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Jia Xu quickly added: "I remember that Jiang Zitong (Jiang Ji) was with the late king at that time, but a few days ago, he was driven back to Shouchun by the king..."
Chen Qun and Jiang Ji planned to rescue the Sima brothers, and after asking Jia Xu for advice, they decided to send them to Jiangdong by Cao Pi, so Chen Qun instigated the Henan gentry to work together to "splash dirty water" on Sima Yi.
As the heat of the Sima family's extermination continued, Cao Pi had to bring this matter up for discussion when public opinion became more and more fermented.
As Sima Yi's good friend, Jiang Ji argued with the ministers alone. In the end, Cao Pi made a final decision on Jia Xu's suggestion, and Jiang Ji was sent back to Shouchun to supervise the grain by Cao Pi.
Cao Pi nodded and said indifferently: "There is no need for Wei Guo to lie about Lu Meng's life and death. If Sun Zhongmou is worried, Gu can stay in Shu County for a few more days and immediately upload Jiang Zitong to confront him. If you can't trust him, Gu is okay." It is said that Zhang Wenyuan, Xu Gongming and others came to see him, they were all generals accompanying the late king at that time."
When Zhuge Jin heard that he wanted to delay the sun and the moon, he quickly waved his hands and declined: "Your Majesty, you don't need to bother your teachers and mobilize the crowd. The affairs in your country are still complicated. Such trivial matters will be investigated in the future. Just inform Jiangdong. Anyway, the governor of Ziming will not be able to come back to life." ..."
"Alright, I heard that Lan Tian is very cunning, but you haven't thought about it carefully. Could he be lying?" Cao Pi asked back.
"Uh... I've thought about it too..." Zhuge Jin lowered her head, thinking that Lan Tian's words at the time were also very convincing. In short, there was no evidence, and both sides were suspicious.
Cao Pi couldn't help showing a shameful smile when he saw Jiangdong's monarchs and ministers being played around by Lantian.
After a while, Cao Pi turned his head and told Xia Houshang: "Boren, take Mr. Ziyu to pick up Brother Sima, and send him out of the camp by the way."
"Wei." Xia Houshang cupped his fists.
"Brother Sima?" Zhuge Jin's head was buzzing, wondering if it was Pan Zhang?
Cao Pi solemnly explained: "The Sima family was exterminated, and the two brothers Sima Shi and Sima Zhao were left. Isn't Sun Zhongmou still investigating? Gu sent these two suffering masters to Jiangdong for supervision. Let's see how long it takes for you to solve the case. "
Zhuge Jin looked distressed, thinking that you were not the one who planted this crime?But now that Jiang Dong was in trouble, he could only nod in embarrassment, and followed Xia Houshang out of the big tent.
Sima Shi is 12 years old this year, and Sima Zhao is nine years old this year. Both children are relatively normal in size, but they are not as exaggerated as Lan Yuan and Lan Ji.
Although born in a wealthy family, now they have lost the look of the young master and the young master. The two children are blind and at the mercy of others. During this period of time, they are really frightened.
When Zhuge Jin walked out of the tent, Xu Chu gave him a 'threat' with his eyes again, which made Zhuge Jin shudder.
The Sima family had slipped through the net, Xu Chu wanted to find a chance to get rid of it, but it was difficult for Cao Hong's army to do so. Later, Xia Houchong asked him to stop, and Xu Chu finally accepted the murderous intention, otherwise, on the way to Huainan, the two children would be killed. Can arrange for Tiger Guards to deal with it secretly.
After sending Zhuge Jin away, Cao Pi complained to Chen Qun and the others: "Zhongda's flesh and blood have already been sent to Jiangdong according to your request. If that Sun Quan had a guilty conscience and secretly killed the Sima brothers, the Sima family will never be seen again..."
Chen Qun sighed, "If that's the case, it's also the luck of the Sima family..."
"Don't worry, my lord. I know that you have a deep friendship with Sima Changshi. I don't want to believe that he will cooperate with the enemy and betray the country. But when the Sima brothers arrived in Jiangdong, they were able to verify the murderer of the Miemen case." Jia Xu stood up.
Chapter 661 Sun Quan's Taboo Topic
The impact of the Sima family's extermination was too great, and Cao Pi discussed with Jia Xu many times how to deal with the aftermath.
It happened that Chen Qun and Jiang Ji wanted to "rescue" the Sima brothers, so the two monarchs and ministers did their best and played a double play in front of the ministers.
"Taiwei, please explain in detail." Cao Pi showed a curious expression.
Jia Xu glanced at Chen Qun secretly, and then explained: "If Sun Quan kills Brother Sima, it means that the assassin was indeed ordered by Sun Quan. We can use this as an excuse to attack Sun Quan. The gentry in Jiangdong will never be of one mind with the Sun family. There is no gentry. With regards to money, food, and trilogy, Sun Quan has no capital to resist at all, flattening Jiangdong can not only avenge the Sima family, but the king can easily regain Yangzhou, this is killing two birds with one stone."
"Wonderful." Cao Pi nodded affirmatively.
"If Sun Quan doesn't kill Brother Sima, he must give the king an explanation. Who sent the assassin? Should he deal with it? If Sun Quan doesn't deal with the king, he can send troops. If Sun Quan does, it will disintegrate Jiangdong's interior, because The person who can make enemies with Sima Changshi is definitely not an unknown person, Sun Quan will also be renounced at that time, in short, it will be beneficial to the Wei State..." Jia Xu nodded his beard.
"The Taiwei is really a resourceful man." Cao Pi praised Jia Xu in front of everyone, and once again felt admiration for Jia Xu in his heart.
In Cao Pi's view, Jia Xu is already considered an exhaustive strategy.
"Jia Taiwei is unparalleled in the country, and it can be said that he is still alive..." Chen Qun took Cao Pi's words and continued to praise.
Jia Xu retreated to his seat, cupped his hands and said modestly to everyone: "Your Majesty is so blessed, it has nothing to do with me..."
Xiang Guohuaxin came out of the camp and said to Cao Pi: "Your Majesty, Sun Quan paid tribute and proclaimed you a minister, and advised you to become a great treasure. The emperor has also written many times to his ministers recently, saying that the days of the Han Dynasty are numbered, and he offered to give you the seat of Zen." , it is better to take advantage of the victory to return to the teacher and go to Xudu to receive Zen, the people of the world have been waiting for a new master for a long time..."
"Uh... Maybe this is inappropriate? The previous kings were not willing to replace Han as emperor..." Cao Pi pretended to be surprised.
Hua Xin immediately added: "At this time and at that time, the Son of Heaven is willing to follow the example of Yao and Shun in ancient times. Your Majesty should do his part and come down to the world to save the people from suffering."
"This..." Cao Pi still hesitated.
"Your Majesty, please follow the people's will..."
"Please, Your Majesty Suzen, ascend the throne..."
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All the civil and military personnel in the tent bowed to persuade them to enter. Cao Pi nodded with satisfaction when he saw this, but he still didn't let go: "I have already understood the meaning of all the ministers. I will set up camp and return to Xudu tomorrow. I will think about it on the way back..."
Sun Quan presented a letter of surrender to Cao Pi. He never expected that the other party would return the gift to two living people, and they were the sufferers of the Sima family. He thought that Cao Pi really depended on me?
"What on earth is Cao Pi trying to do? I, Jiangdong, have bowed down to Wei Wei, why is he still relentless in this matter?" Sun Quan slammed on the table, puzzled.
At this time, Sun Quan was surrounded by only Zhuge Jin, Zhang Zhao, and Zhang Wen.
Zhuge Jin looked to the side and added in a low voice: "My lord, I have been to Cao Ying three times. The general named Xu Chu outside Cao Pi's account reminded me every time to listen to Cao Pi's words, and his attitude was very tough. I doubted the Sima family. The extermination of the family was done by Cao Pi himself..."
Sun Quan sneered: "Is Cao Cao doing too little to slaughter cities and families? I think it is reasonable for Cao Pi to kill the Sima clan, but it is really unreasonable to ask me Jiangdong to take the blame."
Zhang Zhaoxin said who called us the weakest?Cao Pi wanted Guan Yu to take the blame, but he didn't dare to provoke him now, did he?
"My lord, we all admitted earlier that it might indeed be the Jiangdong Assassin, and now we have sent people to investigate secretly. If we repent temporarily, will we give someone a handle?" Zhuge Jin recalled Xu Chu's expression, and now his vest was still dripping with sweat.
"Since it is possible that Cao Pi set the blame, why don't we expose the other party's face? Cao Pi is massacring the entire Sima family now, and maybe he will kill the Zhong family, Chen family, Yang family, etc. in the future. Those big noble families must rise up to resist, Wei Wei If the country is in chaos, our danger will be lifted." Zhang Wen took the opportunity to express his views.
Zhang Zhao waved his hand to retort: "Hui Shu has only been in office for a short time, so I don't know how powerful the Cao family's methods are. Cao Pi dared to exterminate his family, so he must have solved his worries. If we add fuel to the flames, the consequences may not be beneficial to Jiangdong..."
Sun Quan's face was solemn, and he said to himself: "Cao Pi can become the king of Wei. It is rumored that Sima Yi has made great achievements. If Cao Pi really wiped out his family, this person is more ruthless than Cao Cao."
"Since ancient times, Wuqing has been the emperor's family the most. When Cao Cao conquered Zhangxiu in Wancheng, Cao Cao killed his nephew Cao Anmin and general Dianwei, not to mention his eldest son Cao Ang. Otherwise, how could there be Cao Pi and Cao Zhi? Opportunity to compete for reserves? The Cao family’s species are all the same, all of them are ruthless…” Zhang Zhao shook his head and sneered.
Suddenly, Zhang Zhao turned to Sun Quan and said, "My lord, you must also take this as a warning."
"What should I take as a warning? Gu is not very womanly, and he will not be so stupid as to put Gonghe (Sun Deng) in danger. As for being ruthless..."
Halfway through Sun Quan's words, he didn't feel right. He suddenly looked at Zhang Zhao coldly, and said to himself, you soft-boned old bastard, aren't you alluding to my eldest brother and third brother?Their assassination was completely accidental.
Zhang Zhao was horrified by Sun Quan, and immediately covered his mouth with his hands. He knew that if he said something wrong, he might touch Sun Quan's taboo.
Zhuge Jin immediately changed the topic to make a rescue, and saw him asking loudly: "Then what should we do now? What about the Sima brothers? If they stay in Jiangdong for one more day, Cao Pi will mention the Sima family's destruction. Why don't we help Cao Pi get rid of the roots?"
Sure enough, Sun Quan was attracted by Zhuge Jin's 'stupid' topic, and Sun Quan frowned and answered him: "Cao Pi's destruction of the family is not on the surface. Really? The two brothers can only confess when they go back..."
"If this is the case, we must find a scapegoat for Cao Pi..." Zhang Zhao continued.
"The military commander is very resourceful, and I will leave it to you to arrange the scapegoat. As for the placement of the Sima brothers..." Sun Quan looked at Zhang Zhao and hesitated to speak.
Zhang Zhao almost cried, and said in his heart, don't leave all these "beautiful jobs" to me, he is half buried, how can he have such great energy?
Seeing that the situation was not going well, Zhuge Jin sighed and shook his head and said, "Hey...then Cao Pi is really hard to deal with. He is not as upright as Cao Cao. We have to serve two suffering masters, really..."
"Actually, Brother Sima's coming to Jiangdong may not be a bad thing in my opinion..." Zhang Wen said thoughtfully.
Hearing the words, Zhang Zhao was like the rain after a long drought. He quickly stepped forward and took Zhang Wen's hand, and sighed kindly: "Huisu is really Zhang Jiajunyan, brother Sima's matter, you can share the worries of the Lord, I am really pleased." ..."
Sun Quan frowned and glanced at Zhang Zhao, then asked Zhang Wen in a low voice, "What's Hui Shu's opinion?"
Chapter 662 Xu Sheng's proposal was humiliated
Zhang Wen pulled out the hand tightly held by Zhang Zhao, bowed his hands to salute Sun Quan, and then walked to the side and replied seriously: "My lord and the military adviser all inferred that the Sima family was wiped out by Cao Pi, so anyone with a discerning eye should be able to guess that we left two young men behind." Carefully cultivated, isn't it a natural vanguard in the future?"
"Wonderful." Zhuge Jin sighed in admiration.
Sun Quan's affection for Zhang Wen doubled. Seeing that the other party didn't seem to have finished speaking, he first nodded in affirmation, and then gestured with his hand: "Huishu, continue."
Zhang Wen went on to add: "Brother Sima's family is in decline, and deliberately confessing them shows that we have a guilty conscience. Why don't we simply settle down and work somewhere, as long as we have enough food and clothing. What do you think, my lord and military adviser?"
Zhang Zhao nodded his head in good faith, the Huaisi faction was considered to be living in Jiangdong, and the little flesh and blood left behind by Sima Yi could not surpass them.
"I thought that Huishu was just a good writer, but I didn't expect his insights to be so unique, very good, very good." Sun Quan smiled happily.
"Where can I settle down? Sima Shi is 12 years old, so he can do something, but Sima Zhao is only [-] years old now, so what can I do?
They were originally born in wealthy families, so it is not suitable for them to farm or work in the army, and they can only be raised in a certain house as followers, but it is hard to control..." Zhuge Jin thought hard, but there was nothing Think of the best solution.
Sun Quan frowned, suddenly he looked at Zhang Wen, and then thought about it.
Sun Quan smiled at the three of them: "I already have a good place to settle Brother Sima, so I should think about how to find a scapegoat..."
Zhang Zhao let out a long sigh of relief. Fortunately, Sun Quan said just now that he would never do such an offending job.
On the second day after Zhuge Jin came back, Lu Xun, Zhou Tai, Xu Sheng and others rushed to find Sun Quan to report the military situation.
Although Lu Xun has not yet been worshiped by Sun Quan, in the eyes of Zhou Tai and other generals, he is already the governor of Jiangdong, so when reporting the military situation, he took the initiative to give up the front position.
Lu Xun did his part, stepped forward and clasped his fists to report: "My lord, Cao Pi set up camp this morning and headed north. Zang Ba's Xuzhou army also began to retreat. At present, only Cao Ren's [-] soldiers are left in Huainan. At this time, they are scattered in Juchao, etc. to harvest rice."
"Cao Pi has already obtained what he wants from us. It is reasonable for him to withdraw to the Central Plains at this time. Judging from Bo Yan's tone, there seems to be a hidden meaning?" Sun Quan was a little puzzled.
Lu Xun nodded, turned around and told Xu Sheng, "Wen Xiang came up with the strategy to defeat the enemy, or you should report it to the lord yourself."
"Wei." Seeing Lu Xun pushing him, Xu Sheng was in a good mood and excited, and his affection for the soon-to-be governor doubled.
Xu Sheng stepped forward to offer advice: "Although Cao Ren has an army of [-], they are scattered in Wan County, Juchao, Linhu, Xiang'an and other places to harvest rice. Forming a joint force is a big taboo for military strategists. If we concentrate our forces and attack them separately, even if we cannot wipe them out, we will still cause Cao Ren a huge loss, and maybe we can get back some food."
"What do you think of the military adviser?" Sun Quan frowned when he heard this, and turned to Zhang Zhao to ask advice.
Zhang Zhaoxin said that everything was settled, why would he want to backstab at this time?He asked noncommittally: "If Cao Ren is prepared, what can he do? This man is a veteran of the battlefield, not a fool, and he also has excellent cavalry. Once he is ambushed, why should my Jiangdong disciples take it?"
Xu Sheng argued, "Even if Cao Ren is really prepared, it will take time to join forces. We can use fire to burn down the rice fields so that Cao Jun can't take away the grain we planted..."
Zhang Zhao couldn't help laughing: "What's the use of burning the rice fields? We can keep the food we grow? Doing so harms others and is not good for ourselves. Is the peace that my lord has won so hard, going to be destroyed so soon?"
"Uh... the general just feels aggrieved, and besides, the burned rice fields will be more fertile next year..." Xu Sheng's voice became softer as he spoke, until his voice was basically like a mosquito.
Sun Quan ignored Zhang Zhao and Xu Sheng, but stared at Lu Xun and asked, "Bo Yan, what do you think?"
"At the end of the day, it will be arranged by the lord." Lu Xun said succinctly.
Sun Quan nodded in satisfaction first, and then said meaningfully to everyone: "Then don't worry about it, and the food that was sent out must be taken back. What will Cao Pi think of Jiangdong when he finds out? Is he poor and crazy?"
Xu Sheng blushed with embarrassment, wishing to find a crack in the ground to sneak in, Zhang Zhao and Zhuge Jin were relieved, the lord was still reliable at critical moments.
Cao Pi was like going on a tour in Huainan. After several confrontations with Sun Quan's envoys, he stopped his troops and returned to the Central Plains when he got what he wanted. Sun Quan also withdrew his main force to Jianye to rest.
The continuous consumption of military rations put Sun Quan under a lot of pressure. When he was not fighting, he could also use it to farm the fields.
In late October, when Cao Pi was preparing to accept Zen in Xudu, Sun Quan went to Jianye to pay homage to his generals, and appointed Lu Xun as the governor of the capital. Defense Huainan.
Because Sun Quan gave Lu Xun enough face and eliminated the complaints accumulated by the Jiangdong gentry before, the whole society gradually calmed down again.
A few days later, after Sun Quan finished handling the government affairs, he summoned Zhang Wen from the hall, and the two went out of the palace together in a car.
Zhang Wen asked curiously in the car: "Master, where are we going?"
Sun Quan smiled mysteriously, "You will know soon."
Not long after, Che Yu stopped in front of Yu's Firm, and the accompanying Tiger Guards had cleared away the guests in advance.
Yu Xiu (Hu Ke) was also waiting outside the door when he heard the words, and Sun Quan and Zhang Wen got out of the car one after another.
"General Sun, big brother..." Yu Xiu bowed and saluted.
Sun Quan's official visit this time, so Yu Xiu had to keep a distance from him. As for why he called Zhang Wen, who was younger, his eldest brother, it was because Yu Xiu married Zhang Wen's younger sister, so he followed his wife to call him eldest brother.
Although Hu Ke knows how to do business, speaks well, and has a good relationship with the Zhang family, Zhang Wen is a son of a traditional family and keeps a distance from his brother-in-law who is a businessman. Zhang Wen rarely visits Hu Ke's firm.
"Zecheng." Zhang Wen nodded.
Seeing this, Sun Quan patted Zhang Wen on the shoulder and said, "Why are you so polite? Shopkeeper Yu's business has contributed a lot to the country. If Yu's business hadn't transferred ships for free last time, it would have cost tens of dollars more to redeem the prisoners of war." God, I've long wanted to come and thank you..."
"General Sun is pissing people off, everyone, don't stand at the door, please talk in the store." Yu Xiu stretched out his hand to signal.
Sun Quan nodded with a smile, and stepped across the threshold first, followed by Zhang Wen into the commercial store, and Yu Xiu hurriedly asked for melon and fruit drinks.
Zhang Wen saw that the store had been redecorated, and the shelves were full of products. He hadn't been here for a few days, and he knew from the changes in the store that Yu Xiu had done a good job.
After exchanging a few pleasantries, Yu Xiu scratched his head and looked around, and finally his eyes fell on Zhang Wen.
Yu Xiu asked with a smile: "General Sun and Huishu are here today, do you have any orders?"
Zhang Wen's eyes were darkened, he didn't know why Sun Quan came here, so the corners of his eyes were wrinkled and he didn't know how to answer.
"I see that shopkeeper Yu's store is quite large, and it seems that there is still a shortage of handyman. How about I introduce two people to you?" As soon as Sun Quan finished speaking, Zhang Wen knew what his plan was.
Chapter 663 Cultivate the Vanguard of Wei Wei
Hu Ke was at a loss when he heard it, and thought to himself, did I expose it?In front of Zhang Wen, Sun Quan actually planted eyeliner in the firm. What exactly did he mean?
"Uh... to be recommended by General Sun, those two guys have extraordinary backgrounds, right? But why should they be sent to a trading firm to endure hardship..." Hu Ke asked tentatively.
Sun Quan looked at Zhang Wen the same way, then laughed and said, "Shopkeeper Yu is really smart. I introduced these two people to be of extraordinary background. It's a pity that the foundation of their family has been lost. Just treat them like ordinary fellows..."