Jia Xu is a resourceful person who knows how to protect himself wisely, but to stand up at this time shows that he also sees the importance of Hebei. If the opportunity is delayed, the world will become a different place.
Therefore, he had to come out at this time. Although there would be certain risks, Xun You and Jia Xu, whom he found first, understood that he did not have full trust among Cao's army now. If he stood up and suggested sending troops to Hebei,
Not only would he not be praised, but he would also most likely be suspected. However, Xun You was different. Cao Cao trusted Xun You deeply.
How could Xun You not know the purpose of Jia Xu's visit? He smiled bitterly and said: "Wen He, I have already persuaded Man Chong, but Man Chong did not listen to the dissuasion and insisted on waiting for Cao Gong's reply. I am afraid that this good opportunity will be missed."
Jia Xu said: "It's up to people to plan things. If we wait for Duke Cao's reply, we won't be able to wait in time. I have a way, maybe I can give it a try."
Xun You and Jia Xu were not familiar with each other. In fact, Jia Xu was not very popular in Xuchang. At that time, Jia Xu encouraged Zhang Xiu to attack Cao Cao. Cao Cao was defeated. His eldest son Cao Ang and his nephew Cao Anmin were killed. The fierce general Dian Wei was killed in the battle.
Although Cao Cao said he didn't care about the matter, there was always a knot in the hearts of the civil servants and generals below.
In particular, Cao Pi once said that Zhang Xiu killed his own brother and was an sworn enemy. Although Cao Pi did not involve Jia Xu, Cao Pi had already declared that he would take revenge. Who dares to go with these two people?
Recently, Zhang Xiu and Jia Xu arrived in Xuchang. Although they enjoyed generous salaries, no one dared to deal with them.
Zhang Xiu was worried and uneasy, but Jia Xu seemed content. He was alone and showed no fear.
Xun You didn't know why Jia Xu came to him and asked, "Wen He just said it doesn't matter."
Jia Xu said: "Jiang Ji is on good terms with Man Chong, why not go to Hua Xin to persuade Man Chong."
Xun You suddenly woke up, stroked his forehead and said, "I almost forgot."
Hua Xin was not an ordinary person, but a famous celebrity at this time. There were many allusions to him during this period.
After that, Hua Xin became an official in the Gaotang Dynasty. Although it was his first time as an official, Hua Xin was praised by everyone for his "discussions were balanced and never hurt people" during his political tenure. Soon, Hua Xin's talent attracted the attention of the world.
He was promoted to the title of Xiaolian first, and then dismissed as a doctor. For a time, Hua Xin's future was bright. But in this seemingly smooth official career, Hua Xin had to resign and retire due to his physical problems.
In the mountains and forests.
Time continued to move forward. In 189 AD, Emperor Ling of the Han Dynasty passed away, and he had no plans to assist the government. Due to He Jin's recruitment, Hua Xin had no choice but to come out of the mountain for the second time and was appointed Shangshu Lang. But who knew that a few months later, He Jin would be with him?
He was killed in the eunuch struggle. Later, Dong Zhuo of Xiliang took power again and opposed the heroes of Guandong at that time. He became the target of Yuan Shao, Cao Cao and others. Faced with such troubled times, Hua Xin asked to be appointed as Xiagui in order to avoid the trouble in Xijing.
Dong Zhuo agreed. However, the recurrence of his old illness forced Hua Xin, Zheng Tai and other six or seven people to walk out of Wuguan on foot.
During this difficult journey, Hua Xin showed another shining side besides his talent. While Hua Xin was traveling with Zheng Tai and others, he met an old man walking alone. So the old man asked to go with the others, and Zheng
Tai and others saw how pitiful he was and couldn't bear to abandon him, so they agreed. But who knew that the old man fell into a well on the way, and everyone wanted to abandon him. At this time, only Hua Xin stood up and said, "I'm done with him."
He persuaded everyone and rescued the old man on the grounds that it was "unjust to abandon him". Hua Xin had the courage to step forward and save others in times of danger, and people could not help but admire his noble conduct.
In the first year of Chuping, Hua Xin, who had experienced two hardships, came out of the mountain three times and was appointed by the court as the prefect of Yuzhang. Hua Xin, who thought he would be in peace this time, was once again "favoured" by God. Sun Ce's Tiger Wolf
Hua Xin, who knew the strategy and was good at using troops, had no choice but to welcome him. Later, in the fifth year of Jian'an, Hua Xin was transferred back to the court as an official by the order of Cao Cao, the pretended emperor. Because Hua Xin was very popular, he was quite popular.
Everyone loved him. Therefore, his subordinates and people gave him many gifts before leaving. Hua Xin accepted them all in person, but noted the name of the gift giver and kept them. Later, in the touching scene where more than a thousand people were seen farewell in tears.
, took out all the gifts, and said to the people seeing him off: "I have accepted the kindness, thank you very much. But I have to ask everyone to take back the gifts individually." Hua Xin's behavior once again impressed everyone. That's it.
, Hua Xin left Jiangdong and embarked on the road of serving Cao Wei...
At the end of the Eastern Han Dynasty, all the heroes came together and wars continued, which made Hua Xin not very successful in the first half of his life. In just ten years, he experienced several hardships, several ups and downs, and the road was quite bumpy.
.However, relying on Hua Xin's own character, talent and hard work, he finally got his official career on the right track.
Hua Yun is indeed worthy of the word "celebrity". He is knowledgeable, upright and honest. As early as when he was an official in Gaotang County, the officials liked to walk on the streets and show off their faces. Hua Xin was working as an official in the county government at that time.
, he would wash his face and go out every day, go home as soon as he finished his business, and close the door tightly. He discussed people in a calm and objective manner, and never slandered or hurt others. Tao Qiuhong, who was from the same county, was also a celebrity at that time, and he thought he was better than others.
Hua Xin had more insight. At that time, Wang Fen was discussing with Haojie to abolish the Ling Emperor and establish a new emperor. Wang Fen secretly discussed with Hua Xin and Tao Qiuhong. When Tao Qiuhong wanted to participate, Hua Xin stopped him and said: "Abolish the Emperor and establish a new emperor."
Such a major event, even Yi Yin and Huo Guang find it difficult. Wang Fen has a rough temper and has no strategy. This matter will definitely fail. Not only will he be killed, but it will also harm the clan. Don't get involved!" Tao Qiuhong obeyed Hua.
After Xin's advice, Wang Fen withdrew. Afterwards, Wang Fen failed. From then on, Tao Qiuhong was convinced by Hua Xin's insights.
Hua Xin was once recommended as Xiaolian and was given the position of doctor by the imperial court, but he resigned and returned home due to illness. After the death of Emperor Ling of the Han Dynasty, the auxiliary minister He Jin transferred Henan Zhengtai, Yingchuan Xunyou and Hua Xin to Beijing.
After Xin arrived in Luoyang, he was awarded the post of Shangshu Lang. When Dong Zhuo moved Emperor Xian of the Han Dynasty to Chang'an, Hua Xin asked to be appointed as the official minister, claiming that he was ill and could not go. He crossed the Qinling Mountains from Lantian to Nanyang. At that time, Yuan Shu was in Deng County, Henan Province.
He left Hua Xin to help him. Hua Xin advised Yuan Shu to send troops to attack Dong Zhuo, but Yuan Shu did not take it. Hua Xin decided to abandon Yuan Shu and go to another country. It happened that Emperor Xian of the Han Dynasty sent his Taifu Ma Rishan to appease Guandong, and Ma Rishan summoned Hua Xin as his subordinate.
When he arrived in Xuzhou, the emperor issued an edict to appoint Hua Xin as the governor of Yuzhang. During his tenure as governor, he was quiet in his administration and did not disturb the people. Therefore, the officials and the people were very grateful and supported him. Even after the death of Liu Yao, the governor of Yangzhou, the people of Yangzhou unanimously recommended him.
Hua Xin was appointed as the governor. Hua Xin refused because he had no imperial orders and it was not appropriate for a minister to take up the post. However, the people actually waited outside the Yuzhang Prefect's Mansion for several months, and he was finally persuaded to return. After Sun Ce occupied Jiangdong,
Hua Xin knew that he was good at using soldiers, so he arranged his clothes to welcome him. Sun Ce knew that Hua Xin was virtuous, talented and older than himself, so he treated him as a distinguished guest.
Later, Cao Cao wrote to the emperor to transfer Hua Xin to Xuchang as an official. Jiangdong did not want Hua Xin to leave, so Hua Xin said to people: "Because you can obey the emperor's order, you can form a friendship with Cao Gong, but this friendship is still
It's not strong. Wouldn't it be better if I went over there to deepen it for you? If you keep me here today, you are raising a useless thing. This is not a good idea."
At that time, Sun Ce was very happy to hear this, so he agreed to send him to Beijing. When he heard that he was going to Beijing to take up his post, more than a thousand guests, friends and former colleagues came to see him off, and presented him with "hundreds of gold" in huge sums of money and materials.
Xin did not reject anyone who came, but he secretly marked the gifts. On the day before leaving, he laid out all of them and said to those who saw him off: "I didn't want to refuse your gifts, so I accepted many gifts. I think.
"I am riding a bicycle alone this time. I am originally innocent, but if I carry a jade, I will be killed. I hope my friends and guests can come up with a perfect plan for me." No one could guarantee that he was carrying a heavy burden.
The gold and silver treasures were on the road, and it was a very safe strategy. Everyone had to take back the original gifts and admire his noble morals. After Hua Xin arrived in the capital, he was named Yilang, concurrently military commander, and later promoted to minister. He was also promoted to minister.
In the middle of the dynasty, Xun Yu was replaced as Shangshu Ling, equivalent to deputy prime minister. Cao Cao also reported to the Qing Emperor that he appointed Hua Xin as military advisor.
Hua Xin has always been very upright. His relatives and acquaintances have been helped by his rice and the emperor's rewards. He does not have a hundred kilograms at home, let alone ten measures of grain storage. The court often rewards young women who have been confiscated into slavery to ministers, but only Hua Xin does not take them in.
Instead, he married them off. Many people praised him as a rare elder in the country. His actions coincided with the way of heaven and earth and won the hearts of the people. Today, high officials have sumptuous dishes, but he only eats simple vegetables with rice.
, and did not care about it. Therefore, Cao Cao once specially rewarded Hua Xin with his own clothes, and made clothes for his wife and the men and women in his family...
Later, Hua Yun also proved his moral character with facts and actions. At that time, he turned against Guan Ning, and Guan Ning deliberately humiliated him, which made him criticized by many people. However, Hua Yun later recommended Guan Ning and let Guan Ning
Come to be an official.
Guan Ning's distant ancestor was Guan Zhong, a wise prime minister in the Spring and Autumn Period. He was eight feet tall, as tall as Zhuge Liang, and had a good face and a good appearance. Guan Ning's family was very poor, and his father died when he was sixteen.
Relatives and friends sympathized with him and gave him a lot of property to bury his father. However, Guan Ning did not take any money and buried his father with his own real financial resources. Guan Ning was eager to learn and made several famous schoolmates, one of whom was Hua Xin.
, one was named Bing Yuan, and the three of them were close friends and outstanding, so people at that time compared them to a dragon, with Hua Xin as the head, Bing Yuan as the belly, and Guan Ning as the tail. The great scholar they respected most was
The famous Chen Zhonggong at that time, Chen Zhonggong's intellectual behavior became their pursuit goal. However, there was a famous rupture of diplomatic relations between Hua Xin, the leader, and Guan Ning, the leader, which later generations called "Guan Ning's separation of seats."
At that time, when they were studying, they often studied and worked at the same time. It was the so-called unity of knowledge and action, and they were not just bookworms. One day, Hua Xin and Guan Ning were hoeing vegetables in the garden. It happened to be a coincidence.
Suddenly, there was a piece of gold buried in the vegetable field. Guan Ning's hoe turned up the gold as he hoeed it.
Hua Xin, Guan Ning and others usually study to cultivate their character, which is to get rid of the greed in human nature. They should not be tempted when seeing unexpected wealth, and they usually flaunt this. So when Guan Ning saw the gold, he regarded it as a brick.
He treated the rocks and soil with a hoe and threw them aside. Hua Xin was hoeing behind and saw them after a while. He knew that he shouldn't take this thing, but he couldn't bear it, so he picked it up and looked at it before throwing it away.
.This incident shows that Hua Xin's cultivation level is far behind Guan Ning's. A few days later, the two of them were studying in the house. Some dignitaries passed by on the street outside, riding in gorgeous carriages and horses, knocking on the door.
The gongs and drums were playing, and it was very lively. Guan Ning continued to read his book seriously as if he had not heard anything. Hua Xin could not sit still, and ran to the door to watch, envious of the majesty of this dignitary. After the carriage and horse passed by, Hua Xin
When he returned to the house, Guan Ning took a knife and cut the mat they were sitting on from the middle, saying, "You are no longer worthy of being my friend!"
Because of this incident, Huayun was ridiculed by the world, and everyone praised Guan Ning's nobility. It was precisely for this reason that Huayun's first half of life was very bumpy.
After the chaos in the world at the end of the Han Dynasty, people's lives and property could not be guaranteed, and they could no longer stay in the Central Plains. Guan Ning, Bingyuan and Wang Lie made an appointment to take refuge in Liaodong, a relatively safe place. At that time, the governor of Liaodong was Gongsun
Du, was very capable of ruling, and Liaodong was geographically remote and was not affected by the war. It was an ideal place of refuge at that time. Guan Ning and several others were very famous in the Central Plains, and Gongsun Du knew about it, so he welcomed their arrival very much.
A post house was specially set aside for them to live in.
When he met Gongsun Du, Guan Ning only talked about classical scholarship and kept silent about the political and military situation at that time. After meeting Gongsun Du, Guan Ning did not stay in a posthouse anymore. Instead, he found a barren mountain and valley and built one by himself.
He lived in a simple house and dug an earthen kiln. After Gongsun Du died, his son Gongsun Kang took power and was more ambitious than his father. He thought about the wonderful thing of becoming king overseas all day long. He wanted to give Guan Ning an official title so that he could
Guan Ning assisted him, but he was so frightened by Guan Ning's reputation that he couldn't speak.
After Cao Cao became Sikong, he ordered Guan Ning to be recruited into the court. Gongsun Kang suppressed the order and did not announce it. Of course, Guan Ning would not know about it. After the situation in the Central Plains stabilized, many refugees returned to their hometowns. But Guan Ning remained still.
, lived in Liaodong. However, the situation in Liaodong also changed. After Gongsun Kang's death, his younger brother Gongsun Gong succeeded to the throne. This man was sick, cowardly by nature, and had no ability to rule. However, Gongsun Kang's illegitimate son Gongsun Yuan was a hero.
Talented, he was restless in his lower position. Guan Ning saw that Liaodong was about to be in chaos, so he took a boat back to the Central Plains with his family. Gongsun Kang personally sent him many gifts, and Guan Ning accepted them first. When he set out, together with Gongsun Du,
Keep all Gongsun Kang's gifts without taking any of them, maintaining his pure nature...
When the fleet was sailing at sea, it encountered a storm and most of the ships sank. The ship Guan Ning was on was also very dangerous, but Guan Ning took it calmly as if nothing had happened. At this time, a miracle happened. In the night
Suddenly a light appeared, guiding the ship to a deserted island, and the danger was turned. At that time, people discovered that there were no residents on the island and there were no traces of fire. Where did the light come from? People explained it
He regarded it as a miracle and said that it was Guan Ning's "response for accumulating good deeds".
Later, Hua Yun recommended Guan Ning as an official, ignoring the previous suspicion, and expressed her willingness to give up her official position to Guan Ning, saying that Guan Ning was a great talent. Guan Ning would rather die than obey.
As a result, Hua Yun's reputation was very great. Many people had worshiped under his sect, such as Man Chong, who was one of them. Man Chong admired Hua Yun's character very much. He always talked about Hua Yun's qualities with everyone he met and always treated him as a teacher.
In other words, if Huayun is allowed to persuade Man Chong, this matter will be easier to talk about.
Xun You didn't dare to delay any longer and went to see Hua Yun immediately. Hua Yun's mansion was different from others. There were only a few wing rooms, and only a couple helped him with housework. When he saw Xun You coming to visit, he quickly came out to greet him. Xun You got straight to the point.
: "Hebei is in chaos, and the two Yuan Dynasties are fighting. It is a great opportunity for Duke Cao to seek Hebei. Can Sir still remain motionless?".
Hua Yun said: "What should I do if Mr. Cao has not returned?"
Xun You said: "Man Chong can be taught to send troops, but Man Chong is too cautious, and he still needs to go and persuade him."
Hua Yun pondered undecided. This matter is indeed risky. No one knows Cao Gong's thoughts. There is nothing wrong with sending troops to Hebei. But if he mobilizes troops without authorization, who knows that Cao Gong will not be punished. If he goes to persuade him,
Now that Duke Cao has punished Man Chong, this matter is no longer his wish.
Xun You saw Hua Yun being undecided, so he said: "Gao Jin has already sent troops north. If the opportunity is delayed, the whole of Hebei will fall into Gao Jin's bag sooner or later. By then, there will be thirteen states in the world, and Gao Jin will dominate five states. How can it be so powerful?
What do you want to see, sir? Gong Cao will definitely regret it by then. If sir, you can persuade Man Chong, as long as you send troops, no matter how many, you will be able to delay Gao Jin. When Cao Gong's army turns back, he will compete with Gao Jin and Yuan for supremacy. Sir
, now the matter is urgent and there is no room for hesitation.”
Hua Yun was also moved, knowing that the relationship between this was very important. Cao Cao only controlled two states now, plus Xiangfan, he was also a big prince. If Gao Jin really captured five states and then turned around to fight against Cao Cao,
Things were not that simple anymore. Facing such a powerful enemy, no one had any hope of victory, so he said: "Did Mr. Xun come in a chariot and horse? Please lend me the chariot and horse. I will go to Man Chong's place."
Xun You smiled bitterly, then he realized that Huayun didn't even have a carriage or horse, so he said, "I will go with you, sir."
The two went to Man Chong's mansion together. Man Chong heard about Hua Yun and immediately downgraded his rank to welcome him. After everyone greeted them, they sat down and Hua Yun said, "Bo Ning, you have committed a serious crime, why are you still so casual now?
"
Man Chong was shocked and said, "I don't know what my sins are. Please teach me, sir." In front of Hua Yun, Man Chong acted very cautiously, sitting sideways and bowing.
Hua Yun said: "Chaos has broken out in Hebei. Gao Jin's army went north to take Hebei lightly. Once this happens, how can Duke Cao gain a foothold?"