" Taia, let's have a drink together?"
Xi Zhicai pulled up his goose feather cloak and called out to Chen Xuan, who had already walked to another fork in the road.
"My lord gave me a jar of 10-year-old Dukang, and I hid it for a long time.
"Actually, I'm not sure.
"It's not that I don't want to drink it, nor am I reluctant to drink it.
"Rather, every time the Liquor worm comes to my head, I pick up this wine and want to drink it to my heart's content.
"I always think, I am just a commoner, and I have yet to establish any achievements in my thirties, how can I be worthy of this wine?
"Even if I drink it, I'm afraid it won't taste good.
"After meeting Brother Tai Ah today, I know that there is always someone better.
"If you still want to wait until you make a contribution before drinking, I'm afraid that day will never come.”
Chen Xuan calmly looked at the slightly depressed opera talent and thought about how to reject his invitation.
Xi Zhicai interrupted him and said,
"Tai Ah, don't misunderstand. I'm actually not depressed.”
Xi Zhicai walked up to Chen Xuan." On the contrary, I'm very excited now.”
"I am excited that in this era where the great clans monopolize knowledge,
"In this era where Xiao Tong can make pears famous all over the world.
"There are still scholars like you who can break through the obstacles and walk to the front of the era, participate in it, and stir up trouble.
"Tai Ah, you will definitely stir up a storm.
"After knowing you for only one day, I already know that I am far inferior to you.
"But deep down in my heart, I truly hope that there will be more people like you.”
Xi Zhicai paused and looked up at the pitch-black night sky. It was snowing heavily.
"I don't believe that I was born with talent.
"I only believe that the heavens reward those who work hard.
"That Weng Dukang isn't worthy of Tai Ah, but he can slightly relieve the worries of our Humble Class.”
Chen Xuan was stunned, somewhat surprised by the opera talent's shallow conversation.
It was probably because they came from the same humble family and felt that they were both truly resourceful people.
Xi Zhicai believed that he and he had a lot in common.
She must be like him, carrying a lot of sadness and bitterness that no one knew.
He must be like him, relying on countless times to ingratiate himself and endure humiliation.
Relying on countless days and nights of hard study, he had fought for the opportunity to stand out.
Otherwise, I am a poor family, how can I marry Cai Yong's daughter?
Otherwise, how could a poor person like him have such a deep insight into the situation and the human heart that both Cao Cao and he were shocked by?
In fact, this so-called opportunity to stand out was just to work under a noble family.
Such as Cao Cao, such as Yuan Shao, such as eight dragons, eight handsome, eight chefs, such as the emperor.
Some were born in Rome, while others were born as mules and horses.
For the scholar, do not know the book; For filial piety and honesty, his father lived in another place. Cold and pure, as muddy as mud, high and good generals as timid as chickens.
Xi Zhicai had probably seen many children of aristocratic families and poor families.
Therefore, he was not satisfied with why Kong Rong and the others could become the talk of the world with just a pear, nor was he satisfied with why it was so difficult for a poor family to stand out.
But now, he said that chaos had already arrived.
Everything had to be reshuffled.
Just like 200 years ago.
Xi Zhicai wanted to use this urn of wine to build an alliance with him.
As for whether his acting aspirations were genuine or just for show, it was unknown.
However, this was not important.
"Thank you for your hospitality, brother Zhicai.”
Xi Zhicai was obviously stunned, but he immediately smiled and said,
"Forgive me for being stupid and presumptuous, but I didn't know that you didn't drink.
"In that case, come to my tent and eat with me.
Xi Zhicai's intention to befriend him was obvious.
However, Chen Xuan shook his head again.
Xi Zhicai frowned and seemed a little annoyed.
Chen Xuan smiled faintly and said sincerely,"
"Brother Zhicai, don't misunderstand.
"I know brother Zhicai wants to befriend me.
"However, it's not that I don't want to befriend Brother Zhicai.
"It's just that brother Zhicai needs to know.
"People like us who plan things in front of our lord.
"It's destined that we can't have too many friends.
"Although drinking a glass of wine is not a big deal.
"But many times-
"The disaster started from this small cup of wine.”
Xi Zhicai's brows were still tightly furrowed, and his eyes were floating up and down. It could be seen that he was thinking about Chen Xuan's words.
Chen Xuan continued to maintain the comfortable smile on his face and said,
"The friendship between gentlemen is as light as water.
"I can understand brother Zhicai.
"If Brother Zhicai can understand me, then we are already friends.
"When we win in the future, Brother Zhicai will take out this wine and you and I will drink to our hearts 'content in the tent.
After Chen Xuan finished speaking, he pursed his lips slightly and nodded his head, signaling to Xi Zhicai before turning around and leaving.
Xi Zhicai's expression was sluggish as he looked at Chen Xuan's back with a complicated expression.
In the end, he nodded slightly like Chen Xuan and strode towards the tent.
Dian Wei came to Chen Xuan from afar and threw him a black cloak.
"What took you so long?" Dian Wei said roughly.
Chen Xuan looked at Dian Wei, who was covered in snow and had white hair and beard, and reached out to brush the snow off his shoulders.
Dian Wei shook off the snow on his body like a dog that had been drenched by the rain.
"I did it on purpose so that you can see how long I've waited!”
"You won't send it to my tent?"
"Why are you talking about military affairs? How dare I!”Dian Wei teased Chen Xuan.
Chen Xuan pulled up his cloak and laughed heartily, leaving Dian Wei behind." Let's go back and drink!"”
Chen Xuan was destined not to have any friends.
Chen Xuan did not need so many friends.
His knowledge of cliques was far more than that of the people of this era, and he had more historical experience and lessons in his mind.
All emperors were wary of cliques, and Cao Cao was no exception.
However, this was not the case for the people of the Three Kingdoms.
It wasn't that they were stupid.
It was a word, iron head.
At this time, the style of celebrities was too popular.
The so-called forming of a faction, in the eyes of the scholars, was not called forming a faction.
Scholars with similar aspirations sat together to comment on people and criticize current politics. It was called idle talk, called the elegance of celebrities, and it was a symbol of the style of celebrities.
In fact, the more celebrities there were, the more famous they were.
Even Cao Cao himself had tried his best to blend into the circle of celebrities when he was young.
About ten years ago, in order to gain the recognition of the celebrities, Cao Cao had even met with the Spirit Emperor to persuade him to lift the party ban and appoint celebrities.
However, after Cao Cao became the ruler, he understood how powerful these celebrities were.
At that time, famous figures such as Kong Rong, Wei Feng, Cui Yan, and others died in Cao Cao's hands. It was difficult to say that they had nothing to do with forming cliques.
Kong Rong likes scholars and likes to lure more young people. When he retired from his sinecure, guests filled his door every day.
Wei Feng has the ability to confuse the public, so he can sway Yedu. From the minister to the following, all of them are devoted to making friends.
Although Cui Yanyan was punished, he had contacts with guests, and his door was like a person in the market.
In Chen Xuan's eyes, this might be Chen Shou's Spring and Autumn Writing Technique.
And Jia Xu, who had abandoned righteousness for the sake of his own life and was despised by the world's celebrities, had endured a large number of celebrities to death and became the three dukes.
Cheng Yu, a person who had lost his personal morals and was not popular with others, almost became the three public officials, but he also had a good ending.
Cao Rui's later "Gaudy Case" was also a shock and blow to those who formed cliques.
The so-called "flashy" children were still cliques at the core.
These people talked about making friends, praising and criticizing people, and discussing government affairs. They intended to use public opinion to interfere in politics.
When Cao Rui was around, even Xiahou Xuan and Sima Shi were banned from becoming officials because they formed cliques.
It wasn't that Sima Shi and Xiahou Xuan were stupid.
It was because the history of the Three Kingdoms was too short for most people.
They did not have any mature experience to draw upon.
They still believed that the power of the scholars united was enormous, enough to resist the royal power and imperial authority.
However, Cao Cao would tell these people that this was impossible.
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