Chapter 204 Cao Cao: Who doesnt have a brother anymore?
Last night was a little crazy, so I went to bed a little late this morning.
Don't get me wrong, Wei Cheng got up early, and the one who was late was Cai Yan, who had tasted the forbidden fruit for the first time.
Now that the two of them are considered husband and wife, that layer seems to be non-existent, but in fact, the looming distance has become a negative number.
Wei Cheng felt sorry for his precious wife, so he asked Aunt Niu to make a lot of nourishing medicinal meals early in the morning, which could nourish blood and Qi, as well as strengthen the body.
As a person who has been there, Aunt Niu naturally knows what happened last night, mainly because Cai Yan's performance was too obvious. However, she can't figure out why the two have been married for many years, and it wasn't until last night that... what?
After breakfast, Cai Yan asked Xiaohua to help him take a day off. He couldn't go to the college today and he was a little awkward walking.
Wei Cheng didn't go anywhere, he just stayed at home reading and painting with Cai Yan.
But some people just don't want Wei Cheng to be quiet.
Knowing that Wei Cheng was at home, several elders of the Wei family came together.
These old guys have been very busy recently. In order to deal with the families who come to rely on or have relatives, the Wei family has also specially set up a goodwill hall. Its main responsibility is to receive and handle the visitors and affairs of various families.
The chief ministers of the Goodwill Hall are held by the fifth uncle Wei Zhao and the third generation Wei Gong... Speaking of Wei Gong, I have to mention Cao Cao. This guy was let go by Sun Ce and had to go to Chenliu County alone.
"Cheng'er, someone from Chen Liu came to report that Cao Mengde led 30,000 troops and directly entered the county in the name of suppressing the rebels."
Wei Yan frowned. He had met Cao Cao several times and thought he was a loyal man who spoke of benevolence, righteousness and morality. He didn't want this guy to be inappropriate. The prefect Chen Liu was Wei Yan's classmate, and now he was ignored by Cao Cao.
gained power.
Wei Gong also said: "Cao Mengde holds the emperor's edict from Dong Zhuo in his hand. With the emperor's edict in his hand, he acts more unscrupulously. Many aristocratic families in Chenliu County are even relatives of the Xiahou family. The Xiahou family came forward to coordinate the relationship.
Cao Mengde is as powerful as a tiger."
Wei Cheng's expression changed.
"Xiahou family...Xiahouyuan and Xiahoudun?"
"Second brother knows these two people?"
Wei Gong looked a little surprised. He originally wanted to report this matter in person. He also conducted an in-depth investigation on these two people.
Unexpectedly, he just mentioned the Xiahou family, and Wei Cheng guessed the identity of the person helping Cao Cao.
"That's right, it's Xia Houyuan and Xiahou Dun. With the help of these two people, Cao Mengde quickly raised a large amount of food, grass and military equipment. Chenliu Prefect was directly dismissed. Now Chenliu County is likely to change hands. Cao Mengde has a big plan.
." Wei Gong said with a frown.
Wei Qing did not expect that after he designed Cao Cao, this guy could find another way out. If this situation continues, Cao Cao will contact Yuan Shao soon, and then ask Dong Dong to establish the alliance... What a headache.
Wei Cheng still underestimated the inertia of history.
When something is supposed to happen, it's useless even if you intervene. It's like water being thrown out. You can't stop it no matter how you do it.
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at the same time.
Chenliu County next door to Hedong.
Cao Cao stood on the city gate tower in high spirits. As far as his eyes could see, there were military tents that stretched to no end.
This was the foundation of his rise. There were 30,000 people, including 20,000 infantry, 5,000 cavalry, and 5,000 civilians. There were also supplies, grain, and other necessities. The total amount was no less than the tax revenue of Chenliu County for one year.
With Cao Cao alone, he would definitely not be able to collect so much luggage. You must know that the grain, grass and iron tools are all in the hands of the aristocratic family, and the government only has decimal points in its hands.
In order to raise so much sponsorship from these aristocratic families, the emperor's edict alone was not enough. In these troubled times, the aristocratic families did not take the young emperor seriously at all. If they wanted to make them bleed, they could only talk about feelings and interests.
At this point, it will be of no use for Cao Cao, the eunuch, to come forward later, and may even be counterproductive.
At this time, the arrival of the two Xiahou brothers played a crucial role.
The main one is Xiahou Dun. Although this guy is tall and thick, he has often lost battles in history and even lost one eye by being shot.
But what is unexpected is that Xiahou Dun's talents in internal affairs are almost full, and his eloquence is also good.
They deceived Chen Liu's family and asked for a large amount of supplies and weapons for Cao Cao.
This is mainly due to the early rise of some Chenliu families.
For example, the Cai family, who is related to the Wei family's children, Cai Yong was demobilized and became an official, the Wei family dominated Hedong, and the Cai family's status rose with the tide.
All the aristocratic families in Chenliu County are not monolithic. It is normal for some to be not close to the Cai family, or even to be old enemies.
After Xiahou Dun weighed the pros and cons, these aristocratic families made small calculations... The Cai family is great because they have the support of their son-in-law Wei Cheng. So if they can find a strong person to support them, won't they be less afraid of you, the Cai family?
This truth is simple and superficial, but that’s the truth.
The aristocratic families who disagreed with the Cai family expressed their sincerity one after another. If there was a first family, there would be a second family. If there was a second family, other small aristocratic families who had no power would follow suit. After all, they still wanted to survive in Chenliu.
Without a strong backing like Mr. Cai, I had no choice but to follow the crowd.
Cao Cao benefited greatly from this, and in a short period of time he had the capital to dominate the country.
Upstairs at the city gate, the three brothers looked at each other and smiled.
The two brothers Cao Cao and Xia Hou were serious childhood playmates. The three of them grew up together wearing crotchless pants, and their relationship was deep.
In some respects, he is even stronger than the three brothers Liu, Guan, and Zhang who were sworn brothers in Taoyuan.
Cao Cao later became very prosperous and never failed to live up to the friendship between brothers. Even though Xiahou Dun lost all the battles, he still got promoted and made a fortune.
"Miaocai, now that I have achieved great success, the next step is to join forces with Yuan Shao. As long as I get Yuan Shao's support, Dong Zhuo will be able to get rid of him quickly. This is the secret edict given to me by the young emperor. Please take a look."
As Cao Cao spoke, he took out a piece of brocade silk from his arms. Xia Houyuan and his clan brother Xia Houdun looked at each other. They both shook their heads at the same time. Xia Houyuan said: "Mengde, we two brothers believe in you. We will do whatever you say."
How to do it."
The two brothers knew Cao Cao very well. If there really was such a nonsense secret edict, why would he go to Yuan Shao now? All he had to do was call out from a high place, and countless people would respond.
But they won't expose Cao Cao's methods. Some things just need to be clear in their hearts. Even brothers don't have to do it if they tell the truth.
As for forging the emperor's edict, haha, it's not a big crime in their eyes.
Cao Cao looked at the two of them with deep meaning, and then the three of them laughed at the same time.
After laughing for a while, Cao Cao said with a gloomy face: "If you want to get rid of Dong Zhuo, there is one more person you have to guard against."
Xia Houyuan frowned and asked doubtfully: "Mengde is talking about Lu Bu?"
Cao Cao shook his head and said in a deep voice: "Lu Fengxian is not as brave as an ordinary man. What I am worried about is Hedong Wei Zhongdao. It is rumored that this person has some personal contacts with Dong Zhuo. Dong Zhuo and Cai Yong are still close friends. I think the rumors should be true."
Xiahou Dun frowned and said: "Wei Zhongdao is Cai Yong's son-in-law. He will not just sit back and ignore Cai Yong's relationship with Dong Zhuo. This is a bit troublesome."