Huan Wen summoned Chen Caozhi in Inner Court's quiet room. The maid guided Chen Caozhi to sit down and then left. There were only Huan Wen and Chen Caozhi had wine bottles and tea sets on the small rosewood table in front of them. Huan Wen said, "Caozhi Drinking Wine, drink tea at your leisure".
The cool spring breeze blew through the room through the long window on the south, and the plain curtains were fluttering. Huan Wen's wretched hair was motionless, like a wire halberd. He looked at Chen Caozhi without saying anything else.
Chen Caozhi calmly poured himself a cup of tea, took a sip, and said without waiting for Huan Wen to ask, "Grand Marshal asked about Northern Expedition's strategy. Caozhi thought about it for a long time last night, and I thought Northern Expedition was not in the right time at this time."
Huan Wen appreciated Chen Caozhi's conciseness and neatness, unlike some other celebrities who would not talk about serious matters but talk about a lot of empty words first. The most famous person Huan Wen had ever seen was Xie Wanshi, but Xie Anshi was a person that Huan Wen could not see through. After one year in Xifu, Xie An had neither merit nor fault, and he served as the prefect of Wuxing County for more than a year. , is also unremarkable, and has a bit of Huang Lao's inaction style, but his reputation is growing with each passing day, and he is now the Censor Zhongcheng. Langya King Sima Yu intends to appoint Xie An as the Censor to participate in politics, but considering that Xie An was promoted to the third rank of Censor only four years ago, which is not in line with the regular system, Xie An will have to serve as the Censor Zhongcheng for another one or two years.
. Compared with Xie An's magnanimity and inaction, Xie Xuan and Xie Daoyun, the two descendants of the Chen Commandery Xie Clan, stand out. In Gengxu Tuduan, like Chen Caozhi, they showed real talents, and Xie Xuan was promoted. A high position is inevitable, but he is really interested in Xie Daoyun and Huan Wen. He wants to see where this Xie Clan girl can go in her official career? How will the emotional entanglement with Chen Caozhi end? What impact will it have on the Chen Commandery Xie Clan's reputation?
These thoughts flashed through Huan Wen's mind, and he slowly said, "I would like to hear Caozhi's detailed explanation."
Chen Caozhi said, "Now Fu Jian is learning the Han system, Wang Meng is supplementing it, Xiongnu is joining us, Di Qin is becoming more powerful, and it is impossible to do anything in a hurry."
Huan Wen nodded and said, "At the beginning of last year, Xiongnu Right Worthy Prince Cao Gu, Left Worthy Prince Liu Weichen rebelled against Qin. I wanted to take the opportunity to attack Qin, but when Emperor Ai died, Northern Expedition was put to death, and Fu Jian defeated Xiongnu left Right Worthy Prince in just Hundred Days Cao Gu and Liu Weichen moved more than 6,000 households of their heroes to Chang'an. According to Hu Suran, Di Qin is indeed invincible, but Xianbei Murong is stronger than Di and Qiang. Di and Qiang is difficult to cut down, so isn't Murong even harder to cut down?"
Chen Caozhi said, "Grand Marshal Mingjian, North Two Hu, Xianbei Murong Qiang and Di and Qiang are weak, but Di and Qiang is on the rise, Wang Meng is a wizard, Fu Jian uses it without doubt, Caozhi thinks that Wang Meng is immortal, Di Qin is difficult to destroy; and Xianbei Although Murong is strong, according to Murong Chui's wife and brother Duan Si who came to surrender, the royal families are at odds and the emperor is young, Empress Dowager Kezuhun Clan takes power and forces rebellion Duan Clan This kind of thing will happen again, Grand Marshal can be considered, Murong Ke, Brother Murong Chui, I foolishly thought that if Di and Qiang wanted to expand, it would have to compete with the Murong Clan. I, Great Jin, could sit back and watch the snipe and the clam quarrel, waiting for opportunities to make profits."
Huan Wen was silent for a long time, and then said, "Caozhi said that sincerity, stability and long-term strategy are the best, but Huan is over fifty years old and time is not waiting for us. What can I do?" Then he said, "Di Qin, Murong, the reason why those who dare not go south is because Wen is here. I admit that once Wen dies, Hu Qi will soon go south. Wang Meng and Murong Ke are both younger than me."
Chen Caozhi knew that Huan Wen was not boasting. Before Huan Wen was defeated by Murong Chui in his third Northern Expedition, Huan Wen's reputation had so frightened the Northern Hu that neither Di Qin nor Murong Yan dared to take advantage of the situation.
Chen Caozhi said, "In this world, there are those who die young and those who have longevity. Duke Huan There are those who have longevity. It is the time when great things can be done. Duke Huan It will not be too late to write Emperor Wu of Wei'An Old Steed in the Stable' poems in ten years."
Huan Wen said happily, "Caozhi can predict the death of a person's life? According to Ge Zhichuan?"
Chen Caozhi said vaguely, "I understand a little, um, I understand a little."
Chen Caozhi certainly knows the approximate lifespan of some famous Eastern Jin figures. For example, Murong Ke only had a few years to live. The powerful Murong Yan country began to fall apart after Murong Ke died. Yes, that was the good opportunity for Northern Expedition. Fu Jian must not be allowed to swallow up Former Yan's territory. However, some things have changed, such as Xie Wan. According to historical records, Xie Wan defeated Shouchun passed away the year after he was demoted to Commoner, but now three years have passed and Xie Wan is still alive. The last time I heard Xie Daoyun say that she Fourth Paternal Uncle wanted to surrender when she was demoted to Wuyi Lane It was Xie Daoyun who dispelled the worries. Xie Daoyun's attitude towards Five-Stone Powder was greatly influenced by Chen Caozhi. It can be said that Chen Caozhi extended the life of Xie Wan.
Huan Wen was quite excited and said, "Ruxiang Du Zigong also said that Huan has a longer life than Ear-Shun, and now Caozhi also said that Huan still has ten years to live. In these ten years, Huan will definitely lay a solid foundation for the Huan Clan, Caozhi, can you help me?"
Chen Caozhi cupped his hands and said, "You should follow Duke Huan."
Huan Wen stroked his beard and laughed, and said, "Huan and Caozhi have a feeling that time does not wait for us. Caozhi is twenty this year, Lu Clan woman is waiting hard for Caozhi. If Caozhi wants to marry Lu Clan woman, he will have to achieve great achievements. Caozhi is willing to do it."
Chen Caozhi smiled slightly and thought to himself, "When you Huan Wen become emperor, will you force Lu Clan to marry me? How many years will it take?"
Huan Wen said, "Caozhi Preface: I will sit back and watch the Qin and Yan fight, and I will reap the benefits. Although this statement is reasonable, I can't just sit back and wait. What Jiangdong said What is missing is a war horse. Now I want to use Western Headquarters's newly refined weapons to exchange horses for Fu Jian, and join forces with Fu Jian to fight against Xianbei Murong, Caozhi Do you think it's possible?"
Chen Caozhi thought to himself, "In this way, the course of history may be greatly changed." He replied, "Duke Huan has far-reaching plans. I expect Fu Jian will agree to fight Murong Yan with Duke Huan."
"Okay!" Huan Wen high-fived. "Is that okay to ask Caozhi to be the envoy Di Qin?"
Chen Caozhi bowed to the people sitting on the seat and said, "I don't dare to say goodbye."
Huan Wen showed admiration in his eyes and said, "I have secretly sent an envoy to contact Fu Jian to see what he thinks? There should be a reply at the end of this month, and then Caozhi will officially send the envoy Di Qin, of course in the name of the imperial court, Caozhi is me Clerk of the Western Headquarters Official, it is not suitable for Di Qin to be sent as an envoy as Military Adviser of the Western Headquarters, and his rank is also low, which is not enough to enhance Caozhi's career. I will report to the court and appoint another person. In this way, Caozhi will be promoted beyond the level, so as to silence those who criticize the DPRK."
After discussing for a long time, Chen Caozhi resigned, and Huan Wen said, "Caozhi Wait a minute, my concubine Qingqing knows that Caozhi is back and wants to see her. She has been waiting for a long time."
Chen Caozhi frowned slightly. He hadn't seen Li Jingshu for half a year. As soon as he returned to Western Headquarters, this woman came again, but there was no reason for him not to see her.
Li Jingshu in a plain white dress walked in gracefully, first wished Huan Wen long blessings, and then prostrated herself in front of Chen Caozhi, saying, "Disciple Li Jingshu pays homage to Master Chen." Then a maid presented him with the New Year's Apprenticeship Ceremony, all of which were Shu's precious products.
Huan Wen said, "Caozhi There is no need to refuse, these items are all produced in Shu. Shu people attaches great importance to righteousness. Qingqing has been away from Shu for fifteen years, and there are still people who come to visit and give gifts every year." It seems that Huan Wen knows that Li Jingshu is related to Shu people.
Li Jingshu said, "It's rare to see Master Chen. This opportunity must not be missed. I want to ask Master Chen for advice." He ordered the maid to bring Recorder and played a song "Long Clarity". This song was played by Chen Caozhi when he went to Kuaiji last year. Before Tuduan, Li Jingshu could only play intermittently, and some high notes and low notes could not be blown out. But now, it can be played smoothly and smoothly, and the sound is audible.
Huan Wen looked at it and enjoyed it, and after Li Jingshu finished playing it, he said, "Qingqing practices this piece of music every day, and it takes a lot of effort. How does Caozhi think she played it?"
Chen Caozhi naturally wanted to praise it, give some tips, and wrote another music score "Long Oblique" for Li Jingshu, and then said goodbye to General’s Residence.
Chen Caozhi returned to Phoenix Mountain's apartment. The neighbor's Xie Daoyun invited him over for a small dinner. Chen Caozhi walked over alone. Xie Xuan was already there. The three of them Drinking Wine talked, Xie Xuan heard from Chen Caozhi that Di Qin would be sent as envoy, and said to Xie Daoyun, "As expected by Elder Sister, Zizhong will use the plan of combining vertical and horizontal directions for Duke Huan."
Xie Daoyun glanced at his younger brother Xie Xuan. Although everyone here was Xie Clan's old friend, A'e called her Elder Sister in front of Zizhong, which made her a little unhappy.
But I heard Xie Xuan say again, "Since Zizhong is the chief envoy, Di Qin, I, Elder Brother, can be the deputy envoy."
Chen Caozhi glanced at Xie Daoyun and said, "We are going Chang'an, a round trip of five thousand miles, and we won't be able to come back for half a year. Brother Yingtai. Brother Yingtai is, after all, weak and may not be able to do the job."
Xie Daoyun looked noncommittal. Chen Caozhi obviously thought that she was a woman and was not suitable for missions. Although it contained concern, it was not what Xie Daoyun liked.
Xie Xuan didn't say anything more, he already had a plan in his mind. In the afternoon, Xie Xuan did not discuss with Xie Daoyun, but went to see Huan Wen, asked for orders from his sister Xie Daoyun, and went to Di Qin with Chen Cao. In Xie Xuan's opinion, Although it is risky to go as an envoy to Di Qin, it can allow my sister and Chen Cao to share hardships and see their true love over time. In this way, the relationship between my sister and Zizhong will not be comparable to that of the Lu girl who is as delicate as a flower.
Huan Wen was very surprised after hearing what Xie Xuan said. Xie Xuan certainly wanted to arrange the marriage between his sister Xie Daoyun and Chen Caozhi. It seems that the Xie Clan people have agreed to Xie Daoyun marrying Chen Caozhi. The problem now is that Chen Caozhi is infatuated with Lu Clan Lady.
Xie Xuan said, "Clerk Zhu is talented and knowledgeable. Duke Huan knows it well. Working with Chen Caozhi on a mission can make a great contribution."
Huan Wen hesitated to answer. For some reason, even though he knew Xie Daoyun was a woman disguised as a man, he still recruited her to join Western Headquarters. But sending a woman as an envoy to another country was unbelievable. If the secret was exposed and harmed the country, it would also affect Chen Caozhi. He hesitated and said, "I will make a decision tomorrow after I think about it."
After Xie Xuan resigned, Huan Wen shook his head alone, laughed, and said to himself, "It's really strange that Xie Youdu wants his sister to follow Chen Caozhi is on a mission to Former Qin, hehe, is it true that the girl from the Xie family is not willing to marry Chen Caozhi?" He then said, "When Chen Caozhi comes next, ask him what he thinks?"
Li Jingshu, who was standing by the small door and outside the curtain, was dumbfounded. She had always liked eavesdropping on Huan Wen's secret conversations with others. She had known that Huan Wen was rebelling, and she never thought that she would hear such a strange news today. Then Military Adviser of the Western Headquarters Zhu Yingtai is actually the sister of Xie Xuan. Who else can be the sister of Xie Xuan? Of course it is Xie Daoyun, who is known as the number one socialite of Great Jin. It turns out that Xie Daoyun is obsessed with Chen Caozhi.
Li Jingshu was surprised and filled with jealousy, but a charming smile appeared on his lips and cheeks.