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

Chapter 453: Ji Lige Brother Joins Cao Pi

Due to years of experience in human relationships and his father's harsh treatment.

This enabled Cao Pi to develop social skills that surpassed his other brothers.

This skill of smiling on the outside but not on the inside.

It can be said that the disciple is better than the master!

"I dare not. I cannot accept such humility from you, sir."

Yang Xiu quickly declined Cao Pi's offer of support and stood up on his own.

"Dezu has come at the right time. I was eager to discuss literature with you."

"Please come into the main hall, Dezu!"

"Someone, serve tea..."

Cao Pi's cleverness lies in not asking directly about the purpose of the visit.

Hint indirectly and lure you into a trap.

It's a tacit understanding that one can wait for the opportunity to succeed, and he has mastered the art of waiting for the opportunity to succeed.

Seeing this, Yang Xiu simply confessed:
"This humble official is not here for literary matters."

"In fact, I want to discuss military strategy with you, young master."

"Military strategy?" Cao Pi also smiled and pretended not to understand.

"Everyone knows that Dezu is a famous talent in the Central Plains."

"Why are you talking about military strategy now?"

As he spoke, he also changed the subject:

"If Dezu wants to discuss military affairs, he should go to the Marquis of Yanling."

"This young master is usually busy with government affairs."

'In my spare time, I just entertain myself with music, chess, calligraphy and painting.'

"I have long been unfamiliar with military affairs."

"If Dezu has a good place to hunt."

"I can go with you."

"If we capture some prey, we can send it to my fifth brother to share."

Faced with Cao Pi's evasiveness.

Yang Xiu also sighed inwardly at this time.

This Cao Pi is even more elusive than his father.

Although the King of Wei's mood was changeable, he could still give people a glimmer of hope.

Cao Pi, on the other hand, appeared to be amiable on the surface, but in reality he was harboring murderous intentions.

His deep thoughts are terrifying when you think about them carefully.

Everything he said was meant to poke at Yang Xiu's spine.

It implies that he was originally a member of Cao Zhi's party.

Why say one thing and mean another when you come uninvited?
Thinking of this, Yang Xiu sighed helplessly.

He knelt down again, raised the wooden box respectfully with both hands and said:
"To be honest, I came here today to ask you a favor."

"I have something else to present to you, sir."

"Oh?" Cao Pi deliberately looked embarrassed when he heard this.

"As the saying goes: No merit, no reward,"

"It is ungentlemanly to accept gifts without reason."

"How can I be so rude to you, Master?"

He avoided the main point and did not mention it at all for fear of arousing suspicion from his father, and only emphasized that it was against morality.

Unexpectedly, Yang Xiu also insisted: "Sir, please don't refuse!"

"This item is most suitable for you, young master."

"You may as well taste it and make a decision."

As he spoke, he gently opened the lid of the box.

But he did not take it out, but just held it high above his head.

Show Cao Pi what's inside.

And under the illumination of some lights.

Cao Pi finally saw clearly what was in the box.

It turned out to be a sword?
No wonder Yang Xiu didn't dare to touch it easily.

However, the workmanship and quality of the sword made Cao Pi's eyes light up!
He took it and looked at it carefully. The sword was made of pure steel and the surface was decorated with delicate fish scale patterns.

The blade is as thin as paper and extremely sharp.

The hilt of the sword is inlaid with a deep blue gem that shines brightly.

At this time, the sword was flicked lightly, and the crisp sound resounded throughout the hall, and the lingering sound was lingering in the air.

This sword is so exquisite that it is comparable to the Yitian Qingguang in his father's hand.

Cao Pi had previously felt sorry for the Qinggang sword, which was given to Sima De by his own father.

Now that I see this rare sword, how can I not be envious?
"What a good sword!" Cao Pi exclaimed in admiration at this time.

I can't let it go, but I'm also hesitant.

At this time, I was also thinking whether it was wise to accept this gift?
After all, Yang Xiu came with the treasure today, so what he wanted must be something big.

Yang Xiu saw Cao Zhi's excited expression. He also put the box on the ground, stood up quickly and said:
"This sword was made by Wang Mao, a hermit from Hongnong."

"He is indifferent to official career and focuses on sword forging."

"This sword is the result of ten years of hard work."

"My lord, you know that it takes ten years to sharpen a sword..."

Cao Pi understood immediately after hearing this.

Since his elder brother Cao Ang unfortunately died.

It has been exactly ten years since the year he decided to compete for the throne.

Seeing that Cao Pi was touched, Yang Xiu struck while the iron was hot:

"It took ten years to forge a sword. It should be considered a treasure."

“He gave it to me.”

"When asked why, he said: The sword is a gentleman's companion, it is the highest and most noble, admired by both humans and gods."

"The Yuchang Sword was made famous through the ages because of Zhuan Zhu."

"The Lulu Sword became famous all over the world because of Emperor Qin."

"So Wang Mao asked me to find a true gentleman."

"Giving this sword to you will make it worth the ten years of hard work that went into making it."

Upon hearing this, Cao Pi quickly declined:
"Thank you for your praise, Dezu."

After saying this, his eyes were fixed on the sword, with other thoughts in his mind.

Now that Cao Zhi has lost power, could it be that Yang Dezuo intends to join my camp?

I think my father had established a national school to recruit poor scholars.

This move undoubtedly shook the foundations of the aristocratic families.

Compared with Cao Zhang, Cao Pi was obviously more popular among the gentry.

The next moment, he heard Yang Xiu say:
"I believe that the sword is a gentleman's weapon, which should be kept hidden and not exposed."

"When the sword is unsheathed, it can slay the wicked and eliminate the evil, shock the people, and make thousands of people retreat!"

"A gentleman wins over others with virtue, and will not resort to war unless they are extremely evil and treacherous."

"Before the sword is unsheathed, the virtue has already convinced the people."

"To defeat the enemy without showing off one's edge is the highest state of a gentleman."

Cao Pi smiled and nodded when he heard this, saying, "Dezu is right."

Seeing this, Yang Xiu also bowed repeatedly and said:
"The best swordsmanship is to have the sword in your mind, without having it in your hand."

"When swordsmanship is profound, any plant or tree can be used as a sword, and virtue can also be a sharp blade."

"I hope you can use this sword that I have spent ten years forging to intimidate the villains."

"Serve the king above and be kind to your brothers below."

"Carry on the king's aspirations and pass on the legacy to future generations."

"Promote the virtues of the saints and rule the world with ease."

"Only in this way can we not dishonor the hard work that our scholars put into forging swords!"

At this point, Cao Pi completely understood Yang Xiu's intentions.

He pondered for a while, and finally turned his doubts into a direct question:

"Did Zijian send you here to relay these words?"

An indescribable sharpness emerged from his words.

"No." Yang Xiu bowed his head for the third time.

He said in a firm tone: "Your Highness and Marquis Pingyuan are related by blood, and they have a deep brotherly love."

"Although I have a close personal relationship with Marquis Pingyuan, I also respect you very much."

"Only if you inherit the throne can the Marquis of Linzi enjoy wealth and glory."

"Only if you show kindness and virtue, can I realize my ambitions."

"May the friendship between you and your brothers grow stronger day by day, and may you trust each other without suspicion."

"Recruit talented people and good ministers to work together on state affairs."

"This will be a blessing for the country and a celebration for the nation."

"I, the Yang family of Hongnong, am willing to serve you from now on."

"Even if it means sacrificing my life, I will not hesitate!"

It is said that scholars always speak in a roundabout way.

If Cao Zhang had heard what Yang Xiu said, he would probably have started yawning.

But for Cao Pi, the key point of Yang Xiu's words was.

It was his words that represented the surrender of the Hongnong Yang family.

"Good! A sword of virtue!"

"What a wise and good minister!"

Cao Pi's face showed admiration at this time, and he couldn't help but sigh:

"Zijian is so lucky to have a friend like you."

"It can be said that this life has been lived out, and even I envy it."

(End of this chapter)