Chapter 96 Anger

"Xiahou Hui?" Cao Qian held the pen in one hand and twisted his beard in the other hand and meditated for a moment: "Whose woman is this?"

The Xiahou family is also a large family, large and small, with hundreds of people. It is impossible for Cao to remember all of them, let alone a woman. He thought about it carefully for a long time, but still didn't remember it. He said to Xin Pi, "Go and ask Bo Ren immediately to see whose woman this is. Her reputation has spread to Jiangdong. I don't know why."

Xin Pi nodded.

"So, Sun Shao has the intention to get married?" Cao put down his pen, stood up, put his hands behind him, paced slowly, and looked at Xin Pi from time to time. Xin Pi did not dare to move. Cao Wei was suspicious. It was not a secret that he and Cao Pi got close to him. Any inappropriate behavior at this time was likely to cause Cao Wei's unhappiness.

"I feel that he wants to, but he doesn't want to."

"Why do you want it and don't want it?" Cao Shen seemed to ask casually.

"He said he wanted to do it because he didn't refuse. He said he didn't want to, because he didn't agree either." Xin Pi didn't chant for a moment and said carefully, "He doesn't seem to have a good impression of General Li Feng's daughter."

Cao's white eyebrows frowned, but he didn't care too much. He stroked his beard, looked up for a moment, and smiled inadvertently: "I can't expect that this son is different from others. How can he be talented among women's four virtues?"

Xin Pi's heart was full of awe, and he was even more careful. Cao Jian's use of people is different from the requirements of both virtue and virtue advocated by Confucianism. He has issued many orders to seek virtuous people, indicating that he should use talents without any style. Of course, there is his intention to win over those poor families that are difficult to be recognized by famous families, but it is also very consistent with Cao Wei's consistent employment attitude. Sun Shao is very similar to Cao Shen at this point. It can be heard from Cao Shen's tone that he has a very good impression of Sun Shao.

"Zilian's daughter..." Cao Wei was a little sorry. He knew that Cao Hong was not a person who liked learning, and several of his sons were not interested in learning at all. In this way, it is still a little difficult for Cao Hong and Sun Shao to get married. He waved his hand and asked Xin Pi to go out first. Then he looked at Liu Ye, who had been silent and said, "Ziyang, things are not harmonious."

Liu Ye smiled and shook his head and said, "I don't think so."

"Why?" Cao said with a curious smile.

"Although I fought with the Prime Minister most of the time, there were many of them in Yecheng, but I have never heard of Xiahou Hui. There are several beautiful women, but I have never heard of the wise women. Where did Sun Shao hear it? Although General Li Feng's daughter is not famous for her talent, she is beautiful. Sun Shao has never seen her. How could she refuse so hastily?

Cao's eyes turned, and then he understood a little, and then his face sank again.

"What's more, Sun Shao himself is not a person who loves learning. Although he worshipped Zhang Zhao as a teacher to study spring and autumn, his classics have never been obvious, but his shrewdness in doing business is admirable." Liu Ye smiled calmly and said, "General Li Feng is also very interested in doing business."

Cao Yan was stunned and then smiled again: "Yes, they are very similar. Maybe they can talk about it, hahaha..."

"There is another problem. I heard that Sun Shao is quite fond of Guan Yu's daughter. One of his two buildings is named Fengyi. After this woman married him, she went on an expedition to the South China Sea with him. Now she has a son for him, and Guan Yu protects his calf. At this time, Sun Shao did not say anything. Maybe it has something to do with Guan's father and daughter.

Cao Qian nodded repeatedly: "You're right. I know Yunchang's temper. He values that daughter very much. Sun Shao really wants to take a concubine. It's normal for him to be a little unhappy. In that case, let's send someone to talk about it again. After a while, if Sun Quan and Liu Bei didn't come, Yun Chang would probably not be so arrogant. Hey hey hey, maybe..."

Liu Ye smiled quietly. Cao Yan has always valued Guan Yu very much. Up to now, he still has the heart to recruit. He is really infatuated.

Xin Pi left the big tent and went directly to the tent of Xia Houshang, the servant of Huangmen. Xiahou Shang is the son of Xiahou Yuan. Since the ten years of Jian'an, he has commanded the cavalry to follow Cao Jian. He is also a long-term general. Two years ago, he just cooperated with Cao Zhang to go on an expedition to calm down the chaos of Wuuma. This time, Cao Qian raised a large number of soldiers to surround Wancheng. On the order of Cao Zhang, he led 2,000 elite horses to help the battle. Xia Houshang has a good relationship with Cao Pi. He has done literature on facial features, which can be said to be Cao Pi's confidant. His wife is the sister of Cao Zhen, the backbone general, and Cao Zhen is also Cao Pi's confidant. Because of this, he has also been neglected by Cao Yan to a certain extent recently.

"Xiahou Hui?" As soon as Xia Houshang heard Xin Pi's intention, his face suddenly became very strange: "How could Sun Shao know my daughter?"

"Your daughter?" Xin Pi was surprised and happy.

"Well, it's my daughter, but she is only ten years old this year, which is no different from an ordinary girl. How could it be..." Xia Houshang felt very embarrassed. His daughter's door was not far away, and her reputation spread to Jiangdong. He looked at Xin Pi, and there was a trace of displeasure on his face that was blown black by Hu Feng. Fortunately, Xin Pi's daughter Xin Xianying, like Xia Hou Hui, were all smart women in Sun Shao's mouth. Otherwise, Xia Hou Shang really thought that Xin Pi was doing something bad to him.

"That's right." Xin Pi was also very puzzled, and he was a little confused. Sun Shao not only knows his daughter, but also knows such a ten-year-old woman. His source is too powerful, isn't he? Thinking of the change of Ye City not long ago, he was suddenly shocked.

"Beren, will the change of Ye City be Sun Shao's handwriting?"

Xia Houshang thought for a moment and felt that it was possible. He nodded repeatedly: "Maybe, maybe, if that's the case, then there are indeed some means. He relied on the Fu biography of the Prime Minister and traded in the Central Plains. He not only did not have to pay taxes, but also took the opportunity not to check his goods along the way to arrange detailed work, which could not be prevented. After thinking about it for a moment, he suddenly raised his head and said to Xin Pi, "Why don't you... suggest that the Prime Minister take back the rune?"

Xin Pi waved his hand and motioned Xia Hou Shang to calm down. Suddenly, he smiled and said, "Do you want to push him to General Li Feng's side?"

Xiahou Shang sneered and said, "Zo Ji, you don't want me to marry my daughter to Sun Shao. My daughter is only ten years old."

"What's wrong with ten years old?" Xin Pi smiled faintly: "When the Prime Minister offered his three daughters to the emperor, his youngest daughter was only eleven years old."

Xia Houshang rolled his eyes and disdained it. In the 18th year of Jian'an, in order to exclude the Empress and avoid the recurrence of Dong Cheng and other incidents, Cao Qian married his three daughters to the emperor. Among them, Cao Hua, the youngest daughter, was only 11 years old and could only stay in Yecheng. Later, she was not sent to Xu County until she was 13 years old. Now she is in Wancheng with her two older sister.

However, Cao Li married his daughter to the emperor for the sake of his power, and asked him to marry his daughter to Sun Shao for Cao Pi, but it was a little difficult. Cao Yan's recent attitude is obvious. Cao Zhi made contributions in Ba County, but Cao Pi made a big basket. This situation is obviously not conducive to Cao Pi. At this time, it is really a difficult choice whether it is necessary to sacrifice his daughter's happiness. You know, he likes this daughter more than his son Xia Houxuan.

Xin Pi saw that Xiahou was still silent and roughly guessed what he thought. He said lightly, "Actually, you don't have to worry. I don't think the Prime Minister will agree at this time." After saying that, he got up and saluted and hurried away.

Xia Hou Shang thought for a time and suddenly broke out in a cold sweat. Yes, even if he wants to marry his daughter to Sun Shao, Cao Shen may not agree now, because Cao Shen mentioned this marriage to recruit Sun Shao and increase help to Cao Zhi, rather than to Cao Pi. He is very close to Cao Pi, and his wife is Cao Zhen's sister. Cao Shen knows that he will definitely not agree. It's just that it's one thing for him to disagree, and it's another thing for him to disagree. In this way, if he refuses, he will not only offend Cao, but also offend Cao Pi, which can be said to be both sides.

He didn't dare to neglect. He quickly got up and chased out, caught up with Xin Pi, grabbed Xin Pi's sleeve, and begged, "Jorji taught me."

Xin Pi smiled and gently pulled his sleeves. Xiahou Shang shyly let go of his hand, but stopped in front of Xin Pi and arched his hand repeatedly with a smile. Xin Pi was helpless. He closed his eyes and thought for a moment and said, "Bo Ren, I tell the Prime Minister truthfully that if the Prime Minister asks you, you can say that it's up to the Prime Minister. If the Prime Minister doesn't ask you, don't mention it.

Xiahou is still grateful: "Thank you very much."

As Xin Pi expected, Cao Wei learned that Xia Houhui was Xia Hou Shang's daughter, but he said lightly that it was too small, so he didn't go on, so he put this matter aside for the time being.

... Jiangling, Guan Ping knelt down in front of Liu Bei and cried bitterly. Liu Bei looked embarrassed and speechless. It has been two months since he arrived in Jiangling, and he is ready for everything, but there is no move to the north to relieve the siege. Now Guan Yu sent Guan Ping to urge him, which can be said to be a big slap in the face. He was almost killed by Cao Yan in the Sword Pavilion. In order to relieve him, Guan Yu brazenly went north to attack Xiangfan regardless of his lack of troops. If he hadn't won by surprise and used Han water to drown the 30,000 troops of Yu Jin, he would have been defeated by Yu Jin and Cao Ren, and he might even be defeated. Guan Yu was willing to take all risks for him, but now he is sitting and looking at Guan Yu being surrounded by Cao in Wancheng, unwilling to help.

He looked at Zhuge Liang in embarrassment, with both shame and helplessness in his eyes.

Zhuge Liang sighed and stepped forward to help Guan Ping: "Tanzhi (Guan Ping), the lord and the prince are brother, how can he not save him? However, do you know that Sun Quan's power is stationed in Chaisang. His intention is in Yizhou, and the lord dare not move lightly."

Guan Ping lowered his face, shook off Zhuge Liang's hand, and said angrily, "The military division said that as long as Sun Quan rose to the north and left Chai Sang, the lord would go north to relieve the siege?"

Zhuge Liang hesitated for a moment and listened to Guan Ping's meaning. It seemed that Sun Quan would soon go north. Does Sun Shao have a way to let Sun Quan go north? It's impossible. I'm afraid that Sun Quan's mind to get rid of Sun Shao is heavier than that of Liu Bei's mind to get rid of Guan Yu. To be honest, Zhuge Liang also knows that although Liu Bei knows that Guan Yu is a hidden danger, emotionally, Liu Bei is unwilling to sit back and watch Guan Yu trapped by Cao Qian. He has been suffering in the contradictions of reason and feelings. He has wavered countless times these days, and even prepared to start an army several times. If it hadn't been for his persuasion, he would have been afraid. Liu Bei has arrived in Xiangyang.

"Of course." Zhuge Liang nodded seriously: "How can the lord sit back and watch the prince ignore it? As long as Sun Quan sent troops to the north, the lord will definitely follow him.

"Well, I will reply to my father with the general's decision." Without saying anything, Guan Ping turned around and left. Liu Bei and Zhuge Liang were a little puzzled by his attitude for a while. Guan Ping is a relatively low-key person. When did he become so arrogant? Can he be sure that Sun Quan will send troops, or Guan Yu doesn't believe that he will send troops at all, and he has long known that they will use this as an excuse?

Of course, they didn't know that after Guan Yu listened to Sun Shao's words, he turned all his uncertain doubts about Liu Bei to Zhuge Liang, and became Gary. He thought that Zhuge Liang must be worried that he would fight for power with him in the future, so now he wants to take this opportunity to get rid of him. Everything in the past was Zhuge. Liang's hypocrisy, if it comes to the throttle, Zhuge Liang will reveal his true face and take advantage of Cao's death to kill him.

Although he didn't tell Guan Ping, he was not good at hiding his thoughts. Guan Ping had been with him for many years, but how could he not feel this taste? He was guessing this possible surname all the way. Now Liu Bei looked embarrassed and didn't say a word. It was Zhuge Liang who spoke. Guan Ping affirmed his conjecture that Zhuge Liang had been officially promoted from a suspect to a criminal.

It's just that Zhuge Liang himself did not know, because Sun Shao only said half of what he said. His good impression in Guan Yu's mind had collapsed, and what awaited him would be Guan Yu's thunderous anger.

"Will Sun Quan retire?" Liu Bei asked Zhuge Liang in a hoarse voice. Before Zhuge Liang could answer, he said, "If Sun Quan will retreat or go north, I also want to rise immediately and procrastinate again. I'm afraid that Yun Chang will not be able to support it."

Zhuge Liang had to put aside the trace of uneasiness that had just appeared in his heart first, and turned to persuade Liu Bei, who felt guilty: "Master, I believe that Sun Shao must have sent messengers for help now, but he is not at the end of the road, and I'm afraid that Sun Quan will not help him. Lord, Sun Quan is capricious. He and Cao Wei are likely to have a tacit understanding. At this time, if we go north, Yizhou will be in danger.

Liu Bei raised his head and stopped talking. He doesn't want to do this, but he can't help it. Guan Yu and his affection are very deep, but between his son and Guan Yu, he will still choose his son. Guan Ping's behavior just now made him guilty, but also made him feel the arrogantness of Guan's father and son - even Guan Ping, who had always been relatively gentle, has now become like this.

It's all because Sun Shao--Liu Bei didn't want to blame Guan Yu and put the blame on Sun Shao--If Sun Shao's arrogant and domineering vertical was not with Guan Yu, how could Guan Yu become his hidden danger? He has always been the person he trusts the most.

"Snap someone to talk to Sun Quan." Liu Bei was very entangled and upset with his sleeves: "If he really doesn't want to save people, please ask him to back a little and I'll save them."

Zhuge Liang still wanted to persuade him, but Liu Bei strode away. Zhuge Liang stood still and thought for a long time, sighed, and couldn't help thinking of Fa Zheng. If Fa Zheng was still there, Liu Bei would definitely not have such an attitude. He was still a little worse than Fa Zheng. Although Fa Zheng was dead, he still could not completely replace him. At the thought of Fa Zheng, Zhuge Liang was a little angry. What happened to Fa Zheng? He can fight, and I am quite good at military tactics, but he has more opportunities. One day in the future, I will have the opportunity to take charge of the army, and I will show you my military skills.

... Chai Sang, Sun Quan looked at Sun Huan with a rustic face, angry and heartbroken. He took the urgent report sent by Sun Huan's hands and waved his hand: "You go down to wash first, then eat something, have a good sleep, and I will discuss it with you before I will give you an answer."

Sun Huan looked at him with complicated eyes, then lowered his head and walked out quickly. Sun Quan was uneasy by his glance, and his heart beat violently. In a trance, it seemed that it was not Sun Huan, but Sun Shao standing in front of him. It was Sun Shao's eyes that seemed to be able to see his heart all the time. Just with such a glance, he saw through all his sinister intentions and unobstructed the darkest thing in his heart. Shake it out.

"Supreme?" Seeing that he was in a daze, Sun Shao quickly pulled him. Sun Quan was shocked, and then he came to his senses. Sun Huan had gone out, and there was an empty door in front of him.

"Oh, Changxu, what do you think we should do about this?" Sun Quan stuffed the urgent report in his hand into Sun Shao's hand. Sun Shao felt a little hot, but he didn't dare to stuff it back. Although he hadn't seen it yet, he could guess from Sun Huan's appearance that it was almost time for Wancheng to support it.

"Supreme, if we go north, will Liu Bei take advantage of the opportunity?"

"I'm just worried about this." Sun Quan replied, "This old thief who sells grass is shameless. That year, taking advantage of the bloody battle between Gongjin and Cao Ren in Jiangling, he secretly took the four counties in the south of the Yangtze River. If I go north to relieve the siege this time, will he do it again?"

"It's totally possible." Sun Shaoming knew that this was an excuse, but he agreed and agreed, "We supported him with so much food and helped him repel Cao Jian. He not only had a little kindness, but also made such a gesture, which was really cold. For such a person, you can't be guarded.

"So... what should I do at Fengxian?" Sun Quan asked in turn, "I can't just sit idly by."

Sun Shao was stunned and said to himself, how can you ask me? It's clear that you want to kill him with Cao's knife, okay? But this can't be said. He must find a reasonable reason for Sun Quan.

"Snap someone to talk to Liu Bei. Let's go north together."

Sun Quan nodded and thought it was a good idea. It's almost time. If they don't go north, Sun Shao and Guan Yu will be finished, but Cao Qian will also go south again to recapture Fancheng and Xiangyang. If they don't reach Xiangyang before and guard the Han water defense line, then the southern county will be lost, and the three sides' front will return to the 13th year of Jian'an.

At that time, Cao Wei probably won't give him a place in Jianghuai.

"Is it better to send it?"

"Zhang Wen."

Sun Quan glanced at Sun Shao and said nothing. He knew that Sun Shao and Zhang Wen had a bad relationship. Zhang Wen was a talented man in Wu County. Now he was a middle-aged general. Sun Shao was an old minister of the Huaisi faction. Because he wanted to curb the rapid growth of the Jiangdong indigenous people, he had always suppressed Zhang Wen. Of course, this would not be performed by himself. Generally, ministers like Sun Shao came forward to stop him, so Zhang Wen He has a big opinion about Sun Shao. He privately said that Sun Shao was not knowledgeable and was an incompetent person. This spread to Sun Shao's ears, and of course Sun Shao would not forgive him.

Sun Quan does not object to his subordinates fighting with each other, which is only good for him. What's more, it is indeed more appropriate to send Zhang Wen to negotiate with Liu Bei. If the negotiation goes well, Sun Shao can't blame him. Zhang Wen is Sun Shao's old department.

Zhang Wen came soon. After listening to Sun Quan's order, he didn't say anything and ordered to pay the bill. He didn't get up immediately, but found Sun Huan, who had just finished eating. Although Sun Huan washed all the dust on his face, he couldn't hide his haggard face. Seeing Zhang Wen, he didn't look good. When he was under Sun Shao's account, Sun Shao rarely mentioned Zhang Wen. Even if he mentioned it, he praised him for his knowledge, but Sun Shao's men, such as Shuai Zeng, had a bad impression of Zhang Wen. They had always been angry with Zhang Wen's original behavior, thinking that Zhang Wen had taken advantage of Sun Shao and then betrayed Sun Shao. Sun Huan and Jie Feng have been in the camp for a long time. Unconsciously, they regard themselves as Sun Shao's people. Anyone who does not deal with Sun Shao is an enemy or a potential enemy - otherwise he would not look at Sun Quan with that kind of vision.

"What's the situation in Wancheng now?" Zhang Wen turned a blind eye to Sun Huan's indifferent eyes and asked calmly.

"It's not good." Sun Huan put away his unhappiness and reluctantly replied. Although he didn't like Zhang Wen, Sun Shao said that Zhang Wen was very smart, and he also hoped that Zhang Wen could come up with some good ideas, so he told Zhang Wen about the situation of Wancheng. Seeing that Sun Huan's face was heavy, Zhang Wen was obviously very worried about Sun Shao's situation and couldn't help laughing: "Captain Sun, are you a little unfounded?"

As soon as Sun Huan heard this, he immediately lowered his face and glared at Zhang Wen.

Zhang Wen picked up the corners of his mouth, showing a meaningful smile, but he did not break it. He smiled faintly and said, "I was ordered to go to Jiangling to negotiate with Liu Bei. Whether it can be negotiated or not, it will take a lot of time to go back and forth. Will you wait here or rush back to Wancheng?"

Sun Huan snorted and said silently for a moment, "What good strategy Zhang Jun can teach me?"

Zhang Wen nodded: "If you want to go back to Wancheng, you can say to General Sun, don't count on here." Zhang Wen raised his hand and blocked Sun Huan, who was about to speak: "Liu Bei is in Jiangling, and the supreme is in Chaisang. They don't trust anyone. They either go north together or wait together. It's impossible to be coordinated."

Sun Huan didn't say anything. He knew what Zhang Wen meant. He thought for a moment and then asked, "What if I stay here?"

"If you stay here, don't be idle. Visit the generals immediately, especially those veterans and the Sun clan, and tell them about Wancheng." He paused and then said, "Quickly! Otherwise, you won't have a chance."

Sun Huan's eyes flashed and suddenly understood. If Sun Quan doesn't want to save Sun Shao, he will not let himself tell others about the situation of Wancheng. Others don't know the situation of Wancheng, and of course, he will not object to Sun Quan's stay. Sun Shao's urgent report may disappear without a trace in the end. He quickly tidied up his clothes and politely bowed to Zhang Wen.

"Thank you, Zhang Jun, for reminding me."

(to be continued)