Chapter 36 36. Play hard to get

Hearing Cao Cao's words, County Magistrate Zhao felt that the stone in his heart finally fell to the ground, and he smiled apologetically, "Your Majesty is really appreciating you, but I really don't dare to preempt you." "Since Brother Zhao is so humble, let's enter the Yamen hand in hand." Cao Cao said, took his hand and walked inside.Entering the lobby, the two sat down as guests and hosts, and the tea offering was over.Cao Cao deliberately shunned Qin Yilu, Lou Yi and others, and asked with concern: "Brother Zhao is over forty years old, what year did you come from?"

County magistrate Zhao scratched his head: "The next official is not from Xiaolian's background, but he got this post because he contributed 4 million yuan to subsidize the West Garden. You are laughing at me." "What's so funny about this? The investment in building the West Garden is also a contribution to the emperor." Cao Cao glanced at him.County magistrate Zhao hurriedly added: "I contributed to the West Garden because of the help of the two elders, Zhao Zhong and Duan Gui, the permanent servants of the Central Committee." He knew that Cao Song had a close relationship with Zhao Zhong, so he deliberately pointed out this relationship.Sure enough, Cao Cao became more and more kind: "Brother Zhao, why didn't you speak up earlier? If that's the case, if you have any thoughts, you can just tell your heart. If my father and son can help, your sincere heart to the court will not be in vain."

"Don't dare. The lower officials are not people with outstanding talents. It is a fluke to be able to occupy this position. How dare you ask for more?" "You are too modest. You are a gentleman, so why not take my seat?" Cao Cao patted him on the shoulder. County magistrate Zhao was so happy that the corners of his mouth almost went to the back of his head, and he quickly took out the gift slip of the silk script from his sleeve and held it in front of Cao Cao with both hands: "I heard that the conquest of the Yellow Turbans took a lot of hard work. It is a great joy to be able to win and be relocated to the country. The next official has a small gift." Give it as a gift, to show your heart."

Cao Cao frowned slightly, took a look at the gift list, and said with a sneer, "Your Excellency is really expensive." "A small gift is not a respect." "This is not small. There are thirty bolts of brocade alone. Not to mention my younger brother's wives and concubines, even the servants and maids in my family have good clothes to wear! This is thanks to your generosity." Cao Cao leaned over as he said. , leaned into his ear and whispered: "Is it enough for the little money you made?" "Ah...hahaha." County magistrate Zhao laughed, "As the saying goes, if you don't get lost in one place, you don't know if you don't know nine out of ten places. I'm afraid you didn't have time to find out. There are many iron mines in Dongping Mausoleum. Careful handling can also bring a lot of benefits, I heard that my lord is here now, and I will give all my savings over the years."

"Alas..." Cao Cao shook his head, "A gentleman does not take away the beauty of others, your gift is too heavy. I, Cao, can't accept it." "My lord, you are not giving me face..." "Brother Zhao, you don't need to be polite. Although you don't accept gifts, I ask you to do something." "You have ordered the lower officials to do their best, so why dare you say 'begging'." Cao Cao sighed, and muttered: "Cao was ordered by the emperor to conquer the Yellow Turban. He drank the blood of the knife head and slept in the saddle along the way. He suffered a lot. He really narrowly escaped death!"

"Your Excellency is really the loyal and good man of the country." County magistrate Zhao hurriedly flattered him. "You also met my family, Qin Yilu. He followed me to kill the enemy and made meritorious deeds. He also went through many risks through life and death." "On the day of his arrival, the subordinate officials did not dare to neglect, and they have already offered kindly." "Hahahaha..." Cao Cao laughed dryly, then frowned again, "Qin Yilu is very grateful to Brother Zhao, Zhou Ji, and Cao. It's just..." "Just what, you just say."

"Your Excellency said just now that I was overjoyed to return to the position of Prime Minister after winning the Tao. This is not false at all. But for such a good thing, Brother Zhao is the only one who congratulates me. It is deserted." "what do you mean……" "If all the county magistrates in Jinan can come here, everyone will congratulate me together. Wouldn't it be nice for someone Cao to be a Xiaodong, and have a drink?" Cao Cao said, stuffing the gift list back into his hand, forcefully pinch. "Oh, oh." County magistrate Zhao understood: Cao Mengde has a big appetite, and the bribes from me alone are not enough, and ten county magistrates in the whole county have to come to flatter him. clear."

"I've just arrived here, and I'm not familiar with all the adults. You know everyone, so please work hard, brother Zhao. Three days later, I will hold a banquet in the mansion. You invite all the adults, and let's celebrate together Fan, it's time to get drunk and rest." "It's not right for a lower official to refuse, but..." "But what?" Cao Cao pulled his face away. Zhao County Magistrate hurriedly got up and knelt down: "Half a month ago, the imperial court sent Huang Wan to Qingzhou to serve as the governor. This man was recommended by the old lady Fu Chen Fan after the hero Huang Qiong. Now that the Yellow Turban incident happened, this person was recommended by Duke Yang to become an official again, and he came here to investigate the behavior of officials in Qingzhou. My lord summoned the officials of a county to congratulate him, and it may be harmful to my lord if it is passed to his ears."

"Just because of this? Get up... I'm in Jinan and he's here, how can I manage the affairs here? Besides, what status are my father and son, I can handle it myself, don't worry about it, brother Zhao." Cao Cao leaned towards him again. Ear, "I don't want you to work hard. If this matter can be settled, I will get their benefits, and you don't have to spend any more money, Brother Zhao."