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

Chapter 420: Xun's glimmer of hope

Faced with Cao Hong's questioning, Xun You did not give a direct answer.

Instead, he asked back with great interest:

"What about you, Brother Zi Lian? Which young master are you going to bet on?"

"Are you planning to follow Xiahou Yuanrang's example and secretly help Master Cao Pi?"

Xun You revealed the hidden mystery in one sentence.

Behind Cao Pi, there is not only the support of several aristocratic families.

He also had the support of Xiahou Dun, a pillar of the army.

This can be seen from the close relationship between the sons of the Xiahou brothers and Cao Pi.

Cao Hong was speechless for a moment due to this sudden question.

He never expected that he was trying to find out the other person's feelings.

The result was like bringing disaster upon himself, making him extremely embarrassed.

By the time he came to his senses, Xun You had already left quietly.

He was left alone there, muttering to himself:
"Dealing with these counselors is always unpleasant."

As he spoke, Cao Hong's gaze immediately turned to a place not far away.

Cao Pi following Cao Cao into the city gate.

There was a hint of complex emotions in his eyes.

The reasons why the two brothers Xiahou Yuanrang and Xiahou Miaocai helped Cao Zihuan.

Cao Hong naturally knew it very well.

It’s simply because Cao Pi has loved to pester these two uncles since he was a child.

When elder brother Meng De was serving as an official in Luoyang, Xiahou Miaocai almost became half a father to Cao Pi.

As for Cao Hong himself, he had long had a grudge against Cao Pi.

Recalling that year when Cao Pi was only thirteen and asked to borrow money from him but was rejected.

There was dissatisfaction and disgust in the boy's eyes.

Cao Hong still feels chilled.

As an uncle, how could he not know that Cao Pi was narrow-minded and held grudges.

Even if he wanted to support Cao Pi, he might not be treated well.

Even if Cao Pi comes to power in the future, the fate of Cao Hong will be even more unpredictable.

In this case, how can the family’s wealth be preserved?
"Xun Gongda, you ask me how to choose?"

"Little did they know that I, Cao Hong, had no other options left!"

Cao Hong felt bitter at this time. He was very upset about Cao Zhi and Cao Zhang.
Even Cao Chong, who was only a child.

He is likely to support whichever eldest brother's successor is chosen.

Except Cao Pi, that’s not possible!
At this time, Cao Hong's heart was filled with reminiscence of the past and helplessness about the current situation.

With a light sigh, he followed the crowd into Xudu City.

Inside the city, Cao Cao ordered a banquet to celebrate the victory.

Xun Yu was busy delivering fine wine and delicious food to the army.

There was jubilation inside and outside Xudu, and the lights were bright.

The celebrations continued until late at night.

At the banquet, Cao Cao was drunk and pointed at the dancing singer.

He called out to everyone present: "Everyone, let's share this cup!"

"I won't go home until I'm drunk tonight, hahaha!"

But the music and dancing never stopped.

However, Cao Cao was already drinking under the persuasion of Cao Zhang and his generals.

Get drunk on the wine and food.

Sima De staggered out with the support of Xu Shu.

When he reached a deserted place, his drunken look instantly disappeared, and his eyes became sharp again.

"My Lord, what are you doing?"

Looking at Xu Shu with a puzzled look on his face.

Sima De waved his hand and said:

"Hey! How can a few glasses of wine make me drunk?"

"Prepare the carriage for me and follow me to visit Lord Xun Lingjun!"

His words revealed his clarity and extraordinary demeanor at the moment.

This time even Xu Shu couldn't understand it.

His superior left the table on the pretext of being drunk.

What's the purpose of going to look for Xun Yu in the middle of the night?
However, there was no need for Xu Shu to ask such questions.

He had no choice but to quickly call a groom for Sima De.

Late at night, in the East Street of Xudu, there was a hidden undercurrent in the silence. At this time, the lights in the Xun Mansion were still on, and two figures were illuminated in the study.

Xun Yu and Xun You are the uncle and nephew.

After returning from the banquet at the county magistrate's mansion, he did not rest at all.

Instead, they sat opposite each other in the study in the mansion.

Different from those generals who were too obsessed with partying.

They act as far-sighted counselors.

The self-discipline they have developed over the years means that they rarely indulge themselves at banquets and seek to get drunk.

The servants brought steaming hot sobering tea and then left quietly.

The silent atmosphere in the study was broken by Xun Yu's abrupt words.

"Gongda! I heard... that you have been in close contact with Sima Renda recently?"

Although Xun Yu and Cao Cao disagreed on their loyalty to the Han Dynasty.

The relationship was tense, even to the point that Cao Cao could no longer tolerate it.

But at the family level, he was Xun You's uncle and the head of the Yingchuan Xun family.

Xun Yu's position among the Central Plains gentry was unshakable.

It is not difficult to obtain some intelligence from the court and the army through one's own connections.

When Xun You heard this, a faint smile appeared on his face, but he said nothing.

Take a few sips of tea to relieve the alcohol from the banquet.

Then he put down the cup and looked at Xun Yu solemnly.

"Wen Ruo, whether I am close to Sima De and Master Cao Zhang is not the key."

Although they are uncle and nephew from the same clan, they are more like close friends in private.

Rather than the traditional family elders and younger generations.

Normally, he would call his cousin by his given name and rarely observe the etiquette between uncle and nephew.

At this time, Xun You's tone was quite solemn.

"More importantly, now is the time for the Xun family of Yingchuan to make a decision."

"Especially..." He said with a twinkle in his eyes, and continued in a low voice:
"Especially when you've made a mistake."

"The Han Dynasty is now like the setting sun. It is futile to cling to the title of emperor."

"Not only is it of no benefit to you personally, but also to the entire Xun family."

"What's more... since you were rescued by Sima Renda and Master Cao Zhang."

"The moment you give up, everything will be destroyed."

"Perhaps in the eyes of the lord, the Xun family has already made their choice."

"My Xun family owes you such a big favor."

"In the future, I will return it to Master Cao Zhang."

Xun You said this with a wry smile on his face, his gaze locked on Xun Yu's eyes.

"This is the price of your survival. It is also the ray of hope that the lord has left for my Xun family."

"Now we have been dragged into the same boat by Sima Renda."

"And this is also with the tacit consent of the lord."

Xun You hesitated for a moment and continued:

"Although this ship...is also named Cao."

"Although we may go our separate ways along the way."

“But the purpose is ultimately the same.”

He chose his words carefully at this moment, and every sentence seemed to be well thought out.

They were worried that Xun Yu's obsession with the Han Dynasty would become an obstacle to the family's progress.

After hearing this, Xun Yu showed a hint of bitterness on his lips.

As a famous talent in the world who assisted the king, he naturally understood Xun You's painstaking efforts.

He also understood that his persistence in defending the Han Dynasty was tantamount to a fight of trapped beasts.

But how could he easily give up his persistence as a Han minister?

"Gongda, do you really think Cao Zhang can ascend to the throne?"

"You know, except him."

"Pi, Zhi and Wei Gongzi are all eyeing them covetously."

"I will not give up an inch of the Cao family's throne!"

"Currently in the army, Cao Zhang is naturally performing well."

"But in the court, his foundation is still shallow."

"But it's still not enough to bring down his two brothers."

"Even with the help of my Xun family, compared with Master Cao Pi... we are still far behind."

(End of this chapter)