It's just that Bian Rang relied on his fame and talent to look down on Cao Cao, who was a eunuch, and often publicly belittled and humiliated him.
The Yanzhou nobles openly followed Bian Rang in scolding Cao Cao, but privately resisted the New Deal in many ways.
In this case, how could Cao Cao not be furious?
While Cao Cao was angry, he also sighed when he remembered Yang Ling's previous reminder to him.
Yang Ling was indeed very resourceful. He had already thought of this step in advance before he could deal with the Yellow Turban Army!
"In fact, they are so resistant and dissatisfied with Zhou Mu because the new policy has touched their interests."
Yang Ling analyzed slowly,
"As long as Zhou Mu persists and his power becomes stable, there will be no need to fear them anymore."
"But with their resistance like this, there is no way the New Deal can stick to it."
Cao Cao said distressedly.
"I can do something about it."
Under Cao Cao's expectant gaze, Yang Ling sneered and uttered four words:
"Kill to establish authority!"
"Kill who?"
"The first one will be shot. Since that side commander likes to humiliate and belittle Zhou Mu, we might as well take advantage of him!"
Yang Ling showed a cold smile.
"What? Killing and giving in? Isn't this inappropriate?"
Cao Cao was shocked.
"Don't Zhou Mu want to kill him?"
Yang Ling looked at Cao Cao and asked.
"To be honest, sir, I really want to kill him!"
Cao Cao hesitated for a moment, and finally spoke his heart out, saying bitterly,
"But his fame is so great!"
"Is there something wrong with this? Bian Rang's reputation... is very big!"
Although Cao Cao cherishes talented people, don't forget that he is not very generous.
Bian Rang was humiliated over and over again, which made Cao Cao gnash his teeth with hatred!
It's a pity that Bian Rang is well-known for being erudite and eloquent, not to mention in Yanzhou, but also throughout China.
If he were to be killed, wouldn't it mean that Cao Cao would be scolded by everyone in the world?
If Cao Cao hadn't been concerned about this matter, he would have killed him long ago!
"I understand Zhou Mu's concerns."
Yang Ling nodded and sneered,
"But only by killing the chickens to scare the monkeys and frightening the rest of the noble clans can the state pastoralists better control Yanzhou."
Cao had to admit that Yang Ling's proposal was very tempting.
As long as he kills Bian Cang, he will not only relieve the hatred in his heart, but also facilitate the operation of his new policy.
It can be described as killing two birds with one stone!
Seeing that Cao Cao was deep in thought, Yang Ling did not urge him.
Historically, after Boss Cao killed Bian Rang, he aroused dissatisfaction among the Yanzhou nobles.
When he sent troops to attack Tao Qian, Chen Gong and others rebelled and welcomed Lu Bu into Yanzhou.
But even if he knew the consequences, Yang Ling still proposed to kill Bian Rang.
the reason is simple.
First, although Bian Rang is talented, his mouth is too vicious and he attacks Boss Cao when he has nothing to do. No one would be able to bear it.
Secondly, no matter how much Boss Cao tolerates, the conflict between the two parties cannot be reconciled.
In this case, it is better to stimulate it earlier.
Thirdly, Yang Ling is familiar with history and can naturally control the overall situation and prevent Boss Cao from betraying his relatives.
Cao Cao pondered for a long time and finally made up his mind.
He decided to follow Yang Ling's suggestion and kill Bian Rang as a warning to the nobles.
However, before he could speak, he heard rapid footsteps coming from outside the door.
But it was Cao Hong who walked straight into the lobby.
He didn't bother to salute Cao Cao and said nervously,
"Lord, something... something big has happened!"
After the troubles that were bothering him were solved by Yang Ling, Cao Cao looked much more relaxed and said with a smile,
"Zilian, what makes you so panicked? Don't be in a hurry. Speak slowly."
"Replying to my lord, the men you sent to pick up the old man are back..."
Cao Hong looked sad and hesitated whether he should continue talking.
"What happened to my father? Please tell me!"
Cao Cao's heart sank and he quickly urged.
Yang Ling on the side frowned slightly, and then understood what happened.
Too bad, I actually forgot about Boss Cao’s father!
When Cao Cao raised troops in Chenliu, he didn't want his father, Cao Song, to suffer along with him.
So he asked his younger brother Cao De to take Cao Song with him to Langye County to avoid disaster.
After taking control of Yanzhou, Cao Cao sent Ying Shao, the prefect of Taishan County, to greet his father.
But he didn't want to be killed by Tao Qian's subordinate Zhang Kai on the way.
"...The old man was killed by Tao Qian's men. Ying Shao, the prefect of Taishan County, was afraid of taking responsibility and fled north..."
After listening to Cao Hong's words, Cao Cao was stunned and froze on the spot.
After a moment, his eyes turned red and he roared sternly,
"Tao Qian is a thief, and his revenge for killing his father is irreconcilable!"
"Zi Lian, call everyone together immediately, I want to bloodbath Xuzhou!"
Cao Hong did not dare to neglect and immediately took the order and left!
"Zhou Mu, people cannot be resurrected after death, so don't be too sad."
Yang Ling stepped forward to say a few words of comfort. Seeing that Cao Cao was still immersed in sadness, he couldn't say anything more, so he stood up and left.
On the way back, Zhao Yun couldn't help but said,
"Brother, from General Zilian's point of view, it seems that Xuzhou Mu Tao Qian is not to blame for this. Why don't you dissuade Xuzhou Mu?"
Yang Ling glanced at Zhao Yun next to him and sighed,
"Zilong, Zilong, you are still a fool."
"too young too simple?"
Zhao Yun looked confused.
"Just too young and too innocent."
Yang Ling shook his head and patiently explained to Zhao Yun.
The Romance of the Three Kingdoms favored Liu Bei, so Tao Qian was written as too cowardly and meek.
But to be able to become the shepherd of a state in troubled times, how could he be such a fool?
Now Yuan Shao and Gongsun Zan are on the same page, and Cao Cao and Tao Qian, the younger brothers of both sides, have a very unharmonious relationship.
As early as last year when Cao Cao was concentrating on running Yanzhou, Tao Qian teamed up with the thief Que Xuan who claimed to be the "Emperor" to occupy Huaxian and Feixian counties under Yanzhou's rule.
In this case, if you say that Tao Qian had nothing to do with the death of Cao Cao's father, you wouldn't believe it even if he killed Yang Ling.
"I see."
Only then did Zhao Yun suddenly realize,
"Brother is really smart!"
Yang Ling just smiled and said nothing.
After all, the reason why he didn't stop Cao Cao was very simple, that is, this incident gave Cao Cao an excuse to attack Xuzhou openly!
It's just that this matter is too cold and heartless to say.
Yang Ling didn't want to damage her image in Zhao Yun's mind, so she didn't continue talking.
The two returned to their residence.
After a brief wash, Yang Ling got on the bed.
While he was drifting off to sleep, he suddenly heard someone knocking on the door.
"Brother! Brother!"
Yang Ling was confused for a while before she realized it was Zhao Yun's voice.
"What's wrong, Zilong?"
He yawned and pushed open the door and asked.
"Brother, my servant said there is a woman outside the door. She claims to be from the Mi family in Xuzhou, and she said she has something urgent to do and wants to see you!"
Zhao Yun explained.
Yang Ling was stunned.
A woman from the Mi family in Xuzhou? Isn't that Mi Zhen? !
