Chapter 880 Chapter 0891 Abnormality
As to the question "Which one is more beautiful, Feng Langjun of Han Dynasty or Mr. Cao Cao of Wei Dynasty?", General Guan Da gave a very positive answer:
"Alang is so beautiful, how can Cao Zijian be as good as you?"
At the same time, Zhang Xiaosi on the side held the same opinion:
"Wei often slanders and slanders the emperor, and he deserves to be praised by the world. The beauty of the king accounts for eight points in the world, and Cao Zijian is the only one who deserves it."
Feng Junhou was self-aware, and he wanted to refuse such praise.
Just based on the idea that "if we don't occupy the position of public opinion, the enemy will occupy it".
Since the Wei thief repeatedly belittled his articles, Feng Junhou would naturally not be polite.
It’s okay to belittle me as a person, but belittle my articles, well, wouldn’t that be belittling Li Taibai?
This is absolutely not possible!
Therefore, Feng Junhou had no choice but to accept the title of "Eight Dou Talents", but it was disrespectful.
With the resources currently available to Xinghanhui, it doesn’t take much effort to spread the idiom “Eight Great Talents”.
Although the knights in Yongliang and Liangzhou are not very popular now, they are still very useful in secretly spreading news.
Coupled with caravan exchanges, it is a natural channel for news dissemination.
As the direct impact of the Battle of Xiaoguan began to subside, caravans demanding money and life began to travel between Guanzhong, Hanzhong, and Longyou again.
Li Mu, who was responsible for allocating Han-specific supplies to the caravan, mentioned a somewhat unusual situation when reporting to Feng Yong:
“Over in Guanzhong, someone took the initiative to raise the price of brown sugar, honey wine and peach wine, and the demand was much greater than last year.”
Li Mu said while flipping through the documents, "I also checked the supplies shipped to Guanzhong in previous years. The quantity is indeed increasing year by year."
Sweet things like brown sugar, for people of this era, are similar to addictive drugs in later generations.
Who calls this era backward?
As the emperor, Cao Pi wrote a special article saying that peach wine was a peerless wine, saying that it was sweet and thirst-quenching.
It can be seen that even the most powerful families are eager for desserts.
“The demand is increasing year by year. That’s normal. What’s the problem?”
This is Li Mu’s dedicated office.
Feng Yong leaned on the soft plush sofa and looked at Li Mu, who was standing next to the desk and carefully flipping through the information in his hand.
Li Mu has often had to show up to deal with things over the years, so narrow-sleeved tights that facilitate movement have become her regular clothes.
In the late spring season, the temperature has warmed up, and the waistband perfectly outlines Li Mu's figure, which is rounded at the top and round at the bottom.
Obviously, since arriving in Liangzhou, I have received much more nourishment than before, so my body has blossomed quietly.
“The increase in demand this time is too great, several times that of last year.”
Li Mu had no idea how attractive her strong-woman look with classical softness was in Feng Tubou's eyes, so she still focused on the document:
“Alang, don’t you think there’s something wrong here?”
“I don’t think so.” Feng Yong shook his head, “Even if Guanzhong wants the entire brown sugar production of Han Dynasty, that’s not unusual.”
From the day brown sugar appeared to the present, if it were not for the purpose of opening up the trade routes between Wei, Wu and the Western Regions for the Xinghan Hui, a quota system was enforced in these directions.
Shu alone can digest a year's output.
Not to mention that the Han Dynasty took control of Longyou a few years ago and cut off the Wei Dynasty's dignitaries' channels to obtain peach wine...
Thinking of this, Feng Yong suddenly sat upright and touched his chin:
“When you say that, I feel like there’s something wrong.”
If the demand for desserts from the dignitaries of the Wei State was so strong, they would start to think of ways to import large quantities from Hanzhong and Longyou in the second year after losing Longyou.
Rather than waiting for Liangzhou to fall into the hands of the Han Dynasty, such big changes began.
Because Longyou fell into the hands of the Han Dynasty, it also cut off the main link between Liangzhou and Guanzhong.
Feng Yong knocked on the table and thought for a moment, "Is there a way to know where these extra demands go in the end?"
In the case of stabbing history, military generals are related to generals, Zhang Xiaoshi in government affairs, Amei equipment in logistics equipment, and Li Mu's financial source.
Although Feng Jishi's stomach is not very good, he should eat more soft food during his daily meals.
But if he really wanted to say that he was just eating and waiting to die, the harem group would be the first to refuse.
For example, the establishment of the intelligence system, the sorting and analysis of intelligence, and Feng Jishi's philosophy surpassed this era by more than a century or two.
Li Mu shook his head: "There are too many aristocratic families in the Central Plains, and now in Guanzhong, Sima Yi seems to intend to open a special Yi market in Chang'an."
“Caravans from Hanzhong and Longyou can now only trade in specified places.”
Hearing Li Mu’s words, Governor Feng raised his eyebrows, and then smiled calmly:
"So, if you really want to do this, you have to let Sima Yi come! Cao Zhen and his like are just warriors. If you are a general or a commander, it is just because of his surname Cao."
There are not many people in the world who are qualified to evaluate Cao Zhen in this way, and who dare to evaluate him in this way.
Feng Jishi happens to be one of them.
In the past, the Wei State needed bulk materials and in-demand materials such as woolen materials, brown sugar, Shu brocade, etc. from the Han Dynasty, so Cao Zhenna had to hold his nose and let them in even though he knew that there were fine craftsmen in the caravan.
Coupled with the rangers running around, it can be said that in the past few years, Guanzhong has been penetrated like a sieve.
You Chu's family can be easily moved to Hanzhong by the people sent by Feng Yong, which is a proof.
The only one who has not been penetrated is the army.
Now that Guanzhong has been messed up by Sima Yi, the detailed work in the future will probably not be as convenient as before.
Even the pricing power of the goods transported by the caravan, Sima Yi had to divide up some of it.
Of course, this matter will have no impact on Dahan’s profits.
Because it’s a seller’s market now.
What Sima Yi wants to take away is the pricing power in the Guandong market.
After thinking about this, Feng Yong knocked on the table subconsciously.
Is it true that he is worthy of being the old turtle who can drag Old Demon Zhuge to his last breath?
"In this case, I'm afraid that the longer it takes, the harder it will be to fight Guanzhong."
First he settled in Guanzhong, and now he is trying to find ways to expand his financial resources.
Coupled with the support of Guandong, as long as two or three years pass, Guanzhong will be run like an iron barrel by Sima Yi.
Just because of the current situation of the Han Dynasty, sending troops by force is also a bit too risky.
Relying solely on the military strength of Hanzhong, Zhuge Laoyao will probably have to follow the old path of history and be forced to station troops on the edge of the Wei River, facing Sima Yi across the water.
Because Longyou's troops could not break through Qianxian County, they would not have much effect at all.
And the armies under Feng Jishi, which were originally supposed to be strategic mobile forces, were in a critical period of reconstruction.
In addition, Liangzhou was initially settled and the Hu people in the north had not yet been dealt with, so the Liangzhou armies were unable to leave Liangzhou at all in the past two or three years.
Seeing that Feng Yong’s expression was not right, Li Mu asked with concern:
“Alang, over there in Guanzhong, do we have to reduce some of our share?”
"No! We can't surrender!" Feng Yong quickly opened his palms and raised his arms, "The current situation in Guanzhong cannot be responded to immediately until it is ascertained."
"Because this may be a deliberate test by Sima Yi. If we react too quickly, we may alarm him."
Having said this, Feng Yong thought again, "Not only can't we surrender, but we have to allocate more shares to that side, but we must pay attention to a certain degree, and we cannot allocate enough supplies according to the other party's requirements."
Capital is all about profit. As long as the money is in place, no matter how much the Xinghan Society controls the channels, there will always be people who find ways to squeeze out some supplies.
So this should not be done too obviously, and it should appear as much as possible that the caravan is operating in accordance with the laws of the market.
“Let Xizuo from Guanzhong think of ways to find out why Wei suddenly wants so much brown sugar honey wine.”
At present, there is nothing we can do about Guanzhong, so we can only collect as much intelligence as possible for the time being.
Li Mu nodded and took notes with a charcoal pen.
“It would be perfect if I added a pair of glasses.”
After Governor Feng finished giving his instructions, he saw President Li lowering his head and taking shorthand. His heart moved, and he suddenly spoke again.
Li Mu raised his head and looked at Governor Feng in confusion. At the same time, he brushed his hair away and said, "What are you talking about, Alang? What glasses?"
Maybe it’s spring, it’s a certain season again.
Although Li Mu's move was unintentional, in the eyes of Governor Feng, it was very touching.
So Feng’s heart suddenly became angry.
“Call Boss Feng.”
“Boss Feng?”
Then he whispered, "Alang..."
“Pah!” There was a crisp sound, “I told you to call Boss Feng.”
“Feng…Boss Feng, don’t do this.”
"hey-hey…"
“Boss Feng, don’t be here…”
President Li's voice became more and more urgent, sounding like water dripping from his mouth.
“Do you know what ‘office romance’ is?”
“I don’t know.”
“It’s okay, I’ll teach you, and you’ll know it soon.”
…
It's like "the two people in the office have a romantic relationship", actually...it's pretty cool!
I don’t know how long it took, but Governor Feng came out of President Li’s office feeling refreshed.
At the same time, he did not forget to tell the female guard guarding the door: "Ms. Li is tired. Send someone to guard her here. Let her rest for a while and don't let anyone disturb her."
The female guard without a trace of expression saluted and replied: "No!"
Just after he finished giving the instructions, he heard the sound of footsteps.
Looking up, Zhang Xingyi had appeared at the corner.
Governor Feng's heart trembled inexplicably, and he hurriedly stepped forward to greet him:
“Six Niang, why are you walking in such a hurry?”
As soon as Zhang Xingyi saw Feng Yong, his face relaxed, he walked to Feng Yong and whispered:
“Hanzhong has sent someone over. Alang quickly goes to the front hall.”
Hearing that Zhang Xiaosi came to see Li Mu for nothing, Feng Yong first breathed a sigh of relief, and then became confused again:
“Hanzhong sent someone here? Why didn’t you notify us in advance?”
As long as the official document is not urgent, according to the rules, whether it is the Prime Minister's Office or the Imperial Palace, someone will be notified in advance so that the Governor's Office can prepare.
After all, it is impossible for a messenger to travel day and night, but a messenger can.
“They were secretly escorted.”
problem occurs?
Feng Yong felt nervous and quickly quickened his pace: "Who is coming?"
“Li Wenxuan personally escorted him.”
When Feng Yong heard this, his heart sank even more.
Li Wenxuan is Li Yi.
Now he is a member of the army in the prime minister's palace.
At the same time, he is also the default representative of the Xinghan Society in the Prime Minister's Mansion.
If Li Yi can come in person and be escorted secretly, the matter must not be trivial.
Feng Yong thought hard and realized that there really seemed to be no big events at this time in history!
With this thought in mind, Feng Yong walked into the front hall of the Governor's Mansion where guests were entertained.
“I’ve seen the king.”
Li Yi saw Feng Yong and saluted quickly.
“Li joins the army, rises.”
Feng Yong returned the gift, and then his eyes fell on a middle-aged man behind Li Yi.
Even though Feng Yong and Li Yi didn't say anything, the salute between the two of them was already hinting to Li Yi that this middle-aged man was not one of his own.
“Cao San, a native of Wei, met General Feng.”
The middle-aged man also looked at Feng Yong with a scrutinizing gaze. Although he was prepared in his heart, he confirmed that the young man in front of him was the famous Feng Wenhe.
He still looked extremely surprised.
“Wei people?”
Feng Yong raised his eyebrows and looked at Li Yi.
Seeing Li Yi nod slightly, he was sure that he heard correctly.
“Messenger Cao is indeed from the State of Wei.” Li Yi explained, “King Chen of the State of Wei specially sent him here to deliver a message to the king.”
"Prince Chen?" Feng Yong felt that the name was familiar, but couldn't remember it for a while, "Who is it?"
Given the current state of the Han and Wei Dynasties, generally speaking, the so-called kings of Wei should be called false kings.
Li Yi said it was King Chen of Wei State, which means that King Chen of Wei State had some good intentions, at least it was not a provocation.
“My master, please go to Cao Taozhi.”
Cao San explained.
Fuck!
Feng Jishi took a breath of cold air and subconsciously looked at Zhang Xingyi beside him:
When did you get the telegram? Do you want Cao Zhi to send someone over to settle the score with me so quickly?
Zhang Xiaosi:…
“It turned out to be Mr. Cao who sent me here. Please come and take a seat.”
Feng Yong quickly greeted Cao San warmly.
"Feng Langjun is in front, how can there be a place for the villain to sit?" Cao San lowered his head, then reached into his arms and took out something wrapped in oilcloth.
After untying it, a letter was revealed.
Cao San held up his hands respectfully and said to Feng Yong, "Master has a letter for Feng Langjun."
As Governor Feng’s status has improved over the years, he even dares to trick the prime minister. Who has he ever been afraid of?
Unexpectedly, facing the letter from Cao Zhi, he was a little afraid to reach out and receive it.
Although we know that the Han and Wei countries were fighting for life and death, it was common for big figures to exchange letters.
But it was the first time for Governor Feng to encounter such a thing. It would be abnormal to say that he didn't murmur in his heart.
He glanced at Li Yi.
Li Yi nodded slightly again.
Feng Yong then reached out and picked up the letter.
There are four extremely beautiful and elegant words on the envelope: Feng Jun personally expresses it.
Feng Yong took the letter in his hand, pondered for a moment, and asked:
“I have never met Mr. Cao, so why did Mr. Cao write to me?”
Cao San replied neither humble nor arrogantly:
“Although the master has never met Feng Langjun, he has known him for a long time. He once said: Today, only Feng Jun has the ears and ears of anyone who can write poetry to me.”
"Today, the two countries are like fire and water. We want to meet but can't. Therefore, the villain is entrusted by the master to deliver a letter to Feng Langjun to fulfill his long-cherished wish."
When Feng Yong heard this, he couldn't help but feel a little bit amused and at the same time a little emotional.
This... How should I put it? With Cao Zhi's temperament, he was probably destined to lose his position of inheritance.
Mr. Cao, you are now the King Chen of Wei State, and you are also the uncle of the emperor. More importantly, you are the loser in the competition for the throne of the previous generation.
Are you really not afraid of making Cao Rui furious and having your head chopped off?
Feng Yong put the letter away and then asked: "Master Cao...does the Lord of Wei know about this move?"
Cao San smiled calmly and said: "My master has come to the table several times before. He wants to serve as an official to make the best use of his talents. Your Majesty is fully aware of his loyalty to Wei."
“In February of this year, the master returned to the court to see His Majesty, and he had to move to a fiefdom and be granted the title of King Chen. Now, I have only heard the name of Lord Feng for a long time, and I am eager to meet him.”
"The Grand Sima of my dynasty also exchanged letters with the Prime Minister of the Han Dynasty, so what is wrong with my master's actions? Why should I be afraid?"
Did Cao Zhi move to a fiefdom again?
Feng Yong asked again: "Is Mr. Cao still in good health?"
This was a customary greeting, but Cao San's expression changed. He looked at Feng Yong in horror, and after a long time he said:
“Thank you, Feng Langjun, for your concern. The master returned to the court last winter and moved to the fiefdom in February. Therefore, he was somewhat overworked and rested in bed.”
“But it’s been more than two months now, so I think I should have recovered.”
Feng Yong nodded: "Okay, I understand. You have come thousands of miles away, so you must be tired, so you should go down and rest first."
“Thank you Feng Langjun.”
After having someone take Cao San down to rest, Feng Yong sat on the main seat and motioned for Li Yi to sit down.
Of course, Zhang Xiaosi can’t leave either. This is when her brain is needed.
Feng Yong asked Li Yi:
"what happened?"
Li Yi smiled bitterly and said: "Brother, you are making things difficult for me. If I hadn't heard what Cao San said just now, I wouldn't even know that Cao Zijian wanted to befriend my brother."
“Didn’t the Prime Minister say anything?”
Feng Yong frowned.
Li Yi shook his head: "No, I just asked my younger brother to **** this person here without making any publicity."
Feng Yong looked at Secretary Zhang again.
Zhang Xingyi has been considering this matter from the beginning.
At this time, she could only be heard saying:
"The Prime Minister didn't say anything and only asked the Li family's brother to **** the people here, so the Prime Minister should have agreed that his brother should have correspondence with Cao Zijian."
“After all, Cao Zijian’s literary reputation is well known all over the world. If even he recognizes my brother’s literary talent, who in the world would dare to say no?”
Feng Yong nodded.
Public opinion war, this is indeed in line with Zhuge Lao Yao’s style.
As long as the name of the Han Dynasty's orthodoxy is involved, no concessions must be made.
"What I don't understand is that the Wei thieves have tried their best to suppress Alang's articles, so why is Cao Zhi doing the opposite now?"
“Given Cao Zhi’s reputation, wouldn’t this act be a blatant insult to Wei’s face?”
Feng Yong can guess one or two more things about this than others.
He shook his head and said with a smile:
"Cao Zhi is afraid that he has given up on himself and will simply break the jar and return to his old nature."
Cao Zhi originally had a strong scholarly spirit and often acted willfully.
When Cao Cao was out, he actually dared to take advantage of the wine, ride a carriage and horse privately, open the palace gate without authorization, and gallop on the forbidden road that could only be walked by the emperor during a ceremony.
In the end, Cao Cao was furious and executed the official in charge of the royal carriage.
But Cao Zhi didn't learn his lesson and still went his own way.
During the Battle of Xiangfan, Cao Cao appointed Cao Zhi as Nanzhonglang General to conquer the generals and lead troops to rescue Cao Ren.
After the order was issued, Cao Zhi was too drunk to accept the order.
This incident made Cao Cao completely disappointed in him.
Looking again at Cao Zhi's writings, we often see lofty ideals and ambitions.
If he and Li Taibai lived in the same era, they would probably have a lot in common.
In fact, Li Taibai’s fate is not similar to that of Cao Zhi?
Feng Yong was sighing, but Li Yi and Zhang Xingyi looked over with strange eyes.
"Why do you think I'm doing this?"
Feng Yong touched his face.
Li Yi smiled and said:
“I heard that brother’s tone was so determined, and those who didn’t know it might have said that brother and Cao Zijian have been friends for a long time.”
Zhang Xingyi also flashed his big bright eyes and said inquiringly:
“So, is it any wonder that Cao Zijian would send someone to deliver a message to my brother?”
Feng Yong shook his head and smiled helplessly: "You don't understand!"
Cao Sanfang said: "My master has come to the table several times before, and he wants to serve as an official to make the best use of his talents. Your Majesty is fully aware of his loyalty to Wei."
It sounds like Cao Zhi was loyal to the state of Wei. He went to court many times and took the initiative to express his desire to serve as an official.
But Feng Yong combined his understanding of the history of the "Three Cao of Jian'an".
He knew that no matter how touching Cao Zhi's writing was, it would not be able to impress Cao Rui.
If I remember correctly, Cao Zhi was called King Chen in later generations, so when I first heard this title, I felt a little familiar.
This title should be Cao Zhi’s last title.
In other words, Cao Zhi most likely knew that he had completely lost hope of repaying his defeat.
For people who are discouraged and have a romantic and willful nature, it is not surprising to do anything outrageous.
Thinking of this, Feng Yong suddenly remembered something and was startled. He stood up suddenly and shouted: "Oops!"
(End of this chapter)