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

Open the invitation.

I read the content of the invitation.

Only then did Cao Zhi know.

Cui Yan prepared to hold a banquet and specially invited Cao Zhi to attend.

But Cui Yan wanted to treat himself.

Just use the Cui family's name, or ask the Cui family's servants to deliver it.

Why is it so mysterious?

Turn to the second page.

One blood-red name after another.

Come into Cao Zhi's sight.

Look at the name above.

There were Tian Huo, Shen Rong and others whom Cao Zhi had met last time at Cui's house;

There were also some names that Cao Zhi had never heard of.

Cao Zhi finally understood.

This banquet was attended by the nobles of Jizhou.

An apology banquet and a surrender banquet were held for Cao Zhi.

After all, last time.

Between Cao Zhi and Guan Ning, they chose Guan Ning.

Now let’s see how Cao Zhi defeated Hua Xin and Guan Ning and founded the School of Mind.

Juxiantang has also developed steadily.

Only then did they feel completely relieved.

He decided to tie his family to Cao Zhi's chariot.

Because they were worried that Cao Zhi would still have a grudge against them for their last behavior.

Therefore, I don’t know which one is smarter.

I came up with the idea of ​​writing a joint letter.

In order to show the importance attached to Cao Zhi.

They chose to sign with blood.

Finally, Cui Yan was asked to deliver the invitation on behalf of everyone.

Although Cao Zhi didn't know.

Is this blood chicken blood or duck blood?

But by the standards of this era.

Signing with blood still carries a lot of weight.

As for why Cui Yan did not use the name of the Cui family.

Cao Zhi probably could figure it out.

That is, Cui Yan couldn't figure out Cao Zhi's thoughts.

But he was embarrassed to offend these family heads.

That's why the invitation was sent anonymously.

In this way, even Cao Zhi eventually rejected himself.

There is still room for easing tensions between the two sides.

"Sure enough, the nobles are all smart people!"

Cao Zhi thought to himself.

"If I change the content of the first page to something similar to the Secret Decree, then those who signed it later would be in great trouble..."

Well, Cao Zhi was just thinking about it.

Didn't really do that.

After all, these people are now my helpers.

After figuring it all out.

Cao Zhi decided to go there.

……

the next day.

Cui Mansion.

Cao Zhi arrived as promised.

As soon as Cao Zhi appeared.

Drums and music were played throughout Cui's mansion.

The maid was already prepared.

She quickly rushed to Cao Zhi and kept scattering flower petals.

Under the leadership of Cui Yi.

Cao Zhi came to the reception room of Cui's mansion.

The reception room was packed with people at this time.

At a glance.

Every time they stomp their feet in their own territory, an earthquake will occur in the local area.

"I guess this must be the Fourth Young Master. He is indeed a talented person!"

An old man who looked like he would be buried at any moment said this with enthusiasm.

"Fourth Young Master, I missed you so much since we last met. This time, we must have a drink together!"

Shen Rong patted his chest and said with a smile on his face.

"Fourth Young Master, my son is now studying at Juxian Hall. Please take good care of him!"

The head of an unknown small family rushed to Cao Zhi and said with a flattering look on his face.

……

Well, it’s very enthusiastic!!

I saw everyone calling him "Master Cao" on the left and "Master Cao" on the right.

Before he knew it, Cao Zhi felt a little elated.

As for Cui Yan, he was also very happy at this time.

Because the daughter of the Cui family is Cao Zhi's future wife.

The higher Cao Zhi's status.

The higher the status of the Cui family.

If Cao Zhi took over the world in the future.

The Cui family will become an in-law like the He family.

Relatives by marriage, throughout the Eastern Han Dynasty.

They are second only to the royal family.

Looking at Cao Zhi in front of him, Cui Yan liked him more and more...

"Fourth Young Master, I have a daughter. Although she is not as pretty as Cui Biejia's niece, she is also a beauty with bright eyes and white teeth. If you don't mind, let her serve you. Status and other things are not important..."

At this moment, an old man suddenly said.

As soon as these words came out.

The other family heads were instantly unhappy.

What do you mean?

It seems like you are the only one with a daughter!

"Fourth Young Master, I have a niece who has always admired you..."

"Fourth Young Master, I have loved writing since I was a child, and I am most attracted to talented young people..."

"Fourth Young Master, I also have a daughter..."

……

It was originally a good hype conference.

In the blink of an eye, it turned into a girls' send-off meeting.

Cao Zhi couldn't help but feel overwhelmed.

The smile on Cui Yan's face disappeared instantly.

Instead, there was a gloomy black face that looked like you could squeeze water out of it.

He silently memorized the faces of those who had just spoken.

Outside the reception room.

Down the corridor.

Cui Yao and Xiao Ping sneaked over.

After hearing these words.

I'm so angry that my teeth are itching.

However, after hearing that Cao Zhi refused them all.

Cui Yao breathed a sigh of relief.

"I know that the Fourth Young Master only has me in his heart!"

Cui Yao, who survived the disaster, patted his heaving chest and said proudly.

"Miss, I heard that the Fourth Young Master already has two women in his family!"

The small screen reminded.

"Um……"

Cui Yao rolled her eyes at Xiaoping.

Then he said seriously:

"Xiao Ping, I think you're old enough to get married. What do you think of Old Zhang, the horse farmer?"

Old Zhang, now fifty years old, is the elder of Cui Mansion.

He is short and stocky, with a face full of pockmarks and a mouthful of yellow teeth.

At this moment, after hearing Cui Yao's words.

Xiaoping was instantly scared and cried.

……

With everyone's enthusiasm.

In the end, Cao Zhi formed an alliance with the Jizhou gentry.

That is, the gentry wanted to help Cao Zhi win the position of heir.

After Cao Zhi won the position of heir, he wanted to repay the gentry.

Rewards come in many forms.

Including but not limited to official positions, money, land, etc...

Cao Zhi naturally agreed to this.

Although, Juxiantang has developed now.

In the future, there will be a steady supply of talents to the court.

But the man is so big.

A talent provided by Juxiantang.

It is completely impossible to maintain the operation of the state machinery.

In addition, the gentry sent their family members' children to Juxian Hall to study the School of Mind.

So in the short term.

The court was still controlled by the gentry.

However, Cao Zhi also thought of this.

Juxiantang, Xinxue, and spring and autumn quarterly assessments.

The existence of these things is just to break the monopoly of the gentry in the official selection system and provide ordinary people with a way to rise.

What he really wanted was for the "Imperial Examination System" to replace the "Recommendation System" and the "Conscription System".

The emperor has to take action himself.

And after Cao Zhi became emperor.

He is bound to become an opponent of these nobles.

At that time, the so-called covenant will no longer exist.

……

Considering these people who come from aristocratic families.

Don't treat ordinary people as human beings.

Therefore, Cao Zhi specially added a clause to the alliance.

If the nobles themselves violate the law.

He did something that angered God and the people.

By then, even if the imperial court did not deal with them, Cao Zhi would still deal with them.

Regarding Cao Zhi's request.

Naturally, they agreed.

In their view.

The reason why Cao Zhi said this.

It's nothing more than maintaining the character of "Cao Zi".

If they knew.

In the future, their family will be devastated by bloodshed because of their foolish decision.

They will definitely regret their decision today.

Of course, this is just a later story.

……

After the banquet.

Cui Yan urged Cao Zhi.

Set the wedding date for Cao Zhi and Cui Yao as soon as possible.

Cao Zhi knew that Cui Yan was panicking!

However, Cao Zhi already had a good impression of Cui Yao.

Plus, the two of them have already accomplished good things.

So Cao Zhi made the promise immediately.

I will go to discuss this matter with Cao Cao and Madam Bian tomorrow.

And Cui Yan, although he didn't say anything on the surface.

But he kept muttering, "The longer the night, the more dreams you have."

Damn it!

Seeing Cui Yan so anxious.

Without any choice.

Cao Zhi took Cui Yan directly to meet Cao Cao and Lady Bian.

After Cui Yan explained his purpose.

Cao Cao naturally agreed.

Mrs. Bian said.

Let Cui Yao go to her yard and sit tomorrow.

The two sides had a very pleasant conversation.

final decision.

Three days later, the betrothal ceremony was held for Cao Zhi and Cui Yao.

In the words of later generations, it was an engagement ceremony.