It wasn't until night that Cao Cao had time to read the letters sent from the temple. He was almost finished with all the things in Jingzhou. Next, his position would become Yuzhou. However, he was still thinking about the most convenient canal digging opportunity.
, if possible, he hopes that the amount of work can be reduced and the work can be completed by connecting several lakes. In this way, the temple will not always condemn itself, and the construction of the canal can be faster.
It has been four years since he decided to dig a canal in the early years of Yankang. In these four years, he has only roughly completed the canal between Yangzhou and Jingzhou. Speaking of which, this achievement is nothing. After all, this place is close to the sea.
, the water volume is huge, and it is convenient to dig canals. However, the Central Plains and the northern regions that follow are not as easy as the south. Cao Cao boasted about Haikou and threatened that it would be completed within ten years.
But now, he has lost some confidence. Can it really be completed within ten years?
Sitting in the tent with a letter in hand, Cao Cao actually didn't want to open it. This was not the first time he had received such a letter. The emperor was very dissatisfied with his behavior in Jingzhou and was always scolding him and asking him not to do it again.
Cao Cao also didn't understand why this seemingly far-sighted emperor would make a fool of himself at such a critical time. The canal was a big deal. Didn't it just drive some farmers away? Why should such a woman be so benevolent?
Anyway, you have to bear the bad reputation. As long as you wait for the construction of the canal to be completed and convict yourself, the canal will be dug out, the emperor will also gain a reputation for kindness, and you will be punished. Killing three birds with one stone, why not?
Why are you so anxious now?
The Jingzhou affairs are about to end. At this time, can the emperor transfer himself back to Luoyang?
Cao Cao opened this letter with a different kind of confidence.
Cao Cao gradually frowned, and the hands holding the letter began to tremble. His anger gradually burned, and he gritted his teeth and threw the letter on the case. "Could it be that your Majesty...", and took a few deep breaths.
, Cao Cao put away the dissatisfaction in his heart and the treacherous words he was about to blurt out. Cao Cao held his forehead with both hands, and severe pain kept coming. He gritted his teeth, and tears even fell from his eyes because of the pain.
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"ah!!!"
There was a roar from the camp, and the two soldiers standing at the door rushed in. Cao Cao lay on the table, clenched his right hand into a fist, and kept hitting his forehead, screaming in pain.
With his appearance, the soldiers were naturally frightened and hurriedly went to find Sima Yi. Sima Yi was already asleep. When he heard the soldiers' cries, he jumped up, got dressed, and rushed to Cao Cao's palace.
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When he rushed into Cao Cao's camp, Cao Cao was already lying on the bed, roaring continuously, and his face was extremely ugly. Sima Yi quickly walked to his side and shouted angrily: "Call the doctor yet!
!", the soldiers hurriedly ran out, and not long after, the doctor arrived. Recently, Cao Cao was always like this, and his illnesses became more and more frequent, so the doctor also lived in the camp.
The doctor quickly checked Cao Cao's condition and sighed helplessly: "Mr. Cao, I have told you so many times that you should not be too tired or angry because of your illness. It is best to rest peacefully for a while..."
"Stop croaking! Cure it!" Cao Cao cried out in pain.
The doctor was helpless, so he went out to get medicine. After Cao Cao took the medicine, the doctor pressed Cao Cao's forehead for a while, and Cao Cao gradually calmed down.
Sima Yi was silent all the time. Seeing that Cao Cao was getting better, he was about to leave. As soon as he turned around, Cao Cao shouted: "Stop!"
Sima Yi didn't dare to leave anymore. He stayed by Cao Cao's side, bowed to Cao Cao, and asked, "Do you have any other instructions from Mr. Situ?" Cao Cao pushed away the doctor in front of him, sat up, and looked at Sima Yi with red eyes. , so fierce that Sima Yi was startled by him. Cao Cao squinted his eyes and said to the left and right: "Wait a minute and get out!" The doctors and soldiers all left, but Sima Yi felt something was wrong.
Cao Cao stared at him and asked, "Do you know why I am so eager to complete the canal plan?"
Sima Yi shook his head blankly.
"Because I don't have much time left... Hahaha, I have this headache..." Cao Cao pointed to his head and said: "I want to complete this big plan... If I die, I don't know who will." Idiot came to replace me. I have put in so much effort and I really can’t bear to see others ruin it... However, it seems that I can no longer stay in Jingzhou. I have to go to Luoyang...", Cao Cao looked at the case. Sima Yi followed his gaze and understood in his heart.
"Zhongda... these days, you can be said to have been completely unscrupulous, oppressing the people, and doing all kinds of evil!" Cao Cao suddenly said.
Sima Yi was stunned and raised his head, "Didn't you ask me to sit here? Are you trying to take the blame on me?"
Sima Yi said with some confusion: "Mr. Situ, how have I ever done these things? I just followed Mr. Situ's instructions and helped him with things. The canal matter has nothing to do with me??", Jane In other words, I am helping you with things, how can I be so unconscionable? Cao Cao sneered, and then said: "The document I gave you is just to ask you to find people. Do you have me?" Are you writing orders to oppress the people?"
Sima Yi trembled all over. When he thought about it, he realized that the orders that Cao Cao gave him didn't really seem to be like this. Most of them were oral instructions, but there was no evidence for this oral order! This guy was determined to do what he wanted. Are you taking the blame from me?!
"Situ Gong is a minister of benevolence and righteousness. Everyone in the world knows that, but you can't speak like this. I always follow Situ Gong's orders. Everyone in Jingzhou knows this..."
"Why do you obey my orders? Ah? My orders are all wrong and are crimes of oppressing the people. As a minister of the East Palace, why don't you refute me, why don't you refuse, why do you help the evildoers?!" Cao Cao said this very grandly, and the corners of Sima Yi's mouth twitched. Are you qualified to accuse me? Is it my fault that I helped you?
Looking at Sima Yi who was speechless in front of him, Cao Cao laughed.
"Zhongda, don't be like this. I'm just joking with you. How could I push you out? You're not qualified either!" Cao Cao shook his head. He suddenly lowered his voice and said, "But, next, You have to handle this canal matter for me. No matter who the temple asks to replace you, you must firmly control the canal matter. Those people cannot just let them go home. How long can it be delayed? Just give me how long to wait..."
"Zhongda, even if I am not here, I am still Situ. If there is anything wrong with the situation here, I will go to Man Chong and have a good chat about Jingzhou... Do you understand?"
"I...I...I understand..." Sima Yi was so frightened that he started to tremble.
"Zhongda, look at you shivering like this. Wear more clothes. It's freezing in the sky, but don't get sick from the cold... Sigh, you can take care of the canal issue, and I'll help you in the temple. , the two of us are working together, even if we are evil thieves, we have to be oil workers and evil thieves of Sheji. Do you think I can become the first Yankang minister to enter the Zhonglie Hall?"
Sima Yi did not dare to answer, his face was livid, and he said with some embarrassment: "Mr. Situ, if the new minister ignores me and wants to take charge of the canal, what should I do?"
"Hahaha, how do I know? I'm not the governor of Jingbei."
"I...I hope Mr. Situ will teach me!"
"Aren't you and that Zhuge the two most outstanding ministers in Yankang? I heard that you two are also called the Yankang twins in the countryside. Look, as the Yankang twins, what else can I teach you? Where are you? You are the two most outstanding people. You can figure it out on your own... A mediocre person like me will be fine just looking at the consequences..." Cao Cao smiled and patted Sima Yi on the shoulder, then let him Sima Yi left.
After walking out of the camp, Sima Yi was not even a little bit sleepy anymore, and his face was still a little confused and annoyed.
Damn those Yankang twins!! The two most outstanding ministers!! Being manipulated and fucked like fools!!
Wait, wait, sooner or later you will leave the temple. You still have several sons...
Sima Yi clenched his fists.
The next day, Cao Cao left Xiangyang and rushed directly to Luoyang. Of course, before leaving, he specifically asked Sima Yi to vigorously publicize that the emperor could not understand his behavior in Jingzhou and was furious. He returned to Luoyang. If he returns to Luoyang this time, Cao Cao will not come back again. He is afraid that he will be severely punished by the emperor!
Sima Yi vaguely understood why Cao Cao said such words. He wanted to gain fame for the emperor. You see, the emperor is so kind. For the sake of the people, even Situ had to be severely punished and brought back to Luoyang. The people were happy. , tears filled his eyes, Cao Cao finally left. Cao Cao sat in the carriage, looking at the happy people around him, his expression was indifferent and extraordinarily calm.
Sima Yi rode beside him and whispered: "Mr. Situ, these stupid people don't know anything..."
"Hahaha, are you afraid that I have a brain disease again?? Don't worry, I am very happy to be scolded by them. It is not easy to be scolded by the people. It took the prince more than ten years to get it. For receiving such treatment, the whole world was scolding him. When he died, the people cheered loudly. Later, his tomb was destroyed and moved into the Zhonglie Hall. There were actually murderers who wanted to remove his tomb. Throw out of Zhonglie Hall..."
"Hahaha, I don't know, maybe I can enjoy such treatment?"
"If it is possible, it will be the honor of my life, Cao Mengde. When future generations write history books and write about evil ministers, it would be great if they could put me and the prince together as the two most evil ministers of the Han Dynasty!"
With the bold laughter, the carriage gradually disappeared from sight. Sima Yi watched Cao Cao leave blankly. During the period of following Cao Cao, Sima Yi changed a lot. He learned to be cautious, learned not to show off, and put away
His arrogance and self-confidence were completely shattered in front of Cao Cao, as if he was like a child, without any way to deal with it. His heart was full of malice towards Cao Cao.
But when Cao Cao left, he found that there was actually a trace of reluctance in his heart.
He lowered his head and smiled bitterly, Sima Yi, Sima Yi, are you crazy? He treated you like that and you still want to follow him?
Sima Yi shook his head, and suddenly a knight ran up ahead, put a thick pile of paper in his arms, turned around and left.
Sima Yi looked at the papers with some confusion and looked at the first page.
"Sima Yiqi, the third most evil minister of the Han Dynasty."