Emperor Sima Yu ordered the palace officials to send Princess Xin'an Sima Daofu back to Yongfu Province, and asked Princess Xin'an's biological mother, Concubine Xu, to comfort her daughter. After the crying Sima Daofu left, Emperor Sima Yu pondered alone, thinking about what Daofu had just said. Li Jingshu provoked Lu Weirui. After much deliberation, she decided to order the Central Superintendent of Xuansizhou Sima Chen Cao to pay an audience——
When Chen Caozhi came to Shiqian Hall, the chamberlain said that the emperor was watching fish in the small pond in the back hall, and he had already ordered Chen Sima to go and see him without announcing his arrival——
At noon, the winter sun was warming up. Emperor Sima Yu stood by the small pond with his long sleeves hanging down, watching the fish swimming in the water. He was envious of the joy of fish swimming. When he heard the footsteps, he did not look back, and only asked: "Fuck it?"
"I'm here." Chen Caozhi hurriedly took a few steps and was about to salute when he heard Emperor Sima Yu say: "No need to be polite, let's come and see this swimming fish."
Chen Caozhi walked to the small pond and saw dozens of fish swimming in the water in the bluestone pond the size of an abbot. There were yellow-cheeked fish, small silvery-white breams, and the most colorful small carp. , shuttling back and forth is really beautiful.
Emperor Sima Yu seemed to be calm and said: "It is the joy of fish to swim calmly."
This is a wonderful debate about happiness and mutual understanding between Zhuang Zhou and his friend Hui Shi when they traveled to Haoliang. It is the famous "You are not a fish, how can you know the happiness of fish?" "You are not me, how can you know that I don't know the happiness of fish? "——
Chen Caozhi didn't understand why Emperor Sima Yu suddenly mentioned this. Could it be that the emperor summoned him to discuss Lao Zhuang with him? Events happened frequently these days. The emperor should not have such leisurely ambitions, but this was right for the rat. It was difficult for the emperor to say that his deeds were impressive. He immediately said cautiously: "Your Majesty is both virtuous and courteous, and enjoys the joy of the people. This is a blessing to the country."
Sima Yu stopped looking at the fish and turned to face Chen Caozhi: "The emperor Zuo will take over. He relies on the talents and encourages them."
Chen Caozhi bowed and said: "I must be diligent in my duties and share your Majesty's worries."
Sima Yu smiled and said: "The Queen Mother has summoned the two daughters, Lu and Xie, and specially ordered them to marry you together. Lu's daughter will be the left lady, and Xie's daughter will be the right lady. Haha, you can win the Lu family. , Xie's power will make a lot of difference in the future." He changed the topic and said: "I just heard my daughter Tao Fu's words. Xie Daoyun's men's official career was spread by Li Shi, the concubine of the Great Sima Wen. Tao Fu is naive, and was Li encouraged her to talk about this matter to Lu's daughter, but she regrets it now."
Chen Caozhi frowned slightly. He had been thinking about who saw through Xie Daoyun's identity and spread it, but he couldn't figure it out. Unexpectedly, it was Li Jingshu. How could Li Jingshu know Xie Daoyun's true identity? Wei Rui once told him Li Jingshu went to visit her on Huanwen's order, but Wei Rui didn't mention to him what Li Jingshu and Sima Daofu told her about Xie Daoyun. Wei Rui didn't like to talk about people's faults, and he never asked about it——
Emperor Sima Yu summoned Chen Caozhi to talk about this matter, to remind Chen Caozhi that Huan Wen was not all kind to him. Chen Caozhi accompanied the emperor to watch the swimming fish for a while, then left the palace and took an ox cart at the carriage gate. Returning to the east garden of Chen's house on the south bank of the Qinhuai River, I lowered the car curtains, sat quietly and thought deeply, imagining the situation that day. Since Li Jingshu knew Xie Daoyun's identity, Huan Wen should also know it. Huan Wen knew Li Jingshu's moody temperament even more, so Huan Wen was probably uneasy when he sent Li Jingshu to visit Wei Rui. With good intentions, Wei Rui was being forced by her tribe to enter the palace at that time. At this time, Wei Rui was provoked by Xie Daoyun's incident. It was difficult for an ordinary woman to bear it——
Reminiscent of Huan Wen's delay in expressing his position on Wei Rui's entry into the palace, Chen Caozhi sneered in his heart: "You are deceitful, it seems that my choice is right."
When Chen Caozhi returned to the East Garden of Chen's house, Xiaochan, Huang Xiaotong and others all knew about the marriage conferred by the Empress Dowager Chongde. They were overjoyed that Mr. Cao's husband had finally come to the end of his hard work.
Marrying back the infatuated Lady Xie is truly a double blessing——
Xiaochan didn't feel jealous at all, she just felt sincerely happy for her husband. He worked so hard, and now he can finally have a family. This was what the old mistress was thinking about before she died. If the old mistress was still alive, would she know that she would have a family?
How happy! Of course, Xiao Chan is not without some selfish intentions. After Xiao Langjun marries his wife, her status can also be determined. She is already twenty-six years old this year, and Xiao Chan feels that she has already
old--
Su Qi stepped forward to congratulate Chen Caozhi, and was amazed in his heart. Chen Caozhi was really capable. Marrying girls from two famous families in the north and south at the same time was something that even the emperor could not do, but Chen Caozhi did it. Such a miracle.
Only Chen Caozhi can create it!
The one-armed Jingnu couldn't help but said with joy: "The old patriarch and the young mistress don't know about this great happy event yet. Young Master, please let the old slave go back to announce the good news."
Chen Caozhi smiled and said: "Don't worry, I can go back to Qiantang in a few days and bring my fourth uncle and sister-in-law to Jiankang."
Xiao Chan said happily: "Yes, yes, if the young man wants to marry a wife, he must ask the elders of the family to preside over the six rites."
In the midst of the bustle and chatting happily, Huan Wen sent someone to invite Chen Caozhi to a banquet at Da Sima's Mansion. Chen Caozhi knew that Huan Wen knew about Empress Dowager Chongde's marriage, and there was always something he wanted to say to test him.
, then he took two followers to Da Sima Mansion——
When Huan Wen saw Chen Caozhi, he laughed loudly and congratulated him: "If you don't marry Chen Chu, you will be fine. Once you marry, it will be amazing. The day when Chen Chu and the two daughters of the Xie family and the Lu family get married, it will be a great joy for the whole city to celebrate."
Chen Caozhi said humbly: "It's really thanks to Duke Huan, otherwise how could it have been so smooth?"
Although Huan Wen felt that it would be difficult to control Chen Caozhi after marrying the Lu family of Wu County and the Xie family of Chen County, he was not particularly worried. As long as he had military power, Chen Caozhi could only continue to rely on him until the Northern Expedition was successful.
Later, we will look at whether Chen Caozhi is loyal or not, whether he will reuse him or exclude him. Huan Wen believes that these are still under his control. Now is the time to employ people, and he cannot show dissatisfaction with Chen Caozhi——
Huan Wen smiled and said: "Everyone is happy to see Cao Zhi's double marriage. I think the demon Lu Song was not without merit, and contributed to Cao Zhi's marriage."
At this time, Huan Xi and a handsome young man came in and saluted Huan Wen. Huan Wen introduced Chen Caozhi and said: "Cao Zhi, this is Huan Shixiu, the second son of my third brother. He came from Jingzhou yesterday to serve as Secretary of State.
I will leave you and your colleagues in the state."
Chen Caozhi and Huan Shixiu met each other. Chen Caozhi knew that Huan Huo had more than a dozen sons. Huan Shiqian, Huan Shixiu, and Huan Shimin were all outstanding men. They were far superior to Huan Wen's five sons. Chen Caozhi was there.
Gushu Xifu had a good relationship with Huan Shiqian. Huan Shiqian was a fierce general and extremely athletic. However, the young and weak Huan Shixiu in front of him was gentle and elegant. He had a similar temperament to Xie An's son Xie Yan. Huan Wen asked his nephew Huan Shixiu to do the job.
Sizhou Biejia obviously had a premeditated plan, and it was not aimed at his marriage with Lu and Xie. Huan Wen was not very confident about the ability of his eldest son Huan Xi, so he asked his nephew Huan Shixiu to assist him, which also restrained him and Xie Yan.
Governor Shi and Zhou Sima were both assistants to the governor and officials of the sixth rank. When the governor went on a tour, Biejia took another post chariot to accompany him, so he was named Biejia and had a very powerful position. Huan Wen wanted to firmly control the military power of Beifu in Longkang.
In Huan's hands——
Chen Caozhi said in his heart: "Huan Wen is scheming and not easy to deal with. Although Huan Xi is mediocre, Huan Shixiu is good. It is not easy for me to control Beifu's troops. I have to be cautious and step by step."
It’s important to be steady, and don’t make Huan Wen suspicious when he is still young——”
Huan Wen asked: "What are your plans before the year of Cao?"
Chen Cao said: "I wanted to go back to my hometown. If Ming Gong sent me something, I would not dare to say goodbye."
Huan Wen said: "There was nothing important before the year. Yu Shiyan has not yet been dismissed. Xi Fang is on his way to Beijing. He will have to wait until Xi Fang returns to Xu. When Yan takes office, you, Huan Xi, and Huan Shi can all take up their posts.
Moreover, the snow season is approaching and it is not suitable to recruit sergeants due to the cold weather. We will wait until the spring of next year to build the army and recruit generals."
Chen Caozhi, Huan Xi and Huan Shixiu all claimed that he was the one.
Huan Wen smiled again and said, "You can take advantage of this free time to marry both Lu and Xie. I'm afraid I won't have free time next year."
Chen Cao Zhi Weiwei thought to himself: "I do think so, but the etiquette of a large family is complicated. Acceptance, asking for names, acceptance of honors, and acceptance of levies are all indispensable. Then there is the invitation and personal greeting, which must take at least half a year."
Huan Wen looked solemn and said: "One more thing. Qin Lord Fu Jian sent 500 war horses and many gifts to Jingzhou early last month, and they agreed to form an alliance. Do you know the reason?"
Chen Caozhi raised his dark eyebrows: "Are the Di people rebelling?" If Fu Jian had not rebelled in the country, even if he wanted to form an alliance with Jin, he would not just send people to Jingxiang to deliver gifts, but would come to Jiankang.
It was an emergency, so he took this step——
Huan Wen smiled and said: "Cao's information is as good as magic. Shi Xiu came here yesterday and brought a secret report from Di Qin. Zhu Di was really suspicious of Fu Jian's life experience. He was also dissatisfied with Fu Jian's emphasis on Wang Meng and other Han people, so he took advantage of this incident.
The rebellion was reported. Fu Shuang occupied Shanggui, Fu Liu occupied Puban, Fu Yu occupied Shaanxi City, and Fu Wu occupied Anding. The four Fu rebelled together and blocked their troops to defend themselves. They no longer accepted Fu Jian's orders and sent out messages to force Fu Jian.
The abdication took place at the end of September, and the latest secret report has not yet arrived."
Chen Cao said: "Zhu Di rebelled at the end of September, and Fu Jian sent horses as gifts to Jingxiang in early October. It seemed that he was well prepared. Wang Meng was outsmarted, and Si Fu was unable to do anything. He foolishly thought that he could accept Fu Jian.
Good intentions, let’s see how the Murong family of Xianbei and Fu Qin fight.”
Huan Xi said: "Murong Ke is so wise. There is chaos in Guanzhong, but our Jin army is standing still. Wouldn't Murong Ke be suspicious?"
Chen Caozhi did not answer in a hurry, but looked at Huan Shixiu. Huan Shixiu said: "The Yan people also have their own reports in Jiankang. Jiankang City has been experiencing major events recently. How could Murong Ke not know about it? He would think that his uncle has no time to visit north."
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Huan Wen nodded and said: "Shi Xiu is right. I really have no time to look north. It depends on how far Qin and Yan are fighting. The news will come soon."
Huan Xi was silent. He wanted to show his keenness and observation in front of his father, but unexpectedly, it was something that others could see through at a glance. He couldn't help but feel frustrated. He also felt a bit of resentment towards his younger brother Huan Shixiu. Huan Shixiu's cleverness
Doesn't it just bring out his stupidity? How annoying!
