I, Liu Bian, Sanxing Han Dynasty

Chapter 276 The demeanor of a celebrity
After Kong Rong heard what Mi Heng had done, he didn't think so.

"It's just an ordinary argument between juniors. Why is it so serious?"

Kong Rong continued: "In ancient times, literati looked down on each other. They were young and could not judge themselves to judge others. This is also common sense and does not hurt anything."

Ma Chao, who was on the side, heard Kong Rong's side-stepping, and complained dissatisfiedly: "You have insulted my father, how can you be kind?"

Kong Rong treated Wang Canneng with a smile, and treated Sun Ce just like ordinary people, but when it came to Ma Chao... Kong Rong raised a serious face and asked: "The so-called rebellious ministers and traitors are not half-truths!"

Kong Rong spoke righteously and sincerely.

After all, Ma Chao was young, and his past experiences had already made him stunned for a moment when he faced Kong Rong's questioning when he could not sleep well in Luoyang.

In fact, even if Ma Teng killed Han Sui and secured his position as the governor of Jincheng, who would really forget that he was once a member of the rebels.

Moreover, Ma Teng was not a barbarian who did not know etiquette, justice and loyalty, nor was he a Guizhou leader who did not understand "Poems" and "Books". He was a serious military commander. As a result, after several years of rebellion, Ma Teng not only rose to the rank of Two Thousand Stones, but also entered the Ma family tree of You Fufeng.

This will inevitably bring about bad social atmosphere.

For the sake of the stability of Liangzhou, the moral people in the court had no choice but to hold their noses and admit it... Well, in fact, it was Liu Bian who only consulted with General Gongqing when he decided on this strategy, and the moral people failed to express their objections in advance.

After Yuntai Palace decided on this strategy, there was still a memorial to impeach Taiwei Ma Rixi as a traitor!

This contempt for traitors is still politically correct. It is impossible to expect moral role models to like Ma Teng. This is why Mi Heng didn't have to worry about the consequences after he dared to openly call Ma Chao a traitor.

To a certain extent, this can be regarded as the embodiment of the dispute between utilitarianism and morality.

It's one thing to look down on him. After all, Ma Teng was the governor of Jincheng with two thousand stones, and Ma Chao was favored by the emperor and was admitted to the third department as a Langguan.

For Kong Rong, looking down on Ma Teng and others was the same as looking down on the eunuchs' children. They were all people with moral flaws and were appointed officials by the emperor.

In this regard, Guan Yu was on the outside and could not see clearly enough, but Xun Yu had been at the Chancellor's desk for a long time and understood the ins and outs and could see clearly.

But for Xun Yu, once Ma Teng becomes unstable, Liangzhou will inevitably become unstable again. Why ruin the overall situation for some insignificant things?

Xun Yu was about to speak when he heard Ma Chao shout: "My father was ordered by the emperor to be the prefect of Jincheng, and now he is being humiliated. How can a son of man just sit back and watch!"

After shouting, Ma Chao suddenly exerted his strength, broke free from the restraints of Yu Linlang behind him, and pounced directly on Kong Rong.

By the time the two Yulinlangs behind Ma Chao reacted, they pulled Ma Chao away from him and restrained him again. Kong Rong had already been thrown to the ground by Ma Chao and was gritting his teeth after receiving several punches.

One of his men made a mistake, and even though he didn't have much affection for Kong Rong, Guan Yu personally stepped forward to help Kong Rong up.

Kong Rong accepted it calmly, looked at Ma Chao who was glaring at him, but did not say any harsh words to him. He only said: "As a son, if you can open your eyes for your father, you should know filial piety. Knowing filial piety and brotherhood, you should know loyalty. If your father does it again in the future, Don’t forget today.”

As soon as he said this, Kong Rong's reputation as a morale rose. After saying that, Kong Rong turned back to look at Xun Yu and Guan Yu, touched the place where he was hit between the chin and the cheek, and immediately gritted his teeth. After a while, he calmed down and continued: "Today is a battle of words. It’s a fight of fists and kicks again, we’re pretty evenly matched, so what if we end it here?”

Xun Yu responded: "I hope Duke Wen Ju will give more advice to the younger generation in the future, and be aware that trouble comes from the mouth. However, the affairs here are in charge of General Guan, and Yu is just a spectator."

Guan Yu glanced at the people present and decided: "Just follow what Xun Youcheng said."

Although Ma Chao was still dissatisfied with being tightly bound, he stopped struggling and said nothing.

Seeing Kong Rong about to leave, Xun Yu said, "There are other people who are having conflicts here. Why don't Wen Ju Gong leave a comment?"

Kong Rong continued to grit his teeth, cupped his hands, refused and left with Mi Heng.

Mi Heng was actually a little dissatisfied with today's results, but Kong Rong was someone he valued and recognized. He didn't say anything harsh. He only asked after leaving the place where everyone gathered: "Mr. Wen Ju, why do you need to compromise?"

Could it be that his grievances were in vain?

Kong Rong looked at Mi Heng. This wise man who was also valued by him was still too young. When he got to his car, he patiently explained: "If what you said today is placed in the court, it will be Out of public motives, Ma Teng was a traitor. Even if Ma Chao was dissatisfied, he could only prove it to himself. But in today's situation, he would be suspected of using it to gain fame. That would be selfish. If a filial son criticizes his father in front of him, Ma Chao will not be afraid of you, and others will blame you for the fault. "

While he was talking, Kong Rong touched the swelling and pain next to his chin again. At this time, he stopped pretending and let out a soft cry of pain.

Mi Heng was young and energetic, had a high opinion of himself and looked down on others. Kong Rong was an exception, so he had to take the blame for him this time. When he saw this, he quickly became concerned, which greatly benefited Kong Rong.

After a moment's pause, Kong Rong continued: "Both Guan Yu and Xun Yu were utilitarian people, but these people are all close ministers of His Majesty. His Majesty was bewitched by this generation for utilitarian purposes. If Ma Chao hadn't been impulsive today, he would have beaten me three times. Quan, do you think they will let you go so easily?"

Ni Heng understood clearly and understood the reason - Kong Rong was the censor, but he was not, so he suffered today's humiliation.

His ambition for an official career has never been as strong as it is today.

On the other side, after Kong Rong left, Wang Can and Sun Ce took the lead in thanking Guan Yu and Xun Yu. Although Ma Chao was still a little reluctant, the three of them were advancing and retreating together today, so they also thanked them.

"Can has long heard of Xun Jun's reputation as a virtuous person. Can Can has a question. I wonder if I could trouble Xun Jun to answer it?"

The people present had heard too many bad words exchanged between Mi Heng and Wang Can, but when they saw that Wang Can, who had once been in tit-for-tat with Mi Heng, said such polite words, people couldn't help but feel that the gap was obvious - look, how polite it was. What a young gentleman, how could you be forced by that fellow Mi Heng!
Xun Yu said gently: "Zhong Xuan asked."

Wang Can pointed at Ma Chao and asked, "If this guy hadn't beaten Yushi Kong, what would Mr. Xun have done with Ni Heng?"

Xun Yu said: "This is General Guan's responsibility, but I guess General Guan will not let it go."

In this regard, Guan Yu didn't say much. He just said to the two Yulin Lang who didn't look at Ma Chao: "Go and receive the punishment tomorrow."

The two Yulin Lang also knew that their combined efforts could not restrain a young man, so they accepted this punishment willingly.

(End of this chapter)