"It's been nearly a month since the leak was leaked, what did you do?"

Cao Cao roared at the opposite side with an angry face, and in anger, he slapped the table in front of him hard, and a lot of medicinal soup was spilled on the case.

His excited, unbearable headache flared up again, and he could only support his forehead with his left arm.

It seems to be related to the mood, as long as you are angry, the disease suddenly becomes serious, and when you are in a good mood, there are no symptoms at all.

"You've arrested a lot of people lately, can you find any clues?" Cao Cao forcibly suppressed his temper and eased down slightly.

The civil and military officials in the entire public house were all silent, and no one dared to touch Cao Cao's moldy head at this time.

"Xiaguan...... The lower officials are checking ......"

It's okay for others not to speak, but full of pets has to respond.

Tracing down the details, Cao Cao was entrusted to him, the county commander of Xu County, and gave him great rights.

But in the past month, he has been anxious like an ant on a hot pot all day long, he has arrested hundreds of people, and the prison is almost full, but he has not found the slightest clue.

"Please forgive the subordinate for a while, and the subordinate will definitely find out this detail and hand it over to Sikong for disposal," Man Zhong stood in the center of the hall, bowing and trembling.

"Grace, grace, you said so half a month ago."

Cao Cao couldn't help but rush to the top of his head again, he pinched his temples with his fingers, gritted his teeth and said, "Now let you say it yourself, how much more time do you need to be forgiving?"

Ten days, is it enough? ”

"This ......"

Full Pet groaned, to be honest, just looking at the situation in front of him, he may not be sure that he will be able to catch that fine work for another month, let alone ten days?

"Yu Sikong, Xia Guan has almost turned Xu Du upside down in the past month, but there is still no trace of Xizuo.

The lower officials can conclude that this fine work is a member of the imperial court, and the lower officials implore Sikong to ask the edict of the Son of Heaven to investigate the important members of the imperial court. ”

Previously, Cao Cao gave full favor the privilege of investigating any subordinate official of Sikong Mansion, and if he resisted, he could immediately report to Cao Cao.

Because Cao Ang and Liu Ping sent troops to sneak attack, the matter was secret, and it was most likely to leak secrets from the subordinate officials of Sikong Mansion.

However, in the past month, Man Chong has inquired about all officials, including Cao's relatives, but has not found anything abnormal, so Man Chong naturally pointed the finger at the officials in the court at this time.

After all, before setting out on the expedition, Cao Cao had made this matter clear to the Son of Heaven and asked for an edict to crusade against the rebels.

As long as the Son of Heaven issues an edict, this matter cannot be kept secret within the court officials, and it is possible to leak secrets from within the court.

"Good! I will ask you for the edict of the Son of Heaven," Cao Cao had a fierce light in his eyes, gritted his teeth and said: "No matter what position the official residence is, give me a strict investigation."

Give you another ten days, and if you can't find out, you will weigh it yourself. ”

The last sentence was already full of murderous aura, and the flattered back was so shocked that he broke out in a cold sweat.

He bowed down and clenched his fists and said stubbornly: "Sikong rest assured, if he still hasn't caught the fine work within ten days, the lower official will voluntarily resign from the post of county commander of Xu County." ”

"After wasting so much time, the whole Xu has made chickens and dogs jump, how can it be as simple as resigning from the official position?" Cao Cao's anger surged, and his head hurt as if it was about to crack, and he couldn't slow it down by pinching his temples with his fingers.

"Big brother is angry, big brother is angry,"

At this time, Cao Hong looked at the eldest brother so uncomfortable, and couldn't help but stand up and persuade: "This meticulous work must be in a high position, and it is not easy to investigate."

That guy Ping'er has always had a lot of ideas, so why not wait for him to come back and make a decision? ”

"Ping'er?" Cao Cao shook his head helplessly, sighed, and said: "He is leading the troops outside, and there has been no news for so long, and he doesn't know how the war is going."

Thinking that they only brought 3,000 soldiers and horses to attack Shouchun, it was indeed a bit risky, how could they still be counted on him? ”

At this time, Cao Cao had already regretted his decision to agree to the Southern Expeditionary Army to attack Shouchun City.

Of course, that army was all elite cavalry, and the task given to them was only to attack the city of Shouchun, and then retreat after a while with the Yuan army.

But after all, that army is a lone army, there is no backup, not even food and grass, and when it hits the hinterland of the Yuan family, who knows if there will be any accidents?

After all, the situation on the battlefield is changing rapidly, anything can happen, even if Liu Ping is wise, but he is not an immortal, in case he is besieged, he can't escape......

Thinking of this, Cao Cao couldn't help but shudder, and his headache was even worse, as if it was about to crack.

If this battle puts his son and son-in-law in it, he can repent and die.

Suddenly, an attendant hurriedly ran in, bowed down and said, "Yu Sikong, the eldest prince has good news!" ”

"Good news?"

Cao Cao looked at the attendant intently, and asked urgently, "What good news?" ”

At this time, everyone in the hall did not dare to stare at the attendant, for fear that making a sound would anger Cao Cao.

"The eldest prince Ping Gongzi led the army to defeat the Yuan army of 30,000 under Shouchun City, successfully conquered Shouchun, and forced Yuan Shu to apologize and commit suicide, and collected all the land of the two Huai."

Everyone in the hall was dumbfounded, and one by one, their eyes widened and they looked at each other, as if they did not believe what the attendant had reported.

Yuan's army is strong, and it is fighting at home, and it is bound to be amazing in battle under the retreat.

The task given to the Southern Expeditionary Army was obviously to retreat after the first battle, and who would have expected that the Southern Expeditionary Army would be able to defeat it as soon as possible.

What's even more unbelievable is that three thousand cavalry were able to capture Shouchun City and force Yuan Shu to kill, which sounds a bit fantasy.

How can cavalry storm a city? What's more, they didn't even bring siege equipment.

"Bring me the paperwork!"

Cao Cao stood up, couldn't wait to meet the attendant, "snatched" the document from the attendant's hand, and shook it away in a panic.

The document wrote in detail how Liu Ping attracted reinforcements from the Sun family, jointly executed 30,000 Yuan troops under the city, and how he sent troops to rob and kill Yuan Shu and obtain Yuan Shu's money and food.

In the end, I grabbed the jade seal of the country as I wished, and asked for instructions on what to do.

Cao Cao read this document three times, and then couldn't help but laugh and said, "Ping'er, this guy, every time I give the old man an unexpected joy."

It only took 3,000 soldiers to quell the rebellion of Yuan Shu and annihilate Yuan's 60,000 army, who in the world can do it? ”

When he said this, Cao Cao looked at the civil and military in the hall proudly, and his face was full of pride.

This is almost a kind of red fruit show off, after all, this kind of record can also be ranked in the top spot since ancient times.

In fact, although it is true that the Southern Expeditionary Army annihilated 60,000 troops, whether it was the Battle of Runan or the Battle of Shouchun, it was to scare away the enemy's main general in advance, and the remaining soldiers had no intention of fighting, and they collapsed without a fight, and no matter how many people they were, it was useless.

Seeing that Cao Cao was in a good mood, Man Pet hurriedly hid aside, not daring to sweep Cao Cao's interest.

And all the civil and military officials all stood up and smiled and said hello to Cao Cao.

"3,000 soldiers and horses to pacify 60,000 rebels, even if Sun Tzu Leyi uses troops, it's nothing more than that, right?"

"I don't think so, even if the ancient names are added up, they may not be as good as the eldest prince Pinggongzi."

"After finishing his work in one battle, he pacified the rebellion of Yuan Shu in one battle, and now I want to look at the princes of the world, who else dares to laugh at me for quelling the rebellion?"

"The eldest prince Ping Gongzi is so meritorious in this battle, Cao Sikong is a good son-in-law, and there are successors, so you should have no worries."

……

There was a voice of praise in the hall, and the so-called "successor" and the like were euphemistically persuading Cao Cao to establish a son early.

Although Cao Cao's title is only a county candidate, Cao's foundation is solid.

Cao Ang was originally the eldest son, and now that he has made such great achievements, the other brothers can't keep up even if they pat the horse, so there is no reason not to set him up.

At this time, Cao Cao smiled heartily and waved his hand, and said modestly: "These two children are young after all, and you can't be overpraised."

Young people should endure some hardships, strain their muscles and bones, starve their bodies and skins, and empty their bodies before they can continue their great responsibilities. ”

Everyone couldn't figure out Cao Cao's thoughts, so they stopped persuading.

"Hey, big brother, have you recovered?" Cao Hong realized that his eldest brother's head didn't hurt anymore and returned to his usual radiant appearance.

"With such a happy event, what else do I have a headache?"

Cao Cao said with a smile, his headache was related to his mood, and this time he was in a good mood, and the lesion disappeared in an instant.

Everyone breathed a sigh of relief, and when there was nothing important to discuss, they retreated.

Cao Cao left Cao Hong behind, and Cao Hong knew that his eldest brother had confidential matters, so he stopped.

At this time, Mrs. Ding came out of the back hall with Cao Jie and a few maids.

Since Cao Cao fell ill, they were very worried, and they came to serve the medicine in person every day.

Now that Cao Ang and Liu Ping are leading the troops, if Cao Cao is sick again, their mother and daughter will be completely helpless.

"The medicine is cold," Mrs. Ding tried the medicine bowl on the table with the back of her hand, and ordered, "Jie'er, send someone down to heat it up and give your father medicine." ”

"Daughter go by herself," Cao Jie obediently picked up the medicine bowl and wanted to go to hot the medicine herself.

"Okay, okay," Cao Cao smiled and waved his hand, "My lesion has been removed, what medicine do I drink?" ”

"Has the lesion been removed?" Mrs. Ding couldn't help but be full of suspicions, she knew Cao Cao's illness best these days, and she could hardly help herself when she had a seizure, and even if she didn't have a seizure, she would be groggy.

"I haven't drunk this medicine, how can the lesion be removed? Husbands should not be shy about medical treatment," Madame Ding advised.

"Yes, father, you have a headache every day, and your daughter is scared when she looks at it," Cao Jie said, with a hint of horror on her pretty face, obviously palpitating.

"Don't worry, do you look like I'm sick now?" With the concern of his wife and daughter, Cao Cao was very relieved and couldn't help laughing.

Mrs. Ding looked at Cao Cao's expression carefully, and her spirit seemed to be really different from before, and she couldn't help but condense: "My husband hasn't used medicine, why ......?"

"This is all because of your good son-in-law," Cao Cao recounted the incident of Cao Ang and Liu Ping quelling the Yuan Shu rebellion with 3,000 troops and horses.

"With these two sons sharing my worries, how can I still have a headache?"

Mrs. Ding and Cao Jie glanced at each other, "So, Ang'er Ping'er has made a great contribution again?" ”

"It's not just a great achievement, it's a miracle."

Cao Cao laughed and said: "Although these two people have made such miraculous achievements, they must have suffered a lot in this battle, and when the two of them come back, I have to think carefully about how to reward them." ”

When Mrs. Ding and Cao Jie heard this, they couldn't help but have tears in their eyes, but their hearts were sweeter than drinking honey.

As a woman, they can't make contributions like women in this troubled world, so they can only rely on their husbands or sons to make a living.

And Cao Ang and Liu Ping are in their hearts, that is the future dependence.

Cao Ang Liu Ping has outstanding ability and meritorious service, and he is happier than they are rewarded.

Seeing that Cao Cao really didn't need to take any more medicine, and Cao Cao seemed to have something to discuss with Cao Hong, Mrs. Ding took Cao Jie to pack up the medicine bowl and retreated.

In the huge hall, there were only two brothers Cao Cao and Cao Hong.

"Zilian, Ang'er mentioned in the report that he and He'er have intercepted the jade seal of the country, and asked me what to do with it, what do you think?"

"The jade seal of the country?" Cao Hong realized that the eldest brother left him to discuss this matter with him.

"If there is a big chaos today, the heroes rise together, Sun Jian was just a little Changsha Taishou at the beginning, and after getting the jade seal, it was still private.

Now that the eldest brother has possessed the two states of Yanyu, Ang'er Ping'er has collected the land of the two Huai, and no one in the world except Yuan Shao can compare with the eldest brother, this jade seal ...... In my opinion, it's better to keep it with the eldest brother for the time being...... Leave it to him ......"

Cao Hong's later words are sloppy, the jade seal is a symbol of imperial power, and only the Son of Heaven has the right to hold it in ancient times.

Although it is impossible for the Cao family to be stupid enough to usurp the Han Dynasty and claim the emperor like Yuan Shu, who knows how far it will develop in the future, it will not be a bad thing for the jade seal to remain in his hands, what if it can be used one day?

You must know that at this time, everyone in the world is afraid that everyone in the world has the idea of establishing themselves as emperors or setting up a puppet emperor, but they don't dare to do it, after all, there is a living example of Yuan Shu there.

"That's what you think?"

Cao Cao pinched his beard and groaned for a moment, as the territory became bigger and bigger, it was impossible for Cao Cao not to have any thoughts in his heart, but Cao Cao shook his head, sighed and looked ahead with empty eyes.

"I still remember when our brothers were trapped in Yanzhou, how difficult it was to walk, if it weren't for Ping'er's alertness, the land of that state would not have been preserved.

Later, Ping'er advocated welcoming the Son of Heaven, so we successfully won Yuzhou, Wancheng, and now we have taken the two Huai.

In the past year, I have conquered the city and conquered the land, and I think it has a lot to do with my 'worship of the Son of Heaven to be expected by the people'.

It can be seen that if the Han family is prosperous, then my Cao family is prosperous, and if the Han family is respected, then my Cao family is respected.

If in the hands of today's son, there is not even a jade seal for the country, who is in awe of the imperial court? ”

Cao Cao's words made Cao Hong also fall into deep thought.

"The eldest brother has far-reaching plans, and the younger brother is not as good as himself," After a long time, Cao Hong said: "According to the eldest brother's intention, is he going to dedicate the jade seal to the Son of Heaven?" ”

Cao Cao nodded silently.

At this time, Cao Cao was very calm, and everyone would have desires, but he knew that if he wanted to make a difference in this troubled world, he had to suppress his desires.

He can have today, thanks to doing things to revive the Han family, if he doesn't respect the Han family now, then who in the world still respects?

If no one respects it, then what is the use of the Han family he assists?

"Give an order to Ang'er Ping'er, let them pacify the people of Lianghuai, withdraw the army immediately, and there will be a bigger battle to fight soon."

……

Man Chong soon got the edict of the Son of Heaven, which clearly ordered him to strictly investigate the detailed things done in Xu Du, and the Manchu Dynasty ministers could check it, so Man Chong had more power in his hands.

At this time, Cao Cao only gave ten days to be full of favors, and if he still couldn't catch the fine work, Cao Cao would never spare him.

He Man Boning was already a well-known cool official in the world, and this time he held a lot of power and had so much pressure, and soon set off a bloody storm in Xudu and arrested countless people.

For a while, people inside and outside the court were panicked, lest they be targeted by full favor.

On this day, he was full of favor in the palace, and the attendant came to report: "The prince of the mansion, someone has found clues in the place where horses are raised." ”

"Check!" Man Pet stood up and said with a grim face.