Chapter 648: Cao Pi’s accompanying reading
I wish to fly safely and have wings, and wish to help the river without beams. --------Three Kingdoms. Cao Pi's "Two Miscellaneous Poems. One"
It is said that Cao Zhang returned to the ancestral temple on behalf of Cao Cao, but the mourning hall had no intention of protecting Xia Houchen and forcibly sentenced him to death. Come to think of it, although Xia Houcheng is superb in martial arts, he has no interaction with Cao Zhang on weekdays. Instead, he has a fierce fight with Cao Zhang's brother Cao Pi, and Cao Zhang cannot help but not understand the canonical punishment.
Whether in the family or in the court, after the news of Cao Ang's death spread, strategists, wise men and a group of old guys have long been discussing in private who can succeed Cao Ang and become Cao Cao's new successor. Although this topic is very sensitive, it cannot stop everyone's curiosity. Those ambitious subordinates are also weighing at this time which master they should seek refuge with. Is it Cao Pi, Cao Zhi, Cao Zhang, or the youngest Cao Chong?
Cao Zhang was proficient in martial arts, but he did not like reading since he was a child. He determined to imitate Wei Qing and Huo Qubing, "riding a hundred thousand horses across the desert, driving away the soldiers and Di, and making meritorious deeds." Although he is a good player when he goes into battle to kill the enemy, he is the least favored. Although he is not favored, it does not mean that Cao Zhang has no ambition. Now that Cao Zhang has a large number of troops and has returned to the ancestral temple to take charge of the overall situation on behalf of Cao Cao, who dares to say that he has no chance?
Cao Zhi is very well-known among Cao Cao's disciples, and his literary achievements are not inferior to Cao Cao's. He can be said to be highly talented and charming. His character is frank, natural and unabashed, which is also in line with Cao Cao's tone. In essence, although Cao Cao is treacherous, he is also a bohemian and talented man. The most important thing is that there are many children of aristocratic families who support Cao Zhi overtly and covertly, including Yang Xiu, Yang Dezu, the son of Taiwei Yang Biao, Xun Yun, Xun Changqian, the eldest son of Grand Military Advisor Xun Yu, and even Cao Fu, Cao Lecheng, the eldest son of Cao Cao, the leading general Cao Hong. Yu Jin's sons Yu Gui, Yu Yishou, etc. were all Cao Zhi's die-hard drinking friends. Cao Hong's daughter even married Xun Can, Xun Fengqian, Xun Yu's youngest son. There were private rumors that long before Cao Ang's death, a relatively fixed social circle supporting Cao Zhi had been formed in the court.
The genius prodigy Cao Chong, because of Cao Cao's extreme love for him, also has great influence and has become a strong contender for the throne of the prince. Although he is only five years old now, for careerists, are children more capable? What about being controlled?
Cao Pi has a gloomy character. Relatively speaking, his writing is not as good as Cao Zhi's, his martial arts is not as good as Cao Zhang's, and his wisdom is not as good as Cao Chong's. Although Cao Pi was not the eldest son, Cao Ang had passed away, and he was born to the successor wife, Mrs. Bian, so he was the legitimate eldest son. According to the ancient rules for establishing heirs, it is "to establish a direct descendant based on seniority rather than virtue, and to establish a son based on honor rather than seniority." This means that even if Cao Ang did not die in battle, he should be ranked second to Cao Pi in terms of establishing his successor. Even Cao Ang was not convinced, so how could Cao Pi be willing to rank behind Cao Zhi?
Of course, Cao Pi's martial arts skills are not as good as Cao Zhang's, and his literary talents are not as good as Cao Zhi's, but he can be regarded as a man with both civil and military skills, and his overall quality is not low. According to official history, in terms of martial arts, Cao Pi learned archery at the age of six and horseback riding at the age of eight. When he was a teenager, he followed his father in the north and south. In terms of literary talent, Cao Pi created the first complete seven-character poem "Yan Ge Xing" in the history of Chinese literature, and his "Classic Theory. Essay" was the first systematic monograph on literary criticism in the history of Chinese literature. In the history of literature, Cao Pi His status is equal to that of Cao Cao and Cao Zhi, which shows his extraordinary experience. In terms of intelligence, Cao Pi himself was very smart, and he was secretly supported by a think tank composed of Sima Yi, Wu Zhi, Mao Jie and other counselors, so he was very powerful.
On the other hand, Cao Zhang and Cao Zhi are not as good as Cao Pi in terms of overall quality, mainly because their weaknesses are as obvious as their strengths. Although Cao Zhang was highly skilled in martial arts, he had no achievements in literature. He was comparable to Zhang Fei and Lu Bu. He could be described as brave but without any strategy. It was difficult for Cao Cao to confidently identify him as his successor and hand over the country to him to govern. Although Cao Zhi had outstanding literary talent, , is one of the unavoidable top figures in the history of Chinese literature, but he is a weak scholar with basically no military exploits. In addition, he is too talented and drinks without restraint. He drinks too much and is dissolute, leaving behind many Anecdotes and infamy.
Therefore, the current world of the Cao family is also filled with still waters and deep undercurrents. Cao Ang's death can be said to be the catalyst. On the eve of the outbreak, Xia Houcheng's trial inadvertently became the first tie between Cao Pi and Cao Zhang.
Just before Cao Cao sent troops to attack Xu County, a small boat entered Zhaoyang Lake via Wenshui and Sishui, and then passed through a series of small lakes such as Chishan Lake, Wujia Lake, Zhangzhuang Lake, Tagu Lake, Manjia Lake, and Yangcheng Lake. shoal, and finally enters the Dasha River, meandering towards Qiao County. It was almost dawn, and the morning glow was slowly rising in the sky. There was a young man standing on the bow of the boat, wearing a dark brown coat, looking at the scenery on the shore with great interest, as if he was searching for a chapter and excerpting a sentence. Come up with some poetry. Indeed, the scenery along the road is getting darker and darker in autumn. Under the morning glow, layers of deep yellow, deep green, and deep red spread out far away, and the eyes are filled with colors like oil paintings. The scenery is so beautiful, no wonder this young man became poetic.
"The long autumn night is long, and the strong north wind is cool. I can't sleep, and I am wandering in my clothes. I have been wandering for a long time, and white dew stains my clothes. Looking down at the clear water waves, looking up at the bright moonlight. The sky and the Han Dynasty are flowing back to the west, and the three and five are in full swing. How sad are the chirping of grass and insects, and the solitary wild goose flying south alone. I am depressed and full of sad thoughts, longing for my hometown. May I have wings to fly peacefully, and wish to help the river without beams. Sigh long to the wind, cut off my middle intestines. "
The sound of the poem was deafening, as if carrying a gloomy mood, it flew to the surface of the water, causing a wave of waves. As the moonlight shivered, a burst of applause suddenly sounded in the cabin. The curtain on the cabin door was opened, and a tall young man walked out. This man was dressed in ordinary green-brown Confucian clothes, with a fair complexion, slender features, a straight nose and a square mouth, two round ears, and a particularly slender neck. His appearance was handsome, with a hint of sinister air, sharp eyes, majestic mouth, and an eagle's gaze. Between the wolf's gaze, his temperament seemed unfathomable. As soon as the man came out of the hatch, he laughed and said: "What a saying, 'The grass and trees are mourning, and the lone wild goose is flying south'! Zihuan, you are sad for autumn again!"
The young man called Zihuan was Cao Cao's eldest son. Cao Pi, the later Emperor Wen of the Wei Dynasty, Cao Pi, Cao Zihuan, was known as Wei Gaozu and Wei Shizu in history. I saw that he was of medium build, with a dark complexion, a mustache, a pair of almond-shaped eyes, and two curved eyebrows as dark and thick as paint, giving him quite the charm of Cao Cao. Underneath the dark brown coat is a pure black scribe's attire. The patterned skirt flutters slightly in the morning breeze, making it look unrestrained and unrestrained. Against the backdrop of the morning glow, his black skin had a faint luster, as if it was a talent attached to his body.
Hearing the compliments from the people walking out of the cabin, Cao Pi did not look back, but smiled slightly and said: "My companion, this is the first time I hear you praise my poems. Usually, you are not always arrogant and look down on me. ?"
If you want to know what happens next, listen to the explanation next time.
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