Cao Cao's father, Cao Song, was the chief minister of the Grand Secretary, in charge of the national taxes, money, grain, salt, iron and the country's fiscal revenue and expenditure. He was one of the nine ministers, and he was very good at it, and he had plundered billions of dollars.

Emperor Ling of Han sold official positions and titles, which led to all officials openly plundering money. Cao Song was in charge of money. Will he still be lenient? He dared to hide some of the money and grains paid to the court in various places. He was so brave that no one could defeat him. His methods were only imagined, and no one knew the details.

No one could shake Cao Song's status with his adoptive father Cao Teng and the emperor.

Although Cao Song was insatiable and had so much money in the Grand Secretary's position, he still wanted to buy the three public officials. In real history, Cao Song spent 100 million yuan to buy the Grand Marshal in 187, second only to the General. He was the Grand Marshal for less than a year. He was dismissed because of the Yellow Turban Rebellion in Runan and then returned to his hometown Qiao.

Cao Song had long been eyeing Zhang Yu, and was very jealous of Zhang Yu's wealth, and wanted to take it all as a result. But he also knew that Zhang Yu was not someone who could move everyone. Zhang Yu was the biggest celebrity in front of Emperor Ling of Han, and had a close relationship with the Central General Zhang Rang Zhao Zhong. If the operation was not done properly, the consequences would be unimaginable. Therefore, Cao Song adopted a strategy to let go of the news, create an atmosphere of conducting a national census, and put pressure on Zhang Yu. Cao Song knew that Yuan Ji and Zhang Yu had a very good relationship, so he deliberately said in front of Yuan Ji that he would send someone to Yingchuan to verify Zhang Yu's fields and male servants. In fact, he dared not.

The Grandpa Yuan Ji came forward to invite Cao Song to Zhang Yu’s base home in Luoyang to drink, but Cao Song agreed without hesitation. Yuan Ji not only invited Cao Song, but also invited the Central General Bi Lan to accompany him.

These people can’t be as good as being low-key when traveling!

The owner was riding in a luxurious carriage, dozens of followers rode horses, and maids walked. They were so powerful that they swayed across the market, which attracted countless passers-by to stop and watch.

At this time, Zhang Long, Xun Yu and Chen Qun had returned to the base.

Zhang Yu, Zhang Long, Xun Yu and Chen Qun stood at the door of the villa to welcome the guests.

Yuan Ji, Cao Song and Bi Lan were led to the villa by Zhang Yu, and hundreds of followers of the three were led to the base for rest by Zhang Long, Xun Yu and Chen Qun.

In the reception room, Zhang Yu, Yuan Ji, Cao Song and Bi Lan were drinking tea on chairs. The service staff were all Zhang Yu's maids. Kang Ling was wearing a mask and men's clothing, standing quietly behind Zhang Yu.

Zhang Yu first expressed his welcome to Cao Song and Bi Lan, and then Zhang Yu said, "It is a great honor to invite the three mainstays of the Han Dynasty to drink together. Your Majesty sent someone to ask me to discuss important matters, but was ruling because I was busy with affairs. I thought I would go there again in two days. You must accompany me!"

Emperor Ling of Han did not invite Zhang Yu to discuss work, but who dares not believe Zhang Yu said this? The reason why Zhang Yu said this was to use Emperor Ling of Han to suppress Cao Song. He reminded Cao Song that he should not be too much. Once he annoyed Zhang Yu, Zhang Yu would let Emperor Ling of Han deal with him.

Cao Song nodded and laughed and said, "I am flattered by the general of the country."

Bi Lan smiled and said, "I am so touched. The emperor's affairs are as great as the sky. I didn't expect you to refuse the emperor's affairs to receive us."

Yuan Ji smiled and said, "The General of Zhenguo has always respected you two and has long wanted to invite you to drink. Because the General of Zhenguo is busy with affairs, he just wiped out the rebels of Zhao Ci in Nanyang in the previous stage. He is a pillar of the country! When he returned to Luoyang, he was busy every day. Grand Secretary Yuan and Bi Changshi, you may not know that the General of Zhenguo likes to make friends the most. Since we are here, we will speak freely and let go when drinking."

Yuan Ji regarded Zhang Yu as his own, so he naturally spoke completely from Zhang Yu's standpoint.

Cao Song smiled and said, "You may not know that when the General Zhenguo was in Yingchuan, he saved the dog son Cao's life. Cao admired the General Zhenguo the most. When I drink later, I must worship the General Zhenguo on behalf of the General Zhenguo and thank the General Zhenguo for saving the dog son's life."

Zhang Yu waved his hand and said, "Brother Meng De and I are friends. The past is not worth mentioning. I want to report to the Grand Secretary."

Cao Song nodded and said, "If you have any questions, please just talk about it."

Zhang Yu said straight to the point: "I heard that the court wants to verify the situation of the rich families in various places. What I want to report to the Grand Secretary farmers is that although my fields are large, they are all used to collect disaster victims and resettle prisoners. The so-called boys are also disaster victims and prisoners. Your Majesty is very clear about this. Your Majesty hopes that I can open more wastelands, collect as many disaster victims as possible, and arrange prisoners. The outside world does not know the details, and thinks that I, Zhang Yu, concealed the fields and boys. In fact, the food planted from my fields is not enough to support these prisoners. If all these people are dismissed, it will cause local turmoil, and the expenses of the imperial court and prefectures will be very terrifying. My move is to share the worries of the court and also to consider the people. I have no selfish thoughts. I hope the Grand Secretary farmers will be careful."

Cao Song also said seriously: "There are indeed rumors that you have hidden too many fields and boys, and the court does have the idea to send someone to check. In order to block some people's mouths, I think it's better to send someone to go over and make a move!"

Zhang Yu frowned and sighed, "Yes! The Grand Chief Peasant should indeed send someone to check it out! To avoid being rumored, but the prisoners and victims gathered there are all jackals, tigers and leopards. I am very worried that the people you sent will be eaten by them and will not even vomit bones. Once this happens, you will definitely blame me for not saying anything."

What Zhang Yu said was too tough and there was no room for anything. The meaning was obvious. Cao Song dared to send someone to verify, but Zhang Yu would kill the inspectors.

Cao Song didn't expect that Zhang Yu was so tough. He was speechless and looked embarrassed.

Yuan Ji quickly smoothed out the situation and said with a smile: "The Grand Minister's Ethnic Group, there are so many bandits in the mountains around Yingchuan. Indeed, no one can guarantee when bandits will come out of the mountains to loot. Since Your Majesty allows the general of the country to gather the victims and resettle the prisoners, why bother with this?"

Cao Song looked at Zhang Yu and sighed heavily and said, "If you don't send someone to check, how can I explain it to the court?"

Zhang Yulang smiled and said, "This is not simple. Whoever wants to verify it, you can send someone to check it. Anyway, I am not responsible for the safety of the inspectors."

Cao Song was stunned again.

How could Zhang Yu leave Cao Song with an opportunity to check? He didn't give a slight chance.

Bi Lan said with a cough and laughed: "Grandmaster, if you really want to check, you don't have to do it yourself. Just send a notice to each state and county, and the state will be responsible for it. Which rich family is not evading the land tax and the slave child tax? If you want to investigate, you have to investigate together. Why target the general of the state? "

Emperor Ling of Han needed Zhang Yu to provide medicine for rejuvenation every day, and he would not survive if he didn't give it to Emperor Ling of Han for a day. As the Central Secretariat, Bi Lan knew very well about this. When Cao Song and Zhang Yu had a conflict, he decisively stood on Zhang Yu's side.

Yuan Ji also gave Cao Song an opinion, and the consequences of Cao Song's stubbornness were reflected. He said: "Be a person, stay at the forefront and meet again in the future!"

How could Cao Song really send someone to check Zhang Yu's land and the number of boys? The reason for his stubbornness is that he just covets Zhang Yu's money and wants to make a fortune from Zhang Yu.

Seeing that Bi Lan and Yuan Ji both firmly supported Zhang Yu, Cao Song was so nervous that he felt Zhang Yu's energy for the first time.

Cao Song is also an old man in the officialdom. He knows that he should turn around if he hits a wall. If he only has one stubbornness, he knows that the road is blocked and he still goes to the wrong path, and he will not be able to get his current status. Besides, he is still looking for opportunities to buy three public official positions! If he offended Zhang Yu, let alone the dream of buying three public official positions cannot be realized, even this Grand Secretary’s agricultural official position may be out of stock.

Cao Song deliberately looked extremely exaggerated and laughed and said, "General Zhenguo, why should I take what I said just now? I said from the beginning that you saved the lives of the dog son Ah Man. Since you are here to visit you, you will not check you. I am here to make friends with you. How about we be a good friend?"

Zhang Yu also laughed and said, "Welcome! I believe in it. When my friend comes, there is good wine, and when the jackal comes, there is a sword and spear."

When Cao Song heard this, his expression undoubtedly became weird again.
Chapter completed!