chapter 10
The most taboo thing in Cao Cao's life was for others to call him an eunuch and an ugly man. Otherwise, he would not have fought with the eunuch as soon as he entered the official position in order to clear his identity as the eunuch's son.
So after the people next to him scolded him, Cao Cao's face instantly turned red. Although he knew that he couldn't have an attack at this time, his face was extremely ugly.
But the man didn't seem ready to give up.
"I heard that He Boqiu and Xu Ziyuan (also known as Xu You) in Nanyang were good-natured and well-behaved, and I thought they were also gentlemen. Who would have thought that you two would praise a eunuch here, which is really disappointing.
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Another castration!
Cao Cao was so angry that he clenched his fists and his body was shaking slightly. He wanted to slap the opponent to death.
After scolding Cao Cao and his son, this person then pointed the finger at He Yong and Xu You. He Yong had a better character. Although he was scolded, he still maintained his self-cultivation and was not angry.
And Xu You was a vicious and unruly person. He always scolded others. How could he get others to scold him?
So Xu You asked solemnly: "Whether the two of us are gentlemen or not is obvious to everyone here. But who are you? You attend other people's cultural gatherings, but you say bad words and talk nonsense to a child. I'm afraid it's not the case."
What a gentleman!"
This man was not afraid of Xu You's questioning. He flicked his sleeves and said proudly: "Kong Wenju (Kong Rong) in Xialu, I wonder if he is considered a gentleman in your opinion?"
As soon as this person reported his identity, Xu You was speechless.
Kong Rong was famous for letting pears grow since he was a child. He was Li Ying's guest at the age of ten, and he also had a good reputation for fighting for justice. Although Xu You didn't know Kong Rong, he had heard of his reputation.
It was obvious that the other party's reputation was higher than his own. If he really had a dispute with the other party again, there might be some rumors tomorrow.
Therefore, Xu You could not speak any more.
And everyone was a little puzzled. With Cao Ang's reputation, no one would criticize his origin. After all, because of Cao Ang's filial piety, the reputation had lost credibility. This Kong Rong didn't know Cao Cao and his son, so why was he so aggressive?
At this time, He Yong wanted to change the situation and alleviate the embarrassment, so he said: "It turns out that it is the famous Kong Wenju. I am disrespectful and disrespectful. Wenju, Meng De and Ziyuan are all young talents. They are outstanding talents at the moment. We should get to know each other well."
He Yong meant well. After all, "it is better to resolve enemies than to make enemies." Although there was a small conflict just now, it was good for you and me, and we gave each other a step, and the matter was over.
But it was obvious that Kong Rong didn't want to go down this level because it hurt his feet.
So Kong Rong smiled contemptuously, pointed at He Yong and said: "He Boqiu, He Boqiu, they all say that you are knowledgeable and well-off, and you are strict and ethical. Why are you so confused now? Virtuous and eunuchs are not mutually exclusive. We, the benevolent people, are oppressed by eunuchs.
Isn't that enough? As a member of the gentry, even if you can't stand up, you should keep yourselves clean. Now that you are brothers and brothers with an eunuch, it really makes us ashamed."
Kong Rong's indiscriminate attack made the good old He Yong angry.
Are you a dog? You are barking like crazy here.
However, Kong Rong stood on the moral high ground and suppressed the three of them. It was hard for He Yong to say anything. Besides, his status was to welcome guests. No matter what the guests were, he could not quarrel with each other in front of the Yuan Mansion. That would be embarrassing.
It's Yuan Benchu's face.
Cao Cao also realized this, so he never said a word.
Cao Ang looked at this scene and felt it was a bit ridiculous. Kong Rong's arrogant character was really sharp. In the late Eastern Han Dynasty, Kong Rong was recognized as having a bad personality and weird thoughts. Otherwise, he would not be friends with Mi Heng and Yang Xiu.
. He dared to scold Chen Wei even though he was more than ten years old. Historically, Yang Ci sent Kong Rong to congratulate He Jin with his business card. Since his disciples did not notify him in time, Kong Rong took the business card away directly.
This time, if it is said that he deliberately stepped on Cao Cao to ascend to the throne, I am afraid it is not true, but it is true that he despises Cao Cao and his son.
It's just that Cao Ang is so well-known and considered a sage in society. Generally, no one would be disrespectful to them. How can you, Kong Rong, not follow the rules?
Cao Ang knew very well that if he didn't speak, the matter would probably just go away, but tomorrow, it would be said that Kong Wenju spoke uprightly and angrily criticized Cao Cao.
Why did Cao Ang come to Yuan Mansion? He wanted to gain fame. He couldn't let others gain fame on him.
Besides, Cao Cao couldn't quarrel with Kong Rong. He was a six-year-old child, so what was he afraid of?
So Cao Ang stepped forward, saluted Kong Rong, and then said: "It turns out that Kong Cao was the one who let Li (Kong Rong was the former Situ Yang who gave Cao Chu). Young Cao Ang, I dare to ask Kong Cao, how is Ang?
I offended Kong Caotun, so that Kong Caotun actually humiliated his parents and ancestors in public."
Because of this small conflict, many people were already surrounding the area.
Everyone wanted to see how Cao Cao would respond, but no one took Cao Ang seriously. After all, no matter how filial Cao Ang was, he was still a child. So Cao Ang took the initiative to speak up, which surprised everyone.
Cao Cao also looked at his son.
Cao Ang took his father's hand and expressed his peace of mind.
Kong Rong did not expect that a child would dare to accuse him on the spot, but he was very unruly and immediately said: "I just told some truths, why not?"
Cao Ang sneered and said: "Of course Kong Caopu can say whatever he wants, but Ang has something to say. Please listen to it."
As he said this, Cao Ang did not look at Kong Rong at all, but looked at the crowd and said: "Kong Caoyu was invited by Mr. Yuan to attend the cultural gathering, but in front of the door he slandered the guests and ridiculed his fellow guests. This is disrespectful; my father
Uncles He and Xu had no conflict with Kong Caoyu, but Kong Caoyu stepped forward to question them indiscriminately. Even so, my father and uncles He and Xu frequently gave in to take the overall situation into consideration.
, but Kong Caopu kept uttering evil words and barking wildly, which is unkind. Today, in front of my father and me, Kong Caopu repeatedly humiliated my father, son and ancestors, which is unjust. Kong Caopu calls himself a gentleman.
, but it is rude, unkind, and unjust. Why do you dare to call yourself a gentleman?"
Cao Ang's words were followed by silence and silence.
Kong Rong just humiliated Cao Cao, but Cao Ang even more directly attacked Kong Rong's foundation.
Kong Rong was so embarrassed and annoyed when he was scolded that he had nothing to say in his eagerness. Although he was conceited about his talent and temperament, history books say that he had great ambition and little talent, let alone quick wit.
"What nonsense!"
What Cao Ang wanted was for Kong Rong to become angry because he was embarrassed. The angrier he became, the more invincible he became. Therefore, Cao Ang not only wanted Kong Rong to be angry, but also to stimulate him to rage.
"A gentleman is courteous and courteous, cautious and does not fight with anger, so he can never fail in a hundred actions. Kong Caopu, you started the dispute first. My father and son were just defending themselves, so why should you get angry?"
Kong Rong became even more angry after being scolded. He pointed at Cao Ang and said, "Huangkou boy, what do you know!"
Cao Ang almost praised Kong Rong for really cooperating with him.
I saw Cao Ang saying: "I am young this year and I don't understand any big principles. But I know that my father was no more than a weak crown, so he made a five-color stick and killed the emperor's favored eunuch Jian Shuo's uncle. From then on, no one dared to commit any crime in the capital.
"But Kong Caobo spent more than 20 years in vain, and what did he do in the country and at home? Is it possible that if Kong Caobo scolded others every day, this eunuch could be driven away, and the country would be stable."
In the whole world, there are only so many people who can speak and how many can do it.
Chapter completed!