After Yuxi actually "returned" to Jinling, Bai Tu also announced the news.
Bai Tu had discussed it with a few close aides before and had already determined the processing procedures. Just for safety's sake, he did not make any announcement before sending it back.
Nominally, this is the first time Bai Tu has seen the Jade Seal. After all, when Yuan Shu proclaimed himself emperor, the Jade Seal was given to him by Sun Ce.
Moreover, for the sake of his own legitimacy, Yuan Shu also said that with the help of God, he discovered the jade seal that shined at the right time. He would not make the whole world clamor for the jade seal that he proclaimed himself emperor. It was a "ransom" for kidnapping the hostages of the Sun family and blackmailing them back.
The good news of conquering Fuyang and the good news of the seizure of the jade seal spread quickly in Jinling. Most people in Jinling were overjoyed, but... there were also a few people who were worried that Bai Tu would do something unwise.
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Of course, for the vast majority of people in Jinling, and even most people in Jiangdong, even if Bai Tu is really "unwise", they can only welcome the new dynasty.
But no matter what others thought, Bai Tu personally went out of the city to welcome Yu Xi's arrival, and then met with Cao Pi at the General's Mansion on the second day!
As Cao Pi's think tank, Sima Lang also entered the government...
Sima Lang also knew very well that Bai Tu's meeting with them this time was most likely for the matter of passing on the national jade seal, which had already spread a lot.
"Foreign Minister Cao Pi/Sima Lang, pay homage to Duke Bai." Cao Pi and Sima Lang greeted each other.
"You two don't have to be polite. It's winter these days. Are you used to living in Jinling?" Bai Tu said politely.
"The climate in Jinling is pleasant, so I'm used to it, but every time I miss my father, I can't help crying." Cao Pi said, covering his face with his sleeves.
"Well, Cao Zhengshi's filial piety is commendable. I believe Prime Minister Cao will also miss you! If Cao Zhengshi really misses you..." Bai Tu said and took a deep breath. Cao Pi was concentrating on coming over, expecting Bai Tu to let him go.
When I went back, I only heard Bai Tu say: "You can go and watch more dramas with the role of Prime Minister Cao."
Cao Pi:......
Cao Pi's face turned purple, knowing that Bai Tu was deliberately teasing him!
The regular theater troupe in Jinling did not have any plays with Cao Cao as the protagonist. At most, there was a plot about Cao Cao's atrocities in Xuzhou in "Sorrow for the People's Livelihood".
Although Cao Pi was helpless, there was nothing to say - after all, this was the reality.
I heard that some unscrupulous theater troupes went to Xuzhou to perform these performances, as if to remind the people of Xuzhou what Cao Cao had done.
And this is a regular theater troupe. As for the irregular wild theater troupes, they are traveling from village to village to perform performances such as "Spring Scenery in Wancheng", "Fake Sickness to Defraud Uncle", "How Much I Know About Zhangtai's Past" and so on.
Needless to say, the first two, the last scene of "How Much Do You Know About Zhangtai's Past" most aroused Cao Pi's atmosphere - it was about Cao Cao and Mrs. Bian, Cao Pi's mother!
Zhangtai is the name of the place where flowers and willows are found in the Han Dynasty, and Mrs. Bian... was born in a family.
After the original head wife, Mrs. Ding, reconciled with Cao Cao due to Cao Ang's death, Cao Cao directly made Mrs. Bian his head wife.
This also reflects Cao Cao's informality - family background does not matter, the main reason is that after Cao Ang died, Cao Pi was already the eldest son. Only by supporting Mrs. Bian, Cao Pi would be the undisputed eldest son.
Therefore, one can only imagine what these people will play in the play.
After Cao Pi heard about this show, he almost went to find those wild troupes to come out and destroy it.
There is even a popular drama recently, in which Cao Cao goes to eat dumplings at the homes of his brothers. The plot is simple and focuses on dancing in flesh-colored underwear... The whole Jinling City is under severe attack, and it can only be seen in the countryside.
Bai Tu has always condemned this kind of behavior. Even if someone in the Central Plains spreads rumors that he has grown horns and looks inhuman, Bai Tu will not encourage such behavior, let alone write these banned scripts. Last time
Lu Lingqi discovered that it was not this kind of thing that made her face turn red...
"Thank you... Mr. Bai for your concern." Cao Pi was angry, but he still endured it. After all, he was under the eaves.
"Recently, the brave soldiers of the General's Mansion finally defeated Yuan Shu, settling a matter for Your Majesty and the Prime Minister. Moreover... they also discovered the imperial seal that was lost by the imperial court. This is why I came to you this time.
." Bai Tu said directly.
Cao Pi and Sima Lang were slightly shocked when they heard Bai Tu mentioning it so directly.
Immediately, Sima Lang was already certain - since Bai Tu would disclose this matter, he probably had no intention of keeping the jade seal secret!
"This is the luck of the Han Dynasty and the contribution of Duke Bai." Sima Lang immediately followed.
There are two sides to fear: Jade Seal is a hot potato for Bai Tu, but Cao Cao doesn't want Bai Tu to just pick up Jade Seal and do something.
On the contrary...Cao Cao would rather Bai Tu could "live up to his name" and return the jade seal to Xudu.
Now Guo Jia has informed Cao Cao about the fact that Xi Zhicai sacrificed his life to transfer the fortune of the Han Dynasty. It will also be good for Cao Cao to restore the fortune of the Han Dynasty.
Moreover, if the Jade Seal can be returned to the court, the opposition to Cao Cao in the court will also be alleviated...
It's just that Sima Lang didn't think that Bai Tu would return the jade seal so easily. If it were him, although he wouldn't be able to stand on his own immediately, he would probably keep it secret. When Bai Tu spread the news about the jade seal, something had already happened.
It was beyond Sima Lang’s expectation.
And now Sima Lang even thinks that Bai Tu wants to take the opportunity to blackmail the imperial court - naturally, he also blackmails the Prime Minister's Office!
"Yes, it has been almost five years since I was appointed Yangzhou Shepherd, 'Kuanfu Hanshi'. For almost two thousand days and nights, I have been working hard and diligently, and I have never had a peaceful night's sleep... Now I finally do it.
We have achieved some results." Bai Tu first praised himself fiercely.
Then, when Sima Lang felt guilty and thought that Bai Tu was asking the lion to open his mouth, Bai Tu said: "Finally... now I can make some contribution to the Kuangfu Han Dynasty. When a good and auspicious day is chosen, I will have an honor guard."
, send the jade seal back to Xudu!"
"This...since it is a return of the jade seal, I think that no matter what day it is, it will be a good and auspicious day, and your Majesty will be very happy." Sima Lang said specifically, thinking that Bai Tu was using "a good and auspicious day" to delay it.
"Don't be so hasty. At this time, the Han Dynasty is declining, and there are so many disciples like Liu Biao in the world. We should take this opportunity to calm people's hearts! I have already calculated the date with the Taishi Bureau. I think it will be next month. Prime Minister Cao should also be ready to welcome it.
Get ready." Bai Tu said.
Upon hearing "next month", Sima Lang's heart calmed down, and it seemed that he did not want to delay.
At the same time, I also understood Bai Tu's conditions - first of all, Liu Biao... What does it mean to be "a disciple like Liu Biao"? It is implying that the court must classify Liu Biao as a "chaotic element"!
When Bai Tu went to war with Liu Biao, the reason was to capture Huang Zu, who assassinated the imperial official, and the rebel Yuan family.
Now Huang Zu and the Yuan family are at peace, but Bai Tu cannot stop in Jingzhou.
Moreover... after Bai Tu got the Jade Seal, he was not satisfied with finding reasons on his own, but asked Cao Cao, or rather the court, to find an upright reason for him!
In addition, for Cao Cao to be prepared for the reception, it is undoubtedly necessary for Cao Cao to mobilize the people and courtiers in the Central Plains, so that everyone in the world can see that Baitu took the initiative to send the jade seal back...
In short, I don’t want the white picture of the jade seal, but the court must be extremely satisfied with the “name” of the white picture.
Although it seems a bit "hypocritical", Sima Lang feels that this condition is not excessive and is even easier to satisfy than he expected. Cao Cao still doesn't know about the Yu Xi, but he has no reason to refuse.
So Sima Lang fully agreed on behalf of the Prime Minister's Mansion, and also stated that he would also send a letter to the Prime Minister's Mansion, which would never dishearten Bai Tu...
It's just that... Sima Lang couldn't guess that what Bai Tu wanted was indeed "name", but it was more than that!