Liu Fang and Sun Zi came in soon. When they saw Cao Shuang sitting on the mat, they felt a little unhappy, but there was no look of dissatisfaction on their faces. They both bowed and said: "

I have met General Wuwei."

The sitting posture in the Han and Wei dynasties was very particular. In formal occasions, people had to sit on their knees, with their knees together, the soles of their feet facing up, and their buttocks sitting on the soles of their feet. This is called sitting in a posture.

, which leads to a whole set of etiquette, which the upper-class scholars and officials must abide by, otherwise it will be regarded as disrespectful.

Treating guests like Cao Shuang with his buttocks on the ground and his legs apart is not only disrespectful, but also arrogant.

But Liu Fang and Sun Zi came to ask for help, and no matter how arrogant and rude Cao Shuang was, they did not dare to be displeased at all.

It stands to reason that Cao Shuang is a fourth-rank official, while Liu Fang and Sun Zi are a third-rank official, which means they are one level behind in rank. However, Cao Shuang has just been promoted to Minister of Gu Ming, so naturally the carp jumped over the dragon's gate, so Cao Shuang did not stand at all.

He wanted to get up and said to the two of them: "The two lieutenants of the Central Committee of the Communist Party of China suddenly came to visit. What do you want to do?"

Liu Fang didn't say a word. Just as Sun Zi was about to speak, Liu Fang gave him a push, and Sun Zi kept silent.

Cao Shuang was a little confused. Are these two people coming over at this time to perform a pantomime?

"What do you mean by these two lieutenants?" Cao Shuang asked with some displeasure.

Liu Fang coughed slightly and said, "I am visiting today and I do have something to discuss with General Cao. However, after entering the palace, judging from General Cao's complexion, it would be better not to discuss it."

"My complexion? What's wrong?" Cao Shuang asked doubtfully.

"The hall of the general's seal is dark and dark, like dark clouds covering the roof, which may be an ominous sign." Liu Fang said seriously.

When Cao Shuang heard this, he didn't get angry at the difference. Damn it, you, a dignified Central Secretary Supervisor, actually have the same tone as a fortune teller on the street. I have just been promoted to Minister of Guan Ming. It is the proudest time in my life, and you actually say that I have a fortune in Yintang.

Black, there is an ominous sign, go to hell!

"Liu Zhongshu, are you here to meet Cao?" Cao Shuang sneered.

Liu Fang chuckled and said, "It seems that General Cao doesn't quite believe in Liu's physiognomy."

Cao Shuang snorted heavily and said: "The so-called physiognomy is nothing more than false talk and grandstanding. If Liu Zhongshu is here just for the physiognomy, I will forgive Cao for not sending it, please!"

Liu Fang ignored Cao Shuang's expulsion order, but said leisurely: "I have always heard that Cao Zidan was a good general and a hero, but I didn't expect that his son would be so unwise. He didn't know that a disaster was coming, and he was still complacent. It's sad!"

Cao Shuang was really angry this time. He pulled out his sword, pointed it at Liu Fang, and said sternly: "Liu Ziqi, you have made slanderous remarks over and over again. Don't you think that Cao's sword really doesn't dare to hurt you?"

Facing the gleaming sword, Sun Zi was a little panicked. He quickly winked at Liu Fang and thought to himself, Brother, we came here to ask for help. You offended them as soon as you entered the door. What are you going to do next?

ah?

Liu Fang, on the other hand, had a calm face, his expression was as usual, and he said calmly: "Liu dared to come today, and naturally he had no regard for life and death. It's just a pity that the general has just been ranked as the Minister of Gu Ming. He has not been rich but wants to follow in Liu's footsteps. Wouldn't he hesitate to do so?"

What?"

Cao Shuang had a gloomy look on his face. Cao had just confirmed the list of the five assistant ministers a few hours ago. This was a top-secret matter, but he didn't expect that Liu Fang and Sun Zi would also know about it.

But thinking about it in retrospect, the palace is a mixed bag after all, and there are many eyes and ears from all sides. It would be difficult to hide such a huge matter.

But even if Liu Fang and Sun Zi knew about this, I'm afraid it would be too late to curry favor. But what they were talking about was that the hall was darkened and their lives were in danger. They didn't even say a nice word. These two guys came here intentionally.

Are you disgusted with yourself?

Although they have no friendship with him, they have no grudges in the past and no enmity between them. How can they commit such a crime?

"I didn't expect that Liu Zhongshu was so well-informed. Such top-secret matters in the palace could not be hidden from Liu Zhongshu's ears." Cao Shuang is naturally not stupid. Since Liu Fang knows about it, he must have an ulterior motive for coming here, so his words are correct.

He calmed down a bit and wanted to test Liu Fang and Sun Zi's true intentions.

Liu Fang chuckled and said: "Liu can be regarded as a close servant of the emperor after all. Not only did he know that General Cao was appointed as the auxiliary minister by His Majesty, but he also knew that there were two people in front of the general, King Cao Yu of Yan and the leading general Xia Houxian.

Behind the general, there are also two people, Cao Zhao, the commander of the cavalry, and Qin Lang, the general of the cavalry. General Cao, I wonder if Liu is right?"

This time, Cao Shuang really no longer doubted that Liu Fang knew something superficial. Not only did this guy know all the five assistants, he even knew their rankings. It seemed that he knew it in detail.

"Since Liu Zhongshu knew that so-and-so was the Assistant Minister, why did he still taunt him and say that he had suffered a bloody disaster? Could it be that Liu Zhongshu thought that so-and-so was not worthy of being the Assistant Minister?"

"How could Mr. Liu have such an intention? In terms of qualifications among the civil and military officials of the Manchu Dynasty, he must be a general!"

"and you……"

Liu Fang laughed loudly and said: "General Cao, don't you think that becoming a minister of Gu Ming is the icing on the cake, that the fire will cook the oil, and you will have a successful official career and a lifetime of wealth?"

Cao Shuang's face was gloomy and he said, "What do Liu Zhongshu think?"

Liu Fang said meaningfully: "A blessing in disguise is a blessing in disguise. Things in life are inherently interdependent with misfortunes and blessings. What the general thinks is a matter of great wealth and great power may not be a time of great disaster."

"I'd like to hear the details!" Cao Shuang looked livid and stared at Liu Fang.

This guy has never had a good word to say since he entered the house. If he can't say a word about Chou Yin Mao today, this matter will never be over.

Liu Fang asked: "What is the relationship between the general and King Yan, Xia Houxian, Cao Zhao, and Qin Lang?"

"We are ministers in the same palace, and each is responsible for the country."

Liu Fang smiled lightly and said: "I'm afraid General Cao didn't mean what he said. As far as I know, the general has always despised Cao Zhao and Qin Lang's actions and was ashamed to be in the same company. The two of them also had many resentments with the general and did not get along with each other."

"So what? Your Majesty's appointment as a minister to take care of your affairs. As long as you abide by your duties, what does it have to do with them?"

"Have you ever heard the saying, General: Don't let others snore next to your couch? Cao Zhao, Qin Lang, and Xia Hou Xian are very close friends. If the four of them collude and join forces to deal with the general, how will the general behave? In the court hall

For power, how often do you fight against each other? How can a general defeat four people with the same spirit? That’s why a certain person said that when a general thinks he is about to become rich and prosperous, it may really be true.

There is danger of death and loss of life."
Chapter completed!