Chapter 106: Use heavy scriptures in troubled times
Take a long-term view.
What does it mean to be far-sighted? In Cao Cao's view, every word in Yi Xiaotian's mouth interprets this word.
Brother Yi controls Yuan Shao's thoughts very well.
He was both praised and suppressed. Even if Cao Cao grew up with Yuan Shao, he would not be able to analyze Yuan Shao's mind so accurately. The key is that Yi Xiaotian's analysis of every word and every sentence is convincing.
Awesome, awesome!
Cao Cao kept shouting in his heart...
By operating in this way, Yuan Shao's power will surely be stabilized, and Cao Cao will also have ample time to develop.
solved…
The two problems were solved one after another, Yun Danfengqing was solved by Brother Yi.
The big stone in Cao Cao's heart has finally fallen halfway, and there is still one problem left, and that is internal conflicts...
This problem may not seem worth mentioning compared to the supply of food and grass and the threat from Yuan Shao, but if they are allowed to develop on their own, it will definitely become a major hidden danger in the future.
Thinking of this, Cao Cao took the initiative to refill Yi Xiaotian's wine and casually mentioned it while filling the wine.
"Brother Yi, today's Xudu City has become a big dyeing vat. In it are the old troops who followed Cao Cao and made great contributions; there are the courtiers who escorted the emperor from Chang'an to Luoyang, and there are also some nobles who are looking forward to surrender. In short, it is very chaotic.
, it’s such a mess…”
Cao Cao said this carelessly, like a complaint.
But among them, he directly named his third big problem - the problem of how to govern the large territory!
Hearing this, Yi Xiaotian rolled his eyes, thoughtfully...
After about ten breaths, he shook his head slightly and murmured four words - "This is not good!"
Cao Cao nodded repeatedly...
It's not good, of course it's not good! Otherwise, Cao Cao wouldn't have made the mistake of asking Brother Yi for advice!
"Brother Yi, you and I have the same view on this point..."
Cao Cao let out a long sigh, then waved his hands and looked troubled. "Some of these people in Xu Capital City are arrogant and arrogant because they have made great contributions to Cao Cao; some are arrogant and arrogant because they are the escorts of the emperor returning eastward.
, in the Fish and Meat Village; there are others who have just defected to Cao Cao and have soldiers and food in hand, and they don’t take other people seriously!"
Let’s talk about this.
Huh, huh...
Cao Cao exhaled a long breath.
"It happens that Cao Cao has a hard time dealing with these types of people. Some are members of the Cao and Xiahou clans, some are close associates of the emperor, and some have sent soldiers, horses, food and fodder. If they are punished, it will inevitably chill everyone's hearts!
"
At this point, Cao Cao's brows almost stood up in worry. He was really worried!
When fighting with the enemy, victory or defeat is nothing more than normal. Killing someone is just a matter of head and ground. But when dealing with his own people, Cao Cao's character of loving and cherishing talents makes him reluctant to use severe punishments.
"Brother Yi, Brother Yi..." He didn't know whether he was drunk or extremely helpless. Cao Cao held Yi Xiaotian tightly with both hands. "If this continues, Xu Ducheng will be in chaos, and Cao Cao's camp will be in chaos."
, I'm afraid the Central Plains will be in chaos...Brother Yi, do you have any good ideas for this?"
"Brother Hiding, don't be like this... It's not like that, but your eyes are still wet!"
Yi Xiaotian hurriedly pulled up Cao Cao, who was about to fall down on the table, and repeatedly advised him. "This is not a big deal. It is not complicated to solve...it is even very simple!"
Ah...simple?
Yi Xiaotian said that this was not a complicated matter, it was a very simple matter. Cao Cao had been thinking about it very hard and could not sleep for several days.
He is ruthless when dealing with his enemies, but he really can't be so cruel when dealing with his own people.
"Brother Yi, tell me quickly! This is a major event that affects Xudu and the peace of the Central Plains. I'm worried that a big business in the Central Plains will be ruined just like this because of hidden dangers!"
Cao Cao asked urgently.
Yi Xiaotian, on the other hand, was unhurried. He thought about it for a moment and then blurted it out.
"In the final analysis, it's just five words - use heavy codes in troubled times!"
Huo…In troubled times, important codes are used!
Cao Cao's heart trembled. He knew this truth, but to implement it... then...
Before Cao Cao could think about it carefully, Yi Xiaotian continued to speak.
"Brother, there is no cure without chaos! Since Xu Ducheng has this hidden danger, it must cut the knot quickly and nip it in the cradle. Otherwise, once this precedent is set, there will be more talented and proud people in Cao Ying in the future.
, being arrogant and arrogant. When the example in Fish and Meat Township appears, it will be too late to regret it. So, brother, this matter is very urgent. You must tell Cao Cao and let him make up his mind!"
Cao Cao nodded slightly.
Make up your mind!
After all, he still has concerns, but other than that, if he is really asked to punish the Qiao Pei warriors who have followed him for so many years, such as Cao Ren, Cao Hong, Xiahou Dun, Xia Houyuan... Cao Cao? Can he do it?
Cao Cao just thought of this...
Yi Xiaotian's words came out one after another.
"Of course, in troubled times, there is a rule of using heavy codes. Cao Cao cannot do this 'bad face'. After all, it is not good-looking emotionally. But...it can be someone who takes the blame!"
"If I were Cao Cao, I would appoint someone who is upright and unreasonable. This guy must be brave. He must not be affiliated with the Cao family or the Xiahou family; he must not be a close minister of the emperor; and he must not have a family background."
"Let such a guy serve as Xu Duling, be in charge of the imperial court, the law, resolve cases, and set some examples! This will deter those who are arrogant in taking credit. In this way, the internal conflicts among Cao Cao's men will be completely nipped in the cradle.
Got it!"
Yo…
It seems reasonable!
Cao Cao nodded thoughtfully. Since the chaos cannot be cured, he can't be cruel, so he can find a guy with evil intentions!
But.
Here comes a new question. The few points that Brother Yi put forward in a eloquent manner must be upright and unsophisticated. They must not be affiliated with the Cao family or the Xiahou family, they must not be close to the emperor, and they must not have a family background? Where can I find such a person?
?
besides…
Even if we find such a person?
This guy has no background at all. How dare he offend the Cao family and the Xiahou family? How dare he punish the emperor's close ministers? How dare he punish the nobles, big and small, who came to defect with soldiers and food?
"Brother Yi..."
Cao Cao's brows still showed no sign of relaxing. "It's true that heavy codes are used in troubled times, but... where can you find the talents you mentioned? Without background, you must be courageous and upright? I'm afraid it will dig up the ground of Xu Capital City.
You can’t find such a talent three feet apart, right?”
"How not?"
Cao Cao's face was full of questions, but Yi Xiaotian's face was full of smiles.
"It's said that you can't find anything even after you've worn iron shoes. It takes no effort to get there. Now, in one of our wine shops, there happens to be a cruel official who is upright, courageous, unreasonable and has no background. As for his name..."
Thinking of this, Yi Xiaotian closed his mouth, and then glanced out of the corner of his eye...
Just five or six meters away from the table between him and Cao Cao, a strong man dressed as a court official was drinking alone.
His expression was serious, his eyes were like an eagle, like a wolf, like a tiger, and there was an awe-inspiring air between his brows.
Yi Xiaotian glanced at him, and a few classic lines from a certain card game before the time travel sounded in his mind -
——Sentiment can be tolerated, but law cannot!
——You want to recruit or not?
——Severe punishments and laws to break the courage of adultery!
Yi Xiaotian was thinking, at this time, it’s time for the ace cool official to appear?
