The three countries are very nuclear

Chapter 293 The Bet with Cao Cao
Between heaven and earth, people are precious!
Establish the rule of the monarch and herdsmen.

Rutting horse tracks, latitude and longitude four poles.

Ji Zhi is faint, and Li Shu thrives.

There are only a few pens in "Duguan Mountain", which embodies Cao Cao's grand plan to go to the imperial court, unify the civil and military affairs in the middle, and go down to the common people.

What is ironic is that Cao Cao, who has such great ambitions and puts people first, has fought in all directions, slaughtered the battlefield, and even slaughtered the city more than a dozen times.

In terms of ability, scheming, resourcefulness, and military talent, Cao Cao is far better than Liu Bei.

This is a fact, even Lin Chao has to admit it.

But the only thing Cao Cao was criticized by others, and the only thing Lin Chao couldn't accept, was the massacre of the city!

There will always be deaths in war, it is inevitable.

From the moment a soldier steps on the battlefield, his life no longer belongs to him, and he may die at any time, and he is not wronged at all.

In war, no matter what means are used, the purpose is to win, which is understandable.

But this does not mean that the war can have no bottom line.

The rule of war is that the winner gets everything.

And the bottom line of war, in Lin Chao's view, is to live on the battlefield and die on the battlefield, and don't implicate people outside the battlefield.

At that time, Cao Cao was fighting Tao Qian, even if he killed all Xuzhou soldiers, Lin Chao didn't think there was any problem.

But... what's the matter with killing people?

What is the crime of Qianshou?
Even if you have thousands of compelling reasons, it is cruel and inhumane to raise the butcher's knife to the common people!
It is a crime worthy of death!

That is, everyone gets it and kills it!
Otherwise, why would Lu Bu take the opportunity to enter Cao Cao's Yanzhou hometown?

You said that Tao Qian killed your father and your brother, well, if you seek revenge on Tao Qian and destroy Tao Qian's entire family, no one will blame you.

After all, the hatred of killing one's father is irreconcilable!

If there are hundreds of thousands of people in Xuzhou, and everyone hacked your father to death, then you killed all the people in Xuzhou, and no one else can say anything.

It's wrong to do so, but no one can morally accuse you of it.

It's still the same sentence, avenging your father is justified!
It doesn't matter who the target of revenge is or how many people there are.

But the people of Xuzhou didn't kill your father, but you implicated innocent people. The crime of this kind of behavior is enough to be called a hard book!

Cao Cao wrote poetry, just like bald strong writing a diary.

If you only read the diary, you really think he is a sage who cares about the country and the people!
In fact, Cao Cao acquiesced in the burning, killing and looting of his soldiers while shouting the slogan "people are the most precious"!

The archway is erected, and the whore is also a bitch.

His level of double standards, even if he is as shameless as Lin Chao, is hard to come by.

Leaving aside the crime of massacring the city, Lin Chao has to admit that Cao Cao is a hero with true temperament, even an idealist with a romantic tinge.

Well, although I am suspicious, suspicious, murderous, massacred, and a good wife, only I know that I am a good woman... um, no, I am an idealist.

Throughout Cao Cao's life, he has his own code of conduct, which can be seen from "Du Guan Shan".

From being full of enthusiasm in youth, to restoring the system in middle age, to being full of ambition in old age, the land of the Central Plains under Cao Cao's governance is much better than that of the separatist regimes.

From this point of view, Cao Cao has contributed.

And in the past few decades, he has also changed from an ideal young man who is loyal and loyal to the country to a seasoned power minister who pursues utilitarianism.

Perhaps in Cao Cao's eyes, everything in this world, including human life, can be measured by value.

The massacre is for deterrence, so that the enemy is afraid.Use the lives of some people in exchange for the surrender of more people, and submit to the system he created.

He even wants the whole world to submit to the law he established!
In this way, the laws and systems of the world can be restored, and the world will be peaceful again.

It can be said that Cao Cao has been changing, and it can also be said that he has never changed.

His goal has not changed, but the means have been changing.

But fortunately, the current Cao Cao is still a stunned young man, and this is something that Lin Chao can take advantage of.

Secondary differentiation is never advisable, and Lin Chao will never simply classify Cao Cao as a good person or a bad person.Because people are complex and changeable.

But in order to use others to achieve their own goals, the world will often distinguish between black and white, good and evil.

After all, from the perspective of the Kwantung Allied Forces, Dong Zhuo is, and must be, a national traitor and villain.

Only in this way, and only in this way!

"Zi Chu, what are you calling for?"

Seeing that he was about to hook up with the handsome red-faced guy in front of him, Lin Zichu stood out.Cao Cao frowned slightly, feeling a little upset.

But Lin Chao's face was full of kind smiles, and Cao Cao didn't like to speak ill, so he had to ask patiently.

Lin Chao continued to smile and said, "Brother Meng De, since we parted in Luoyang, we haven't seen each other for half a year. I miss you very much. I wonder if I can come in and talk about it?"

What?
Lin Zichu misses me?
Are we acquainted?
How can I remember that when you were in Luoyang, you, Lin Zichu, always targeted XX.

Seeing that Lin Chao had something to discuss with Cao Cao, Guan Yu cupped his fist at Lin Chao, turned around and left.

Cao Cao watched Guan Yu leave helplessly, his eyes full of reluctance.

Lin Chao took a step forward and stood in front of Cao Cao, not even letting him see Guan Yu's back. At the same time, he stretched out his hand and said with a smile, "Brother Meng De, please!"

Helpless, Cao Cao had no choice but to sigh and follow Lin Chao into the account.

After taking his seat, Cao Cao couldn't help but said, "Zichu, why did you invite someone here?"

Everyone is in the same camp right now, so Cao Cao didn't have any politeness, but asked directly.

Lin Chao asked, "Brother Meng De, are you here with your army to attack Dong Bandit?"

"It's natural, why did Zichu ask?" Cao Cao frowned.

Isn't this nonsense!

I didn't come here to seek thieves, could it be that I was greedy for good wine and food!
Lin Zichu invited someone here because of such a well-known fact?

"Brother Meng De said, of course I believe it." Lin Chao laughed and continued, "It's just that there are so many princes in this alliance, there are more than a dozen armies. Of course there are loyal ministers like Brother Meng De, But there are also villains who fish in troubled waters and take advantage of the opportunity to grab fame and fortune. Brother Meng De thinks so?"

Hearing this, Cao Cao frowned even tighter.

He did come here to serve the country faithfully, but given the turmoil in the current situation, he also very much agrees with what Lin Chao said.

After thinking for a moment, Cao Cao said solemnly: "Zi Chu, what you said...someone agrees very much. It's just that this time the princes' alliance meeting, we will elect a loyal minister of the Han Dynasty as the leader. At that time, the heroes of the world will be ordered to discuss Dong. Under the general trend , even if there are some mediocre people, they will definitely follow!"

Lin Chao smiled: "Brother Meng De thinks, who can be the leader of the alliance?"

"Marquis of Beixiang, Yuan Benchu, governor of Bohai Sea, can be the leader of the alliance."

Cao Cao replied without the slightest hesitation.

Lin Chao asked again: "Why?"

"Firstly, the Yuan family in Runan, four generations and three princes, has disciples and former officials all over the world, and Yuan Benchu ​​as the leader of the alliance is enough to unite the hearts of scholars in the world.

Second, Yuan Benchu ​​confronted Dong with a saber when he abolished Lili without authorization, and then left without a knot. I must have witnessed this incident with my own eyes.Such an act of loyalty is enough to set an example for the world.

Third, Yuan Benchu ​​is eager to be public and righteous, and he can be a model for the world.The reputation has spread far and wide, and all the heroes admire it!

With these three, Yuan Benchu ​​can be the leader of the alliance and command the princes of the world. "

After listening to Cao Cao's analysis, Lin Chao was noncommittal, only took a sip of tea, and then said slowly:

"Brother Meng De, what if he, Yuan Benchu, takes the lead and refuses to challenge Dong?"

Hearing this, Cao Cao couldn't help shaking his head and burst out laughing.

Rumor has it that Lin Zichu is highly intelligent and able to penetrate people's hearts. It seems that the rumors are not true!

Among the princes, Benchu ​​was the first to leave Luoyang because of his opposition to Dong, and he was the first to send his subordinates to contact the princes to discuss the matter of raising troops.Therefore, even if others are unwilling to discuss Dong, he will take the lead in marching.

Well, definitely will!
Thinking of this, Cao Cao said with a smile: "Zichu has no worries. I have known Benchu ​​for dozens of years. What kind of personality is he? Ask yourself a little bit more than Zichu."

"Since Brother Meng De is so confident, do you dare to bet against someone?"

Cao Cao wondered, "How to bet against each other?"

"Just bet on whether Yuan Benchu ​​will march to seek thieves, how about?"

Cao Cao asked again: "What's the bet?"

Lin Chao said with a smile: "If someone loses, he will report to Lord Xuande and give brother Mengde three thousand elites. Anyway, it is also used to beg for thieves. If brother Mengde loses, he only needs to agree to do one thing for someone. how?"

Three thousand soldiers and horses!

Lin Zichu made such a generous move!
You know, now Cao Cao has all the soldiers and horses together, and there are only 5000 people.

Cao Cao thought for a while, and then said, "Okay, since Zichu is so elegant, how can I not accompany you. I bet that Yuan Benchu ​​will definitely go to the army to seek thieves!"

"So, let's bet that Yuan Benchu ​​won't go into the army to seek thieves."

Lin Chao said, laughing happily at the same time.

……

Luoyang.

Mr. Dong has been in a good mood these two days.

Because half a month ago, the celebrity Cai Yong was recruited by him, and his family moved to the capital.

Although it is these celebrities recruited at the beginning of the year.People like Xun Shuang, Chen Ji, Han Rong, and Hu Muban, and both Han Rong and Hu Muban have been abolished.

But Cai Yong's road is far away, and he only arrived in the capital in midsummer, so it is understandable.

What makes Mr. Dong even more happy is that although Cai Yong is the world's first-class celebrity, he does not put on a high-minded air, but is very enthusiastic about himself.

On the second day after arriving in the capital, I brought the whole family to thank me.

Of course, our old Dong is not a stingy person, if you give me face from Cai Yong, then I must reciprocate.

Well, it's definitely not because Cai Yong's two daughters are good-looking...

Thus, the first wonder of the court at the end of the Han Dynasty appeared.

After Cai Yong entered the capital, he was first promoted by Dong Zhuo as a senior official, then he was promoted to be a censor on the second day, and then to be a minister on the third day. It is said that within three days, he went through three places.

The speed of promotion is basically the same as sitting on a rocket.

But it was not over yet, on the fourth day, Dong Zhuo elected Cai Yong as the prefect of Bajun, and became a feudal official with a rank of two thousand shi.

On the fifth day, he was left as a servant again and completely entered the center of power.

This speed can no longer be described by a rocket, it is almost like the speed of light.

Fortunately, Cai Yong was well-known, he was a great Confucianist in the world, and he was in the central government in his early years, so he didn't arouse criticism from others.

But this servant with a rank of two thousand stones is a very interesting official position.

The servant is not like other official positions. It has no actual functions at all, and there is no yamen that needs to be responsible. It is more like the emperor's private secretary, who is often asked for advice.

This has led to the fact that servants are generally added officials, not regular officials.

Those who are favored by the emperor are often given the title of servant, so that they can enter and leave the palace unimpeded, so that the emperor can reach the emperor as soon as possible when he needs it.

Therefore, this official position is a bit like that of Lin Chao, Xun Yu and others in the long history and governance. The power depends on the degree of the monarch's trust in you.

They are also engaged in governance, Zhen Yao and Mi Zhu are simply not comparable to Tian Feng and Xun Yu.

Therefore, those who can serve as servants are mostly those who are favored by those in power.

During the Western Han Dynasty, Wei Qing, Huo Qubing, Huo Guang and others all served as servants.

From this official position, it can be seen that Dong Zhuo attaches great importance to Cai Yong.

June 22.

On this day, Cai Yong ordered his servants to open the middle door wide.

The steps and pavement in front of the door have long been cleaned spotlessly by servants.

Cai Yong led the whole family out in a file, standing in front of the door and waiting.

Such a grand etiquette is only because a person wants to visit today.

This person is the most powerful person in the world today,
Dong Zhuo.

(End of this chapter)