Chapter 2689: Together we are distracted and have ulterior motives
As everyone circulated the pamphlet, although it was not thick, one by one, it listed all the misdeeds of the Cao family in recent times, which made Cao Ding and several other elders confused.
Their faces turned pale. Some of them had sweat on their foreheads because their immediate relatives were involved, and some of them looked panicked.
"Is this just abiding by the Prime Minister's order?" Xiahou Dun sneered, "Just asking around like this, there are already so many things. If we investigate carefully... Haha, the Prime Minister probably never would have imagined that there are so many people attacking the Prime Minister.
Are you doing this kind of thing under the banner of the Communist Party of China?』
After hearing Xiahou Dun's words, Cao Ding trembled slightly.
Cao Ding was silent for a moment and said in a deep voice: "I hope the general will learn from it... Such things are not our original intention. It's just that the Cao family is a big family with many people, good and bad, and different ideas. Even if I want to take care of it,
But I can’t control it..."
"Oh? Is it because you can't control it? Or don't want to control it? Or even indulge in private?" Xiahou Dun smiled, "If you really want to control it, how come these Cao clan members who bully men and dominate women and run rampant in the countryside are still here?"
Even if you don’t get punished? If you do something wrong but don’t get punished, how can you restrain your tribe?”
Cao Ding frowned, somewhat embarrassed.
Cao Ding is older. Not only is he lacking in energy, but he also doesn't have much drive. When Cao Cao recognized Cao Ding, he also felt that Cao Ding was safer than others and would not stir up trouble. But now Cao Ding's character has changed over this matter.
Weaknesses were exposed.
Cao Ding could not control the situation.
"Uncle," Xiahou Dun slowed down his tone, "Nowadays, the court is in turmoil. If uncle and the family elders cannot support the prime minister and stabilize the rear, how can the prime minister be able to face the powerful enemy with peace of mind? The prime minister has given you orders, and the Cao family's motto is not without reason.
It is not a casual statement, but I hope that my uncle and all the family elders will deal with it carefully."
Seeing that Cao Ding seemed to want to say something else, Xiahou Dun waved his hand and said: "Of course, someone in the Xiahou clan will personally control it. All matters concerning the Cao clan are entrusted to my uncle and you... No matter what happened before, now
The most important thing is to deal with it first! The fields that have been taken by others must be returned to others, and the money for the houses that have been forcibly purchased must be paid. The children of the Cao family who have done wrong must also be publicly punished!"
"In addition, immediately open a porridge shed outside Qiao County to provide free porridge to the poor... We must also build water conservancy projects and repair roads. Don't be stingy about spending some money... The important thing is that these things must be done
If you do something well, it will be known to everyone, and everyone will praise you..."
Cao Ding took a breath, and then said: "Is this... possible..."
Cao Ding's expression was a little unnatural.
Inviting to buy people's hearts, if this matter is placed on the emperor, of course there is nothing wrong with it, but if it is placed on the powerful ministers, it is a bomb that may explode at any time.
Of course Xiahou Dun understood what Cao Ding meant. He sighed, "Even if the Prime Minister doesn't do this, will it be possible to achieve peace and harmony without anyone plotting against him?"
"..." Cao Ding was startled for a moment, then nodded slowly, "I understand..."
Cao Ding stood up, coughed, and said: "Everyone, since there is an order from the prime minister and the general is here, do you know what to do? I was responsible for my lax supervision before, and I am solely responsible for it! Now I am responsible for it."
Reiterate the Prime Minister’s order and straighten out the family tradition! If he offends again, he will be punished for not being taught! Go ahead and follow the instructions of the Prime Minister and the General and do your work first!”
Several elders representing each house stood up, greeted Cao Ding and Xiahou Dun, and then walked out of the hall.
Xiahou Dun and Cao Ding sent several elders to the door, then turned back and sat down again.
Xiahou Dun and Cao Ding both knew that in the past they had only spoken on stage, but what they wanted to say now was information that could only be conveyed within a small area...
The servants were expelled from a distance, and Xiahou Dun's trusted guards controlled the surroundings of the hall, with sharp and serious eyes, as if they would kill even a fly that flew by.
The topics discussed next in the hall were indeed extraordinary.
"Uncle," Xiahou Dun said in a low voice, "The Prime Minister is in the prime of life in the Spring and Autumn Period. Naturally, the decision on the heir should be made by the Prime Minister alone!"
Cao Ding was stunned, "The general's intention is..."
Xiahou Dun nodded slightly.
Cao Ding's eyebrows jumped, "So that's it..."
At first, Cao Ding didn't quite understand why there were so many things suddenly happening, but now that Xiahou Dun had filled in the most important link, he suddenly figured it out.
The Qiao Pei Group is as important to Cao Cao as the Jing Xiang Group is to Fei Qian. It is the most important pillar under Cao Cao. Therefore, there must be a unified opinion within the Qiao Pei Group. This is absolutely
Questionable.
However, under the influence of some people in Shandong, people within the Qiao Pei Group began to have different views on the issue of Cao Cao's heir.
After all, Cao Cao is not young. Even though Xiahou Dun said that Cao Cao was still "in his prime in the Spring and Autumn Period", in fact, once a person passes forty, um, or thirty-five, his body functions begin to gradually decline, so it may happen at any time
Problems will occur.
Many corporate capitalists of later generations have stuck on this age limit, which is not entirely unreasonable. After all, what the capitalists want is "labor force", not to open welfare homes.
If this matter were to others, it would be a lukewarm joke, a story, and something to talk about after dinner. But now that it has come to Cao himself, it has become a big problem.
Cao Ang, who originally best met the standards of the Qiao Pei Group, died, and the vacant heir position became a favor in the eyes of many people. When Cao Cao ascended the throne of prime minister, he took Xiahou Dun and other relatives and friends around him to rise to prominence and master the
Daquan, if you can't catch up with Cao Cao's train, isn't there still another "successor"?
Whose car to get on and what posture to use to get in the car is a big question.
People in Shandong prefer those with young teeth. This is the tradition of the Han Dynasty. If you look at the age of several consecutive Han emperors, you can generally understand. Even the current emperor Liu Xie was not because he was younger and easier to
Was he elected only after being recommended?
To a certain extent, Cao Cao's many heirs naturally brought about this inevitable contradiction.
Even if Cao Cao made it clear that he would make Cao Pi his heir, could this problem be avoided?
No matter how well Cao Pi did, it was still unavoidable. Don’t forget how Cao Ang died?
At present, Cao Cao did not specifically emphasize the heir, but took several children with him to teach him. This was probably because Cao Cao learned the lesson from Cao Ang's death. Of course, it could also be said that Cao Cao was too suspicious and thought that everyone wanted to harm him.
Xiahou Dun said in a deep voice: "At this moment, the Cao family and the Xiahou family must not be in chaos! Uncle, the responsibility between you and me is very heavy..."
Cao Ding took a deep breath and nodded slowly.
There are many things that need not be explained too clearly. After all, Cao Ding also spent time in the official circles of the Han Dynasty, and he knew some things very well.
After a while, Cao Ding looked at Xiahou Dun and said, "If...if there is someone in the clan...how should we deal with it?"
Xiahou Dun was silent for a while, and then said: "If someone is looking for death, let him go! But no matter what, there can be no chaos!"
Cao's family motto is like a warning. If you still don't understand it, or you are pretending to be ignorant, then you will really take action next...
After the matter was explained clearly, Xiahou Dun got up and left. He still wanted to go to the Xiahou family.
Cao Ding sent Xiahou Dun out of the Cao family compound, and then stood outside the courtyard gate, watching Xiahou Dun go away, pondering for a long time. He thought that Xiahou Dun would really do something, after all, Xiahou Dun had already done cruel things to his children before.
Take it. This time, I wonder how many unlucky people there will be in the Xiahou clan?
I'm afraid that either Xiahou Dun came here because of...
Cao Ding sighed slightly.
There are some bastards among the Cao clan, and even more among the Xiahou clan.
After a while, Cao Ding turned around and paused at the entrance of the courtyard. Then he did not go back, but turned to Cao's Nanyuan.
In Nanyuan, although Cao Ding sent someone to tell Cao Sheng and Xia Houhong not to bully others, if Cao Sheng and Xia Houhong were obedient children, nothing would happen to them!
Therefore, when Cao Ding arrived at Nanyuan, Cao Sheng's shouting voice could still be heard inside...
"How dare you, a thing like you who has no father and no mother to care for you, want to serve as an official? You don't even know what your identity is? If you want to climb so high, you are not afraid of falling to death?!"
"What is duty? Do you need me to teach you this? The Prime Minister has already said that you must be "humbly yielding to friends and respectful", but have you ever let a guy like you fight for power? Ah?!"
"Besides, after your parents died, you didn't even think about giving your parents a grand burial first and returning the fallen leaves to their roots. Instead, you just thought about climbing in the camp. Is there such a filial son as you? If your parents were still alive, you would still
I won’t be pissed off to death by you?!』
Cao Sheng and Xia Houhong spoke to each other very freely and loudly, so that they could be heard everywhere.
As the more direct descendants of the Cao family and the Xiahou family, Cao Sheng and Xiahouhong are quite good in terms of their robes and jade medals. If they hadn't uttered evil words and looked ferocious,
Although he has a domineering attitude, he still looks like a handsome young man.
But the way the two of them were gesticulating and greeting each other's parents now made it hard for people to feel good about them.
In fact, Cao Sheng and Xia Houhong were really dissatisfied with Cao Ying, were they so resentful?
Not really.
Cao Sheng and Xia Houhong were actually dissatisfied with "poor relatives" like Cao Ying. These "poor relatives" came to eat and drink, but they didn't have any objections. They just regarded it as feeding a few more dogs.
Anyway, for people like Cao Sheng and Xia Houhong, their dogs eat better than ordinary people.
But if these "dog guys" want to stand up and compete with them for the few official positions, it must be intolerable!
"Haha, if you really lack that little money and can't live anymore, you can be more pragmatic. Why bother to be so ambitious and make people unhappy? Just come to me and tell me, if there is nothing else, a little money can still help you...
No matter what happens, my village is still short of a steward. If you think it’s suitable, just take up the post! Don’t say that I won’t take care of you!”
Although Xia Houhong seemed to have promised Cao an errand, in fact, if Cao Ying really agreed, it would be equivalent to selling himself to Xia Houhong, and from being a descendant of the Cao family to becoming Xia Houhong's servant.
Although many people think that being a domestic slave of a wealthy family is a good thing, they have not looked at the shops and shops in the streets and alleys. Those domestic slaves of wealthy families are very impressive and have enough food and clothing to cover everything.
Isn’t it right to take people’s money to work for them?
In fact, those who instill such a concept would say how many servants and servants died in wealthy families? Would they say that they were beaten, scolded, bullied and trampled on? Would they say that not only one generation is a slave, but all generations are born into the same family?
Is he a slave?
No, just like some self-media in later generations, their mouths are crooked and their butts are crooked. They only advocate for the domestic servants of wealthy families, saying that domestic servants also have a happy life. Otherwise, how can they deceive more people?
What about people becoming slaves?
So once Cao Ying feels that the small profit in front of him is good and gets greedy and takes it, his life will be over.
When Cao Ding arrived outside the gate of Nanyuan, he heard these words from Cao Sheng and Xia Houhong...
If it were before, although Cao Ding would have felt that Cao Sheng and Xia Houhong were somewhat arrogant and domineering, he would not have felt anything wrong because of this. After all, direct subordinates were direct subordinates, and side branches were side branches. Even if Cao Ding said that everyone should be treated equally,
But actually...
There is a big difference between direct subordinates and side branches.
But now, Cao Ding has to take care of it.
After entering the courtyard gate and seeing several parties involved, Cao Ding finally understood.
Without him, Cao Ying's appearance is so real...
Excellent quality.
The Cao Ying in front of him had delicate eyebrows, delicate facial features, and fair skin. If it weren't for his Adam's apple and his body shape, he would have been mistaken for a woman. His face was red and swollen, his hair and clothes were disheveled, and he had obviously been beaten.
It is precisely because Cao Ying looks like this that he was targeted by Cao Sheng and Xia Houhong, and they joined forces to humiliate Cao Ying, hoping to make Cao Ying retreat. After all, in Shandong, there are not a few people who like male sex, so it cannot be said that
Who caught the eye of Cao Ying's "beautiful looks"? Wouldn't it have climbed over them?
Facing the humiliation of Cao Sheng and Xia Houhong, Cao Ying lowered his head slightly and bowed his body slightly. He seemed humble and looked like he was being overthrown, but without saying a word, he gave people a sense of stubbornness and disdain.
Feel.
Cao Ding saw this and shook his head slightly.
I have long heard that Cao Sheng and others are some idiots who only have a skin but don’t know how powerful they are. Today I saw the same thing. There is also a need to bully someone. To embarrass others for no reason will only make people look down upon. Again.
In addition, this Cao Ying does not look like a weak and timid person. He did not kill this person at once, which will leave some hidden dangers in the future...
"what's up?"
Cao Ding came out and asked in a deep voice.
When Cao Sheng and a group of others saw that Cao Ding was coming, they quickly bowed and saluted.
"How dare I trouble you to ask about trivial matters, trivial matters..." Cao Sheng showed a bright smile and bowed his hands to Cao Ding.
Xia Houhong on the side also bowed and saluted, and his gestures were standard and not superficial at all. "It was just a verbal dispute. It's all over now, it's all over..."
Cao Ding nodded slightly, then turned his eyes to the other client, "What about you? Tell me."
Cao Ying was silent for a long time, then nodded slowly, "It's really just a verbal dispute, nothing serious."
Cao Ding also nodded, and then said to a group of children of the Xiahou family of the Cao family: "The Prime Minister has an order. All the children of the Xiahou family of the Cao family must bear in mind the family motto, be careful in their words and deeds, and do not overstep their bounds! If you disobey, do not obey."
Those who do this should be severely punished! You must understand it carefully and consider it carefully, and must not do it perfunctorily! But have you remembered it all?! 』
Cao Sheng and others all said yes.
Cao Ding waved to Cao Ying, "Follow me."
Cao Ying was stunned for a moment, then followed immediately.
After turning around the courtyard gate and walking through the corridor, Cao Ding remained silent all the way, and Cao Ying followed silently.
After arriving at the hall, Cao Ding asked Cao Ying to wash up first, and then he sat in the hall and thought for a while. After Cao Ying sorted out his embarrassing state, Cao Ding said to Cao Ying: "I am going to send you to Ye."
Cheng, I wonder if you are willing?"
Cao Ying was silent for a long time, then nodded and said, "I am willing."
"Okay!" Cao Ding clapped his hands, "Then you go back and prepare for a while, and I will send someone to take you to Yecheng tomorrow!"
Cao Ying resigned.
Cao Ding sat in the hall for a long time and sighed, "It would be great if everyone was as sensible as this guy... This time, there is no telling... Some people can be saved, but others cannot be saved..."
Cao Ying stayed in Qiao County. Cao Ding was able to protect him once, but failed to protect him twice. This time Cao Ying could endure it, but what about the next time? If he fought back, he would die even worse if he didn't fight back. If he didn't fight back, he would be beaten if he couldn't help it.
No more, so I might as well go to Yecheng.
After all, Cao Pi and others are all in Yecheng, and Yecheng also has a school built after Chang'an, so it is not a big problem for Cao Ying to use Cao's name to enter the school to study, but in the school
Whether he can stand out among others and gain a higher stage depends on Cao Ying's own abilities.
At the same time, Cao Ying left, and Cao Sheng and Xia Houhong naturally lost one sign of attack...
But the question is, can these domineering guys really understand that some things are not as beautiful as they imagine, and that they themselves are not as powerful as they imagine?
Although Xiahou Dun said it seriously, Cao Ding was not sure yet.
If they were to be dealt with strictly and according to the bastard things those bastards did, wouldn't there be many descendants of the Cao family and the Xiahou family who would have to be skinned even if they escaped the death penalty!
Cao Ding slightly hesitated. Although he felt that Xiahou Dun might be serious, but after all, there were so many people. As the saying goes, "the law does not punish everyone", could Xiahou Dun really be able to do it?
"Come here!" Cao Ding called his servant, and he asked the servant to remind Cao Sheng. Although Cao Ding felt that Cao Sheng might not listen, he still fulfilled his elder's responsibility.
Seeing the servant leave, Cao Ding sighed deeply...
