"Actually, the relationship between my family and the Sima family is not bad."
"My brother Pingyuan Houde married Sima Shi's daughter as his wife, and was appointed as the commander of the Shesheng School and the commander of the guards."
"Zu Shuzhi served as a regular servant of Sanqi, a captain of Changshui, and in charge of provincial guards."
"Brother of the clan came to Jin Houjian and was appointed as the general of the town guard and in charge of the imperial guard."
Guo Zi slowly talked about his family situation. Guo Zi was born in the Guo family of Xiping and was a clan member of the current Queen Mother Guo.
The Guo family of Xiping was involved in a rebellion in the early years, so the whole family was arrested and became official slaves.
Later, Cao Rui fell in love with Guo, named her his wife, and forgave her people.
After experiencing such changes, the Xiping Guo family has withered away and is no longer as large as before.
It is precisely because of this that they have become more united. Even distant tribesmen like Guo Ji can be promoted and often communicate with those tribesmen in the center through letters.
Cao Mao glanced at him and said, "Let me tell you, the Queen Mother and I have never met, but she chose me. She even told Master Sima that she was very familiar with me and must hand over the jade seal to me. It turns out it was all because of you. Kudos to you!”
Guo Ji was a little embarrassed and hurriedly explained: "I just praised you a few times when I was describing my situation..."
"It's not just a few words, is it?"
"Just telling the truth."
"Forget it, keep talking."
Guo Ji continued: "My family and the Sima family used to get along well. Several clan brothers all took orders from Master Sima. I think it's probably because they didn't see the true face of Master Sima!"
Cao Mao didn't interrupt him, but he understood in his heart.
The tribesmen of Guo Zui saw it very clearly, but they just didn't care. If you can eat meat with the Sima family, why bother with them?
"It's just that my aunt doesn't like the Sima family very much, but she doesn't get support..."
Guo Ji tells their relationship from his own perspective.
But standing here with Cao Mao, the situation becomes different.
It seems that the Guo family has already formed a marriage alliance with the Sima family, and the two parties have cooperated to devour Cao Wei. The Queen Mother is not against the Sima family. She is happy to share power with the Sima family. However, the Guo family also has its own bottom line.
The bottom line of their family is the position of Queen Mother.
The current prominence of the Guo family comes entirely from the position of the Queen Mother.
Looking at the positions of their clan members, they all rely on relatives of the Queen Mother to take charge of palace affairs.
This is why when Sima Shi wanted to make the elder Cao Ju the emperor, Empress Dowager Guo refused to retreat and insisted on making herself the emperor.
You know, even when the Sima family deposed the emperor, she was not so excited, including when Cao Mao was killed, she had no reaction, and even helped the Sima family to accuse Cao Mao.
But the matter of support is different. If Cao Zhi becomes emperor, then the Guo family will lose their position as queen mother. This is their fundamental interest and cannot be compromised.
Cao Mao couldn't help but narrowed his eyes and thought of a lot.
And Guo Ji continued: "But it's different now!"
"My lord ascends the throne as emperor, and the queen mother will no longer be alone!"
"The Great Wei Zhongxing is just around the corner!"
Guo Zui was very excited and happy.
Cao Mao was not surprised at all. Guo Ji was a person suitable for doing things, but not a person who could make suggestions.
Of course, Cao Mao didn't expect him to plan any shocking plans for him. He just wanted to have a clearer understanding of the Guo family's situation.
That's all Guo Zhen could say.
Then, he looked at Cao Mao eagerly, "Do you want me to be ready to go to Luoyang?"
"Not urgent."
Cao Mao began to think deeply.
Now that you have decided to take over, you have to make some preparations. This is already the second game, and you have to get a more perfect start than the first game.
Understanding Guo's position, he seemed to have some clues.
"Guo Jun, I would like to ask you to write a letter now and send someone to send it to the Queen Mother."
"Okay, what does the Lord want me to write?"
"Just write, King Cao Fang of Qi is unvirtuous and has implicated everyone. Today the Queen Mother wants to regard the noble countryman as the emperor and will not hesitate to confront the general. The countryman is really uneasy and is afraid of causing discord between the Queen Mother and the general, so he asks the Queen Mother not to If you value yourself so much, please follow the general's instructions and make King Pengcheng the emperor."
"What?!"
Guo Zu almost jumped up.
"My lord, didn't you agree that we would help the world together? Why do you regret it again?"
"Zishou, I am not going back on my word. Didn't you just say that? Only the Queen Mother and I can confront Master Sima. This letter is to express my respect for the Queen Mother."
"Besides, this emperor's position cannot be inherited so easily. I still have one thing to do."
"This will be dangerous, but I must do it."
"Your brothers and uncles are all virtuous and wise men. If they see this letter, they will be moved and maybe come to help me."
Of course, for a gentleman like Guo Zi, he would use such words to fool him.
Guo Zi thought for a while, and it seemed that what his lord said made sense. Although he didn't know what his Duke Cao wanted to do, he still agreed.
Cao Mao took his hand and said seriously: "The wise minister who will assist me in reviving the Wei Dynasty and bringing peace to the world must be you! Such a feat begins with this letter!"
Guo Zui was so irritated by Cao Mao that his face turned red and he looked excited. He didn't ask any more questions and accepted the order on the spot.
The monarch and his ministers were very excited.
But when he walked out of Guo Zhi's study, the excitement on Cao Mao's face disappeared.
Treat different people in different ways.
"road!"
Cao Mao shouted loudly.
Liu Lu, who was in a confrontation with his companion, suddenly pressed his opponent under him, then stood up in a panic and looked in the direction of Cao Mao.
Cao Mao gestured to his study, and Liu Lu quickly put on his clothes and walked into the study with him.
Cao Mao's study room was very simple. There were many kinds of books on both sides. Cao Mao found some paper and pen, lowered his head and started writing.
Liu Lu was sitting in front of Cao Mao. He was illiterate and looked at Cao Mao immersed in writing, but did not dare to speak for fear of disturbing him.
Cao Mao finished writing and quickly put away the pen.
Looking at the black and white words in front of him, Cao Mao took a deep breath. His hands were still shaking slightly. He didn't know whether it was because of nervousness or fear.
"Lu...I have something very important to entrust to you."
Liu Lu was stunned for a moment, and then his expression became extremely solemn.
"Please give me your lord's orders. I am willing to die in the service of my lord!"
"Lu, among the many rangers who follow me, you are the one I trust the most, so I am willing to entrust you with my life and fortune."
"I want you to send this letter to Shi Wuqiudian, the censor of the capital, and it must be handed over to him personally."
Liu Lu put away the letter, "We will definitely fulfill our mission!"
"Lu, you must be very cautious. Now that Wang Su has arrived in Yuancheng, there will probably be people watching me when I travel, but they have always looked down on you people. This is a good opportunity for us."
"In two hours, I will lead everyone to the restaurant to have a drink. This is your chance to leave. You must leave quietly without being discovered by them."
"You have to be more careful along the way. This letter must not fall into the hands of the Sima family. Otherwise, I will definitely die."
Liu Lu grinned, "Don't worry, my lord, I don't know how to do anything else, but I'm still very good at escaping."
"Back then, the nobles from my hometown went to the mountains to hunt and took pleasure in shooting the mountain people. I killed them in anger and escaped for several years without being captured..."
"However, to complete this task, I need to borrow something from my lord."
Cao Mao laughed, "As long as you don't borrow my head, you can borrow anything."
"Please, my lord, give me money!"
"good!"
Liu Lu, who was about to explain, was stunned and then said: "You don't know something. Most of the officials along the road are corrupt and pervert the law. They are just like their masters. As long as they are given bribes, they will not..."
Cao Mao interrupted him, "No need to explain! I believe you!"
Cao Mao stood up, opened the wooden box beside the bed in front of Liu Lu, took out an item wrapped in cloth, returned to Liu Lu, and handed the item to him.
"This is all my belongings. It's all the money I've saved over the past year. You can use it all."
Liu Lu's hands trembled, "Master, I..."
"Then I'll leave this matter to you. Please take care of yourself!"
Liu Lu stood up suddenly and bowed to Cao Mao, "I will never let down my lord!!!"
On the same day, Cao Mao once again led many heroes in the mansion out of the mansion. The crowds were accustomed to it, and they were still as enthusiastic as ever.
They went to the restaurant they frequented.
The rangers gulped down wine and chatted wantonly with many diners. There were also a few people who mingled among the diners and did not speak. They engrossed themselves in their meals, their eyes always focused on Cao Mao.
When rangers come to them for drinks, they always look a little nervous.
At this moment, Cao Mao was holding several merchants in Yuancheng, talking loudly about business matters, and those people couldn't make out the general idea.
"These are the simplest ones. I have many more ways to make money here!"
"You have made a lot of money with my guidance over the years, but you can't spend it all on enjoying yourself. Do more good deeds!"
Cao Mao seemed to be drunk, and he said: "I will not help such a selfish villain. From now on, wherever you go, you must help the poor along the way, do more good deeds, and gain a reputation. ..”
"I don't have any ability. I can't help the people in the world. I can only help you by persuading you!"
The merchants were so smart. They looked at each other for a few times and suddenly realized.
"That's definitely the case! We have been deeply touched by your teachings. We will definitely do more benevolence and righteousness in the future and never let down your teachings!"
Cao Mao staggered out of here, leading the helpers towards his home.
Those who followed did not notice that one of Cao Mao's twenty-two disciples was missing.
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