Hearing that Cao Cao wanted to see him, Song Xin was surprised and excited, but most of all, he was uneasy. I didn’t expect to see such a big shot. He was very curious about what Cao Cao was like and whether he was like what history said.
Song Xin and Song Ya followed Wei Tong to Cao Cao's shogunate.
This was the first time Song Xin saw this world-famous figure, the Prime Minister of the Han Empire and later Emperor Wu of Wei, and he couldn't help but feel nervous.
For a man of commoner origin, Cao Cao was still willing to summon him, as if he felt like he was from another world. There were many world-famous advisers and generals sitting on both sides of Song Xin. At the same time, they were also looking at Song Xin and Song Ya. Song Xin glanced at these people with his peripheral vision, and Wei Xuan was actually sitting below. After he saw Song Xin, his aging and droopy eyelids trembled slightly, and his breathing became obviously heavier.
"Thank you for your hard work, Ziming. You said you have important military information to report?" Cao Cao saw them coming in, raised his head and asked.
"Prime Minister, my two brothers also brought letters from General Zixiao, Mr. Ji Bi, and General Boning."
"Oh? Bring it quickly."
Song Xin took out three letters from his arms, and Cao Cao's attendants came to take them. They first checked the fire seals on them one by one, and then presented them to Cao Cao after seeing that the fire seals were intact.
Cao Cao opened the letter and read it carefully. Man Chong's letter said that Guan Yu had now penetrated deep into Cao's defense line between Jiangling and Xiangyang, harassing and attacking the troops supplying Jiangling. I hope we can send troops to encircle and suppress them.
He guessed that Guan Yu was stationed at Hanjinkou to supplement his troops. He suggested that the prime minister order Le Jin, Wenpin and himself to divide their armies to attack Hanjinkou where Guan Yu was located to cut off Guan Yu's food and fodder supplies.
Cao Cao nodded while reading, and then circulated it to all the counselors. The counselors all agreed with Man Chong's suggestion, and Cao Cao immediately issued a military order, asking Le Jin, Man Chong, and Wenpin each to send two thousand troops to encircle Guan Yu and make sure to recapture Hanjinkou.
When Cao Cao was reading Cao Ren's letter, he suddenly clapped his thighs, stroked his beard and laughed loudly, and said to the people around him: "A certain order, Zi Xiao, guarding Jiangling really lived up to his expectations. Zi Xiao led three hundred tiger cavalry with cattle and gold as the vanguard, and together with the five Thousands of soldiers actually defeated Zhou Yu's 10,000 troops. However, our army suffered less than a hundred casualties, and its morale was greatly boosted. Zi Xiao is a true general."
All the counselors and generals nodded, praising the bravery of Cao Ren and Niu Jin. Wei Xuandao: "General Zixiao's reputation has spread throughout Jingzhou. He is indeed a tiger general."
Cao Cao laughed and said: "Song Xin, Song Ya, you two also performed well in Jiangling this time. Zixiao praised you two greatly in his letter. You cross the river to find out Liu Bei's whereabouts, and rescue him with Cao Ren from Jiangling City. Niujin. This kind of courage is really rare."
Upon hearing this, Wei Xuan stared at Song Xin's back, as if he was about to spit out a knife.
"I don't dare to claim credit. This battle was all because of the good coordination of the Prime Minister, General Cao Ren and all the counselors, so that the villain had the opportunity to make contributions." Song Ya and Song Xin thanked them.
Cao Cao was very happy, really very happy. He needed a victory to tell everyone that Wu Jun was not invincible, and Zhou Yu was not invincible. Now Cao Ren gave him such a victory.
Then, he finally opened Chen Jiao's letter, but just said nothing and read it with a dull expression. He glanced at Song Xin lightly again, folded the letter, and placed it on the small wooden box at hand.
Cao Pi, who was waiting on the side, took out a key, opened the lock, put Chen Jiao's letter in, and carefully locked the box.
Cao Cao's move naturally attracted the attention of many people, including Wei Xuan. They were all guessing what Chen Jiao's letter said. And why did the Prime Minister look at the pawn who delivered the message with strange eyes?
At this time, Cao Cao looked at Song Xin and asked: "Song Xin, how old are you now? Where are you from?"
"Back to Prime Minister, Song Xin has just turned sixteen this year. He is from Yanzhou... Juancheng..."
Cao Cao looked at Song Xin and praised everyone:
"Well, now at the age of sixteen, he dares to break into thousands of armies with his sword, and his courage is extraordinary. The champion Hou Huo Qubing was seventeen years old when he attacked the Xiongnu in the north. This kid has the style of a champion."
Listening to Cao Cao praising him, Song Xin lowered his head and said, "Song Xin doesn't dare. The champions have made unparalleled achievements for the Han Dynasty. How can Song Xin dare to compare with them?"
"Cao Cao has always liked young and promising heroes who are both resourceful and brave all his life in the military. At your age, how could you know that you will not be able to compete with champions in the future? How do you think these people should be rewarded?" Cao Cao asked everyone sitting down.
The military advisor offered wine to Dong Zhao and stood up and said: "Prime Minister, the rewards of General Cao Ren and General Niu Jin can be used as a token of appreciation from the emperor to bestow them with titles. Song Ya was originally the leader of the baggage team, and indeed he has wronged his talents. He can be promoted to the rank of Tun general and general. He is retained. Song Xin is still a foot soldier at present, but he can be promoted to two levels. Why is he so long?
In addition, Wei Tong, Song Ya and Song Xin were promoted to one level respectively. Wei Tong promoted him to the eighth-class public chariot, and was given thirty hectares of land and a residence for thirty households. Song Ya and Song Xin were both white-bodied. They were given first-class titles, two hectares of land, and two houses each. "
"Well, Gongren's words are feasible. Do you have any other opinions?"
But at this time, Wei Xuan suddenly straightened up and said, "I think it's inappropriate."
Cao Cao raised his eyebrows slightly and asked, "What can Duke Xuan say?"
Wei Xuan stood up and said, "General Zixiao, General Ziming and Song Ya have indeed made great contributions. The prime minister should reward them. I have no objection. But this Song Xin cannot be rewarded."
Cao Cao asked: "Why can't you reward me?"
Wei Xuandao: "This person is a murderous suspect!"
Song Xin was not surprised when Wei Xuan stopped him, but she still raised her head and glanced at him. But he knew that he couldn't argue. In this place, he had no place to speak.
As soon as this statement came out, everyone was surprised, but Cao Cao's expression remained as usual, as if he had known it for a long time, and he leaned on the sofa behind him and said, "Mr. Xuan, please elaborate."
"His father, Song Jin, fled back then and has not returned. According to the law, Song Xin should be convict. Even if he is not killed, he will be in a lowly status and cannot be rewarded. This will pollute the state's public assets and embarrass the scholars. Heart. Prime Minister, please think again."
Wei Tong was furious, glared at Wei Xuan, stood up and said to Cao Cao: "Prime Minister, Song Xin's father is wronged. This matter is definitely not what Wei Xuan said. Please give Wei Tong an order to investigate this matter thoroughly." thing."
"Humph, there is an injustice? Who can prove it? If there is no evidence, Wei Ziming, you just deceived the Prime Minister." Wei Xuan showed no weakness.
Cao Cao said nothing and just listened. His great advisers and cronies also kept silent in a tacit understanding, because they all noticed the letter from Chen Jiao and the change in Cao Cao's eyes and attitude towards Song Xin after reading the letter. They will not comment on it until they see the letter.
Wei Tong said: "Song Xin's father was killed, and then the person who killed him took the credit."
Wei Xuan said: "These are all your one-sided words, please don't make unreal remarks."
"Prime Minister, if you can give Wei Tong an order, I will definitely investigate this matter." Wei Tong knew that Wei Xuan was causing trouble, so he simply asked Cao Cao for an order.
Cao Cao was silent for a while and asked, "What do you have to say?"
Gaorou, the subordinate of Cang Cao, stared at Cao Cao's expression, as if he had some understanding, and stood up and said: "Prime Minister, I think this matter should be investigated in detail. The morale of the military is currently unstable. If merit is not rewarded, the morale of the military cannot be stabilized. I feel that it should be Award." His opinion also represented the views of some people, and many people immediately nodded in support.
Wei Xuan's old face twitched and he was about to argue, but Cao Cao suddenly raised his hand and said, "No need to say anything, Duke Xuan."
Then he said: "Draft a memorial to declare that Cao Ren is the Marquis of Anping Ting. Song Xin's reward will not be issued for the time being. He will return to Wei Ziming's command first. If he performs more meritorious services, he will be rewarded together. Song Ya was originally the grain officer of the capital and can continue to be the military governor. Transport grain and grass, wait until the war in Jingzhou is over, and then go to Yuan Rang for help."
Wei Tong still wanted to argue, but when he saw Xun You handing him one, he quietly waved his hand to signal him to stop talking. He had no choice but to lower his head and say, "Thank you, Prime Minister."
"If nothing happens, you can go down." Cao Cao waved his hand.
After everyone left, Cao Cao left only a few of his most trusted advisers, including Xun You, Jia Xu, Hua Xin and others.
"Zihuan, please circulate Chen Jibi's letter to them..."
Cao Pi agreed, opened the small box with the key, took out a letter, and passed it to Xun You and others by his attendants. After they read it, Cao Cao said, "Tell me what you think."
Chen Jiao's letter probably said two things. First, Lu Junqin was not Lu Xun's spy chief in Jingzhou, but someone else. Second, he talked about Song Xin's achievements and the background he had found out, and suggested that Cao Cao give him a try first.
Several gentlemen were a little surprised after reading the letter, especially Hua Xin, because he also had a position, that is, the Dian Xiaowei of the Dian School Office, who was temporarily in charge of the Jingzhou Dian School Office. His status in the Dian School Office is one level higher than that of Chen Jiaodu. The enemy's spy chief was operating under his nose, and he also felt the pressure.
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Song Xin and the others left the mansion and met Wei Xuan. The old man stared at Song Xin viciously and got into the car. Wei Tong didn't give him a good look and simply ignored him.
"This old dog." Song Ya cursed secretly.
There was a person standing next to Wei Xuan's car. When he saw Wei Tong and the others coming out, his expression changed instantly. He lowered his head and pretended to be nonchalant and quickly hid behind the car.
It goes without saying that this person is the Song Chou that Song Xin has always wanted to find.
"Isn't that person behind them Song Xin!?" Song Chou was frightened.
He found that Song Xin had become completely unrecognizable to him. If it weren't for Wei Tong and Song Ya still being there, even if Song Xin stood in front of him, he would not have recognized that this was his nephew.
Ever since Wei Xuan told the story about Song Xin, Song Chou felt like a light was on his back and he couldn't rest well all day long. In addition, he already felt guilty, so he did not dare to meet Song Xin.
"Song Ya has always been at odds with me, so finding me now is definitely not a good thing. If it weren't for Wei Tong, what could he do to me?" Seeing the three of them walking away, Song Chou squinted at their backs and muttered. .
Late at night, Song Chou was called to his residence by Wei Xuan.
As soon as he walked in, he saw the darkness in the room wrapped in a halo of candlelight, as if trying to engulf it. The firelight illuminated half of Wei Xuan's cheek, carving shadows on his old face with crisscrossed grooves. These shadows trembled slightly with the flicker of candlelight, giving him a sense of uncertainty and depression. He asked in a low voice: "Song Chou, let me ask you, your nephew's name is Song Xin, do you know what is special about him?"
Song Chou raised his head slightly and asked doubtfully: "Sir, as far as I know, he is just an ordinary country boy..."
Wei Xuan's hand on the table curled up slightly and he snorted: "Country boy, do you know what he did in Jiangling this time?"
Song Chou shook his head blankly.
"He made great achievements in Jiangling. Following Cao Ren, he rescued Niu Jin from the army and killed many enemy soldiers."
"What!? Impossible!" Song Chou shouted as if he was losing his temper. In his impression, Song Xin had always been a cowardly and obedient child, and also a bit stupid.
Wei Xuan glanced at him coldly, "The Prime Minister said it himself, could I still lie to you? And if it weren't for my objection, I might have rewarded him and given him a title."
"Title?!" Song Chou was shocked.
"How could he..." Although Song Chou didn't like Song Xin, he didn't believe that he had the courage to harm Wei Qi. This nephew has been honest and obedient since he was a child. Even if he is bullied, he will never retaliate.
"The villain doesn't understand. How can he be alive?"
Wei Xuandao: "Later I found out that it was a steward of our family who bought him as a child. The fact that my son Wei Qi is like this must have something to do with this boy."
Wei Xuan's old hands suddenly clenched, he raised his head and asked, "Do you still care that he is your clan brother's son?"
Song Chou said gloomily: "I have long since disowned this clan brother, how could I care about his little cub."
"Well, let me handle your nephew's matter. Regardless of whether my son Wei Qi's matter has anything to do with him or not, I don't want to see him anymore. If the oral sex scandal comes out, then My Wei family will also be in some trouble!"
Song Chou was startled and said, "Your Majesty, you want me to..." As he said this, he made a "kill" gesture.
Wei Xuan just glanced at him lightly and didn't say yes, but he didn't say no either. As if to say: "Do you have to let me say something so clearly?"
"Song...Song Yi...accept the order." Song Chou could only respond in a low voice. At this time, Wei Xuan was like a ghost half-hidden in the darkness, suppressing his anger.
"But, sir, he spends all day with Wei Tong, I'm afraid..."
"Then I will help you temporarily get rid of Wei Tong. Today, the prime minister said that he will lead the army to go on an expedition..."
After Song Chou lowered his head to listen, he rolled his eyes and said, "Sir, I have a trick to kill them all with a borrowed knife. I can get rid of them all!"
....
A few days later, Wei Tong suddenly received an order to lead 1,500 soldiers to Jiangxia to participate in a military plan.
