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

Chapter 361: Stupid people with lots of money are good at treating guests

At this time, hundreds of guests were sitting on the lawn in Cao Zhi's back garden, and the scale of the banquet was spectacular.

However, there are only a few dozen real celebrities and leaders of aristocratic families among them.

There are even more wandering poor people from far and wide.

He took the opportunity to sneak into the mansion and pretend to be a musician in order to have a good meal.

Over time, even the gate guards of Cao Zhi's mansion.

He also came up with an idea and set up a checkpoint at the door to collect fees.

Either bribe money or bribe food and cloth, otherwise you will not be allowed to enter.

Even with such a meager amount of money, one could exchange for such a royal banquet.

It also attracts many diners.

"The Marquis of Linzi is truly the Mengchang Lord of our time!"

"There are three thousand famous people under my seat, and all the talents in the world are here!"

Cao Zhi was drunk at this time and was overwhelmed by the flattery.

He also raised his glass and drank it all, laughing out loud, his satisfaction evident in his words.

"I don't think so, as Sima Qian wrote in the Records of the Grand Historian."

"Most of Mengchangjun's guests were thieves and thieves, so how could they be considered as scholars of real talent?"

"The Marquis of Linzi sincerely invites wise men from all over the world to gather together."

"His reputation for recruiting talented people is just like his father, Prime Minister Cao!"

"Great! It makes sense, I admire it!"

"Cheers! Cheers!"

"In my humble opinion, today is the day when a hundred sages gather together."

"But it's not perfect because of one person's absence!"

"Who is missing? I would like to hear the details."

"It was commented on by Mr. Shuijing, a famous scholar in Jingzhou, a few years ago."

"The crown of the Southern Province scholars is the Phoenix Pang Tong!"

"Indeed! If we can invite Pang Tong to the Linzi Marquis's residence, he can assist you."

"Then we can expect great success in the future, and we will benefit greatly from it!"

"How difficult is this? After the banquet, I will go to Jiangdong immediately."

"If I could meet Fengchu Pang Tong, I would definitely invite him to gather at the Linzi Marquis's residence!"

"Hey! I heard Pang Tong has left Jiangdong and his whereabouts are now a mystery."

"If you know where it is, why not go with me? We can help each other along the way and join in the great cause!"

At this time, the aroma of wine filled the air at the banquet, and everyone drank to give themselves courage.

There was a lot of heated discussion, people talked a lot, said everything, and were happy about everything!

While chatting and laughing, everyone praised themselves.

He always says that he wants to recruit talented people for Master Cao Zhi!

I don’t know if these people are drunk or if they just brag without feeling ashamed.

At this moment, a tall and handsome man appeared.

The young man, with his free and easy manner, walked slowly into the courtyard from outside the door.

With a broad smile on his face, he walked straight up to Cao Zhi.

When Cao Zhi saw the person coming, he quickly stood up to greet him.

"Dezu, you are late again, please take a seat quickly!"

As he spoke, he personally took her hand and led her to sit beside him.

Yang Xiu's arrival once again sparked heated discussions at the banquet, and the place was bustling with noise for a while.

"This is Yang Xiu, the son of Taiwei Yang Biao, a close friend of Linzi Marquis."

"Yang Xiu is a man of extraordinary talent! He has a photographic memory and is a rare talent in the world!"

"The Hongnong Yang family has three dukes in four generations, and now Yang Xiu is even more noble as the chief clerk in front of Duke Wei."

"It can be said that he is a prominent figure with a bright future ahead of him!"

As everyone spoke, they were envious of Yang Xiu's background and resume.

When Yang Xiu arrived, he also sat upright.

Then he suddenly stood up, tightly grasped the wine cup, and said loudly:
"My dear friends! Please fill this cup. After three cups of wine, I wish you all good writing skills."

"Engrave this grand scene of gathering of heroes on paper!"

"Shengyin!" "Shengyin!"

At this time, the responses came one after another, like thunder breaking through the sky.

The enthusiasm for the banquet was once again boiling, and it was in full swing.

"Grandmaster De, why do you have such noble thoughts today?"

Cao Zhi looked at Yang Xiu in confusion.

I often reserve a seat for him at banquets, but he rarely comes.

"Haha, Zijian, just look up." Yang Xiu said softly with a smile, his tone calm and mysterious.

Cao Zhi looked up when he heard the voice, and saw the eyes suddenly widened!

There were hundreds of people at the banquet.

In a blink of an eye, only dozens of people were left.

Although the aroma of wine was still in the air, the cups and plates were in a mess.

Those who were just filling in the gaps had already taken advantage of the chaos and escaped.

How can I have the courage to sing and dance to the moon here?
Cao Zhi also sighed when he heard this:
"Among my followers, there are only a few dozen talented and elegant people!"

Upon hearing this, Yang Xiu smiled and said nothing.

Pick up the pot lightly and fill it with the last drop of fine wine.

"Gentlemen! Drink slowly from the cup of 'Ninety-Sixty-Seven'!"

Yang Xiu once again stood up proudly, holding the cup level with his chest, with an imposing manner:
"You are all well-educated people in the world, and you must have understood the poem by heart."

"After three cups, I would like to hear your plans for governing the country and bringing peace to the world!"

After he finished speaking, he drank it all in one gulp, his lofty ambitions evident in his words.

The guests at the table lost their enthusiasm and stood up, covering their faces and walking away.

Only a few people were left touching the rims of their cups, and the banquet atmosphere suddenly became desolate.

"Those who seek popularity have all gone, and those who remain are all people who are indifferent to fame and gain!"

When Cao Zhi heard this lonely sound, he laughed at himself and comforted Yang Xiu with words.

"Don't be anxious, Zijian, wait and see."

Yang Xiu waved his finger lightly, pointing to the hundreds of banquets on the vast grassland.

Cao Zhi was stunned at the sight before him.

There were only a few people left at the banquet.

In other places, there were overturned stools, abandoned shoes, and hats scattered among the grass, creating a desolate scene.

"My guests are worse than chicken thieves and dog thieves!"

Seeing this, Cao Zhi's face turned red, and then he left in anger.

He walked to the lakeside of Houyuan with staggering steps.

The lake was sparkling and ripples were forming.

It seems to be telling of endless loss.

Cao Zhi stood alone by the lake, his heart filled with bitterness of being deceived.

The second elder brother indulged in music and dancing, and the fourth younger brother loved riding and shooting.

But he thought he was well-read and extremely intelligent.

He was better at judging people than his two brothers, but now it seems like a joke.

"Dezu, I will inherit my father's business."

"With this ability to judge people, won't the country be destroyed in my hands?"

Cao Zhi turned around and looked at Yang Xiu with tears in his eyes.

The pain of damaged dignity is unbearable.

"You are young and have not experienced the world, so don't worry if something goes wrong."

"I hope I will be careful in making friends in the future to avoid being criticized."

Yang Xiu said this while pointing in the direction of Cao Pi's residence on the other side, patiently and earnestly explaining.

"If the Prime Minister were in Xudu right now, he would know what happened today."

"How can you save your dignity, sir? Isn't this just giving others a handle?"

Upon hearing this, Cao Zhi nodded repeatedly, tightly grasped Yang Xiu's hand, and said in a trembling voice:
"Cao Zhi is young and ignorant, please give me some guidance!"

Upon hearing this, Yang Xiu put his hands around Cao Zhi's left hand, gently stroked his back, and sighed repeatedly.

"Your talent is unrivalled, but you lack worldly wisdom."

"If you stay indoors and don't get involved in worldly affairs, you may not achieve great things."

"When your brother and son were this age, they had already followed their father to conquer all over the world."

"The second son also followed the prime minister to fight against Yuan Shikai, and even had the hatred of having his wife taken away from him."

"Sir, have you ever thought about following the Prime Minister?"

"Fighting in the north and south, serving like a dog or a horse?"

Cao Zhi kept Yang Xiu's words in mind.

The words "stealing his wife" made him even more upset.

Zhen Ji's beauty was so stunning that it could overwhelm a whole country.

Cao Zhi only met her twice, but he would never forget her.

There is also a poem called "The Goddess of Luo River" handed down from generation to generation, expressing his love.

Seeing Cao Zhi's dazed look, as if he had understood, Yang Xiu nodded happily:
"One day, I will go to Xun Lingjun's residence in person to find a good opportunity for you, young master."

"It would be best if I could follow the army to Jiangdong and assist the Prime Minister!"

(End of this chapter)