Cao Cao called me to rob a tomb

Chapter 358 Left out (4000)

Two days later.

Boss Cao finally came to Chen Liu.

Wu Liang naturally received Cheng Yu's news in advance, and went to meet him outside the city with him.

In addition, there are also a group of gentry patriarchs in Chenliu City headed by Zhu Xun. Although they intend to force Boss Cao to stand in line, they are still showing their loyalty to Boss Cao on the surface. Naturally, these superficial articles must be done foot.

then.

Wu Liang met these gentry for the first time under such conditions.

Cheng Yu, as the prefect of Chenliu, was caught in the middle, so it was inevitable that he would introduce Wu Liang to both parties. However, when introducing Wu Liang to many patriarchs, he was still a little biased, and said without a trace: "The one next to the old man is now The Yongqiu Commander Wu County Magistrate, everyone, don't underestimate him. He has made great contributions to following the envoy before, and he has already been named a school captain. If he hadn't been too humble back then, the post of Chenliu prefect would have been his. I'm afraid It's not the old man's turn."

Captain?

Hearing Cheng Yu's introduction, Zhu Xun and the other Patriarchs immediately had a new understanding of Wu Liang.

After all, they underestimated Wu Liang before, thinking that Wu Liang was just an inconspicuous official. From this point of view, Wu Liang's energy was greater than they imagined, at least he was not a role to be manipulated by others.

Especially those less powerful gentry, now they couldn't help but feel a little uneasy, and turned to look at Zhu Xun.

"I've met Captain Wu. Captain Wu looks young. He is really young and promising. Seeing is better than hearing a hundred things."

Zhu Xun, however, did not change his face and gave Wu Liang his hands, and said with a smile.

"I have met Patriarch Zhu. Before that, I often heard about Patriarch Zhu from Yongkang Xiandi, but I didn't find a chance to visit him. Now when I see Patriarch Zhu, he is really heroic. He is absolutely incomparable."

Wu Liang also said with a smile while cupping his hands in return.

"Yongkang……"

Hearing Wu Liang mention Yongkang, Zhu Xun's eyes turned cold imperceptibly, but he still said politely, "Lieutenant Wu praised you a lot, it's a pleasure to meet you."

"Happy to meet."

In this way, the first conversation between the two has ended hastily.

Wu Liang already had a preliminary impression of Zhu Xun. In terms of appearance, this person can only be said to be unattractive, not to mention a public face that is not easy to attract attention, and there is no temperament that is different from ordinary people. However, if Wu Liang had changed into a commoner suit and passed him on the street, he probably wouldn't have left any special impression.

But as the head of the Zhu family, this is probably a different matter.

This person looks so ordinary, but he can make the Zhu family who has no official position in the court become the head of the Chenliu clan, and he has established a high reputation among the Chenliu clan, which is enough to show his city and skills.

Especially just now.

After Cheng Yu revealed Wu Liang's identity as a school lieutenant, many of the patriarchs present showed some worries at the same time, but he was the only one who could greet Wu Liang without changing his face, making it impossible for Wu Liang to judge his innermost feelings through these appearances alone. Thoughts, we can already see some clues.

"You deliberately!"

Standing at the front with Cheng Yu, Wu Liang glanced at him and said in a low voice.

"The old man is also kind."

Cheng Yu also lowered his voice, showing a sly smile like an old fox, "If they know the official position of Lieutenant Wu and consciously retreat in spite of the difficulties, you will come here and see Chen Liu in a harmonious scene. Or is it a good thing for Captain Wu, what does Captain Wu think?"

"But you deprived me of the opportunity to pretend to be a face!"

Wu Liang said deliberately.

In fact, he knows better than Cheng Yu that Boss Cao came to Chenliu this trip because he wanted to see what he had gained when he returned from Jingzhou, and because he must have gotten some rumors, and wanted to take this opportunity to ease the relationship with the local gentry Only in this way can we safely lead troops to attack Xuzhou.

After all, he had just experienced Zhang Miao's rebellion.

Boss Cao’s scar is still not healed and it is impossible to forget the pain, especially Zhang Miao was one of his most trusted friends before, which undoubtedly left an indelible shadow on him, so he must be more concerned about this aspect.

Even the decision to continue to attack Xuzhou and vow to destroy Zhang Miao and Lu Bu's subordinates was to some extent meant to be seen by these Chen Liu and even the entire Yanzhou gentry.

and so.

At this time, Boss Cao's quarrel with Chen Liu's family was definitely a very unknowing choice. Wu Liang understood it clearly, and Boss Cao must also understand it.

So it is.

Wu Liang never thought of competing with Zhu Xun and those Chenliu nobles in this matter.

He just wants to take this opportunity to achieve his goal...

"Pretend to slap your face?"

This new word, which he had never heard before, naturally made Cheng Yu suspicious.

"Anyway, you have to remember that I treat you as my best friend, but you plot against me for your own self-interest. I will write down this enmity. From now on, you owe me another favor except for the ten catties of gold."

Wu Liang said arrogantly.

"..."

Cheng Yu immediately felt that he had been blackmailed, but seeing Wu Liang's reluctance, he could only nod helplessly and said, "As long as Captain Wu agrees to put the overall situation first, this old man accepts the favor, and I will pay attention to it in the future." I will try my best to make up for it, how about it?"

It was also obvious what he meant.

It was nothing more than asking Wu Liang to hold back his temper and suffer some grievances, not to be tough with those gentry, not to embarrass himself, let alone Boss Cao, so that the result of "he is kind to me" can be achieved.

result.

Wu Liang's answer immediately made Cheng Yu nervous. He smiled and said noncommittally, "That depends on their abilities."

……

at the same time.

Zhu Xun and the Chen Liu family were also discussing in private.

"Patriarch Zhu, this county magistrate is actually Cao Meng... a school lieutenant appointed by the envoy himself. I'm afraid it's not appropriate to act too radically on this matter, and we need to think about it in the long run."

Some people are already a little less confident.

"As long as we are of the same mind, we can decide whether Chen Liu is in chaos or not. What does a captain care about?"

Zhu Xun showed disdain, trying to stabilize the morale of the army.

"But Prefect Cheng said that he has made great contributions. I heard that Cao Mengde is quite defensive. I'm afraid he may not be biased towards us because of this."

Another whispered.

"Don't forget, we will also donate five thousand shi of grain to Cao Mengde. Cao Mengde is about to go to war, and now the most lacking thing is food, he should know which is more important!"

Zhu Xun said confidently again, "But..."

"But what?"

The crowd asked quickly.

"However, since this person is not only a county magistrate, but also a meritorious school lieutenant, we should also increase the weight in Cao Mengde's heart appropriately, so that he has no choice but to favor us."

Zhu Xun said.

"Overweight? How to overweight?"

Everyone asked with puzzled faces.

"Increase the grain to [-] shi. My Zhu family originally contributed [-] shi. Now I am willing to receive [-] shi. You will also double the original amount!"

Zhu Xun said confidently, "[-] shi of grain, not to mention a Cao Mengde, even Yuan Benchu, who is more powerful and has more soldiers, can't refuse when he sees him. How can Cao Mengde not be moved? The world is full of prosperity, all for profit ;The world is full of hustle and bustle, all for profit. As long as we give enough, no one can refuse us."

"This……"

Having said that, some Patriarchs already frowned.

Not all of them are like Zhu Xun, who has a big family and a great business, and is willing to double the donated food casually. It is inevitable that they still have to consider the gains and losses of this move.

In particular, the Zhu family took the lead in this matter. I am afraid that Cao Cao will remember more about the Zhu family.

Those who make up the numbers will become "someone who supports Boss Cao" if they are not careful, and Boss Cao may not even remember their names.

Seeing this, Zhu Xun seemed to have seen through their thoughts, and then said: "Of course, the extra food can't be given for nothing. As long as everyone is willing to cooperate with me, I will definitely ask Cao Mengde for orders at that time, and help each family in the future." Having obtained some real power within their respective spheres of influence, from now on we will no longer be afraid of the so-called County Magistrate Wu, County Magistrate Li, and County Magistrate Zhang, what do you all think?"

"If so, we can once and for all, sit back and relax."

Upon hearing this, someone immediately nodded in response.

Still the same sentence, since these people are nobles, even if some of them have become humble, they still have an almost crazy desire for power, and they have a deep understanding of the importance of power.

So Zhu Xun's rhetoric can still impress them...

Although this move is somewhat similar to buying an official.

But what happened to buying an official? The bought official is also an official. As long as it can be recognized, it is not shabby at all!
"I also think this plan is feasible, so I will rely on Patriarch Zhu."

"I would like to listen to Master Zhu's dispatch."

"It's still Master Zhu who has a high vision..."

"..."

……

The people who greeted Boss Cao had their own thoughts.

In the whispers of the crowd, a group of people holding high the "曺" flag finally appeared in sight. This is Boss Cao's entourage.

Wu Liang has good eyesight.

From a long distance, I saw Cao Ang and Cao Ting walking in the front on tall horses.

Needless to say, Cao Ang, since Cao Zhi left the Huan army, he has been fighting with Cao Ang as a lieutenant general, which can be regarded as fulfilling his long-cherished wish. At this moment, he is more energetic than when he was in the Huan army.

Naturally, Cheng Yu and many nobles did not dare to stand still and wait, so they hurriedly rode up to meet them.

Wu Liang also followed.

However, Wu Liang intentionally did not ride the Jue Ying rewarded by Boss Cao.

When he was outside the Gongshu Tomb before, he accidentally discovered Jueying's special temper, so he had already paid more attention to it. No matter whether it was Boss Cao's temptation to him, he would never teach Boss Cao that Jueying was willing For his crotch minister.

Not long after, the two groups of people joined together.

Boss Cao was very particular about ostentation this time, he walked out of a luxurious carriage decorated with silk and satin, and accompanied by Cheng Yu, met a group of nobles one by one, looking quite friendly.

It's just that he didn't speak to Wu Liang, and after he glanced at him lightly, he walked over.

Even Cao Ang and Cao Ting looked indifferent, as if they had never seen Wu Liang before.

This scene was seen by Zhu Xun and the other gentry.

Seeing this situation, they looked at Wu Liang with some disdain and mockery in their eyes:

"What captain?"

"What made a great contribution?"

"Cao Mengde didn't take this person seriously at all, thanks to our anxiety for a long time!"

"Is it true that you don't need [-] shi of grain at all, and [-] shi of grain is enough? Do you want to discuss it with Master Zhu, and don't increase the price..."

"..."

Wu Liang was not depressed at all, let alone worried.

Boss Cao is undoubtedly a smart man.

Wu Liang was able to regard Zhu Xun's "gift" with these gentry as a good deed, so Boss Cao naturally had similar thoughts.

Just like what Cheng Yu said, fighting is no different than anything else, no one would think that the food and pay are too abundant, and Boss Cao has no reason to reject the five thousand shi of food.

So before Boss Cao came, he was already mentally prepared.

No matter how much he gains this time, he will definitely suffer some "wrongedness", and the more "wronged" he suffers this time, the greater the credit he will make. Boss Cao will definitely find a way to compensate him.

When thinking about it like this.

"Lieutenant Wu, Xi Sima invites you to go to the back car and have a talk."

A soldier had quietly come to Wu Liang's side, holding his throat and whispering.

"lead the way."

Wu Liang nodded slightly. Boss Cao sent Xi Zhicai to communicate with him, and he was going to perform a double play in front of Zhu Xun and these gentry.

"Please."

Under the leadership of this soldier, Wu Liang came to the last carriage of the team alone.

Xi Zhicai had already lifted the curtain, and greeted him with a smile on his face: "Lieutenant Wu is not dissatisfied with being neglected by the envoy?"

"How dare the last general."

Wu Liang also got off his horse, and after handing over the reins to the soldiers beside him, he stepped into Xi Zhicai's carriage generously, and then said with a smile, "Xi Sima sent the general to come here, it must be Shijun's arrangement, Shijun's Wencheng Wude strategize, there must be a reason for him to neglect me this time, and he will cooperate in the end."

"Lieutenant Wu probably guessed it a long time ago, don't pretend anymore."

Xi Zhicai directly exposed him, and then said, "This is exactly what the envoy meant. This time, in order to gain the support of these people, he will take back your post as county magistrate in public. In addition, what you did in Yongqiu The envoy has already heard about this matter, as long as you do things for the envoy sincerely, he will not object to you taking the opportunity to seek some personal gain, but you still need to be careful not to spoil the envoy's plan."

After knowing about Yongqiu, he wants to take back the post of county magistrate.

The implication is that there is no need to think about the "land" of Yongqiu, either it will be owned by the public, or it may be given to the Zhu family as a gift, so as to win people's hearts.

However, it can be seen from these words that Boss Cao is still very partial to Wu Liang.

The implication is to tell him that Boss Cao will still turn a blind eye to matters such as seeking personal gain as long as he grasps the measure and does not affect the stability of the rear.

This is not partiality, it's simply condoning, okay?

Thinking about Heshen during the Qianlong period of later generations, it was nothing more than this kind of treatment.

"I'm afraid the envoy and Xi Sima have misunderstood the last general."

Wu Liang laughed when he heard the words, and then unhurriedly took out a roll of bamboo slips from his bosom and handed it to Xi Zhicai, "Please take a look at Xi Sima, with Xi Sima's intelligence, you must know it at a glance. "

　Thanks to [Bong 77] boss for his support.

　　
　
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