Of course, few military generals are accustomed to speaking in riddles.
In other words, most generals hate the feeling that Jia Xu talks in circles like this and doesn't know what he means for a while.
But as soon as Jia Xu said his words, a group of civil servants reacted immediately - especially Xun Yu, who had just arrived in Yecheng a few days ago, reacted the most violently.
Xun Lingjun was in charge of many capitals for a long time and was considered the real brain behind Cao Cao's rear.
Xun Lingjun was responsible for a series of logistics such as food and grass, carriages and horses, etc. However, he was able to arrange these complicated things well. In terms of the overall situation, Xun Yu was very insightful.
When he came to Yecheng, he was greeted by Xi Zhicai and others a few days ago. There has been a stalemate in the southern expedition to Jingzhou. If Xun Yu had participated, few people would object to Xun Lingjun.
Of course, the second thing was for a feast - Xun Yu loved drinking wine and eating meat. Before the high-quality pork from this pig farm was sold in Xuchang, Xun Lingjun followed the taste and came to Ye
city.
Xu Youdu has Ma Teng, and he is happy to be at ease before the real war comes.
But as soon as I arrived, I heard something I really didn't want to hear.
"Wen He, how should I say this?"
Xun Yu's face looked a little gloomy.
"You, me, and even Duke Cao are all under the Emperor's command. How can we conquer the rebels in Jingzhou? What kind of troops do we need to be famous?"
Everyone could hear the displeasure in Xun Yu's words.
Xun You can understand it best.
He is Xun Yu's nephew. Although he is about the same age, he probably grew up looking up to his uncle.
He served Cao Cao for fame and power and to be able to make a difference in these troubled times, but Xun Yu was different——
The Han Dynasty was orthodox, and this was Xun Yu’s idea that he would not change for many years.
Xun Yu was smart and had great plans, but he was also an extremely loyal man.
The meaning of his words was very clear. As long as Jia Xu and Cao Cao dared to mention anything that was against orthodoxy, he would dare to turn against them.
Some people dare to fall out, but some people would rather see this situation.
Jia Xu was just throwing some bricks and mortar, he had known that there would be such a situation, and if the chaos was to be solved, a final decision was needed, and now was not the time.
Dong Zhao spoke directly, clarifying the meaning of Jia Xu's words without hesitation, and stood firmly on his side:
"I believe that Sikong Wen is famous all over the world, his martial arts are immortal, and he has so many talented people under him that he has the potential to gather all the heroes in the world under one roof."
"Thieves Liu and Sun are at large and acting against the emperor. It is already inappropriate to go south to fight against thieves in the name of Sikong."
"I would like to ask you all to come with me to Xudu to petition the Emperor..."
Dong Zhao's last words became more and more exciting. If the people in the hall couldn't understand what he meant, they would be really stupid.
"Please Sikong Jiuxi! Enter the Duke of the country! Call him Prime Minister!"
As soon as these words came out, the whole audience was shocked.
What followed was an even more surging wave of air.
The generals were so excited that they roared in alarm.
"Add Jiuxi! Become the Duke of the country! Be called the Prime Minister! Okay... Okay! That's what we should do!"
"That's right, we should have done this a long time ago!"
"This Sikong Mansion is really not worthy of the civil and military merits of my lord, who is the man who unified the north!"
"Let's lead our troops and go to Xudu to find the emperor! We must handle this matter beautifully!"
Except for a very small number of generals, such as Yu Jin and Cao Ren, who frowned and did not speak, which of Cao Cao's other generals was not devoted to Cao Cao and wanted to see Cao Cao become bigger and bigger?
Of course, they did not consider the impact this matter would have. They only felt that if they could follow the Prime Minister to fight, it would definitely be a matter of honor for their ancestors.
Cao Ren's eyes were a little wandering. His eyes suddenly wandered to Jia Xu, and he also cast a questioning look, as if to say:
"Wen He, what are you doing?"
Yu Jin was also a very thoughtful person, and he immediately thought that if he did what Dong Zhao did, it would have a huge impact on his lord.
Xun You and Xi Zhicai were thoughtful at this moment:
"If Sikong can be called prime minister, it will do more good than harm for our next campaign. It seems feasible..."
However, the person who finally broke up the chaos was Xun Lingjun.
"Dong Zhao, Le Jin, Xu Huang and Jia Xu... you... why did you insist on putting Duke Cao in such an unjust place?"
These words of grief and anger were so touching, and the atmosphere that had just been heated seemed as if cold water had been poured on it.
Xun Yu stood up, or in other words, he was actually standing on the opposite side of everyone around Cao Cao at this moment.
Even so, he still stood upright and unmoving, like a stubborn stone, unshakable despite the wind and rain.
"Mr. Cao, I, Xun Yu, am helping you because I want to see a great man reborn. They say you are holding the emperor hostage, but I know that Gong Cao, what you are thinking about most is this unification..."
"They say you are following the path of the traitor Dong, but I know how many good things Mr. Cao has done for the people in the north over the years..."
"Mr. Cao, I don't care about these gossips, just because I think I understand Gong Cao's character, so I am willing to help you stabilize the rear."
"Mr. Cao, please raise your eyes..."
After Cao Cao finished what Jia Xu said about teachers being famous, he closed his eyes and rested his mind, as if he had fallen asleep.
In fact, he listened to everything, and even listened to everyone's words.
Because he was also hesitating, and the biggest reason for hesitation was the existence of Xun Lingjun Xun Yu.
Cao Cao opened his eyes, and the first thing he saw was Xun Yu, whose face was filled with tears but his lips were still tightly closed and his eyes were firm.
"call--"
He sighed, this breath was particularly long, as if he wanted to put all the entanglements of the past few days into this breath, and slowly let them dissipate with the next words.
"Wen Ruo, have we known each other for many years?"
Cao Cao's words were very gentle and seemed unlikely to come from a rough-looking man like him, but Jia Xu could tell that Cao Cao was emotional.
"It's been many years, but... Mr. Cao, what Yu wants is your answer. Putting aside everyone present, your own answer. Only for this, I, Xun Yu, will not hinder you in the slightest."
Xun Yu closed his eyes, like a sinner waiting to be sentenced. His figure was lonely and sad, just like the shaky imperial power of the Han Dynasty. He was the last barrier of orthodoxy in the world. If orthodoxy really collapsed, he would be willing to do so.
Martyred for this.
"You... all leave."
"Today I want to catch up with Wen Ruo and go to a quiet place to catch up."
Jia Xu waved directly and gave everyone a very obvious look.
They knew that after this conversation, no matter what, the matter of Cao Cao joining the government would have an outcome.
People... gradually dispersed.
Cao Cao locked the door of Sikong Mansion with his own hands, as if he would never enter this door again.
When Xun Yu saw it, his heart was filled with despair.
Cao Cao actually already has his answer. Is this to give him a decent farewell?
Cao Cao's words answered him:
"Go to Youjian Villa... Your Majesty, let's go have a drink."
