Chapter 14 frightened bird

Cao Cao discussed with Yuan Shao and He Yong for a long time before parting ways.He quickly went to Hu's mansion to find his own horse and went home. He hurried on the way, and finally arrived home not too late.As soon as he stepped into the courtyard, he saw Cao Ding was about to leave, so he hurriedly stopped him: "You can't leave, you've woken me up early in the morning, and you have to accompany me and De'er to play Cuju as compensation!" Cao Ding bared his teeth and smiled: "Well, I don't have any business today, so it's okay to have fun. But don't worry, kid, go see your father first according to the old rules."

He must first report what he has seen and heard when he returns home. This is the rule Cao Songxin set for him after returning from his hometown.He was banned in his hometown by his father for four years because he was hiding He Yong.With such a painful lesson, it is natural to have a taboo in speaking, never mentioning the meeting with He Yong, only explaining the mourning and the conversation and laughter during the banquet. When Cao Song heard that he had become friends with Yuan's people, he was so happy that his nose bubbled up.Although he was ranked among the Nine Ministers, he was never known for his virtue and ability. In fact, it was difficult for him to communicate in official circles, and he was even more difficult to curry favor with a wealthy family like the Yuan family.Unexpectedly, his son was born out of blue and became friends with Yuan Shao.He was happy in his heart, but his face was deliberately reserved: "It's a great thing that you get to know Yuan Shao well, but it's not good if you are close. Yuan Shu is also from the Yuan family, and you must be courteous when you meet in the future. You must not get entangled in the grievances and grievances. You can do my funeral for me today, thank you."

Cao Cao was apprehensive at first, but then he was ecstatic when he heard the words "not bad".The relationship between father and father has been broken for four years, and since returning to Beijing for a year, "it's okay" is already the highest evaluation for him, not to mention that the word "work hard" came out of his father's mouth today, this is simply a dream undreamed of things. Cao Ding didn't take it seriously, he picked up a bowl of water carelessly, smacked slowly and said, "Okay, okay, what's the important thing! You guys are so serious. When did you report to your father what you Cao Jugao did when you were young?" ? You won’t be a boy, but you will be an old man!”

Cao Song's face was red and white, and it was really embarrassing for the brother to reveal his old background in front of his son.He scolded: "What do you know? I just want to know what everyone is talking about today and whether there is any important movement." "What important things can you hear at the funeral!" Cao Ding said with a smile, "Ah Man, De'er, let's go to Cuju." Cao Cao thought about it: Wang Fu wanted to harm the clan, why don't you tell me by the way, maybe they can try to protect Lord Bohai, so he said again: "Father, fourth uncle, if you talk about big things, there is really one thing."

"Oh?" Cao Song took it seriously, "What's the matter?" "My son heard at the funeral that Zhongchang Attendant Wang Fu failed to extort bribes, intending to make crimes to persecute King Bohai..." This sentence was not finished, only heard a "pa", the tea bowl in Cao Ding's hand fell to the ground, his face turned pale instantly. "Fourth Uncle, what's wrong with you?" Cao Ding bowed his head and said nothing, Cao Song also had no smile, and asked, "Are you serious? Are you sure it's Lord Bohai? Liu Kui?" "If the child hears it with his own ears, there will be no falsehood."

Cao Dingteng stood up and grabbed Cao Cao's skirt angrily: "Who did you listen to?" "me……" "Who the hell did you listen to? Tell me!" Cao Cao was worried, so he couldn't tell He Yong, so he said vaguely: "I don't know those two officials, it seems... It seems that they are foreign officials from Hebei to mourn." "I ask you who they are!" Cao Ding growled. "Nephew really doesn't know." Cao Ding let go of his hand and pushed hard, throwing Cao Cao heavily to the ground. "Why are you angry with the child?" Cao Song thought of protecting the calf at this moment, "Meng De, I have something important to discuss with your fourth uncle, you go back to the room and close the door by the way."

"No." Cao Cao didn't dare to look at Cao Ding again, he hurried out of the study and closed the door, but he didn't leave, squatting under the window to eavesdrop on their conversation. Only Cao Ding said eagerly and eagerly: "This is going to be a big mess. Princess Song of Bohai is Song Feng's younger sister. She said she was attacking King Bohai, but she was actually targeting the Song family!" Cao Song insisted, "I don't think this is necessarily the case. Wang Fu did ask Liu Kui for a bribe, but Liu Kui didn't give him face. Wang Fu's retaliation is also possible, and this matter will not become a big one. "

"You think too simply! The Empress Song has no favor and lives in the Central Palace. Not long ago, Zhang Rang and Zhao Zhong recommended a He Guiren. They want to cut off the power of the Song family and replace the empress." "I think you're overthinking it. Then the He family is just from a butcher's family, and his mother remarried. How can such a family be a queen? Don't be suspicious, these words are just rumors, not necessarily the truth." "Isn't it the truth?" Cao Ding was very excited, "I've gone from Bohai to Luoyang. Of course you don't worry if you hug Wang Fu's thick legs, but I'm on the boat of the Song family! If the family fails, the family will be wiped out, and when the time comes, I will die with no place to bury you, and you will not be able to recover either!"

"What are you yelling about? They are all my brothers, who wants you to be unlucky? From Liu Kui to Song Concubine, to Song Empress, and then to you, there are several layers in between! You will not be implicated, who can cure you? sin?" "Go and fool a three-year-old naughty boy with your words! Why is there no excuse for accusing him of a crime? This kind of thing is the most implicated, and once it is true, it will be a disaster in an instant. I am in the prime of life, and I don't want to be shot down early." Cao Song was also annoyed by him, and said with a cold face: "Okay! Alright! What's the use of calling me? After a while, call the second child to come too, and the three of us will think about the countermeasures. If it doesn't work, give it to Wang Fu again." , Cao Jie stuffed some benefits."

"It's not a matter of money or not. If the emperor sincerely intends to abolish the empress, no one can help. Maybe Wang Fu followed the emperor's wishes!" Cao Ding still groaned angrily. "Then what do you say?" Cao Cao squatted outside and listened to their quarrel, and reflected in his heart: "All the righteous people in the world are saddened by eunuchs and foreign relatives interfering in politics, but my Cao family still hugs the thick legs of Wang Fu and Song Feng shamelessly. What's even more ridiculous is that, obviously The family is still on two boats, and they haven't started fighting yet, and their own family is arguing! An hour ago, He Yong said that I was a hero, and this heroic dream is too easy to wake up..."