Guo Jia smiled awkwardly.
He wanted to stay in Jiangdong.
We should keep him for at least another three to five months, but we must ask Sun Ce to treat him well, not to flatter him excessively, and not to praise him to everyone, lest he make enemies.
But it's not appropriate to say this in front of Qiao Jingjing.
Guo Jia still looked troubled.
Qiao Er found it strange.
"Hey, Fengxiao, what trouble do you have? My elder sister has already agreed to send you back to Xuchang the day after tomorrow, what's bothering you? Don't tell me you don't want to go back, or do you have other tasks? You came to Jiangdong not just to build a temporary palace for His Majesty?"
At this point, Qiao Er suddenly became more alert.
Qiao Er looked at Guo Jia warily, scrutinizing him from head to toe.
"Tell me! Why did you specifically approach me and my older sister?"
Look at Qiao Er's transformation; he's become quite alert.
No wonder he served as a minor official in Wu Commandery under Sun Ce.
Guo Jia was being interrogated.
Qiao Jingjing simply wore a smile on her face.
After a while, Guo Jia had nothing to say, and just laughed it off, saying to Qiao Er, "Second Young Master, you flatter me! Madam Qiao, please don't take it seriously."
Qiao Jingjing suddenly stopped laughing.
She told Guo Jia the truth:
"Fengxiao, settle down in Jiangdong with peace of mind! You can stay here as long as His Majesty's palace is under construction. You don't need to think about home or your wife, children, or elderly parents; Marquis Wu has already made arrangements for you."
As for Cao Cao, what will he think of you? Will he still trust you as before? Wu Hou dares not guarantee that.
After all, people's hearts are complex, and Guo Fengxiao, you are skilled at planning, so you must understand this.
"If, two or three years later, Cao Cao still believes in your loyalty, Guo Jia, then Jiangdong will naturally no longer keep you."
certainly.
Two or three years later, Guo Jia would no longer be of any use, so what would be the point of keeping him around?
Guo Jia's face turned pale when he received the accurate information from Qiao Jingjing.
When Guo Jia left, A Luo, holding a sword, followed him personally.
Let's go back to the post station together.
At the post station, Cao Pi and Cao Zhi had just had a fight.
Cao Zhi has recently been spending a lot of time with talented scholars and literati in Jiangdong, discussing poetry and songs, admiring beautiful scenery, looking at the beautiful women and young wives of Wu County, strolling through the streets and alleys, and indulging in delicious food and drinks.
Cao Pi suggested that Cao Zhi be allowed to stay and supervise.
He wanted to go back to his father, fearing that his father's headaches would not be able to withstand the test of time.
Cao Zhi said that his second brother was lazy and didn't do the things their father had arranged for him seriously.
Cao Zhi also explained his reasons for becoming close with Jiangdong.
“Jiangdong is a land of outstanding people and abundant talents. Second brother, you have seen it too! There is no benefit for us to be enemies with them, so why don’t we go with the flow? If others offer a way out, we will take it. At least we can maintain a superficial harmony and preserve this relationship for Father.”
In fact, Cao Zhi's words make some sense.
But what Cao Pi was really thinking was eliminating dissidents.
He must be the first to gain the upper hand in this battle among brothers.
Cao Pi admitted that he was not Sun Ce, and he could not be as good to his younger brothers as Sun Ce was.
Furthermore, Cao Pi's younger brother wouldn't be as loyal to his elder brother as Sun Ce's two younger brothers.
Cao Zhi was exceptionally talented and often received praise from his father, Cao Cao. He even had a number of advisors around him, such as Yang Xiu.
They couldn't be happier to support Cao Zhi.
In this situation, would Cao Pi give Cao Zhi a chance to accomplish something?
No, it won't.
Cao Pi was adamant. He expressed his opinion to Cao Zhi: Cao Zhi was good at socializing and was very suitable to continue to get along with the people of Jiangdong.
What about Cao Pi himself? He decided to leave.
If Sun Ce disagrees, he will run away, but he must take Hua Tuo with him.
Guo Jia and Cao Zhi were left to continue carrying out the tasks assigned by their father in Jiangdong.
Guo Jia never heard the details of the argument between Cao Pi and Cao Zhi.
When Cao Pi saw Guo Jia return, he was accompanied by a beautiful maid.
Such a scenario.
Cao Pi's decision has become even more resolute.
Cao Pi, together with Zhang Liao, secretly left the post station that very night.
The two men sneaked into the clinic and kidnapped Hua Tuo.
Several riders on fast horses left Wu County, passed Kuaiji, headed north to Lujiang, and returned to Xuchang.
As night fell, Qiao Jingjing was still reading by the window, waiting for Sun Ce to take a bath.
The couple were about to rest.
Zhou Tai then came to report that Cao Pi and Zhang Liao had fled and had also kidnapped Hua Tuo.
At that time, Guo Jia and Cao Zhi were sound asleep at the post station.
Zhou Tai asked Sun Ce whether they should pursue them.
Qiao Jingjing was on that page: "Don't pursue a cornered enemy."
Sun Ce dried himself off, put on a soft silk robe, and smiled:
"This older brother actually abandoned his younger brother and ran away?"
Sun Ce told Zhou Tai that if Cao Pi wanted to run away, he should run away first for a while.
"Guo Jia and Cao Zhi, do you know what to do? Keep a close watch on them! Treat Cao Cao's sons well with good food and drink, but Guo Jia must be kept firmly under control. Starting tonight, he is not allowed to see anyone."
Zhou Tai accepted the order and left.
Qiao Jingjing then said to Sun Ce:
"How could Cao Mengde, a hero of his time, not escape this dilemma when it comes to his sons!"
Sun Ce also deeply agreed.
Brotherly love and respect have always been the way to ensure a long and prosperous family life. Harmony among brothers and sisters is the key to longevity.
But there was that one question: to whom was the vast family fortune, the immense power and wealth passed down?
If the eldest son is incompetent, and the second son is clever and quick-witted, he will inevitably harbor covetous thoughts.
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