Section 16 Test

Cao Chong had a very good attitude, and he used all his skills to laugh without saying anything, and told the Battle of Xiliang in detail. Of course, Zhu Shuo and others could not tell the story of the enemy - although that was extremely wonderful - the wall of Shangqiu City became a pure accidental discovery, just taking advantage of the situation. He was a storyteller in his previous life, and his biggest specialty was to sell his mouth. When he first arrived in this world, he often told stories to Cao Ju and others. Later, he comforted his wives and often held story meetings.

Of course, the level of storytelling is more than that of playing together in previous lives. Later, he was so depressed that Lao Zhuang, who wrote online articles to cheat money, made the whole war clear and turbulent. The nervousness made the emperor open his mouth wide, hold his breath, and make the emperor laugh again when he was happy. Of course, he had to mention the emperor's kindness from time to time, the powerful role of defending the great man in encouraging morale, and emphasize the infinite application of the spiritual effect.

The emperor was excited when he heard it, especially when he heard Cao Chong patroling in front of the formation and boosting morale, he shouted loudly, just like he was not Cao Chong but himself standing among the troops, waving his arms and waving his arms like clouds, and his little face turned red and sighed repeatedly.

"My dear, this battle not only solved the problem of Ma Teng and Han Sui for thirty years, but also solved the problem of Xiliang that has troubled our dynasty for nearly a hundred years. Your contribution is too great. Although the use of the Changchun Army is somewhat banned, it is worth it to be used in such a war. I pardon you for no reason. Someone asked me, and I said that I agreed. My dear, I have added you to the General of the Cavalry and added 3,000 households in the town. Although this is a bit aggrieved, the Prime Minister is in good health. Don't be anxious. This general will be yours sooner or later."

Cao Chong quickly kowtowed and thanked him again, and handed over the memorial to ask for merit for the soldiers in the Battle of Xiliang. The emperor took it, flipped it a little, put it on the case and put it together with the Prime Minister's resignation form, and said with a smile: "My dear, there are many meritorious officials in the Battle of Xiliang. It will take some trouble to reward me. I will discuss with the ministers and then issue an edict to you. In this way, I will first respond to the matter of the Western Expedition you arranged. Xiahou Yuan is the Protector of the Western Regions, and later generals, Deng Ai is the General of Zhenxi, Guo Huai, Liu Pan, Lei Tong and others are all named Tinghou. For the specific fief, I will discuss with the general and issue an edict again?"

How could Cao Chong say that? Since the emperor spoke, he would probably not repent. Besides, the right to reward seemed to be in the hands of the emperor. If so many people were to be enfeoffed at once, it was indeed necessary for Cao Cao, the actual ruler, to discuss it. He quickly thanked him and then said: "Your Majesty, I have captured many barbarians and Qiang in Xiliang, hoping to offer prisoners to show my power. Moreover, although Your Majesty has been tolerant and pardoned my sins, the Changqin Army is a powerful weapon of the country. He should also have the opportunity to accept His Majesty's personal review and join the imperial guards to avoid gossiping others. My personal guards, infantry and cavalry, are the Qiang people and Hu people, because they belong to the Qiang people and the Hu people, I am afraid that bringing them into the capital will cause uneasiness, so I stayed in Guanzhong. I would like to ask Your Majesty to be approved and allow him to enter the pass and participate in the offer of prisoners with the Changqin Army."

The emperor hesitated for a moment. Cao Chong's personal guard infantry cavalry was a bit scary now. Cao Cao's personal guard camp had 2,000 people in Wuwei camp led by Xu Jun and 5,000 tiger and leopard cavalry, totaling 7,000 people. Cao Chong's personal guard camp included Dianman, 1,000 iron armor camp led by Liu Feng, 3,000 infantry led by Wei Yan, and 1,000 dragon cavalry led by Chen Dao, which had long exceeded the standard of 10,000 people of the general's five units, but you dare not say that. Now he wants to ask for an order to let these people enter the pass, which shows that he knows that this is not in line with the regulations. However, he is not thinking about reducing the number of people, but coming to ask for a special order, but not wanting to reduce the army's best evidence.

"My dear, so many people have entered the pass, and they are all your personal guards. Will it be..." The emperor paused and looked at Zhang Zhao. Zhang Zhao understood and chuckled softly: "General Cavalry, according to the old system of our dynasty for four hundred years, the general's troops are only five or ten thousand. Are you too many personal guards? I'm afraid it's not very consistent. Even if the general knows, he will have some opinions. Do you think you will cut down some people so that other people will not discuss it?"

Cao Chong looked very surprised, and he turned his head to look at the emperor: "Your Majesty, I haven't finished my words yet."

The emperor was a little embarrassed and hurriedly said, "Then you, my dear."

Cao Chong smiled at Zhang Zhao and continued, "Your Majesty, I see that the world has been settled, and only the clown in Liaodong Gongsun Kang jumped into Liang, the former general and the general of Zhendong, naturally surrendered. In the battle of the Western Regions, Your Majesty handed over to the latter general, the Western Regions protecting Xiahou Yuan, and there is no war in the world. I have been fighting for many years and have been tired of fighting. Recently, I have added two more children to my family. I am quite in love with my family and want to ask Your Majesty to be kind to me to return to Xu County and protect Your Majesty. The general said that he is old and cannot drive for Your Majesty anymore. The so-called father blames his son and is willing to be humble.

The terrible talent is to serve Your Majesty on behalf of Your Majesty. I am honored by Your Majesty, and I have made me a special contribution to the cavalry general. The general is both my superior and my father. How dare I be the general? Seeing that Your Majesty has many old soldiers in the Northern Army, I am afraid that I will not be able to fulfill the important task of protecting Your Majesty. Therefore, I am brave enough to use his subordinates as his majesty's minions. The Wei Yan tribe 3,000 infantrymen and the Chen tribe 6,000 elite cavalrymen. I am all dedicated to Your Majesty and supplement the various schools. I only retain one thousand infantrymen and four thousand elite cavalrymen. This will not be contrary to the old system of our great Han Dynasty, so as not to make things difficult for Your Majesty."

When the emperor heard this, he was extremely surprised and opened his eyes widened. Is there such a good thing in the Cao family? First, Cao Cao wanted to resign as the general and prime minister, and then Cao Chong wanted to hand over most of the elite schoon cavalry in his hands, which sounded a little unreal. He glanced at Cao Chong who was bent and confused. Could it be that this young and famous general is really a blessing star of my Han Dynasty, and he really is a loyal minister of my Han Dynasty. He has pacified the world for me, and now he is going to hand over the power to me?

The emperor was a little confused, and he couldn't figure out whether what he heard was true or false, or was purely unconscious. He raised his hand to express it, but he didn't know how to express it. He glanced at Zhang Zhao with help, turned his head and looked at Wei Feng. Zhang Zhao hurriedly stepped forward and said, "Your Majesty, the loyalty of the Cavalry General is commendable. Your Majesty should issue an edict to commend it to show his kindness."

The emperor was a little confused. When he saw Zhang Zhao say this, he naturally nodded: "Mr. Zhang is right. Cao Aiqing is loyal and commendable. He should be commended and commendable."

Cao Chong smiled and then said, "I am waiting for your Majesty's grace. I ask Your Majesty to allow me to meet the Queen and the Crown Prince."

The emperor felt relieved. Cao Chong was shocked too much today. He couldn't digest it for a while and didn't know how to answer Cao Chong. Besides, if you continue, you may make mistakes at any time. Cao Chong was going to see the queen, and he was just a chance to breathe. He quickly smiled and said, "My dear, don't be restrained, go quickly."

Cao rushed away, and the emperor pressed his beating heart, glanced at Zhang Zhao and Wei Feng, who were also confused about the situation, patted a stack of melodies on the table and said, "Zhang Gong, Zijing, look, how should this matter be handled?"

Zhang Zhao wiped sweat from his forehead. He was almost scared from a heart attack when the emperor wanted to approve Cao Cao's resignation. He was covered in cold sweat and his underwear was completely wet, which made him feel very uncomfortable. However, as he was not able to pick up his clothes to cool it up, so he had to endure it. He looked at the somewhat excited and confused emperor and said, "Your Majesty thinks that Prime Minister Cao's resignation is true or false?"

The emperor glanced at him and thought to himself that I was about to ask you whether it was true or false, why did you ask me instead? But seeing Zhang Zhao's serious look, he was not anxious, but calmed down and thought for a while before saying, "I guess he is probably testing my intentions."

Zhang Zhao nodded, shook his head again, making the emperor even more confused. Zhang Zhao coughed and explained softly: "Prime Minister resigned. Of course, there is the meaning of testing Your Majesty. But from my opinion, he may not be completely sincere. Your Majesty, the Prime Minister is already 62 years old. Although he is in good health, his head wind has not been cured. No one has been able to cure it since Hua Tuo's death and has not recurred in recent years. However, he has been recuperating in Xuanwu Pool in recent years. Most of the matters in Yecheng are done by his son Cao Zhi, and it may not be because he can no longer work hard. Cao Zhi is literary and elegant, proficient in poetry, and is not very proficient in politics and military affairs. This time, he was blamed by the Prime Minister for the matter of the ninth rank official law. He was scolded, so Cao Pi, the culprit, came to ask His Majesty for the imperial edict. Cao Pi was General Zhendong and was in charge of the military of Liaodong. The Liaodong war was ongoing. How could he, the general in charge of Liaodong war, leave the battlefield and run to Xu County to ask for the establishment of the Nine-rank official law? Although Quanzi and others were working in the General Zhendong Mansion, he could not fully replace the General Zhendong. This matter was too strange. According to my opinion, there must be some disagreement between the father and son of the Cao family, and it was not good for Cao Pi, so he had to let go of the war in Liaodong and run to Xu County to ask for the establishment of the Nine-rank official law. The Nine-rank official law was not beneficial to his Cao family. What he wanted was nothing but the support of the aristocratic families in Qingxu and other places for him."

The emperor understood a little. A few days ago, Wei Feng also reminded him that the Cao brothers might not be in harmony, and Cao Pi's attitude was so good. Now, after Zhang Zhao's analysis, he became more and more true. The conflicts between the Cao brothers had surfaced and could no longer be concealed. While they were fighting for Cao Cao, they also wanted to win the moral support of their puppet emperor.

"Hmph..." The emperor sneered a few times, not saying anything. He gradually calmed down. The Cao brothers were competing for the legitimate legacy to compete for the inheritance of Cao Cao, the King of Wuping. Although Cao Chong was amazing, Cao Pi had some natural advantages in his status. Although his contributions were not as good as Cao Chong, he had never made any mistakes. Cao Cao could not destroy him casually. If Cao Pi pacified Liaodong again, then his position would obviously be more guaranteed. Cao Chong had no advantage in his status, but he had high military achievements and strong strength in his hands. More importantly, he was very concerned about Cao Cao, otherwise Cao Cao would not have had such a big effort to make trouble.

The snipe and clam fight, and the fisherman is naturally the one who benefits, and he wants to be the fisherman. However, the snipe and clam are too strong, and there is an eagle behind him watching. The strength of this fisherman is too weak, and he may not be able to get the advantage, but he is injured by the snipe and clam. He doesn't have much chance anymore. If he can't catch this great opportunity, then the Liu family's country will be hopeless.

So how can we take advantage of this good opportunity for the Cao brothers to fight?

The emperor lowered his head and pondered without saying a word.

When Zhang Zhao and Wei Feng saw the emperor pondering, they did not dare to disturb him. They sat quietly and looked at each other silently. Zhang Zhao was scheming, respected, and experienced, but he did not underestimate Wei Feng. Although Wei Feng was just a small minister, his political experience was a little lacking in some sleekness than Zhang Zhao, he was smart and capable, flexible in mind, quick-thinking, and highly valued by the emperor. More importantly, Wei Feng had a more indomitable momentum than Zhang Zhao. When planning for the emperor, he considered the emperor more and paid attention to his family, and rarely paid attention to his family. This is something that a person like Zhang Zhao could not do. Even if he was loyal, he could not completely ignore the rise and fall of the family. At critical moments, he always lacked a little decisiveness.

The emperor valued Wei Feng and Jin Yi, which was their point. To some extent, the emperor also valued Cao Chong's youth. When he learned that Cao Chong made that ambition, he thought Cao Chong's naivety was a little funny. However, what disappointed him was that although Cao Chong seemed to be doing things regardless of consequences, he rarely had the opportunity to be taken advantage of. In addition to regret, the emperor had to put resentment on Pang Tong, Fa Zheng and others beside Cao Chong. He felt that it was these conspiracy experts who had ruined Cao Chong, allowing him to make achievements quickly while protecting himself.

"Mr. Zhang, what do you mean..." The emperor raised his head and stared at Zhang Zhao with his eyes flashing, but his expression showed that he was not paying attention to Zhang Zhao's expression, but thoughtful. Zhang Zhao did not interrupt his thoughts and waited quietly for him to continue. "You mean, while the Prime Minister was testing my intentions, he took retreat as an advance, and wanted to exchange his retreat for Cao Aiqing's advance?"

"Your Majesty is wise." Zhang Zhao let out a long sigh, a comfortable smile appeared on his face, and owed his body to the emperor, expressing his satisfaction: "Your Majesty, when the Prime Minister was scarce and had no soldiers, he could only rely on Yuan Shao to occupy Yanzhou. After he welcomed His Majesty to the east, he occupied great righteousness. Countless scholars and celebrities returned to the sea like water. Only in a short period of time can he accumulate enough strength to compete with Yuan Shao, and defeat the more in the battle of Guandu, laying the foundation for reviving the Han Dynasty. Although our Han Dynasty has undergone chaos, its foundation for four hundred years, and the loyalty of Emperor Guangwu has been enhancing the reputation of scholars, the loyalty to the court in the hearts of our Han Dynasty is the most precious wealth, and no one can underestimate it."

The emperor laughed and said nothing, what happened to scholars? There were many scholars who did evil things. Liu Biao, who had profound knowledge, also built a double vassal and suburban sacrifice. He did not take his emperor seriously? However, although the emperor disagreed with Zhang Zhao's words, he knew the role of scholars at this time, so he expressed his connection with him with a smile.

Zhang Zhao cleared his throat and continued, "If the generals are determined today, the killing will gradually decrease, the role of warriors will gradually weaken, and scholars will become the most important foundation of our great Han Dynasty. What is the purpose of General Zhendong asking for the establishment of the ninth rank official? Isn't it just to show kindness to scholars? Although General Huoqin's military achievements are great, he advocates favoritism to scholars. Although the great scholar Song Zhong and others have a good life, General Huoqin has never conquered them.

His disciples were appointed as officials, and those who were familiar with the scriptures and wanted to enter the officialdom should be like those who studied work and farming, be a minor official first, and then be promoted step by step. His prestige among scholars is much worse than his position in the hearts of warriors and merchants. Since the Prime Minister intends to abolish the eldest son and establish a legitimate son, how can he not correct this? What morality is the greatest? Of course, it is the support of Your Majesty. No matter how big the matter in the world is, it is difficult to solve it, and with the order of Your Majesty, everything will be solved."

The emperor quickly smiled: "Mr. Zhang, even if I am the emperor, I cannot violate the teachings of the saints. It is a last resort to depose the elders and establish the young people." He said a few words, and suddenly remembered that he was also the youngest son. At that time, Dong Zhuo deposed his poor brother despite the opposition of all officials, so that he had the chance to ascend to the throne. He couldn't help but stagnate for a moment, and suddenly became a little confused. Didn't the father, Emperor Xiaoling, also like Cao Cao's current brother, not like his stupid brother, but like his smart young son? Suddenly, he understood Cao Cao's mood at this moment.

"Your Majesty..." Zhang Zhao persuaded anxiously: "Although it is very reasonable to abolish the eldest and the youngest, now the Prime Minister wants to abolish the eldest and the youngest, it is very beneficial to Your Majesty. Your Majesty should not be restricted, and you should follow the power in urgent matters." Seeing that the emperor was a little unreasonable, he actually said something that was unreasonable to abolish the eldest and the youngest. He was really confused. Do you care whether it is reasonable or not? The most important reason is that you make profit from it.

"Hahaha..." Seeing Zhang Zhao anxious, the emperor waved his hand and smiled: "Don't worry, Zhang Gong, I understand what you mean. No matter what, Cao Aiqing is very talented and loyal to the country. He is the pillar of my Han Dynasty. This move by Prime Minister Cao is also a good thing that benefits the country and the family."

"Your Majesty is wise." Zhang Zhao breathed a sigh of relief.

"Let me talk about it, what is the purpose of Prime Minister Cao's resignation?" the emperor smiled affectionately.

"Your Majesty, the Prime Minister has the conditions to resign." Zhang Zhao said too much and was a little breathless. He stopped and took a few breaths before he said slowly: "Your Majesty also heard that the General of the Cavalry was about to enter the court, and he had to use his subordinates to supplement His Majesty's Northern Army. Your Majesty, this is a good way to kill two birds with one stone. For him, he became Your Majesty's close minister and had more opportunities to approach Your Majesty and increase his strength to compete with General Zhendong. Since most of the Northern Army are his confidants, how can others control it? Of course, it is still his sphere of influence, he gave nearly 10,000 infantry and cavalry to Your Majesty, but he in turn took all the Northern Army into his pocket. Your Majesty, his strength has not decreased but increased, and the Northern Army directly guarded Your Majesty, which is more useful than the 100,000 border troops at critical moments."

The emperor was stunned and immediately understood. Cao Chong seemed to have sent him nine thousand men, but in fact he swallowed his Northern Army in one go, taking advantage of it. He not only showed his loyalty to himself, gained more moral capital, but also lost no loss at all. Instead, he took the opportunity to bring the elite forces originally belonging to the border army to the capital and take advantage of the actual big advantage. This kid is too smart, even himself has become a pawn in his hand.

When the emperor thought of Cao Chong holding tens of thousands of elite soldiers, the hair on his neck immediately stood up: "This..."

Wei Feng saw it and chuckled softly: "Your Majesty, are you willing to put the Northern Army in the hands of Prime Minister Cao, or are you willing to put it in the hands of General Cavalry?"

The emperor suddenly realized. Yes, Cao Chong couldn't come, and the Northern Army was not his own, they were all in Cao Cao's hands. Compared with Cao Cao, Cao Chong was pretty good, at least he had never deducted his own expenses. No matter what he thought in his stomach, he was still quite polite on the surface. Besides, Cao Chong was younger and was always easier to deal with than the cunning Cao Cao. When he thought of Cao Cao's short but domineering appearance, the emperor was like a stunning person on his back.

Of course, the more important reason is that it is useless to disagree. The general has the final say. Since that is the case, I don’t need to hesitate too much. I agreed to Cao Chong’s request quickly and quickly. It would be better to let Cao Cao go home immediately and not have to see him again in the future. The nightmare of so many years can finally end half of it. In the future, fighting with Cao Chong is much easier than fighting with Cao Cao, an old treacherous hero. What’s more, it can cause the power of the Cao family to split, so why not do it?

"Since that's the case, should I agree to Prime Minister Cao's resignation and let him go home and enjoy his old age?" The emperor said with a smile, his eyes full of joy and relief, and his yearning for a better life in his future.

"No." Zhang Zhao breathed evenly, touched his beard and shook his head calmly.

"Why?" The emperor was a little puzzled.

"Your Majesty has just said that although the Prime Minister is determined to retreat as a step forward and support the General of the Cavalry to take office, his resignation is also a test of Your Majesty's intentions and whether Your Majesty has the intention to go away and get there soon. If Your Majesty asks him to resign from his official position now, I am afraid he will be uneasy. Even if he really wants to retreat, he will be suspicious."

The emperor smiled silently and slapped his head with some blaming self-blame. He was too excited and forgot all these patterns. The old minister in the past wanted to abdicate, and even if the emperor wanted to kick him away, he would still keep it in the situation. What's more, a top-notch official like Cao Cao. If his edict was really gone, he would probably not leave even if he had already prepared the burden. If he wanted to do something, it would not be an easy thing.

"Thank you, Mr. Zhang, I understand." The emperor sincerely bowed to Zhang Zhao. This old minister is good. Although he is a surrender, he is much more loyal than the old man Xun Yu who has changed his heart. There are still more loyal ministers among scholars.

"I am ashamed of you." Zhang Zhao said humbly, but calmly accepted the emperor's courtesy.
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