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

Chapter 288 We are nobles, we must be neutral, and whoever wins will help whoever [Da Zhang asks for subscription and asks for monthly ticket]

"Second brother, I disagree with you!"

In the house of the Xun family.

Xun Su, who was ranked seventh, was frowning tightly, expressing his resistance firmly in his tone.

And after Xun Yu's eyes looked over.

Xun Su said calmly: "Second brother, isn't the rule that our Xun family set up at the beginning, not taking sides and sticking to neutrality?"

"No matter who wins or loses, who has the upper hand, who is at the disadvantage, we are only a spectator, and we will never intervene in the game, and run our own family business safely."

"Now that Cao Zixiu is here with his troops, it is not certain that he will be able to overwhelm Yuan Shu. Why is Second Brother so single-minded and decided to help him?"

"Give up the great Yingchuan County to others?"

Xun Yu, who was sitting at the top, knocked on the table vigorously, and then reprimanded in a vigorous voice.

"Old Seven, you are confused!"

"What does it mean to hand over the great Yingchuan County to others? This place has never been our family's place. If we don't help Cao Zixiu, our Xun family will have the final say here."

"As for whether to favor the side, don't you see it clearly? Not long ago, Yuan Shu fought with the Cao family. The Cao family only used half of their troops, and they beat Yuan Shu all the way."

"But Cao Zixiu, who is now known as a famous general in the world, has won consecutive battles since he led the army, and has never been defeated, will also participate in this battle. How can Yuan Shu be able to do it? Then you can say that there is no clear conclusion?"

……

Xun Su's words made Xun Su a little speechless, after all, the facts are here.

Get rid of Sun Jian's power.

No one is really optimistic about how long Yuan Shu can last under the hands of the Cao family.

Just discuss wins and losses.

Right now it doesn't make sense.

The other veteran comrades are really struggling because this does not conform to the Xun family's rules of doing things.

from their perspective.

This is the foundation of the family's livelihood.

If you choose to violate it because of one person, it will be useless in the future, and it will even lead to the decline of the family.

So after Xun Yu refuted it.

Xun Yang, the eighth child, immediately tapped the ground several times with the crutch in his hand.

Then he coughed twice, and then said bluntly: "Second brother, no matter whether Yuan Shu will be defeated by the Cao family in the end, at least he has not been defeated yet. Yingchuan County is still under the simultaneous coercion of the north and the south."

"According to our code of conduct, we will never express our support for any side until the winner is really determined, and just stand by and watch."

"The Cao family wants to go south to conquer Yuzhou, and we need our Xun family to surrender, which is completely fine, but it is not so easy for us to surrender to him wholeheartedly, do things for them, and sell Yingchuan clean, at least not now!"

Xun Yang's meaning is very simple.

Nominally, the table can be suspended.

But it's absolutely impossible to sell the family in a package and sell the family property together.

And after speaking here.

Xun Tang paused for a few seconds.

There seemed to be some hesitation as to whether he should say the next words, but after a few breaths, he finally shook his lips, and then slowly emphasized.

"I know that now Wenruo is working under Cao Zixiu, so the second brother will inevitably favor him."

"But those of us who are elders should not be involved in matters between the younger generation. At least our Xun family can have a choice at any time."

"If the Cao family really goes all the way to the sky in the future, we have Wen Ruo's affection at that time, although we won't be able to go straight to the sky, but it will definitely not be too bad."

"Conversely, if the Cao family loses power, as long as we elders don't get involved, no matter how big the disaster is, it won't affect the family."

"If that's the case, then it's the best choice!"

……

Xun Yang's words were indeed somewhat lethal.

In a few words, Xun Yu was interpreted as an image of seeking selfishness because of his son.

This is a bit of a splash of dirty water and a slap in the face.

Therefore, after Xun Yang's voice fell.

Xun Yu suddenly became furious.

The old and cloudy eyes were rarely focused, staring straight at Xun Yang like a falcon.

Xun Yang felt uncomfortable all the time.

"Old Ba, you are the youngest among our brothers. As an elder brother, I don't care about you, but you have to remember that I have never and will never gamble on the future of the family because of my own selfishness!"

After a sharp reprimand.

Xun Li took a deep breath, and saw his younger brother looking at him with an apologetic face at the moment, and he regained his composure just now.

Then he said earnestly.

"If each side of the chessboard places a chip, no matter whether we win or lose, we can maintain our current position. This is indeed the rule set at the beginning."

"But there is a premise, that is, when all parties maintain a balance of power, you can see that before the Cao family rose, Wen Ruo had already served under Cao Zixiu. Did I say a word for them at that time?"

"But it's different now!"

while talking.

Xun Li flicked the sleeves of his robe.

Then the voice suddenly rose up.

"Now that the Cao family dominates Yanzhou, there are still two counties in the north that belong to the Cao family, and Yuzhou in the south must not escape the Cao family's grasp this time."

"On the other hand, except for the Cao family, Yuan Shao, Gongsun Zan, and Han Fu are deeply trapped in the quagmire of Jizhou. Qingzhou has not yet recovered from the ant thief's chaos. Xuzhou is in a corner, and Yuan Shu is embarrassed to use it."

"Based on such a comparison, the Cao family is already unstoppable in the east of Hangu Pass."

"At such a critical juncture, we should make quick decisions to expand what we can get, instead of sticking to the old ways and not being flexible!"

……

Xun Xiao's words made the elders think deeply for a while.

It's just that the two deduced it in their hearts for a while.

But they shook their heads in unison.

"Second brother said that he is so sure, but he is still gambling. You said that the Cao family will sweep the Guandong, but the world has changed. Who can know the hundred steps by one step?"

"The Cao family seems to have the upper hand now, but how could the Yuan family's fourth generation and third son, a high-ranking family, be trapped in a momentary weakness?"

Talk and go.

These are the last two brothers.

They all insisted on it all the time, and did not want to completely fall to Cao Ang.

Without any choice.

Xun Yu could only turn his gaze to the fourth eldest Xun Tao, and then asked expectantly.

"Fourth brother, what do you think?"

Xun Tao, who also has white beard and hair, and an old face, after pondering for a while, then expressed his opinion with a smile.

"My elder brother and the two virtuous brothers have different views. From my point of view, whether or not to completely rely on the Cao family does not depend on whether the Cao family has a high chance of winning."

"It's about how much they can offer for this. As long as they can afford the corresponding price, even if the chances of winning are small, I am willing to support them."

Talking to his brothers means family, and keeping silent means long-term differences. Xun Tao obviously pays more attention to the immediate practical interests.

He only cares about what he gets.

Regardless of the so-called long-term.

Regarding this neutral attitude, Xun Yu could only shake his head helplessly.

"Well, if my predictions are correct, Cao Zixiu should come to visit within today, and then we will listen to what he has to say, and then we will make a decision."

………………

After a stick of incense.

Several people are chatting from time to time.

There was a sudden sound of running footsteps outside, and then a servant reported.

"General Yuzhou Mu Cao Zixiu is here to visit!"

"Please, hurry up and invite me!"

After giving an order.

Several old comrades of the Xun family also stood up slowly, ready to go out to meet them.

It's just that Xun Yu walked ahead.

However, Xun Su and Xun Yang deliberately fell behind a few steps.

Taking advantage of the gap that my second brother didn't pay attention to, they made eye contact with each other.

Although he didn't say a word, but at least they are brothers for decades, so he understood the meaning conveyed by the other party in an instant.

"When Cao Zixiu comes in later, we must try our best to make him retreat in the face of difficulties, and take the initiative to give up forcibly subduing the Xun family, so as to completely control Yingchuan County's intentions."

"Whether it's arguing with words or arguing bitterly, as long as you don't completely offend people to death, there are no taboos in any way!"

After the old seven and the eighth received the signal from the other party.

They each nodded secretly.

Then the big sleeves fluttered, one of them stroked his beard, and the other leaned on a cane. Although his steps were slow, he was full of confidence, as if he had won the victory.

However, as they walked to the door.

There was a line of sight meeting with the people who came in from the outside.

next second.

Xun Yang exclaimed in surprise.

"Zhongyu?!"

……

The leader is Xun Yue and Xun Zhongyu.

And after hearing his uncle's shout.

Xun Yue immediately smiled slightly and bowed to everyone.

"Nephew has met all of your uncles!"

"Nephew, please get up!"

Several old comrades surrounded him one after another, raised their hands and helped him up.

Afterwards, they gathered around him, chatting about his health for a while, caring about his studies and life at the same time.

It seemed that at this moment, the rest of the Xun family's children were no longer important. From this, it can be seen that Xun Yue is indeed a heavyweight in the hearts of the older generation.

After responding respectfully and one by one.

There was another sound of footsteps behind Xun Yue.

This made him quickly come back to his senses, turned slightly sideways, and made way for Cao Ang who was walking forward from behind.

At the same time, he raised his hand and introduced.

"Uncles, this is my great Han Wei Xianghou, General Huben Zhonglang, leader of Yuzhou Mu, and General Cao Angcao, who is also the prefect of Dongjun County!"

Now that he has decided to defect to Cao Ang's command.

Then Xun Yue was unequivocal in handling things.

Cao Ang was directly given a bunch of titles.

Everyone was stunned on the spot.

However, compared to these prestigious-sounding titles, what surprised Xun Su and Xun Yan even more was Xun Yue's attitude.

what's the situation? !

Didn't Zhongyu pay attention to foreign things in the past and concentrate on his research and study, and he didn't pay much attention to all the forces in the world, and didn't he have any special inclinations?

How come today.

Instead, he sang praises for Cao Ang!

……

Cao Ang didn't know what these old comrades were thinking, but just looking at the wrinkled faces, even the skin stretched out instantly.

know how they feel.

After secretly laughing in the heart.

Cao Ang bowed slightly to Xun Yu and others, and then saluted in a gentle and elegant way.

"Junior Cao Ang, I have met all the elders!"

Cao Ang didn't put his title in front of him, instead he performed the disciple ceremony of the younger generation, and the older members of the Xun family didn't dare to trust such a younger generation.

They all bowed their hands in return.

Afterwards, under the unanimous invitation of everyone, Cao Ang merged into the lobby and sat down.

Not long after I sat down.

Haven't had time to say hello yet.

At this moment, there were still two Xun Su brothers who were full of doubts, so they couldn't help asking Xun Yuedao.

"Zhongyu, why didn't you study in the study today, instead came to visit your uncles?"

Xun Yue was still a modest gentleman, with a gentle and jade-like appearance, and replied calmly.

"Reporting to all uncles, my nephew came here today to report something to you all."

"My nephew is going to leave Yingyin County and go south with General Cao, and after the conquest of Yuan, he will return to Puyang County, East County of Yanzhou."

"In the future, my nephew will probably settle down in Puyang County. Even if there are changes in the future, it will follow General Cao's progress and make other arrangements."

……

A word out.

Suddenly shocked.

Not to mention the Xun Su brothers who were already opposed.

Even if he has always had great confidence in Cao Ang, he expressed his willingness to firmly support him and completely control Xun Yu in Yingchuan County.

At the moment, they are all dumbfounded.

The whole person looked at Xun Yue in astonishment, then moved his eyes to Cao Ang who was aside, glanced back and forth, his mouth trembling uncontrollably.

Obviously shocked.

As juniors who grew up beside him, Xun Yu, Xun Su and others all watched Xun Yue grow up and knew what kind of temperament he was.

It can definitely be called a gentleman with a firm character, willing to keep the peace, and not obsessed with materialistic desires.

A junior with such excellent qualities.

It is absolutely impossible for someone to change their position or even completely reverse because of a few words.

Not to mention that it didn't take half a day for Cao Ang to appear in Yingyin County, even if he wanted to use some means, there was absolutely no way out.

But now the facts are in front of us.

Xun Yue not only showed a great inclination towards Cao Ang, but even bluntly said that he would hang out with Cao Ang, and then moved directly to Dongjun, Cao Ang's headquarters.

It is a different person than it has been in the past few decades.

What happened?
In the end, it was Cao Ang who possessed a shocking personal charm, and he could make the dignified flow clear when he opened his mouth.

Or... In Xun Yue's heart, Cao Ang has great potential, and if he follows him, he will have a great future in the future. Is this the so-called "Ming Master"?
The former is obviously unlikely.

That said.

Xun Yue and Xun Zhongyu were not worried that they would be white for the rest of their lives, and that they would die without fame.

It means that none of the various forces in the world at that time could make him look up to him.

But now he meets Cao Ang, and he believes that Cao Ang has great potential, and the Cao family he belongs to has great advantages, and he may even sweep the Kanto and dominate the world in the future.

So I didn't care about politics in the past.

Xun Yue, who regards fame as fleeting.

Will choose uncharacteristically.

thought here.

Everyone couldn't help nodding their heads slightly.

I think this may be a more reasonable explanation.

……

In an instant.

The eyes of everyone looking at Cao Ang became a little different.

Xun Su and Xun Yang fell into hesitation first.

At first they had a good discussion, and when Cao Ang came, they had to give him some difficulties so that he could retreat in spite of the difficulties, so as to preserve the neutrality and independence of the Xun family.

However, at present, the head of the house, the son of the late eldest brother, has always been treated by himself and others, and Xun Yue is a role model for the younger generation of writers.

Everyone thinks that Cao Ang is someone who can rely on him.

As for what the two of them believed before, it is still unknown who will win the battle, and the Cao family may not necessarily win the final victory.

How objective is it?

This is really suspicious.

The second elder brother Xun Yu and the eldest nephew Xun Yue both believed that they had a future with Cao Ang.

It’s fine for one or two to say that, but if they all say that, is it possible that we are the ones who went wrong?

This made the old seven and the eighth fall into a long silence, and they would be speechless for a while.

I had already prepared a draft in my chest, and I spoke a thousand words, and it directly became a waste draft.

How is this good?

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