Cao Ang was dumbfounded.
Don't you want to entrust me with something?
Why did you entrust me with such huge resources and huge amounts of money?
Your Highness, you are giving this for free!
Cao Ang suddenly felt a little magical, and the change of things was beyond his expectation.
The first is the advanced awareness of Her Royal Highness the Princess.
Being able to predict the crisis of the Han Dynasty in advance is amazing, but that's all.
What's really great is that he knew how to hide part of the money and resources left by Emperor Ling of the Han Dynasty, and use them as capital to make a fortune for the Han Dynasty in the future.
Not everyone can play this.
Really clever!
The second thing is that Liu Ping actually found him, and from this tone, he wanted to entrust him with the money and let him revive the Han Dynasty.
hiss……
Cao Ang's eyes flashed one after another.
your Highness!
How do you know that I am a loyal minister of the Han Dynasty?
no doubt.
Cao Ang definitely wants this money.
As the saying goes, when the war drums sound, there is a thousand taels of gold.
War is a money-burning job. Recruiting troops, fighting for territory, and developing power all require the support of huge funds.
No one thinks they have too much money!
Besides, what's the current situation of the Cao family?
The territory is established, Yanzhou is a state.
The population is also there. As long as the main force of the Yellow Turban Army can be defeated, the more than 100,000 young people, together with the millions of old, weak, women and children who entered Yanzhou with them, will become the most precious population resources.
Minerals are also available. Several small mines in Jiyin County are already being mined and excavated. They now own the entire Yanzhou. Once the forces in Yanzhou are integrated, they will be able to set foot in the large mines in Taishan County.
So what are the current shortcomings?
money! food!
As long as one of them can be solved, it will greatly alleviate the predicament the Cao family is facing now.
From what the princess said, the money she hid was not a small amount. It might not be much for Emperor Ling of the Han Dynasty, but for the rising star of the Cao family, it was definitely an astronomical figure!
As long as you can get it.
Then the Cao family may not be short of money at all for a long time to come.
At the very least, this money is enough to establish a foothold in the development of Yanzhou, and even when it extends from Yanzhou to all directions, this money may still be useful.
Forget about all that.
I, Cao Ang, will decide on the money today.
It is most appropriate for Her Royal Highness the Princess to entrust me with your entrustment!
…
certainly.
Even if you think so in your heart.
Cao Ang couldn't show too much eagerness on his face.
We must be a little bit reluctant but welcome, as plain as water, in order to reflect that we are not moved by external objects.
Only the food looks better.
Only then can you eat more!
Therefore, as the princess finished speaking, Cao Ang glanced at her in surprise. There was no special expression on his face, but he asked indifferently.
"His Highness, do you think you are going to entrust me with this money?"
Seeing that Cao Ang had no mood swings.
It seemed that such a sum of money was no different from a bundle of straw in his ears.
A trace of imperceptible satisfaction flashed across Liu Ping's face, and he was truly a true gentleman.
Faced with Cao Ang's inquiry.
Princess Wannian nodded.
"If you want to reorganize the country and save the Han Dynasty from danger, you must be talented, capable, and virtuous."
"If I were a man, I would not be doing this today. Although I dare not say that I am a person who has everything, I think that with this money, I can make a career."
"It's a pity that I am a daughter. No matter how well I do, in the eyes of the world, I am still far less orthodox than my two younger brothers."
"So instead of me standing in front of the stage and being criticized by the world, but with little success in the end, it is better to choose someone and let him restore the Han Dynasty for me, wipe out the many traitors in the world, and then build up the Han Dynasty!"
Liu Ping's words made Cao Ang deeply moved.
Although the status of women during the Han Dynasty was not low, it only appeared to be slightly high compared with other dynasties.
Actually in politics and so on.
Women have absolutely no say!
Very few people with a special status like the Queen Mother can barely speak a few words.
Think about it this way.
Princess Wannian has been lost in the long river of history.
It is also a reasonable thing.
Of course, it was precisely because of the special nature of this era that Cao Ang was given the opportunity.
Otherwise, given Liu Ping's ability, the money would never reach Cao Ang's hands anyway.
…
After understanding the twists and turns of the matter.
Cao Ang still showed no urgency.
Instead, he asked an irrelevant question.
"Your Highness, I wonder which stop I am here for you. Who else have you been to before me?"
Princess Wannian shook her head.
"My first stop was to Changyi County. Before I met you, no one else knew that I had hidden such a large sum of money."
Cao Ang couldn't help but feel secretly happy.
What he was worried about was that Liu Ping had been to other people's territory before and made such a secret thing known to the public, so maybe the money would be targeted by others.
Such as Yuan Shao, Yuan Shu and so on.
Regardless of their family's great business, they would still be moved by such a fortune.
If he wanted to compete with these two, Cao Ang really didn't have much confidence.
But things are looking good right now.
Her Royal Highness’s first stop was Changyi County, and she was her first choice.
There’s nothing to say.
No need to go to the next stop.
This site is the final stop!
As the saying goes, three invitations and three resignations.
Now will be my last words.
Cao Ang straightened the sleeves of his robe, straightened the collar a little, and then asked with interest.
"Yuan Shao of Hebei, the Fourth and Third Duke, has many soldiers and generals. Yuan Shu of Nanyang has abundant soldiers and food. He is also a land where tigers and dragons thrive. How could His Highness think of looking for me first?"
…
Cao Ang asked questions repeatedly.
In Liu Ping's view, this was a suspicion of herself, and she had to answer every question reasonably before the matter could continue.
Just like a famous teacher has the right to choose his apprentice, an outstanding apprentice also has the right to choose his teacher.
Therefore, there are questions about Cao Ang.
Not only did Princess Wannian not feel impatient, but she became more and more satisfied with this caution.
She first held up two fingers.
Then he talked about it and said: "This money is used to restore the Han Dynasty and cannot be entrusted to anyone else. Therefore, two conditions must be met."
"The first thing is to pass the test of character."
"According to the information I have collected, General Cao once rescued the emperor with your father on Beimang Mountain. Later, he denounced Dong Zhuo in Luoyang and saved the dignity of the Han Dynasty in front of hundreds of officials."
"On the occasion of the crusade against Dong Zhuo, following Yuan Shao, I dared to be the first in the world to issue a proclamation against the thief."
"He is as careful as his hair. He thought of backfilling the tombs of Han princes dug up by Dong Zhuo, and all the above deeds. This is something that someone who does not really care about the Han Dynasty with the surname Liu would never be able to do it."
"It is widely said in the world that Cao Ang and Cao Zixiu were loyal to the Han Dynasty and loyal to the country. In my opinion, this is not just a false reputation, but a real thing!"
Oops!
You have to be Her Royal Highness the Princess, she has a keen eye for knowing people!
The true nature of a loyal minister of the Han Dynasty can be seen through at a glance.
I know that I am working tirelessly for the Han Dynasty and the Han Dynasty wholeheartedly.
Now it’s no longer enough to be a loyal minister!
well!
Cao Ang suddenly felt worried.
The Queen Mother and the Emperor consider me a loyal minister, as do the Dukes of the Manchu Dynasty, and even the princess agrees.
Everyone in the world thinks that I am a loyal minister.
Then how do you ask me to replace it with the Han Dynasty in the future? Isn't this just embarrassing people?
But seriously.
Being a loyal minister of the Han Dynasty is really great.
There is no need to put any effort on his own, the benefits are coming to him in a steady stream, talents and resources are endless, and he really doesn't want to give up this identity.
no way.
Keep wearing the label.
Can't the loyal ministers of the Han Dynasty replace the Han Dynasty? I think it is completely feasible!
…
And just when Cao Ang's thoughts were racing.
Liu Ping hasn't finished speaking yet.
Withdrawing one finger, leaving only the index finger sticking out, the princess continued.
"Besides character, the other thing is ability. It's impossible to find a mediocre person. So if he takes the money, it can only be said to be a waste."
"General Cao denounced Dong Zhuo in public and escaped unscathed, this is wisdom; he can fight Lu Bu for hundreds of rounds and win, this is courage."
"In less than a year, you have helped your order to become the shepherd of Yanzhou. This is a strategy. To defeat a large number with a small number, to defeat tens of thousands of Yellow Turban thieves with thousands of elite soldiers, this is a strategy."
"Wisdom, bravery, and strategy are all available. I really can't find any shortcomings in General Cao. Your talents are far ten times and a hundred times more than ordinary people!"
Speaking of which.
Liu Ping paused.
Then he made a concluding statement: "He has character, is loyal and patriotic, and is capable enough to save the Han Dynasty from danger."
"So besides myself, I really don't know who else is more suitable to get this money!"
Cao Ang: "..."
…
Touched, really touched!
He actually recognized and respected me so much.
Is this the vision of Princess Wannian?
I would like to call you a wonderful woman in the world!
We were just meeting by chance, and the person we met for the first time, Her Royal Highness, actually showed that she understood my Cao Ang's character and many excellent qualities better than a good friend who has known me for many years.
Being able to see through my appearance.
See that I am a perfect soul.
It is enough to have a confidant in life!
Um?
Cao Ang suddenly had an idea.
It is really rare for a woman like Princess Wannian to hold him in such high regard and even vaguely respect him when they first meet her.
Such a rare and wonderful woman.
It would be a real pity if we let her go. The correct approach should be that I want this money, property, and materials, and I want you as a person.
Pack them all up and collect them.
This should be a good choice.
Besides, Her Royal Highness the Princess is so good-looking, a tall and dashing lady with a lot of charm, so why should we be soft-hearted?
Cao Ang decided.
We must find ways to keep Liu Ping by our side, and then slowly become one of our own.
…
After three invitations and three resignations.
Cao Ang was no longer humble.
He stood up with a "swish" sound.
He bowed to Princess Wannian with great respect and spoke even more impassionedly.
"As His Highness said, I will never refuse and am willing to accept His Highness's entrustment!"
"In fact, my father and I came to Yanzhou, and my father became the shepherd of Yanzhou. These are all efforts to help the Han Dynasty."
"There are indeed many difficulties at the moment. If we can get this financial help from His Highness, many difficulties will surely be solved."
"Your Highness is willing to believe me, and I also promise that this money will be used to restore the Han Dynasty and defeat the thieves. I will never get even a five-baht piece!"
Liu Ping nodded with satisfaction.
But she did not immediately tell where the money was hidden. Instead, she stood up and bowed to Cao Ang in return.
Then he asked in a leisurely tone: "General Cao, don't rush to promise. You were the one who asked me before, and now it's my turn to ask you."
Um?
Cao Ang was stunned for a moment.
Good guy!
It turns out there are still exam questions!
But it's normal to think about it. Princess Wannian gave priority to coming to Changyi County to find him. Telling him about the money was equivalent to recognizing his past experience.
I thought his resume was very good, so I sent Cao Ang an invitation letter and an admission certificate.
But I want to actually get the money.
An on-site interview is also required.
Passed the assessment.
Then everything is no longer a problem.
Cao Ang is a very patient person, especially when it comes to personal interests, or such huge interests.
Then his patience is even more frightening.
Before coming to this vast era, he could only get points for solving problems, and he could only get praise from his elders and teachers for doing well.
But now you can get money by doing the questions.
Why don't you answer her directly?
Therefore, Cao Ang said decisively without saying a word.
"Your Highness, if you have anything you want to ask, just ask. I will tell you everything I know!"
…
The princess smiled.
He shrugged his high eyebrows.
The embroidered mouth was slightly opened, and he asked what was in his heart.
"I have only one question, how to save the world? After obtaining this wealth, how will General Cao prepare to save the Han Dynasty from danger?"
This is the ultimate test question.
Cao Ang was also unambiguous.
After thinking for a while.
He stretched out his hand to invite the princess to sit down, then knelt down and sat down opposite the princess. When he came up, he directly enlarged his moves.
"If you want to save the Han Dynasty from danger, you must first know why the Han Dynasty with the surname Liu fell into the current situation. What exactly led to the danger?"
"Perhaps many people will say that it is the rebellion of the Yellow Turbans, the barbarians from all sides plundering the border, or the treason of the Dong thief, or they may dare to say something offensive, but it is the failure of the emperors for several successive generations. "
"But in my opinion, these are just symptoms and consequences, not the real root cause."
"The danger of the Han Dynasty did not occur overnight, nor could it be achieved by one person. The root of the disaster has been laid since Emperor Guangwu overthrew the puppet dynasty and re-established the Han Dynasty more than a hundred years ago!"
From a high position.
Refreshing.
It immediately raised the topic to a different level and instantly attracted Liu Ping's attention.
She thought about it a lot.
But I never thought that the source of the disaster would have been buried since the rebirth of the Han Dynasty.
Liu Ping didn't dare to make too many moves now.
Instead, he listened attentively, for fear of missing something crucial.
She must listen to it.
What kind of shocking words can this General Cao, who seems to find no faults in front of him, say?
…
Seeing Princess Wannian staring at him with piercing eyes, her eyes were so hot that they could melt people.
The corners of Cao Ang's mouth rose slightly.
Sure enough, you still need this kind of shocking theory to attract the attention of others. It is difficult to satisfy others' thirst for knowledge by saying ordinary remarks that others have said.
Feeling the princess's expectation.
Cao Ang didn't delay either.
Following Liu Ping's previous posture, he also raised a finger to express his point of view.
"Emperor Guangwu rose from a humble beginning, and was able to finally overthrow the puppet dynasty. Naturally, this was inseparable from his own talent for managing the world, which was far beyond the abilities of ordinary people."
"But more importantly, there are still people standing behind him and supporting him with all their strength, and among these people, there are many powerful landlords in the world."
"Therefore, after conquering the world and reestablishing the Han Dynasty, how could Emperor Guangwu attack the heroes? The so-called powerful landlords naturally gradually became powerful."
"With no one to threaten them, after more than a hundred years, these powerful landlords have long since become behemoths. Some of them have even become famous nobles who have been passed down for generations and are full of wealth. As they grow stronger, some will naturally fall.”
Speaking of which.
Cao Ang paused for a few seconds.
This gave Liu Ping some time to digest and think about these words.
The eyes that looked at Her Royal Highness the Princess gradually changed from confused and dazed to sober and enlightened.
Cao Ang smiled.
Then the bombshell dropped.
"Then who fell? The people!"
"The formation of a huge family is inseparable from the possession of land. However, with the annexation of land, people are displaced. The rich have a lot of land, and the poor have no place to stand. The people are reduced to tenant farmers. The more land they rent, the more time they spend. The more bitter it becomes.”
"It's hard to get back, and the court is completely unable to reverse it. If you want to change this situation, it is tantamount to going against the powerful landlords in the world, or even against the foundation of the court."
"Therefore, the day when the Han Dynasty prospered, the day of its decline was destined to come."
"This is the fundamental reason for the peril of the Han Dynasty!"
Liu Ping's pupils shrank.
His eyes widened and his lips parted slightly.
He looked at Cao Ang dumbfounded.
I just felt inexplicably shocked.
My scalp was numb and I was horrified.
It was unimaginable to her that the reason why the Han Dynasty was in danger today was actually the roots that were laid when the Han Dynasty was revived more than a hundred years ago.
…………
p.s. I’ve paid back half and will return the other half tomorrow.
Monthly ticket recommendation ticket
(End of chapter)
