Noon the next day.
In the east wing of the front yard of the Prefecture.
Cai Yan and Diao Chan were sitting around a heater, either sitting or half-lying on the cushions. Their expressions looked rather lazy.
Even with Cai Yan's temperament, he couldn't help feeling tired in such a warm and comfortable environment.
If it weren't for Diao Chan, she would talk to her about women's boudoir talk from time to time, and occasionally have a few jokes, which lifted her spirits.
I'm afraid Zhao Ji has already fallen asleep.
Thinking of how comfortable and decadent he looked at the moment, Cai Yan couldn't help but pat her pretty face twice with his hand.
Then he shook his head.
It seems that he wants to be more awake.
I really don’t know what happened. She originally just went to the rooms in the front yard for a formality according to the conditions that Cao Ang set for herself based on the content of the bet.
Thinking that they had just chatted for a few words, they would return to the small courtyard of the back house again and continue to stay at home.
Who would have known that Diao Chan's place was just the first stop, and she didn't want to go back.
Cai Yan, Cai Yan, how could you be so depraved? Have you forgotten all the study plans you made before?
"Paji!"
Zhao Ji turned over.
He immediately threw out the thoughts in his mind. It shouldn't matter if he was decadent for a day, right?
But when I'm thinking about it.
Cai Yan accidentally caught a glimpse of the desk next to the window, which was filled with various bamboo slips.
Suddenly I remembered a question I had wondered before.
Then he quickly asked Diao Chan.
"Chan'er, let me take the liberty to ask, does Zixiu read in your room on weekdays?"
…
If it is with others.
Diao Chan will definitely not talk about many things and news about Cao Ang.
But in Diao Chan's opinion, this girl Zhao Ji will definitely become her sister in time.
So she didn't think too much.
He replied somewhat casually: "This desk in my room, and every pile of letters piled on it, were brought by my husband and stored here."
"It's just that most of them are official documents, or some content related to the county or state capital. As for Zhaoji, the 'books' you mentioned are indeed relatively rare."
"Of course, in the last month, things have been a little different."
When Cai Yan heard this, his eyes suddenly flashed.
He asked impatiently: "Think about the difference Chan'erqi mentioned. In the past month, Zixiu has read more books?"
Diao Chan glanced at Cai Zhaoji in surprise.
But he still nodded happily.
"As I said, the last few times when my husband comes to spend the night in my room, he will hold several thick bamboo slips in his hands. Every time, I can hear him shaking his head and reciting the contents."
"Although I don't know what my husband is reading, I guess it's not an official document."
"And usually after reciting, he has to write something on the bamboo slips. Sometimes he is so absorbed that he can't even hear me calling him."
Speaking of which.
Diao Chan thought she was a little funny.
His eyebrows suddenly became as bright as flowers.
Then Yan Yan said with a smile: "I remembered that once before, my husband came to my place with a Confucian classic, saying that he wanted to study it before going to bed, and become a master in the study of classics and meanings in the future."
"As a result, after less than a cup of tea, I became drowsy and could hardly open my eyes."
"In the end, I just put the book aside and said that I will be a master of classics and meanings in my next life!"
As soon as this statement came out.
Cai Yan couldn't help but laugh out loud.
The two girls suddenly burst into laughter.
…
Just talking and laughing.
Cai Yan was thinking about another thing.
First of all, at this moment, she was able to be completely sure that the song "Peacock Flying Southeast" written by Cao Ang in his room yesterday was indeed written by his own hands.
After all, if there is really plagiarism, there is really no need to spend nearly a month of hard work and study hard in the room all day long.
While discarding the last trace of doubt.
Zhaoji's thoughts became complicated again.
In the past, when reading Confucian classics, it took just a cup of tea to turn it over to the point where I felt drowsy and couldn't open my eyes. This meant that I couldn't read it at all.
But this month.
But I was able to recite those poems and prose, and I was so immersed in it that I couldn't even hear someone shouting next to me.
Such a stark contrast.
Could it be... is it because of me?
Is your bet with me really that important?
It was so important that Zixiu was able to forcefully change his discomfort with the meaning of these ancient texts and study hard.
This feeling……
Cai Yan felt a little hard to say.
He simply took advantage of this moment to put his doubts into words and asked Diao Chan.
…
"Chan'er, you said that one person can forcefully change his temper and do things he doesn't like for the sake of another person. What do you think?"
Diao Chan is not a fool.
She may not have a high level of education.
However, he is definitely a good person when it comes to dealing with people and dealing with people.
What's more, ever since she entered the Cao family, she has been taking care of the house's internal affairs for Cao Ang, leaving all matters in the yard to her.
After such intense training.
How could ordinary things be hidden from her?
Therefore, Cai Yan just asked this question. Diao Chan immediately linked it to the previous conversation between the two of them, thought about it a little more, and immediately realized something.
What does "one person" and "another person" mean?
To put it bluntly.
It’s my husband and your sister Zhao Ji.
Tsk tsk tsk!
Previously, I had thought that Zhao Ji would become sisters with me sooner or later, but I didn't expect that signs would appear now.
After thinking for a while.
Diao Chan decided to add fuel to the fire.
Cao Ang likes it, this is a very important reason, and it is worthy of Diao Chan's efforts.
And there is another, more important reason.
Diao Chan was thinking that after the Cao family has a eldest wife in the future, her housekeeping power will definitely be taken away, and no matter how bad it is, it will be weakened.
Instead of gathering a few girls around now, form a hug and stand in a team when necessary.
When she loses her power in the future.
By having a few sisters on her side, she can at least ensure that she won't be bullied.
…
After thinking clearly.
Diao Chan immediately pretended to be casual and replied.
"It's nothing more than attention and accommodation!"
A straightforward definition.
Before Cai Yan could ask further questions.
Diao Chan was already minding her own business and said, "This is like a husband and wife eating the same dish. The man's taste is light, while the woman's taste is slightly heavier."
"Out of doting and accommodating to his wife, and the importance and care he attaches to women, men would rather add more salt to their dishes than make them salty."
"But if it's someone else who has nothing to do with him, then it's up to you. I'll only eat light food."
"This is attention and accommodation!"
Diao Chan cleverly changed the concept.
They even deliberately used couples as examples.
Cai Yan was stunned for a moment.
It makes it a little thoughtful.
Is that so?
What happened in the past month was actually out of respect for and accommodation of oneself, rather than wanting to win a bet or pursuing victory or defeat?
Zhao Ji realized it.
But precisely because of this realization, I became more and more embarrassed.
Cao Ang treated himself like this.
So what do you think about it?
It seems...a bit, no, it should be considered a good impression!
…
When my thoughts are wandering.
I heard Diao Chan recounting again.
"As women, it is extremely difficult for us to meet a man of our dreams who values us and is accommodating in our lifetime."
"Sister Zhaoji, if you have such an opportunity, you must seize it firmly and never let a good marriage escape from your hands in vain!"
Cai Yan suddenly couldn't sit still.
She intuitively felt that there was something in Diao Chan's words.
As a woman who has spent most of her youth immersed in poetry, classics, and calligraphy, her thoughts have just changed at this moment, how can she withstand such straightforward words.
So Diao Chan just finished speaking.
Cai Yan couldn't help but stand up.
He was quite panic-stricken and said in a hurried tone: "Next, I still need to go to Xiaobai's place for a walk. If I delay any longer, I'm afraid it will be too late. I'll see you another day!"
After saying that, before Diao Chan got up to see her off.
Cai Yan took two steps together and quickly disappeared into the east wing.
Looking at Cai Yan's fleeing back.
Diao Chan couldn't help but shake her head.
chuckled.
"The faster I run, the deeper I sink. If I tell my husband about this, how should he reward me?"
…………
Cao Ang at this time.
He didn't know how much his virtuous wife Diao Chan had contributed to his career.
At this moment, he was staying in the government office, receiving a group of envoys from Chang'an, the Western Capital.
The leader was dressed in eunuch attire, and his face looked familiar. He seemed to be the court angel sent by Dong Zhuo to read out the edict and appoint Cao Cao and his son as the governor of Mudong County in Yanzhou.
It's just that Cao Ang has long forgotten this person's last name, or maybe he didn't know it from the beginning?
Leave these details behind.
Cao Ang stood up, cupped his hands towards the eunuch with a smile on his face, and then said happily.
"If I remember correctly, the angel must have returned to Chang'an not long ago. Why is he gone and back now? Could it be that the imperial court has any orders?"
The eunuch also smiled, and moved away his entourage. Then he took a few steps forward with a flattering look on his face and took out a silk book from his arms.
"General Cao clearly knows that this servant is indeed here under the orders of the prime minister, and she is here to bring good news to the general!"
Cao Ang's eyes suddenly lit up when he heard this.
In fact, when he saw this guy, he guessed that Dong Zhuo was making another move.
I just didn't expect that the fat black man would actually get some benefits for himself by tinkering.
Although I don’t know what it is exactly.
But I think Dong Zhuo's handwriting must be extraordinary. Even if there is no actual thing, at least he can get some fame.
"I dare to ask the angel, why are you so happy?"
…
Eliminate those complicated etiquette.
The eunuch took the initiative to hand the silk book to Cao Ang.
At the same time, the whole person said with joy: "The imperial court heard that the general defeated the Yellow Turban bandits in Dongjun, protected the country and the people, and defended the territory. This greatly demonstrated the prestige of the Han Dynasty and the power of the imperial court."
"In order to commend the general's contribution, the imperial court specially sent a commendation and named you the Marquis of Weixiang."
"This is an imperial edict stamped by the emperor himself. There is also a letter from the Prime Minister to you. General, you may wish to take a look for yourself!"
Um?
Listen to the eunuch explain what happened.
Cao Ang was stunned immediately.
He really didn't expect that it would be such a good news, and that he would become a prince so easily!
Fatty Dong is a bit awesome!
As always, this guy has nothing to say about his unwavering support for us.
After all, after having some exchanges with Lu Bu west of Luoyang City, Cao Ang almost never had any contact with the Xiliang forces on Dong Zhuo's side.
Naturally, he never asked Dong Zhuo to make him a marquis or a noble.
And Dong Zhuo actually took the initiative to grant him a title of Marquis without his own request. Some people say that this is indeed feasible.
It's a pity that this guy has no bottom line in what he does, he is too cruel and violent, and his reputation has been ruined, even as Cao Ang, he can never cover it up.
Otherwise, just based on these large and small things, Cao Ang might actually spare his life.
…
After some thoughts.
Cao Ang was not in a hurry to open the letter, but turned to face the map behind him.
I searched for it based on my own memory, and then found it in the south of Puyang County, at the junction of Dongjun and Chenliujun, which belongs to Baima County.
Found his fiefdom.
Wei Township.
Weixiang is a small town and belongs to Baima County. It is absolutely impossible to say how much profit and water can be obtained from it as its own fiefdom.
Moreover, this itself is the territory of Dongjun, and as the top leader of Dongjun, the affairs of the entire county are under his control.
In the troubled times of the late Han Dynasty, the prefect of Dongjun was the local emperor of Dongjun. The taxes of the counties, villages and cities in Dongjun were handed over to him, and he did not need to go up to Yanzhou level.
It can be said that the entire Dongjun is Cao Ang's private land, so the practical benefits that this rural prince can bring can be said to be weak to almost none.
But the symbolism is very powerful!
Even though it sounds like the title of Marquis of a Township is not very good, and he can only get one township as a settlement, but this is actually a very high title.
Belongs to the highest rank among the twenty nobles.
At this level, as a conventional title, only the county prince can be one level higher.
From here you can see its gold content.
You must know that in this huge Han Dynasty, ordinary prefects and even governors may not have a marquis title, even just a pavilion.
And Cao Ang became the Marquis of the Countryside as soon as he came up.
It can be said that half of the sky is reached in one step.
From now on, Cao Ang will not even need to show his official position. Just by relying on this title, he will be able to gain the respect of many people in the world.
There will even be talents, because Cao Ang won the title, so they flocked to join him.
That's what titles are for.
…
"The prime minister has been so kind to the country, but it is difficult to repay it!"
After reading the map, Cao Ang pretended and cupped his hands in the direction of Chang'an, his face full of emotion.
The eunuch saw this situation.
He also raised his hands toward the west, then took a step forward and lowered his voice slightly.
With a rather shrill accent, he said in front of Cao Ang: "To be fair to the general, there are actually two teams of envoys setting out from Chang'an. The servants are here specifically to come to you, and the other team is going to Duke Cao."
Cao Ang's eyes flashed.
There was a look of surprise on his face.
"I wonder what level the title the imperial court conferred on my father is?"
The fact was just as Cao Ang guessed.
As expected, Dong Zhuo not only gave him a title, but also gave him a title by his father, Cao Cao.
And after hearing Cao Ang's inquiry.
The eunuch bowed slightly.
"Reporting to the general, according to what I know, Duke Cao will be granted the title of Marquis of Jianping, and the fiefdom will be in Jianping County, Pei State, Yuzhou, which is north of Qiao County."
…
Tsk!
Cao Ang couldn't help but admire secretly in his heart.
Sun Jian struggled for most of his life. He served as a soldier and fought countless battles. He successively fought for the imperial court against the Liangzhou rebellion and suppressed the Yellow Turban rebels, and made great military exploits.
Only then did he get a Marquis of Wucheng.
And comparing the two.
His father, Cao Cao, the Marquis of Jianping, came too easily. He directly skipped the two stages of Tinghou and County Marquis and achieved the top of the conventional title.
This is true and nothing to say.
It is only now that the court is controlled by Dong Zhuo, and the man named Dong does whatever others do, and no one can control him, so there is such an unusual title.
When Emperor Han Ling was still alive.
Cao Cao estimates that he will have to struggle for many more years.
And there is one more thing worth saying.
The Cao family was born in Qiao County, Pei State, and his father was granted the title of Jianping Marquis, which can definitely be regarded as a return to his hometown in glory.
Moreover, Cao Cao's grandfather Cao Teng was only named Feitinghou. Cao Song, who served as a Taiwei for a period of time, also inherited this title.
Therefore, Cao Cao and his son are both out of line in this wave.
It's indeed a bit outrageous.
But Cao Ang didn't bother to care about this.
Don't tell me that Dong Zhuo is not Dong Zhuo. It is clearly written in this edict that it was sealed by the emperor himself and also stamped with the emperor's seal.
Then this thing is effective!
If anyone wants to tell me that Dong Zhuo's title is useless, then I will personally lead an army to fight against you, scatter your ashes, and light up your house.
…
After thinking about it for a while, when his father Cao Cao received the edict from the Chang'an court and conferred him the title of Marquis of Jianping, Cao Cao had a shocked and horrified expression.
Cao Ang couldn't help but want to laugh.
It is estimated that my father was going to complain crazily in his heart again, secretly scolding Dong Zhuo for being mentally ill, and then comfortably accepted the edict of knighthood.
Wait until you come to your senses.
Cao Ang first invited the envoy to sit aside, and then opened a few documents.
He has already read one of the edicts.
As for the other two, one is a letter written by Dong Zhuo to him, and the other is a letter written by Dong Bai to his granddaughter as a grandfather.
I didn't open the letter from home.
Instead, he unfolded the silk book Dong Zhuo gave him.
"My nephew Zixiu, how are you doing recently?"
"I am very happy to hear that you defeated tens of thousands of ant thieves with thousands of soldiers. You have the potential of a famous general in the world. In time, your power will shake the world."
After some pleasantries and explanations.
Dong Zhuo then brought up business.
"Chang'an is far away in the Western Frontier. Not only do I know very late about the big and small things that happen in Guandong, but I also find it difficult to respond."
"Therefore, my nephew needs to be able to do many things independently. In order to prevent my nephew from having difficulties in his actions, I specially invited the emperor to issue an edict to confer you the title of Marquis."
"I hope my good nephew will not disappoint my high expectations, and I hope that the mission entrusted to me will bear fruit!"
…
This is Dong Zhuo's consideration.
Because Chang'an is too remote, it is too far away from the economic and political center of the late Eastern Han Dynasty, as well as the Kanto region where conflicts and conflicts broke out.
He was worried that he was short-handed and had difficulty understanding the situation, and was unable to provide effective support to Cao Ang, who was surrounded by the "enemy camp" and acted as a mole.
Therefore, Dong Zhuo simply gave Cao Ang what he thought Cao Ang needed without waiting for him to speak.
Of course, it’s not just giving.
The last paragraph of this letter.
I just hope that Cao Ang can hand over the results as soon as possible and fulfill what he originally said to "destroy the heroes of Guandong" and "destroy the next alliance to challenge Dong."
After reading the letter.
An idea suddenly popped into Cao Ang's mind.
Did I fool Dong Zhuo too hard?
I always feel like this fat black man was fooled into lameness by him!
certainly.
This was just a fleeting thought.
Cao Ang was soon forgotten.
…
Sit quietly in front of the desk for a while.
After thinking for a moment.
Cao Ang immediately picked up his pen and wrote a reply on the back of the silk book.
Since Dong Zhuo wants to see results.
Then let’s give him something practical!
To some extent, he should be encouraged and appreciated for his proactive behavior of giving benefits, so that he can do more good things in the future and be more motivated to continue doing this.
"Ming Gong Ming Ming, the alienation plan has now been successful. Jizhou Mu Han Fu, Bohai Governor Yuan Shao, and Fenwu General Gongsun Zan have now entered the game."
"Under the instigation of Ang's words, the three of them all want to monopolize Jizhou. For this reason, they are already regarded as fire and water, and a protracted war will soon break out."
"Jizhou will soon fall into the flames of war. No matter who wins or loses, the rest will be seriously injured. This is a situation where everyone will suffer losses!"
"If there is a great chaos in Jizhou, then the lands of Guandong will be in chaos, and the so-called alliance army at that time will cease to exist!"
Cao Ang unceremoniously took all these matters on himself and attributed the disputes between Yuan Shao, Gongsun Zan and others to his own instigation.
Just like when I was on the road to challenge Dong.
Cao Ang lied that Sun Jian was short of food because he had snitched on Yuan Shu.
The same method was used to deceive Dong Zhuo.
Anyway, Lao Dong doesn’t understand the situation.
Isn’t it just that you can only listen to what you say?
And after frantically showing off for himself.
Cao Ang stroked his pen again and wrote the last paragraph eloquently.
"Ang will work wholeheartedly for Ming Gong and will spare no effort. I hope Ming Gong will continue to support you. Although the Marquis is a good man, Yanzhou is lacking everything at the moment. If big things can be accomplished, I only hope that all kinds of resources will come quickly!"
There are not enough township and county marquises.
Dong Zhongying, you old boy, give me more!
…
After finishing writing the reply.
Cao Angyi stuffed the letter back into the mailbox as it was, and then sealed it with fire paint.
"When the angel returns, I also hope that this letter will be delivered to the Prime Minister, without any leakage!"
The eunuch who came to read out the call did not dare to be negligent in the slightest and hurriedly stepped forward to take the mailbox.
He stuffed it directly into his arms, then tightened his belt a little and tightened his clothes to prevent things from being left behind.
What remains is the letter home to Dong Bai.
Cao Ang did not open it.
It would be okay to hand it over to Dong Bai and open it up with her, but it would be a bit bad to open it privately now.
What's more, with Dong Zhuo's temper.
It is absolutely impossible for that old boy to write something that he should not write in a letter to his granddaughter.
Therefore, Cao Ang has nothing to worry about.
After storing the family letters.
Cao Ang looked at the edict on the table.
After thinking for a moment, he packed it up and handed it back to the eunuch.
"This matter of ennobling a prince needs to be treated seriously after all. I will summon some officials in the county later. I hope the angel can read the edict in front of everyone, and then I will personally accept it."
…
He was granted the title of Marquis of the Countryside.
If it's hidden and only you know about it, what's the difference between it and not being granted a title?
So you have to go through a process.
Even if there are slightly complicated rituals involved, this matter must be publicized.
Everyone in the world must know that he, Cao Ang, has become the Marquis of Weixiang.
In this way, this title can play its due role.
The eunuch naturally obeyed the order respectfully.
Anyway, when he came here, the Prime Minister had already given him orders, no matter how big or small, he should do everything as General Cao said.
How dare he disobey?
And half an hour later.
Cao Ang summoned the middle and high-level officials from the county government and the county government, then set up an incense altar and held a decent ceremony.
Then under the witness of everyone.
Listening to the eunuch reading out the edict, he took over the edict from his hands.
He successfully became the Marquis of Weixiang in the Han Dynasty.
And just when Cao Ang was doing things prosperously, he was far away in Nanpi County, Bohai County, Jizhou.
Yuan Shao had a headache.
…
Monthly ticket recommendation ticket
(End of chapter)
