Three Kingdoms

The brain is a good thing.

Some people originally had brains, but then they were slowly deceived or stolen, but some people actively gave them to others...

Cao Pi thought he had a lot of brains at first, but when Mrs. Bian said this, he suddenly realized that he didn't seem to have that many brains.

Yes, why? What Cao Pi thought was very reasonable at first, suddenly felt a little unreasonable after Mrs. Bian asked why.

Mrs. Bian looked at Cao Pi, somewhat helpless.

How come Cao Cao was so full of evil thoughts that only one or two were left when he arrived at Cao Pi's place?

And sometimes the aura is bright and sometimes not?

For a character who is destined to hang out in the court, without some crooked intestines, it is almost equivalent to being tricked sooner or later. It can even kill you!

Just like Kong Rong.

No matter how famous you are, no matter how high your prestige is, if you don’t have political acumen, what’s the point?

It's really just a ball, someone can handle it and hit it at will.

As time passed, Mrs. Bian's eyes became more and more evil, and beads of sweat rolled down Cao Pi's forehead.

"Things must have a cause, and if there is a cause, there must be an effect. There must be a context between cause and effect..." Mrs. Bian suggested, "Ask a few whys for everything. How can you be so casual?" 』

"Ah, why?" ”Cao Pi asked subconsciously

"Ask yourself!" You're not here to ask me! ” Mrs. Bian lost her patience a little, and after roaring in a low voice, she lowered her voice again, “You have to think about it for yourself first! Otherwise, if you just ask others why, wouldn't you be using your own brain? 』

"(⊙o⊙)..." Cao Pi tried hard to stir up his brain.

Yes, why did Cao Cao send him as the host?

It's because Kong Rong's matter is too trivial, like child's play, so let him, a child...

Right?

Mrs. Bian was a little helpless.

In fact, children all have this problem, that is, they tend to be lazy when they are around their parents. Too lazy to do things, too lazy to think about things, and will not completely give up dependence until the child lives in a strange and dangerous environment. But it’s only then that you really know how to think, and you often have to suffer a few big losses first...

Mrs. Bian reminded: "What's different this time from usual?" 』

Cao Cao had brought Cao Pi to some meetings before, but this time, it was not Cao Cao who took him with him, but Cao Pi himself, who presided over it on behalf of Cao Cao.

"Ah, I understand!" ” Cao Pi slapped a row of palms, “Father, let me see!” 』

Mrs. Bian nodded slightly, "What are you looking at?" 』

Cao Pi said in a deep voice: "Look at the attitude of the officials!" Before, when I was by my father's side, all the officials were afraid of my father's power. Now that my father is not there, all the officials are somewhat relaxed! 』

Mrs. Bian nodded and said, "What else?" 』

Cao Pi continued to think, "Listen to the changes before and after!" What was the attitude of these people about the issue of Jukong in the past, what is their words and deeds now, and what are the changes before and after! 』

Mrs. Bian asked: "Is there anything else?" 』

Cao Pi was stunned, what else? So I couldn't help but grin in embarrassment and looked at Mrs. Bian eagerly, "Mother..."

"The death of Kong Wenju," Mrs. Bian looked at Cao Pi, "don't you have any other ideas?" 』

"idea? ” Cao Pi looked at Mrs. Bian hesitantly, and tentatively asked for an answer, “Mother, you mean... etiquette? 』

"Does this need to be said? Mrs. Bian said angrily, "Isn't this what I told you before?" 』

A matter of etiquette...

Cao Cao asked Cao Pi to preside over the meeting of the Prime Minister's Mansion instead. Strictly speaking, it was not in compliance with the "etiquette" itself. This was Cao Cao's counterattack to those who talked about this "etiquette" and that "etiquette" all day long. Of course, the more direct and cruel thing is to kill Kong Rong, the descendant of Confucius, the descendant of Confucius, on the charge of "disloyalty and unfilial piety" which is close to "rudeness".

Cao Cao's background was not good...

Although for many people in later generations, there is no concept of birth height, but if you look at the surrounding countries of Bangzi and Dwarf, you will know that in those countries, a surname can even determine a person's life! Although there are still various circles under the red flag, after all, there are still some opportunities for people to be promoted. Every year for the high school entrance examination and college entrance examination, the country still tries its best to maintain a relatively fair circle of colleagues, and severely punishes some of them who are opportunistic and sneaky. punish.

Regardless of whether it is a talent transfer base in the United States or something else, there are still some students from the lowest level of rural areas who can get into the exam every year by studying. However, in the countries of Bangzi and Gaizi, ordinary people who want to enter the country's first-class universities are almost unable to do so. It is possible to complete the task, because only in the most expensive cram schools, there are special exam-oriented tutoring for universities, and that knowledge is not taught at ordinary middle schools.

In the Han Dynasty, although there was not as much emphasis on bloodline as in the Spring and Autumn and Warring States periods, one still attached great importance to family background. Basically, when strangers meet and greet each other, the first thing they do is ask each other's name and place of origin. Just like when people from Hong Kong meet, they first ask where they live. If you live in Kwun Tong or Sham Shui Po, then hey hey hey...

Cao Cao was born as a eunuch, which is almost a stain that cannot be washed away. No matter how many things Cao Cao did, in some Qingliu's remarks, he still said that after moving eunuchs, in more serious cases, he might even castrate evildoers. Some people have been discussing that Cao Cao, who took the position of prime minister after being a eunuch, is like a chicken sitting in the morning. Sooner or later, the big man will have to rely on his family.

Well, maybe Cao Cao spends all day visiting this wife or that wife just to prove that he is not an eunuch?

In any case, Cao Cao's killing of Kong Rong this time was indeed a heavy blow to the old "etiquette" of the Han Dynasty. But what Madam Bian wanted Cao Pi to think about was not just the "etiquette" mentioned before.

Seeing that Cao Pi really couldn't think of anything, Mrs. Bian sighed softly and said, "It's you!" 』

"I? ”Cao Pi pointed at himself, very confused.

Mrs. Bian nodded, "Why let you go instead of Zhi'er or Chong'er?" 』

Cao Pi laughed loudly, "How could I let Brother Zhi...uh..."

Cao Pi was suddenly stunned.

Mrs. Bian looked at Cao Pi, then sighed softly, reached out and touched Cao Pi's head, "Think about it for yourself, your elder brother...should he deserve to die?" Is Kong Wenju really guilty of anything? So why did he die and why did he become guilty? Don’t you still understand, can’t you see clearly? In this world, do you really think that those who are innocent are innocent? Are the black and white really so obvious in front of you? 』

"In the battle formation, if you were not careful, your body would be wrapped in horse leather, and the yellow sand would be stained with blood... Your aunt back then... alas..." Mrs. Bian said slowly, "But above the court, there is also the light of swords. Blood shadow! You feel like you are sitting in the hall, watching how Kong Wenju died, but you don’t know that it is your father who wants you to know. If you accidentally end up in the same situation as Kong Wenju that day, it will be the same! No matter what you did or what you didn't do, whether you were guilty or not guilty, you will still die! do you understand? ! 』

"You're not young anymore, stop playing...just have some snacks," Mrs. Bian touched Cao Pi's head, and then patted her gently, "Promise me...don't let me meet you." The same thing as a aunt..."

"Mother..." Cao Pi fell to the ground and knelt on the ground with his head, "My child, my child understands..."

……_(:з　∠)_……

Regarding Cao Cao's approach of sending Cao Pi to act as deputy for the meeting, Xi Lu had different opinions from Mrs. Bian.

In the small courtyard of Xi Lu's house, there were few stars and a lone lamp. The fire of the small red stove was shining, filling the cold winter night with the light fragrance of wine.

Some people drink for enjoyment, while others drink for intoxication.

Xi Lu swung the wine glass, watching the wine swirling in the glass like a whirlpool, and then felt that his soul seemed to start spinning along with the whirlpool in the wine glass, involuntarily.

When he was young, Xi Lu also felt that he was born with talent, but now Xi Lu said that talent is of no use?

Some people have no talent and no merit, but just because they were born with a good child, they can sit high above them!

"What kind of person do you think the prince is?" ” Xi Lu swung his wine glass and asked as if he was a little drunk.

Kong Rong died, but Xi Liu had some thoughts.

Do you have a guilty conscience?

He was worried and afraid, as if he was numbing himself with alcohol right now.

When Xi was worried, he naturally thought about his own future, and he naturally thought about the issue of Cao Cao's successor. Xi Liu asked Lu Cui this way, of course, to find a way out for himself in the future.

When Cao Cao established the entire administrative team, the imperial power of the Han Dynasty was already in decline. Not only was Dong Zhuo disrupting the government, but Yuan Shao and even Liu Xie's relatives had their own agendas. So the prestige of the Emperor Liu Xie is actually not so inviolable among the concepts of these gentry disciples...

In other words, the bottom overcomes the top.

So as Cao Cao, who was holding the emperor hostage, wouldn't he be worried that one day he would be manipulated in the same way and become another kind of hostage? Therefore, in terms of authority, Cao Cao paid closer attention to it than anyone else. This time, Cao Pi was asked to act as acting host, which indeed surprised Xi Liu.

Is this for Cao Pi to start getting involved in politics and train him as a key heir?

Lu Cui glanced at Xi Lu and said, "Your Majesty, you are a blessed person!" 』

Xi Liu laughed and nodded repeatedly, "Blessed, blessed!" 』

Although it is said that the criticism of the emperor or the nobles of the day in this era is not like the literary prison of later generations, with stars and stars replacing them at every turn, but after all, they will not say some unpleasant words.

Although Lu Cui said it in a subtle way, it was actually not too subtle.

There is no doubt about this. Cao Pi was certainly more blessed than his elder brother, but to some extent, this so-called "blessing" actually meant that Cao Pi only had "blessing" left?

If your family has lived a simple life since childhood, you will naturally be less willing to spend extravagantly when you grow up. However, the second generation of rich people is different. On the one hand, they do not feel the hardships of their parents starting a business, and on the other hand, their families also have savings. , you no longer have to worry about money, so you can spend money without any scruples.

Blessed, but not necessarily capable. Isn’t there a saying that fools are blessed?

"Then, since you are a blessed person..." Xi Lu pondered for a moment, "Does that mean we should move around more?" 』

Lu Cui frowned and did not answer immediately.

As comrades who once dug up dirty materials in a ditch, the two have a relatively close relationship to a certain extent.

"Ah..." After a while, Lu Cui suddenly seemed to have thought of something, and his body trembled slightly, then he looked around subconsciously, and then said in a low voice and slowly, "I suddenly remembered something... …The eldest prince died in a rather strange way back then…and now the second son has been pushed out…if the prime minister actually had intention…”

"What's the intention?" " Xi Liu asked half a question subconsciously, and then suddenly woke up. Cold sweat started to flow down his face, and his original feeling of drunkenness disappeared, "No way? 』

Lu Cui whispered: "Back then...the eldest prince...how could the prime minister not be on guard now?" 』

Xi Lu trembled for a moment, and then hurriedly raised his hand to Lu Cui, "Thank you for the tip, dear brother!" This...maybe it's really..."

When Cao Ang died, there was a lot of murmuring among people in Xu County.

Some people say it was the assassins of Jiangdong, others said it was the poison given by Bian Rang's disciples who were killed by Cao Cao, or some kind of punishment from the gods. Anyway, it seems that Cao Ang died because of his father Cao Cao. If it hadn't been for him If his father had held the emperor hostage, it would have caused chaos in Jizhou and Yuzhou, and Cao Ang would not have died.

So now Cao Cao pushes Cao Pi out...

What do they mean?

The cold wind roared in and then roared away.

Although there was a stove warming the wine beside them, Xi Lu and Lu Cui still seemed to feel a bit chilly, and even thought less about drinking.

"Be cautious, it's better to be cautious..." Xi Su said in a low voice, "From tomorrow onwards, I won't be going home. I will stay in an official mansion for the time being..."

Lu Cui also nodded, "Let's go together, let's go together..."

……╰(*°▽°)(°▽°*)╯……

In the same dark night, everyone has different ideas.

Even if they are in the same bed, they are still bedfellows.

Han Emperor Liu Xie, who only wanted ZTE but not sacrifice, was obviously very angry that Cao Cao let Cao Pi handle the prime minister's affairs on his behalf. He even felt that this behavior was a serious provocation to the imperial power!

Although Kong Rong has resigned, after all, he is also the former Beihai Prime Minister and Taizhong Doctor! He is an upright former official of the current dynasty and a retired cadre officially appointed by the Han family!

Is the life and death of such a character actually decided by a small yamen without even a formal official position?

Even the current prince cannot have such authority!

The more Liu Xie thought about it, the angrier he became. The angrier he became, the more he thought about it. Then he choked and felt pain in his chest. It seemed like there was a stone stuck there, unable to move up or down. It was so hard and uncomfortable.

Although Liu Xie said that he had already planned to "sacrifice" Kong Rong, he also thought about how to "sacrifice" him. Just like the cattle and sheep sacrificed to the gods every year, Kong Rong's death must also contribute some value. …

But what Liu Xie never expected was that in such a child's play meeting, Kong Rong was found guilty, and a notice was issued directly without Liu Xie's approval.

Because didn't Liu Xie hand over this matter to Dali Temple before? Now that Dali Temple has verified it, and the ministers have no objections, what else can Liu Xie do?

"Evil thief...evil thief!" Liu Xie leaned on the incense table in the Imperial Ancestral Temple and whispered angrily, "They are all thieves!" Thief! 』

Perhaps he was still the emperor after all, and Liu Xie did not greet the relatives of these thieves unscrupulously like those in the countryside.

Even if Cao Cao were to handle this matter, Liu Xie would not be so angry!

After all, Cao Cao is older than Liu Xie. Even if he is unhappy, he can still find some excuses. Unlike now, even if Liu Xie wants to find some excuse to comfort himself or even anesthetize himself, he can't find one. …

How to find it? !

You say Cao Pi is a child, don't treat him like a child?

Why didn't anyone say this when Liu Xie was a child?

Liu Xie gritted his teeth. He thought this was a temptation from Cao Cao!

A blatant arrogance of imperial power under the guise of Cao Pi's behavior!

But the problem is that Liu Xie didn't think of any good way to fight back at the moment!

Reprimanded in court?

If reprimands were effective, there would not be so many rebellious officials and traitors in the world.

So what should be done?

or it could be……

Give Cao Pi a position?

Cao Pi does not have any public office at the moment, so even if Liu Xie wants to catch Cao Pi's sore feet, he will not be able to do so unless Liu Xie can deal with Cao Cao first. But if Cao Pi has a public office, then he must deal with some affairs, and when dealing with related affairs, some "problems" may arise...

Thinking about it this way, giving Cao Pi a position seems to be able to paralyze his opponents and wait for the opportunity?

However, even the temporary thought of such a strategy still made Liu Xie feel very uncomfortable.

Liu Xie closed his eyes, leaned on the incense table, breathed for a long time, and finally suppressed the bad breath temporarily, then straightened his clothes and slowly walked out of the Ancestral Temple.

The eunuch was in front, holding a lantern high to illuminate Liu Xie.

But the surroundings were dim, and the night was like thick ink, squeezing out the only light ahead.

Liu Xie's face was like the light in front of him, flickering in and out.

After turning the corridor, Liu Xie saw some lights coming from the front. He was slightly startled, and then adjusted his expression.

After a while, I saw Empress Cao coming with some maids. When she saw Liu Xie, she said, "Bless your Majesty." I heard that Your Majesty was busy with political affairs and had not eaten dinner, so I specially made some soup and presented it to Your Majesty..."

Liu Xie smiled and said, "Ah, just in time, I'm a little hungry too, so I'll take care of you, Queen." 』

The people on both sides came together and moved forward slowly, and some faint sounds of conversation could still be heard.

"Your Majesty, the weather is cold and the dew is heavy, so you still need to take care of your dragon body." 』

"Thank you Queen for your concern..."

The voice was faint, like the sun in winter, which seemed to be a little warm, but disappeared without a trace in the blink of an eye...