has to wait, otherwise he will inevitably be laughed at and affect the face of the court. ”

The Son of Heaven turned his head to look at Cao Zhi, his lips moved, as if he wanted to say something, but he swallowed it back. He was silent for a moment, and then said with a smile: "What does Uncle Huang think of the attack on the Tai Lieutenant?" Is it really a bandit? ”

Cao Zhi looked around and saw that the attendants were in the distance, so he whispered: "In the land of Gyeonggi, where are there so many bandits." It's just that the captain has something unspeakable, and he is just a bandit. Your Majesty, Zhuge Liang is stationed in Hanzhong, Sun Quan is ready to move, and the important ministers in the court are in the gap, which is not the blessing of the country. ”

The Son of Heaven nodded. "The captain still knows the general thing. Uncle Huang, you go to the Taiwei Mansion to have a look, and see if the Taiwei is seriously injured. If it's not too heavy, the marriage will continue. I heard that Yunliang is still satisfied with the daughter of the captain. ”

The Son of Heaven said and couldn't help laughing.

Xiahou Xu had already reported to him in detail about Cao Miao and Sima Guo's blind date, and the Son of Heaven thought it was very interesting that Cao Miao disliked Sima Guo's stupidity. Of course, he didn't believe that Xiahou Hui and Sima Guo were stupid people. He has seen these two people, especially Xiahou Hui, who is definitely the best among women, even many men are not as smart as her.

How can such a person be stupid? Unless they are pretending to be stupid, or Cao Miao has a bad idea to fix them in order to refuse to marry.

The more he wants to refuse, the more he wants to continue and see what tricks you can play. Only when he became Sima Yi's son-in-law and arranged for him to go to Yangzhou and listen to orders under Da Sima could people rest assured.

Cao Zhi saw the expression of the Son of Heaven and sighed secretly in his heart. No matter how Cao Miao said that he had no intention of going to the court, the Son of Heaven could let him mess around, but he would not relax his vigilance against him, this pit was getting deeper and deeper the more he struggled, and he couldn't find a solution.

Cao Zhi responded, and asked the Son of Heaven for his condolences to the Taiwei and what things to reward. As he was talking, Zhong Yu, the waiter of the Yellow Gate, hurriedly walked over. Seeing this, Cao Zhi immediately closed his mouth.

Zhong Yu walked up to the Son of Heaven and bowed. "Your Majesty, Zhongshu Province has received news that Zhuge Liang, the general of Shu, has committed a border and surrounded Chen Cang."

When the Son of Heaven heard this, he turned around and exchanged glances with Cao Zhi, and then smiled again. "It seems that he was expected by the general, and Zhuge Liang really sent troops to Chen Cang. Oh, scholars are generals, and it is good to talk on paper, which is not enough trouble. ”

Cao Zhi said: "What Your Majesty said is very true. However, Zhuge Liang sent troops to commit crimes at this time, I am afraid that it was not only to avenge the shame of defeat at the beginning of the year, but also to echo Sun Quan's intentions, which must be guarded against. ”

The Son of Heaven turned to Zhong Yu and said, "Taifu is in good health?" He has been in Guanzhong for many years and is familiar with geography. Nowadays, there are many things in Guanzhong, and it is just to seek advice from the elderly. ”

Zhong Yu said lightly: "Thank you for your care." The father of the courtier lived outside the city, not in the city. Although his father had been ordered by Emperor Wu to hold the festival, he had not asked about the military for many years, and he was afraid that he would not be able to give His Majesty any advice. ”

The Son of Heaven frowned slightly, and his expression became cold.