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Yuan Shang's arrival did not make any waves under Cao Ying's command, and Yuan Shang also took a note of illness after Cao Ying gave him the official knighthood, and hid in the mansion given by Cao Ying to cultivate immortals! Seeing that Yuan Shang was knowledgeable and interesting, Cao Ying temporarily let go of his mind to kill him! However, Cao Ying let go of this thought, but Sima Yi did not. Pen & Fun & Pavilion www.biquge.info

In front of Yuan Shang's mansion, there are secret agents and meticulous surveillance every day, which scared Yuan Shang to regret it! It's a pity that there is no regret in the world! Of course, even if he doesn't defect to Cao Ying, Dahan has no place for him! Unless he is willing to hide incognito and hide in the deep mountains and forests! However, after tasting the taste of power, will Yuan Shang be willing to be an indisputable old man? Of course not!

Not only will he not back down, but Yuan Shang also wants to make a comeback. Now Cao Ying will take him to the end, but if Cao Ying fights with Liu Zhang, his chance will come! Yuan's protégés are all over the world, and Jizhou is Yuan's old nest. If Cao Ying wants to occupy Jizhou easily, is there no Yuan Shangcheng without him? So, Yuan Shang endured again and again, he believed that 100 forbearance became steel!

Sure enough, patience pays off! Yuan Shang had only been in Xuchang for more than a month, and then he waited for the opportunity. Yan Liang quietly sent someone to inform him that Karasuma had an envoy to discuss joining forces with Cao Ying to attack Liu Zhang! Yuan Shang was overjoyed, as long as Cao Ying sent troops to fight against Liu Zhang, he could ask Ying to go to Jizhou to contact the family!

Actually, Cao Ying didn't want to see the Karasuma envoy, and he never wanted to have anything to do with these foreigners. Of course, if the Karasuma people came to him, he wouldn't mind. Don't see, Emperor Wu of the Han Dynasty fought with the Xiongnu for decades, and when he was old, he also used the Xiongnu prince as a courtier, this is the tolerance of the Han people!

Cao Ying didn't want to see it, but Sima Yi was very curious about the Karasuma people's plans. I ran to the side to knock on the side and inquire, and I heard that the Karasuma people were going to unite with the Han princes to deal with Liu Zhang, and he didn't want to let go of this good opportunity! Because Liu Zhang has become a nightmare in the hearts of the family. Under Sima Yi's persuasion, Cao Ying finally reluctantly agreed to meet the Karasuma envoy!

When you see a foreign envoy, you can't always meet privately in the Prime Minister's Mansion, which is not in line with your identity and dignity. Cao Ying used Liu Xie to erect the banner of righteousness, and he was most afraid that someone would question the legal surname of the Xuchang court, so he paid attention to orthodoxy and decency in everything. To say something ugly, slap a swollen face and become fat!

Dried the Karasuma envoy for three days, and on the fourth day, Cao Ying ordered that everyone must go to the court, even Yuan Shang, who pretended to be sick, was not an exception, because Cao Ying wanted to meet with foreign envoys, so naturally he had to make the Karasuma people feel that he had a lot of talents, otherwise there would be a few birds in the entire court, wouldn't it be despised by people!

"Xuankasuma messenger!" The shrill voice of the small yellow door, as if it echoed, came out of the main hall one by one, and the Karasuma messenger slowly walked into the main hall. Seeing the Karasuma messenger, not only Cao Ying was stunned, but Yuan Shang was also stunned!

"Second brother?" Yuan Shang blinked, a little dazed in his heart, but Cao Ying, who was standing beside Liu Xie, looked at Yuan Shang, and then looked at the messenger, why are these two brothers so like Yuan Shao?

"Yuan Xi, the assassin of Youzhou, see Your Majesty!" Yuan Xi first knelt on the ground and saluted Liu Xie, then stood up and bowed to Cao Cheng to the end: "See Prime Minister Cao!" ”

"Yuan... Yuan Xi? Cao Ying frowned and asked, "Didn't you say the Karasuma Messenger?" How could it be you! ”

"Prime Minister Qiyu, I am the Karasuma Messenger!" Yuan Xi said with a smile: "The champion Hou Liu Zhang is lawless and attacks Youzhou without authorization, although the minister is the assassin of Youzhou, he can't resist his soldiers, and can only take refuge in Karasuma!" However, the champion Hou was angry with Karasuma because of this, and wanted to send troops to attack him, and Karasuma Lord Louban and Badun asked me to ask Prime Minister Cao Cheng and His Majesty for help! I also hope that the imperial court will read on Karasuma's obedience and send troops to help! ”

"Lou Ban asked the imperial court to send troops? Joke! Hearing that Yuan Xi put himself in front of Liu Xie, Cao Ying was a little displeased, although he was in power, he still had to do it in terms of face. What's more, Cao Ying didn't have the confidence to win against Liu Zhang, even with Karasuma!

"Prime Minister Qiyu, Lord Badun has contacted Xianbei, Xiongnu, and even Qiang people and barbarians, ready to discuss Liu Zhang! If you add the imperial army, I believe that Liu Zhang will be unable to escape again! Yuan Xi's words made the hall buzz, all the civil and military whispered, and only a few ministers stood still!

You must know that Xianbei and Xiongnu are all big clans in the north, not to mention that there are three or four hundred thousand people who control the strings, if they unite, even if the Han is at its peak, they may not be opponents, not to mention that Liu Zhang only has half of the Han and has been war-torn again! Most non-Cao officials are not optimistic about Liu Zhang, and hope that Cao Ying will fall into the ground! Of course, the Cao officials did not want to fall into the ground, they were waiting for Er Xun, Cheng Yu, Sima Yi and others to speak.

"Humph!" A cold snort suddenly sounded in the court, and it turned out to be Taizhong Doctor Kong Rong. Since Cao Ying took over the southern part of Qingzhou, he came to Xuchang to serve the Son of Heaven. Hearing that everyone was inclined to unite with Karasuma to deal with Liu Zhang, he was very dissatisfied.

"What did Dr. Kong say?" Although Cao Ying hated Liu Zhang and wanted Liu Zhang to die, he couldn't let him be a Han anniversary. Who knows, Cao Ying has conquered foreign tribes several times in history, and once said that he hopes to engrave 'the tomb of Cao Hou in the west' on the tombstone, how can he be in the same stream with the Hu people!

"Your Majesty, Prime Minister! As the saying goes: If you are not of our race, your heart will be different! Now that Karasuma has joined forces with us, don't you just want to deal with the champion Hou? If you really let these beasts in human skins enter the territory of the Han Dynasty, it will be my Han people who are unlucky! Even the people can't shelter, what qualifications do they have to be called the court! Kong Rong's face was full of anger, he took a deep breath and said: "No matter what the champion Hou did wrong, even if he rebelled, he should be attacked by the imperial court, how could these foreign clans be allowed to take their place?" If the prime minister really unites with the Karasuma people, he will be scolded by eternity! ”

"Master Kong is a little alarmist!" Yuan Xi wanted to convince Cao Ying the most, and when he saw Kong Rong come up with Di Yi's theory, he couldn't help laughing and said: "In the past, it was said that Gaozu was surrounded by Baideng, and even used gold and beautiful women to marry the Huns, who said that he was not?" Because his great-grandson, Emperor Wu of the Han Dynasty, beat the Xiongnu to pieces, and he was afraid! The prime minister used Karasuma to get rid of Liu Zhang, a big Han rebel, and then get rid of Karasuma! Those who achieve great things are not informal! ”

"The Great Han rebels?" Kong Rong laughed and said, "Yuan's child, dare to talk about others? Not to mention that Yuan Shu has already been proclaimed emperor, let's just say that Yuan Shao did not listen to the orders of the imperial court, colluded with foreign clans, and harmed the people of the Han Dynasty, which one is not the crime of the clan? Now that you, as a Hanchen, you are actually a messenger of Karasuma, and you are also arrogant, slandering others as traitors, you are really shameless! The old man is ashamed to be in the same room with you! Your Majesty, Prime Minister, forgive the old minister for being rude, the minister really doesn't want to see this brazen man! ”

Kong Rong is over sixty years old, and his temper is still very hard, he waved his sleeves and strode out of the court, so that Yuan Xi was not embarrassed. But Cao Ying was not only not angry, but also watched Kong Rong leave with a smile on his face. To be honest, Cao Ying has always looked down on Kong Rong and thinks he is pedantic and misleading the country, but today I saw his integrity, and Cao Ying appreciated it very much!

"Prime Minister Cao, what do you mean?" Even if he was very dissatisfied with Kong Rong, Yuan Xi didn't show it, because he knew that the decision was in Cao Ying's hands.

"What do you mean?" Cao Ying ignored Yuan Xi, but looked at the ministers in the court.

"Prime Minister, all the foreign clans are fighting against Liu Zhang, but it is a good opportunity to defeat Liu Zhang, how can you miss it?" Yuan Shang really couldn't help it, he jumped out and said: "Liu Zhang is powerful, if he can use foreign clans to defeat him, it will be a good thing for the prime minister and the imperial court!" ”

"What? Yuan Gongzi thinks that the prime minister is not as good as Liu Zhang? Before Cao Ying could speak, a cold voice came out, making Yuan Xi shiver. The person who spoke was Sima Yi!

"When... Of course not! After listening to Sima Yi's words, Yuan Shang glanced at Cao Ying, and sure enough, seeing Cao Ying's face sank, he hurriedly defended: "To deal with a big enemy like Liu Zhang, wouldn't it be better if the prime minister could make a little less effort?" Defeat Liu Zhang, the prime minister will unify the Han again, and some foreign clans are not the prime minister to rub the round and flatten? ”

"A little foreigner? Xianbei, Karasuma, and Xiongnu also have six or seven hundred thousand troops, even if the prime minister can defeat them, when the time comes, they will scatter in a hurry and plunder the people of the three states of Youji and Liang, who will bear this infamy? Yuan Gongzi, I remember that you and this Karasuma messenger are brothers, I advise you to avoid suspicion! Another gloomy voice sounded, and I saw a scribe in his fifties caressing his short beard under his forehead, and a cold light appeared in his eyes.

"Yes..."Seeing the person who spoke, Yuan Shang was frightened into a cold sweat, this person's viciousness was no worse than Sima Yi.

"Zhongde, since it is a court discussion, naturally you know everything, don't scare others!" Cao Yingfu smiled and said, "Wenruo, Gongda, what do you two think?" ”

"Only the prime minister's order is obeyed!" Xun Yu has been alienated by Cao Yu because he cares about the Han family, but Xun Yu wants to protect himself, so his answer is very vague.

Cao Ying was slightly disappointed when he heard this, so he looked at Dong Zhao and Jiang Ji. Dong and Jiang are both human spirits, they have heard of Cao Ying's past a long time ago, and naturally know Cao Ying's thoughts. Seeing that Cao Ying looked at him, the two spoke one after another, although the words were different, but there was only one meaning: Karasuma beat Liu Zhang, it has nothing to do with us!

Seeing that Cao Ying's several major cronies were all opposed, the direction of the wind in the court changed! The ministers who had not yet spoken all spoke out against it, and even Kong Rong's Diyi theory was re-proposed. Poor Yuan Xi was said to be bloody but did not dare to refute, while Yuan Shang quietly hid behind the pillars in the main hall!

Seeing the excitement of the crowd, Cao Ying knew that it was time to speak, he looked at Yuan Xi and said: "I thought it was really the messenger of Karasuma, but I didn't expect it to be you, a person who has forgotten his ancestors!" If it weren't for the fact that your ancestor and your father had contributed to the Han Dynasty, and the two countries did not fight each other, they would have gone to your surname! Come on, drive this person out of Xuchang and let him be a foreigner's dog! ”

"Prime Minister, this is a godsend, how can you miss it..."Yuan Xi has been held down by the two guards, but his mouth is still chattering. In his opinion, Cao Ying's decision was very stupid! However, Cao Ying didn't bother to say anything more to him. When the guard saw that the prime minister's face was displeased, he quickly dragged Yuan Xi out!

"Xianfu..."Yuan Xi was dragged out, and Cao Ying suddenly smiled: "Although Xianyi did something wrong, he is the son of Benchu, so you can send him to Benxiang!" ”

"Yes!" Hearing Cao Ying's words, Yuan Shang hurriedly came out from behind the pillar, but he moved too quickly and hit his head on the pillar. He took Cao Ying's order in a daze, and walked out in a daze, Cao Ying looked at his back and pouted with disdain!

After the dispersal of the dynasty, Cao Ying ordered Sima Yi, Jiang Ji and others to return to the house with him. Sitting down in the council chamber of the Prime Minister's Mansion, Cao Ying frowned and said, "Everyone, the Prime Minister has rejected the request of the Karasuma people, but such a good opportunity should not be missed, I don't know if you have any good ideas?" ”

Cheng Yu said with a smile: "The lord can prepare for the battle, and wait for the victory and defeat of the two sides!" ”

"What Master Cheng said is good, but there is still something wrong!" Sima Yi said with a smile: "The victory will be divided, that is the moment of the last moment!" In the next opinion, although the foreigners are menacing, they are not Liu Zhang's opponents. The prime minister can attack the tiger prison, unite with Zhang Baicai, and force Chang'an. Chang'an is shaking, Liu Zhang's rear is unstable, and he must fight a quick battle with foreigners. At that time, Liu Zhang's strength will be greatly weakened, and if he is unable to march south, the prime minister will be able to slowly encroach on the north! Of course, when attacking the Tiger Prison Pass, it must be Liu Zhang's stalemate with the foreigners. Otherwise, it's hard to get things done! ”

"What Zhong Da said is very true, the old man admires it!" Cheng Yu stroked the goatee under his chin, his eyes were full of joy, he was a few years older than Cao Ying, most of them had to go first in Cao Ying, seeing Sima Yi's talent, he was happy for Cao Ying from the bottom of his heart!

"Master Cheng praises falsely!" Sima Yi humbly arched his hand, he knew Cheng Yu's status in Cao Ying's mind. Therefore, he dares to fly in front of anyone, but in front of Cheng Yu, the honest can no longer be honest!

"Since Zhongde also agrees with your opinion..."Cao Ying ordered very seriously: "The matter of capturing the Tiger Prison will be handed over to you." Don't let you down! ”

"The prime minister can rest assured that he is determined to live up to his mission!" Sima Yi's eyes lit up when he heard this, he had always wanted military power, but Cao Ying never let go, and now he can finally meddle in the army!

"Hmm!" After taking a deep look at Sima Yi and seeing that his face was full of joy, Cao Ying regretted it a little in his heart, but his order had been given, and it was not easy to change it, so he smiled and said: "I heard that Yan Xing and Guan Hai, the guards of the Tiger Prison, are quite brave, so let the two Xiahou generals help you, how about it?" ”

"Yes!" Sima Yi's heart sank when he heard this, he knew that his performance made Cao Ying suspicious, he hurriedly smiled and said: "The subordinates don't want to fight with the Tiger Prison Pass, it doesn't matter which general helps, since the prime minister let the two Xiahou generals help, the subordinates have a greater grasp!" However, there is one more thing I hope the prime minister can agree to! ”

"What?" Cao Ying smiled: "As long as you don't let your own face help Karasuma, you can discuss it!" ”

Sima Yi said: "Please ask the prime minister to write a letter to Liu Zhang, describing the matter of today, and saying that he will not take advantage of the danger of others to appease Liu Zhang!" ”

"That's great!" Cao Ying glanced at Sima Yi, as if he wanted to see through him, Sima Yi hurriedly lowered his head and made a deferential appearance. Cao Ying failed to see through Sima Yi, and wrote a letter to him and asked him to send it to Chang'an.

After discussing how to gain benefits in the battle between Liu Zhang and Karasuma, everyone left. Leaning back in his chair, Cao Ying closed his eyes a little tiredly. Although Sima Yi is talented, his ambition is too strong, and Cheng Yu is too old. Cao Ying regretted that he chose to blackmail the Son of Heaven to make the world angry. Maybe without Liu Xie, he and Er Xun would not be estranged... Unfortunately, there is no regret medicine in the world!

Compared with Cao Ying's loneliness, Yuan Xi can only be described with two words: miserable. Cao Ying drove him out of Xuchang mercilessly, and the guards threw him to the ground at the city gate, because he cursed all the way. When Yuan Shang rushed to see him off, Yuan Xi was covered in dirt, his face was full of dirt, and even his hat was crooked, how could he still have the bearing of a son of a family!

"Second brother!" Yuan Shang has never served Yuan Xi, but now that he is in the court, he is impressed by Yuan Xi. In fact, it was not that Yuan Xi was incompetent, but that when Yuan Shao was alive, he didn't give him a chance to perform.

"Three... Third brother? Hearing Yuan Shang's title, Yuan Xi was also stunned, although he was the same mother as Yuan Shang, he had never been respected by Yuan Shang. Only when he was a child, Yuan Shang called him second brother! Listening to this long-lost second brother, Yuan Xi actually shed tears!

Seeing Yuan Xi crying, Yuan Shang couldn't help it, and the two of them hugged their heads and cried at the city gate. When his father was gone, the two of them sent someone to the fence again, and they realized how happy they were back then. If Yuan Shang was allowed to choose, maybe he would rather assist his eldest brother than fall into such a situation. People will grow up and mature, but the price of the Yuan brothers growing up and maturing is too great!

"Big brother... is dead..."Yuan Xi suppressed his voice and said: "Third brother, no matter how far you fight with your eldest brother, he is always our eldest brother, and this revenge cannot be avenged!" ”

"I know!" Yuan Shang said coldly: "I came to find Cao Ying just to let him send troops, I don't want him to be cowardly and afraid, and I am very jealous of Liu Zhang..."

"No!" Yuan Xi said: "Cao Ying will not let go of this opportunity, he wants to take advantage of the fisherman!" ”

"This..."Yuan Shang frowned, "Does he want to wait for Karasuma and Liu Zhang to lose both?" ”

"Exactly!" Yuan Xi sneered: "It's a pity, I won't let him get his wish!" Since he refused to send troops to attack Liu, I asked Sun Jian, Liu Bei, and the barbarians to send troops. I don't believe that Liu Zhang can stop the six-way army! ”

"Second brother, I knew this was the case, and I also went to the foreign clan!" Yuan Shang sighed: "It's a pity, Yan Liang and other generals have defected to Cao Ying, I am ashamed of my father!" ”

"Third brother, Yan Liang and Wen Chou, the two generals and their father, are also servants and friends, although they have submitted to Cao Ying, as long as they are not killing the master, they will definitely help you!" Yuan Xi said with a smile: "Today's big Han, Cao Ying's power is second only to Liu Zhang, if he can send troops, Liu Zhang will not be able to stop him, you still need to work hard to persuade Cao Ying to send troops!" ”

"Second brother, you don't know, the younger brother is in Xuchang, and he is being watched everywhere, which can be described as miserable..."Yuan Shang's face was full of misery, how could he still be high-spirited and arrogant back then!

"Then you go with me!" After all, the blood is connected, and seeing his younger brother so miserable, Yuan Xi is also a little distressed.

"I can't go! I'm sorry for my father, I'm sorry for my big brother, I'm going to find a way to avenge them! Yuan Shang wiped his face and said: "Second brother, the younger brother is in danger, there is no hope, you are the last bone and blood of my Yuan family, you have to take care, don't let the Yuan family's bloodline be cut off..."

(To be continued)