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

Chapter 83 My lord, this is different from what I said!

"Where is the Son of Heaven?"

Cao Cao asked.

Dong Cheng immediately forced a smile on his face and sighed: "Now it is safe. Our plan is that when we meet the emperor tomorrow, General Cao will go directly to the palace in the name of imperial court. Now we need money to repair the palace. The other generals must be eyeliners." Impossible to fortify."

"Then the general proposed to move the capital to Luyang, and General Yang Feng and I will definitely agree, so that the emperor can move the capital again smoothly, so that he can get rid of the control."

"Well, good idea."

Cao Cao praised it blankly, but he didn't think it was a good idea.

Because they may also ambush on the hall, thus hacking Cao Cao to death on the hall.

If so, how to get to this hall.

Of course, this is just Cao Cao's subconscious worry, and he is able to live to this day by relying on this suspicious worry, but at this time, he is sure that Dong Cheng and Yang Feng are not lying.

"Where is Dong Gongren, let me go see him."

Cao Cao asked calmly again.

Dong Cheng laughed, "Gongren is in Yang Fengjun, if you want to see him, I can invite him right away."

"Okay, there is General Lao Dong."

As for whether we really want to go tomorrow, we still have to meet Dong Gongren again to make a decision. Some things still need to be determined in advance, otherwise hidden dangers will still easily arise.

……

Not long after, Dong Zhao was invited to Cao Cao's army.

All the way to the main tent, his face was full of excitement, and he was already sweating profusely all the way, and he didn't know whether it was excitement or worry.

After all, he has always regarded himself as Cao Cao's envoy, mediating between these generals for him, not only to observe words and deeds, but also to lie about rewards and missions.

And his worries are precisely on top of these missions.

When he first met Yang Feng, Dong Zhao lied that he had a letter from Cao Cao, promised him a lot of benefits, and at the same time used his power to intimidate him.

That's how you get trust.

These things were all said by Dong Zhao without telling Cao Cao. If Cao Cao knew about these things, I don't know how to deal with them.

In the main tent of the barracks, Dong Zhao could see Cao Cao in the main seat at a glance.

He wears a black robe and a hat, and has a bushy beard. His figure has gradually become rich, but he is not tall but very majestic, and his expression is even more majestic and cunning.

That look, just by looking at it, can immediately make Dong Zhao feel uncertain.

"My next Dong Zhao, named Gongren, has met Minggong."

Cao Cao didn't change his face, and didn't want to return the gift, but stared at Dong Zhao for a few more times, tapped on the copybook a few times, and cleared his throat.

Shen Sheng said: "Dong Gongren, your younger brother followed Zhang Miao to make trouble in Chenliu, do you know?"

"Duke Ming! This matter—"

"Don't panic, I just ask if you know?"

"I, I don't know..."

"Oh, I didn't know it at the time. My younger brother is really absurd. He actually tried to plot against Yanzhou in vain. Mr. Cao is so popular with the people, he is as stupid as a pig, but he probably didn't do it on purpose, but was Zhang Miao and others dragged him into the water."

Cao Cao nodded, and the expression on his face looked a little better, "Your brother is still the Captain of Tuntian, and I don't blame him."

"Oh……"

Dong Zhao let out a long sigh of relief, his round face was full of smiles, and after bowing deeply, he said again: "Thank you Mr. Cao for your kindness, so I am relieved."

"This younger brother has always been incompetent. If we can meet again, I must teach him a lesson."

"Well, maybe there is a chance." Cao Cao stared at him for a long time, then suddenly smiled, "Gongren, I see you are quite friendly, and you are indeed a person who can deal with many generals."

Dong Cheng smiled honestly, and immediately bowed, "I dare not boast in front of Duke Cao, I just try my best to do things for Duke Cao, now I have to order General Dong and General Yang to invite Duke Cao to welcome the emperor, and I know that everything is done .”

"It's just... At that time, in order to win over General Yang Feng, he made a lot of promises for the lord," Dong Zhao smiled embarrassedly.

Then he told Cao Cao what he had said with Yang Feng at that time.

Hearing this, Cao Cao's expression froze immediately, and he nodded slowly, with a constant smile on his face, showing admiration. Suddenly, the corner of his mouth rose, and he stretched out his hand to pat Dong Zhao's shoulder, "Haha, if you don't become an official, you can go Be a businessman."

"Knowing how to sell the price is also a skill, and with such eloquence, Yang Feng can be taken down."

"Yes, yes, you are indeed a talent. Dong Gongren, you can follow me around in the future and work for me. Your Dong family will definitely be prominent in the future and you will be named a lieutenant."

Dong Zhao was really relieved when he heard this sentence. In this way, Cao Cao didn't blame him, but praised him greatly.

That's it!
That's great!
During this period of fear and fear, it was not in vain to have both sides.

Mr. Cao is really generous, his heart is broad enough to accommodate the world, and he will certainly be able to accommodate my brothers from the Dong family, which is much better than Yuan Shao's place.

While Dong Zhao was happy, Cao Cao was actually even more pleased. He thought that Dong Zhao would be deceived by Yang Feng and Dong Cheng, or that he didn't win, so he boasted in the letter for his merits.

But now it seems that is not the case.

Not only did he subdue both of them for Cao Cao, but he also invisibly established Cao Cao's main position on this trip.

No wonder when he first met Dong Cheng, he didn't dare to show any disrespect.

Even when it was heard that there were only 8000 soldiers and horses.

However, Dong Cheng probably didn't know that among the [-] elite tiger and leopard cavalry, although only more than [-] had horses, and the rest were mostly rough horses, they were definitely comparable to his enemies several times.

"Okay, then I'm relieved, follow me to see the emperor tomorrow, and then send the emperor to Luyang according to the previous agreement, and you will all have the merit of protecting the emperor."

"Gongren can also retire and be reunited with your brother."

Cao Cao patted the back of his hand with a sincere smile on his face.

Dong Zhao only felt that his heart was warm at this time, so his face was so warm that he couldn't suppress the happy smile at all. Not only did Cao Cao not blame him, but he was also so generous.

"When Gongren sees the lord, it is as if he is in the warm sun. From now on, I will sincerely submit to you, without any second thoughts."

Cao Cao smiled mysteriously, "You really think so?"

"If that's the case, I will definitely put my heart and brains on the ground in order to repay my lord's kindness!"

"well!"

The main minister clasped his hands tightly, and in this main tent, it was joyful and moving.

At this time, Xun Yu was on the side, nodding in relief, and bowing his hands from the side. Congratulations, Cao Cao has recruited another talented person. Although he is not a talent in internal affairs, he is proficient in foreign affairs, eloquent, and extremely delicate in mind.

It is gratifying and congratulatory.

……

In the early morning of the second day, Cao Cao followed Yang Feng and Dong Cheng to meet the emperor all the way.

Walk through the ruins of the old capital of Luoyang, all the way to the main hall.

The main hall has been refurbished, but there are still dilapidated parts that cannot be repaired carefully. The tiled roof above the main hall has been incomplete for a long time.

Not to mention the pillars of the verandah in front of the main hall, which were scorched black by the fire, but they have been wiped countless times now, but they can't be wiped clean.

The traces left by Dong thief can no longer be erased in this city of Luoyang.

In other words, in the hearts of Luoyang people and the emperor, it has become an indelible shadow like a courtyard pillar.

In the main hall, just as Cao Cao entered, he looked up and saw a person wearing a black python robe, sitting on a luxurious seat, with one hand on the black case in front of him, and the other hand supporting his body slightly upright.

looking around.

It seems to be taking into account his own identity, the movement of looking around is not too obvious, he wants to raise his chest but can't straighten up, his eyes are erratic, seeming to look and avoid.

This is the first time the two looked at each other.

Cao Cao immediately walked quickly, then changed to haste, changed to small steps, bowed to the front of the hall, prostrated himself on the mountain and called His Majesty, he walked three times in a row before reaching Liu Xie.

This is a great gift from the minister.

This ceremony is what Xun Yu asked Cao Cao to do last night, so as to conform to the etiquette of foreign ministers, so as not to scare the emperor. After all, when Dong Thief entered Luoyang and Li Guo rebelled, these people never had such respect.

They have never put the emperor in their eyes, only as a plaything in their hands.

But at this time, Cao Cao was so respectful, which caused an uproar among the civil and military people above the hall, and even many people had tears in their eyes, almost crying out loud.

Rare, rare loyalty to the king!

A foreign prince who sees the emperor is so respectful, this is the loyal minister of the great man!Compared with the other princes, it is much better.

Even his uncle Liu Jingsheng never came to court, but sent someone to report the situation in Jingzhou last year, but when he issued the edict, he couldn't see Jingzhou's soldiers and horses.

"Minister! Yanzhou Mu Cao Cao, see Your Majesty the Son of Heaven, Your Majesty is suffering!! Your rescue is late!"

"Aiqing..." When Liu Xie heard the word "suffering", his heart was really touched, as if all the sufferings of these years came all at once.

His nose was sour, and he almost didn't cry.

"I feel the heart of loving you. The old capital of Luoyang is dilapidated. Thank you, Aiqing, for sending me a court tribute. Only Cao Aiqing is truly loyal to the emperor and the country."

"It's really my loyal minister of the big man."

"It's really a loyal minister of the great man!! My heart is very relieved. I am a martyr on behalf of the great man. Thank you, Aiqing!"

"The subject is terrified."

Cao Cao prostrated himself on the ground again, and when he got up again, he did not look into the eyes of the emperor, but stared at the floor, and said with emotion: "However, the minister just came and saw that Luoyang was indeed broken, and the surrounding palace walls were not safe. If it is going to be rebuilt, it will take three to five years."

"Your Majesty should not fix the capital again. Otherwise, if we encounter thieves again, it will be difficult for us to defend for a long time. Moreover, the fields around Luoyang have already been damaged and cannot be cultivated, and the food shortage will be even greater."

"Then, what does Ai Qing think?"

The emperor subconsciously looked at the two Hanchens standing on the left.

If I remember correctly, both Yang Feng and Dong Chengke were ordered to repair the palace, and they would never let the other princes take me away at will!
Hurry up and say something, reject this Cao Cao!
I just want to live in the Luoyang Palace.

Who knew that Dong Cheng, who was at the top, immediately stood up and cupped his hands and said, "Your Majesty, I second your opinion! I believe that Luoyang is not suitable for stationing troops, and I am afraid that it will not be able to protect your majesty's safety."

"If there are intruders from the princes outside the pass, it is difficult to defend for a long time. It is better to move to the south and establish a capital in Luyang."

"The land of Luyang is suitable for us to station our troops. It is also in Yuzhou, close to the territory of General Cao. He can come to see His Majesty at any time."

Yang Feng is not tall, and his limbs are quite thin. At this moment, he turned his eyes, thought for a moment, stood up as well, clasped his fists and said: "The last general also agrees. What General Dong said is very true, the land of Luyang is the best. but."

"Not bad!"

At this time, many civil servants in the hall were looking at each other in blank dismay.

The elderly man caressed his beard, his eyes questioned, but his mouth remained silent. He had already seen many things above the court clearly after being an official for many years.

Such a scene is irreversible at first sight.

At this time, the three men with soldiers and horses all agreed to move the capital to Luyang.

Moreover, Zhang Yang and the others were really proud of their credit, and they gradually felt that Li and Guo were really letting them come to Luoyang, and everyone's life might be difficult in the future.

Although Cao Cao is a hero outside the pass, judging from his attitude towards the emperor, he should be much better than those rough generals and barbarians outside the pass.

Seeing what Dong Cheng said, the Son of Heaven kept peeking at him all the time, only to find that Dong Cheng had been gesturing for him to nod, so he felt a little more at ease.

Then he also nodded, "Dear dears, what you said is not unreasonable. Luoyang is dilapidated and not suitable for long-term residence. Since... since Cao Qing's family has come to pick you up, then I will move to Luyang with Qing's family."

"Cao Qing's family, I, I want to return Marquis Fei Ting to the Qing family... order you to succeed Marquis Fei Ting."

Cao Cao was stunned for a moment, his heart trembled suddenly, and the corners of his mouth subconsciously raised. For him, the news was too sudden, and it was actually a surprise!
Fei Tinghou, one year after his father became a Taiwei, he was dismissed from the official position and erased together. At this time, he came back and could continue to inherit it, which was a gesture of goodwill.

"Haha, thank you Your Majesty for your love."

"Let us go, Your Majesty."

Cao Cao prostrated himself, and Liu Xie felt a little more at ease and relaxed.

That morning, before many civil and military officials had time to speak, Dong Cheng and Yang Feng had already made arrangements and sent troops into the palace to help the officials and maids in the palace remove a large amount of property and carry a large amount of food and grass.

Mainly Cao Cao's soldiers and horses, including the escorting chariots and horses of the emperor and concubines, left the old capital of Luoyang and headed south all the way.

The troops of Yang Feng and Dong Cheng also followed closely behind, and gradually moved away from Luoyang.

By this time, everyone was relieved, with relief and joy on their faces.

Finally escaped.

This is the real return to the hinterland of the Central Plains, no longer under the control of those Xiliang people.

Dong Zhao was the happiest. He went south from Yuan Shao's army. He thought it was an idle job, but he didn't expect that such a big event could be brought about!

In the future, you can have favors with General Yang Feng and General Dong Cheng.

In particular, he was praised by the lord Cao Cao. After meeting a heart-warming, benevolent and kind lord like Cao Cao, how can Dong Zhao not reuse him when he arrives in Luyang?
At this moment, he was even thinking about how to choose which pavilion his fief should be in.

However, Dong Zhao suddenly felt something was wrong.

This road does not seem to go to Luyang.

Immediately, his heart tightened, and he rode his horse forward, caught up with Cao Cao's chariot, and found him resting his eyes in the chariot, so he shouted: "My lord! It seems that he has turned around?!"

Cao Cao opened his eyes slightly, poked his head out with a smile on his face, squinted his eyes and asked, "Which direction are you turning? I was going to Xu County."

"what?!"

Dong Zhao's heart skipped a beat.

Isn't it Lu Yang? !

"My lord, this is different from what I said before!"

Cao Cao chuckled, "Hahaha, I suddenly feel that Xu County is more secure, because I have [-] soldiers and horses there, haha..."

(End of this chapter)