Three Kingdoms: I, the eldest son of Cao, a loving father of a great man!

Chapter 104 Don't give money?Then you will suffer the old crime! 【Seek the first order】

After the two embraced passionately.

Cao Cao turned around, grabbed Cao Ang's arm, and brought him to Zhang Miao.

"My son, hurry up and salute your uncle!"

Following Cao Cao's order.

Cao Ang hurriedly arched his hands in front of him, bowed and saluted, and shouted respectfully.

"Nephew Cao Ang met his uncle!"

"Haha! Nephew, you don't need to be too polite. Your father and I are close friends. When you were born, I hugged you. Now that we meet again, why should we be so different!"

It has to be said that as a local celebrity, he is also a bold and forthright person with the style of a chivalrous man.

The characteristics of Confucian scholars in the Han Dynasty, both civil and military, have been fully reflected in Zhang Miao.

His face is elegant and his manner is romantic.

But he is quite arrogant in his words and deeds, and he is in a state of being unconstrained in everything.

After a few people exchanged pleasantries in the city.

Zhang Miao immediately invited everyone to enter the city together.

At the same time, the [-] troops brought by Cao Ang can also temporarily rest at the military camp of Chenliu County.

This is the difference between the sheriff and the county magistrate.

Once the imperial court let go of its hands and feet and could not control the level of the county prefect, then as a local emperor, the soldiers and horses raised by the prefect could even form a mature and complete camp.

This is something that the county magistrate can't keep up with.

In the process of following Zhang Miao into the city.

Cao Ang's eyes could not help but look around.

He is looking for someone.

Under Zhang Miao's hands, there is a person who makes him very tempted, and this person must master it now.

Otherwise, one day later, Cao Ang will feel that there is a risk of losing, which he cannot bear.

Just looked around for a while.

Still haven't found the target.

Cao Ang could only give up for the time being, guessing that this person should be staying in the army camp at the moment, maybe he can find an excuse to visit later?
……

In the front hall.

Zhang Miao, along with Cao Cao and his son, took their seats in turn.

After the servants of the Sheriff's Mansion presented fruit snacks and boiled tea soup, Zhang Miao greeted Cao Cao and Cao Ang with a smile on his face.

"Meng De has been going to Luoyang for nearly two years now. Not long ago, I planned to go to Luoyang to find you, but it was a pity that the late emperor died one after another and the eunuch usurped power, so I couldn't make it. It's a pity."

Cao Cao bowed his hands to Zhang Miao upon hearing the words.

"Ugh!"

After a sigh.

Cao Cao shook his head and said to Zhang Miao, "It's a good thing you didn't go to Luoyang, Meng Zhuo, otherwise you would probably have been involved in the mud.

Hear the words.

A cold light flashed in Zhang Miao's eyes.

Then he leaned forward, lowered his tone, and said solemnly: "I got some news here, and there are many reports of Dong Zhuo's evil deeds in Luoyang. Since you came out of Luoyang, do you know whether it is true or not?"

Cao Cao nodded.

Put down the tea bowl in your hand.

Then he said helplessly, "I don't know what news you got, but I can tell you with a pat on the chest, as long as it is evil deeds, Dong Zhuo has basically done it."

"The entire Luoyang and the surrounding counties have already been turned upside down by him. The faces of my great Han monarchs and ministers have been trampled in the mud by him and trampled hard."

"Dong Zhuo is an ambitious man, a usurper, he deserves to be punished for his evil!"

Speaking of this, Cao Cao suddenly remembered something.

The conversation turned.

Looking directly at Zhang Miao with rather sharp eyes, accompanied by great mental oppression, he spoke slowly but clearly asked.

"I got news from the counties along the way. I heard that Meng Zhuo has been appointed as the prefect of Chenliu County. Now that the court is in the hands of Dong Zhuo, he must have issued this order. So I want to ask, Meng Zhuo, what do you think? of?"

"What's your attitude towards Dong Zhuo?"

This is a question from the heart!
Although the two are close friends, they have a clear understanding of their positions.

If Zhang Miao had a good impression of Dong Zhuo because of this official position, then Cao Cao might have to part ways with Zhang Miao today.

Fortunately, Zhang Miao did not.

After a second of stunned.

Responding to what question Cao Cao asked.

Zhang Miao couldn't help laughing.

"laugh!"

"Meng De, Meng De, you have been friends for many years, but you still don't trust me?"

"As long as you Cao Mengde is a loyal minister of the Han Dynasty, I, Zhang Mengzhuo, am just a person who plays around the wind because of small profits?"

"What kind of thing is Dong Zhuo? A usurper and rebel, I wish I could eat him alive! The reason why I never resigned from the prefect position is because I need this official position to recruit troops to fight against Dong traitors!"

"I appreciate his kindness, but I, Zhang Miao, must decide for his head!"

The heroic spirit is dry, and the ground is loud!
He made no secret of his killing intent towards Dong Zhuo.

Cao Ang on the side couldn't help but feel a moment of silence for Dong Zhuo. Sure enough, someone will die because of stupidity.

These uncles and uncles are much more ruthless than me, Cao Zixiu. At most, I take the money and do nothing. They take the money and want your life.

After hearing this, Cao Cao let go of his defenses, and took out the warming wine from the stove next to him. After filling a glass, Cao Cao toasted.

"Swear to kill Dong thief, drink this cup to the full!"

Even Cao Ang, who was on the side, drank a glass full of wine, and the three of them drank it all in one gulp.

Then there was a burst of laughter in the hall, and a warm atmosphere suddenly broke out.

……

After a few glasses of wine.

The sense of strangeness that was still slightly contained in the beginning was gone at this moment. Zhang Miao even went to sit on the ground in front of Cao Cao's desk, and just got together and drank together.

After three rounds of wine.

Zhang Miao leaned his elbows on the table, and then asked Cao Cao with a red face, "Meng De, what are your plans for leaving Beijing this time?"

"If you want to recruit soldiers and horses to fight against Dong Zhuo, then I can help you and let you do whatever you want within the boundaries of my Chenliu County. If there is a shortage of food and money, I can also share some with you."

There is absolutely nothing to say about Zhang Miao being friends.

Not only did he open the door of convenience, he even took money out of his own pocket for food without frowning.

But today is different.

Cao Cao didn't go into battle naked.

With a smug smile on his face, he took out the document from his pocket, and after showing it to Zhang Miao, he said with a smile.

"Before I leave, I have invited the imperial court for the appointment document of the prefect of Jiyin County, as long as Meng Zhuo and I form an offensive and defensive alliance, you and I will help each other."

Zhang Miao's eyes widened.

He who was originally slightly drunk suddenly sobered up, hurriedly took the document from Cao Cao, glanced at it, and there was a look of surprise in his eyes.

"Meng De, how did you get here?"

Cao Cao wanted to yell aloud.

This is what my son Cao Ang can do at his fingertips!

But he can't say.

This kind of confrontation with Dong Zhuo must be kept secret at all times, and cannot be used as capital to brag and show off to others, otherwise accidents may happen.

After all, not everyone can understand such things as having a private relationship with Dong Zhuo, so don't label your son as an adulterer.

So after glancing at his son Cao Ang.

Cao Cao could only take the credit for himself.

He whispered to Zhang Miao, "I pretended to surrender to Dong Zhuo, and the document I cheated from him is for the purpose of owning a county today, and recruiting soldiers and horses to attack him as a thief!"

Zhang Miao laughed out loud when he heard this.

The whole person was out of breath from laughing, almost rolled on the ground, and finally stopped laughing.

After taking a few deep breaths.

Zhang Miao then patted Cao Cao on the shoulder.

With a playful smile on his face, he said mockingly: "Dong Thief has no brains, first give me Chenliu County, and then give you Jiyin County, who knows that you and my brother are loyal ministers of the Han Dynasty."

"When Dong thief is caught in the future, I will definitely open a hole in his head to see if there is anything inside."

Even Cao Cao couldn't help laughing at what he said, and the air was full of joy.

…………

After the laughter.

Zhang Miao got back to business.

Putting the wine glass on the table, he got up and went back to his desk to rummage for a while. He pulled out a map of Yanzhou and spread it out in front of Cao Cao and his son.

"Meng De, please look, I know Chenliu County of mine, Jiyin County of yours, and Qiaomao, the prefect of East County, I know a little bit about them, they are loyal and good people."

"In this way, the three counties of you and I will join hands, and we must have a good reputation. Even if an alliance is formed to attack Dong Zhuo in the future, you and I will also be one of the powerful forces!"

This is true.

In fact, Cao Ang was also very envious of the Dongjun area. After all, it was the state capital of Yanzhou, and it was prosperous and large.

If it weren't for the fact that there was a state governor on top of his head.

No matter what Cao Ang said before, he had to ask Dong Zhuo for Dongjun.

The next half an hour.

Cao Cao and Zhang Miao discussed this map for a long time, determined a basic alliance plan, and ensured how to establish an effective offensive and defensive alliance before the quiet room meeting was dismissed.

……

Looking at Zhang Miao's back, Cao Ang's eyes flickered.

Suddenly turned around and asked Cao Cao.

"Father, the recruitment of soldiers and horses is all about money and food. If you don't have these things, even if you are a prefect of a county, you may not be able to recruit many young men, and even if you do, you will not be able to support them."

"I wonder if father is prepared for this?"

Cao Cao, who was originally in a happy mood, was cheerful and complacent.

I was asked by my son.

Immediately stuck!

The whole person froze in place, and some didn't know how to answer, because he was really not prepared.

The Cao family is indeed rich, and Cao Cao himself is not short of food and clothing, and his basic necessities are comparable to those of top-ranking nobles.

But in the face of war, how much money is money?
Once soldiers and horses are recruited, it means that the war machine is launched, and a large amount of money and food are required to be invested in it. No matter how rich Cao Cao himself is, it is not enough to consume.

And this is still the stage of recruitment and training. Once the war is officially launched, the food and grass prepared on the road and the expenses required for the march are all astronomical.

In addition, there are some requirements for the armor rate. It is necessary to equip a considerable number of soldiers with weapons and armor.

The question lies ahead.

It's like uncovering Cao Cao's blindfold, presenting the bloody facts.

No money or food?
Then don't help the Han family, go home and farm!
After a long silence.

Cao Cao scratched his head and said awkwardly: "Let's take a step and take a step. First go to the county to take up a post, see if there is any surplus money in the treasury, and then spare some money from home."

"The rest can only be considered from the local wealthy households in Jiyin County. Let the local tycoons donate some. Presumably they will understand and support our great cause of crusade against national thieves."

Support a fart!
When did the powerful landlord consider it for the court?
We support the crusade against national thieves with both hands and unconditionally!

what?
Want us to provide food and money?

Sorry, goodbye!

We think Dong Zhuo is also good, there is no need to waste people and money to crusade against others, right?
We are willing to provide all support but help!
This is basically the virtue of local powerful landlords.

Except for a very small number of true patriots, or some political speculators, if you want to get something out of their pockets, you can only use your weapons!

……

Of course, it is not suitable to use weapons at this stage.

Otherwise, the foreign enemy has not yet fought.

Civil war broke out in the county first.

So after hearing his father's faltering words, Cao Ang straightened his body involuntarily, and then asked with doubts on his face.

"Father, my grandfather spent [-] million yuan to buy the position of Taiwei. We must have no shortage of money in the Cao family. Why didn't we ask grandfather for help?"

This statement is true.

You can spend [-] million yuan to buy a famous official Dangdang.

It means that there are at least [-] million yuan in the family, otherwise wouldn't it be a disease?
If Cao Song is willing to give his full support, at least in the early stage of recruiting and training, there will be no shortage of money.

However, Cao Cao shook his head bitterly.

"I'm afraid it will be difficult to do this. Your grandfather won't spend money to support us."

"Why is this?"

"You are his son, and I am his grandson. Can the old man support our two careers?"

Cao Ang really didn't understand.

There are not many records about Cao Song in the history books, and when Cao Cao started his business, there was no record of any financial support.

He thought it was such a trivial matter, which was not recorded in the history books, but now it seems that there is something hidden?
And accompanied by Cao Cao's eloquence.

This doubt was finally solved.

"It's true that our Cao family is rich. Most of it is the property left by your great-grandfather back then. I don't know how much is left now, but it must be a huge amount."

"But if you want your grandfather to come forward to support our father and son, it is tantamount to a dream, because he cherishes life and fears death, and at the same time he also cares about his reputation."

"As his son, I know this all too well. Once the two of us make it clear that we will attack Dong Zhuo and help the Han Dynasty, your grandfather will disappear that day, hide far away, and pretend that we don't know each other."

"As long as it involves important affairs of the court, your grandfather has always put stability first, and he will not participate if he can't participate. He is afraid that he will be burned because of this. Therefore, if he wants the old man to pay for it, it is better to think of another way."

……

Cao Ang understood.

The old man is afraid of death and also afraid of causing trouble.

Although the crusade against Dong Zhuo is a just act, it is to save the Han Dynasty and do its best for the court.

But the old man didn't dare to participate.

He couldn't see which side had a better chance of winning, and he couldn't tell whether this was a just crusade or a political struggle.

I'm afraid that Dong Zhuo will win in the end and will liquidate all those who participated in this matter.

Cao Ang understands this mentality.

But he refused!
Does this sound like a word?

The sons and grandsons are doing big things, and your old comrades are huddled in the rear, doing nothing, and not paying for it.

Lao Cao can agree, but I can't!
No matter what, I have to get half of the money from the old man, otherwise my reputation of Cao Zixiu will be ruined for nothing.

After making a decision.

Cao Ang immediately clapped the table.

"Bang!" sounded.

Cao Cao was shocked immediately.

Seeing that he had attracted his father's attention, Cao Ang frowned and said in a deep voice.

"It's not advisable to take one step at a time and look at one step at a time. How can we have such a casual attitude when we are doing big things? We must be prepared in advance."

"Since my grandfather has money, I will leave this job to my son. I will personally go to Qiao County and convince him to give money to support our cause!"

"If grandfather doesn't agree, I will tie him up even if I tie him up!"

Cao Ang is like a bandit.

Cao Cao's heart skipped a beat when he heard the words.

As expected of my son!
He has a thick and dark face to outsiders, and he is never soft on his family members.

But at the same time that he was shocked, Cao Cao was secretly happy, and the corners of his mouth even rose slightly.

Although it was wiped off quickly, the trace of joy could not be concealed no matter what.

here you go!
The old man will suffer this time!
But what does this have to do with me?

If Ang'er can really convince the old man with his strength, he will benefit from it himself.

It's best to get more from the old man!

……

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(End of this chapter)