Three Kingdoms: Cao Ying's mastermind, from nine to five

Chapter 100 Cao Xu and his ilk are nothing more than that!
The next day, the letter departed from Xudu and sent to Wancheng.

And last night, there were indeed many gentry families who were still discussing this time.

Focusing on Dong Cheng, in their eyes, the main reason is that they feel comfortable and stable in their hearts.

Cao Cao's defeat in Wancheng should allow him to settle down a little more this year.

Sure enough, after going to court today, Cao Cao didn't say a word. Although he was a general on horseback, he didn't say a word about military equipment.

On the main hall, many guards changed, and they didn't have any objections. They just kept silent and let the emperor arrange familiar generals to be around as guards.

In the absence of Xu Zhen, the executive king, Cao Cao never spoke.

And many generals of the Cao family in the hall seemed to be angry, but they didn't explode.

Xun Yu, Zhong Yao, Sima Fang and others all saw it, so the morning meeting broke up unhappy.

The final result is that under Dong Cheng's help, the emperor changed at least three to 400 people and mixed them into the imperial guards, even better than the Jinwu guards.

Instead, Xu Zhen's inner guards were squeezed out of the line of imperial guards.

After the dynasty was dispersed, Cao Cao was the first to leave.

He didn't talk to anyone at all, General Cao was a little upset, the eldest brother was quite silent today, and in the court hall, the Sangong Jiuqing mostly stood on the side of the emperor.

It is supported to change the inner guard to the emperor.

The rest of the people were even mostly on the sidelines and never spoke.

Even Zhong Yao and Sima Fang didn't speak.

These two should actually be on Cao Cao's side.

Zhong Yao is the head of Yingchuan, and he is the most prestigious among the four existing families.

Sima Fang is also Cao Cao's sponsor. When Cao Cao was the northern captain of Luoyang, it was Sima Fang who recommended him, so the relationship has always been very good.

In fact, Cao Cao had already given Sima Lang, the eldest son of the Sima family, a heavy responsibility to return favors.

In addition, he respected Sima Fang even more, respecting him as an elder in the family.

The two of them didn't speak, they only dared to watch, they must be waiting for something.

The generals were outraged and angry. Cao Hong even scolded directly when he walked to the front yard on the way.

After scolding a few words, Cao Ren held him down, and asked Cao Zhen to take him away, and took him directly to the military camp to vent his anger, and he was not allowed to speak any more.

But Dong Cheng and others, almost with the attitude of a winner, deliberately stayed for a while, and discussed with the emperor about the grain reserves after the current autumn harvest.

He also talked about the disasters of refugees in winter in various places.

It sounded like he was really managing politics. For Dong Cheng, Cao Cao lost a lot of prestige when he left Wancheng in defeat. He couldn't be more comfortable than today.

Just after welcoming the emperor to Xudu, he suffered a big defeat. Such a good opportunity should not be missed.

The lower the prestige of Cao Cao, the more stable the position of emperor will be, and the higher their status will be in the future.

If they can gradually separate the Cao family and control the inner city, it will be much better than Li Jue, Guo Si and Dong Zhuo.

Cao Mengde really wasn't like those Liangzhou barbarian warriors, he was much easier to bully.

"Hahaha!!"

When Dong Cheng came out of the hall, he immediately laughed and went out together with Taiwei Yang Biao, Ma Taifu, Doctor Zhong and others.Although the rest of the people did not speak, Dong Cheng had already planned for a long time, and there was support from the Fu family and other powerful families behind him.

Naturally, he couldn't help but smile at this moment.

"My lords, in the hall today, Da Sikong didn't say a word, and all the generals of the Cao family were red-faced, but they could only watch us speak."

"I see Cao Mengde, but that's all... hehe."

The slightly obese Dong Cheng smiled and patted Yang Biao's back a few times.

"For now, Sikong has never shown any disrespect. If we are like this, don't we feel like we are being persecuted?"

"Ha," Dong Cheng immediately sneered, "Cao Mengde clearly said that he would go to Luyang, but he turned directly to Xudu, and prepared the palace site in Xudu early."

"Don't you understand his heart? The wolf's ambition is just to imitate Dong Thief and others, and play with the emperor in the palm of his hand. How can we respect the supreme like us???"

Dong Cheng's words made these veteran officials feel a little uncomfortable, so they didn't speak.

Just listening silently.

Only Yang Biao cleared his throat at this moment, and said in a deep voice: "I don't know what Sikong is thinking, but he has never said anything disrespectful. Although he came from an eunuch, he is not as vile as an eunuch."

"That's why the Taiwei is willing to accept this position?"

Dong Cheng immediately asked, and without waiting for Yang Biao to reply, he continued, "If we can occupy the inner guard this time, it will actually reduce Cao Cao's power."

"I'll wait for the old minister before I can have a foothold." After he finished speaking, he glanced at Zhong Yao and asked, "How does Tingwei think about this matter?"

"Hehe..." Zhong Yao chuckled twice, knowing that he had to speak, "Well... It's a blessing that the big man is well, and I can't talk about it. Now that the day is gradually peaceful, it is of course very comforting, isn't it General Wei? Don't like evil?"

When Dong Cheng was asked this rhetorical question, he immediately understood that Zhong Yao hadn't made a decision yet, and he didn't seem to have much prejudice against Cao Cao.

In this way, it is completely different from Taiwei, Taifu and others.

Because of this, Dong Cheng talked a lot less along the way, and the four of them tacitly agreed, and it wasn't embarrassing not to speak.

After walking for a while, Zhong Yao saw Xun Yu walking alone on the school field, and immediately separated from Dong Cheng and others, and walked towards Xun Yu.

As soon as Zhong Yao left, he could easily say a lot of things. Before that, Dong Cheng didn't dare to speak out when he was by his side.

Because Zhong Yao is like an old fox, he has never stated his position clearly, but he will explain that he supports the Han Dynasty at any time.

"Hmph, it's fine to leave as soon as possible. Captain Ting really worries me. How can he gain a foothold in Xudu if he is not standing behind us at this moment."

Dong Cheng immediately smiled with his hands behind his back, and his tone of voice changed again. Xu Du, Taifu and Taiwei are all his own people now.

Yang Biao even expressed his dislike for Cao Cao many times. This dislike is not only for himself, but also for Cao Cao's background. His grandparents were eunuchs.

The struggle and resentment between the gentry and the eunuchs have been accumulated for many years, and there is antagonism from the bottom of their hearts, and the gentry themselves are noble, even if there is not much intersection, this hatred has continued to Cao Cao.

Among the gentry of the Sangong and Jiuqing, those who are well-known will secretly think that Cao Cao is an "eunuch and ugly". This is doomed, not many gentry will sincerely make friends with Cao Cao.

Xun Yu is already considered a different kind. Not only did he abandon Yuan Shao and join Cao Cao, but the friendship between the two has long been better than that of a folk husband and wife, and they understand each other's hearts.

Yang Biao took a deep breath at this time, puffed up his chest, and sighed with a serious expression: "General, don't be too complacent. We are controlling the situation in the court for your majesty. The internal guards are only to protect his safety. The court is stable. , still need our generation to do our best, not to get carried away with pleasure, and to stop at a taste.”

"Taiwei, are you still not convinced at this time? Although Cao Mengde has soldiers and horses, he will not betray the reputation of murdering the lord and usurping the Han, so now he has absolutely no reason to forcefully control it."

"And these inner guards and guards are all selected from the elite old generals of the battalion. In the future, the guards will gradually grow—"

"Selecting someone who can be used by us can be called the mainstay of the army, and in Jinwu, Xu Zhen has already been convinced that he is not a talented person. Although he is not a rich man, his reputation for many years is just Cao's praise."

Dong Cheng was full of confidence and walked with his back. At this time, the situation was almost in his hands, and his mind never wavered, "I have been planning for a long time for today, and even Xu Zhen is not included in it."

"Giving so much manpower, and being cautious about mediocre talents, isn't that considered humility and defense against the enemy?"

Yang Biao was speechless, it would be good to say so, originally he only needed to guard against Cao Cao and many generals.

But just to be on the safe side, they even tried to transfer Xu Zhen away, so that no one in the Jinwu Guard could speak out.

This is more convenient for the court. Today, Cao Cao did not object much. If he objected, other officials would naturally stand up to refute him.

Before he took control of the key ministers, it was absolutely impossible for him to be too overwhelming. The most interesting thing is that the emperor in the palace is still comforting Cao Cao today.

Let him say some scene words of gratitude to Dade, and the atmosphere is so heightened, how can he have the face to refute the matter of the inner guard.

Really, a complete victory.

Dong Cheng kept smiling, his face full of spring breeze.

At this time, Zhong Yao, who came to Xun Yu's side, cupped his hands first, and approached him side by side, "Lingjun, what happened today is quite strange, why didn't you see Sikong's rebuttal, and there was no movement in the courtroom. The Taiwei and others obviously want to spread the imperial guards throughout the imperial city and gradually control the city."

"Tingwei," Xun Yu bowed deeply, his face remained unchanged, and said, "I dare not guess what Sikong thinks."

"However, Sikong Xinsi is still being tolerated by the big man. Now he is facing enemies everywhere, not only Yuan Shao of Jizhou, but also Yuan Shu of Shouchun, princes of Yangzhou, and princes outside the pass."

"These people are all enemies. If there is no Sikong to welcome them, Yuan Shao and Yuan Shu have no intention of welcoming the emperor. Who else among the foreign princes can accept this Han Dynasty Yubo?"

Xun Yu's words made Zhong Yao's face gradually solemn, and he nodded secretly.

Xun Yu went on to say: "That's right, it's an eventful time. Sikong has a broad mind, and it's not uncommon for him not to be taboo. After all, this is not a time for internal friction and fighting. But Ting Wei must not forget that if there is no Sikong, I'm afraid Now some princes have begun to call themselves kings and emperors."

"Who in the Han Dynasty can support this day?"

"Now it seems that Sikonger is the only one." Xun Yu sincerely sighed.

Although not as many soldiers as Yuan Shu, not as many generals as Yuan Shao.

However, there are also a lot of talents under his command. If he doesn't fight with Dong Cheng and others now, it's because he doesn't want to fight with him, not because he doesn't dare.

Dong Cheng and the others were not old acquaintances with Sikong and had no personal friendship. Before they came to Xudu, they had always heard the criticisms from Sikong and others.

When seeing Sikong with his own eyes, he might look down upon him because of his respect for the emperor, but Xun Yu firmly believed that it was not that simple.

Sikong would never really let things out of his control, let alone Xun Yu could tell that among the people in the hall today, there is no such thing as a master who can really have a conspiracy.

"Well... so I know it."

Zhong Yao bowed his hands modestly.

Xun Yu didn't smile, but turned his head seriously, and stared at him with deep eyes, "Tingwei, have you made a decision?"

"Never, I want to wait and see."

Zhong Yao answered without thinking, and the two stared at each other for a moment, but they both smiled for a moment, and walked out tacitly.

……

that night.

Cao Cao received a letter from Yuan Shao.

It was sent from Jizhou to Xudu with great fanfare, so that everyone knew about it, and there were even reprinted letters circulating in secret.

Perhaps Cao Cao was not the first to see the letter.

When he returned to the Sikong mansion and saw it, it made him feel even more bruised. At this time, Guo Jia was by the side, so he didn't dare to speak out.

He wanted to say a few words of advice, but he didn't know where to start. At this moment, even he felt a little helpless.

If this is to make the lord feel at ease, he may have to wait for Xu Bowen to come back, but he is not around at this time.

Because Yuan Shao's letter is obviously to ridicule and suppress the lord's aura, damage his reputation, and further alienate the relationship between the scholar-officials and the Cao family.

Telling the truth seems heavy, and telling lies is not conducive to thinking of countermeasures. At this time, the only way to tell jokes is to make everyone happier.

But the person who was the best at telling amazing jokes went to Chenliu to handle official business.

"Huh!" Cao Cao snorted coldly, with no discernible smile or anger on his face, "My old brother is indeed a good big brother. He has helped me from time to time since I was young. Even when I stopped in Dongjun, I used it in his face."

"Hey..." Cao Cao suddenly smiled, "I didn't expect that you would come to help me even at this time. Your kindness is unparalleled. I will definitely bury him in the future."

Guo Jia: "..."

You know adversity, and now you can tell jokes and lie to yourself.

"My lord, what did you say in the letter..."

Guo Jia still wanted to know instinctively, wondering if there would be any clues to be seen.

Cao Cao said with a sneer, "Yuan Shao was so rebellious and disrespectful that he tried his best to ridicule him. This letter still went straight to Xudu. I'm afraid it has already been circulated among the gentry ministers."

"My original brother may be reluctant to give the tribute, so he must pay attention to the utility. He said that I hold the sword of the emperor in my hand, but I still lose. It is useless and does not show the prestige of the Han Dynasty; I can be tired of the practice of pickling, and I will go back and forth, calling me an eunuch and ugly, small-minded, narrow-minded, and wrong-minded."

After Cao Cao said this, he was quite helpless in the end.

Guo Jia immediately clenched his fists, resenting Yuan Shao and regretting Wancheng, sighed: "Of course this is inappropriate, Anmin's actions are somewhat reckless."

"What if Fengxiao has such a need?" Cao Cao asked as if joking.

Guo Jia frowned and recalled for a moment, then shook his head and said, "I've never experienced it before, most likely women came to Fengxiao."

Cao Cao immediately raised his hand to stop.

"Okay, let's talk about this letter. Originally, I planned to watch the fish in the muddy water pond. Once Yuan Benchu's letter arrives, I'm afraid I can see more clearly how many fish are under the pond water."

"That's right," Guo Jia cupped his hands and said, "I have sent spies into Xudu, without the name of school affairs, to do school affairs, and have trained a lot of dead men, who can be used by the Lord at any time. If this letter comes without It will take a few more days to influence the strategy."

Cao Cao immediately smiled easily, with a relaxed expression on his face, as if he was not affected by his emotions at all, he stretched out his hand and patted Guo Jia's shoulder.

"Feng Xiao, how could I care what other people say, your strategy has not been affected, I am simply worried about Yuan Shao scolding me."

"Oh, my original brother, this letter really woke me up. Since the emperor is a sword, I really should slash with all my strength. How can I not show my glory? Right?"

Cao Cao pursed his lips and forced a smile on his face.

Guo Jia was expressionless, bowed to the side and said nothing, but his heart had gradually become irritable, and he couldn't help wanting to act quickly to suppress these so-called old Hanchen who protect the emperor.

That is to say, Sikong wanted to watch it for a few more days while he was free at the end of the year.

　coming!
　　
　
(End of this chapter)