"Hmph hmph hmph…hehe…"
Cao Cao kept staring at Liu Bei, smiling without saying a word. In fact, just looking at him was enough to make Liu Bei feel fear.
"Lord Cao…"
" Hahaha!"
Cao Cao suddenly laughed and said," Now that Liu Bei has made a great contribution to me, I will definitely remember our friendship. However, I'm ashamed to say this. During the spring plowing this year, Zhang Miao took advantage of my trip to Xuzhou…to betray me. Haha…"
He spoke of this matter casually, causing Liu Bei to tremble in fear.
Who was Zhang Miao?
Cao Cao's beloved relatives and friends! If Chen Gong could even pull him, how much more money would he have to pay!？
Moreover, Cao Cao was warning them by saying this at this time…
What he meant was that if you, Liu Bei, also rebelled…the consequences were self-evident. Even if you didn't rebel, you probably wouldn't have any official positions that were worthy of trust.
I won't kill you now, but I won't put you in an important position either.
This beating was very effective.
Liu Bei knew what Cao Cao was thinking and felt as if he was sitting on pins and needles.
"Yuanlong."
Cao Cao called out. Chen Deng immediately walked up and bowed slightly.
He had the elegant bearing of a Confucian scholar and a smile on his face, as if he was neither happy nor arrogant. Even though he was the one who had contributed the most to the Xu Prefecture, he did not show too much of it.
"Alright, you were once the county head of Dongyang County. You raised the elderly, orphans, and treated the people like your own children.”
"I've heard of your achievements and reputation. Now, I'm willing to entrust Xuzhou to you. This year, Cao Ren will be stationed in Xuzhou.”
Although he was reluctant to part with Cao Ren, Cao Cao had no other choice. Firstly, Cao Ren was his relative and he had brought him along. He knew that Cao Ren had the potential to become a Great General.
Secondly, although Chen Deng was placed in an important position in Xu Prefecture, it was absolutely impossible to entrust all the territory to him. He had to send a relative to guard this place.
Thirdly, Cao Ren had indeed made a great contribution.
"Ah? My lord!"
Cao Ren was instantly excited. He was even managing Xu Prefecture for him. How respectable was he! No clan general had ever been assigned a territory so quickly. He had only managed Xu Prefecture for a period of time, and he had already received such benefits.
Cao Cao waved his hand and said," You managed Xu Prefecture step by step and implemented a benevolent policy. There is nothing wrong with credit. It is your credit that I am able to gain the support of the people of Xu Prefecture.”
"Haha, this…"
Cao Ren scratched his head and said in embarrassment,""In that case, I can't take all the credit for myself.”
"Hmm? Who else?"
Cao Cao was relieved. If Cao Ren could recommend a hero, it would be fine.
" This is..." Cao Ren slowly walked up to Cao Cao with an awkward look on his face." It's Yixuan."”
"Him again!"
Cao Cao glared at Cao Ren.
Are you still in contact with Yixuan?"
" Yes, I did. We kept in touch by letter. I often asked Yixuan about the governance of Xuzhou. For example, he reminded me of the allusions of moving trees and setting up letters. He also rewarded brave men to build up my prestige.”
"This…"
Cao Cao was speechless. He suddenly had a feeling that…happiness came too suddenly. It turned out that Yixuan had been helping him behind his back. This child…
"Good, good, good. Then you should consult more and make Xu Prefecture more stable! I can give you the Prefecture Overseer in the future."
"Haha…then I still feel comfortable going to war with my lord!”
The generals who led the troops and the governors or prefects, these people in the army were very clear. They had military power in their hands, so many prefects and governors had to be polite.
If he could have both, it would be like Jie Yue, which could develop freely…
"Hmm, in that case, I'll leave Xu Prefecture to you!”
Cao Cao could be said to have been greatly comforted, but now he was actually a little arrogant.
"Have you heard of a poem?"
Cao Cao said to the civil officials and scholars present.
He pondered for a moment, then recited the poem "Sapphire Case·Yuan Xi" that Xu Zhen had passed down. It was in cadence, and he added a low and hoarse voice.
Everyone was mesmerized.
Chen Deng was intoxicated on the spot. He muttered," When I suddenly look back…that person is still there, in the dim light."”
Liu Bei nodded his head. He had entered the school with Lu Zhi earlier, so he was naturally familiar with some poems, learned Confucianism, knew music, and was most proficient in sword techniques.
Good poem, good poem…Such a unique charm, tsk…" He raised his head and looked at Cao Cao, his eyes shining with admiration."As expected of Duke Cao. I've long heard that Duke Cao is a talented person in poetry. Now that I've seen him, it's true.”
" Hahaha!"
Cao Cao stroked his beard and said to Cao Ren,""Tonight, a banquet will be held throughout the city! Let's have a one-night dance of fish and dragons!”
"Here!"
With a smile on his face, Cao Ren quickly gave the order.
At this moment, Cao Cao smiled at Chen Deng and Liu Bei,""I didn't write this poem.”
"No?"
Their expressions froze.
Who else could it be? Could it be that it was written by the Yingchuan scholar beside him?
Cao Cao stood with his hands behind his back and said,""It was written by Xu Zhen, my commandant Diannong.”
Xu Zhen…
Chen Deng was stunned. Who was it? This name was quite familiar, but if he wanted to, he could not remember it no matter what.
Liu Bei was no stranger to it.
He had long thought of this name day and night!
"Xu Zhen, Lord Xu! Lord Xu Yixuan?"
"Yes, Xuande also knows?"
Cao Cao looked at him with a faint smile.
Liu Bei nodded his head in confusion. This was more than just knowing…
His heart was already bitter.
"My Zilong…"
……
About a month later, the autumn harvest was about to arrive.
Xu Zhen's operation to kill pigs had also achieved its effect. This time, his actions would greatly stabilize Xu Prefecture and Yanzhou…
On this day, in Qiao Xi Village, the villagers gathered in a house and watched Xu Zhen and Dian Wei kill the pig…
Sorry for waking up late, I'm starting to update
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