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

Chapter 88 This King Wu, is nothing special!
That's not what you all said when you all advised me not to welcome the emperor! !

Didn't it mean that the arrival of the Son of Heaven will disrupt the order of Jizhou, making the ruler not the ruler, and the ministers not the ministers? !

Will my Yuan family's reputation be ruined by a little carelessness? !

Why are you saying things like rebellious ministers and thieves now!
"Cao Mengde's move now is to force me to break with him, right?"

Yuan Shao took a deep breath, but it didn't have the slightest effect, only his chest rose and fell, his eyes gradually became sharper, at this time the veins on his forehead popped up, and his fists were clenched.

Xu You suddenly laughed.

Everyone looked in amazement at the sound. He was standing safely on one side, with his hands behind his back, as if he was leaning forward and backward.

"why are you laughing?"

Yuan Shaoning frowned, looked at Xu You with curled lips, and stared at Xu You's figure, feeling that he was being ridiculed in his heart, and immediately wanted to question him.

But thinking of Xu You's rebellion, and not completely following the etiquette on weekdays, there must be a reason for him to laugh at this time, and he immediately restrained himself, but anger was already in his eyes.

When Xu You heard this, he stood up and cupped his hands to Yuan Shao, saying, "I'm not sarcastic, I'm just surprised that Cao Cao's location is thousands of miles away from the emperor, but soldiers and horses can arrive there in one day."

"However, the chariots, cavalry and horses are only hundreds of miles away, but they have traveled for more than a month. This is the unbelievable thing. If the emperor and many generals know about it, what should they think?"

No one dared to answer these words, and none of the counselors present were mediocre, they all understood that Xu Ziyuan was just using this matter to make a fuss, and it was not the first time Xu You had done this.

In the past, if they made meritorious deeds, they would show off their achievements in front of others to show their extraordinary talents, respected status, and surpass many advisers.

Over the years, the more celebrities from all over the world came, the more obvious his move was, in order not to be suppressed by others.

To put it nicely, it means to be unrestrained, but not to sound like it means not knowing what is good or bad. In my heart, I feel that my background is despicable, but I want to be a madman and make a name for myself, so that others cannot despise him.

In the past, there would be some broad-minded people who would persuade him or answer a few words to give him and the lord a step down.

But today's sentence is very likely to anger Che Qi, so it may not be sure that he will be accused and sent to prison.

No one would answer these words, Xu You didn't have many friends now.

Guo Tu, Ju Shou, Tian Feng, Xin Ping and the others secretly glanced at each other, they all lowered their heads silently, waiting for Yuan Shao to scold.

However, this time they were wrong.

Yuan Shao was not angry.

After several breaths, he took another deep breath, swallowed the breath, and exhaled slowly.

Smiling to Xu You: "Ziyuan's words made me suddenly realize that I miscalculated this matter before, and I shouldn't be so procrastinated."

"The only plan for today is to tell the emperor that the soldiers and horses were met by bandits on the way."

"That's why we can't arrive as soon as possible, and the Yellow River rains heavily in summer, making it difficult to cross the river. After the ferry is fully prepared, the emperor has already settled in Xuchang. How about it?"

Xu You nodded with a chuckle, cupped his hands and sighed, "That's the only way."

"In this way, the car and rider don't have to worry about it, and today's matter can be solved."

Yuan Shao was taken aback, "What do you mean?"

Xu You said with a smile: "Since Cheqi wants to explain, he must play a watch. How can the emperor believe it if he doesn't follow the order? How can Cao Cao let the letter be delivered?"

"So it is necessary to obey the imperial edict and open the way with money and food, so why bother with this, it is the imperial edict, and then the chariots and riders will be promoted as generals in the territory."

"I see!"

Unexpectedly, these words were waiting here, Xu You had already thought about how to persuade him, so he made a detour to let Yuan Shao figure out this verse by himself.

The entanglement in my heart is reduced by half, so there is no need to persuade me at all.

This matter must be explained, at least an explanation must be given to the people in the three states, and the people of the world cannot be given the excuse.

Since you have to choose the top performance, you have to give money.

Just like buying and selling, if you give money, the emperor will be able to believe it. The more you give, the more loyal you will be to the emperor, and the Yellow River will flood.

Cao Cao would not expose this matter. Many gentry knew that Yuan Shao had found a piece of cloth to cover up his thoughts, so naturally they would not go into it.

Everyone can be decent.

These years, the gentry basically did this.

When Xu You came out and said this, the truth became clear, and Yuan Shao's anger was relieved.

It's just that there is still a little depression in my heart, Cao Mengde... At the beginning, he borrowed his own territory, troops, and money to start his business.

Although he also helped to fight the Black Mountain Army and killed the bandits and poisons, but he is also the big brother.

He really dares to stroke the tiger's beard?

"It is by imperial edict."

Yuan Shao straightened his back, suppressing all the anguish in his heart.

At the beginning, I chose not to meet the emperor, and I just ate the bitter fruit. No matter how uncomfortable I was, I had to swallow this bitter fruit, "Everyone, after the autumn harvest, we will attack Youzhou in a large scale."

"Combine the county guards of Youzhou and attack Gongsun Zan together. Within this year, we will surely take Youzhou into our pocket. If so, we must not be disturbed by anything."

Yuan Shao stood proudly, with his hands behind his back showing a look of disdain, and said in a sonorous tone: "The Son of Heaven is no exception."

"After the rebellion of Gongsun Zan in Youzhou is settled, Liaodong is subdued, and the foreign thieves are kept away from the border of the Han Dynasty, it will be useless for Cao Cao to have the emperor in his hands."

When Xu You and other counselors heard this, they felt at ease.

Such a posture can be regarded as the hero of the world, which is completely different from the angry and anxious appearance just now. Seeing that the lord has restored his original momentum and disposition, everyone present immediately breathed a sigh of relief.

If Cao Cao's anger really affects his mood, it will definitely not be beneficial to the subsequent attack on Youzhou.

……

Starting from Jizhou, all places will gather tribute and send it to Xudu.

Yuan Shao, Liu Biao, Sun Ce, and even some isolated prefects and princes outside the customs sent people along the way to send offerings to the court, mainly money and food, cloth and silk, jewelry and gold as rare treasures.

In addition, there are many rare treasures that are rare in ordinary times.

Of course, since these tributes have already sent tribute, it means that they have accepted the title given by the emperor.

Except for Yuan Shu in Shouchun, Liu Yan in Shu, and Gongsun Zan in the North, almost all of them expressed their obedience, so Cao Cao knew that they would definitely not attack Xudu.

Still the same sentence, people's hearts are toward Han.

Unless one day Yuan Shao felt that he could face the princes of the world alone, he would ignore morality and act arbitrarily.

Of course, he believed that Yuan Shao would not be so stupid.

Even with such strength, he would not give up morality easily, causing the number of enemies he had to face to increase instead.

There should be no such stupid people in this world.

Sikong Mansion.

Cao Cao moved the government office to his courtyard.

Because of the land of the three states and the merits of farming, Cao Cao controlled the money and food in the world, so under the repeated mention of the emperor, he became Sikong with tears in his eyes.

So almost all those tributes went into Cao Cao's treasury, and he allocated them for use, or stored rewards, or rewarded officials, or stabilized refugees.

You know, after the emperor arrived in Xudu, as long as the refugees in the world were homeless or worried about the war, they would flock to the emperor's feet in a steady stream.

Therefore, as long as Xudu still has money and officials are governing, it is definitely not a delusion to want to be full of excitement, but something that can be achieved in this year and next.

In the main hall of Sikong Mansion.

Cao Cao looked at the many gift lists, looked at Xun Yu with dignity, and said in a deep voice, "Why didn't Liu Yan of Shu send the tribute? Didn't Gongsun Zan come?"

"It's fine if they don't come, and Yuan Shu is not willing to come, but let Sun Ce send it?"

Xun Yu has been busy lately, but he also knew that Cao Cao should ask this question, so he knew how to answer in his heart, and he cupped his hands and said, "Sikong, if Gongsun Zan doesn't come, and Yuan Shao pays tribute, he can be punished."

"Shu is far away, and the news is not yet available. I am afraid it will take a long time before there is a response, and it is not yet known whether Liu Yizhou is still alive."

"As for Yuan Shu... I don't understand why he didn't obey this edict. After all, it is the responsibility of the general after the Han Dynasty, but he refused to pay tribute... Isn't this against the court? Damaged Yuan's reputation?"

Moreover, Xun Yu deliberately went to ask for various news, and asked Xi Zhicai about Shouchun's movements.

However, Cao Cao's smiling expression had already told Xun Yu that he knew it.

"Hey, Yuan Shu, I do know."

"I would like to hear the details, please let Sikong know." Xun Yu approached curiously, "What is Yuan Shu doing? He is in Shouchun. I heard that he has hundreds of thousands of troops."

"I don't know what he's going to do yet," Cao Cao said with his hands behind his back, thinking deeply, staring into the distance, frowning, "But, when I was marching in Yuzhou, Yuan Shu's soldiers and horses came to me quietly. Xuzhou has advanced sixty miles."

"And occupied the main roads of the mountain pass, with a tight defense, as if to wait for an opportunity to attack Xuzhou."

"Maybe it's a precaution."

Xun Yu said after thinking for a while.

Since Yuan Shu was defeated in Kuangting and Fengqiu last time, he was chased [-] miles away and fled to Yangzhou.

You can only sneak forward for dozens of miles to increase the morale of your soldiers and horses a little.

"Hmph," Cao Cao snorted coldly, and took a deep breath, "After the autumn harvest, I will slowly investigate this matter, and right now, I want to gather the soldiers and horses of those royalist generals."

"Wen Ruo, it's all up to you for the officials of the Han Dynasty."

Cao Cao rejoiced, and patted the back of Xun Yu's hand with a relaxed expression.

This great trust made Xun Yu ashamed, he didn't dare to joke, he could only keep calm and bow down, noncommittal to Cao Cao's words.

However, Xun Yu understood that after being at the feet of the emperor, the burden on himself would become heavier and heavier, and he could not make a mistake in any step, otherwise the reputation of the Xun family would be ruined, and the family would also be affected.

And on the side of the veterans of the Han Dynasty, he has become the biggest button, he can contact the lord and the old officials of the Han Dynasty, and recruit more famous officials and wise men for him in the future.

There is a long way to go, and there must be no slack.

In this way, only by imitating Bowen, insisting on strict self-discipline every day, practicing hard, and practicing exercises at the same time, not getting too drunk, sex, and wealth, can keep sober for a long time.

……

On the upper floor of the gate of the imperial city.

There is a recliner inside.

Xu Zhen was lying on her back, her eyes were open, her expression was very serene, empty and lifeless.

[You keep your qi and blood strong, your energy is not vented, your self-discipline value +160, your qi and blood increase]

[Achieving 15 consecutive days: Lifespan + 6 months]

[Additional gain: bone root +1cm]

What's the use of this?

Xu Zhen looked at it immediately, and then his eyes widened suddenly.

This is definitely good stuff.

The tendons and cartilage of both feet can be increased by about 1 cm. Isn't that... no matter standing or lying down, you can grow 1 cm taller? !

"Absolutely! You can also brush out such a hidden good attribute!"

Xu Zhen jumped up all of a sudden, but found that his strength had been exhausted, so he walked slowly and gracefully.

Immediately behind him, Zhuge Liang yelled out: "Junhou is moving! Junhou is moving!! Uncle Dian! Junhou is awake!"

Xu Zhen turned around with disgust on his face, "What you said, I will punish you to watch Spring and Autumn three times more tonight."

It's like waking up a vegetable, is it necessary to be so excited?

Didn't I just take a nap?
"Your Majesty!"

Dian Wei strode in from outside, cupped his hands and said, "When the main road passed by in the morning, I told you to go to Sikong Mansion if you wake up."

"Let's go at lunch time."

Xu Zhen said very naturally.

"There seems to be something important to discuss with the general of the five senses."

Looking at Dian Wei's expression, he was a little expectant, as if he had something to say in his chest.

This made Xu Zhen seem to feel something immediately, took a deep look at him, and suddenly smiled: "You have something to say?"

"I, I didn't..." Dian Wei looked to the other side with a guilty conscience.

Xu Chu is leading the army outside at the moment, but he is not here. Otherwise, if he makes a few words, it will surely arouse Dianwei's anger, and he will probably say something all at once.

Xu Zhen didn't like to bicker with Dian Wei on weekdays, and the occasional bickering just made him happy, so if he asked forcibly, he probably wouldn't get anything out of it.

A gentleman with five senses, right...

Zixiu is doing something behind his back.

"Okay, I'll go see him."

Xu Zhen immediately took off his armor, only holding his saber by his side, and went all the way down the gatehouse, out of the imperial city to the inner city of Xudu, where the Jinwu imperial guards prepared their chariots and horses.

Before getting on the horse, I met many officials, but they passed by without saying hello.

Xu Zhen was too lazy to be arty and wasteful with these Han officials, as long as they didn't bring a knife to court, it would be best if they never had to say hello.

Several scholar-bureaucrats who were about to enter the imperial city watched from a distance, one of them stared with his hands behind his back, with a serious face, and shook his head slightly.

A middle-aged man next to him said: "This person is Zhi Jinwu."

"He was supposed to be a counselor beside Cao Cao."

"It is said that he was born in the army. I don't know if he is good at leading soldiers. Although he is a counselor, he is in vain. Why he was sent to Zhijinwu is unknown."

"The white body is nothing more than meritorious service, but he is unwilling to give him military power. In addition, the people's reputation is very good, so he can only be raised with a high position, not too much real power. It is estimated that he is at the end of it."

"Everyone is exaggerating. Xu Zhen is good at internal affairs, and he is self-disciplined. It is said that Cao Ying's atmosphere is brought about by him. To hold Jinwu, he must be an upright person, which is the most suitable."

"But he's not a general? He's just a member of the army."

"Everyone has their own circumstances. It is rumored that Xu Bowen once saved the life of Grandpa Cao."

"So that's the case, hahaha!! That can only be said to be lucky!"

Several people walked away, chatting all the way. After all, although Xu Zhen is not considered a famous figure recently, he has gradually spread some fame.

But celebrities are always either respectful or respectful to each other.

Xu Bowen has made great achievements, but in the end he is just a Jinwu who holds two thousand stones in one place and leads only a few thousand soldiers. When these news spread, the reverie will be fascinating.

At this time, the serious old man nodded slightly, and said in his heart: This King Wu, it sounds like that.

I see his attitude is loose, his breath is weak when he walks, his posture is ordinary, and he looks very weak at first glance, which is ordinary!In this way, it is very likely that he is a drunkard and a rice bag, and he is praised like this only because he saved Grandpa Cao.

The official position of Zhi Jinwu and the title of Marquis of Qingting should all be Cao Cao's repayment.

Sure enough, it is better to be famous than to meet each other, and you can see many clues at a glance.

Hehehe, I found a breakthrough.

(End of this chapter)