Three Kingdoms: Do you want me to get out of here? Liu Bei, you wait

Chapter 176 Brothers are friendly and respectful to each other? Clever Cao Chong; collective absence, furious Cao Cao
After Cao Pi finished speaking, he looked at Su Chen beside him with eager eyes.

When Su Chen saw this, he felt a chill down his spine.
Look at Cao Pi's sincere expression.

After activating [Eye of Loyalty], his head flickered, and it was only 61, which was judged as the intimacy of [Contempt].

Su Chen also subconsciously sneered twice in his heart.

I sincerely applaud Cao Pi's acting skills.

It is said that top actors are politicians.

After all, there has never been the word NG in his life.

Considering Cao Pi's level this time, if he were put in Hollywood in the future, it would be as easy as taking candy from a sack to become an actor.

Don't take it too easy.

Of course, I felt emotional.

Su Chen didn't say it directly in a foolish way.

He just politely declined Cao Pi's request to become his disciple.

Seeing him like this, Cao Pi did not give up.

Just about to continue asking for one or two more.

Just at this moment.

Then I heard a child's call from behind.

"Brother, brother! I knew you would be here!"

Everyone turned around when they heard the question.

Then I saw a carriage coming hurriedly from the end of the road.

Sitting in the car was a young child.

When Cao Pi saw the person coming, his face changed instantly.

Because the person who came here this time was not someone else, but Cao Pi’s younger brother, Cao Chong!

"Brother Chong, why are you here?"

Cao Pi immediately stood up and asked Cao Chong, "Didn't I tell you yesterday... that my father coming to greet me is not in accordance with etiquette. If we gather all the young masters together, the civil officials will definitely not be happy."

"I know, but I thought that you would definitely come, so I came here to accompany you."

After Cao Chong finished speaking, he looked up with an innocent smile.

And look at him like this.

There was a flash of murderous light in the depths of Cao Pi's eyes.

He naturally knew that Cao Chong had never intended to compete with him for favor or to curry favor with the talented scholar.

But my younger brother is so smart!
At just a few years old, he can understand my own thoughts clearly.

What will happen if this happens when he grows up?
Cao Pi thought of the time when Cao Cao returned to Xuchang.

I put on a show at the South Gate and waited for three days and three nights, but in the end I got nothing.

Instead, Cao Cao was welcomed into the city by Cao Chong through the west gate.

Besides being furious, he was also extremely alert.

"One Cao Zhi is already a headache for me. If there is another Cao Chong, I am afraid that I will never be able to become the crown prince."

Of course.

Although I was very alert this time.

Instead, there was a smile as warm as spring breeze on his face.

"Okay, okay, it's rare for Chongdi to have this kind of heart. Father, please, Mr. Su, don't blame Chongdi for being reckless."

He first patted Cao Chong's shoulder with satisfaction, looking like a respectful brother.

Then he turned around and respectfully apologized to Cao Cao and Su Chen.

When Cao Cao saw this, he just laughed and didn't suspect anything.

After seeing this, Cao Pi breathed a sigh of relief.

I thought my plan was perfect.

Little did he know that every move he made this time was seen clearly by Su Chen.

But now Su Chen saw this scene.

It also didn't point it out.

Instead, he focused his attention on Cao Pi who was beside him.

I feel like this is Cao Pi’s current situation.

I’m afraid the cause of Cao Chong’s death is not as simple as described in history books.

"Could it really be this guy Cao Pi who did it?"

"If so, this guy is ruthless and can be considered a heroic figure."

Su Chen's mind was full of thoughts.

Cao Cao's attention is already focused on tonight's dinner.

He held Su Chen's hand and walked into the city, while not forgetting to excuse the Yingchuan gentry who had just been absent.

They said they were busy with government affairs and had no time to meet with him.

I will definitely be there in person at the welcoming banquet tonight.

Obviously, they wanted to take this opportunity to ease the conflict between the two sides.

After all, it was true that he really wanted Su Chen, a talented man, to be his loyal subject.

But he didn't want him to become the real target of public criticism. That would not be a good thing not only for him, but also for the subsequent government affairs of Xuchang.

Naturally, Su Chen didn't really take this matter to heart, or rather, he never really took the entire Yingchuan clan seriously from beginning to end.

So when he heard Cao Cao say this, he just responded casually.

Heaven bears witness.

He really intended to have a good time and laugh it off with Xun Yu and the others at the welcoming banquet.

But unfortunately, the tree wants to be still but the wind does not stop.

Although Su Chen wanted to keep things peaceful.

But the Yingchuan clan had no such plan.

Not only in the afternoon, he also did not attend the welcoming ceremony when Su Chen returned to Xuchang.

At the welcoming banquet in the evening.

Still absent;

One after another they complained of illness and were unwilling to come.

……

"Reporting to the Prime Minister, Lord Xun You said that he is not feeling well, so he cannot attend the dinner tonight. Please forgive me, Prime Minister."

"Reporting to the Prime Minister, Lord Chen Qun also said so..."

"Reporting to the Prime Minister..."

……

At the reception banquet.

Listening to the herald delivering news one after another.

Cao Cao, who was originally smiling, gradually found his smile froze.

It was so gloomy that it seemed like water was about to drip out.

After a moment, he thought of something and immediately asked again.

"Where's Wen Ruo?"

"Could it be that Wen Ruo is also claiming to be ill?"

"That's not there."

The herald immediately shook his head.

Seeing him like this, Cao Cao felt relieved and let out a long breath.

"That's what I said. Wen Ruo has always been mature and prudent."

But before they could be happy for long, the herald said, "But..."

As soon as these two words came out.

Cao Cao, who was happy just now, naturally changed his expression.

He immediately opened his mouth and started asking questions.

"But what? There's a but in this matter?"

The messenger knew that if he came directly, Cao Cao would be unhappy, but he still said helplessly,
"Lord Xun said that he is busy with the Talent Recruitment Order recently. It is difficult for him to get away from it. However, Lord Xun has prepared a gift for Mr. Su!"

"To promote talents for the country..."

"What a great man who is promoting talents for the country, but in the end he even doesn't want to come to my dinner party?"

Cao Cao was furious.

A bowl of rice was once again slammed hard on the desk.

A welcoming banquet ended in a bad mood.

However, Cao Cao still retained some rationality.

Wait until everyone has dispersed.

There were only a few talented people left in the field.

This made him angry and he started complaining.

"You are going too far. Do you really think that if we fight alone, they will have no one else to use?!"

Su Chen stepped forward to appease him. "My Lord, you don't have to do this. The Yingchuan nobles acted this way not because they were dissatisfied with you, my Lord, but because they were dissatisfied with me, the military advisor.

He wants to use this opportunity to coerce the Lord and force me to make concessions."

After hearing this, Cao Cao immediately made a promise to him.

"Hmph, the more they want to do this, the more I will not let them have their way. Don't worry, Mr. Su. I, Cao Mengde, am a man of my word and will never do such a thing as abandoning the donkey after it has done its work.

The position of military advisor and chief priest is yours, and no one can take it away from you.

I don’t believe that the Yingchuan clan can collectively quit their job.”

"A new round of monthly evaluation will begin soon to select talented people. When the time comes, Mr. Su, please go with me."

Su Chen was surprised, "Yuedan Review?"

Cao Cao nodded. "Yes, I just want them to know how many talented people are waiting to take the position in Xuchang. Do you really think that all those letters I sent out to recruit talented people are just waste paper?"

Having said this, he was full of confidence.

Right now, he not only wants to vent his anger for Su Chen, but most importantly, he wants to prove to the aristocratic families that the right to recruit talents and appoint people to official positions is not entirely in their hands.

It is the latter that is truly crucial.

Seeing his appearance, Su Chen couldn't help but shook his head again.

(End of this chapter)