It seems that Cao Cao has long been interested in making friends with Zhang Yang. This Cao Zhi is actually good at talking. He directly held his hand and called him "noble man", which made Dong Zhao feel embarrassed if he didn't help with many things in the future!
After Dong Zhao completely misunderstood, Cao Zhi realized that this Dong Zhao was a flamboyant person, so he wasn't here to get under his skin, right? Facts have proved that history may not be trustworthy!
Cao Zhi was holding Dong Zhao's hand enthusiastically one second, but suddenly shook it off the next second, and asked with a serious look on his face: "I wonder if Mr. Dong is here late at night, what advice can you give me?"
Dong Zhao was only puzzled by Cao Zhi's strange attitude for a few seconds, and then he carefully took out a memorial from his arms and said, "Gongren (characterized by Dong Zhao) is here to deliver a letter to Cao Xianghou's brother!"
"Sending a message? Sending a message to my elder brother?" Cao Zhi asked, turning around and looking at the special official memorial in Dong Zhao's hand.
"Yes, Marquis Xiang, please take a look at it!" Dong Zhao smiled and handed the memorial to Cao Zhi with both hands.
Cao Zhi was stunned. This was clearly a memorial. Not only did this person insist that it was a letter, but he also wanted him to read it. It seemed like something that should be handed over to the court, so why did he have to read it first?
Cao Zhi thought to himself that this person was a bit strange, but he could read just a memorial, so he nodded, took it, said "Okay!" twice, and turned around to read it.
stand up.
Cao Zhi read the memorial slowly and nonchalantly at first, but after a few lines, his expression gradually became serious, and when he finished reading, his expression turned happy again. While Dong Zhao was silently carrying the memorial with both hands while Cao Zhi was reading the letter, his expression gradually became serious.
Seeing Cao Zhi's changing expression, he smiled.
What kind of letter is this? It is an out-and-out memorial, and it is Zhang Yang's memorial to Emperor Xian in his name that Cao Zhi has officially become the shepherd of Yanzhou.
After reading the letter, Cao Zhi dismissed the personal guards in the tent, leaving only his own nephew Cao Xiu. Since Li Hei's death, Cao Xiu has served as the commander-in-chief of Cao Zhi's personal guards. He dealt with the counselors who came from the hostile Zhang Yang.
So he was extra careful and personally led eight personal guards to guard Cao Zhi's tent. At this time, Cao Zhi waved back, leaving Cao Xiu confused. He looked at Cao Zhi doubtfully, and then at Dong who looked proud.
Zhao, looked around with doubts, thinking something might be a little fishy.
In front of Dong Zhao, Cao Zhi left Cao Xiu alone, which was also very meaningful. He laughed twice with joy, nodded thoughtfully towards Dong Zhao, then turned to Cao Xiu and said: "Wen
Lie, when you go back this time, you have to tell your uncle that he got the position of Yanzhou Shepherd because of the noble man in his destiny, and this noble man is Mr. Dong!"
"Don't dare, don't dare!" Dong Zhao didn't expect that Cao Zhi ranked him so high. From what Cao Zhi called Cao Xiu, this young man should be Cao Cao, Cao Zhi's nephew, and Cao Zhi meant so cautiously.
He wanted Cao Cao to remember Dong Zhao's kindness and be grateful in the future.
In response to such a high courtesy, Dong Zhao hurriedly moved his hands, bent down and cupped his hands, and explained: "The Marquis of the Countryside has a strong message, this is just a little bit of Prefect Zhang's intention, in fact..."
"Actually, this is all due to Mr. Dong. As far as I know, it was Mr. Dong's suggestion to recommend my brother as Yanzhou Mu!" Cao Zhi said before Dong Zhao finished speaking.
Dong Zhao originally wanted to take the opportunity to clarify the purpose of his trip and express his goodwill to Cao Zhi on behalf of Zhang Yang, so as to build a relationship between the Cao family and Zhang Yang. Unexpectedly, Cao Zhi not only kept the topic around him, but also bluntly said that he knew this
The plan was discovered by Dong Zhao. What does this mean? It means that Cao Zhi is not only wooing Dong Zhao, but also demonstrating his vast and profound intelligence work.
Cao Zhi actually knew such a secret. Dong Zhao was horrified to think that Cao Zhi had already planted eyes and ears around Zhang Yang, otherwise it would have been so clear that Dong Zhao came up with this plan (actually, Cao Zhi deduced it based on history)
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When Dong Zhao was so frightened that he knelt down and bowed down, Cao Zhi supported him in time and said cautiously: "Mr. Dong is pragmatic and humble. Cao knows a lot of things. In the future, my brother will still rely on Mr. Dong for many things!"
"It's true!" Dong Zhao confirmed his suspicion and thought to himself: "Fortunately, I spoke on the side of the Cao brothers, otherwise I wouldn't know why I died!"
The atmosphere of the subsequent conversation between the two became much closer. Cao Zhi seemed to treat Dong Zhao as one of his own, which also made Dong Zhao very happy.
That night, when Dong Zhao was triumphantly turning around from Cao Zhi Chu, he just turned into a corner of the city when a black shadow suddenly jumped out and grabbed him, startling Dong Zhao.
"Who?"
Dong Zhao took a closer look, and an ugly face full of pockmarks appeared on the opposite side. "Oh!" It turned out to be Sui Gu, a remnant of the Black Mountain Army who had recently surrendered to Zhang Yang's tent. This kid was quick to see the opportunity, and Yu Du was in Chao Ge.
Before the defeat, he escaped and went to Hanoi to seek refuge with Zhang Yang.
Because Zhang Yang saw that he had two brushes under his command and his status in the Black Mountain Army was not very high, Yuan Shao did not necessarily have to hunt him down, so he accepted him and sent him under his captain Yang Chou.
He has held the post, but the military power has not been assigned to him yet. It is still a publicized inspection period, but although this kid Sui Gu has a pockmarked face, he is very good at maneuvering when he enters the officialdom. He has nothing to do with a civil servant or counselor.
Gotta get closer.
Although Dong Zhao didn't have a good impression of Sui Gu, this guy was quite good at being a good person, so they could still exchange a few words with each other when they met.
"Where has Mr. Dong gone?" Sui Gu looked at Dong Zhao with bright eyes and asked.
Dong Zhao laughed, not angry, and replied directly: "I have sent a message to my lord!"
"Oh!" Sui Gu asked, his face pockmarked and trembling, "Who are you sending the letter to?"
Dong Zhao said "Hmm!" and immediately became alert. His face darkened and he asked dissatisfiedly: "General, what do you think?"
Sui Gu knew that he had asked too many questions, and he should not have inquired so much about his identity. So he clasped his fists at Dong Zhao with a playful smile and said: "Master Dong, please don't be angry. It's not that I don't understand the rules. Sui actually guessed that the master
Sui Gu has no other intention of joining forces with Cao Zhi, but is just waiting here to see if there is anything he can do to serve the lord and Master Dong. Sui Gu once cooperated with Cao Prefect in Wei County, and they still have some old friendship...
..."
Sui Gu made a profound hint and immediately let Dong Zhao know his intentions like a mirror. This kid was trying to find every opportunity to make contributions and build relationships. It was no secret that Cao Zhi had cooperated with the Black Mountain Army to plot Yecheng. Now Cao Zhigui
He is a Marquis of a Country and a General of Chariots and Cavalry, who cares what he has done before.
Sui Gu just wanted to take advantage of Cao Zhi's rising status, use the capital from his previous cooperation with Cao Zhi, and take the opportunity to see if he could get on the line and make a difference in front of Zhang Yang.
"Haha... General Sui's kindness is understood by Dong, but Dong has already taken care of the matter. If General Sui is asked for help in the future, Dong Zhao will be the first to come to the general!"
"You're welcome, sir. If you have anything to do in the future, feel free to speak up. It's an honor for Suigu to be able to help you and your lord!"
"It's easy to say, easy to say. Although the general came a little late this time and the matter has been settled, I will still report this matter to the lord. General, it is getting late, let's go back!"
"My lord, please..."
###########The next day, Zhang Yang reported to the court and commended Cao Cao as the shepherd of Yanzhou. Emperor Xian was startled at first. He had heard that Cao Cao was the shepherd of Yanzhou for more than a day or two. How could Zhang Yang still commend him?
Memorial. Later, Huangmen Shilang Zhong Yao reminded me that some time ago, Li Jue and Guo Si controlled the government and suppressed the official appointment of Yanzhou Prefecture Mu, so Zhang Yang came to report again this time.
Only then did Liu Xie realize that it was illegal for Cao Zhi's brother to serve as the governor of Yanzhou for such a long time. So Liu Xie went to court and granted Cao Cao the title of Marquis of Feiting, which was his grandfather's.
Although Liu Xie was only a fifteen-year-old child, he also understood that Cao Zhi must have been embarrassed to reveal this to him, so through Zhang Yang, Emperor Xian Liu Xie felt ashamed. Why didn't he take a look at Cao Zhi secretly?
wisdom.
Cao Zhi had no expression at all and was looking straight ahead. Seeing Yang Feng and Dong Cheng in his eyes, he cursed in his heart: "You two guys are collaborating together. It seems that these two foreign vassals have joined forces. Be careful with them in the future."
Got it!"
The suspicions of Yang Feng, Dong Cheng and others were not groundless. Soon, after Emperor Xian submitted Zhang Yang's petition, Cao Zhi, when thanking his brother Cao Cao, immediately recommended one of Zhang Yang's counselors as Yilang. This man was named Yilang.
Dong Zhao is a counselor under Zhang Yang. Isn't this an obvious deal between Cao Zhi and Zhang Yang?
Although Liu Xie didn't know exactly what Dong Zhao was capable of, he was recommended by Cao Zhi, and secondly, for Yilang, who had no quota, it didn't matter if he had one more or less. So, it was approved in court.
When Dong Zhao ran to Liu Xie to thank him, Liu Xie saw Dong Zhao's appearance clearly. Seeing that Dong Zhao had clear eyebrows and a dignified appearance, he was very happy and regarded this guy as a good person.
In this way, Zhang Yang was also very happy and thought to himself: "This Cao Zhi really knows how to be a good person. If he puts Dong Zhao in the court, from now on I will have his eyes and ears and someone who can make suggestions in this place of peak power!"
#########That night, Emperor Xian gave a banquet to Cao Zhi, Zhang Yang, Yang Feng, Dong Cheng and other important ministers. During the banquet, Cao Zhi suddenly gave Emperor Xian permission to take a few days off and asked him to return to Danyang to handle family affairs.
As soon as this statement came out, Liu Xie and the officials were all surprised, "How can family affairs be as important as state affairs?" This was Liu Xie's idea.
"Do we have to go back? Why can't Cao Aiqing bring his family over?"
"Your Majesty, my family and ministers will definitely come to pick me up. But I not only have family matters that I need to go back to deal with, but there are always some people in Danyang, where I rule, who are restless. I ask for your permission to go back and calm down. I also hope for your permission."
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"Oh! If someone dissatisfied with Cao Aiqing's governance, that means he dissatisfied with the emperor's rule. He should go back, but I don't know how long it will take. I cannot lack Aiqing here..."
"I am also reluctant to leave the emperor, but the bandits are unjust. I and the emperor will have trouble sleeping and eating in the future. I will leave here in three months at most and return in one month at least. I will never keep the emperor and all the experts waiting.