If Xun Zhen was here, he would definitely recognize this figure.
This person was actually one of the Great Han's Three Dukes, Sikong Yang Biao!
"How is it, Bo Tong?"
"Sikong, Wen Yuan said that the key to killing the officials lies with His Majesty. As for the strategy, he said he doesn't have it.”
"No? Sigh, forget it. However, he's right. The key to the matter of killing officials lies with His Majesty!
As long as His Majesty has the intention to kill the Ten Attendants, we scholars can take them down with a flip of the palm.
Unfortunately, His Majesty has always been against these people."
"Sikong, why do you think His Majesty trusts these people so much?”
"Your Majesty, I'm afraid you have a grudge against us scholars.”
"A grudge? How is this possible, we scholars!"
"Alright, alright, Bo Nai, you can leave now.”
"Yes, Sikong."
After Cai Yong left, Sikong Yang Biao looked at the shadow of the secret pavilion and shook his head.
On the other side, after Xun Zhen left the Cai Residence, he had only taken a few steps with Dian Wei when he heard a familiar greeting from not far behind.
"Wen Yuan."
"Hmm? Meng De, what's going on? You haven't gone back yet? It's snowing so heavily!"
"I was waiting for you. Wen Yuan, do you want to have a drink?”
"Sure. Meng De and I have known each other for a long time, so I want to chat with him.”
"Hahaha, please! Today, it's my treat!"
Soon, the two of them arrived at a luxurious restaurant in Luoyang.
"Waiter, bring me your signature dishes!
Right, remember, don't cut corners, understand? I have a distinguished guest here today.”
"Yes, Commander Cao, we won't embarrass you.”
At this moment, Cao Cao was helping Xun Zhen with the bowl and chopsticks as he looked at Xun Zhen and said with a smile,"
"This restaurant was opened by me when I was a captain in the north of Luoyang.”
"That's right. At that time, when Jian Tu, the uncle of Jian Shuo, one of the Ten Regular Attendants, wanted to occupy my restaurant, it was Lord Cao who helped me uphold justice.”
At this moment, a fat middle-aged man walked over from the stairs of the restaurant.
After arriving in front of Cao Cao, he immediately bowed heavily to him.
"Shopkeeper Chen, I haven't seen you for many days.”
"It's all thanks to Cao Gong."
"Hahaha, alright, you can leave now. I have an important guest here this time, so please make your chef pay more attention.”
"Yes, don't worry, Duke Cao. I'll go down and supervise it personally.”
After Shopkeeper Chen left, Cao Cao's eyes dimmed again and he muttered to himself,"
"In the past, killing Jian Tu with a cane outside Luoyang was a great pleasure. Now, it's a waste of time.
Haha, I didn't expect that I would have a time to rely on the Ten Attendants to do things."
Cao Cao sighed and shook his head.
Then, he seemed to realize that he was not alone. He hurriedly cupped his fists at Xun Zhen and apologized,
"I've made a fool of myself in front of Wen Yuan. Hahaha, let's not talk about other matters today. Let's drink!"
"Is it because Meng De punched the little yellow door a few days ago?”
"Hahaha, Wen Yuan, I know. That's right. Wen Yuan, when you work at the Minister's Office, you have to pass through the Central Palace's entrance every time.”
Originally, Cao Cao was promoted to Minister of Jinan due to his contribution to quelling the Yellow Turbans Rebellion. After taking office, he also vigorously rectified the government affairs and made the county peaceful.
Hence, he was later promoted to the position of East County Governor and appointed as a counselor.
However, when Cao Cao returned to the capital to carry out his duties, he was angry because of the system of buying officials. He directly clashed with the eunuchs in charge of buying and selling officials in the Central Palace.
"Meng De was so awe-inspiring back then that even Sikong Yang Gong and Grand Tutor Yuan Gong were alarmed.”
"Hahaha, Wen Yuan, don't make fun of me.
However, these official positions on him were all taken away by the Ten Attendants of the Eternal.”
"Meng De, don't be discouraged. It's a blessing in disguise.”
Hearing Xun Zhen's words, Cao Cao's eyes flashed and he asked,"What does Wen Yuan mean?"
Seeing this, Xun Zhen could not help but smile lightly and say,"
"In Luoyang, the Ten Attendants have many ears and eyes. Since Meng De has offended them, it is inevitable that these people will make things difficult for him.
Therefore, Meng De could return to his hometown and wait for the right time.
If I'm not wrong, Meng De will soon be put in an important position again.”
"Wen Yuan, is this true?"
"What do you think, Meng De?"
"Hahaha, I believe that Wen Yuan won't lie to me!
Alright, I'll go back to my hometown to rest for a while.
Many thanks for Wen Yuan's guidance today. Wen Yuan, come, I'll give you a toast!”
.............
Ever since Xun Zhen had said those four words of wisdom at the banquet, his fame had risen to the peak of the sun.
Even the famous scholar Zheng Xuan couldn't compare to him!
Countless powerful officials, aristocratic families, and celebrities all rushed to invite Xun Zhen to the banquet.
Even the street where Xun Zhen lived in Luoyang was renamed Xun Street.
Such fanaticism was no less than that of the later generations 'star chasers!
In order to escape the madness of these people, Xun Zhen had no choice but to move out of Luoyang City and find a beautiful manor outside the city to live in.
As for the position of Minister of Foreign Affairs, Xun Zhen had originally wanted to resign.
However, the current Shangshu Ling and Sikong Yang Biao refused to let him resign.
Moreover, not only did he not resign, he even specially promoted him to the position of Minister of Foreign Affairs.
"Wen Yuan, you don't have to come here to deal with government affairs, but you have to take on the position of Minister.
You are now the number one scholar in the Great Han Dynasty. If someone like you resigns, do you want to force this old man to death?
This old man can't bear the label of 'being jealous of talents and driving away famous scholars'!”
This was what Sikong Yang Biao had said to Xun Zhen. Therefore, Xun Zhen could only listen to Yang Biao.
As for his life after this incident, it was naturally interesting. He usually teased Wan 'er, went fishing, drank wine, and so on.
However, playing was just playing.
Xun Zhen did not relax in the slightest when he was gathering information about Luoyang.
He always had first-hand information about the various central organizations in Luoyang, including the backyard of the imperial palace of the Great Han Dynasty!
.....
This book comes from：m.funovel.com。