Cao Thief

Chapter 374 An Article Moves the World
On the third day of October in the fifth year of Jian'an, Cao Cao returned in triumph.

The victory in the Battle of Guandu made Cao Cao secure his position as the overlord of Henan, and there were faint signs of catching up with Yuan Shao.At this time, no one clamored for Yuan Shao and Cao Cao to jointly control the government.Cao Cao used a big victory to prove that he was hundreds of times stronger than Yuan Shao.

Han Emperor Liu Xie led a hundred officials out of the city to meet him.

Cao Cao dismounted and kowtowed to Liu Xie, and staged a harmonious drama where the monarch and his ministers knew each other.

In fact, Cao Cao won a complete victory at Guandu, and the person who lost the most was not Yuan Shao, but Han Emperor Liu Xie.He had hoped that Yuan Shao would defeat Cao Cao miserably, and then he stood up in the name of the emperor of the Han family and tried his best to turn the tide... He hoped that Yuan Shao would win, but he didn't want Cao Cao to die.Only when Cao Cao is alive can he check and balance Yuan Shao, and after the tragic victory, Yuan Shao will also be seriously injured. At that time, Liu Xie will be able to take back the power in the hands of the two of them logically... Unfortunately, in the end, Liu Xie's small calculation is just bamboo Basket fetching water, all in vain!

Yuan Shao, insufficiency and conspiracy!
This is also the strongest feeling in Liu Xie's heart.

I miss you, Yuan Shao, who owns four prefectures, has millions of troops under his command, abundant money and food, and a large population, but in the end he was almost wiped out by Cao Cao.

This kind of person is no different from trash.

At least in Liu Xie's heart, Yuan Shao's status plummeted.

However, Liu Xie cannot stop there.

Before welcoming Cao Cao and returning the promise, he had already issued an imperial edict to make Cao Cao the rank of Taifu.

Cao Cao was originally an official worshiping Sikong, and he was one of the three princes.The Taifu, on the other hand, is above the Sangong, and is in charge of the duties of persuading the emperor with kindness, and has no daily affairs.

Presumably, Yuan Shao would feel very uncomfortable when he heard the news!

The emperor issued an edict. According to the rules, Cao Cao had to resign three times before he could formally accept it.

But the name of this Taifu is already assured.For Cao Cao, it doesn't matter if Tai Fu is not too good, the key is the matter of face.

Later generations often say that Cao Cao likes to cock his tail.

After the victory at Guandu, Cao Cao's little tail wanted to curl up again...

After entering the city, there is another cumbersome etiquette.

That night, Emperor Liu Xie of the Han Dynasty hosted a banquet in the Jinluan Palace to celebrate Cao Cao's achievements, and all civil and military officials attended.Liu Xie only showed his face once, and then left.He was not feeling well, and he had no choice but to celebrate Cao Cao.But it's impossible for him to be with you all the time.

After Liu Xie left the stage, the atmosphere of the banquet reached a climax.

"My lords, my lords, listen to a certain word."

Cao Cao suddenly spoke loudly, and everyone in the hall immediately stopped talking.

"I have a private matter that I want to discuss with you.

My five son is five years old, and he is just beginning to be enlightened.It's just that this gentleman is not easy to ask for. I don't know if you have any good suggestions for this? "

Prior to this, Mrs. Huan had sent letters many times expressing her thoughts.

She hoped that Cao Peng would enlighten Cao Chong.

However, Cao Cao was busy with the war at the time, so he didn't make a decision.Moreover, he didn't know how to make a decision on this matter... Cao Peng is a good candidate.In any case, Cao Cao was loyal to Cao Peng and admired Cao Peng's talent and learning.But just as Mrs. Bian said, Cao Peng's biggest problem lies in his age.As for his official position, to be honest, it is nothing...

And the focus of the current debate is precisely Cao Peng's age.

It's not that Cao Cao doesn't know Mrs. Huan's mind.

But he didn't think there was anything wrong with Mrs. Huan.The few children under her knees are all young, and the oldest is only 14 years old. It is still too early to establish a family.Cao Cao himself loves Cao Chong very much, and naturally hopes that there will be someone in the future who will support and help Cao Chong.

As for whether to establish Cao Chong as the heir, Cao Cao did not consider it.

He is in the prime of his life, so it is too early to think about this issue... Besides, even if he helps Cao Chong, it doesn't mean that he must establish Cao Chong.

But the problem is, he doesn't want to establish a heir, but his family doesn't think so.

Cao Cao talked to Guo Jia several times, but Guo Jia still refused to express his ideas.Therefore, Cao Cao also wanted to hear everyone's opinions when he brought this matter up at the celebration banquet.However, when Cao Cao raised this question, the hall was completely silent.

Everyone looked at me and I looked at you, but no one would speak.

Originally, this is your old Cao's family matter, why do you need to ask us?
This involves a problem of standing in line... If you stand in the wrong line, you will die.

"Sikong also heard the rumors in Fangshi." Since Cao Cao spoke, it would be impossible if he didn't answer.Therefore, a pair of eyes fell on the former Taiwei Yang Biao.Yang Biao is also white now, but he has a title, so he was also invited to the banquet today, "There are rumors that Sikong intends to invite Cao Youxue as the enlightenment teacher, so it may be a rumor. It's not about Cao Youxue, he is not bad. It's just that he's younger. If he was a few years older, he would definitely be the most suitable candidate, but now, something might be wrong."

"Yes, Cao Babai has outstanding talent, but he is young!"

"Well, Cao Peng does have real talents and learning, but his temper can't help being impulsive... If he is allowed to take on the role, it may not be suitable."

Whether it's out of good intentions or with ulterior motives, if someone speaks, others will follow naturally, and there will be a lot of discussions...

This topic mainly revolves around Cao Peng's age.Of course, there are also some people who are quite dissatisfied with Cao Peng because of his disturbance in the Fuguo General's Mansion.Taking advantage of this opportunity, they don't mind stepping on it.Although it may not be effective, it can disgust Cao Peng.

Everyone was chattering, but Cao Cao listened carefully.

In his heart, he also felt that Cao Peng was a bit young...

But I also feel that enlightenment is nothing more than reading and literacy. What does it have to do with age?
"Wenju, why don't you speak?"

Cao Cao's eyes fell on Kong Rong after looking around at the people in the hall.

On weekdays, he was the only talker, but today he didn't know why, and he didn't say a word.

Hearing Cao Cao call his name, Kong Rong coughed and stood up.Previously, Yang Biao did not get up when he answered.And what Cao Cao asked was a private matter, so when everyone talked, they all sat down and talked.Kong Rong suddenly stood up so solemnly that everyone couldn't help but startled.Kong Rong is not an ordinary person. His reputation is so great that he can be regarded as a representative of Qingliu celebrities.

Could it be that he stood up like this for some reason?
Cao Cao was also stunned!
Kong Rong is the most informal in his daily life. At best, he is free and easy, but at worst, he is wild.

When talking to Cao Cao, he rarely showed such solemnity.Cao Cao couldn't help being a little curious in his heart, wanting to hear what Kong Rong had to say.

Kong Rong bypassed the wine case and walked to the center of the hall.

I saw him straightening his Zhengjin virtuous crown, shaking his clothes, and took two steps forward, "Rongzheng wants to be Sikong Juxian."

"Excellent?"

"A few days ago, Rong got a wonderful book and would like to dedicate it to Sikong."

While speaking, Kong Rong took out a book from his arms and raised his hands above his head.

"Yue is also willing to serve as Sikong's virtuous."

"Xun Yu is willing to serve Sikong as a virtuous..."

"Chen Ji, please be a worthy candidate for Sikong."

Hulala, seven or eight people stood up at once.

And what they said was the same.

Cao Cao looked at the crowd in astonishment, and was also a little dazed.

"Wen Ju, you are..."

"After Sikong Ke has read this "Three Character Classic" first, he will naturally understand."

Cao Cao stepped forward and took the book from Kong Rong.

The booklet is thin, not thick.On the cover, the words "San Zi Jing" are written in Feibai cursive script, and the inscription is signed by Cao Peng.

My family, Wanlihou, has a new work?

Cao Cao couldn't help being curious, and opened the cover page.

"At the beginning of human beings, the nature is good. The nature is similar, but the habits are far away...One becomes ten, ten becomes hundreds. Hundreds become thousands, thousands become thousands...It is called spring and summer, and it is called autumn and winter. These four seasons have endless luck...born from the earth , There are plants and trees. This plant is everywhere in water and land. There are insects, fish, birds and beasts. This animal can fly away... The order of the elders and the young, friends and friends. The king is respectful, and the minister is loyal. These ten righteousness are the same... ..."

At the beginning, Cao Cao just recited in a low voice.

But as the reading continued, the voice gradually became louder, echoing over the hall.

A group of three characters, a sentence of six characters, simple and clear, but profound in meaning.The most important thing is that these words are catchy and rhythmic.After Cao Cao read it once, he memorized hundreds of words.Since ancient times, there has not been such an article.

Cao Cao began to understand why Kong Rong called it "Qiwen".

"This essay is only comparable to Youxue's [-]-character essay."

Cao Cao couldn't help praising it loudly, but after he finished speaking, he remembered, isn't this article written by Cao Peng?
"Wenju, you..."

"A few days ago, Cao Peng ordered someone to bring this book, but I didn't care about it at the time, so I just threw it aside.

I didn't think of this book until it was circulated in the market that Cao Peng wanted to be the teacher of the five princes, so I took it and looked through it.But……

Rong believes that you can be a teacher if you learn from others with great talent and ingenuity.

In this "San Zi Jing", all the texts lose their color.Rong holds this book and interviews all sages, all of whom think this article can be passed down through the ages. "

The main hall was filled with gasping sounds.

Cao Cao didn't speak, but went back to sit on the couch and read it again.

He suddenly laughed!
"The ingenuity of this article is not to be taken lightly."

He found that these people who stood up to speak, either themselves or their ancestors, were all mentioned in the text.

For example, Kong Rong, 'Rong is four years old and can make pears'...

For example, Xun Yu and Xun Yue, and there is also "Shen Jun Shu, who has not grown up four times"...

The more Cao Cao watched, the more interesting he found it.Looking behind, he also discovered the deeds of his ancestor Cao Shen, which made Cao Cao laugh heartily.

This friend is really smart.

He wrote such a book, whoever is mentioned, whether it is himself or future generations, how can he ignore it?
Among other things, these people will definitely work hard to promote it.

Didn't you say that I am young, that I am not qualified?I use such an article to respond to your doubts and see what else you have to say.Unless, you want to deny yourself, or the deeds of your ancestors.Otherwise, I will definitely agree...

Cao Peng's stubborn appearance seemed to appear before Cao Cao's eyes again.

When Suanzao withdrew its troops, Cao Peng suggested that Cao Cao withdraw the people of Suanzao.At that time, Cao Cao disagreed, and Cao Peng actually knelt in the lobby of the government office for most of the night, which finally made Cao Cao change his mind.As a result, Cao Cao obtained unexpected gains.

Those people who retreated from Suanzao were grateful to Cao Cao.

So that when Yuan Shao's soldiers came to Guandu, the local people gave Cao Cao great support.

People's hearts, people's opinions...

The Battle of Guandu was certainly a victory for Cao Cao's strategizing, but it was also a victory for the hearts of the people.

"Water carries a boat, and it capsizes" seems to express Cao Peng's point of view clearly and unmistakably.This kid is going to show off again this time!
Cao Cao even believed that when this "San Zi Jing" came out, it would be popularized quickly, and it would even replace the "Book of Cangjie" since the Qin and Han Dynasties, and become the most popular enlightenment reading in the future.Because, this book almost covers the aristocratic families in this world.

There is Zheng Xuan, there is Lu Wan, there is Cui Ye...

In this "Three Character Classic", Cao Peng gave enough benefits to those aristocratic families.

For these benefits, they must also compete to promote.

In fact, Cao Cao guessed wrong.

When Cao Peng gave the book to Kong Rong, there was no news that Mrs. Huan wanted him to be Cao Peng's teacher.The reason why he gave it to Kong Rong was that he hoped to get closer to Kong Rong so that he could control the direction of public opinion in the future.This three-character classic is a stepping stone for Cao Peng to advance to Qingliu.To get the support of the entire Qingliu, a few articles alone are not enough, and a broad network of contacts is needed...

However, as soon as this "Three Character Classic" appeared, it was enough to put an end to everyone's discussion.

Can a person who can write such a 'beautiful' enlightenment book not be a Mr. Enlightenment?
Just imagine, if more than ten years later, when people all over the world are trying out the "Three Character Classic" and "Eight Hundred Character Classic", the authors of the past years will not even be able to be an enlightenment teacher, and they will be considered inappropriate by everyone.Wouldn't that be the greatest mockery to the people present?

Cao Cao raised his head, "In this way, You Xue deserves it?"

"Well deserved!"

Xun Yue said even louder: "If Cao Youxue is not worthy, no one in the world can be worthy."

Nonsense, to deny Cao Peng at this time is to deny the Three Character Classic; to deny the Three Character Classic is to deny Xun Shu...

Not to mention Xun Yue, even Xun Yu, who has always been prudent, showed determination.

That meant clearly saying to Cao Cao: If you don't let Cao Peng be your son's first teacher, I will be in a hurry with you!
Cao Cao looked at the crowd, looked up to the sky and laughed.

This "Three Character Classic" is not only the glory of Cao Peng, but also the supreme glory of Cao Cao and the entire Cao clan...

"If that's the case, just follow what you said."

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The contents of the "Three Character Classic" spread throughout the streets and alleys of Xudu almost overnight at the fastest speed.

When you chat, if you don't say a few words of "Three Character Classics", you will be ashamed to say that you are a scholar.Moreover, under the impetus of the major families in Yingchuan, the content of the "Three Character Classic" spread out more quickly.Even the famous Yingchuan Academy is planning to change its curriculum and officially introduce the "Three Character Classic" and "Eight Hundred Character Classic".Not for anything else, just because these two articles are too classic.

Xiangyang, Shuijing Villa.

Sima Decao looked at Huang Chengyan helplessly.

Being both an academy, his Shuijing Villa would naturally be able to learn the contents of the "Three Character Classic" immediately.

Looking at Huang Chengyan with a frightened face, Sima Hui couldn't help sighing: "Brother Chengyan, back then, Mr. De and I underestimated your son-in-law."

Huang Chengyan twirled his long beard with his hands, although he pretended to be calm.

But from his eyebrows, one can still see his complacency...

Fragrant Jiuling, able to warm seats.Filial piety to relatives, what should be done!

My Jiangxia Huang family can also compete with famous scholars from the Central Plains...

(End of this chapter)