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After all, it was the Cao family. When he saw that there were so many duplicitous people in his group and his interests were about to be harmed, he did not hesitate to stand up. Cao Hong just hurriedly read a letter in his hand and couldn't help but be filled with indignation.
Please ask for orders to return to Xudu as soon as possible to carry out a general purge.
As soon as Cao Hong finished speaking, Cao Zhi turned around excitedly and walked down a few steps. He was about to follow Cao Hong's request and issue orders to Xu Chu and others who were following Cao Hong.
But at this time, Jia Xu moved his knees and anxiously stepped forward to stop him and said: "My lord, think twice. There is no blame for the crime. If the lord wants to settle accounts in the future and launch a purge, I am worried that the country will fall into a new round of turmoil and chaos."
Among them!"
Jia Xu's loud words of obstruction caused Cao Zhi, who was about to issue an order, to pause.
Then, Jia Xu immediately continued before Xu You, Cao Hong and others refuted his opinions: "My lord has now won the great victory at Guandu. This is the final step to eliminate Yuan Shao's forces from Hebei, Qing, You, and the four states in one go."
The time is right. The time is ripe for the lord to unify the Central Plains, and even the world. At this time, there is no room for a big purge in the lord's interior, and a situation of panic in the backyard. This will have a great impact on the lord, and even the entire country and the country that are just about to recover.
It is extremely unfavorable and will bring immeasurable losses. Lord, before you make any decision, you must think deeply, think deeply, and think deeply again!"
Cao Zhi's chest was heaving with excitement, and his angry face obviously calmed down under Jia Xu's quick words.
"My lord, appeasing and fostering traitors will actually become my lord's ultimate disaster. There is already evidence at this time, and it is an excellent opportunity to eliminate those who are half-hearted. My lord must make a decisive decision, and must not be indecisive and become a sinner for the ages!"
Xu You also knelt down in front of Cao Zhi's case at this time and spoke to Cao Zhi solemnly.
Cao Hong, Xia Houtao and other members of the clan knelt down behind Xu You without hesitation. Their attitude was obviously on Xu You's side and supported his views.
Jia Xu, who was suddenly at a disadvantage, did not give up. After Cao Hong and others expressed their attitude, Jia Xu still insisted on his opinion and said: "The Lord is a benevolent and righteous king. The reputation of benevolence and righteousness he has built up in the court for more than ten years is endless.
You should have such a generous and forgiving mind. Furthermore, my lord, think about your own feelings. If the lord were one of these ministers, and were in an environment where the mentality was uncertain and the current situation was uncertain, lord, would you find a way for yourself?
What’s the way out for self-protection?”
"Asshole!"
"Jia Xu, you are brave! Just by your last words, believe it or not, I will sacrifice you with a flag right away!"
Xu You and Cao Hong stood up excitedly and accused Jia Xu of inappropriate words just now. However, Jia Xu kowtowed to Cao Zhi repeatedly without arguing, and kept saying the words "My lord, think twice, my lord, think twice...", for
Xu You didn't take it to heart at all and didn't argue with any of the accusations and threats Cao Hong had made against him.
Just as there was a dispute in the big tent and Cao Zhi was in a dilemma, there was a noise outside the tent and a group of civil and military personnel headed by Cao Ren and Xun You poured into the tent.
"My lord is very happy!"
"The remaining enemies have been eliminated, and our army has won a great victory!"
"The enemy's former military commander Jushou was captured and has been brought to..."
Just as a group of civil and military officials were excitedly reporting the results of the battle to Cao Zhi, they suddenly realized that the atmosphere in the big tent was not right.
Letters were scattered all over the floor, and important civil and military ministers were kneeling on the ground, and all of them looked serious.
At this time, Cao Zhi hurriedly looked at the civil servants and generals who came in excitedly. After sighing, Cao Zhi turned his back and said lightly: "Cao Ren took Ju Sue and Jia Xu, Xu You stayed, and Xun You took the others to clean up quickly.
Go to the battlefield, count the number of casualties and prisoners, and start planning to pursue the remaining enemy troops..."
When Cao Hong and others tried to persuade Cao Zhi, Cao Zhi just waved his hand and said without looking back: "Go ahead, I will make my own decision on this matter!"
"Yes! Yes!......"
Soon the big tent was cleared, and even Xun You, who was now Cao Zhi's first military advisor, was kicked out. This situation was really unbelievable, and it was also because this group was not qualified to participate in the big tent at this time.
The officials at the meeting began to speculate. What happened before their arrival?
The only people left in the tent were Cao Ren, who had just arrived, the captured Jushu, Jia Xu, Xu You, and Cao Zhi.
Cao Zhi was obviously trying to calm down, and did not speak or turn around for a long time.
As the second person in the army after Cao Zhi, Cao Ren had just arrived at the tent, but when he saw the situation in the tent, he was the first to notice that something was wrong with the atmosphere.
After pushing Jushou, who was tied behind his back, into the tent, he walked into the tent in a few steps without bending down to pick up the letters scattered on the floor. He just glanced at them from the corner of his eye and read a few lines flattering Yuan Shao.
Discourse.
Although Cao Ren didn't ask the people in the tent a word, he already had some guesses in his mind.
But at this moment, Jushou, who was also glancing at the letter on the ground, suddenly laughed loudly.
As Yuan Shao's abandoned son, Jushou finally brought his loyal men to fight against Cao Jun. But his little strength was undoubtedly a drop in the bucket when faced with Cao Jun's 200,000 troops.
Soon Jushou's troops were defeated by the powerful Cao army, and Jushou was captured. At this time, Jushou's image could be said to be extremely embarrassed, with unkempt hair, bare feet, and blood stains on the corners of his mouth.
But he laughed out loud under the gaze of Cao Zhi and others!
"Why are you laughing?" Cao Zhi finally turned around and asked solemnly.
During Cao Zhi's questioning, Jushu stood up suddenly, walked to Cao Zhi's seat in two steps, pointed at the pile of scattered letters and said: "I laugh at the impermanence of the world. You dare to win a big victory, but you are still confused.
and in anger!”
Behind Jushou was Cao Ren, who hurriedly followed up and wanted to stop Jushou's progress, but his steps were stopped by Cao Zhi's hand.
"Jushou, sit down!" Cao Zhi suddenly heard Jusuke's words, and his heart sank, and he suddenly felt enlightened.
Not only that, Cao Zhi also asked Cao Ren to untie Ju Shou.
"Are you involved in all these things?" Cao Zhi pointed to the letters lying on the floor and looked at Jushu with bright eyes and asked.
"Yes! Not only me, but also the trial partner are involved in the operation of this matter, and this network of relationships started several years ago. We have gained a lot from the operation so far!" Jushou said without concealing anything.
He said slowly. His eyes were filled with pride as he spoke.
But soon there was disappointment and loss in Jushou's eyes, "It's a pity that we have tried our best for Yuan Shao, but in the end we still can't defeat your outstanding soldiers. Yuan Shao once predicted that as long as we approach Xudu, we will be defeated."
Half of the officials in the city will come out to welcome us into the city just like they welcomed you!"
"It's alarmist, so why didn't Yuan Shao listen to me and send troops to Xudu immediately?" Xu You retorted, not buying it, Ju Suo said.
"I won't talk to a dog that doesn't even understand loyalty!" Jushou said coldly.
"Fart, you old man..."
"Okay!"
Cao Zhi finally stopped Xu You's rage in time.
"No matter what, Yuan Shao didn't listen to the opinions of his subordinates very well. You failed just like him. I was a little lucky to win, but I am facing all this now, can I still save it..."
Cao Zhidao looked at Jushou and Xu You thoughtfully, pointed at the letters scattered on the floor, made his final speech, and returned the words to Jushou.
"Cao Zhi, I know that you have always done very well in politics, military, employment, administration, and luck. But before I die, I want to see how you handle this matter!" Jushou said, pointing at Manchuria with one finger.
He looked at Cao Zhi with interest.
Regarding Jusuke's clear attitude that he would not surrender to Cao Zhi but only seek death, Cao Zhi was stunned when he heard this. But then Cao Zhi saw the determination on Jusuke's face. He was not trying to persuade Jusuke, but took a deep breath and turned around.
He first asked Cao Ren: "Cao Ren, you probably understand what's going on?"
"Well, I probably know it!"
After receiving Cao Ren's nod, Cao Zhi continued to ask without any further pause: "What's your opinion?"
When everyone focused their attention on Cao Ren, Xu You was afraid that Cao Ren would not know the faces and facts of the officials who had contact with Yuan Shao, so he quickly picked up the two letters and handed them to Cao Ren.
"No need to read it!" Cao Ren pushed away the letters that Xu You handed over, smiled at Xu You and Jia Xu who followed him, sat down on the seat next to Jushu, and said slowly: "I want to
Sir, you must have exposed one idea and tried to deceive them all, right?"
No one answered Cao Ren's question, only lowered heads of avoidance and approval. Cao Ren smiled again, and then said to Cao Zhi: "Azhi, I remember before the start of this battle, when you sent Cheng Yu and others to Yecheng, you didn't want to
This battle started so soon!" Cao Ren said to Cao Zhi in an affectionate manner that was only used in private.
"Yes, I personally wrote a letter to Yuan Shao in Chibi. The letter was full of flattery to Yuan Shao!" Cao Zhi sat on the main seat and recalled slowly.
But after Cao Zhi recalled it, Cao Ren said nothing more and just looked at Cao Zhi with a smile.
Cao Zhi looked at Cao Ren's meaningful smile, chewed on what Cao Ren just said, and suddenly said: "Yes! Yes! Yuan Shao is so powerful, even when I captured Chibi Jingzhou, I had to flatter him, and even more
Not to mention these people!"
"My lord..." Xu You, who heard that Cao Zhi's words were going in a direction he didn't want, stood up nervously and was about to raise his hand to speak out in an attempt to regain the disadvantage.
Cao Zhi suddenly sighed, waved his hand to Xu You and said: "Forget it, forget it, I am actually not qualified to punish these people, they have no choice but to pursue it... Let's not pursue it, let's burn these things.
!”
"What?" Xu You screamed and stepped forward quickly. Cao Zhi had already stood up, picked up a stack of letters, walked to the disc of the Boshan stove himself, and threw it up.