In the autumn and seventh month of the first year of Taihe, the imperial edict was issued to Prime Minister Situ. Sima Yu, the king of Langya, recorded the affairs of the minister. He entered the court without paying homage, and went to the palace with his sword. At this point, Sima Yu, the king of Langya, except that he did not control the military power of Fangzhen,
He took charge of the rest of the internal and external affairs, but because he had no military power, Sima Yu was always worried and could do nothing in the face of Huan Wen's strength. Huan Wen's troops in the garrison have been slowing down recently. The people of Yanzhou built Guangling City and the generals held Guangling. In this way, Kangshang was built
, the lower reaches are all controlled by the Huan family’s forces, and everyone knows the Huan family’s ambition——
Chen Caozhi went to Di Qin as an envoy to Qin, but what he brought back was the Xianbei envoy Huangfu Zhen. Moreover, Chen Caozhi was captured and released by the Xianbei people. There were many doubts about this. Sima Yu suspected that Chen Caozhi was serving Huan Wenzhi.
Ming had some secret deal with the Murong clan of Xianbei, so as soon as he heard that Chen Caozhi had returned to Jiankang, he hurriedly summoned him——
Chen Caozhi followed his third brother Chen Shang to the Yayan Teahouse in the west courtyard of Prince Langya's Mansion. The clump of musical instruments and bamboos beside the wall of the small courtyard reflected the setting sun in autumn, and looked crimson. It was a pleasant sight. As soon as Chen Caozhi stopped for a moment, he heard a crisp sound.
A raw voice said: "Chen Caozhi, I have been waiting for you for a long time——"
Chen Caozhi looked sideways and saw that on a gravel path outside the courtyard wall, Sima Daofu, the princess of Xin'an County with a high bun and beautiful clothes, stood there with a look of surprise on her face.
There are no maids to accompany you.
Chen Shang bowed and saluted: "Chen Shang has met Her Royal Highness the Princess of Xin'an County."
Chen Caozhi also followed the ceremony and thought to himself: "Why does Princess Xin'an still live in her natal family and not return to Jingzhou!"
Sima Daofu, the well-groomed and radiant princess of Xin'an, looked at Chen Caozhi carefully and said happily: "I haven't seen you for more than half a year, but you are still so handsome. I am happy to see you -" The princess of Xin'an, who was in her late teens, was as good as ever.
He was outspoken and said again: "I heard you were coming, so I waited here specially. My legs are sore from standing there."
Chen Caozhi was very embarrassed. Huan Wen's concubine Li Jingshu and Huan Ji's wife Sima Daofu were both a subjugated princess and a princess of the Jin Dynasty. Both of them were very difficult to deal with. Of course, compared with Li Jingshu, Sima Daofu was much simpler in mind.
Just say whatever you think——
Chen Shang was also a little embarrassed and thought to himself: "The Lu family's girl and the Xie family's wife have already made the sixteenth brother very anxious. Why is this Princess Xin'an talking so ambiguously?" He couldn't help but worry about the sixteenth brother, the beloved daughter of King Langya.
, how can I provoke Huan Wen’s daughter-in-law!
Chen Cao said: "King Langya is calling urgently, I can't delay." He cupped his hands and stepped towards the entrance.
Chen Shang also bowed to Sima Daofu, the princess of Xin'an County, and rushed to the hospital.
Unexpectedly, Sima Daofu trotted up with his gorgeous skirt in hand and asked with a smile: "Chen Caozhi, do you know what day it is today?"
This is Langya Prince's Mansion, and Langya Prince Sima Yu is in the Yashe. Chen Caozhi cannot sternly reprimand Sima Daofu not to get entangled, and it is not a good thing to offend such a straightforward woman. Then there is another Li Jingshu.
Chen Caozhi said helplessly: "Today is the day I return to Jiankang."
Sima Daofu, the princess of Xin'an County, said with a pleasant smile: "Yes, yes, today is my twentieth birthday and you are back. It's no coincidence!"
Chen Caozhi could only say: "Oh, then I wish your highness happiness, longevity and good health." As he said this, he strode towards the grand hall of Yayan Teahouse without stopping.
Sima Daofu, Princess of Xin'an County, received a blessing from Chen Cao. She couldn't help but smile and said politely: "Thank you for your kind words." Ignoring the stunned waiters in the corridor of the Guangtang Hall, he actually wanted to follow Chen Caozhi in -
With a clear cough, Langya King Sima Yu appeared in front of the wooden door of Guangtang with a white jade tail in his hand. He first smiled and nodded to Chen Caozhi, made a "come in" gesture, then turned to look at his daughter Sima Daofu, frowned and said : "Daofu, what are you doing here!"
Sima Daofu stopped and stood on the porch, looking up at his father Sima Yu, and said softly: "Father, today is my child's birthday."
Sima Yu was helpless and thought to himself: "It's your birthday and you can do whatever you want. You are twenty years old and you are still as stupid as a child. You are already Huan Ji's wife. How can you still marry Chen Caozhi? How come you don't know how to give up!" "
Sima Yu, King of Langya, was famous for doting on his children. He said warmly: "My father knows that it is your birthday today. Isn't your mother and concubine preparing birthday ceremonies for you? Go back to the inner courtyard quickly. My father still has important matters to discuss. Go ahead."
Sima Daofu looked around the Guangtang and saw that besides Chen Cao, there was an old man with white hair and E Guanbo sitting there. Sima Daofu recognized that it was Wang Biaozhi, the servant of the minister, but he didn't know it. When he was ready to go in, he said: "Father, the daughter has gone." He bowed and left quickly.
Sima Yu shook his head and returned to the square couch in Guangtang to sit down. Chen Caozhi then stepped forward to greet him. Sima Yu said with a smile: "Cao Zhi, sit down." After Chen Cao Zhi knelt down and sat down, he asked: "Cao Zhi, Cao Zhi, sit down. Tianshi Dao Lu Chang, what happened?"
Chen Caozhi then told about the conflict with Lu Song, and said worriedly: "Cao Zhi heard that Lu Song and others had been taken back to the palace by the emperor. He was very frightened, fearing that the emperor would punish them."
Sima Yu flicked his tail and said: "Don't worry about this. Lu Qian is a person who deceives the world and steals his reputation. If you hit him, he will be beaten. It will also destroy his arrogance. I will explain the matter for you in front of the emperor, and he will never be punished." For you."
Chen Caozhi thanked Sima Yu, King of Langya, and Wang Biaozhi, the minister servant on the side, said: "Chen Xima, Duke Huanjun reported that you are the sixth-rank minister, Cheng Lang, but the seal did not mention the specific details of your mission. I’m afraid my achievements won’t convince the public.”
Wang Shu, the minister, has been ill and unable to govern since June this year. The minister's desk is now headed by Wang Biaozhi.
Chen Cao said: "How dare I talk about my achievements? I only report my mission experience to the king and the king's minister in detail, and ask the king to stand aside——"
Sima Yu then ordered all the waiters to retreat, and Chen Shang also retreated. There were only Sima Yu, Wang Biaozhi and Chen Caozhi in the Guangtang elegant room. Chen Caozhi immediately started from Pingyu Sujiapu and destroyed Dou Tao. He went to Chang'an to lobby for the plan of the Wus in Huaibei. He went to Chang'an, fought with the Confucian scholars of the Imperial Academy of Qin, and reached an alliance with Di Qin. When he returned to Luoyang, he encountered the Yan army besieging the city. He retreated the enemy with two nursery rhymes. He then went to Yecheng to find out the discord between the powerful officials of the Murong family. The hidden dangers of the Yan Kingdom will be chaos, and the next year will be a good opportunity for the Northern Expedition——
Langya King Sima Yu and his minister Shu Pushe Wang Biaozhi were surprised at first and expressed admiration for Chen Caozhi's eloquence and wisdom. However, when he heard Chen Caozhi talk about the Northern Expedition later, Sima Yu gradually frowned. , the waving of the tail in his hand became more frequent, and Wang Biaozhi glanced at King Langya with a thoughtful look on his face.
After Chen Cao Zhi finished speaking, Sima Yu nodded and said: "Cao Zhi's trip has indeed achieved extraordinary achievements. Simply resolving the siege of Luoyang is a great achievement. It is indeed worthy of him to be promoted to the sixth rank of Shangshu Cheng Lang." He also asked Wang Biao for his opinion. Said: "Why does the king's servant shoot?"
Wang Biao said: "The Prime Minister is right, Chen Xima's merits can be awarded to the sixth rank."
Chen Caozhi said he was ashamed and did not deserve it.
Sima Yu, king of Langya, hesitated for a while and then said: "I have always known Cao's loyalty, but the current situation is difficult. If Sima Huan makes great achievements in the northern expedition, I am afraid that Jin and Zuo will not be able to succeed. Cao's great talent will surely teach me."
As he said this, he flicked his tail of white jade and looked at Chen Caozhi with a solemn expression.
Chen Caozhi sighed inwardly. It is no wonder that the Eastern Jin Dynasty's several Northern Expeditions failed to achieve success. The princes in Jiangzuo were all considering themselves. The Northern Expedition was just to gain fame and status. They restrained and restrained each other, and did not really serve the displaced Central Plains people.
For the sake of the refugees, when Sima Yu heard that the Northern Expedition was expected to achieve success, the first thing he thought of was that his Sima dynasty could not be preserved. If the price of the success of the Northern Expedition was the end of his Sima dynasty, then it would be better not to do this kind of Northern Expedition——
Chen Caozhi took a deep breath and said slowly: "Your Majesty, Wang Pushe, the great chaos in the Yan Kingdom next year is an excellent opportunity for our Jin Dynasty to regain its homeland in the Central Plains. If we do not seize this opportunity, then the Jin Dynasty will never be able to regain its homeland."
The hope of regaining the Central Plains, and once Di Qin is allowed to unify the north, there will be no peace in Jiangdong——"
Sima Yu and Wang Biaozhi were silent.
Chen Cao said: "Cao is a minister of the Jin Dynasty. He is loyal and has no second heart. I don't know the ambition of Huan Da Sima."
When Sima Yu heard Chen Cao Zhi's statement, he looked happy and said: "I respect Cao Cao's loyalty, but Duke Huan's ambition is obvious. If his Northern Expedition succeeds, who can stop him from coveting the throne?"
Chen Cao said: "Gong Huan's third Northern Expedition, even if he returns without success, he will still pursue his ambition. The Xifu is so powerful that only by containing it can we protect the country and make it prosperous." Then he said his plan to rebuild the Beifu army.
, of course, this must be done in the name of Huan Wen, and the prince designated by Huan Wen must be the military leader of the Beifu——
Sima Yu was shocked and doubtful, thinking that if Huan Wen and his son were in charge of the West and Beifu respectively, what hope would the Jin Dynasty have?
However, Wang Biaozhi understood Chen Caozhi's intention and said: "Prime Minister, Chen Xima's plan is very serious. The prince of Huan County, whether it is Huan Xi or Huan Ji, is a mediocre generation, not as good as his father.
Chen Xima assisted him in rebuilding the Beifu army, and the real leader will be Chen Xima." In Wang Biao's heart, it would be better for him to be the king of the southern tribe, and Xie family clan to control the Beifu army, but Huan Wen would definitely not allow the king to do so.
, the Xie clan rebuilt the Beifu soldiers, and it was really the most appropriate for Chen Caozhi to rebuild them——
Sima Yu suddenly realized it and said happily: "It's so good. It's so good. Just try your best to do it. I will give my full support."
It was dark, the waiter held the lamp, Chen Caozhi stood up to say goodbye, Sima Yu left Wang Biaozhi behind, Chen Caozhi had dinner at the palace, Chen Caozhi declined politely: "Today is the 20th birthday of His Royal Highness Princess Xin'an, the king wants to get together with his family
Let’s share the joy of family life and let it go without disturbing you.”
Sima Yu thought of the scene when his daughter Sima Daofu came here after Chen Caozhi, and he couldn't help but worry that his precious daughter would cause some indecent incident if he left Chen Caozhi to dine here, so he immediately gave up and invited Chen Caozhi to another day.
Come to the banquet again and personally see Chen Caozhi and Wang Biaozhi out of the middle gate.
The white-haired Wang Biao wanted to stay at Prince Langya's palace for a drink. Unexpectedly, Prince Langya didn't try to persuade him to stay, so he couldn't help but feel a little disappointed.
