Chapter 223 Listening to Cao Mengde

Author: Ximen Yangzhou

Chapter 223 Listening to Cao Mengde

Cao Cao was a little moved when he heard the word "national color". After all, everyone has a love for beauty, and Cao never concealed his preferences, but the word "女" made him feel disdainful.

How can the buds in bud bloom bloom in beauty and entertain people? No matter how beautiful the little girl is, she is not as good as Mrs. Hua Xin, who can serve her.

Seeing that everyone was not talking, Liu Xun added to himself: "It is said that Sun Ce and Zhou Yu wanted to take two daughters as concubines, but Long Xiang refused to fight fiercely in Hefei, but unfortunately Sun Ce finally escaped."

"It's a pity."

No one knew what a pity Cao Cao was. He saw him talking to himself and suddenly asked: "Longxiang is 20 years old this year, will he be married?"

"It seems that there isn't."

Liu Xun spread his hands and didn't know what Cao Cao meant.

After hearing this, Cao Cao raised his mouth and stroked his beard and smiled, "Long Yun is full of blood and energy, and the second bridge is full of national beauty. How can the flesh be greedy at the mouth of his mouth? Sun Ce, Zhou Yu did not know the current affairs and snatched food from the tiger's mouth, which made people resist. It seems that this boy is also a person of temperament, which is very suitable for my wishes."

Seeing Cao Cao happy, Liu Xun clasped his fists and reminded: "Longxiang is not very old and very cunning. Regardless of whether he really rejects Sun Ce for Erqiao, this person has great ambitions. Furthermore, Li Shu avenged the governor Yan. The lord not only did not commend and rescue him, but promoted Longxiang to the prefect of Lujiang. Doesn't it mean that you support Sun Quan? This move may make those who want to vote and keep their feet on the way, but for Longxiang, it is a problem to raise tigers."

"Sit down at the Zitai"

Cao Cao smiled and signaled Liu Xun to return to his throne, saying to everyone with a serious expression: "Yan Wen lured and killed Chen Duan, and Chen Duan captured and killed Li Shu. Now he has become a death without evidence. It is all about Li Shu's words. If I listen to it in a partial way, I have no wisdom;

Sun Ce just died, and it was even more unreasonable to kill the person who recommended him at this time. His letters were reasonable and well-founded, so I would not be able to consider it much;

Furthermore, if Li Shu truly surrendered, why didn’t he come to surrender when Sun Ce was just dead? Now he is asking me for help at the end of his journey, how sincere is there?”

The boss set the tone for Li Shu and asked Liu Xun to sit back and sit down. He could only nod and stop talking.

Xun Yu combined Cao Cao and Liu Xun's views and made suggestions to Cao Cao again: "What Zitai said makes sense, and the lord must be careful. At this time, Sun Quan should not help both Li Shu. Both of them were injured and it would be beneficial to the court. Yuan Ying (Liu Fu) could wait until the Lujiang War ended before going south. Li Shu was defeated and then appointed as the prefect of Longxiang Lujiang."

"We have only been back to Xudu for two days. Zhang Zigang (Zhang Hong) came to Sikong Mansion twice. It is unreasonable not to give Sun Quan a title. Let's keep Long Xiang's report for the time being?"

Cao Cao looked at Xun Yu in confusion, thinking that you are always at the Shangshu Desk, and these things are the clearest.

Xun Yu replied: "Sun Quan should indeed be enthroned. Longxiang occupied Hefei as the Sima of the Army. The lord can send someone to give him military positions to make his heart. Yuanying (Liu Fu) will be able to be appointed as an official again, but the military position should not be too high."

"Um"

Cao Cao nodded, "Although this son has a small victory, he is not qualified to be a general. He can give him a lieutenant for the time being. In the past, Ma Ri recommended Sun Ce as the lieutenant of Huaiyi, and Wen Ruo could submit his letter to be the lieutenant of Huaixin."

"I will submit a memorial tomorrow. In addition, Zhang Zigang is in Xu Du's heart and is in Wu, so it is meaningless for the lord to force this person to stay."

"Wen Ruo means"

"Hua Ziyu (Hua Xin) is determined to be the court but is stranded in Jiangdong. Sun Ce and Sun Quan respect his name but cannot use his talent. Why don't the lord Zhang Zigang exchange it back?"

"Wen Ruo's words are exactly in line with my heart."

During the confrontation between Cao Cao and Yuan Shao, many people in the rear secretly contacted Hebei. Zhang Hong was once Sun Ce's planner, and his family and relatives were all in Jiangdong. It is understandable that he missed the old master at this time.

Although he won the Guandu battlefield, Cao Cao would not even attack Jiangdong even if he had the strength to do so. The shortage of warships mentioned by Xun Yu just now was only one of the reasons. The power of Xudu was surging undercurrents was even more deadly. He had to temporarily stay in Xudu to stabilize the court.

The Han Dynasty has raised scholars for four hundred years. Although Emperor Liu Xie was undermined and Dong Cheng and others were killed, as long as the Chinese characters were not overturned, there was a possibility of replacing Cao Cao.

Xun Yu, who was left behind, was capable, but he was never as capable as Cao Cao himself. This was like Guandu’s last desperate moment, and his capital and life were the most stable in his own hands.

Since Cao Cao welcomed the emperor, he did not dare to leave Xudu for a long time. At this time, he did not dare to take advantage of the chaos to go south to collect Jiangdong, and did not dare to spend a long time with Liu Bei. The reason was that the emperor of the Han Dynasty was still there, and something could easily happen to the rear after leaving home for a long time.

Yuan Shao, Hebei, is still strong, and Xu Du is now unstable. Cao Cao can only comfort Jiangdong at this time, but he also needs to win over small forces like Longxiang to check and balance.

The next day, Cao Cao summoned Zhang Hong at Sikong's Mansion.

As soon as they met, Cao Cao tricked Zhang Hong: "Sun Zhongmou did not change his affairs, but he did not want to appease the people after he succeeded to the throne, but instigated Chen Duan to kill the governor. This is a matter of anger and resentment from the heavens. The ministers advised me to attack him. What do you think?"

Zhang Hong was urged by Jiangdong envoy Liu You, and came to Sikong's mansion twice to see Cao Cao, but refused both times because Cao Cao was busy with official duties.

I didn't want to meet him as soon as I met, Cao Cao had a problem with himself.

Seeing that Cao Cao was "hearing and believing", Zhang Hong was not panicked.

He thought for a moment and bowed and replied, "This is a one-sided statement by Li Shu. Duke Ming cannot trust him easily. Chen Zizheng (Chen Duan) and I are very clear about his character. I would rather die than do such a despicable thing. In addition, if Sun Zhongmou respects people, how could he plot to murder his benefactor during his brother's death? This is contrary to common sense. Wang Duke Ming has a deep understanding."

"Each person has a different opinion, but he cannot distinguish it."

Cao Cao's expression was calm and he shook his head gently and sighed.

Zhang Hong also said: "Since you cannot distinguish, why should Duke Ming favor Li Shu? You should be appointed as the governor early and go to Huainan for investigation. In addition, the memorials from Jiangdong have been at the Shangshutai for a long time. Please promptly approve and handle them."

Cao Cao frowned and said solemnly: "Sun Zhongmou is young and does not change things. I am afraid it will be difficult to control the people of Jiangdong. Recently, many bandits in Yangzhou have been in chaos. The ministers and I are deeply worried about it. I heard that Sun Ce also wanted to attack Xudu. Now that he is young, he has lost his life and has caused unstable Jiangdong. If I start the royal army south, may I decide to fight to the southeast?"

"Well"

Zhang Hong paused and bowed to advise: "First of all, the troubles of Minggong are in the north but not in the south; secondly, the bandits in Jiangdong have been cleared by Sun Bofu, and the fickleness of this time is not enough to worry about. Although Sun Zhongmou is young, he has the assistance of his old subordinates, which will definitely make Jiangdong peaceful. Furthermore, taking advantage of the demise of others, since it is not the ancient meaning, if it fails to defeat, it is better to be favored?"

"Ha ha."

Cao Cao smiled and brushed his sleeves: "Zi Gang is a true-tongued person. Can you go to Jiangdong to recruit surrender on behalf of the court?"

"Go to Jiangdong? Recruiting surrenders? Maybe it's not enough."

Zhang Hong's family is all in Jiangdong. He wanted to go back to assist his old master. When he heard Cao Cao say this, he suddenly felt it was untrue and worried that the other party was digging a trap for him.

Cao Cao replied solemnly: "Don't rush to recruit surrender. After Zi Gang arrives, he can persuade him slowly. I will enter the palace emperor tomorrow and report to Sun Quan as the general to fight against the enemy, to the prefect of Kuaiji, and to recommend you as the commander of Kuaiji's eastern capital."

"Thank you, Mr. Ming."

"Zi Gang, don't be anxious first. You still have a mission to come to Jiangdong. If Sun Quan blocks the imperial edict and refuses to obey, I will send troops to attack him."

(End of this chapter)
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