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

Chapter 172 I crusade against Dong Zhuo, and he wants to give me a promotion. Are you sick? 【Please subscribe and ask for a monthly ticket】

The hall in the front courtyard of the Fuchu.

After checking the identity of this angel and confirming that this person is indeed from the Chang'an court.

Cao Cao immediately greeted the group with a very high-standard ceremony.

Although the court of Chang'an was controlled by Dong Zhuo, this so-called angel probably conveyed Dong Zhuo's meaning, but the edict he held in his hand, as well as his identity, represented the emperor in name after all.

No disrespect.

After the solemn ceremony, Cao Cao and Cao Ang came forward to meet them, but before they could speak, the angel fended off the rest of the group.

Then he changed his previous serious look.

The whole person is cheerful, the wrinkles on his face are all smiling, and he looks extremely friendly.

"Meng Degong, General Cao, was previously on a business trip, so his words and deeds were somewhat disrespectful and offensive, please don't blame them!"

The original pretentiousness disappeared without a trace at this moment, and his posture was quite low.

Even Cao Cao was a little taken aback.

It was the first time he heard someone calling himself Meng Degong, and he didn't understand, he thought he was a senior who had made outstanding contributions in a certain field, or was in a high position.

This is really... It sounds really cool!

Faced with the eunuch's initiative to salute, the father and son bowed their hands in return, and even said a few polite words in their mouths.

After such a greeting.

Cao Cao asked straight to the point: "Dare to ask the angel came from afar, could it be that the imperial court has ordered me, or has any order?"

Hear this.

The eunuch took out the brocade box that he had been wearing before, and then took out an edict from it, and handed it to Cao Cao with both hands, while saying with a smile on his face.

"The imperial court heard that when you served as the prefect of Jiyin County, you protected the environment and the people, guarded one side, and wiped out the bandits in the territory many times. It can be said that you have made outstanding achievements and achieved brilliant results."

"In order to reward you for your outstanding contributions, and also hope that under your governance, the people of Yanzhou can be peaceful, so the emperor has decided to ask you to be the pastor of Yanzhou, and to be in charge of all affairs in Yanzhou!"

Speaking of which.

The eunuch bowed to Cao Cao.

He said with a smile: "Congratulations to Meng Degong!"

……

what?
Cao Cao's eyes widened.

Shocked, looking at the imperial edict he had just received, he suspected that he had heard it wrong.

Then fall into a state of doubt about life.

This news is too exciting!

It really surprised him a little.

Why did I become the shepherd of Yanzhou?

Is this Dong Zhuo sick?
I participated in the alliance against Dong, and led my troops to attack you, a thief, and drove you out of Luoyang City.

In the end, Dong Zhuo actually wanted to reward me for such behavior and give us a promotion.

Isn't this a little sober?

Could it be that he was planning to use such means to drive a wedge between the anti-Dong Zhuo alliance, so that he and Liu Dai would fight internally first, so that they could sit on the sidelines and reap the benefits?
Or is it to promote his official position and strengthen his influence, thus making Yuan Shao and others afraid of him and further breaking the alliance?
But the problem alliance is like this!

There is no need to use any means at all, this alliance has already been broken and disbanded, and there is no need for Dong Zhuo to add superfluous things.

On the contrary, he, Cao Cao, is an extremely rare staunch main fighter among the coalition forces, an unwavering loyal minister, and a patriot who vowed to kill Dong Bandit.

Give him a promotion, let him change from a prefect to a shepherd of a state, and have more territory, population and resources in his hands. Isn't it appropriate to wait for him to grow stronger, then turn around and kill Dong thief ?
What on earth is this guy thinking.

Or is there an inside story in it?
Cao Cao felt that the latter was more likely. It was impossible for Dong Zhuo to use such a stupid way to carry out internal divisions, let alone promote him like a madman without any reason.

And one thinks of Dong Zhuo.

The only person in my family who has ever been related to him is my son Cao Ang.

And it has also appeared before that Cao Ang deceived Dong thief by means, and got the prefect of Jiyin County from him, which is a precedent for this position.

It was hard not to be suspicious.

This time, it's probably the kid's trick again.

……

"Thanks to the emperor's attention, I will do my best to guard the land of Yanzhou and protect the people of Yanzhou, and I will definitely live up to the mighty grace of the emperor!"

Although I was horrified in my heart.

But Cao Cao still did not forget etiquette.

Holding the edict in his hand, he said some righteous words before sitting down again.

However, before he could open his mouth to ask a question.

The eunuch then took out another edict from the brocade box, held it between his hands, and solemnly handed it to Cao Ang who was sitting next to Cao Cao.

When facing Cao Ang.

This person was obviously more respectful.

The smile on his face was not confiscated for a moment, and his eyes were squeezed into two slits by the smile.

With such an attitude, if it was seen by those officials who had received the imperial edict in the past, they might think that they had seen a fake angel.

Not only did he look serious, full of distance, he even asked for benefits in his words.

It doesn't look like it came out of a palace.

Facing the imperial edict presented to him by the eunuch, Cao Ang showed a flat mind.

This was in his calculations.

When he met Lu Bu in the west of Luoyang City and on the north bank of Gushui, he had told him that he should convey his request to Dong Zhuo.

That is, his father Cao Cao's position as Yanzhou Shepherd, and a prefect position he arranged for himself.

When Dong Zhuo believed that he was one of his own and a nail inserted inside the coalition forces, he would definitely respond to his requests, not to mention that this was not a difficult task.

The only thing Cao Ang didn't expect was that Dong Zhuo's efficiency would be so high. It is estimated that as soon as Lu Bu passed the news back, Dong Zhuo wrote the edict behind him.

After stamping the seal, he arranged for a large number of people to send it to him.

Dong thief really believes in people!
……

Cao Ang took the edict casually.

He is not like his father, who still put on some respectful airs, but just unfolds it with one hand.

At the same time, I heard the eunuch say in my ear: "General Cao has been loyal to the imperial court since he led the army. He has done his best for the imperial court, quelled chaos everywhere, and led his troops to clear up many mountain bandits and thieves. It is also an outstanding achievement."

"Therefore, the emperor wishes to reward you, and I wish you to be the prefect of Dongjun, and I hope to contribute to the court again!"

This time it was somewhat beyond Cao Ang's expectation.

Dong Zhuo's arrangement is wonderful!
He actually thought of appointing himself the post of prefect of Dongjun. Originally, he thought that it didn't matter which county in Yanzhou.

As long as his father Cao Cao can gain a firm foothold and firmly control Yanzhou's military, government, financial and other affairs, no matter where he is the prefect, he will be like a fish in water.

But if it is the prefect of Dongjun.

Then Cao Ang was really interested.

Now Qiao Mao is dead, Dongjun has lost the prefect, and is in a state of power vacuum at the top.

As long as I lead the army there, there will be no conflicts at all, and there will be no conflicts, and it will be enough to take the whole county into my pocket.

It can be described as extremely easy.

And Dongjun has another biggest advantage.

That is geographic location.

The long and narrow county boundary borders on Weijun and Qinghe Kingdom in Jizhou at the same time. If Weijun can be successfully obtained from Han Fu in the future.

Then their own territory is connected.

Whether it is going north to intervene in the affairs of Jizhou, or going south to participate in the local affairs of Yanzhou, it can be said to be extremely convenient and extend in all directions.

This place is great!
……

After doing what I wanted.

Cao Ang's attitude also improved a bit.

There was even a smile on his face that he had never received before, and he said to the eunuch quite gently.

"Thank you for the trust of the imperial court, and I have troubled the angels to come all the way. I am very grateful."

"It's just that Yanzhou is currently in the midst of war, whether it is to replace the state shepherd or assume the post of prefect, it is a little inconvenient."

"So I hope that the angel can live in Dingtao County for a while. After the war in Yanzhou is quelled, you still need to read the imperial edict."

Although the eunuch was eager to go back and report back to Dong Zhuo, Dong Zhuo's orders to him were to obey.

under the latter's higher priority.

He really had no choice.

Therefore, facing Cao Ang's request, the eunuch nodded heavily without even the slightest hesitation.

"Should be, should be, Xiangguo has given orders before leaving, everything is to follow General Cao's orders, this matter is due."

"Furthermore, the journey is tiring, and the scenery in Dingtao County is quite beautiful. It is a place to recuperate. It is not too much for a servant to stay here for several months!"

Quite cooperative.

Naturally, the host and guests enjoyed themselves.

There was a cheerful air inside and outside the hall.

……

After talking for a while.

The eunuch was also very knowledgeable, excused that he was a little tired, resolutely left, and stepped down first.

And after this person left.

Cao Cao, who had been forcing himself to hold it, finally couldn't hold back anymore.

Moved around.

Leaning to Cao Ang's side, he asked in a hurried tone, rather impatiently.

"Ang'er, why did Dong Zhuo suddenly borrow the hand of the Son of Heaven to worship me as the shepherd of Yanzhou? Is it because of some conspiracy or your contribution?"

Although Cao Cao asked so.

But he thinks the latter is more likely.

Especially after his son was also appointed as the prefect of Dongjun, he could basically be sure that this was probably the product of an agreement between Zixiu and Dong thief.

And Cao Ang's answer did not disappoint him.

Very simply nodded yes.

"This is a deal between the boy and the dog thief. He gave me these two official positions, and I contributed to help him break up the alliance against him."

Hear this answer.

Cao Cao was a little confused at first.

The whole person looked very dazed, feeling that his brain was in a fog.

After being puzzled for a while, he asked in a daze, "Isn't the alliance already disbanded? How do you want to break it up?"

Cao Ang blinked.

He patted lightly on the table.

"That's right, the alliance has been disbanded, but Dong Zhuo doesn't know that everyone is going their separate ways, he just thinks that the boy is contributing to it."

"Otherwise, father, do you think that this important position of state shepherd and prefect came so quickly and neatly?"

Cao Cao: "..."

Dong thief is still a loyal person!
Apart from breathing and panting, there is nothing wrong with it.

It would be even better if he could die now!
……

Got it!

He understood.

Dong Zhuo, a thief, was fooled by his son again, and with the established facts that have been realized, he cheated two such important official positions from him.

tsk tsk!
How to say this?

Well done! ! !

Cao Cao has long lost the pedantic mentality of the past, no matter whether it is given by Dong Zhuo, we will eat the meat, and we will put the benefits in our pockets.

Use what Dong Zhuo gave, and hit Dong Zhuo in turn, this is a hearty experience!
Thinking of this.

Cao Cao couldn't help but patted Cao Ang on the back.

His expression was full of approval, and he said with emotion: "Then Dong Zhuo has been a disturbance in Liangzhou for many years, so he is more or less a character."

"But now, he has been crushed in your hands repeatedly. He is really like a fool, and he has been played by you many times in the palm of his hand."

"It's not that Dong Thief is too stupid, in fact, my son is a hero of the world, a genius of heaven!"

Cao Cao was not stingy with his compliments.

Cao Ang was simply praised as a flower.

This is something that was rarely seen in the past.

Even if Cao Cao is extremely satisfied with Cao Ang, he usually keeps his thoughts in his heart and rarely speaks out.

But today it really shocked him.

until this moment.

Cao Cao's mind was still buzzing.

Shocked!

Shepherd of a state!

This is an official position with absolute real power, possessing the military, political, and financial power of a state.

As long as the strength is enough to match this official position, then it can be justified, and it can be said that it is not unreasonable to firmly control the whole state.

A position of power like this.

Cao Cao didn't even dare to think about it before, he really never thought about it, he would become the state shepherd in one leap.

However, Cao Ang helped him achieve it easily now, how could this not shock him?
Now the Cao family is really about to take off!
In addition to helping the Han family, Cao Cao had a lifelong ideal, which was to get rid of the negative influence brought about by the eunuchs of his ancestors, so that the Cao family could get on the right track and become a famous family in the world.

Been fighting for it for years.

It didn't work either.

But now that he has become a state shepherd, this ideal must not be far away from him!
……

It took quite a while.

Cao Cao calmed down.

Calmed down his fluctuating emotions.

Instead, I began to think about the impact of this incident. How should these official positions be assumed?
After thinking for a while.

Cao Cao raised the imperial edict in Yang's hand, and murmured to himself, "Liu Gongshan is a man who must take revenge. From his public revenge and killing Qiaomao, it can be seen that he is a narrow-minded person."

"At this time, if I take the imperial edict and announce the removal of his position as governor, I am afraid that not only will this person not recognize my official position, but he may even turn against me on the spot, and even forge a deep hatred."

"At that time, he and I were afraid that we would meet each other in battle. The position of state shepherd is really hot!"

After a brief moment of joy.

Cao Cao became worried instead.

Of course Cao Ang is not worried about this.

Liu Dai will be dead soon, who cares what he thinks, this edict is just right, now we just wait for Liu Dai to die at the hands of the Yellow Turban Army.

Then there will be a seamless connection, and it will be a matter of course to take over the power and take charge of Yanzhou affairs!

Of course, Cao Cao does not have the perspective of God.

So Cao Ang didn't expose it, but just smiled lightly, and said in a rather godlike way.

"The war is approaching now, so it's inconvenient to argue with him. After the Yellow Turban Bandit is put down, we father and son will go to Changyi County with all the soldiers."

"Even if he doesn't retreat, he has to retreat!"

Cao Cao nodded happily.

He has no scruples about using force to persecute such a person who has no bottom line.

What's more, the consideration is that after the bandits are put down, resorting to force against him is already considering the overall situation and giving him enough time and face.

……

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