Nanjing City, Palace of the Prince of Qin.
Cao Cao and Lu Xuan returned to Nanjing from Japan. Looking at everything at home, they felt as if they were in another world.
Everything in Japan is very primitive.
Although there is seafood to eat and game to eat, it doesn’t feel fresh if you eat too much. The development of the Japanese country was also poor and required a long period of education.
Only after I went outside did I realize that domestic life is better.
Of course, one of the biggest advantages of going to fight outside is that the world is vast and unrestricted. When Cao Cao returned to Nanjing, he was very cautious, thanked guests behind closed doors, and stayed at home most of the time.
Because all his sons were there, Cao Cao would gather the children around him from time to time and tell Cao Ang, Cao Pi, Cao Zhi and other children what he saw and heard outside, the deliciousness of eating seafood, the wind and waves of crossing the sea, etc.
The concept that Cao Cao instilled in his sons was that they should not be lazy or slack off, but should enhance their abilities to prepare for the future governance of the Kangaroo Kingdom.
If Lu Xuan promised, he would definitely make arrangements.
This is what Cao Cao firmly believed.
Under Cao Cao's influence, the sons worked hard and everyone went into hibernation for the time being. Their goal is overseas. Once Lu Xuan goes to sea to fight further and seizes the territory and the Kangaroo Kingdom, they can show their strength without being restricted everywhere.
In the study, Cao Cao is reading.
While he was reading, there was a sound of footsteps. Cao Pi entered the study, bowed and said, "Father."
When Cao Pi was sixteen years old, he had fluffy hair on his lips. Although his overall appearance is childish, his face is slightly gloomy. After all, the Cao family was destroyed and became Lu Xuan's prisoner.
Lu Xuan did not deal with the Cao family, and even Cao Cao was still the King of Qin, but Cao Pi still felt a little depressed deep in his heart.
Cao Cao saw Cao Pi coming and said with a smile: "Pi'er, what can you do?"
Cao Pi hesitated for a moment, then plucked up the courage and said, "Father, although Your Majesty promised to give my Cao family a fiefdom, and to give my Cao family the opportunity to establish a country on its own. However, I don't know how long it will take to fulfill it. Maybe. Three years, maybe five years, maybe longer.”
Cao Cao looked at his second son and asked, "What do you mean?"
Cao Pi said: "Your Majesty's words will not be false, nor will they deceive my father. But our Cao family are all at home, and we don't know that we can only go out in the year of the monkey. Therefore, my son hopes to make a difference."
Cao Cao put down the book and asked, "Does Pi'er want to become an official in the Ming Dynasty and become an official in the court?"
"no!"
Cao Pi shook his head and answered.
Cao Cao became even more curious and asked, "So, what do you want to do?"
Cao Pi said loudly: "What my son wants to do is to use local scholars to serve as officials in the Japanese country. My son also wants to give it a try. Although I am not a scholar from the Five Classics Hall, I have a family background and have been influenced by my ears and eyes. I am no better than A scholar from the Five Classics Hall."
"In addition, according to the fact that the Japanese country is very hungry for talents, I went to the Japanese country and could at least serve as the county magistrate of one place."
"There will be opportunities for experience and training."
"I don't want to be kept in a boudoir, I don't want to be controlled all the time, I want to make a difference."
"The eldest brother is the eldest son of the Cao family and the heir of the Cao family. He must stay in the country. However, my son went to the Japanese country under a pseudonym to work and gain experience. Only in this way can he have certain experience when he comes to my Cao family in the future. Instead of lying at home and waiting for this day to come."
Cao Cao asked: "Are you going to go under a different name?"
"right!"
Cao Pi nodded.
He said seriously: "If you don't change your name, you will definitely not be allowed. The identity of the Cao family is sensitive, and Your Majesty is willing to take your father out. However, you may not let the Cao family's children leave."
Cao Cao stroked the gray beard under his chin, shook his head after thinking, and said: "There is no need to use a pseudonym. My Cao family is upright, so why use a pseudonym? Whatever should be done, so be it."
Cao Pi frowned and said, "What if His Majesty finds out and investigates and charges?"
Cao Cao chuckled and said, "You have lived in Nanjing for a year or two. Do you feel like anyone is watching you when you go out?"
"That's not true!"
Cao Pi shook his head and answered.
Cao Cao said: "Your Majesty's mind and vision are not something you can fathom, and the vastness of the world outside is beyond your imagination. What's more, if you go to a local place to gain experience, what's the point of hiding it?"
"I, the son of Cao Cao, don't need to hide anything. You can just go. My father will take care of everything. I will mention this matter to Your Majesty when Your Majesty returns to the court."
Cao Pi smiled and said, "Thank you very much, father."
"Bang! Bang!"
There was a knock on the door, and Cao Ang entered the study eagerly and said: "Father, Your Majesty went to Xuzhou and dealt with Xuzhou's army. I heard that Cao Bao, the chief general of the Xuzhou garrison, was killed, six members of Cao's family were killed, and the rest were exiled. .”
"The garrison generals in Xuzhou killed more than ten people one after another, and the soldiers in Xuzhou killed hundreds or thousands of people."
"All the local nobles and officials were dragged to the execution ground in prison cars and killed one by one until rivers of blood flowed. In addition, Lu Dai, the governor of Xuzhou, was demoted to Zhuya County, Jiaozhou to serve as the prefect. The chief administrator of Xuzhou was Yi Fei Promoted to serve as the governor of Xuzhou."
Cao Ang sighed: "This time, the killing was too fierce."
Cao Cao chuckled and said: "Cao Bao committed suicide himself, no one else can blame him. But this time, your majesty did deal harshly."
Cao Ang said: "I heard that His Majesty left Xiapi and started to come back. I don't know what arrangements will be made next."
Cao Cao chuckled and said, "This matter has nothing to do with us."
He seemed relaxed.
The local situation in the country is not the Cao family's business. Cao Cao wants to further expand the territory and win the Cao family's territory as soon as possible.
Seeing Cao Ang coming, Cao Cao took the initiative and said, "Ang'er, your second brother is going to work in Japan. What do you think?"
After hearing this, Cao Ang was stunned for a moment and agreed: "It is a good thing that the second brother has ambitions and ambitions. I support the second brother when he goes to Japan. My identity is different. My father is away, so I represent the Cao family. I can't leave."
"Report!"
At this moment, a burst of footsteps came.
The servant of the palace entered and reported: "Your Majesty, a guard in embroidered clothes has come to deliver a message, saying that His Majesty is on his way back to Nanjing. Please go to the northern ferry of Nanjing and inspect the place with His Majesty."
"knew."
Cao Cao nodded in reply.
There was worry in Cao Ang's eyes and he frowned: "Father, your Majesty suddenly asked you to follow me. Did something happen?"
Cao Cao said: "I am not afraid of shadows. There is nothing to be afraid of, so don't worry about it. What's more, if your Majesty really wants to deal with me, there is no need for this. You can do whatever you need to do, no need to be restrained. Anyway, my Cao family They are relatives of the emperor."
"Here!"
Cao Ang and Cao Pi nodded in reply.
The two brothers left, and Cao Cao returned to the backyard, told his old wife about their departure, and then took Dian Wei away from the Prince of Qin's Mansion and headed north to Nanjing Ferry. While Cao Cao was on his way, news spread in Nanjing about Lu Xuan's killing spree in Xuzhou.
Many businessmen, wealthy families, and people involved in the military have some ideas and want to adjust and escape as soon as possible.
In addition, the officialdom was also shocked.
Lu Dai, the governor of Xuzhou, was demoted and was demoted to Jiaozhou. This treatment was serious enough to affect the officialdom. Therefore, many officials in the officialdom are insecure and cautious.
The local people cheered for joy.
When Lu Xuan returned to the court, he tidied up the place and rectified the lawbreakers. This is the emperor.
While there was a lot of discussion in Nanjing, Cao Cao arrived at the ferry north of Nanjing. But he didn't wait long and saw two more people riding horses. They were Xun Yu and Guo Jia.
Cao Cao was a little surprised and said, "Wen Ruo, Feng Xiao, why are you here too?"
Guo Jia also looked surprised and said: "I didn't expect that King Qin was here. His Majesty suddenly summoned us, without mobilizing an army, but asked us to participate. What is the purpose of it?"
Cao Cao said: "It is definitely not a foreign war. On the one hand, I have just returned to Nanjing. On the other hand, the military business affairs have just begun to be dealt with, and large-scale disposal has not yet begun. Furthermore, the news from Tianzhu has not been found out clearly, and it is not available for the time being. We might send troops."
After thinking about it, Guo Jia said: "Your Majesty is right."
Xun Yu said: "I don't understand, let's wait for now."
Cao Cao nodded and waited with Guo Jia and Xun Yu. Not long after, the big ship Lu Xuan was riding on docked. Cao Cao, Guo Jia and Xun Yu boarded the ship. The three of them saw Lu Xuan on the deck and saluted together.
Lu Xuan motioned for several people to sit down and said with a smile: "Father-in-law, I called you here with Wen Ruo and Feng Xiao. On the one hand, we came out to relax. There is nothing to do anyway. On the other hand, we discussed with Gong Jin the division of military regions. The whole country. The armies of the thirteen states will be generally integrated, and each state will no longer have a military region."
Cao Cao was also surprised when he heard this.
Unexpectedly, Lu Xuan wanted to adjust the army, which was indeed a big deal.
When Guo Jia and Xun Yu heard this, they cheered up.
The ship continued to sail west. Everyone was sitting on the deck under the sun, and Lu Yu was sitting next to Lu Xuan. Zhou Yu, Huang Zhong, Yang Xiu, Cao Cao, Xun Yu and Guo Jia each sat on the ground.
Cao Cao took a look at Lu Yu. He had never seen Lu Xuan's son in China before.
This is the first time I've seen it.
The Lu Yu in front of him had a calm face. Although he was young, he gave people a calm and calm feeling, which was quite different.
This is the first impression.
Cao Cao did not talk about Cao Pi's affairs for the time being, but took advantage of the situation and said: "Your Majesty wants to adjust the army. How do you plan to adjust it? In today's world, the garrison system in various states has been maintained for many years. A sudden change will easily cause people's hearts to wander."
Lu Xuan said: "This time the army is engaged in business, it is an opportunity for adjustment. Even if people's hearts are a little fluctuating, it will not have much impact. We will discuss the specific situation slowly on the road and strive to finalize the military regions of the thirteen states before arriving in Jingzhou. Divide.”
Cao Cao said: "First of all, the first point is of course Nanjing. The garrison in Yangzhou must not be moved. This is the garrison defending Kyoto. Not only cannot it be weakened, but it must be strengthened."
Guo Jia said without thinking: "Yizhou cannot be moved either. Yizhou seems to be a separate region, but the southern region of Yizhou is vast and an army is necessary to ensure that the southern barbarians will not cause chaos."
Xun Yu said: "Guanzhong and Liangzhou are closely connected, and I think they can be merged into one place. Because Guanzhong is inland, even if something happens, Liangzhou can rush to help at any time. Furthermore, Liangzhou borders the Western Regions, and must be controlled , cannot be reduced, the garrison can choose to be in Liangzhou."
Zhou Yu said: "In my opinion, Jingzhou and Yuzhou will join forces, or Yanzhou and Yuzhou will merge."
One by one, they kept expressing their opinions.
Each expressed their opinions.
Lu Xuan listened to everyone's opinions and kept weighing and thinking. From this road along the Yangtze River to Lu Xuan's direction to Jingzhou, everyone gradually discussed a complete strategy and drew up a first draft.
Because I haven’t returned to Nanjing yet, I have saved the first draft for the time being and will arrange for execution when I return to Nanjing.
During this period, Cao Cao told Lu Xuan about Cao Pi going to Japan for training. After hearing this, Lu Xuan did not stop him, but was very approving. The children of the Cao family have gained experience and can continue to expand their territory by going to Kangaroo Country in the future.
Kangaroo Country is very large and is also inhabited by indigenous people.
Without sufficient ability, it is impossible to completely complete education and change. Cao Cao is not young anymore. In the future, it will depend on the governance of the Cao family from generation to generation in order to pass it on.
While Lu Xuan and his party were heading west while riding the wind and waves, drinking and chatting along the way, Jingzhou also received news that Lu Xuan was coming.
