After leaving Guo Zhao's isolation room, Cao Zhang and the Sima brothers walked around the paper mill again.
"Boda, Zhongda, you have worked hard." Seeing the bustling scene in the papermaking mill, Cao Zhang was very pleased.
Sima Lang hurriedly said humbly: "Young Master, you are serious. This is a matter that belongs to the ministers. Besides, the Sima family has also benefited from it, and it is not hard to talk about."
Cao Zhang nodded, looked at Sima Yi, and asked directly: "How about it, Zhongda, don't you plan to become an official and serve me now?"
When Sima Yi heard Cao Zhang's question, he hurriedly saluted respectfully and replied: "Reporting to the Master, I feel that I have little talent and knowledge. I reluctantly assist my brother in running the business. I am already beyond my ability. It is really difficult for me to take on such a big responsibility. I hope you can forgive me."
Cao Zhang understood that Sima Yi was looking for excuses to evade him. In fact, the core reason was that he did not want to get involved in the dispute between the three sons of the Cao family. This actually had a lot to do with his tolerant character.
"In that case, Zhongda, just help Boda take care of his business first." Cao Zhang responded with a smile.
Cao Zhang does not want to force Sima Yi too much. At least he is not willing to join the official position now, which shows that he will not help Cao Pi as history has gone. This is already a very good result.
Otherwise, it would still be a very difficult thing for such a top adviser to be his enemy and help Cao Pi plot against him every day.
Although he was unwilling to serve him directly, Cao Zhang still wanted to hear his opinion on the difficulties he was currently facing. After all, Xu Shu hadn't come back yet, and he didn't even have anyone to consult with.
"Boda, Zhongda, during this expedition to Yongliang, I encountered something interesting. I would like to hear your thoughts." Cao Zhang asked.
Sima Yi had already guessed what Cao Zhang was going to say. He hesitated and said, "Master, please tell me."
Cao Zhang cleared his throat and began to narrate: "I met three young children. They had a dispute over the candy. In order to keep the candy to himself, the eldest colluded with a child outside and wanted the older child outside to give him the candy. The second brother pushed him into the river and drowned."
"Unexpectedly, his second brother was lucky. Not only did he not fall into the river, he actually realized that his elder brother had done it."
"In order to avoid being punished by his father, the eldest son put all the blame on the children outside and insisted that he had no knowledge."
"The third child suggested to his father at this time that he let the second child investigate the whole matter. As long as he finds evidence that the boss framed him, he can let his father teach the boss a lesson."
When Cao Zhang said this, he paused deliberately, then looked at Sima Yi with a scrutinizing gaze and began to ask: "But now the child outside has fallen into the river and drowned. The second child can't find any evidence to prove that it was the boss who harmed him. What do you think he should do?"
Cao Zhang deliberately weaved a story, incorporating his relationship with Cao Pi and Cao Zhi, and then told the situation he faced and solicited their opinions.
Although Sima Lang had heard a little bit about Cao Pi's detention, he didn't know the details. Now that Cao Zhangyi said that he had a rough idea, he lowered his head and fell into deep thought, and did not answer immediately.
Cao Zhang did not rush him, but waited quietly. He first turned his attention to Sima Lang: "Boda, please talk first."
Sima Lang didn't realize that Cao Zhang had other intentions, and directly expressed his opinion: "If we can't find any evidence, the matter cannot be left alone, otherwise the boss will definitely find opportunities to retaliate against the second child in the future. If I were the second child , I will keep this matter hanging. As long as there is no result, all the actions of the boss will be restricted, and the second brother will be safer."
Cao Zhang nodded slightly after hearing this. Sima Lang's response coincided with his current thoughts. It seemed that dragging the word tactic was indeed the best choice at the moment.
After listening to Sima Lang's words, Sima Yi frowned first, then shook his head and whispered: "That's inappropriate!"
Cao Zhang hurriedly looked at Sima Yi and asked, "Zhongda, what do you think? But it doesn't matter."
"In my opinion, it is definitely the best choice for me to delay this matter for a while. Being a buffer is definitely the best choice at the moment. But it should not be delayed for too long. In fact, in my opinion, my father left this matter to his son to handle it. , It’s not just to let the second child vent his anger, it’s also a test for him.” Sima Yi expressed his opinion.
Cao Zhang was slightly startled after hearing Sima Yi's words: "Test?"
Sima Yi nodded solemnly and expressed his opinion: "Yes, it tests the second brother's ability to do things, but also tests the second brother's mind, how to deal with the relationship between brothers, and even the ability to balance the relationship with the outside world. So if If there is no result as soon as possible, it will definitely affect the second child's image in the eyes of his father. Perhaps this is the purpose of the third child recommending the second child to his father to handle this matter."
After hearing Sima Yi's analysis, Cao Zhang nodded in surprise.
Cao Zhang had never thought of what Sima Yi analyzed before. His eloquent talk made Cao Zhang feel enlightened and he instantly saw another realm.
Sima Yi deserves to be known as the "Tomb Tiger". He really has a unique vision when looking at problems. Coupled with his forbearing character and good health, it is no wonder that he was able to survive three generations of the Cao family in history, and finally succeeded in the Gaoping Ling Incident. , laying the foundation of the Sima family in one fell swoop...
It seems that I want to use him in the future, and I must guard against him. I must not let the historical scene repeat itself.
Cao Zhang smiled lightly and said, "Zhongda, I believe that the second brother in the story will be extremely grateful to you if he hears your opinions."
Seeing the change in Cao Zhang's expression, Sima Yi hurriedly lowered his head and added: "I'm just talking nonsense. If there is anything wrong in what I said, please don't take offense!"
Cao Zhang hurriedly waved his hand: "No, Zhongda's insights are more profound and made me suddenly enlightened."
"Young master is very resourceful and far-sighted, but sometimes he is in a high position and easily confused by the authorities." Sima Yi hurriedly helped Cao Zhang find the steps.
Cao Zhang looked at Sima Yi and nodded slightly, and had to admit that his words about the authorities' fans directly hit the mark.
I just thought too much about my own gains and losses, and thought too much about plotting revenge against Cao Pi, so I lost my calm judgment and almost made a wrong decision.
After all, Cao Pi was Cao Cao's eldest son. How could he be imprisoned all this time without any results?
If he really handled it this way, Cao Cao would know that he was deliberately retaliating and would intervene in the matter.
In that case, not only would the purpose of scheming against Cao Pi be achieved, but the impression of oneself would also be reduced, and the gain would outweigh the loss.
Sima Lang listened to the conversation between the two, with a confused look on his face at first, but in the end he understood that their words meant something else. He looked at his younger brother with admiration, praising that his mind was indeed better than his own. .
"I believe that the second child in the story will keep a normal mind and come up with the most appropriate way to deal with this matter and get the best results." Sima Yi said to Cao Zhang with a hint of flattery.
Cao Zhang looked at him and nodded slightly. He had already begun to rethink the solution in his mind. He had to come up with a result carefully and relatively quickly...
