Chapter 1030 Hidden Front (2)

   "Cao Rui has already decided to live in Xuchang for a long time, and the Luoyang government offices will definitely move to Xuchang as well. At least the most important government offices will be moved before Sima Yi returns to Luoyang."

  The goddess may know Cao Rui's real physical condition, but Mi Shishilang can get the most reliable inside information from Princess Qinghe.

  From what Princess Qinghe said intermittently on weekdays, Mi Shishilang judged that Cao Rui might not trust Sima Yi anymore.

   Regarding the situation in Guanzhong, you can say anything now.

  Why was Feng Zei able to make a surprise attack thousands of miles away?

  Why did Bingzhou Hedong happen to be empty of troops?

  Why did Da Sima confront Ge Zei in Wuzhangyuan, but watched 50,000 imperial guards brutally besieged and wiped out by Ge Zei?

   Is this because the Shu captives were too aggressive, or was it deliberately done by someone supporting their own self-respect?

  …

  Mi Shishilang believes that from the moment Sima Yi decides to lead the troops out of Guanzhong, Cao Rui will not leave Sima Yi with any official office in Luoyang that has an important influence on the court.

  He looked at the goddess, and his tone was steady:

   "It is rumored that Sima Yi has led the army through Tongguan. Time is running out. Soon there will be chaos in Luoyang. That is your best chance."

  There is a large Han army in the west, especially the ghost king Feng in the northwest, who may flee to the city of Luoyang to fish someday.

   In the southeast, there is the state of Wu constantly harassing, and in the interior, it is necessary to guard against powerful ministers who hold military power.

  Under such internal and external difficulties, Cao Rui has been ill for a long time, and he may not have the energy to arrange for the goddess, at most, he will let the people below arrange.

  But the celestial girl has a special status. Although she lives in the harem, she is not confined in the imperial palace like the concubines in the harem, and she is not allowed to leave half a step.

  As long as she thinks of a way, there is always a chance to go out of the palace—although the chance is rare, but once is enough.

   "Then when will I leave the palace again?"

  The goddess asked impatiently.

   "Five days, I need at least five days to arrange. After five days, you will come to the Princess Mansion in the name of exorcising evil spirits."

   "No!" The goddess flatly refused, "Five days is too long, I only have three days at most, and I will leave the palace to find you after three days."

  Mi Shishilang frowned, a little impatient.

  If someone else dared to threaten him like this, he would have killed him long ago.

   Really think this is a big guy?

  This is the capital of the Pseudo-Wei. If he is not careful, he himself will be decapitated.

   It's just that he can't move the woman in front of him now, not only can't move, but he also needs to comfort her, otherwise the risk will be too great.

   "For three days, the time is too tight, and there may be omissions in the arrangement. If someone finds out, the consequences will be disastrous."

   "That's better than waiting to die."

  The goddess shook her head with a firm tone.

  Mi Shishilang finally couldn't help but sarcastically said:

   "When you came to Luoyang, didn't you think that one day things would be revealed? Why are you so afraid of death now?"

   "In the days before coming to Luoyang, life was better than death. Even if you were going to die in Luoyang, you had to enjoy yourself before you died."

  The heavenly girl rolled her eyes, "Now that I have a chance to not die, of course it's better not to die."

  She didn't feel that there was anything wrong with what she did.

   The peasants under Cao Wei's rule had a hard life.

  In other words, in today's world, farmers all over the world are suffering.

  I have worked so hard all year round and never have a moment of free time, so that's all.

  The key is that more than half of the food grown has to be handed in, but I can't even fill my belly.

   Not to mention the hard labor that must be conscripted throughout the year, it is even more miserable.

  Why do many people prefer to entrust their land to wealthy families rather than cultivate it.

   It is because those Haoyou can shelter them from heavy taxes and labor.

  Mi Shishilang let out a chuckle:

   "Even if you escaped here and went to the big man, how do you know that you don't want to continue to be a peasant woman?"

  The heavenly girl sneered without showing any weakness:

   "At any rate, I have some relationship with Mr. Hua Tuo's sect. I heard that there are Mr. Hua Tuo's disciples under Feng Junhou's command. I have some things on hand. They should be very interested."

  Hua Tuo was killed, his disciples scattered, and the "Qing Nang Shu" written before his death was also burned.

  It can be said that Hua Tuo's medical knowledge is in disarray.

  Fan A and Li Dangzhi are doing well in Dahan now, and they have the potential to revive the sect.

  They also know that the reason why they are doing well is because they have extraordinary medical skills.

  So they want to reproduce Hua Tuo's medical skills even more.

   But Fan A is good at acupuncture and Li Dangzhi is good at medicine, but there is a lack of a character who can perfectly combine acupuncture and medicine.

   This person is Wu Pu, another disciple of Hua Tuo.

  Mi Shishilang suddenly raised his head and stared at the goddess.

  First he joined the Xinghan Club, then he became a potential opponent of Feng Guiwang, and finally he was forced to exile. Mi Shishilang knew Feng Guiwang quite well.

  So of course he knows that some of the incomprehensible operations of Feng Guiwang more than ten years ago are basically very profound in hindsight.

   No hesitating to spend a lot of time and money to train medical workers is the best example.

  Using the words of the Liangzhou Army, that is, you have to live or die in battle. If you die, you can not only exempt your family from corvee and taxes, but even give your child a place in a recommended school, which is not a loss.

  If you are born, you will either be injured or intact. Needless to say, if you are intact, you may be able to make a contribution when the ancestral grave smokes.

  If you are injured, you will either be disabled or recover.

  If you become disabled, no matter if you go back to your hometown to be a village chief or something, or serve as a security guard for the Xinghan Association.

  Even going to Dongfeng Express to be a transportation team leader is a way that ordinary people can't find. Without the experience of serving in the military, these positions will not be easily open to ordinary people.

   It's okay to be injured, everyone knows that the military doctors under Feng Guiwang are top-notch.

  Other soldiers were seriously injured, and almost all of them escaped death, but the military doctors in the Liangzhou Army were different.

  Others need to rest for more than half a year when they are injured, but Liangzhou military Chinese medicine workers can make you alive and kicking in three months.

  To sum it up in one sentence: How can it be so easy to want to die?

   Veterans who have experienced life and death are the most precious wealth in the army.

   This is one of the reasons why every time a big battle is experienced, the opponent will find that King Feng is more difficult to deal with next time.

  Because of his subordinates, the proportion of veterans is surprisingly high.

  Mi Shishilang not only understands this, but also knows that the goddess is indeed related to Hua Tuo's sect.

  If what the other party said is true, then he must find a way to send her out, and it is best to send her to King Feng—this is a big credit.

   "How do I know what you say is true?"

  Mi Shishilang sat up straight and asked.

  The celestial girl seemed to be laughing when she saw his movement, her veil fluctuated:

   "If you don't believe me, I can teach you a few moves. As long as you keep practicing, you won't feel guilty when you face Princess Qinghe in the future."

  Mi Shishilang's expression changed.

  As the saying goes, thirty is like a wolf, forty is like a tiger.

  He is not the kind of ghost king Feng who calls himself a jackal.

   Facing Princess Qinghe, who has been a widow for many years and then has a need for revenge, occasionally he will feel guilty.

  Although it is only sometimes, this kind of "sometimes" is naturally not the best.

  Mi Shishilang pondered, then asked:

   "Can you climb mountains?"

"What?"

   "Climbing the mountain, it is definitely not feasible to take the road of Hanguguan now. We can only find a way to cross the north and go up the mountain, and then cross the mountain and enter the east of the river."

   In the section of the great river between Chang'an and Luoyang, there may only be a few famous crossings.

   But there are quite a few small ferries without names.

the reason is simple.

  Because Hedong County, which is separated from Luoyang by mountains and rivers, is an important salt supplier in the Central Plains.

   Salt smuggling is huge profits.

  Since it is smuggling, it is natural not to go through the official route of Zhiguan, so the only way is to carry the salt on your back and cross the Wangwu Mountain to the south, and come to the edge of the big river.

   Then find a small wild ferry and sneak across the river.

   "The two mountains of Taihang and Wangwu are 700 li in square and 10,000 ren in height. They are originally located in the south of Jizhou and north of Heyang..."

  The "Taihang and Wangwu Mountains" in Yugong Yishan refer to Taihang Mountain in the east of Bingzhou and Wangwu Mountain in the southeast of the river.

   These small ferry crossings are not suitable for a large army, but as long as you find someone who is skilled in sailing and wants money, you can take a good chance and cross dozens or even dozens of people, there is no problem.

   "You really have a way!"

  The heavenly girl is very happy.

   This was originally one of the secret retreats that Mi Shishilang had found for himself, but now it can only be given to the goddess.

  But you can’t give it away for free.

  Mi Shishilang secretly decided in his heart that if this woman lied to him in order to survive, he would have ten thousand ways to make her regret it.

  Do you think that the surname Mi is easy to bully in the big man?

   "It's so deceiving!"

  The exquisite celadon teacup was thrown onto the floor covered with fine velvet carpet, and rolled in circles without breaking...

  Cao Rui was half lying on the couch, his eyes were red, and he was panting heavily.

  Forcibly supporting the sick body, Dongzheng, his body can no longer bear it.

  The cheeks are sunken into two pools, the nose is like a vertical piece of wood, and the forehead is shining with a dull pale light.

  Although he was very angry, he could no longer utter a loud voice, hissing, his throat like a net with messy threads:

   "Too much bullying, a traitor! He shouldn't have been allowed to leave Luoyang in the first place, and he should have been imprisoned to death!"

  The defeat of Sun Quan in the south did not make Cao Rui very happy.

  Wu people, rat ears!

  North commits crimes every year, and which time can they succeed?

  The Shu captives in the west are the troubles of the Wei confidant.

   Not to mention that there are rebellious officials and thieves like Sima Yi inside!

   A total of 50,000 Imperial Guards!

  The most trusted general, the most reliable elite army, just disappeared without a sound...

  Cao Rui cursed and cursed, tears flowed from his sunken eyes:

   "I'm sorry Asu, Asu, I'm sorry for you..."

   "I shouldn't have let you lead the army to Guanzhong in the first place, I should have brought you to Xuchang..."

  After Cao Rui came to Xuchang, he had no way to deal with the government.

   All affairs in the court are handled by Zhongshu Sheng and Shangshutai.

  Liu Fang, Sun Zi and others finally got their wish and began to secretly control Cao Rui's external communication channels.

  Unless Cao Rui took the initiative to summon foreign ministers, it would be extremely difficult for courtiers to enter the palace to have an audience.

  As for Cao Rui now, it is good enough to remember the people closest to him, how can he have the energy to remember those foreign ministers?

  So for Liu Fang, Sun Zi and others' small actions, they didn't notice anything at all.

  In his eyes, Sun and Liu are still the most trustworthy veterans of the three dynasties.

   But Sun and Liu have already begun to show their ferocious fangs to their political opponents.

  They have been encouraging Cao Rui to march eastward, for what purpose?

   Isn’t it to prevent Cao Zhao Qin Lang and others from becoming auxiliary ministers?

  Now Qin Lang has disappeared—although the way of disappearing is a bit too cruel, which is not the intention of the two of them.

  They don't want to bring down Wei, but their fate is their own, and Wei belongs to the emperor.

   Their lives are gone, and the great Wei can't collapse, what's the point to them?

   And now they are on the same boat as Sima Yi.

  Sima Yi fulfilled their request, now it's their turn to fulfill Sima Yi's request.

   "Has King Yan come?"

   "Report to Your Majesty, His Highness King Yan is already waiting outside."

   "Let him in."

   "No."

  Yan King Cao Yu entered the bedroom, not daring to raise his head, but only saluted in the direction of Cao Rui:

   "Chen Yu sees Your Majesty."

  Cao Rui didn't have the extra energy to talk nonsense, he looked at his uncle (Cao Yu is the son of Cao Cao and Mrs. Huan), and said straight to the point:

   "King Yan, I want to worship you as a general to help those who come after me manage the affairs of the court, how about it?"

  Cao Yu was so frightened that he quickly lay down on the ground:

   "I accept Your Majesty's wrong love, and I am sincere and fearful. However, I am naturally dull, and it is difficult for me to take on heavy responsibilities. If Your Majesty insists on letting me take up the post of General, and harm the country in the future, I am afraid that it will insult Your Majesty's sage name. Please take it back."

  Seeing Cao Yu's appearance, Cao Rui showed a disappointed look on his face.

  It has come to this point, isn't my uncle willing to stand up?

  He tried to persuade him again, but his physical strength was exhausted.

   Lian Zhao, who had been standing by the couch all this time, understood, walked up to Cao Yu, bent down and said in a low voice:

   "King Yan, Your Majesty knows your intentions, please go back."

  Cao Yu just stood up and retreated respectfully.

  Lian Zhao sent Cao Yu to the door, and Sun and Liu, who were guarding outside the door, rushed to meet him.

  Cao Yu didn't say much, bowed his hands to the two, and left.

  Sun and Liu looked at Lian Zhao, who nodded invisibly.

  Sun Zi and Liu Fang breathed a sigh of relief.

   "Your Majesty, the two Zhongshu are here."

  Lian Zhao returned to Cao Rui and said softly.

  Cao Rui, who originally closed his eyes to gather strength, opened his eyes and sighed:

   "The king of Yan is still unwilling to take the post of general, which really disappoints me."

  Sun Zi took a step forward and replied:

   "Your Majesty, it may be because the King of Yan knows that he can't take on the important task, so it is so."

  Cao Rui sighed again:

   "Even King Yan can't take on the big responsibility, so who else can reassure me?"

   "Your Majesty, the person who can take on the important task is already waiting outside. Why don't Your Majesty summon me and ask?"

"who?"

   "Cao Zhaobo."

  Cao Rui was silent at first, and then simply closed his eyes.

   After a long time, he muttered dreamily: "Cao Shuang?"

   "Exactly."

   "Where is Changsi?" (that is, Cao Zhao)

   "Your Majesty, Cao Changshi has not been to the palace for several days."

  Cao Rui opened his eyes suddenly, staring at Sun and Liu in front of the bed.

   Liu Fang and Sun Zi bowed their heads in silence, as if they were waiting for Cao Rui to summon Cao Shuang.

  Cao Rui's bedroom was eerily quiet.

  (end of this chapter)