Chapter 487 The problem of the Cao family
Mi Zhu was surprised when he heard this and asked in disbelief: "I heard that Ma Chao's family had just arrived in Shouchun, why did they marry the general so soon?" Ju Su smiled and said, "It's nothing strange. The lord appreciates Ma Chao's talent, and when he is happy, he will marry him." Then he clasped his fists and said, "My lord hopes that my lord will convey this matter on his behalf and plead with Liu Envoy at the same time. Please forgive Ma Chao's previous sins for the sake of friendship between the two families."
When Mi Zhu heard the other party's words, he felt that he could not refuse. He clasped his fists and said, "I will definitely pass the words of the general!" Ju Shu nodded and said, "This is the best! I hope this matter will not affect the relationship between our two families!" Mi Zhu hurriedly said, "No, no! This matter is not a big deal!" Ju Shu smiled and said, "It's the best!"
Mi Zhu asked curiously: "I wonder how the general and Ma Chao got married? Could it be that the general took a fancy to Ma Chao's girl Ma Yunlu?" Ju Su smiled and said, "It's because of his subordinates, it's really inconvenient to talk too much. Please forgive me." Ju Su knew that this was just a lord's refusal, but he was unwilling to lie, so he said such an ambiguous word to deal with it. When Mi Zhu heard this, he thought it was the other party's agreement and couldn't help but worry secretly. It turned out that Liu Bei had the idea of marrying Ma Chao's sister Ma Yunlu that day. After being rejected by Ma Chao, he turned to propose marriage for Liu Chan, but was rejected. It can be said that although Liu Bei didn't say it on the surface, he favored the heroic Ma Yunlu in his heart for no moment or forgot about it. Mi Zhu was really worried that if the lord learned about this, he really didn't know what to react!
His eyes turned to Xuchang. Cao Cao leaned against the hospital bed, looking haggard. Xun Yu and others stood in front of the window, all looking worried. No wonder Cao Cao was sick this time, and his condition was far from being compared with the past. The illness was extremely fierce, almost caught several famous doctors off guard. He finally saved him, but Cao Cao's complexion was still very bad. It was obvious that the root cause of the disease had not yet been removed, but the condition was temporarily suppressed.
Seeing that everyone was worried, Cao Cao smiled and said angrily: "What are you doing with a sad face? I'm not dead yet!" Everyone was shocked, and Xun Yu hurriedly clasped his fists and said: "Prime Minister, don't say such unlucky words!"
Cao Cao waved his hand and said freely: "Life and death depend on fate and wealth in heaven! The King of Hell wants people to die in the third day of the day, how can he keep people until the fifth day of the day? This kind of thing is all fate, so there is no need to care too much!" Then he laughed and said: "But I think my Cao Cao's fate will never be that bad! The King of Hell won't take me away now! My Cao Cao's great cause is far from being completed! Now this little illness is just a small disaster! How can people eat grains and grains without any three diseases and five pains? Don't take it to heart!" Everyone's expressions improved a lot when they heard Cao Cao's words.
Cao Cao asked, "Wenruo, what's the situation with Sun Jian?" Xun Yu clasped his fists and said, "Report to the Prime Minister, I just received a report not long ago that Sun Jian was defeated in the battle and Wuling was lost. Sun Jian and his son and others have fled to Cangwu County to join Wu Ju!"
Cao Cao couldn't help but laugh and scolded: "What a Zhang Liao! What a rare talent! Such a talent was actually obtained by Lu Bu!" Xun You couldn't help but say worriedly: "Lu Bu has completely occupied the counties in the south of the Yangtze River, and is in the limelight for a while, and his strength is chasing us!"
Cao Cao smiled and waved his hand, saying, "Although Lu Bu now occupies a large territory, it is only a little more than half of our population! The most precious resource in the world is people! With people, there is army, food, and a steady stream of money! Don't worry about Lu Bu for the time being, no matter how hard he tries, there will be no room for development. We just need to concentrate on developing our own strength! At the same time, we must completely control the Xianbei, Xiongnu, Wuwan, Qiang people and other alien races as soon as possible! As long as we do these two points, we can be invincible! I want to manage the northern land for ten years, and then go to a decisive battle with Lu Bu! At that time, we will be able to wipe out Lu Bu in one fell swoop like Mount Tai! "
Everyone couldn't help but lit up their eyes. Xun Yu couldn't help but feel admiring: "The Prime Minister is far-sighted, and such a decision can make us invincible!" Cao Cao said: "Sent order Xiahou Dun and Xiahou Yuan, and at the same time, Cao Ren will be ordered to cancel the previous order, asking them to return to the garrison to train troops and prepare for war! Be vigilant and guard the border, and avoid rash provocation, otherwise they will be treated as a ward!" Xun Yu bowed and agreed.
After Cao Cao said these words, he looked very tired and panting. Seeing this, everyone couldn't help but worry.
At this time, the medical officer who had been serving next to him quickly said, "Prime Minister, you need a rest now." Cao Cao frowned, feeling that he could not lift his spirit at all. He couldn't help but nodded and said to Xun Yu and others: "You go down first. You must report anything to me immediately." Everyone responded and bowed out of the bedroom. Several advisers walked outside, worried about Cao Cao's condition in their words.
In Cao Pi's mansion, Cao Pi was paced back and forth in the hall, looking anxious. There was one person sitting on the left and right in the hall, and the army was dressed in literati uniforms and had an extraordinary temperament.
The scholar sitting on his left hand looked at the restless Cao Pi, and couldn't help but smile and said, "Why are you so anxious?" Cao Pi stopped and frowned and said, "My father is in poor health. I am really worried about whether he will have an accident! If his father encounters an accident, I don't know who can succeed to the throne?"
The scholar smiled and said, "Young Master, don't be impatient. The Prime Minister is the dragon among the people. Instead of thinking about it here, it is better to do what you should do."
Cao Pi walked to the scholar and asked tentatively, "Mr. Zhongda, can't we do anything?" It turned out that the scholar was Sima Yi. Sima Yi glanced at Cao Pi and said, "I know what the young master is thinking. I advised the young master not to act recklessly. Especially don't make any decisions on the prime minister, otherwise you will regret it!" Cao Pi was a little unwilling, but he felt that what Sima Yi said was very reasonable. His father was very wise and had a very good move. If he had small actions, he would probably not hide it from his father's eyes and ears.
At this moment, a figure who looked like a servant hurried in and reported to Cao Pi: "Young Master, the Prime Minister has just discussed matters with Xun Yu and others for a while. Now Xun Yu and others have left..." Cao Pi asked hurriedly: "Did your father summon which of our brothers?" "After hearing that Xun Yu and others left, the Prime Minister ordered someone to summon Master Cao Chong."
Cao Pi frowned and waved his servants away. He turned around and said to the two essays: "Over the past few days, my father has shown his intention to take Chong's brother as his heir. I think my father is planning to hand over this family business to Chong's brother..."
The scholar sitting opposite Sima Yi couldn't help but say, "Young Master Cao Chong is extremely intelligent, and the Prime Minister loves him. Judging from the current situation, this possibility is very high. However, although Young Master Cao Chong is extremely intelligent, he is absolutely decisive and lacks the enterprising spirit that the hero should have! If Young Master Cao Chong inherits the great cause, it is afraid that it will be difficult to compete with Lu Bu! Zhongda, am I right?"
Sima Yi smiled and said, "What Brother Changwen said is naturally not bad..." It turned out that the scholar sitting opposite Sima Yi was Chen Changwen, that is, Chen Qun. Although he was not as famous as Xun Yu and others, he was also a very important civil servant under Cao Cao's command, and his talent and knowledge were definitely not inferior to Xun You and others.
Sima Yi paused and continued, "Although what Brother Changwen said is not bad, how can we, as a minister, discuss the family affairs of the lord? The prime minister has his own judgment whether Prince Cao Chong is suitable for succession. We should not argue with him! However, a smart child like Prince Cao Chong is a little worried! He has always been jealous of talents. From ancient times to the present, almost all the people who are too outstanding have died! I just hope that Prince Cao Chong is lucky and do not fall into such an unfortunate fate!" When Cao Pi heard this, he couldn't help but feel aroused, and a thought couldn't help but surge.
The sight turned back to Shouchun.
Ailang received a report from Jingzhou and Xuzhou, and learned that Cao Cao's army had retreated to its original garrison, he couldn't help but feel relieved. Cao Cao's side was obviously unwilling to go to war with him, but he was unwilling to confront Cao Cao, so he was so happy that he was now in a relatively peaceful situation.
Early that morning, Mi Zhu came to pay a visit to Ai Lang and said apologetically: "I would like to express my most sincere apology to the general on behalf of my lord! My lord thought it was natural for me to send Mr. Liu Chan to Shouchun. However, everyone advised him to stop him. They said that Mr. Liu Chan is the only descendant of my lord, and it may be unstable if he leaves. After thinking about it twice, he felt that what everyone said was reasonable, so he could only let down the general's good wishes! Please forgive me, General!"
Ailang said intimately: ‘Assolutely.’ and said, “It’s no big deal! Although it’s a pity that we can’t get married, we are still close allies!” Mi Zhu said, “That’s the same thing as my lord!” Ailang thought for a while and asked, “Brother Liu Bei has no objection to the alliance, right?” Mi Zhu said quickly: “No. My lord means that our two families should sign a formal letter of alliance sooner so that they can deal with Cao thieves together.” Ailang nodded and said, “Okay. Then sign the letter of alliance.”
Later that day, Ailang came to Shouchun's streets alone in casual clothes to stroll. Nowadays, Ailang has already fallen in love with the feeling of shopping alone. Sometimes he brings his wife and children, which is quite a bit like the modern society where a family goes out for leisure and fun.
Ailang suddenly noticed a silk and satin farm. Ailang remembered that this was a homestay before, but he didn't expect that it would become a gorgeously decorated silk and satin farm. Seeing that there were two pieces of brocade hanging in the wind at the gate, Ailang felt that the colorful embroidery was brilliant, and he couldn't help but feel quite moved, so he lifted his feet into the silk and satin shop.
Chapter completed!