Chapter 210: Wooing the Scholars
In order to save the Yang family, Yang Xiu had no way out, so he could only use the method of betraying others to divert Cao Cao's attention.
Since Liang Xing's 5,000 soldiers could send armor, weapons, and horses to Yanzhou through the method of merchant transfer, did anyone else do the same except Liang Xing?
Once in this capital city, some courtiers who can't see any clues, in fact, secretly raise dead soldiers, and are always ready to make a change in Gaopingling, where should his Cao family go when the time comes?
After hearing Yang Xiu's words, Cao Ang's face immediately became solemn, although he knew that this might be Yang Xiu's alarmism, but he still couldn't rule out such a possibility.
Almost at the same time as he guessed this, Cao Ang immediately gave an order to Cao Anmin outside.
"Cao Anmin, quickly inform Xiahou Shang and Xiahou De, and tell them not to relax their vigilance, and until the prime minister's army triumphs, they must remain prepared!"
Seeing that Cao Ang began to dispatch troops, Yang Xiu on the side didn't know that he had believed his words, and he also reminded him at this time.
"Childe, strengthening the guard is one thing, and it is more important to expand the development of troops and horses! At present, the prime minister has pacified Wancheng and conquered Xuzhou in the east, and in the future, he will suppress Yuan Shu in the south. ”
For Yang Xiu's reminder, Cao Ang didn't understand, but although he didn't have to worry about food, clothing, and a rich life, he could only keep two or three hundred people in captivity, so how could he have extra money to recruit an army?
Perhaps seeing the difficulties on Cao Ang's face, Yang Xiu also took the initiative to speak at this time.
"Childe is willing to save my Yang family, naturally my Yang family's benefactor, how can my Yang family see that Childe is in danger!"
After finishing speaking, I saw that Yang Xiu immediately took out a list from his arms and handed it to Cao Ang in front of him.
"These are the savings that my Yang family has saved for generations, and now I am willing to dedicate all my efforts to expand the army and rectify Xu Du for Cao Gongzi, if I can ensure the stability of Xu Du and achieve great things for Cao Gongzi, the Yang family has no regrets!"
"In addition, the Yang Zhai Fang clan, the Wen County Sima clan, and the Xuchang Chen clan are all willing to contribute to the rectification of the army for Cao Gongzi!"
As soon as he said that, Cao Ang immediately fell into surprise, obviously not expecting that these three clans would help him.
It's just that although he was surprised, he didn't have the slightest joy, but after showing a thick solemnity on his face, he asked tentatively.
"Oh? Could it be that these three clans are the same as your Yang family, and they accidentally reviewed some documents and brought the Flying Bear Army into Yanzhou? ”
Although these words were extremely flat when he said them, as if he was saying something that was normal, after Yang Xiu heard this, his face immediately became solemn, and he hurriedly replied to Cao Ang.
"Don't get me wrong! These scholars have admired the prime minister for a long time, but they don't know the prime minister's temperament, so they don't dare to get too close. Today's son is loyal to Xu Du to protect the Son of Heaven, and we are all sincerely admired! ”
Listening to such words, Cao Ang naturally wouldn't believe that these literati were extremely treacherous, and perhaps if he was not careful, he would step into their trap.
It's just that even if he knows that Yang Xiu may have designed himself, Cao Ang still can't help but ponder, just because the words Yang Xiu said are really too tempting!
The Sima clan of Wenxian County, the Chen clan of Xuchang are all famous families with a long history, although Cao Cao is also the son of the third duke, but compared with these people, it is still far from it, and these people did not look down on the Cao family before that.
The crisis facing Xu Ducheng today, it is very likely that these people are also involved!
It was also because of this that these warriors, who knew that Cao Cao had killed decisively, saw that Liang Xing had failed, and at this time, they also jumped around like ants on a hot pot.
Once Cao Cao catches the evidence, no matter how influential these scholars are, I am afraid they will be eliminated one by one!
In the same way that Yang Xiu personally came to visit Cao Ang to save the Yang family, perhaps the other scholars also felt the crisis at this time, knowing that once Cao Cao returned, it would most likely be too late.
That's why Yang Xiu came to visit Cao Ang so late!
After guessing this, although Cao Ang was skeptical, he finally fell into hesitation.
Not to mention that he really needs the help of these scholars to develop his own power, even if his father wants to stabilize Yanzhou and sweep all the princes, he can't offend these princes too much.
Not to mention that the Sima family and the Chen family both have smart people like Sima Yi and Chen Qun respectively, once the Cao family punishes them, under the situation of changing the direction of history, will the Cao family still be able to overcome obstacles all the way?
Under this consideration, Cao Ang finally became calm and took the list presented by Yang Xiu in front of him.
The above records are the assistance provided by various scholar clans to the Cao family, among which the Yang family provided the most assistance, almost bankrupt, and the Sima family, the Chen family, and the Fang family also followed.
After seeing this list of donors, Cao Ang's heart also had a low, perhaps the scholars on this list had also done a lot of collusion with foreign enemies against the Cao family before this, and they were now planning to break the fortune and eliminate the disaster.
Cao Ang is a person who cares about interests, and he knows that his father is also a person who cares about interests, even if he knows these things well, he will definitely not tear his face.
For the sake of long-term planning, after Cao Ang saw the content on the list at this time, he also nodded at this time, and immediately said a word of assurance to Yang Xiu.
"I didn't expect that these scholars were willing to help generously, and when the prime minister returns, my son will personally inform the prime minister, Dezu rest assured."
It wasn't until such words came out that Yang Xiu, who was still looking at Cao Ang secretly with trepidation, not knowing how he would answer, secretly breathed a sigh of relief in his heart.
As long as Cao Ang can say such words, then these warriors can be regarded as completely out of danger.
Just as he was about to continue to show his gratitude to Cao Ang, he heard Cao Ang continue to speak.
"It's easy to get a thousand gold, but it's hard to find a talent. Since the prime minister welcomed the return of the Son of Heaven, there have been vacancies in various places, and now is the time to employ people, I wonder if Dezu can recommend one or two more from these scholars? ”
In addition to money, Cao Ang directly asked for talents!
Yang Xiu didn't know what Cao Ang meant, so he immediately made a guarantee.
"Cao Gongzi rest assured, Sima Lang of the Sima family, Chen Qun of the Chen family, they have already worshiped the name and entered the Prime Minister's Mansion, just waiting for the Prime Minister to return for assessment."
Seeing that Yang Xiu was so sensible, Cao Ang also nodded with satisfaction.
"So good! It's just that this son still has an unspeakable private matter, and I'm afraid he still needs the help of Taiwei Yang. ”