At this time, the pavilion shopkeeper's face turned pale. He did not recognize Cao Cao, but recognized Xu Chu. Xu Chu's tall and burly figure and leopard-like eyes made him deeply remember it. Xu Chu stood behind the old man with a knife. It goes without saying who the old man was.

The tavern shopkeeper's legs became weak and he almost knelt down, but was held by a guard of Cao Cao and whispered: "The Prime Minister doesn't want to be recognized, don't make a fuss."

"Yes! Yes!" The shopkeeper wiped the sweat from his forehead and retreated in a panic.

At this time, Cao Cao smiled and said, "I bet that Liu Jing will not attack Guanzhong for at least two months. Is this brother willing to make a bet with me?"

After saying that, Cao Cao ordered his entourage to take out a pound of gold and put it on the table, and said, "This pound of gold is equivalent to ten thousand yuan. We might as well ask the shopkeeper of the tavern to center it and see who won the final bet."

Yang Xian's face looked a little ugly. It's not that he couldn't bear to bear this ten thousand yuan. Hongnong Yang's family is a prestigious family in the world, so he wouldn't be able to afford ten thousand yuan. It's just that he was afraid of being embarrassed and lost the bet and lost the face of the family.

He was silent for a moment and asked again: "I just said that Liu Jing attacked Guanzhong within half a month and also expressed his reasons. What about you? What are you? What are the reasons why he will attack Guanzhong in two months?"

"The reason is very simple. If he doesn't solve the problems of Di and Qiang people in Longxi, how could he attack Guanzhong?"

Yang Xian was speechless and couldn't say a word for a long time. He did not consider the problems of the Di people and Qiang people. At this time, more and more people gathered around him. Someone laughed teasingly and said, "Eunuch Yang, take out the money! If the money is not enough, I'll lend it to you."

Yang Xian's face turned red and white, and he was in a dilemma. Cao Cao smiled faintly again: "Yang Biao is also a talented and knowledgeable man. How could he have such a clan?"

He shook his head. The little joking that he had finally had was also ruined by Yang Xian's self-righteous person. He felt bored in his heart and turned around and left the tavern. The second floor was still clamoring, and everyone was talking around Yang Xian. The old man clearly had the upper hand, but turned around and left, which really puzzled the drinkers.

At this time, the shopkeeper of the tavern hurried over and said to Yang Xian: "Mr. Yang, you may be causing trouble. Do you know who he is?"

Everyone gathered around and asked curiously: "Shopkeeper, who is that person?"

Yang Xian also looked at the shopkeeper with a little uneasy, and the shopkeeper of the tavern sighed and said, "Didn't you recognize it? He is Prime Minister Cao!"

There was an uproar in the tavern, and everyone was stunned. It turned out to be Cao Cao. After a moment, everyone was so scared that they all left one after another. Many people were afraid and left the tavern without caring. Yang Xian was unable to sit down and stared blankly with a wine glass. He said to himself: "I didn't say anything too hasty. What should he do to me?"

Although he comforted himself like this, his hands were trembling. Soon he couldn't sit still. After paying the bill, he hurriedly left the pub to find help from his clan brother Yang Biao.

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Although Cao Cao was arbitrary, he would not send troops to arrest the people in the tavern. Although he was dissatisfied with the people in the tavern, he would not reveal it, which made people look down on him. He would use other means to pursue Yang Xian's nonsense.

Cao Cao was really depressed. Today, in the tavern, both Yang Xian and other drinkers did not condemn or resent Liu Jing's capture of Longxi. Instead, he was excited to infer when he would attack Guanzhong.

It can also be seen from this that the people of Yedu have begun to accept Liu Jing and no longer regard him as an enemy. This is a very taboo thing. Public opinion is the basis of the legitimacy of the regime. Once public opinion recognizes Liu Jing, he will no longer be able to share the same hatred of the enemy. Once Liu Jing breaks Yedu in the future, his power foundation will quickly fall apart.

Cao Cao knew very well that people in the world still had hope for the Han Dynasty. In the past, they had hope for Liu Xie, but now more and more people are disappointed with Liu Xie, and this hope is placed on Liu Jing, including Xun Yu, Yang Biao, and Yuan Huan, who are loyal to the Han Dynasty. Recently, Yang Biao has had many contacts with some aristocratic families, which made Cao Cao dissatisfied. Today, Yang Xian's incident happened again, which made Cao Cao feel that it was necessary to warn Yang Biao.

When Cao Cao returned to Tongquetai, he immediately ordered someone to find Yang Xiu. Yang Xiu is currently the chief clerk of Cao Cao. He is quick-witted and good at understanding Cao Cao's thoughts. He can always do what Cao Cao told him according to his wishes. He has always been highly valued by Cao Cao. Moreover, Yang Xiu and Cao Zhi have a very good relationship. He is the most powerful supporter of Cao Zhi's position as the prince. He can be said to be Cao Zhi's military advisor.

Yang Xiu hurried to the Tongquetai, knelt down in the inner hall and said, "I am going to see the Prime Minister!"

Cao Cao smiled slightly, "I want to ask Ling Zun about his condition. He is in good health recently. What do you need?"

Yang Xiu quickly said respectfully: "Thank you, Cheng, for your concern. My father is in good health and has abundant supplies at home. There is no need for the time being."

"Haha! That's not necessarily the case. A few days ago, Goguryeo sent an envoy to see you and sent a lot of local specialties, including ginseng and fragrant pigs. I'll order someone to send some to your father later."

"Thank you for your kindness, Prime Minister."

Cao Cao nodded, "There is nothing else. If possible, I hope you will go to Guanzhong to assist Zhier, of course, depending on your own wishes."

Yang Xiu could not figure out Cao Cao's thoughts, so he had to bow and say, "As the Prime Minister's order, I am willing to go to Guanzhong."

"Go! Look at your father and convey my greetings to him."

Yang Xiu gave a gift and slowly retreated. Cao Cao then sneered. He believed that Yang Biao would understand his warning.

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Yang Biao was appointed as the Taiwei of the dynasty and was the leader of the ministers. He was very experienced and was also the head of the Yang family of Hongnong. The Yang family of Hongnong is also one of the famous families in the world. He is known as the Seven Hopes of the World together with the Yuan family of Runan, the Cui family of Boling, the Xun family of Yingchuan, the Cao family of Qiaojun, the Lu family of Beiping, and the Wang family of Taiyuan.

It is precisely because of the lofty status of the family and officialdom that Yang Biao was known as the first veteran of the court. Yang Biao was over 70 years old. He didn't get a son until he was over thirty years old. He named him Yang Xiu, which made him love him very much and carefully cultivated him. Yang Xiu did not disappoint him. He was a supernatural power since childhood. He was very talented when he grew up and was known as one of the seven sons of Jian'an.

Yang Biao was a loyal supporter of the Han Dynasty, but he was different from Xun Yu's integrity. He was more flexible and good at protecting himself. Therefore, whether it was Dong Zhuo's rule, Cui and Guo's rebellion, or Cao Cao's use of the emperor to command the princes, Yang Biao could safely survive the great disasters again and again.

But he always looked at the Han Dynasty in his heart, so after Cao Cao conferred the title of Wei, he asked him to be an important official of Wei several times, but he politely declined. However, he also asked his son Yang Xiu to be a staff member in Cao Cao's account, which was also his flexibility, which recognized Cao Cao's orthodox status.

But at that time, Liu Jing, the disruptor, Cao Cao won the battle of Guandu, and his prestige was as high as the peak. Yang Biao was in prison again, so he had to ask his son Yang Xiu to seek office in Cao and lift his prison.

Now Liu Jing is aggressive, occupying Jing and Yi states, and at the same time capturing Longxi and Nanyang, and his power begins to expand northward. Cao's army has been defeated repeatedly, with a sharp decline in reputation and a low morale. Yang Biao, as a supporter of the Han Dynasty, naturally had some ideas.

In the living room, Yang Biao was half leaning on the couch and listening to his clan brother Yang Xian talk about his experience at noon. Yang Xian was still scared, "I never dreamed that the old man would be Cao Cao. I have seen Cao Cao, but it is really different. I am very worried that what I said will cause trouble. It would be fine if I personally suffer a disaster, but I am worried about implicating the family."

Yang Biao said slowly after a while: "You are over fifty years old, why are you still talking like a naughty boy? Don't you know that the trouble comes from your mouth?"

Yang Xian looked ashamed, "I know I'm wrong, and I never dare to talk nonsense anymore."

Yang Biao knew that this clan brother always liked to talk nonsense outside. It was not easy to make him admit his mistakes and never talk nonsense. It would be nice if he encountered a setback. However, when Yang Biao saw that he was afraid and couldn't bear it, he comforted him and said, "You don't have to worry too much. Since Cao Cao was traveling in a condom, he wouldn't want people to recognize him. Even if he was uncomfortable in your words, he wouldn't be imprisoned. At most, he could find an opportunity to warn me, so you don't have to worry."

The comfort of the head of the family made Yang Xian feel a little relieved, and his fear dissipated. He began to become active again and said quickly: "To be honest, Liu Jing's attack on Longxi this time will have a profound impact. If he captures Guanzhong again, the momentum of revival of the Han Dynasty will be achieved. Haven't the elder brother considered letting the Yang family of Hongnong go to Jingzhou to become officials?"

Yang Biao smiled and said nothing. Yang Xian was still excited and continued: "I heard that many big families have begun to plan in Jingzhou and Yizhou. Like the Cui family, the children of the Xun family have become important backbones under Liu Jing. In addition, Liu Jing's multi-ethnic system has been formed. Our Yang family is too late. If the elder brother does not plan earlier, once Liu Jing will seize the world in the future, the status of the Yang family will be worrying!"

Yang Biao waved his hand, "You think too much. Those who conquer the world may not be able to occupy the world. For the Yang family, the important thing is not to show what they show in front of Liu Jing, but to cultivate family talents. As long as the family talents emerge, our Yang family will be prosperous and prosperous. Even if they are five hundred years later, your problem is that you are too impatient and wish you will change the sky overnight. How easy is the revival of the Han Dynasty? Cao Cao has a deep foundation in the north, and Liu Jing can shake it if he captures Longxi? It is still unknown who will kill him in the future, so you must wait patiently and observe patiently. Don't talk nonsense in the future. At this critical moment, silence is the right way."

"I understand, I won't talk nonsense anymore."

At this moment, the voice of his son Yang Xiu came from the hall, "Father, can the child come in?"

Yang Biao was slightly stunned. Why did his son come back a little early today? He nodded and said, "Go to the church!"

Yang Xiu quickly walked into the inner hall, walked to his father and knelt down and saluted, "Children, see his father!"

"Why did my son come back so early today?"

"Report to my father, Prime Minister Cao summoned Child this afternoon, and after the end, Child came back."

Yang Xian's face changed drastically. He immediately realized that Cao Cao's summoning Yang Xiu must have something to do with him. He asked worriedly: "Nephew, what did Cao Cao summon you to do?"

Yang Xiu never liked this uncle who was a little ignorant, and he usually ignored him, but just hindered his father's face. He had to answer: "It's nothing. The Prime Minister just greeted his father and asked me to bring back some Goguryeo specialties to his father."

Yang Biao pondered for a moment and asked, "What local products did Prime Minister Cao bring you?"

"A thousand-year-old ginseng and ten fragrant pigs will be gone."

Yang Biao has been in the officialdom for fifty years and has already practiced to become a human spirit. After a change of mind, he suddenly understood the profound meaning of Cao Cao's gift to his local products.
Chapter completed!