Chapter 205: The two counties are fighting for the border, Sun Li cleverly used a plan to make Cao Shuang seize the official position
One night before Sun Li was about to take office in Jizhou, he received a handwritten letter from Grand Tutor Sima Yi.
At this moment, Sun Li was sitting in his study, carefully studying this autographed letter against the candlelight. Years of fighting on the battlefield and in the officialdom had already caused many hairs and wrinkles on Sun Li's temples and forehead.
In the corner of the study, Sun Li's youngest son was looking at his father's figure who looked thin but seemed somewhat tall in a trance.
At this time, he could not imagine how heavy the weight this thin figure was carrying.
At this moment, Sun Li, who was contemplating the letter, suddenly felt in a trance.
He couldn't help but think of the young man who drew a sword and fought a tiger for Emperor Ming in Dashi Mountain many years ago. He also thought of Emperor Ming's ardent expectations for him when he was dying.
Over the years, I have turned to Sima's sect because of the alienation and indifference of General Cao Shuang, and more importantly, to repay Sima Yi for his kindness. But at this moment, how can I repay Emperor Ming's kindness for his kindness?
Whenever he thought about this problem over the years, he couldn't stop sweating like rain. When a breeze from the corridor outside the house blew by, Sun Li realized that the face that was originally as white as snow
The letterhead was already mottled with wrinkles stained by my own sweat.
This is destined to be another sleepless night.
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In the early morning of the next day, Sun Li dressed up and set off to Wuyang Hou Mansion. He knew that Taifu Sima Yi had always had the habit of getting up early.
The moment Sima Yi saw Sun Li, he immediately noticed that Sun Li was not in a good state. This state was naturally a state of poor rest. So he immediately comforted him out of habit:
"Deda, why do you look so bad? You will be leaving for Jizhou to take up a post in a few days, but you should take good care of yourself."
Sun Li was obviously so moved by this sudden concern that he temporarily forgot about the unsolvable knot deep in his heart last night:
"Thank you for your concern, Taifu. Jizhou affairs are complicated and ever-changing. Li was worried that he would betray Taifu's trust, so he was busy reading Jizhou files last night."
This white lie obviously spoke to Sima Yi’s heart:
"Deda, don't work too hard. If you fall ill, I will lose an arm!"
The two of them walked into the inner hall while exchanging pleasantries.
As the topic gradually deepened, Sun Li finally understood that Sima Yi had called him here to solve a troublesome matter.
Jizhou is a large state in the north. Talents have emerged in large numbers since ancient times. It is also the place where Emperor Wu made his fortune. It is precisely because this place is not only the foundation of Taizu's founding of the country, the people are prosperous and the country is prosperous, but it is also a treasure land where aristocratic families live together and talents are born.
That's why Sima Yi deliberately arranged for Sun Li to take control of this place.
Dragons have gathered in the depths of the sea since ancient times, and this place is no exception. While talents emerge in large numbers, entangled interests and infighting among powerful families, gentry, officials and the people are naturally inevitable.
Nowadays, Pingyuan County and Qinghe County in Jizhou are arguing over the territorial boundaries. Qinghe County believes that the land at the intersection of Pingyuan Gaotang County and Qinghe County belongs to Qinghe, while Pingyuan County firmly denies it and insists that this land boundary belongs to Pingyuan.
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In fact, as early as the time of Emperor Cao Rui of the Ming Dynasty, these two counties had often been at odds with each other over this matter. One of these two counties was the fiefdom of the Ming Emperor when he was young, and the other was a place where aristocratic families lived. It is obvious that the power behind them now is exactly
General Cao Shuang and Taifu Sima Yi.
However, the dispute over the boundaries of the two counties back then was just a small fight and did not reach the ears of the emperor in Luoyang City.
But now, the governors of the two counties are members of the General Party and the Taifu Party respectively. No one is willing to give in to the other, so the conflict over this matter has become unprecedentedly intense, and some people have even reported the matter to the court.
Cao Shuang and Sima Yi pretended to be nonchalant on the surface and allowed the two counties to resolve the matter on their own, but secretly they refused to give in to each other, so the matter was not properly handled for a long time.
Now, Sima Yi felt that Sun Li's appointment in Jizhou was a rare opportunity. Not only could he benefit from his own county governor, but Sun Li could also gain recognition from the local people because of this matter. If this matter was handled well, it would really
It kills two birds with one stone and has many benefits.
That's why he prepared such a farewell drink for Sun Li before he set off.
"Deda, what is now Qinghe, and Pingyuan have been fighting for eight years, but the two governors of Jizhou failed to resolve this matter well. Now that you are about to take office, you must handle it properly so that the boundaries between these two counties are clear."
Sima Yi patted Sun Li on the shoulder with admiration, which made Sun Li feel even more flattered.
Sun Li hurriedly swallowed the food and wine in his mouth, bowed to Sima Yi and said:
"To report to Grand Tutor, two counties are currently competing for land. Pingyuan County uses the abandoned family tombs and ancestral tombs of the rich families in the county as evidence, while Qinghe County uses the words of the ancestors as evidence. It can be said that each of them insists on their own opinions, and it is difficult to distinguish the true from the false. However,
, Li believed that although the family tombs were respected, they were often moved due to feng shui, topography or water leakage. Although the words of the local elders were not unreasonable, they were just one-sided words and were not enough to prove. I thought that if you want to really end this
The dispute should be decided based on the map of the plain where the late emperor was entrusted, rather than the location of the ancestral tombs of the two counties or the words of the elders as evidence. The map is now stored in the imperial warehouse, and Li Xian took it in the capital.
Let's check it out. When we arrive in Jizhou one day, we will conduct an on-site inspection and the dispute will be resolved!"
While Sima Yi was sighing and praising Sun Li's talents, he was also making a calculation in his mind: If we judge by the treasury map according to what Sun Li just said, Pingyuan County should win the case. He couldn't help but feel secretly happy in his heart, so he said with a smile on his lips:
"What Deda said is true. The method of identifying maps is indeed wonderful!"
In the early morning a few days later, Sun Li took the treasury map he copied, and, surrounded by a group of honor guard soldiers, headed north and took office. The political affairs of a state in this dynasty were mainly handled by the governor or the state shepherd.
The military power is naturally controlled by the local governor. Sun Li will be promoted to Jizhou Mu this time, so naturally he will have to deal with Lu Zhao, the governor of Jizhou.
Speaking of the current governor of Jizhou, Lu Zhao and Lu Zizhan, this person is a difficult person to deal with.
And his eldest son Lu Xun has a close relationship with Sima Yi's son Sima Zhao, and his second son Lu An is very friendly with Ji Kang, the son-in-law of the Cao clan. Therefore, how will Sun Li treat this person when he leaves?
It's hard to judge at the moment.
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By the side of Bronze Camel Road, the General's Mansion.
When Cao Shuang saw the memorial from the Qinghe Prefect, he became furious and smashed the bamboo slips to the ground with a "crash".
"It's unreasonable. This Sun Li relies on the old man Sima to support him, but he is so arrogant! He dares to divide the county boundaries privately without reporting it to Yu Gu for instructions!"
Ding Mi touched his goatee under his chin and said slowly: "General, please calm down. Mi has a plan that will enable the general to get rid of Sun Li in a legitimate and legitimate manner!"
"Oh?" Cao Shuang was overjoyed when he saw that Ding Mi had a countermeasure. He immediately lost most of his anger. He immediately asked, "What's Yan Jing's plan? You might as well tell me."
"This matter is quite simple. The general can directly send a letter to Sun Li and force him to add the land boundary to Qinghe County. If he doesn't listen, the general can have Sun Li disobey the rebel and refuse to obey the restraint.
Take action!"
Cao Shuang lowered his head and pondered for a while, then showed a smile. During this period, he was so busy that he almost forgot the power of life and death in his hands. He nodded and smiled:
"What Yan Jing said is true. I will write a personal letter to Sun Li right now. Come, prepare a bamboo slip with pen and ink!"
As he spoke, Cao Shuang sat down on the case and waited for his subordinates to get the cultural treasure. After a while, he wrote a concise but powerful statement:
"The picture is not available, please refer to the similarities and differences."
The meaning of this sentence, to put it bluntly, is to tell Sun Li that the method he used to deal with the map before was wrong and he should think about it carefully again.
Cao Shuang looked at the order and nodded with satisfaction. After sealing it with fire paint, he stamped his general's seal on it.
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Jizhou, Yecheng.
Sun Li, who had just taken office, was filled with melancholy as he looked at the urgent orders sent by Cao Shuang, the general at the desk.
Now I am trapped in a dilemma, just like being trapped in a swamp with no way out.
If you obey Cao Shuang, you will be betraying Sima Taifu's expectations and trust in you.
But if he doesn't obey, then with Cao Shuang's power, he may be in doom.
Sun Li sat in front of the case and pondered for a whole hour.
Finally, he made a decision.
Since he has chosen to advance and retreat with the Taifu, he will refute Cao Shuang in a big way this time. Maybe the Taifu will save himself because of his attitude.
After Sun Li thought about it, he no longer hesitated and wrote a fierce reply.
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In the general's palace, Cao Shuang was looking at Sun Li's reply that he was not afraid of death.
"Under the command of General Fu Wei, Marquis Wu An:
I accepted the appointment of your majesty as the shepherd, and went to the Holy Land to verify the boundaries of the place. The boundary between the two counties was actually limited to the Wangweng River. The governor of Qinghe County used Madanhou as the test, and falsely used the Mingdu River as the boundary. It was false.
The lawsuit was filed in Taige. It was rumored that the gold was exchanged for money, and the stone was lost and the wood was lost. Three people became tigers in the city, and their loving mother threw them into the tree. The two counties have been fighting for the boundary for eight years. The one who resolves it in one day is destined to have an interpretation of the calligraphy and painting.
It is necessary to find a case to compare schools. The plain is between two rivers, going eastward, and there is Juedi in between. Juedi is in the southwest of Gaotang, and the contested land is in the northwest of Gaotang. They are more than 20 miles apart. It can be said that one sighs and sheds tears.
The case is explained and the picture is presented, but the imperial edict is not received. This minister is too weak to do his job, and why should I be so embarrassed and so humble?"
Cao Shuang looked at this unexpected memorial and showed a sinister smile.
He also heard from his school administrator in Jizhou that Sun Li was so angry that he had already put on his boots, took off his official hat, and drove on the official road, waiting to be dismissed from office.
Cao Shuang murmured:
"Since you are seeking death yourself, don't blame me for being ruthless!"
Half a month later, Mu Sunli of Jizhou was detained in Tianlao for the crime of slandering an important minister, awaiting punishment.
Because Taifu Sima Yi and Jiang Ji, Wang Guan, Gao Rou and other senior ministers begged for mercy, Sun Licai was only spared the death penalty and was sentenced to five years of imprisonment. He has been idle at home.
At this moment, Sun Li, who was sitting slumped in the sky prison and suddenly fell from a feudal official to a prisoner, was in a daze and filled with emotions. If he had not chosen this path, he would still be where he is today.
The end?
Sun Li had not thought through this problem at this time. In fact, not only at this moment, but also in the past many years, he had never thought about passing it.
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In the blink of an eye, winter has entered, and it’s the end of November again.
On this day, everyone in the Donghai Palace was filled with joy, all because of the birth of a child.
Cao Lin, King of the East China Sea, held Qilin'er in his arms and showed a rare smile.
"Let me name you "Feng"."
Cao Lin was filled with joy, and he swore silently in his heart: One day, he will make Gu Mao'er the master of the Wei Dynasty, the supreme leader of the Nine-Five-Year Plan!
