Chapter 2809: Calculating gains and losses, Henry Yuan is a true gentleman
When Cui Yan left the Prime Minister's Mansion, his expression was very calm, as if nothing had happened. But when he returned home to be alone, he couldn't help but show a bit of anger.
Cui Yan represents the Jizhou gentry and cooperates with Cao Cao. It is not a matter of a day or two, but now, Cui Yan feels that Cao Cao still does not take the children of the Jizhou gentry into his heart...
Obviously, when Xun Yu proposed using Qinghe as an official post to reward Sun Yi, Cao Cao did not hesitate for too long, and it can even be said that he agreed in the blink of an eye.
Of course, Cui Yan didn't mean that if Cao Cao hesitated, he would have a better impression of Cao Cao, but that Cao Cao didn't even hesitate at all!
Qinghe, Qinghe!
It’s not a place where just any cat or dog can serve as the prefect!
What does Xun Yu mean?
What does Cao Cao mean?
Is the land of Jizhou so easily thrown away as a bargaining chip?
Cui Yan was not very clear about Sun Yi's abilities, but he knew that in this case, Qinghe would become a virtual governor, and the main responsibilities would fall in the hands of the county lieutenants, who were the officials used to monitor Sun Yi. So
It's like Cao Cao has another good position where he can place his family and control the place!
So it’s strange that Cao Cao didn’t agree!
But the question is, was this position really given so naturally, was it an understatement?
Even if Sun Yi may not come, this position cannot be given casually!
This is like the land on the mountain behind Cui Yan's home. Although it cannot be regarded as Cui Yan's, he has already conceived how to manage this mountain forest, who should be recommended to plant what kind of trees this year, etc., and the results have not yet waited.
He told the village chief Cao Cao, but Xun Yu cut him off and married him to someone else.
"Hmph..." Cui Yan's eyes flashed and he snorted coldly, "This is Xun Wenruo's intention to test..."
It was not a test of Jiangdong. Everyone knew this on the surface. The test Cui Yan muttered to himself was that Xun Yu was 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 dealt with the local gentry and gentry, which made many Yingchuan people have some worries, and they also had some concerns about Cao Cao.
Some complaints arose, and now Xun Yu's offer of advice seemed to be for Jiangdong's affairs, but Cui Yan felt that Xun Yu was invading Jizhou's power and testing Cao Cao's attitude towards Jizhou.
If Cao Cao wanted to abandon Yingchuan and switch to Jizhou, then he would naturally not allow anyone to mix things with Jizhou. But now it has been proven that Cao Cao actually claims to be very friendly with Jizhou, but in fact...
"What a good means!" Cui Yan said with emotion, "As expected of your commander Xun Wenruo!"
However, in the end, the test was just a test. It would depend on subsequent changes if it were to be implemented. Therefore, Cui Yan did not react on the spot, but said against his will that the strategy proposed by Xun Yu was very good and wonderful, as wonderful as grandma's.
Home.
As for the next thing, since Xun Yu's strategy has been explored, it is natural for the soldiers to come and cover up the water and the earth. The land of the Founder and Qinghe River must not be easily given to the people of Yuzhou!
Leave Cui Yan behind and look back at Cao Cao.
After the meeting, Cao Cao slowly returned to the study in his backyard with his hands behind his back.
Time is like a butcher's knife. After taking off the heavy official robe, Cao Cao's figure did not look so big, especially after removing the crown, his hairline moved slightly, which was also sufficient.
Shows what the boss's troubles are.
Troubles are something that everyone must have. Even a fool will worry about whether he has something to eat or not.
Cao Cao had many worries, but only a small part of them could be discussed with others. Most of them had to be dealt with by himself, such as the matter of Sun Quan.
Sun Quan expressed his willingness to surrender and begged at the door, which was of course a good thing, but the problem was that Cao Cao was not that kind of young boy with no political experience. He would not just pounce on honey when he saw it, but
I will carefully check whether this benefit is mixed with poison.
Or is there really a major problem in the Sun family, so that Sun Quan can only use the name of avenging his father to win over the power in the family?
Putting it this way, Jiangdong's march into Sichuan and Sichuan is probably just a cover? He won't really go all out?
Xun Wenruo is really...
Cao Cao sighed slightly.
During the meeting, Xun Yu's suggestion to appoint Sun Yi as the prefect of Qinghe was quickly recognized by everyone. Of course, the most important thing was that Cao Cao nodded, and other people followed suit and agreed. So this matter became a matter that required the first step.
After all, the second round of negotiations only confirmed that Sun Quan was willing to send Sun Yi to Xu County, in order to ensure that the alliance truly had a foundation.
However, at that time, Cao Cao did not immediately think that there might be a problem in the Sun family, but only thought that Sun Yi could be used as a "hostage".
Will Sun Quan let Sun Yi come?
If something really goes wrong, then there is a high probability that it will.
The Sun family is not united.
The bigger the family, the more interests there are, and the harder it is to keep one's heart together.
The same is true among the Cao family and the Xiahou family.
The incident involving Xiahou Zizang made Cao Cao very embarrassed.
Although Xiahou Dun handled it in a timely manner 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.
It's just that some people pretend not to know, and some people just take pleasure in others' misfortunes.
Cao Cao rectified the Cao and Xiahou clans for the sake of long-term development, but the problem was that many people in the Cao and Xiahou clans did not understand, and they had to bow their heads because of Cao Cao's pressure.
Just like Xiahou Zizang, didn't he also think that he was right, and that Cao Cao was making trouble out of nothing?
Although Xiahou Dun finally resisted everything, Cao Cao may not be able to sit back and enjoy the results with peace of mind. Xiahou Dun was ill, maybe because of the cold, or maybe because of a heart disease. Cao Cao had visited before, although Xiahou Dun repeatedly said that his children were unfaithful and unfilial.
, it is not a pity to die for breaking the law, but Cao Cao knew that it was impossible for him and Xiahou Dun to be as close as they were when they were young.
Even in the future, Xiahou Dun will still be humble and cooperate closely with Cao Cao, but what about the next generation?
When the time comes for Cao Pi, will the new generation of the Xiahou family still follow Cao Pi?
If something went wrong with the Xiahou family, what about the others?
Xun family? Or Cui family?
The sound of footsteps outside the study room was heard, and Cao Pi popped his head, then he bowed his head and walked in, greeting Cao Cao. Chen Sheng was in a state of confusion. In the feudal dynasty, this was always the process.
Cao Cao nodded, asked about Cao Pi's homework, and then was silent for a while. He told Cao Pi about Sun Quan's surrender at the meeting, and then talked about Xun Yu's suggestion to let Sun Yi serve as the governor of Qinghe, and asked Cao Pi what happened.
Let’s look at Xun Yu’s suggestion.
This is the case for children from official families. They have more opportunities to be exposed to some political issues at an early age. Naturally, they will understand the rights and wrongs between people better than ordinary farm children. Of course, conversely, if they survive in the wild
, the probability of survival of children from peasant families is definitely higher than that of children from official families.
Cao Cao didn't want to ask Cao Pi to share his worries, he just wanted to train Cao Pi. As for whether Cao Pi was happy or not, well...
Cao Pi thought for a long time and then cautiously asked: "Father, are you trying to use the Sun family as a hostage?"
Cao Cao hummed, his expression neither sad nor happy.
Cao Pi blinked and looked at Cao Cao's face, a little at a loss.
Cao Cao closed his eyes, suppressed the anger that could not be suppressed, then pointed at his face and said: "Is there any writing on so-and-so's face?"
Cao Pi shook his head.
"Then why are you staring at me?!" Cao Cao couldn't help but raise his voice a little louder, "Look at my face when you tell me an answer. Is there an answer on my face? Or should I smile and it means you are right? Then you say
Am I going to cry if I'm wrong? You have to think for yourself, not by the look on my face to determine whether it's right or wrong!"
Cao Pi shrank his neck. He also knew that this was not good, but he was used to it. When he was young, when his mother was not Mrs. Bian, she would follow Mrs. Bian to check Mrs. Ding's face every day, so that Cao Pi was confused in this aspect.
His abilities have been fully exploited, and they still dominate his behavior today.
"Let him be a pledge, no, to be more precise, make him an official," Cao Cao said slowly, "Anyone can see this, and you can't just stop there, you must also think about it."
More...for example, what other purposes does this move have?』
"Other intentions?" Cao Pi repeated in a murmur.
If Cao Pi is given some time to think slowly and alone, he is not bad, but Cao Pi is not like Cao Chong. He does not have much quick wit, and the more anxious he is, the more his head feels like it is stuck.
I stayed there and couldn't think of anything.
Cao Cao waited for a few more seconds, and couldn't help but remind him. Of course, when Cao Cao mentioned something about Cao Pi, his tone became a little less amiable, "Why is Sun going to ask for surrender? What is Sun's intention to march into Sichuan?"
Is it true or not, what are the benefits to us? We can’t even figure it out? What does it mean for Sun’s son to be the governor of Qinghe? You must know that Qinghe is a large county! This means that the Qiaoqi will understand us if they know that Sun is taking office.
Alliance with the Sun family! When the Hussar knows about our alliance with the Sun family, will they launch defenses east of Heluo River? Once the Hussar strengthens defense on the northern front, will it be equivalent to us helping the Sun family reduce the burden on the southern front?
Pressure? Such a strategy, without spending a single soldier, on the one hand helped the Sun family and showed our sincerity in the alliance, on the other hand it also caused trouble for the Hussars, making them unable to concentrate on the southern front
...I only saw the hostages, hum! Of course, if Sun is unwilling to send people over, then it means that he is just deceiving... Do you understand? Why is Wen Ruo's strategy called wonderful? It's because it's so easy!"
"Ah, ah... what Father pointed out is..." Cao Pi quickly accepted it humbly, "In that case... Father, why don't you hide the news so that the Qiaoqi don't know that we have formed an alliance with the Sun family? Wouldn't it be a surprise?"
…Wouldn’t it be better?』
"Hide?" Cao Cao sneered twice, "How to hide?"
"As long as we don't say it..." Cao Pi said subconsciously, and after he said it, he felt something was wrong, but he didn't know what was wrong.
Cao Cao shook his head and glanced at Cao Pi, "Think about it again."
Cao Pi wiped the sweat from his forehead, then tried to calm down and think for a while, lowered his head and said, "I'm sorry, I think this matter...can't be hidden...even if there are no hussar spies around Xu County, we can still keep it secret.
But the Jiangdong Sun family will definitely publicize this matter!"
Cao Cao nodded, "Yes, that's it. Jiangdong is weak and it is difficult to fight against Sichuan and Shu alone. Regardless of whether the alliance is true or false, it must be announced to the outside world..."
If Jiangdong really wants to fight, he must find a way to keep most of the Hussars' troops on the northern front. Only then can Jiangdong have the opportunity to attack Sichuan and Shu. Therefore, Jiangdong will inevitably drag Cao Cao into the water either life or death.
The same goes for the opposite. If Jiang Dong just wanted to make a fake move to provoke Cao Cao and Fei Qian into fighting, then it would be even more necessary to promote the alliance all over the sky...
Of course, Cao Cao's side is not completely without benefits. Sun Quan can take advantage of Cao Cao's power, and Cao Cao can naturally promote the alliance and take advantage of Sun Quan's power. The so-called alliance is that there are more or less benefits to each other.
But the problem with He Zong is that basically no He Zong is sincere.
"What else..." Cao Cao squinted, a cold light flashing in his eyes, "Xun Wenruo has other ideas for this strategy..."
Obviously, in addition to these superficial things that are easier to consider, Cao Cao also noticed some hidden changes. Just like the sparkling waves on the water surface are very dazzling, but the undercurrents under the water surface cannot be taken lightly.
Cao Cao glanced at Cao Pi and said, "I guess you won't be able to figure it out for a while, so forget it! This is your homework for tomorrow. Just wait until tomorrow night to explain it!"
Cao Pi felt bitter in his heart, but he couldn't say anything. He could only lower his head and respond, then left, and walked back with a sad face...
If Cao Pi had known that he was just here to pay his respects, he would be given an extra "homework" by Cao Cao. Then would Cao Pi choose to come or not to pay his respects?
Perhaps only Cao Pi himself knew what Cao Pi would choose, but Guo Jia knew very well how Xun Yu would choose.
"You think I can't see it?" Guo Jia sat in front of Xun Yu, dismissed all the servants, and whispered, "Or, you do this because you think the lord can't see it?"
"..." Xun Yu didn't speak, but his calm expression showed a little fatigue.
"Do you think the people of Yuzhou will thank you if you dug the Qinghe River from Jizhou? Or will the people of Yingchuan understand your good intentions?" Guo Jia sneered, "No, they just want it."
They can't think about such long-term changes in the things in front of them! They don't care at all who the governor of Qinghe is, and what will happen to Yuzhou when the strength of the Jizhou people increases! They don't think about that at all, they only think about the harvest of their own manor, the serf tenants
The number of sales, the sales volume of factories and shops! They will not appreciate you! They may even resent you! Even so, are you still thinking about them? 』
Xun Yu exhaled slightly, "I... am from Yingchuan after all..."
Guo Jia glanced at Xun Yu. After a few glances, he still seemed to be unable to forgive his hatred. He said with some indignation, "Sooner or later, my lord will be able to figure out this kind of thing... When the time comes, you... Alas! Emperor,
Can the emperor understand your painstaking efforts? That fool..."
"Follow your filial piety!" Xun Yu shouted to stop.
"Humph..." Guo Jia turned his head.
Xun Yu also knew the news that Jiangdong sent troops to Wuling to clear up the place. Therefore, Xun Yu judged that Jiangdong really had the intention of forming an alliance, or at least was inclined to form an alliance. Otherwise, why would Jiangdong send troops first? If it was not to march into Sichuan and Shu.
, the rebellion in the Wuling area does not require a major war.
Since Jiangdong is willing to form an alliance, this matter is not a small matter. If the emperor is completely bypassed on the alliance and Cao Cao makes the decision alone, the existing contradiction between the emperor and Cao Cao will inevitably become more acute.
As for Qinghe Prefect, he was a cushion to give the emperor face, so that he would not completely fall into the void.
After all, according to the rules of the Han Dynasty, before taking office, the local governor must meet with His Majesty to express his gratitude...
Even if the emperor is unable to meet with Sun Yi due to some reasons, Sun Yi's name will definitely be on the list of local prefects reported to the emperor, so the emperor is more or less aware of this matter. Even if he is a little dissatisfied.
, but it is better than keeping the emperor completely in the dark.
But as Guo Jia said, even so, the emperor may not accept Xun Yu's love...
Because the emperor may not realize this at all!
But Cao Cao may not be unable to guess.
This is a very troublesome thing. This is why Guo Jia is dissatisfied. He believes that Xun Yu paid but could not get anything in return. He thought about the people of Yuzhou but did not get the gratitude of the people of Yuzhou. He thought about the emperor's face but also did not get the emperor's approval.
, all Xun Yu’s painstaking maintenance may end up with nothing to please...
"Wen Ruo, you really can't do this. Yuzhou, Jizhou, is it a mess over there? You can't protect it," Guo Jia persuaded him earnestly, "There is also the emperor... Okay, okay, don't glare at me, I
I know...but this...isn't worth it, you know, it's not worth it...』
Xun Yu was silent for a long time, and then slowly said: "The way of a gentleman is to transform things, obey the heavens, benefit the people, and regulate the customs... Yuan Henry is the sage of husband and heaven..."
Guo Jia was furious for a moment, "This...this has nothing to do with your theory of the Four Virtues, okay?! I'm talking about Yuzhou and Jizhou, now, now!"
Xun Yu smiled, and his smile seemed to be as bright as before, "If I really only care about my own safety and interests, would you still be willing to sit here as a filial piety?"
"..." Guo Jia was speechless for a moment, his eyes widened, he let out a sigh, fell back and lay on the floor, "Sooner or later I will be pissed to death by you...Really, sooner or later...
