Chapter 27 27. Start to hold military power

In February of the seventh year of Guanghe (AD 184), after Ma Yuanyi's car cracked, Zhang Jiao, a great virtuous teacher of Taiping Dao, changed his planned plan and started an early uprising in Ye County, Jizhou.The Taiping Taoists in Hebei gathered together for a while, conquered Zhending County with lightning speed, and established an armed headquarters. Emperor Liu Hong was like a frightened bird, no longer in the mood to enjoy himself.He ordered the recruitment of soldiers from Henan again, and officials and officials had to contribute their own bows and arrows and horses for the battle. Anyone who knew the art of war or had outstanding courage, whether they were the children of officials or ordinary people, even criminals who had killed people and let them go As long as the robbers are willing to come out to fight for the court, they will all go to battle to protect the country.

When Cao Cao learned of the edict, he immediately prepared horses and soldiers to apply, and even Lou Yi and Qin Yilu's servants mobilized.But old Cao Song tried his best to suppress it: "My son, the busses that are conscripted are running all over the streets. Even if they are recruited, they are just serving as soldiers to guard the capital. There are more people with more qualifications than you. If you just want to mess with the barracks, then you can go to the army now." Just go, if you want to lead your troops to make some military exploits, just wait patiently for me." When he said this, Cao Cao knew that there was a big mystery, so he put down his weapons and waited for a while.

Three days later, an angel suddenly came to the door and declared Cao Cao to enter the palace to discuss matters. This must be the role played by his father. He quickly changed his court clothes and followed the bus into the palace.When he arrived at the palace, the emissary did not lead him to the palace, but went to the province to meet Taiwei Deng Sheng. Deng Sheng, alias Bo Neng, is nearly seventy years old. He started his career with his military exploits against Xianbei in Bingzhou in his early years. Although he has some reputation, he is far from being on the same level as Yang Ci, Liu Kuan and other veterans.The Yellow Turban incident shook the world, and the imperial court urgently needed someone with thorough military skills to coordinate the situation, so he was able to replace Yang Gong and temporarily occupy the position of the third prince.

Cao Cao knew that he was from the old army, and he respected him very much. He wanted to pay respects according to the court system, but Deng Sheng helped him and said, "Meng De, sit down and talk." "Don't dare dare!" Cao Cao was flattered, "There is no seat for an official in front of Deng Gong." "Today I am not meeting you as a Taiwei, but as a colleague's courtesy to invite you for something. You just sit down, and there will be another person coming later." Since he said that, Cao Cao couldn't refuse. Just as he was seated, he heard someone outside the door announce: "Master Yushi is here."

"Master Zi, you came a step late. The emperor ordered you to be a general. Wouldn't it be too late if we ordered today?" It seemed that Deng Sheng was quite familiar with the visitors, and he joked when they met. But the man said with a serious face: "When the country is in trouble, it is only a joke. It is very inappropriate to say that your lord is in the public platform." Cao Cao was taken aback. It was harmless to make a joke. This person was too harsh.But Deng Sheng didn't care about it, he just smiled and said: "It's been more than twenty years, when will you change your stubborn temper? Sit here."

"No." The man politely saluted before sitting down. Deng Sheng said to Cao Cao: "You don't know him yet. Let me introduce him. This is Prince Yun, the servant of Yushi Wang." "Oh!" Cao Cao didn't expect it to be him, and complimented him, "In the past, Guo Linzong praised 'Wang Sheng is making great progress, and Wang Zuocai is also', so he must be talking about you, brother Wang?" Wang Yun slightly cupped his hands and said solemnly: "As ministers in the same dynasty, no matter what happened first, do you dare to bear the word 'brother' from your lord." Cao Cao knew that the rumors were true when he heard that he was rejecting people thousands of miles away.

Deng Sheng was a little embarrassed: "Teacher, don't be too rigid. This is Yilang Cao Cao Cao Mengde." After the introduction, afraid that he would make irresponsible remarks, he added, "This is the Luoyang county captain who killed Uncle Jian Shuo in the past. people." Wang Yun nodded after hearing this: "Okay, as an official, it should be like this." Deng Sheng quickly explained: "Meng De, you must not argue with him, he said 'it should be like this' is the best evaluation!" Cao Cao laughed it off, but Wang Yun was a little impatient: "Deng Gong, let's deal with urgent matters quickly."

Deng Sheng cleared his throat, and then he got to the point: "I have ordered you two to come here today because the imperial court will entrust you with important tasks. Now Zhu Jun and Huangfusong are trapped. If they don't help each other, the food and grass will be cut off for a long time." At this point, he looked at Cao Cao with piercing eyes, "Meng De, how dare you lead these three thousand people to Yingchuan to solve the problem?" Is it the siege of Master Wang?" "Dare!" Cao Cao replied bluntly. "Okay!" Deng Sheng patted his thigh, "Sure enough, everyone has a good eye. You don't know that Zhu Jun once praised you before he left. A few days ago, Ma Gong and Cui Lie, Zhang Wen, Zhang Yan, Fan Ling, Xu Xiang, Jia Hu, Ren Zhi, Jiang Lan and other ministers recommended one after another... In short, thousands of heavy responsibilities are on your shoulders. If you dare to accept the order, you will immediately be promoted to the captain of the cavalry, and tomorrow you will meet the general at the capital pavilion and lead the army out of the customs!"

"Promise." Cao Cao stood up and saluted, and said loudly: "Since Bucai has been ordered, he must be loyal to the country and die without complaint."