Xiahou Hui only mentioned Xiahou Xuan's name and gained Deng Ai's trust.

He told his mission truthfully. Sima Yi just asked him to meet Cao Miao, and did not mention anything else. The reason why he was facing a great enemy was that he thought Xiahou Hui had become Sun Luban's prisoner and was sent to Liaodong for a deal.

According to official news from the Wei State, Xiahou Hui and Cao Zuan should have been fleeing, and it was impossible for him to appear here.

Xiahou Hui didn't say much, but only told Deng Ai that Cao Miao was not in Liaodong, but was in the direction of the country.

Deng Ai was even more confused. How could Cao Miao leave Sun Luban's sight and go to the court alone?

Xiahou Hui doesn't explain. If you want to know the answer, you will ask Cao Miao in person. As for why I am here, it is confidential and I can't tell you. If you have the chance in the future, you will naturally understand.

Xiahou Hui was mysterious, so Deng Ai naturally didn't dare to ask too much. He was just Shangshulang who traveled with Sima Yi, and his level was limited, so he couldn't ask what he shouldn't ask.

Xiahou Hui returned to Sun Luban and suggested that Sun Luban arrange someone to send Deng Ai to see Cao Miao. This is Cao Miao’s private affairs, and it is not convenient for others to interfere.

Although Sun Luban felt awkward, he still accepted Xiahou Hui's suggestion.

She didn't want Cao Miao to have other ideas and had a grudge.

But she was still curious, what Sima Yi was going to Youzhou to do?

Xiahou Hui praised, and the princess asked the point.

Sima Yi was an old minister of three generations and had experience in commanding troops. Because he got too close to a noble family, he raised the enemy and respected himself. Even if the enemy hurt his friends, he was exempted from military power by the emperor. Logically speaking, such a person was not suitable for re-engagement, but the emperor arranged him to Youzhou, so he naturally had no choice.

This last resort should be related to Wuqiu Jian.

The governor of Youzhou, Yuqiu Jian, was an old minister of the Eastern Palace of Emperor Wei. His career was so smooth, which was naturally related to the trust of the emperor. However, he had too little experience and lacked enough experience. He might be able to handle the border, and he could not help but be unable to do major tasks.

The emperor transferred Sima Yi to assist him, and it is likely that major things must be done.

The major things that can be imagined at present are of course Liaodong and Yuan’s bloodline.

That is the task you undertake, princess.

Obviously, Deng Ai came here, in addition to Sima Guo's marriage with Cao Miao, he might also have the task of spying on the situation in Liaodong. Two of his subordinates escaped. It is unlikely that the princess would catch them, so she could only delay the time as much as possible.

Let Deng Ai go to see Cao Miao, one of the solutions.

In a short period of time, the two people will not go too far, they will definitely check the situation nearby. If Deng Ai dies, they will have no other hopes and will repay Sima Yi as quickly as possible. If Deng Ai is not dead and is still carrying out the mission, they may return and meet with Deng Ai.

Even if they still want to go back to report to Sima Yi, they will not be so urgent.

Sun Luban and Lu Hong repeatedly discussed, thinking that Xiahou Hui's method was feasible. They made the mistake, and now they can only find a way to make up for it. Xiahou Hui is willing to help them, and they can no longer doubt Xiahou Hui.

Besides, this matter cannot be suspected of Xiahou Hui, and Xiahou Hui can ignore these things at all.

After Xiahou Hui's mediation, Sun Luban released Deng Ai and his entourage and sent someone to send them to the country. It just so happened that she and Gongsun Yuan had just reached a deal, bought more than a thousand war horses, and were about to send them back to Jiangdong.

The two building ships, apart from the indispensable sailors, each carrying 500 war horses, is already the limit.

These war horses cannot be transported directly back to Jiangdong to avoid being unacceptable to the land and water. It is best to grazing in the guide for a period of time, adapt to the climate, and then transport it back to Jiangdong.

This is the experience Sun Luban just got. When she was in Jiangdong, she didn't know about this.

Three days later, Deng Ai set off with the horse-carrying boat.

Deng Ai was a soldier and worked as a military farmer. He was pragmatic and did not miss any opportunity to learn. Shortly after he got on the boat, he got into contact with the generals of the Wu State who were escorting him. He asked questions tirelessly, and even helped feed the horses to understand the habits of war horses.

The people of Wu thought this stuttering was interesting, and gradually relaxed their care for him, as long as he didn't run away.

Above the sea, Deng Ai couldn't escape even if he wanted to.

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A month later, Deng Ai arrived in the Dingfang and met Cao Miao as he wished.

Cao Miao stared at Deng Ai for a long time, but still couldn't believe it. The young man in front of him who looked inconspicuous and stuttered was Deng Ai, a famous general who later destroyed Shu?

It's really a person who can't behave like a person.

After a few simple conversations, Cao Miao's doubts disappeared.

Deng Ai was a thoughtful person and extremely smart. After sailing with the Wu Kingdom's tower ship for a month, he not only learned how to raise horses, but also had good insights into boat driving. What kind of wind direction and hydrology are very clear, and even the real Wu people are not necessarily more refined than him.

Such a person is gold. As long as he is given a chance, he will definitely shine.

Since you are here, don't think about running away.

Cao Miao opened Xiahou Hui's handwritten letter while laughing.

Xiahou Hui did not realize Deng Ai's value. She just suggested that Cao Miao stay Deng Ai to avoid leaking the news.

Xiahou Hui's uneasiness can be seen between the lines, and Cao Miao also blamed himself. He was responsible for this matter. If Xiahou Hui had not responded in time and used Sun Luban's power to round up the arrest, and if Deng Ai went back to report to Sima Yi, at least Princess Deyang's family would not be able to explain clearly.

But Xiahou Xuan's position is so important. If a coup is to be launched in the future, we need to master Luoyang's military farming troops to maintain the stability of Luoyang.

Cao Miao made a decision quickly. "Shizai, how long have you been a Shangshu Lang?"

"More than half a year."

"Since you are the Shangshulang, why did you follow the Grand Marshal on a patrol? As far as I know, this seems not the Shangshulang's responsibility."

Deng Ai's expression was a little embarrassed and his speech became more and more inconsistent, and his image interpreted the word Qiqi Ai Ai vividly.

Cao Miao saw it but did not say it out loud. Deng Ai's background was not good, and being able to be a Shangshu Lang was purely lucky. Most of the Shangshu Langs in the palace were from aristocratic families like Gao Xun, and they might not have strong ability to do things, but they had to be good at image and eloquence. They all thought they were talented and arrogant, so they naturally looked down on commoners like Deng Ai.

Deng Ai followed Sima Yi on a tour, probably because he took the initiative to make a request, just to make a contribution.

"Who did you get along with when you were the Shangshulang?"

Deng Ai was even more embarrassed. "Ai...Ai has no friends."

Cao Miao nodded. "I understand that those people are just like that. Shi Zai is unwilling to interact with them and is wasting his youth. When I was in Luoyang, I looked down on those people and had conflicts with them. Shi Zai must have heard of them, right?"

Deng Ai nodded awkwardly. He had indeed heard of Cao Miao's name, the middle finger prince, the crazy prince. People often mentioned it, but it was not a good reputation. However, Cao Miao said this quite well, and he also felt that those people were just like him and were not worthy of their name, and dating them was a waste of time.

As for who was unwilling to pay attention to whom, he ignored it intentionally or unintentionally.

Those details are not important.
Chapter completed!