Chapter 122 Bu Zhao Wei Jing
Mi Zeng nodded with satisfaction and suddenly said: "I always feel that the young master's trust in my Mi family is a bit extraordinary. I don't know why?"
Liu Feng was stunned for a moment. He never expected that this was what Mi Zeng wanted to ask.
Isn’t it bad to trust the Mi family?
He blinked, not understanding what the other party meant.
Mi Zeng seemed to have seen what he meant, and simply continued: "First there is rock sugar and snow salt, and then there is the sun salt method and the salt method. I don't understand why the young master favors my family so much."
Mi Zeng has made his words so clear, so naturally Liu Feng can no longer play tricks. ,
Just for a moment, he didn't know how to answer. He couldn't say that Mi Zhu had followed his father for most of his life and wandered for half of his life without regrets, right?
But if Mi Zhu welcomes Liu Bei to Xuzhou as a reason, that is too pale.
Looking at Liu Feng's hesitation. Mi Zeng laughed.
"Young Master, you see, even you can't tell it yourself."
Mi Zeng took the initiative to reveal the answer and said: "I believe that Young Master is kind to our Mi family, and I also believe that you trust my family. It's just that You should have discovered for yourself that the young master and my Mi family still lack the foundation for an oath."
It is best to be as honest as possible when talking to smart people.
Liu Feng just thought for a moment and then responded directly: "Indeed, it's just how Mr. Mi wants to increase our mutual trust?"
Mi Zeng suddenly moved. Topic: "When I was fifty, I unexpectedly gave birth to another child, the youngest daughter of my Mi family, Mi Yue."
"Since she was born, I have cared about her and taken care of her with all my heart."
"Fortunately, with the blessing of God, she has grown up now."
Mi Zeng's eyes flashed: "I once heard that "The young master has been engaged to General Jianwei Zhonglang. After being crowned, he will marry the daughter of the Cao family and become his concubine. I don't know if it is true or not."
Liu Feng felt a little confused and felt very sad. complex.
Why does this feel like I have cheated on my dad?
But Mi Zeng is right in front of him. Whether he delays or lies, he is likely to completely offend the Mi family and have very serious consequences.
Liu Feng quickly realized this and immediately suppressed his complicated emotions. He nodded seriously and said: "It is indeed as Mr. Mi said, I did make a deal with Cao Jianwei. He is willing to sell Danyang. In exchange for his military power, I will be engaged to his daughter and treat him as a side wife."
After hearing this, Mi Zeng immediately smiled and said lightly: "Cao Bao, you are a villain, and you can see the benefits. Forgetting his righteousness and being arrogant when he succeeds, I didn’t expect that I really underestimated him before, but I didn’t expect that he would have such great courage and courage.”
“In this case, it’s hard for our Mi family to lose. He is dead.”
“If you will not abandon me, I would like to betroth my daughter to you, and I will also ask for a concubine position.”
Mi Zeng's plan can be regarded as a very bold one.
I had never been able to find a chance to talk to Liu Feng about this matter before, but now I finally saw the opportunity. Mi Zeng showed his trump card directly, without giving Liu Feng a chance to move around.
Liu Feng was bound to give the other party an answer.
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In Kuaiji County, there was a powerful man named Jiao. The magistrate of Qiang County in the Eastern Han Dynasty was considered a very powerful landowner in Kuaiji County at that time.
But throughout history, such a figure is like a shrimp, just like a passing cloud, and his name should not have been left in history.
Jiao Jiao disliked poverty and loved nobles, he liked to entertain famous scholars, and looked down on people from poor backgrounds. However, it was two poor scholars who had just stepped out of his family that made him famous in the history books.
These two scholars are both from Xuzhou. One’s surname is Bu Zhao, and the other name is Zhi, with the courtesy name Zishan. They are from Linhuai Huaiyin in Xuzhou. Their ancestors are Yang Shi, a doctor of the Jin Dynasty in the Zhou Dynasty, because his fiefdom is in this place. , then took Bu as his surname, and later gave birth to Bu Shucheng, one of the seventy-two disciples of Confucius.
In the Qin and Han Dynasties, some of the descendants of the clan became generals and were granted the title of Marquis of Huaiyin based on their merits. The Bu family became a large clan in Huaiyin.
It’s just that Bu Zhao is not the main lineage, but a distant branch. His family is poor, and due to the war, he had no choice but to go south to Jiangdong, and stopped in Kuaiji County with his friend Wei Jing.
Wei Jing was from Guangling, Xuzhou, and was from the same hometown as Bu Zhi. He happened to meet Bu Zhi on the way to escape. The two of them had an old friendship, so they simply went together.
After arriving in Kuaiji County, they made a living by growing melons together, plowing the fields during the day, reciting hundreds of scholars at night, reading a lot of books, and improving their knowledge.
This time they came to Jiao Jiao to give him fruits and melons in order to seek protection from him.
Although Jiao Jiao couldn't sleep soundly at first, Yi Bu Zha and the others waited in the hospital for a full hour. After waking up, he neglected the two of them and only gave them some cold rice and leftover food to entertain them.
But Bu Zhao remained calm and ate as usual. After eating with his companions, he said goodbye and left.
After leaving Jiao Jiao's door, Wei Jing couldn't help but get angry and scolded Jiao Jiao for being arrogant and unreasonable.
But Bu Zhi is much more mature than him. Why is it shameful to say that he is poor?
Wei Jing was still a little dissatisfied, but had to admit that Bu Zhi had thought more carefully than him, so he followed Bu Zhi back home in frustration.
Along the way, Wei Jing still complained a little, while Bu Zhi calmly listened to his friends' complaints and said a few words of safety from time to time.
After arriving home, Wei Jing didn't eat at all because of his anger, so Bu Zhi had to help him make a fire and cook together.
When the sky darkened and the corn was ripe, there was a sudden shout outside the courtyard.
"Excuse me, is this the residence of Mr. Bu Zhi and Wei Jing?"
Hearing the sound, Bu Zhi frowned.
He has a good memory. Many people who have only met him once can remember each other's appearance and voice.
The person who shouted was the housekeeper of the Jiao Jiao family who went to see him in the afternoon.
The two of them hurried out of the house, only to see a group of people waiting outside the courtyard of their thatched cottage.
The leader was none other than Jiao Jiao and a state envoy.
Bo Zhi and Wei Jing were a little surprised. Could it be that they had endured the humiliation in the afternoon and still offended Jiao Jiao?
But after thinking about it, both of them felt something was wrong.
If he had offended Jiao Jiao, with his domineering and arrogant attitude, he might have punished both of them on the spot, why would he wait until now?
Besides, given the other party's temper, he would have already come in. There is no way he would stand outside the courtyard and call out in such a good-tempered manner.
"I am Bu Zhi, and this is my good friend Wei Jing."
Bu Zhi stepped forward, opened the courtyard door, and invited Jiao Jiao and his party into the courtyard.
However, because the place was small, only Jiao Jiao, the housekeeper and another person walked in in the end, while the others were still waiting outside the hospital.
As he got closer, Bu Zhi took a closer look and found that besides Jiao Jiao and the housekeeper, the third person looked like an official, and he couldn't help but become more confused.
Before Bu Zhi could ask, the official spoke first: "Are you two gentlemen of Bu Zishan and Wei Ziqi?"
Bu Zhi and Wei Jing naturally nodded in recognition and looked at the official.
Unexpectedly, Jiao Jiao spoke first: "In the afternoon, when I saw the two gentlemen, I felt that they were very impressive. After a conversation, I felt that the two gentlemen were knowledgeable and knowledgeable. "You have outstanding talents. I was thinking of recommending you to the county and county at the right time, but I didn't expect Liu Shijun's state envoy to have arrived. It's really a pity."
Jiao Jiao had a look on his face at this time. Full of flattering smiles, the pride and self-respect in the afternoon have disappeared without a trace, just like the waning youth.
“It’s a pity that our Kuaiji County is no longer blessed and cannot keep these two great sages.”
After saying that, Jiao Jiao clapped his hands, and several more servants walked in outside the courtyard, each dragging a lacquer tray, which contained expensive gifts such as gold cakes, sulians, brocade robes, and silk shoes.
Bu Zhi and Wei Jing looked at each other, wondering what medicine was being sold in Jiao Jiao's gourd.
At this time, the officials next to Jiao Jiao said: "Two gentlemen, I am Xie Ying, the envoy of Xuzhou. I have come here to recruit these two gentlemen on the orders of Uncle Fang Liu. . Because he lives in this place and is not familiar with the terrain, he found the local sage Jiao Jun and asked him to introduce him. "
As soon as these words came out, Bu Zhi and Wei Jing suddenly understood why Jiao Jiao was so arrogant. Hou Gong.
Because this person dislikes being poor and loves being expensive, it has been engraved in his bone marrow.
I had previously looked down upon Bu Zhi and Wei Jing because I thought they were poor scholars.
Now that they are very respectful and have prepared heavy gifts, they naturally think that the two of them have fallen into the favor of Xuzhou Governor Liu.
Wei Jing was tempted to say something derogatory to the other party, but was stopped by Bu Zhi.
"Jiao Jiao's virtues are well known to everyone. We have lived here for a long time and have been favored by Jiao Jun."
Bu Zhi opened his mouth and thanked Jiao Jiao, making Jiao Jiao smile. , and then it should be removed.
Seeing that the stallions should be repaired, Jiao Jiao was even more happy and said quickly: "This place is too dilapidated. It is better for the two gentlemen to come to my house for a few days to rest and recuperate."
The state envoy readily agreed, Bu Zhao would not be disappointed, and the group went to Jiao Jiao's home to stay temporarily. This time Jiao Jiao arranged not only scraps, but a grand banquet to entertain the Xuzhou envoys, Bu Zhi and Wei Jing.
In fact, Jiao Jiao's mentality is already a bit sick, but he enjoys it, and others can only let him go.
While resting at night, Wei Jing finally couldn't hold it back and asked Bu Zhi why he had repeatedly stopped him from getting angry.
But Bu Zhi said seriously: "Although we and I have been favored by Uncle Fang and sent state envoys to conquer the land today, we are still in Kuaiji. What if we offend Jiao Jiao and make him have evil thoughts?" Is that good? It’s hard to say that the state envoy and a group of Xuzhou officials will be implicated.”
“Uncle Fang is far away in Xuzhou, thousands of miles away. How can Uncle Fang know the whereabouts of our lives and deaths, just for the sake of a sigh of relief? He was angry and put himself in danger. Do you know that a gentleman will not stand under a dangerous wall? "
Wei Jing suddenly realized that he felt a little scared when he thought of Jiao Jiao's unscrupulous behavior in the counties in the past. Bu Zhao admired him even more.
But Bu Zhao remained calm and composed. After greeting Wei Jing, he fell asleep soundly.
The next day, after Bu Zhi and Wei Jing arrived, they prepared to pack up and follow the state envoy to Xuzhou.
However, Jiao Jiao resolutely refused and forced the two of them to stay and entertain them for three days. After that, he gave generous gifts to the oxcart, and finally personally sent Bu Zhi, Wei Jing and the Xuzhou envoy back.
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On this day, Cao Bao came back from the state capital, he was in high spirits, and the smile on his lips could not be suppressed no matter how hard he tried.
As soon as I returned home, I started shouting and asking my servants to set up a banquet. I wanted to celebrate today.
Cao Qing also heard the news. Out of curiosity, he wanted to come look for Cao Bao, but he didn't expect that his father took the initiative to come to the door.
"Qing'er, today your father can also be the king of the mansion!"
The so-called king of the mansion is another name for the prefect. It sounds better than the prefect. After all, with the word "jun", it is considered an elegant title.
Cao Bao actually wanted to be a prefect more than a lieutenant in the future, but Tao Qian refused in the past, but today his dream has come true.
Cao Qing had a faint smile on his fair face: "Congratulations, father!"
Cao Bao happily took the lead: "Uncle Fang will keep me today and tell me that he is about to perform. As the Prime Minister of Xiapi, I will go to Xiapi to take office soon, but..."
In the first half of the period, Cao Bao was still in high spirits, but as soon as he started talking, he started to hesitate.
Cao Qing curiously asked: "Just what?"
Cao Bao sighed: "It's just that Uncle Fang hopes that I can hand over the Danyang Army, but he also agreed, and Xiapi County soldiers It will be under my command."
"Uncle Fang said you must hand it over?"
Cao Qing actually knew the answer to this question, but she still asked it in order to draw out Cao Bao. answer.
"No."
Cao Bao tutted: "Uncle Fang treats me differently now. It doesn't matter if I don't want to pay him. I can continue to be Jianwei Zhonglang General. The Danyang Army is still under my control. I'm just here. "Father, Qing'er still thinks that Pi Guoxiang is better now"
Cao Qing said calmly: "You beat me." In a life-long battle, you should always think about yourself. Besides, I think Uncle Fang has great ambitions. It is enough to pacify Langya in the state. Once he goes south to Guangling, he will definitely conflict with the rear general. Moreover, although Cao Yanzhou has withdrawn, he and The hatred between Xuzhou has not ended, and will come back sooner or later."
As soon as he heard about Cao Cao, Cao Bao couldn't help but shuddered, and even the Danyang army including him was more or less frightened. Cao Cao was psychologically affected by the beating.
"This, what should I do?"
"Father, in this case, why not simply give up the military power and become the Prime Minister? This way, my daughter can feel more at ease. Every time her father went to war before, Qing'er was always worried. , I couldn’t sleep at night, just asking God to bless my father and be safe.”
Cao Bao was also moved by Cao Qingqing’s sincere words.
The concern of his daughter comforted Cao Bao: "Okay, I will accept Qing'er. Tomorrow I will go to see Uncle Fang as a father and hand in all the steps."
" Father.”
Cao Qing's heart finally fell into place. As long as his father handed over military power, not only would he no longer pose any threat to Liu Bei, but he would also be a good horse bone.
Don’t ask Liu Bei to have lofty ideals, even if Liu Bei just wants to continue to separate Xuzhou, he must be more kind to his father, so as to erect the bones of a rich horse and not forget the example of the old man.
There are still some minor problems, so I have to remind my father in advance to avoid falling into the trap of others.
"What's wrong with Qing'er?"
Cao Bao was daydreaming about his future career as Prime Minister, and came to his senses when he heard his daughter's call.
Cao Qing straightened up and asked Cao Bao: "Father, is my family short of money?"
"Short of money?"
Cao Bao was stunned for a moment, thought for a moment, and shook his head: "Although my family is not a wealthy family, your father has been an official for seven or eight years, and the family has some savings, which is enough to buy a dowry for you."
Cao Qing's fair face blushed slightly when he heard about the dowry. , then she suppressed her shyness and continued: "In this case, if my father becomes the prime minister, he must be careful of villains causing trouble."
"A villain is causing trouble?"
Cao Bao's expression changed. He knew that his daughter had always been smart. If she said there was a villain, then nine out of ten there would be one.
Besides, it was his first time to go to a local office, and he was actually very uneasy. He was worried that he would be laughed at, and that he would be ignored. He was even more worried that he would be reprimanded by Uncle Fang for not doing things clearly.
“Where do villains come from?”
“Father, those who take bribes, do evil things, disobey state orders, and sow discord are all villains.”
Cao Qing said sternly: "Those who are greedy and give bribes will drag their father into trouble; those who do evil will put their father in a dilemma; those who disobey the state's orders will be rebellious; those who sow discord will be jealous of their father's favor. .”
"These villains all have evil thoughts and want to harm father."
Cao Qingliang's voice became louder and louder: "Father, Uncle Fang and his son arrived in Xuzhou, but in just a few months, not only did they reverse the situation, Our state is declining and has the tendency to expand outwards. How can we limit the power of a state? Fang Bo is a clan member of the Han Dynasty. To be honest, Guangwu of this dynasty is also a clan member."
Cao Bao heard this. , was startled, and then a fierce flame could not stop rising in his heart.
If this is true, then if my son marries Liu Feng, won’t he look like a nobleman in the future?
At least she should be a wife, right?
Cao Bao became more and more passionate as he thought about it, and nodded repeatedly: "What Qing'er said is true. These people are trying to ruin your father's official career. I will hate them deeply."
"What my father said is true. It’s just not enough.”
“Oh? What do you mean, Qing’er?”
“As an official, all I need to do is be honest, fair, and obey the three orders of the state government. All state affairs can be entrusted to the county magistrate, chief administrator, and meritorious officials. However, after taking office, they can first visit the Chen family and ask for their opinions. "
"Oh... "
Cao Bao asked curiously: "Why do you want to ask the Chen family?"
Cao Qing rolled his eyes cryptically: "Father, the Chen family is the first-class wealthy family in Xiapi. As long as they nod their heads, , how could local people like the chief secretary and meritorious officials dare to harm their father? Moreover, as long as his father was not greedy or possessive, obeyed the state government, and reported any matters to Uncle Fang and the Young Master in a timely manner, how could Uncle Fang criticize his father even if he made some slight mistakes? ?”
“I’m afraid the blame will fall on the Chen family. After all, Chen Gongcao is a member of the Chen family, but not everyone in the Chen family is Chen Gongcao.”
Cao Bao took the case. He exclaimed: "Wonderful! What my son said is so wonderful!"
After listening to Cao Qing's words, Cao Bao felt completely at ease.
If you think about it carefully, once the military power is handed over, the biggest expenditure will be almost eliminated.
On weekdays, there is also the interest of 10% of the rock sugar and snow salt stocks that Liu Feng gave him before, so he really can't spend all his money.
Cao Bao was very proud and felt that if he listened to Er's words clearly, there would be nothing to fear after completely giving up military power.
On the contrary, when he was appointed as the Prime Minister of Xiapi State, he could catch a few unsighted people who wanted to drag him into the water. Maybe he would be more valued by Uncle Fang. In the future, Uncle Fang would be in charge of the court. After becoming the general, wouldn't it be justifiable for him, a thousand-mile horse, to take over as Fang Bo?
When he thought of this, Cao Bao couldn't help but get excited, looked at Cao Qing with satisfaction, and sighed with beautiful reverie: "In this way, being a father can be worry-free."
The old man had a high pressure of 160 and a low pressure of 120 during the day yesterday. He went to the hospital and managed to keep up to date when he came back. I accidentally included part of the chapter outline in the update. I would like to apologize to everyone. It has been revised.
It’s just that the old man can’t understand why some readers take pleasure in others’ misfortunes. Are they so malicious towards the old man and this book?
If you hate this book and the old man so much, why do you still spend real money to read it?
After reading some comments, it is really chilling. This old man has been working for five years. It is really not easy to take antihypertensive drugs and persist for ten thousand days. I don’t ask you to care about me, at least don’t do it anymore. You're mad at me, thank you
The old man didn't want to say this at first. After all, as an author, updating is the author's responsibility and obligation. There is no need to mention some minor illnesses to gain everyone's sympathy, but in the end I decided to say it. Because I just finished reading the book review, my blood pressure is high again, and now I feel dizzy. I have been typing this review several times. I'm going to lie down for a while, hoping to ensure an update tomorrow morning, thank you all.
(End of this chapter)