Uncle Emperor, I am really not Wolong Zhuge!

Chapter 177 Outstanding Leader
  Xu Chu rolled up his sleeves, wiped his tears and said.

Whoa!
  Everyone below burst into laughter, some were going back and forth to toast, and the wine from their mouths sprayed all over them.

Xun You smiled and said: "Zhongkang, the big one is a dog, and the small one is a dog. But dogs are always there, but dogs are not always there. Dogs are humans, and dogs are still dogs!"

Everyone laughed again when they heard Xun You making fun of Xu Chu.

Cao Cao was also amused by Xu Chu and couldn't help laughing. He said cheerfully: "Zhong Kang knows how to use words, and he has already made progress! In less than three years, he will definitely be able to speak well and eloquently."

Xu Chu chuckled and said, "I'm grateful to the Prime Minister. I only envy them for speaking elegantly. It sounds interesting to them, but when I speak, it's very laborious. It's still comfortable to talk like this."

Lu Qian came to the Prime Minister and Xu Chu with a wine flask, filled two glasses of wine for each of them, bowed and said: "The young general has been nursing for more than ten days, and he has basically recovered, but the injury to his right eye is too serious. I’m afraid I won’t be able to regain my sight…”

Xu Chu suddenly remembered that Cao Pi had said that the prime minister had originally intended to cancel the engagement between his daughter Qinghe and Xiahou Mao and marry his son Xu Yi instead. He couldn't help but sigh and said: "Prime Minister, my son has no future and has failed the prime minister's love. Qinghe, she …”

Cao Cao was startled. He didn't know why Xu Chu suddenly mentioned his daughter. When he was about to listen attentively, a man next to him suddenly walked over with a smile.

"Father, the Tomb-Sweeping Day has passed. When you look at the weeping willows by the river, they are already as green as smoke. General Xu told me last time that he wanted to take leave to go back to his hometown to pay homage to his grandparents. But he was loyal to his father and never dared Open your mouth."

Cao Pi held the wine glass in his hand and walked over cheerfully. In front of Xu Chu and Cao Cao, he pointed at the weeping willows beside the moat under the city and said.

Cao Cao held the cup in one hand and held Xu Chu's hand in the other. He looked around at the generals and said, "Gu and Zhong Kang are both from Qiao County, but they are not fellow villagers. Do you know why?"

Everyone shook their heads and wondered. Cheng Yu said with a smile: "Everyone knows the Prime Minister's place of origin. But this is the first time the Prime Minister has mentioned Zhong Kang's place of origin. Cheng Yu boldly guessed that since the Prime Minister is from Qiao County, Pei State, Zhong Kang should be from Qiao County, Qiao State!"

Qiao State is located in the Shu region in the middle of Sichuan. It is located in a remote place and no one knows about it.

Everyone praised Cheng Yu for being knowledgeable and knowledgeable. Cao Cao laughed loudly, nodded and said: "You and other generals wonder why I always take Cheng Demou with me every time I go on an expedition. Do you know today? If I take him alone, I will bring a living map with me. I will bring hundreds of scholars with me." A subset of classics and history!"

He turned around and handed the wine glass to Cao Pi, caressing the back of Xu Chu's hand with both hands, and said with emotion: "Zhongkang, now that Gu is marching south, it's the right time to employ people. How can I miss you? After Gu withdraws his troops, I will let you go for a few months." During the holidays, in the name of the imperial court, I will grant your parents the title of ancestor to show your contribution to the imperial court!"

What Xu Chu originally wanted to say was that Qinghe would never want his son Xu Yi, a one-eyed dragon, again. But unexpectedly, Cao Pi suddenly came out and interrupted him, and instead brought up something about worshiping ancestors during the Qingming Festival. Xu Chu was stunned for a while and was at a loss what to do. However, Cao Pi was kind to him. He always thought that the prime minister would not pursue him for the massacre. Zhang Liao went to the family because of Cao Pi's intercession, so he did not dare to say anything.

Now that I see the Prime Minister being so kind and kind, I think of myself wandering away from my hometown when I was young. How dare I imagine that I will return to my hometown in splendor and glory one day? I couldn't help but feel even more grateful to the Prime Minister for his kindness, and kowtowed in thanks.

After the big banquet, the next morning.

Cao Cao went to court in the government office, and all his advisers, including Xu Chu, Lu Qian, Xia Houyuan, Cao Pi, Sima Yi and others, were present.

Cao Cao sat on the table and looked up to see that only four of the five seats at the counselor's table were left. He couldn't help but sigh and said: "The old friend has gone, and there will be no more gatherings from now on..."

He did think of Chen Qun at first, but in an instant, his thoughts shifted from Chen Qun to Zhang Liao. Zhang Liao's martial arts and intelligence were the most outstanding among the generals. Cao Cao loved talents. Lu Bu surrendered in the past, but Cao Cao refused and strangled him to death at Baimen Tower. Six of the eight able men under his command killed Cao Cao, leaving only Zang Ba and Zhang Liao. Zhang Liao was even more valued by him and became inseparable for many years.

But now, more than a hundred of Zhang Liao's family members have died in Xinye, with no bones left. In order to protect Xu Chu and his eldest son Cao Pi, and not to lose the reputation of killing the flesh and blood of loyal ministers, he reluctantly labeled Zhang Liao as a traitor and surrendered to the enemy, and took the initiative to take the matter on himself.

"He should hate me to death!"

"Zhang Liao and I will never be together again!"

Cao Cao felt sad and said silently.

He did not know the details of Zhang Liao's rebellion. Although Xu Chu and Lu Qian wrote clearly in their letters, Cao Pi also repeated it to him in private last night.

But Cao Cao's intuition from the old official battlefield told him that the matter was by no means that simple. Zhang Liao's rebellion was most likely caused by Zhuge Wende's command.

But he couldn't tell the truth. At this moment, he could only pretend to be confused, believing that Zhang Liao had indeed betrayed him, without pursuing or confirming it!

"Prime Minister, I am willing to share your worries and work together with you!"

Suddenly, a person came out from behind Cao Pi, came to the center of the hall, pointed to the empty seat under the Zhong Yao at the end of the hall, and said loudly.

Everyone saw that it was Sima Yi.

Cao Cao was in a good mood and said with a smile: "Zhongda, are you no longer stubborn? When you were in Xudu, you were not as tall as you are today!"

Sima Yi said shyly: "It's childish and ridiculous, just like a naughty boy. Sima Yi is ashamed to be so kind to the prime minister."

In 201 AD, the sixth year of Jian'an, Cao Cao was Sikong and wanted to recruit Sima Yi to serve in the government. Sima Yi saw that the court was in turmoil, that the Han court and the Cao Mansion were in a confrontation, and that the outcome was difficult to determine, so he claimed that he had wind paralysis and was unable to live, and refused Cao Cao's recruitment.

In the thirteenth year of Jian'an, Cao Cao became prime minister and once again recruited Sima Yi as a literary advisor. He said to the envoys going to Sima's Mansion: "If Panhuan is restored, take him!" This means: If you dare to refuse again, you will be arrested and imprisoned. !
  Sima Yi was afraid and did not dare to refuse, so he had to go to Cao Mansion to plead guilty and was willing to obey and run away.

However, Cao Cao did not put him in any important position. Instead, he was designated as the crown prince's mansion and ordered him to teach the crown prince Cao Pi.

Cao Cao once said to Cao Pi: Sima Yi has the "look of a wolf". Although he has great talents, he cannot be reused, let alone control the military. You can use your talents to the fullest and then discard them.

After Sima Yifeng heard this, he began to behave in a low-key manner, keeping his edge low, and his appearance was slovenly. He seemed to have become a decadent person.

Of course he knew that with Cao Cao's IQ and knowledge, these actions could not be deceived. But what he wants is this effect, to let Cao Cao know that he is afraid of Cao Mansion!
  It made Cao Cao feel that he was nothing more than that, not deep and cunning, but like a child who could see through things at a glance.

(End of this chapter)