[Three Kingdoms] After offending Wei Guoquan, I went to the peak of my life

I don't know if it's because the peach juice is cool and refreshing, or Zheng Ping's words really have a soothing effect, and the depression in Kong Rong's heart gradually dissipates.

He criticized Cao Cao again in front of Zheng.Through the information disclosed by Kong Rong, Zheng Ping learned that the fact that Kong Rong wrote to satirize Cao Cao and ridicule him for wanting to bestow the Zhen family to Cao Pi was not just an excuse to express his dissatisfaction with Cao Cao's power over the emperor, but also because Zhen The ancestors of the family had an in-law relationship with Kong Rong's ancestors, and Kong Rong couldn't see Zhen's daughter being humiliated so lightly by Cao Cao.

Zheng Ping has learned about Kong Rong's true thoughts through Kong Rong's remarks, and then thinks about what is recorded in history-because Kong Rong didn't like Cao Cao in the later period, he often confronted Cao Cao, sneering at every turn-it was no different from the former Mi Heng, and finally Thoroughly annoyed Cao Cao and caused his death.

There is indeed some truth to the saying that "birds of a feather flock together and people are divided into groups".Kong Rong and Mi Heng are sympathetic to each other, and the two have similarities in their personalities. If Kong Rong cannot change his mentality and still look at Cao Cao with his own eyes, then he will only look at Cao Cao more and more dislike him until he becomes the second Mi Balance.

Zheng Ping didn't want this upright and cute old friend to usher in the end of history, but he also knew that the more upright a person is, the firmer their thoughts are, and it can't be changed overnight, only gradually.

He didn't persuade Kong Rong to let go of his hostility towards Cao Cao, stayed at Kong Rong's house for one night, and went to Sikong Mansion early the next morning on the grounds of reporting on official business.

When he arrived at Sikong Mansion, Zheng Ping met Yang Xiu who had just been transferred back to Xudu.

This was the first time Zheng Ping met Yang Xiu himself.The last member of the "Iron Triangle" is about the same age as Mi Heng, about 30 years old, with delicate features and modest expressions, completely different from the widely circulated image in later generations.

Zheng Ping was not in a hurry to catch up with Yang Xiu.It's not because he himself is not familiar with Yang Xiu, but because Yang Xiu's recall means a bad signal——

As Cao Cao completely conquered Northern Hebei, his power in the court soared, and he had completely overwhelmed the royalists and was no longer restrained by them.

Yang Xiu's father, Yang Biao, was one of the royalists.At that time, the emperor had just moved the capital to Luoyang, and Yang Biao showed displeasure because of Cao Cao's ability to make friends with the officials at the banquet, so he was feared by Cao Cao. Imprisoned and executed.

If Kong Rong hadn't been in the middle, admonishing him with a strong attitude, and Cao Cao's foothold was not stable at that time, he was afraid that killing the famous Yang Biao in vain would bring huge troubles and shake his foundation, so he gave up and restored Yang Biao's official position .

Yang Biao understood that Cao Cao let him off because of the situation, and once he found an opportunity, he would never let it go.So Yang Biao took the initiative to release his son Yang Xiu, avoiding the disputes between the two factions, and at the same time leaving a fire for his family.

Now that Yang Xiu has been recalled, it looks like he has been promoted and transferred from the local government to the central government, but it actually symbolizes the complete failure of the struggle between the royalist faction and the Cao Cao faction.

The royalist faction was no longer able to compete with the Cao Cao faction.

Zheng Ping searched the history recorded in his mind and found that Yang Xiu's father Yang Biao was dismissed just a few months later (the tenth year of Jian'an), and he had a better understanding of the nature of Kong Rong's "indiscriminate disaster".

Zheng Ping didn't say hello to Yang Xiu, showing a familiar face, but Cao Cao said first, "Here is Zheng Ping? I heard that you had friendship with Yang Dezu, so I just came here for a chat."

Zheng Ping was not surprised that Cao Cao knew that Ni Heng and Yang Xiu got acquainted, but he didn't expect Cao Cao to point it out directly.

Thinking about it carefully, the only two friends in the original body are royalists with top-level backgrounds, and he is a county marquis granted by the former emperor. It is perfectly normal for Cao Cao to have doubts.

Zheng Ping didn't think that he could rest easy after saving Cao Pi twice and playing a key role in Cao Cao's two battles.

Cao Cao is both affectionate and ruthless. No matter what his personal feelings are, once he conflicts with the objective situation, he will give in to the overall thinking.

Just like the death of Cao Cao's eldest son, the death of Lu Boshe's family, the death of Xun Yu and Chen Gong, the changes in Xuzhou... Cao Cao is not really a cold-blooded and ruthless person, but he can always make ruthless decisions that make people chill.

Zheng Ping believes that if one day he "obstructs" Cao Cao's overall situation, Cao Cao will not consider the so-called life-saving grace and military exploits, but will sweep him away without hesitation like sweeping fallen leaves.

Thinking of the identities and positions of himself, Kong Rong and others, Zheng Ping found that his side was really full of death arrows.

He said to Cao Cao:

"I haven't seen Dezu for many years, so it's time to narrate. I didn't expect Sikong to be so considerate and willing to provide us with a place to meet..."

Under Cao Cao's superficial smile, Zheng Ping suddenly ordered a bunch of wine names and melon and fruit recipes.

Cao Cao couldn't react for a while, and a question mark slowly rose in his eyes with a false smile.

Zheng Ping said again: "Sikong, since it's hard to turn down the kindness...then it's even harder to turn down the kindness, and help the two of us prepare these reminiscences."

Cao Cao felt the long-lost heart attack, and found the same topic as Situ, the treasure king of a certain video station 800 years later: I have never seen such a brazen person.

He smiled on the skin and said:

"I'm afraid that these vulgar things will delay the two of you, and make you busy with eating and drinking, and have no time to chat and catch up."

The "menu" that Zheng Ping reported just now is enough to put together a big banquet, not to mention that Cao Cao didn't like Yang Xiu at all, the talk of letting them get together just now was just a run-on, and it can't be taken seriously-even if the room is really vacated for the two of them to catch up, prepare A glass of wine is not bad, but would you like to order a full feast?Think beautifully!

After all, Cao Cao remembered that the person in front of him was Zheng Ping, so he didn't dare to ridicule him too much.He thought he had given Zheng Ping a step, but Zheng Ping didn't understand his "good intentions", but followed his words:

"It's okay, we won't be too late to talk after we finish eating."

Cao Cao was almost choked up with blood.

He didn't want to say any more, originally he wanted to embarrass Yang Xiu openly and secretly, but now he was in no mood, and ordered the two of them to be sent away quickly, don't stay to be an eyesore.

Zheng Ping and Yang Xiu left Sikong Mansion together, and the humble smile on Yang Xiu's face faded instantly.

He looked at Zheng Ping expressionlessly for a long time, and said deeply:

"You won't let my family prepare such a full banquet for the two of us to reminisce about the old days?"

Zheng Ping did not expect that the first sentence Yang Xiu said to him was actually this, and immediately replied equally deeply:

"It's impossible to say."

Yang Xiu continued to remain expressionless for a moment, then suddenly couldn't help laughing, and with his right hand formed a fist, he lightly hammered Zheng Ping's shoulder:

"You Zhengping, I haven't seen you in a few years, your skills are improving."

Zheng Ping hadn't figured out Yang Xiu's temper for the time being, so he just replied vaguely: "To each other."

Yang Xiu looked around to make sure there was no one around, then approached Zheng Ping mysteriously, grabbed his shoulder, and whispered in his ear:

"Kong Wenju was impeached yesterday?"

Zheng Ping didn't know how much Yang Xiu who had just returned to Xudu knew, so he briefly described Kong Rong's story, and got Yang Xiu's "tsk" sound with various meanings.

"In this world, there are still people who take the initiative to be dogs?"

Yang Xiu originally thought that Kong Rong's misfortune this time was caused by Cao Cao's hands, or by people from different factions. How could he know that it was because of a villain who liked to speculate on Cao Cao's mind and wanted to take the opportunity to please Cao Cao. A look of disgust immediately appeared on his face.

He said to Zheng Ping:

"I don't have time to drink this reminiscing wine for the time being. This Xixi is good for giving people a 'big gift'. If we don't respond in time, wouldn't it be impolite?"

Zheng Ping had already thought of a plan to deal with Xi Ji, now that he met with Yang Xiu, he heard that he seemed to have other thoughts in his words, so he asked:

"What do you want?"

"Xi Xi has been in the position of servant for too long, and has been so anxious that he has no choice but to go... I heard that he dotes on his parents and children, so we should 'follow him'..."

A few days later, when Xi Xiaolang was buying Zhenmo, he clashed with a literati in ordinary clothes, pushed him down on the spot, and ordered the guards to beat up the literati after hearing the booing from others, and dragged him to the horse market next door for a dip. The "fairy spirit" of horse dung.

Although the literati escaped a spoonful of horse dung from the guards of Xi's family, he couldn't bear such humiliation, and immediately reported to the elders who were officials at home, begging him to make a decision.

It turned out that because Cao Cao paid attention to "only talents", he was reused by Cao Cao, and became Cao Cao's confidantes. In addition to powerful family members with comprehensive strength, there are also many aides with outstanding personal abilities and indistinct family backgrounds.

Because of their poor family background, these staff members usually have a lot of money to wear.The Xi family was used to judging people by their appearance, and they never took these literati from humble backgrounds seriously, so they bumped into them head-on.

Originally, people from the two family backgrounds did not interfere with each other, because there were many frictions due to the differences in levels and family backgrounds. Xi Xiaolang's move can be regarded as an explosion, which completely intensified the contradictions hidden under the illusion of harmony on weekdays. The two camps were in a turmoil.

By the time Cao Cao found out, the crowd was already arguing.

Cao Cao was busy relocating the military aircraft center, but he didn't expect that the "backyard" would catch fire at this critical moment, so he had to free up his hands to resolve the conflict between the two parties.

When he found out that all this originated from Chi Chi's son, Cao Cao couldn't help cursing in his heart, and immediately got Chi Chi to spray him bloody, and let him wash his mind, so as not to add to the trouble.

Xi Xi was busy biting Kong Rong, but he didn't know that his son caused this.

He allowed Cao Cao to scold him for a long time, and when he thought that he had cooperated with a poor family speaker to deal with Kong Rong and "solve worries and problems" for Cao Cao, he suddenly had an ominous feeling in his heart.

"Can I ask Sikong to tell you—whose grandson is the dog offended?"

Cao Cao announced his name with a sneer, and Chi Chi felt dizzy when he heard it.

It's not good to offend that evil, but it happened to offend the official who conspired with him and bit Kong Rong together!

Xi Xi didn't dare to take chances, he was about to prepare presents and go to the door of that house to make amends, but it was already too late.

A few days ago, the official who impeached Kong Rong retorted in court, not only clearing up Kong Rong's charges, but also turning the blame on Xi Ji.