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

Chapter 231 Dong Zhuo, this old boy, is too polite! [Dazhang asks for a subscription and asks for a monthly pass]

Noon the next day.

In the east wing of the front yard of the Taishou Mansion.

Cai Yan and Diao Chan are sitting around a fireplace, sitting or half lying on the cushions, each looking rather lazy.

Even with Cai Yan's temperament, in such a warm and comfortable environment, he couldn't help but feel autumn fatigue.

If it weren't for Diao Chan who would talk to her about women's boudoir conversations from time to time, and occasionally have a few jokes, which lifted her spirits.

I'm afraid Zhao Ji has already fallen into a deep sleep by now.

Thinking of her rather relaxed and decadent appearance at the moment, Cai Yan couldn't help but pat her pretty face twice with her hand.

Then shook his head.

It seems to want to be more sober.

I really don't know what happened, she originally just went to the various rooms in the front yard for a cutscene according to the conditions that Cao Ang set for herself based on the content of the bet.

Thinking about chatting a few words with each other, they will return to the small courtyard of the back house again and continue to live in the house.

In the end, who knows, Diao Chan's here is only the first stop, and she doesn't want to go back.

Cai Yan, Cai Yan, how can you be so depraved, have you forgotten the study plan you made earlier?
"Crack!"

Zhao Ji turned around.

Immediately, I threw out the thoughts in my head just now, and it shouldn't matter if I was decadent for a day, right?

But while thinking wildly.

Cai Yan accidentally caught a glimpse of the table next to the window, which was full of various bamboo slips.

Suddenly remembered a question that I had been wondering about before.

Then he hurriedly asked Diao Chan.

"Cicada, let me ask you a question, does Zixiu usually read in your room?"

……

If it is with others.

Diao Chan will definitely not talk about many things and news about Cao Ang.

But this girl Zhaoji, in Diao Chan's opinion, will definitely become sisters with her in time.

So she didn't think too much about it.

He replied somewhat casually: "This table in my room, and every pile of letters on it, was brought by my husband and stored here."

"It's just that most of them are official documents, or some content related to county and state capitals. As for Zhaoji, the 'books' you mentioned are indeed relatively rare."

"Of course, the situation has been slightly different in the past month."

When Cai Yan heard this, his eyes flickered.

Can't wait to ask: "Thinking about the difference you said, Chan'er, has Zixiu read more books in the past month?"

Diao Chan glanced at Cai Zhaoji in surprise.

But still nodded happily.

"As I said, the last few times my husband came to my room to spend the night, he would hold a few thick bamboo slips in his hand, and I could hear him shaking his head and reciting the contents every time."

"Although I don't know what my husband is reading, I think it must not be an official document."

"And usually after the recitation is finished, I have to write something on the bamboo slips with a pen. Sometimes I am so absorbed that I can't even hear him calling."

Speaking of which.

Diao Chan felt a little funny and gave a snort.

His brows and eyes suddenly brightened like flowers.

Then Yan Yan said with a smile: "I remembered that once before, my husband came to me with a Confucian classic, saying that he wanted to study it before going to bed, and he would also be a master in the study of classics in the future."

"As a result, it took less than a cup of tea, and I became drowsy, and I almost couldn't keep my eyes open."

"In the end, I simply put the book aside and said that I will be a master of Jingyi in my next life!"

This statement came out.

Cai Yan couldn't help laughing coquettishly.

The two girls suddenly burst into laughter.

……

Just joking.

Cai Yan was thinking about another matter.

First of all, at this moment, she has been able to completely confirm that the song "The Peacock Flies to the Southeast" that Cao Ang wrote in his room yesterday was indeed written by him.

After all, if there is plagiarism, there is really no need to spend nearly a month of hard work and study hard in the room all day.

While discarding the last trace of doubt.

Zhao Ji's thoughts became complicated again.

Before reading the Confucian classics, with a cup of tea, you can be so sleepy that you can't even open your eyes. This shows that you can't read it at all.

But this month.

But he was able to recite those poems and essays, so absorbed in himself that he couldn't even hear someone shouting beside him.

Such a stark contrast.

Could it be... because of me?

Is the bet with me really that important?

It was so important that Zixiu was able to forcibly change his discomfort with these ancient scriptures, and study hard.

This feeling……

Cai Yan felt a little uncomfortable.

Simply taking advantage of this moment, he put out the doubts in his heart and asked Diao Chan about it.

……

"Cicada, you said that one person can forcibly change his temperament and do things he doesn't like for the sake of another person. What do you think?"

Diao Chan is not a fool.

She may not have a high level of education.

But in terms of people and the world, he is definitely a good hand in dealing with people and things.

What's more, since entering the Cao family's house, she has been taking care of the internal affairs of the mansion for Cao Ang, and let her take care of all the big and small matters in the yard.

After such a high-intensity experience.

How could ordinary things be hidden from her?
Therefore, Cai Yan just asked such a question, and Diao Chan immediately combined with the previous conversation between the two of them, and after a little association, he immediately realized something.

What are "one" and "another"?
To put it bluntly.

It is my husband and your sister Zhaoji.

tsk tsk!
Before, I thought that Zhaoji would become sisters with me sooner or later, but I didn't expect that there were signs of it now.

After a little thought.

Diao Chan decided to add fuel to the flames.

Cao Ang likes it, this is a very important reason, and it is already worthy of Diao Chan's contribution.

And another more important reason.

It was Diao Chan who thought that after Cao's family had a big wife in the future, his housekeeper's power would definitely be deprived, no matter how bad it was, it would be weakened.

Don't take advantage of the fact that you have a few girls by your side now, form a group and stand in a team when necessary.

When she loses power in the future.

With a few sisters standing with her, at least she can guarantee that she will not be bullied.

……

After thinking clearly.

Diao Chan immediately replied pretending to be casual.

"It's nothing more than paying attention and accommodating!"

Straightforwardly, a definition is given.

Before waiting for Cai Yan to ask.

Diao Chan said to himself, "It's like a husband and wife eating a dish together. The man's taste is light, while the woman's taste is slightly stronger."

"Because of the doting and accommodating of his wife, and the importance and love of women, a man would rather be too salty than add more salt to his dishes."

"But if it's someone who has nothing to do with him, it's up to your taste. I'll only eat light."

"This is respect and accommodation!"

Diao Chan subtly changed the concept.

Even deliberately use couples as an example.

Immediately, Cai Yan was taken aback by what he said.

Makes it a little dreary.

Is that so?

What happened in the past month was actually out of respect for and accommodating myself, not because of wanting to win the bet, not because of the pursuit of victory or defeat?
Zhao Ji realized.

But precisely because of some understanding, he became more and more embarrassed.

Cao Ang treated himself like this.

Then what do you think in your heart?

It seems... a bit, no, it should be regarded as a good impression!

……

When thoughts are wandering.

I heard Diao Chan chasing again.

"As women, it is even more difficult for us to meet a man we like who values ​​us and accommodates us in our lifetime."

"Sister Zhaoji, if you have such an opportunity, you must firmly grasp it, and don't let the good marriage slip away from your hands for nothing!"

Cai Yan couldn't sit still after a "teng".

She intuitively felt that there was something in Diao Chan's words.

As a woman who spent most of her youth immersed in poetry, scriptures, playing the piano and calligraphy, her thinking has just changed at this moment, how can she stand such straightforward words.

So Diao Chan just finished speaking.

Cai Yan couldn't help standing up.

Feeling a bit flustered, he said in a hasty tone: "Next, I need to go to Xiaobai and the others for a walk. If I delay, I'm afraid it will be too late. I'll come to visit another day!"

After all, before Diao Chan got up to see her off.

Cai Yan took two steps together, and quickly disappeared into the east wing.

Looking at Cai Yan's fleeing back.

Diao Chan couldn't help shaking her head.

Laugh out loud.

"The faster I run, the deeper I fall. If I tell my husband about this, how will he reward me?"

…………

Cao Ang at this time.

He doesn't know how much his virtuous wife Diao Chan has contributed to his backyard career.

At this moment, he is staying in the government office, receiving a group of envoys from Chang'an, the western capital.

The leader was dressed in eunuch attire, and his face looked a bit familiar. He seemed to be the court angel sent by Dong Zhuo to read out the imperial edict, appointing Cao Cao and his son as prefects of Mudong County in Yanzhou.

It's just that Cao Ang has already forgotten what this person's last name is now, or maybe he didn't know it from the beginning?
Forget those details.

Cao Ang stood up, bowed his hands to the eunuch with a smile on his face, and then said cheerfully.

"If I remember correctly, the angel should have returned to Chang'an not long ago, but why did he go back and forth now? Could it be that the imperial court ordered something?"

The eunuch was also smiling, and retreated from the left and right entourage, then took a few steps forward with a flattering expression on his face, and took out a silk book from his bosom.

"General Cao's lesson, this servant is indeed ordered by the Prime Minister, and I send good news for the general!"

Cao Ang's eyes lit up when he heard this.

In fact, when he saw this guy, he guessed that Dong Zhuo was making another move.

It's just that he didn't expect that the fat black man would actually fiddle with it to get some benefits for himself.

Although I don't know exactly what it is.

But thinking about Dong Zhuo's handwriting, his actions must be extraordinary, even if there is no real thing, at least he can get some fame.

"Dare to ask the angel, why do you like it?"

……

Save those complicated etiquette.

The eunuch took the initiative to hand the silk book to Cao Ang.

At the same time, the whole person said with joy: "The imperial court heard that the general defeated the Yellow Turban Bandits in Dongjun, and he protected the territory and the people, guarded the land, and showed the national prestige of the Han Dynasty, and publicized the imperial court's power."

"In order to commend the general's achievements, the imperial court specially sent you a reward and named you Marquis of Wei Xiang."

"This is an edict document stamped by the emperor himself, and there is also a letter from Xiangguo to you, general, you may wish to read it yourself!"

Ok?
Listening to the eunuch tell the story.

Cao Ang was stunned for a moment.

He really didn't expect that it would be such a good news that he became a Marquis so easily!
Fatty Dong is a bit awesome!
As always, this buddy has nothing to say about our unremitting support.

After all, after communicating with Lu Bu in the west of Luoyang City, Cao Ang hardly had any contact with Dong Zhuo's Xiliang forces.

Naturally, he never asked Dong Zhuo for the title of Marquis.

And Dong Zhuo actually took the initiative to seal him a township without his own request. One thing to say, this is indeed acceptable.

It's a pity that this guy has no bottom line in what he does, he is too cruel and tyrannical, and his reputation is ruined, even if he is Cao Ang, he can't hide it.

Otherwise, just relying on these big and small things, Cao Ang might really spare his life.

……

After some thoughts turned around.

Cao Ang was not in a hurry to open the letter, but turned to face the map behind him.

Relying on my own memory, I searched for it, and then located in the south of Puyang County, at the junction of Dong County and Chenliu County, which belongs to Baima County.

Found his fief.

Wei Township.

Wei Township is a small city, which belongs to Baima County. It is absolutely impossible to say how much profit can be made from it as its own fiefdom.

Besides, this itself is the territory of Dongjun, and as the leader of Dongjun, he is in charge of the affairs of the entire county.

In the troubled times at the end of the Han Dynasty, the prefect of Dongjun was the local emperor of Dongjun. The taxes of the counties, villages and cities in Dongjun were handed over to him, and he did not need to go up to Yanzhou level.

It can be said that the entire East County is Cao Ang's private land, so the practical benefits that this township can bring can be said to be weak to almost none.

But the symbolism is very powerful!
Don't look at the fact that the Marquis of the Township sounds bad, and can only get one township as a food town, but this is actually a very high title.

Belonging to the highest rank of Marquis among the twentieth ranks.

And at this level, as a regular title, only the county marquis can rank higher.

From here you can see its gold content.

You must know that in this huge Han Dynasty, ordinary prefects and even governors may not be able to have a title of marquis, even if it is just a pavilion.

As soon as Cao Ang came up, he was a township lord.

It can be said that one step has crossed half the sky.

In the future, Cao Ang doesn't even need to show his official position, just relying on this title, he can gain the respect of many people in the world.

There will even be talents, because Cao Ang won the title, so they flocked to join him.

That's what titles do.

……

"The Prime Minister's kindness is so great that it is hard to repay it!"

After reading the map, Cao Ang put on a show and cupped his hands in the direction of Chang'an, his face full of emotion.

And the eunuch saw this situation.

He also bowed his hands to the west, and then took a step forward, lowering his voice slightly.

The tone was a bit sharp, and he said in front of Cao Ang: "To tell you the truth, the general, there are actually two teams of envoys from Chang'an. The servants are here for you, and the other is for Mr. Cao."

Cao Ang's eyes flickered.

There was a look of astonishment on his face.

"I don't know what level the imperial court conferred on my father's title?"

The facts are just as Cao Ang guessed.

Sure enough, Dong Zhuo not only gave him a title, but also gave his father Cao Cao a title, along with it.

And after hearing Cao Ang's inquiry.

The eunuch bowed slightly.

"Reporting to General, as far as I know, Duke Cao will be enfeoffed as Marquis of Jianping, and the fief is in Jianping County in Peiguo, Yuzhou, which is north of Qiao County."

……

Gee!
Cao Ang couldn't help admiring secretly in his heart.

Sun Jian fought for most of his life. He was a soldier and fought countless battles. He successively fought for the imperial court against the Liangzhou rebellion, suppressed the Yellow Turban rebels, and made great military exploits.

Only then did he get a Wu Chenghou.

And compare the two.

His father Cao Cao, the Marquis of Jianping, came too easily. He directly skipped the two stages of Marquis of Ting and Marquis of County, and achieved the summit of regular titles.

This is really nothing to say.

It is only now that the imperial court is controlled by Dong Zhuo, and the surname Dong does not do anything, and no one can control him, so there is this kind of extraordinary feudal lord.

It was changed when Emperor Han Ling was still alive.

Cao Cao estimated that he would have to struggle for many more years.

And there is one more thing worth mentioning.

The Cao family was born in Qiao County, Peiguo, and his father was conferred the title of Marquis of Jianping this time, which can definitely be regarded as a return to his hometown.

Moreover, Cao Cao's grandfather, Cao Teng, was only granted the title of Marquis of Fei Ting, and Cao Song, who had been a captain for a while, also inherited this title.

Therefore, Cao Cao and his son both surpassed each other in this wave.

It is indeed a bit outrageous.

But Cao Ang didn't bother to care about these.

Don't tell me that Dong Zhuo is not Dong Zhuo, this imperial edict clearly stated that it was sealed by the emperor himself, and it also stamped the emperor's seal.

Then this thing works!

Whoever wants to tell me that Dong Zhuofeng's marquis is useless, then I will definitely lead an army to fight there, take away your ashes, and give you all the houses.

……

After thinking about it for a while, when his father Cao Cao received the imperial edict sent by the Chang'an court, making him the Marquis of Jianping, Lao Cao's expression of shock and horror.

Cao Ang couldn't help but want to laugh.

It is estimated that the father will complain crazily in his heart again, while secretly scolding Dong Zhuo for being a little out of his mind, while comfortably accepting the edict of knighthood.

Wait until you come back to your senses.

Cao Ang first invited the envoy to sit aside, and then opened several documents.

He had already read one of the edicts.

As for the other two, one is a letter written by Dong Zhuo to him, and the other is a letter to his granddaughter's home that he asked him to hand over to Dong Bai as a grandfather.

He didn't open the letter from home.

Instead, he unfolded the silk script Dong Zhuo gave himself.

"Nephew Zixiu, how are you doing?"

"I heard that you defeated tens of thousands of ant thieves with thousands of soldiers. The old man is very happy. This is already faintly like a famous general in the world. In time, the might will shake the world."

After some pleasantries and explanations.

Dong Zhuo then mentioned the business.

"Chang'an is far away in the western frontier. Not only do I know very late about the big and small things that happened in the Kanto region, but it is also difficult for me to deal with them."

"Therefore, my nephew needs to be independent in many matters. In order to avoid difficulties for my nephew, this old man specially invited the emperor's edict to confer you a Marquis."

"I hope my virtuous nephew will not disappoint the old man's high expectations. I hope that the entrusted matter will bear fruit!"

……

This is Dong Zhuo's consideration.

Because Chang'an is too remote, it is too far away from the current economic and political center in the late Eastern Han Dynasty, and the Kanto region where the situation is changing and conflicts are concentrated.

Worried about his short hands, it is difficult to understand the situation, and he cannot effectively support Cao Ang, who is surrounded by the "enemy camp" and acts as an inner ghost.

So Dong Zhuo simply, without waiting for Cao Ang to speak, took the initiative to give him what he thought Cao Ang needed.

Of course, it is not blindly paying.

The last paragraph of this letter.

I just hope that Cao Ang can hand over the results as soon as possible, and fulfill what he said at the beginning of "dividing the heroes of the Kanto" and "destroying the next alliance to discuss Dong Dong".

After reading the letter.

A thought suddenly popped into Cao Ang's mind.

Did I fool Dong Zhuo too hard?
I always feel that this fat black man has been lied to by him!

of course.

It was just a sudden thought.

It was quickly forgotten by Cao Ang.

……

Sitting quietly at the table for a while.

After thinking for a while.

Cao Ang immediately picked up a pen and wrote a reply on the back of the silk book.

Since Dong Zhuo wanted to see the results.

Then let's give him something practical!

To some extent, he should be encouraged and appreciated for his proactive behavior of giving benefits, so that he will be more kind in the future, and more motivated to continue to do so.

"Minggong Mingjian, the plan of separation has been very successful at present. Jizhou Mu Han Fu, Bohai Governor Yuan Shao, and Fenwu General Gongsun Zan are now in the game."

"Instigated by Ang's words, the three of them all wanted to occupy Jizhou alone. For this reason, they are already regarded as fire and water, and a protracted war is about to break out in the near future."

"Jizhou will soon be caught in the flames of war. At that time, no matter who wins or loses, the rest will be greatly injured. This is a situation where all losers will suffer!"

"If there is chaos in Jizhou, chaos will follow in the Kanto region, and the so-called alliance army at that time will no longer exist!"

Unceremoniously, Cao Ang took all these matters on himself, and attributed the dispute between Yuan Shao and Gongsun Zan to his instigation.

Just like on the way to discuss Dong.

Cao Ang lied that Sun Jian was short of food, but also because he made a small report to Yuan Shu.

The same method is deceiving Dong Zhuo.

Anyway, Old Dong didn't understand the situation.

Isn't it just that you can only listen to your own mouth?

And after frantically showing credit for himself.

Cao Ang swiped his pen again, and wrote the last paragraph eloquently.

"Ang wholeheartedly serves Duke Ming, and will spare no effort. I hope Duke Ming will continue to support him. Although the Marquis is good, Yanzhou lacks everything at the moment. If a major event can be achieved, I only hope that all kinds of resources will come soon!"

There are not enough township and county marquises.

Dong Zhongying, you old boy, give me more!

……

After writing the reply letter.

Cao Angyi stuffed the letter back into the letter box as it was, and sealed it with wax.

"When the angel returns, I hope to deliver this letter to Xiangguo, and there must be no mistakes!"

The eunuch who came to read out the order, how dare he be negligent in the slightest, and hastily stepped forward to take the letterbox.

He stuffed it directly into his bosom, then tied his belt a little tighter, and the skirt of his clothes was also tight, so as not to lose anything.

The family letter to Dong Bai remained.

Cao Ang did not open it.

Hand it over to Dong Bai and take it apart with her. That's fine. If you dismantle it privately now, it's somewhat not good.

What's more, with Dong Zhuo's temper.

It is absolutely impossible for that old boy to write something that should not be written in the letter to his granddaughter.

Therefore, Cao Ang has nothing to worry about.

After storing the family book.

Cao Ang looked at the edict on the table.

After thinking for a while, he picked it up and handed it back to the eunuch.

"The matter of being a Marquis still needs to be treated seriously after all. I will call some officials in the county mansion later, and I hope that the angel can read the edict in front of everyone, and then I will personally accept it."

……

He was granted the title of Marquis of the country.

If you keep it hidden and you are the only one who knows about it, what is the difference from not being sealed?
So you have to go through the process.

Even if there will be a slightly cumbersome ceremony, it must be publicized.

Everyone in the world must know that Cao Ang has become the Marquis of Wei Xiang.

Only in this way can this appellation play its due role.

The eunuch naturally listened to the order respectfully.

Anyway, when he came, Xiangguo had already told him to do everything according to what General Cao said, no matter what big or small matters.

How dare he defy it?
And after half an hour.

Cao Ang summoned the county government and all the middle and senior officials in the county government, and then set up an incense altar, and completed a decent ceremony.

Then under the witness of all.

Listening to the eunuch read out the imperial edict, he took over the imperial edict from him.

Successfully became Wei Xianghou of the Han Dynasty.

And when Cao Ang's side was booming, it was far away in Nanpi County, Bohai County, Jizhou.

Yuan Shao had a headache.

……

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(End of this chapter)