Cao Cao sat on the first seat, and everyone knew that he had lost face, and they didn't dare to show anything on their faces, so they all saluted, and then sat down to drink tea, just as if they hadn't heard anything. Pen | fun | pavilion www. ｂｉｑｕｇｅ。 ｉｎｆｏ

Only listening to the noise of the women outside getting farther and farther away, the anger on Cao Cao's face subsided slightly. He pressed his hands on the desk and said to everyone: "Everyone, today is a day of rest, but I still summoned you and others, which is really not my wish, but something urgent. ”

He paused, glanced at the people in the seat, and said, "Maybe you've heard of it. Not long ago, Yuan Shu was called the emperor. ”

"Why worry about the lord!" The big man in the shape of a man sat down and said, "Yuan Shu's husband, who has eaten the gall of a bear's heart and a leopard, dares to openly claim the emperor!" This orthodox emperor can be in our Xu Capital! ”

This big man is the commander Xu Chu, Xu Zhongkang, and the right-hand man under Cao Cao.

"What Zhong Kang said is very true." Cao Cao bowed his head and said, "This Yuan Shu is self-inflicted, and he can't live for a long time." But according to what you said, the orthodox emperor is in Xudu, if we don't send troops to exterminate Yuan Shu, I am afraid that we will be complained by the people of the world. ”

I saw a civil official in his thirties standing up and saying: "My lord, the journey to Yuanshu is long, and the army is out of the country, and the military camp is empty, so I am afraid that it will lead others to bad intentions." ”

"Gongda's words are exactly what I'm worried about." Cao Cao nodded at Xun You, frowned and said, "This Yuan Shu can't be beaten, and it must be beaten." Do you have a good idea? ”

Xun Yu got up and said, "Lord, I have a plan, called the strategy of driving the tiger and devouring the wolf." ”

Cao Cao hurriedly said: "Let's hear it." ”

"Attacking Yuan Shu is to justify the name of the Son of Heaven." Xun Yu said, "The lord can fake the edict of the Son of Heaven and order Xuzhou Liu Bei to go to Yuan Shu." Liu Bei prides himself on being the emperor's uncle, and he does not dare not accept this edict, if he goes on an expedition, Xuzhou will be empty, and Lu Bu, who is stationed near Xuzhou, will definitely sneak attack. ”

"Brilliant plan!" Cheng Yu clapped his hands and praised, "It can be described as killing three birds with one stone." ”

Cao Cao also showed joy on his face: "What a trick to drive the tiger and devour the wolf, Wen Ruoshi is my son's room!" ”

Xun Yu said humbly: "Don't praise everyone, this is just Yu's own duty." ”

Cao Cao smiled: "You also know that it is your own job." I taught you to officially appoint Shang Shuling, why did you refuse? Now in the city of Xudu, everyone calls you Xun Lingjun. ”

Xun Yu hurriedly waved his hand and said, "Yu Gong is famous, how dare he take office?" It's just an agent for the time being, just waiting for the lord to find a real talent. ”

Xun Yu didn't wait for Cao Cao to continue to persuade him, and said: "Lord, since welcoming the Son of Heaven to Xudu, there are many vacancies in the court, and it is necessary to recruit capable people with lofty ideals, otherwise the backlog of affairs in the court and the central government will not be good for the lord." ”

Cao Cao sighed: "I know what Wen Ruo said in my heart. The order has been issued for a long time, but few people have come. If you know a sage, you will be introduced. ”

At this time, Guo Jia got up and said: "Beihai Kong Rong has arrived in Xudu, this person is known as a virtuous person, and he can recommend talents, presumably his arrival can solve the worries of the lord and Wen Ruo." ”

But I didn't want to say this, and everyone in the hall didn't answer, and the atmosphere seemed to freeze suddenly.

After a while, Cao Cao said: "Kong Beihai is here?" Coming to Xudu? Seriously? I haven't seen him hand over the name post! ”

Guo Jia smiled: "Seriously, lord." I saw him in the wine shop yesterday, and it seems to have been a few days. ”

Xu Chu said angrily: "That Kong Rong? Didn't you call that Liu Bei a brother a few days ago! Why did you come to us? ”

Guo Jia soothed: "General Xu, don't be angry, Kong Beihai came from afar because of the prestige of the Son of Heaven." And he is famous, and we still need to be good to receive him. ”

"Humph! Good student reception?! Xu Chu was unconvinced, "He was beaten by Yuan Shao!" Besides, he voted for the Son of Heaven, not my lord, so why should I ......"

"Zhongkang!" Cao Cao shouted to Xu Chu, "Zhongkang is a little safe, it's not a big deal." ”

"Yes." Xu Chu listened to Cao Cao's instructions, and immediately sat down again and was silent.

"Fengxiao, in your opinion, how should this Kong Rong be received?" Cao Cao asked Guo Jiadao.

"Lord, according to what I see, we really need to treat him well, so as to calm the world." Guo Jia said calmly, "Now that the world's talented people are watching, if the lord does not accept Kong Rong because of the old enmity, they will not defect." ”

"Bong-hyo." Cheng Yu couldn't help but say, "Kong Rong is alone, and he will raise it, but the people he makes friends with on weekdays are all people like him, if he is recommended to come to the court as an official, will you accept it?" If they all take it, I'm afraid that the DPRK will ...... You know that, too. ”

"Pick it up." Guo Jia said confidently, "You can pick it up." There are many vacancies in the official positions in the DPRK and China, and you can pick some - suitable for this kind of upright gentleman. But at the same time, our recruitment efforts cannot be interrupted. ”

"Now the recruitment is almost delayed." Xun Yu said in a deep voice, "We have to wait for the villagers to raise filial piety and honesty, it is only once a year, and most of the people recommended are not talented." ”

"That's right, Jia wants to admonish, please ask the lord to recruit talents, only the right move!" Guo Jia bent down.

As soon as these words came out, everyone was talking again.

"Meritocracy?" Cao Cao was stunned for a moment and repeated.

"Exactly." Guo Jia said, "Whether you are filial or not, have a good name, no matter your identity, family and background, as long as you are talented, the lord can accept it." ”

"No!" Only one person stood up to stop it, but it was Chen Qun, who had never spoken before.

Chen Qun said with dissatisfaction on his face: "If the person who is an official is a little lacking in ability, he can make up for it through other means. If virtue is lacking, will it not harm the people! ”

Guo Jia said suddenly: "In this world, except for those with good names, aren't they all people who are virtuous and have losses?" As long as the time is peaceful and virtuous, and there is a reward function, everything can be controlled. If there is a slight fault, it can be corrected. But if people don't have the talent to govern the country, I'm afraid they won't be able to learn it in their lifetime. ”

Chen Qun wanted to say more, but was stopped by Cao Cao.

"Well, you both have a point." Cao Cao lowered his eyes and said, "This matter still needs to be considered, let's discuss it later." ”

Chen Qun and Guo Jia sat down separately, different from Chen Qun's indignant face, Guo Jia smiled, and winked at Xun Yu, who was sitting diagonally in front of him, and changed back to his familiar Xun Yu-style helpless expression.

After that, the people discussed some daily problems, and the generals of the various armies complained about food and grass, and they did not disperse until nightfall.

On the dark street, Guo Jia walked quickly, blocking the path of a tall figure.

"Don't touch her again." Guo Jia tilted his head slightly and said coldly.

"Huh." The man was noncommittal, only chuckling.

"There are too many mysteries in her, and the past can be written off." Guo Jia said lightly, "From now on, I will control her behavior, and you don't have to interfere anymore." ”

The man said: "Guo Fengxiao, the authorities are confused, you are too deep." ”

Guo Jia's eyes were bright in the moonlight: "Thank you, I can see it clearly." ”

"I hope so, otherwise not only will I not be able tolerate, but neither will anyone else. Besides, a character like you, why bother picking up other people's broken shoes? The man smiled and passed past Guo Jia. (To be continued.) )