Chapter Forty-Eight: The Poisoners and Ruthless Men Go into Battle
"King, Liu Chan is still young, this son is the same age as him and responsive, if he is allowed to grow up with him, he will definitely be able to win Liu Chan's trust. After Liu Chan ascends to the throne in the future......"
Looking at Cao Cao's unbelievable expression, Jia Xu spoke confidently and analyzed the benefits for him.
"Wen Hezhi is far-sighted, and he can't be alone!"
After listening to Jia Xu's analysis, a generation of traitors couldn't help but nod in admiration.
"That being the case, according to the words of the text. It's just that how Wenhe plans to send this son to Liu Chan? After all......"
In the end, after deciding to follow Jia Xu's plan, Cao Cao became curious about how he sent the chess pieces to Liu Chan.
You must know that although the person recommended by Jia Xu is humble, not no one knows his identity. It is not so easy to send it to Liu Chan.
"King, someone slandered Ji Qi a few days ago and satirized the government, causing him to die. The father of this son is a friend of Ji Jue, why not take this opportunity to denounce and belittle his father and son......"
Looking at Cao Cao's curious eyes, after a little hesitation, Jia Xu finally made up his mind and said his method with one stone.
"Huh? Could it be that Wenhe also thinks that he wronged Ji Jue? ”
As Jia Xu expected, just as his words fell, Cao Cao's face changed, and he immediately looked at him with a fierce face.
It turned out that when Cao Cao was promoted to the king of Wei before, an official named Yang Xun wrote a seal to praise Cao Cao's literary and martial virtues.
Originally, this was just a normal thing, but perhaps because the sycophants of this watch seal were too flattering and explicit, it was ridiculed by many officials.
And not only Yang Xun himself, but even Cui Yan, who recommended him, was also ridiculed by many people, saying that he recommended people inappropriately.
As a result, after these words reached Cui Yan's ears, he, who had always been serious, was in a hurry, and then asked people to copy Yang Xun's seal.
It's just that after reading this sub-table, although he found that it was indeed a bit flattering, he didn't think it was a big deal. So he wrote a letter to Yang Xun, to the effect that he was relieved that he didn't have to pay attention to those officials who 'laughed at fifty steps and laughed at a hundred steps'.
But what he didn't expect was that his letter was reported to Cao Cao by someone with a heart, framing him for being resentful.
The result can be imagined, Cao Cao, who is already suspicious and now increasingly authoritative, how can he stand this, and directly put him in prison and died.
"The king forgives the sin, but the subordinates did not mean it! It's just that Ji Jue is upright, and he has offended a lot of people over the years. The king was not a sage, and he was blinded by the villain for a while...... Therefore, the subordinates thought that if they used this matter to belittle this father and son, no one would doubt it. ”
In the face of Cao Cao's fierce eyes, even if he was mentally prepared, Jia Xu couldn't help but shudder, and quickly shifted the topic to the matter of arranging 'chess pieces'.
"Alas, Ji Jue's matter, Lone often regrets it. Correct...... That's it, let Wen He handle this matter! ”
Maybe it was because he saw that Jia Xu was clever, or because he did regret this matter in his heart, Cao Cao did not continue to pursue it, and then issued an order for him to go and handle it.
"King Qiqi, Wei Wei Cheng Yu has been ordered to come, may I ask if the king has summoned him now?"
Shortly after Jia Xu left with Cao Cao's order, Cheng Yu, who had also received Cao Cao's summons, also rushed over.
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"Zhongde, the southern expedition is imminent, I don't know how the matter of Shanyue is arranged?"
Looking at the long-bearded old man in front of him, who was over the age of old, but was still tall and energetic, Cao Cao couldn't help but feel envious in his heart.
"The king can rest assured that the matter of Shanyue has been basically arranged. That Fei Zhan and the others have promised, and when the king attacks Sun Quan, they will also start an incident at the same time......"
Like Jia Xu, who is in charge of the military department, Cheng Yu is also in charge of another spy organization under Cao Cao, and he is in charge of Cao!
It's just that unlike the military division, which is mainly responsible for espionage and assassination missions, Jin Cao is mainly responsible for creating rebellion and subversion behind enemy lines.
Therefore, this time the southern expedition to Sun Quan and causing trouble to Sun Quan's lair are naturally indispensable to the dispatch of Jin Cao.
"Well, since the matter of Shanyue has been arranged, then Zhongde will contact the Wuling barbarians in Jingzhou again......"
Hearing that Shanyue's rebellion and incitement were ready, Cao Cao immediately set his sights on Wuling Man in Wuling County.
"King, this ......"
Seeing that Cao Cao asked him to contact Wu Lingman again, Cheng Yu, who thought that Cao Cao was going to change the route of the southern expedition, suddenly couldn't help but be puzzled.
You must know that since the beginning of the year, the soldiers, horses, grain and grass have been mobilized in the direction of Shouchun and Hefei. If you rashly change the attack route now, the transfer of this grain and grass will not be so fast. At that time, under the shortage of food and grass, it is not impossible to have another Chibi defeat.
"Zhongde misunderstood, Gu just wanted Elder Yun to set his eyes on Xiangfan, and by the way, find something to do for the Nagasaka outcast. lest when the time comes to conquer Jiangdong alone, they will move their minds on the sidelines......"
waved his hand, and in Cheng Yu's puzzled eyes, Cao Cao did not hide his purpose.
"The subordinate understands, but if this is the case, why doesn't the king go further?"
After understanding Cao Cao's purpose, Cheng Yu's eyes couldn't help but light up.
"Oh? I wonder what Zhongde's plan is? ”
Seeing Cheng Yu's unclouded eyes, Cao Cao couldn't help but feel refreshed.
"King, although Liu Xuande has not clearly established Liu Chan as his heir, everyone with a discerning eye knows that Liu Chan's position has been decided. It's just that Liu Chan is young after all, how can everyone be convinced? If it can provoke others to fight with him......"
As he spoke, Cheng Yu raised his hand and pointed to a place on the huge map on the side.
"Chengdu? Could Zhong De mean that Liu Feng? ”
Looking at the place Cheng Yu was pointing to, Cao Cao suddenly understood what Cheng Yu meant. It is nothing more than provoking Liu Feng, the 'eldest son', to come out and compete with Liu Chan for the throne.
"The king is wise, and the subordinates are exactly what they mean......"
Seeing that Cao Cao had understood what he meant, Cheng Yu no longer sold Guanzi, and then talked about his plans.
"Although Zhongde's plan is good, but Liu Feng is not Xuande's son after all, I'm afraid this matter is ......"
Cao Cao, who was originally still full of interest, shook his head in disappointment after understanding what Cheng Yu meant.
You must know that although theoretically speaking, Liu Feng, the adopted son, also has Liu Bei's inheritance, but compared to Liu Chan's parent, this is only theoretical, and it is not feasible at all.
I am afraid that even Liu Feng himself knows this very well. So soon after Liu Chan was born, he went directly to the army.
"The king misunderstood, it doesn't matter whether Liu Feng can succeed in winning the heir, and even whether he has the heart to win the heir or not doesn't matter. The important thing is that he has the status of Liu Bei's eldest son. As long as the news of his desire to seize the heir comes out...... How could Liu Bei and Liu Chan turn a blind eye? ”
"In this way, when the king goes south, whether it is Jingzhou or Yizhou, he will have no time to take care of it!"
is worthy of being a ruthless person who can use human dried meat as military food, but in comparison, Jia Xu, the 'poisoner', who previously suggested assassinating Liu Chan, is much gentler.
"Haha, Zhongde's plan is wonderful......"
Cao Cao, who originally just wanted to provoke Wulingman to make some small chaos in Jingzhou, so that Jingzhou had no time to take care of him, couldn't help but laugh heartily after listening to Cheng Yu's explanation.
At this point, following Jia Xu, a 'poisoner', Liu Chan was once again targeted by Cheng Yu's 'ruthless man'.
It's just that he doesn't know yet, and it's not just these two people who are eyeing him. At this time, thousands of miles away in Langzhong, a black-faced man with a leopard head and ringed eyes was also playing his mind at the moment.