The Invincible Hegemon of the Three Kingdoms

Chapter 25 Cao Cao's Ambition

It was early spring, and there was still a chill in the air of Luoyang City.

Luoyang has a dangerous terrain, with Qinling Mountains in the west, Songyue Mountain in the east, Mang Mountain barrier in the north, and Longmen Yique in the south.Luoshui runs across the city from west to east, surrounded by mountains and rivers, warm in winter and cool in summer.

The circumference of Luoyang City is 5000 meters, and the shortest east wall is 1000 meters.The general height of the city wall is eighteen feet, which is 41 meters!The thickness of the city wall is close to 16 meters.

On the streets of Luoyang City, there was still an endless stream of pedestrians.

Even if the Yellow Turbans in the outside world are making a fuss.

The people of Sili, however, were like calm well water, without a single ripple.

This is of course related to the wealth of the people in Sili.In addition, the people here have an almost fanatical sense of worship for the big man.

After all, living at the feet of the emperor for generations is the easiest way to develop a close heart.

It was not the first time for Yang Hong and Fu Lu to come to Luoyang, and they were standing in front of Luoyang City at this moment.He was still shocked again by the height of Luoyang City.Not to mention Tang Qi who has never been to Luoyang.

He has looked silly.

At the gate of Luoyang City, Fu Lu pulled over Tang Qi who was still in a daze and said in a low voice: "After entering the city later, I will protect Mr. to donate an official. You go to find out the location of the General's Mansion."

Tang Qi nodded to show his understanding.

In today's world, besides the emperor, there are only two people who are most powerful.

One is Zhang Rang, the most trusted eunuch of the emperor.

The other person is the great general He Jin who holds the power of the world's soldiers and horses.

After repeated discussions, Zhao Xiang, Xue Ge and others agreed that it would be better to give He Jin a gift.

In later generations, Zhao Xiang only knew that He Jin and Zhang Rang died unexpectedly, but he didn't know how they died.

In addition, as a man, Zhao Xiang naturally dislikes eunuchs.So He Jin was chosen.

Xue Ge has deeper considerations.He believes that Zhang Rang's power comes from the emperor's favor.Once the emperor no longer trusts Zhang Rang.Then Zhang Rang was defeated by He Jin only in the flip of a palm.

Instead, it was He Jin, whose younger sister was the queen.He himself is the general who controls the soldiers and horses of the Han Dynasty.In the court, there are already party members.Even if the Son of Heaven really wants to bring down He Jin one day, it may be difficult.Not to mention Zhang Rang.

So Xue Ge strongly suggested that Zhao Xiang vote for He Jinmen.

As for Yang Hong and others, they knew that they had no strategic vision and did not speak.

So everyone reached a consensus and moved closer to He Jin.

Most of the boxes of jewelry that Yang Hong brought this time were given to He Jin.

After the three of them entered the city, they immediately acted according to the plan.

Tang Qi found out the location of the General's Mansion very easily.At this time, I was wandering the streets of Luoyang boringly.

However, they found a camp for official prostitutes, and a gorgeous woman was standing on the street to solicit customers.

Seeing this, Tang Qi felt hot in his heart.But it was by a strange coincidence that he walked towards the brothel.

Fu Lu Yanghong also arrived at the donation office smoothly at this moment.I found that there was a long queue here.

A sharp light flashed in Fu Lu's eyes, and he was about to clear a passage with his hands.Yang Hong held Zhao Xiang aside.The wretched aura in his expression became more intense, and he smiled and said to Lu:
"Yongsheng, don't be impulsive, let's see what happens to someone."

After all, Yang Hong found a small Han army school that maintained order.Whispered a few words to him, and stuffed some pieces of gold into the schoolboy's robe.

The two were quickly led to the front of the team by the red-faced Xiaoxiao.

The little school shouted to the head eunuch who was in charge of selling the officials: "Bi Gong! Big customer!"

Bi Lan is one of the ten most trusted eunuchs of the emperor.He is also the eunuch who is the best at handling business among the ten permanent attendants.

So the emperor ordered him to be in charge of selling officials outside the palace.

Although there is less favor from the emperor on weekdays.But there is a lot of money in the business of selling officials outside the palace.

So this Bi Lan is also very carefree every day.

This day, Bi Lan was as usual.He was staring at a few of his subordinates who sold officials and sold nobles.Suddenly someone yelled that the big customer is coming!

Bi Lan is happy.As soon as this big business hits the door.You can also have a lot of oil and water.A few years ago, Cao Song, the adopted son of Duke Cao, the Grand Changqiu of the palace, donated a Taiwei to Cao Song, the great Honglu of the court.Just let Bi Lan make a lot of money.

It hasn't been a big business for a long time.Time to make a fortune.

Bi Lan thought in her heart.

Immediately, Yang Hong and Fu Lu, who were brought forward by the small school, were invited into the small hall to start talking in detail.

It was evening soon, and Yang Hong finally led Fu Lu out of the sales office with a smile on his face.Behind them, Bi Lan also said goodbye to them with a smile on his face.

Yang Hong Fu Lu walked to the inn that he had agreed with Tang Qi.

On the way, Yang Hong said with emotion: "The Son of Heaven is really honest in his business. Everything in the world is soaring today, but this official rank has not increased. It is still the same as five years ago. Your Majesty is really honest."

Fu Lu also nodded when he heard the words: "It's really cheap."

This time, Yang Hong not only helped Zhao Xiang buy a replacement for the prefect of Changshan.He also donated a small title of [-] households in Shiyi.In the end, Bi Lan also half sold and half gave away the military posts of three miscellaneous school lieutenants.

This is a serious captain of the Han army, no better than the captain of that county.

The military system of the Han Dynasty, the school lieutenant can command 5000 people alone.It is for a battalion.Even if it is a miscellaneous captain.

And the county lieutenant. . .It's not bad to be able to command five or six hundred people.To put it bluntly, the school lieutenant in the county is the lieutenant's deputy.There is no command.

Zhao Xiang has the positions of these three big guys as school lieutenants.Three school lieutenants can be appointed immediately, and then recruit soldiers.You can expand your force to 5000!

This is the [-] Zhao Xiang's private army that complies with the laws of the Han Dynasty.

Of course, there is a very important premise: Zhao Xiang can afford to support this army.

The only trouble with the miscellaneous captain.The imperial court of the Han Dynasty will not allocate one soldier, one horse, one grain and one arrow to the miscellaneous school lieutenants.

Everything in the military, from logistics to personnel to training and fighting.All need to be borne by the miscellaneous school lieutenant.

Therefore, most miscellaneous captains have this position, but they do not have the corresponding strength.One empty shelf.

Buy these dudes.Yang Hong spent a total of 4 taels of gold.Compared with today's prices, this price is indeed very cheap.

Back at the inn, both of them were happy in their hearts.But waited and waited and waited but did not see Tang Qi.

The time has come to night.In two quarters of an hour, it will be Luoyang city's curfew time.

Fu Lu's heart changed from joy to anxiety, and finally he couldn't wait any longer.Get up to find Tang Qi.

Seeing this, Yang Hong didn't stop him.He just said softly: "Yongsheng and go to the city to find someone. A certain person is here waiting for Lanhai." Fu Lu nodded to understand.Open the door and go downstairs.

Just as he was about to open the door, the door was pushed open by itself.

One person poured in reeking of alcohol.Fu Lu took a closer look, it was Tang Qi!

At this time, Tang Qi was insane and had already drunk too much.But for some reason, there are two big dark circles on his eyes, which are black and blue.

Fu Lu thought in his heart that it was fine.Hastily went to help him, only then did he smell Tang Qi's body, besides the smell of wine, there was also a very strong scent of rouge.

This guy. . .Fu Lu's face darkened instantly.Regardless of Tang Qi's state, he threw it on his shoulder.Then go to the room.

Back in the room, he threw Tang Qi heavily on the ground.

Yang Hong saw Tang Qi's appearance clearly under the dim light, and said in surprise, "Lan Hai was beaten?"

But Fu Lu replied angrily: "It's good if he didn't kill him! You and I have been busy working on the lord's career all day, and this guy still has time to drink flower wine!"

After a while, Fu Lu continued angrily: "If Yang Jijiu went to eat Huajiu, someone can figure it out. Tang Qi is not even as good as Yang Jijiu! What a pawn of the Han Dynasty!"

"This..." Yang Hong was embarrassed when he heard this. .I thought in my heart: How does this guy know that he wants to invite a little lady to play later. .Hey. .That's all. . .

Yang Hong said to Lu in a low voice at this moment: "Lan Hai is not sober, so I will sleep here tonight."

Hearing this, Fu Lu turned around and said, "Since that's the case, then this guy will ask for a sacrificial wine!" After that, he went back to his room.

Cao Cao is very short in stature, just one point short of six feet.Its face is also ugly.

It was his father Cao Song who was the Taiwei.Even once.His adoptive grandfather was also the Grand Changqiu in the palace, and his status in the palace was more honorable than the so-called Ten Permanent Attendants.

This caused Cao Cao to be arrogant and domineering since he was a child, and he was a typical dandy of a rich family.

Along with him, two brothers, Yuan Shao and Yuan Shu, are also famous in Luoyang.

Of course the name here is notoriety.

A few years ago, Cao Cao was promoted by his father as a Lang officer and appointed as a northern captain by Luoyang.This Cao Cao is bohemian, righteous, and a knight-errant.Where do you want to be a lieutenant?

It's just that he had to take office under his father's strict discipline.

As soon as Cao Cao took office, he offended all the dignitaries who could be offended.He even took advantage of the power in his hands to beat up a few rich and powerful men whom he usually disliked.

There is only one thought in my heart: I am so reckless, these big shots will not like me sooner or later.Get yourself fucked.At that time, I can get rid of this sea of ​​suffering and continue to practice my own way of chivalry.

Thinking of his pride, Cao Cao himself was still giggling.

I don't know if it's right or wrong.Because while attacking the powerful, it also helped a few people who were oppressed by the powerful.Cao Cao's reputation in Luoyang City is getting better day by day.This is of course the result of his father Cao Song's manipulation behind the scenes.

Even Cao Song, an old fox, praised Cao Cao for his promise and virtue.I chose a very meaningful word for it: Mengde
But Cao Cao was so angry.In this way, I don't know when I can get rid of this official position.Go find your own knight-errant style.

In the end, Cao Mengde ran out of patience.Suo Xing took off his official uniform and continued to live his carefree life as a son.

Even if his father was angry and yelled at Cao A for lying to him, he couldn't teach him.Cao Cao still didn't care about it, and began to go his own way.

On this day, Cao Mengde met with Yuan Shao, the son of the family, to drink flower wine at Zuiyuelou, the most famous official prostitute in Luoyang.

Left and right did not wait for that Yuan Benchu.Cao Cao went upstairs by himself to find two young ladies to drink with.

While searching, Cao Cao found a very interesting guy.

(End of this chapter)