The King of Jibei, Cao Zhi, admired literature since he was young and was good at riding and shooting. Although he was as gentle as jade, approachable and honest, he had great ambitions.
But he knew that it was impossible to put his talents to use.
Regardless of the origin of his father's generation, it was still due to Emperor Cao Rui's suspicion and sensitivity that all his descendants died young.
Even if Cao Jiong, the current clan member, revised the "Six Dynasties Theory", which touched Cao Rui's mind and ordered the temple princes to discuss it, he knew that he would not be used.
Without him, the clan of the Wei vassal king said more but less, and less said less. Why would Cao Rui use him and only increase his troubles?
But he still has hope.
This opportunity is too good. If he misses it, he will never get ahead.
And suddenly I wanted to ask Li Jian~~~
First of all, he is truly unquestionable.
On the other hand, he does not have to worry that Li Jian, as an outsider, will publicize this matter, causing him to fall into quarrels and being slandered in the temple.
Therefore, after Li Jian wandered around for a few days, he asked about the scenery of the Hexi Corridor and pretended to sigh, "Recalling the past when Emperor Wu was whipping the world, no one could compete. Now he is defeated one after another, and he is mourning. It’s so sad to have so much dirt!”
As expected, Li Jian took the initiative to stir up the topic.
He asked, "When the country is in danger, ordinary people go to work; the king is the successor of Emperor Wu, so he has no shirking responsibility. The king is good at riding and shooting, and he is not resentful of the invasion of Shu soldiers in successive years. Why is he so sad that he does not do the work of serving as an army in the temple?"
"Alas, I am so helpless."
Hearing this, Cao Zhi sighed loudly, but he did not say anything with a hint of resentment. Instead, he hesitated for a moment and asked, "Wen Ce must know the reason, so why ask even though he already knows it?"
If you don't know, so you ask, how can you know what your mind is like?
Secretly laughing in his heart, Li Jian was silent for a moment, then said solemnly, "Jian recently heard that the emperor ordered all the officials in the temple to discuss the "Six Dynasties Theory", and he also knew what the king was afraid of. He just didn't know what the king wanted. The king wanted to submit to the army. To control the evil in Shu? Or to take charge of the local government and let the herdsmen administer evil?"
I am both civil and military, and the person I seek will be a general and a general!
Cao Zhi was silent.
After a long time, he asked softly, "I don't know what Wen Ce asked, what's the difference between the two?"
Without thinking, Li Jian replied, "Confucius taught students according to their aptitude, and doctors prescribed the right medicine."
Without waiting for Cao Zhi to reply, he continued, "Jian roughly knows what your Majesty desires in your heart. Jian has received great kindness from your Majesty recently and should repay it. Therefore, I boldly suggest two strategies for your Majesty to take."
"good!"
Cao Zhi, who had been looking forward to it for a long time, couldn't help but raise his palms in praise, and urged, "I don't know what good advice is there, but how can I be so lonely and dedicated to serving the country? Please don't hesitate to teach me Wen Ce."
"Don't dare to take it seriously."
He quickly raised his hands in humility and said loudly, "Jian Jian has little knowledge and limited talents. It is unknown whether he can make the king achieve his wish. I dare not praise him." After that, he cleared his throat and spoke out everything he was thinking. , "One of the things that Jian thinks about is that the king can go to the court and ask the emperor to transfer the title of King of Jibei to his brothers or nephews. In this way, it can show that the king's desire to serve the country will no longer be feared by others, and it can also be obtained by talented people in the clan. The second is to invite people close to the emperor to advance for the king at the right time, or to find an opportunity to administer the government."
"A person close to the emperor?"
"Qin Yuanming?"
As expected, Cao Zhi automatically skipped the first choice and muttered to himself.
After bowing his head and twisting his beard and thinking for a moment, he shook his head with some disappointment, "People close to the emperor, such as Xia Hou Taichu, Sima Ziyuan, etc., are all alone and cannot be found. This is due to the status of the vassal king. And Qin Yuanlang , he is cautious and companion
It has been many years since I met a good person, so I can't get what I want."
And in order to prevent Li Jian from being surprised, he kindly added, "It is not the fault of the literary policy, but it is actually the depth of the temple, which can only be known by those who have set foot in it."
But Li Jian's face was calm and he said softly, "Your Majesty, the person Jian refers to is King Yan."
The King of Yan is Cao Yu, the son of Wei Wu.
He was submissive and gentle in nature, and he got along well with Emperor Cao Rui when he was young.
Therefore, Cao Rui has been very close to him since he came to the throne. Not only did he not send him to join the feudal vassal, but he stayed in Yedu (city) to guard the clan. He had also been recruited into Luoyang to accompany Qin Lang's governor when he was away.
If Cao Yu is willing to take advantage of Emperor Cao Rui's good mood to do something for Cao Zhimei, then things will definitely succeed.
After all, Cao Rui had already asked the princes of the temple to discuss "On the Six Dynasties".
This shows that he had the intention to acquire talents from the clan.
And with the death of Cao Zhi, Cao Zhi can no longer become a threat that shakes the country.
"Is it King Yan?"
As soon as Li Jian finished speaking, Cao Zhi suddenly became full of energy.
But soon, he regained his discouraged look, "It's just that Gu has only a close relationship with King Yan and has never met. Even if I write a letter to ask for him, I'm afraid that King Yan won't risk offending the emperor and protect Gu."
call.......
Hearing this, Li Jian breathed a sigh of relief quietly.
After entering the Wei Dynasty for so many years and walking on thin ice for so long, he was finally able to see the truth.
Suppressing the excitement in his heart, Li Jian bowed and bowed, and asked generously, "If the king does not think Jian is rude, Jian is willing to go in person and speak to the king about the matter of King Yan's plan."
Well?
Immediately, Cao Zhi was stunned.
He still understands the principle of being courteous for nothing and being either a traitor or a thief.
Li Jian, whom he had only met for a few days, was willing to ask for his help. Naturally, he was caught off guard and became wary.
But then he thought about it, and it seemed that there was nothing for Li Jian to worry about, so he calmed down a little and said, "Wen Ce has good intentions, but I don't dare to bother him. Wen Ce has nothing to do with it." In terms of official career, it is rare to be able to advance alone. How dare you go back to work on your literary career?"
"Your Majesty, this is ridiculous!"
Unexpectedly, Li Jian straightened up and retorted, "Jian is not running for the king, but for himself."
What's wrong?
Cao Zhi was speechless and could not understand.
And Li Jian didn't wait for him to ask questions, so he directly told the reason.
"Your Majesty, Jian is from Hexi. He originated from the previous assassination of Zheng Zijin in Shu. In order not to implicate the clan, he had no choice but to leave his hometown to study and avoid disaster. He also hoped that the day when Wei State would return to Hexi, it would be the time for me to return to my hometown. This is why I am willing to travel for the king. Due to the status of the king, it is difficult to use it in temples. However, if the emperor uses it, the wise people in the world will know that the emperor is working hard to govern, and he will advance without asking about the past, regardless of past faults! It can also make our Wei State work together as one! As the saying goes, if our Wei State works bravely and drives the Shu soldiers out of Guanzhong, it will not be difficult to restore Longyou and Liangzhou, and Jian's return to his hometown will be just around the corner!"
"I see!"
Hearing this, Cao Zhi was filled with emotion. He took his arm in front of him and said, "Wen Ce has this intention. If you don't follow him, how can you feel at ease?"
He asked again, "It's just to lobby the King of Yan. What does Wen Ce want to do?"
He replied: "Returning to your Majesty, what Jian is thinking of is nothing more than the Five Dou Jiao Er."
"Great kindness!"_&
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