Three Kingdoms: I will act as a substitute for the Hunjun

Chapter 33 Depressed Yuan Shao and Cao Cao (Please collect and read)

Just that afternoon, an explosive news caused a storm in the official circles of the capital: Taiwei Cao Song was dismissed from office, and Sikong Yuan Feng was demoted to Zhijinwu.

At the same time, word came out from the palace that two positions were vacant among the three princes. Those who wanted to be promoted to this position had extremely simple requirements. It depended on who donated more money to the palace. The one with more money would get it.

Of course, the person handling the donated money was Jian Shuo.

Jian Shuo was so busy that he didn't even have time to enter the palace. The door of the mansion outside the palace was filled with a long queue of people who came to send greeting cards and gifts.

Of course, he didn't want to enter the palace. There were many rules in the palace, and he had to humbly obey the Ling Emperor's instructions at every turn. How could it be so bitter now? No matter how high an official you are in the court, you have to nod and bow when you arrive at the Jian Mansion.

Coming to the door with money in hand, I still have to see General Jian's mood whether he sees you or not. Isn't this feeling much better than walking on thin ice in the palace?

Jian Shuo went to Han Ling Emperor every day to say hello, and then to Liu Ming to say hello, and then hurried back to his mansion, where there was huge wealth waiting to be put into his pocket.

After the operations of Taiwei and Sikong Zhizhi, Jian Shuo suddenly became enlightened. He adjusted several state pastors and eliminated several county guards. He didn't know who gave him a bad idea. Those who become officials must be selected again, and those who fail will be eliminated.

It's all oil and water here, and he has the final say whether he is qualified or not. Jian Shuo felt that his hands had turned into golden rakes, and he couldn't even hug him back. There was too much money surrounding him.

The next day

Liu Ming: "Don't the general want to take me out for a walk? When will we do it?"

Jian Shuo: "Don't be in a hurry, we'll move around in a few days."

Day Three

Liu Ming: "General, the regular court is about to start again. Is there any memorial to make arrangements in advance?"

Jian Shuo: "Your Majesty is now obsessed with concubine Shu and ignores the government affairs. The imperial court has been cancelled."

Fourth day

Liu Ming: "Don't the general want Yuan Feng to personally hold the guard of honor and humiliate him? When will he do it?"

Jian Shuo: "...Something happened. I just recently discovered that Yuan Feng is Yuan Shao's biological father!"

"Ah?" Liu Ming pretended to be surprised.

Jian Shuo shook his head and said dumbfounded: "I thought Yuan Feng was just Yuan Shao's uncle from the same clan, but I didn't expect that Yuan Shao was Yuan Feng's biological son, and Yuan Feng adopted him to Yuan Cheng, who was from the same clan. You said that this big family has nothing to do with giving away his son. Just kidding, this way, it won’t be easy to humiliate Yuan Feng. After all, Yuan Shao is the general of my Xiyuan Forbidden Army. Although I hate him very much, it’s not easy to be too disrespectful.”

"So the general has dismissed Yuan Feng and Cao Song, doesn't it mean that he has enmity with Yuan Shao and Cao Cao at the same time?" Liu Ming was secretly happy, but pretended to be concerned and asked.

"Getting grudges? What a joke! Who in the world dares to have a grudge against me, Jian Shuo?" Jian Shuo turned around and left nonchalantly. He was still thinking about the people at home who were queuing up to give gifts.

"Do you want me to test Yuan and Cao's tone for the general? Let's see what their plans are." Liu Ming asked tentatively. Jian Shuo paused, thought for a while, and said: "It's necessary to check the tone... to see if they are plotting against me secretly. Then you can continue to give the banquet. You don't know how to do it anyway." Otherwise, it will be inconvenient for me, the general, to show up, so you can take care of it."

After that, he left in a hurry.

"Transmit the decree, let Yuan Shao and Cao Cao enter the palace to see them, and give them a banquet in Changle Palace." Liu Ming passed the decree, and specifically asked Sima Pan Yin, who was responsible for liaison with the Xiyuan Forbidden Army, to deliver the decree in person.

Jian Shuo regarded Pan Yin as a close confidant and asked Pan Yin to deliver the order, which made it less troublesome for Jian Shuo to investigate.

At this moment, Yuan Shao and Cao Cao were drinking in the military camp. Their fathers had both been dismissed from office, and they were dismissed on the same day for the same reason of dereliction of duty. They felt like they were brothers.

"Alas, what kind of world is this?" Yuan Shao drank the wine in his glass and sighed, "My father submitted a letter to build the city defense, but he was demoted because the city defense was in disrepair. If the problem cannot be solved, the person who raised the problem will be punished. How ironic."

"Brother Benchu ​​(named by Yuan Shao), let's have fun secretly. The four generations and three princes have all the power, and my uncle was just demoted." Cao Cao had a gloomy face, with a look of helplessness and unwillingness, "Look at our family again, my father bought it I spent hundreds of millions of dollars to get this captain. He was dismissed from his post and returned to his hometown before his butt was warmed up. Who can he ask to explain? Your father still has Zhijinwu at least. We have nothing. In order to buy this captain It’s just a matter of selling off the ancestral property. This is great, it’s all in vain..."

"These days, you can't get your money back even if you buy an official, and the Chao Gang is broken, but..." Yuan Shao said, looking at the people around him, and lowered his voice, "But His Majesty favors the ten permanent servants, especially Jian Shuo, who controls the government. I'll wait for you." There’s no way to break the situation.”

"Alas, the three princes in the court are all living in such precarious conditions, not to mention the common people in Guizhou who have had their last meal but not their next meal." Cao Cao did not answer Yuan Shao's words, but continued to lament that life was not easy.

Yuan Shao moved forward and said unwillingly: "The most unpleasant thing is that the thief Jian Shuo attacked our fathers, and yet we are controlled by this thief and have to obey his orders. Do you think it is irritating or not?" People, I wonder if Brother Meng De (Cao Cao’s nickname) has any good ideas to break the situation?”

"A good idea?" Cao Cao looked at Yuan Shao and said with a smile, "You old Yuan family has a great business, and you have disciples and old officials all over the world. When something happens, you have a large group of people who come up with suggestions. Look at me. I'm a single person, and there's no place to complain." None, there’s no good idea!”

"To be honest, Brother Meng De, Shao has received a request from the General. He will go to the General's Mansion tomorrow to plan a major event. If his guess is correct, it should be to deal with the bandits." Yuan Shao said mysteriously, "If Brother Meng De is interested, I will take you with me." Let’s go together.”

After saying that, he stared at Cao Cao to see his reaction. They were old friends for many years, and Yuan Shao had an excellent reputation, so the relationship between them was pretty good. But when it comes to their family backgrounds, the gap between them is actually quite large.

Yuan Feng was demoted, but the Yuan family was deeply rooted in the court and had extensive connections, so it had little impact on Yuan Shao's future.

However, Cao Song was completely kicked out and returned to his hometown to retire. Cao Cao had no support in the court. Moreover, Cao Song had not earned back the hundreds of millions he invested. It can be said that both his official and financial fortunes were frustrated.

So Yuan Shao thought of taking this opportunity to win over Cao Cao and make him a member of the Yuan family's disciples and former officials, which would also be considered as contributing to the prosperity of the family and paving the way for his own future.

Cao Cao took a look at Yuan Shao's mysterious look and the expression that was just short of writing the words "Please come and beg me" on his face. He picked up the wine glass and took a sip. He said lightly: "Cao Cao also received it. Please give me advice from the general."

"..." Yuan Shao slowly sat up straight, picked up the wine glass and took a sip to hide his embarrassment. After taking a sip, I somehow felt that the taste was wrong, as if I had eaten a fly. I couldn't help but look into the wine glass, only to find that it was empty.

At this moment, a high-pitched voice suddenly sounded outside the tent: "The imperial edict has arrived. Yuan Shao, the captain of the Xuanzhong Military Academy, and Cao Cao, the captain of the Dian Military Academy, have come to the palace to see you. Your Majesty, Changle Palace, will give you a banquet!"

————PS: Thanks for the good luck to Koi, time flies so fast, I have a tip from three big guys, thank you!
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