The central meaning of Yan Liang's statement is actually very simple.
In the table, he praised Yuan Shao, Cao Cao's sworn enemy and the greatest prince in the world for the fourth generation and the Three Dukes, and praised Yuan Shao's achievements as unparalleled in the world, making him the greatest hero in the four hundred years of the Han Dynasty.
After a long speech, which made Yan Liang himself feel nauseated with the praise, he finally went to court and asked the Han Emperor to make Yuan Shao king in recognition of his unparalleled achievements.
It would be strange if Mao Jie wasn't horrified after seeing this.
At the beginning, Emperor Gaozu of the Han Dynasty wiped out all the kings with different surnames and established the ancestral system. The king was not the Liu family, and the whole world fought against them.
Therefore, since the Han Dynasty, anyone who claims to be king often becomes a prelude to usurpation of the throne by powerful ministers.
Yan Liang petitioned the Han Emperor for Yuan Shao to be crowned king, which was tantamount to paving the way for Yuan Shao to eventually usurp the throne on behalf of the Han Dynasty.
Cao Cao wanted to win over Yan Liang and anger Yuan Shao by granting him the title of Mu of Yanzhou and marrying him.
Yan Liang asked for the throne for Yuan Shao, in order to appease Yuan Shao and offset the negative impact on Yuan Shao after he took over Yanzhou Mu.
Yan Liang, who is familiar with the Three Kingdoms, certainly knows that Yuan Shao has great ambitions and has long had the ambition to stand on his own feet on behalf of the Han Dynasty. This act of his own has played into his ambitions.
Mao Jie was a smart man and saw through Yan Liang's intention immediately. He was naturally surprised that Yan Liang had such a clever plan and easily resolved Xun Yu's plan.
"It's just a small matter. If Mao Ye finds it inconvenient, I can send someone to Chang'an to present a memorial to the emperor."
Yan Liang smiled lightly and interrupted Mao Jie's thoughts.
Mao Jie came to his senses. After hesitating for a moment, he could only force a smile and said: "This is just a small effort. Of course, Mao Jie can help the general with this small favor."
Mao Jie was just an envoy and had completed the task assigned to him by Cao Cao. Although Yan Liang's appearance had hidden secrets, he could not stop it. Instead of refusing, why not just be a favor.
Seeing Mao Jie agree, Yan Liang and Jia Xu glanced secretly, with a sly smile flashing in their eyes.
Then Yan Liang put his arm around Mao Jie's shoulders and laughed and said, "Mao Ye is really quick to talk. I like people like you. Come on, let's continue drinking."
Yan Liang's interest revived, and the atmosphere of the banquet in the tent became high again.
Mao Jie was helpless, but he could only stay with his smiling face and let Yan Liang and his group of tiger and wolf generals drink wine.
After a night of drinking, Mao Jie was so drunk that she almost turned her stomach inside out.
After the banquet that day, Yan Liang was not in a hurry for Mao Jie to return to Chang'an with his watch, but asked him to follow the army back to Xinye.
There, there was another person who needed Mao Jie to do ideological work... Three days later, Xinye. Right General's Mansion.
After the news that Yan Liang accepted the imperial title came back to Xinye, Huang Yueying immediately changed the plaque on her house.
In the attic of the east courtyard of the military mansion, Cao Jie had been under house arrest for several months.
Since he was "violated" by Yan Liang and almost lost his chastity, Cao Jie has become very well-behaved. He no longer makes noises and behaves like the prime minister's daughter.
Cao Jie's character has not become docile, she just doesn't dare to smash things, but she is still cold and cold towards the maids who "serve" her.
In the afternoon of this day, Cao Jie, who was feeling depressed, was sitting in the hall.
The door was suddenly pushed open. When he raised his head, Yan Liang strode in.
Cao Jie had not seen Yan Liang again since that unpleasant day. Now, months later, when they suddenly saw each other again, her heart suddenly reached her throat.
The embarrassing scene that day and Yan Liang's beast-like behavior instantly came to mind, making her uncontrollably nervous.
"Miss Cao's face looks very good. It seems that I have taken good care of you."
Yan Liang's words were "frivolous" and he strode in as if he were entering his own home.
To be precise, this is his territory, and he can do whatever he wants.
When Cao Jie saw Yan Liang walking forward, his nerves immediately became tense. He subconsciously shrank back and pulled his clothes tighter.
Her nervous look had a different charm, which made Yan Liang couldn't help but take a second look.
"Why are you nervous? I won't eat you."
While Yan Liang was speaking, he could already smell the faint body fragrance emanating from Cao Jie's body before Yan Liang took a step closer.
Cao Jie shrank even tighter and said in a trembling voice: "You...what do you want to do?"
Yan Liang came closer and stared wantonly at Cao Jie's frightened, but pretending to be calm, pretty face.
The wanton look in his eyes made Cao Jie feel more and more panicked, and a blush suddenly appeared on his face.
After looking at him with intrusive eyes, Yan Liangliang smiled secretly and suddenly retreated to a "courteous" distance.
"Miss Cao, don't think too much. I just came to visit you as a distinguished guest. By the way, I also brought an old friend to you."
Saying that, Yan Liang waved.
The soldiers outside the door saw the gesture and left in a hurry.
Not long after, Mao Jie walked into the hall.
As soon as he saw Cao Jie, he immediately beamed with joy. He stepped forward, bowed and saluted, saying, "Mao Jie pays homage to the lady."
Mao Jie was a close official whom Cao Cao trusted, and he often came in and out of the prime minister's house, so Cao Jie naturally knew about it.
She has been under house arrest here for a long time, and now she is overjoyed to see her father for the first time.
"You two are chatting first, Yan will not disturb you."
Yan Liang walked out of the hall gracefully. He seemed to be admiring the courtyard scenery in front of the hall, but he listened calmly to the conversation in the hall.
"Master Mao, are you here to save me? When can we leave the clutches of Yan Liang, this beast? You don't even know how I got here these days..."
Cao Jie didn't think too much. He only thought that Mao Jie was here to take her away, and he vented all his suppressed resentment in one breath.
Mao Jie listened to Cao Jie's complaints attentively until the Cao family lady became dry, breathless and unable to complain any more.
At this time, Mao Jie sighed: "My lady has been wronged. I am also really sad, but I am not here to take my lady back to Chang'an."
"If you didn't take me away, then why are you here?"
Cao Jie's mood immediately faded, and he suddenly became nervous again.
Mao Jie coughed a few times and said with a bitter look on his face: "To be honest, I'm here to serve as a low-ranking official. First, I'm commissioned by the emperor to confer an official position to General Yan. Secondly, I'm here..."
Cao Jie was shocked when he heard that the emperor actually told Yan Liang the time.
She naturally knew that the emperor was just her father's puppet. When the emperor conferred officials on Yan Liang, it was her father who conferred officials on Yan Liang.
However, Yan Liang was obviously his father's enemy. It would be fine if his father did not send troops to attack him, but why did he give him an official position instead?
Cao Jie, who has been under house arrest all the time, has no idea that the world is turned upside down outside, and of course he has no idea of Cao Cao's difficulties.
At this moment, Mao Jie, who paused for a moment, gave her a second shock, like a bolt from the blue.
"Well, I'm here now. I've been entrusted by Prime Minister Cao to act as a matchmaker and betroth the young lady to General Laiyan."
"What!"
Cao Jie screamed, looking dazed and horrified, as if he thought he had heard wrongly.
Mao Jie had expected that she would be so surprised, so he had to repeat what he just said.
Cao Jie was convinced that there was nothing wrong with her ears, but she immediately thought: Could it be that her father had been stimulated by something and his brain had become bad? How could he promise herself to a beast like Yan Liang?
This is a shame for the entire Cao family!
In shock, Cao Jie ignored his dignity and shouted at Mao Jie: "Dad, why did he marry me to that common man? He is an enemy of the Cao family. Dad should send troops to kill him!"
Facing Cao Jie's cry, Mao Jie spread his hands and sighed helplessly: "The Prime Minister wants to do it too, but it's a pity that Yan Liang is no longer something the Prime Minister can do."
Although Cao Jie was extremely shocked and angry, she still saw something strange in Mao Jie's helplessness.
"Master Mao, please tell me what is going on." Cao Jie, who had calmed down a little, urged.
How Mao Jie's general Yan Liang defeated the Xiliang army, how he broke through three enemies, how he was besieged by a hundred thousand strong enemies, and how he raised an army to threaten Chang'an, forced Cao Cao to take this strategy.
After listening to Mao Jie's sad explanation, Cao Jie's pretty face was once again filled with horror.
That kind of terror was unprecedented, not even when Yan Liang "violated" her.
Cao Jie still knew how strong the Xiliang army was and how many soldiers and horses Yan Liang had. She never believed that Yan Liang, a warrior, could be so strong and that such a desperate situation could be reversed.
"How could this happen... That person named Yan is obviously just a shameless man, how could he..."
Cao Jie was shocked and muttered incoherently.
Mao Jie then sighed: "The Prime Minister is in a difficult situation now. He must appease Yan Liang no matter what. I hope the lady can put the overall situation first and accept this marriage with peace of mind."
Cao Jie fell into silence, with complicated expressions flashing in his moist eyes.
As the daughter of the Cao family, how could she not understand her father's plight? As the daughter of the Cao family, how could she not share her father's worries?
However, the pride in her heart made her feel that marrying Yan Liang was a kind of injustice.
"The overall situation is of paramount importance. Please accept your permission, Miss."
Seeing Cao Jie's hesitation, Mao Jie had no choice but to bow deeply and sincerely plead.
Cao Jie, who was hesitating, suddenly recalled the thrilling day in his mind.
But for some reason, in addition to the shock, shame, hatred and annoyance, there was also a feeling in her subconscious that she couldn't express.
It was that strange feeling and Mao Jie's plea that forced her to accept the facts before her.
After a moment of silence, she sighed softly and said quietly: "Since my father has a destiny, how dare I disobey it? Just marry me."
Mao Jie was overjoyed when he heard this and was relieved. He hurriedly explained some truths and comforted Cao Jie, and then resigned with peace of mind.
Yan Liang heard the conversation between the two people in the hall clearly.
Someone was sent to see Mao Jie away, and Yan Liang walked into the hall again.
Cao Jie saw Yan Liang's heroic figure and thought that she would soon marry the man in front of her. The complex emotions of hatred and shame made her face flushed uncontrollably.
At this time, Yan Liang said calmly: "You must already know about the marriage. I have no shortage of women. One more for you is not too much, and one for you is not too much. If you don't want to, you can just leave.
Will not stop you."
With that said, Yan Liang turned around and made way for him.
Cao Jie originally thought that Yan Liang wanted to be superior to her, but she didn't expect that Yan Liang didn't take her seriously at all. In an instant, she felt that her dignity had been humiliated.
