Cao Cao pulled Gao Jin's sleeves, looking very earnest, and said with a wry smile: "I've been having a headache recently, which makes me very distressed. But the Marquis of Dongwu is very good in Xuzhou. The young hero is eye-catching."
He laughed, pulled Gao Jin and said: "No need to say more, come with me to the house for a drink, don't refuse."
Gao Jin also expressed his thanks and followed Cao Cao out of the palace. A horse-drawn carriage had already parked outside the palace. Cao Cao said to Gao Jin, "How about you and I being together? Cao Cao has something to say to Marquis Dongwu."
Gao Jin bravely agreed and entered the spacious carriage carriage with Gao Jin. This carriage could accommodate more than six or seven people. The two sat opposite each other. Cao Cao asked: "Zi Yang said that the edict was delivered to Liu Bei on the way back."
A secret edict, do you know whether this is true or false?"
Gao Jin smiled and said: "This edict almost caused all of us to be buried in Pei State. Fortunately, God bless us, otherwise I might not be able to have a good time with Duke Cao here today."
Cao Cao took a deep look at Gao Jin, smiled slightly, and said: "This is all due to the wit and bravery of Marquis Dongwu, what does it have to do with the sky?"
Gao Jin said: "Gong Cao can just call me Boluan."
Cao Cao smiled boldly and said: "In that case, I will address you as Boluan. What does Boluan think the content of this secret edict is?"
Gao Jin did not hide anything, and said: "It's nothing more than helping the Han Dynasty and liaising with people to eliminate the evildoers in the court. What does Mr. Cao think?"
A trace of anger flashed in Cao Cao's eyes, and the evil in Gao Jin's mouth was naturally directed at him. His fingers trembled slightly, and then he said: "Then Bo Luan believes that in addition to passing this secret edict to Liu Bei, it also
Who is it?"
Gao Jin couldn't help laughing and said: "I'm afraid Cao Gong knows the list of these people best, so why do you need to ask me? Is it possible that Gong Cao is kept in the dark about who is loyal to the emperor in Xuchang City, or who can benefit the most from killing Cao Gong?
In?"
Cao Cao laughed: "I will find out these greedy officials!"
After speaking, he fell into silence. He was obviously thinking about who was most likely to be involved in this secret edict plan. When he closed his eyes and was distracted, Gao Jin clearly saw a trace of murderous intent in his slightly closed eyes. Apparently, this man had
The powerful people in the world have become truly angry and are determined to carry out a certain action to eradicate the roots.
He was leisurely leaning on the cushion behind him, pretending to be asleep to pass the time. As for finding out any "treacherous party", he naturally didn't have to worry about it.
When the carriage arrived at Sikong Mansion, Cao Cao came to his senses and laughed loudly: "I almost neglected our distinguished guest, Bo Luan, get out of the car."
At this time, Cao Cao was not the prime minister known to later generations. After welcoming Emperor Xian of the Han Dynasty to Xuchang, Emperor Xian of the Han Dynasty once appointed him as a general. Later, because Yuan Shao was dissatisfied, Cao Cao gave up the position of general to Yuan Shao and changed his position to Sikong.
, and also a chariot and cavalry general.
Therefore, during this period, Cao Cao had not yet completely controlled the courtiers, so he seemed extremely low-key, and had no intention of building a gorgeous mansion like Tongque Terrace. Therefore, in Gao Jin's opinion, this Sikong Mansion did not feel very gorgeous.
, but the attic green tiles stand in the courtyard wall, adding to the majesty.
After walking up several layers of bluestone steps, he entered the mansion. Cao Cao personally guided Gao Jin into an attic. Countless lights were lit in the attic, making it appear extremely spacious. Dozens of dining tables were spread out according to the order of superiority and inferiority.
Dozens of civil and military officials, including Eguan Bo, were sitting upright in full clothes.
Gao Jin met one by one and asked each other's names. They bowed to each other. Tian Feng had also been invited first. Cao Cao naturally sat at the head of the desk, while Gao Jin sat at Tian Feng's co-defendant. Cao Cao looked over with a smile.
, at the same time, the other guests at the dining table did not seem friendly, and they all looked at Gao Jin with hostility.
Gao Jin chatted with Tian Feng calmly.
After everyone drank a few sips of wine, one person stood up and said, "What do you mean when Marquis Dongwu came to Xuchang?"
This question was very thoughtless. Everyone put down their wine cups and silently turned to Gao Jin. Everyone could hear the provocation in this person's words.
Gao Jin pursed his lips and smiled, and said, "Dare you ask me your surname, Gao?"
The man said: "I am in Xia Pingyuan Huayun."
Gao Jin smiled slightly and said: "I came to Xudu this time to express my gratitude to the emperor. What? Don't you know, Mr. Hua?"
Hua Yun stroked his beard and smiled and said: "Marquis Dongwu seems to have forgotten another important mission. Your lord, Lu Bu, is an accomplice of the tiger. Cholera is in the imperial court. I am sending you to Xudu today. Isn't this to plead guilty to the emperor?"
Gao Jin already knew that someone was going to give him an excuse. He glanced at Cao Cao and saw that he looked like it had nothing to do with him. He knew that it was most likely Cao Cao's instructions. He laughed and said: "My lord, are you there?"
Is it easy for you to determine the guilt? The Emperor has not expressed his position on this matter. Does Mr. Hua think that he can replace the Emperor?"
Hua Yun was speechless for a moment, not even daring to say anything. Her momentum had weakened a bit, and she said, "Could it be that Marquis Dongwu thought Lu Bu was innocent?"
Gao Jin smiled coldly: "What's the crime?"
Hua Yun said proudly: "This crime is known to the whole world, why does it need to be exposed in one way? Doesn't Marquis Dongwu have to forcefully defend it?"
Gao Jin shook his head: "As for the crime, Mr. Hua doesn't have any. Mr. Hua doesn't bother to tell my Lord's crime, so Gao Jin will talk about Mr. Hua's crime here." He smiled and said: "Jiu Jin
Mr. Wen Hua is a well-known scholar, but in my opinion, he only shows his appearance. Making things difficult for guests means he does not understand etiquette. This is one of the reasons. The court has not yet considered that our Lord is guilty, but Mr. Wen Hua is incriminating others and speaking out.
Wild talk, is this due to loss of virtue? Mr. Hua doesn't know how to reflect on these two things, but he speaks without shame. Such a famous person is really impressive."
Everyone knows how to curse. Hua Yun suddenly jumped out, which made Gao Jin a little angry. Lu Bu had already had a rift with him, and Gao Jin had no need to exonerate him. However, Hua Yun secretly ridiculed Lu Bu.
Gao Jin caused embarrassment and he had to retort.
Hua Yun said angrily: "Marquis Dongwu has such a sharp tongue!" He threw up his sleeves and sat down, feeling too embarrassed to argue with Gao Jin.
Suddenly someone on the seat asked loudly: "Lü Bu is just a clown, and it is difficult to achieve anything by hiding in Xuzhou. This peace negotiation is because Cao Cao is unwilling to go to war, so he has a chance to linger. In my opinion, Dong
Why should Marquis Wu submit to this man? Why not surrender to Gong Cao? Gong Cao knows how to recognize people, and Marquis Wu of the East can only make great achievements today."
Gao Jin looked sideways and saw that the chief was full of favors. He couldn't help but laugh and said: "In this way, Yuan Shao in Hebei is the most powerful in the world. Yuan Shao has millions of soldiers in Hebei and thousands of generals. The dragon and the tiger are watching, and he can swallow up the world.
What is the ambition of the public?"
Man Chong's face showed hesitation. He didn't know why Gao Jin mentioned Yuan Shao, but Yuan Shao's power was indeed true, so he had to bite the bullet and said: "Yes."
Gao Jin's eyes flashed with a hint of cunning, and he said loudly: "In that case, in Yuan Shao's eyes, isn't your lord Cao Gong also a clown living in Yanzhou and Henan Province? In that case, why did the lord not abandon Cao Gong and join him?
Yuan Shao? Based on Yuan Shao’s clear experience, if you want to gain glory and wealth, isn’t it just a matter of digging into your pocket?”
Gao Jin's words revealed that Man Chong knew that he had been fooled by Gao Jin's cunning, so in front of Cao Cao, he had to bite the bullet and said: "I swear to follow Duke Cao to the death, how can I be half-hearted?"
Gao Jin laughed loudly: "You know that you only care about the Lord, why do you need me to be half-hearted?"
Man Chong returned his seat in shame and remained speechless.