Chapter 6 Chapter 2

Sure enough, a few days after rewarding Cao Cao, Emperor Ling issued another decree saying that Cao Cao was good at governing the city, and he was transferred to Dunqiu County in the east of Yanzhou as the governor. Only then did Cao Cao understand that Emperor Ling and Jian Shuo would not allow him to serve as the captain of the guard anymore. If Cao Cao were allowed to continue to serve, he did not know how many privileged people would be hurt.And these people are Jian Shuo's wings. Cao Cao had to pack up and bid farewell to his grandfather.At this time, the grandfather had already been affected by Cao Cao's murder of Jian Chang. Jian Shuo was very angry with him, often colliding with bad words in the palace, and Lingdi was also indifferent to him.Cao Teng thought that he was loyal and had done a lot for the eunuch group, and because his grandson was young and vigorous, and his behavior went too far, he was so angry that he received such supercilious looks and bad words.He was old, but within a few days, he became much older.

Facing his grandfather, Cao Cao felt a little sorry, and said apologetically, "Grandfather, my grandson is unfilial and caused trouble for you..." But my grandfather said: "Actually, I am not worried about myself. My grandfather is old, so it doesn't matter. I think of you more. After all, you are young, you have a long life, and everything is just beginning. It is really frustrating to be rejected like this." I'm a little worried..." Cao Cao smiled and said, "I didn't think I was rejected. On the contrary, it was a good opportunity for me. The captain of the guard is just one thing. Compared with the governor, he is too simple. Think about it, grandpa. If Cao Cao set his ambition to make a difference, he must have the ability of comprehensive governance, and serving as a governor provides him with a great opportunity to practice in this area. Therefore, I am very happy now, and I can't wait to be the governor immediately. Don’t worry, Grandpa, Cao Cao is in Dunqiu County, so he must make a good appearance..."

Cao Cao's views surprised his grandfather Cao Teng. Once again, he found that Cao Cao was much more mature, not only courageous, but also strategic, and able to open up a new path for himself in adversity.So, he couldn't help but took Cao Cao's hand, patted his arm, and sighed: "It seems that grandfather is really old..." However, Cao Cao's plan failed again. Jian Shuo and Emperor Ling did not allow him to fulfill his ambitions in Dunqiu County. Their purpose was to remove him from the position of the captain of the guard.If he moved in the capital, it would be difficult to move, so he was transferred to Dunqiu County as a temporary transition.

When Cao Cao arrived in Dunqiu County and just started to investigate and study in order to formulate a new plan for rectifying Dunqiu, the imperial court ordered him to return to Beijing to take up the post of Yilang. This really made Cao Cao feel angry and disappointed. All the good ideas in his mind suddenly came to naught, wasting his efforts and time, and the promises he made in public at the Governor's Mansion all became empty talk.What's more, he knows the real weight of Yilang officer, which is just a nominal position, without any power to enforce the law. Jian Shuo's treatment of Cao Cao in this way is indeed poisonous enough. He has cut off any authority, and it seems that he will retaliate once there is a suitable opportunity.

Cao Cao was in a dilemma. He had just embarked on an official career, and it was obviously impossible to resign. In that case, he might end his career as an official.Those who voluntarily resign from office are generally not reappointed by the court.If he obediently becomes Yilang, he will be locked in a cage made by Jian Shuo. He can tease you whenever he wants, and he can slap you whenever he wants... After much deliberation, Cao Cao decided to endure it for the time being.He believes that everything can change, it depends on human effort.As long as I, Cao Cao, are cautious, what can I do? As long as there is a chance, through hard work, there will be no improvement.

Cao Cao left Dunqiu County again, and returned to Beijing in a hurry.Yilangguan, just Yilangguan, happy to have a leisurely time, and then practice self-cultivation. This may be another characteristic of Cao Cao. He can adapt to changes at any time and under any circumstances, and he will never be helpless and wait for death.Ability to see the positive side of an unfavorable environment.Then make full use of the favorable side and strengthen your ability to deal with the unfavorable environment. Cao Cao, as a Yilang official, spent more time studying poetry and books, thinking about problems, and at the same time raising his vigilance to prevent accidents.

However, the advent of unexpected events is sometimes irresistible, even the witty Cao Cao is no exception.Because he can be vigilant against himself, but he cannot be vigilant about things outside of himself.Maybe the treacherous and cunning Jian Shuo kept Cao Cao by his side with a sure-fire attitude, because he saw this?