The Most Romantic of the Three Kingdoms

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Cao Ang asked, "Father, which two are they?"

"It's the brothers Xin Ping and Xin Pi." Cao Cao said, "the two brothers also won the credit of the original, and when the original gained the hope, Xin Ping was credited. The only way to do this today is to persuade the two of them. Help me, ask them to help me persuade Ben Chu, maybe I can restore Taiyuan."

When Yuan Shao robbed Jizhou from Han Fu, he sent Gaogan, Xin Ping, Guo Tu and others to Han Fu's office as lobbyists, persuading Han Fu to give up Jizhou to Yuan Shao. ——Han Fu is from Yingchuan, Xin Ping and Guo Tu are his fellow villagers, Yuan Shao made Xin Ping and Guo Tu as lobbyists for two reasons, one is Xin Ping, Guo Tu and Han Fu are old acquaintances, easy to talk; another, let Han Fu see, your fellow villagers are all on my side, why don't you give me Jizhou? In short, as Cao Cao said, Xin Ping, like Guo Tu, played a big role in the later Han Furang Ji and Yuan Shao, and was a man of merit.

Cao Ang knew a little about the past events of Jizhou's changing hands, so he also knew the important position of Xin Ping and Xin Pi brothers in Yuan Shao's mind, so he said: "Xin Ping and Xin Pi brothers not only won Yuan Gong's credit. , and both brothers are eloquent, if my father can get his brother's help, Yuan Gong will definitely change his mind and be willing to let my father go back to Taiyuan!... But I don't know what my father intends to say, talking about moving Xin Ping and Xin Pi. brother?"

Cao Cao said: "Xin Ping and Xin Pi brothers are wise men, and they cannot be lied to. If I want them to help me, there is no other way, only one strategy, that is, to tell the truth, or to be able to do it. Move it." Commanding Cao Ang, he said, "Bring me the medicine."

Cao Ang was taken aback, his young face immediately showed concern, and he said nervously, "What? Did Father's head wind again?"

"Never committed."

Cao Ang was stunned and asked, "Then why does my father want medicine?"

For Cao Cao's hero, he was helpless when he talked about his stubbornness. He said in annoyance: "Don't you know about my tyranny? It can still be a critical moment for me, but it may be committed! But there is absolutely no way to make it happen! So, ask you to get me medicine, I will drink some first, and be a precaution. "

Headwind is a disease that is more likely to occur when people are nervous and stressed.

Cao Ang understood, and Shicai's worries were slightly put down. He complied with his promise, and went to get the medicine in person, boiled it into a medicine soup, and brought it to Cao Cao.

Smelling the familiar pungent medicinal smell, Cao Cao's brows furrowed into a deep "Chuan" character. He took a long breath, then pinched his nose, suffocating the dark medicinal soup, not daring to taste it. He didn't even dare to breathe, he immediately caught the honey water that Cao Ang then offered, and drank several sips in a row, before dispelling the bitter taste in his mouth a little, and then he let out a long breath.

"I see that the so-called famous doctor from Bingzhou that Lu Qian brought to me is also a useless quack doctor! According to his prescription, I have been drinking this medicine for a month or two, and the acupuncture and moxibustion have never been broken, but the head wind should be committed. At that time, it’s still a crime!” Cao Cao muttered.

Cao Ang remembered something and said, "Didn't my father say that Duke Xun Qi recommended a famous doctor named Hua Tuo to my father? Why didn't my father come to Hua Tuo and try to give him a cure?"

"Then Hua Tuo's whereabouts are uncertain, where can I find it!" Cao Cao made a few words about Toufeng's complaints, and that's all, he didn't say more, and ordered Cao Ang, saying, "Prepare a car for me."

"Father, are you going to find Brother Xin Ping and Xin Pi now?"

Cao Cao stood up and said: "It's not too late, the sooner we return to Taiyuan, the better! You have also read the secret letter that Duke Cheng sent me, and the troops and horses that Gao Yuancai sent to Xihe County are about to set off. No, I should have set off now, I have to go back to Taiyuan a few days later, maybe Xihe County will be taken away by him!"

Taiyuan County is the only foundation that Cao Cao can rely on now, and Taiyuan is also the state government of Bingzhou, and Gao Gan is also in Taiyuan, so the last time Cao Cao was the Qin King, this time he came to Ye County to help Yuan Shao, he was all. He personally led the troops, but left Cheng Li in Taiyuan. On the one hand, he took charge of the affairs of the county government. Impact.

However, despite Cheng Li's outstanding resourcefulness, as mentioned above, he is only an official under Cao Cao's account, and his clan is not a right-name clan. It is not as good as a high-ranking cadre. Small things are still good. Once such a big event that "appears to tear his face" occurs, he will not be able to turn around with a high-ranking cadre. Therefore, if we only look at it from the surface, Taiyuan and Xihe are now wise, Cheng Li, and Cheng Li. Wu had Xiahou Dun and others, but Cao Cao still had to hurry back and preside over the situation.

Cao Ang had indeed read Cheng Li's secret letter, he sighed unconsciously, and said something quite similar to what Cao Cao had just said not long ago, saying, "Eunuch Yuan is really incompetent. You have foresight! At this time, you are here to **** Grandpa's Xihe!" After a pause, he continued, "If General Chunyu had not been sent to Jizhou by Duke Yuan and was still in Ye County, he would be the only one with the exception of brothers Xin Ping and Xin Pi. In addition, my father can also ask General Chunyu to help my father to persuade Duke Yuan, and let my father return to Taiyuan.

Cao Ang is only in his twenties now. When Cao Cao was one of the eight captains of the West Garden with Chunyu Qiong and Yuan Shao in Luoyang, Cao Ang was younger, so he did not know much about the relationship between Cao Cao and Chunyu Qiong.

Although Cao Cao and Chunyu Qiong were colleagues and knew each other for a long time, the friendship between the two of them was ordinary and not very close. Even if Chunyu Qiong was in Ye County, and even if Cao Cao went to beg him, I am afraid that Chunyu Qiong would not be willing to help Cao Cao, but Yuan Shao.

After listening to Cao Ang's words, Cao Cao just sighed.

He waved his hand and didn't say much, he urged Cao Ang and said, "Hurry up and prepare a car for me."

Cao Ang went outside and ordered his servants and servants to prepare a chariot for Cao Cao.

Not long after Cao Cao came back, he had not driven back to the stables in the car he had just taken, but had only unloaded the horses that were pulling the car, so the car was ready again before long. Cao Cao came out of the hall, went to the courtyard, got into the car, and told Cao Ang not to accompany him. He only brought Shi Huan and other more than a dozen riders, and then went out of the house, and then went out, along the stone-paved street, towards Xin. Comment, go to Brother Xinpi's house.

Brothers Xin Ping and Xin Pi, like Guo Tu, Chunyu Qiong and other scholars from other places, after they arrived in Ye County, Yuan Shao specially allocated a place in Ye County for them to live in. ——This place is similar to the Wutongli that Xunzhen set up in Tanxian County, and like Wutongli, which has long been in Tan County and even the most famous Jiadi District in Xuzhou, this place has also become a gathering place for the upper class nobles and gentry in Ye County. area.

The brothers Xin Ping and Xin Pi have a very good relationship. Although the two have married and have not separated, they still live in the same house.

At the door of the two of his brothers, Cao Cao ordered Shi Huan to stab him.

Brothers Xin Ping and Xin Pi were at home. When they heard that Cao Cao was here, they did not dare to neglect, and hurriedly came out to greet him.

They met twice at the gate of the courtyard, and they saluted each other and exchanged a few words. Brothers Xin Ping and Xin Pi invited Cao Cao to speak in the hall.

Shi Huan and others stayed in the courtyard, while Cao Cao entered the hall alone with Xin Ping and Xin Pi.

When they got to the hall, they saluted again and sat down with each other.

After the maids served tea soup and other things, Xin Ping asked Cao Cao to use the soup first.

Cao Cao picked up the jade bowl, took a sip, put it down, wiped off the soup that had stained on his beard, looked at his brothers, got straight to the point, and said, "I take the liberty to ask for the honor of Kunzhong, because I have something to ask for. ."

Xin Ping is the elder brother, because he is the master of his two brothers.

He asked, "How dare you use the word 'beg'! Dare to ask Duke Cao, what is it? As long as my brothers can do it, Duke Cao asks for instructions, and my brothers will not dare to refuse."

Cao Cao is now not only the prefect of Taiyuan, but has also been worshipped as a post-general by the imperial court. In the whole of Jizhou, in terms of Yuan Shao's group, his status is second only to Yuan Shao, and the brothers Xin Ping and Xin Pi are very respectful to him. , very respectful, and it is natural.

"This matter is a private matter, but it is also a public matter at the same time."

Xin Ping asked, "It's both a private matter and a public matter? Dare to ask Duke Cao, what's the matter?"

Cao Cao said, "Xian Kunzhong is a wise man, so I won't go around the corner and say it straight! After the military discussion in the court today, I asked Benchu ​​to return to Taiyuan, but Benchu ​​refused me, but he refused! In this situation, Xian Kunzhong should see it in his eyes and hear it in his ears, right?"

The words came into his ears, Xin Pi's face moved slightly, but Xin Ping was still able to keep his composure, he stroked his beard and smiled: "As Duke Cao said, the two brothers were in the hall with Duke Cao at that time, of course I saw it. I heard it too."

"But I don't know what the two brothers and sisters think about this?"

This question seems to be a bit vague, but brothers Xin Ping and Xin Pi are indeed wise men--in fact, just now, just before Cao Cao came, the two of them were discussing going to the army today. As for the content of the meeting, it was already discussed that Cao Cao asked to return to Taiyuan, but Yuan Shao did not allow this matter. Therefore, as soon as the two of them heard Cao Cao mention this matter, they already understood Cao Cao's intention. Hearing this question from Cao Cao, the two of his brothers could of course understand the meaning of Cao Cao's question.

The two brothers looked at each other.

Xin Ping said hesitantly, "Excuse me for being stupid, I don't know what the public means by this question?"

Cao Cao looked at the two of them and said with a free and easy smile: "Xiankun and Zhong are all wise men, in front of people with discerning eyes, let's not talk secretly. Originally, I was not allowed to go back to Taiyuan, and the reason he told me in name was that he needed me to help him annihilate Gongsun Zan. , but in fact what the original intention was, I don't need to tell me, I want to come to Xian Kunzhong and the two must know!"

Brother Xin Ping and Xin Pi of course knew that, both of them were silent and did not answer Cao Cao's words.

Cao Cao didn't care, stroked his beard and looked left and right, still looking at his brothers with kind and sincere eyes, and continued: "We know the original intention. Dissatisfied with Xian Kunzhong, this When I first thought of this, I can understand it, and I am not angry, but at this moment, I did this at first, but I thought it was out of date! I wonder if Xian Kunzhong thinks so?"

It would be inappropriate not to speak, Xin Ping asked, "What does the general mean?"

Cao Cao said: "Yuan Gonggong has now been destroyed by Zhenzhi, just as I said in the hall today, so sooner or later, the two states of Jing and Yang will also be gained by Zhen! If you want to compete against Zhenzhi, Jizhou alone is not enough, and Youzhou is not enough. You must support Ji, You, and the three states, and you can barely cope! In the beginning, we first repelled Gongsun Zan’s offenders, and then followed Anzhou to repress the thieves in Heishan. Today, Jizhou is basically stable; and because of the master’s plan, Gongsun Zan is now about to be defeated. County and Yi County are just around the corner! Waiting for Gongsun Zan's downfall, Liu and others have nothing to worry about. With the help of Jun and other assistants, this is Youzhou, and it can be easily obtained in the beginning. But it is independent and combined with the state. Gao Yuancai is alone, I dare to ask Xian Kunzhong, thinking that only with Gao Yuancai's ability, he can completely and completely win Bingzhou in the shortest time. Strong soldiers?"

Yuan Shao praised the high cadres as both civil and military talents, and the high cadres did have talents in both civil and military affairs. Otherwise, Yuan Shao would not be at ease.

Handing Bingzhou to him, if he can give him enough time and support, even if he cannot conquer all the Hu people in the northern part of Bingzhou, at least it will not be a problem to settle down in Taiyuan County and Shang County.

But the problem is that Xun Zhen's rise is too fast, and now there is not enough time for high-ranking officials, and there is not enough assistance to give high-ranking officials. In this way, although he has, he is by no means extremely outstanding. With his talent, he would definitely be able to take Bingzhou for Yuan Shao in the shortest possible time.

Brother Xin Ping and Xin Pi both knew about this.

Xin Ping hesitated for a moment, and said, "Although Gao Yuan has both civil and military skills, he is not as good as the general. If he is alone, it will be difficult for the general to take advantage of the state in a short period of time."

Cao Cao's expression turned solemn, his hand stroking his beard no longer moved, he was only half-holding his beard, but still looking at brothers Xin Ping and Xin Pi, the sincerity in his eyes did not change, he said, "If Bingzhou can't be taken as soon as possible," Cao Cao said. , then even if you have Youzhou in hand, Keji and Youzhou are still cramped, and they are not enough to compete with Zhenzhi! One, there is not enough manpower and material resources; two, the terrain is not good."

"Bad terrain?"

Cao Cao said: "The west of Jizhou is Taihang Mountain, stretching for hundreds of miles, and the south and east are big rivers. That is to say, if Jizhou and others are enclosed between Taihang and big rivers, after you have obtained Youzhou, although the road to the north can be made by this way. Open, but Youzhou is narrow and short in the north and south, and only five hundred miles outside the fortress. The terrain where Jizhou is located, for example, is like a long and narrow room with the windows closed, so that there is no ventilation. Let me ask, How can we fight against Zhenzhi? On the other hand, Zhenzhi, which reaches the seashore in the east, Guanzhong in the west, Jing and Yang in the south, extends in all directions, advancing and retreating freely. Defeat! Therefore, in the current plan, I think that we must take Bingzhou as soon as possible. After taking it, we will connect the generals in Guanzhong to the west, and find another opportunity to take Qingzhou. Close the house, open the windows on the east and west sides, and compare it again. For example, a person, secluded and Ji are his head, body, and blue and green are his arms. With Ji as the foundation, he stretches his arms to meet the enemy. Only in Chu Nai can there be a chance to win!...Xian Kunzhong! It is because of this that I have repeatedly asked Ben Chu to restore Taiyuan, but Ben Chu is not allowed!"

These two metaphors of Cao Cao are very vivid, and the brothers Xin Ping and Xin Pi agree.

Cao Cao looked at them sincerely, and said: "I take the liberty to ask Ye Xian Kunzhong, and what I did is this! If I return Taiyuan, it is no secret that it will definitely benefit me, but it is even more beneficial to Benchu. Besides, it is both a private matter and a public matter! If Xian Kunzhong agrees with what I have said, I will dare to ask."

Cao Cao was right. Even if Youzhou was taken down, Jiyou and Youzhou were connected together. Although the north and south depths were almost enough, the east and west depths were still too narrow, and there was no change in the slightest. In all aspects, it cannot be compared with Xun Zhen, but if Bingzhou is completely taken down, the situation will be completely different.

If taking Youzhou is compared to opening the window of Jizhou to the north, then completely occupying Bingzhou is equivalent to opening the window or gate of Jizhou to the west, and at the same time, it also gives Jizhou a back. Relying on the rear, not only manpower and material resources can be vigorously enriched and strengthened, but also the strategic manoeuvre space will be increased.

In addition, there is another advantage, that is, after the entire Bingzhou is in hand, it is possible to launch an attack on Hongnong County and Henan Yin through Hedong County. The second battle against Xun Zhen beyond the two sides.

All in all, the importance of Bingzhou is now more important to Yuan Shao than Youzhou in some respects.

Brothers Xin Ping and Xin Pi also saw this and agreed with Cao Cao's analysis.

The two brothers exchanged glances and knew each other's intentions. Xin Pingyin was no longer ambiguous, and instead replied to Cao Cao directly, saying: "I don't know what the general wants to make my brother do? Dare to ask the general to show me, take a look Can my two brothers make a small contribution to the general?"

Cao Cao smiled and said: "Xian Kunzhong is a smart person~www.wuxiaspot.com~ will be able to guess what my request is, that is, I hope that Xian Kunzhong can help me to persuade Benchu ​​and allow me to return to Taiyuan." Seeing that the Xin Ping and Xin Pi brothers had already moved, but seemed to be hesitant, Cao Cao said, "I will not hide from Xian Kunzhong, I am requesting this because of my selfishness, but my selfishness is only secondary, I will wait. At present, both the first and the first are prosperous, and the first is lost. I seek to restore Taiyuan. More, it is for the common interests of everyone! Today in the world, the heroes are rising together, and those who can achieve great things are only the original and Zhenzhi. Also. If we were defeated by Zhenzhi in the beginning, both you and I would become prisoners of Zhenzhi. Even if you and I have a relationship with Zhenzhi, Zhenzhi may not kill me, but instead reuse me. Friendship returns to friendship, and career returns to career, and I will never mention my career again, just like Shuidong passing away, and my husband, from now on, can only be consumed by wine and sex, dare to ask Xian Kunzhong, are you willing?"

In the early years, when Xun Zhen raised troops in Yingchuan to fight against the Yellow Turbans, the brothers Xin Ping and Xin Pi gave Xun Zhen a lot of help. The two of them did have a good relationship with Xun Zhen, and among their clansmen, there was also Xin Ping. Ai was one of Xun Zhen's most trusted subordinates. If Yuan Shao was defeated, they would be captured by Xun Zhen. In terms of life, Cao Cao said it was right, and he would definitely have no worries. The two brothers could not help but stand aside. Brothers Xin Ping and Xin Pi certainly didn't want to go this far unless it was a last resort.

The two brothers looked at each other again.

Xin Ping said: "What the general said is very true, and Bingzhou is indeed very important. So, my brothers and I will go to see the general tomorrow, hoping to help the general to persuade him."

Cao Cao was overjoyed, got up and bowed, and said, "Okay! Then this matter, as well as the future of my generation, I will entrust Xian Kunzhong."