"Young master, this question can be analyzed from two aspects."
Chen Zhou recalled Cao Cao's experience during this period, and added: "The first is why Cao Cao became the shepherd of Yanzhou, and the second is the conflict of interests between Cao Cao and the local nobles after he became the shepherd of Yanzhou. The combination of the two, I can answer the young master’s questions.”
Cao Ang said with great interest: "Sir, please tell me!"
Chen Zhou asked: "Master, do you know who Cao Cao is currently relying on?"
"Yuan Shao."
Cao Ang answered without thinking.
Cao Cao, who was eavesdropping, sighed secretly after hearing this.
Although not very glorious, he is indeed Yuan Shao's vassal, this cannot be denied.
"Let's start with the first point."
"The opportunity for Cao Cao to become the shepherd of Yanzhou was the Yellow Turban rebellion. The Yellow Turban rebels killed Liu Dai, the original shepherd of the state."
"Zhang Miao and others took a fancy to Cao Cao's ability, and Yuan Shao was behind it. At that time, the Yellow Turban rebels were raging in Yanzhou, and they were in urgent need of someone to quell the chaos. Cao Cao successfully came to power."
"Then Master, have you ever thought about why Zhang Miao and the others don't become state shepherds themselves?"
Chen Zhou asked as he spoke.
I saw Cao Ang thinking for a while and said: "According to the rules of the Han Dynasty, local people are not allowed to serve as the highest officials of the local area. This is the content of the Three Guardians of the Han Dynasty. Zhang Miao and the others are all natives of Yanzhou."
This is the iron law of the Han Dynasty.
In addition to this iron law, the Three Guardians also have various provisions for staggered avoidance. When serving as an official, in addition to the need to avoid the native place, the place of origin of the in-laws, etc. must also be avoided.
It was this iron rule that led to the long-term shortage of governors in You and Ji. Among the thirteen states in the Han Dynasty, officials from 11 states could not serve as governors in these two states.
Chen Zhou praised: "Young master is right. In times of life and death, in times of crisis, Cao Cao, who is not from Yanzhou, is the most suitable. Moreover, Cao Cao also has the ability to defeat thieves, so he is their best choice."
"Yuan Shao tried his best to help Cao Cao ascend to power. Zhang Miao and the others had to give face to the Yuan family, the fourth generation and the third prince."
"At this time, Yuan Shao has taken control of Jizhou, defeated Gongsun Zan, and is powerful."
"As Yuan Shao's vassal, Cao Cao was pushed to the position of Yanzhou Mu by Yuan Shao, and Yanzhou took advantage of the situation to become Yuan Shao's largest force on the south bank of the Yellow River."
"It will also be the main battlefield between Yuan Shao and Yuan Shu in the future."
"Tao Qian, who was attacked by Cao Cao, actually attached himself to Yuan Shu."
"Then Cao Cao's attack on Xuzhou can be seen as an internal conflict within the Yuan family from another aspect."
After listening to Chen Zhou's analysis, Cao Cao nodded secretly.
The complicated relationship was clarified by Chen Zhou in a few words.
Cao Ang fell into deep thought, and then suddenly realized.
"Zhang Miao and others made Cao Cao the governor of the state in order to deal with the Yellow Turban Army."
"In the end, the Yellow Turban Army was resolved, but Yanzhou became Yuan Shao's territory through Cao Cao, and may also become a battlefield between the two Yuans in the future."
"Are Zhang Miao and other local wealthy families willing?"
"They definitely don't want to."
"Zhang Miao and others don't want to side with Yuan Shao, and they don't want to accept Yuan Shao's governance. Maybe they don't want to side with anyone, they just want to recognize the Han Dynasty."
"The officials in Yanzhou are all appointed by the imperial court and have nothing to do with Yuan Shao. It is actually normal for them to not want to submit but to resist."
"Also, the relationship between Yuan Shao and Zhang Miao is not very good."
As soon as Chen Zhou finished his last words, Cao Ang took over and said: "I know this. Yuan Shao has wanted Duke Cao to kill Zhang Miao many times. Although Duke Cao refused, there must be a gap in Zhang Miao's heart."
"That's right!"
"The fact that a famous person from Yanzhou gave way to his family is the best proof."
"Bian Rang's death was a warning and a shock to Yanzhou officials, making them feel scared."
"Zhang Miao is also afraid!"
"Yuan Shao also repeatedly instigated the relationship between Cao Cao and Zhang Miao."
"For example, Wang Kuang was deceived by Yuan Shaohan and wanted to seek refuge with Zhang Miao. Cao Cao followed Yuan Shao's words and killed Wang Kuang."
"At this time, people in Yanzhou were already full of anti-Cao sentiments. They did not want Cao Cao to continue to be the state shepherd, and they did not want to become Yuan Shao's vassal."
"Cao Cao attacked Xuzhou twice, using their Yanzhou resources."
"It is impossible for Zhang Miao and the others to watch as Cao Cao consumes Yanzhou's resources, troops, and even its foundation."
"If Chen Gong pushes him further, Zhang Miao will rebel."
Chen Zhou continued his analysis.
The relationship between Cao Cao's ability to become the shepherd of Yanzhou and Zhang Miao's betrayal has almost been analyzed.
Cao Ang listened with rapt attention and sighed in his heart, it turned out that the reason behind it was so complicated.
When Cao Cao heard this, he also sighed.
No wonder his relationship with Zhang Miao changed subtly after he became the shepherd of Yanzhou, and was no longer as harmonious as before.
Although when he fought Tao Qian for the first time, he could still utter the bold words "If I don't pay back, I will go to Meng Zhuo", but it was just a polite statement, so that Zhang Miao could help Zhang Miao with peace of mind when he went to fight. Secure the base camp yourself.
In addition, Yanzhou officials did not take his orders seriously and often violated them.
It turned out that they were Yanzhou officials and did not want to become Yuan Shao's vassals. They also considered themselves Han ministers and did not want to have anything to do with Yuan Shao.
"If I could have thought of this, Zhang Mengzhuo would not have been in chaos at that time."
Cao Cao said with fiery eyes.
The gentleman who gave the lecture was able to analyze things so thoroughly, and this was only one aspect. His ability was definitely not bad, and he really wanted to get it.
Recalling that Chen Zhou also called Zhang Miao by his first name, which seemed to be disrespectful, Cao Cao felt that he still had a chance.
It should be possible to win over.
If Cao Ang is still involved, Chen Zhou will definitely not be able to escape.
But there's no rush now, let's find out Chen Zhou's intentions first and then make a decision.
Cao Ren said: "Brother, the gentleman inside seems to be very powerful. Why did Zhang Miao still fail when he is here?"
"yes!"
Cao Cao was reminded by Cao Ren and was also confused.
With such a capable person, logically speaking, it would be difficult for Zhang Miao to fail, but he still failed. This is very inappropriate.
"Could it be that this gentleman doesn't want to help Zhang Mengzhuo?"
This possibility was imagined by Cao Cao.
That must be it.
Because Chen Zhou didn't have much respect for Zhang Miao in his tone, it was reasonable to not want to help Zhang Miao, but Cao Cao felt a headache, and the husband didn't have much respect for him, and he always called him by his first name.
"If he is sincerely teaching Zixiu and has no other bad intentions, I will definitely have a way to make him willing to help me."
Cao Cao was thinking secretly, and after a while he said: "Zixiao, arrange for someone to check everything about him."
Upon hearing this, Cao Ren immediately made arrangements.
"Excuse me sir, what about the second aspect?"
Cao Ang's voice came out through the wooden wall again.
Cao Cao also wanted to know what conflicts of interest existed between him and the Yanzhou nobles.
