Xi Zhicai and Cao Cao both sighed, their expressions became serious, Xiang Qing, who was originally cross-legged, was also sitting upright, since Dunqiu was governed so well, it was definitely not because of Dunqiu's problem.

Cao Cao took Xi Zhicai's words and continued: "Most of the people's livelihood problems in Dunqiu have been solved, and it is not modest to say that we are also very popular among the people in Dunqiu, but those heroes who have wandered to other counties and counties to continue to cause trouble cannot tolerate us. ”

"These impeachments don't matter, Dunqiu belongs to Dongjun, and that Dongjun Taishou is not a good thing, the last Dunqiu Order communicated with this Dongjun Taishou and covered up each other, I did these things without his consent, of course, I don't disdain to be in the same stream with him, so no matter what I and Zhicai do, it is difficult."

"I borrowed grain from Zhang Miao, but when the grain team was about to arrive at Dunqiu, but was detained, in desperation, I could only come to the door in person, and the corrupt official argued with reason, soft and hard and exhausted means, delayed for a long time, only to get the grain back, but found that most of it was missing, we dredged the river, but found that the upstream river was fortified layer by layer, we kept digging day and night, almost delayed the summer planting, those sanctimonious officials, don't care about the life or death of the people, just to embarrass me."

"Not long ago, I received an order from the imperial court to return to Luoyang as a waiter, but fortunately, Zhicai carefully investigated, and we learned that this Dongjun Taishou is the person of the ten permanent servants, and this appointment is also the handwriting of the ten permanent servants, although it is helpless, but we can only come back."

Xiang Qing suddenly realized: "Oh, I see. Then he slapped the table angrily, Xiang Qing's strength was so great, with a palm, the table was instantly torn apart, and scattered it on the ground along with the delicacies on the table, Xiang Qing stood up and shouted: "These corrupt officials and traitors are really angry with me, they don't think about the people, and even exploit them layer by layer, the people of the world are in dire straits, they sit back and relax, what else is this kind of scum going to be an official!" I'm so angry, I can't wait to kill them all with one sword! ”

Ah Er, who was downstairs, heard the movement, hurriedly came up, took off the rag on his shoulder and was about to clean it up, Cao Cao shouted: "It's none of your business, what should you do." ”

Ah Er didn't know why these three were still smiling just now, and now he was furious, slapping the table and glaring, but he didn't dare to say more, so he went down to find the shopkeeper's report.

Cao Cao patted Xiang Qing on the shoulder and asked him to sit down: "Let's dissipate our anger, Zhicai and I are also deeply helpless, now that the rule of officials is becoming more and more chaotic, Your Majesty is like this, there is no way to do it, sit down." ”

saw that Xi Zhicai was cleaning up the dishes and chopsticks that fell on the ground, and the dusty dishes that fell on the ground were also put back into the bowl by him, Xiang Qinggang was about to ask Ah Er to serve the dishes again, but was stopped by Cao Cao, but saw that Cao Cao also followed Xi Zhicai to pick up the dirty dishes again.

"Junhe, such a meal, do you know how many Qiu people have dreamed of a meal for a lifetime? We had never thought about it, but after going to Donqiu, I realized that this grain was even more precious than gold. They had to go to the field to pull grass and eat, and when there was no grass, they would crush the bark into powder and drink it as porridge, and I will never forget the boy who drank the bark porridge and died. ”

Cao Cao chattered about his mother-in-law, Xiang Qing also bent down to pick it up with them, he and Cao Cao's heads also collided together, and the two looked at each other and smiled, which also made Xiang Qing know a Cao Cao who was completely different from the historical image.

After a while, Ah Er and the other guys brought up a new case, and the shopkeeper also came up to apologize in person, thinking that the guests were angry because of the poor hospitality in their store, and they also sent two jars of good wine, Cao Cao also smiled at the two jars of wine, and let them all go down.

Everyone raised their glasses again, Cao Cao smiled and said: "We just returned to Luoyang and heard that at the court meeting, His Majesty personally awarded Jun He the seal ribbon, served as the general of the expedition to the west, and the governor of Xiliang quelled all matters of rebellion, I still remember that when we first came to Luoyang, I said that my ambition is to conquer the west general Cao Hou, but I didn't expect Jun He to be the first, so that the eldest brother was ashamed, come, we did this bowl to celebrate for my second brother Xiang Junhe!" ”

The three of them drank it all, wiped the wine stains from the corners of their mouths from their sleeves, and Xi Zhicai said: "Although Junhe is gratifying to be the general of Zhengxi, in my opinion, this matter is not so simple. ”

Cao Cao asked, "How do you say this?" ”

Xi Zhicai explained: "Please think about it, although Jun He has just made a contribution to saving the driver in Yangzhou and deserves to be rewarded, but the reward of General Zhengxi is too big and heavy, and Jun He has never had experience in leading the army, let alone being from a famous family, how could those ministers let him go to Xiliang to quell the rebellion?" And it is also the power of the governor, which is simply incredible. ”

Cao Cao pondered for a moment and said: "I have also thought about this question, but in any case, it is a good thing for Jun He to be the general of Zhengxi, from now on to become a military position, it is much more stable than in the political situation, and in my opinion, now the two major forces of relatives and eunuchs in the court are becoming more and more expanded, and the remaining powers are also divided by the clan, Your Majesty does not want to see this situation, so he is ready to cultivate his own power, it is best to be white, have no contact with others, and can be calm, then Jun He is barely suitable, This is also a sign that His Majesty is going to rectify the government. ”

Xi Zhicai shook his head and said: "It's not that simple, everyone noticed that Jun He was appointed as the general of Zhengxi, but they ignored the latter sentence. ”

Xiang Qing asked: "You mean, there is a problem with the authority of this governor Xiliang to quell the rebellion?" ”

Xi Zhicai replied: "Exactly, and the problem is very big, in Luoyang, everyone can only see the pros and cons of you to them after you become a general, so I won't pay attention to Xiliang, but as far as I know, this Xiliang's rebellion is huge, and your trip must be difficult." ”

Cao Cao said: "Junhe, this trip to Xiliang, is it for you to bring the soldiers and horses of the Luoyang battalion?" ”

Xiang Qing nodded: "Originally, I brought the Imperial Forest Army, but those ministers disagreed, so Your Majesty asked me to bring the soldiers of the Luoyang battalion." ”

Cao Cao said again: "Well, sure enough, Yuan Rang and Miaocai told me that the soldiers of this Luoyang battalion are all veterans, and it is certain that they are brave and good at fighting, but they are unruly in their bones, and a twenty-year-old general has gone, whether you can control such a group of arrogant soldiers and fierce generals is a big problem." ”

Xi Zhicai said: "The accurate news I got is that the Xiliang Thorn History and some big officials have been killed by the rebellious Yan Zhong Kingdom, so you don't have to worry about those people in Xiliang not listening to your command, the Yan Zhong Kingdom has gathered tens of thousands, and Xiliang has fallen to most of it, and when you arrive in Xiliang, it is already a blessing to have three or four counties left, no matter how elite the soldiers and horses of the Luoyang battalion are, you are also weak and strong, and you are also a counterinsurgency division, you can't show a little cowardice, you must move forward, this is the biggest difficulty." ”

Hearing Xi Zhicai's words, Cao Cao and Xiang Qing realized the seriousness of the problem, this is not a good brother's errand at all, and if you are not careful, you will lose everything.

At this time, Cao Cao frowned tightly and whispered: "If it is really according to what Zhicai said, it will be even more complicated, such a dangerous errand will be handed over to Jun He......"

Xi Zhicai interrupted: "It's very simple, this is not Your Majesty's cultivation of your own power at all, this is Your Majesty's plan to kill people with a knife." ”

Xiang Qing muttered to himself: "Borrow Xiliang's knife to kill me." ”

Cao Cao put his hand on his lips and motioned for the two to silence, this issue is not suitable for discussion here, in case it is heard by someone who cares, you can do a lot of articles.

Cao Cao laughed: "Come, drink!" ”

The three of them are all smart people, some things can't resist scrutiny, no matter what the truth is, anyway, it's already here, the appointment process of the imperial court has been quickly completed, probably Xiang Qing will go to the Luoyang camp to select troops and go to the army tomorrow, it's useless to dwell on these now, the premise of tangling with these is that Xiang Qing can come back alive from Xiliang, for this problem, Cao Cao and Xi Zhicai didn't show a little worry, how could Xiang Qing not come back.

The three of them talked loudly, Cao Cao and Xi Zhicai spoke, sometimes Xiang Qing was a little incomprehensible, although the two of them said it in layman, and those who didn't have it were the same, but the things discussed were very profound, and Xiang Qing also seemed to understand and not understand.

He thought in his heart that this trip to Xiliang was very dangerous, although he had been mentally prepared in advance, but every minute of time passed, it meant that the day of his expedition was getting closer and closer.

That Emperor Han Ling, who is from the same time and space as himself, wants to kill me, right? Is he worried that my throne is threatened by me, or is there something else on his mind?

At this moment, he heard hurried footsteps coming from the wooden staircase, and Cao Cao shouted, "Ah Er, didn't you say that you won't come up." ”

Xiang Qing looked back and found that it was Wang Shu who rushed over in a hurry.

"Is something wrong with Xiao Xu and Ah Chun? Didn't it make you look at the two of them? What are you doing with me? ”

Wang Shu took a breath and shouted: "Second master, Cao Gongzi, something happened, the eighth master and the seventh master have an accident." ”

Cao Cao and Xiang Qing dragged each other and asked, "What's wrong?" ”

"They and the eldest princess of Yang'an, hey! It's too sudden, let's talk on the road, and I'll show you the way. ”

"Let's go!"

Cao Cao threw the wine money on the table, and Xi Zhicai followed, and the three of them hurriedly followed Wang Shu.

On Xiang Xu's side, he and Cao Chun were holding swords in their hands, and the eldest princess's guards did not dare to act rashly, although the eldest princess shouted eagerly, but they also knew that these two people were not unknown, especially that day in Wengcheng, Xiang Xu crossed the city wall to capture Zhang Ju, and this matter had spread.

And not only Xiang Xu and Cao Chun, but also a ranger in Tsing Yi is also standing here, and the sword in his hand has also been unsheathed.