Since Yuan Shao's attack across the river, Xu Du experienced a brief calm, but the undercurrent surged again. After Cao Cao personally led the army to the expedition, the royalists, who had just experienced a bloody massacre, seemed to be in danger again.
They became restless. And this restlessness became more and more obvious after the Battle of Yanjin entered a stalemate. Those old officials of the Han Dynasty who followed the Han Emperor in moving the capital were ready to take action.
It has to be said that Yuan Shaona's status as the fourth generation and third Duke is indeed useful.
The Yuan family has many disciples and former officials, and many officials in the court now come from the Yuan family.
Before, Yuan Shu openly rebelled, which was against the will of heaven, and these people had nothing to say. But now, Yuan Shu is dead, and a descendant of the Yuan family who is more powerful than Yuan Shu has risen in Hebei. In the past, the disciples of the Yuan family had old officials, so they made good friends.
, naturally very excited.
Kong Rong once publicly stated that Cao Cao should welcome Yuan Shao to Xudu.
Yuan Shao is a general with millions of troops. If Cao Cao can cooperate, the resurgence of the Han Dynasty will be just around the corner.
The implication is that you, Mr. Cao, should not continue to control the Chao Gang! You said that you are a loyal minister, but Yuan Shao is the fourth generation and the third prince, and is also a minister of the Han Dynasty. You can invite him to assist the Han Emperor together.
In this way, people all over the world will definitely praise your broadmindedness!
Mr. Cao also heard this statement and could only smile bitterly.
Although Kong Rong was famous as a famous scholar and read a lot of books, he was really stupid at reading!
Shall I welcome Yuan Shao?
Should we welcome Yuan Shao's million-strong army together?
But he couldn't explain this to a nerd, so let him do it...
Kong Rong's performance was pretty good. At least to some extent, he admitted that Cao Cao was assisting the Han Dynasty. And for someone like him, Cao Cao didn't need to worry.
What Cao Cao was worried about were those Yuan Shao's comrades who were hiding in the dark and adding fuel to the flames.
Although Xudu is the Xudu of Cao Cao, it is inevitable that there are many courtiers who support Yuan Shao.
Mr. Cao doesn't have the energy to search now. Even if he finds his opponent, he can't kill easily. Xu Du needs stability, not turmoil. Of course, Mr. Cao won't mind if he takes care of Yuan Shao.
, let’s settle the accounts with these people.
If these people want to take action, they will inevitably have contact with the Imperial City.
What Mr. Cao is most afraid of is that if something similar to the "Belt Order" is issued again, it will definitely be a fatal blow to him.
Originally, he left Xun Yu in Xudu in the hope that Xun Yu could stabilize the situation.
But judging from the current situation, Xun Yu mostly had an attitude of inaction and did not give warning to these people... This also disappointed Cao Cao. Although he could not deal with those in Xudu City
People, but must keep the emperor under firm control.
At least, the Han Emperor should be cut off from those people.
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"Cao Peng?"
In the mansion of General Fu Guo, Fu Wan narrowed his eyes and cursed through gritted teeth: "One day, I will kill that little thief into pieces!"
"Why is the state leader like this?"
Zhang Xiang, the bus commander, asked curiously.
Zhang Xiang was from Julu. He first joined Yuan Shao and then joined Cao Cao and served as the commanding officer of the carriage.
The commander of the official carriage, with a rank of six hundred stones, is in charge of the South Gate of the palace. He is responsible for receiving letters from officials and people, as well as tributes from all directions. Anyone who is recruited to the official carriage will be responsible for it through the commander of the official carriage. Basically, this is an emperor.
An important hub for contact with the outside world. Although he has no military power, he has a lot of responsibility. Maybe he is not a high official, but he has extremely important meaning and responsibility.
After Fu finished, he sighed, "My son's leg is disabled because of Cao Peng's doing."
"oh?"
In the second year of Jian'an, Zhang Xiang was not in Xudu.
So I’m not particularly clear about what happened at that time.
After Fu finished, he briefly explained what happened when Cao Peng and others crippled Fu Jun outside the Huichun Pavilion. Of course, he would not say that Fu Jun was galloping on horseback in the ***, nor would he talk about Fu Jun's gang.
Regarding the siege on Cao Peng's mother, I only want to talk about how cruel Cao Peng was...
"My son has a disabled leg and has no hope of becoming an official in this life.
But Cao Peng was only sentenced to a few months in prison before being released. He was promoted all the way, and now he has reached the rank of captain of the Yue Cavalry School. The world was deceived by his two ridiculous articles, and they all praised him for his noble character.
Little do they know that this person is even more evil than Cao Cao."
Zhang Xiang looked angry, "How can such a person be called a celebrity?"
"It's not that he is from the Cao Thief clan. How could he have such a reputation?"
After Fu finished speaking, he punched the desk with his fist in hatred.
"It's a pity that your Majesty has gone through many hardships. He originally thought that Mr. Cao was a loyal minister, but he was just too ambitious.
Now His Majesty is called Emperor of the Han Dynasty, but he is just a puppet of Cao Cao... All matters in the court, big and small, are decided by Cao Cao without your Majesty. It seems that the position of Yue Cavalry School Lieutenant was actually taken over by a seventeen-year-old
Occupied by the Huangkou children, this Han Dynasty is a great disgrace, a great disgrace!"
Zhang Xiang remained silent, with a look of violence flashing in his eyes.
"In this case, why did my father-in-law agree with that little thief to take up the post of Sima of the side sect?"
Fu Wan said softly: "If not, how about letting the old thief send someone else?
That little thief may be a bit quick-witted, but he is just a kid after all. He is a side disciple, so he will inevitably be negligent. We can also keep in touch with the palace. If it were someone else who was loyal to the old thief, wouldn't it be a shame?
Have I lost contact with His Majesty?"
Zhang Xiang nodded, "The head of state is very worried."
"Besides, in a palace, there are many rules.
That little thief used to be just a country boy, and his father was even more illiterate and a vulgar person. He is guarding the imperial city, and if he violates the rules in the slightest, I can order people to impeach him. When the time comes, even if the old thief wants to
Protect him and teach him a lesson so that he can vent his anger on my son."
After saying that, Fu Wan stared at Zhang Xiang with burning eyes.
Zhang Xiang understood immediately and stood up, cupping his hands and saying, "Don't worry, Abbot, I will definitely keep an eye on that little thief."
"That's it, please!"
After Fu finished speaking, he stood up and stepped forward to hold Zhang Xiang's arm, "Now that Yuan Benchu is approaching Yuzhou, Cao's thieves can no longer resist.
We still need to make more preparations to welcome Yuan Benchu's troops. I will try to contact people, but you need to protect His Majesty as much as possible in the palace to ensure His safety."
"Just don't worry, Zhang Guo, Yuan Feng won't have to worry!"
Zhang Xiang sat for a while and then stood up to say goodbye.
As soon as he walked away, he saw a lame young man walking into the house.
The young man was probably in his early twenties and looked very talented.
But the lame leg always made people look awkward. As soon as Fu Jun entered the room, he first greeted Fu Wan, and then said softly: "Dad, is this Yuan Feng reliable?"
Fu Wan looked at Fu Jun and felt a pain in his heart.
Of his four sons, two are now dead, one is disabled, and the youngest is not sensible yet and cannot help him in any way.
How wonderful it would be if Fu De was still there!
Originally, Fu Wan wanted to support Fu Jun with all his strength.
But because he was lame on one foot, he would never be able to be an official again in this life, which became a worry.
He motioned Fu Jun to sit down and said softly: "My son didn't go out today?"
"Didn't Dad say that it's best not to go out in the near future...Besides, even if I go out, where will I go?"
Several of Fujun's friends were dying and running away.
Dong Yue was executed by Cao Cao because of the imperial edict on clothes; Zhong Ping disappeared after Zhong Ji's incident.
Yang Xiu was locked up at home by Yang Biao, and he was not allowed to have contact with anyone, for fear that he would cause trouble outside. After calculation, it seems that all the friends he had when he was a boy were gone... Fu Jun showed a dejected look on his face, and said with
He lightly tapped his thigh with his hand and let out a long sigh.
This seemingly unintentional move made Fu Wan's heart even more painful.
He said in a deep voice: "Although I won't let you go out, I'm still afraid that you will cause trouble outside.
However, if you are bored at home, there is no harm in going out for a walk. It is spring and the flowers are blooming, and the scenery outside is just right. If you are willing, you can take people out of the city for an outing... But there is one thing you have to remember
, don’t cause trouble, do you understand?”
Fu Jun said quickly: "My child, please remember your father's instructions."
"Don't bother with matters in the court, and don't interfere.
When you have time, go to the palace to see your sister... She is always in the palace and has no one to talk to. If you go to accompany her, she will be happy. In addition, have more contact with His Majesty. As long as His Majesty is willing to speak, give
Not even Cao Sikong can say anything about your future."
Fu Jun's eyes lit up and he quickly agreed.
"Then let's leave first!"
He bowed and exited the room. Looking at Fujuna's limping figure as he walked, Fuwan's face was gloomy and his hands subconsciously clenched into fists.
"Cao Peng!"
He gritted his teeth and squeezed out two words from between his teeth.
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Shaofu, Library Pavilion.
Cao Ji was looking for books when he saw Liu Ye walking in from outside with a smile on his face.
"Juan Shi, congratulations."
"Brother Ziyang, where does your... joy come from?"
After serving as the captain of the civil war for a year, Cao Ji has indeed made great progress. At least in his speech and behavior, he has become somewhat official.
I think back then, when he first joined the officialdom, his eyesight was completely dark and he didn't understand anything.
Fortunately, Guo Jia gave him Guo Yong, so that he would not lose face in public. But in private, many people were still mocking Cao Ji, mocking his rude behavior, mocking him for being illiterate, and even
Yu mocked his accent.
However, the publication of an "Eight Hundred Character Essay" made most of the ridicule disappear.
Cao Ji is also very diligent. Now he can not only recite 800 characters of text backwards and forwards, but he can also quote scriptures when speaking, which makes many people admire him.
First he studied with Kan Ze, and then he learned to read with Huang Yueying.
A few months ago, Puyang Kai returned from Haixi and made a special trip to visit Cao Mansion.
After that, Cao Ji often went to Puyang Kai for advice, so that even now, although he can't always speak the right words, at least he won't say the wrong words.
Liu Ye said: "I just got the news that Youxue is coming back!"
When Cao Ji heard this, he suddenly looked surprised.
"Afu... Youxue is coming back?"
"Well, I just went to Shangshu Mansion, and Wen Ruo mentioned this matter to me.
Youxue performed well in the front and made great achievements... Sikong has ordered him to temporarily lead the Yueqi camp and serve as the Yueqi school captain. He will return to Xudu soon. Junshi has a son Ruosi, and even I
I am extremely envious. The seventeen-year-old Yueqi Colonel is a man I have never seen before."
Cao Ji was stunned!
Yueqi Xiaowei?
Of course he knows what kind of job this is.
However, Cao Ji never associated this position with Cao Peng. Previously, Cao Peng had been appointed as the Lieutenant Colonel of the Northern Army, which had made him extremely jealous. Now, he suddenly became the Yueqi Colonel, which really made him a little bit interested.
Unexpectedly. However, he immediately reacted and said softly: "Isn't Sikong still fighting Yuan Shao on the front line? Since Youxue has become a captain, why did he return to Xudu?"
Liu Ye narrowed his eyes and secretly appreciated it in his heart.
When I first met Cao Ji, he couldn't even speak a word.
But now, he can already understand the profound meaning from some words.
Liu Ye couldn't help but praise: "We have been apart for three days, and now we are treating each other with admiration... Now Junshi is no longer a villager in Zhongyang in the past, so I am gratified."
After three days of separation, scholars should treat each other with admiration. This is what Lu Meng said.
However, Liu Ye said similar words long in advance.
Zhongyang Villager, I don’t mean anything contemptuous, it’s more of a joke.
Cao Ji was born in Zhongyang Mountain. He was illiterate before and was just a blacksmith. The term "Zhongyang Villager" is quite appropriate.
Cao Ji chuckled, not feeling the atmosphere at all.
Liu Ye said: "To be fair to Jun Shi, I just got the news from Shangshu Mansion.
Five days ago, Sikong and Yuan Shao fought a decisive battle in Xiaotan. In a great battle, the Yueqi camp was almost wiped out. This time Youxue came back from Zhongmu to reorganize the Yueqi camp. I heard that he had gone deep into the camp alone before and killed Yuan Jun.
Countless, only then did Sikong Neng achieve a complete victory...
Youxue has outstanding talents. When he comes back this time, you must persuade him not to let him take risks in the future... Otherwise, it will be the ruin of our Han Dynasty."
Liu Ye's words are inevitably suspected of being flattering.
The tragedy of the Han Dynasty!
This statement is indeed a bit excessive.
No matter how talented and learned Cao Peng was, he couldn't afford these four words.
Liu Ye had no choice but to do this... His current status is very embarrassing. As a clan member of the Han Dynasty, he is loyal to Cao Cao. However, his status as a clan member of the Han Dynasty made Cao Cao willing to reuse him.
There was some rejection and even suspicion. Liu Ye could see clearly that Cao Cao would play an important role whether the Han Dynasty revived or declined. Although Yuan Shao was powerful, he was probably no match for Cao Cao.
He needs to establish a solid foundation between him and Cao Cao.
As a descendant of the Cao clan, Cao Ji's status is rising day by day even though he is a vassal.
This time Cao Peng was appointed as Yueqi captain and returned to Xudu... Liu Ye was keenly aware that Cao Peng's trust in this father and son had increased by one point.
When Cao Ji heard about it, he was indifferent.
He knew that the fighting ahead was very fierce. Cao Peng was in a coma in Baima, which had left Zhang so distraught that she couldn't sleep well for several days.
now……
He hesitated for a moment and said softly: "Brother Ziyang has a kind intention, and I accept it with all my heart.
But what Youxue is doing is a matter of state, and even though I am a father, I cannot stop him. However, after he comes back this time, I will definitely take him to visit my eldest brother."
"Well, I also wanted to talk to Cao Babaihaosheng, but it's a pity that I can't.
I have just been notified that I will go to Zhongmou early tomorrow morning to pay a visit to Sikong... The days are long, and when this battle is over, it will not be too late to see Youxue again."
Cao Ji asked curiously: "Eldest brother also wants to leave Xudu?"
"Well, there is one more thing that I need to tell you... Today at Shangshu Mansion, I heard from Wen Ruo that Juan Shi might be sent to Taipus Temple. Although Juan Shi has not been bad in experience in the past two years, he still
We need to make some preparations. The situation at Taipu Temple is complicated."
