Get the trap system at the beginning and unify the Three Kingdoms

Chapter 129 Persimmons need to be picked hard

Cao Cao leisurely sipping tea in the mansion.

He didn't like staying in the military camp, even though he was once a general.

Now, he prefers to stay in his mansion, sip tea and watch dances, so uncomfortable.

Handling official duties, of course, is also in the mansion.

Today, he invited Xun Yu and his advisers into the mansion to discuss matters.

The counselors, headed by Xun Yu, were arranged on both sides of the study, while Cao Cao sat in the middle.

"Cao Gong, the news that the emperor recognized Liu Bei as the emperor's uncle has already spread, and the speed is much faster than we expected." Xun Yu said first.

"Yeah." Cao Cao nodded, and he was also aware of this.

According to the plan he and his advisers planned, Liu Xie did not publicize Liu Bei's status as imperial uncle, but focused more on promoting Liu Bei's status as General Zuo and Marquis Ting of Yicheng.

It’s just that for some reason, the residents of the city are talking more about the title of Uncle Liu, and even some scholars are discussing it at gatherings.

"There's nothing to say, it's nothing more than Liu Bei sending people to promote it in private, in order to improve his reputation."

Chen Gong stepped out, saying with a blank expression.

Although he suggested Zhang Cai to go to Liu Bei and ask Liu Bei to help rescue Gao Shun, and he succeeded, but his sense of Liu Bei was not much better.

It may be because he was Lu Bu's subordinate. Even though he knew that Lu Bu attacked Liu Bei first, he still had a grudge about Liu Bei's backstab on the Baicheng Tower.

"Does the public platform have evidence?" A counselor came out and asked.

This person was Cheng Yu and Cheng Zhongde. He was considered to be a high-ranking adviser under Cao Cao in terms of status and ability, and he was deeply trusted by Cao Cao, so he was naturally qualified to participate in this meeting.

"Evidence? What evidence do you want? In Xuzhou, Liu Xuande's actions showed everything!" Chen Gong said indifferently, then turned to look at Cao Cao: "Dr. Cao, this son must not be kept. Please kill him as soon as possible!"

Cao Cao believed Chen Gong's words without telling the truth, but he could listen to them.

He thought for a moment, and said, "There's no need to be impatient. I won't stay with Liu Bei for long. It's just that he's in the limelight now, and it's bad for his reputation."

Chen Gong was silent.

"Cao Gong, no matter what, the fact that Liu Bei was accepted as the emperor's uncle is not good for Cao Gong, and it needs to be dealt with as soon as possible." Xun You stood up and said.

Cao Cao nodded slightly, what Xun You said was exactly what he had considered.

He can't allow Liu Bei to develop and grow stronger, he must suppress Liu Bei early, but now that Liu Bei is in the limelight, even if he starts to attack Liu Bei, there are many disadvantages.

This made Cao Cao a little distressed.

It is definitely not okay to let Liu Bei ignore it. Even if the advisers ignore Liu Bei's issue today, he will bring it up.

"If Cao Gong feels that he has no way to start, why don't you stabilize your own power first?" Xun Yu stood up and said, "Even if Liu Bei wants to grow stronger, it will always take a process, and it's just a matter of discussion in the city in recent days." The topic is him, and it will naturally dissipate after a while.

Therefore, it is better for Cao Gong to stabilize the strength of his subordinates first. "

"Wen Ruo is right." Cao Cao stroked his short and thin beard, and said arrogantly: "Liu Bei is the uncle of the emperor, so I will order him according to the order of the emperor, and he dare not disobey.

Since then, he has followed my wishes, he has to do whatever I want him to do, and I can decide.

If he doesn’t comply, that’s better, just hold him accountable! "

Speaking of this, Cao Cao's mood also improved, he laughed a few times boldly, and said: "Even if he Liu Bei has thousands of skills, what's the use of hooking up with the emperor's minister? As long as he is still in Xudu, he will not be able to win the victory." If there are any waves, you will have to be suppressed by me!"

"Mr. Cao is wise." All the counselors said.

"Hey, I still have to rely on Wen Ruo to remind me. Like me, I am afraid that you are underestimating. You need to enlarge your horizons so that you can see the truth clearly." Cao Cao waved his hands with a smile, and said modestly.

"What Cao Gong said is true."

"Since that's the case, why don't Mr. Cao focus on stabilizing his power first?

Cao Gong fought for several years, and he did not touch Xudu for several years. His generals were a mixed bag, and the forces in the court and China were like old trees intertwined, criss-crossing. " Xun Yu said.

"What Wen Ruo said is very true." Xun Yu's ideas were all on Cao Cao's mind, and Cao Cao became more and more satisfied.

"Of course I am aware of the problems in the army. There are too many generals, some are captives, some are surrendered, and some are bandits who were recruited. They should be cleaned up, but it is a laborious job and it will take time. Not short.

You still need to be in the barracks, help me to monitor more. "

Those who were able to attend the meeting in Cao Cao's study were all counselors whom Cao Cao thought were loyal and capable, so Cao Cao was naturally relieved of them.

"Follow Duke Cao's order."

"Well, let's start with the imperial court first." Cao Cao nodded and said by name, "Zhongde, what do you think?"

"Mr. Cao, although You did not follow Mr. Cao to the palace at the court meeting a few days ago, I also heard from General Yuan Rang that many officials in the court had different ideas.

Not only questioned Cao Gong's award, but also made a fuss in the court, where should Cao Gong be placed?
If Duke Cao puts pressure on the court to stabilize the court, he still needs to start with those people first. "

"That's right, there are some civil servants who obviously don't have any skills, but with a pair of clever mouths, they can enjoy high officials and generous salaries, and talk about others wantonly. It should have been dealt with." Cao Cao narrowed his eyes slightly. scene:
At the court meeting, he had negotiated with Liu in advance the generals to be rewarded and their official positions. The court meeting was just a process. Although these officials would not point it out clearly, they all knew it well.

But who would have thought that as soon as they entered the palace, there would be discussions, and the voices were quite loud.

He and Liu Xie didn't read a letter, and the discussion became louder. In the end, it reached the point where they couldn't hear clearly without shouting loudly, which made him very angry.

Now it's time to deal with them all while rectifying the power of the imperial court.

"In some matters, Yilang is not obedient, and he is rebellious, and has a different heart in his chest. Let's start with them."

"Yes."

After thinking about it, the counselors realized that what Cao Cao said was true. Even if he wanted to take action, he could not cut through the mess quickly. After all, there were officials in the court who were close to Cao Cao. In order to avoid causing panic, it was right to attack some minor characters first. method.

After all, persimmons are soft first. They may not have heard this sentence, but they all know what it means.

"No, it can't be like this, let me think about it again." Cao Cao suddenly said again, rejecting his decision just now.

Everyone didn't know what happened, they looked at each other in blank dismay, but they didn't know what to say, so they could only wait for Cao Cao to speak.

"Start with Yang Biao! Taiwei Yang Biao!"

(End of this chapter)