Cao Ang was not surprised at all by the arrival of Zhang Miao and Chen Gong.

Both are Yanzhou natives.

At the same time, they all have the dual identity of Yanzhou celebrities and children of Yanzhou scholars.

At this point.

There is a high degree of overlap with the edge let.

And the convergence of identity labels also leads to the fact that the three of them belong to the same circle and have very similar interests.

Therefore, in the case of provoking the father and son of the Cao family and offending the top leaders of Yanzhou.

Zhang Miao and Chen Gong will still come together, stand up for him together, and fight for a glimmer of life for the side.

Even if he knew that doing so would likely cause Cao Cao to be dissatisfied, he couldn't help but come.

On the way from the study to the side hall.

Cao Ang kept walking, while carefully thinking about how he would deal with it later.

If he is facing other celebrities or families in Yanzhou, then what Cao Ang has to do is just sell a favor along the river.

However, Zhang Miao and Chen Gong are not the same, they are also subordinates of the Cao family.

Moreover, for Cao Ang, who has a global perspective, Chen Gongtai and Zhang Mengzhuo are the main culprits of the Yanzhou Rebellion in the future.

Although this will not happen again.

But Cao Ang must be careful.

So how to speak later, it's going to be a little bit skillful.

……

Inside the side hall.

Zhang Miao and Chen Gong sat on one side each.

Both of them were holding a bowl of tea soup in their hands.

It's just that at such a critical juncture now, no one is interested in drinking a sip of fragrant tea soup, but looks at each other and sits there without saying a word.

The atmosphere of silence made both of them a little restless, and there was no lack of suffering.

The thought that after Cao Cao came over later, there would be some very likely scenes, which made Zhang Miao and Chen Gong's thoughts more and more confused.

Maybe I can't stand the atmosphere.

Zhang Miao suddenly broke the silence.

After putting down the tea bowl.

said with some emotion: "After today, even if Bian Wenli is completely ruined and his reputation is lost, he will never have the same demeanor as in the past from now on." ”

Zhang Miao's words made Chen Gong sneer.

"He is also to blame, he doesn't understand when he is an official, so he sees that others can become state pastors, and he doesn't know whether he is alive or dead, he is insulted, such a person is just ruined, and he is already cheap!"

Although Chen Gong and Zhang Miao came to Cao Cao to intercede, after such an incident today, he was already full of contempt for Bian Rang.

Just such a rotten person.

Why are you the same Yanzhou celebrity as yourself?

If everyone didn't belong to the same circle, then he really didn't want to come to Cao Cao, and he really couldn't afford to lose this person!

Zhang Miao heard this.

Suddenly there was a wry smile.

Not only did he not refute Chen Gong's harsh criticism, but he nodded approvingly.

"In the past, I knew that he had a haughty temperament, but when he was noble-minded, I never thought that he was such a jealous and strong person, and he really looked away."

"After today, if this matter can be properly resolved, I will definitely send someone to send him back to Chenliu, and he will not communicate with him again in the future."

……

Zhang Miao actually can't figure it out until now.

What the hell is this guy's brain?

Even if you are dissatisfied with Cao Cao, you can just hide in your own house and say a few words.

Or if you are not in Yanzhou, then if you say two such "high theories", Cao Cao may just pinch his nose and just don't hear it.

But how can anyone slap his face in the face?

Or is it on other people's territory, slapping his face in front of others, isn't this looking for death?

Probably tired of it!

At this moment.

Both Zhang Miao and Chen Gong acquiesced to one point of view.

That is, Cao Cao has a great possibility that he will retaliate against Bian Rang after today.

And the way of revenge.

It is to take their life and destroy it physically.

After all, Bian Rang is doing this bullshit thing today, and bluntly insulting other people's ancestors, which is a blood feud in this era where reputation is extremely important.

Place oneself in somebody's shoes.

The two of them stayed in that position.

He will definitely raise the butcher's knife to the side.

Not to mention Cao Cao, who is fully capable and has a reason to do this.

Although Cao Ang stepped forward today.

defeated Bian Rang with words and made him ruined, but this can only be said to save face.

It was not enough for Cao Cao to vent the resentment in his heart.

Once you have time, you will kill them quickly!

This is also the fundamental reason why the two are here.

……

After hearing Zhang Miao's words.

Chen Gong bowed his head again and again.

Rejoicing in his wise decision.

"It's as it should be, if you get too close to this kind of person, sooner or later you will get into trouble, we can save him once, we can't save him two or three times, it doesn't matter if he wants to die, don't bring us trouble!"

After reaching a consensus on the matter.

Just as quiet is returning and waiting.

Chen Gong suddenly remembered something.

hurriedly turned sideways and arched his hand to Zhang Miao.

With some urgency on his face, he said: "Brother Meng Zhuo, you and Bian Wenli are familiar with each other, there are some things that I can't say, so it is more appropriate for you to come forward." ”

"After he wakes up from his vomiting blood coma, you must convince him to come to this assassin's mansion to apologize no matter what."

"If he can do this, then you and I will have some confidence in front of Meng De today."

Zhang Miao nodded.

But my heart was full of embarrassment.

As far as Bian Rang's temperament is concerned, if he can bend his waist to apologize, then today's outspoken ridicule and abuse of Cao would not have happened at all.

But at this juncture.

Zhang Miao can't say that he can't do it, right?

So he could only nod.

"I've saved it, it's also to save his own life, I think he will understand what to do."

……

On the occasion of whispering in the room.

"Click......

There was a sound of footsteps.

The two of them immediately perked up.

Hurriedly put the tea bowl in his hand on the table, and then stood up together, with a slightly uneasy look on his face, looking at the door.

Soon.

Cao Ang's figure appeared in front of the two of them.

But he was alone.

Seeing this, Zhang Miao and Chen Gong were stunned at first.

Then they all looked behind Cao Ang, but unfortunately they didn't wait for the familiar man.

The two of them were immediately a little disappointed.

Before they could ask.

Cao Ang bowed first.

took the initiative to explain: "Uncle, Gongtai, it's unfortunate that you two are here, my father felt quite sleepy and tired after today's banquet, so he went to bed early as soon as he came back. ”

"I wanted you two to come back tomorrow, but I'm worried about something, so I'm just going to come over and let me do it for you."

Chen Gong and Zhang Miao suddenly sighed in their hearts.

They all felt a little bad.

Cao Cao was still so energetic at the banquet, how could he be sleepy and tired as soon as he returned home.

I guess this is probably because they guessed their intention to come here today, so they deliberately avoided it.

A proper manifestation of the hatred in my heart!

Hiss!

Now it's in trouble.

……

The two wanted to say goodbye and leave.

When I come back tomorrow, maybe after one night, the anger in Cao Cao's heart can dissipate a little?

But on second thought.

But I don't think it's appropriate.

After all, there are many dreams at night, and the greater possibility is that he will get up early tomorrow morning, and Cao Cao will be more determined to kill Bian Rang.

Besides, they came here like this.

Isn't it in vain that nothing has been achieved, not even a little useful information has been found?

So after making eye contact for a while, each indicating that they would stay first.

The two first welcomed Cao Ang into the hall, and the three of them sat down together at the table.

Zhang Miao asked tentatively: "Zixuan, how is your father doing now?" ”

Cao Ang put on a bitter face.

He shook his head full of sorrow, and sighed: "Father, he is in a very bad mood, there were many guests present after the banquet before, and he was able to suppress the anger in his heart at that time, and he couldn't bear it. ”

"But as soon as I returned home, I was furious, except for Dong Zhuo's abolition of the emperor and the killing of the king, and even when the palace was burned, I had never seen my father make such a big fire, and many of the maids who served were scared and cried."

Cao Ang deliberately exaggerated the situation tenfold.

Zhang Miao and Chen Gong were shocked.

And that's not all.

After a slight pause, he continued to say casually as if he were unintentional: "When I was in the study before, my father also drew his sword and slashed indiscriminately, bluntly saying that he wanted to kill the Bian Rang family to comfort the ancestors, and he was very angry!" ”

"Huh?!"

Chen Gong couldn't help but exclaim.

Even Zhang Miao's eyes widened, his eyes were full of shock, and he only felt his scalp tingle for a while.

The two of them were terrified when they heard this.

The heart in his chest thumped.

That's terrible, isn't it?

It was not enough to kill one person, and even had the idea of killing his family.

Fortunately, I left this experience today, but fortunately I chose to stay just now and continue to inquire about the news.

Otherwise, it's going to be a big deal!

……

"You can't kill it, you can't kill it, you can't kill it, Bian Wenli is overly talking, and he's crazy, but this really doesn't hurt his family!"

Zhang Miao looked a little excited.

The speed of speech is even more urgent.

And Cao Ang nodded, and said quite agreeably: "I think so too, so I spoke out to dissuade and comfort with kind words, which reluctantly made my father change his mind, saying that he spared his family and only killed one person!" ”

All of a sudden.

Chen Gong and Zhang Miao only felt lucky.

Fortunately, Cao Ang was by his side at the time, and our General Cao was a reasonable person, otherwise I really don't know how to end it, and now I can spare the Bian Rang family, this kind of result should be very good......

Wrong wrong!

Chen Gong suddenly patted his head, and suddenly came to his senses, he and Zhang Miao came together, wasn't the purpose to save Bian Rang's life?

This goal has not been achieved, so what's the matter?

Chen Gong sorted out his thoughts, then hurriedly took over the conversation and said with some caution.

"General Cao, in fact, in my opinion, even if it is Bian Rang himself, he is really not guilty of death!"

"Before, Zhang Taishou and I went to the post house, and this person is still unconscious, and according to the doctor who treated him, it is still unknown when he will wake up, even if he wakes up, he will fall into a disease, and he doesn't know how many years he will live."

"Besides, he was pierced by your words, general, after today, I am afraid that he will be ruined, and he is already in such a tragic situation, why do you want to kill him again?"

Chen Gong spoke earnestly.

depicts Bian Rang extremely miserable.

However, Cao Ang just sneered in his heart, at this time, he thought of selling miserably, why did he go when he was arrogant?

I still like his unruly appearance!

Of course.

On the surface, Cao Ang still has a mild attitude.

He just frowned slightly, and asked in a slightly puzzled tone: "This person insulted my ancestors and insulted my father, it is not a pity to die, and the current appearance is what he deserves, why is it that he is not guilty of death?" ”

……

The two of them were immediately speechless.

Cao Ang's reasoning is here.

Unless they can tell nonsense with their eyes open, they cannot make a strong argument.

The atmosphere in the hall suddenly became somewhat silent.

Until half an hour later.

Zhang Miaocai hardened his head, was cheeky, and said tentatively with a slight smile: "Zixuan, if I can let Bian Wenli come over and apologize to your father, and let him never appear in front of your father in the future, I don't know if I can spare his life?" ”

A glint flashed in Cao Ang's eyes.

Waited so long.

Finally the trick meat is coming.

These two people don't open their mouths to plead, he is really not very easy to play, but next, I have to watch the performance of my eldest son Cao Angcao!

As Zhang Miao's voice fell.

Cao Ang immediately showed a look of surprise on his face, and looked at the two of them with a sudden realization.

After glancing left and right.

Fang just nodded again and again as if he had just woken up from a dream.

"I also said what did you two do when you came here today, it turned out that you came here to intercede for Bian Rang!"

So to speak.

Chen Gong and Zhang Miao both felt a little embarrassed.

This kind of feeling caught in the middle is the most uncomfortable, no matter which side you stand, you always feel that you will offend the other side.

Especially Cao Cao treats them well and has a good relationship with each other, but now he wants to intercede for Cao Cao's enemies, such behavior makes them feel ashamed in their hearts, and it can only be said that some things are not satisfactory!

Facing Cao Ang's questioning.

The two were embarrassed for a while.

After all, Zhang Miao took the initiative to explain: "I am the Taishou of Chenliu County, and the public platform is even more Chenliu, and the Bian family is a big family of Chenliu County. ”

"Although I don't say that the relationship is close, but I don't see it when I look up, I can't wipe this face, so I think about whether I can plead for Bian Rang, which can be regarded as full affection."

……

In the eyes of the two.

Next, it is likely that you will have to go through a long tug-of-war, and you will have to have a mental game with Cao Ang again and again, and you can only succeed in words.

In case the talks fall apart.

There's even a good chance that the two of them will be kicked out on the spot by Cao Ang, but no matter what, they have to try!

However, what they didn't expect was this.

Cao Ang surprisingly gave face.

After listening to Zhang Miao's explanation, he bowed his head thoughtfully, and muttered to himself.

It looks like a thought.

And so it went on for a long time.

Cao Ang gently slapped the table.

Then he said helplessly: "If someone else mentions such a thing in front of me, then no matter what official position he is, what kind of identity he is, I will drive him out on the spot no matter what!" ”

"But the words of the two of you are different after all, uncle, you are my father's close friend, and the public station has contributed a lot to my Cao family."

"If it weren't for the help of the two of you, my Cao Jiayan would have been able to get to where I am today!"

"So, since it's your uncle and Gongtai who speak together, then I'm willing to think about it!"

When the two heard this, they were overjoyed!

I was even a little moved in my heart.

They asked themselves that they were in the position of Cao Cao or Cao Ang, and when they encountered a stunned person like themselves who didn't know what to do and dared to be a peacemaker, they must have the first choice to be furious and fight on the spot.

However, Cao Ang was willing to think about them.

What a feeling!

Sure enough, it was a very wise choice to choose to support the Cao family as much as possible.

People miss the old feelings and remember their merits, where can such a good leader be found?

After Zhang Miao and Chen Gong glanced at each other, they actually stood up at the same time and bowed to Cao Ang.

"If there is a son to help, I will be able to save Bian Wenli's life, I will thank you in advance!"

……

Cao Ang hurriedly got up and saluted back.

After the three of them sat back in their seats.

Cao Ang propped his elbows on the table, and his fingers lightly tapped on the table, making a rather regular knocking sound, which buckled the hearts of the two of them one by one.

And so it went on for a long time.

Cao Angcai suddenly sat up straight, with a slightly excited look on his face, and shouted even more loudly.

"There's a way!"

The two of them immediately leaned forward and stepped forward slightly, their faces full of nervousness and expectation, wanting to hear what this so-called solution was?

Faced with such a situation.

Cao Ang doesn't sell Guanzi.

said bluntly: "In fact, the reason why my father was so angry today is that even he, who has always been kind to him, threatened to kill Bian Rang. ”

"In addition to the reason why his ancestors were humiliated, there is also a very important reason, that is, Bian Rang insulted him in front of so many people, causing him to lose face."

"Although it has been resolved by me on the spot, it will leave some bad roots in everyone's hearts, which will greatly reduce my father's prestige."

"After all, my father has just arrived, he has just become the pastor of Yanzhou, and he is not familiar with the place, so it is not easy to gather all forces together to fight against the Yellow Turban, but he encountered such a thing, how will he be in charge of Yanzhou in the future, how can he be the pastor of a state?"

"That's another reason for anger!"

Speaking of which.

Cao Ang lowered his voice and said a little mysteriously: "If you two want to make my father change his mind and spare his life, then you might as well think of a way from this aspect, it must have twice the result with half the effort!" ”

……

I see!

Now it's all clear!

Sure enough, there are still people in the DPRK who are easy to do, if there is no Cao Ang to reveal these key information, they really don't know where to open the gap.

With Cao Ang's guidance.

The two of them were able to find the right direction and work hard in one place, so as not to scurry around like a headless fly.

What a man!

General Cao is really a good man!

Once you have a goal.

The rest is easy.

Zhang Miao and Chen Gong clasped their fists at Cao Ang.

"General Cao, let me discuss this matter with Brother Meng Zhuo for a while!"

After Cao Ang nodded.

Chen Gong immediately walked to the other end of the side hall with Zhang Miao and discussed in a low voice.

After about half a cup of tea.

The two hurried back again.

Nor do you sit down.

Just stand on one side.

Then Zhang Miao took the lead in speaking: "This crusade against the Yellow Turban in Qingzhou, the counties of Yanzhou have moved as one, and the Taishou and the Prime Minister of the eight counties in the state, except for the East County Taishou who are temporarily vacant, the rest are all involved in this war. ”

"After the rebels are eliminated and the rebellion is quelled, the county guards will surely converge in Changyi County, Shanyang County, and whether your father can firmly control Yanzhou in his hands in the future, see if he can subdue all the counties and state guards!"

Speaking of which.

Zhang Miao showed a solemn expression.

He bowed to Cao Ang very solemnly.

Then he said earnestly and sincerely: "At that time, when the counties and countries were meeting, I was willing to be the pawn of the prince of the government, and take the lead in expressing my obedience to the orders of the state pastor, but for the sake of driving. ”

"Please tell me that as long as the prince is willing to let go of the horse, all of the above will be done when he says it, and there is no lie!"

Zhang Miao really has nothing to say about his friends.

Even Bian Rang, a guy with a bad character, he can be willing to give it up.

This commitment.

There is no doubt that he gave up the past, called Cao Cao a brother and brother, and discussed the special treatment of friendship on an equal footing, and then changed his identity to Cao Cao's subordinate.

Although there is also the meaning of Zhang Miao pushing the boat along the river after the Cao family is powerful, I have to say that it is indeed a lot of sacrifices.

At the very least, if he can maintain his independence, he will be a collaborator in the future, which is different from a mere subordination.

……

And that's just Zhang Miao's promise.

There were two people who came to plead.

After Zhang Miao finished speaking, Chen Gong patted the sleeves of his robe, and then bowed down as well.

"I can't do what Brother Meng Zhuo promised, and besides, I am a member of the Fujun, so it is natural to do my best."

"Therefore, after thinking about it, I only have one thing to do, and that is to connect all the large and small families in Yanzhou as a son of the Yanzhou Shi clan and persuade them to fully support the monarch to rule Yanzhou."

"If Bian Wenli can live, I will do my best to pour everything I have, help the prince, and build Yanzhou like an iron bucket!"

Tut!

Cao Ang couldn't help but be secretly amazed.

In my heart, I gave Bian Jean a thumbs up.

If it weren't for you, we wouldn't have been able to get so many good things.

Although Chen Gong has long been one of the Cao family's advisors, he is more like a wage earner than a member of the group who has joined the shares, and many times has reservations.

At least like the series of families of all sizes in Yanzhou, this huge network, Chen Gong is firmly in his hands.

Easily will not hand over.

But things are different now.

Chen Gong was actually willing to dedicate this good thing at the bottom of the box to the Cao family, just to let Bian Rang succeed survive.

Hiss!

Wenli, you can go in peace.

I remember that you have made a lot of contributions, and every time you die in the future, I will send someone to burn two more incense sticks on your grave and pull out a weed for you.

……

It has achieved its goal.

But in the face of the promises given by the two.

Cao Ang still pretended to excuse himself and said: "Uncle, Gongtai, isn't this a little inappropriate, it's too ......"

However, before Cao Ang could finish speaking.

Zhang Miao took a step forward.

He raised his hand to stop his words.

"Okay, what's wrong with this, the reason why we do this is not entirely for the sake of concessions."

"Your father is now the pastor of Yanzhou, and I am the Taishou of Chenliu County, and it is the right thing to let him drive."

"Zixuan, I have made up my mind, you don't have to refuse!"

With Zhang Miao's firm attitude, he must do this.

Chen Gong also echoed his words on the side.

"General, this is our fist heart, please don't stop us!"

Alas!

The attitude is so resolute.

Cao Ang just can't accept it.

He only nodded "reluctantly".

"Since this is the case, then I won't say more, I will definitely convey the meaning of the two of you, and I will also persuade my father from the side, be sure to let his subordinates show mercy, and let him go back to his hometown to live in his old age!"

got Cao Ang's approval.

Both of them were overjoyed.

This is no more than the average person's promise.

Cao Ang is the second person in the Cao family, second only to the number one in status and weight, and his influence on Cao Cao can be described as pivotal, and in many things, Cao Cao even needs to listen to his son's opinion in turn.

If there is Cao Zixuan who comes forward.

Presumably this is not difficult!

Chen Gong and Zhang Miao immediately coordinated their actions and bowed down to Cao Ang together.

"Then this matter will be troublesome!"

"General Cao's kindness today, the palace will keep it in mind, and let it be reported later!"

The gratitude of these two to Cao Ang is not fake.

First of all, if Cao Ang didn't reveal the key information, then they wouldn't know where to go.

At the same time, Cao Ang was willing to listen to their promises and was willing to convey such conditions to Cao Cao, which was already a very face-saving thing.

They are even willing to stand for them in person.

General Cao is a loyal man!

……

looked at the two of them with a look of gratitude.

Cao Ang couldn't help but laugh secretly in his heart.

How do you know that my father and I have already joined forces to collude, just waiting for you to drill!

First of all, Bian Rang still has to die.

But he will not die at the hands of our Cao family.

He will leave this world safely in a more wonderful, even bizarre way.

Secondly, he successfully turned Zhang Miao from a partner to a subordinate, dismantling a mountain within the Cao family's forces, and letting Zhang Mengzhuo act as a pawn, which can also play an exemplary role for other county guards.

And Chen Gong doesn't need to say it.

What he wants is the resources of the Yanzhou Shi clan that he has on hand, and it will also make him completely return.

And while achieving these goals.

Zhang Miao and Chen Gong also had to be grateful to Cao Cao's father and son, full of gratitude.

Hiss!

Cao Ang couldn't help but take a deep breath.

He lost count of how many times he had won, and he had made a lot of money!

…………

And just when Cao Ang made a lot of money.

It is on the official road 100 miles away from Changyi County.

A carriage with dozens of guards was slowly heading towards the county seat.

I don't know who is sitting in the carriage.

However, looking at its patterns and carvings, as well as the spiritual outlook of the guards on the left and right, and the equipment they wear, they are even more majestic than the angels sent by the imperial court at the beginning.

Apparently there's a big guy inside.

"Xiao Qi, how far is it from Changyi County?"

"Back to Your Highness, I'm afraid it will take a few days to walk, but there is a town ahead, you can rest in the city for a night tonight."

As the conversation ends.

Silence returned to the team.

Continue to rush silently.

……

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(End of chapter)