Chapter 2289 The bright side and the dark side


    Cao Cao pinched the corner of his forehead, feeling a little headache.


    Cao Cao''s judgment on the matters reported by Cao Ren was similar to Xun Yu''s. If the hussar general Fei Qian was so easily defeated by a rebellion, then Cao Cao would not have had such a headache for such a long time.


    Crouching Tiger Zhang Ze? Can you call yourself a tiger without looking at which mountain you are on? Could it be that the monkey was pretending?


    Jingzhou cannot send troops and horses, because Jingzhou has to guard against the attack of Zhou Yu in the south of Jingzhou and opposite Jin. Yuzhou cannot send troops and horses, because the area around Yuzhou has to support Xuzhou and resist the attack of the Xuzhou line east of the Yangtze River. Jizhou should also focus on Youzhou and also have no redundant troops.


    ?However, you can shout verbally or make a fake gesture, and it shouldn''t be a big problem.


    ?After all, the more trouble Fei Qian makes, the better, right?


    ?So for spiritual encouragement, Cao Cao has ordered Cao Ren to send it out immediately. He hopes that Zhang Ze can resist the beating, preferably until the end of the world...


    As for specific material support?


    What? Talking about money hurts feelings so much.


    At most, they can just do some suspicious soldiers in the Heluo area. After all, the landlord’s family doesn’t have much food left.


    ??If it is beyond everyone''s expectation and the whole situation in Fei Qian starts to deteriorate from Hanzhong, then it is not impossible for Cao Cao to consider entering the army again. Anyway, with just a letter from Zhang Ze and a map of Hanzhong, I want to make Cao Cao excited and march forward...


    hehe.


    ??It''s just that Xun Yu''s letter that followed made it difficult for Cao Cao to make a decision for a while.


    Emperor Liu Xie of the Han Dynasty has grown up to some extent.


    "Feng Xiao..." Cao Cao handed Xun Yu''s letter to Guo Jia, "Let''s take a look at this letter..."


    ??Guo Jia took the letter, then read a few columns, then frowned slightly.


    …Your Majesty has the intention to open a debate on the classics again, hoping to understand and understand the principles. I put military affairs first and postpone the discussion for the time being. However, seeing that Your Majesty’s intention is very strong, I fear that it will be difficult to shirk the blame when we discuss it again..."


    ifies in thought, but it cannot be accomplished without learning. The study of classics should be cultivated and brought to fruition. Looking at the Qinglong Temple in Guanzhong today, it is generous and broad-minded, discussing heaven and earth, which shows that the literary spirit is rising and embracing all rivers. There is also Zheng Gong who traveled all over the world, visited famous mountains and rivers all over the world, and made friends with the heroes of Yan and Zhao. Therefore, his writing is sparse and quite strange. Shui Jing, on the other hand, has extensive quotations from other sources, has a good balance between elegance and vulgarity, and captures the richness and beauty of Jing, Xiang, Wu and Chu, so his writing is full of character and character. 』


    ‘These two people are the literary pillars of Shanxi! 』


    "Yu was born in Yingchuan. His home and travellers were no more than neighbors and townsfolk. He could see no more than a few hundred miles. There were no mountains or fields to explore. Although he read scriptures, they were all other people''s opinions and they were not enough to inspire his ambition. Awesome to exist. I can''t see the Songhua flowers in Zhongnan, I don''t know how high the mountains are, I can''t see the big river Linjin, I don''t know the flow of the river. If you are not loved and supported by your master, it will be like sitting in a well and looking at the sky, not knowing what is going on in the world. 』


    ifies in your private thoughts, which are even more like those of Yu. If you stick to one place, you don''t know how big the world is. If you stay in one county, you don''t know how big the world is. Therefore, it may be possible to recruit Duke Zheng in a public car and recruit him as a doctor to demonstrate classics and debate. Firstly, it can satisfy His Majesty''s wishes, and secondly, it can broaden the horizons of Hebei and Yu. This is my humble opinion, I just lie down in front. 』


    ??Guo Jia slowly put down the letter, but his brows were still slightly wrinkled.


    ??If we just go by the written meaning of the letter, it is actually very simple. His Majesty has acted like a monster again. Xun Yu’s suggestion is to tear down a Shanxi pillar to support his own situation...


    But the hidden meaning is not simple.


    ??Cao Cao glanced at Guo Jia, and then did not urge him. He just held his head up at an angle, then pressed a corner of his forehead with his fingers and rubbed it with his fingertips.


    ??Guo Jia smiled bitterly and said: "My lord... I am not thinking carefully... Your Majesty''s intention to debate the scriptures may be caused by factors..."


    ??Cao Cao was startled for a moment, then nodded, then waved his hand and said, "This matter has nothing to do with Ai Qing." 』


    Is it really irrelevant?


    Not all of them are irrelevant.


    Because of the different gentry systems between Jizhou and Yuzhou, even though people from Yingchuan like Chen Qun hold important positions in Yecheng, it is not so easy to gain the recognition of people in Jizhou, and because of the previous Mi Heng incident , causing Cao Cao to be very embarrassed and passive. Therefore, Liu Ye, who was born in Huaiyang, was relatively easy to be accepted by people in Jizhou and became a communication bridge between Cao Cao and the gentry in Jizhou, so that the second Mi Heng would not appear. They can help Cao Cao assist these gentry children in Jizhou.


    But Cao Cao and Guo Jia forgot one thing...


    Liu Ye was in Xu County and was a window for Emperor Liu Xie to understand the external situation. Just like Xun Yu wrote in his letter that he "lives at home and travels, but his neighbors are villagers, and he can see no more than a few hundred miles, and there are no mountains or wild fields to climb to expand his horizons." But in fact, he really wrote Himself?


    In the past, Liu Ye accompanied the emperor and conveyed external information. For Cao Cao, it was a certain degree of tacit approval. However, now that Liu Ye was transferred to Yecheng due to the needs of Jizhou, Liu Xie may have overthought it and thought that Cao Cao wanted to do it. Cut off his access to external information, so he proposed to Xun Yu to start a "classical debate".


    Knowing the outcome of the matter, and then inferring it forward, it is naturally easy to deduce the reason. However, before anything happens, even Guo Jia may not be able to guarantee that he can deduce every step. Extremely watertight...


    It is obviously unrealistic to ask Liu Ye to go back to Xu County again. After all, Liu Ye has just started working here in Jizhou. If he just goes back like this, neither end will benefit. Therefore, Xun Yu suggested that Zheng Xuan should be conquered in the name of the imperial court and on behalf of the emperor.


    Moreover, Xun Yu''s hidden meaning was also stated. Although it can''t be done in terms of force for the time being, it can add some obstacles to Husband in terms of scriptures. After all, Zheng Xuan and Sima Hui are the two main pillars of Qinglong Temple at the moment. Sima Hui? , Generally speaking, it may not be possible to move. After all, I heard that the Sima family has moved to Taiyuan. Even if it is done, it is a bit difficult. But Zheng Xuan, after all, was originally here in Shandong, so it is relatively easy to dig corners.


    But it’s only relatively…


    "Lord, youruo, the meaning of this letter..."


    ??Guo Jiagang started to speak, but was stopped by Cao Cao, "No need to explain... Just follow Wen Ruo''s wishes, and conquer Zheng Kangcheng by bus!" 』


    ??Guo Jia took a breath and wanted to say something more, but Cao Cao changed the topic to the military in Youbei. In the end, he could only sigh slightly...


    Alas, Wen Ruo, why is this necessary?


    …(╥╯^╰╥)…


    Chang''an, it''s late at night and no one is sure.


    Even though I pretend to be unencumbered every day and not aware of the storm, when I am alone, these disturbances have not been alleviated at all.


    The Longyou Incident, from the beginning of the county officials, to the horse thieves hunting and killing in the middle period, and then to the current Qiang mutiny, almost every change made the people in Guanzhong feel wildly, and they didn''t know how to deal with it. .


    Especially after the mutiny of the Qiang people, many people spread the news about the changes in Longyou by word of mouth, and even began to express some internal information, wishing they could tell the truth as if they were the people at that time. The wooden rafters that were present were later replaced by dead wood brooms standing in the corners.


    Pang Tong has also been busy recently, issuing orders one after another. The military strength in Guanzhong has also gradually changed, and supplies and troops have begun to gather towards Longxi. Although the current chaos of the Qiang people is only in the deep area of ????Longyou, if the Qiang people break through Longshan and attack Guanzhong, they will not I know how many people in Guanzhong will suffer.


    ??Originally, the people in Guanzhong thought that the war was gradually getting away, but they did not expect that war would suddenly hit their faces again.


    Wei Duan had also been busy for a long time. His clothes and hair were a little smelly in the Senate, so he took advantage of the night and quietly returned to his mansion. He didn''t dare to go through the main entrance, but took a detour to the side door, but it didn''t help. To outsiders, Wei Kang personally held a lantern and welcomed Wei Duan to the inner courtyard to bathe and rest.


    The two of them walked forward in silence, the dim light of the lantern swaying in the night.


    Not long after, when he arrived at the entrance of the inner courtyard, Wei Kang couldn''t help it and said softly: "Father..."


    Wei Duan waved his hand and said, "We''ll talk about it later." 』


    ?During this period, Wei Duan also kept thinking. He originally thought that the Cavalry General Fei Qian had a firm footing and could not be shaken, but he did not expect that Fei Qian would still struggle? To be honest, sometimes Wei Duan really doesn''t understand. If Fei Qian can only do it, at this age, as long as he runs steadily for ten years, no, maybe as long as five years, he may not even need soldiers to carry out the Longyou thing. If you move, just send a few petty officials or jailers, and you can take it down!


    After freshening up, taking a shower, and eating some snacks, Wei Duan sat in the study, waiting for his hair to dry, while looking at the dim night, without moving for a long time.


    Wei Kang sat aside and glanced at Wei Duan, then lowered his eyes. After a while, he raised his head again and took another look.


    『Just say whatever you want! ” Wei Duan put down the pen with a click, feeling slightly agitated. This irritation is not directed at Wei Kang, but at the current situation.


    Wei Duan thought before that if he were Fei Qian, he would have killed Cao Cao in one go during the Battle of Jingzhou, stabilized the Central Plains, and directly aspired to the world!


    But Fei Qian did not do this...


    Then, after Fei Qian withdrew his troops and brought back a large number of Jingzhou refugees, Wei Duan thought that Fei Qian might be thinking of playing it slow and steady, with the idea of ????horizontally versus vertically, to first let Shandong''s internal self-depletion, and then obtain it at the minimum cost. The ultimate victory.


    But then Fei Qian went to Hedong to stir up trouble. Before he came back, another rebellion broke out in Longxi, Longyou... Fei Qian will return to Chang''an tomorrow.


    ?So what new changes will occur in the situation?


    Wei Duan can''t understand, he doesn''t understand. The more he doesn''t understand, the more irritated he becomes. When outside, he still has some sense of restraint and endures it, but in his study room, it inevitably comes out. , the tone is also slightly heavier.


    "Father..." Wei Kang hesitated.


    Wei Kang knew that his father was also quite tired. Logically speaking, he should let his father have a good rest. However, Wei Duan had been hiding in the Senluyuan during this period. Even if there were letters or servants coming and going to explain, it was impossible. It is very detailed and will not rely on others or other things to say anything particularly important. Therefore, now that Wei Duan has finally come back, of course he has to ask about the next step.


    Wei Duan took a breath and said again: "It''s okay, just say it." 』


    Wei Kang nodded and said, "Father...will this incident in Longyou spread to Guanzhong?" 』


    ?This is not just a concern for Wei Kang alone, but also a concern for almost everyone in Guanzhong. If it is only in Longxi and Longyou, then it is probably just a worry for the generals, but if it involves Guanzhong and is robbed by the Qiang people, then it will not be a happy thing, but it will become a disaster for the people of Guanzhong.


    Wei Duan pondered for a long time, and then said: "At the moment, it seems that 80% will not happen." If it takes a long time...it’s hard to say...』


    Although General Fei Qian''s foundation seems to be good now, the Longyou Rebellion is equivalent to cutting off trade in the Western Regions. This will not only cause problems with the goods in Guanzhong, but also involve Fei Qian and Trade in other regions, so if it can be solved in a short time, of course the problem is not big, but if it takes a long time...


    Wei Kang''s eyebrows moved, "Father...then..."


    ‘Stop thinking about those things! Wei Duan shouted in a low voice, his eyebrows raised, "I am not in the house, but I still have to strictly guard the courtyard gate and are not allowed to come in and out at will. It is also impossible to make friends with bad friends, tell lies, and harm the whole family!" Do you remember it? ! 』


    Wei Kang was startled, and he quickly left the table and prostrated himself, even saying yes.


    ?Wei Duan gave the instructions again and then asked Wei Kang to sit down again.


    Looking at Wei Kangyou''s somewhat confused and even confused expression, Wei Duan sighed and said: "Go outside and take a look around first, ask the servants to stand far away...and then come back..."


    Wei Kang was startled for a moment, then stood up, went out and did as he was told. After a while, he came back and said, "Follow your father''s instructions, let the servants stay away from this place..."


    Come and sit. ” Wei Duan nodded, pondered for a moment, and said, “You know we have a water channel at home?” One mouth in, then one mouth out..."


    ?Weikang nodded.


    "I have drunk the water from the mouths of these two ditches..." Wei Duan seemed to recall some not-so-good things, and then his expression became a little stiff, "So later on, our house strictly prohibited throwing debris into the open ditch... It is against the law. Violators shall be severely punished...』


    Wei Kang was stunned. He knew a little about this matter, but not much. He thought it was just Wei Duan complying with the "Emission Order".


    "And I''m not the only one who has drank it..." Wei Duan stretched out his chin and gestured left and right, "Everyone in the city who has this canal in Lingyi has drank it... I drank it at the Husband''s Mansion... You have never heard of this." stop? This matter, well, I don’t think other people will talk about this matter casually. After all, it is not a glorious matter..."


    Wei Duan spoke slowly, as if some of the smell of that day was still lingering in his nostrils. His face was stiff and his expression was distorted, "Come on, I will tell you this today. Do you think Qiao Qi used to take water from these two open channels in the mansion?" , what is the purpose? Want to say something? What to warn us? 』


    … Wei Kang had no idea at the moment.


    Does the pollution order come before or after this? asked Wei Duan.


    Weicome replied, "In front." 』


    ?Wei Duan nodded and said: "When did the hussar''s action stop?" So the order to eliminate filth comes before drinking water, so what comes first when it comes to Longyou? 』


    ‘This…’ Wei Kang was stunned.


    “Let’s talk about the aqueduct again. The Hussar asked us to drink the water from the aqueduct. Apart from the decontamination order, do you think there are any other reasons? Wei Duan continued to ask.


    Wei Kang thought for a while, "Drink water and remember its source?" ’ This association is not subtle.


    Where is the source? ” Wei Duan asked.


    "Hussar... The place where the hussar is is the source..." Wei Kang answered uncertainly.


    Wei Duan nodded, "Well, that''s half right." You can think about the remaining half when you have time... Let me ask you again, apart from drinking water and thinking about the source, does Hussar have any other meanings? 』


    What does it mean? ” Wei Kang frowned.


    Wei Duan hummed, "There are at least three more." 』


    "This..." Wei Kang blinked a few times, "Father...can you... give me some tips..."


    Wei Duan sighed, "I didn''t surmise everything at that time. I only came to the conclusion after slowly deducing it afterwards... First of all, are all the open channels in the tombs in this city connected to each other?" Not to mention anything else, not far down from our house is the Li family''s house... What do you think this means? 』


    Wei Kang thought about it, and then said: "... colluding with each other?" Oh, I understand, honor and disgrace are one! 』


    Wei Duan nodded, then stretched out his palm, palm facing up, "Yes... but what about the other side?" ” Wei Duan turned the palm of his hand downwards, exposed the back of his hand, and looked at Wei Kang, “The back side of this body of honor and disgrace... it’s sitting together!” Honor and disgrace are just losing face, sitting together is costing your life! 』


    Wei Kang couldn''t help but be surprised. "Hushi...is this really what you mean?" 』


    Wei Duan glanced sideways at Wei Kang, "Why, you still expect others to be like parents and protect you no matter what you do?" If you are dragged down by your bad friends and you say you are wronged, do you think anyone will believe it? You gave away so many sachets. If something really happened, how many of them would defend you? 』


    ??Wei Mansion is closed these days. Of course, Wei Duan can see that Wei Kang has some uncontrollable restless thoughts, but the current situation is changing, and it is indeed not the time for friends to make a fuss, otherwise no one knows that one day he will be implicated...


    "My child... my child knows that I am wrong..." Wei Kang lowered his head.


    "While you are at home, take advantage of this time to think carefully about those people you should associate with and those you should cut off..." Wei Duan waved his hand and continued, "Don''t think that others won''t know if you stay hidden... I''ll ask again. You, Hussar sent people to collect water from the canal before, have you seen it? Does anyone in the house know? Who got the water and when? So what does this mean? Um? 』


    Wei Kang stared, "..."


    "What if... it''s not about getting water, but..." Wei Duan said with a sullen face, "Do you understand?" Um? 』


    "ah? ! ” Wei Kang’s face changed color, “In that case, doesn’t it mean... how about we move to another courtyard?” 』


    『Other courtyard? Wei Duan sneered twice, "I don''t know who or when. What''s the use of hiding somewhere?" 』


    "this…"


    "So, regarding Longyou''s matter..." Wei Duan said seriously, "Really don''t think anything about it, and don''t do anything!" Otherwise...just stay at home! Do you understand? If you have this free time, why not take this time to pay more attention to any unusual behavior of the servants at home... But don''t make a big deal about it... Do you understand? 』


    "Only..." Wei Kang responded quickly.


    Wei Duan nodded, "Okay, let''s go down. I have to go out of the city to meet the Hussar tomorrow... I need to take a rest at least, and I can''t be rude... If it''s nothing important, don''t bother me... Remember to call me on the evening of the solstice..." There was also a couch in the study. Wei Duan was also very tired and didn''t want to change places.


    "Children, please leave..." Wei Kang bowed quickly and then carefully exited the study. Then he softly ordered the servants not to disturb him. He checked the time again and felt that there was not much time left until Yinshi. , he sat down in the back hall, preparing to call Wei Duan in person when the time came.


    After sitting for a moment, Wei Kang couldn''t help but think about the conversation he had just had with Wei Duan, and then a thought came to his mind, "My father just seemed to have said two things about the hidden meaning of the hussar... What''s the other one?" 』


    (End of this chapter)