Three Caos fighting for a bride? Zhen Ji, I, Cao Zhi, will take her!

"Zijian, Lord Xun is here!"

Cao Zhang said in a deep voice.

"Xun Yu? As expected, what is meant to come will eventually come!"

Cao Zhi thought to himself.

Cao Zhi knew that Xun Yu came to see him this time.

It represents the Yingchuan gentry and the Henan gentry.

the reason is simple.

Although Cao Pi's rebellion has come to an end.

But it is an indisputable fact that Cao Pi was previously tied to the Yingchuan and Henan gentry.

Since the two sides have formed an alliance.

Naturally, when one prospers, all prosper; when one suffers, all suffer.

Although Cao Pi rebelled.

This was not discussed with Xun Yu and others beforehand.

Cao Pi even forcibly detained Xun You.

But that's what alliances are.

It is impossible to enjoy benefits without taking risks.

Take the relationship between Cao Zhi and Xun Yun.

Cao Zhi originally wanted to visit Xun Yu's house tomorrow or the day after tomorrow.

But I didn't expect Xun Yu to be so anxious.

However, since Xun Yu has come, there is no reason for him not to see him.

……

Thought of this.

Cao Zhi prepared to go out.

But at this moment, Cao Zhang said:

"Zijian, Dezu wants you to leave him alone for a while!"

"Dry him out?"

Cao Zhi was stunned for a moment, then he understood what Yang Xiu meant.

"That's not necessary!"

Cao Zhi laughed.

With Xun Yu's wisdom and his position in the Cao family group.

Using such a trick in front of Xun Yu is nothing more than a way to attract attention.

……

When Cao Zhi came to the study.

Yang Xiu was drinking tea with Xun Yu at this moment.

I saw Cao Zhi coming so quickly.

Yang Xiu couldn't help but pause.

However, after seeing Cao Zhi's determined gaze, Yang Xiu had no choice but to leave silently.

"I, Cao Zhi, pay my respects to Lord Xun!"

Cao Zhi bowed to Xun Yu as a junior.

"Neither humble nor arrogant, you are indeed better than the Second Young Master!"

Xun Yu sighed.

"Xun Lingjun, you are too kind. Changqian's talent is no less than mine. He is very talented in the field of mind studies!"

Cao Zhi laughed.

"Ha ha……"

Seeing Cao Zhi's two consecutive sentences, he gave him enough face.

Xun Yu accepted Cao Zhi's kindness.

He stopped pretending to be polite and said directly:

"I guess the result of the heir dispute has already come out!"

"I wonder how the Fourth Young Master will deal with our Yingchuan and Henan noble families?"

Speaking of it.

Xun Yu couldn't help feeling bitter.

Since I and others formed an alliance with Cao Pi.

The good thing is that I didn't gain anything.

Instead, he did a lot of things to clean up Cao Pi's mess.

Even this time.

The Yingchuan and Henan gentry clearly did nothing.

Now, he has to bear the consequences of Cao Pi's rebellion.

"Since Lord Xun is so forthright, I'll be frank. Father has already decided to make me his heir!"

"My attitude is that I need the support of both the Henan and Hebei gentry!"

Cao Zhi said lightly.

"Um???"

Seeing Cao Zhi say this.

Xun Yu could hardly believe his ears.

However, based on his understanding of Cao Zhi, Cao Zhi would never do anything without a purpose.

So he prepared to express his gratitude and confirm Cao Zhi's words completely.

But at this moment, Cao Zhi said:

"The Juxian Hall has been established for over half a year. Father has said before that he will send people to assess their learning progress and select the best among them!"

"I mean, we should arrange for the students we recruited this time to be placed in Sili Prefecture, Yan Prefecture, Yu Prefecture, Xu Prefecture, and other places. What do you think, Lord Xun?"

Cao Zhi's meaning was very clear.

That is, I need the Henan gentry to give up some of their official positions.

Seeing Cao Zhi say this.

Xun Yu immediately agreed.

If you do something wrong, you must accept the punishment!

If Cao Zhi got the benefits, it meant that Cao Pi's rebellion was over.

The first purpose of my trip has been achieved.

So Xun Yu conveyed to Cao Zhi that the Henan gentry wanted to surrender.

Cao Zhi gladly accepted Xun Yu's surrender.

After all, in this era.

If the princes wanted to become bigger and stronger, they had to unite with the gentry.

There is no other reason, because the gentry has people, money and food.

In addition, Cao Cao has not yet unified the world.

To weaken the nobles is to weaken one's own strength.

The reason why Cao Cao did this before.

It’s simply because the Henan gentry have too big an appetite.

It was so serious that Cao Cao had already affected the normal operation of the Cao Group.

Only then did Cao Cao elevate Cao Zhi and the Hebei gentry.

He wanted to use this to weaken the constraints imposed by the gentry on him.

But now, Xun Yu has agreed to give up some of his interests.

Then there is the conflict between the Cao family group and the Henan gentry.

It is no longer the main contradiction.

Although Cao Zhi ascended the throne later.

The idea of ​​weakening the gentry will still be implemented.

But that is for the future.

At this stage.

Keep the struggle within controllable limits.

It is the best thing for everyone!

Furthermore.

As long as power exists.

Then the exploiting class will always exist.

Even Cao Zhi eliminated the gentry.

But those newly-elected vested interests.

This vacancy will be filled as quickly as possible.

In the Tang Dynasty, they were called Guanlong gentry;

In the Song Dynasty, they were called literati;

In the Ming and Qing dynasties, they were called gentry.

In Cao Zhi's view.

The exploiting class can never be completely killed or eliminated!

Instead of using bloody means to push them to the opposite side.

It would be better to use laws to restrain them.

Let them have a deep respect for the law.

Therefore, they dare not go beyond the line.

However, the political ecology formed over the past two hundred years of the Eastern Han Dynasty.

The first thing Cao Zhi had to do was

It is to break the gentry's right to interpret knowledge and their monopoly on official positions.

And Juxiantang and Xinxue.

This was exactly the method Cao Zhi had prepared.

But these two are still in their infancy.

It just takes time to grow and develop!

……

the next day.

The west gate of Yecheng.

When the last thousand cavalry arrived at Yecheng.

Cao Zhi first sent them to the military camp.

Afterwards, he took Diao Chan, Lu Lingqi and Cai Wenji to experience the prosperity of Yecheng.

But at this moment.

Cao Zhi and his three companions met Cao Cao and Guo Jia, who were on a secret visit.

Although the two of them have hidden well.

But Xu Chu's unusual physique exposed them.

The moment I saw Diao Chan.

Cao Cao was stunned.

As the owner of the name "Cao Zei" and the founder of the "Cao Zei spirit".

With just one glance, Cao Cao recognized Diao Chan's identity.

Thinking about Lu Bu's death.

He had spent a lot of manpower to search for Diao Chan, but ultimately failed.

Cao Cao was very unwilling.

But now, after discovering Diao Chan was right in front of him, Cao Cao couldn't be happy.

Because just now.

The next moment he saw Diao Chan.

Cao Zhi walked silently to Diao Chan.

He put his arm around Diao Chan's shoulders.

The meaning is self-evident!

"Rebellious son, you don't even trust your father!"

Cao Cao was so angry that he blew his nose and glared.

And just when Cao Cao was depressed.

Cao Zhi hurriedly walked up to Cao Cao.

He told Cao Cao what he had seen and heard in Bingzhou in the shortest possible words.

When I learned that Gao Shun was not dead.

Cao Cao was shocked.

After learning that the heroic woman next to Diao Chan was Lu Bu's daughter.

Cao Cao opened his eyes wide, unable to believe his ears.

Cao Cao admitted that he was jealous!

Although Cao Cao also robbed many other people's wives.

For example, Qin Yiluo’s wife, Mrs. Du.

She is a rare beauty.

But the identities of Lu Lingqi and Diao Chan.

But it attracted Cao Cao even more.

If it were someone else, Cao Cao might have broken the rules and directly snatched the two women away.

But unfortunately, the person in front of him was Cao Zhi.

"屮!"

Thinking of this, Cao Cao could only curse helplessly in his heart.

"Diao Chan and Lu Lingqi are both well-known figures, but this other woman..."

Cao Cao couldn't help but look at Cai Wenji.

Although Diao Chan is bright, generous and radiant.

But Cai Wenji's unique scholarly air makes her comparable to Diao Chan.

Compared with the second girl.

Lu Lingqi, who has a pair of long legs and a heroic appearance, is actually half a step behind.

Just a few breaths after Cao Cao's gaze fell on Cai Wenji.

Suddenly, Cao Cao said in a trembling voice:

"You, you are Soji?"

Seeing that Cao Cao recognized him.

Cai Wenji smiled helplessly, then said respectfully:

"Greetings, brother!"