Chapter 34 Yokohama Poetry

Huang Gai's letter to surrender was a very confidential matter. Cao Cao only revealed the inside story to a few people around him, and ordinary generals and schools didn't know it at all.But everyone noticed that the Prime Minister was in a particularly good mood recently, singing poems at every turn, and sometimes standing by the river and dancing for no reason.Seeing this scene, the sick soldiers had hope. This war should be over soon. In a blink of an eye, the winter solstice is approaching, and the coldest period of the year is about to begin. Perhaps it is God’s protection that the typhoid fever that was raging before has gradually been brought under control. Although thousands of people are still sick and dying in the camp Quite a few, but the epidemic did not expand further after all, which is a blessing in misfortune.However, as the weather is getting colder, the Yangtze River has also entered a dry season. The river has shrunk several feet since Wulin stationed the army. All ships have to be moved to prevent running aground on the river bank. The dry village has to move forward and redeploy the sentry .The soldiers were very busy setting up their camps, but Cao Cao was so excited that he even thought about the winter solstice celebration.

According to the rules of etiquette, before and after the winter solstice, the gentlemen rest in peace and health, and all the officials of the court stop to listen to the government, perform eight-handed dances, play the music of yellow bells, and offer sacrifices to the tombs of ancestors.But in the military, all this has to be kept simple.But Cao Cao was in a good mood and insisted on holding a banquet.This frightened Xun You and Kuai Yue—the generals gathered to drink, what if the enemy makes a surprise attack?After trying hard to persuade Cao Cao, he still couldn't hold back Cao Cao. Finally, after discussion, the banquet venue was moved from the Chinese army's tent to the commander's building boat, and more than a dozen warships were sent to patrol the river for guarding.

The weather was fine and calm that day, so Cao Cao specially changed into brand-new armor, and boarded the commander's boat in the evening. All the staff members and subordinates came to the meeting, and many generals from Luzhai also came.The captain of this building is sixteen feet long, the pavilion is spacious, and the bow is even more open. Cao Cao ordered Xia Houshang and Bian Bing to set up seats in the bow, and they wanted to enjoy the scenery while drinking with the civil servants.There are nearly a hundred servants on the left and right, all in brocade clothes and embroidered jackets, serving wine and meals, and coming and going like a shuttle.The guards of the Chinese army wear helmets and crowns, and the lotus spears hold halberds on both sides. They hold a pine oil torch every ten steps, illuminating the big ship as brightly as day.

Cao Cao sat firmly at the main table, with Xun You, Xu You, Liu Xun and other trusted veterans on the left, and Kuai Yue, Cai Mao, Fu Xun and other Jingzhou surrenders on the right, and they had a good chat.Although there is no wind, after all, it is in winter and it is inconvenient to keep warm on board, so we set up more than a dozen large stoves on the shore, lit the fire to cook clay pots, and used copper bottles to hold wine, all of which were scalded in hot water. One round after another, it is still hot in the mouth, but it also warms the whole body. Although the dishes in the army are not rich, there are fish and meat, especially one dim sum that aroused Cao Cao's interest.This thing is made of white flour wrapped with minced meat, boiled in boiling water, and put into a tableware, it is crystal clear, white and rosy, and its shape is like an ear; it is full of oil in the mouth but not greasy, Cao Cao ate it several times in a row One, praised again and again, couldn't help asking: "What is this, why have I never tasted it before?"

Kuai Yue stood up solemnly: "Reporting to the Prime Minister, this thing is called 'Jiao Er', which was created by Zhang Zhongjing in Nanyang. It was originally wrapped in wheat flour and boiled for patients. Later, people in Jingzhou used meat and vegetables as fillings. It becomes a snack. Especially in the cold winter season, mutton is used as the stuffing, and the medicine to dispel the cold is the most nourishing. We eat this food here in Lidong. I want to ask the prime minister to taste our local flavor, so I specially ordered someone to prepare it. This thing." "Hehehe..." Cao Cao glanced at him, "Yidu is a caring person, but you specially prepared the delicate ears for me, it seems that it is not just to satisfy my desire for tongue and tongue?"

Seeing that Kuai Yue's intentions had been seen through by him, he no longer concealed it: "Zhang Zhongjing is a useful person who benefits the people, and I think it should not be abandoned in the wild. Please think again, Prime Minister." Cao Cao is also thinking these days that he really shouldn't be too harsh on Hua Tuo and Zhang Ji.Especially when typhoid fever spread in the army, the medical officers used all the prescriptions invented by Zhang Zhongjing. The soup of ephedra and bupleurum was boiled in the big stove all day long. The blessing of Zhang Zhongjing's medical books.Another example is Cao Chong's illness before, which is actually not serious. If Hua Tuo is still there, he can be cured with two injections. Why worry about it?Today's world talks about wise men and fierce generals, but there are only these two people who can be called genius doctors.Hua Tuo has been killed, should Zhang Zhongjing be left to waste the countryside?It was also at the banquet that Cao Cao was in a good mood, so he agreed with the situation: "What Yidu said is reasonable. In a few days, the old man will send someone to Changsha to investigate. If he can be found, he will be invited back as an official. The sheriff is a great position. But there is no need to be a medical officer again, it is more than enough to serve as a medical officer in the court, this person should be more knowledgeable than Hua Tuo."

"Thank you, Prime Minister, for your generosity." Kuai Yue worked hard, he tried his best to preserve the natives of Jingzhou if he could.Seeing that Cao Cao accepted this favor, others felt that he was in a good mood, and gradually let go of food and drink, and got up casually. At the beginning, there were still green mountains and clear waters, but gradually, the sky darkened, and a hazy mist formed on the river, and everyone felt unfulfilled.Cao Cao had already made arrangements, so he turned his head to give some instructions, and not long after, dozens of musicians came, and all the silk, bamboo, orchestra, gold and stone chimes were brought up.The leader is in his early fifties, with thin bones and fair face. He wears a Jianhua crown on his head, a loose coat with large sleeves, and cloud shoes on his feet. He greets everyone as soon as he gets on the boat.

The man's name is Du Kui (kui), style name is Gongliang, he is from Henan, he has a good understanding of octave since he was a child, he once worked as a music speaker in the imperial court, and he was good at court music.Liu Biao is a man of elegance, and he was taken under the command of Si Le, and now he is transferred to Cao Cao's account, where he serves as an army planner to offer sacrifices and participate in Taile events. Cao Cao laughed and said, "Gong Liang, we won't be performing the old Yuefu chapters today. You can play the repertoire you have compiled recently for us to listen to."

"No." Du Kui responded softly, turned around and raised his arms, and the dozens of musicians immediately started playing.Playing flutes and sheng, drums and zithers, Du Kui also picked up a small mallet to play the chime. The music sometimes surges and rushes like a river, and sometimes it is melodious and melodious like a spring. Slang is much more elegant.The mysterious music, accompanied by misty mist, actually decorated this building boat like a fairyland. Everyone was so intoxicated, they drank several bottles in a row.Recorders Chen Lin, Ruan Yu, Liu Zhen, etc. love elegance, and they are full of praise: "This song is depressing but not sad, uplifting but not obscene. It is both ancient and original. There is a saying in "Book of Rites" that "a husband respects harmony." , what can’t be done.’ Du Gongliang is really a master of this way.”

Kuai Yue said: "Gongliang's rigorous governance and music are rare in the world. In the past, Liu Jingsheng ordered him to make this set of chime bells. After the craftsman cast them, he had to beat and listen to them with his own hands. We couldn't hear any famous tricks, but he said something wrong and raised a sledgehammer. So it was smashed. After casting, smashing, and striving for perfection, it took three years for a set of clocks to meet his wishes!" Liu Zhen wanted to flatter, and said with a smile: "My prime minister also strives for excellence in his poems. The chapters "Guan Canghai" and "Gui Shishou" written the year before last all fit the tune of Yuefu. Why don't you ask him to perform it for a try?"

But Cao Cao said: "Forget it, it's really overkill to order such a happy person to play the chapter of the old man!" "Father," Cao Pi also came out to tease, "This time the child is very touched by being in the army. He pushed his pillow sleeplessly last night and wrote a poem. I would like to ask my father and all the adults for advice." After speaking, he took out a volume of articles from his arms. "Oh?" Cao Cao pointed at the people on the boat while he was drunk, "There are so many high-ranking scholars here, how dare you, a junior, show off here?" Holding the article in both hands, Cao Pi bowed his head and said: "The child is not showing off, but showing ugliness is just serving wine for father and the adults. The name of this inscription is "Shu Zheng Fu", which describes the supernatural power of my master. I hope my father will wipe out the flames and set the world as soon as possible!" " "Okay!" Cao Cao's words reached the bottom of his heart, "then you can read it in public and let all the adults hear it." "Promise." Cao Pi cleared his throat, opened the volume and read aloud, the words were very sonorous and powerful: "In the thirteenth year of Jian'an, Jing Chu was proud of Fuchen, and ordered Yuan Si to travel with simplicity, and I wished to fight for Nanye. The boron of the spirit drum is hidden, the flag of Jianchang is fluttering. The light of the armored soldiers is bright, and the ride of thousands of riders. The abundance and benefits of Yang Kai Lai, the spirit of the majesty of Qianqian. The fascination of Yihuangqu Hey, the completion of Weitiannet..." This "Shu Zheng Fu" made Cao Jun so majestic and invincible in the world, and it was written by Cao Pi. How could anyone here not agree?All of a sudden, there was a sound of praise, and everyone raised wine to respect each other frequently.Cao Cao just stroked his beard and smiled: "Boy, although this Fu is wonderful, it is all rhetoric, and it may not be realized by the heart. It is beautiful but not perfect!" Xu You jokingly said, "Brother Ah Man, you said that your nephew is not capable enough, but as a father, can you have a perfect work?" "You dare to underestimate me? I'm just improvising to tell you to listen!" Cao Cao drank the wine in his bottle, stood up suddenly and shouted, "Everyone..." All the civil and military personnel immediately quieted down, and Du Kui, who played the music, hurriedly called the musicians to stop the silk and bamboo orchestra. There was silence on the building for a while, except for Cao Cao's excited voice: "Since the uprising, the old man has fought with the country to eradicate harm and eliminate evil." , Vow to clear the world and flatten the world, and now most of the success has been achieved, except for the corner of the east of the river. Today, there are more than 100,000 soldiers and hundreds of warships. You gallop and use your life, why are you invincible? Zhou Yu's child is ignorant of current affairs, and wants to shake Mount Tai with the power of ants, but he doesn't know that the general under his tent has surrendered to me in secret, how can he be invincible?" Xun You couldn't help trembling when he heard this, and almost spilled the wine on his body: "Prime Minister! The secrets of the military should not be spoken lightly, for fear of leaking!" Cao Cao didn't know whether he was drunk or too conceited at this time, but he didn't care at all: "Everyone here is my confidant, what's the problem? Hahaha..." Xun You shook his head helplessly. "The talented man just inspired me to write a poem." Cao Cao joked at Xu You, "The old man will write a poem, so as to express his heart quickly and help you enjoy the wine." "Don't dare, I'll listen with all my ears." All the officials bowed and bowed their hands together, but Xu You listened with a playful face. Cao Cao tightened his cloak, and took a long lance from his own soldier: "I have galloped for 19 years, and the yellow scarf is still in front of it. Although I am not victorious in all battles, I think that there is no one in the world with martial arts. And! Today I will dance and sing with this spear..." After finishing speaking, he looked up at the night sky and brewed his words-it is strange to say that there was still a thick fog on the river just now, but now it gradually dissipated. The bright moon is in the sky.Suddenly, a cry pierced the night sky. It turned out that a jackdaw flitted across the river. The bird thought it was dawn when the clouds dispersed and the moon was bright.Cao Cao was suddenly inspired, and then he raised his big spear and danced and sang: The lights on the long bank of the river are brightly lit, but no one on the buildings and boats makes a sound. Everyone seems to be fascinated by it. Only Cao Cao's majestic dancing posture is dazzling, and his deep singing is drifting along the surging river, spreading far, far away. ... The singer is heroic and the listener is infatuated, and there is still a faint echo on the river.Not to mention that everyone was shocked by this generous poem, even Cao Cao himself felt that this "Duan Ge Xing" is the best poem in his life. But apart from being proud, he still felt a little puzzled in his heart - it was a good day, why did he unknowingly express sadness?Even the words that life is like morning dew come out, perhaps because time is fleeting and the past is lingering!But it is precisely because of this sadness that this poem can be sad before joyful, suppressed first and then exalted. Unexpectedly, this impromptu speech has become a masterpiece... After a long while, the sound of admiration came up, and Yang Xiu got up and praised: "In the past, Duke Zhou washed his hair three times, and vomited and fed three times a meal. Speech and nourish, the world will return to its heart', which shows that the heart of valuing talents and loving scholars is comparable to that of ancient sages!" "It's too good..." Cao Cao waved his hands with a smile, but he was more and more satisfied with this person in his heart. Wang Can also shook his head and said, "These two lines of 'Yo Yo Luming' are originally from "The Book of Songs·Xiaoya", and they are not pretentious at all, but seem to be created by the prime minister himself! Really ingenious!" Wang Can got advice from Cai Yongzhi in the past, and even he gave such a high evaluation, and others praised him even more.When Cao Cao was twirling his beard and beard, he was complacent when he suddenly heard Xu You's sharp voice: "Not good! Bad luck, bad luck..." Seeing him blatantly throwing cold water, everyone couldn't help but look sideways. Cao Cao knew his temperament and didn't take it seriously, so he chuckled: "You are a loser, but it is different from what others say. Comments are nothing more than words, why is it bad luck?" Xu You poured a bottle of wine on his own, wiped his mouth and said, "It's a good thing to get together to drink by the river today, but you sighed six times in succession as soon as you opened your mouth, and said, 'It's like the dew in the morning, and the days to come are bitter'." , isn't it bad luck?" Cao Cao dismissed it with disdain: "How have you ever understood the meaning of my poem? Don't you hear that there is a way to compare poems and prose? It's really disappointing to criticize and talk nonsense!" "What I'm talking about is the way of Bixing. The lamentation above is nothing more than that. Since you have the intention of seeking talents, why do you still say 'wrap around the tree three times, what branch can you rely on'? Could it be that you, Cao A, lied to this big tree? You can't rely on it? It's very unlucky!" Cao Cao's complexion immediately sank - recruiting talented people from all over the world and seeking the Ninth Five-Year Supreme is what he cares most about at this time, and these words of disappointment are hitting bad luck. Xu You didn't realize it, and continued to criticize with a playful smile: "Also, today our army is in the north and Zhou Yu is in the south, but you say 'the black magpie flies south'. Doesn't this mean that you are not a tree to rely on, but instead force those Talented men go south to the Sun family? When the armies are facing each other, when the soldiers are using their lives, is this poem bad luck?" Cai Mao had noticed Cao Cao's change of color early on, so he hurried out to smooth things over, shouting: "Xu Ziyuan, you rambunctious bastard! Can't you keep your mouth shut after drinking?" Everyone was embarrassed, and when they saw this scene, they all raised their wine: "Please! Please, please..." No matter who is on the left or right, they are all respectful.Suddenly, the sound of music started again. Du Kui played and sang with a group of musicians. It turned out to be the words Cao Cao just said: "Singing to wine, life is like a song. It's like the dew in the morning, and the days are bitter..." "Hey! It's amazing, it's been played in such a short time!" "It's the prime minister who made it up well, to the prime minister...to the prime minister..." Everyone toasted again and again, and finally diverted the conversation. Cao Cao stood there holding the lance for a while, and finally returned to his seat with a sneer.Cai Mao was already in a cold sweat, he stayed for a while, and suddenly remembered something - the winter is originally a northwest wind, but every time around the winter solstice, there will be a few days when the southeast wind blows, and now most of the warships have been chained to avoid the wind and waves, to defend against the enemy Huo Gong, Cao Cao should be reminded.I wanted to look up at this point, but found that the chairman was empty. "Brother Yidu, where did the prime minister go?" Kuai Yue said: "The wind just picked up, and the prime minister seemed to get up and change clothes. When he comes back, you can persuade him that it's getting late, so let's leave the table, and many people have left quietly. The weather is bad now, don't There will be more sick." "Okay." Cai Mao got up hastily, "I happen to have something to talk to him about, so I'll ask by the way." After saying that, he got up and ran to the attic. The attic of this building boat has three floors, the first floor is equivalent to the military tent for discussion, and the second floor and above are not only for generals to live in, but also for bows and crossbows.Now everyone was drinking at the bow of the ship, and the guards and servants were also waiting outside. Cao Cao didn't live here on weekdays, and there wasn't even a soldier in there. He only lit a lamp in case there was a fire, and it was dim.Cai Hao turned around twice and didn't see Cao Cao. He was about to climb the stairs, but he heard voices coming from the window on the east side. When he went over to look, he couldn't help laughing. The prime minister was taking off his coat and urinating in the river. Cai Mao wanted to say hello, but was afraid of being "surprised", so it was better not to look at such things, so he hid himself in the window, but he heard Cao Cao say: "I thought you, old boy, are so good at pointing out the sky and the world." , It turned out to be an ordinary person who drank and pissed." who?Cai Mao was surprised when he heard a high-pitched voice: "Brother Ah Man is the same?" Cai Mao couldn't help being curious, and secretly poked his head to take a look—it was indeed Xu You, also standing there with his coat in hand. In fact, he is quite old, but Xu You is naturally talkative, and Xiaojie still wants to chat: "Oh...we are getting old, and our health is failing. I have to get up two or three times a night." Cao Cao said, "I'm in good shape, not as useless as you. Look at your object, it's just a soft branch. It took me so long to urinate, I'm afraid no magpies can stick to it? How dare you criticize me?" Cai Mao covered her mouth to keep from laughing, but seeing the two of them bickering, she felt a lot more at ease in her heart—after all, they were friends, and they were still angry just now, but now they were talking and laughing again. Xu You also laughed and said, "You're too narrow-minded, remembering everything. You're going to rape me even when you pee." "I abuse you? When will you give me face?" "If it wasn't for me at Guandu..." Cao Cao hurriedly stopped him: "Okay, okay! Don't talk endlessly, it's been like this for so many years, I can't forget it even in my dreams!" "Why should I forget the credit I have made?" "I didn't treat you badly, I gave you money, and made you rich. When did I ask when your domestic slave extorted people's money and occupied the land?" Xu You giggled: "Mozi said, 'Those who can't be divided by wealth are not enough to be friends!' Since ancient times, money has been conspired by wisdom and bravery. Isn't it right for you to reward me?" "Should be? Well, well! You're right, you're right..." Cao Cao smiled and fastened his shirt, and suddenly pointed in front of him, "Look, Ziyuan, there's a fish shining white!" "Where is it?" Xu You didn't know, so he went in, stretched his neck and bent over to search for his pants before they were fastened. All he could see was the pitch-black river water. How could there be any white fish?In the midst of the fog, I suddenly felt a pain in my waist, and I staggered and fell into the river. In the severe winter, the river water was freezing cold, Xu You scratched his feet and shouted desperately: "Pull me up quickly, I don't know how to swim!" "Hahaha..." Cao Cao laughed so hard, "There is someone like you, Xu Ziyuan, who can't do it? I don't believe it!" "I really don't know how to drink..." Xu You drank before he finished speaking, and yelled, "Ahem! Help..." "Help?" Cao Cao's smile disappeared suddenly, and his eyes were terrified in an instant, "Walk around the tree three times, what branch can you rely on, since I can't rely on it, how can I save you? To tell you the truth, I endured you for not a day or two. !" "Cao Aman..." Xu You understood, he was the one who kicked himself off!Struggling even more desperately, "Cao Ah... Prime Minister Cao! Please look at..." Halfway through the words, he fell into the water. "For the sake of an old friend?" Cao Cao sneered, "You are such an idiot, you won't understand until you die. Just because you are my friend, I can't allow you to take credit for your pride and point fingers! Don't pretend to be successful You can do whatever you want with a little credit, and I give everything to you. I can make you rich, and I can also kill you! Those who follow me will prosper and those who oppose me will perish!" "I was wrong... Please..." Xu You's struggle became weaker and weaker. "It's too late." Cao Cao shook his head, "An evil committed by the heavens is still unacceptable, and one cannot live with one's own evil. I can't forgive you, but I will give you a ride for the sake of an old friend, so that you will suffer less." Said Shi snatched the big lance from the palm of his personal soldier, turned the edge of the blade, and threw it down. The spear was piercing Xu You's shoulder, he was still thumping while enduring the severe pain, yelling nonsense.begging?Is it a curse?Is crying?But no one can distinguish clearly, but the voice is getting smaller and weaker...Cao Cao is as indifferent as a clay idol, silently watching the river until everything is silent, leaving only a boundless darkness.As for the soldiers, they kept silent, as if they hadn't seen anything. Cai Mao hid behind the window, saw the whole thing clearly, was so frightened that he was limp as mud, and had already forgotten what he wanted to say.He curled up and leaned against the window, covering his nose and mouth tightly, for fear of making any noise that would set him on fire, his heart was in a mess—oh my god!Is this the end of being friends with Cao Cao?