Sima Yi's Three Kingdoms Collection Collection

Chapter 70 Entering the Prime Minister's Palace (5)
After all, he stood up, but he didn't dare to go forward and sit side by side with Cao Cao, but sat down on the lower chief seat of Huangmen's servant Yang Jun.

Seeing Han Song's thanks in every possible way, Cao Cao refused to take the seat, and knew that he had doubts about his sincerity, so he stopped pushing. Just now he raised a bronze dragon-patterned wine baron in front of him with both hands, and respected all his officials from a distance: "I would like to use this wine to congratulate all the kings on the finalization of the Central Plains today, and the hope of peace!"

The high-ranking officials of the imperial court and the staff members of the Prime Minister's Office stood up at the long seats on both sides and raised their glasses to return their thanks: "I would like to congratulate the prime minister on his great achievements and great achievements!"

After drinking for three rounds, Cao Cao said to Han Song: "Don't blame Han Jun—I have always had the habit of private affairs and not abolishing public affairs. Even in my spare time, I dare not forget that state affairs are the most important. I would like to ask the truth: Now Jingzhou Among them, how many people like you, Han Jun, have the heart of dedicating loyalty to the imperial court?"

"The prime minister doesn't need to be so polite. According to Han, seven out of ten famous scholars and officials in Jingzhou are devoted to the imperial court and have nothing else to say. Cai Mao, Kuai Yue, Zhang Yun, Wang Can and others who are close confidants of Liu Jingzhou He is one of those people who abide by the integrity." Han Song hastily bowed his body to thank him, and replied generously, "However, forgive me for telling the truth, the remaining two or three people from Jingzhou have been punished by the prime minister. The old enemy——Liu Bei's bewitching, ran to his side..." At this point, he suddenly paused, looked at Cao Cao's face, and then continued, "Although there are not many Jingzhou people , but there are also many people with outstanding talents and knowledge, some of them are difficult to deal with!"

"Oh? Little Liu Bei still wants to stand up in Jingzhou to fight against the imperial court? Liu Biao has always been petty, and he will allow Liu Bei to cultivate power under his nose?" Cao Cao listened and smiled coldly, "Han Jun, What you said is unreasonable! Under Liu Biao's suspicion, how could Liu Bei recruit any talents?"

"Prime Minister, don't be careless! Liu Bei's way of recruiting talents is a little different. He has always focused on quality and put quantity at the end, and he specially selects the best celebrities in Jingzhou! As far as Han knows, the current Liu Bei's The military advisor Zhuge Liang was invited out of the mountain from Sangu Thatched Cottage in Longzhong, Nanyang County half a year ago. Although this Zhuge Liang is under thirty, he is truly a genius in the world, with extraordinary strategies. He is called "Mr. Wolong", and he can be called the number one stranger in Jingzhou. Han Song said anxiously, "Liu Bei has been assisted by this person, even Liu Jingzhou had to summon him to Xinye County near Xiangyang for monitoring... The Prime Minister must not underestimate them. !"

When hearing the word "Zhuge Liang", only two people's expressions changed slightly among the seats in the hall: one was Xun Yu, who immediately frowned slightly, with a hint of worry between his brows; The young man in black, who was about to scoop soup with a spoon, heard the name "Zhuge Liang", his arms trembled slightly, and the silver spoon almost fell into the soup bowl.

"What Zhuge Liang? I've never heard of this name before... Hey! He's just a mediocre village man! What trouble is there?" Cao Cao shook his head disdainfully, cupped his fists and arched towards Xun Yu, " Han Jun, when it comes to wise men in this world, is there anyone who can compare with Xun Lingjun? Xun Lingjun is the real genius and invincible! Either boasting of the truth, or the rebirth of Yiyin and Jiang Shang, compared with him Be inferior by three points! Hehehe... Your Zhuge Liang in Jingzhou is just a frog at the bottom of a well! You don’t need to ask Zhuge Liang’s ability in detail, but Liu Bei is still hiding in a corner of Jingzhou even though he is assisted by Zhuge Liang. No climate!"

"Oh... Xun Lingjun is a sage through the ages, Confucianism in the world, and all the famous people in the world admire him wholeheartedly. Compared with you, Zhuge Liang is naturally far behind..." Han Song hurriedly turned to him when he heard Cao Cao say that Xun Yu, who was in the chief position, bowed deeply and saluted, "It is Han, who is far away in the remote area of ​​Jingzhou, and has always been fascinated and admired by Xun Lingjun's great achievements..."

"Prime Minister Cao and Mr. Han are really over-the-top. How can Xun Xun dare to take this ridiculous praise?" Xun Yu hurriedly avoided the table and stood up, and respectfully returned, "Actually, Zhuge Liang, a young gentleman, Xun Xun once heard Some famous scholars and bureaucrats who came to the south talked about it. It is said that he has lofty aspirations, and he claims that he is "as capable as Guan Zhong in governing the country, and like Le Yi in using soldiers and martial arts." And condescend to ask—how can this person take it lightly? Master Han’s warning just now must be prepared without careful consideration."

Hearing Xun Yu's words, Cao Cao's heart sank slightly, and he was sad for a moment, and said: "Since Xun Lingjun has such an opinion, then I would like to ask Han Jun to take more time to introduce Liu Bei to Zhenxiang and Xun Lingjun in detail. Let’s talk about Zhuge Liang’s current dormant situation in Jingzhou. Come on, come on! Keep serving the wine! Let’s dance!”

Han Song muttered as if he wanted to say something more, but the maids in the hall walked up with fluttering robes, and the music was played and the chime bells rang, his words were quickly drowned out by the turbulent and elegant drum music The voice is hit.

Two Swords
When everyone was staggering, Hua Xin, Minister of the Ministry of Officials, raised his glass to Han Song and asked, "I heard that Liu Biao is sitting in the eight counties of Jingzhou. Xibo Jichang boasted that he was a master in Yanwu and Xiuwen, isn't it ridiculous?"

"Master Shangshu, Liu Biao is short-sighted and has no way to expand his career. It is true that he is not praised by the famous scholars and bureaucrats of the upper kingdom, but he is not without merit in Jingzhou Daxing Confucianism and good writing." Han Song now relies on his status as a servant, Then he called Liu Biao by his first name, "To tell you the truth, now I have 72 famous scholars and 36 high-ranking people in Jingzhou. They are like stars shining in the night. They are impressive and should not be underestimated!"

Cao Cao heard it clearly on the first square couch, and suddenly became interested. He couldn't help but interjected: "Oh? What's so special about your '72 famous scholars and 36 high-level people' in Jingzhou? Let me tell you the truth. ..."

"Han doesn't dare to boast." Han Song took out a silk book from the sleeve of his robe, and held it respectfully in his palm, "This is a collection of "Government and Dao" written by famous scholars and experts in Bizhou. Advise and comment."

The maidservant standing beside his table took the "Zhi Dao Ji" and presented it to Cao Cao.Cao Cao took the silk book in his hand, opened it to read a few pages, nodded slightly, and was about to speak.However, a clear voice suddenly sounded in the hall: "Master Prime Minister, may Yang please give me this book of "Zhi Dao Ji"?"

Everyone followed the prestige, and it turned out that the voice came from the young man in brocade at the bottom of the long mat on the left side of the hall.He was not afraid of being ridiculed by others as "unsteady", so he sat up straight on the seat, staring at Cao Cao, waiting for his answer.

Cao Cao turned his head to look at him, smiled "haha", and ordered the maidservant standing beside him to send the book "Zhi Dao Ji" to the young man in brocade shirt.Then, he smiled and said to all the officials present: "Oh! I forgot to introduce the truth to you—but some adults should have recognized it before. This son is Yang Biao, the heir of Yang Taiwei. Xiu. Mr. Yang is brilliant and talented, and he was appointed as the deputy head of the prime minister's office by the prime minister two months ago."

When everyone heard this, they were very surprised: it turns out that this young man in brocade shirt is Yang Xiu, the famous son of Taiwei Yang Biao!It is rumored that his quick mind, keen eyes and ears, wonderful literary talent, and profound knowledge are unparalleled among young talents in the world. Even Dr. Kong Rong called him "Jia Yi reborn".

But Yang Xiu smiled slightly, saluted and thanked everyone humbly, and his demeanor seemed graceful.After he finished the ceremony, he sat back in his seat and lowered his head, opened the "Zhi Dao Ji" and read it at a glance.

(End of this chapter)