"What?" Cao Zhi was surprised for a while and asked casually: "Who is promoted to be promoted, and what is promoted?"
Everything was so sudden that Cao Zhi failed to hear clearly what a group of civil and military officials kneeling on the ground were talking about about official positions.
As the prime minister of Danyang and Cao Zhi's most capable and loyal assistant, Mi Heng immediately got up from the carpet, walked quickly to Cao Zhi's side, handed over a copy of the imperial newspaper, and explained with a smile: "It's you, my lord, and you are the reason why."
He made great contributions to the pacification of Yanzhou, and was conferred the title of General Zhenwu by the imperial court. The imperial decree of the canonization has not yet arrived, but the imperial newspaper has been sent to the residence, please have a look, my lord."
Cao Zhi took the paper from Mi Heng's hand, read the newspaper, pondered for a long time, shook his head slightly and muttered: "The imperial court only conferred the title of General Zhendong on my eldest brother, why didn't they mention the confirmation of Yanzhou Mu?"
Xu Chu was near Cao Zhijin. Hearing Cao Zhi's muttering, he said with a carefree smile: "Who cares, Brother Cao is still a Yanzhou herdsman or not."
Cao Zhi thought to himself: "This is not optional. This is a major matter of whether the eldest brother Yanzhou's position is orthodox or unorthodox. What's the point of establishing himself as the shepherd of Yanzhou?"
But at this time, no one in Danyang's inner hall cared about this, and everyone was immersed in the sea of joy. There was a maid who announced that Cao Zhi was about to take the daughter of the late Yangzhou governor Chen Wen as his concubine, and that He Jingxiang was happy, and Cao Zhi was about to take her as his concubine.
The good news about being a father is announced.
The officials present congratulated Cao Zhi one after another on Cao Zhi's third wedding. Xu Chu even clamored for a wedding drink and a big banquet tonight to celebrate Cao Zhi.
####### It was night, and a banquet was held in Danyang County. All the prominent people in Danyang came to confer the title of Danyang Prefect to celebrate Cao Zhi's three good fortunes.
Almost all members of Cao Zhi's current leadership team have arrived. Even Lei Gong and Du Damu, who have recently joined Cao Zhi's account, have also been invited. In addition to Zaozhuan from Liyang, Li Hu from Chaohu, and Deng from Hefei
Ai, Jiang Qin, Li Ru, who was on a business trip to pick up Lu Su's family, and others all arrived.
Cao Zhi also invited Lu Su to attend the banquet with him, and arranged him to be at the head of Lu Su, treating him as an honored guest.
As soon as Xu Chu entered the hall, he did not greet Cao Zhi immediately, but immediately looked at Xiang Lu Su with an unkind expression, giving people an unruly feeling.
Mi Heng, who was following Xu Chu, only circled around Lu Su's body. His pupils suddenly shrank, his face turned ugly, and jealousy was evident on his face.
But when he saw the lord Cao Zhi who had the same unkind expression, he turned his eyes and returned to his normal expression, gave Cao Zhi a forced smile, bowed and saluted, and then sat on a chair on the side.
Naturally, the other officials could not see through Cao Zhi's arrangement, but seeing Lu Su's honest appearance, they looked at each other inwardly, and immediately saluted Cao Zhi with fists in their hands, and then sat down.
Cao Zhi immediately introduced Lu Su to everyone. Lu Su was not moved by Cao Zhi's courtesy at all and looked indifferent.
Cao Zhi didn't mind this either, so he immediately announced the start of the banquet. Since today was a celebration banquet, Cao Zhi also invited the family members of various officials, and the scene was unprecedentedly lively.
Because He Jingxiang was pregnant, she showed her face and went back to her room to rest. At this time, Ren Hongchang accompanied Cao Zhi and added wine to his dishes.
When the wine was half drunk, Xu Chu was greedy for drinking. After drinking many glasses of strong wine, he became very happy. He also saw that Lu Su, who was regarded as a guest by Cao Zhi, had not spoken until he realized what was going on. So, the feeling on his body
This unruly arrogance has mostly subsided.
Xu Chu drank a glass of wine, let out a long sigh of relief, put down the glass, smiled casually, and said without concealing Cao Zhi's achievements: "Brother, this title is really well-deserved, those damn idiots in Chang'an really don't know
What were you doing before? My eldest brother's achievements are not limited to these. He has been holding back for so long to be a general. I think my eldest brother is worthy of being the governor of Yangzhou. Do you think so, hahaha..."
The people present at the banquet all unscrupulously echoed Xu Chu's statement. However, Cao Zhi's face was condensed and he criticized decisively: "Nonsense, can this governor take it as he says?"
It was originally a lively discussion, but when they saw Cao Zhi showing displeasure, everyone couldn't help but look surprised. At the same time, they all shut up.
Cao Zhi slowly drank half a sip of the glass of wine that Ren Hongchang bought for him in front of him, and suddenly asked Ni Heng: "Speaking of the sealing... Prime Minister, can you take the imperial report with you?"
"Yes, yes!" Mi Heng thought that Cao Zhi wanted to show off his achievements. When Cao Zhi asked, he immediately agreed with understanding and got up and walked to Cao Zhi's case. He took out the imperial document he received in the afternoon from his arms.
Di newspaper and handed it to Cao Zhi.
Cao Zhi looked at the newspaper in Mi Heng's hand, but did not take it. Instead, he suddenly pointed towards Lu Su's seat and said, "Show it to Mr. Lu!"
Mi Heng was startled, and then he thought that this was right. He should show off to this guy who didn't know the heights of the world. So Mi Heng took the report to Lu Su who was opposite him, and handed it to Lu Su: "Sir, please join us."
To enjoy my lord’s happiness.”
Lu Su took the newspaper with an expressionless face, glanced at it casually, and then put it back on his papers.
At this time, Cao Zhi took advantage of the toast to Lu Su and asked: "Sir, what do you think of this newspaper?"
Lu Su returned the favor and drank the remaining wine in the cup, and said calmly: "Haha, Lu has not congratulated Governor Cao until now. As a guest, it is really inappropriate. The Governor's military exploits are shining brightly, and he truly deserves the title of general."
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When Xu Chu and others heard that this madman who dared to quarrel with you also praised Cao Zhi for his achievements, they were very happy and raised their glasses in agreement. Seeing that the banquet was about to be pushed to another peak.
Cao Zhi had a faint smile on his lips and shook his head frequently. This was not what he wanted to hear.
At this moment, when Lu Su put down the wine glass in his hand, he suddenly raised his thick eyebrows and couldn't restrain what he was thinking. He said loudly: "But there should be something missing in this residence report. If it comes true, I'm afraid that Governor Cao's
Brother..."
When Cao Zhi heard this, a strange light flashed in his eyes. Mi Heng also heard something from Lu Su's words. He frowned and twirled his newly grown beards and asked: "Oh, Mr. Lu said that Caozhou Mu
What might happen?"
"Humph!" Lu Su sneered twice and said, "It's too early to call Cao Cao the state shepherd. This newspaper does not mention promoting Cao Cao to the Yanzhou shepherd!"
Lu Su's words made Cao Zhi, Mi Heng, Zhou Cang, Du Yi and others look startled, and they immediately looked at the short fat man again.
Cao Zhi looked at Lu Su with narrowed eyes, thinking, and pondered.
"Bah!" Xu Chu, who was sitting under Lu Su, seemed to understand, but when he heard that Cao Zhi's eldest brother Cao Cao was not Yanzhou Mu, he couldn't help but argue: "What was mentioned but not mentioned?
When it comes to Brother Cao, he is the governor of Yanzhou. Without mentioning Brother Cao, he is already the pastor of Yanzhou. This was jointly recommended by all the officials in Yanzhou. Who dares to oppose it?"
Mi Heng also took the opportunity to support Xu Chu and said: "Yes, Lord Cao has been appointed as the shepherd of Yanzhou, but they are governing the country. Don't just invite him to leave. How can you still have two words?" Mi Heng's talent and learning cannot be seen now.
It is true that there was a problem with Chang'an's appointment, but he had a prejudice against Lu Su, so he insisted on helping Xu Chu to make excuses.
Lu Su still looked nonchalant, but his voice suddenly became a little colder and said: "Only when the name is right can the words be smooth, but if the name is not right, the words cannot be smooth!"
Zhou Cang, Du Yi and others once again marveled at this short, fat man's unattractive appearance, but Liaozhai pointed out the key points in the Di newspaper with a few words.
Xu Chu still wanted to force him to break up with him, but he was so inexperienced that he didn't even know a few characters called Dou. He didn't understand what Lu Su meant just now, "Only when the name is right can the word be correct." Even though Lu Su was lying there waiting for him.
, he couldn't come up with any wise words. At most, he got angry in the end, used his old fists to force the other party to admit what he said, and then ended the conversation.
In fact, Mi Heng has already known that Chang'an's sealing of Cao Zhi is quite acceptable, but there are big problems with the reward to Cao Cao, but that is Cao Cao's business after all, and he only needs to take good care of Cao Zhi. As for Lu Su's views, he
I also thought about it, and admired Lu Su for being able to point out the crux of the problem to the point. But he has always been an arrogant, conceited madman. It is really impossible for him to praise Lu Su without hesitation. On the contrary, he is thinking hard.
Xu Chu looked for the truth.
Seeing that he had talked too much, Lu Su thought he would leave tomorrow and did not want to stay any longer and waste time talking to that rude general with scar. So he stood up and said goodbye to Cao Zhi: "
I came all the way from Hefei, and I'm still a little tired. Maybe I'm sick, so I took my leave and rested." He also deliberately emphasized the words "came from Hefei" with special emphasis.
To express the resentment that has not yet calmed down in his heart. In fact, it has been half a month since he was "sent" from Hefei.
Cao Zhi kept his eyes closed and said nothing, carefully comprehending every word of Lu Su and thinking about Lu Su's abilities. Since he was not sure how capable Lu Su was, Cao Zhi didn't want to give up on him, so he could only rely on the limited opportunities now.
Go and test.
"This is what I should do! Haha! Du Gongcao, please send Mr. Lu off for me." Cao Zhi also laughed awkwardly, and then gave Du Yi a pleasant order.
Du Yi immediately stood up, bowed slightly to Cao Zhi, and said, "Please, Mr. Lu!" and led Lu Su out.
Seeing that Cao Zhi was extremely polite, Lu Su had no way of provoking him, so he had no choice but to say goodbye to Cao Zhi and all the officials present.
After Lu Su left, Xu Chu, Mi Heng and others shamelessly slandered him, but Cao Zhi didn't even listen. In his opinion, tonight's test of Lu Su should still be fruitful, at least he can see
Two points: First, Lu Su was still unsuccessful, but he was not afraid of the powerful. Cao Zhi was doing well in Danyang and even in Yangzhou at this time, and his status was at the top, and he was newly promoted by the emperor as General Zhenwu.
For any celebrity who wants to find someone to rely on and start a career, Cao Zhi is now a good choice. But Lu Su did not have it. Not only did his attitude remain dull, he even did not forget to challenge Cao Zhi's power.
The first point shows Lu Su's character, and the second point shows that Lu Su is not just a fat young man who only cares about himself at home. He is talented, knowledgeable, and has a sharp mind, and he can draw inferences about things.