Chapter 57: Wooing the Courtiers

Xun Yu listened to Cao Zhang's words and fell into deep thought.

He knew very well in his heart that Cao Zhang was giving himself a great favor, so that he could be respected and loved by scholars all over the world, and admired by thousands of people.

Although Xun Yu thinks of himself as high, such an opportunity to leave a name for the ages is indeed a great temptation for him.

But if there is no merit, how can Cao Zhang treat himself like this, obviously there must be a plan.

Xun Yu was so smart that he immediately realized that his status among the Han courtiers and his relationship with Cao Cao were what Cao Zhang valued the most, and if he was willing to help Cao Zhang speak, it would be much easier for him to obtain the position of the prince.

Xun Yu knows very well that Cao Zhang is better than Cao Pi in terms of talent, martial arts, strategy and even the current way of treating people, but if he chooses to support Cao Zhang, he is destined to violate the law of etiquette, and even cause civil strife in the Cao family, which is extremely unfavorable to the newly stabilized government.

Out of this consideration, he chose to refuse again: "Childe's good intentions are understood in my heart." Just ......"

Cao Zhang had already guessed what he was going to say, so he interrupted him directly: "Ling Jun, you are a person who understands, and if you want to revitalize the Han family, you need a virtuous and talented person." Let people all over the world who are interested in reading be able to see the "Thousand Character Text", and you know very well how great this merit is. ”

"The more people who read, the more people who serve the court and engage in politics, the faster we can stabilize the situation. Does the current Han need a Shangshu order that follows the etiquette law, or does it need thousands of talented students? Lingjun, you should be able to tell the difference. ”

"What's more, how will my father choose, and how can Ling Jun be able to control it alone? If Ling Jun misses the opportunity to benefit thousands of students because of his obsessiveness to the law, he is the sinner of the Han Dynasty and the sinner of the world! ”

"In the next fight, please Lingjun for the sake of the world's scholars, for the future of the Han, promise to be below!"

Cao Zhang knew very well what Xun Yu cared about most in his heart, and directly raised the problem to a higher level and put a big hat on Xun Yu.

Cao Zhang's words made Xun Yu completely speechless.

He had to admit that Cao Zhang's words made sense, and his thoughts were too rigid in small sections. Compared with the future of students all over the world, who is the son of Cao Cao and what is it?

Cao Cao is suspicious and fickle by nature, and whether he supports Cao Zhang or not will not directly affect Cao Cao's decision.

What's more, Cao Zhang's ability in all aspects is far superior to Cao Pi, and choosing him as the son of the world is not the worst result!

Thinking of this, Xun Yu finally stopped hesitating, and respectfully returned the salute to Cao Pi: "What the son said, it is really difficult to refuse. can only say in advance, and promise the child's invitation today, only for the students of the world, and I hope that the son will not threaten him in the future! ”

Cao Zhang knows that Xun Yu is a hard bone, and in history, even in the face of Cao Cao, who has worked with him for more than 20 years, he can argue with reason, and he doesn't want him to be disrespectful to the Han family.

If he blindly insisted, it would only backfire, and he gave him "Thousand Character Text" because he wanted to get closer to him, how could he force him to promise to help him in the future.

Cao Zhang responded with a serious face: "Ling Jun is too worried, this move is only for the common people, how Ling Jun chooses in the future, let Ling Jun decide according to his heart, and there is no other thing to say in the future." If you violate this statement, heaven and man will be punished! ”

Xun Yu heard Cao Zhang's heavy oath, understood his sincerity, and no longer hesitated, and said respectfully: "Gongzi Gaoyi, for the benefit of students all over the world, and so that the Xun family can leave a name in history!" Xun Yu is grateful for this kindness, and the son is entrusted to receive it in the next respect! ”

After Xun Yu finished speaking, he bowed down and saluted Cao Zhang.

Cao Zhang heard Xun Yu promise him, knowing that he was a gentleman who sincerely thought about the people, and he also had infinite respect from the bottom of his heart.

Cao Zhang bowed to Xun Yu and returned the salute, and the two stood opposite each other, only respecting each other in their hearts at this time, and there were no distracting thoughts.

The two of them got up after saluting.

Cao Zhang said to Xun Yu: "Ling Jun, in addition to asking you to publish the "Thousand Character Text" on your behalf today, there is one more thing to worry about you. But rest assured, this matter will never embarrass Ling Jun again, but will be a good thing for Ling Jun and even the entire Xun family. ”

Xun Yu was so smart, he immediately guessed Cao Zhang's intentions, and said calmly: "Childe wants Xun to join the printing and promotion of New Paper and "Thousand Character Text", right?" ”

"Ling Jun is only half right, in addition to the Xun family, in fact, I also contacted Taichang Yang Biao, the master craftsman Kong Rong and Guozhang Fuwan, presumably they should arrive soon.

Hongnong Yang is a famous family in the Han Dynasty, and Yang Biao is the father of Yang Xiu, and he is the hero of guarding the emperor's return to the east.

Kong Rong is a descendant of Confucius, and a famous man all over the world, after being defeated by Yuan Shao's son Yuan Tan, he came to Xudu and was appointed to an official position.

Fu Wan is the father of Fu Shou, the empress of Emperor Xian of the Han Dynasty, the abbot of the dynasty, and an important minister of the Han family.

These three people are the candidates selected by Cao Zhang after repeated consideration, and they are all people who have both fame, status and the right to speak.

Xun Yu was slightly stunned when he heard the candidate mentioned by Cao Zhang, and then understood what he meant, and his admiration for Cao Zhang in his heart increased a few points.

At this moment, someone told him that Yang Biao and the other three had arrived.

Xun Yu was extremely impressed by Cao Zhang's efficiency, and immediately ordered his subordinates to invite the three of them in.

After a few people saluted each other, the guests and hosts sat down.

"I don't know if Gongzi invited us to Shangshutai, what's the matter?" After Yang Biao sat down, he went straight to the point and asked.

Cao Zhang took out Cao Gong's paper and "Thousand Character Text" and asked the three of them to watch them one by one, and then told them about Cao Cao's preparation to sell Cao Gong paper and Xun Yu's intention to publish "Thousand Character Text" as an enlightenment book.

The three of them looked at Cao Gong's paper and the well-printed and bound "Thousand Character Text" in amazement, but they still didn't understand Cao Zhang's intention of deliberately gathering them.

Cao Zhang smiled at the three of them and said: "The three of them are all important ministers of the imperial court, so they naturally know how profitable this sale of Cao Gong paper and "Thousand Character Text" is, I invite you to come, just to invite you to join this business with Ling Jun." ”

"I can take out 20% of the net profit, and the four of you will share it equally!"

"The reason why I only give you 20% is because this Cao Gong paper is sold in the name of my father, and I want to take out 20% to keep it for military supplies."

"The early experiments of new paper and movable type printing were completed by Jingzhao Yin Sima's family, and the follow-up papermaking and printing were still dominated by them, as the initial investors, they shared 20% of the profits, which I think is extremely reasonable."

"Because I came up with the technology of paper and movable type printing, I want to leave 30% left."

"There is also a percent, my idea is to give it to today's son for His Majesty's daily expenses."

"Although a few people are equally divided into two percent of the profits, but how much of the income, you should be able to analyze, after all, the technology of new paper and movable type printing, but we are unique."

"And I believe that the fame achieved by the sale of Cao Gong Paper and "Thousand Character Text" is what you value more."

"You don't need to contribute, you only need to use family personnel and protΓ©gΓ©s to assist in publicity and promotion, and you can get profits, I don't know how many people think?"

Cao Zhang calmly introduced in detail the way he recruited several people to participate in the business and profit distribution, and solicited their opinions......