Chapter 30: Getting to Know Boss Cao for the First Time
The moment he walked into Cao Jun's camp, Wu Liang couldn't help but feel a little excited.
"I will be able to see the most famous hero in history in a short while. I don't know what he looks like, whether it is consistent with the description in "Wei Shi Chun Qiu", and whether he will really cry like Cao Chen said.
…Looking forward to ING.”
In fact, in the 21st century when Wu Liang lived, influenced by "The Romance of the Three Kingdoms", most people labeled Cao Cao as a "treacherous hero".
But those who have really studied history, especially those who have studied the history of the Three Kingdoms, should all know a saying: "Don't read the history of the Three Kingdoms using the standards of justice, they are not up to it; and don't read the history of the Three Kingdoms using the standards of orthodoxy, which is now outdated.
It must be read from the perspective of human nature and behavioral results, this is real and eternal.”
Therefore, at least among Wu Liang, Cao Cao is more charming than Liu Bei and Sun Quan, and can make him worry less. The historical results are the best proof...
Just when I was thinking about it.
"Anmin!"
A rather strong voice suddenly came from the front.
Wu Liang looked up and saw a middle-aged man walking quickly towards this side.
This middle-aged man was less than 1.7 meters tall. He was slightly chubby and his face was tanned. The crow's feet at the corners of his eyes were also very obvious. He looked as if he was smiling at any time.
However, this man was very energetic, and although his eyes were not big, they revealed a sharp light.
In addition, this man was followed by a team of well-equipped personal guards. The guards were well-equipped and well-trained. It was obvious that this middle-aged man had a high status.
"This person may be Cao Cao..."
Wu Liangzhong guessed that many of the characteristics are the same as those recorded in "Wei Shi Chun Qiu": "Short in appearance, wise in spirit."
"Greetings to the envoy."
Seeing this person, Cao Zhen immediately straightened his posture and bowed to salute him.
It is indeed Cao Cao!
"See the envoy!"
Judging the identity of the person from Cao Zhen's title, everyone in the Hu army immediately became nervous. They bowed their heads and saluted one after another, not even daring to show off their dignity.
"My family can avoid these vulgar rituals."
Cao Cao came closer and pressed Cao Chun's hand.
But while he was speaking, his eyes were already looking behind Cao Chen. After scanning the crowd, he quickly focused on a few carriages in the middle of the crowd.
Seeing that the carriage seemed to be pulling a heavy object, Cao Cao's eyes lit up again, and he immediately pulled Cao Zhen aside and asked in a low voice with some anxiety: "My dear nephew, how did things go?"
"Fortunately, I live up to my fate!"
Cao Zhen puffed up his chest and smiled proudly.
"Well done, uncle really didn't pay you wrongly!"
Cao Cao couldn't hide the joy in his heart. He patted Cao Chen's shoulder heavily. The crow's feet at the corners of his eyes were almost reaching the back of his head. He narrowed his eyes slightly as if they were under the ground and asked again, "How much?"
"It hasn't been measured yet, but according to my estimation, there should be ten thousand catties of gold..."
Cao Zhen replied in a more proud tone.
"How many did you say!?"
Cao Cao unconsciously raised his voice a little, and his eyes instantly widened a lot.
However, he soon realized his gaffe and quickly cleared his throat with a serious expression. Unfortunately, the corners of his mouth jumped up uncooperatively.
"Okay! Okay!"
He simply turned his face away and shouted to the bodyguard behind him: "Go and call Cao Ang!"
"yes!"
One of the guards responded and quickly ran to the camp to deliver the order.
At this time, Cao Cao finally adjusted his expression, turned around and said loudly to everyone in the Hu army: "This time the Hu army has made great achievements, and everyone will be rewarded. Let's go to personal arrangements and take the soldiers down."
Rest for a while, I will reward you personally later!"
"Thank you, envoy!"
Everyone quickly thanked him.
Then several more guards came up to count the number of people and brought everyone into the camp to rest. Only Wu Liang was left behind by Cao Zhen.
Cao Cao looked at Wu Liang a few times, but didn't say anything to him.
After a while.
A young general who was about the same age as Cao Chun came running with his men. This man should be Cao Cao's eldest son, Cao Ang, who was the brother of Cao Chun four years later.
Cao Cao and Cao Ang whispered a few words, and Cao Ang immediately showed a look of surprise on his face, and couldn't help but cast approving glances at Cao Chen.
However, he didn't stay too long, and didn't even have time to talk to Cao Chen. He just nodded to each other, and then quickly arranged for his subordinates to pull the carriages into the camp for disposal. It seemed that they were from Cao Cao.
Got new commands here.
At this point, Cao Cao turned around and held Cao Chun's hand again: "Anmin, you have suffered a lot on this trip. Quickly follow your uncle into the tent. My uncle immediately ordered someone to prepare some fine wine for you to catch the wind. I also want to hear you talk about your experience on this trip."
"
"Uncle, don't worry."
Cao Zhen finally found an opportunity, pulled Wu Liang over and said to Cao Cao, "Uncle, the trip of the Hu army is very difficult. If it weren't for the help of this foreigner, my nephew would have disappointed my uncle."
"oh?"
Cao Cao stopped and looked at Wu Liang again. This time he paid much more attention to him. He first smiled kindly at him and then asked, "Anmin, what do you call this foreigner?"
"His name is Wu Liang, he is talented, but my uncle doesn't know. There is something very..."
Cao Chun quickly introduced and wanted to say more, but was stopped by Cao Cao in time, "Anmin! You must be tired after traveling with this foreigner. Why don't you follow me back to the account first, and then bring this foreigner to your house?"
The excellence of a scholar comes from following the path."
Cao Cao was not only cautious, but also reacted very quickly. In just a few words, he covered up what the impassive Cao Zhen almost said in public.
Which one is hotter, ginger or old? Wu Liang sighed secretly.
"Uncle...yes."
Cao Zhen finally realized that he had said the wrong thing and quickly responded with a blush.
…
When they arrived at the tent, the guards had already prepared fine wine and a few simple dried fruits for drinking.
During the Eastern Han Dynasty, it was not popular to entertain guests and eat at a large table. Wine and food were usually prepared on the small table in front of each person, and each person ate his own meal.
But at this moment, only Cao Zhen and Wu Liang had wine vessels placed on the small tables in front of them. Not only was there no wine vessel in front of Cao Cao, there were also no dried fruits.
Wu Liangzheng was a little surprised, but he heard that Cao Cao had already said: "Now is the time for the expedition. Since there is a prohibition on alcohol, I will not drink. You two have just returned from the expedition and are not subject to the prohibition on alcohol. Please do as you please."
Unexpectedly, Cao Cao could be so self-disciplined, Wu Liang sighed again.
"Thank you uncle!"
As early as when he was in Dangshan, Wu Liang knew that Cao Chen was a drunkard. Now that Cao Cao allowed him to drink, the man immediately showed his true colors. He picked up the wine bowl and sniffed it hard, and then poured the whole bowl of wine into his mouth with an intoxicated look.
"Thank you, envoy."
Wu Liang also picked up the wine bowl and saluted Cao Cao, then took a sip.
Chapter completed!