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Yang Xiu came out of Cao Zhi's mansion and hurried back home. He did not go back to his yard, but went directly to his father's study. Although it was late at night, the lights were still on in Yang Biao's study. Several people were sitting in the study, chatting while patiently waiting for Yang Xiu's news.

Yang Biao, who was nearly seventy years old, was walking back and forth in the room with his hands. As a lieutenant, he was known as the number one veteran of the court. He has been living a low-key life over the years and is unwilling to have conflicts with Cao Cao. Since Cao Cao established the Wei Kingdom and used the Wei Kingdom to completely undermine the Han Dynasty, Yang Biao has been almost completely idle at home.

Like other officials of the court, Yang Biao had completely lost confidence in Emperor Han Liu Xie after the case was over. Although he was still a loyal supporter of the Han Dynasty, he no longer expected Liu Xie to make a difference. Instead, he placed his hope of restoring the Han Dynasty on Liu Jing. He believed that in his lifetime, he would definitely see the day of the revival of the Han Dynasty.

Although Yang Biao was already low-key in politics and did not care about the government, he was still very active in safeguarding Confucianism and protecting the interests of aristocratic families. He firmly opposed Cao Cao's thoughts of poor Legalists. Cao Cao always advocated equality among scholars and common people, used the people who can be used in the world to advocate Legalism, rule the country with law, and abandoned Confucianism, which was strongly opposed by major families in the world.

Since Cao Cao took power, the Confucians of the gentry, represented by the Kong clan of Qufu, the Yang clan of Hongnong, the Cui clan of Boling, the Xun clan of Yingchuan, the Wang clan of the original clan of the Qinghe clan, etc., have been fighting with him unyieldingly. The struggle lasted for more than 20 years. Cao Cao killed the Great Confucian Bian Rang and became a struggle between the two factions. However, after Cao Cao killed Kong Rong, the Confucians of the 20th generation of Kong generation, gradually became at a disadvantage.

Cao Cao was named Duke of Wei. After the founding of Wei, the most severe blow was suffered by the Confucians of the gentry who controlled the court. He gradually became silent, but silence did not mean a sinking wheel. Silence was waiting for an opportunity to make a comeback. In fact, the struggle between the poor Legalists and the Confucians of the gentry continued for a long time. In the early stage, Cao Cao had the upper hand because of Cao Cao's strong military power, and even Cao Pi could take over the Han Dynasty and replace it. However, as the military power of the Cao family weakened, the poor Legalists gradually became at a disadvantage. In the end, the Confucians of the gentry represented by Sima Yi defeated the Cao family.

This is also the fundamental reason for the short-term Cao Wei Dynasty. The poor Legalists were unable to defeat the powerful Confucian power of the gentry. With the establishment of the Jin Dynasty, the Confucianism of the gentry was fully revived and entered the Wei and Jin era when the gentry was the most prosperous in Chinese history.

Although the power of the aristocratic families is currently at a disadvantage, the major aristocratic families have been looking for opportunities to turn the tables. Although Liu Jing is their hope, under the current situation, Yang Biao and others have also discovered another opportunity to turn the tables, that is, Cao Zhi, who is one of the seventh Jian'an, advocates Confucianism and sympathizes with the aristocratic families. If Cao Zhi can win the battle for the world and become Cao Cao's heir, then the life of the major aristocratic families will be much better, and there will be hope for the revival of the Confucianism of the gentry.

In addition to Yang Biao, there was also his nephew Yang Xun and the famous scholar Cui Yan. Cui Yan was the cousin of Sikong Cui Lin and was once aide under Cao Cao. Cui Yan and Cui Lin were both outstanding figures of the Cui family in Qinghe. Cui Yan was handsome and a famous handsome man in the world. He was also a famous scholar. He was deeply loved by Cao Cao and attracted him as his aide.

However, Cui Yan adhered to the concept of Confucianism of the gentry and opposed Cao Cao's poor Legalists, who repeatedly angered Cao Cao, gradually became neglected by Cao Cao. Today he was invited by Yang Biao to discuss major events. The reason why Yang Biao suddenly had the idea of ​​supporting Cao Zhi was because Yang Xiu accompanied Cao Zhi back on inspection. Yang Xiu told his father that Cao Zhi advocated Confucianism and hoped to get the support of the gentry forces. This gave Yang Biao a glimmer of hope. He immediately wrote a letter to Sikong Cui Lin. The two hit it off, and Cui Lin asked his subordinate Cui Yan to come forward on his behalf.

People were waiting in the study for Yang Xiu to return. At this time, footsteps came from the yard, and a maid reported: "You are back."

Yang Xiu rushed into the room, and at the same time he was excited, and the dull atmosphere in the room was immediately broken. Yang Xiu stepped forward and bowed, "Father, the child is back."

Yang Biao sat down, waved his hand and smiled, "Sit down and talk."

Yang Xiu sat down, and a maid served hot tea. Yang Xiu took a breath of tea ceremony: "The child just met Mr. Zhi and also found out the reason why Yang Tian was named the chief censor. As his father expected, Cao Pi was going to interfere in the censor's supervision power."

Yang Biao nodded. This was as expected by him, but he did not expect that Yang Tian, ​​who had always been despised by him, was actually named the Chief Censor of the Censorship and held real power. Moreover, Cao Cao wrote clearly in the promotion book that Yang Tian was born in the Yang family of Hongnong, which really made Yang Biao unable to accept it. Which Yang Tian is the Hongnong Yang family of Yang.

"I want to know if Yang Tian is going to be transferred back to Yedu?"

Yang Xiu thought for a while and said, "I don't know whether to transfer back to Ye, but it's really surprising that Mr. Zhi told the child one. I think there is something strange about it."

"What a strange thing?" Yang Biao asked.

Yang Xiu then explained the story of Yang Tian’s contributions in detail, and finally said: “Mr. Zhi and I agreed that with Liu Jing’s shrewdness, Yang Tian could not get the Pingzhang platform’s discussion records. This may be Liu Jing’s plan and used Yang Tian.”

Several people in the room looked at each other. At this time, Cui Yan said on the side: "If Yang Tian really surrenders to Liu Jing, he is willing to use it for Liu Jing. I think this is an opportunity to defeat Cao Pi. Uncle Shi thought it would be."

Yang Biao remained silent. He had some conflicts in his heart. Of course, he also thought that this might be an opportunity to overthrow Cao Pi, but he did not want to destroy Liu Jing's plan. After all, he also had high hopes for Liu Jing to revive the great man.

After repeated weighing, Yang Biao said slowly: "This matter needs to be communicated with Liu Jing first. Our nature clearly told him that the dispute over the world in Wei State has reached a heightened level. Our gentry supports Cao Zhi, hoping that he can also help us, jointly defeat Cao Pi and push Cao Zhi to the throne."

Yang Xiu nodded and said, "The same is true for the child. Now the military supports Cao Pi. Although Wei Duke prefers Zhigong, Zhigong's power is not strong enough and is still at a disadvantage. If Liu Jing can secretly support Zhigong, he will make efforts from the outside, which will be much more beneficial to Zhigong's rise to power."

Cui Yan also interfered: "Justice Dezu mentioned that the Han army was preparing to attack Hefei. If we could persuade Liu Jing to temporarily postpone the attack on Hefei and take this credit to Mr. Zhi, Mr. Wei would definitely look at Mr. Zhi with admiration, which would have a direct effect on Mr. Zhi's advancement."

Cui Yan was once a staff member of Cao Cao. He knew that Cao Zhi failed to go to Yizhou twice that year, and became a major failure in Cao Zhi's career. Many people who supported Cao Pi often talked about this matter and suppressed Cao Zhi. The person who tied the bell must untied it. If Cao Zhi wants to completely turn around in this matter, he still needs Liu Jing's cooperation.

This idea was deeply agreed by Yang Biao, and Yang Biao immediately said to Cui Yan and Yang Xiu: "I will write a handwritten letter to Liu Jing, asking him to help us, and Xiu'er will go to Zhigong to take the initiative to negotiate with Liu Jing to prevent the outbreak of the Hefei Battle, and let his confidant go to Chengdu. As for our side, we must first communicate with Liu Jing."

Speaking of this, Yang Biao said to his nephew Yang Xun: "Teacher, please work hard and send me a letter to Liu Jing."

Yang Xun quickly stood up and said, "My nephew is obeying his uncle's orders."

The New Year has passed, and it is gradually late January. There is a hint of warmth in the air. People feel the breath of spring and begin to take off their thick winter clothes. Young women put on short jackets and walk out of the house to breathe the breath of spring.

Xiao Qiao has been in Chengdu for almost a month and has gradually adapted to the climate of Chengdu and the life of the Han Palace. Sun Shangxiang's meticulous care for her made her live a happy life. Without the embarrassment of watching people live in the Zhou family, her mood gradually became cheerful. She began to fall in love with this carefree life. She also gained a little weight, her body was plump, her skin was smooth, and her fairy-looking appearance made her beauty more attractive.

A few days ago, accompanied by Sun Shangxiang, the two of them went to Qingcheng Mountain to have fun and returned home with great fun. At noon, Xiao Qiao held a fan in his hand and was walking slowly along the small river in the mansion alone. The river connects the Hunting River outside the mansion and the Quanhu Lake inside the mansion. The clear lake water flows out of the river from the river. The river meanders and twists and turns, with evergreen trees planted on both sides, and the ground is green like grass, like a layer of soft carpet, with green rocks and small bridges and flowing water, and the scenery is particularly elegant.

Forsythia and wintersweet on both sides of the river are in full bloom, clusters of brilliant yellows bloom on both sides of the river. The air is filled with the special fragrance of wintersweet. Groups of birds with bright feathers are chirping on the trees. Xiao Qiao admires the plum blossoms and is completely intoxicated by the fragrance of flowers and birds.

"Why are you alone?" A low voice sounded beside Xiao Qiao, awakening her from her intoxication. When she turned around, she saw Liu Jing standing not far behind her, looking at her with a smile.

Xiao Qiao suddenly felt panic. She had only seen Liu Jingshi this month, and she was with everyone at dinner. This was the first time she saw him alone. Her face turned slightly red and she smiled and said, "Shangxiang wants to take a nap, I'm bored alone, so I'm just walking around casually. Why did you go home at noon?"

"Today is the break, so I don't have to go to the official room. I'll also come out to relax."

Xiao Qiao smiled slightly, pointed at the river with a fan and said, "I just realized that there is such a beautiful scenery on both sides of the river. I like the fragrance of wintersweet the most. Do you like it?"

Liu Jing walked forward, sniffed a dark yellow wintersweet, and nodded, "This fragrance is really special, good, I like it too."

The two walked slowly side by side. Liu Jing looked at Xiao Qiao and saw that she was wearing a white linen dress with light makeup on her face. Her black waterfall-like hair tied up a horse-drawn bun, making her look plump and slender, with a pretty and elegant appearance, and her body exuded an intoxicating and elegant fragrance. She really had a look that was fascinating.

"Have you been doing well in the mansion these days?" Liu Jing asked with a smile.

Xiao Qiao nodded gently, "I am living a happy life and I am very grateful to my husband."

"Is it only grateful?" Liu Jing couldn't help asking.

Xiao Qiao's body trembled slightly. She glanced at Liu Jing with a shy look and said in a low voice: "What does this mean by you?"

Liu Jing smiled but did not answer, but reached out to hold Xiao Qiao's delicate and smooth little hand. Xiao Qiao lowered her head and slashed it gently, but couldn't get it away. She turned her head in shame and did not dare to look at Liu Jing.

Liu Jing turned her shoulders and looked at her with a fiery look down at her. Xiao Qiao's heart was pounding. She was so panicked that she was in a state of trembling, and said in a trembling voice: "Master"

Liu Jing raised her jaw and stared at this beautiful face. Compared with Da Qiao's dignity and beauty, Xiao Qiao had a more charming and seductive style. She closed her beautiful eyes, her bright red lips slightly opened, revealing her snow-white teeth, as if calling something. Liu Jing slowly approached and kissed her soft lips. He savored her taste carefully. Xiao Qiao slowly snuggled in his arms, and her whole body trembled.
Chapter completed!