Cao Hong said disdainfully: "The Sushen people are barbaric and ignorant. They use bones and stones as weapons. How is it ethical?"
Cao Cao shook his head and said: "Although their military power is not worth mentioning, the people of this tribe are tolerant and have great intentions. In order to strengthen the whole tribe, Su Shen did not hesitate to sacrifice the fairy grass passed down from generation to generation. With such ambition, even Gou Jian can only do this. , How can An not make people afraid?"
Cao Hong said with a smile: "The Xiongnu were so powerful that they were wiped out, and Xianbei's 100,000 soldiers were no match for the Prime Minister's clever calculations. Why are the Prime Minister so afraid of a mere cautious person?"
Cao Cao sighed: "The dignity of a person does not lie in strength or weakness, but in high ambition. Although those with great ambitions may be trapped for a while, like a dragon's transformation, they will eventually take off. The same is true for the clan!"
Cao Hong sneered and said: "This Su Shen lives with pigs and sheep. He looks like an animal. I can't see anything more than a pig or a dog. What can I do?"
Cao Cao's eyes were slightly gleaming, and he said slowly: "Although the Hu people are as strong as tigers and wolves, they aim at the desert, and their raids on the border are just to rob money and food. This is a problem of scabies. However, although Su Shen is as weak as a dolphin dog, he wants to In the Central Plains, if the entire clan intends to migrate, once it is taken advantage of, it will cause pain in the tarsal bones and cause harm for thousands of years."
Cao Hong had never seen Cao Cao be so cautious before, so he asked calmly: "Is Su Shen such a threat?"
Cao Cao said: "Although Su Shen is not something to worry about now, his people have always been loyal to the Central Plains and are very tolerant. Now that the Hu people are weakening, if they take advantage of the situation and rise in a few decades or even hundreds of thousands of years, once the Central Plains has If they change, they will enter the country in large numbers and invade our rivers and mountains. If we don’t cut the grass and root it out now, I’m afraid they will occupy the magpie’s nest for them.”
"Congratulations, Prime Minister!" Cao Hong suddenly realized this truth and said with emotion: "We are not afraid of thieves stealing, but we are afraid that thieves will remember us!"
Back then, his family was extremely wealthy, but there was a war, and thieves were everywhere. Thieves often broke into the house, but he didn't care about it. What worried him most was the bandits who secretly coveted the house, so he sent many servants to guard him outside the village.
Thieves often only dare to come once, and then run away after succeeding. However, thieves want all his property. Once they have an opportunity, they will occupy the entire manor, not to mention burning, killing, and looting.
Understanding Cao Cao's intentions, he clasped his fists and asked, "I don't know how to deal with this Su Shen man?"
Cao Cao first asked: "How is the situation in the Central Plains?"
Cao Hong frowned and said: "Half a month ago, a letter came from the prince. Guan Yu's troops entered the Central Plains. Zhang Liao was unable to support him alone. Liu Qi also sent troops to Guanzhong. Sun Quan took the opportunity to attack Xuzhou. There were many conflicts. Zihuan was unable to cope. Please return to the Central Plains to preside over important events. "
"Have Liu Biao and his son deceived my son when he was young?" Cao Cao was furious and said in a deep voice: "I will exterminate Su Shen's clan immediately and prepare to return to the court with our troops."
"This..." Cao Hong said in shock: "Su Shen took the initiative to treat the Prime Minister's illness and suddenly resorted to weapons. If word spread, it may affect the Prime Minister's reputation."
Cao Cao stroked his beard and sneered: "Suzhen's treatment for me was not only ineffective, but also left me hanging by a thread and unable to sleep. It must be in the name of healing. If you want to harm my life, how can you spare it?"
"Understood!" Cao Hong then understood why Cao Cao had been pretending not to be able to sleep. It turned out that he had a plan and strode away with his fists clasped.
…
During the Mid-Autumn Festival, the sky was high and the clouds were clear, and the river was broad and the wind was calm. Liu Qi's fleet set off from Jiangxia and headed straight for Jianye along the river.
Sun Quan led the civil and military officials to greet him personally at the riverside, with flags flying and drums and music playing. All the officials smiled and held their hands in congratulations.
This is not only because Liu Qi helped Jiangdong a lot last time, but also because half a month ago Liu Qi declared Sun Quan as the general of chariots and cavalry, and took the post of Xuzhou shepherd. His official position was higher than before, and he was considered to be on an equal footing with Liu Qi.
This move may seem inconsequential, but as Jiangdong's son-in-law, Liu Qi still respected Sun Quan. Otherwise, his official position would be higher than that of Sun Quan, and Jiangdong would be unsightly.
Liu Qi came ashore to salute and hurriedly advised: "Brother is injured, how dare you come to greet me personally?"
Sun Quan smiled cordially and said, "Bo Wei turns out to be an honored guest. It's even more rare for my little sister to come to visit you, so I should welcome you."
Sun Shangxiang followed Liu Qi. He was dressed in military uniform, with a slightly bulging belly that could no longer be covered by his brocade robe. He stepped forward to greet her and asked, "How is your mother's health?"
Sun Quan glanced at Sun Shangxiang's abdomen, narrowed his eyes slightly, and said with a smile: "I have been resting for a few days, and I have already improved. Seeing that my little sister is here and pregnant with Liujia, I will definitely recover."
Sun Shangxiang couldn't wait. After the hurried greeting, he took a carriage back to the city to pay homage to Wu Guotai.
Sun Quan saw that Liu Qi was being guarded by generals Zhao Yun and Chen Dao, as well as two scribes, both of whom were extraordinary. Zhuge Jin introduced them to the side as brothers Ma Liang and Ma Su from the Wuchang family of the Ma family.
Then there was an old man with gray hair and a boyish face. He cupped his hands and said, "We haven't seen each other for only ten years. Does Wu Hou still remember me?"
Sun Quan looked at it carefully and then his eyes widened: "It turns out to be the miracle doctor Hua. I'm so rude."
When Zhou Tai was trying to save Sun Quan, he was seriously injured and was in danger. Sun Ce asked Yu Fan for treatment. Yu Fan recommended Hua Tuo, and he recovered in a hundred days, which is amazing.
Later, after Sun Ce was injured, Zhou Yu also sent people to search for Hua Tuo, but there was no news. At that time, Hua Tuo was still gray, but now he is as white as snow, and he is wearing a doctor's uniform. His demeanor is very different from before. Sun Quan failed to make out.
Today, Hua Tuo is a doctor of medicine. He is full of confidence. He clasped his fists and smiled and said: "The general heard that the prince was hit by a poisonous arrow. He was deeply worried. This time I ordered the old man to come with him. It is to examine the prince. You are so lucky." See outside."
Sun Quan was startled. He didn't expect Liu Qi to be so concerned about his injury. He cupped his fists and said, "Thank you for your concern, dear brother. I have seen the medical skills of the miracle doctor, and he will definitely be able to cure the disease."
After everyone exchanged pleasantries, Sun Quan asked Liu Qi to mount his horse, and the two of them drove side by side to Jianye. No one noticed that among the doctors behind Hua Tuo, there was an old man with a goat's beard hidden among them, it was Yu Fan.
This time, in order to thoroughly investigate the murder of Sun Ce, Yu Fan did not hesitate to shave his head to change his appearance, change his appearance and mix with the team to enter Jianye, and investigate the conspiracy here with Hua Tuo.
After entering the city, he was about to go to the pavilion to rest. Wu Guotai sent his maid to invite Liu Qi to a banquet in the mansion and asked Sun Quan to accompany him, as a way to welcome his son-in-law.
It was difficult for Liu Qi to evade such hospitality, and the officials did not dare to stop him, so Zhuge Jin accompanied the other entourage to the pavilion to rest, while Liu Qi took Zhao Yun and Shi A to the mansion.
The Mid-Autumn Festival is coming soon, and the weather in the south of the Yangtze River is cooler than before. It is already dusk when we arrive in the mansion, with a bright moon hanging in the sky and red lanterns hanging in the courtyard, giving it a somewhat festive atmosphere.
A banquet had already been held in the mansion. Wu Guotai was sitting at the main seat, accompanied by two wives, Sun Shangxiang and Sun Quan. Sun Quan and Liu Qi were on both sides. Although it was a family banquet, not a single relative of Sun Ce was seen.
Liu Qi paid homage with great ceremony and sat down respectively. He saw the maids bringing melon and fruit cakes, and there was also a plate of pineapple cakes. They were exactly the same as those on Sun Quan's table, and there was no difference.
Wu Guotai smiled and said: "It's rare for Bo Wei to come to visit me personally. I've made some cakes in recent days. I wonder if they were to your liking last time?"
