Section 27 Talk about art

These flattery words are hard to say at first. Once you open your mouth, the ones that come after you will be smoother and more fluent. Cao Chong is like this now, and he even admires himself a little. These words are so sincere and so heartfelt.

Zhong Yao was so comfortable that Cao Chong said that he was very happy and said, "Young Master is too rewarded. Cao Gong is both civil and military, and he knows it all over the country. Ling's brother Huan is also a young talent, and there are more big things like Chen Lin and Chen Kongzhang under Cao Gong's account. As for the young master, everyone respects his teacher Cai, he is also a hero among the girls, and he is the young master himself. This preface is also done... Tsk tsk, I really don't know how to say it. Fortunately, I was born decades ago. If I were with the young master, I would not have the chance to be Zhong Yao. Hahaha..."

The guest and the host smiled at each other. Zhong Yao smiled and pulled Cao Chong into the seat. Zhong Yao sat in the main seat, and Zhang Ji and a group of subordinate ministers accompanied him. Cao Chong sat in the guest. Zhou Bumi, Xiahou said that he was sitting below. Dian Man and Xu Yi stood behind Cao Chong with their swords, and stood with their hands crossed. The power immediately attracted Zhong Yao's eyes. He narrowed his eyes and looked at them, pointing at them and said, "These are the princes of the Wuwei School Captain and the princes of the Dian School Captain?"

"That's right." Cao Chong stood up and introduced to him: "This is Xu Yi and Xu Zhengli, this is Dianman Dianziqian, and now he is the boy's chief guard."

Not only Zhong Yao was stunned, but everyone was stunned. Xu Yi and Dianman were even more at a loss and blushed. Zhong Yao did not expect that the dignified Prince Cao, the Cavalry Commander, the emperor envoy who was in charge of the integrity would stand up and solemnly introduce his two guard commanders to others, even if they were all from famous people.

Before Cao Chong could feel anything strange, he introduced Zhou Buyi and Xiahou Cheng. When he mentioned Xiahou Cheng, he specifically said that he had won the championship in one fell swoop. On the contrary, he did not mention that he was Xiahou Yuan's son. When Xiahou Cheng stood up and performed his tribute to Zhong Yao, Zhong Yao realized that the arrogant boy in front of him was actually the third son of Xiahou Yuan, the commander of the Dianjun Academy.

"A new generation has replaced the old ones. This Cao Master has a simple style of Cao Gong. No wonder Cao Gong likes him. What a pity." Zhong Yao sighed in his heart, picked up the wine glass and opened the opening ceremony of the banquet.

During the meal, both guests and hosts were happy. Zhong Yao was an official in Guanzhong. Guanzhong was in a depressed state. After being trapped by Li Jue, Dong Zhuo, for a few years, it was already in ruins. The population was separated, less than one-tenth of the original. Even those with great families and great businesses left their hometowns and fled far away. Although he had made a lot of efforts in recent years, the population recovery was still very slow. The children of aristocratic families would rather stay in Jingzhou or even further away than return to Guanzhong. The reason is very simple. There are Ma Teng near and Han Sui far away. Who knows that these two restless guys were accused of being small and rebelling again. As for the Baibo thief in Hedong, the Xiongnu in the north, and the Xianbei people, let alone, if they are tight, they will go down the mountain to rob.

Of course, there are fewer scholars, and even fewer scholars are good at calligraphy. It turns out that Zhang Zhi, who was famous for his good calligraphy, died in Chuping in three years. In recent years, there are not many people who talk about books and papers, but Zhong Yao was so stubborn that he finally met Cao Chong, who was good at writing and writing, and was well-behaved. Zhong Yao talked happily, and his witty words turned into pearls, which caused a lot of thrills during the meal.

Since Cao Chong was interested in welcome, of course he would not steal his limelight. He just said a few words at the joints, which not only flattered Zhong Yao without leaving any trace, but also made Zhong Yao feel that his eyes were lit and innovative. It was difficult to say that this kind of work was skillful, and secondly, he had to have considerable attainments in calligraphy. Otherwise, how could he speak in front of an expert like Zhong Yao?

Fortunately, Cao Chong seems to be very good at both of these two points.

Taking advantage of the time when Zhong Yao was laughing, Cao Chong pushed his seat and raised his wine glass to signal to everyone: "Although calligraphy is a small way, it can also show the morality of people. Yang Ziyun has a cloud, and the calligraphy is a painting, and the common people say that the characters are like the person. Zhong Gong's calligraphy is wonderful and has a very delicate and exquisite skill, and it is almost the same as the magic. The boy's heart is keen on him, but he cannot get one of them. He has to work hard, but his talent is lacking and his learning is not enough. He should use this wine to make Zhong Gong's life. I hope you can drink more and hope that when Zhong Gong is slightly drunk, he will show off his secrets so that we can have the opportunity to show the clouds every day."

Since Mr. Cao began to flatter, his subordinates naturally took advantage of the situation. The flattery made Zhong Yao very excited and came without stopping being impolite. Zhong Yao also began to praise Cao Chong. He was a famous minister, and his words were naturally more important than Cao Chong. After his comments, Cao Chong's reputation finally had a good review. He began to walk out of the Sikong Mansion in Yecheng and among the scholars of the Han Dynasty.

He drank the wine until late at night. Zhong Yao was indeed a little drunk. He sent Cao Chong away and returned to his bedroom. His eldest son Zhong Yu arranged for someone to bring sober soup, served him and drank it. He then asked someone to wash his feet and tuck his quilt. Then he was about to leave the room. However, Zhong Yao called out: "Uncle Zhi, wait."

Zhong Yu was stunned and looked up. Zhong Yao was lying in the quilt, his eyes clear and bright, and there was no sign of drunkenness. He was shocked and quickly came forward to help Zhong Yao up, then placed a pillow behind him.

"Father?"

"I'm fine." Zhong Yao waved his hand and said, "Sit down, I'll talk to you."

"No." Zhong Yu knew that his father was so serious that he must have something important to explain. He quickly sat aside, put his hands on his knees, and looked like he listened to his teachings.

Zhong Yao looked at his son with a cautious expression and didn't speak for a long time, as if he was impressed. He asked softly for a long time: "How do you think of Cao Chong?"

Zhong Yu thought for a while and said, "Cao Chong is talented and intelligent. Those wonderful theories about calligraphy are thought-provoking, but the ancients have never seen it. Although he intends to welcome him, in fact, his son's calligraphy is not inferior to you."

"Not that is below me." Zhong Yao sighed and said, "Do you want to flatter me in front of me? Cao Chong's knowledge of calligraphy is beyond my ability. I am so ashamed. When I say things that I usually understand but don't know how to say, they are so vivid. The theory of divine and elegant is really a high theory."

Zhong Yu didn't say anything, he listened quietly.

Zhong Yao sighed and continued, "I didn't notice him a few years ago. I only focused on Cao Pi, so I gave him the ancient jade he passed down from my family. In the past few years, I saw that this son was more exaggerated, less steady, less fake and more deceitful, and I was afraid that he would not succeed. On the contrary, Cao Chong was very polite."

Zhong Yu sighed softly, trying to say something, but he didn't say it. Zhong Yao glanced at him, waved his hand and said, "You can say it out if you have any ideas. In the dark room, it comes from your mouth and into my ears. Are you still afraid that someone is interested in the wall?"

"No!" Zhong Yu said: "Although Cao Chong is smart, he is not frivolous. Although he is gentle, he is not frivolous. Zhou Buyi is much more frivolous than what his son saw him last year. Even Xu Yidianman is the same. It seems inappropriate for Shangguan to introduce his subordinates in public."

Zhong Yao looked at Zhong Yu without blinking, and it took him a long time to sigh in disappointment.
Chapter completed!