Chapter 653 It Is Rare to Live to Be 70. A Tree that Is Moved Dies, but a Person Who Is Moved Lives.

"God of War"——

When Li Miao told Cao Cao everything about "The God of War".

Including Ma Su's words, how amazing is this "God of War"? How to be brilliant on the battlefield of Sanba? How to anticipate the enemy and put an end to Zhang He's plan step by step? How to turn the tide on the battlefield?

It is no exaggeration to say that what Li Miao showed Cao Cao was how Guan Lin lived in Jingzhou but was strategizing in Bashu, thousands of miles away. How he could accurately judge every action of Cao Cao's army and then formulate corresponding plots and trajectories!

You know, the last person to achieve this was Zhang Liang, the founder of the Han Dynasty!

horrible!

terrible--

Every action, every detail, in Cao Cao's ears, apart from being deeply shocked, the only thing left was the word "terrible".

"Huh...huh..."

As Li Miao's story progressed, Cao Cao couldn't help but take a breath of cold air.

With a "gu dong" sound and a deep swallow of saliva, Cao Cao's expression has never been as ugly as it is today.

Even when he opened his mouth, he still couldn't utter a single word because of his huge surprise.

What he pondered in his heart countless times was.

horrible!

If it is true as Li Miao said, if everything Ma Su told is true, if this "God of War" really exists, then Guan Lin really has the ability to predict the future and predict the enemy beforehand.

That…

terrible--

It was so scary that Cao Cao had to re-examine this opponent.

Is this still a human being? Is Guan Lin a human?

This kind of prediction and deduction of the current situation from a distance while being on the periphery is already a bit evil.

Finally, after pondering for a long time, Cao Cao said: "Han Nan? Is what you said true?"

Every word, Cao Cao's tone was full of despair.

There has never been a moment when he looked forward to it as much as he does now... to hope that what others say is false and nonsense.

However, Cao Cao's expectations were destined to be disappointed.

"It's still like what I just said. If your Majesty doesn't believe it, you can check it out..."Yunbie Zhuan" was later given to Zhao Yun by Guan Lin. Not many people in the Shu army may know about it, but "Fighting God of War" helped Zhang Fei succeeded in one fell swoop. As long as he deliberately inquires, it is not difficult to find out the clues about the "God of War", and it is not difficult to find out the whole story of this matter——"

Following Li Miao's words, although Cao Cao's expectations were disappointed.

But...he still nodded heavily, as if he suddenly realized a lot.

"This "God of War" Guhui went to investigate, but even if he just heard it, he believed it! What does Zhang Fei look like? Don't you know him well? A brave and reckless man, how can he defeat Zhang He? ? How could Sanba be recaptured, and how could the entire tribe be brought to Bashu? At that time, I felt that this matter was strange, and there were so many doubts. But today... the "God of War" mentioned by Hannan has finally solved it. Forget all the doubts!"

Yes...all the doubts about the war have been resolved.

Cao Cao found all the answers.

The rest is just a question about Guan Lin's ability to predict things like a ghost and a demon. In fact, there is no doubt. A guy who can create an air force in the Han Dynasty is already full of magical colors. He made No matter what kind of behavior it is, it’s not surprising!

"Let's talk about "The Legend of Yunbie"..."

Cao Cao's tiger eyes narrowed tightly, and he spoke again.

However, Li Miao had no idea about the question about "Yun Bie Zhuan". He could only shake his head and said: "If the king wants to ask about "Yun Bie Zhuan", I am afraid he will have to ask Ma Su in prison."

Well…

Cao Cao's eyes turned cold and he groaned subconsciously. "Is this the youngest son of the Ma family in Xiangyang - Ma Su and Ma Youchang?"

Speaking of which, the Wei Dynasty has not won a few battles in the past two years, whether against Bashu or Jingzhou.

This also makes the battle where Dingjunshan defeated Liu Feng and Ma Di extremely precious.

Therefore, Cao Cao was quite impressed by Ma Di.

Even when escaping from Luoyang, he did not forget to become this prisoner!

In fact, Cao Cao still had some ideas when he specially brought Ma Su along.

Ma Su has lived in Shu for a long time and is Zhuge Liang's disciple and advisor. If he can be persuaded to surrender, it will be tantamount to gaining a lot of information about Shu, which is even more precious for the current situation of defeating Wei!

For example... "The God of War" and "The Legend of Yun Farewell" that came out of his mouth were unexpected surprises.

only…

There is another huge question lingering in Cao Cao's mind. He is a suspicious person. If he does not understand this, he will definitely not be able to trust Ma Su.

"That Ma Su Ma Youchang, I remember Gu once tried to persuade him to surrender, but he refused, Hannan? What method did you use to make this Ma Su submit obediently?"

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Hanzhong, inside Yangping Pass.

The night was getting darker, but the lights in Jia Xu's military tent were brightly lit.

Under the dim light, Jia Xu's figure seemed so hesitant.

He paced back and forth in the tent from time to time, as if he had something on his mind. Occasionally he would pick up a volume of books, hoping to use words to calm his mind.

But often...it backfires in the end.

Jia Xu is seventy years old this year. Apart from his bright eyes, both his cheeks and the thousands of ravines on his face look tired and tired.

What he is going through now...

It reminded him of the scenes he had experienced in the decades since he became an official. There were times when he was high-spirited, there were times when he guided the country, there were times when he brought disaster to the world with one word, there were times when he was thrilling, and there were times when he was surrounded by dangers.

That scene flashed before his eyes like a passing cloud.

Finally, Jia Xu's footsteps paused and he murmured.

"Dong Zhuo, Li Jue, Duan Xuan, Zhang Xiu, Cao Mengde...five, already five..."

These are the five masters he has served in his life...

When he was under Dong Zhuo, he was inconspicuous;

When he was under Li Jue, the upright Dong Zhuo was killed by Lu Bu. Wang Yun was too tight and did not allow the Xiliang soldiers to surrender. His life was hanging by a thread. He broke the situation with a plan and helped Li Jue defeat Lu Bu and capture Chang'an;

He was highly respected while serving under Duan Xuan.

When he was under Zhang Xiu, he was regarded as the mastermind. He defeated Cao Cao several times and planned the famous historical event of Cao Cao "killing three sages with one shot".

When he was under Cao Cao, although he was wise and resourceful, he also urged Cao Cao not to go south before the Battle of Chibi, and used estrangement tactics when he conquered Xiliang.

His life was wonderful and surging.

At the age of seventy, he should not be fighting on this battlefield again, but the current situation is turbulent. If he wants to keep his glory and the achievements he has made in Cao Wei during his half-life, he has to go out again and set foot on this killing field again. Are there any other options?

No…

Preserve the glory and protect the lintel... Actually there is another way!

Dong Zhuo, Li Jue, Duan Xuan, Jia Xu, Cao Mengde... He already has five masters. Jia Xu has always been pragmatic and does not value honor and integrity, so why can't he have one more master?

It seems to be because of this thought.

Jia Xu's eyes became extraordinarily deep...

It seems that because of the confusing current situation...the clouds have gradually cleared away.

The elusive answer becomes increasingly clear...

At this moment, Jia Xu frowned slightly, showing a bit of solemnity.

"Seventy years of life are rare...at this age, can you still move your butt?"

"Life has been rare since ancient times. Trees will die if they are moved, and people will live if they are moved... It should... be like this, right?"

Such emotion just came out...

"Mr. Jia...it's very presumptuous to visit late at night..."

Along with a slight sound, the door of the study room was also lightly knocked at the same time.

"This voice?" It was the young general whom King Wei valued highly—Jiang Wei! 』

Jia Xu secretly sighed.

Then he calmed down, squinted his eyes, smiled and said to the door: "Since you are Jiang Xiaoyou, then come in..."

Following Jia Xu's voice.

Jiang Wei pushed the door open and walked in. His eyes were red and swollen, as if he had just cried, but his eyes were filled with desire, as if he was extremely concerned about something.

Jia Xu understands this desire very well!

Nothing else but hatred.

——The hatred of the father and the family.

At this time, Jiang Wei bowed deeply to Jia Xu, with infinite respect in his voice: "Mr. Jia, this junior Jiang Wei has been coming to Yangpingguan for some time. He was deeply impressed by Mr. Jia's plan and took the liberty to come here late at night. I want to become a disciple of Mr. Jia, and I hope he will take me under his wing.”

The tone of voice is firm and the words are sincere——

It was at this moment that a sharp light flashed in Jia Xu's eyes... It was obvious that Jiang Wei's purpose and Jiang Wei's words were fully understood in an instant.

Frankly speaking, Jia Xu had also secretly observed Jiang Wei, a young general with a delicate mind and a flexible mind. Speaking of which, he was a good candidate to inherit the mantle.

What's more, Jia Xu's son Jia Mu... is not outstanding, and his brain is not very bright.

At Jia Xu's age, how could he not long for someone to inherit his skills? As for this inheritor, Jiang Wei is the best choice in terms of character, talent, and wit.

But the problem lies in Jiang Wei's timing of becoming a disciple, and... his purpose in becoming a disciple.

Jia Xu couldn't tell, so he squinted and asked, "Are you a young talent that King Wei values ​​​​? Why do you want to become my disciple..."

"Father's enemy and family's hatred——"

Jiang Wei did not hide his purpose at all, "I heard that when he was young, he once made chaos in the world and ushered in an era of competition among heroes. He also made a plan to kill three sages, and even a shrewd King Wei also suffered a big loss under his plan. Thanks to...me...I, Jiang Wei..."

When talking about the latter part, Jiang Wei's tone was slightly stuttered, but it only stumbled for a moment, and his tone became firmer: "The traitorous son of the Guan family harmed my father and burned him alive in Beiman Mountain. I, Jiang Wei, Wei and he are sworn enemies, different from the sun and the moon, but I know in my heart... With my own strength, even the jade and stone are no match for Guan Lin, so... Therefore, I beg you, sir, to accept me as your disciple and teach me the secrets of ghostly conspiracy. Fa, I don’t seek fame and wealth, nor do I desire to be crowned king or prime minister in the Wei Dynasty. As long as I can kill Guan Lin...even if we both die together, I will do it...I, Jiang Wei, will not hesitate!"

The sound shakes the roof tiles and deafens the mind!

Jiang Wei's words made Jia Xu surprised for a moment.

What he felt was the ultimate avenger——

This is no longer about the struggle between Han and Wei for hegemony, it is just pure revenge, the ultimate revenge.

But... precisely because of this, Jia Xu couldn't agree to Jiang Wei.

Yes, Jia Xu never cared about the feud between Jiang Wei and Guan Lin, but he knew clearly that if he accepted Jiang Wei as his disciple, it would mean that he would also be involved in this complicated grudge dispute. .

Jia Xu knows too well what it means to be wise and protect yourself, and he is determined not to make a choice that cuts off his retreat.

"Boyo, I accept your sincerity..."

Jia Xu narrowed his eyes and stared at the avenger kneeling on the ground in front of him, "But, I have my own considerations. With all due respect, I cannot agree to this matter!"

When Jiang Wei heard this, a trace of disappointment flashed in his eyes, and he couldn't help but clenched his teeth.

After a moment of hesitation, he mustered up the courage to ask, "Mr. Jia, do you think that Wei will lose to the rebellious son of the Guan family?"

This...

Jiang Wei's sudden question made Jia Xu's eyes widen.

At this moment, a voice came from outside. It was Xiahou Yuan who sent someone to summon Jia Xu.

Jia Xu simply stopped answering Jiang Wei, but tidied his robe and walked out of the big tent slowly.

Leaving Jiang Wei kneeling in the big tent alone.

Looking at Jia Xu's departing back, for a moment, Jiang Wei couldn't help but feel mixed emotions in his heart...He clenched his fists fiercely, and said word by word with hatred.

"Damn it, damn it——"

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I don't know if it's because...Jiang Jiong was originally a frontier warrior, with a strong body and a good foundation, or because Zhang Zhongjing brought him back to life, and the medicines of Jingzhou Official Medical Office were extremely effective.

In short, Jiang Jiong recovered very quickly. In just half a month, he went from being on the verge of death to being able to move freely and walk on the ground.

As for him, he was not restricted in his freedom in Luoyang City. He could walk freely. As long as he did not leave the city, everything was up to him...

Even, daily meals and daily pay would be placed in his room, allowing him to spend as he pleased.

For more than ten days, Jiang Jiong... was a warrior from the border, but he was cared for like this day by day, and his heart became softer from being as hard as iron.

"That Guan Si... really keeps his word--"

With a sigh...

What Jiang Jiong thought of was that although Guan Lin was young... he undoubtedly kept his word.

In the past, he mentioned this in the medical office when facing Fu Shiren's doubts.

--"Knowing that he had been stationed at the border of our Han Dynasty, and had rushed back and forth to the Shura field of the border countless times, knowing that his hands were stained with too much blood of Qiang and Hu, let alone that he was just a general who rebelled against Wei! Even Cao Cao can do this. If he falls into my hands one day, I will treat him with courtesy and respect him as a man! '

These words... even now, they are still deafening!

"Alas..."

A faint sigh...

Jiang Jiong looked at the delicious food on the bedside, and the endless five-zhu coins...

His mood became more and more indescribable.

—— 'Such a magical young man, no wonder the King of Wei is not his opponent! '

Sitting up from the bed, Jiang Jiong began another day of recuperation.

The medical officer came to diagnose, and then boiled some medicine, and then the time was to go around the city and take a look at this familiar... yet strange new Luoyang City.

Speaking of which... Luoyang City now has a brand new atmosphere.

I don't know why, the whole city and the outside of the city are full of joy, and there are signs of peace, just like the New Year.

Speaking of which, it's May, and the New Year atmosphere has long passed... Jiang Jiong really doesn't understand.

Why are these people so happy?

Every time Jiang Jiong walks on the street, he always has such questions from time to time, and this time is no exception...

Just at this moment.

"Wow! Wow wow wow..."

Accompanied by the cry of a baby, in front of an ordinary house, a man shouted happily: "It's born, it's born, it's a girl... It's a girl, good, good..."

The man seemed to be overjoyed because of the joy of having a daughter, and danced with joy to share his joy with the neighbors beside him.

Just at this moment...

"Wow wow wow..." Another cry of a baby girl, the tone is even louder than the previous one.

"You silly boy, there are two more! It's triplets, all girls..."

The man's mother was speaking. She hurried out of the delivery room and told her son the news...

When Jiang Jiong heard "three", his heart suddenly "clicked".

And when he heard "all girls", his pupils couldn't help but widen, and he looked at the man with some worry.

As if... even though this was just a strange man and a strange family, Jiang Jiong still worried about him.

You know, giving birth to three girls in one pregnancy... is an extremely terrible thing in this era.

It's not about the danger during childbirth, but for an ordinary family, raising three girls... will be a huge expense. More importantly, when the girls grow up... they can't be laborers, can't farm, and can't bring income to the family. The only expectation... is the betrothal gift when the daughters grow up and get married!

Of course, the betrothal gift is out of reach for Jiang Jiong in the border area... because in the border area, Qiang and Hu invade from time to time, and the scene of nine out of ten houses being empty often occurs. It is a luxury for boys to grow up, let alone girls...

"Ah..."

Thinking of this, Jiang Jiong couldn't help but let out a long sigh, worrying about this man and this seemingly not wealthy family.

But... the performance of the man who was happy to have three girls was completely different from what he imagined.

"Three, all girls..." The man exclaimed, and then he started to dance again. He jumped three feet high in excitement, "Girls are good, all girls, good... good..."

Such behavior, such words... Why is this man so happy?

Jiang Jiong was confused!

——『Giving birth to a girl? Are you so happy? 』

——『If giving birth to a girl in our Tianshui means heavy oral and calculation taxes... Even if you give birth to one, you will be troubled for several days. 』

Jiang Jiong was puzzled... But it was obvious to the naked eye that the man's joy and excitement did not seem to be fake at all.

At this time, the neighbor of the man next to Jiang Jiong said with emotion: "Daughters are good, daughters are caring... When they grow up, they can go to the factory to work as female workers... They may not earn less than boys! Daughters are good..."

What?

Factory? Female workers? They may not earn less than boys?

Jiang Jiong was completely confused...

He felt like a countryman coming to the city, and he couldn't understand what these people were saying at all.

At this time, the man who was happy to have three daughters had already jumped into the room to see his daughter and his wife...

But Jiang Jiong...his curiosity was about to overflow.

He couldn't help but ask the neighbor, "Brother, may I ask, are people in Luoyang City so happy when a girl is born? And...what are the factories and female workers you just mentioned?"

Two questions in a row...

The neighbor looked up at Jiang Jiong, and from his accent, he knew he was from another place, so...patiently explained to him: "It's not...people are happy and excited when a girl is born. Haven't you seen...since the Guan family father and son conquered Luoyang City, in the past few months, Luoyang City has been decorated with lights and colors as if it were the New Year!"

This is another question for Jiang Jiong...

Could it be? Is there any other connection between them?

Just as Jiang Jiong was getting more and more confused...

This neighbor's words completely answered all the puzzles in his mind, "Have you heard of the tax on land? Haha, it was mentioned by Master Yunqi to Zhuge Military Advisor and Uncle Liu, and then all the territories of Uncle Liu... were implemented!"

"Specifically, it is to exempt all head taxes and collect taxes according to the land area. In the past, if you had a girl...you would worry that you would become poorer and poorer and could not afford the head tax. But now it is different. Without land...you don't have to pay taxes no matter how many girls you give birth to. On the contrary, It was the Mianshui Villa in Jingzhou that also opened a factory in Luoyang. Textiles, silk, animal husbandry, handicrafts... Many of these rely on female workers. To be honest, because there are fewer female workers... their monthly salary is on par with that of male workers! "

"In addition, the benevolent policies implemented under the rule of Emperor Liu, so girls... having one is also having a baby, having a pair is also having a baby, there is no need to pay taxes, it's just a matter of adding a pair of chopsticks, you can always raise them up, and you can also raise them up to make money as female workers... So, now the trend has changed, it's the same whether you have a boy or a girl..."

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