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Chapter 253 The Last Meal

Cao Ren was assassinated in front of Cao Cao, and the one who attacked Yang Biao's own son, Cao Cao's chief clerk Yang Xiu.

This matter was really bad, and Xu was shocked. Compared with this, the news that Yunshan defeated Guanzhong and rebels were resolutely rescuing Yongzhou was nothing.

In front of Cao Cao, the person who stabbed Cao Ren, the general of the Southern Conquest, was immediately sent to prison, followed by a great punishment.

When he was full of favor, even Yang Xiu's father Yang Biao dared to fight, let alone Yang Xiu, who made a big mistake. Yang Biao originally wanted to make some money to make the prison guards in the prison a little relaxed, but after he had been dealing for a long time, no prison guard dared to ask for his property-

Cao Pi's confidant Xiahou Shang personally supervised Yang Xiu's diet and daily life in prison. All the prison guards showed their twelve points of ability to serve Yang Xiu, and they beat the world-famous talented man to be in pain, but they did not suffer any fatal blow.

"Dog thief, do you still dare to be arrogant today?" Xiahou Shang pulled Yang Xiu's long hair and cursed fiercely.

The extremely weak Yang Xiu remained a little awake because of the pain. He grinned and looked at Xiahou Shang's face that became extremely ferocious because of his anger and sneered:

"Why are you so angry that you don't have the surname Cao?

If the sword and axe are added to your body in the future, what should you do?"

"You still dare to be stubborn!" Xiahou Shang raised his whip and whipped Yang Xiu's face hard, "Tell me, are you involved with Geng Ji and others before? Have you taken Liu Bei's money and gotten crazy here?"

Yang Xiu snorted and smiled indifferently:

"It turns out that Mr. Cao wants to take advantage of this matter to get involved with everyone? It seems that I will not die for a while!"

"You!" Xiahou Shang was immediately angry, and raised his whip hard and continued to slap hard.

Yang Biao could imagine his son's appearance, and his father and son had a deep affection. Although he knew that begging Cao Cao was a very dangerous thing, Yang Biao still couldn't sit idly by.

He first asked his wife Yuan to find Mrs. Bian's way, but Mrs. Bian also helplessly said that this matter was of great importance. The whole Cao family was angry and demanded that Yang Xiuzhengfa beheading. Mrs. Bian was really helpless.

In desperation, Yang Biao had to bite the bullet and beg someone he least wanted to ask for.

"Even if you don't ask me, I will go. I believe the Prime Minister must be waiting for me."

That night, all the subordinates of the Prime Minister's House arrived in Xudu. Jia Xu, Cheng Yu, who had been seized by Cao Cao before, and a group of civil and military officials of the Cao family gathered together. None of them sat down. Everyone's eyes turned to the door, waiting for a distinguished guest to visit.

Among Xudu, there is only one person worth their waiting for.

Of course, that person was not the Emperor of Han who was trapped in the palace, but Xun Yu, the Minister of the current dynasty, Cao Cao's former right-hand man, the leader of the Yingchuan clan, and the famous scholars in the world admired.

Cao Cao killed Kong Rong and questioned Yang Biao. An ordinary famous scholar was like a pig or a dog in front of this hero, and only Xun Lingjun deserved his appearance.

But today, everyone knows that there will be no good results.

Sima Yi looked at the figure gradually emerging at the door, and a trace of desolation suddenly arose in his heart.

Xun Yu came to Cao Cao's Prime Minister's Mansion alone, as many times as before, he was steady in gait and calm incense slowly drifted out of his snow-white Confucian robe.

The guards of the Prime Minister's Mansion quickly stepped forward and asked Xun Yu to remove the long sword from his waist. Xiahou Dun quickly shouted out to the guards and saluted this once close comrade-in-arms.

"Jun Xun Lingjun invites you, the Prime Minister is already waiting for you."

"Thank you." Xun Yu smiled gently as usual. His eyes narrowed into a crescent moon, which made people feel a little more favorable for no reason.

Walking past Xiahou Dun, Xun Yu suddenly stopped and looked at Xiahou Dun's white hair, and couldn't help but sigh softly.

"Yuan Rang, it turns out you are so old."

Cao Cao was waiting in his bedroom. Cao Pi was the only one serving him, but Cao Pi was also hanging a long sword on his waist. When he saw Xun Yu coming in to pay homage, he subconsciously placed his hand on the hilt of the sword.

"See the Prime Minister."

"Wenruo is here, please come in and sit there quickly. Why do you and I need so much politeness?"

Cao Cao finished speaking this long list of words in one breath, and his breathing suddenly became heavier.

Xun Yu sat down calmly, looked at Cao Cao's face seriously in the dark firelight, and two lines of clear tears slowly flowed in his eyes.

"Prime Minister... Why are you so sick?"

"Birth, old age, sickness and death are ordinary," he looked at Xun Yu's still handsome face and couldn't help but sigh, "More than ten years ago, I was thinking that if we were all old and became particularly ugly, I wouldn't be so unbearable when you and I stood together again.

What a pity, after so many years, you are still free and easy, but I am already like this."

"We promised back then that even if we exhausted our whole life, we would return peace to the world. It's a pity that we are old and the world is still full of war..."

Speaking of this, Cao Cao was breathing heavily, but his turbid gaze was staring at Xun Yu, refusing to dodge for a moment.

Xun Yu did not have any fear at all.

He did not continue to reminisce about the past with Cao Cao, and said frankly:

"I am here today to ask the Prime Minister to give me kindness and spare Master De."

Cao Cao laughed loudly, his laughter was full of desolation:

"Will I not give Xun Lingjun face such a trivial matter?

Dezu was young and frivolous. Seeing that his son Xiao punched him, it was normal to commit crimes in a hurry.

Since Xun Lingjun is here, I will spare him."

Cao Cao's name for Xun Yu changed from Wenruo to Xun Lingjun. Xun Yu knew that things could not be so good today. His expression remained unchanged and he listened to Cao Cao's teachings.

"This kind of trivial matter didn't require Xun Lingjun to come to the door in person, but when Xun Lingjun comes, I just happened to discuss another thing with Xun Lingjun."

"The Prime Minister ordered."

Cao Cao stared at Xun Yu with burning eyes. He had been through countless storms and waves in his life and became nervous for no reason.

"Have you heard about the war in Guanzhong?"

Before Xun Yu could answer, Cao Cao said excitedly:

"My son-in-law Tanzhi defeated the rebel generals in Guanzhong by the Yellow River and killed tens of thousands of prisoners. The thieves were as afraid as tigers, and they had all dispersed.

Since Dong Zhuo and Li Jue, Guanzhong has almost no longer possessed by the imperial court. I don’t want the young children to defeat the thieves today. Yongzhou is restored. Our army’s troops are heading straight to Liangzhou. Liu Zhang and Zhang Lu offer a surrender letter. Sun Quan and Shixie sent envoys to pay tribute. The Han court has not been so lively for a long time!"

Xun Yu nodded vigorously, and also looked excited:

"The giant eagle of Tan restores land for the country, and is all heroes of the country. I admire you!"

Xun Yu rarely condemns anyone in his life. This time he actually said in person that he admired Yunshan and Chang Diao, which shows the great achievements made by these two people.

As Cao Cao said, after defeating the Guanzhong Allied Forces, it was only a matter of time before Yongzhou and Liangzhou were restored. On the surface, Liu Zhang and Zhang Lu both sent people to surrender, and Sun Quan and Jiaozhou Shi Xie from Yangzhou also sent envoys to pay tribute, expressing his admiration for the great achievements made by the court.

In other words, Cao Cao did gain a huge advantage on the surface, and only a few counties in Jingzhou were still in the hands of Liu Bei, who rebelled against the Ming Dynasty.

How long can a group of jumping clowns last? It’s only a matter of time before their destruction.

"Yes, it's such a great achievement." Cao Cao looked excited. "Gu didn't expect that Gu really didn't expect that Gu had fought south and north for years, and finally saw the hope of unification of the world before he died."

Speaking of this, Cao Cao said that Cao Pi had a wink. Cao Pi held a memorial in his hand and slowly delivered it to Xun Yu.

Xun Yu calmly reached out to take it and soon saw the text on it.

"All the Dukes advised the emperor to split the land and be appointed as king. Gu was hesitant in his heart. I wonder what Xun Lingjun... Wen Ruo's intention?"

Xun Yu just took a look and immediately saw the mystery of the memorial.

Everyone's names were lined up one by one, and famous scholars like Wang Lang and military generals like Zhang Liao and Xu Huang were both on the list, but there was only a gap left at the front, which was just enough to write down a person's name.

Xun Yu knew in his heart that Cao Cao was preparing to attack him and Yang Biao, the old Han officials, on Yang Xiu's fault. If Xun Yu agreed to sign his name on it, then everything would be considered as nothing had happened. Not only was Yang Xiu safe, but the previous dispute between Xun Yu and Cao Cao could also be laughed off.

If not...

Xun Yu had almost no moment of hesitation. He slowly folded the memorial and held it in his hand and handed it to Cao Pi. Cao Pi showed an awkward look on his face, but he still had no choice but to take it.

"These people wanted to put the Prime Minister on fire and ask the Prime Minister to kill him."

"Oh? Who should I kill?" Cao Cao didn't seem angry.

"If Liu is not the king of the country, they can be attacked together! Sun Quan and Liu Bei often said that the Prime Minister named Han Prime Minister, who is actually Han thief, was used to be a Han thief.

If the Prime Minister did this, wouldn’t this crime be confirmed?

The Prime Minister was a loyal and righteous man. He promised to destroy all the evildoers and restore peace to the world. Before the peace in the world was settled, someone wanted to put the Prime Minister on fire. No matter who said this, he could kill him!"

Cao Cao's eyes showed a hint of enlightenment. He smiled and nodded, sighed:

"I heard what Xun Lingjun said, and then I felt very at ease.

Okay, it’s time for Xun Lingjun to come far away... Gu prepared some things, Zihuan, but he still won’t present them to Xun Lingjun.”

Cao Pi nodded and placed a black lacquer food box in front of Xun Yu from the side. The black lacquer food box was painted with vermilion on the outside, and gold foil was inlaid with needles. There were also a few pearls inlaid in the middle of the gold foil. The workmanship was extremely exquisite and obviously valuable.

Xun Yu took the food box, thanked Cao Cao solemnly, and stood up slowly.

Before leaving, Xun Yu suddenly stopped, turned slowly to look at Cao Cao who was almost swallowed by the darkness, and said with a smile:

"The Prime Minister told me back then that if the world is peaceful, it would be enough to be a general in the Western Expedition. Now the Prime Minister is far above the General in the Western Expedition. I think I have already had my wish. Yu congratulates the Prime Minister."

After saying that, the most famous famous scholar in the world waved his sleeves and walked out with the black lacquer food box, leaving only a faint fragrance wafting away.
Chapter completed!
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