Johime Three Kingdoms

Chapter 278 Conditions
After Yuxi actually "returned" to Jinling, Bai Tu also announced the news.

Bai Tu had discussed it with a few close aides before, and had already determined the processing procedures. Just for safety's sake, he did not make any announcement before sending it back.

In name, this is the first time Bai Tu has seen the Jade Seal. After all, when Yuan Shu proclaimed himself emperor, the Jade Seal was given to him by Sun Ce.

Moreover, for the sake of his own legitimacy, Yuan Shu also said that with the help of God, he discovered the jade seal that shined at the right time. He would not shout all over the world that he had proclaimed himself emperor. The jade seal was a "ransom" for kidnapping the hostages of the Sun family and blackmailing them back.

The good news of conquering Fuyang and the good news of the seizure of the jade seal spread quickly in Jinling. Most people in Jinling were overjoyed, but... there were also a few people who were worried that Bai Tu would do something unwise. .

Of course, for the vast majority of people in Jinling, and even most people in Jiangdong, even if Bai Tu is really "unwise", they can only welcome the new dynasty.

But no matter what other people think, Bai Tu personally went out of the city to welcome the arrival of Yuxi, and then specially received Cao Pi at the General's Mansion!
As Cao Pi's think tank, Sima Lang also entered the mansion...

Sima Lang also knew very well that Bai Tu's meeting with them this time was most likely for the matter of passing on the national jade seal, which had already spread a lot.

"Foreign Minister Cao Pi/Sima Lang, pay homage to Duke Bai." Cao Pi and Sima Lang greeted each other.

"You two don't have to be polite. It's winter recently. Are you used to it when you live in Jinling?" Bai Tu said politely.

"The climate in Jinling is pleasant, so I'm used to it, but every time I miss my father, I can't help crying." Cao Pi said, covering his face with his sleeves.

"Well, Cao Zhengshi's filial piety is commendable. I believe Prime Minister Cao will also miss you! If Cao Zhengshi really misses you..." Bai Tu took a big breath as he spoke. Cao Pi was concentrating on coming over, expecting Bai Tu to let him go. When I went back, I only heard Bai Tu say: "You can go and watch more dramas with the role of Prime Minister Cao."

Cao Pi: ...

Cao Pi's face turned purple, knowing that Bai Tu was deliberately teasing him!

The regular theater troupe in Jinling does not have plays with Cao Cao as the protagonist. At most, there are plots about Cao Cao's atrocities in Xuzhou in "Sorrow for the People's Livelihood and Anger".

Although Cao Pi was helpless, there was nothing to say - after all, this was the reality.

I heard that some unscrupulous theater troupes went to Xuzhou to perform these performances, as if to remind the people of Xuzhou what Cao Cao had done.

And this is a regular theater troupe. As for the irregular wild theater troupes, they go from village to village to perform performances such as "Spring Scenery in Wancheng", "Fake Sickness to Defraud Uncle", "How Much I Know About Zhangtai's Past" and so on.

Needless to say, the first two, the last scene of "How Much Do You Know About Zhangtai's Past" most aroused Cao Pi's atmosphere - it was about Cao Cao and Mrs. Bian, Cao Pi's mother!

Zhangtai is the name of the land of seeking flowers and willows in the Han Dynasty, and Mrs. Bian...is from the advocate family.

After the original head wife, Mrs. Ding, reconciled with Cao Cao due to Cao Ang's death, Cao Cao directly supported Mrs. Bian as his head wife.

This also reflects Cao Cao's informality - his family background does not matter, the main reason is that after Cao Ang died, Cao Pi was already the eldest son. Only by supporting Mrs. Bian, Cao Pi would be the undisputed eldest son.

Therefore, one can only imagine what these people will play in the play.

After Cao Pi heard about this show, he almost went to find those wild troupes to come out and smash it.

It has even become popular recently, a drama in which Cao Cao goes to eat dumplings at various brothers' houses. The plot is simple and mainly focuses on dancing in flesh-colored underwear... The whole Jinling City is under severe attack, and it can only be seen in the countryside.

Bai Tu has always condemned this kind of behavior. Even if someone in the Central Plains spreads rumors that he has horns and looks inhuman, Bai Tu will not encourage such behavior, let alone write these banned scripts. Last time Lu Lingqi discovered that the person whose face turned red was not this kind of thing...

"Thank you... Mr. Bai for your concern." Cao Pi was angry, but he still endured it. After all, he was under the roof.

"Recently, the brave soldiers of the General's Palace finally defeated Yuan Shu, settling a matter for Your Majesty and the Prime Minister. Moreover... they also discovered the imperial seal that was lost by the imperial court. This is why I came to you this time. ." Bai Tu said directly.

Cao Pi and Sima Lang were slightly surprised when they heard Bai Tu's direct mention.

Immediately, Sima Lang was already certain - since Bai Tu would disclose this matter, he probably had no intention of keeping the jade seal secret!
"This is the luck of the Han Dynasty and the contribution of Duke Bai." Sima Lang immediately followed.

There are two sides to fear: Yu Xi is a hot potato for Bai Tu, but Cao Cao doesn't want Bai Tu to just pick up Yu Xi and do something.

On the contrary...Cao Cao would rather Bai Tu could "live up to his name" and return the jade seal to Xudu.

Now Guo Jia has also informed Cao Cao about Xi Zhicai's sacrifice of his life to marry the Han Dynasty. It will also be good for Cao Cao to restore the Han Dynasty's luck.

And if the Yuxi can return to the court, the opposition to Cao Cao in the court will also be alleviated...

It's just that Sima Lang didn't think that Bai Tu would return the jade seal so easily. If it were him, although he wouldn't be independent immediately, he would probably keep it a secret. When Bai Tu spread the news about the jade seal, there was already some leakage. It was beyond Sima Lang’s expectation.

And now Sima Lang even believes that Bai Tu wants to take the opportunity to blackmail the imperial court - naturally, he also blackmails the Prime Minister's Office!
"Yes, it has been almost five years since I was appointed as Yangzhou Shepherd and the 'Kuangfu Hanshi'. For almost two thousand days and nights, I have worked hard and diligently, and I have never had a peaceful night's sleep... Now I finally do it. We have achieved some results." Bai Tu first praised himself fiercely.

Then, when Sima Lang felt guilty and thought that Bai Tu was asking the lion to open his mouth, Bai Tu said: "Finally... now I can make some contribution to the Kuangfu Han Dynasty. When a good and auspicious day is chosen, there will be an honor guard." , send the jade seal back to Xudu!"

"This...since it is a return of the jade seal, I think that no matter what day it is, it will be an auspicious day, and your majesty will be very happy." Sima Lang said specifically, thinking that Bai Tu was using "an auspicious day" to delay it.

"Don't be so hasty. At this time, the Han Dynasty is declining, and there are so many disciples like Liu Biao in the world. We should take this opportunity to calm people's hearts! I have already calculated the date with the Taishi Bureau. I think it will be next month. Prime Minister Cao should also be ready to welcome it. Get ready," Bai Tu said.

Upon hearing "next month", Sima Lang's heart calmed down, and it seemed that he didn't want to delay.

At the same time, I also understood Bai Tu's conditions - first of all, Liu Biao... What does it mean to be "a disciple like Liu Biao"?It was a hint that the imperial court must classify Liu Biao as a "chaotic element"!

The reason why Bai Tu and Liu Biao went to war was to capture Huang Zu, who assassinated the imperial official, and the rebel Yuan.

Now that Huang Zu and the Yuan family are equal, it is impossible for Baitu to stop in Jingzhou.

Moreover... Bai Tu, with the Jade Seal, was not satisfied with finding reasons on his own, but asked Cao Cao, or rather the court, to find an upright reason for him!

In addition, for Cao Cao to be prepared for the reception, it is undoubtedly necessary for Cao Cao to mobilize the people and courtiers in the Central Plains, so that everyone in the world can see that Baitu took the initiative to send the jade seal back...

In short, I don’t want the white picture of the jade seal, but the court must be extremely satisfied with the “name” of the white picture.

Although it seems a bit "hypocritical", Sima Lang feels that this condition is not excessive and is even easier to satisfy than he expected. Cao Cao still doesn't know about Yu Xi, but he has no reason to refuse.

So Sima Lang fully agreed on behalf of the Prime Minister's Mansion, and also declared that he would also go to the Prime Minister's Mansion, so that Bai Tu would never be disappointed...

It's just that... Sima Lang couldn't guess that what Bai Tu wanted was indeed "name", but it was more than just that!

(End of this chapter)