I, Liu Bian, Sanxing Han Dynasty

Chapter 84 Meeting Cao Cao for the first time

For Zhao Yu, Taiwei Ma Rixi was higher than him in talent, learning and achievements.

He is not a person without desires and needs. He was unwilling to serve as an official under Ba Zhu before, but things are different now.

He still hopes to achieve some success under the command of the Taiwei.

Wang Rui was criticized for this reason before.

When I arrived at Changsha County and met the first county magistrate, I finally felt relieved when I knew that Changsha County had indeed made preparations as Zhuge Xuan said.

As long as Wang Rui is not mentioned, Zhao Yu and Zhuge Xuan still have something to talk about. Zhuge Xuan also wanted to take a detour and establish a good relationship with Zhao Yu first.

During the chat, they also mentioned that Zhuge Xuan had an elder brother who was the county magistrate of Taishan County next to Langya. Zhao Yu had also heard of it.

Zhang Xian personally came to greet him and presented him with a book written by Zhang Ji to help the people adapt to life in Jingnan as soon as possible.

Zhao Yu knew in his heart that Ma Rixi attached great importance to doctors. Knowing that this was Zhang Ji's work, he did not discriminate against him. Instead, he said to Zhang Ji: "When I repay Taiwei, I will definitely show my merits for you!"

After that, Zhang Xian took Zhao Yu to introduce where the flat terrain was suitable for land reclamation and farming, and where the barbarians gathered in Changsha and where it was not suitable for immigration.

He talked eloquently about the land under the rule of Changsha County.

Zhao Yu listened and sighed secretly, now he could finally live up to his mission.

Comparing with Wang Rui in this way, the superiority is obvious.

Seeing this, Zhuge Xuan felt a chill in Da Xia's heart. He only had one thought in his mind - "I'm afraid something will happen to you."

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In the Yutang Hall, Liu Bian saw a memorial - the cavalry general He Miao recommended the former Sikong Cao Song to take over as the crown prince.

After that, he placed the memorial in a separate pile with four or five copies at the bottom. Among those recommended as the crown prince were Wang Yun, He Yong, Zhou Zhong and others.

When Emperor Ling came, after Emperor Ling had read the items of the official memorial documents that had been sorted out that day, Liu Bian presented these memorial documents.

Emperor Ling was very aware of Liu Bian's advice to Guang Luxun and the former crown prince. After a few glances, he deliberately joked: "I see that Wang Yun is quite good. He is serving as the imperial censor." If you are always able to speak out and generously, I will surely be able to advise you from time to time after becoming your commander."

Liu Bian couldn't hear Emperor Ling's teasing, so he had to smile bitterly in response: "Father, don't make fun of me anymore. Besides, didn't Jia Xu who was sent out have made a great contribution!"

Emperor Ling said: "Okay, then I will consider you to have made a contribution. Among these people, who does Bian'er prefer?"

Liu Bian answered honestly: "Former Sikong Cao Song."

Emperor Ling thought of Cao Song's past style, and thought that when the time comes, Bian'er will do what Cao Song says. He couldn't help laughing, and joked: "Bian'er also knows that loyal words are offensive to the ears now?"

He didn't really care too much about who took the lead. After all, Liu Bian still lived in the palace, and he only went to the East Palace occasionally. Even if he never went there, it didn't matter.

Regarding Ling Emperor's words, Liu Bian could only laugh twice.

On the other side, after Cao Song became the crown prince and led the army, the first thing he did was to express his request to Liu Bian to bring his son Cao Cao to visit him.

Cao Song's political stance is actually a bit complicated. It is true that he was a eunuch, and his career path almost entirely depended on his adoptive father. But in his heart, his father Cao Tengna was a virtuous official, far beyond the comparison with the likes of Shi Changshi.

Especially when the public opinion among the scholars was increasingly moving in the direction of killing the eunuchs, Cao Song became increasingly worried about being implicated.

It's just that Cao Song's personality is not as tough as Cao Cao, and he understands that he will never be able to take away his reputation as a eunuch.

However, Cao Song unreservedly supported Cao Cao's past actions of emphasizing his status as a scholar.

Liu Bian did not choose to announce the call in Yutang Hall, but set the location in the East Palace.

This time Xiao Wannian did not follow.

After leaving the east gate of Nangong, follow the avenue between Nangong and Sangong's Mansion, heading north, and you will reach Yong'an Palace. On the road, he opened the curtain on the east side of the car, and the first thing he saw was the prince and concubine Zhao Yun.

Looking beyond Zhao Yun, after passing through the area of ​​Sangong Mansion, it is the inner square in Luoyang City. No one except dignitaries is qualified to live here. The courtyard walls and eaves all reflect the weight and prosperity of this city.

Liu Bian's attention was obviously not here: "I remember that Zilong worked with Cao Mengde in Jizhou earlier. Would you like to tell me what you think of him?"

Zhao Yun was about to answer when he heard the prince send the eunuch beside him to stop the car and said to him: "Come, come to my car and talk."

His heart felt warm, but he still declined: "I'm wearing Yun Armor, the weather is hot, and there are often sweat stains, I'm afraid..."

"It doesn't matter!"

The car had stopped, Zhao Yun was heartbroken and stopped refusing.

Under the envious eyes of everyone, he took off his sword and halberd and handed it to his close colleagues for safekeeping, then boarded the car and drove empty-handed.

After getting on the bus, Zhao Yun first paid his respects, and then sat at the farthest distance from Liu Bian in the car, trying his best to prevent the smell of sweat from spreading to him.

Liu Bian looked at it and felt that Zhao Yun was indeed attentive.

After Zhao Yun sat down, he raised the question again.

Zhao Yun stabilized his mind and said: "Cao... the captain is strict in running the army. Anyone who violates military laws must strictly abide by military laws. In the past, there was a Qu Junhou in Gongsun's prefect army who robbed and ruled Guiyihu, and he paid for the crime with his life... "

"Captain Cao has a strategy and knows how to use troops. He combines good with oddity and supplements good with oddity..." As he spoke, Zhao Yun relaxed.

He also talked about Cao Cao's character, he was forthright and informal.

Overall, Zhao Yun's evaluation of Cao Cao is very positive.

It's true to say that with Cao Cao's current resume, no one can praise the country's Qiancheng.

While they were talking here, the car stopped and Guo Sheng, who was accompanying Liu Bian, told him that they had arrived.

Zhao Yun immediately stood up and left.

Cao Song and Cao Cao had already arrived and were waiting.

Liu Bian had met Cao Song many times, but this was his first time meeting Cao Cao.

Cao Cao looks ordinary.

He's really average-looking.

Probably due to preconceptions, Liu Bian did feel a different temperament from Cao Cao.

This makes Cao Cao seem a bit extraordinary.

After greeting each other, Cao Song introduced Cao Cao enthusiastically.

After finishing speaking, Liu Bian said to Cao Song: "Thanks to the fact that you did not avoid relatives when you were promoted to the imperial family. Otherwise, I don't know when the rebellion between Youzhou and Zhang will be put down."

Cao Cao was more humble than Liu Bian thought, and declined: "Your Highness is ridiculous. There is Liu Gong, the governor of Youzhou. Cao Cao can only use his meager efforts and dare not be greedy for credit."

"Mengde doesn't have to be too modest," Liu Bian said to Cao Song again. "In the past, you helped the country to save the country. My father and I have never forgotten you. You should also know that although Master Zheng is the prince's young master, he has no care about the palace." In order to take charge of the internal affairs, I will give you more orders. From now on, the Yong'an Palace will be entrusted to you."

After hearing this, Cao Song quickly said: "I will definitely live up to the trust of Your Majesty and His Highness!"

(End of this chapter)