Cao Rui looked at Cao Zhi coldly. His mother was accused of having an affair with his third uncle, which made him unable to hold his head up.
Because of this, he also hates Cao Zhi!
"Rui'er...are you here? It's extremely cold, so don't catch a cold."
Cao Zhi smiled kindly, Cao Rui's brows were somewhat similar to Zhen Mi's, and he could still see the beauty of the Luoshui River God.
"Third uncle, why don't you go in?"
Cao Rui's voice was cold, even if he killed Cao Pi and Cao Zhi, there was still no way to get his mother's life back.
"Brother, he...won't let me in."
Cao Zhi smiled bitterly, "Maybe you still hate me."
Cao Rui is so smart, he knows that he is still too weak now.
However, there was an opportunity in front of him to defeat Cao Pi, and he would never let it pass easily.
"Third uncle, please wait here."
Within a moment, Cao Rui supported Queen Guo and called her mother one by one.
If outsiders didn't know, they would think that the mother and son were truly loving mothers and filial piety.
Only Cao Rui knew clearly that he could not wait to cut the woman in front of him into pieces to pay homage to the spirit of his biological mother in heaven!
"Rui'er, are you asking your mother to intercede for Cao Zijian?"
Queen Guo was deeply favored by Cao Pi precisely because she was well-behaved and sensible, and could figure out Cao Pi's thoughts.
She knew that the relationship between the Cao Pi brothers was not harmonious, and interceding for Cao Zhi was tantamount to looking for trouble.
"Mother, if the third uncle keeps kneeling here until Grandfather Wang wakes up and asks, how will the father explain?"
"Besides, how will the people of the world evaluate my father? You are admonishing my father just for his sake."
"Brotherly harmony is what Grandfather Wang always wanted his father, second uncle, and third uncle to do."
Cao Rui pointed out that he did not dare to show too much cleverness, otherwise Queen Guo would be wary.
"In the past few days, my child has read the "Book of Filial Piety", and then I figured out the reason."
Cao Rui explained this, and Queen Guo didn't think much about it just now.
Now she is considering the feasibility of this matter.
If she can do meritorious service for Cao Pi, her position will be more consolidated after this incident.
Although there were times when Queen Guo would wonder why Zhuge Liang helped her become Cao Pi's concubine, the questions she asked were all insignificant matters.
Fortunately, in Queen Guo's view, none of these things could endanger Cao Pi.
"Rui'er, you are such a good child who knows how to think about your parents."
Queen Guo touched Cao Rui's forehead lovingly, but it made the latter extremely disgusted.
"Zijian, please come with me to visit King Wei."
"Thank you, sister-in-law..."
Cao Zhi cast a grateful look at Cao Rui, but the latter behaved unfavorably and did not look at him at all.
Cao Cao slowly woke up in the main hall, and the first thing he did was to ask why Cao Zhi was not around.
Based on his understanding of Cao Zhi, although the child was obsessed with poetry and was wild and unrestrained, he would abide by the most basic filial piety.
"Zihuan, why don't you see Zijian?"
Cao Cao's eyes were so sharp that Cao Pi did not dare to look at him.
Cao Pi didn't know how to answer. Even if he let Cao Zhi in now, it would be confirmed that he was obstructing his brother's visit.
"Father!"
Cao Zhi cried bitterly, and when he saw Cao Cao wake up, his sadness turned into joy.
"Don't worry, Gu Huan won't die!"
"Before Liu Xuande dies, I will never leave easily."
Cao Cao snorted coldly, "Gather Gu's group of advisers, I want to discuss countermeasures with them!"
Queen Guo was about to leave with Cao Rui, but she heard Cao Cao speak.
"Ruier, you stay."
Cao Cao always looked down on Queen Guo, and he didn't know what Cao Pi was thinking, but he actually forced Zhen Mi to die and marry this cruel woman!
Cao Pi knew it well and expressed his gratitude to Queen Guo. The couple kept everything secret.
A moment after receiving the order, all Cao Cao's advisers had arrived.
Jia Xu, Sima Yi, Chen Qun, Dong Zhao, Jiang Ji, Jia Kui.
The six people greeted each other separately, and Cao Cao waved his hand to signal them to stand up.
"Gu's body no longer supports further expeditions."
"Zihuan can't defeat Liu Bei, let alone Liu Mang, so he can only compete with Sun Zhongmou."
Although what Cao Cao said was true, it was like a sharp knife piercing Cao Pi's heart.
"Fortunately, I occupy the Central Plains alone, with abundant resources, abundant resources, and outstanding people."
"In the future, we can use this to expand our national strength with Liu Bei and Sun Quan."
"When the troops are well-prepared and the food is sufficient, then the descendants will carry out the conquest."
Cao Cao looked at the counselors, and they all nodded in agreement.
If Jiangling can be captured in this battle and Zhao Yun and others are completely wiped out, Cao Cao can continue to send troops to conquer.
The fact is that Cao's army is pale, and if he raises more troops on a large scale, it will definitely cause the people to mutiny.
"Zang Ba of Xuzhou and Gongsun Kang of Liaodong, these two will definitely become hidden dangers."
"It's a pity that Gu no longer has the strength to deal with them."
"Zihuan, this is the problem I have left for you."
When Cao Pi heard this, he quickly raised his hands and saluted, "Father, don't worry, I can guarantee that Xuzhou and Liaodong will not be lost!"
Cao Cao still waved his hand, signaling Cao Pi to shut up.
"I have called you here to find a way to check and balance Liu Bei and his son."
"Sichuan brocade and Shu salt have already made them a lot of money."
"It's a pity that with Zhuge Liang's help, father and son can be said to be like lions."
After hearing what Cao Cao said, everyone in the adviser group behaved differently.
Jia Xu was very cunning, and as long as Cao Cao didn't name him, he would never be the first to speak.
Sima Yi had just suffered a defeat and just wanted to keep a low profile, hoping that Cao Cao would not look for him.
Chen Qun has always been on par with Jia Xu and Sima Yi and would not take the initiative to offer advice.
Dong Zhao and Jia Kui did not think of a good strategy.
"King Wei, I have a plan to capture the Shu thieves without any help!"
"Cut off Shu brocade and Shu salt!"
"From now on, when buying silk and salt in the Central Plains, they will buy things made by the imperial court!"
Jiang Jizhi's words aroused everyone's interest.
Cao Cao cast an approving look and motioned for him to continue speaking.
"Today's tariffs on Shu Brocade and Shu Salt are still too low!"
"We only need to raise tariffs to make the prices of Sichuan brocade and Sichuan salt skyrocket!"
"At this time, if King Wei reduces the amount of salt we produce accordingly, we will definitely be able to expand our sales!"
Although the profits of Shu Brocade are high, those who can consume it are only high-ranking officials and nobles, and it has nothing to do with ordinary people.
Although the profit of salt is low, it can be sold in large quantities. This is Jiang Ji's real goal.
Sweeping Shu Salt out of the country allowed Cao Cao's salt and iron officials to profit from the market.
"Jiang Jizhi's words deeply touched the lonely heart."
Cao Cao nodded and smiled: "I'll leave this matter to you to assist Zihuan!"
Upon hearing this, Cao Pi quickly stepped forward and bowed his hands in salute.
"Zitong, please leave this matter to me!"
"Your Majesty, you are welcome. This is Jiang Ji's duty."
When Jiang Ji showed up, Dong Zhao and Jia Kui felt a little envious in their eyes.
Only Jia Xu is cunning and cunning, and he feels that things will never develop in the direction Jiang Ji hopes.
"Do you really think Liu Mang is a idiot?"
"No matter what happens, I still have Wolong Fengxia and others under my command."
The economic war has begun!
