Cui Yan's expression was very calm when he left the Prime Minister's Mansion, as if nothing had happened. But when he returned home alone, he couldn't help but show some anger.
Cui Yan represented the Jizhou gentry, and it was not a matter of cooperation with Cao Cao for a day or two, but now, Cui Yan feels that Cao Cao still does not take the children of Jizhou gentry in his heart...
It is obvious that when Xun Yu proposed to use Qinghe as the official position to reward Sun Yi, Cao Cao did not hesitate for too long, and it can even be said that he agreed in a blink of an eye.
Of course, Cui Yan's meaning is not that Cao Cao can have more favors for Cao Cao by hesitating, but that Cao Cao didn't even hesitate at all!
Qinghe, Qinghe!
Not a place where cats and dogs can serve as prefects!
What does Xun Yu mean?
What does Cao Cao mean?
Is the land of Jizhou so easy to throw it out as a bargaining chip?
Cui Yan was not very clear about Sun Yi's ability, but he knew that in this way, Qinghe would become the prefect of the void, and the main responsibility would fall into the county magistrate, that is, the officials used to monitor Sun Yi. This is equivalent to Cao Cao having another good location where he can install his own family and control the place!
So it would be strange if Cao Cao didn’t agree!
But the problem is that this position is really so natural, is it agreed to be light?
Even if Sun Yi may not come, this position cannot be given at will!
This is like the land on the back mountain of Cui Yan's home. Although it cannot be considered Cui Yan's, he has already figured out how to manage this area of ​​forests, and recommended who to plant trees this year, etc. As a result, before he and the village chief Cao Cao could tell, Xun Yu intercepted and promised others.
『Hmph…』 Cui Yan’s eyes flashed and he snorted coldly, 『This is Xun Wen’s intention to test…』
It’s not about testing Jiangdong. Everyone understands this superficial thing. Cui Yan’s own quiz refers to Xun Yu using this excuse to test Cao Cao and Jizhou.
After all, some time ago, in the Yuzhou area of ​​Yingchuan, Cao Cao and Xiahou Dun dealt with many members of the Cao and Xiahou clans. At the same time, they also rectified the local gentry and gentry, which made many people in Yingchuan feel some concerns and complained about Cao Cao. Now Xun Yu's suggestion seems to be for the Jiangdong business on the surface, but Cui Yan feels that Xun Yu is invading the power of Jizhou and testing Cao Cao's attitude towards Jizhou.
If Cao Cao wanted to abandon Yingchuan and turn to Jizhou, then naturally he would not let someone go to Jizhou to mix sand. Now it proves that Cao Cao actually said how kind to Jizhou is, in fact...
'What a good method!' Cui Yan sighed, 'It's worthy of being Lingjun Xun Wenruo!'
But the test is ultimately just a test. If it really needs to be implemented, it depends on subsequent changes. Therefore, Cui Yan did not attack on the spot, but instead expressed that Xun Yu's plan proposed was very good, very wonderful, and it was at my grandma's house.
As for what happened next, since Xun Yu's strategy has been explored, it is natural that the soldiers will block the water and soil. The land of the Fangzheng Qinghe River must not be easily given to the people of Yuzhou!
Putting aside Cui Yan, look back at Cao Cao.
After the meeting, Cao Cao slowly returned to his study in his backyard with his hands behind his back.
Time is a pig-killing knife. After taking off the heavy official robe, Cao Cao's figure does not look that big, especially after removing his head crown, his hairline slightly moved upward, which fully demonstrates what the big guy's troubles are.
Everyone must have worries. Even a fool can’t say that he will have worries whether he has to eat.
Cao Cao had many worries, but only a small part of them could be discussed with others, and most of them had to fight against them by themselves, such as Sun Quan's case.
It is of course a good thing that Sun Quan expressed his willingness to surrender and begged for the ranks. But the problem is that Cao Cao is not the kind of boy with no political experience. He will not just pounce on him when he sees honey, but will carefully check whether the benefits are mixed with poison.
Or maybe there was something major problem in the Sun family that Sun Quan could only win over the power of the family by avenging his father?
In this way, then Jiangdong's march into Sichuan and Sichuan is probably just a pretext? Will he not really put in a desperate effort?
Xun Wenruo is really...
Cao Cao sighed slightly.
During the meeting, Xun Yu's suggestion on Sun Yi being the prefect of Qinghe was quickly recognized by everyone. Of course, the most important thing was that Cao Cao nodded, and other people agreed with the situation. So this matter became a second round of consultations. After all, only by confirming that Sun Quan is willing to send Sun Yi to Xu County can the alliance be truly established.
However, at that time, Cao Cao had not yet thought that there might be a problem in the Sun family, but he just thought that Sun Yi could be a "hostage".
Will Sun Quan let Sun Yi come?
If something really happens, then there is a high probability that it will be.
The Sun family is not united.
The bigger the family, the more profits the more difficult it is to be in harmony.
The same is true for the Cao Xiahou family.
Cao Cao was embarrassed by the matter of Xiahou Zizang.
Although Xiahou Dun handled it very timely and kept the whole matter as small as possible, Xu County was so big that Xiahou Zizang's behavior could not be said to be very confidential, so many people knew about it, but some people pretended not to know, while others were just gloating.
Cao Cao rectified the members of the Cao family and Xiahou family for the purpose of long-term development. But the problem is that many people in the Xiahou family of the Cao family do not understand. They were forced to bow their heads under the pressure of Cao Cao. Just like Xiahou Zizang, don’t he think he is right? Is Cao Cao making trouble without reason?
Although Xiahou Dun finally resisted everything, Cao Cao may not be able to enjoy the fruits with peace of mind. Xiahou Dun was sick, perhaps because of the cold or heart disease. Cao Cao had been there before, and although Xiahou Dun repeatedly stated that his children were unfaithful and unfilial, and that they were not willing to die without any mercy, Cao Cao knew that it was unlikely that he and Xiahou Dun were as close as they were when they were young.
Even if Xiahou Dun is still humble in the future and cooperates with Cao Cao, what about the next generation?
When Cao Pi is at the time, will the new generation of the Xiahou family still follow Cao Pi?
If there is a problem with the Xiahou family, what about the others?
Xun's family? Or Cui's family?
The sound of footsteps outside the study room came, and Cao Pi had a head out of his head, then he walked in with his eyes down and greeted Cao Cao. Is it true that in the feudal dynasty, this is the process.
Cao Cao nodded, asked Cao Pi about his homework, then remained silent for a while, and told Cao Pi about Sun Quan's request for surrender at the meeting just now, and then told Xun Yu about Xun Yi's suggestion that Sun Yi be the prefect of Qinghe, and asked Cao Pi what he thought of Xun Yu's suggestion.
This is the case with children from official families. If you have more opportunities to come into contact with some political issues in the early stage, you will naturally understand the right and wrong between people than ordinary farmers. Of course, if you survive in the wild, the chances of children from farm families will definitely be higher than that of children from official families.
Cao Cao didn't want to let Cao Pi share his worries, but he just wanted to train Cao Pi. As for whether Cao Pi was happy or not, whether he was happy or not, well...
Cao Pi thought for a long time and carefully tentatively said: "My father, is it because he wants to take Sun as his qualifier?"
Cao Cao nodded, his face neither sad nor happy.
Cao Pi blinked and looked at Cao Cao's expression, feeling at a loss.
Cao Cao closed his eyes, suppressed his anger that could not help but rise, and then pointed to his face and said, "Is there any text on his face?"
Cao Pi shook his head.
"Then why are you staring at me?" Cao Cao couldn't help but make a louder voice. "If you say an answer, look at my face. Is there an answer on my face? Or do I laugh if you say it right? Then, do I want to cry if you say it wrong? You have to think about it yourself, not to use my face to determine whether it is right or wrong!"
Cao Pi shrank his neck. He knew it was not good, but he got used to it. When he was young, his mother was not Mrs. Bian, he followed Mrs. Bian to check Mrs. Ding's expression every day, so that Cao Pi's abilities in this area were fully explored, and he still dominated his behavior today.
"Let it be a qualitative, no, it is to correctly enlist him as an official," Cao Cao said slowly, "This is something that anyone can see, and you cannot just stop here, you must think more... For example, what other intentions are there?"
"Other intentions?" Cao Pi murmured and repeated.
If Cao Pi was given some time and let him think slowly alone, he would not be bad, but Cao Pi was not like Cao Chong, he did not have much urgency, and the more anxious he was, the more he felt his head was stuck and he couldn't think of anything.
Cao Cao waited for a few more days and couldn't help but remind him, of course, when Cao Cao mentioned Cao Pi, his tone would be a little less amiable. "What is the reason why Sun's family submitted a letter to surrender? Is Sun's army to Sichuan and Sichuan true or false, and what is the benefit for us? I can't even understand what is the Sun's son who became the prefect of Qinghe? You must know that Qinghe is a big county! This means that when the Cavs know that Sun's family took office, they will understand that we are the alliance with the Sun family! When the Cavs know that we are alliance with the Sun family, will they be in the east of Heluohe River.
Conduct defense? Once the Cavalry strengthens its defense on the northern line, is it equivalent to helping the Sun family to reduce the pressure on the southern line? This strategy does not cost a soldier, but on the one hand, it helps the Sun family, showing our sincerity in the alliance. On the other hand, it also creates trouble for the Cavalry, making it impossible for them to focus on the southern line... only see hostages, hum! Of course, if the Sun family is unwilling to send people over, it means it is just deceiving... Do you understand? Why is Wen Ruo called this strategy wonderful? It is just a slight effort! "
『Ah, ah... My father's advice was...』 Cao Pi hurriedly expressed humility to accept it, 『Since that... My father, why don't you hide the news and let the cavalry not know that we have an alliance with the Sun family, wouldn't it be better if we were surprised...
『Hide?』 Cao Cao sneered twice, 『How to hide?』
"As long as we don't say it..." Cao Pi said subconsciously, and after saying it, he felt something was wrong, but he didn't know what was wrong.
Cao Cao shook his head and glanced at Cao Pi, "You think about it again."
Cao Pi wiped the sweat from his forehead, then tried hard to calm down and thought for a moment, lowered his head and said, "I think it's bad, this matter... cannot be hidden... Even if there are no cavalry spies around Xu County, we can still act secretly and keep it secret, but the Sun family in Jiangdong will definitely make a big announcement!"
Cao Cao nodded, "That's right, that's it. Jiangdong is weak and it is difficult to fight alone in Sichuan and Shu. Regardless of whether the alliance is true or false, it must be announced to the outside world..."
If Jiangdong really fights, he must find a way to keep most of the cavalry's troops on the northern line, so that Jiangdong will have the opportunity to build Sichuan and Shu, so Jiangdong will inevitably lead Cao Cao to the waters even if he lives.
The same goes for the other way. If Jiangdong just wants to make a fake move to provoke Cao Cao and Fei Qian to fight, then it will be even more necessary to promote the alliance...
Of course, Cao Cao's side is not completely unfavorable. Sun Quan could use Cao Cao's power, and Cao Cao could naturally promote the alliance in turn and take advantage of Sun Quan's power. The so-called "harmony" is more or less beneficial to each other, but the problem of "harmony" is basically not the "harmony" that is true.
『Apart from that…』 Cao Cao narrowed his eyes, and a little cold light flashed in his eyes.『Xun Wenruo has some other thoughts…』
Obviously, in addition to these superficial things that Cao Cao also noticed some hidden changes, just like the ripples on the water surface, which were very dazzling, but the undercurrents under the water surface should not be taken lightly.
Cao Cao glanced at Cao Pi, "I guess you can't think of it for a while, okay! This is your homework tomorrow, and I'll talk about it until tomorrow evening!"
Cao Pi felt bitter, but he couldn't say anything, so he could only lower his head and then take a break, walking back with a worried look...
If Cao Pi had known that he had just come to pay his respects every day, he would have received an additional "homework" given by Cao Cao. Then would Cao Pi choose to come or not to pay his respects?
Perhaps only Cao Pi himself knew how to choose, but Guo Jia knew very well how Xun Yu chose.
『You think I can't see it?" Guo Jia sat in front of Xun Yu, withdrew all the servants, and whispered, 『Or, if you do this, you think the lord can't see it?"
『…』 Xun Yu didn't say anything, but he just brought out some fatigue in his calm expression.
"Do you think that if you dig Qinghe from Jizhou, the people of Yuzhou will thank you? Or will the people of Yingchuan understand your good intentions?" Guo Jia sneered, "No, they only want what is in front of them, they can't consider such long-term changes! They don't care who the prefect of Qinghe is, what will happen to Yuzhou after the strength of Jizhou is! They don't think about those things at all. They just think about the harvest of their own manor, the number of serfs and tenants, and the sales of workshops and shops! They won't thank you! They will even hate you! Even so, are you still thinking about them?"
Xun Yu breathed a sigh of relief, "I... am from Yingchuan after all..."
Guo Jia took the eye to Xun Yu, and after a few glances, he still seemed to be confused, and said in a angrily voice, "As sooner or later, the lord will figure it out... Then... Oh! Emperor, can the emperor understand your painstaking efforts? That stupid..."
"Sacrifice!" Xun Yu stopped talking.
『Hmph…』 Guo Jia turned his head.
Xun Yu also knew about Jiangdong sending troops to Wuling and clearing out the local areas. Therefore, Xun Yu judged that Jiangdong really had the intention to form an alliance, at least he tended to form an alliance. Otherwise, why would Jiangdong send troops first? If it were not to march into Sichuan and Shu, the rebellion in Wuling area would not have to be a big fight.
Since Jiangdong has the intention to form an alliance, this matter is not a small matter. If the emperor is completely bypassed in the matter of alliance and Cao Cao decides alone, it will inevitably lead to the already-extreme contradiction between the emperor and Cao Cao.
The prefect of Qinghe is a cushion that gives the emperor a face and will not fall completely into the empty space.
After all, according to the rules of the Han Dynasty, the local prefect must meet His Majesty and thank you for your gratitude before taking office...
Even if the emperor cannot meet Sun Yi for some reason, the emperor will definitely have Sun Yi’s name on the list of local prefects reported to the emperor, so it is more or less considered that the emperor knows this. Even if he is a little dissatisfied, it is better than keeping the emperor completely in the dark.
But just as Guo Jia said, even so, the emperor may not be able to receive Xun Yu's love...
Because the emperor may not realize this at all!
But Cao Cao may not be able to guess thoroughly.
This is a very troublesome thing. Guo Jia was dissatisfied with this. He believed that Xun Yu could not get any rewards when he made his efforts. He considered the people of Yuzhou but could not get the gratitude from the people of Yuzhou. He also did not get the recognition of the emperor because of his face. Xun Yu's painstaking efforts may end up being nothing...
"Wen Ruo, you really can't do this. Yuzhou and Jizhou, isn't there a mess there? You can't protect it," Guo Jia persuaded earnestly, "There is the emperor... OK, okay, don't glare at me, I know... But this... is not worth it, you know, not worth it..."
Xun Yu was silent for a long time before he slowly said: "The way of a gentleman should transform things, follow the heavens, benefit the people, and behave in customs... Yuan Henry Zhen, the saint of heaven..."
Guo Jia was angry for a moment, "This... has nothing to do with your theory of the Four Virtues, okay?! I'm talking about Yuzhou and Jizhou, now and now!"
Xun Yu smiled, and his smile seemed to be as bright as he was back then. "If I were really a person who only cared about my own safety and interests, would you still be willing to sit here for filial piety?"
『…』Guo Jia was speechless, stared at the top of his eyes, sighed for a while, and fell backwards and lay on the floor, "I will be angry to death by you one day... Really, sooner or later one day...』
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Chapter completed!