In the second year of Yonghan, the first day of February.

A group of officials, coming out of Lu Zhi's mansion, everyone drank a lot of wine, huddled together in twos and threes, talking about the things in the mansion just now.

Zhong Xuan drank very much, he was very sober at this time, and said to Er Xun on the side: "It seems that Lu Gong is taking Cao Mengde as a candidate to replace him." ”

Xun You's face was red, he drank the most, and said: "Although Cao Mengde has repeatedly failed, this person is broad-minded and ignores suspicions. ”

Zhong Xuan couldn't deny it, and sighed lightly: "I look at Lu Gong's body, I'm afraid I won't be able to last this month." ”

Xun Yu's expression was silent, and he said: "During the banquet, what Lu Gong means is that I want to recommend Cao Mengde as the governor of the Great Sima Mansion?" ”

The establishment of the Great Sima Mansion is top-heavy, although it is constantly improving, the post of 'long history' in the main hall has been vacant for many years. And the history of the governor of the Great Sima Mansion is equivalent to the 'Shangshu Order' of Shangshutai, and its status is very dangerous.

Lu Zhi's intention was naturally to hope that Cao Cao would go step by step.

Xun You looked at Xun Yu and said: "Cao Cao has made great contributions to pacifying Qingzhou, and it stands to reason that he should be a marquis, and now he has been dismissed because of Xiahou Yuan. ”

Xun Yu's face was as usual, and he said: "The history of the head of the Great Sima Mansion is appointed by the Great Sima Mansion, and there is no need for the court to discuss, let alone the recommendation of the courtiers. ”

Xun Yu and Zhong Xuan suddenly reacted, and the two couldn't help but glance at each other.

Zhong Xuan suddenly came to a halt and said, "This, Cao Cao, I'm afraid that he will not only succeed Duke Lu, but perhaps, also take over Duke Huangfu?" ”

Xun You remembered that Huangfu Song's body was actually not very good.

In any case, Cao Cao is only thirty-seven years old, which is a golden age of prime life.

Looking at the Great Han, Cao Cao seems to be the most suitable candidate for the second generation of Great Sima!

Xun Yu strolled and said, "Yuan Chang, look for a suitable candidate to replace you." ”

Zhong Xuan was stunned, didn't he talk about the matter of the Great Sima Mansion, why did he suddenly arrive at his Tingwei Mansion?

Xun Yu frowned, looked at Xun Yu, and said thoughtfully: "What does Uncle Clan mean, is it not only the Great Sima Mansion that is facing the alternation, but also Shangshutai?" ”

Xun Yu nodded and said slowly: "From now on, His Majesty intends to let Cai Gong as a transition, but Cai Gong is confused. Liu Gong of Youzhou and Zhu Gong of Qingzhou have been vetoed by His Majesty, so Yuan Chang's entry into Shangshutai is the only candidate. ”

Zhong Xuan shook his head and said, "You are inferring it afterwards, the layout of the Great Sima Mansion, until now, you and I can see it clearly." The thoughts in the palace are something you and I can guess through. ”

Xun You thought about it and said, "I'll see it in the future." Then Cao Mengde, I'll wait, do you want to recommend? ”

Zhong Xuan looked back at Lu Zhi's mansion again, and said: "Duke Lu has always been frugal, there are no valuable things in the mansion, there are only a dozen servants, and I am afraid that the savings for many years will be exhausted by the banquet in the past few days." ”

Xun Yu said: "Recommend, the number of people should not be too many." ”

"Okay." Xun Yu Dao. There are too many people, not only is it not good for Cao Cao, but also suspected of forming a party.

When Zhong Xuan discussed with Er Xun and others, the guests in the Lu Mansion were almost gone.

Cao Cao and Lu Zhi's family helped Lu Zhi back to the bedroom, looking at Lu Zhi who was sleeping, his face was withered, his eyes were sunken, and he didn't seem to be in a state for long.

Cao Cao's face was expressionless, and his heart was full of melancholy.

Lu Zhi drank some wine and was already asleep.

Lu Yu turned to Cao Cao, raised his hand with a calm face and said, "Thank you, General." ”

Cao Cao saw that Lu Yu, who was less than ten years old, knew the etiquette like this, and hurriedly replied: "Don't dare." If there is anything difficult in the future, Cao Cao is duty-bound! ”

Lu Yu didn't answer, just turned around and wiped his father's face.

Cao Cao stood for a while before taking his leave and leaving.

When Cao Cao returned to the mansion, he saw that the lights were almost out, and he didn't feel sleepy, so he came to Guo Jia's courtyard instead.

Seeing that Guo Jia had already fallen asleep, Cao Cao was not polite, took off his coat, and slept on the other end.

Guo Jia opened his eyes quietly, reached out to touch the wine jug on the side, took a sip, and then felt refreshed, sat down a little, and then said with a smile: "Listening to the general's footsteps, it seems that I am not in a good mood." ”

Cao Cao wasn't sleepy, but he didn't really want to speak, so he sat up when he heard the words, his hair was scattered, and he looked at Guo Jia silently.

It's only February, and it's still cold, and it's even darker at night.

The two were not far apart, but neither could see whose expressions clearly.

After being silent for a while, Cao Cao spoke up: "Lu Gong is afraid that it will not be long. ”

"Duke Lu's famous book is in the sea, the world's great sect, the world's salty hope, can be so attentive to the general, it can be seen that he values it." On the other side of the bed, Guo Jia's voice sighed lightly.

"How can Cao Cao ......" Cao Cao's voice was depressed, heavy, and had an indescribable emotion.

Guo Jia looked at the dark opposite side calmly with his eyes, picked up the wine jug, took a sip, and said, "But the general's achievements are not in Luoyang." In today's troubled times, only the end of Qin can be compared, and it is where heroes come into play, and the general's exploits are on the horse, not another Confucian. ”

Cao Cao was silent.

Lu Zhi planned for him wholeheartedly, and did not hesitate to drag his sick body to a banquet for the courtiers overnight, which made it difficult for him to say anything else.

Guo Jia seemed to understand, and couldn't help laughing, and said: "The general doesn't need to be entangled, according to my estimate, in the next year, the general is afraid that he will not be able to leave Luoyang, but after this year, the general will not come out." ”

Cao Cao's expression perked up and said, "Why did Feng Xiao say this? ”

Guo Jia drank again and said, "I told the general before. The imperial court used Dong Zhuo, Yuan Shao and others to drag down the rebellion of Yuan Shu and others, which attracted the attention of almost the world, but in the northern states, they were pacified one by one, especially the general pacified Qingzhou, which gave the imperial court great confidence. ”

"And all kinds of 'new policies' implemented by the imperial court are all for the purpose of stabilizing the people's livelihood, although there are twists and turns, but in the north, except for the Montenegrin army, there is no threat."

"Waiting for the imperial court to slow down this year, next year will inevitably increase its strength, and it is expected to send a general to coordinate all parties and comprehensively crusade against the rebellion."

Cao Cao sat up straight, his long narrow eyes scorching, and said, "I remember, Feng Xiao said before that the imperial court was too anxious to do this. ”

Guo Jia smiled and said, "I'm in a hurry." But hasn't Your Majesty in the palace been in a hurry? ”

Cao Cao felt that Guo Jia's judgment was too arbitrary, but he couldn't help but think, if he led his troops to the battle, where would he start?

Seeing that Cao Cao didn't speak, Guo Jia reminded: "General, you still have to do things seriously." ”

Cao Cao came to his senses, couldn't help frowning, and said: "Fengxiao, you don't know what the Great Sima Mansion is doing, if it is really up to me to do it, I am afraid that I will offend the people of the world!" ”

Guo Jia drank wine, smiled undiminishedly, and said, "Is the general afraid of offending the world?" ”

Cao Cao was stunned, suddenly laughed, and said loudly: "Those who know me, Feng Xiaoye!" Sleep, tomorrow, I will talk to Da Sima and Lu Gong about my thoughts! ”

Guo Jia saw Cao Cao untie the knot, and he didn't say anything more, and lay down to sleep.

Tomorrow, he's going to visit some people too.

The next day, Cao Cao washed up and went to Lu Mansion to pick up Lu Zhi, but Lu Zhi was still asleep and could only take leave.

Cao Cao had to enter the palace alone, and he organized the wording that he had thought about last night, and reported to the emperor.

"Da Sima, the lower officials think that if you want to divide the military power of the state and county chiefs, you can't force it, and you need some skills. For example, in rotation, the commanders of each county and county are cross-transferred, and when they are not in office, they are ordered to take over the military power, so that the danger can be reduced......"

Cao Cao sat opposite Huangfu Song, his expression serious and serious.

Huangfu Song was a little surprised, thinking about Cao Cao's suggestion, and said: "It's a good way, but this matter has to be negotiated with Shang Shutai, Cao Cao, etc., I'm afraid that the news will leak in advance." ”

Cao Cao's long and narrow eyes flickered slightly, and he said: "Then I will only discuss with the official Cao, and the matter must be secret, and I will plan it slowly." ”

"Yes." Huangfu Song thought for a while and said, "But it's ......."

Before the words fell, a small official hurriedly came in and said, "Da Sima, Your Majesty has summoned you." ”

Huangfu Song got up and said to Cao Cao: "You write a script." ”

Cao Cao raised his hand and said, "Yes." ”

Huangfu Song walked out of the Great Sima Mansion, glanced at the direction of Shangshutai, and went straight to the Chongde Palace.

Chongde Hall, inside the apse.

Liu Wei sat on a chair, and in his hand was Xun You's recommendation of Cao Cao as the governor of the Great Sima Mansion.

Looking at the above content, Liu Wei was also full of emotion in his heart.

What Lu Zhi has done recently, Liu Wei is naturally very clear.

Although it is said that Lu Zhi will be wrong, this kind of mind is rarely matched.

"Well, I can't let you down at this time." Liu Wei whispered to himself.

If Liu Wei told Lu Zhi that he had no intention of letting Cao Cao take over the Great Sima Mansion, he was afraid that Lu Zhi would leave with a full disappointment.

Pan Yin came in from outside, glanced at Liu Wei, and then stepped forward and said, "Your Majesty, this is the Emperor's strong recital." ”

Liu Wei smiled and said, "After such a long time, there is finally news of him." ”

took it, stretched out his hand to open it, and with just a sweep, Liu Wei showed a different color.

Huangfu Jian's long notebook summarizes what he has seen and heard along the way, involving a lot of information.

For example, Tao Qian was seriously ill, and his subordinates Zang Ba and others held real power and were entrenched in Langya County.

For example, Ding Yuan was alone in Guangling County, and he was trying to forcibly seize Sun Jian and Lu Bu's soldiers and horses.

For example, Guan Yu went to Yuan Shao's account and almost beheaded Zhang He in Jiujiang County, but Zhang He, who was frightened, couldn't hold on.

For example, Liu Biao went to Lujiang County, won the support of Wu, Cai, Sun and many other big clans, and now he is a strong soldier, and he has fought fiercely with Yuan Shu in many places, with few defeats, and has occupied half of Jingzhou.

Liu Wei looked at it for a long time, and had a clearer understanding of the war situation in the south, and suddenly looked up at Pan Yin, and said, "What is Zuo Li doing?" ”

Pan Yin bowed and said, "The villain doesn't know. ”

Liu Wei frowned, and he was very dissatisfied with Zuo Li in his heart.

Compared with Huangfu's strong intelligence, Zuo Li's ones seem to be hearsay, true and false, and it is difficult to distinguish between true and false.

After a while, Liu Wei loosened his brows and said, "Give this Cheng Yu and add the history of the Imperial City Mansion." In addition, inform the emperor and ask him to stand by coldly and try not to interfere. Also, give me a touch of Sun Jian and Liu Biao's bottom. ”

"Yes." Pan Yin responded, and then withdrew.

Immediately, Huangfu Song came in, raised his hand and said, "Your Majesty." ”

Liu Wei waved his hand and said with a smile: "The Qing family came just in time, let's take a look at these two copies first." ”

Huangfu Jian sat down opposite Liu Wei, took the notebook and looked at it, the first thing was that Xun Yu recommended Cao Cao.

Lu Zhi's actions, not only Liu Wei saw it clearly, but Huangfu Song also knew it, didn't care too much, and put it aside.

Then, there was the transcript of his second son.

Huangfu Song continued to subconsciously condense, looking at the well-organized recital on the notebook, gradually attracted by the content, and pondered seriously.

After a while, Huangfu Song looked at Liu Wei and said, "Your Majesty, Cao Cao is the head of the Great Sima Mansion, and the ministers have no objections. ”

"As for the Emperor's strong script,"

Huangfu Song hesitated and said: "The minister thinks that the various forces in the south are intertwined, the situation is complicated, and it is changing rapidly, even if you are in it, it is difficult to see clearly, and it needs to be verified. ”

Liu Wei picked up the teacup, took a sip, and said, "In the end, it is a son, and the Qing family doesn't need to be too harsh." With my understanding of the second son, if I am not completely sure, I will not write to me. ”

Huangfu bowed down and did not answer.

In the past few years, he has met that bastard only a handful of times. Although there has been some change in his heart, after ten or twenty years of understanding, Huang Fu Song still can't fully believe that that bastard can change his face and do so many things.

Seeing that he didn't speak, Liu Wei shook his head secretly and said, "Let's get down to business." Cao Cao's long history, I agreed. Cao Cao was born in a family, his temperament is still a little casual, he must have more training, the Qing family is with him, he should be trained well, and he should not hide his secrets. ”

Huangfu Song hurriedly raised his hand and said, "The minister's decree." ”

Liu Wei snorted, looked thoughtful, and said: "The second son's script, the Qing family has also read it, and now I look at it, the history of Xuzhou Thorn is about to be vacated." ”

Huangfu Song observed Liu Wei's expression and said, "Your Majesty, Sun Jian may be competent." ”

Liu Wei shook his head directly and said, "The Sun family's power in Jiangdong is big enough, and it can't be added." ”

Huangfu Song thought for a while and said: "Xuzhou is connected to Qingzhou, Yuzhou, Yangzhou, etc., the geographical location is dangerous, and various forces are intertwined and complex, and there must be a person with sufficient ability to defend it. ”

Liu Wei snorted and said, "I will consider the candidate." I called the Qing family today for another thing. Yizhou Mu Liu Yan is not in good health and can no longer get out of bed. Except for Liu Zhang, several other sons died. He wrote a letter and asked Liu Zhang to return to Mianyang. The intention of letting Liu Zhang succeed him is very obvious, what does the Qing family think? ”

Huangfu Song's expression remained unchanged and said, "No! ”

Immediately, Huangfu Song bowed down and said, "Your Majesty, this may be a good opportunity, the imperial court should make changes and return Yizhou to the imperial court as safely as possible." ”

After Liu Yan entered Sichuan, Yizhou became an independent kingdom, and the words "rebellion" were almost engraved on the face.

But the imperial court has always been powerless about this, and it has to be doubly encircled, so that he can't really rebel.

Because the geography of Yizhou is extraordinary, once Liu Yan openly rebelled, the imperial court shouted a few words at most, and there was not much that could be done.

Now that Liu Yan is seriously ill, as soon as he dies, Yizhou will become a borderless land, and the imperial court will have a chance to take it back!

(End of chapter)