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

"Yang Xiu, what do you plan to use Junhou?"

Zhuge Liang asked subconsciously.

These days, he can realize that Xu Zhen seems to treat Yang Xiu really well, treat him sincerely, and basically teach wherever there is a teaching.

And let Yang Xiu walk in front of the Sangong Jiuqing and become famous.

In less than a month, he is already slick and can talk with big shots, and handle all kinds of things very decently.

Coupled with his identity, the future journey will definitely go fast, and if Xu Zhen is the leader of Yang Xiu, it will make people feel very strange.

Yang Biao and Xu Zhen were not said to be rivals, but there must have been a lot of conflicts. As a result, his son still had such a close relationship with Xu Zhen.

Xu Zhen laughed immediately, "Naturally he has a place to go. This Yang Dezu is quick-witted, delicate-minded, and good at guessing people's hearts. He has observed a lot of the world and is very knowledgeable."

"In one month, he can be famous in Xudu with his ability, and he can be called a model for young people."

"At the end of the year, he can go up another level and be called as an official of the Han court, not a subject of the prime minister's mansion. In addition, his father is a Taiwei, and the Yang family is also the leader of the gentry."

"Such people are good at recommending, and they can also convince the world."

When Xu Zhen said this, he nodded approvingly.

Zhuge Liang didn't know what Xu Zhen was talking about, but based on his understanding of his master, there must be something to trick Yang Xiu, and it wasn't necessarily a trick.

To train a Yang Xiu, there must be some official position that Xu Zhen doesn't want, so give them a replacement.

"Let's go," Xu Zhen got up and patted Zhuge Liang on the shoulder, "He Weishi went to Xu You's mansion, and I will meet this Jizhou counselor today."

Anyway, when the agency is removed, the continuous rewards are basically cut off.

Xu Zhen doesn't really care about it now, and it's better to have free time every day. After all, if he is busy all year round, such a day is too tight.

"Oh."

Zhuge Liang packed up the letters, grabbed the hem of his clothes and followed behind.

Not long after, the two arrived at a mansion in the inner city. This mansion was very large, covering an area of ​​[-] square meters. There were several entrances and exits to the mansion, and there was no place for official business.

There were two guards standing in front of the door. When they saw Xu Zhen's carriage stop, they immediately saluted and waited.

"Your Majesty is here, it really is full of splendor."

"Today, only Jun Hou was invited, sit with me in the main hall, and I will immediately ask someone to prepare food and drinks!"

Xu You glanced at them, there were three of them.

Dian Wei, Xu Zhen and Zhuge Liang.

Xu Zhen pointed at Dian Wei next to him, and said flatly, "Just prepare him more delicacies."

"well."

Xu You nodded quickly.

……

After a stick of incense.

Dian Wei was feasting, his mouth was full of meat, and he didn't even have time to talk. He raised his head to look at Xu You from time to time, his expression could not be called disdainful, but he was not very happy either.

It's Xu You's heart that's throbbing. This is the best venison, which is hard to come by, and the fine wine is also worth hundreds of gold for decades.

This Dianwei eats really... a lot.

Just here for a while, the three of them had already eaten, and the rest of them hadn't moved their chopsticks much, so Xu Zhen simply remained motionless and turned to stare at Dian Wei.

"Can you eat slowly, kid? No one is robbing you! If you don't know like this, you think it's harsh to you."

Dian Wei was taken aback for a moment, smiled honestly, and then ate heartily.

Xu You felt pain in his heart after eating.

But he hasn't gotten to the point. He's basically talking about the policies of the people in various places in recent years, and there are many comments on the style of literati. Other than that, he is flattering Xu Zhen.

Basically, until now, they haven't got to the point, and Xu Zhen's face is also very calm, basically not in a hurry, and he will not urge Xu You.

After three rounds of drinking, of course, it was only Xu You and Dian Wei who were drinking each other. Every time Dian Wei took a sip, he would take a big gulp of wine. It is definitely not meant to be eaten in one sitting.

Originally, it was for honored guests, but where have you seen such an overeating honored guest? You are really not polite at all. Dian Wei is still a living prince with a posthumous title. Reasonably, this kind of person is probably not too hot.

He wears all the things that can only be obtained after death, do you think he can have a normal temper?

After a while, Xu You knew that he couldn't go on anymore, and immediately raised his glass to Xu Zhen and said, "Your Majesty, there is something in my heart. Now that I have come to Xudu, I have unbearable doubts in my heart, and I really want to ask."

"You said."

Xu Zhen frowned, finally getting down to business.

So he smiled and nodded to Xu You, without any affectation.

"How did the Lord know that Wuchao had hoarded millions of grain and grass, and even made a plan for Wuchao's surprise attack with the lord early on, so Yuan Shao's army had to be defeated, and Yuan Shao could only flee back to Wei County and change his route in a hurry. Go to Qinghe."

Xu Zhen smiled lightly, "It counts."

"The art of Yin-Yang metaphysics," he said very simply, but Xu You smacked his lips, unable to believe even a word.

Isn't this just kidding on purpose.

"Junhou, I sincerely ask for advice. There are not many people in the world who can beat Yuan Shao like this."

"Why are there not many?" Xu Zhen laughed, and then sat upright and talked, "The rest of the people can't do it because they don't have the territories of Yan, Xu, Henan, and Huainan, nor have they ever had such a force. Elite, if it were someone else, we would not be the soldiers of the Cao family, but Liu Bei, Liu Biao, Sun Ce, Ma Teng, Shu Wenwu, etc. I am afraid they could all win, at least undefeated. If you lose, you will lose, thinking that the north All lands are the most, look down on the heroes of the world, do not get rid of internal strife, do not want to, everyone is fighting for merit, when I killed Yan Liang, he was driven into the forest because of his audacity, if he stayed tight, why would he end up here."

"For another example, you, Xu Ziyuan, may have been Yuan Shao's most trusted conspirator when you were with Runan, but you are still the same in Jizhou? You can't do the strength he needs."

With a sneer on Xu You's face, his expression has become very ugly, because Xu Zhen's words are far from being polite, and even insulting!
"What he wants is the background of the gentry and the hearts of the people. He wants celebrities to lead the world to be like-minded. You, Xu You, are neither a celebrity nor a gentry. You only have the heart to follow at the beginning, so you should decide your position early, don't Go fight for the position of the mastermind."

Xu Zhen glanced at it. He didn't care to tell Xu You such obvious things. As for the deeper things, there was absolutely no need to say them.

"Hmph, Junhou's words are telling me that I should be obedient?"

Xu You immediately sighed: "Oh, I really answered what Guo Fengxiao said when he left. It is difficult for Yuan Shao to achieve great things!"

"This person is self-willed, has a volatile temperament, and dare not take risks, but he took the biggest risk and sent 65 troops to attack."

"Don't, don't," Xu Zhen immediately raised his hand to stop him, "If you pour me bitter water all night today, then there will be no need to drink it for a long time. I don't like to hear about the grievances between you and the old master, and I don't intend to Express any opinion, if you want to get a word or two of praise from me, it is even more impossible."

After Xu Zhen said this, he got up immediately, and Dian Wei next to him picked up the wine jar on the table and left, basically without giving him any face.

To put it bluntly, there is no friendship at all, why is it necessary to talk to each other here.

"Hey, don't worry, don't worry!"

Xu You rushed out immediately, strode forward and grabbed Xu Zhen, with a wry smile on his face, and sighed, "I really want to ask for advice, why did you know about Wuchao?"

This matter has been buried in his heart for a long time, and he has been unable to swallow it like a stalk, because at that time Xu You planned to use this military situation in exchange for great achievements. The status of the battalion can at least rise to a higher level.

Maybe he can become the mainstay among the many masterminds, at least he can be the best among them all, how could it be the current situation.

No way, Cao Cao is with him every day, constantly promoted, and soon he will have such a status in Yuan Shao's camp back then.

"Humph!"

Xu Zhen grinned, still with a relaxed and freehand smile on his face, but said a little seriously: "It's really calculated, I really don't lie to you, the art of yin and yang metaphysics, you only need to do a little calculation to calculate the before and after. .”

"It's not that simple. It takes decades of hard work to understand the way of heaven and earth. It's hard to explain this kind of calculation that has reached the realm of heaven and man."

When Xu You heard this, he understood that it was really not going to be said at all...

"Hey, since Junhou doesn't want to say it, then forget it."

"Oh, I didn't lie to you," Xu Zhen said to Xu You with his hands behind his back, "Well, let me see your face and give you a divination, and you will understand. If I didn't tell you about Wuchao, you would have You intend to abandon Yuan Shao and leave, and join Cao Ying to claim credit for this, right?"

"Uh, yes, it's true..."

Xu You saw through what was in his mind at once, and was a little flustered immediately, and his expression became unnatural.

"That's right, that's why I asked this question today, I'll do the math again," Xu Zhen pinched his fingers pretendingly for a moment, and then smiled: "You have an arrogant personality, and what you want is to be relied on when you come to Cao Ying. If you really take this as an achievement, you will definitely be proud and complacent, talking nonsense, thinking that you are close to the lord, or wanting to die because you regret betraying your lord Yuan Shaoxian, and going insane."

"The better you live in Cao Ying, the more painful the debt of conscience will be in your heart, let alone how much guilt you will feel if Yuan Shao dies in a few years."

Xu You was stunned when he heard this, and Xu Zhen's words really came to his heart.

Not bad!
This kind of guilt has indeed been lingering in my heart. The more I rely on Cao Ying, the more uneasiness in my heart will expand.

This sentence really touched Xu You's heart, this person really understands it!
Did he figure it out?They are still delicate and clever, no matter which one they are, they are scary.

At this moment, Xu You stared at Xu Zhen for a long time, and asked hesitantly: "Just, if this position is so prominent, there will be a catastrophe?"

"It's not just a catastrophe, you lost your life. Treat your family well. Do you like the result? But if you keep a low profile, the lord will take the initiative to invite you after a while, and there will be good things."

Xu Zhen patted him on the shoulder, smiled lightly and said, "Not necessarily, you can decide for yourself."

"Dian Wei is gone."

"Eh!"

Dian Wei looked at Xu You, then thought carefully for a moment, and the jar of fine wine on Xu Zhen's table was also placed on the left hand side.

He praised Xu You.

Xu You couldn't refuse in this situation, after all, Xu Zhen just gave him good words, and even made a divination.

Just like those magical witches, they are talking about God and God.

This appearance made Xu You have to believe it in his heart, but also felt that it was absurd and couldn't believe it, so he couldn't help doubting himself.

Could it be that Xu Zhen really knows some magic tricks?
……

three days later.

On the mansion of Taiwei Yang Biao, after these years of hidden school affairs, the surveillance of these ministers and ministers has been reduced a lot.

At least I can make friends.

Taking advantage of Yang Xiu's absence today, Yang Biao invited many old friends and high-ranking people to the mansion to discuss matters.

Speaking of the promotion of fame now.

Yang Biao said with a relaxed smile: "I heard Feng Ping, and Xun Yu suggested that he intends to reopen the Yuedan Ping, which will be presided over by Xu Zhen, and recommend poor scholars from all over the world. Appointed and promoted."

"Once this happens, Xu Bowen will become a celebrity again."

"it's not true!"

Yang Biao waved his hand immediately, "It's because I learned about this that I'm looking forward to it very much. In my heart, Cao Cao doesn't want to completely suppress the gentry."

"If he asks Cao Ang to preside over it, it will be regarded as completely denying us a way out. In the future, all the officials recommended will come from the Cao family. This is to make the emperor empty, and we will be powerless."

"So what if the hairpin tassel is a hundred years old, I guess it won't make it to the end, but letting Xu Zhen go is sacrificing Xu Zhen."

"In the future, the Cao family will be appointed by us again. We only need to check Xu Zhenzhi's ignorance. This job is dangerous and dangerous."

"Then, with Xu Bowen's temperament, it's unlikely that he would cheat, right?"

"Hmph! Then we can't help him!"

Yang Biao gently picked up the teacup, took a short sip to moisten his lips, "Over the years, we have gradually become marginalized, and we can only be counted as high position, not weight."

"It's a good time to come and get together for more time and talk more about national affairs. Don't fall behind."

"Not bad!"

A fat official was very happy, picked up the teacup and took a sip cheerfully, "It should be so. It will be of great benefit to listen to the Taiwei's lectures more often. This is all a matter of hard work for the Han Dynasty."

"That's what I'm thinking about waiting."

At this moment, an old man shook his head bitterly, sitting on the couch without saying a word, his face was relaxed, his beard was gray, but his eyes were still quite sharp.

This is Sima Fang.

Now the heavy burden has been gradually relieved, but he is still highly respected by Cao Cao. After all, he was the leader of Cao Cao back then. When Cao Cao was still the captain of Luoyang North, it was Sima Fang who recommended him.

This love is unforgettable in a lifetime, and it must be rewarded.

Ugh.

Sima Fang sighed inwardly.

I remembered Xu Zhen's once widely circulated saying, I discipline myself to work hard, and don't talk to you and others to harm the country.

What are you doing talking about this? See how happy Yang Biao is.

Seeing that Xu Zhen has a hidden danger, he is happier than him being promoted. How did it become like this?
Three years ago, I could still break my wrist...