tkworld Chapter 67
Chapter 67
After Cao Cao returned to Dongjun, he took over the excessive internal affairs in Xun Yu's hands. The tension in Yanzhou's personnel made Xun Yu exhausted during this period.He gave Xun Yu a few days off, but Xun Yu was not idle, and insisted on coming to Cao Cao to advise him.
Such a good strategist who loves to work can't be found even with a lantern, but he was met by him!When Cao Cao was moved, he talked about government affairs with Xun Yu again. They talked like this until late at night, and of course they stayed directly in the Yamen.The two of them had another evening talk by candlelight and slept back to back for the night.
This time Xun Yu took precautions against Cao Cao's love of kicking people, and offered to sleep inside, while Cao Cao lay on the outside.
The next morning, Xun Yu woke up early and found that the lord had disappeared. He was feeling puzzled when he heard the sound of breathing from under the bed.
"My lord, I can't kick anyone, but I rolled out of bed by myself. I don't know who this sleep looks like?"
Just as he was talking, Xun Yu went to wake Cao Cao up.
In the early morning, there were already people in twos and threes busy in the State Shepherd’s Yamen, and most of the officials hadn’t come to order. Cao Cao and Xun Yu, two early birds, had breakfast together, and went to the treasury to browse and sort out a Time file, waiting for everyone else to come, to kick off the work of the day.
The sun was rising, the birds were singing, the hour of o'clock had not yet arrived, and there was a rare bustle outside the state pastoral mansion, a group of people gathered to talk to the Yawei.
"We are literate scholars in various villages and towns. We heard that Cao Zhoumu intends to recruit talents regardless of family status, so we have the audacity to recommend ourselves."
The leader was a frail scholar, and behind him were hundreds of literati of similar age. The huge crowd waited outside the mansion, with a full sense of presence.
When Cao Cao received the news, he hurriedly came out to check, and when he heard that the leader recommended himself, he immediately smiled.
Good things happened one after another. The "Maocai" recommended by various places arrived one after another, and even the famous local celebrities in Yanzhou put aside their arrogance and responded to Cao Cao's conquest.
Among them was a wise man named Cheng Yu.
During the Yellow Turban Rebellion, Cheng Yu's hometown "Dong'e County" was preserved by his ingenuity, and he gained a great reputation because of this, but he retired to farm in the mountains of his hometown and stayed out of office for a long time.
Cao Cao asked Cheng Yu: "When I conscripted you, no one was willing to agree. Why are you willing to come to me now?"
The literati were a little nervous, but only Cheng Yu said truthfully: "The state shepherd just came to Yanzhou before, and his foundation was not stable. We don't know what the state shepherd is. I'm afraid he is the same stupid official as your predecessor. Today, the state shepherd's The good reputation has spread throughout Yanzhou, the people of Yanzhou support you, and the army in your hands has become large, and you have enough confidence to gain a firm foothold in Yanzhou, and will not be easily defeated by others, so we are relieved to come to you .”
"Is this the only reason?" Cao Cao didn't believe it: "My good reputation has been spread long ago, and the army has been formed for a long time."
Cheng Yu said again: "There is another reason, it is because of the concession."
The story of Bian Rang being spurned by the common people and committing suicide in shame spread among famous scholars. If Cao Cao personally ordered Bian Rang to be killed, the scholars in Yanzhou would definitely refuse to accept and resist.
But now it is the poor people in Yanzhou who are being forced to death, the "people" among the scholars who worry about the country and the people!Many people began to reflect on whether their actions were at fault. From being scolded by the people, they thought of themselves, and looked back at what Cao Cao had done over the years. The passionate young people couldn't sit still.
What happened after the eunuch, he was an upright official, and he did good and practical things that benefited the country and the people, which was many times better than the previous mediocre officials.
The death of Bian Rang prompted more and more literati to be willing to serve as officials, and Cao Cao's manpower was much more abundant at once, which also caused new troubles. When there are too many people, it will be chaotic. How can we effectively promote people and make them suitable Have the people in the right place?
Cao Cao thought for a long time, and he had a little clue in his mind.
At this time, Liu Bei sent an urgent letter for help from eight hundred miles to Cao Cao's desk.
"My lord, the grain and grass transported by my subordinates was attacked by Guan Hai and nearly five thousand shi of grain were taken away. He found out the route of our grain transport!"
"Beihai has been besieged for nearly two months. There have been more than 30 battles just to defend the city. The enemy forces are massive. The panic in Beihai County is growing. Now the reinforcements are cut off and the food and grass are insufficient. Liu Taishou is going to be lost."
Cao Cao asked, "Did Kong Rong, Prime Minister of Beihai, say anything?"
The messenger said respectfully: "Prime Minister Beihai implores my lord to send troops to rescue him. If my lord can help him out of this predicament, I will welcome you."
"I see," Cao Cao asked someone to take messenger soldiers to wash up and rest, and recruited his advisers: "The Beihai crisis, Kong Rong and Liu Bei once again asked me to send troops, and I plan to send Lu Bu to go."
Xi Zhicai and Guo Jia looked at each other, and carefully asked: "How many soldiers do you plan to send to Lu Bu?"
"Lü Bu has his own soldiers. I will give him another [-] troops. When he joins Liu Bei, Beihai should be enough to deal with Guan Hai's [-] miscellaneous troops."
"So, there are only [-] troops left in Yanzhou," Xi Zhicai sighed, "My lord trusts Lu Bu too much."
"In addition to Lu Bu, I will send other people," Cao Cao said, "Most of the men from the Cao family and Xiahou's family are military generals, so it will be no problem to go into battle and kill the enemy."
"But my lord is planning to let Lu Bu be the main general?"
Cao Cao said, "It's not that there is a public platform watching Lu Bu."
"Lü Bu is reckless and easily impulsive. Can a weak scholar in Gongtai stop his rampage?"
Cao Cao didn't think that was the case: "It is precisely because he knew that he was not smart enough that Lu Bu accepted the suggestions of the advisers with humility. Besides, he is also a veteran in the battlefield, so he wouldn't be defeated by a group of mobs, right?"
Xi Zhicai found out that Cao Cao's defense against Lu Bu had been reduced a lot, and he frowned slightly, not knowing how to persuade him.
Cao Cao couldn't tell them that he might have caught Lu Bu's mind.
He has the ambition to be the boss himself because he can't stand the control of others, he doesn't like being slighted by others, and he doesn't have the intention of becoming a king or emperor. Maybe he doesn't know what he wants, but he just subconsciously thinks about it. Better, more at ease.
Now that he has a beautiful wife and young son, and his biggest weakness is exposed, Cao Cao is not so wary of Lu Bu.
Xi Zhicai was preoccupied, and after the meeting ended, he dragged Guo Jia, the only one who understood his heart, to complain.
"My lord, he is still thinking about being a good official for the people of the Han Dynasty. He has the desire to quell the rebellion. Whether he puts himself in the position of a courtier and even sent troops to Qingzhou, or is it because of Kong Rong's invitation that Liu Bei asked for help?" , Wen Ruo kept reminding him in his ear, which made him want to regain Qingzhou. But Qingzhou was originally occupied by the Yellow Turban. I can be sure that if the opponent is other state shepherds, no, other princes, there is no court I am afraid that the master will not leave his post."
"How on earth can he develop ambition and make a psychological change? When will he realize that he is also a powerful prince?"
Xi Zhicai said, Guo Jia listened quietly, drank fine wine with him, shook his head while listening and said: "Our lord, he has been poor all these years, look at his temper, pragmatic! He will only reach out and touch something that is real."
"What can Fengxiao do?"
"This is a matter of course, and there is no need to think about it," Guo Jia said with a smile: "Don't worry about Zhicai, whether it is from external or internal forces, you can achieve your wishes."
Xi Zhicai thought deeply: "Oh? What is external force and what is internal force?"
"Others attack the lord because of external forces, and the lord himself is stronger because of internal forces." Guo Jia poured a cup for Xi Zhicai, and said with a smile: "Zhicai is still young, he has to worry about it like an old man, don't worry Too much, look at you, you are thin again, come! Drink, drink to relieve all worries!"
Xi Zhicai is worried, while Guo Jia is on the contrary. He is "blindly optimistic", no matter what he asks, he always answers "just let nature take its course."
Everyone is telling Cao Cao that Lu Bu is a rebellious "wild wolf", that he is ambitious and difficult to control.
As long as Cao Cao recalled that Lu Bu asked him to accompany his wife to deliver the baby, he wished to pry open his head to see what the hell was inside.
Just this "wild wolf", huskies are smarter than him!
The wife at home just gave birth to a fat boy, and Lu Bu was overjoyed, he walked vigorously, and everyone was smiling. The soldiers in the army felt that Lu Bu had become more talkative, and his colleagues felt that he was no longer scary.
The official in charge of counting grain and grass was new, with clumsy hands and feet, and he didn't listen to Lu Bu's reprimand. Instead, he gave some pointers in a good mood, which aroused the official's fear and fear, and he looked like a ghost.
Chen Gong just asked casually: "It seems that General Lu is in a good mood today."
Lu Bu's smile remained unchanged, and he cheerfully told him the reason.
Chen Gong twitched the corners of his mouth, and said with a smile on his face: "I also want to congratulate the general on his precious son."
Lu Bu beamed with joy: "Where is it? Mrs. Diaochan delivered the baby."
Seeing his tail raised to the sky, Chen Gong secretly slandered: He just gave birth to a son, and he made Lu Bu proud.
He turned his head and told Cao Cao exactly what he had said. When Cao Cao heard this, to Chen Gong's surprise, not only was he not amused by the incident, but he was furious. He immediately ordered Lv Bu to lead his troops to fight, and he would not let Lv Bu feel complacent. time.
Chen Gong didn't understand where Cao Cao's anger was. He wondered, "General Lu's child has just been born. Didn't my lord plan to send him out next month? I thought my lord knew about it, so I postponed it for a month. It's considered compassionate." General Lu's family."
"A man who has made great achievements abroad, how can he stick to his children's love? Before that, the Qingzhou war was not in a hurry, so the time for the battle was delayed. Now Liu Bei sent someone to ask for help again. It is time to send troops."
Cao Cao looked angry, like a cat whose tail had been stepped on.
Lu Bu was overjoyed when he received the news that he was going to fight, and he got [-] soldiers for nothing. "I finally let me wait. Cao Cao is really generous. In terms of employing people, Yuan Shao is far behind him."
The general is about to go to battle, and his wife sent him off with tears in her eyes: "Your husband must take care of yourself. My child and I will wait for your safe return at home."
During the expedition, there were beauties to see him off, the hero was heroic, and the winner of life, Lu Buxiong, said arrogantly: "I will definitely return in triumph!"
As soon as Lu Bu's army left, Chen Gong also left, and one of the four great counselors was missing, so Cao Cao promoted Cheng Yu to temporarily handle official documents on behalf of Chen Gong.
Xi Zhicai quietly told Guo Jia a secret that most people know: "The Mrs. Diao Chan has a very close relationship with the lord. Whenever Diao Chan is mentioned, the lord will be very nervous."
"Wouldn't it be a good thing for my lord that Mrs. Diao Chan gave birth to Lv Bu's son and named it? In this way, the possibility of Lv Bu betraying my lord will be much smaller," Xun Yu said thoughtfully, "My lord's reaction seems to be offended. It's the same."
"I don't know why, every time Mrs. Diaochan is mentioned, my lord loses his composure," Xi Zhicai whispered to Xun Yu, and soon attracted Guo Jia's attention. He quietly asked, "Who is that Mrs. Diaochan?" Proficient in medical skills?"
Xun Yu raised his brows and eyes slightly, and thought seriously: "She is good at identifying acupuncture points. It may be possible to say that she is good at medicine. Why did Feng Xiao say that?"
Guo Jiashen said mysteriously: "I saw a woman with an extraordinary appearance at Zhicai's place before. Coincidentally, before that woman appeared, the lord had just been to Zhicai's residence. At that time, Zhicai was very ill. His life was in danger, and his condition suddenly improved after that woman appeared."
Cheng Yu, who was in a daze the entire time, said, "So who is Mrs. Diaochan?"
Xun Yu explained: "It is said that she is the favorite concubine of Emperor Ling. My lord has served as the companion of Emperor Ling. It is also possible that I will know the concubine of Emperor Ling when I go to and from the court."
Today, the scholars call Liu Hong, and most of them refer to Emperor Ling. The first emperor refers to Liu Bian who suffered an accident at a young age, and the current emperor Liu Xie, and scholars loyal to the Han Dynasty will still respectfully call him Your Majesty. The princes who had lost their awe of the Han Dynasty directly called him "little emperor" in private.
Cao Cao's four counselors gathered together not for the important affairs of the family and the country, but to gossip collectively to find out about the origin of Mrs. Diaochan.
It seems that people all over the world are working hard to take off his vest. Cao Cao listened to the conjectures of the counselors and knew that he must find a way to divert everyone's attention.He cleared his throat, coughed twice, and said solemnly: "The reason for calling everyone today is because of the follow-up matters of Lu Bu's expedition, and to discuss with you the future development of Yanzhou, and put aside other irrelevant matters in advance."
The four counselors really came back to their senses, and followed Cao Cao to the hall to discuss major issues. The soldiers who arrived one after another also found their positions. Cao Cao looked around and saw that the number of people who needed to be used under him had initially formed a scale , stroking his baby beard in relief.
Successfully diverted the attention of the four smart people from Diao Chan, Cao Cao was in a good mood, and said to everyone: "Since the matter of the celebrity Bian Rang, there have been many humble scholars who have come to seek refuge with me, and the number of people in various departments has increased. The state of endless busyness has eased, and this time is a good time to appoint talented people to build Yanzhou together. What kind of method can put talents who are good at politics in their proper positions? This is not only a matter of my dedication to practice It is also necessary for everyone to work hard with me.”
"I hope that you can find people buried at the bottom for me. As long as they have talents, I will definitely appoint them. Yanzhou is a land that is waiting for prosperity. The people need people to do things for them. Now there are people everywhere in the world. It's wars and disasters. If refugees come here, we will not let them go. We only hope that Yanzhou, which lost too many people in the wars in the early years, can recover soon. It is up to me to manage this land well. The local officials have the greatest responsibility."
Cheng Yu was the first to express his opinion: "I am willing to recommend talented and virtuous talents for my lord!"
Cao Cao felt that he was not tired standing and talking about government affairs, but he was afraid that he would tire the "delicate and weak" advisers. In his impression, Xun Yu couldn't even hold a sword steadily at the beginning, Cheng Yu was gentle and seldom carried a sword, Guo Jia is a thin and thin chicken, and Xi Zhicai is even more frail and sick.
He ordered people to set up the case in the hall, and served clear water and sweet wine for everyone, and thoughtfully prepared snacks.
Cao Cao signaled everyone to be more casual, and took a sip of tea himself.
Xun Yu said: "In the past, most of the methods we used were people in high positions recommending people in low positions. Those who were recommended went on to recommend people below, pushing down layers, or looking for talented relatives. , friends, or people with virtuous reputations in the township, this may be too slow for the lord's appeal. Maybe this method is not the lord's favorite method, especially the lowest-level officials who are in touch with the people's livelihood , capable people look down on this position and are unwilling to do trivial things, but the power they wield directly affects the common people."
Cao Cao: "Exactly."
Grass-roots officials are the places with the most connections. Many people rely on their connections, and some of them first gained a good reputation and then obtained official positions.
In Cao Cao's view, a good reputation does not mean that he can work, what he wants is an official who can do things.
Recommendation layer by layer is a method that can easily make subordinates establish party members, and it is also a method that people are using nowadays. Xun Yu is like a roundworm in Cao Cao's stomach. Xun Yu knows what he is thinking. When he was still thinking about how to recommend people, he had already set an example by passing the ladder for Cao Cao, and began to sing and talk with him.
Xi Zhicai's eyes lit up, as if expecting some kind of miracle, he tentatively asked Cao Cao: "Has my lord thought of a way to select capable officials for the bottom?"
Cao Cao was tortured by systematic examinations when he was a teenager, and was forced to study desperately by various assessments in Taixue. Now he can finally speak out this shocking method.
He said enthusiastically: "Wen Ruo and I were studying at Taixue. When we graduated, Taixue had grades in various subjects, and I was No. 1!"
Although this ranking does not affect future official careers, students rely on their family connections to become officials, but after all Cao Cao has accumulated a resounding reputation among the students of the Taixue. Zhang Miao is so proud that he obeys Cao Cao. Willing to be his right-hand man.
Xi Zhicai looked at Cao Cao, as if he was looking at the most beautiful lover: "My lord, you intend to apply the assessment to the selection of officials, so as to select those who really have this talent?"
Cao Cao nodded, recalling the past when he was tortured by various examination papers, he wished to wipe away his bitter tears, and felt an unprecedented sense of excitement: "Yes, it is the examination! I will write the examination papers, all walks of life , have dabbled in it, and we are sure to be able to test out knowledgeable people."
After studying with the system for [-] years, Cao Man, the study madman who has completed nearly [-] sets of exam questions, is on the move!
Test test test, the magic weapon of state shepherds, the lifeblood of scholars.
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