Cao Anmin and Yu Jin were dragged out. Not long after, there was a dull crash outside the hall. A stick of fall, that hit on the buttock meat of the impact sound, clear into the hall.

Cao Cao's eyes swept over the crowd and said in a deep voice: "although there was a war between our official and Zhang Xiu before, our first priority now is not to deal with Zhang Xiu, but to solve the problem of Xuzhou in the coming year."

After a pause, Cao Cao said again: "now that Zhang Xiu has arrived in Xudu, who dares to do it again? Don't blame me for not being polite. If you don't kill people, isn't your sword sharp? "

Everyone answered.

The expression on each face was extremely solemn.

They are all followers of Cao Cao and know his character. This time, Cao Anmin and Yu ban really angered Cao Cao. For quite a long time, they were not reused.

Cao Cao beat the generals to leave, leaving behind Xun you, Xun Yu, Guo Jia and Cheng Yu.

Cao Cao said: "when Zhang Xiu came to Xudu, the emperor ordered him to report on his work. The emperor's intention was to seize the manufacturing technology of rice paper in Zhang Xiu's hands. Next, how can we guide the development of things

Guo Jiachen said in a voice: "Zhang Xiu is not simple. It's not recommended to do it in a humble position. We don't need to take any action before the emperor conflicts with Zhang Xiu. "

Cheng Yu said: "I don't suggest that we do it. After all, we don't have any conflicts with Zhang Xiu."

Everyone nodded, because Cao Cao couldn't attract Zhang Xiu. The best way to deal with the current situation is to wait and see the change and not take any action.

Seeing that all the people agreed, Cao Cao said nothing more.

On the other side, in the raffle inn.

Zhang Xiu sat in the yard, thinking about the next arrangement.

"Step on it! Step on it

The sound of footsteps came from outside the yard.

But Wang Yue entered. He strode up to Zhang Xiu and reported: "Lord, I'll meet Kong Ronglai."

Zhang Xiu said, "please!"

At this moment, Zhang Xiu was surprised.

You know, the relationship between him and Kong Rong is not very harmonious. Even last night, Kong Rong came to apologize in person, but for Zhang Xiu, the contradiction between him and Kong Rong is not so easy to resolve.

After all, Kong Rong is Kong Rong. He doesn't know what he thinks.

Wang Yue went to inform him that in a short time, Kong Rong entered the yard.

Zhang Xiu had enough face on the surface, got up to greet each other, and said with a smile, "Wen Ju Gong!"

Kong Rong saluted and said, "General Zhang!"

Zhang Xiu beckoned Kong Rong to sit down and asked, "I don't know what happened when Wen Ju Gong came to visit us."

Kong Rong said with a smile, "I'm here to go to General Zhang."

Zhang xiudao: "how to say?"

Zhang Xiu doesn't dare to be careless about Kong Rong's defection. After all, Zhang Xiu doesn't know what Kong Rong's heart is thinking.

Kong Rong sat upright and said, "there used to be some grudges between general Zhang and me. But that's all in the past. General Zhang must be curious. Why should I submit to you? "

"In fact, the reason is very simple. The emperor regarded me as abandoning my son. He abandoned me and humiliated me for the sake of only interests."

"You choose your ministers, and so do your ministers."

"Kong Rong is willing to be a pawn of General Zhang."

Kong Rong continued: "let general Zhang know that this time the emperor called you to Xu du to report your work, in fact, in order to seize the manufacturing technology of Xuan paper in general Zhang's hands."

Zhang xiudao: "this matter is not difficult to guess."

Kong Rong didn't ask Zhang Xiu how to deal with it. He continued: "this time, I will resign to your majesty. Then, I will follow general Zhang to Chang'an and ask him to take him in."

Today's situation, Kong Rong is seen, Zhang Xiu is very strong.

Even if it is Cao Cao, it is necessary to stabilize Zhang Xiu.

Kong Rong could submit to Cao Cao, but for him, he didn't like the eunuch like Cao Cao. In Kong Rong's opinion, Zhang Xiu's martial arts background is stronger than Cao Cao's.

Therefore, he chose Zhang Xiu.

Zhang Xiu's heart at the moment, however, was weighing up and said in a deep voice: "wenjugong, how do you let me believe you?"

Kong Rong said: "no matter what, I am sincere."

Zhang Xiu said, "well, then do one thing."

Kong Rong said, "what's the matter?"

With a confident look on her face, Zhang Xiu said with a smile: "next, the emperor will surely summon me to hand over the manufacturing technology of rice paper. It is impossible to persuade success with the ability of the emperor alone. Next, the emperor is likely to call you, Fu Wan, Dong Cheng and others together to persuade me. Then, you stand up against it. I don't care what you say, I have to oppose it. "

Brush!

Kong Rong's face changed slightly.

Zhang Xiu put forward a slightly harsh condition, which completely eliminated the possibility that he would please the little emperor again.

Kong Rong is familiar with Liu Xie's character.

Liu Xie attaches great importance to his own interests. In particular, Liu Xie's Xuan paper manufacturing technology of Zhang Xiu is a must. Once Kong Rong stands up against it, it is likely to become a thorn in Liu Xie's eye.It's a certain thing.

The expression on Kong Rong's face was also a touch of hesitation.

Zhang Xiu said faintly: "wenjugong, how to do it is your business. As long as you agree, I will unconditionally trust you, believe you, willing to accept you. If you don't want to, I don't want to. It's up to you to decide exactly what to do. "

Kong Rong's constant choice.

It's hard to decide.

But Kong Rong knew that if he missed the present and wanted to submit to Zhang Xiu in the future, it would be impossible.

Kong Rong gritted his teeth and said, "I'll do it."

Zhang xiudao said: "wenjugong is forthright. I believe wenjugong will be like a fish in water under my command. When I return to Chang'an, I will make arrangements. "

Kong Rong said: "my Lord, I have a suggestion for my humble position."

Zhang Xiu said: "what's the suggestion?"

Kong Rong said: "now Cao Cao is the chief official of the imperial court. Yuan Shao monopolized the north and served as a general. Under such circumstances, the LORD was only the captain of Sili school, and his official position was somewhat lower. Why don't you take this opportunity to please the emperor for more benefits, or at least for greater official positions? "

Zhang Xiu smile, said: "this matter has been done."

"Ah

Kong Rong looked surprised.

Zhang Xiu also did not hide, said: "I got Cao Sikong's promise. At the end of this report, Cao Sikong will issue an imperial edict in the name of the emperor and worship me as the Taiwei. Soon, I will be one of the three gongs! "

"Hiss!"

Kong Rong takes a deep breath.

Worthy of Zhang Xiu, these things have been considered clearly.

Kong Rong closed his hands and said, "my Lord is wise!"

Zhang xiudao said: "wenjugong was born in Qingliu and had a wide range of contacts. I have great respect for people like Wen Jugong. It would be better if Wen Ju Gong could invite more people to Chang'an. "

For Qingliu scholars, Zhang Xiu also likes it.

It's all about connections.

It's also public opinion.

Of course, if Zhang Xiu does not have such conditions, Zhang Xiu does not care. However, if he had such an opportunity to recruit more scholars, he would like to.

Self strength, the stronger the better.

Kong Rong said: "the Lord's arrangement, humble duty should go all out."

"Good!"

Zhang Xiu nodded and chatted with Kong Rong. Kong Rong in front of Zhang Xiu, no shelf, a respectful attitude, the atmosphere is quite harmonious.

Today's Kong Rong is as proud as ever.

He was completely subdued by Zhang Xiu.