Summary of the previous chapter: Cao Cao was about to issue an order seeking talents, but because there were many different opinions and opinions in the camp, Cao Cao couldn't make a decision, so he had to find Ma Xiaoquan to ask for help. Ma Xiaoquan agreed and went to court to see Emperor Xian of the Han Dynasty. Who knew that Emperor Xian of the Han Dynasty would not miss the old days?
In love, he fell out with Ma Xiaoquan on the spot...
Ma Xiaoquan didn't care much about the little emperor's sudden fall.
If it's a business, losing money or making money is just a one-time deal, but when it comes to political events, it's not that simple.
"Hey" Ma Xiaoquan shook his head and smiled bitterly.
Hua Yuexin looked at her husband's solemn expression and asked softly: "Mr., are you still worried about Cao Cao?"
Ma Xiaoquan chuckled and said, "Not entirely..."
"Is it because of this incident that the marriage will be pushed into the marriage?"
Ma Xiaoquan nodded: "Madam, you are really smart. Yes, no matter whether this matter is successful or not, your husband and I will be branded with the banner of Cao Cao's camp from now on."
Hua Yuexin said: "How can I not get my shoes wet when I often walk by the river? My husband, although I am a woman who does not understand the political struggle, my grandfather said that if you want to engage in politics, you must choose one side to join.
, the neutral faction will definitely be the target of a joint attack by both parties in the end.”
Ma Xiaoquan replied, "Yes, Madam is right, but I am a little bit unwilling to be labeled as Cao Cao's camp all of a sudden."
Hua Yuexin smiled and said: "Ms. sir, actually you had already thought about it when you agreed to Cao Cao, right?"
Ma Xiaoquan was stunned for a moment, then nodded heavily and said, "I can't hide anything from Madam. Haha, yes, I really should choose a team."
"My lord, are you sure? Do you think Cao Cao will definitely win? This Han Dynasty..."
Before Hua Yuexin finished speaking, Ma Xiaoquan covered Hua Yuexin's mouth and whispered: "Madam, wait a minute. Although you and I are in the Ma family compound, we must be careful that the walls have ears."
Hua Yuexin blinked her eyes and nodded gently.
Ma Xiaoquan let go of his hand and said: "Of course I am sure, otherwise I would not agree to help Xiao Cao."
Hua Yuexin nodded again and said: "No matter what choice your husband makes, I will always be by your side."
Ma Xiaoquan smiled and took Hua Yuexin into his arms...
...
Two days later, Ma Xiaoquan found someone to get a very luxurious carriage, and then drove to Cao Cao's mansion.
Cao Cao went out to greet him in person. When they met, they hugged each other warmly and then entered Cao Cao's mansion for a secret talk.
Ma Xiaoquan stayed here for two days.
Two days later, Ma Xiaoquan and Cao Cao went to Xudu to meet Emperor Xian of the Han Dynasty.
The audience with Emperor Xian of the Han Dynasty did not go smoothly. During the first audience meeting, Emperor Xian of the Han Dynasty turned away the two of them and sent a veteran of the Han Dynasty to reprimand Ma Xiaoquan on the spot for his betrayal and curse Cao Cao for being authoritarian and domineering.
Ma Xiaoquan laughed, went up and knocked the old minister to the ground with a slap, threatened him fiercely, and then let the old minister go.
The old minister covered his swollen right face and ran to Emperor Xian of the Han Dynasty to complain, and severely criticized Ma Xiaoquan and Cao Cao.
Emperor Xian of the Han Dynasty immediately got angry. He drew his sword and wanted to rush out of the palace and fight Ma Cao and Ma Cao to the death. If it weren't for a group of eunuchs, Huang Men desperately held him back, and he would have been rushed out.
"Your Majesty... Your Majesty, please calm down. Your Majesty, please calm down..."
Emperor Xian of the Han Dynasty gritted his teeth and looked down. He saw several young men hugging his thighs, and the old minister who had been slapped by Ma Xiaoquan also had runny noses and tears.
"Hey!" Emperor Xian of the Han Dynasty lamented and threw the sword in his hand to the ground.
The sword fell to the ground and made a "clang" sound. Everyone was so frightened that they quickly let go and knelt down in front of Emperor Xian of Han Dynasty, kowtowing their heads.
Emperor Xian of the Han Dynasty tore his clothes and roared.
Outside the palace, Ma Xiaoquan and Cao Cao heard Emperor Xian of Han's roar, looked at each other, and laughed in unison.
Cao Cao said: "Master Shangxian, your slap is really good! I have wanted to beat that old guy for a long time, but..."
Ma Xiaoquan smiled: "It's just that the old guy is eight feet long, and you, an old boy, only reach his shoulders. I'm afraid you can't beat him, right?"
Cao Cao laughed out loud: "Master Shangxian really likes to push me, hehe, that's right, when it comes to beating me, I'm not that tall, hehe... By the way, Master Shangxian, what are you saying about the emperor?"
When will you meet us?"
Ma Xiaoquan spread his hands: "If we want, we can rush in now, but this is too explicit, and it will inevitably continue to be true. Hmm... let's wait!"
Cao Cao nodded and waited quietly with Ma Xiaoquan.
...
In the palace, Emperor Xian of the Han Dynasty had become angry enough, vented his anger, and used up all his strength.
Looking at the silent Huangmen eunuch and the old minister in front of him, Emperor Xian of the Han Dynasty gasped: "Go...go and call those two people in..."
"Yes...yes..." A little Huangmen shook his body and stood up, holding up his trousers and robe and ran away.
Outside the palace.
"Master Marquis, Prime Minister, the Emperor has invited you!"
Ma Xiaoquan and Cao Cao looked at each other, nodded, and followed the small yellow door into the palace.
When they saw Emperor Xian of the Han Dynasty, the chaotic scene just now no longer existed, replaced by Emperor Xian of the Han Dynasty sitting upright.
But... Emperor Xian of the Han Dynasty looked very bad, oh no, it should be said that he looked very bad.
Ma Xiaoquan stepped forward, bowed slightly and said, "Your Majesty, what do you think about recruiting talents?"
Emperor Xian of the Han Dynasty said with a gloomy face: "Let me think about it, Cao Aiqing, what do you mean?"
Cao Cao stepped forward and bowed slightly, saying: "Your Majesty, I think what the Immortal Marquis said is very good!"
"You!" Emperor Xian of the Han Dynasty stood up and said, shaking his hands, "Okay, you two have joined forces, right? Okay, very good..."
Emperor Xian of the Han Dynasty said "good" several times in a row, which made Ma Xiaoquan feel a little sore in his heart.
Just as Cao Cao was about to speak again, Ma Xiaoquan pulled him back and shook his head.
Cao Cao understood, raised his hand to Emperor Xian of the Han Dynasty and said: "Your Majesty, your dragon body is not well today, I think it is better to come back tomorrow!"
After saying that, Cao Cao rolled his sleeves and left first.
Cao Cao left, but Ma Xiaoquan did not leave.
"Uncle..." As soon as Cao Cao left, Emperor Xian of the Han Dynasty, who had been feeling aggrieved for a long time, finally couldn't help but scream.
Ma Xiaoquan smiled slightly and said, "You are finally willing to call me uncle!"
Emperor Xian of the Han Dynasty collapsed on the ground crying and said: "Liu Xie, please help me, uncle, help me..."
Ma Xiaoquan said: "How can I help?"
Emperor Xian of the Han Dynasty said: "I sincerely ask my uncle to persuade Cao Cao to give up the idea of recruiting talents..."
Ma Xiaoquan shook his head: "Impossible, this is also my uncle's fault."
Emperor Xian of the Han Dynasty also shook his head and said: "No, my uncle is an immortal. With my uncle's methods, I can definitely suppress Cao Cao..."
"Liu Xie!" Before Emperor Xian of the Han Dynasty finished speaking, Ma Xiaoquan shouted loudly.
Emperor Xian of the Han Dynasty was stunned by Ma Xiaoquan's yelling.
Ma Xiaoquan said: "It's been so many years, are you still stubborn?"
Emperor Xian of the Han Dynasty remained silent.
Ma Xiaoquan continued: "To be honest, if there was no Cao Cao in the Han family, it would be impossible for you to be granted a capital now, and it would be impossible to live in such a comfortable palace. Am I right?"
Emperor Xian of the Han Dynasty nodded this time.
"Okay, in that case, Cao Cao is recruiting talents for my big man, so why do you want to stop me?"
"I..." Emperor Xian of the Han Dynasty was speechless and could not formulate any words of defense.
"Furthermore, those old Han ministers talking so much nonsense to you are actually doing it for themselves, right? But what? What have they done for my Han Dynasty? What have they done? What have they done?"
Ma Xiaoquan asked Emperor Xian of the Han Dynasty "What did he do" three times in a row, making tears stream down his face?
"Stand up! Like a man!"
Emperor Xian of Han shook his head and refused to stand up.
"Coward!" Ma Xiaoquan stepped forward, pulled Emperor Xian of Han up from the ground, and patted Emperor Xian of Han on the shoulder, "Xie'er, actually uncle gave you a chance very early, but since you made uncle a god
Since then, I have never communicated with Uncle Wei again, it has been so many years..."
Emperor Xian of the Han Dynasty said: "Then I will issue an order now to restore the hereditary line of marquis to my uncle. I will issue an order now..."
Ma Xiaoquan shook his head: "No need!"
"Uncle..."
"The matter of recruiting talents has been decided, Xie'er, you may agree or not!" After saying that, Ma Xiaoquan walked away.
Looking at Ma Xiaoquan's retreating figure, Emperor Xian of the Han Dynasty sat down on his butt and gritted his teeth and said: "No, I won't be a puppet like this again, I won't..."
...
After returning from Xudu, Cao Cao immediately issued an order to recruit talents, with the main purpose of "recruiting talents only."
This move of Cao Cao attracted a large number of talents without official titles. For this reason, Cao Cao personally selected the candidates and visited the selection site in person.
Of course, Cao Cao's actions were all prompted by Ma Xiaoquan. You must know that since the hypocrisy of "promoting filial piety and integrity", no high official has been so "friendly to the people" and kind to those who are not nobles.
Those who came to "apply for the job" were very moved when they saw Cao Cao appearing in person. Some even knelt on the ground and cried bitterly.
Among them, there were a few people who attracted Cao Cao's attention. After he called them up and asked a few questions, Cao Cao took them into his account with a swipe of his pen.
...
At night, Cao Cao came to the Ma family compound to visit Master Shangxian and told Ma Xiaoquan about the results of his recruitment.
After hearing this, Ma Xiaoquan smiled and pointed at Cao Cao and said: "You are so talented, hehe, but now, you should have someone you like, right?"
Cao Cao nodded and said with a smile: "Of course, but... I have begun to recruit talents, and the emperor seems to have taken some action."
Ma Xiaoquan smiled and said: "Well, it's a bit interesting, let's wait and see, haha..."