"Then let's choose Wang Situ. Now we can go to his house and walk around to finalize this matter."
Cao Cao waved his hand.
"It can't be that easy. It's a big taboo to make casual friends and talk deeply. If you don't know someone well on weekdays, and you come to talk about this rashly, even a father doesn't know how to speak."
Cao Ang glanced at his father in surprise.
"How can you say we're not familiar with each other? Didn't we have a very pleasant chat outside Dongming Gate not long ago?"
"Father welcomes back the Emperor today. All officials and ministers are willing to make friends and have a great chat with you. Everyone is getting acquainted with you."
"It's definitely not enough for Wang Situ to recommend you to a promotion based on this alone, but as a stepping stone to lead to follow-up detailed discussions, I think there is no problem at all."
That's the benefit of fame.
The Han Dynasty was a dynasty that valued reputation. It didn't matter if you had no power or influence. As long as you had a reputation, you could have a certain social status and live well.
Once your reputation reaches a certain level, no matter where you go, you will take the initiative to interact with people you have never met before.
This is equivalent to applying a layer of "Connection LV1" buff, and those who don't know it will be counted as level one.
Cao Cao was stunned by his son's alternative views. After thinking about it for a while, he felt that it made sense.
We all had a great chat this morning. There is no way that if I go to see you in the afternoon, you can put on a different face and serve tea to see the guests off.
This plan works!
Cao Cao was a vigorous and resolute man.
Since he decided to open a breakthrough from Wang Yun, he didn't waste much time and immediately ordered his servants to prepare their carriages and horses, preparing to go directly to Situ's mansion to finalize the matter.
While the servants were preparing, Cao Cao paced back and forth in the room with his hands behind his back.
"Zixiu, do you think I need to prepare some generous gifts? If so, what would be a better gift?"
Cao Ang pursed his lips.
"Isn't it a generous gift for you? If you have anything else to prepare, just go empty-handed."
Clam? ! ! !
Cao Cao was shocked, and his whole body was a little creepy. What kind of trick is this?
This kid is so young and scary!
Fortunately, Cao Ang quickly explained again.
"Wang Situ, the dignified prince, will still be short of food and clothing. No matter how generous you give him, it will only be a small gift in his eyes and has no meaning."
"On the contrary, what he needs, and what we happen to be able to get, is you."
"Of course I don't mean your hands and feet, but the support and help you can provide, father. After all, Wang Yun's power in the court is far worse than that of Yuan Wei and Yang Biao. Your surrender is correct. Do what you like."
Cao Cao understood.
"You mean that when necessary, we can turn to Wang Yun and side with his faction in exchange for his support for me?"
Cao Ang knocked on the table and nodded happily.
"That's it. And there's no need to worry about the consequences of our promise. Anyway, it's just a verbal promise."
"When it comes time to take sides, we must judge based on the actual situation. It's not up to us to make the decision ourselves. Can Wang Situ put a knife on our necks and force us to keep our promises?"
Cao Cao: "..."
You won’t do anything after you’ve received the money, right?
So dark!
A bit like me.
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The facts are consistent with Cao Ang's judgment. Wang Yun warmly welcomed the visit of the Cao family and his son.
Not only did they open the door to welcome the two of them for a rare occasion, they even set up a banquet with singing and dancing to entertain them, as if they were entertaining distinguished guests.
Wait until the wine has gone through three rounds and the food has gone through five flavors.
Wang Yunping retired from the singing and dancing girl, and then asked someone to serve tea. After closing the door for a while, he asked with a smile.
"In the early morning, Meng Decai said goodbye to me. Unexpectedly, we met again at my house in a blink of an eye."
"I think Mengde is not just here to drink tea with me and chat and laugh. He probably has something to discuss. If you don't mind, please say so."
His words were quite straightforward, which showed that Wang Yun also had some guesses about Cao Cao's purpose of coming here.
Seeing Wang Situ take the initiative to open up the conversation and lead to the detailed discussion, Cao Cao naturally would not beat around the bush.
"Ming Gong is quick to speak quickly, so Cao will tell you what he has to say. To be honest, I came to visit Ming Gong this time in the hope of receiving your full help."
Perhaps he guessed Cao Cao's purpose, a faint smile immediately appeared on Wang Yun's face.
"If there is anything Mengde needs my help with, you might as well tell me and listen. If it is something within your ability, I will help you no matter what."
Cao Cao didn't care how beautiful Wang Yun's words were, he just stood up and cupped his hands, and then stated.
"Thanks to the late emperor's respect, Cao took up the post of captain of the Dian Army in the fifth year of Zhongping. I am well aware of the heavy responsibility, work hard and sleep hard, and dare not slack off."
"I thought I could stay in office for a few more years, but unexpectedly, the emperor passed away and now that I have ascended the throne, my so-called Dianjun captain has become a castle in the air."
"Although Cao doesn't dare to call himself a hero, he doesn't want his ambition to be useless. Now that we have this rare God-given opportunity, my son and I are lucky enough to lead the soldiers to welcome the emperor back, so I want to take advantage of this opportunity to improve my official position as a captain of the Dian Army. Move."
Cao Ang wanted to laugh when he heard Cao Cao's words.
What nonsense does the late emperor care about? Han Ling Emperor Liu Hong never gave his father Cao Cao real power at all. Putting him in the team of the Eighth School Lieutenant of Xiyuan was just a decoration.
The Eighth Lieutenant of Xiyuan emphasized that the top leader was fully responsible. When Liu Hong was alive, Jian Shuo had the final say.
Liu Hong lost his temper and turned into Yuan Shao who had the final say. Cao Cao had never had military power in this official position.
Wang Yun obviously understands this.
Because as Cao Cao narrated, the originally faint smile on his face became stronger and stronger. If you look carefully, you will notice a trace of pride, as if he has grasped the pain points of others.
As Cao Cao finished speaking, Wang Yun spoke slowly and leisurely.
"How can a man with great ambitions be called a man if he is stuck in a position where he has done nothing and cannot fulfill his ambitions? I understand Meng De's thoughts."
"And you and I hit it off like old friends again. I will definitely help with a favor like this, but..."
Everything is afraid of "just"
"It's just that compared to Taifu and others, my foundation in the court is still too shallow. This Situ's position is not strong."
"Although I don't dare to say that people speak lightly, at least I have to be cautious in my words and deeds on weekdays. It is really difficult for me to say anything about things like promotion of military attachés and deployment of military power."
The words are very shallow.
It's as shallow as showing off the carriage and horses.
"My foundation is not strong," so I need someone to strengthen my power. Only when my power becomes stronger will I not need to be "cautious in my words and deeds" to push Cao Cao up.
Having said that, as for how to proceed, the choice has been given to Cao Cao.
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