Wanjie supporting role system

Chapter 44 Don't Talk Empty Words
At this time, Zheng Rui stepped forward to open the wooden boxes, and saw that each wooden box was full of golden gold and jewels.

The appearance of gold, silver and jewelry immediately attracted the attention of more than 500 craftsmen.

For these poor and accustomed craftsmen, even a savings of one tael of silver is beyond their imagination.

But the gold, silver and jewelry in front of them now is more than just the one tael of silver.

It was completely beyond all their imaginations.

Even Song Cheng was the first to see so many gold, silver and jewels.

"I didn't talk empty words to you. I put these gold and silver jewels here. You can see them every day when you go to work. When you leave work, take the gold and silver jewels from inside according to how much each of you contributes."

Zheng Rui said with a smile.

He could see all the expressions of the craftsmen.

Zheng Rui did not believe that, with the encouragement of good treatment and gold, silver and jewelry, these craftsmen would not undergo radical changes.

After all, the money that Zheng Rui gave them now was an amount that all the craftsmen present could not imagine.

And from the looks of these craftsmen, Zheng Rui could see an emotion called longing.

They really want to get the gold, silver and jewelry in front of them.

Soon these workers elected their respective group leaders and large group leaders, and the young craftsman named Zhao Si became a large group leader.

It can be seen that this young craftsman named Zhao Si is still very appealing in the craftsman community.

As a result, the work of restoring the gold mine quickly entered a state of full swing.

Stimulated by gold, silver and jewelry, the craftsmen worked more actively than anyone else, and everyone had their own division of labor.

And this is why Cao Cao dare not neglect Zheng Rui.

Craftsmen from every type of work were sent over, for fear that Zheng Rui would trouble him because of this.

But Zheng Rui thought that the big bomb Xun Yu planted for Cao Cao before should have arrived in Xuchang by this time.

Xuchang.

This is the capital of Cao Cao's army, and it is also the nominal capital of the emperor of the Han family today.

As the capital of Cao Cao's army, the person who governs here is naturally the person Cao Cao trusts, and Xun Yu, who is far more talented than others.

When Xun Yu returned to Xuchang, a lot of internal affairs were piled up on his desk.

Now Cao Cao's army has a larger territory than before, so the stall that Xun Yu has to manage is also extremely huge.

Letters from various prefectures and counties every day are like snowflakes.

This is why Cao Cao would rather let go of a little power and let Xun Yu assist him in handling internal affairs.

It is easy to fight the country, but it is difficult to sit on the country.

This old saying has a basis in fact.

It would be too much for Cao Cao to do it for him personally, but Cao Cao did not dare to be like Zheng Rui, he really had to let go of all the rights in his hands.

The rights he gave Xun Yu were within his control.

Therefore, Cao Cao has a lot of work every day.

But now Xun Yu didn't have the slightest thought to deal with internal affairs, but went straight to the prime minister's mansion.

There were some things he wanted to ask Cao Cao because it was related to his position.

So when Xun Yu took the initiative to look for Cao Cao, Cao Cao who bowed his head and wrote something at his desk immediately saw the difference in Xun Yu's expression.

"Could it be that something happened to Zheng Rui on this mission?"

Cao Cao secretly guessed in his heart, and at the same time smiled and said: "Xun Yu, do you have anything to gain from this mission?"

"Reporting to my lord, Zheng Rui has accepted all the gifts."

When Xun Yu heard Cao Cao asking about business, he could only restrain his eagerness and replied.

Xun Yu was extremely entangled in his heart. When things came to pass, he only needed a test to find out Cao Cao's true inner thoughts.

But the closer to the truth, the more scared Xun Yu became.

He was afraid of the answer he would eventually get, which was precisely what he was most afraid of.

At the same time, Cao Cao also saw the strange expression on Xun Yu's face, so he couldn't help asking: "Xun Yu, what's wrong with you today, you look different from usual?"

"Could it be that you have something to say to me?"

Cao Cao asked.

He had a bad premonition in his heart, he felt that sending Xun Yu to Zheng Rui as an envoy this time might really not be a good idea.

Otherwise, Xun Yu, who looked normal before, went to Zheng Rui's place, but as soon as he came back, something went wrong.

But Xun Yu was extremely tormented in his heart, he said: "Prime Minister, I have something to ask the Prime Minister, are you really loyal to the Han Dynasty and the emperor?"

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Cao Cao's expression remained unchanged, but his heart was in turmoil.

He didn't expect that Xun Yu was going to ask this question, and it was an extremely sharp question. Cao Cao had a hunch that if he didn't answer well, he might lose the help of Xun Yu, a counselor.

Immediately, Cao Cao said solemnly: "Xun Yu, what do you say? I, Cao Mengde, are naturally loyal to the Han family and the emperor. Otherwise, why would I welcome the emperor back to Xuchang?"

After hearing Cao Cao's answer, Xun Yu had a wry smile on his face, obviously not convinced by Cao Cao's words.

When Cao Cao saw Xun Yu's expression, he knew that someone might have said something bad about him in front of Xun Yu. As for the person who said something bad about him, Cao Cao knew that Zheng Rui did it without even thinking about it.

Only Zheng Rui, who has a long history of grievances with him, will be like this.

"Xun Yu, this time you are going to Zheng Rui's place, did Zheng Rui say something to you?"

Cao Cao said with a cold face.

It has always been Cao who poached other people's corners, but now someone came to poach Cao Cao's corners.

Facing Cao Cao's questioning, Xun Yu showed a gloomy expression on his face and said: "Prime Minister, Zheng Rui didn't say anything to me, but this doubt has always been in my heart, so I just want to ask the Prime Minister today."

"Xun Yu, you have worked with this old man for so long, can't you see my loyalty to the Han Dynasty?"

Cao Cao tried to persuade Xun Yu to appease him.

Because no matter which angle you look at it, Xun Yu has at least helped Cao Cao a lot in various matters since he has been assisting him for so many years.

He is a rare internal affairs talent.

It was also with Xun Yu's help that Cao Cao had enough energy to fight Yuan Shao at Guandu, and even as the territory gradually expanded, Xun Yu was still able to handle internal affairs with ease.

With such a talent, Cao Cao must be appeased no matter what he says.

But Cao Cao didn't know Xun Yu's true thoughts, because Xun Yu had always been a loyal minister of the Han Dynasty, even if everyone thought that the Han Dynasty had already existed in name only, he was still willing to be the last courtier of the Han Dynasty.

Character determines Xun Yu's ending, and it is destined to be tragic.

In Zheng Rui's plane, Xun Yu had no choice but to commit suicide decently, but Zheng Rui also felt that Xun Yu never regretted his decision until he committed suicide by taking poison.

After all, Cao Cao just gave him a hint at that time, either abandon the so-called Han Dynasty and come to serve Cao Cao, Cao Cao will give him glory and wealth, otherwise he will die with the Han Dynasty.

Xun Yu's final decision was the latter.

From many perspectives, Xun Yu is a stubborn and tempered person.

He does not have a herd mentality, and has always been firm in his beliefs.

Therefore, Cao Cao's attempt to appease Xun Yu with some kind words was tantamount to wishful thinking.

At this time, Xun Yu also thought of the probing method that Zheng Rui had told him, and immediately said: "Since the prime minister said that you are a courtier of the Han Dynasty and loyal to the emperor of Han, I have a proposal, can the prime minister agree?"

"you say."

Cao Cao felt a hatred in his heart, he didn't know why he was crazy, and let Xun Yu go to Zheng Rui.

(End of this chapter)