"This is a good thing that is beneficial to students all over the world, and I am the first to support it!" Kong Rong made a statement first.

After all, he is a descendant of Confucius, and pays more attention to the spread and reputation of Confucianism, as for money, it is good to have it, and he does not force it.

What's more, he also knew in his heart that the quality of this paper was too good, and it was definitely the best for people who needed to write and paint every day.

Once listed, it will definitely be robbed, so the money will not be less.

With Kong Rong's statement, Yang Biao also immediately responded: ""Thousand Character Text" was written by Xun Lingjun, and Cao Gong Paper was advocated by Sikong, and its own quality is good, so it should be vigorously promoted, even if there is no profit for me, the Yang family is also duty-bound." ”

The three of them all expressed their attitudes, and they were not far behind, and immediately said: "Cao Gongzi has a sincere heart, for the benefit of the world's students, and even more for His Majesty, as a relative of the emperor, how can I be backward, and I should fully support it." ”

The three of them knew very well that Cao Zhang directly said that this matter involved the interests of Emperor Han Xian, which was obviously a rhythm that not only benefited them, but also set them up, and it was impossible to refuse at all.

What's more, this thing can be famous and profitable, so why not do it.

Seeing that the three of them chose to accept their own arrangements, Cao Zhang's heart fell to the ground, and said to a few people: "Then thank you for your support." Please arrange the promotion after you go back, and I will arrange for the Sima family to make and sell it in batches as soon as possible, and once there is a profit, I will send the money to the four mansions as soon as possible. ”

Kong Rong was the first to say it: "I don't care about the amount of money, I just hope that this "Thousand Character Text" can be circulated as soon as possible, I am very pleased." ”

"Kong Gonggao is bright and bright, and he admires it to the fullest." Cao Zhang sincerely expressed his gratitude to Kong Rong.

Xun Yu, Yang Biao, and Fu Wan also stated that they would arrange clan members to vigorously promote Cao Gongzhi and "Thousand Character Text" as soon as possible.

"Ziwen Gongzi, the old man has a suggestion, I don't know if to talk about it or not?" Yang Biao looked at Cao Zhang, and stopped talking.

"Mrs. Yang often has any advice, just show it." Cao Zhang responded politely.

"This promotion of Cao Gong's paper and the "Thousand Character Text" is a good thing for the benefit of the country and the people, and the ministers of the DPRK and China will certainly respond positively. But if you want to say that it has a certain influence, it is General Dong Cheng. ”

"The old man suggested that it was possible to invite General Dong Cheng to join, even if I and a few others would each share some profits with him. With his help, he will definitely get twice the result with half the effort, and it will also be of great help to the future of the child. ”

Yang Biao has been in officialdom for a long time, and he also knows very well why Cao Zhang sent this great favor to them, and offered to let Cao Zhang recruit Dong Cheng to join.

Cao Zhang's face straightened, and he said very seriously: "Yang Taichang, the issuance of Cao Gong Paper and the promotion of "Thousand Character Text" are both important events for the benefit of the community, and the morality of the participants directly affects the trust of the students in this matter. ”

"Dong Cheng is the national abbot, but he only knows how to expropriate and extort violently, conniving at his family and his family, and his reputation is notorious. How can such a notoriety be on the same list as you? ”

Cao Zhang knew very well that he wanted to win over the Han courtiers, but he also had his own principles.

Dong Cheng is notorious, and pulling such a person in will only bring bad effects. What's more, this person is greedy for money, once he discovers the interests in it, he will definitely be unwilling, and it is very likely that he will do things that are detrimental to the overall situation in order to fight for personal interests. How could Cao Zhang allow it?

Therefore, he decisively chose to refuse, and also told the four people that he chose a partner in principle and not everyone could win him over.

After listening to Cao Zhang's words, Xun Yu nodded approvingly: "What Gongzi said is extremely true, General Dong is indeed not suitable to join. ”

Yang Biao saw that Cao Zhang and Xun Yu both said this, so he naturally didn't dare to insist anymore, and hurriedly said: "It's the old man who is abrupt, then according to the son's arrangement." ”

Cao Zhang saw that there were no objections from several people, and he didn't say anything more, got up to say goodbye to a few people, and then left Shangshutai.

After Cao Zhang left, Kong Rong and Fu Wan did not stay, got up to say goodbye, and only Yang Biao stayed until the end.

"Xun Lingjun, I just heard that this Cao Zhang's son was brave and brave, and then he shined on the Yuedan review, I thought it was an exaggeration of the world, but when I saw it today, I realized that this person is really not simple."

"Promoting Cao Gongzhi and "Thousand Character Text" can be described as a good thing for fame and fortune, but he does not have a lot of power, and takes the initiative to share the benefits with a few of us, his purpose is very clear, that is, he wants to win us over and help him in the future."

"And what I didn't expect the most was that he was able to take the initiative to share 10% of the benefits to serve His Majesty, which is by no means an ordinary person." Yang Biao praised Cao Zhang in front of Xun Yu from the bottom of his heart.

"Yes, especially when he is principled in doing things, he does not blindly win over courtiers, and pays more attention to fame and virtue, which shows that he has great ambitions and will definitely be able to achieve great things in the future." Xun Yu echoed Yang Biao's words.

"I thought that Sikong went to two sons one after another, and there would be no successor, but I didn't expect this Cao Zhang's son to be born out of thin air, and he has the feeling of being the last, but I am afraid that the position of Sikong Shizi in the future will be none other than him." Yang Biao sighed sincerely.

Xun Yu reminded Yang Biao in a low voice: "Yang Taichang, the position of the prince is a family matter, we should do our part." ”

Yang Biao immediately understood what Xun Yu meant, and nodded again and again: "What Ling Jun said is that the old man is really old, and his brain is not good, and he actually said the wrong thing twice in one day." It seems that we need to be cautious in our words and deeds in the future. ”

Xun Yu looked at Yang Biao and nodded slowly.

Yang Biao then also said goodbye to Xun Yu and left Shangshutai.

Xun Yu turned around and picked up the "Thousand Character Text" in front of him, pondered for a moment, walked to the desk, picked up the pen and paper, and began to copy it neatly. Since he wants to publish it in his own name, or even print and promote, he naturally has to use his own handwriting, and Xun Yu does not dare to be the slightest slack......

Inside Cao Zhang's mansion.

Cao Zhang has returned, Xu Shu has been waiting for his news in the hall, seeing Cao Zhang enter the door, observing his expression, he stepped forward to salute: "Congratulations to Gongzi, it seems that something big has been accomplished." ”

Cao Zhang nodded: "Exactly, my father has agreed to sell new paper in the name of Cao Gong Paper, and authorized me to be responsible." I also went to Shangshutai to find Xun Lingjun, and he also agreed to publish the "Thousand Character Text" in his name, and finally the four courtiers all agreed to join the promotion and sales of Cao Gong Paper and the "Thousand Character Text". ”

Xu Shu said sincerely: "Congratulations to Gongzi, this matter has been promoted, and the future can be expected." ”

"Everything has just been implemented, and before it is time to be happy, Trouble Yuan Zhi went to tell Boda the result of the matter, and asked him to start full operation immediately. I'm going to go to Sikong Mansion again now and report back to my father. Cao Zhang calmly assigned the task to Xu Shu.

"Don't worry, Childe, your subordinates will go now." Xu Shu agreed.

The two left together and went their separate ways.

Cao Zhang came to Sikong Mansion and went directly to Cao Cao's study to report to him.

Cao Cao was overjoyed when he heard the results of Cao Zhang's words, and praised him again and again for his ability to do things.

At this moment, a scout rushed in and shouted outside the hall: "Enlighten the sky, urgent military situation!" ”

"Come in!" Cao Cao's expression immediately became serious and he greeted loudly.

The scout walked in quickly, came to Cao Cao and knelt down on one knee: "Qi Sikong, Li Dao raised an army of 50,000 and killed him to Luoyang, preparing to attack Xu Du ......"

"What? Li Dao sent troops to Luoyang?! When Cao Cao heard the news, his eyes immediately widened, and he waved his hand to signal the scout to hand him the battle report.

Cao Zhang was also slightly stunned, according to his memory, after Cao Cao welcomed Emperor Han to Xudu, Li Dao and Guo Yan in history had been greatly injured, and they could only entrench themselves in Chang'an, and they no longer had the ability to attack the Central Plains.

Later, Guo Yan was killed by his subordinates. The imperial court appointed an envoy to shoot Pei Mao to Guanzhong, and ordered Duan Xuan and other generals in Guanzhong to kill Li Dao, raze his three clans, and wipe out Dong Zhuoyu's party.

But now Li Dao actually gathered 50,000 soldiers and horses to invade Luoyang, which is completely inconsistent with history, and must be the result of external stimulation, which is very consistent with the situation analyzed by himself and Xu Shu.

In other words, the opportunity to lead the troops into battle and establish military merit has come!

It's just that Cao Zhang didn't expect things to come so quickly, he had just arranged the promotion of Cao Gong's paper and "Thousand Character Text", and the enemy came, not giving himself a chance to breathe.

But fortunately, the opponent is Li Dao, although this person is brave, but he is less resourceful, and he is a relatively easy opponent to deal with!

After reading the battle report in his hand, Cao Cao's face became extremely solemn, he pondered for a moment, and ordered loudly: "Come on, call everyone for me, and discuss the matter in the hall!" ”

About half an hour later, Cao Cao's subordinates and strategists in Xu Du gathered in the hall of Sikong Mansion.

Cao Cao handed the battle report in his hand to everyone to circulate, and then said with a gloomy face: "This Li Dao thief is not dead, and he sent a large army to attack Luoyang, this is preparing to come to Xu Capital to fight for His Majesty!" ”

"Father, we must not let this thief's conspiracy succeed, we should immediately send troops to meet them, keep them away west of Luoyang, and we must not let them endanger Xu Capital!" After Cao Pi heard what Cao Cao said, he was the first to stand up and proposed to send troops to resist the enemy with a solemn expression.

Seeing that Cao Pi was the first to stand up and propose to reject the enemy, Cao Zhang's heart became more steady, and he could be sure that this so-called foreign enemy should be attracted by him, and then it will be up to Cao Pi to perform.

"Sikong don't have to worry, Li Dao, the general of the defeated army, this is not knowing whether he is alive or dead, I am willing to lead the army to repel them!" Xiahoudun deserved to be the number one fierce general in the clan, and took the initiative to stand up and lead the troops to crusade against Li Dao.

Xiahou Yuan also immediately stood up: "I am willing to go together!" ”

Xun Yu pondered for a moment and said: "Lord, the two Xiahou generals are brave and good at fighting, if they go to conquer Li Dao, they will definitely be able to win." It's just that I'm afraid that this will be protracted, and now Zhang Xiu and Liu Biao in the south, Lu Bu in the west, and even Yuan Shu in Huainan are all ready to move! It is also necessary for the two generals to be stationed in the west and south respectively as a barrier to ensure the safety of Xudu, and it is really not appropriate to move lightly. ”

Xiahoudun and Xiahouyuan, as the bravest two generals under Cao Cao, naturally couldn't come out lightly, Xun Yu tactfully admonished.

Cao Cao pondered for a moment and nodded: "What Ling Jun said is extremely true. ”

Xiahoudun and Xiahouyuan listened to Cao Cao's words and could only retreat to their positions.

The Xiahou brothers are not suitable to fight, Cao Cao looked at Cao Ren and Cao Hong on the side, among the clan generals, the two of them are also famous generals who can be relied on.

Unexpectedly, Cao Hong directly chose to remain silent and did not express his position.

Cao Ren stepped forward and said to Cao Cao: "Sikong, I recommend one person to be the main general and lead the troops to resist the enemy!" ”

"Who do you promote?" Cao Cao didn't expect that Cao Ren didn't ask for his own life, but he recommended others and asked curiously.

"I nominate my son Cao Zhang! Ziwen is brave and brave, but he can be defeated by the tiger, so brave and invincible, if he leads the troops to fight against Li Dao, he will definitely be able to win and succeed! Cao Ren said out loud who he recommended.

After Cao Ren finished speaking, Cao Xiu also immediately came out of the ranks, echoing and said: "Sikong, I also think that Ziwen will be able to break the enemy if he leads the troops!" ”

Cao Zhen then stood up: "Erchen seconded the proposal!" ”

Cao Pi then also stood up and said in a deep voice: "Father, the son is brave and brilliant, and he is indeed the best candidate at the moment to lead the troops!" ”

Cao Zhang looked at Cao Ren and Cao Pi and the others, and suddenly realized in his heart: It seems that Cao Pi has really made sufficient preparations, not only instigating Li Ji to attack, but also contacting Cao Ren in the clan in advance.

Cao Ren himself is a clan general that Cao Cao relies on very much, and he has a certain right to speak, and Cao Cao must consider it carefully when he comes forward to recommend him, which also makes Cao Pi avoid the suspicion of framing Cao Zhang.