Songshan Mountain is the "middle mountain" of the Five Mountains. It is the eastern extension of the Qinling Mountains. It starts from the east side of Longmen in Luoyang in the west, gradually turns eastward to the northeast and extends to the north of Xinmi. It stretches for nearly 100 kilometers from east to west and is about 20 kilometers wide from north to south. .
Morning light three days later.
Zhang Xiu and Zhang Biao slowly climbed up Wan'an Mountain.
When you climb up and look up, the fresh air fills your heart. Wherever you look, you can see towering, steep and straight peaks with sheer cliffs and overlapping peaks. Clouds cover the treetops, mist flows into the valley, the green forest blows in the wind, and the white water stirs up the stream. Above the green vegetation, birds chirped, and a ray of warm light from the morning sun shone through, taking away the chill of the night.
There are many mountains, covered with thick wild grass, and the vigorous and green pine trees stand proudly among the wild grass. The mountain wind blows, and the sound of pine waves bursts. This sound beats the heart, feels comfortable and happy, and sucks the sweet air in the wind. .
Wan'an Mountain.
In a brand new pavilion, Cao Cao was sitting there leisurely in casual clothes. After all, he was old. If climbing the mountain with Zhang Xiu out of breath would be detrimental to his dignity, he would have come up early and waited while the night was dark. Standing next to Cao Cao was a young man in his twenties with a good appearance.
Seeing Zhang Xiu approaching, Cao Cao stood up and greeted him with a loud smile: "Ah haha! Brother Boyuan, I haven't seen you for many years, how are you?" Then he saw Zhang Biao next to Zhang Xiu's hip and said kindly, " Is this the sign of the crown prince of your country? He is already somewhat courageous at a young age. It is true that a tiger father has no dog son!"
Zhang Biao looked at Cao Cao, whose face was already pale, and saluted: "I've met Uncle Cao!"
Cao Cao's smile got even bigger, "Well~ I've heard for a long time that Boyuan's eldest son is talented and intelligent. It turns out that he is so talented today. It's really enviable!"
Zhang Xiu said with a smile on his face: "Hello, Mr. Cao! It's been a few years since we last met. Time flies, and the years fly by. It's really sad to think about it."
Cao Cao laughed, and the wrinkles on his face became clearer: "I haven't lamented my years yet, but Boyuan started first, hahaha!" Then he made a hand of invitation, "Come on, come on! Sit down and say sit down. explain."
Cao Cao led Zhang Xiu into the pavilion, and the two of them sat across from each other, "Bo Yuan! I invite you here today. Regardless of your secular identity and the situation in the world, I just want to have a good chat with you. I already know my fate. Years, time is running out, and there is only one hero like Boyuan in the world. In order not to regret it, I finally decided to have a good chat with you."
"Now it seems that the only heroes in the world are Cao Gong and Xiu'er," Zhang Xiu said with a smile. "If we put aside everything else, I very much hope that I can become close friends with Cao Gong. We can eat at the same table, sleep at the same table, and scold Fang Qiu. Wouldn’t it be great to travel around the world and guide the country?”
Cao Cao nodded with deep understanding.
He raised his glass to invite wine and said, "I am happy to hear what Boyuan said! Please!"
Zhang Xiu laughed, clinked his glasses, drank it all in one gulp, and revealed the bottom of the glass.
"Zi Heng, come here to meet Emperor Jing!" Cao Cao said to Cao Pi who was standing sideways. In terms of age, Zhang Xiu is more than ten years older than Cao Pi. He cannot be called uncle, but can only be called up and down. Cao Pi bowed generously and saluted: "Cao Pi has met Emperor Jing!"
Zhang Xiu took a serious look at Emperor Wen of Wei in later records.
According to historical records, Cao Pi was a well-known politician and writer with both civil and military skills.
I saw Cao Pi wearing a maroon silk robe, his hair meticulously tied into a bun, and a crown. He had a good face and was half a head taller than Cao Cao. His dark and sinister eyes were shining brightly, and he bowed respectfully to Zhang Xiu.
Zhang Xiu nodded: "A humble gentleman, never show mercy."
Cao Cao raised a glass to invite him to drink, Zhang Biao scooped some wine for his father, Zhang Xiu, and Cao Pi scooped some wine for Cao Cao. The two drank several glasses of wine and talked and laughed.
"Bo Yuan!" After a few glasses of wine, Cao Cao was drunk with teasing, "I was a foolish person, and I first promoted filial piety and honesty. Then the world was in chaos. I wanted to build a house in my hometown and study in spring and summer. Hunting in autumn and winter, I lived by this. Unexpectedly, the imperial court recruited me as an army, and from then on I served the country. I defeated Dong Zhuo, eliminated Yuan Shu, defeated Lu Bu, and destroyed Yuan Shao. Unexpectedly, the Han Dynasty was in decline and there was no way to save it. It was a livelihood for millions of people. I have no choice but to proclaim myself emperor and bring peace to the people." As he spoke, he stared straight at Zhang Xiu, "Bo Yuan, you are also the Mingsheng of Jingguo, so you must have had this idea!"
Zhang Xiu smiled and said: "Cao Gong cares about all the people, and he can't do it as well as Xiu."
Cao Cao did not mind Zhang Xiu's retort and continued: "All the people have suffered from the war and have suffered greatly. Now that the world is a little more peaceful, it is not easy to start wars again. In such a hurry, Boyuan said, 'When prosperity comes, the people suffer, and when they perish, the people suffer' ', this is really a fine and good saying! Han Dynasty has fallen, Wei Jing has risen, and all the people are at peace."
Could it be that Cao Cao is old and has lost his ambition in his old age?
After walking around in such a big circle, holding such a high chess piece, and listening for a long time, I had no idea what kind of medicine Cao Cao was selling.
Zhang Xiu listened calmly and did not answer his words.
Both of them looked into each other's eyes quietly, with no intention of speaking.
The sun has slowly risen in the sky, the blue sky is cloudless, and the chirping of insects and birds can be heard from time to time in the distant grass.
After a long time, Cao Cao sighed and said: "I first raised my troops, occupied Yanzhou, captured Yuzhou, and then used the emperor to command the princes to capture Xuzhou. His strength gradually grew stronger, and his desire also expanded. He was ready to destroy Yuan Shao, annihilate Liu Biao, and Sun Ce." , and bring peace to the world and unify the world..." Then he shook his head and smiled bitterly, "However, there are many heroes in the world. In the south, there is Sun Ce, the little overlord of Jiangdong, Liu Bei, the clan clan member of the Han Dynasty, and with Boyuan in the north, the world is finally divided into four parts!"
"Times create heroes, and heroes are made at the right time!" Zhang Xiu said, "The general trend of the world must be unified after a long period of time, and it cannot be changed by one person's power."
"Then just two people!" Cao Cao stared at Zhang Xiu and said.
Hearing these words, Zhang Xiu suddenly felt relieved.
Zhang Xiu's original plan was to unite with Cao Cao to attack Wu Chu. Only in this way could Cao Wei's main force be lured to the south bank of the Yellow River.
But he couldn't say this. Cao Cao was too suspicious, so he could only say it himself.
Although she was extremely happy in her heart, Zhang Xiu had already developed advanced internal skills and was considered an old actor. She pretended to be confused and asked, "Two people?"
Show off!
Cao Cao couldn't wait to go over and tear open Zhang Xiu's mask of pretense, and then spit a mouthful of thick phlegm on his thick face. After all, he was still pretending?
He tried his best to hold it back, took a sip of wine, suppressed the anger in his heart, and said clearly: "You and I will join forces to attack the south. I will take Yangzhou of Soochow, and you will attack Jingzhou of Liu Chu. The world belongs to you and me, how about it?"
Zhang Xiu smiled and said: "It's like this from afar! This is exactly what I mean."
Cao Cao sneered in his heart and said: "It's just right. After the victory of the Southern Expedition, I will come here again to host a banquet and invite Boyuan to come and have a drink."
"Hahaha, Xiu is looking forward to it!"
The two looked at each other and smiled.
The two then discussed the major issues of the southern expedition and agreed to attack south after harvesting in the summer of the following year. They started drinking a lot and talking loudly until the sun went down.
The two reluctantly parted ways and parted ways down the mountain with deep sadness.
