The first general of the Three Kingdoms

Chapter 161 The Great Drought in Chang'an
"Mr. Ziyu is too modest. I know Gongda's talent, but I don't see him so highly respecting a person. Mr. must teach me."

Wei Tao smiled slightly, returned a salute, and then introduced Zhuge Jin who was by his side to the two of them.

"Gongda, this one is Zhuge Ziyu, who is new to vote, and Gongjin is amazed by his talent. If it wasn't for Ziyu, I wouldn't know that I still have so many shortcomings in Bingzhou."

"My lord is overrated. Zhuge Jin has met Mr. Gongda and Mr. Ziyu."

Zhuge Jin saluted without haste, and said quite modestly.

"Even if Jin doesn't say anything, Mr. Gongda must be able to understand the shortcomings of Bingzhou when he has some free time. Jin is really ashamed to receive such praise from the lord."

Wei Tao smiled, telling Xun You and Hua Xin all Zhuge Jin's previous suggestions.

"Ziyu is indeed a great talent. I was discussing this matter with Ziyu at these times, but I didn't expect that Ziyu had already implemented it first. Ziyu is indeed a great talent!"

Xun You's eyes lit up immediately after hearing what Zhuge Jin did after he became the Diannong school lieutenant, even if Hua Xin looked at Zhuge Jin again, his eyes were different.

Obviously, they all recognized Zhuge Jin's ability, but Zhuge Jin was still quite modest, without any trace of arrogance, and people couldn't help admiring him.

Of course, the same talents of Xun You and Hua Xin also impressed Zhuge Jin.

"Ziyu is now Shang Shulang, with a high position and important position. I don't know how the current situation in the court is?"

After some words, Hua Xin's relationship has been brought closer without knowing it. Wei Tao didn't have much scruples at the moment, and asked Hua Xin directly.

"Nowadays, the court is in a good mood. Wang Zishi has already escaped from the prison, and he is ready to be a Situ again. This time, he invited all the princes to Chang'an. And intimidate the princes, so as to return the power to the court."

When he said this, Wei Tao had already noticed that Hua Xin's words were full of disdain.

Apparently, Hua Xin also saw that the big man was already extremely weak at this time, and if he moved in such a hurry, he might have lost his speed.

"Ziyu, if you want to help a big man, what should you do?"

After Wei Tao was silent for a while, he suddenly asked. Not only Hua Xin, but also Xun You and Zhuge Jin thought about it.

The three people present here are all resourceful and resourceful people, and they have not thought about such problems in normal times, but now that Wei Tao mentioned them face to face, they fell into deep thought.

It was not until a while later that Hua Xin opened his mouth slowly.

"When a person suffers from a serious illness, he should first drink it with rice porridge, and take it with medicine; when his viscera are harmonized and his body is gradually calmed down, he can then supplement it with meat and cure it with strong medicine: the root cause of the disease will be gone, and the person will be whole. Sheng also. If you don’t wait for the qi pulse to be calmed down, you will throw strong medicines and delicious flavors, and it will be difficult for you to keep safe.”

Wei Tao's eyes suddenly lit up slightly, not only Wei Tao, but also Xun You and Zhuge Jin, had roughly understood the meaning.

Sure enough, Hua Xin spoke slowly again.

"Nowadays the Great Han Shujing is in chaos, and the majesty of the imperial court is falling apart. It is a terminal illness. If you recruit loyal ministers slowly, it is not impossible. However, the prince and teacher are blindly using force. Also. The power of the princes of the world has been established, except for a few loyal ministers, who else will come? On the contrary, the only remaining majesty of the great man will be wiped out!"

After hearing Hua Xin's words, everyone was silent. Hua Xin's words were indeed not pleasant, but honest words were harsh to the ear, and Hua Xin's words were true words from the heart.

"Listening to Ziyu's words is better than studying for three years. It's a pity that the court didn't know how to use Ziyu again. If not, why would it be like this?"

Wei Tao immediately sighed again, and he no longer hesitated about Hua Xin's talent, and immediately bowed his hands to Hua Xin and said.

"Ziyu also knows Wei's ambition, but the Huns are brave, Tao alone is difficult to deal with the enemy, and I need the help of my brave man. Now that Ziyu is not used in the court, he is willing to follow me Would you like to go to Bingzhou to make contributions?"

This is an explicit invitation to Hua Xin.

"I would like to help my lord."

After Hua Xin was silent for a while, he bowed to Wei Tao, but unlike Zhuge Jin, Wei Tao could feel a trace of unfamiliarity in Hua Xin's words.

Obviously, if it wasn't for the fact that Xun You had been honest for a long time before, I'm afraid Hua Xin might not have agreed so easily.

Of course, if it weren't for Wei Tao's achievements, especially the victory over the Huns not long ago, it would be impossible for Hua Xin to give up the position of Shang Shulang and join Wei Tao's command instead.

He is also an official of the imperial court, and in ordinary times, the subordinates of various state pastors are not comparable to this ordinary position of the imperial court.

After getting Hua Xin's refuge, Wei Tao had a better understanding of Chang'an's affairs. Now Chang'an is divided into two layers of protection, inside and outside, and Cao Cao is in charge of the outside.

As for the inner city, Kong Rong was in charge, and now Kong Rong was highly valued by Liu Xie. Apart from Xuzhou Mu, he was also granted the post of Taizhong doctor, which is very prominent.

Not long after Wei Tao's arrival, other ministers who went to order other princes also returned one by one, but obviously, not every prince is like Wei Tao.

In fact, including Yuan Shao, Yuan Shu, as well as Liu Biao and other Han family clan members, they all refused to come because of the injustice in the state, and only sent their own counselors to congratulate them.

This was an order from the emperor, and it was still at the time of the Yuan change, that the princes of the world did this, and they did not pay attention to the imperial court.

More importantly, with the arrival of the counselors under the command of the princes from all walks of life, they all prepared to speak of the virtues of their lords, and wanted the imperial court to bestow them with great honors.

Changing the Yuan Dynasty is a major event in the world. In addition to the decree, even if the heroes of the world do not pay attention to the imperial court, if they do not grant them, the imperial court may lose even more face.

After getting the current news, Wei Tao took Cao Yuan to Cao Jun's camp, and he planned to let Cao Yuan meet Cao Bao in the past.

Although Cao Cao had also fought against Wei Tao, after hearing of Wei Tao's arrival, he still came out of the camp to greet him. He even called Cao Yuan his niece. According to what he said, he and Cao Bao had already considered a family.

Of course, no one would believe this statement. Wei Tao came this time mainly to watch Cao Cao's trip.

"What Wang Situ did this time was indeed reckless..."

Cao Cao invited Wei Tao into the tent, and then said as soon as he opened his mouth.

"In today's affairs, the majesty of the imperial court has disappeared. If you take it slowly, you will first control Sili, and then join us in Yanzhou, Xuzhou controlled by Kong Rong, Bingzhou controlled by Ziyu, and the power of Ma Teng, the prefect of Liangzhou today. You can gradually decide the world. Now it is for the self-interest of the princes of the court!"

Cao Cao sighed quite a long time, and the meaning of disappointment was already very obvious.

Although Cao Cao also had acts of disobedience, especially the private attack on Xuzhou, which is why he is not valued by Liu Xie now, but it has to be said that Cao Cao still has some dissatisfaction in his heart.

"To tell you the truth, I am quite envious of Ziyu. He defeated the Xiongnu in the first battle. In the future, Ziyu will be famous in history, but he is a brother. Although he entered Chang'an, he did nothing. I am ready to be Return to Yanzhou."

"Oh? But because of the shortage of military rations?"

Wei Tao pondered slightly, and said directly.

"Speaking of it, I also find it strange that Sili is considered rich, not to mention that the place where Chang'an is now should not be short of food, but I can only ask people to get food for one day. This is not right. Is it because of the lack of food in Chang’an? And I also stayed in Xuzhou, so I can still tell that this is food from Xuzhou, presumably Kong Wenju ordered people to send it from thousands of miles away.”

"Sure enough, I can't hide it from Ziyu. Since Ziyu asked about it, then I will bluntly say yes."

Cao Cao straightened his face and said slowly.

"Ziyu doesn't know something. Chang'an has seen signs of a severe drought. I'm afraid this time the harvest will be poor in autumn. It's a pity that even though I said so, the court officials said that they have His Majesty's blessings. , making this year a bumper harvest.”

Wei Tao was also speechless, this is no longer a superstition, it is simply blind faith.

How can God be so obedient to people's hearts? It is impossible to last long by transporting grain from Xuzhou for thousands of miles.

After talking with Cao Cao, Wei Tao immediately lost interest in staying in Chang'an. If everyone in Chang'an is like a prince who only knows stupid loyalty, but is actually a fatuous and incompetent person, there is really no need to stay in Chang'an. this.

Of course, since Wei Tao came, he wouldn't just leave empty-handed.

Talked with Cao Cao for a while, but Cao Cao didn't say much other than saying that he was going to lead the army to leave.

After several years, the relationship between Wei Tao and Cao Cao is no longer as close as before. Especially after the first battle in Xuzhou, the two of them walked on the same road. Can't get in.

Of course, since he wanted to leave, Wei Tao naturally wanted to take Cao Yuan with him, but when Wei Tao found Cao Yuan, he found that she had a dispute with Cao Bao.

"... Enough! You must listen to me on this matter. What's wrong with marrying into the Cao family? General Cao Chun is so heroic, he is allowed to command the tiger and leopard cavalry, and he is willing to make you his wife. What more do you want?"

The loud roar was clearly heard outside the tent, Wei Tao frowned slightly and walked into the room, seeing Cao Yuan with tears in his eyes, and looking at Cao Bao again, he already understood a lot in his heart.

This Cao Bao's character is indeed not very good, but just like what he said before he came to Chang'an, no matter what, Wei Tao couldn't just swallow the matter, otherwise Wei Tao might really be ridiculed by the heroes of the world.

But at this time in Cao Ying, Wei Tao is not good at making decisions, but he looks at Cao Cao who is aside.

"Brother Mengde, what do you think?"

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