Rejuvenation of the Han Dynasty in the Three Kingdoms

Chapter 187

Cao Cao never imagined that this former arrogant and conceited friend would say such outrageous words.

Even though he was greatly disappointed by the emperor's stupidity, hated the darkness of the court, and hated the ten permanent attendants even more, but he knew that the way of heaven was clear, and the villains would kill themselves if they did many unrighteous deeds, and never thought of setting up a new one. Jun.

What Xu You said stunned Cao Cao, who was deeply in the city. Is this what a courtier should say?
Seeing that Cao Cao was surprised, Xu You smiled coldly: "Today, the emperor is stupid, he favors treacherous men, he is licentious and immoral, comparable to Jie Zhou, his virtue is not enough to rule the world, and his behavior is not enough to worship the ancestral temple. Why not follow the stories of Yi Yin and Huo Guang? Abolish the emperor and establish a new one." The king, obeying the sky and obeying people, and comforting the hope of the world, is still a loyal minister of the Han Dynasty!"

"Abolishing a major event, how can it be a trifling matter?" Cao Cao took a deep breath, sat down slowly, and said in a deep voice: "The chaos in the world is caused by Zhang Rang and other middle-ranking officials who exercise power to deceive the Holy One. Ten permanent attendants and others are evil enough, why shake the foundation and overthrow the world? This word only hits my ears, brother Ziyuan must not mention it to anyone again."

"Hahaha, I didn't expect Cao Mengde to be such a cowardly and cowardly person!" Xu You suddenly looked up to the sky and laughed, and said in a deep voice: "The emperor is the lord of the people, and he can command the world without dignity. At home, don’t you hear only a few words? Today, the son has no way, and he should be replaced by a virtuous person. Can Meng De’an bear to see the society collapse?”

"Shut up!" Cao Cao was furious when he heard the words. He stood up in front of the court and shouted: "Xu Ziyuan, you slandered the Son of Heaven, blasphemed the Holy Majesty, and confuse the people with such lies. Could it be that the world is not chaotic enough?"

"Ah Man, why are you ignorant of current affairs?" Xu You stomped his feet anxiously, and persuaded with grief: "Today, people are greedy for money, lustful, and the government is chaotic, and they have long since abandoned their subjects. Why do you have one thing for the sake of the world?"

After a pause, he continued: "Leaving aside the state affairs, the public is dedicated to governing Jinan, vigorously rectifying, political and religious affairs, and a county is peaceful, but it is taken by Taishan bandits in a blink of an eye. Instead of making those chaotic officials and thieves, why not use righteousness to help the country?"

"Brother Ziyuan, don't say any more." Cao Cao raised his hand to stop Xu You, sighed, and said slowly: "The abolition of the establishment is the most ominous thing in the world, and I secretly think it must not be done. Even if there are Yi and Huo I am afraid that the two of you will not be able to achieve the ambitions of these two people, and the person you will establish may not be as good as the hero of the Seven Kingdoms in those days. I think of the friendship between you and me, and I advise you to take care of yourself, and don't mention this matter again."

Xu You's expression was gloomy. He didn't expect him to come to persuade Cao Cao with full confidence. He thought he would readily agree to the big event, but he was flatly rejected.

Such a foolish and loyal person is really not like the Cao A'ao he knew so well, who hates evil as much as he hates it and dares to do anything.

Thinking of the promise he made to Wang Fen before leaving, he felt extremely frustrated at this moment, and sighed: "My reputation is really not a pity, the poor Han family, more than four hundred years, it has been a mess here, but there are no heroes who can understand the current affairs. Doing righteousness is deplorable!"

Cao Cao knew that the time was not right at this time, and seeing that Xu You refused to give up, he retreated and explained: "My father is still in the court. If he did such an unrighteous act, wouldn't he be framed to death? This is really a matter of disloyalty and disfilial piety." , forgive me for not being able to obey..."

Xu You hurriedly said: "Why don't you take your father back, and we will hold it together..."

"Brother Ziyuan!" Cao Cao frowned slightly, interrupted Xu You again, and said, "I'll pretend you didn't say anything about today's matter, and I don't want to hear who you want to be. I only have one piece of advice. The time has not come. Don't let me go." Acting recklessly! If you don’t mention state affairs, you and I are still friends, and I will treat myself as my brother and host a banquet to welcome the wind.”

"No need!" Seeing that he couldn't say anything about Cao Cao, Xu You was immediately disheartened and disappointed. He cupped his hands and said, "If we don't agree with each other, we will leave!"

"Brother Ziyuan..."

"No need to give it away!" Xu You flicked his sleeves, strode out, and said coldly, "Ah Cao is ignorant of current affairs. By the time you see the general trend of the world, it may be too late!"

Standing at the door, Cao Cao raised his hand to summon Xu You, but saw that he had already walked away. He paused for a while in mid-air, and then slowly put it down, staring at the fruit-rich apricot tree in the yard in a daze.

After a long time, Cao Cao came back to his senses, went out and told his followers: "Go and invite Mr. Jiangxi to the study."

"Yes!" The man went out and left.

Cao Cao sighed softly, walked slowly towards the study with his hands behind his back, went to the table and poured a glass of wine, but held it in his hand, and did not drink it for a long time.

Not long after, a person came in at the door. It was the person who was sleeping under the awning just now, holding a cattail fan in his hand. This person was from Yingchuan. His friend Xun Yu introduced him to Cao Cao, and he went to Cao's house as a guest to settle down temporarily.

Xi Zhicai entered the door and asked, "Was it Xu Ziyuan who came here just now? Could it be that because of Zhang Ju's rebellion, Wang Fen was unable to conquer and wanted to ask Meng De to help him?"

"It's much more serious than this!" Cao Cao invited Xi Zhicai to sit down, poured wine and said with a wry smile, "This person has a small ambition and a big ambition, and he is an arrogant person."

Since Xi Zhicai came, Cao Cao talked with him and found that he was good at planning and had unique insights into military and state affairs, which he valued very much. The two talked happily and gradually became confidants.

"Oh?" Xi Zhicai frowned slightly, and pondered: "Xu Ziyuan left in anger, he must have failed to do what he wanted, Duke Ming always treats people kindly, could it be that what this person intends is a crime against the superior?"

"Sir, what you said is very true!" Cao Cao nodded, and roughly said what Xu You just said.

"Hehe, what a plan for the world..." Xi Zhicai sneered after hearing this, raised his glass and took a sip, shook his head and said: "Today, the heroes and heroes are thinking of ways to serve the country, and they still follow the emperor's edict. Xu You is beyond his control, how dare he say such big words?"

Cao Cao glanced at Xi Zhicai and said with a smile, "Sir, do you also think that it is a wise choice for me to reject Xu Ziyuan?"

Xi Zhicai nodded and said: "That's right! If the emperor is still alive today, everyone in the world will obey the king's order. The time is far from ripe. If you talk about abolishing the establishment, you must be on the way to self-destruction!"

"Mr.'s words coincide with mine!" Cao Cao narrowed his eyes slightly, a gleam flashed, and said with a sneer, "Leaving aside the timing, how can these people be compared with Yi Yin and Huo Guang? If Yihuo is in charge of the government alone, and there are many difficulties and fears, then Wang Fen is only the lord of a state, and he does not have many troops and no strategy. This matter will be defeated. If I follow him, I may be killed. It will also harm the clan, how can you risk the displeasure of the world?"

Xi Zhicai said with a smile: "What Duke Ming said is true. Abandoning the establishment and conspiracy to rebel are all usurpers. It is rare to win the hearts of the people. If Duke Ming wants to achieve great things and promote righteousness, the best policy is to seek rebellion and build meritorious service."

Cao Cao remained silent. After a while, he grabbed the sword on the wall, drew it out and stared at the blade. A face with a bit of vicissitudes was reflected in it. A hero hangs a three-foot sword in vain, but he cannot destroy eunuchs and eunuchs, and there is no hero in the world who can turn the tide and help the troubled men."

Xi Zhicai closed his eyes and tasted the wine quietly. After Cao Cao finished singing, he said slowly: "If Duke Ming wants to use his sword to eradicate chaos, there is a good opportunity right now."

(End of this chapter)