So Jia Xu sent someone to find Liu Ye. Liu Ye repeatedly praised Cao Cao's virtues in front of Zhang Xiu and said, "If Prime Minister Cao really holds a grudge, why would he send me to recruit General An?" Zhang Xiu was very happy, so he and Jia Xu Xu discussed the specific surrender plan and time.
After returning to Jia Xu's residence, he asked, "I think you still have something to say."
Yu Yi said: "Nothing can be hidden from the master. I think with Cao Cao's ambition and the current situation, he will definitely reuse Zhang Xiu, and you will help him recruit more talents. After the great hero Gaozu settled the world in the past, he began to seal the world Although he was a hero, he was sealed many times, but only Xiao, Cao and more than 20 confidants were sealed. Others began to whisper, and naturally had opinions or even dissatisfaction in their hearts. This could easily lead to rebellion, so Zhang Liang gave him a plan. My idea is to let Liu Bang grant the title of Marquis to the person he hates the most, Yong Chi. When others see that Liu Bang can even grant the title to the person he hates the most, they have nothing to say. Our master's strategy can rival Zhang Liang's."
Jia Xu said: "My disciple is too modest."
Yu Yi continued: "But hatred will always exist. Maybe Cao Cao will not take revenge, but when it comes to his descendants, it is hard to say. After all, you killed Cao Cao's eldest son Cao Ang and Dian Wei."
This sentence may have reminded Jia Xu, who praised: "Now that you are no longer as resourceful as me, you can leave the army. What are your plans later? Do you want to join me and join Cao Cao?"
When mentioning this issue, Yu Yi felt a little sad and said: "I don't know where to go. If I join Cao Cao now, he will be suspicious and increase your burden, so I won't go."
Jia Xu said: "In that case, we will meet again later!"
Yu Yi bowed and left.
So according to the plan, Jia Xu and Zhang Xiu went to see Cao Cao. Zhang Xiu quickly knelt on the ground. When Cao Cao saw it, he stepped forward to help him up. He didn't mean any hatred and comforted him: "Your little fault, Don't take it to heart." He also named Zhang Xiu General Yangwu and Jia Xu the envoy Jinwu.
Then Cao Cao asked Zhang Xiu to write a letter and prepare to recruit Liu Biao.
Jia Xu was about to show off his skills and admonished him: "Liu Biao likes to make friends with famous people. If you go to recruit people now, you must have a very famous person go. This will increase the probability of success."
Cao Cao asked Xun You: "Which person do you think is more suitable to go?"
He replied: "Isn't it true that there is Kong Rong here? It would be most suitable for him to go."
Cao Cao agreed, so Xun You went to see Kong Rong. Jia Xu was about to retreat, but Cao Cao stopped him and said, "I heard that Yu Yi, the fourth brother of Liu Bei in Xuzhou, left. Is there such a thing?"
Jia Xu said: "I don't know either."
Cao Cao smiled and said: "You are Yu Yi's master, how can you not know his whereabouts?"
Jia Xu said: "After he learned from me in Chang'an, he has been by Liu Bei's side. We rarely meet. If you hadn't told me about this, I might not have known about it."
Cao Cao patted Jia Xu on the shoulder and said, "You are his master. If you know his whereabouts, I hope you will invite him to come to me. I will definitely use him again."
Jia Xu nodded, acquiescing.
Xun You came to Kong Rong's residence, paid his respects, and said, "The Prime Minister hopes to have a well-known scholar as a candidate to recruit Liu Biao. I wonder if you can go there?"
Kong Rong said: "You should come to me about this matter. I have a friend named Mi Heng, also known as Zhengping. His talent is ten times that of mine. He is the most suitable candidate. I will recommend him to the emperor." Him." So he gave the letter to Emperor Xian. The letter was written with great literary talent, and the central meaning was to praise Ni Heng's talent. After Emperor Xian read it, he gave the letter to Cao Cao and asked him to solve it.
So Cao Cao sent someone to find Ni Heng. After saluting, Cao Cao did not show Mi Heng his seat, wanting to see what kind of talent this man had.
I saw Mi Heng looking up to the sky and sighing: "Although the world is very vast, how can there be no one there?"
Cao Cao said: "I have more than a dozen people under me, and they are all heroes of the world. How can I say that there is no one?"
Mi Heng said: "I would like to hear the details!"
Cao Cao said: "Xun Yu, Xun You, Guo Jia, and Cheng Yu have far-reaching wisdom. Even Xiao He and Chen Ping cannot match them. Zhang Liao, Xu Chu, Li Dian, and Le Jin are unparalleled in bravery. Even Cen Peng and Ma Wu can't match them." If not, Lu Qian and Man Chong are engaged, Yu Jin and Xu Huang are pioneers; Xia Houdun is a genius in the world, and Cao Zi is a filial and blessed general in the world. Do you still dare to say that there is no one?"
Mi Heng said with a smile: "What you said is wrong! I know all these people. Xun Yu can be sent to pay condolences and see the sick, Xun You can be sent to guard the tomb, Cheng Yu can be sent to visit the door, and Guo Jia can be sent to recite odes and recite poems. , Zhang Liao can go to beat drums and make gold, Xu Chu can go to raise horses and feed grass, Le Jin can go to get the writs and read out moves, Li Dian can go to be a messenger to deliver messages, Lu Qian can go to sharpen swords and make swords, Man Chong can go to drink wine and eat meat. Yu Jin can repair the city wall, Xu Huang can slaughter pigs and dogs, Xiahou Dun can be called the perfect general, Cao Zixiao can be called the money-demanding governor, and the others are just wine bags and rice bags!"
A few words basically scolded the general that Cao Cao was proud of. Cao Cao was very angry and said: "Then let me see what he is capable of."
You Heng said: "The superior knows astronomy, the inferior knows geography, everything is incomprehensible, the three religions and the nine streams, know everything, the superior can make the emperor Yao and Shun, the inferior can be worthy of Confucius and Yan, how can you chat with a common person? "
Zhang Liao was by Cao Cao's side at that time. After hearing these words, he couldn't help but drew his sword and prepared to kill.
Cao Cao stopped Zhang Liao and said: "I happen to be short of a minor official who can play drums. I think you are the perfect fit. From now on, you will do this job at the breakfast and dinner parties."
Ni Heng didn't refuse and left.
Zhang Liao said: "This man speaks so rudely and has such an arrogant attitude. Why don't you kill him?"
Cao Cao said: "This man has a great reputation. Many people know that if he is killed, then the people of the world will definitely think that I have no heart to accept others. Doesn't he think he is very powerful, so let him play drums to humiliate him? .”
One day later, Cao Cao entertained guests in the hall and ordered Ni Heng to play drums.
The official on the side said: "You must wear new clothes when playing drums. This is the rule."
But Mi Heng walked in wearing old clothes and played "Yuyang Sanlao" on the drums. The syllables were wonderful, and there was the sound of gold and stone in the abyss. The guests all shed tears after listening to it.
Everyone saw that Mi Heng was still wearing an old set of clothes, and shouted: "Why don't you go get a new set of clothes?"
Mi Heng then took off his old clothes in public and became naked. The guests felt embarrassed and covered their faces. Mi Heng slowly put on his trousers without any shame on his face.
Cao Cao scolded angrily: "Are you too rude in the temple?"
