Of course.
Although Cao Ang said it like it was a flower falling from the sky.
However, Liu Hong knew very well that the Yuan Family would never suffer such a loss in silence.
After all, this matter involved the survival of the frontline army, so he naturally wouldn't allow Cao Ang to extort and extort.
Left with no choice, the Emperor could only suppress a portion of Cao Ang's bid and at the same time, take the opportunity to make the Yuan Family feel a pinch. He decided to purchase the three hundred thousand dan of grain from Cao Ang's hands at ten times the purchase price.
"Let's settle this matter."
Liu Hong waved his hand and let out a long breath. He turned to Cao Ang and said,"Why are you frowning, kid? Ten times the price is already not low. Moreover, didn't I already promise you that I would help you find a suitable bodyguard without spending a single cent.”
In front of an emperor who was desperate for money, Cao Ang naturally did not dare to push his luck.
He reluctantly nodded." Since Your Majesty has decided, I can only agree. My father often taught me to be worthy of Your Majesty and the people. Today, I have let Your Majesty down."”
"I know that your Cao family is a loyal family, so there's no need to repeatedly emphasize it."”
She said it three times as calmly as water, but no one listened to her when she said it again.
In order for the Emperor to have a good impression of Cao Cao, Cao Ang had said these words more than three times. Liu Hong's ears were almost covered in calluses!
He let out a long breath and said indifferently," Since that's the case, then this matter shall be decided. Yuan Qing, the matter of the provisions cannot be delayed. You must hurry up and handle this matter!”
Yuan Kui could only spend money to avoid disaster. He cupped his hands and said,"Thank you, Your Majesty. This old minister will definitely raise money as soon as possible to help the Imperial Court gather the provisions to be sent to Yuzhou.”
After the discussion ended, the ministers left.
Cao Ang thought that the Yuan Family would definitely make excuses to delay.
But what he did not expect was that Yuan Kui this old fellow actually paid very straightforwardly.
Cao Ang was naturally very happy to receive such a huge sum of money.
He immediately sent Cao Manqing to Dongjun and Xuchang to buy land. Cao Manqing was dumbfounded and did not understand why his young master would do that.
Cao Ang naturally wouldn't explain. This kind of thing was simply unclear.
*****
Luoyang.
Yuan Manor.
In the study.
The lights were like beans.
Yuan Kui sat under the lamp, holding a book in his hand, frowning and deep in thought.
In the hall, Yuan Ji, Yuan Shao, Yuan Shu, and the others were all present, each of them wearing a distressed expression.
Especially Yuan Shao. It was one thing for his own son to cause such a huge disaster for the Yuan family, but the key problem was that the other party was the son of his good friend. This feeling was really f * cking annoying.
"Uncle, nephew is willing to accept any punishment!”
Yuan Kui knelt on one knee in the hall and cupped his fists as he spoke in a sonorous voice.
"Humph! What kind of punishment could make up for that loss?”
Yuan Shu, who was standing at the side, glared fiercely at his illegitimate brother. His voice was low but sonorous,"What kind of scoundrel friends did the servant girl give birth to?”
"The highway!"
His eldest brother, Yuan Ji, frowned and glared at him, indicating that he should not speak nonsense.
Following that, he cupped his hands and bowed to Yuan Kui."Uncle, although Cao Ang is too much, the money is in our hands. We can delay the payment. Why did you…"
Yuan Kui put down his book and turned to look at Yuan Ji."Do you think that Cao Ang is trying to scam our Yuan Family?”
"Isn't it?" Yuan Ji frowned.”
Yuan Kui laughed bitterly and shook his head."Cao Ang is just a commoner. If it wasn't for the Emperor's support, how could our Yuan Family suffer such a loss? The one who really wants to suppress us scholars is His Majesty!”
Speaking up to this point, Yuan Kui let out a long breath."I recommended Huangfu Song, and Huangfu Song advised His Majesty to lift the party ban. On the surface, the scholars could return to the court, as if they had welcomed the dawn.”
"But…"
Yuan Kui could not help but swallow his saliva." As long as Your Majesty still trusts the eunuchs and relatives, then the scholars will never be able to make a name for themselves. Perhaps in the near future, there will be a third disaster of party proscription.”
"This…"
Although Yuan Ji was Yuan Kui's follower, he wasn't stupid.
He immediately understood what his uncle, Yuan Kui, was thinking. He then sighed."That's right! For many years, no matter how the imperial power alternated, it was always the eunuchs and relatives who took turns in power. We scholars could only be suppressed.”
He thought of the scene in the imperial court today.
The Emperor had never wanted to lift the ban on the party. Today, he was just using Cao Ang's case to beat the scholar representative Yuan family.
Yuan Kui completely obeyed and carried out his orders without any hesitation. Firstly, he did not want to give the Emperor any leverage. Secondly, he was also compromising and telling the Emperor that he had no ambitions.
"So what if it's four generations and three dukes?"
Yuan Kui gripped the book in his hand tightly and let out a long sigh."In His Majesty's eyes, he's always someone to be wary of. Damn it!"
In fact.
There were only a few rights around the imperial power.
Eunuchs and relatives were basically an extension of the imperial power. In a sense, they represented the emperor's will.
The rights that the scholars represented were the opposition of the imperial power. Once they were too strong, they would face the risk of changing the dynasty. Therefore, it was extremely normal for them to be suppressed.
The sad thing was!
The emperor couldn't play without the scholars.
This was because he had to rely on the scholars to govern the country and ensure the normal operation of the rule.
How to limit the rights of the scholars had become the favorite research topic of the emperors of the past dynasties.
He pondered for a long time.
Yuan Kui turned to look at Yuan Shao and Yuan Shu."Road, Ben Chu."
"Uncle." The two of them cupped their hands together.
Yuan Kui instructed,"During this period of time, Great General He Jin is recruiting aides. You guys go and assist him."”
"What?" Yuan Shu was surprised. You want me to work under the great butcher? Uncle, are you sure? Is He Jin worthy?”
Yuan Kui's face darkened. So what if it was four generations and three dukes? Don't be dragged down by this kind of reputation. You have high expectations but low abilities, and you'll achieve nothing!”
"But…"
"No buts!" Yuan Kui was furious. This is an order!"
Yuan Shu and Yuan Shao had no choice but to cup their hands and say,""Yes!"
Yuan Shao probed,"Uncle, you want me to go to He Jin's residence to be an aide. I naturally have no complaints. But uncle, are we just going to let this matter pass?"”
The meaning was clear.
The Cao family?
Yuan Kui glanced at Yuan Shao and said indifferently,""He's just a little Cao Cao. What's the point of talking about him? If he's smart, he naturally wouldn't be enemies with our Yuan Family. But if he defected to the eunuchs, he would have to pay his debts sooner or later.”
At this point, Yuan Kui emphasized once again,""Benchu, Gong Lu, you two must not make things too difficult for the Cao family because of this matter. If the emperor finds out about this, we will not just lose money!”
Although Yuan Shao was somewhat confused when he heard it, since Yuan Kui said so, he could only obey.
Although Yuan Ji didn't understand, he had followed Yuan Kui for the longest time. Forbearance wasn't Yuan Kui's style. Perhaps he was brewing a bigger plan in his heart!
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