The most poisonous person in the Three Kingdoms, Boss Cao advised me to calm down!

Chapter 285: Talent-based Selection
Yang Xiu standing aside was Cao Zhi's man.

At this moment, he was in no mood to listen to the heart-to-heart talk between father and son.

Seeing the Prime Minister stop, he quickly interrupted and said:
"Prime Minister, I have one more thing to report."

Cao Cao's thoughts were interrupted.

He immediately waved his hand with a somewhat impatient look and said, "Go ahead!"

Upon seeing this, Yang Xiu hurriedly handed over the military report.

"News came from Yingchuan that Zhu Ling's troops were causing trouble for no reason."

"They robbed other military camps of their food supplies and engaged in violent fights with friendly forces."

When Cao Cao heard this, his brows furrowed.

This is not the first time that Zhu Ling's men have caused trouble.

In his early years, when he pacified Hebei, Cao Cao put Zhu Ling in charge of the new soldiers in Jizhou.

Together with Yu Jin, Zhang Liao, Li Dian and other six troops, they went south to Yingchuan to station.

Before leaving, Cao Cao repeatedly reminded Zhu Ling to be careful.

But that guy didn't take it seriously at all!

As a result, the rebellion of General Cheng Ang broke out.

Only a few years have passed and the old problem has come back again!

This time Cao Cao decided not to show mercy, so he said coldly:
"Write a letter to Li Dian immediately and ask him to take over Zhu Ling's troops with my warrant."

"Humph! How can you be a general if you don't rule your people strictly?"

"If you do it again in the future, you will be punished without mercy!"

Cao Zhang is not a careless person.

Sometimes, he was even more perceptive than Cao Cao in military affairs.

But today, I was in a good mood after receiving a reward from my father.

Kong Gui had just poured a lot of sweet talk on me.

I didn't even hear the hidden meaning in my father's words.

At this time, he was anxious to go back and prepare to send troops, so he hurriedly took his leave.

Seeing this, Cao Cao raised his hand and sent him and Sima De away.

Looking at his son's receding back, Lao Cao couldn't help feeling a little lost.

I secretly muttered to myself, this kid will...

Can you really inherit the great cause of my Cao family?
He did nothing in government affairs, but preferred killing and war.

Not only does he lack intelligence, he is also not cautious enough.

How can they compare to Ang'er and Chong'er who passed away early.

Thinking of this, Cao Cao couldn't help but sigh.

I think there is no such thing as having the best of both worlds in this world!
Sima De had just walked out of the prime minister's residence with Cao Zhi, who had gained the upper hand.

Then Kong Gui appeared again from nowhere!

"Sir, wait a minute! I have something to discuss with you!"

After saying this, he looked sneaky.

Holding the valuable belt that Boss Cao had just rewarded him.

Without further ado, he tied it around Cao Zhang's waist.

Cao Zhang was also surprised when he saw this, and quickly declined:
"Then what is this for? This is a reward from your father!"

Kong Gui smiled when he heard this:
"You're welcome, sir!"

"I just arrived in Yecheng, and I didn't bring any decent gifts."

"Since the Prime Minister has given me this treasure."

"Then I will dare to borrow flowers to offer to Buddha and give them to you, young master!"

"This precious sword deserves a hero, just as a good horse deserves a good saddle!"

Cao Zhang blushed when he heard this:
"Oh no! How can this be possible?"

Sima De, who was standing by, saw that he was reluctant but reluctant.

I almost laughed out loud.

This kid is in this state at this moment.

It's just like the government departments in later generations where people accept red envelopes when asking others to do things for them!
But Sima De was not the kind of person who would ruin a good thing for a good person. He saw through it but did not say anything.

When Kong Gui saw Sima Shaoqing next to him, he didn't say anything.

At this time, he also said with a smile:

"Oh! If the Prime Minister asks about it in the future."

"I will explain it clearly."

"Besides, the Prime Minister's things are the Young Master's things!"

"Not to mention a precious belt, even the prime minister's family property."

"Won't it be you who will take over sooner or later?"

"It's just a small thing and not a sign of respect. Please don't despise me, sir!"

His compliments also made Cao Zhang stunned.

He wiped his mouth and looked down at the precious belt around his waist.

He casually put on his newly acquired sword, and looked full of energy.

He got the job he wanted and also got a reward from his father. Kong Gui is such a good man.

This made Cao Zhang feel a little elated.

He immediately patted the other person on the shoulder and said:

"Well, thank you for your kindness!"

Seeing this, Kong Gui also helped Cao Zhang straighten out the wrinkles on his clothes.

While smiling, he said:
"In the future, please speak more kindly of me in front of the Prime Minister."

"Even if you let me be a servant in your house."

"I massage the prime minister and the young master's shoulders and backs every day."

"It's better than staying in that crappy place in Liangzhou!"

Upon hearing this, Cao Zhang couldn't stop smiling and nodded repeatedly.

"Okay, okay, I will definitely find a good job for you."

After saying that, he turned and looked at Sima De.

In Sima De's opinion, Kong Gui was smooth-talking and liked to flatter.

But it is undeniable that everyone has their good points.

Who knows, it might come in handy in the future.

It's like Boss Cao knows that this person is a bootlicker.

He was also rewarded with a valuable belt, and was forced to use it by both kindness and force.

This is exactly the embodiment of the employment policy of selecting people based on merit and not being fussy about details.

Moreover, Kong Gui is willing to make friends with Cao Zhang.

It is better than becoming a disciple of Cao Pi and Cao Zhi and going against them.

Thinking of this, Sima De couldn't help but smile and said:

"Shulin, don't underestimate yourself."

"We are now serving in the same court, how can we allow you to be our slave and servant?"

"Doing the work of a subordinate?"

"If something good happens in the future, we will naturally look after each other."

Kong Gui's eyes lit up when he heard this.

He immediately burst into tears of gratitude and said:
"I am just a minor official in front of the Prime Minister."

"How dare I claim to be an official in the same dynasty as Sima Shaoqing?"

"What's more, what's the point of looking after each other?!"

"I just ask you and Sima Shaoqing for some help."

"If you need anything in the future, just tell me!"

Sima De and Cao Zhang both nodded slightly when they heard this.

Cao Zhang also said confidently at this time:
"What's the big deal? As long as you serve your country well."

"It won't be a problem for you to be promoted to a higher position in the future!"

Kong Gui's eyes rolled when he heard this.

He immediately agreed:
"In that case, I would like to thank you here, sir!"

At this time, Cao Cao planned to send troops to Guanzhong not only to eliminate internal troubles.

It was also to prevent Liu Bei from invading Shu first in the future.

He then colluded with Ma Han and others to harm Guanzhong.

At this time, Liu Bei's army also welcomed two distinguished guests.

Lu Su tried his best to persuade Pang Tong to stay, but he was determined not to stay in Jiangdong.

Lu Su had no choice but to do a favor.

He took Pang Tong with him on the diplomatic mission to Changsha.

At this time, both of them entered Changsha City.

When Liu Bei heard the news, he was overjoyed and brought Zhuge Liang and others to welcome him.

He has admired her talent for a long time.

After all, he is as famous as his own military strategist, Wulong!

How could he be an ordinary person?
It’s just that Pang Tong had only met Liu Bei.

After the two sides talked, they also said:
"Now that I have met Envoy Liu, I know what's going on."

"Now it's time to set off for the Central Plains."

Liu Bei was also shocked when he heard this!

He hurriedly asked, "Sir, are you going to surrender to Cao?"

Pang Tong looked at Liu Bei with a look of fear as if he were facing a formidable enemy.

He also waved his hand and said, "No, no."

"Isn't it rumored that there is a genius in the world, the Ghost Poison Sima?"

"Of course I have to go to the Central Plains to take a look."

"Just how talented is Sima Renda?!"

(End of this chapter)