The autumn harvest is nearing its end.
Outside Luoyang City, almost all the crops in the fields are harvested and put into storage.
Cao Cao resumed farming less than a year after arriving in Luoyang.
China is an agricultural civilization. As long as the emperor is not a very fatuous emperor, anyone in power will pay attention to farming.
Cao Cao stood on the city wall, looking at the large farmland outside, and said happily: "Mr. Chen Kang, 90% of the grain has been stored in the warehouse. It is another big harvest. According to Feng Xiao, the harvest in the Yanzhou area is better than in previous years." Be good. No one will go hungry this year."
Chen Kang smiled slightly: "My lord is wise."
Cao Cao said: "Haha, everyone is not hungry, Mr. Chen Kang, your contribution is not small."
Having a warehouse full of grain was the most pleasurable thing for Cao Cao.
There is food at home and there is no panic in the heart.
The problem of eating is bigger than the sky.
If there is not enough food, people will really starve to death.
Once a person is hungry, he can do anything.
Chen Kang is also in a good mood, not only because of the bumper harvest, but also because Chen Kang's own health is improving.
After practicing Hua Tuo's Wu Qin Xi, the vitality in Chen Kang's body was gradually restored.
It's a pity that there is no spiritual energy.
Chen Kang could only rely on eating food to replenish energy, and the recovery effect was of course not good.
Chen Kang wanted to integrate the Fetal Breathing Method, Taoist Breathing Method, and Wu Qin Xi into one body. Take your breathing techniques to the next level.
Chen Kang's complexion is rosy, his breathing is long and rhythmic, his energy and blood are active, and his complexion is indeed much better. However, if Chen Kang wanted to reverse his growth and return to the "teenage" period of baby fat, he couldn't do it.
At least, Chen Kang couldn't do it before he mastered the innate body.
Cao Cao continued: "Yuan Shao is attacking Gongsun Zan. Fengxiao means that we immediately use troops against Yuan Shao. Gongsun Zan is in the north. After all, he is a minister of the imperial court, and he has made some contributions to resisting foreign tribes in the grassland. After destroying Yuan Benchu, Dealing with Gongsun Zan is a piece of cake."
Cao Cao has always regarded Yuan Shao as his great enemy.
In Cao Cao's eyes, Gongsun Zan can only be regarded as a second-rate prince. Cao Cao has not deliberately paid attention to Gongsun Zan.
It is good for the court to temporarily keep Gongsun Zan to resist the foreigners in the grassland.
Chen Kang said: "My lord, you can make your own decisions on these matters. I believe you can make the right judgment."
Cao Cao said: "Chen Kang, you are really boring. I can chat with you now. Even Feng Xiao and Wen Ruo are a little restrained in front of me and no longer speak freely as before. I feel that I The gap with everyone is getting bigger and bigger.”
Cao Cao occupies the high position of Da Sikong and has high authority.
Although Cao Cao was short, less than 1.7 meters tall, his majesty became more and more important.
Xu Chu, Dian Wei, and Lu Bu were all tall and sturdy men with a height of over 1.9 meters, but they also felt restrained and cautious in front of Cao Cao.
Only Chen Kang would not feel any restraint in front of Cao Cao.
The confidence brought by Chen Kang's martial arts skills can withstand Cao Cao's power and pressure.
Chen Kang said with a smile: "Once people come to power, they will no longer have true friends. There will only be mutual interests. It's hard to live in high places. Lord, you will get used to it in the future."
Cao Cao said: "Yes. It's very cold at high places. Fengxiao said that he wanted to go to Yecheng."
Chen Kang was stunned and asked: "Fengxiao is a military advisor offering wine. Why did he go to Yecheng? To meet Yuan Benchu?"
Yecheng is Yuan Shao's hometown.
If Guo Jia, a weak scholar, went to Yuan Shao's territory, wouldn't he be afraid of being detained?
Cao Cao said, "I'm going to see Xu You and Zhang He."
Xu You is Yuan Shao's counselor.
Zhang He is a first-rate general.
It's a pity that the two of them don't seem to be reused by Yuan Shao recently.
Guo Jia is in charge of the intelligence collection of Cao Cao Group, so of course he knows the situation of the two of them.
Guo Jia went to Yecheng this time to instigate the two rebels. As for why he went there in person, it was because he wanted to show his sincerity.
Just send someone to ask Xu You and Zhang He to betray Yuan Shao, return to the court, and work for Cao Sikong?
It's not that simple.
Chen Kang shook his head and said: "Guo Fengxiao is messing around. His safety is very important, don't you know, my lord? I don't agree with Fengxiao taking risks."
Guo Jia is the chief military advisor of Cao Cao's group, and his personal safety is very important.
It’s not like Cao Cao doesn’t have anyone under his command.
How could Guo Jia be allowed to take risks in Yecheng?
Cao Cao said: "I don't agree with Fengxiao going to Yecheng either. But Fengxiao has made up his mind. Chen Kang, I plan to let you protect Fengxiao secretly, so you can go to Yecheng. If we can really convince Xu You and Zhang He If we serve the imperial court, it will be much easier for us to attack Yuan Shao. Many fewer soldiers will die."
Chen Kang glanced at Cao Cao and said, "Master, I can't guarantee your safety if I leave Luoyang."
Cao Cao smiled and said: "You just left in secret. Only you and I know about this matter. If you don't tell me, and I don't tell you, who will know that you left Luoyang?"
Chen Kang nodded and said, "Okay. Then I will accompany Fengxiao to Yecheng."
Cao Cao hesitated to speak. He wanted Chen Kang to directly assassinate Yuan Shao in Yecheng.
But when the words came to his lips, Cao Cao couldn't say them anyway.
Cao Cao is Sikong, an important minister in charge of an army of 300,000 men. He is no longer the little man who recklessly assassinated Dong Zhuo.
Some things must never be done.
If Cao Cao wanted to do something, he should do it openly and honestly. Even if you want to play a stratagem, it is still a conspiracy. Rather than engaging in any assassination attempt.
If you are like a fly and a dog, you will be at a disadvantage.
Chen Kang didn't even bother to assassinate Yuan Shao.
When Chen Kang went to Chang'an, he didn't assassinate Dong Zhuo, so why bother to kill Yuan Shao now?
What's more, Chen Kang's martial arts skills are used to improve his cultivation and gain strength, not for assassination.
Yuan Shao was a prince. He was against the imperial court and did not obey orders. However, Yuan Shao did not threaten Chen Kang's survival.
Therefore, Chen Kang had no reason to personally assassinate Yuan Shao.
For conspiracies, all it takes is counselors like Guo Jia and Jia Xu. They are professionals when they play tricks.
…
Cao Pi's mansion.
Cao Pi said to Sima Yi: "Zhongda, Mr. Fengxiao is going to Yecheng."
Sima Yi was shocked: "Guo Jijiu is going to Yecheng? What is he going to do?"
Cao Pi shook his head and said: "I don't know. I happened to hear my father talking about this. I didn't dare to ask my father."
Sima Yi thought for a moment and said, "Sir, I'm afraid this matter is not simple. Find a way and follow Guo Jijiu to Yecheng."
Cao Pi quickly said: "Why should I go? Yecheng is Yuan Shao's territory, I won't go there. It's too dangerous to go to Yecheng."
Sima Yi hated iron and said, "I'm confused. Of course it's dangerous to go to Yecheng. Does Guo Fengxiao know that? But Guo Fengxiao still decided to go. There must be something very important. Maybe it has something to do with attacking Yuan Shao. The young master followed Guo Fengxiao. Let’s go to Yecheng together, and when we come back, we will have a great achievement.”
Cao Pi's eyes lit up. He had made great achievements, so wouldn't he be able to beat Cao Zhi?
Sima Yi said: "Have you figured it out? Guo Fengxiao is so smart. Since he decided to take risks, it means that he is sure to come back safely."
Cao Pi nodded and said, "Okay. I will listen to your idea, Zhongda, and go to Yecheng with Guo Jijiu."
…
Cao Cao stared at Cao Pi.
Facing Cao Cao's "death gaze", Cao Pi broke into a cold sweat, but he still withstood the pressure from Cao Cao.
I have to say that Cao Pi's psychological quality is still very strong.
Cao Cao said coldly: "Have you really decided to go to Yecheng with Fengxiao?"
Cao Pi nodded and said: "Yes. Father, actually I also hope to share your worries. I will definitely learn a lot from following Guo Jijiu."
Cao Cao said: "If you go to Yecheng, you may die. Since you are not even afraid of death, then I agree to you. You can go with Fengxiao, but you must follow Fengxiao's arrangements. If you mess up, Just never come back.”
Cao Pi suppressed his excitement and walked out of Sikong Mansion.
…
The people escorting Guo Jia were not Xu Chu or Dian Wei, but Shi A and Princess Liu Yi.
At least that's the case on the surface.
Shi A and Liu Yi are swordsmen at the peak of their masters. Their martial arts are superb and they are more than capable of protecting Guo Jia and Cao Pi personally.
Ordinary bandits and thieves could not get close to Guo Jia and Cao Pi.
Chen Kang will only stay in the dark.
Guo Jia and Cao Pi were not surrounded by a large army and their lives were not in danger. Chen Kang would never show up.
Several people followed the caravan and entered Yecheng.
They didn't attract anyone's attention.
Guo Jia and the others did not use their real names and pretended to be merchants. Even people who knew Guo Jia might not recognize him if they met him on the street.
Cao Pi was a little nervous.
Guo Jia said: "Master, don't be sneaky. We should go shopping and eat and drink when we should. If Master behaves too strangely, it will arouse the suspicion of others."
Cao Pi nodded and said, "Yes, sir."
Guo Jia said: "Master, don't call me sir. I am your housekeeper now."
Guo Jia decided to meet Xu You and Zhang He in two days.
At noon, several people had dinner in a restaurant.
Sudden.
Cao Pi stared at a girl and could no longer look away.
The girl is like a fairy descending to earth, her beauty is even better than that of Diao Chan.
Men love beautiful women, this has always been the case throughout the ages.
Cao Pi was in love for the first time, and when he saw a girl who looked like a fairy, he would certainly have some ideas.
Guo Jia was also shocked by the girl's beauty.
However, Guo Jia was a veteran of Huacong after all. He came to his senses and said to Cao Pi: "Master, you have to remember that we came to Yecheng to do business. Don't delay our family's business."
Cao Pi nodded and said, "The steward is right."
Cao Pi promised sweetly, but he really had other plans in his heart.
Cao Pi is the son of Cao Cao, the son of Da Sikong, and can be said to be the top "second generation" of the Han Dynasty.
In Luoyang City, there were many women who wanted to marry Cao Pi, but there were no women who really attracted Cao Pi.
But after meeting this young girl, Cao Pi made up his mind not to marry anyone but her.
Cao Pi said: "But this girl is really beautiful!"
Shi A nodded, agreeing with Cao Pi's statement. It was also the first time for Shi A to see such a beautiful girl.
However, I don’t know whose daughter she is.
Return to the inn.
Cao Pi's mind was filled with the beautiful image of the girl during the day. He lay on the bed and couldn't sleep no matter what.
Cao Pi couldn't control the impulse in his heart and called Shi A.
Shi A came to Cao Pi's room and asked, "Sir, I wonder if you asked me to come here so late. What do you want me to do?"
Shi A was the emperor's swordsmanship teacher, but he was also very respectful to Cao Pi. If you want to get along well in Luoyang City and have food to eat, you must have a good relationship with the dignitaries of the court.
Cao Pi had a profound background.
Shi A is a swordsman and cannot be offended.
Cao Pi said: "Shi A, help me check the identity of the girl we met in the restaurant during the day. If the matter is done, I will reward you heavily."
Shi A nodded and said, "I can check, but it will take some time. After all, we don't have the manpower and strength in Yecheng."
Of course Cao Cao had intelligence personnel in Yecheng, but the list of these personnel was in Guo Jia's hands.
Cao Pi and Shi A didn't know.
Even if Cao Pi and Shi A requested it, Guo Jia would not be able to hand over intelligence personnel to them.
Just kidding, those secret agents are there to collect intelligence and bribe Yuan Shao, not to help Mr. Cao Pi chase women.
…
Shi A's ability is indeed good.
It took him less than a day to find the beautiful girl in the home of a wealthy family in Yecheng.
When Cao Pi saw Shi A coming back, he couldn't wait to ask: "Shi A, have you found her?"
Shi A nodded and said, "Found it."
Cao Pi said excitedly: "Who is she?"
Shi A said: "This woman's name is Zhen Mi, and she is from Wuji County, Zhongshan. Her father is Zhen Yi. The Zhen family in Zhongshan Wuji has a big business. Their family supported Yuan Shao in their early years. This time Zhen Mi came to Ye I want to marry Yuan Xi, the second son of Yuan Shao. The wedding is scheduled for the ninth day of this month."
Today is the third day of the Lunar New Year, and there are still six days until the ninth day of the Lunar New Year.
Cao Pi said loudly: "No. I will not allow Zhen Mi to marry Yuan Xi."
Zhen Mi is the woman that Cao Pi likes, how can he let her marry Yuan Shao's son.
Cao Pi would never agree.
Cao Pi would not be able to bear it if Zhen Mi married Yuan Xi.
Cao Pi hated Yuan Xi so much at this moment.
Cao Pi liked Zhen Mi. Whether it was love at first sight or lust, he just fell in love with Zhen Mi.
Cao Pi inherited Cao Cao's temperament, and his personality was somewhat domineering. When you encounter something you like, you will never give in and get it no matter what. The same goes for women.
Shi A shook his head and said: "Master, we can't stop Zhen Mi from getting married. The marriage between the Yuan family and the Zhen family was decided by Yuan Shao, and no one can change it."
Cao Cao is in Luoyang and can't take care of Yecheng's affairs for the time being.
Shi A didn't have the ability to prevent Zhen Mi from marrying Yuan Xi.
Cao Pi became angry and said in a cold voice: "Humph, it can't be changed? So what about Yuan Benchu? He is no match for my father. Yuan Xi is just a idiot with no talent at all. What qualifications does he have to marry Zhen Mi?"
Shi A sighed secretly, Mr. Cao Pi is really willful.
Cao Pi stared, and then said: "Grab it. Shi A, I must snatch Zhen Mi away. You help me get things done, and I won't treat you badly after returning to Luoyang."
Shi A said: "Master, how about we discuss this matter with Guo Jijiu?"
Cao Pi waved his hand and said: "We can't let Guo Jijiu know. Otherwise, he will definitely stop me. Shi A, I don't care, you must snatch Zhen Mi for me. Once we snatch Zhen Mi, we will leave the city immediately and return to Luoyang." "
Cao Pi only had Zhen Mi in his heart at the moment.
He didn't even care about the business of coming to Yecheng.
As for what Zhen Mi thinks and whether she is willing to follow him, Cao Pi doesn't care at all, and it is no longer within the scope of Cao Pi's consideration.
As long as Zhen Mi is snatched away, she will be Cao Pi's woman.
Looking at Cao Pi's expression, Shi A knew that he would definitely not be able to do it if he didn't agree.
Shi Ayi gritted his teeth and said, "Master, then I'll give it a try."
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