Chapter 189 Rejecting Cao Shuang and Wei Zhen Abandoning the Marriage, Accepting Wang Ling Zhaobo to Win the Heart
Wubao is also called Wuba. During the Tianfeng period after Wang Mang usurped the Han Dynasty, there was a great famine in the north and the world was in turmoil. In order to protect themselves, wealthy families built Wubao walls to withstand military disasters.
After the Guangwu Zhongxing and the restoration of the Han Dynasty, Emperor Guangwu ordered the destruction of Wubao in order to eliminate local separatism, but he could not stop it. In addition, the people in the northwest border suffered from the Qiang for many years, and the common people often formed their own Wubao soldiers to fight against the Qiang.
People, the destruction of Wubao was naturally abandoned. After the Yellow Turban Rebellion, Wubao, where a large number of tribes and private soldiers were stationed, became a safe haven for former officials and guests of powerful families.
The father of Du Yu, the Minister of the Dynasty, and Du Shu, Du Wubo, the minister of the Ming Dynasty, was reprimanded for impeaching General Cao Zhen's brother Cao Fan as early as the third year of Taihe. He has been here since then.
Yang Yiquanwu claimed to be ill and lived in seclusion.
After the death of the Ming Emperor, Sima Yi naturally did not forget this powerful in-law in order to check the general Cao Shuang. Therefore, Sima Yi also encouraged many former officials and disciples of the Sima family to petition for Du Shu's resurrection.
In Yiquanwu, Yiyang, Du Shu opened the letter home sent by his son Du Yu from Luoyang, the capital, and fell into deep thought.
Today's temple seems calm, but in fact it is already in a turbulent time. At this time of uncertainty and uncertainty, should I really make a comeback again?
Du Shu put away his son's family letters and sighed.
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In the general's shogunate, Cao Shuang was discussing with He Yan, Ding Mi, Bi Gui, Xun Xu, Pei Xiu, Wang Bi and other staff.
"This time Du Shu is re-appointed as the governor of Hedong, it is really a problem for us. I wonder if you all here have any suggestions?"
Cao Shuang's brows were furrowed and he looked worried.
Ding Mi thought for a moment, stood up and said:
"General Qi, Du Yu, the son of Du Shu, has read a lot of books since he was a child, is diligent in writing, and is very knowledgeable. There are hundreds of schools of thought, covering everything. In the capital, it is called "Du Wukuu", which is a tribute to him.
He is knowledgeable and versatile, and has everything in his arsenal. The return of his father Du Shu and his internal and external communication with his son are indeed very harmful to us. However, the father and son are strong and upright in nature, and they have many relationships with the ministers in the court.
If there is any disagreement, I will see that the general can use other people's hands to kill people with a borrowed sword, which is a clever plan."
When Cao Shuang heard this, he straightened his brows, stood up and said with a smile:
"What Yan Jing said is very consistent with Gu Yi!"
After discussing the strategy to deal with the Du family and his son, everyone discussed the situation inside and outside the capital, as well as at the local level.
Now, through the planning of Ding Mi, Deng Yang and others, Cao Shuang finally has complete control over the imperial guards and political power inside and outside the capital.
It's just that at the local level, the military power of the five extremely important border states has not yet been fully controlled by Cao Shuang.
Sima Yi's party included Zhao Yan, the general who conquered Shu, the commander-in-chief of all military affairs in Yongliang, and Guo Huai, the governor of Yongzhou. The two of them firmly controlled the military power on the western front.
The military power on the southern front line in Jingxiang was firmly in the hands of Cao Shuang and his party. The commander-in-chief of the military forces in Jingyu was Xiahou Xuan, Xiahou Xuan's uncle.
As for the second line in the north, although it is important, due to the civil strife in Xianbei and Gongsun's appointment, it is no longer as important as the three lines in the east, west and south. Therefore, the governor of Bingzhou was not attracted by any party, and the powerful and famous general Guanqiu Jian, the governor of Youzhou, was not attracted by any party.
, has a close relationship with Xia Houxuan and others, and naturally belongs to Cao Shuang's party.
The eastern front line of Yangzhou, bordering Soochow, is an extremely important line. Currently, the general in charge of the military affairs in Yangzhou is Wang Ling, the general who conquered the east. The one appointed as the governor of Yangzhou is Sun Li, who had previously disobeyed Cao Shuang and was transferred from outside.
This position of governor was promoted by Sima Yi himself.
Wang Ling and Wang Yanyun were veterans of the Emperor Wu and Emperor Wen dynasties. Although he was loyal to the Cao family, he had never been keen on fighting with the party, and he did not have much respect for Cao Shuang, a rising clan boy. Therefore, at this time
He has not yet joined any camp.
Cao Shuang thought to himself that the crucial military power on the Western Front was now firmly in the hands of Sima, and he could never let the equally important Eastern Front fall into Sima Yi's hands again.
In order to fight for it, he decided to take advantage of Wang Ling's visit to Beijing to report on his duties in the past few days to personally visit this veteran of three dynasties.
Cao Shuang bet that Wang Ling would most likely join his camp.
He recognized Wang Ling's loyalty to the Cao family.
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Wei Lie received a mission assigned by General Cao Shuang alone.
That is to persuade his father, Changyuan Hou Weizhen, to join the general's party, and request another marriage with Wei Zhen, so that the general's fifth brother Cao Yan can marry the youngest daughter of the Wei family, Wei Lie's younger sister.
Although this task seems simple, in Wei Lie's own opinion, it is almost impossible to complete.
Others may not know it, but Wei Lie himself knows that his father has been very close to the Sima family over the years.
The reason why the younger sister Wei Yuan was married to Cao Xi was on the one hand because Empress Dowager Wu Xuan and Bian personally ordered the marriage, and on the other hand because the Sima family at that time had a good relationship with the late Sima Cao Zhen.
But today is different from the past.
The General and the Grand Tutor were already as powerful as fire and water. How could my father agree to such a request?
Wei Lie thought about it again and again, but still did not dare to mention this matter to his father. However, the general's order could not be violated. Wei Lie thought about it and finally decided to ask Taichu to talk to his father.
He seemed to remember that among the generals, only Taichu had barely received his father's approval.
With this thought in mind, Wei Lie soon arrived at Xia Houxuan's home in the Changling Marquis Mansion.
"Brother Wei, why are you free to come to my house today? Please sit down and have dinner together before leaving?"
Wei Lie smiled and said:
"So good!"
Due to the visit of foreign guests, Huigu arranged the meals for Xia Houxuan and Wei Lie, and then went to the back hall to have a meal with Mrs. Cao Jue.
During the dinner, the two chatted about some trivial matters. Inadvertently, Wei Lie mentioned General Cao Shuang's plan against Du Shu. After Xia Houxuan heard this, he knew that according to Ding Mi's plan, Du Shu might not be able to escape intact.
. For no reason, he remembered that Zhuge Dan once adjusted the dragon boat on the pottery water and was saved by Du Shu's father, Du Ji and Du Bohou, risking his life to save him. He suddenly felt filled with emotion in his heart.
Wei Lie saw that Xia Houxuan was a little uninterested after hearing this, and hurriedly changed the topic. This time he finally got to the point.
"You mean, you want me to come forward and propose to the general's brother in front of your father?"
When Xia Houxuan heard this, he couldn't help but smile. Wei Lie was Wei Zhen's legitimate son, but now he wanted an outsider to come and talk about it in person.
"Brother Wei, you are making things difficult for me! Even your own son dare not speak, but you let me, a person with a foreign surname, talk about this matter."
Wei Lie said with a flattering smile:
"Taichu, it's not like you don't know my father's temper. If I tell you, nine times out of ten I will be scolded by him, but you are different. At least he has always been very appreciative of you.
Yes, even if this doesn’t work out, at least you won’t be scolded, right?”
In this way, Xia Houxuan finally agreed to the matter under Wei Lie's hard pleas and visited the Wei Mansion in person.
The result is naturally no suspense.
As expected, Wei Zhen declined the post of Shangshu Ling that Cao Shuang planned to give him, and also politely rejected Cao Shuang's marriage proposal. Since then, Cao Shuang has completely given up on wooing Wei Zhen.
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Tinghou Mansion in Yicheng, among Wang Ling's residence.
The head of the family, Wang Lingzheng, personally received the visiting general Cao Shuang in the main hall.
Compared with Cao Shuang's General's Mansion, this place looks cooler.
Since Wang Ling has been stationed in Yangzhou all year round, there are very few ordinary guests in this mansion, let alone a popular big shot like Cao Shuang.
Although Wang Ling is over fifty years old, he is not old at all. Although his hair is gray, his whole person looks energetic and sharp, giving people a feeling of calmness and self-power.
"I feel deeply honored that the general has come to visit me in person."
In the main hall, Wang Ling raised the Bronze Lord and toasted Cao Shuang first. Even though Wang Ling was very senior, Cao Shuang was the first minister of the dynasty and a child of the royal family. Wang Ling, who had been immersed in officialdom for many years, naturally did not dare to forget it.
Etiquette of respect and inferiority.
Cao Shuang also hurriedly and humbly bowed to the old man: "Old Governor Wang, Zhe Sha was born late."
"Why did the general suddenly remember that I came down to my house today? Is there something important?"
Although Wang Ling's tone was slow, it was full of energy and forceful, making people unconsciously awe-inspiring.
"The old general has been serving our Cao family since Emperor Wu's reign. He has been loyal and hard-working for decades. Therefore, it is natural for me to respect the governor and pay him a visit."
Cao Shuang deliberately emphasized "Cao family", Emperor Wu, "loyalty", etc., trying to pry into Wang Ling's thoughts.
Speaking of Emperor Wu, Cao Cao is indeed Wang Ling's benefactor.
Wang Ling was the nephew of Wang Yun, Situ of the Eastern Han Dynasty. At that time, Li Jue, Guo Si and others invaded Chang'an, killed Wang Yun, and also killed the entire Wang family. Wang Ling and his brother Wang Chen, who were still young at the time, escaped by climbing over the city wall.
, fled everywhere, and only returned to his hometown that year.
Later, Emperor Wu Cao Cao appreciated him and appointed him as a vassal of the Prime Minister's Office. Wang Ling's fate began to change, and he became a feudal official in the Wei Dynasty today.
Cao Shuang looked at the old man who was deep in thought with a nostalgic look on his face, and thought that this Wang Ling was indeed a pure minister of the Cao family.
"When it comes to Emperor Wu, I'm afraid Wang Ling will never be able to repay his kindness in his lifetime."
"Old General, when the late emperor was still alive, he had the last words of Gao Tanglong, a regular attendant of Sanqi: 'At the beginning of the Yellow Emperor's reign, the sky gave a warning, a strange bird, raising a swallow's nest, with a red mouth, claws and chest. This is the great difference of the Wei Dynasty.
, It is better to guard against Ying Yang’s ministers within Xiao Qiang.’, Gao Tanggong’s words in the past have now come true. I hope that the King, Governor, can help me, the Cao family, to guard against Ying Yang’s ministers!”
"The "Eagle Minister" mentioned by the general is referring to the Taifu?"
"Of course." Cao Shuang bowed his head to the ground and made a humble gesture.
Cao Shuang understood that the success or failure of wooing Wang Ling depended on this moment.
Wang Ling hurriedly stepped forward to help Cao Shuang up and bowed in return.
"Wang Ling promised the general that he would go through fire and water for the Cao family without hesitation!"
