After leaving Yecheng, Cao Cao received Xun Yu's letter from the letter halfway. After receiving the letter, he did not take any action immediately.
Undoubtedly, Cao Cao is a hero, and he has a good way of hiring people. Cao Cao's attitude towards talents has always been "not doubting people". This is his advantage and of course his shortcomings, because in addition to these half sentences, there is another half sentence called "do not doubt people." Cao Cao's employment strategy has indeed brought him many benefits, and it is also the basis for him to move to a higher position.
But Cao Cao found that these foundations were not stable now.
Because Cao Cao suffered repeated and repeated betrayals in his early days, he almost had a very stubborn obsession with his lower back. This may be the same as Cao Cao's real pain for cutting off food, so he also likes to cut off other people's food channels the most.
The issue of talent is actually a similar problem for Cao Cao.
Although Xun Yu's prose was clearly stated and very important, it was not sufficient for Cao Cao, at least it could not make Cao Cao decide to do this.
A bad ship also has three-point nails, not to mention that Cao Cao thinks his warship is not a bad ship?
In this case, is it necessary to dismantle the ship and rebuild a warship?
Even if Cao Cao is willing to bear the risks, is his own warship willing to bear the pain?
No one likes pain. Even if you took a lot of sugar before, you still felt very painful when you wanted to drink bitter medicine. The various "complaints" Cao Cao has received now are enough to prove this.
Cao Cao sent Xiahou Dun to Qiao County to rectify the Cao Xiahou clan. These tribesmen beat the young and old, and rushed to Cao Cao to send letters, and even sent people to complain to Cao Cao. As for what Cao Cao was saying when he was a child, he was very gentle. Some directly scolded Cao Cao for being unfaithful and filial, regardless of his hometown feelings...
At the same time, Li Pan, Jizhou and others also began to use various means to mobilize the old men in the countryside to waving crutches in front of Cao Cao and scolding Cao Cao for his actions. This made Cao Cao very angry and helpless.
Because these bosses are not direct beneficiaries of interests. In Yuzhou and Jizhou, because they are the prosperous places of Eastern Han culture, there are indeed many "talented talents" in the local area. These talents may not have much ability to govern the country, but they are not short of evaluation ability.
It's like "Yuedan Review".
No one likes his leader, which is unreasonable, so Cao Cao must not become the so-called "unreasonable leader" among ordinary officials.
The ideal state that Cao Cao wanted to achieve was that the Xiahou family of the Cao family grasped military power, consolidated power, and ensured that Cao Cao's status was stable. Then he tended to the local gentry of the Xiahou family of the Cao family to focus on people's livelihood, provide logistical support, and develop production. Next, the ordinary gentry, or gentry with opposition, belonged to the ranks of controlled and suppressed.
But in the face of real interests, no matter how many feelings of family and country are, it seems to be a joke.
Don’t the members of the Xiahou clan of the Cao clan know the necessity of rectifying the administration?
But the problem is that it is okay to rectify others, but it is not enough to rectify yourself. As for how Cao Cao is in a dilemma or even in any difficulty, he can convince others, he doesn't care about these people. They just need to protect their own interests.
This situation of injustice, irreconciliation and inconvenience will inevitably lead to a fierce conflict between the two sides of the conflict.
A moment before the conflict broke out, Xiahou Dun found Cao Cao.
『Brother…』
Xiahou Dun saw Cao Cao's tired expression and didn't know what to say for a moment. Xiahou Dun originally wanted to persuade Cao Cao, but when he saw Cao Cao, he found that his originally prepared words of comfort were a little unspeakable.
Cao Cao did not see Xiahou Dun in the central army tent in the camp, but was outside the camp. This place is not far from Wuchaoze. Because the water and grass are abundant here, it has always been the key point for military armor.
The autumn wind is bleak.
Cao Cao had a crown on his head, but his temples were gray. Perhaps it was because of staying up late, or perhaps because of the pressure over the years, Cao Cao obviously did not have a good rest, and his eyes were a little dark.
"Yuan Rang... Look, this is Jizhou in the north and Yuzhou in the south... " Cao Cao stretched out his hand and pointed in the direction, "East, west... I remember sitting in the forest with Benchu ​​to discuss the world, thinking about the path of Guangwu's revival of the Han Dynasty, thinking that those who win the Central Plains could win the world... But unexpectedly, my thoughts were told first by Benchu... Haha, so...
『At that time, I answered Brother Benchu, "I am responsible for the intelligence of the world, and I can control it with the Tao, and I can do anything." Cao Cao laughed, "I guess Yuan Rang also knows what I mean..."
Xiahou Dun nodded slightly and was silent.
Just like when Yuan Shao asked Cao Cao, "If things are not compiled, then what can I do?" Yuan Shao did not want to listen to Cao Cao's suggestions and ask about Cao Cao's strategy. Cao Cao said now that he "I am responsible for the intelligence of the world and use the Tao to control it, and he is omnipotent." It was not to listen to Xiahou Dun's suggestions or ask what strategies should be adopted.
Yuan Shao expressed his ideas, which was indeed his overall strategy. Then Yuan Shao implemented it well, at least in the early stage, but why did he become more and more remote from his original strategy?
Especially when Yuan Shao was fighting with Cao Cao, and when he was fighting with Gongsun Zan, it was like a different person. His previous determination, courage, and even his judgment on the battlefield were gone.
At first, Cao Cao felt glad and even felt that Yuan Shao was incompetent, but later he gradually discovered that the hesitation that Yuan Shao showed in his actions was now Cao Cao's turn...
Now it's Cao Cao's turn to hesitate.
Different people have the same things.
Different time and space have these similar troubles.
"If you want to accomplish great things, you must have a group of people who really do things..." Cao Cao said to Xiahou Dun, and seemed to be saying to himself, "But there is a person who really wants to do things, but there will be more people who don't want to do things at all, just want to drink, sex, money and wealth..."
"At this moment, it's like that moment." Cao Cao pointed at himself, his smile was somewhat bleak, "Look, these are invisible shackles, which made me feel like I was in a thorn! I was afraid of pain, the more I felt pain! The less I was still, the more I couldn't move! If I really didn't take action, wouldn't I continue to follow my old path?!"
『Let's do it," Cao Cao said softly, 『Before we are not old yet... are we born, work harder, and we have them...
『…』 Xiahou Dun was silent for a long time, but in the end he didn't say anything, but just bowed solemnly, "My name, obey the order!"
…《(;Д`)》…
Just in Qiao County, many people think that Xiahou Dun's rectification of the illegal and disorderly affairs of his tribe members was like a gust of wind, which made people dazzled and then it would eventually pass.
However, the situation suddenly took a sharp turn, far beyond the level that everyone could imagine.
『The whole city is martial law?』
Xiahou Zizang asked in confusion.
He heard the news that his father had left, and felt that he could change his form, escape from the good baby's state, and let himself go again, but when he was asking someone to prepare some "fun" things, he heard the news of martial law in the whole city and was stunned.
The servant who rushed to send the message was not bothered to wipe his sweat and said breathlessly: "Report to the third young master, yes, martial law is coming, martial law is being ruled in the whole city! It was the emergency martial law order just issued this morning. Now all the city gates have been closed. No one is allowed to enter and exit!"
『Ah?!" Xiahou Zizang raised his eyebrows, 『Why martial law is strictly prohibited? I haven't heard of any thief causing trouble?"
"I don't know... I don't seem to say why martial law is required, but martial law is required throughout the city, and no one can enter or exit..."
Xiahou Zizang didn't understand very much.
Generally speaking, curfews and martial law are completely different. Sometimes no one takes curfew seriously, just like some people who are caught in drunk driving will not leave any evidence. However, martial law is different. It is like there is a live broadcast of a camera next to it. If you say something you shouldn’t say, it will not only be trouble for yourself, but also trouble others.
However, Qiao County has always been stable. Not to mention any bandits and bandits around, even the gangsters dare not cause trouble easily. Since the General of the Cavalry led his army eastward and approached Xu County, Qiao County has not had martial law.
Xiahou Zijiang asked in surprise: "Can it be that the cavalry is here again? He bypassed the front line of defense and attacked us?"
Xiahou Zizang denied: "This is absolutely impossible! Now from Henoi to Yingchuan, and then to Jingzhou, there are signs and beacons, no matter how big or small the roads are, if the cavalry army is dispatched, no matter how fast it is, it can be faster than the beacons. Besides, when troops are sent from Guanzhong, everyone will ride a thousand miles of horses, traveling a thousand a day and eight hundred at night, and it will take one or two days to get here now! How come there is no news at all?"
Speaking of this, Xiahou Zizang turned his gaze to the servant under his command: "When you went out, what information is there in the county government?"
The confidant servant shook his head: "No, there is no additional explanation for this martial law order. I also went to ask someone I knew. They said they had just received the order, and they didn't know what happened outside..."
Xiahou Zijiang asked: "By the way, where is the city guard? What's the movement in the armory?"
"The guard was only stationed and did not make any other moves," the servant replied, "The armory in the city seems to be no movement."
"This is strange..." Xiahou Zizang frowned.
If foreign enemies really approach, the city government office should ask the soldiers responsible for the garrison to prepare relevant defense measures and open the ordnance room to guard the city with equipment. As a result, a simple martial law order has been issued, but no other measures have been taken, which is really suspicious.
Xiahou Zijiang hesitated and said: "Third Brother, do you think this matter is related to the incident a few days ago?"
Two days ago, when Xiahou Dun handled illegal and disciplined matters of the clan members, he not only encountered opposition from the clan members, but also suffered open and secret confrontation between the three elders in the countryside. The villagers around Qiao County are basically related to the Cao Xiahou family, especially the Cao family, who are even more and more confused, and if they are cleaned up one by one, wouldn’t they have to clean up sooner or later?
Therefore, when Xiahou Dun handled matters, it was not so smooth. Either the three elders persuaded him, the evidence of the crime disappeared, or the suffering master turned over the confession. Anyway, it seemed that nothing was wrong with everything...
Xiahou Zizang asked: "How could this... I think this matter is related? Why?"
"Third brother, think about it. This order comes from the county government office. If there is no clear instructions from above, how dare you do this?" Xiahou Zijiang said, "What's more, just as my father left, many people in the city began to sarcastically... Maybe the Prime Minister is coming!"
"The Prime Minister is coming?" Xiahou Zizang was shocked, "This is a joke!"
Xiahou Zizang walked around for two times, then stopped, "Go and inquire again! Hurry! Don't go to the street to ask, just go to the county government office to ask! Go figure out what you are doing! Wait! You probably may not be able to see someone after you go, so I'd better take a trip by myself!"
After all, the servants are servants. Even the servants of the Xiahou family are still servants, so they may be respected by the Xiahou family on weekdays, but if there is really something, the servant's identity cannot be asked about the specific situation.
Xiahou Zizang quickly walked out of the courtyard and rushed to the county government in Qiao County.
Behind this inexplicable martial law order, there must be something he didn't understand, which made him vaguely nervous.
As soon as he arrived on the street, Xiahou Zizang felt that he was far more nervous than him.
There were few pedestrians on the street, and the few ordinary people were all hurriedly lowering their heads and jogging quickly. Obviously, they had received a warning and were rushing back to their respective homes.
From time to time, soldiers in charge of garrison ran by, footsteps trampling on the stone slabs made unsettling sounds, and the sound of swords, guns and iron armor colliding made Xiahou Zizang's heart beat faster.
On the way to the front of the county government, Xiahou Zizang kept wondering what this martial law order meant?
After returning to Qiao County, he had already restrained himself a lot, not as ridiculous as in Xu County. After all, this is his hometown and he can't do it too much. This kind of mentality is also normal, just like some college students in later generations who look like they are good babies at home, and they don't care if they leave home and participate in various parties to get infected with AIDS.
Xiahou Zizang was traveling all the way. Although the garrison soldiers who were passing by saw Xiahou Zizang, they did not stop him. Soon he arrived in front of the county government.
But what surprised Xiahou Zizang was that in front of the county government gate, not only was the gate closed, but two rows of armored sword shields stood, blocking the gate tightly.
"I want to see the county magistrate!" Xiahou Zizang stepped forward and shouted.
"Now during the martial law, no one is allowed to enter and exit!" Someone in the guard shouted, "Leave here! Under military law, don't make mistakes!"
"I am the third son of General Xiahou! I want to see the county magistrate!" Xiahou Zizang stepped forward and almost shouted with the swords and guns raised by the guards, "This is my name's sect! Who are you? Who are you?
Hearing Xiahou Zizang shouting out his name, especially Xiahou's name, the guard seemed to be stunned for a moment. Then his expression changed slightly, but he still stood in front of him. He just gave a slight salute and said in a calm tone: "I never thought it was the third young master who was in front of me! It was rude! However, the military order was there, and the county magistrate was handling emergency military affairs and ordered no one to enter."
"I also have emergency military affairs!" Xiahou Zizang also shouted.
"The county magistrate's order is that no one can enter and exit for any reason!" The guard still refused.
Xiahou Zizang became more and more confused. He glared at the eyes and shouted: "Go aside! If the military opportunity is missed, will you take responsibility?!"
In the past, this scolding would be effective most of the time, but this time, these guards were not moved. I don’t know if it was because they thought that Xiahou Zizang could not have any emergency military affairs, or that they obeyed the orders of their superiors, and Xiahou Zizang had no dependent relationship with them.
『You…』 Xiahou Zizang frowned, 『Okay, I can't go in. You go and send my famous sect in person and let him come out to see me!』
The guard shook his head, "I'm sorry, we can't go in either."
"Bastard!" Xiahou Zizang couldn't help but jump, and then suddenly felt a sudden heart, "Since you can't go in, then who gave you the order?"
"Of course it was the order given by the captain." said the captain of the guard.
"The commander personally gave you the order?" Xiahou Zizang asked again.
"No, it was the command I received in the morning." The captain of the guard patted his chest, and it was obvious that the command was in his arms.
Xiahou Zizang felt more and more uneasy, "That is to say, none of you have seen the Chief Commander with your own eyes?"
The guard turned his head and turned his inquiring eyes to his colleagues. The other guards shook their heads. One of them said, "When we arrived here, the county government gate was closed and no one was in and out."
Something big happened...
Xiahou Zizang Jian couldn't explain clearly to these stubborn guards and could not force the attack, because he didn't know how much these guards would do. If he really started to take action, he would definitely suffer even more without taking a few people.
Xiahou Zizang suddenly thought of what his younger brother Jiang said yesterday...
When they heard that Xiahou Dun had left, many people who had originally hidden in Qiao County expressed their happiness, and then called on their friends to hold a grand party to celebrate their escape and avoided this rectification and cleaning up. It was like after the storm, everything could be continued to drink, sing, and dance again.
Xiahou Zijiang laughed and said, if his father came back at this time, he would have been beaten to the pot, and then he was beaten by Xiahou Zizang.
Chapter completed!