A.D. 213, 18th year of Jian'an, November 26. Liu Bei is called the king, exposed the world, and widely publicized. Half a month later, it was transmitted to Chang'an.

In the hall, Cao Cao flipped through the battle report, looked happy, and said with a smile: "Wen Lie, Zidan, cut the enemy and sown the west of the river, quite a hussar to open up the territory, it is really my Cao's thousand-mile horse!" ”

Saying that, Cao Cao put down the battle report and said with emotion: "There is a successor to my Cao family!" ”

Since Cao Cao adopted Sun Quan's suggestion and led the army into Guanzhong, he ordered Zhang He, Cao Xiu, Yan Xing and other generals to leave the northwest and collect the four counties of Hexi; Ling Xu Huang, Cao Zhen, Hao Zhao and others will go out of Shuofang and Pingshuo Fang.

Yan Xing and Su led their troops into Xiping, defeated the Koji Yan who occupied Xiping, and pacified Xiping County.

Wuwei Yanjun, Zhangye and Luan, Jiuquan and Huanghua counties appointed themselves generals and attacked each other, and the people were struggling to make a living. Yan Jun was invincible, asked Cao Cao for help, and sent an envoy to Chang'an with his mother and son as hostages.

Cao Cao ordered Zhang He to be the commander and Cao Xiu to be the vanguard, leading the troops to attack. Cao Xiu led the cavalry to attack, first broke Heluan, and then joined forces with Zhang He to kill Yan Jun, Ping Wuwei, and Zhangye two counties.

He Luan was defeated and went to Hexi, entangled tens of thousands of Han and Hu rebels such as Lu Shuihu and Feng Reward, and wanted to break Zhang He and Cao Xiu.

Zhang He's soldiers were outnumbered, but he judged that although the enemy had many soldiers, the hearts of the people were not aligned. Zhang He and Cao Xiu each led their cavalry to fight, broke the Zhuhu coalition army, beheaded Heluan, beheaded more than 10,000 people, won more than 50,000 people, more than 500,000 sheep, and 30,000 cattle, and won a complete victory.

Xiping, Wuwei, Zhangye three counties are peaceful, and Cao Cao's officials govern. When Zhang He and Cao Xiu dredged the road between Guanzhong and the Western Regions, Cao Cao ordered the two to garrison Zhangye, and set off in the spring of the next year to collect Jiuquan and Dunhuang two counties.

In Shuofang, due to the invasion of the Xianbei people in the Eastern Han Dynasty, the Southern Xiongnu people moved inward, and Shangjun, Xihe, Shuofang, Wuyuan and other counties were mostly plundered.

Xu Huang, Cao Zhen, and Hao Zhao entered the discussion, and Cao Zhen beheaded Qiang, Pingxihe County. Cao Cao migrated the left Xiongnu of the five Xiongnu to Xihe County for the purpose of enriching the imperial border; Ordered people to take in the old people of Shuofang counties and settle them in Xinxing County.

In this way, Cao Cao restored Xihe County and added Xinxing County.

Sun Quan cleaned up the brazier in the hall and said with a smile: "Congratulations to Duke Wei on recovering the five counties of the Han Dynasty, and it is expected that the people of the five counties are at least more than 100,000." When the people of Han and Qiang in Longnan were moved, there were more than 200,000. Such a merit should live up to Duke Wei's trip to the Kanto. ”

After a pause, Sun Quan put down the iron tongs and said: "Wen Lie, Zidan, brave and strategic, with experience, will be able to sit on one side, lead the army, and share the worries for Wei Gong!" ”

Cao Cao stroked his beard and said with a smile: "How easy is it to sit on one side?" Since the death of the son, the tiger and leopard ride led by the lonely commander, and now when the two sons win and return, the tiger and leopard can choose one person to command, so it can also be a lonely matter. ”

"We have to open up the old soil, drive out the Hu people, raise the prestige of our army, and sympathize with the people, what this lonely person wishes in this life!"

Cao Cao saw Sun Quan serving tea to him, pretending to be displeased, and said: "This is the matter of the attendants, why did Zhong Mou do it himself?" ”

Sun Quan served the tea and said with a smile: "The matter of Duke Wei has no distinction between inside and outside, and there is no distinction between high and low. ”

Cao Cao held the hot tea and sighed and said: "If it weren't for Zhongmou to persuade Gu to go to Pinghexi and Bei'an Shuofang, I am afraid that there will be many criticisms in the DPRK and China. ”

Sun Quan sat on the side seat, followed Cao Cao's words, and said: "The ministers of the court and the central government can understand the painstaking efforts of Duke Wei, but only a few villains ridicule them in private. ”

"Zhongmou is so lonely!"

Cao Cao sipped hot tea, warmed his body, and said with a smile: "Zhongmou has a good plan, and he wants to be rewarded, and you can say it." ”

Now Cao Cao let Sun Quan decide for himself what reward he wanted, which shows how favored he was.

Sun Quan bowed his hand and said in a deep voice: "The right has nothing to ask for, I only hope that Duke Wei will be in good health and get his wish as soon as possible." ”

"Got it?"

Cao Cao hooked the corners of his mouth and asked, "Zhong Mou knows what Gu wants?" ”

"I know, but I don't dare to say it!" Sun Quan bowed his head and said.

"But it doesn't hurt to say it!" Cao Cao laughed.

Sun Quan kowtowed to Cao Cao and said: "Now that the Han dynasty is declining, it is difficult to rule the world, and the Duke of Wei has two-thirds of the world. ”

"Don't talk nonsense!"

Cao Cao's face changed greatly, and he scolded: "Lonely Kuang helps the Han family, how can you do such a non-subordinate thing." In the future, Zhongmou should be cautious and not speak to outsiders. ”

"No!"

Sun Quan had a lot of disdain for Cao Cao in his heart, and the roadblock Shi Xun Yu died, thinking that the Son of Heaven would go through the process as soon as possible, and it was really boring to play Wang Mang's set. For example, today's dichotomy is a sure thing. Why don't you learn from Wang Mang's set of being a prince first, then becoming a king, and then being the emperor.

I thought so, but Sun Quan's expression was mostly respectful, and he said: "Quan should keep it in mind." ”

After a while, Cao Pi hurried to the hall, holding Jing Chu's information in his hand.

"Father, it's not good!"

Cao Pi looked nervous, took off his shoes and entered, and said: "After Liu Bei surrendered to Bashu and withdrew his troops back to Chu, he proclaimed himself king in Wuhan in November, with the country name Hanchang. ”

"Bastard!"

Hearing this, Cao Cao was furious, threw the teacup in his hand to the ground, and said: "Liu Bei, the weaver and the seller of shoes, dare to establish himself as the king of Hanchang?" ”

"Father!"

Cao Cao got up and paced in the hall, looking angry, and said: "Liu Bei is shameless, he publishes a text, and he wants to be martyred by the heavens. Now he has set himself up as a king, and he has no son of heaven, and this is a kingless person. ”

Cao Cao was angry not that Liu Bei was king, but that Liu Bei was king earlier than him. In fact, after Cao Cao retreated from Hanzhong, he had a guess that Liu Bei should go further and learn from him to be the prince first. However, Cao Cao really didn't expect that Liu Bei would be so bold that he would skip the step of sealing the prince and directly claim the king.

"Father, now Liu Bei is king, what should I do?" Cao Pi asked.

Cao Cao glared at Cao Pi, and said angrily: "Liu Bei is the king, what else can I do?" Could it be that you can let Liu Bei withdraw the king's name? ”

"This~"

Seeing that Cao Pi couldn't speak, Cao Cao waved his hand and motioned for Cao Pi to go out.

Cao Cao spat out a turbid breath and said, "Zhongmou, what do you think?" ”

Sun Quan pondered for a while and said: "Qi Wei Gong, Quan thinks that only by entering the King of Wei can he confront Liu Bei. The unscrupulous people in Xuchang City must be eliminated, otherwise there will be chaos in the future. ”

Cao Cao narrowed his eyes, his eyes were murderous, and he said lightly: "Dong Zhao has a letter written by Empress Fu to her father in his hand, in which the Fu clan is finished in the end, and wants to take advantage of the defeat of Gujinkou to launch a rebellion in Xuchang. The letter was obtained by Lonely, and now it is in the hands of Dong Zhao. ”

At that time, Cao Cao forced Fu Wan to death, but did not make a move to Queen Fu, but left the letter for the right opportunity. Now, years later, that letter can come in handy.

Sun Quan comprehended, kowtowed and said: "Please rest assured King Wei, Quan will immediately rush to Xuchang to settle this matter with Dong Gong." ”

"Good!"

Cao Cao stroked his beard and said, "Gu will return to Xuchang in the spring of next year, don't lose the matter of Xuchang." ”

"No!"

Sun Quan got up and retreated, and said, "Quan will retreat first, and he will rush to Xuchang in the afternoon." ”

"It's cold today, and there is a lot of snow on the road, so Zhongmou should be careful." Cao Cao said.

"Thank you King Wei for your concern!" Sun Quan replied movingly.

Sun Quan was too easy for Cao Cao. The internal problems of Xuchang today, as well as the matters of claiming the king, Cao Cao entrusted all the matters to Sun Quan. Tomorrow spring, Cao Cao will return to Xuchang to claim the king, which is the deadline for Sun Quan to complete his task.

Sun Quan came out of the inner hall and closed the door.

Unexpectedly, Cao Pi didn't leave, waiting for Sun Quan not far away. Sun Quan understood and went to see Cao Pi.

Cao Cao transferred to Chang'an, and Cao Pi set out from Yecheng in winter to visit Cao Cao and report to Cao Cao on the domestic situation.

"Childe!" Sun Quan said hello.

"Zhongmou!"

Cao Pi took Sun Quan's arm and said, "It's cold, and go to the car with a certain person to avoid the cold!" ”

"Thank you, Childe!"

Sun Quan and Cao Pi got into the car, and the car moved slowly.

Cao Pi was angry and asked, "Does my father have any orders?" ”

Sun Quan rubbed his palms and said, "Now Liu Bei is the king, and the Duke of Wei will also enter the king of Wei soon." Jinmingquan rushed to Xuchang to deal with the matter with Dong Gong. ”

"Good!"

Cao Pi lowered his voice and asked, "If the Duke of Wei wants to enter the throne of Wei, can he be a candidate for the position of the crown prince?" I don't know what Wei Gong's attitude is towards Cao Zhi? ”

Sun Quan laughed a few times and said: "The prince respects the Duke of Wei, and the secretary of foreign affairs, and the position of the crown prince will be owned by the prince." ”

Cao Pi's eyes lit up and asked, "Filial piety to Duke Wei, Pi doesn't dare to forget." However, who should you befriend with Shangqing? ”

Sun Quan thought for a long time and said: "Jia Gongwen is harmonious, resourceful, and deeply trusted by Wei Gong. If the prince can make friends with Jia Gong, the position of the prince can be guaranteed. ”

Cao Pi frowned slightly, and said: "Jia Wenhe is self-controlled, has no personal relationship, marries men and women, and does not marry high-ranking families, how should he make friends?" ”

"This matter is easy!"

Sun Quan stroked his beard and said with a smile: "Jia Xu is guarding himself behind closed doors, most of them are not former ministers of the Duke of Wei, and he is afraid of being suspicious of others. The son came to visit and asked for teaching, but Jia Xu didn't dare to see it. And although Jia Xu does not make friends with outsiders, his children may be tempted by money and wealth. ”

Most people in the world have weaknesses, and Jia Xu is not surprised. Jia Xu can't make friends, and he can achieve his goals by starting with his son and daughter. Once Jia Xu relented and gave advice to Cao Pi, with his character, he would definitely do his best to help.

Sun Quangai may not have military ability, but his means, politics, and emotional intelligence are all extremely high. It is really not difficult to guide Cao Pi to compete for the position of crown prince.

Jia Xu's character, after Sun Quan's years of observation, can also be said to understand a thing or two. Although the strategy is poisonous, people can be reliable to the king.

Cao Pi held Sun Quan's hand and said with gratitude: "Thank you Zhongmou for your advice!" ”

"Don't dare, it's just a matter of power!" Sun Quan said humbly.

Cao Pi remembered something and said, "Duke Wei wants to kill Yang Xiu, why did Zhong Mou say something to help?" I don't know that his kindness Cao Zhi? ”

Sun Quan smiled mysteriously and said, "Yang Xiu can die, but he can't die in Hanzhong." If he dies in Hanzhong, he will not help the prince to take the throne of the prince. ”

"Could it be?"

Cao Pi thought for a moment and said, "Zhongmou wants Yang Xiu to die because of Cao Zhi? ”

"Childe is wise!" Sun Quan said with a smile.

There is no change today

(End of chapter)