The main hall of Cho Zhi's mansion.

Cao Zhi sat alone in the hall, drinking while chanting words in his mouth, making a new poem.

Yang Biao and Yang Xiu arrived and walked into the hall.

Cao Zhi was already slightly drunk, and when he saw Yang Xiu, he greeted excitedly: "Dezu, why did you go and come back?" Just in time, I just came up with two new lines of poetry, and you can listen to them. ”

Yang Biao stepped forward and saluted Cao Zhi: "Zijian Gongzi." ”

Cao Zhi noticed that Yang Biao was also coming, and hurriedly got up and returned the salute: "Yang Taichang, why did you come back to my mansion, you see, I am drinking and composing poems, and I am out of shape, and please wait a moment, let me change my clothes and come to meet the guests again." ”

Cao Zhi said that he was about to go to the back hall.

Yang Xiu stepped forward and grabbed him: "Childe, don't go to change clothes, there are 100,000 urgent things to deal with immediately." ”

Cao Zhi stopped, looked at the Yang father and son with a solemn look in confusion, realized that the matter should be very serious, and the wine was a little sober, and asked, "Dezu, what is so solemn?" ”

Yang Biao stepped forward and handed the letter in his hand to Cao Zhi: "Son, please take a look at it first." ”

Cao Zhi took the letter and looked at it carefully, his face couldn't help but change greatly.

"Yang Taichang, Dezu, this is evidence of collusion between Dong Cheng and Li Dao, you should present it to my father immediately, why did you bring it to me?" Cao Zhi asked the two of them puzzled.

"It's going to be presented to Sikong, but it needs to be presented by Childe and my father." Yang Xiu said to Cao Zhi with a smile.

Cao Zhi looked at Yang Xiu blankly, obviously not understanding what he meant: "Why is this, Dezu?" ”

"This matter is very important, not only involving the war at the front, but also related to the rebellion of someone around Sikong. Wouldn't it be a great achievement that such an important case was discovered by Childe first and submitted to Sikong, and wouldn't Childe be more valued in front of Sikong? Yang Xiu explained to Cao Zhi.

"Dezu, do you mean to let me also compete with the two brothers, Zihuan and Ziwen, for the position of the prince? You know I have no intention of doing this, let alone getting involved in this kind of court fight. Cao Zhi sensed Yang Xiu's intentions and directly rejected him.

Yang Xiu saw that Cao Zhi was not in a hurry, stretched out his hand to pull him, and asked with a smile: "Childe doesn't have to refuse in a hurry, please answer me a question first, do you know why Sikong is so partial to you?" ”

Cao Zhi thought for a while and replied, "Father likes my poetry and songs. ”

Yang Xiu looked at Cao Zhi but shook his head: "Sikong is not just like your poetry and songs, Sikong sees your talent, intelligence, mind and broad ambition from your poetry and songs, which is the reason why he prefers you." ”

"Even if that's the case, what does this have to do with you getting me involved in court battles and fighting for the position of the prince?" Cao Zhi still didn't understand Yang Xiu's true intentions.

"Childe, is your ambition just to be a poet? Don't you want the opportunity to show your ambitions and realize your ideals and ambitions? Your poems are full of freedom and boldness, which is what Sikong appreciates about you, but in reality, why do you cringe? Yang Xiu encouraged Cao Zhi and said.

"Brother Zihuan is now the eldest son, and Brother Ziwen has no academic Taowu strategy, and he is also above me, so I have no qualifications to compete with them at all." Cao Zhi responded with some inferiority.

"Who said you didn't, you have!" Yang Xiu's emotions gradually became excited.

"Who stipulates that the position of the son of the world must be the eldest son, throughout the ages, there have been many talented scholars who are not the eldest son but occupy high positions. As for Ziwen Gongzi, he can now be loved by Sikong thanks to his performance in recent months, and the biggest difference between him and Gongzi is that he dares to fight! ”

"And if you dare to stand up and fight, with Sikong's preference and respect for you, you are not completely out of chance!" Yang Xiu loudly motivated and stimulated Cao Zhi.

"Dezu, do you mean that I have to work hard in front of my father, strive to win his favor, and have a chance to get the position of the son?" Cao Zhi asked with some hesitation.

"Childe, you tell the truth to the minister, do you just want to be a literati?!" Yang Xiu asked Cao Zhi directly.

"Of course not, my ambition is to be like my father, to go to the country, to benefit the people, to build an eternal career, and to make great achievements." Cao Zhi's arrogance was stimulated by Yang Xiu and responded loudly.

"Well said!" Yang Xiu praised loudly, and then reminded Cao Zhi in a low voice, "But such a great cause, Gongzi thinks that it can be achieved with the identity of a commonplace?!" ”

"If it is said that when Cao Ang and Cao Shuo were alive, there was no suspense about the position of the prince. With their passing away one after another, the position of the prince is destined to be born between the three of you. The minister is willing to help the son and ascend to the throne of the prince. Yang Xiu encouraged Cao Zhi and showed loyalty to him!

Cao Zhi looked at Yang Xiu and asked with some hesitation: "But even if I fight, can I really fight for the two elder brothers?" Brother Zihuan is now the eldest son, and Brother Ziwen has military exploits, what do I have? ”

"Zihuan is the eldest son, which is his advantage, but also his disadvantage. Because he was supported by some old ministers who were obedient to the elders and children, most of them were old and faint, and they were loyal to the Han family. If Zihuan becomes the prince of the world, he will inevitably be restrained and balanced by these old ministers, do you think this is Sikong's wish? ”

"Father himself also relies on these old ministers very much!" Cao Zhi responded.

"Relying on does not mean trust, relying on it is for stability, after all, now Sikong is to serve the Son of Heaven to order the princes, with the support of these old ministers of the Han family, Sikong's position can be stable. But Sikong knows very well in his heart that the Han court has long been weakened, and the roots have been rotten, how else can it be treated? ”

"In troubled times, it is necessary to break and stand, so Sikong definitely does not want the great achievements he has worked hard to create in the future to be ruined by the decadent Han family! What's more, Sikong has always disliked Zihuan Gongzi, which is also known to the world, how could he be willing to pass on his inheritance to a son he didn't like, and then be constrained by the old ministers of the Han family? ”

"Now not only the commonplace, but even the people of the world hope that there will be a new system, a new law, to open a new era, and bring them a stable and comfortable life. And Childe, you have such lofty ambitions, how can you not come forward? Yang Xiu analyzed Cao Pi's disadvantages to Cao Zhi and further motivated him.

"Even if Brother Zihuan has a disadvantage, what about Brother Ziwen?" Cao Zhi was still a little worried.

"Ziwen and Gongzi are now relatively equal opportunities. Fight, son, you will have a chance, if you don't fight, you can only sit still! Now the opportunity is in front of Childe, it depends on whether you want to work hard or not! Yang Xiu continued to motivate Cao Zhi.

Cao Zhi looked at Yang Xiu, and his emotions became excited: "Dezu, I understand your ambition now, and I also know why you can be rated as superior in the Yuedan Evaluation, your ambitions are too grand!" ”

Yang Xiu excitedly confessed to Cao Zhi: "For the sake of the world, for Sikong, for Gongzi, and even for my own future, I hope that Gongzi can show his determination, show his strength, and let everyone in the world take a look, so that the ambitions and ambitions of our scholars can save the world!" In order to help the son succeed, the minister will never give up! ”

In the end, he knelt directly in front of Cao Zhi: "Please don't let down the hard work of the minister!" ”

Cao Zhi looked at Yang Xiu, finally made up his mind, and stepped forward to stretch out his hand to help: "Dezu, you and I are confidants and friends, you are so sincere to help me, how can I not walk hand in hand with you?" Let's go, let's go to see my father together now and report the traitor who collaborated with the enemy! ”

Yang Xiu looked at Cao Zhi, then looked back at Yang Biao, who had been silent next to him, and showed a relieved smile......