Wei Wuhou

Chapter 791 Cao Jun's Thoughts

(The cold in the south is really driving people crazy. After updating this chapter, I have to go out to get warm!!)

The news of Song's domestic attachment spread quickly in Wu'an, and the people of Wei State were in an uproar for a while.

This country of Song is too useless!

But at the same time, the people of Wei also feel proud in their hearts. This is the majesty of the Great Wei State, which has been able to defeat others without fighting.

So the Wei people began to think back, since the new king came to the throne, the prestige of the Great Wei State has become stronger day by day!
Kill the princes, defeat the strong Qin, worship the small countries, and there are even more internal appendages one after another!
What kind of hegemony does the monarch want to achieve now?Surpassing Marquis Zhao, reaching Marquis Cheng... These two goals have already been achieved in Wei people's hearts.

In other words, in the hearts of Wei people, Wei Wuji has become the greatest monarch since the founding of Wei, bar none.

Of course, these are just the thoughts of the people of Wei State. At this time, the high officials in Wu'an are concerned about the newly released position of Sheriff.

The post of county lieutenant was decided by the monarch Gan Gang. These people are very conscious, knowing that they can't intervene, and the only person who can do it is the post of county guard.

Although Wei Wuji had vigorously attacked the power of the aristocratic clan after succeeding to the throne, he still couldn't change the situation that the aristocratic clan occupied the court, and he still had to rely on these people to govern the country.

In the situation where the monarch relies on the humble family to control the army, it is inevitable that the people of the family will gather together to keep warm, and form an interest group with several big brothers.

Now there are three big bosses in the court to be precise, the first is the prime minister Guo Liangdong, the second is the imperial historian Zhang Yu, and the second is Ting Wei Zhao Yu.

Everyone wants to win the position of sheriff for their own camp, strengthen their prestige, and compete for the right to speak in the government.

So when the common people were delighted with the rising prestige of the Wei state, the courtiers were busy calling for friends, especially those who aspired to be sent out as county guards.

You must know that only when the post of county guard is released, can there be hope of being promoted to Jiuqing, and only when promoted to Jiuqing, can there be a chance to see the position of Sangong.

Who doesn't want to be among the three lords and discuss government affairs with the monarch?In Wei Guo at this time, all the ministers wanted to take a step, including Cao Jun.

Many people may not know who Cao Jun is, but if he is the elder brother of Wei Empress Cao Xin, then everyone will know who he is.

Cao Jun is currently the chief envoy of the Tingwei Mansion. His official position and age are actually not enough for him to be sent out as a county guard.

But Cao Jun did not give up, because whether in the Tingwei Yamen or in front of the family, he and his Cao Jun were isolated.

Because at the beginning, under Wei Wuji's intimidation, the Cao family directly betrayed the family and agreed to marry Wei Wuji.

Although Wei Wuji is now on the throne, Cao Xin is also the queen of Wei, and the family members only compliment the Cao family on the surface, but deep down they still regard him as a traitor.

In order to be seen by others, the Cao family has worked hard these years. Since the old man Cao Yun retired, Cao Xin's father Cao Rui became the sheriff two years ago.

But this did not impress people, so Cao Jun couldn't bear it anymore, and this time he decided to fight.

If there are two county guards in one family, and the Empress Wei's harem is respected, wouldn't the Cao family have the same strength as the Xie family back then, and have the strength to become the largest family?
Once this kind of thought arises, it is difficult to suppress, so Cao Jun prepared all kinds of gifts, took a carriage and went out to visit the courtiers who had been friends with him on weekdays.

The position of Sheriff requires self-recommendation, and then depends on the support of the courtiers, so it is necessary for Cao Jun to contact the courtiers, and other courtiers who are interested in this also do the same.

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At a mansion in the north of Wu'an City, Cao Jun bowed to the man inside the door: "Mr. Chen, is this the deal?"

"It's okay, it's okay!" The man inside the door replied indifferently.

After hearing the affirmative answer, Cao Jun took his leave and left, and the alleyway became quiet again.

Sitting in the carriage, Cao Jun couldn't calm down. He visited more than a dozen of them along the way, but only three of them agreed to his request, and they still looked at Cao Xin's face.

Cao Jun was full of hope before going out, but now he can be said to be extremely disappointed. It is impossible for him to be promoted to the position of county guard with such an approval rating.

So at this time, he could only persuade himself to relax, even if he couldn't release the county guard, it would be considered a gain if he could show his face in the court.

To be honest, I am still somewhat dissatisfied with my brother-in-law Cao Jun. After Wei Wuji succeeded to the throne, he did not have much preference for the Cao family, which can be said to have disappointed them.

In the past two years, the estrangement between Wei Wuji and his wife made Cao Jun even more anxious.

After returning to the mansion, Cao Jun went to see his grandfather Cao Yun. He still planned to tell the old man about this matter.

After the grandfather and grandson exchanged simple greetings, Cao Jun introduced his own topic, and only heard him say: "Grandpa, you know about the fact that your majesty set up the land of Song as Song Commandery, right?"

Although Cao Yun withdrew, he was still very enthusiastic about current affairs, so he nodded, and then said: "It's my great Wei's good fortune for the princes to vote for your reputation!"

At the beginning, it was Cao Yun's peace that Cao Rui agreed to marry his daughter to Wei Wuji, which became Cao Yun's most proud thing.

Now that Wei Wuji really succeeds to the throne, and Cao Xin is logically respected as Wei's queen, his Cao family's investment has also had a big return.

But no matter how great the reward is, it can't compare to the desire of people. Cao Yun can see the thoughts of his son and grandson more clearly than anyone else.

"Grandson wants to fight for the position of the county guard, so I hope grandpa will give advice!" Cao Jun knelt on the ground and said.

When Cao Jun told his plan, Cao Yun knew what his grandson was planning, which made him deeply worried.

Now is no longer the era when the aristocratic family dominates the government, but the Cao family wants to reproduce the glory of the Xie family, which is completely unrealistic.

Looking at the prestige of the current monarch, the tragic situation of the Xie family's extermination, and the abilities of his children and grandchildren, Cao Yun felt that the family inheritance was in danger.

So he immediately said: "You want to compete for the position of sheriff? You are not old enough and have insufficient qualifications, how can you take the responsibility of sheriff!"

When his grandfather poured cold water on him, Cao Jun immediately felt resentment in his heart, so he argued: "When the court recommends a county magistrate, it only depends on ability regardless of seniority. Grandpa must have underestimated his grandson!"

So Cao Yun asked coldly, "What talent do you have?"

Cao Yun knew better than anyone else about his grandson's abilities. If it wasn't for his granddaughter's honor as empress of Wei, how could Cao Jun be able to achieve the position of Tingwei Changshi.

"I..." Cao Jun wanted to distinguish between two sentences, but after searching his stomach, he found that he couldn't say anything.

But this made him feel even more angry. Could it be that he is really incompetent?

So at this time, Cao Jun was not going to tell his grandfather about his contact with the courtiers, because he already knew that Cao Yun would not support him.

Seeing that his grandson didn't speak, Cao Yun felt uncomfortable at this time, and he didn't want to hit Cao Jun, but for the sake of family inheritance, he had to curb some unrealistic ideas.

Still the same sentence, now that Cao Xin is the wife of the monarch, the Cao family is already invincible without doing anything, so why bother to create troubles and fall into the whirlpool.

The Cao family only needs to go step by step, step by step, and when the eldest son becomes an adult, they will devote themselves to assisting his superior, and then the family will be able to continue the glory of the family for a hundred years.

So Cao Yun said: "Jun'er, don't bring up this matter again. The position of the county guard is up to others. You should do a good job in the position of Tingwei Changshi. If you can be appreciated by Mr. Zhao Yu, then you will release the county guard." The time has come!"

Cao Jun couldn't help but feel funny about his grandfather's words. No matter how good his grades are, as Cao's family members, it is impossible to get Tingwei's approval.

But Cao Jun didn't intend to continue arguing, because it was meaningless, and he thought to himself that it was impossible to convince the old man.

"Grandpa wants to rest, grandson still has something important to do, so let's leave first!" Cao Jun stood up and said.

As a result, Cao Yun felt even more disappointed. If his grandson only had this kind of stamina, he would really not be expected to become a great talent.

But Cao Yun is already old, he can seek wealth and honor for the family for decades, but it is difficult to guarantee the family inheritance for a hundred years, Cao Jun has nothing to do with this.

"Go...go!" Cao Yun said helplessly.Children and grandchildren have their own blessings, he can only think so.

(End of this chapter)