When Yang Xun's praise was put on Cao Cao's table, Cao Cao began to read it quite happily, and of course he had some thoughts in his heart, it turned out that Cui Yan didn't have a fiery eye, this almost flattering praise didn't look like it was written by an honest person, Yang Xun had begun to deteriorate a little, and Cui Yan didn't see it at all?

But when the final comment came into Cao Cao's eyes, he suddenly became furious, thinking that Cui Yan was teaching him a lesson.

said that Lao Tzu has changed, I think you have changed, and you all look at Lao Tzu unpleasantly! Thinking of Cui Yan's appearance of protecting Yang Xun, coupled with the words of the Qiuzi envoy, Cao Cao finally decided to show no mercy to Cui Yan.

A few days later, Cui Yan was imprisoned on the trumped-up charge of "belly slander", Cui Yan did not complain from beginning to end, and calmly accepted a qiē, he felt that he was a Dan, and Prime Minister Cao Cheng would definitely figure it out.

However, after waiting day after day, Cui Yan's hair turned white, his eyes were not good, and there was no good news from the cell that Prime Minister Cao Cheng released him. Cui Yan eventually died in prison, hallucinating when he died, seeing Cao Cao personally come to ask him to be released from prison, and repeatedly apologized.

A generation of honest officials, but because of a comment, ended up dismal, and it also became an unjust case in history.

Due to the complicated construction of the palace and other matters, Cao Cao had many affairs, and he had no spare time, so Wang Baoyu did not bother him, and waited patiently. With the advent of June, an important turning point in Wang Baoyu's life has also arrived.

Cao Cao summoned the civil and military ministers and officially announced that Wang Baoyu was appointed as the general of the conquest, commanding an army of 100,000 and attacking Wuhuan and Xianbei in the north. What is different from the past is that Wang Baoyu is no longer a staff officer with the army, but really has military power.

As soon as this matter was announced, it was opposed by many people, the reason is very simple, Wang Baoyu is now in the position of Ba Gong, and has attracted many people, if he takes these soldiers and horses to become independent in the north, it will be a big trouble for the imperial court.

Cao Cao was very sure that Wang Baoyu did not have this heart, and his son Cao Zhang went with the army, and this kind of thing would never happen.

Everyone was still unwilling, and they went to the table one after another, Cao Cao insisted on his own approach, never regressed, and even announced a discipline, if anyone dared to discuss this matter again, he would be punished for confusing the army's mind, and the voice of opposition gradually subsided.

"Lao Cao, why don't you do this, I can also serve as a military advisor, and let the second son lead the troops." Wang Baoyu found Cao Cao and put forward his opinion.

"If I don't believe in Zhang'er, once you go north, you have to stay there, if you don't have military power, you may not be able to stay alone." Cao Cao said.

Wang Baoyu was very moved, and asked again: "Aren't you afraid that I will really become an independent kingdom?" ”

"If that's the case, please also remember the love between you and me for many years, and leave Zhang'er together. I will never go to ask for it in my lifetime. Cao Cao said seriously.

"Lao Cao, what do you mean by this?"

Cao Cao didn't explain, and silently toasted Wang Baoyu with a glass of wine, and Wang Baoyu had no choice but to swear: "Old Cao, I can swear that I will never do that, and I will definitely let General Cao Zhang and the soldiers and horses return." ”

"Alas, you know my heart, the old man hopes that you can come back with me the most." Cao Cao sighed.

At this time, Wang Baoyu was silent, this matter could not be promised, if Shun Lì found the big meteorite, he might have to return to modern times, and all the qiē here will become history, and can only be recalled.

This was the last wine that Wang Baoyu and Cao Cao drank, the atmosphere was inevitably a little dull, Cao Cao said very little, and finally reluctantly sent Wang Baoyu to the door of the Prime Minister's Mansion in person.

Since he is leaving, Si Tianjian can't take the position, the manager is too young, he definitely can't stay in the mansion anymore, and he is gone, so it is difficult to ensure that he will not get into trouble.

"Apprentice, the master is leaving, maybe he won't come back after this trip." Wang Baoyu was reluctant to say that he really liked this smart child. In addition to being a little greedy for money, this child has no problems in his conduct, he is sensible, well-behaved, clever and filial, and he has all the advantages that a child should have.

"Master, the apprentice also wants to go on the expedition with you." The little pipe said with tears in his eyes.

"You're too young to leave your parents, it's not going to work." Wang Baoyu waved his hand and said, marching and fighting is a dangerous thing, and it is inconvenient to take a child.

"The apprentice will take care of himself, and he will definitely not become a burden to the master!"

"Of course I believe in good people." Wang Baoyu said: "But you also have to think about your parents, they worry about you every day, how can you bear it?" ”

"Alas, Master is not here, where should I go?" The little pipe sighed like an adult.

"There are two hundred taels of silver here, which should be enough for you to live, study hard, do things seriously, believe in Master's level of fortune-telling, I will calculate that you will definitely have a great future." Wang Baoyu persuaded.

"Alas, I want money useless, just eat and clothe yourself."

"Hehe, don't you usually take the opportunity to make money, why do you figure it out now?" Wang Baoyu teased.

The little steward shook his head, took out a soft package from under the table, and handed it over with both hands: "There is no banquet in the world that will not be dispersed, and the apprentice knows that the master is determined to go north, so he chose a gift, presumably the master will be able to use it in the future." ”

"Oh? And gifts? Wang Baoyu happily took the package, as light as nothing, and when it was opened, it turned out to be a hairy shoulder, the color was pure and bright, and it was extremely soft. Try to put it on your body, and immediately feel warm, but it is also a top grade: "Apprentice, this has to cost a lot of money, right?" ”

"It's all saved by Guan Gong, it's cold in the north, this thing can keep out the cold, Master remember to wear it. Alas, it's a pity that the silver taels are not enough, otherwise you can buy a bigger one. The little pipe rubbed his little hands sadly.

Wang Baoyu was very moved, couldn't suppress the feelings in his heart, or came over and hugged the little pipe wheel tightly in his arms, and the tears of the small pipe wheel were like pearls with broken threads, which kept falling and hugged Wang Baoyu tightly.

"Guan Zhi, Master has two words to tell you, you must remember." Wang Baoyu calmed down and said solemnly.

"The apprentice must obey the Master's teachings." The little steward nodded.

"First, after I'm gone, you'd better leave Xudu and your parents and go as far as possible." Wang Baoyu said.

"Good!" The little steward nodded without hesitation, "No matter where I am, I will remember Master's teachings." ”

Wang Baoyu shook his head slightly and said, "This is the second thing I want to say, don't tell anyone, I am your master." ”

"One day as a teacher and a father for life, why is this so?" The little pipe asked puzzled.