Cao Cao came out of Cao Ying and her mother's yard and immediately ordered someone to find Cao Zhi. Cao Zhi bowed and said, "Father is urgently summoned, don't know what urgent matters?" At this moment, Cao Cao was standing by the railing not far away with his hands behind his back and looking at the scene in the distance. Although the heavy snow stopped at this moment, the vastness between the world had become a white world.

Cao Cao turned around and smiled at Cao Zhi and said, "Zhier is such a good skill! He actually brought a talent into the mansion!" Cao Zhi heard this, and he clasped his fists and asked, "I don't know who my father is talking about?"

Cao Cao walked to Cao Zhi and said, "Isn't that person named Ailang the Mubin in your mansion?" Cao Zhi suddenly realized and quickly smiled, "It turns out that my father is talking about him! This person is indeed a rare talent!" Then he asked curiously: "Did my father actually see him?"

Cao Cao said, "I have never seen him. It's Ying'er. He praised Ailang in front of me for my father. Ailang made a poem that was outstanding at the poetry conference held by Ying'er and the others! I have heard Ying'er chant, and it turns out to be extraordinary! Even compared with your literary talent, it is probably not inferior!" Cao Zhi suddenly realized and smiled and said, "My father may not know anything. Although this person has outstanding literary talent, his martial arts skills are probably outstanding!" Cao Cao was very curious when he saw Cao Zhi say this, "You say he is very strong in martial arts? How do you know?" Cao Zhi smiled and said, "If he hadn't been his martial arts skills, he wouldn't have discovered this talent!" Then he told him how he passed by the restaurant and saw Ailang breaking a willow tree with a punch.

After hearing Cao Zhi's narration, Cao Cao felt incredible and murmured: "Is there really such a talented person in the world that is so talented? " Cao Zhi wanted to present his treasure in front of his father, and immediately clasped his fists and said: "If my father doesn't believe it, he can summon this person to take the exam himself! I believe that my father will be amazed at that time! This person is currently in his son's courtyard. If his father wants to, he can send someone to summon him immediately!"

Cao Cao was very moved and nodded and said, "Okay! I want to see how extraordinary this Ailang is!" Cao Zhi hurriedly said, "I'll call this person here!" He said, and then he was about to leave.

"Wait a moment!"

Cao Zhi stopped and looked at his father in confusion. Cao Cao thought, "If this person is a talented person, wouldn't it be too rude to summon him like this?" He paused and said to Cao Zhi, "I'm just pretending not to know for the time being. Don't tell him what I already know about him. In a few days, it will be the Lantern Festival. Then you will bring him to the meeting. I will ask my subordinates to perform the civil and military affairs at the banquet to help drink. Then he can take the opportunity to show his talents. If he is indeed a talent with great talent who is as great as you and Ying'er said, I will not only enthrone his high-ranking official and show his title on the spot, but also give Ying'er a marriage to him on the spot!"

Cao Zhi was very surprised, but then he said with some concern: "My father's decision is extremely wise! But, I am just worried about my younger sister..." Cao Cao smiled and waved his hand and said: "Don't worry about this! I see Ying'er admires his talents very much, and I have already made a secret promise! At the Lantern Festival, if Ailang can make a big splash, I will take the opportunity to announce their marriage. Ying'er only has the reason to be happy and will never object!" Cao Zhi said happily: "No matter how good this is, it will be gone!" Cao Cao patted Cao Zhi's shoulder and said: "You have only one task now, that is, to look at this person well! You can't let him run away for me! If he runs away, I will only ask!" Cao Zhi smiled and said: "Don't worry, my father will definitely live up to his mission!" Cao Cao nodded with a smile.

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Cao Zhi came out of the Prime Minister's Mansion and immediately ran to the villa. As soon as he saw Ailang, he said with joy: "Brother Ai, a good opportunity! A great opportunity!" Then he grabbed Ailang's hand and said affectionately: "I just met my father. According to my father, the scale of this Lantern Festival is unprecedented! At that time, at the banquet, my father will make the participants happy with civil and military affairs. Then it will be your opportunity for you! I heard from my father's words that my father intends to select talents at the banquet. If Brother Ai performs well at the banquet, my father will definitely give Brother Ai a high official and generous salary! In addition, I also found out that my father may be betrothed my little sister Cao Ying to the best performing talent at this banquet!" Ailang couldn't help but feel happy when he heard Cao Zhi's words.

Cao Zhi showed joy when he saw Ai Lang's face, and hurriedly said, "This event is definitely not something that ordinary people can participate. Brother Ai can only follow me to attend the meeting!" When Ai Lang heard this, could he still not understand what he meant, so he immediately folded his fists and said, "Thank you, the third son! The third son's great kindness, I will never forget it in Xiamingganwu! If the third son is sent in the future, I will go through fire and water without hesitation!" Cao Zhi was overjoyed and quickly helped Ai Lang up. (A friend mentioned before, saying that Cao Zhi was said to Cao Zhi.

It should be the fourth brother, not the third brother, and the third brother is Cao Zhang. This is true. However, Cao Zhi is the third son of Cao Cao's legitimate wife, so the people around Cao Zhi flattered him as the third prince. In addition, let me explain that Cao Pi is actually the eldest son of Cao Cao's legitimate wife, which is the so-called eldest son in ancient times. The eldest son Cao Ang was born to his concubine Liu. In terms of status, it cannot be compared with Cao Pi and others, but Cao Cao likes him very much.)

Cao Zhi and Ailang said for a long time before saying goodbye and leaving.

Ai Lang couldn't help but exclaim to Xu Shu: "Old Xu, you are so amazing. Cao Cao's reaction is exactly the same as you expected!" Xu Shu smiled and said, "This is actually nothing. In Cao Cao's opinion, this is just a human nature. If today's chaos is in chaos, the most important thing is talent. Once Cao Cao heard that there is such a civil and military talent, he would naturally not let it go. And if the wife shows her admiration for the young master, Cao Cao will naturally have the idea of ​​winning over this talent with marriage!

The subordinates are all average, not Cao Cao alone. In fact, if the same thing happened to the young master, the young master's thoughts and actions would not be different from Cao Cao." Ai Lang nodded deeply and gave Xu Shu a thumbs up, "Old Xu, you really have you! You have calculated this person's heart thoroughly!" Xu Shu sighed and said with a fist, "Your son is too rewarded! If you say you are planning to the hearts of others, there are probably few people in the world who can compare with Wenhe!" Ai Lang's heart moved and he nodded with a smile.

Xu Shu said: "Young Master, at the Lantern Festival in a few days, Cao Cao will definitely take the opportunity to test the young master's literary talent and martial arts! It's nothing, but if Cao Cao takes the exam for the young master's martial arts, he should be extra careful! At that time, there must be many powerful generals who have fought with the young master. The young master must not use weapons such as painting halberds, but should use others instead, so as not to be seen by those fierce generals!"

Ailang smiled and said, "It's nothing. Although I can't use all my skills without using Fang Tian Huaji, it's enough to show off." Xu Shu couldn't help but laugh, "This is right. With the young master's superb martial arts, even if he doesn't use all his skills, few people in the world are the young master's opponents." Ailang laughed proudly. Then he couldn't help but look forward to the Lantern Festival, and he couldn't wait.

A few days passed by, and the Lantern Festival finally arrived. The city of Xuchang was full of lights and colorful decorations. At night, all the colorful lights were lit, and the whole Xuchang was bright, and beautiful under the reflection of the white snow. At this time, a banquet was held on the Tongque Platform, and a festive and lively scene was held. The high-ranking officials and nobles in Xuchang City gathered here to congratulate the festival. At this time, Cao Cao had not appeared yet, and the time for the official banquet was not yet here. Everyone gathered together to chat, and laughter sounded from time to time. The venue of this Lantern Festival was in the square on the high platform on the north side of Tongque Platform, which was outdoors, facing the vastness of the vastness.

The snowy scene, and the magnificent building complex with layers of layers of Tongquetai backed by this bronze croaker platform can be said to be the best place to hold a grand event. At this time, the snow on the high platform had been cleaned up, and countless wine cushions had been laid. There were three wine cushions on the upper floor, one wine cushion in the middle, and the wine cushion on the left and right sides were much smaller, slightly slanted on both sides of the middle; the rest of the wine cushion was placed on the left and right sides, with five rows on the left and right sides, which looked like forty or fifty seats. There were also five rows on the right and forty or fifty seats; there were a space between the wine cushion on the left and right sides, which was the place for people to perform.

Ailang led Xu Shu to the stairs to the banquet. Cao Zhi had a good reputation, and almost everyone greeted him wherever he passed. After a while, Cao Zhi saw several brothers and immediately walked forward and said, "Big brother! Second brother! Third brother!" In the formal occasion, Cao Zhi did not dare to mess up his seniority. At this time, there were three men in front of him, and there was a very young child. The three men, the majestic man on the left, and his face was like a knife and an axe. It was Cao Cao's eldest son Cao Ang. In history, Cao Ang died in the war against Zhang Xiu. However, in this time and space, perhaps because of the uninvited guest, Ailang, who should have died early, was still alive. The kind and handsome man standing under Cao Ang had seen him long ago.

Cao Pi, who was standing under Cao Pi, was particularly conspicuous. He was majestic and magnificent, wearing armor, with yellow beards on his face, and had a very powerful appearance. He was Cao Cao's third son, the second son of his legitimate wife, Cao Zhang. This person was different from Cao Cao's other sons. He hated studying, liked to play with swords and guns, and had a very brave personality. He is now a rare general under Cao Cao's command. The last one was probably only seven or eight years old, with a jade carving and jade-like appearance. His pair of black and big eyes made people fall in love with him at first sight. He was Cao Chong, who was called a prodigy. There were many sons born to Cao Cao's concubine, but there were only two people who could make Cao Cao love and appear in front of everyone. One was the eldest son Cao Ang, and the other was the young Cao Chong.
Chapter completed!