Chapter 3287 Will the dream dance with the wind or finally fall to the ground?
Chapter 3286 Will the dream dance with the wind or finally fall to the ground?
While Fei Qian and others were discussing military affairs, Cao Cao was looking up at the sky.
Under the sky, people are like ants.
So, how dare human beings like ants dare to speak of heaven?
Cao Cao was the prime minister of the Han Dynasty. He was inferior to one person and superior to ten thousand people. He was not even considered inferior to one person, because he could easily make the emperor round as he wanted and flatten him as he wanted.
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Even so, when Cao Cao looked up at the sky, he still felt his own insignificance.
Especially these days.
Cao Cao kept his promise in Shandong.
The Cao family's flag is flying high on the land of Shandong.
All Shandong officials will get up every morning and start working under Cao's banner, but when they raise their heads and look at the banner, is the expression on their face the same as that of Cao Cao at the moment?
Guanzhong is not at peace, Hedong is still fighting fiercely, and Shandong is already restless.
Cao Cao asked Cheng Yu to go back. His intention was very clear, but Xun Yu stopped him. In fact, Cao Cao understood Xun Yu's thoughts, just like Xun Yu understood Cao Cao's thoughts.
Xun Yu, Cao Cao's counselor, was also his friend, and was also Cao Cao's logistics manager. He knew Cao Cao's ambitions and his strength, but Xun Yu knew even more that there were some things in this world that could not be solved by strength alone.
It can be solved.
Because Cao Cao is a human being.
Xun Yu is also a human being.
Not a god, or an emperor, or anything like that...
Cao Cao could control swords and guns, command troops and horses, and issue orders. In an instant, he could kill many people, wipe out certain families, and even certain counties, and eliminate the crow of roosters for thousands of miles.
But Cao Cao couldn't control people's hearts.
Cao Cao could kill them and their clansmen, but he could not kill everyone in the world.
If Cao Cao is really stupid, or crazy enough to want to kill everyone in the world, Cao Cao will definitely die before everyone in the world dies.
The Shandong gentry had their families, their friends, and their supporters.
They will resist, retaliate, and cause greater chaos.
Just like in the counties of Xuzhou, many people still hate Cao Cao.
In those days, killing people in Xuzhou was like slaughtering lambs. It felt good and the meat was eaten.
But now?
Killing sheep feels good for a while, but can you really kill people as sheep?
Are there any people in Xuzhou who don't criticize Cao Cao and hate Cao Jun?
Even if you smile on the surface, what about behind the scenes?
Hatred is like blood melting into a deep pool. Although it has been diluted by time, traces will still remain.
If these descendants of Xuzhou were given the opportunity to kill Cao Cao's descendants, would these people choose to put down their butcher's knives to influence Cao Cao's descendants, or would they directly slaughter the nine tribes of Cao Cao's descendants? Would they hope that Cao Cao's regime would last forever, or would they leave him alone?
die?
You used to kill people as sheep, and now you are begging people to continue to treat you as cattle and sheep?
Historically, Sima Yi finally seized power from Cao Cao. Although the main battle was over the core court, the support and acquiescence of local forces was also a very important factor in Sima's success in seizing power.
Cao Cao understood that Xun Yu wanted to balance, or to find an area acceptable to both parties among the complicated conflicts of interests, but this was difficult.
Xun Yu was burdened with too many things, too many. Xun Yu’s family background and interpersonal relationships made Xun Yu successful, but they also became his shackles. As a member of a wealthy family, Xun Yu lived in Yingchuan and Shandong.
, has a complex network of interpersonal relationships. These relationships may be his help or burden in the political struggle. If he does not want to let go of something, he will be crushed one day.
Carrying so much on my body, I still want to find balance on the cliff...
Cao Cao didn't think Xun Yu could succeed. Just like Cao Cao also thought Fei Qian's approach wouldn't work.
So Cao Cao wanted to give up something.
However, there must be people in Shandong who are unwilling.
"hehe……"
Cao Cao chuckled.
Perhaps he was laughing at Xun Yu, or at Fei Qian, or perhaps he was also laughing at himself.
Because Cao Cao is actually looking for a balance.
The same difficulty, the same pain, the same helplessness.
Fei Qian's dream was something Cao Cao also had back then.
Zhengxi...
But what about now?
Cao Cao knew that planting the flag of the Han Dynasty all over the world, and everywhere he looked was the territory of the Han Dynasty, did sound very cool, but planting the flag of the Han Dynasty did not mean that it would become the territory of the Han Dynasty.
Cao Cao also knew that even if he removed the person on top of his head and sat in that position, it seemed that he had ascended to heaven, but not everyone would obey orders, and disobedience was still unavoidable.
Cao Cao let out a long sigh...
After all, it is impossible for everyone in this world to think the same way.
So, Ziyuan, you are wrong.
My enemy is not you, and your enemy is not me.
Greed is your and my biggest enemy.
You can defeat everyone in the world, and you can also kill everyone in the world who resists you, but time will defeat you, the sky will defeat you, and greedy human nature will eventually defeat you...
What I am experiencing now may be what you will experience in the future.
The wind is blowing and the sand is long.
"Prime Minister!"
The messenger fell to the ground with a pop, and the feathers on his captors trembled in the wind.
"speak."
Cao Cao still had his hands behind his back and did not look back.
The soldiers who ordered the order did not dare to raise their heads, "Reporting to the Prime Minister, I found on the Emei Ridge... I found the flag of the Hussars General!"
Suddenly there was silence.
The wind blew the yellow sand, and it seemed that he wanted to show off his dancing skills in front of everyone, but was squeezed out by the low pressure among the crowd, so he ran away humming.
"knew."
Cao Cao responded.
The messenger immediately breathed a sigh of relief, took a few steps back without raising his head, and then turned around and left.
It's finally here.
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Near Guandu, Yuzhou.
There is an extra camp temporarily.
The camp was not strictly set up, and there seemed to be some traces of sloppiness.
In the camp, the general's flag was flying with the word "Cui" written on it.
Cui Yan was originally preparing to move his army north two days ago, but was stopped before he could start. Then he received an order to continue setting off. After walking a few miles, he was stopped again...
Cui Yan understood, so he simply led his troops back and reported that the orders were unclear and changed at night. He needed an accurate order before he could lead his troops north, so he finally stopped. No new orders came, and he was on the edge of Yuzhou.
Has always been stationed.
Cui Yan stayed here, just like a drop of, oh, it should be a bottle of honey that was knocked to the ground, attracting wild bees and butterflies...
For a moment, the place was like a restaurant, with people leaving from the front and people coming from the back.
Some people came here to inquire about information, some wanted to talk to Cui Yan, and some wanted to make some exchanges of interests. Anyway, at this time, the situation finally began to become clear, and everyone did not have to worry too much.
More, just wait and see who will win in the end between Cao Cao and Fei Qian.
Cui Lin saw that Cui Yan looked a little tired after seeing off the guests, so he couldn't help but said: "...I also feel that Xun Lingjun is in charge of so many things at the Shangshutai. After all, he is under too much pressure...to appear like this now."
The situation is not surprising. Everyone knows about his ability, but human energy is limited after all... If there is a capable person at the Chancellor's desk who can share some of the burden..."
Cui Yan waved his hand and said: "Others say so, do you also say so?"
"Brother..." Cui Lin whispered, "This is indeed an opportunity, Yingchuan can't hold on..."
Cui Yan sat in the upper position, pinched the bridge of his nose with his hands, closed his eyes and meditated, and was silent.
Cui Lin saw this and stopped talking.
Although Cui Lin is a side branch, he has followed Cui Yan for so many years, and he can be regarded as a confidant among his confidants and a confidant among his confidants.
Cao Jun saw that the momentum was not good, and he didn't know how many people in Shandong suddenly became impetuous.
Cui Yan's orders to lead troops north to encircle and suppress Wei Yan were inconsistent. At one time, he was ordered to move quickly, and at another time, he was ordered to stay. This clearly shows that Cao Cao's core ministerial office is no longer as strong as before. Internal conflicts are intensifying.
, Cui Yan, as the representative of Jizhou, even if Cui Yan wants to avoid standing on the stage at this time, he can't help it.
Cui Yan naturally wanted to return to Jizhou. After all, that was his home ground. Especially if he went with some soldiers, he would definitely be able to gain the greatest benefits for himself at the last moment.
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But "good things" take a long time.
There has been a lot of noise in the past few days. Many people came to visit Cui Yan. On the surface, they seemed to be chatting with each other, but in the final analysis, these people still wanted Cui Yan to come forward and come up with an idea. Even if they didn't make a plan, they would always let things go.
It would be better to discuss the outline first.
Putting aside various stances and butt issues, why don't they know Xun Yu's ability?
But Cao Cao's current situation is not very good after all...
If Cao Cao falls, the flag will have to be changed. There is nothing we can do about it, it is tradition after all.
But Xun Yu would be in trouble if he wanted to hold on.
Maybe it will become a waste of money and enter a vicious cycle, especially when there are some signs of drought, what if...
Cui Yan obviously understood these things, but up to this moment, he had not made his position clear yet.
In the past few years, Cui Yan has more or less secured his position as the number one in Jizhou. His prestige may not be that great, but his attitude will also affect many people in Jizhou. Therefore, if Cui Yan does not make the final clarification, some things will not be clear.
It is impossible to have a charter. In the end, we may have to quarrel, argue, or fight.
They are all friendly countries, um, friendly neighbors. They all know each other well, and there may be many marriage relationships. Everyone still hopes to be able to confirm some things at the negotiation table, rather than hoping for bloodshed in the end.
Even if it does bleed, I hope it's just a flesh wound, rather than injuring both parties and letting others take advantage.
Everyone is aware of these situations, so they will still quarrel and fight, but they don't want to end up fighting.
Jizhou and Yuzhou fight, and in the end Shandong belongs to them. If...
That's not good.
If Cui Yan fails to stand up in the end, and something really happens, then the final consequences of Shandong will be hard to say. Although Cui Yan has been very sober over the years and has not played against Xun Yu, people will always change.
Yes, times have changed, and no one knows whether he will suddenly change his mind.
"So, brother, you have to tell me about these things..."
Cui Lin said.
He thought Cui Yan had thought about this before, otherwise Cui Yan wouldn't let him do something secretly, but now that shit is coming and Cui Yan still doesn't give a definite word, is it possible...
Cui Yan opened his eyes a little and narrowed his eyes at Cui Lin: "What are you talking about?"
"The matter now is, brother, what are you going to do? There has to be a certain number. If you say something, we can have a certain understanding in our hearts..." Cui Lin said in a low voice.
Cui Yan sighed softly, "To be honest, I don't know what I'm doing, so how can I give you any accurate estimates?"
"Ah?" Cui Lin was stunned, "No, this...brother, how can you be so clueless? This, everyone wants to listen to you!"
Cui Lin was a little panicked.
After all, if Cui Yan did not stand up to lead Jizhou, then the power would inevitably be scattered, and a ball of scattered sand would definitely not be able to fight against the Yingchuan guys.
"We have to wait and see what other people do about this matter." Cui Yan's voice was very soft, very low, "There is no movement in Yanzhou, and there is no news about the Yang family in Heluo... and the Zang family, the Chen family, the Li family, and the Wang family...
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"Alas! Brother!" Cui Lin sighed, "What's wrong with you? What can they say? What will they say? If you don't say it, how can they dare to say it?"
Cui Yan shook his head, "It's hard to say... until the end, no one knows what it will be like..."
Cui Yan closed his eyes again, "At this moment, everyone is staring at us... Talk less, move less, be more steady, you may miss something, but it is better than losing everything... In short, wait a little longer
Let’s talk about it...』
Cui Lin seemed to want to persuade, but was interrupted by Cui Yan, unwilling to continue talking about this topic.
Cui Yan still has some doubts in his heart.
Cui Yan will not move unless he understands these doubts.
As long as he doesn't move, he will still be the "diligent and loyal" Cui Yan.
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Wow.
Brush la la.
The wind blew through the treetops, and the little hands pulling the leaves gently tempted the leaves and said, "Come with me, let's be best friends together. I will take you to the ends of the world to see the vastness of the world. We will never be separated..."
Some leaves remained unmoved and escaped the entanglement of the wind.
But some leaves believed the words of the wind, resolutely cut off the relationship with their parents, and followed the wind...
Then it was thrown down by the wind halfway.
The leaves stretch out their hands to hold back the wind.
The wind rejected Ye Ye's hand, and just covered his face, sobbing softly, your love suffocates me, I need freedom.
The wind has gone.
The tree stopped.
Liu Ye watched the leaves finally fall to the ground and sneered.
Is it the wind or the trees?
Is it the fault of the wind, the fault of the tree, or the fault of the leaves?
Liu Ye held the tea bowl and drank the tea slowly. No matter whose fault it was, it would not be his fault.
When Liu Ye was young, he was also a daring person.
When he was thirteen years old, he killed his father's favorite waiter according to his mother's orders, and then confessed to his father frankly.
When he was in his twenties, the world was in chaos. Zheng Bao, Zhang Duo, Xu Qian and others in Yangzhou supported their own troops. Among them, Zheng Bao wanted to kidnap Liu Ye, so Liu Ye took advantage of the arrival of Cao Cao's envoy to hold a banquet.
He killed Zheng Bao and threatened his tribe with his head.
But after arriving under Cao Cao, Liu Ye was no longer so "daring to act", and even deliberately curbed his glory...
Because his surname is "Liu".
He is a descendant of Fuling King Liu Yan, son of Emperor Guangwu Liu Xiu.
Cao Cao valued him, but did not completely trust him.
The same is true for the emperor.
Under such a situation, if he does well, he may not be successful, and if he does not do well, there will be disaster. So even if he can do anything, he will not do it.
If something is clearly entrusted to him, then whether it is the emperor's order or Cao Cao's order, he will do it well, but he will never take the initiative...
That's right, don't refuse, don't take the initiative, and don't take responsibility.
In the officialdom of Shandong, not all officials are corrupt or incompetent. There are also some people like Liu Ye who would rather do less or do nothing than do more.
This phenomenon is not specific to the Han Dynasty or the Shandong region, but is reflected in different dynasties, different regions, and different historical stages.
In many cases, officials may choose to do little or nothing for fear of being held accountable for doing something wrong. Especially in systems with strict penalties for officials' mistakes, officials may be more inclined to avoid anything that might cause controversy or liability.
actions. If officials’ efforts and achievements are not recognized and rewarded accordingly, they may not be motivated to do more. In some systems, promotions and rewards may rely more on seniority, relationships, or other non-performance factors.
This will weaken the enthusiasm of officials.
In addition, officials may choose to do less due to lack of necessary resources and support. Without sufficient human, financial or material support, even if officials are willing to do more, they may not be able to achieve it due to practical constraints.
Just like Liu Ye, he came here with the intention of serving his country when he was young. He defected to Cao Cao because Cao Cao showed his willingness to welcome the emperor and restore the glory of the Han Dynasty.
But what happens next?
Just like the moment when the wind carries the leaves and dances in the air, it is integrated and in tune.
But the wind is still the wind in the end.
Leaves are still leaves.
The sky is clear and the clouds are light.
The dry smell made Liu Ye uncomfortable.
The ideals of young Liu Ye were like leaves being stripped off a tree, falling powerlessly.
"housekeeper!"
Liu Ye suddenly raised his voice and shouted.
At the porch, the steward came forward in a hurry and asked, "Mr. Sir, what's the matter?"
"Go and get the wine!" Liu Ye waved his sleeves, "Take away the tea and bring it for the wine!"
The steward was stunned for a moment, but quickly nodded in agreement and called the servants to move the tea sets and other things away.
Watching the servants busy, Liu Ye seemed to understand at this moment why Guo Jia only liked drinking wine and not tea.
Because the more you drink tea, the more awake you become.
And now he felt the pain of waking up...
There are many people like Liu Ye in Shandong.
He knows that Xun Yu is doing something now, and he also knows that Cui Yan has become the eye of the storm, but what does this have to do with him?
He didn't want to pay attention to it, nor did he want to take care of it, until a nasty guest came to the door...
