"spy?"
Cao Ang suddenly became interested.
This was the first time he encountered such a creature.
He immediately waved his hand and ordered several soldiers: "Bring this person in and I will interrogate him personally!"
Not long after.
A middle-aged scribe dressed as a Confucian scholar was just tied up and sent in.
The moment you see this person's appearance.
Cao Ang felt that the soldiers had misjudged the situation and that this guy was probably not a spy.
After all, a scribe's uniform is very conspicuous, and few people assume such an identity. The person in front of him must have lost his mind, so he is looking around the military camp.
besides.
Whether it's the appearance of the middle-aged scribe, the little mustache on his chin, or the temperament of his body.
They all reveal a hint of elegance.
After a rough psychological judgment.
Cao Ang didn't say anything about letting him go.
Instead, he asked calmly: "You, a spy, do you hold any position under Dong Thief?"
The scribe did not expect that Cao Ang would characterize him as soon as he came up, and he was frightened.
He hurriedly defended: "The general clearly knows that I am definitely not a spy!"
"I was just passing through here today and saw the rebel army conquering Chenggao Pass. I was curious for a moment and wanted to see the king's style, but I was mistakenly captured by your soldiers!"
Cao Ang was noncommittal.
He was still playing with a carving knife in his hand.
After a while.
Still looking at the man's slightly tormented eyes, Youyou asked: "In that case, who is your name, what is your identity, where did you come from, and do you have any companions besides you?"
Cao Ang asked several key questions in succession.
But the scribe suddenly became speechless.
I hesitated for a long time, but didn't know how to speak.
See this situation.
Cao Ang couldn't help but frown.
"He's secretive. He's probably not a good person. Drag him down from left to right and deal with him with military law!"
He saw the soldiers on the left and right grabbing one of his arms and preparing to drag him out.
This guy almost pissed himself with fear.
Not caring about the worries in his heart, he just yelled in a panic: "I said, I said!"
"My surname is Xu Mingjing, and my surname is Wenxiu. I am from Pingyu, Runan. I used to work as a minor official in the court. Now I am preparing to go to my hometown from Luoyang. I don't have any companions, so I am going alone!"
Um?
This guy was an official in the DPRK before?
Cao Ang became more interested now.
It has been nearly half a year since he left Luoyang City, and he has no idea what kind of ecology is going on in the capital of the Han Dynasty.
If we could pry out some useful information from Xu Jing's mouth, it would be of great use.
…
So after thinking for a moment.
Cao Ang knocked on the table with his carving knife.
"What he said is not entirely true. What official position does he hold in the court and why did he leave Luoyang?"
"I'll give you one last chance. Explain the situation carefully to me. If you try to cover up or hold back, I won't listen to your excuses anymore. I'll just push you out and serve you with swords and axes!"
Xu Jing couldn't help but shiver.
The last bit of luck in my heart disappeared. I was really unlucky.
The reason why he wandered around the military camp to observe was not out of curiosity or inquiring for information. In fact, he wanted to find the residence of Yuzhou Governor Kong Min.
Xu Jing and Kong Niao are slightly familiar with each other.
This time I heard that he was also fighting against Dong Lianjun, so he wanted to go there and defect.
Who knows, but before he could find the location of the Yuzhou governor's troops, he was captured by Cao Ang's men.
Now I meet these brave men.
After being given an ultimatum, Xu Jing didn't dare to hide anything or make up any more. After all, he only had one life to live, so how could he have the guts to gamble with it.
So after trembling for a while.
Xu Jing still looked sad and explained honestly: "I originally served as the Censor Zhongcheng in the court, but Dong Zhuo forced me to select talents for him."
"The reason why I fled Luoyang this time was because I felt that the rebels were coming and Dong Dong would die. I didn't want to be buried with him, so I simply packed up my belongings and fled Luoyang, and planned to return to my hometown to settle down for a few years."
Cao Ang nodded.
Unexpectedly, he unexpectedly caught a big fish. This guy was also a high-ranking official in the imperial court.
It seems that he must know a lot of news.
"You said you are Yu Shi Zhongcheng. How do you prove your identity? Do you have any documents or other documents to prove your identity?"
…
Xu Jing suddenly froze.
Now that he had escaped from Luoyang City, he was naturally eager to clear up his relationship with Dong Zhuo, so he would not keep any documents or seals on him.
But seeing Cao Ang frowning and giving a cold look, he hurriedly spoke.
"There is no official seal, but everyone in the world still knows a little about my name, Xu Jing."
"I once participated in organizing the Moon Festival Review back then. I believe that many people in the coalition forces know about me. The general can take me around and ask around, and he will know as soon as he asks!"
"Bang!"
Taking the initiative to expose his own deeds, not only did he not receive any respect from Cao Ang, but he was shocked by Cao Ang's sudden slap on the table.
"I know about Yuedan Ping, but isn't that Xu Shao? What does it have to do with you, Xu Jing?"
As soon as Cao Ang said this.
Xu Jing, who was originally trembling and fearful, suddenly became angry.
His eyebrows were raised coldly, his eyes were spitting fire.
It seemed that the anger suddenly overwhelmed the fear and other things, occupying the whole body and mind.
"What a great Xu Zijiang!"
"It's useless for me to call him a cousin, but because of a private disagreement, he avenged his private hatred publicly."
"When he was in Runan, he used to bully and suppress me because he was a meritorious officer in the county. As a result, I had to drive horses and grind grain all day long to support my family."
"That's fine, but now he actually wants to erase my name, so that people in the world only know that he is Xu Shao, but not that I am Xu Jing. How vicious!"
Speaking of which.
Xu Jing moved forward.
Then he said to Cao Ang sincerely: "The general is young, so it is normal for him not to know me. You might as well ask the older people in the coalition, and you will know that everything he said is true!"
Speaking of which.
There is no need for Cao Ang to ask.
After waving for the soldiers to untie him, he pointed to the cushion beside him and motioned for Xu Jing to sit on the edge.
…
After looking Xu Jing up and down.
The corners of Cao Ang's mouth rose slightly.
Outlining a subtle smile.
Tsk tsk tsk!
I thought I caught a big fish, but I didn’t expect that the fatness of this fish was far beyond my imagination!
Now it seems that Xu Jing's status as censor Zhongcheng has become somewhat insignificant compared with his reputation as one of the authors of Yuedan Commentary.
Based on the information summarized now.
This guy and Xu Shao were cousins. Although the two of them engaged in Yuedan commentary together and commented on the characters and poems of the time, their relationship in private was extremely poor.
So after Xu Shao became an official in the county, he suppressed Xu Jing in various ways, forcing him to drive horses and grind grain.
Xu Shao and Cao Ang still have some understanding.
Mainly because his father had threatened him with force, so Xu Shao had to give him a comment.
"You are a traitor in peace, but a hero in troubled times!"
This is where the words come from.
I didn’t expect that.
This guy Xu Shao is quite petty and dirty. He really does have two sides.
But this is none of his business.
Cao Ang is now fully focused on Xu Jing. If this person is used for his own purposes, he can still exert unimaginable effects.
That is to restart the monthly review!
He also asked Xu Jing to come forward and give himself a very high evaluation, thereby raising his reputation to a higher level.
…
Although as the two brothers went to different places, the Lunar New Year Review was no longer held, and as the years passed, the popularity subsided.
But that doesn't mean it's useless.
on the contrary.
As long as Cao Ang can promote this matter and allow the Yuedan Ping to be held again, people in the world will still pursue this matter.
At that time, anyone who appears in Xu Jing's mouth and gives a high and positive evaluation will receive a huge increase in fame.
This is definitely good stuff!
And that's not all.
The importance of mastering this person is that he can continue to produce fame.
Cao Ang is the master of power.
He has civil servants and generals under his command.
Most of these people need fame. They also want to be popular in the hearts of people in the world, and they even want to show off in front of their relatives and friends.
This is a spiritual need that no one can avoid.
As long as Cao Ang masters the monthly review, he can fill a quota every month and give a positive review to one of his subordinates every month.
And so on.
The civil servants and military officers under him will be loyal to him and work harder for him.
As for the talented people in the world who have not yet defected to him, after hearing that Cao Ang can improve their reputation here, why not rush to join him?
All of a sudden.
Cao Ang was full of emotion.
I am quite lucky. I actually sent such a valuable talent directly to the edge of my camp. It is God’s blessing!
…
Since we want to make long-term investments, we need to make continuous returns.
Then you can't use force threats like your father Cao Cao.
You have to talk to each other and keep your hearts to yourself!
The first step is to get to know the person thoroughly and overwhelm them to make an impression.
So after thinking about it for a while.
With a faint smile on his face, Cao Ang first boiled some tea and placed it in front of Xu Jing.
Then he said meaningfully: "At present, Dong Zhuo still has more than 100,000 troops. It is too early to give up at this time. However, it is really puzzling that you can resolutely abandon your high-ranking officials and generous salaries in the court."
"I don't believe you think the rebels have a better chance of winning, and I don't think you have a heart to serve the country. Otherwise, you wouldn't have accepted this position from the beginning, so you might as well tell me the truth."
The words just fell.
Xu Jing was immediately surprised.
He looked at Cao Ang with some surprise.
Although he had been honest before, there were still some minor artistic touches, but he didn't expect it to be seen at this moment.
All of a sudden.
Xu Jing actually felt that the young general in front of him was quite unfathomable.
After hesitating for a long while.
Xu Jing decided to tell the truth.
After all, Cao Ang has asked people to loosen his bonds and make tea for him, making it clear that he will not kill him again.
Then he has to show some sincerity.
…
Xu Jing stood up and bowed his hand to Cao Ang.
Then he said helplessly: "To be honest with you general, I actually have to flee Luoyang. Otherwise, if I am a few days later, I may be harmed by Dong Zhuo."
In Cao Ang's doubtful eyes.
Xu Jing explained what happened.
"After the traitor Dong usurped power, he appointed Zhou Ao as the official Cao Shangshu. He worked with me to select the world's talents and promote the frustrated people in the world, thereby reducing the world's resistance to him."
"After discussing with Zhou Ao, I recommended and promoted Liu Dai, Han Fu, Kong Min, Zhang Miao and others."
"It's just that I didn't expect that these people who were promoted and recommended would actually raise volunteers to attack Dong Zhuo after they took office. The Dong thief was furious because of this, thinking that it was our fault in recommending him."
"Not long ago, we just ordered Zhou Ao to be killed. He was pushed out of Caishikou and beheaded in public."
Speaking of which.
Xu Jing seemed to think of something that frightened him and couldn't help but swallow his saliva.
He continued slightly nervously: "Zhou Ao and I did this together. Dong Zhuo killed Zhou Ao, how could he spare my life alone?"
"So I found the right opportunity and slipped out of Luoyang city, planning to rush all the way back to my hometown. I just heard that Kong Gongxu was also among the rebels. I thought I would recommend him, so I came to join him."
Cao Ang: "..."
…
Cao Ang really wanted to laugh three times at this moment.
He couldn't hold it any longer.
It was very hard to hold back the laughter.
Damn it!
It turns out that your boy did this!
I asked why that fat black man Dong Zhuo was so stupid. He used all kinds of magic tricks to promote famous people from all over the country, but in the end he promoted a group of powerful people who wanted to challenge Dong Zhuo.
Unexpectedly, the trader was someone else!
A closer look revealed that most of the heroes of the Kwantung Allied Forces were recommended by this guy together with Zhou Ao.
It can be said that the coalition can be formed.
Xu Jing takes the greatest credit.
laugh!
What kind of hero am I, Cao Ang?
You, Xu Jing and Xu Wenxiu, are the top heroes in this alliance to challenge Dong Zhuo. You have destroyed most of Dong Zhuo's business by yourself. You are still good at deceiving people!
Not to mention Dong Zhuo's violent personality.
Even if it were Cao Ang, it would be a matter of change.
He couldn't help but kill these two guys.
"Hiss...hoo!"
After taking a deep breath, I finally suppressed my laughter and calmed down my mood.
Cao Angcai nodded slightly.
"If that's the case, then it's understandable that you escaped from Luoyang. If you delay a few days, Dong Zhuo will kill you!"
"But since you have escaped, there is no need to worry. You can stay in my camp for the time being and write documents for me."
"ah?"
Xu Jing suddenly screamed.
"General, since you believe what I said and I am not Dong Zhuo's spy, why not let me go and I won't cause you any trouble in the army!"
How could Cao Ang let him go?
This guy is also related to his future plans.
No matter what, you have to stay with me first.
Slowly temper his temperament, and then use various methods to transform him, so that Xu Jing can voluntarily cooperate with his star-making plan.
So Cao Ang just shook his head.
"Who said I believed you?"
"I just think it's quite reasonable, but I don't fully believe it. It still needs time to verify."
"So you can't go anywhere until I find out the truth, I hope you understand."
While talking.
Cao Ang also showed a kind smile.
But in Xu Jing's view.
This seems benign, but underneath it is full of dangers.
This made Xu Jing immediately recall the various worries and fears he felt when facing Cao Ang when he was arrested.
he knows.
If you dare to say "no" at this time.
Nothing good awaits him.
So after cringing for a while.
Xu Jing could only nod his head in frustration, and then forced out a smile.
"Understood, quite understandable!"
"The general is also considering the safety of his subordinates and wants to prevent Dong Yijun from making mistakes. How can I object?"
"I happen to be good at writing documents. I will be bothering the general for a while!"
…
Monthly ticket recommendation ticket
(End of chapter)
