From the overall situation of the world, we talked about heroes from various places, and from the court to local officials.
It can be said that we are all over the world, and we are trying to criticize the evils of the times.
But Cao Cao suddenly became embarrassed about how to appoint Fang Guang.
If it's too low, I'm afraid Fang Guang won't be able to appreciate him, and he won't be able to use his talents to the best of his ability.
If it is high, he is afraid that many of his subordinates will not obey and will not be able to lead the team in the future.
Moreover, Fang Guang was born a commoner and came out of the Yellow Turban Army, which was like a bandit.
It’s so difficult to arrange!
At this time, Fang Guang had just left, and Cao Song walked in.
Seeing Cao Cao's troubled face, he asked, "Why is my son worried?"
Cao Cao sighed, and then told his father Cao Song about his difficulties.
Unexpectedly, after hearing this, Cao Song laughed and said: "My son is very smart, why is he so stupid today?"
"But as a father, it's time to talk about you. I have had many sons, but not many daughters. If we can recruit Fang Guang as our son-in-law, wouldn't the problem be solved?"
Hearing this, Cao Cao was stunned.
"Could it be that my father's implication is that he wants me to select a woman from the clan to be betrothed to Datong?"
Cao Song shook his head: "No! As a father, I remember that Cai Yan, Cai Yong's daughter, seems to be in Chenliu, right?"
Cao Cao nodded: "Back then, Dong Zhuo coveted Mr. Bojie's daughter. In order to help Bojie, I built a bridge to marry his daughter Cai Yan to the Wei family in Hedong."
"Unexpectedly, Wei Zhongdao died at an early age, and Cai Yan was also said to be a kleptocrat, and was kicked out of the house by the Wei family."
"Later, Cai Yan wanted to go to Chang'an, but he heard the news of Mr. Bozhe's death on the way. Alas!"
"I saw that she was lonely and helpless, so I arranged for someone to take her back to Bozhe Chenliu's former residence to stay temporarily."
Speaking of this, Cao Cao looked at Cao Song and asked: "Does father want to marry Cai Yan to Mr. Datong?"
He was a little embarrassed and said worriedly: "But Cai Yan is called the Prime Minister of Kefu after all. If I marry her to Datong, wouldn't it chill Mr.'s heart?"
"Father, this is inappropriate!"
"If Cai Yan is married to Fang Guang, if word gets out, wouldn't it mean that I hope Fang Guang will die soon?"
"How can this be done!"
Cao Cao immediately shook his head and refused.
However, Cao Song said confidently: "As my father, I still understand Fang Guang somewhat. Besides, everything Ke Fu said is a lie. With Fang Guang's ability, he will definitely not believe such nonsense."
"Moreover, Cai Zhonglang had many disciples and former officials, and his other daughter married Yang Di of Taishan County."
"Having these connections will certainly be of great help to Fang Guang."
"With his intelligence, he must be able to figure out the key."
"Furthermore, Cai Yan has always been known as a talented woman, and even people as beautiful as Dong Zhuo covet her. Although she has been married once, her flaws cannot be concealed."
"Then Wei Zhongdao didn't even leave any heirs, let alone that he likes Long Yang."
"If you find this difficult to handle, then my father will go there for you. You can tell me where Cai Yan lives, and you can go and stay there yourself for my father!"
…
the next day.
When Fang Guang woke up from bed, it was already three o'clock in the morning.
"Drinking is harmful to your health."
Rubbing his head with a splitting headache, he took a sip of tea that had been prepared by the servant next to him.
"Sir, Mr. Cao has said that if the master wakes up, he will ask you to go to the main hall to discuss matters."
After hearing this, Fang Guang quickly changed his clothes and walked to the Prefectural Shepherd's Mansion.
At this time, in the Prefectural Shepherd's Mansion.
Cao Cao and a group of civil and military generals are discussing the attack on Xuzhou.
After thinking for a long time, Xun Yu took a step forward and said:
"Ming Gong, Yanzhou is not yet settled at the moment. It is not appropriate to send troops hastily at this time. We should recuperate and stabilize the people's hearts."
"As for Tao Qian sending people to intercept and kill the old lady, we can send envoys to Xuzhou to make him compensate."
"Tao Qian is a man who looks forward and backward, and has no heroic demeanor. He must be afraid of the power of Duke Ming and dare not disobey."
What Xun Yu thinks more about is the current stability of Yanzhou.
And because Cao Cao accepted the surrender of millions of Yellow Turbans, Yanzhou no longer has much money and food.
At this time, it is naturally not appropriate to go to war abroad.
But after hearing this, Cao Cao did not respond immediately, but looked at others.
Guo Jia, who understood Cao Cao's thoughts, stood up at the right time.
"Tao Qian was attacked by Ming Gong last year, and now he still has the courage to intercept and kill the old lady. I guess he has some support."
"This man often made friends with Yuan Shu, and also made friends with Gongsun Zan."
"From this, I boldly guess that Tao Qian must have received help from Yuan Shu and Gongsun Zan."
"So we should consider that if we go to Xuzhou, we are likely to face the forces of Yuan Shu and Gongsun Zan."
"As Wen Ruo said, I think it is impossible for Tao Qian to compensate."
"With his vindictive nature, he will only find ways to attack Mr. Ming instead of being friendly with Mr. Ming."
"So, I think it is completely feasible for Ming Gong to go to Xuzhou. The only thing we need to pay special attention to is Yuan Shu and Gongsun Zan."
On the side, Cheng Yu has always been full of hostility, so he said directly: "To pacify Yanzhou, it cannot be achieved overnight."
"If we want to stabilize Yanzhou, we must let those aristocratic families see the power of our army!"
"Minggong personally conquers Tao Qian, which is undoubtedly an opportunity to show his strength."
"This battle must not only be fought, but also fought beautifully! A fight that will make all the aristocratic families afraid!"
"I even venture to say that if necessary, we can slaughter all the cities that are stubbornly resisting without leaving a single person behind!"
Cheng Yu's words immediately shocked Xun Yu.
"How can this matter on the battlefield involve the lives of the people in the city? That's not right!"
And just when everyone has their own opinions.
Fang Guang has arrived!
Cao Cao immediately smiled and shared the opinions of Xun Yu and others.
"I wonder what Mr. Datong thinks?"
He asked Fang Guang with a smile.
This scene fell into the eyes of Xun Yu and others, and they suddenly felt that something was wrong, but they couldn't say there was anything wrong with it.
However, Guo Jia's eyes flashed with sparkle, and then he looked at Fang Guang thoughtfully.
Fang Guang naturally knew that this was an opportunity given to him by Cao Cao to establish his reputation.
He immediately said: "In troubled times, most of the noble and famous officials in the country cannot reach the hall of elegance."
"Only a stick can keep a firm foothold in troubled times."
"Ming Gong's ambition is for the world, but people in the world are in trouble everywhere."
"For example, Tao Qian actually wanted to intercept and kill the old lady to cut off Duke Ming's ambition."
"If we don't send troops this time, wouldn't it mean that the world would scold Ming Gong for being unfilial? He scolded Ming Gong for talking about his ambitions, but now even a little Tao Qian dares to jump up and show off his power?"
"This battle must be fought! As Zhongde said, not only must we fight, but we must fight hard!"
"The purpose of this battle is to kill chickens, to scare monkeys, and to deter Xiaoxiao!"
…
After some sharp words, Fang Guang's attitude was directly expressed.
That is, fight!
The whole hall was silent.
And just when Xun Yu wanted to say something else.
Cao Cao told what Fang Guang said last night.
Especially when it comes to "serve the emperor to bring peace to the world", the tone is emphasized.
"Welcome and serve the Emperor to bring peace to the world!"
"Mr. Datong's plan made me suddenly enlightened!"
Guo Jia immediately put his hands on his hands and laughed.
"Ming Gong occupied Yanzhou. Originally, the army was unknown, but if you follow this plan, your name will be justified in the future!"
"But I still don't understand something, and I would like to ask Mr. Datong to clarify it."
"That's why we don't just go west to Chang'an, where is the Emperor Qin?"
Fang Guang looked at Cao Cao, and after receiving a nod of agreement, he replied:
"Yanzhou is located among the Jishui River of the Yellow River, the Huaihe River and the Sishui River. It has Mount Tai in the north and Mount Meng in the west."
"It is also a place of four battles. It is easy to defend but difficult to attack."
"This time is the foundation of Ming Dynasty's eternal legacy!"
"So we must not abandon Yanzhou and go straight to Chang'an."
"Only when Yanzhou is stabilized and there is no need to worry about anything else can we send troops to serve the king."
As he said that, Fang Guang looked at Xun Yu and continued: "The purpose of Ming Gong's expedition to Xuzhou is actually that the drunkard does not care about drinking."