We agreed that you, a weak strategist, would fight against three heroes by yourself?

"As the saying goes, it's all about talent, nothing more than this!"

After listening to what Xi Yu said, Cao Cao instantly understood.

This so-called recruitment order can solve a lot of troubles.

Among them, Xi Yu's idea of ​​meritocracy is very much in line with Cao Cao's wishes.

Regardless of their birth status, as long as they have the ability to serve the imperial court, they can be recommended by themselves, which is very good.

And for this kind of practice, regardless of status, even the common people in the world will praise it a few times!

After receiving Xi Yu's advice, Cao Cao left with satisfaction.

However, Cao Cao had not yet issued the recruitment order.

During the court meetings in the past few days, due to an incident involving the guard, Yang Biao began to attack Cao Cao in various ways.

In fact, there is already a party dispute in the court!

After all, Yang Biao was an old minister in the court. His family background was profound, and he was as generous as Yuan Shao.

The combination of civil and military officials gave Cao Cao more and more headaches.

Cao Cao could no longer bear to deal with Yang Biao.

immediately.

Before the end of the year, a court official sued Taiwei Yang Biao for secretly having an affair with Yuan Shu in Huainan. The intention is not good for Xuchang.

This incident exploded in an instant before the end of the year.

Cao Cao used thunderous means and immediately sent Tiger Guards to the Taiwei Mansion to capture Yang Biao among the Tingwei.

Han Palace, inside Chengguang Hall.

After the Taiwei Yang Biao was sent to the imperial court by Cao Cao, the cavalry general Dong Cheng immediately went to the palace to meet Liu Xie.

"Your Majesty, what Cao Mengde did is just like Dong Zhuo in the past!"

Just because Yang Biao and Yuan Shu were related by marriage, Cao Cao sent Yang Biao into the imperial service. This situation made Dong Cheng feel a little flustered.

Now in Xudu, after Cao Cao took office as Sikong, his power has been the same for a while.

In the previous incident, they and Cao Cao could still ostensibly confront each other in the court.

However, following a complaint, Cao Cao imprisoned Yang Biao unreasonably.

Under such a situation, the direction of the wind in Xuchang changed in an instant.

Dong Cheng was a little worried. Yang Biao's situation now would be his situation tomorrow.

Today's Cao Cao's approach is more and more similar to Dong Zhuo's.

Only then did Dong Cheng realize that the current situation in Xuchang was similar to Dong Zhuo's move of the capital to Chang'an.

Although these courtiers are obviously important ministers of the Han Dynasty.

However, now the actual life and death are all under the control of Cao Cao alone.

His title as a cavalry general is just a nice name.

There is no military power at all!

Liu Xie in the palace also had a somewhat complicated mood.

Cao Cao sent Yang Biao to the imperial command without even greeting him.

With this move, Dong Cheng was right.

What is the difference from Dong Zhuo and others back then?

"Don't be anxious, sir. I will naturally ask Yu Sikong about this matter!"

Liu Xie pretended to be calm, but his heart was already trembling.

ask?

How to ask?

Cao Cao has already sent Yang Biao into the ranks of the imperial guards. If the other party really cared about him as the emperor, how could he not even say hello?

Now he has come to his senses, why did Cao Cao choose the guards for him.

Because these palace guards are all Cao Cao's people!

It's the day.

Liu Xie summoned the ministers in Chengguang Hall, and they were all present.

"Sikong, Yang Qing, what's your crime?"

In the main hall, after the ministers lined up, Liu Xie looked at the crowd, and then asked Cao Cao.

After hearing this, Cao Cao came out.

"Back to Your Majesty, I have received news that Lieutenant Yang Biao intends to collude with Yuan Shu, and wants to attack Xuchang with internal and external alliances!"

"This time I have been entrusted by Your Majesty to supervise the ministers. This is my duty!"

Cao Cao didn't have the slightest scruple. He opened his mouth and listed the evidence of Yang Biao's collusion with Yuan Shu. He also asked people to display the evidence in the main hall.

The ministers looked at the letters that Cao Cao had sent to them, and Yilang Zhao Yan took the initiative to read the contents.

Xi Yu, who had been standing in the main hall, yawned.

He probably knew what was going on with Yang Biao, but he didn't expect Cao Cao to be so anxious.

It was so obvious that the forces of Yang Biao and others were to be eradicated.

Although this approach is too conspicuous, the effect is extremely good.

During this time, apart from Yilang Zhao Yan, who was looking through the evidence, there was one person among the ministers who came out.

"How can the fourth Duke of Yang be found guilty because of his pure virtue?"

The speaker was Kong Rong, the governor of Beihai.

Because the Yellow Turbans captured Beihai last year, Kong Rong fled out of Beihai. He also heard that the emperor had moved the capital to Xuchang, so he came to the court to defect to him.

Following Kong Rong's advice, all the officials in the court began to plead for Yang Biao.

Cao Cao's face was indifferent: "The evidence is conclusive, it is not my intention, it is the court etiquette."

Liu Xie in the palace felt a little gloomy.

What you don’t mean, what court etiquette!

Cao Cao sent Yang Biao into the ranks of the imperial guards without authorization. As the emperor, he didn't know until Dong Cheng informed him.

By doing this, did Cao Cao take him as the emperor seriously?

Do you take the great man's etiquette seriously?

Before Liu Xie could speak, Kong Rong, who was standing by the side, glanced directly at Cao Cao.

"Sikong Kezhi, if King Cheng kills Duke Zhao, Duke Zhou will not know what to say!"

When King Cheng killed Duke Zhao, was Duke Zhou unaware of it?

In front of all the ministers, Kong Rong clearly mocked Cao Cao for taking the opportunity to eradicate dissidents.

Cao Cao's face turned a little dark.

He was indeed a little anxious, but now that the work was done, he didn't feel the slightest regret.

Liu Xie in the palace glanced at Cao Cao.

The other party wanted to kill Yang Biao, so he naturally couldn't let Cao Cao succeed like this.

"Sikong, I feel that Taiwei Yang is a man who is devoted to me. Sikong must have misunderstood this time!"

"If not, let's remove Yang Biao from the post of Lieutenant Commander first, and wait until the cause of this matter is found out before we deal with it!"

Liu Xie spoke up.

After hearing this, Cao Cao didn't have any objections.

Although Yang Biao could not be killed this time, it was a good effect to be able to pull him out of the Han Dynasty Hall.

"My lord, I have no objection!"

Cao Cao surrendered.

Regarding Yang Biao's treatment, it seemed that nothing had happened. However, Cao Cao took the opportunity to target Yang Biao, which finally sounded the alarm on the heads of the Han ministers.

After leaving Chengguang Hall, Cao Cao led Cao Ying's advisers to take the lead.

Xi Yu resolutely joined the list.

"Brother, this matter is a bit urgent!"

Walking side by side with Cao Cao, Xi Yu couldn't help but blurt out something softly.

Cao Cao looked back at Xi Yu.

He naturally knew that this matter could not be hidden from Xi Yu, but leaving Yang Biao and others in the court would be troublesome after all.

At this time, Cheng Yu next to him chuckled.

"With the current power of Duke Ming, this is exactly what it should be!"

Everyone in Cao camp naturally had no objection to Cao Cao's actions.

Above the Han Dynasty, there was a parallel Three Dukes and Taiwei, which was ultimately a problem for Cao Cao.

There is no problem for everyone in Cao Ying to remove Yang Biao now.

Xi Yu didn't say much. After all, Yang Biao was too out of touch.

At this time, Cao Cao himself was in a very good mood.

So what if Yang Biao is a Taiwei?

I don't want to play the same tricks with you in the court anymore. If I can't play with you, I can't do anything with you anymore?

"Fengyi, it's time to issue a recruitment order!"

After pulling out Yang Biao, the Taiwei, it was time to issue the recruitment order.

At that time, the Gong Gong princes in the court will go where they should, out of sight and out of mind.

Cao Cao felt relieved.

When Xiyu heard this, he thought of something.

"Since brother is going to issue a recruitment order this time, you might as well recruit some craftsmen for me!"

"artisan?"

Aren’t the great craftsmen who will serve as prisoners no longer satisfied with serving righteousness?

What more craftsmen are needed?

Cao Cao was a little curious and subconsciously asked: "What kind of people does Fengyi need to recruit?"

"As long as someone has a certain skill, it doesn't matter their ability. When the time comes, I can judge it myself!"

There are countless capable people in the world. Some people may not have the talent to be an official, but they may be good at business.

When it comes to farming, some people may be better at farming than others.

Anyone with this ability is the talent Xiyu needs.

If we want to make the current era progress faster, Xiyu needs too many talents.

"Okay, this is nothing!"

Knowing that Xi Yu only needed someone with a certain skill, Cao Cao accepted the offer without any hesitation.

Everyone around him knew that Xi Yu had a lot of research on ink work, and they didn't care at all about it.

Near the end of the year, Cao Cao and Xuchang issued recruitment orders.

This news came out from Xuchang and went straight to the various states of Han Dynasty.

A few days later.

After Taiwei Yang Biao was dismissed, only Cao Cao was left as Sikong among the three princes.

On that day, Cao Cao went to the court to show his merits to everyone in Cao's camp.

In the final analysis, he just started to place all his troops in the court.

There was no attempt to hide it at all.

Xun Yu was granted the title of Shizhong, abiding by the Shangshu Order, and in charge of the government affairs of the court.

Xi Zhicai was granted the title of Shizhong, guarding the Zhongshu Order, and taking charge of military affairs.

Cheng Yu was granted the title of Shangshu, and concurrently served as General Dongzhonglang, the prefect of Jiyin, and the governor of Yanzhou.

Cao Ren was appointed governor of Guangyang, and Cao Hong was appointed as an admonishing official.

Xiahou Dun became Yin of Henan, and Xiahou Yuan paid homage to Chenliu, the prefect.

…

Even Xi Yu also served as the imperial censor.

Of course, Cao Cao's original intention was to let Xi Yu serve as Jinwu, but who made Xi Yu dislike the title of military attache.

There was no other way, after thinking about it, Cao Cao finally let Xi Yu serve as an imperial censor.

As for the official position of imperial censor, Xi Yu had no objection at all.

This thing is properly a civil official title, responsible for supervising hundreds of officials and enforcing the law.

As for the rest of the people, more or less, they all followed suit.

At this time, the entire Cao camp was promoted a lot.

By the way, Cao Cao blatantly began to dispatch the officials who had originally lined up with Yang Biao and others directly out one by one.

After Cao Cao's series of dismissals and promotions, on the second day, someone directly impeached Cao Cao in the court.

That day, inside Chengguang Hall.

Zhao Yan, the Yi Lang, reported to Liu Xie that Cao Cao was tyrannical in his power and did not follow the emperor's orders. He detained and dismissed officials without authorization, and did not take the emperor's attention at all.

Zhao Yan wrote a series of letters accusing Cao Cao.

In this regard, before Liu Xie could speak, His Highness Cao Cao came out and scolded Zhao Yan.

"Yi Lang Zhao Yan, you know that it is a serious crime to falsely accuse a superior officer without any reason!"

"Su Wei, capture this person and press him into the ranks of the imperial guards!"

After Cao Cao finished speaking, the guards on the left and right sides of the palace stepped forward and dragged Yilang Zhao Yan out.

Then Cao Cao turned to look at Liu Xie.

"Your Majesty, this person has committed an offence, and has no dignity. I have dealt with it on Your Majesty's behalf!"

There was no pause in his words, and he was quite righteous.

Liu Xie's face couldn't help but turn a little dark.

However, although Liu Xie was a little angry at this moment, he understood that he did not have the ability to break up with Cao Cao at the moment.

He was used to being tolerant before, just like Dong Zhuo back then.

And Dong Zhuo is dead!

He felt that he was younger than Cao Cao.

Today, Cao Cao is over forty, and he is only sixteen.

How long can Cao Cao live?

So what if Cao Cao is like Huo Guang back then?

Liu Xie didn't say much, and forced a smile on his face.

"Well done Sikong!"

…

After all, Zhao Yan's incident was just an introduction, and after the other party was escorted by Xuchang Tingwei, it was heard that the new year had not yet passed, and the other party died of illness in Tingwei for unknown reasons.

After hearing this news, all the officials in the Xuchang court were in panic for a while.

That night, in the Xuanshi Palace, Liu Xie gritted his teeth and beat his chest secretly.

Liu Bei was summoned into the palace, and when he saw Liu Xie looking like this, his face became a little ugly.

Nowadays, Cao Cao is powerful and the emperor's authority is in name only.

"His Majesty!"

Liu Bei exhaled softly, and the corners of his mouth couldn't help but tremble slightly.

After Liu Xie came down from the collapse, he reached out and helped Liu Bei up.

"Uncle Emperor, I am incompetent!"

Although Liu Xie was not very familiar with Zhao Yan, the Yilang, he was able to directly impeach Cao Cao in the court.

This approach is enough to be called the humerus of a big man.

It's a pity that he, Liu Xie, can't protect such a minister at all, and he can't even plead for him.

Now, after hearing that the other party was dead in prison, how could Liu Xieyou not know what was going on!

Then Zhao Yan had no symptoms, so how could he die of illness smoothly?

"Your Majesty, it's not your fault!"

Liu Bei replied, but he did not open his mouth to curse Cao Cao.

Because Liu Bei knew that there was no use just opening his mouth to curse a few words, not to mention that there would be no eyes and ears for Cao Cao in this deep palace.

Now that he is in Xuchang, he is not much better than the emperor.

But he is just a caged bird, without any freedom.

The uncle and nephew supported each other, and Liu Bei could feel Liu Xie's body shaking again.

After all, the emperor in front of him is just a young man!

The other party is not much better than Liu Bei.

When he was young, he was supported by Dong Zhuo and succeeded to the throne, which was followed by many years of wandering.

After all, it’s hard to resist this big man’s world!

at the same time.

In the mansion of General Chariot and Cavalry, Dong Cheng took advantage of the night to invite Yang Biao and other ministers to come into the mansion for a chat.

"Captain Taiwei, Cao Cao today is just like Dong Zhuo in the past!"

"This is a traitor to the country!"

Dong Cheng shouted angrily in the palace.

The faces of Yang Biao and others in front of them all looked a little sad.

What Yang Biao didn't expect was that Cao Cao would be so direct.

He originally wanted to use his title of Taiwei to fight with Cao Cao in the court.

However, he had a slight upper hand at the beginning.

But it also caused trouble.

After all, Cao Cao is a prince with real power. Compared with Dong Zhuo, there is not much difference between him and Dong Zhuo.

It's just that the previous Cao Cao had so much face after all!

But now, because he, Dong Cheng and others were pressing harder and harder in the court, Cao Cao was directly torn apart.

The other party stops pretending!

And now, with just one word from Cao Cao, he, a majestic Taiwei, was dismissed and almost died because of this!

It's really miserable.

"Lieutenant, what should I do now?"

"Although Your Majesty is in the Han Palace, it is as if he is in a prison. Cao is a thief even worse than Dong Zhuo!"

Although Cao Cao is now Sikong, only Sikong is left among the three princes.

How is this Sikong different from the Prime Minister?

Even Yang Biao and others can think that it may not take long.

This time Cao Cao wanted to imitate Dong Zhuo and establish himself as prime minister.

At this moment, Yuan Shao, who is far away in Jizhou, is a general, but what is the use of his opponent when he is far away in Jizhou?

"What can I do, what can I do!"

These people are now in Xuchang, and almost everything they do and think is controlled by Cao Cao.

Even if they want to get together, they can only take advantage of the darkness.

What else can be done now?

…

"Liu Bei has entered the palace?"

"Over Dong Cheng, someone saw Yang Biao and others entering through the side door of Dong Mansion!"

"What a coincidence!"

Inside Sikong Mansion.

Cao Cao couldn't help but chuckle after receiving the news.

Xi Zhicai on one side just sat quietly across from him. Now he is responsible for the entire secret affairs of Xuchang.

Naturally, spying on horses is also a part of it.

This matter is not a big deal.

During this time, Dong Cheng often invited some officials to his home for banquets, which was a bit like Wang Yun back then.

But this time the emperor summoned Liu Bei late at night and said it was a narrative, the truth or falsehood of which is not worth mentioning.

For Cao Cao, Liu Bei was not taken seriously by him at all.

What's the use of the emperor summoning the other party? Liu Bei will still be under his control after all. Even if the other party has different feelings, he can't make any waves in his hands.

And Dong Cheng and others are just like Wang Yun and others back then!

Feeling sorry for himself, how could he, Cao Cao, be affected by this?

But it's just a joke!

…

Putting this news aside, Cao Cao didn't take it to heart.

At this moment, he casually picked up the latest military report.

As the new year comes quietly, the first year of Jian'an will soon become a thing of the past.

On New Year's Day, in the city of Xuchang, some people were dancing with joy, while others were crying.

A new year has arrived.

At the end of the year, Cao Cao read the news from the military newspaper.

Sun Ce in the south raised his troops from Danyang and crossed eastward to Zhejiang. Near the end of the year, he captured Kuaiji, proclaimed himself the prefect of Kuaiji, and replaced the county officials under his jurisdiction.

Huainan Yuan Shu frequently began to intentionally use troops against Xuzhou!

Even Jingzhou Liu Biao has a faint tendency to march into Yuzhou.

So, before the end of the year, Cao Cao sent Cao Hong to lead his troops to attack Liu Biao's troops in Jingzhou.

Send Cao Ren to lead the army to attack Yuan Shu in Huainan.

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