Chapter 114 Why did the famous commentary come out?

Cao Cao touched the recommendation letter of Xiu Nakahashi Xuan, and after class, he followed Yan Wei to the school registration office.Ask the clerk sitting on the mat: What should I do if I ask Professor Xu for a comment? The clerk Xu Pin looked Cao Cao up and down while playing with the carving knife, and raised his chin: "Go over there to register first, arrange the number, and wait." Cao Cao still hoped for a miracle: Could the waiting time be shorter? Xu Pin wanted to play tricks on this impatient and ignorant stranger, so he asked Cao Cao maliciously: How long do you want to wait?

Cao Cao looked up and calculated: three or four days, seven or eight days at most. Xu Pin sneered: I really don't understand the market, and now it's almost eleven years later, the middle of June. Cao Cao was bewildered, how could it be eleven years later after just one night?It seems that the shortage of resources is also the reason why Yuedan is famous all over the world. Cao Cao laughed and said, "Look, I didn't bring enough money when I came, so I can't wait long."Besides... Xu Pin interrupted Cao Cao: You can go back and wait. Cao Cao explained: I mean, I might not have time to come back in the future, so why not just this time...

Xu Pin impatiently slammed down the carving knife: Everyone said so, if you want to jump in line, can the people in front agree? Although Cao Cao's gestures are somewhat official and extravagant, in the eyes of well-informed clerks, they are nothing at all.Cao Cao also wanted to say, look at Xu Pin's gloomy face. Cao Cao wanted to endure it, but Xu Pin waved Cao Cao away impatiently: "Go away, go away, there are still people who want to sign up." Cao Cao was a little angry, but still didn't move.The clerk looked up and sat on the mat, and glanced at Cao Cao: What are you doing?You have no money, no time, and no patience, so it's useless to dawdle with me.Get out of here!

Cao Cao suddenly drew the Qingxuan sword from his waist, and slashed at the cases in front of Xu Pin, cutting them in half. Xu Pin was frightened and shouted: It's terrible, kill me. Cao Cao stood with his sword raised, while Xu Pin ran out of the house barefoot, without even his shoes on, and looked for Xu Shao crying.The others brought sticks and other tools, and wanted to stop Cao Cao. Cao Cao put the Qingxuan sword back into the scabbard, and said: Unexpectedly, there are vicious watchdogs under the sage's door. Xu Shao came in just in time, and when he heard Cao Cao's words, he hurriedly said, "I don't dare to call myself a saint."But is there any trafficker who swears in public?

When Cao Cao saw Xu Shao come in, everyone surrounded the two of them.Yan Wei was so frightened that he wanted to drag Cao Cao away.Cao Cao glared at Xu Shao angrily, without saying a word. Xu Shao didn't know Cao Cao, so he stepped forward to pick up the pieces that had been cut by Cao Cao's sword: good sword edge, good arm strength! Cao Cao turned his head and looked away, ignoring Xu Shao. Anyone who worked with Qiao Xuan at the Luoyang Taixue at the same time would know that Qiao Xuan carried the Qingxuan Sword with him. Xu Shao recognized Qiao Xuan's Qingxuan Sword, and was very surprised: Doctor Qiao asked you to come?

Cao Cao was puzzled, touched the Qingxuan sword on his waist, and said hurriedly: Oh, no, yes! Xu Shao stopped the crowd immediately and took Cao Cao to his residence.Cao Cao was worried, he wanted to say something nice to Xu Shao to make him famous, but now Xu Shao calls him a street peddler, it's over!He didn't make a good impression but did a bad thing first. Xu Shao's residence is simple and elegant, as long as there is room to spare, the walls are neatly stacked with slips, full of elegant and bookish atmosphere.There is a Guqin on the table. Although there is no smoke in the furnace, the aroma is permeating.Xu Shao and Cao Cao sat down as guests and hosts, and poured tea for Cao Cao: welcome visitors from Luoyang.

Cao Cao hurriedly apologized: The student was unintentional and reckless just now, please be more considerate, sir. Xu Shao asked: How did you know Mr. Qiao? When Xu Shao left Luoyang, Qiao Xuan was still the head of the Imperial Academy. Cao Cao reported his family name: the student's surname is Cao, his name is Cao, and his style name is Meng De. He was a student of the imperial court in the third year of Jianning. Xu Shao opened his mouth slightly and nodded: Oh... Cai Bojie is the dean of your class. Cao Cao nodded: Yes, unfortunately... Xu Shao also sighed softly: It's a pity...

After being silent, Cao Cao explained his intentions, and Xu Shao persuaded Cha to make an apology. It is true that only eight people were evaluated each month, and some people had to wait too long.But he has to be responsible to the evaluators, and he must limit the number of people, and he cannot draw conclusions casually, making the evaluation meaningless.Besides, he has to have a detailed and all-round understanding of everyone before he can comment on them. If he acts hastily, wouldn't he smash the signboard of "Yuedan Review"? Cao Cao gave a brief introduction to his past and experiences.

Xu Shao asked Cao Cao: Then what are your plans for the future? Cao Cao thought for a while: Keep in mind the lessons learned, that is, to be a good official, assist the emperor in governing the country, and do more good things for the people. Xu Shao nodded after listening: Dr. Qiao is still so innocent and cute. Since Meng De has served as Beibuwei, Dunqiuling, and Yilang, he is considered a young talent, so he still has to go to my Pingyu little place to find the next empty words?Those who came to ask for comments, most of them wanted to go on the famous road because they had no hope of official career, and in the end they still hoped to join the official career by virtue of their fame.Father lives in Dasinong today, and will make good arrangements for you.Didn't Meng De look far away?

Cao Cao sighed: It's hard to say. It took him nearly half an hour to tell Xu Shao that he was hit by Cao Jie and others when he wrote the letter, and Xu Shao sighed. Xu Shao asked Cao Cao what you wrote, and Cao Cao introduced the general meaning of "Five Sages" and "Two Handles" to Xu Shao. Xu Shao pondered: Well, do you know that "If you don't know fate, you can't be a gentleman; if you don't know etiquette, you can't stand up; if you don't know words, you can't know people"? Cao Cao was at a loss. He didn't even know if this sentence came from the Analects of Confucius. Thinking about flying eagles and lackeys, recruiting cats and fighting cocks in elementary school, where he still recited these things, he could only touch the back of his head in shame: I don't know.

Xu Shao couldn't help laughing and said: When the book is used up, you will hate it less, right? Cao Cao nodded and smiled awkwardly. Xu Shao said: "If you don't know words, you can't know people."That's your fault, you said good things to the wrong people.Knowing what to say means not only knowing what to say, but also knowing who to talk to.You only know what to say, but you don't understand the person you're speaking to. What Xu Shao said made Cao Cao frown and nod constantly. Xu Shao said: How many of the fifty books listed by the college for each of your graduates have you read? Cao Cao was even more embarrassing: he didn't read it when he had time, and he didn't have time to read it when he wanted to read it. He hasn't read half of it until now. Xu Shao nodded and sighed: I was the same way back then. Students who graduated from Taixue like to talk about it, and they always know what it is and don't know why.You go back and read the books on those bibliographies carefully, and you won't be as confused as you are today and be confused about many things.In addition, I hope you can add another copy of "Say Difficulty" by Han Feizi.It was a wonderful piece of writing that was all the truth, without the slightest use of false words to disguise the truth. Of course Cao Cao knew about this famous article that was difficult to put into words, so why did he ignore it, and couldn't help but blush. Cao Cao asked Xu Shao: I remember it.Are you going to teach here all your life, sir? Cao Cao called Xu Shao, who was five years older than himself, "Sir", which already showed that he regarded Xu Shao as the person who educated him.In the past, he always thought that being a descendant of officials and becoming an official was a matter of course. He ignored many flexible and circuitous elements in his actions that should be paid attention to, which led to bumping into walls everywhere.Cao Cao was grateful for Xu Shao's point of view. Xu Shao smiled wryly: the current political situation is difficult, eunuchs are in power, and the emperor is just empty.I first seek to retreat and protect myself. When the world is clear, I will naturally serve the country and become a good official like Chief Qiao. Cao Cao heard Xu Shao talk about Qiao Xuan, and continued to listen with great interest: I am very fortunate to be able to work in Taixue with such famous people as Chief Qiao and Chief Cai.The head of the bridge is virtuous, far-sighted, open-minded, upright, and discerning!He once said that his secret to becoming an official is to treat the common people all over the world as his own family. Cao Cao couldn't help but sit up straight, in awe. Xu Shao's face is full of longing: It's not that you take and squander like your family, but you will be sad when they are suffering, and you take their happiness as your responsibility... Cao Cao suddenly felt ashamed. Was what he did in Dunqiu enough?It was late, and when I got up to leave, my sleeve touched the mat, and the bamboo slip in the sleeve made a sound, and then I remembered the letter Qiao Xuan wrote to Xu Shao.Take it out and give it to Xu Shao, get up and say goodbye. Holding the bamboo slips, Xu Shao thought it was a private letter from Qiao Xuan, so he didn't open it immediately, and asked Cao Cao: Do ​​you need me to give you a comment? Cao Cao smiled while putting on his shoes: I think I'd better go get a number and queue up first, go back and read all the books, and then come to the husband to comment on it ten years later. Xu Shao and Cao Cao looked at each other and laughed: Hahahaha. After Cao Cao left, Xu Shao opened Qiao Xuan's letter. It was a passionate recommendation letter, with the caress of the elders for the younger generation, and the mutual acquaintance between friends. At the end of Qiao Xuan's recommendation letter, he wrote: I think Meng De can He is a capable minister in governing the world and a hero in troubled times, but he is oppressed and has no way to serve his country.I hope you will not hesitate to encourage him and help him move forward. Xu Shaonian said: A capable minister who governs the world, a hero in troubled times. Xu Shao looked again at the wax seal on the mouth of the cloth bag. It seemed that Cao Cao hadn't read the letter of recommendation. Xu Shao recalled the conversation with Cao Cao, clasped his hands together: since the head of the bridge has a good word, why should he ask Xu Zijiang for his sincerity. Don't wait another decade, you can draw conclusions now. Xu Shao hurriedly wrote it on bamboo slips, and asked the students to chase Cao Cao on horseback.Xu Shao's students gave Cao Cao the bamboo slips and flying horses with the words "A capable minister who governs the world, a hero in troubled times".After Cao Cao finished watching, he looked up and laughed, both sad and helpless, and even more desolate, tears of pain fell down with his smile. Cao Cao took Xu Shao's comment and prepared to visit Yuan Shao.Who did Cao Cao meet at Yuan Shao's house?