Hebei, Jizhou, Yecheng.

The Han Dynasty is preparing for the Sixth Northern Expedition, and all states are mobilizing grain and grass soldiers, and it is impossible not to be discovered by Cao Wei's meticulous work in the Central Plains.

Therefore, this news was inevitably sent to Cao Wei's current Tuogu Heavy Minister, Cao Shuang, who is in charge of the government alone.

It's just that this military newspaper didn't come at a good time. When it was delivered, Cao Shuang was in his mansion, entertaining several of his important guests.

To a certain extent, Cao Shuang is indeed a little floating now.

When Cao Shuang served as Sima Yi's protector, he was in the land of Yanzhou, and he still had a little concept of what he should do and what he should not do.

But now, with the death of Cao Ei, Sima Yi took the initiative to retreat, and the successor to the throne was only five years old. Cao Shuang became the only minister who was in charge of the government alone.

Cao Shuang's floating, it's almost boundless.

For example, now.

Cao Rong has just passed away for just over a month, according to the etiquette system, the ministers of Dawei at this time do not say that everyone wears linen and wears filial piety, at least in terms of superficial kung fu still has to be done, how can anyone at this time, in their own home, banquet guests? !

Of course, if you Cao Shuang invited some important ministers of the country to discuss state affairs, this matter may still be said in the past, but what are the people Cao Shuang invited to the banquet? !

Well, there is no one else, just He Yan, Bi Rail, Li Sheng, Ding Mi, Deng Yang, Huan Fan, Zhang Dang.

Since Cao Shuang took power, he immediately began to promote and reuse these people, and these people, uh, in fact, don't say, there is really such a person, and he is still a little capable.

Huan Fan.

In history, during the Gaopingling Incident, he gave Cao Shuang an idea and asked him to take Cao Fang to Xuchang to recruit Qinwang's advisers.

Although this idea is not very good, at that time, it was indeed a path that Cao Shuang could choose.

But unfortunately, he met Cao Shuang.

Just like now, in fact, Huan Fan also once persuaded Cao Shuang that the first emperor had just died, so it was inappropriate to entertain Yu Etiquette with such a swagger, which only increased the discussion of others, but Cao Shuang listened to half of it.

The banquet was set up, but I finally knew that the door was closed.

But the question is, you Cao Shuang is closed for a treat, but what kind of virtuous thing is this bunch of things, don't you know yourself?!

One by one, I don't know what my surname is after I get drunk, which one can have a door on his mouth?!

What is the significance of closing the door or not, the people who should know and those who should not know Yecheng already know that the new general of the Great Wei Dynasty feasted and drank every day during the great funeral of the first emperor. Isn't it nice to get this reputation out?!

For this reason, Huan Fan once again advised Cao Shuang not to drink and have fun with others all day long, even if he pretended, he had to take these people to discuss some government affairs together. In this way, at least it will be spread out, and the wind review will be better.

In these years, it is not a big deal for the children of the family to drink, and the wine can be drunk, but as long as the matter is done, it is not unacceptable.

This time, Cao Shuang finally listened, and he really convened He Yan and others to discuss how to deal with the possible offense of the Shu thieves after the death of the first emperor.

Cao Shuang is not really a fool, and He Yan and others are not really lacking in heart. Cao Ei's death, think about it from another perspective, if they were Zhuge Liang, they would definitely be in the realm.

It's just that the ability of these things to survive is the only way to empathize and realize that the Shu thieves may violate the realm, which is not easy for them.

In addition, these things are really discussing things while drinking, and after discussing them, they forget what they should have discussed, and remember to drink for fun.

Then these things made a very laughable decision in dealing with the Shu thieves - Cao Shuang, in the name of the auxiliary minister, ordered Guo Huai, Xiahouba and others to strengthen their vigilance.

And then again. And then there is no more!!

Is this something that needs to be ordered by an auxiliary minister?!

Guo Huai and Xiahou Ba on the front line, which one doesn't know how to guard against thieves and criminals during the great funeral of the Son of Heaven, do you need special advice?!

At this time, the most important thing Cao Shuang should do as an auxiliary minister is to first send his own envoys to the front-line army to work in the army, boost the morale of the army, and eliminate the morale impact caused by the death of the Son of Heaven. Secondly, it is to do a good job of mobilization in Yecheng, and in case the Shu thieves really violate the border, they can also provide support in time.

As a result, Cao Shuang just gave an order to finish the matter.

What to do, Huan Fan really couldn't stand it, after this banquet, he asked to see Cao Shuang again in private, hoping that Cao Shuang would make some changes.

And Cao Shuang, at this time, handed the information of the Central Plains to Huan Fan.

After Huan Fan finished reading it, his face changed greatly, and he looked up at Cao Shuang.

Cao Shuang also had a heavy face, and said slowly to Huan Fan, "If the Shu thief wants to go north again, can he have a high opinion?!" ”

Hearing this, I feel like I'm constipated, isn't it, for such a major matter, you actually asked me alone on such a private occasion?!

Shouldn't this kind of thing be taken to the court and discussed with the courtiers?!

Ask me?!

Can I count if I say it?!

Huan Fan immediately opened his mouth and said to Cao Shuang, "Why don't Ming Gong wait for tomorrow morning to discuss this matter with the courtiers?!" ”

When Cao Shuang heard this, he slowed down a little, and then said, "Indeed. However, Yuan Ze has no good plan for this matter?! ”

“.”

Huan Fan is really confused now, what do you mean by this?!

looked up at Cao Shuang carefully, and found that Cao Shuang's face was expressionless now, and then he looked down and thought about it, why couldn't it be this general, and he didn't know what to do in his heart, right?!

I'm afraid that if I go to discuss with the courtiers tomorrow, I won't understand anything, and I won't be able to say anything, so I will be embarrassed, so I will ask me in advance if I have any countermeasures?!

No, I can't. The dignified son of Cao Zhen, how can he not learn and have no skills to this point?!

In this regard, it's really Huan Fan who underestimated Cao Shuang a little.

Cao Shuang still has the ability to have, but right. Since the battle of Yanzhou, Cao Shuang is really a little bit of a psychological shadow of Shu Han now.

In the Battle of Yanzhou, Cao Shuang saw the development of the entire battle situation in front of Sima Yi almost the whole time, and also had his own thoughts.

To tell the truth, standing in Sima Yi's position at that time, Cao Shuang felt that he would most likely make a decision similar to Sima Yi, but what was Sima Yi's final fate? !

It hardly posed any substantial threat to the Shu thieves, and in the end they could only be forced to withdraw from Yanzhou.

This gave Cao Shuang some not-so-good illusions.

First, Cao Shuang's evaluation of Sima Yi's ability had an illusion.

Sima Yi, that old guy is just like this, he just blows it hard, and the actual operation is almost as good as he can think of.

This is still known as the famous general of the Great Wei, so isn't it me?!

Another. It was Cao Shuang who began to doubt himself, when he really faced the attack of the Shu thieves and needed to make his own decision, whether his decision was effective or not.

Therefore, when he learned that the Shu thieves were preparing for the Sixth Northern Expedition, Cao Shuang did not have his own countermeasure, but he was a little less convinced that his own countermeasure could block the Northern Expedition of the Shu thieves.

Even, it is possible that like the Battle of Yanzhou, the countermeasures I thought of would be resolved by the Shu thieves one by one, and finally ended up with the same fate as Sima Yi.

In short, Cao Shuang is a little unconfident now, so he just wants to listen to Huan Fan's opinion first and see if he can have other inspirations.

It is a stone of the mountain, and it can attack jade!

The other guests, most of their abilities are in local governance, or they simply have no talent, it is completely Cao Shuang recruited out of the need to win over the Hebei family, but Huan Fan is different, Cao Shuang really values Huan Fan's ability.

It's a pity that Huan Fan didn't know about this, but as Cao Shuang's guest, Huan Fan still dutifully said his thoughts.

The front, in fact, there is nothing to say, basically the same as Cao Shuang thought, it is all about preparing for mobilization in advance, the best logistics support work, nothing new.

Originally, the matter ended here, Cao Shuang didn't think there was anything bad, there was a high probability that he would do what Huan Fan said, but it shouldn't, it shouldn't, Huan Fan shouldn't mention someone.

"I often hear people say that Da Sima is good at using soldiers, and he is a famous general of my Great Wei. If the general still has doubts, why don't you summon the great Sima to discuss the matter."

Yuan Ze said more. Stand down!! ”

Before Huan Fan finished speaking, he was interrupted by Cao Shuang, and. Straight back.

Huan Fan was surprised in his heart, but when he raised his head slightly and saw Cao Shuang's face as black as the bottom of the pot, Huan Fan finally understood where he had said the wrong thing.

Damn. I haven't heard any rumors about the disagreement between the general and the big Sima before, why did I bump into it this time?!

But looking back and thinking about it, the emperor of Great Wei died, the Shu thieves were about to invade, and the two ministers, the general and the great Sima, were still at odds with each other. Da Wei, this is the rhythm that is going to end.

There is no way, the food of the king, the matter of loyalty to the king, Huan Fan still has this bit of discipline.

Therefore, he retreated halfway, and then returned to Cao Shuang, and said to Cao Shuang, "If the general still has doubts, you might as well summon the leading general Jiang Ji and Yanzhou Assassin Shi Jia Kui to discuss." ”

It can't be that inch, the general and these two old ministers don't get along, right?!

"You don't need to worry about it, I have my own arrangements."

“.”

Yes, this time Da Wei is really going to end!!

(End of chapter)