Zhou Yi also made an exception because of his involvement in secrets, and the most important thing at the table was to discuss Cao Zhang's order to Wancheng. However, since Cao Cao has issued a clear order, these people have nothing to do.

After eating, the sergeant came to pack up his things and go down. Cao Zhang and others continued to discuss. But he heard the sergeant outside the tent shouting: "General, Lord Sima asks to see you." ”

The expressions on the faces of several people changed, and Cao Zhang was about to invite in, but Han Hao said: "It's better to avoid General Xiahou." Without waiting for Cao Zhang's consent, he retreated to the back tent with Xiahou Dun. Zhou Yi walked to the tent, opened the curtain and said, "The general has invited Master Sima." With a few laughs, Sima Fu walked into the tent.

After saluting and sitting down, Cao Zhang asked, "What kind of gift does the gentleman have to give here?" ”

Sima Fu smiled and said: "The lower official heard that the general was ordered by the king to go to Fancheng to defend against the enemy in a few days, so he came to see him off. ”

Cao Zhang smiled bitterly in his heart, and sure enough, a bad thing spread thousands of miles, but he smiled on his face: "Mr. has a heart." ”

Sima Fu sighed deliberately and said: "Although the lower official has only a few relationships with the general, he deeply feels that the general is very talented, and he wanted to learn more, but he didn't expect to stay away. Xia Guan was afraid of the day when he met again, and his heart was sad and uneasy. ”

The implicit meaning of this sentence was not only heard by Cao Zhang and Zhou Yi, but also by Xiahou Dun and Han Hao in the back. Cao Zhang was touched by Sima Fu's ambiguous words, and he didn't know how to answer, so he heard Zhou Yi say: "What did the adults say?" Adults are in full bloom in spring and autumn, how can we say that there is no sun to meet? ”

Sima Fu smiled slightly, looked at Zhou Yi and said, "This general often follows the Yue cavalry around, can't you see that the Yue cavalry general is in trouble?" ”

"Bold." Cao Zhangyi slapped the case and shouted in a low voice: "How dare you be alarmist here? ”

"The lower official is presumptuous." Sima Fu stood up and saluted, and said: "Since the general is calm, the lower official will leave, and I hope that the general will protect the body of his daughter." ”

Of course, Cao Zhang couldn't let him go, so he hurriedly got up and said, "Sir, stay and stay." Seeing Sima Fu stop, he sighed and said, "Since Mr. knows my blessings and misfortunes, why don't you give me advice again?" ”

Sima Fu turned around and sat down with a grin, and said, "The war in Jingzhou is over, and even if Zhao Shu has all kinds of strategies, he will not dare to raise troops and horses to invade Fancheng again. At this time, why did the king send a general to Fancheng? Xia Guan was really puzzled. ”

This is something that the whole army can understand, how can Sima Fu not know? Cao Zhang was displeased and said: "Mr. doesn't want to say it clearly, so why do you want to keep so many wasted lips and tongues?"

Sima Fu also laughed and said: "Since this is the case, the lower officials will also speak freely." After a pause, he lowered his voice and said, "General, there are only two things that the king is worried about at this time. ”

Cao Zhang knew that Sima Fu was finally going to tell his true intentions, and he also needed Wancheng's 100,000 soldiers and horses to help him temporarily, but he couldn't let him see his intentions, so he said calmly: "Would you like to hear it?" ”

Sima Fu restrained his smile and said: "The king is going south this time, and my brother also knows that his intention is not in Jingxiang, but in Wancheng. The king was worried about two things, one was his brother, and the other was the general. ”

Cao Zhang coldly interrupted Sima Fu and said, "How can I compare with Brother Ling? ”

"Yes, the general has made many military exploits, and he is a prince." Sima Fu snorted coldly and said, "But this is the taboo of the prince's henchmen, for the king, the danger of the brother is greater than that of the general." And for the prince, only the fear of the general is the top priority. ”

Cao Zhang also understands this truth, in Cao Cao's view, he has always been his own son, but in Cao Pi's view, he is the biggest obstacle to his ascension to the throne. In Cao Pi's eyes, he was naturally more threatening than Sima Yi, and smiled at the moment: "My eldest brother and I are always brothers, he ascended the throne towards the eldest brother, and I will abide by the courtiers and assist the eldest brother." Again, Mr. said something provocative. ”

Sima Fu sighed again: "The general can have this heart, but it's a pity that the prince may not understand." The homesick brother has followed the king for decades, offering many miraculous strategies and making meritorious contributions. But because of the murder of the traitor Xu Shu and was suspicious, although the brother was reckless, he was loyal to the king. And the general has heavier troops and more expensive status, and it is inevitable that he will be suspicious of the prince. ”

These few sentences not only express Sima's allegiance, but also explain Cao Zhang's situation. Cao Zhang also knew in his heart that even if Sima had bad intentions, he was only in Nanyang now, and once Cao Pi took power, he would be idle for life, and he would die without a place to be buried. Now that my father has sent himself to Fancheng, he is already ready to send it, so he asked: "In this case, dare to ask Brother Ling what his plan is?" ”

Sima Fu suddenly got up and fell to the ground, and said loudly: "My brother has always admired the general's might, and he is willing to serve the general. ”

Cao Zhang's heart was naturally happy, and he was about to speak to appease, when he coughed after listening to the account, and said with a smile: "Mr. and Brother Ling's kindness, I thank you here, it's just that the son of the world has both talent and virtue, and I don't dare to think about it." ”

Sima Fu saw that he was moving Cao Zhang, but was ruined by a cough halfway, he was stunned for a moment, and then got up and said: "Since the general is willing to be a fish and meat, let it be slaughtered." The lower official will take his leave. ”

Cao Zhang originally wanted to keep it, but Xiahou Dun, who knew that the back account, was loyal to Cao Cao, and even if he supported his struggle for the throne, he would never agree to cooperate with Sima Yi. I had no choice but to say, "Bohong, send Mr. for me." ”

Waiting for Sima Fu and Zhou Yi to leave, Xiahou Dun and Han Hao came out from behind, and the former said to Cao Zhang with a heavy face: "Ziwen, I am willing to support you and Ziheng in their struggle for the throne." But you must not join forces with Wancheng Sima Yi, this person has great ambitions and different intentions, and I don't want Cao's foundation to change his surname. ”

Cao Zhang saw what Xiahou Dun said solemnly, and hurriedly said: "Uncle is too worried, and he also knows that Sima Yi is plotting against him, but now that the eldest brother is powerful, he has to take advantage of it." ”

"Nope." Xiahou Dun interrupted Cao Zhang's speech with a resolute expression, and said, "There is no room for negotiation in this matter, I would rather let you lose the throne than let Sima Yi sit big." ”

Cao Zhang was very unhappy in his heart, but he didn't dare to say anything more, so he had to say: "Everything is arranged by my uncle, but Sima Yi doesn't support a certain one, and he will inevitably turn to the eldest brother, isn't that right?" ”

Seeing Cao Zhang's promise, Xiahou Dun's face softened greatly, and he said: "Ziheng's righteous son, how dare he provoke this chaotic minister and thief?" Don't worry about that. ”

Cao Zhang also felt reasonable, no matter how unwise Cao Pi was, he would not fall into such a handle, and he was relieved, but when he saw Zhou Yi running in in a hurry, he said in a panic: "The brother of the Chinese army has news that the king's condition has worsened. ”

The three of them glanced at each other, and Cao Zhang's heart was overjoyed, in this way, the trip to Fancheng could be postponed.