Chapter 16 16. Pedal two boats

At this time, Lou Yi and Qin Yilu came back, and Cao Ding's coffin was ready. Cao Song nodded and said, "Meng De, the three of you will have Lou Yi take the corpse away tomorrow, and leave Yilu to me. This kid can speak well and has a quick brain, I still need him to go around." Seeing that he was so determined, Cao Cao knew that he couldn't stop him. Looking at the demented Cao Chi, he said, "Second Uncle, come with us too. He won't be able to help if he stays in this state. When he returns home to see his son, he may be able to recover." .” For some reason, Cao Song looked at Cao Chi with a disgusted look, and sneered for a long time before saying: "It's still... Your second uncle has been cautious all his life, but in the end he was convicted and dismissed from office and escaped death. He was so frightened. ! There is no cure for this disease.”

Cao Cao didn't realize it, and just comforted him: "It doesn't matter, we have the right to be a dead horse doctor, and I have an explanation for Zixiao and Chun'er when they are cured. If they can't be cured, they have done their best. My biggest worry is Daddy. You, don't hurt yourself..." Cao Song was very relieved: No matter what, the nature of father and son, the son is still worried about me after all.Although I thought so in my heart, I said: "What do I have to worry about? I eat when I need to eat and sleep when I need to sleep. I won't be so worthless like your second uncle. Who told me that I can't count on others!" He glanced at the stupid Cao Chi inexplicably, and said slowly: "Only if I live well myself, can I resolve to save everyone."

Cao Cao felt that his father was picking on him, so he quickly made a promise: "When the child goes back to bury the fourth uncle, I will come back to accompany you immediately." "No need..." Cao Song said here, and suddenly said something that no one could have imagined, "From now on, you are you and I am me. Now I have to give up my face to seek camp. If you accompany me Even your reputation is ruined." "Father, how can you tell the child how to behave when you talk like this?" Cao Cao didn't know if he was speaking the truth or deliberately sarcasm.

"Hmph! Don't think you're my son. You don't know until the end of the day. You have more face than me!" Cao Song said and stood up. "I haven't had time to tell you something. Qiao Xuan recently resigned gone." "Oh? The old man is still gone..." Cao Cao was disappointed for a while. "He came to see me before he left." "To see you?" Cao Cao couldn't believe it. "Yes! Although he came to see me, it was all for you." Cao Song took out a few volumes from the bookcase, "This is the book he gave you."

Cao Cao took a look: "?" "Do you know why Qiao Xuan gave you this set of books?" Cao Song sat down again and patted his son on the shoulder, "He is creating opportunities for you to recover." "Qifu!?" Cao Cao's eyes lit up. "Before he resigned, he went to the imperial court and proposed to recruit young talents who understand ancient studies, and pardon Cai Yong's crimes, and asked him to preside over the collection. If you enter the capital, you can become a Yilang if you have the talent. Just think about it, old man Qiao has really worked so hard for you!"

Cao Cao suddenly choked up his sobs, and in an instant, Qiao Xuan and his elders' care and encouragement for him welled up in his heart, and tears rolled in his eye sockets. "He chatted with me for a long time, all about your business. That old guy really has a bad temper, and he bluntly said that I am a eunuch's ugly ugly man! What a stubborn old man!" Cao Song said with a smile "But what he said touched me. He said that no matter how much money I spend or how many favors I entrust, I can only buy officials for my children and grandchildren, but I cannot buy them a good reputation. He is right! So, now you have to rely on yourself Yes, relying on diligence and studying ancient studies can change other people's views on you. This is also changing others' views on our Cao family! You must read that book carefully. You! Boy, do your best!"

Cao Cao was holding the book, his eyes dimmed with tears. "Hmph! You know how to cry too..." Cao Song sneered, "Take this book and study hard when you go back. Never come to Luoyang to find me unless you are recruited by the imperial court. From now on, you follow your Yangguan road, and I will pass you by." We still have two boats on the single-plank bridge. Did you hear that! This is a big deal for our Cao family." "I'll remember it, baby." Cao Cao wiped away his tears. He still felt very awkward about the saying that his father was in two boats.

"Also, now that you are the oldest in the younger generation, remember to get along well with your brothers. I also hope that your brothers can help you, protect you, and fulfill your fame. After all, you are brothers of the same clan! "Cao Song said these words to his son, but now his eyes were on Xiahou Dun. Xiahou Dun understood: Although he didn't say it directly, he finally admitted it. Cao Cao also understood, and immediately added: "Not only the brothers in the clan, but also the brothers Yuan Rang and the others, the son also has to rely on a lot." "Very well, then I'm relieved." Cao Song nodded meaningfully, "You guys can set off early tomorrow morning."