In the room, Cao Ang smiled, which made Sima Lang have mixed feelings.

Trick?!

Second brother, will he actually come to give advice to Zhonglang? Is this going to be a recruit?!

Before at home, didn't he say that the Cao family was an eunuch and would never become an official? He also said that the Sima family should not be allowed to enter the Cao family's account, but for the sake of the family's longevity.

Don't covet power?!

It was because of your words that I was relieved to leave the Prime Minister's Mansion in the Zhonglang General's Mansion.

I thought that as long as I was in the Prime Minister's Mansion, it seems that the second brother is not as peaceful as he seems, and he actually gave Zhonglang a plan.

"Zhong Da Ta...... Advice to Zhonglang? ”

"Yes, drive the tiger and devour the wolf, and divide each other, I don't need to get the Xiliang territory and soldiers and horses immediately, I just need to ensure the stability of the north during the prime minister's southern expedition."

"Yes, Zhonglang will be very wise, and he can make hundreds of officials in place and perform their duties."

"Since it is a reward, I will accept it on my behalf and go back to my brother."

"No, each of you has a treasure jade," Cao Ang said with a smile, "If you reward wealth, it is no longer considered a heart, this pair of treasure jade is rare, and the two brothers each hold one, and they are only a pair when they are combined in one prescription." ”

"Understood, understood...... But why should it be rewarded? ”

Sima Lang laughed a little bitterly, not knowing what the situation was at the moment.

"Mr. has worked hard and is a brother of Zhongda, how can he ignore it?"

Cao Ang smiled, helped him to his feet, and after some discussion, watched him leave.

It wasn't until there was no one else in the room that he sat down on the eucalyptus with a complicated expression, and took out a military newspaper from a pile of policy papers.

This information recorded in detail Xu Zhen's troops in Youzhou and the two states.

Before he went to Bingzhou, he even took away a large amount of reserves in Jizhou, as well as recruited more than 30,000 troops in Jiujiang, Lujiang, and Chenliu, and it was these more than 30,000 people that really frightened Cao Ang.

There is no other reason.

Just because he was in politics in these three places back then, he Cao Ang also worked day and night, diligent in government and loved the people, although he was not as tired as Xu Zhen, but he also worked hard.

But in the years ahead, when trying to recruit soldiers, there weren't many people responding.

However, hundreds of people enter the camp every year, and the number of soldiers is only slowly increasing year by year, and the people still prefer to cultivate the land and enrich their families.

This is enough to show Xu Zhen's ability, the people of the land he governs, and the hearts of the people have always been towards him.

Jizhou can still take away millions of people, and these people follow Xu Zhen as if they are enchanted, which is unreasonable.

It's so unreasonable.

Frightened Cao Ang.

Of course, when I was studying with Xu Zhen a few years ago, I just admired the majority, and looked up to Xu Zhen's civil and military rule in my heart, but now the position has changed, and it is not the status I had back then.

Cao Ang personally managed the government and began to sit on the position of prime minister, only to find that Xu Zhen was by his side, which did not give him a sense of relief.

It's fear, worry.

If Xu Zhen wants to rebel, then it will be difficult for Jizhou to resist You, and the soldiers and horses, he can come to Yuzhou within ten days, or even occupy Xudu.

After reading it again, Cao Ang fell into deep worry, and regretted it.

He is now not only a general with facial features, but also a assassin in Jizhou.

Jizhou is now taking away half of its manpower and property reserves by Xu Zhen, how can it not be worrying.

"Brother, I'm sorry."

Cao Ang pressed the book, slapped it on the table, and said with a long sigh of relief: "You must take precautions." ”

He strengthened his heart, knowing that Youzhou and Bingzhou had to be guarded against, and Xu Zhen's development must be curbed.

Once he captures Xiliang again, the consequences will be unimaginable.

And what he said to Ma Teng today actually has nothing to do with Sima Yi, it is a plan for drama Zhicai.

To contain it, the only way to do it is to drive the tiger and devour the wolf, and the Cao family will reap the benefits in the back, even if they can't fight, they can contain each other.

……

In the evening, the Judiciary.

In the backyard, after Sima Lang came back, he went to see his father Sima Fang and informed him of today's events.

After knocking on the door, it was his younger sister Zhang Chunhua who came to open the door, wearing a purple dress, her style became more and more gorgeous, and her lips were even smeared with rose-colored lip oil.

At first glance, it is the high-quality commercial goods that came from the Jizhou business logistics of the year, and after smearing it, the whole popularity is different.

Sima Lang narrowed his eyes.

Ordinary brothers and sisters are just ordinary women, with elegant smiles and dignified temperament.

I didn't expect that at night, she was willing to dress up a little, but now it seems that she should be more imposing, she is tall and tall, and her physique is larger than that of ordinary women.

Putting on these makeup, it looks majestic, and the contrast is very great.

What to dress up for the big night? What are you going to do?!

Seeing his brother, Zhang Chunhua immediately showed a little jealousy and stunned on his face, so naturally he didn't expect that his brother would come to visit him so late.

It was a little awkward for a while.

"Brother," she bowed, pursed her lips and smiled, her eyes wandering from side to side, but fortunately she looked down and couldn't see her face.

"Where's Zhongda? Already asleep? ”

"I'm going to sleep."

Zhang Chunhua's voice was even quieter, like the sound of mosquitoes flapping their wings, buzzing, and there was not much movement.

At this time, I came to find Zhongda, which was very troublesome.

I still have some things to do at night, and I have a lot to say to Zhongda, and my brother doesn't come to see Zhongda on weekdays, so why ...... today

Alas, there should be something, so I quickly led my brother in.

"Brother, please come in, Zhongda hasn't rested yet."

"Oh, okay, Chunhua go rest first, I have something to say to Zhongda......"

"Yes......"

The smile on Zhang Chunhua's face was slightly stiff, in fact, he was already a little lost in his heart, he felt uncomfortable, and there was always discomfort......

In the room.

Zhang Chunhua led Sima Lang into the wooden floor, Sima Yi leaned out from behind the bed curtain, full of smiles, and said eagerly: "Hurry up, madam, come and whip me!"

”

Syllable.

A leather whip fell to the ground.

The scene was very embarrassing for a while, Sima Lang frowned, he understood what it was, but he didn't understand how this thing could appear in the inner courtyard of the house.

"Big brother!"

The corners of Sima Yi's mouth twitched, and he immediately stretched out his foot and rubbed the whip back, and immediately sneered.

"What's wrong with my brother?!"

Zhang Chunhua lowered his head and looked away, he didn't talk much, and ordinary people didn't understand these things.

These are many of the ...... that circulated from Jizhou at the beginning The more expensive goods cost a lot of money, and they had to be taught by many people in the boudoir to know this kind of play.

And then the two of them enjoyed it.

Taking advantage of the fact that the eldest son no longer needs to be taken care of, he is ready to slowly have another son.

"What whipped you?" Sima Lang was suddenly puzzled, and his tone was a little unpolite, the lady of the family actually dared to whip her husband, if it was passed out, would it be okay?

Zhang Chunhua's face turned red and he didn't dare to speak.

And Sima Yi's face did not change, and he said with a clean speech: "Brother, what I am talking about is spurring and reflecting on my own actions. ”

"Humph!" Sima Lang snorted coldly, and immediately took out a piece of warm jade from his arms and handed it to Sima Yi, "It's good to know and reflect, this piece of jade will be given to you." ”

"I, I don't want ......"

Sima Yi didn't understand why, and hurriedly refused, this piece of jade was worth a lot of money at first glance, how dare he accept it at will.

"This is what Zhonglang will reward you, and I also have a piece."

Sima Lang took out another piece from his arms, and together they were Pisces jades that bit each other's tails, beautifully carved.

Warm and white, transparent throughout, almost visible in it without the slightest flaw, and even internal lines are engraved, which is noble and difficult to move.

"Why, does he want to reward me?!"

Sima Yi was stunned for a moment, at this time Zhang Chunhua was already interested, and turned to leave after making a salute, but when he entered the inner room, he couldn't help but turn his head and take a look.

However, the woman can't take it seriously, so she can't know, so she can only ask Zhongda later.

Although the husband and wife often quarrel, Zhang Chunhua is not as obedient as an ordinary village woman, but the relationship is good, Sima Yi often talks with her, and praises Mrs. Bingxue for being smart, comparable to a man's minister.

I can help him a lot from time to time.

Wait for Zhang Chunhua to leave.

The two brothers sat down on either side of the eucalyptus and talked about it, and Sima Lang informed his brothers of what he had heard in Zhonglang's mansion today.

Sima Yi was a little stunned.

"I didn't have a plan!"

He was so helpless, he really couldn't imagine that Cao Ang would use such a rhetoric to pull him into the water, this strategy, he only said the first half, and even only said the first two sentences.

Of course, if he is allowed to finish speaking, it will be no different from the strategy used by General Zhonglang, but he will send troops and horses again, go back with Ma Teng, and take the opportunity to occupy Xiliang, supervise between the two, and reconcile at any time.

In this way, you can be sure that you can change your strategy at any time, what Cao Ang has done is already very clever, but he has not left a way back for himself, however, Cao Ang does not seem to need to stay, because his relationship with Xu Zhen is already very close, and there is no need to be cautious to this extent.

"I really don't have it, this plan is clever, let Ma Teng go back, check and balance Xu Zhen, even if it can't be checked, it will take a lot of effort to capture Xiliang in the future, if Xu Zhen doesn't attack, he will only have two places: Youzhou and Bingzhou; If he has to attack Xiliang, not to mention the defeat of both sides, he may even lose the hearts of the people, because he does not respect the orders of the Son of Heaven, he always loses, if it is an unrighteous army, the Xiliang army will better lead the army to resist, and even the people will not support it. ”

Sima Yi was immediately anxious, stood up and immediately told the eldest brother what he wanted in his heart, and after finishing speaking, he solemnly bowed his hand, his face was eager, "Brother, please believe Zhongda." ”

"I'm definitely not the one who secretly harms my brother, it's not good for me, but Zhonglang will move this way, obviously to let me come to his side, and then I will be with my brother to assist Zuo."

"This is much more clever than the prime minister's forcible expedition, because once this merit is spread, no one will dare to accept me under the eaves as a guest in the future, so I can only vote for the Cao family, or go far away, and go to Jiangdong, Xiliang, Sichuan and other places."

How Sima Yi didn't understand what Cao Ang meant.

Once Baoyu receives it, I am afraid that the merits will spread tonight, and when I wake up tomorrow, these scholars and eunuchs in the entire inner city of Xudu will know that he Sima Yi is the doorman of Zhonglang General from now on.

And the second son's side, it is estimated that he will also come to accountability, of course, now the second son is not in Xudu, but followed the prime minister to the south to fight, but when he comes back, he will also be shocked and know all the changes.

At that time, it must be too late to explain, and even if you want to secretly have a mentor relationship with this second son, it will be difficult, and even be secretly criticized.

The eldest prince can rely on this reward to be used in the future, and he must not be able to live under his command, and he must make every effort to make suggestions and achievements, and gradually gain his trust.

Because, when the eldest prince Cao Ang acted as the prime minister, the person who really gave advice behind the scenes was Xi Zhong and Xi Zhicai.

The one who is now in the Great Si Nong used to sacrifice wine.

And when Guo Fengxiao was away, he also took control of the Xudu School Office, this murderous lawyer, who could arrest officials at will, and as long as there was a little evidence, he could be punished.

In addition, the drama Zhicai's means, talents and even his own physique and martial arts are good, it is said that he was originally ill, but because he later quit drinking, no longer indulged in wine and wealth, and gradually raised his body, and also practiced the five poultry operas taught by Xu Bowen all the year round, so his body has already recovered.

There is even the ability of a military general, hard-working, and courageous.

"This strategy should be out of the play."

Sima Yi sighed deeply, "Brother, this person is not simple, his talent and quick wisdom are by no means under Guo Fengxiao, and besides, he is really famous in Xu Du, but it is not because of his talent." ”

"I know!"

Sima Lang's voice was rich and majestic, compared to Sima Yi, he could suppress his voice with just a few words, and sighed at this moment: "The name of the drama is shocking to Xu Du, but he has recommended Xu Bowen and Guo Fengxiao. ”

"The two of them, a prince who is now in the northwest, have more than 300,000 male soldiers; The other person is a think tank strategist under the command of the prime minister, who has won his heart, and has a long-term vision, and is known for his boldness. ”

"Among the Yingchuan scholars, there is also a Xun Wenruo, who is enough to go down in history."

"Ling Jun is indeed ......" Sima Yi heard this, his face became worried, "Brother, the person Zhong Da admires the most, in fact, is Xun Lingjun, not only is he famous through the ages, as a Confucian person, he can't be thick with the past and the present, Zhong Da thinks that Gu Xian is rarely like Ling Jun." ”

"It's a pity that he has gone to Yecheng."

Sima Lang sighed and said.

"I don't think Ling Jun should be in Yecheng all the time," Sima Yi glanced at him, Xun or transferred from Xu Du, for many people are not used to it.

】

He went to Yecheng, which means that in the future, he will be the prime minister of the country, so he will really return to the Cao family, so many people have been a little chilled since then.

Because they didn't want to believe that Xun Wenruo, who was clear and jade, would really be willing to completely submit to the Cao family, but even if Sima Yi learned more news than others and understood how difficult this Ling Jun was now, he was still sure that Xun or would not completely submit to the Cao family.

"Zhongda, this piece of jade, do you really want to accept it?"

Sima Lang asked with a solemn face.

"Yes."

Sima Yi did not hesitate, looked at his brother, and after a while, he spoke: "Not only to take it, but also to fight for the official position, and then retire, otherwise there will be no way out." ”

"Brother, I won't fight with you...... You can rest assured. ”

Sima Lang was stunned for a moment, and then shook his head bitterly, "Zhongda, if you choose this path, you must not take it lightly, be pampered and arrogant, you can be valued by Zhonglang, which means that he definitely needs you." ”

"You and I are fighting, it is meaningless, there is always one person who can withdraw, so that we can live up to my father's entrustment, and accompany you like a tiger...... I'm afraid this gentleman no longer refers to the Son of Heaven......"

"Brother, please, please rest assured."

After hearing this, Sima Yi immediately accepted the Baoyu on the right side, then got up and made a gesture of invitation to him, "Brother, go back and rest, I'll go and see General Zhonglang." ”

"It's so late!"

Sima Lang was at a loss, you go at this time, if Zhonglang is about to sleep with his wife, wouldn't he want to give you a knife?! Isn't this going to die?!