Chapter 80 Chapter 37 Chapter 10: Yingzhou Deqishi Xu Du Welcomes the Son of Heaven (6)

Nine out of ten emperors in history had misfortunes, and Emperor Xian of the Han Dynasty may be one of them.In his teens, he was dressed in a yellow robe, but it was never his turn to issue orders. He ruled the world and suffered from Dong Zhuo's anger. Under the control of Dong Cheng and Yang Feng, Emperor Xian of the Han Dynasty had long heard of Cao Mengde's prominent reputation in Yingchuan, and recently received a secret letter from Cao Mengde from Yanzhou. There is great chaos in the sea, and the minister is very worried. It is Meng De's long-cherished wish to support the Holy Lord and appease the world. Please take care of the dragon's body and don't be too anxious. Wait for Meng De to wipe out the Yuzhou bandit army and choose an auspicious day to meet Luanjia in person." Finish reading Emperor Xian of the Han Dynasty was very moved by the secret letter.Rare, rare!When the mountains and rivers are broken, it is rare to have such a talented person who has the world in mind and aspirations.

In early spring and February, the city of Luoyang seemed desolate and deserted.Accompanied by Dong Cheng and Yang Feng, Emperor Xian of the Han Dynasty boarded the city wall of Luoyang. The clusters of peonies on the top of the city were spouting green, and in the soft spring breeze, the faint fragrance of medicine wafted around. "Luoyang peonies are the best in the world". In autumn, this city of Luoyang should be a kingdom of peonies again. Emperor Xian of the Han Dynasty looked at the swallows passing by the city and flying south, feeling a lot of emotion.Humans are not plants, this is the most common human nature.How majestic it is to be an emperor, call the wind and call the rain, but once you step down from the golden palace, once you encounter accidents, even the life of a commoner will be worse. You rob each other and become a walking dead without thinking and freedom. If there is an afterlife, You must be a commoner, even if you die of old age in the wilderness, it is much more comfortable than this wandering life.But when his gaze crossed the high mountains and looked toward Xuchang, his heart filled with brilliance again, as if he saw that the sky in Xudu was bright and sunny, and the sky was clear and clear.

At this time, Emperor Xian of the Han Dynasty had only one thought in his mind: I hope that General Cao will wipe out the thieves in the world as soon as possible, and there will be a grand scene of singing and dancing in China as soon as possible. Taiwei Yang Biao walked up to Emperor Xian and said: "Cao Mengde has great strength in Shandong, and he can be declared into the court to assist the royal family." Emperor Xian was delighted, and said: "I will send an imperial edict immediately, telling General Cao to enter the palace to discuss state affairs." Yang Biao went to deal with the matter immediately.

Yuan Shao believed that his strength was several times that of Cao Mengde, so he was very dissatisfied with Cao Mengde's way of enshrining the emperor. He repeatedly called Cao Mengde a lie in his letters to Cao Mengde, and insulted him with foul language. !" I ignored it, and didn't even read Yuan Shao's letter.But my heart is a little uneasy after all.At dusk that day, Cao Mengde called Guo Jia to him and told him his inner pain. "I really want to fight this guy who doesn't know etiquette, but we are still weak in strength, what should we do?" Ever since Guo Jia became acquainted with Cao Mengde, he was very interested in this short, ugly but energetic and quick-thinking person. He once happily said to Cheng Yu: "This is the master who really deserves my help!"

Guo Jia said: "Han Xin can be humiliated by his crotch, and a few curse words are nothing. The master is open to all people, and Yuan Shao is a mere villain. You pretend to be the world in your heart. How can you be on the same level as him." Cao Mengde poured a cup for Guo Jia himself and said, "I want to hear you talk more specifically." Guo Jia said with a smile: "Liu Bang's power is far inferior to that of Xiang Yu. The lord should be very clear about this, but Liu Bang is more resourceful than Xiang Yu." I surpassed Xiang Yu, so although Xiang Yu was strong, he ended up in the Wujiang River. I carefully observed the contest between the lord and Yuan Shao. It was also like Liu Bang and Xiang Yu. Yuan Shao had ten defeats, but you, Cao Gong, had ten victories. Yuan Shao seemed to be strong , but definitely not your opponent."

After Cao Mengde heard these words, he was very happy, but he was eager to know the difference between Guo Jia's analysis and self-assessment. Cao Mengde drank a glass of wine and asked, "Oh! According to Mr. What ten victories do I have, and what ten defeats does Yuan Shao have?" Guo Jia paced and analyzed: "Yuan Shao is a man who emphasizes style, emphasizing emptiness and form, and complicated etiquette, which makes talented people unbearable. Mr. Cao is sincere and natural to people, and does not particularly pay attention to form. Victory. Yuan Shao ceded the land to rule the roost, and I am the only one who is the only one. Cao Gong, you worship the emperor and obey the hearts of the world. This "righteousness" wins. Since the two emperors Huan and Ling, the power of the state has declined and the social order is in chaos. Yuan Shao does not follow the law. Acting cheaply, Mr. Cao was able to rectify the law and rebuild the prestige of state power in the chaos. This "government" is also a victory. Yuan Shao is tolerant to the outside world but suspicious and suspicious at home. Therefore, only his relatives and children can enter his political circle That's all. Mr. Cao accepts sages easily, and they are only based on talents. Employing people doesn't care about bloodlines and emotions. This is "seeking" victory. Yuan Shao likes to talk high-spirited, deliberately courteous corporals, in order to win vain reputation, so small things like to show off, like to talk big, and are often reused. Cao Gong can treat people with sincerity and does not value vanity, so Loyal and insightful talents are willing to serve you. This is the victory of virtue. When Yuan Shao saw someone suffering from hunger and cold, he was eager to express his personal sympathy, but he couldn't see the suffering of the people. Focusing on the world's major events, in order to be kind to the world, even if you can't see it, you can often feel the suffering of the world. This is the victory of "benevolence". To have a unique and comprehensive understanding of subordinates, and to be good at accepting advice, this is a 'bright' victory.  …”

Guo Jia talked about it eloquently, and the more Cao Mengde listened, the more he felt his heart brighten up. After drinking for three rounds, Guo Jia's face was already blushing, and he looked even more elegant and handsome. "How old is Mr. Guo Xianshi?" Cao Mengde suddenly thought of something. "Twenty and eight." "Have you ever been married?" "Before I voted for Duke Cao, I made my home all over the world, so I didn't have such extravagant expectations." Cao Mengde said casually: "I have an adopted daughter named Hongtan, who is knowledgeable in books, chess, calligraphy and painting. My wife also treats her as a daughter. If I can sing with Guo Xianshi, I will settle my mind. I don't know you. Do you have any intentions?"

Guo Jia repeatedly declined, saying: "Mr. Cao has treated me well, and I dare not accept this kindness again." Cao Mengde said: "Both colleges should be married, and female colleges should be married. This has been the case since ancient times. Could it be..."