Chapter 53: Cao Cao's contempt, Yuan Shu becomes emperor
In the next few days, the entire Yecheng was revolving around the funeral of Jianshu, and white sails hung everywhere on the streets and alleys. The people also showed enough sadness and respect for the death of this wise minister. Each family consciously closed the shops and burned a fragrance outside the door. That was all they could do. In the troubled times, human life was like grass and was not worth mentioning. Who killed Jianshu? They had no ability to care about it. It was a fight between the upper classes, and they could only feel a little regretful for a moment.
All the officials in the four continents could rush back, especially Tian Feng, who had just been released, fainted when he heard the death of Jian Shuzhi. After waking up, he couldn't help but feel angry and scolded Yuan Shao. He was then ordered to not be worshipped and to think about his mistakes in his arms.
Perhaps Yuan Shao felt really guilty. Not only did he let his two sons guard and carry the coffin, he also wrote a letter to Emperor Xu Du, asking him to posthumously titled Jinghou, and his son Ju Hu was the general of the tiger.
A few days later, in Xudu, far away from Yecheng, in the majestic and majestic Prime Minister's Mansion, Cao Cao, wearing a black brocade suit and wearing a Huaguan, sat in the inner hall, holding the document from Yuan Shao in his hand, and endless regret flashed on his slightly dark face.
"Lord, are you sending someone to worship?" In front of Cao Cao, an official with a handsome face, a demeanor and a calm temperament all over his body asked in a low voice, with a hint of sadness on his face.
Cao Cao did not answer, but said softly: "Wenruo, do you still remember how you evaluated the important officials in the first place?"
This man with majesty on his face and wisdom flashed in his eyes was really Cao Cao's first strategist. Xun Yu, the most outstanding person in the Xun family in Yingchuan, was famous for being the "talent of the king and the assistants" when he was young. He first surrendered to Yuan Shao, who was of four generations and three dukes. Yuan Shao also served him as a guest of honor and tried his best to win him over. However, after only four days of observation, he left directly, and instead surrendered to Cao Cao, who was far inferior to Yuan Shao's strength, in both his background and his strength.
Xun Yu nodded with a wry smile and said, "Yu remembers that Tian Feng was tough and violated the superiors, Xu You was greedy but not wise, he was dedicated but had no plans, and he was useless when he met Ji Fruit. He was a great talent for his guile. Yu was far from as much as he was."
Cao Cao nodded and sighed: "Yes! This sentence has always been in mind in my heart, so I pay special attention to the teachings. Over the years, he recommended talents to Benchu, with enough soldiers and food, and was in the middle and stable, just like Jun. Many times, he still like Benchu's suggestion, rather than let Gongsun Zan go, rather than unify the north later than stop my development, and swear to kill me Cao Mengde, haha, to be honest, after I heard that, I was really shocked and broke into Xuzhou. Back then, I sent a large army to Xuzhou to avenge my father, so he asked Yuan Shao to send a general, tens of thousands of troops to attack Xudu and break my foundation. Unfortunately, Benchu did not adopt it. Perhaps in Benchu's mind, I, Cao Cao, is just a piece of meat in his mouth. He eats whatever he wants."
"Yes! If Yuan Shao could listen to the advice of Guizu, our army would never have developed so smoothly. Over the years, the dark spies that our army entered the north have lost as much as 90%, and they were all killed in the cradle by Guizu. It can be said that if Guizuo had not stabilized the rear, Yuan Shao would not be able to go out to war at all and become the most powerful leader in the world. Even Fengxiao often admired Guizuo's wisdom. However, it is such a person who was actually harmed by two children. It is a pity!" Xun Yu sighed.
Cao Cao suddenly grinned, stood up slowly, with endless pride on his face, holding the bamboo slips in his hand, and whispered:
"Ten years ago, I was a minister with Yuan Shao, and I admire him very much, because their family's four generations and three masters were even more handsome and mighty, and I felt inferior to myself after being a eunuch; five years ago, I and him dominated the same side. Although I respected him on the surface, I actually looked down on him in my heart, because he was a fair person, he was domineering outside and soft inside, had no decisions, was harsh and bold, and indulged in the battle between the legitimate sons, which led to his disinterest. Today, I began to despise him. Even if he had the support of the four continents, even if he had millions of lions as a barrier, he would never be my opponent of Cao Mengde."
The heroic spirit of soaring into the sky immediately emanated from Cao Cao's body. A hint of excitement flashed in Xun Yu's eyes. He immediately waved his sleeves, knelt on the ground, and shouted admirably: "The lord is wise and will definitely defeat Yuan Shao."
"The order was passed on, and the title of Jian was granted the title of Jinghou. His son was the general of the Hu Ben. He ordered Kong Rong and Zhong Yao to go to worship and read the imperial edict."
"No!" Xun Yu replied loudly.
"Master, Madam"
At this time, a middle-aged man wearing a red official uniform, bright eyes and short beard suddenly rushed in with a bamboo slip in his hand, as if something urgent had happened.
An unexpected flashed in Cao Cao's eyes, "Gongda, what happened? Why are you so panicked?"
The person who came was Xun Yu's nephew, Xun You, who was very smart and meticulous. Although he lacked the calmness and calmness of Xun Yu, he had more solutions to adapt. Especially since he was not like Xun Yu, he had the Han Dynasty in his heart. He was completely loyal to Cao Cao, so he was highly valued and cared for by Cao Cao and often talked all night.
"Report to the lord, Yuan Shu has publicly proclaimed himself emperor in Shouchun." Xun You handed the bamboo slips on his forehead with sweat, with a hint of anxiety on his face.
"What!" Xun Yu was surprised and said, "Yuan Shu only ruled Yangzhou. Although he was densely populated and rich in the people, he was armed with 100,000 armors. Can he still compare with Yuan Shao, who owned four continents? Even Yuan Shao dared to have this idea now. How could he have the confidence of Yuan Shu?
After Cao Cao took it, he looked carefully and then laughed loudly.
"Ha ha ha ha!!"
The laughter was filled with endless ridicule and disappointment.
"I originally regarded him as a dragon, but who would have thought that it was a pig. It was so stupid that it was rare since time immemorial. It was my fault, my fault!"
Hearing this, Xun Yu immediately said seriously: "Lord, Yuan Shu has received great favor from the emperor, but he does not want to be loyal. Instead, he usurped the country and disobeyed the emperor. He is really not allowed to be punished. Such traitors should issue an edict to the world and invite all the princes to send troops to suppress them and protect our Han orthodox."
Although Xun Yu surrendered to Cao Cao and was loyal to Cao Cao, he still regarded himself as a Han minister and was proud. Now that the Han emperor is still in Xudu, someone dared to seize the throne. It is conceivable that he was angry.
Cao Cao nodded and ordered, "Let the civil and military ministers come to discuss matters immediately."
Now he still urgently needs the emperor's flag to hold all the princes in the world, and must not let him lose his due prestige. If Yuan Shu continues to exist, it will inevitably lead to the imitation of the world and everyone is the king. What is the meaning of his existence as Prime Minister Cao? His greatest reliance will disappear in an instant.
"No!" Xun Yu rushed out quickly.
After seeing Xun Yu leave, Xun You said worriedly: "Lord, Yuan Shu will definitely be defeated, but You are worried that Yuan Shao will go south. If our army goes to war, Xu will be empty again."
"Going south! Haha" Cao Cao laughed sarcastically.
Chapter completed!