Although Jiang Ji was told such a small episode, it did not affect the subsequent celebration banquet.
At the banquet, Cao Yuan, Yang Ling and other ministers drank and chatted happily, and the atmosphere was quite warm.
It wasn't until the night was dark and it was getting late that everyone got up and left.
Of course, Yang Ling was also left to talk by Cao Yuan.
"My father has worked so hard and accomplished so much, yet that common man Jiang Ji actually impeached my father. He deserves to be damned!"
When Cao Yuan talked about what happened in the court, his teeth itched with hatred.
With Yang Ling's achievements, let alone killing tens of thousands of Goguryeo people, even if the Goguryeo clan was really wiped out, Cao Yuan would not care.
"When we eradicated Sima Yi and others, we should have destroyed him as well!"
Cao Yuan snorted coldly.
In his early years, Jiang Ji worked in Cao Cao's prime minister's palace, and he and Sima Yi were colleagues, and they had a pretty good relationship.
When Sima Yi's faction was eradicated, many people impeached Jiang Ji.
But Yang Ling defied all opinions and kept Jiang Ji.
Seeing how angry he was, Yang Ling smiled instead.
"Yuan'er doesn't have to be so angry. In fact...it was my father who instigated Jiang Ji to do this."
Upon hearing this, Cao Yuan was suddenly stunned.
"Father...meaned...to instruct Jiang Ji to do this? Why...why is this?"
Yang Ling did not answer in a hurry, but picked up the wine glass, took a sip, and then said with a smile,
"Father, let me ask you a question first."
"Suppose there are two ghosts at this time, one is a green ghost, and it takes one arrow to kill it."
"The other one is a red ghost. It takes two arrows to kill it."
"And you only have two arrows in your hand, what should you do?"
This was the first time Cao Yuan heard such a novel question.
He touched his chin, pondered for a moment, raised his head and said,
"The two ghosts don't know how many arrows I have. I can shoot the red ghost to death first to scare the green ghost!"
"This is called opportunism."
Yang Ling couldn't help laughing, and gently tapped Cao Yuan's head to unlock the answer.
"It's very simple. First shoot an arrow at the red ghost, then draw your bow and nock an arrow. If any ghost moves, shoot that one!"
"This...what kind of answer is this?"
Cao Yuan said blankly.
"Actually, this is what my father wants to teach you, the way of the emperor!"
Yang Ling smiled and said,
"The way of an emperor lies in balance, being able to employ people, and being good at attracting people's hearts!"
Seeing that Cao Yuan still looked confused, Yang Ling continued.
"Liu Bang, the great ancestor of the Han Dynasty, was inferior to Han Xin in terms of marching and fighting."
"In terms of personal bravery, he is not as good as Xiang Yu."
"In terms of his ability to govern the country, he is not as good as Xiao He."
"In terms of making suggestions, he is not as good as Zhang Liang."
"Why did he dominate the world and establish the Han Dynasty?"
"Without him, it's because he knows how to use people well and is proficient in the art of controlling people!"
"Why the Han Dynasty perished? In the final analysis, it was just that the emperor didn't know how to employ people and didn't know how to balance."
"First the Ten Constant Attendants, followed by He Jin, Dong Zhuo... If the power of the country is in the hands of one person, how can the world not be in chaos?"
"The same is true for the false emperor Cao Pi!"
"Now that my father holds great power, it also violates the principle of balance!"
Hearing the last sentence, Cao Yuan was startled and stood up quickly.
"Father is different from them..."
He knew very well that Yang Ling gave up his throne.
If Yang Ling had wanted to, he could have directly bypassed Cao Zhi and ascended the throne as emperor!
"Of course being a father is different from them."
Yang Ling smiled and patted Cao Yuan's shoulder, motioning him to sit down.
"But what if it were someone else, like your brother Yang Yue."
"One day, he will replace his father and control the power of the court."
"Are you sure that he will not be ambitious?"
"Even if he doesn't know how to do it, what about his son and grandson?"
Cao Yuan was speechless now.
After all, people are separated from each other. He can trust Yang Ling and Yang Yue, but he cannot trust others.
"The reason why I asked Jiang Ji to impeach my father in public is because I hope you can understand, Yuan'er."
"If someone in the court has too much power, support another party to fight against him."
"If the officials of the Wei Dynasty are colluding, then you should support the eunuchs or relatives to compete with them."
"At no time should one party be allowed to gain power."
"They are like those two ghosts. No matter which one you kill first, the remaining one will eat you."
"What you have to do is let them fight each other. Only in this way can you be in an invincible position!"
After Yang Ling said this, Cao Yuan suddenly realized!
"Father has such good intentions. Yuan'er has remembered your sincere teachings!"
"Just remember it!"
Yang Ling smiled happily and stood up.
"It's getting late. My father is going back to rest. Your mother and other aunts are waiting for you."
He winked at Cao Yuan, laughed and left!
By the time Yang Ling returned to the mansion, the night was already dark.
However, Cao Qing and the other girls had not rested yet. When they saw him coming back, they all came forward to greet him.
They changed his clothes and handed him tea.
"Why are you back so late? You've been out for so long, and you didn't know that so many sisters at home are thinking about you."
Mi Zhen said a little annoyed.
Although she was the first to follow Yang Ling, for some reason it seemed that it was because Yang Ling had learned the Fangzhong technique.
Mi Zhen, who had been nourished by him, not only did not look older, but instead became more and more beautiful, which was simply reverse growth.
"Zhen'er, you know, my husband still likes the way you hesitate the most."
Yang Ling lifted her chin and said with a smile.
"My husband is talking nonsense again!"
Even though they are an old married couple, Mi Zhen still has a blushing face!
Yang Ling laughed and looked up at the girls beside him.
Looking at the beautiful faces with beautiful smiles, he showed an evil smile,
"Ladies, are you ready to greet your husband?"
"Hate!"
"My husband is really glib!"
All the ladies were so coquettish!
"Let's go to the big house!"
Yang Ling said as he hugged Cao Qing and Mi Zhen on his shoulders and strode toward the backyard.
He specially built a huge room in his mansion, and the bed inside was quite large, enough for more than twenty people to sleep side by side!
…
A speechless night!
Although there was a Fang Zhongshu at his side, Yang Ling, after a hard night, rested until noon the next day before slowly waking up.
He carefully passed through several pink fists and jade arms.
When Yang Ling got dressed and walked out of the yard, he saw Huang Yueying walking towards her.
He was stunned for a moment and said strangely, "Why did Madam get up so early?"
"The craftsman's workshop said there is a new invention, and I am about to ask your husband to come over and take a look."
Thinking of the absurdity last night, Huang Yueying blushed.
"What was the invention?"
"You will know when your husband is gone."
Seeing Huang Yueying's betrayal, Yang Ling also became curious.
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