Cao Rong was quite satisfied with Chen Qun's answer, and said to Chen Qun: "What Chen Aiqing said is very lonely. ”

But Cao Shuang stood up and said: "Your Majesty, now that Biqiu Jian has been defeated, it can be seen that Biqiu Jian is not Gongsun Yuan's opponent, and he needs to choose another good general and lead the army to attack Liaodong, otherwise if Gongsun Yuan goes on like this, it will eventually become a big trouble for my Great Wei!" ”

Cao Rong has always relied heavily on Cao Shuang, but he also knows that Cao Shuang's ability is not enough for him to command the army to fight against Gongsun Yuan, so he said to Cao Shuang:

"Who does Uncle Zhao think should be sent to Liaodong to clean up the mess?"

Cao Shuang straightened his waist and said: "The last general is not talented, he is willing to command the army and go to Liaodong to crusade!" ”

Unexpectedly, as soon as Cao Shuang said this, many people immediately objected, after all, Cao Shuang has always been mainly responsible for the imperial city guards, and has never fought outside, and everyone is not clear about his military ability.

Even Tian Yu and Biqiu Jian, the two generals, can't defeat Gongsun Yuan, isn't it child's play to send you, a person who has never fought outside, to attack?

There was another quarrel in the court, and Cao Shuang's faction naturally supported Cao Shuang, but at this time, Cao Shuang was fledgling, and even many clans did not support Cao Shuang.

"Your Majesty, there is a candidate in the minister's heart, and I would like to recommend it to Your Majesty!"

Cao Rong was annoyed by the princes in the court tearing each other, seeing that Cao Shuang took the initiative to give up the opportunity to lead the army to the expedition, and pushed others, he felt that Cao Shuang was quite sensible today, and knew that he would retreat in the face of difficulties, so he said:

"Who is Uncle Zhao going to promote? Let's hear it. ”

Cao Shuang said loudly: "The minister recommends Cao Zhi!" ”

"Cao Zhi!" When everyone heard this name, they all gasped, and couldn't help but secretly give Cao Shuang a thumbs up in their hearts, Cao Shuang really dared to say this, and the clan of Cao Zhi's family also dared to recommend it.

Seeing that as soon as the candidate he recommended came out, all the people tacitly chose to keep silent, Cao Shuang was quite proud, thinking that all the princes in the court had no dispute about the candidate he proposed, so he said proudly:

"Your Majesty, this Cao Zhi has the ability to command the army, fought against Shu Han Jiang Wei several times in Yongzhou, fought back and forth, and outwitted Wudu, surrendered 10,000 soldiers and horses of Shu Han, and repelled 20,000 troops of Liao Hua, captured Liao Hua, the pioneer of Shu Han alive, and then clashed with Shu Han generals several times, and returned with a big victory every time, this person's record is brilliant, and it can be reused!"

Cao Ei's face gradually became deep, from Cao Shuang's displeasure when he first raised Cao Zhi, to some annoyance.

Although he is in the palace, he also has many eyes and ears, of course, he knows Cao Zhi's great military exploits in Yongzhou, and he also knows that Cao Zhi's reputation in the Yongzhou army has risen, and the limelight has faintly overshadowed Guo Huai's momentum.

There is also a saying among the folk that Cao Zhi has the style of his grandfather Cao Cao, who uses soldiers like a god, and the Cao family has always been proud of the thunder spells, and Cao Zhi's attainments are also very high. It is the fourth clan in the entire Cao family to master all the thunder spells since the three geniuses of Cao Cao, Cao Pi, and Cao Zhi.

In such a comparison, Cao Aya, the princess of Dongxiang, is just the skin of some thunder spells, and she, as the son of heaven of Great Wei, can't even touch the door of the spell, as if she is not the orthodoxy of the Cao family.

Originally, Cao Rong was extremely jealous of Cao Zhi's lineage, and all the princes in the court also understood what the emperor on the dragon chair was thinking, and there was a subtle tacit understanding between the monarchs and ministers, that is, everyone did not mention Cao Zhi's contributions, as for how Cao Zhiai tossed in Yongzhou, let him toss as much, as long as it does not threaten the imperial power.

But now Cao Shuang specifically proposed to let Cao Zhi be the commander and lead the main force of the Wei army to crusade against Gongsun Yuan, wouldn't that hand over the military power to Cao Zhi, in case Cao Zhi had the intention to usurp the throne, wouldn't it threaten Cao Rui's rule?

So Cao Rong tried to suppress the roar in his heart, and said to Cao Shuang as calmly as possible:

"Cao Zhi is too young, he still needs to be experienced, the Liaodong expedition is related to the national fortune of my Great Wei, and we must choose an important minister who has been in battle for a long time to go to the battle."

As soon as Cao Rong said this, the princes of the court immediately exchanged their heads and ears, whispered softly, and exchanged opinions with each other. Then the whispers soon calmed down again, and everyone's opinion was quickly agreed: the emperor was going to send Sima Yi to play.

Cao Zhi is a grandmaster after all, even if he makes great contributions, he does not dare to hand over the 100,000 army to him easily, otherwise he may threaten the imperial power at any time.

And Sima Yi is just a foreign minister, although Taizu Cao Cao commented that he looks at the wolf and looks at the wolf, but he can deprive him of his military power at any time, even if Sima Yi pulls the flag and rebels, the 100,000 army may not follow.

The lesser of two evils, Cao Ei, the son of the Great Wei Emperor, is going to use the Great Wei humerus that can rival Zhuge Liang: Sima Yi.

So everyone couldn't help but glance at Sima Yi out of the corner of their eyes.

And Sima Yi never said a word from beginning to end, as if the old monk had settled down, standing alone in the court and silently, without saying a word.

Cao Rongxin said: "Sima Yi, you can give the lonely outfit!" ”

The court was silent, and everyone from the monarch to the ministers couldn't help but look at Sima Yi.

Sima Yi slowly opened his eyes as if he had just woken up from a dream, and saw many pairs of eyes staring at him, especially the one on the dragon chair who was also staring at him, so he quickly prostrate on the ground and knelt down and said:

"Your Majesty, the minister is guilty, the minister is old, he didn't sleep well last night, and he got up early this morning, so he was distracted, and he lost his honor in front of the palace, please forgive your majesty!"

Cao Rongxin said: "How to drop, don't pretend to be, right?" If you don't pretend, we'll get down to business. ”

So he said aloud: "Captain, please get up, some little things, how can Lone be blamed?" Lone is not a tyrant. ”

Sima Yi hurriedly stood up, bowed and saluted, "Thank you, Your Majesty for your magnanimity. ”

Cao Rong waved his hand, and the matter had already been revealed.

Then he said: "Tai Lieutenant, now that Biqiu Jian's army has defeated Liaodong, it can be seen that Gongsun Yuan of Liaodong is a general who is good at battle formations, I don't know what Tai Lieutenant has to do to break the enemy?" ”

Sima Yi pondered for a while, then raised his head and said, "Back to Your Majesty, the minister thinks that in order to crusade against Gongsun Yuan, you still need to rely on General Biqiu Jian. ”

As soon as Sima Yi said this, everyone in the court and China was very surprised, but they didn't expect Sima Yi to answer like this. Even Cao Rong was quite stunned.

Sima Yi continued: "There is no problem with General Biqiujian's strategy of crusading against Gongsun Yuan, and he has made many achievements in attacking the city and pulling out the village in the early stage, but he has been defeated only by the treacherous plan of Gongsun Yuan's water attack. However, treacherous schemes are indispensable, and if you crusade again, you can succeed! ”

Sima Yi said this, undoubtedly to protect Biqiu Jian, and at the same time to show Cao Rong that he would not take credit. At this moment, the attack of the court princes on Biqiu Jian was resolved.

Cao Rong was very happy when he heard this: "Well, Taiwei is right, but he intends to send a heavy minister to Liaodong to preside over the overall situation, lead the Biqiu Jian Department, and continue to crusade against Liaodong." Now looking at my Great Wei, only the Taiwei is up to the task, and I have to work for the Taiwei to go on the expedition! ”

When Sima Yi heard this, he hurriedly knelt down and said: "The minister will lead my Great Wei Xiongshi to completely pacify Gongsun Yuan, recover Liaodong, and avoid the great trouble of my Northern Great Wei henchmen!" ”