Liu Bei stood up, facing the Son of Heaven, a Situ and two young people, and began to tell his plan.

The three of them listened with relish, only Cao Cao, with his head down, the passage of time carved a mark on his face, when he frowned, that thin face seemed to be even more vicissitudes, what Liu Bei was talking about, he didn't listen to it at all, sitting there, he began to think about his life.

Since he was a child, he is not a young man who can be loved by his elders, when he was young, he followed Yuan Shao, who was older than him, and Yuan Shu, who was about the same age as him, wandered around, the whole Luoyang, no one knew the notoriety of the three of them, only because of Yuan Shao's family situation, they were able to escape the punishment of the Luoyang Order several times, at that time, I don't know why, so many children, Cao Cao preferred Yuan Shao to play.

Maybe Yuan Shao was an early adult, and often talked about the future with Cao Cao and Yuan Shu, revealing his ambitions, listening to those words, when Cao Cao was young, he admired this brother very much, he knew a lot of things, and he was different from others, at a young age, but his heart was thinking about the three princes in the future, thinking about revitalizing his clan, as he grew older, although he still had a close relationship with these two people, he no longer had the kind of closeness when he was young.

Yuan Shao grew up first, he was busy getting acquainted with many scholars, and he began to read all day long, no longer messing around with the two of them.

Cao Cao's side, there was only one Yuan Shu left, the two played together, at that time, Cao Cao hated the most, that is, the title after the eunuch, this title, he could often hear, he thought that as long as he was closer to these scholars, and Yuan Shao, the leader of the Luoyang scholars, was more enthusiastic, maybe no one would call it like this anymore, but ah, he still wanted to be bad, this title seemed to be completely imprinted on his body.

Whether he is disgusted with eunuchs or not, whether he is a close relative or not, the title will not be changed.

At those times, Cao Cao became more and more rebellious, he hated his clan, and his father, who was close to the eunuchs.

He is also gradually imitating Yuan Shao, who is older than himself, he is very envious of his way of talking and laughing among the party members, he also began to read, day and night, and he did not expect that it was these books he read that gradually changed him, so that he occasionally thought about himself, examined himself, with a pair of eyes different from others, his appearance is not outstanding, and his talent is the same, but he only has a pair of hearts that can look around and examine himself.

Qiao Xuan recommended him, and he had the opportunity to face the saint.

When he saw Emperor Xiaokang, he was indeed uneasy in his heart, Emperor Xiaokang was not as scary as rumored, he was very gentle and tolerant, perhaps, he was the third person to recognize Cao Cao, the second was Qiao Xuan, and the first was himself.

He took the position of the lieutenant in the north of Luoyang, he, a stubborn boy in the past, did a good job in this position, and successfully cracked down on the illegal situation in Luoyang many times, after all, he had done these things in his early years, and he knew everything about it, these former companions, who had nowhere to hide in front of him, may still have a grudge against the title of the eunuch in his heart, and he killed an eunuch's uncle.

Because of this, he was given a name, and the party members were amazed and began to recognize him, and the relationship with the clan was even worse.

He began to be promoted, went to Jinan, he thought he would do badly, but he didn't expect that through a series of actions such as severely punishing the powerful bullies and supporting the people, he actually became a famous minister in the hearts of the people of Jinan.

Since then, he has started the road of a generation of famous ministers, he has been to Sanhan, and has strongly turned Sanhan into the core territory of the Han Dynasty, and has also served as a secretary, realizing his dream, following the military expedition to the west, and now, he is finally standing in the position of Situ, despising the ministers.

At this moment, Cao Cao no longer needs the approval of others, Cao Mengde, it's good to have his own recognition, how can he care about the thoughts of others?

And his motivation has gradually changed from wanting the approval of others to wanting his own recognition, and at night, he will question himself, is what he is doing is good enough? Ninety percent of Yankang's policy was promulgated by himself, he built the longest canal in Dahan, and he issued a new tax order, can he be satisfied with everything he has done? Can you close your eyes and pass away with peace of mind?

It's not that he doesn't agree with Liu Bei's idea, indeed, when there is no strong enemy outside the Han Dynasty, it is extremely important and appropriate to hide the money in the treasury from the people, let the local development first, and make the people rich, but he knows in his heart that he should not be able to survive the past ten years.

However, this young son of heaven is not easy to deal with, and in the temple, he cannot shake his will and change the decree he has already agreed to.

Cao Cao shook his head and slowly stood up, Liu Bei also stopped talking, everyone looked at Situ, Cao Cao looked a little tired, but also a little relieved, he looked at Liu Xi, and said: "The minister is a little unwell, I want to return home to rest for a few days, I don't know Your Majesty...", Liu Xi looked at him seriously, his behavior was a bit like a protest to the Son of Heaven, which made Liu Xi mind very much.

However, at this moment, Cao Cao's face did not have any anger, and his eyes were as unfathomable as usual, all that could be seen was that tiredness and that relieved smile, he was like an old man in the countryside, who had lost his sharpness on weekdays, everyone was stunned, Liu Xi frowned even more, and said cautiously: "Situ Gong, do you want to let the imperial doctor order come to see your body for you?" ”

Cao Cao shook his head and said, "The minister is just tired, and if he wants to rest for a while, it's okay." ”

Liu Xi nodded and said: "Situ Gong, then go and rest, you must take care of your body, this people's livelihood policy, the same is inseparable from Situ Gong, for the appointment of officials in various places, and some key government decrees in some places, all need to be handled by Situ Gong...", Cao Cao nodded with a smile, bowed his hand, and then turned around and left the Houde Palace, Liu Bei watched him leave with deep meaning, and then continued to talk about his own policy.

Walked out of the palace, I don't know why, Cao Cao only felt light, on weekdays, it was always like a mountain peak pressing on his back, and at this moment, he relieved all the pressure, when he entered the Houde Palace, his steps were hurried, his mind was full of anger towards Liu Bei, he couldn't bear Cao Mengde's legendary achievements in this life, it ended here, he still wanted to do more things, he had not been able to surpass Wang Fu, failed to surpass the capable generals of the past dynasties.

But when he walked out of here, Cao Cao already understood.

It is impossible for him to surpass Wang Fu, and it is impossible to surpass He Xiu.

Because, no living person can surpass a dead person.

Perhaps, a hundred years later, future generations will compare themselves with Wang Fu and He Xiu, and call them the most outstanding Situ of the Han Dynasty, but now, he is still alive, and the body of the dead man has been hung with countless glory and countless thoughts by future generations, and a living person cannot do this, no matter how outstanding he is.

Cao Cao didn't get into the carriage, he walked on the streets of Luoyang step by step, the carriage drove slowly behind him, Cao Cao looked at the city, with a smile on his face, this was the first time he looked at the city seriously, he saw a lot of familiar streets, there, he had spent a very good time, following the two brothers, chasing and fighting, robbing the bride, stealing weapons, hahaha, Yuan Yao Those people, but far away!

Inside the city, vendors stood on both sides, selling their wares.

Cao Cao abolished the requirements for the fang market, and allowed these small traders to appear freely in any area, as long as they did not block the road to Luoyang, they could, and what he thought at that time was naturally to obtain more commercial taxes, and the people gradually became richer, their families had savings, women made handmade products, and even some people had enough food, and occasionally they could go to the street to sell all kinds of meat made by themselves.

More trade is beneficial to the lives of the people and to the economic development of the Han Dynasty.

Therefore, Cao Cao implemented this policy, and now looking at the vendors in Luoyang struggling to sell, and the people choosing goods and bargaining fiercely, Cao Cao felt an indescribable sense of accomplishment in his heart.

There were a lot more children on the streets, and they chased and fought.

Girls who were rare in the past can now be seen a lot, and these are because of Cao Cao's Law on the Protection of Newborns, as well as the Law on the Protection of Women and Children, which does not allow female infanticide, trafficking, discarding, beating, and improving the status of women.

Just walked all the way, looking at the prosperous Luoyang, looking at all kinds of people, including the elderly, children, Hu people, and businessmen.

Walking back into the mansion, Cao Cao changed into civilian clothes.

From that day on, everyone in Cao Mansion felt the change in Cao Cao, he was no longer irritable, nor was he angry for no reason, on weekdays, he always dressed like an old farmer, walking on the streets of Luoyang, speaking a rough dialect.

He would personally put meat in his sons' meals, and he would listen to the children's complaints and tell them how to solve them.

will also urge Cao Pi to let him give himself a grandson earlier.

Just like thousands of old people in the Han Dynasty.

Sitting at the door of a shop on the street, the vendor specially placed a few chairs here, Cao Cao just walked over, and the old man who was burning the fire shouted with a smile, "Old Cao Tou, here you are again, is it the same as before?" ”

"The same old way!"

Cao Cao shouted, sat down, and it didn't take long for the old man to hold a bowl of boiling meat porridge in front of him, the meat porridge here is different from other places, with different spices, it is said that this is bought from the Hu people, the taste is excellent, however, this secret, the owner of the shop Wang Lao Zhang will not tell others, lest customers dare not come to eat, but told Cao Cao, this Cao Lao Gong is his old customer.

Cao Cao was eating porridge, and the old man was sitting beside him.

"Well, eat quickly, I'm going to close the door later, or the pawn will come to drive people out... You say, why is the time when the market is open and closed so short? ”

"You think it's short?"

"yes... I've got everything ready, and I'm going to close my door and go home after a few hours of opening, and sometimes, I don't know how much to prepare, it's not enough, or it's all a waste... My three sons, one is working as an errand in the north of the city, and two are farmers, all of whom are doing well, but the youngest one, yes, is the one who came to me last time to help, he is getting married, and I want to build him a house... It's not easy to earn. ”

"Who's to say it isn't?" Cao Cao shook his head and asked, "It shouldn't be difficult to buy a family property now, right?" ”

"Thanks to Your Majesty Shengming, hahaha, compared to when I was younger, it's much better now, but, these children, it's getting more and more difficult to endure hardships, and it's okay to support Jimin Mansion and repair the house, but I still want to build better... Hahaha, think about it yourself, just the ones we ate when we were children, are young people willing to eat them now?? When we were kids, we could even live in a kennel, but now young people... Alas.."

Cao Cao nodded and said, "That's true... Hey, by the way, what about my son, who is on an errand in Situ Mansion, I asked him to ask to see if he can let this market open for a longer time, I see, simply, there will be no curfew this night, the world is peaceful, the people are doing well, that is the real ah! ”

Hearing Situ, the old man was really startled, and quickly shook his head and said, "Old Caotou, this is not a trivial matter, don't let your son say that, and anger Situ Gong, that's terrible, it's terrible." ”

"Hey, it's okay, it's okay, Situ Gong, I've seen it too, it's not that scary, um... You see, it's about the same as me! ”

"Hahaha, I'm blowing here again, I said I saw the Son of Heaven a few days ago, and now I've seen Situ again, how big a character is Situ Gong, can he still be the same as you bad old man? People, that's a fairy god.... That's what we're saying here, and he's all about it! ”

"Well, he can hear that."