PDLP Chapter 242 The Minister's Office Recruits Talents! Wang Lang's Daughter Arrives
Chapter 242 The Minister's Office Recruits Talents! Wang Lang's Daughter Arrives
"Does Young Master Pi know the story of how my Yang family was granted the title of Marquis by Emperor Gaozu because of Xiang Yu's one leg?"
Yang Biao started with a winning hand.
But Cao Pi actually knew this story.
He nodded, looking slightly bewildered.
Yang Biao laughed:
"The world laughs at the Yang family for currying favor with the powerful."
"But what they don't know is that it is precisely because my Yang family does not fight or rob, and is harmless to humans and animals, that we have been able to continue to this day."
Yang Biao was not afraid that Cao Pi would tell Cao Cao what he had said.
Because this is a fact known to everyone.
All are not fools.
It was for this reason that Cao Cao promoted Yang Biao to the position of Minister of Works, making him one of the few remaining veteran officials of the Han Dynasty.
Yang Biao continued:
“During the Warring States period, my Yang family, as an old aristocratic family of the pre-Qin era, also successfully chose sides on several occasions.”
"Even in the Han Dynasty, the Yang family still had a presence in the imperial court."
"So what if my Yang family was favored by Emperor Gaozu because of Xiang Yu's one leg?"
"My Yang family is still alive, but where are they now?"
"I'm telling you all this so that you can tell Young Master Pi that not fighting or grabbing, advancing when you should advance and retreating when you should retreat, is sometimes a strategy."
"My Yang family has no intention of disloyalty; we only wish to ensure the safety of our family."
“If Young Master Pi can let go of his obsessions, he can still leave his mark on history and become a literary master in the future.”
In the Han Dynasty, "Wenzong" referred to a great Confucian scholar who led the way in his time.
For example, Dong Zhongshu, Sima Xiangru, Yang Xiong, and others.
Cao Pi gave a bitter smile.
He was an intelligent man, so of course he understood the admonition in Yang Biao's words.
But how old was Cao Pi at this time?
It's the age when they crave their father's approval!
Yang Biao's experience gave Cao Pi some inspiration, but it was not enough to make Cao Pi give up his jealousy of Cao Ang and the ambition deep in his heart.
However, after this conversation, Cao Pi felt more favorably toward Yang Biao.
She was no longer so resistant to Yang Biao's teachings.
however.
People compare themselves to others, and goods compare themselves to goods.
Although Yang Biao's skill level is quite good.
However, if Cao Pi were to make a choice, he would still instantly choose Su Yu rather than anyone else.
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Shangshu Lingfu
"No! How could this be? Su Ziyi, you stop right there!"
"You're trying to force me to my death!"
Xun Yu stared with his bull-like eyes, no longer caring about the so-called "gentleman's demeanor," and sat down on the ground, alternating between his left and right hands, throwing a tantrum.
What was presented to Xun Yu was a list.
The names on that list were those of "young talents" who were about to be transferred from the Ministry of Personnel.
Why did Xun Yu break down like this?
Because two-thirds of the staff will be transferred away!
This is crazy...
That's even more ruthless than cutting Xun Yu with a knife!
Su Yu, looking disgusted, helped Xun Yu up and comforted him:
“Wenruo, you know, this isn’t me forcing you, it’s just that those newly conquered territories really need this many people.”
"Besides, when Mr. Zhongde led a group of people to Pengcheng, you also managed to carry them out."
"These are all minor incidents, minor incidents."
"Small matter, my foot!"
Xun Yu's veins bulged.
If it weren't for the fact that Xu Chu was standing behind Su Yu, Xun Yu would have fought Su Yu to the death today no matter what.
How can things be the same nowadays?
Xun Yu recalled the scene when Cheng Yu went to Xuzhou to take up his post.
With a single letter, Xun Yu's subordinates Zhang Zhao, Chen Qun, Zhao Yan, and others were all captured.
During that period, Xun Yu was so busy that he was constantly moving his hands and feet, not to mention eating, he was even sleeping. He had developed muscle memory from handling government affairs!
This wave of attacks is going to take away two-thirds of the people, which is tantamount to taking Xun Yu's life!
Seeing Xun Yu's life-or-death state, Su Yu felt a pang of pity and suggested to him:
"Actually, I have another way to help you share this pressure."
Upon hearing this, Xun Yu's eyes gleamed with a green light:
"Are you going to lend me that bastard Fengxiao?"
"Get him over here and get to work! The Minister's residence has always kept a table and chair for him!"
Su Yu waved his hand and said:
"Where did you think you were?"
"Fengxiao's life isn't necessarily easier than yours right now."
"He has recently been exploring the ancestral lands of the Ju family and has already sent people to Jizhou to scout the terrain."
Xun Yu's eyes darkened.
Well... Cao Cao's camp is empty!
Su Yu revealed a smug smile.
"This matter is actually quite easy to handle."
"Why not, in your name, Lord Xun, conduct a public recruitment of talented young people from all the states and select the best candidates?"
"Just think about it, working in the Ministry of Personnel is bringing glory to the country, what an honorable profession! Wouldn't everyone fight tooth and nail for it?"
Xun Yu thought that this made sense, but he was worried that the people he recruited would be of varying quality.
Su Yu gave him another idea.
Have Xun Yu create an exam paper!
This exam paper doesn't test the traditional Confucian classics like the Four Books and Five Classics. Instead, it directly presents common political issues in the exam.
In this way, those who are recruited and then "carefully trained" by Xun Yu will surely all become top scholars!
Roll it up, roll it up.
The more enthusiastic these people were about getting involved, the happier Su Yu became.
why?
The real reason cannot be told to Xun Yu for the time being; he will find out later.
This public recruitment was also a trap set by Su Yu for Xun Yu, and a double safeguard.
In conclusion, Xun Yu adopted Su Yu's suggestion to openly recruit people in the provinces under Cao Cao's control by leveraging the influence of the Yanzhou Daily.
But in reality, most of those who make it to the finals are still from prestigious families.
Unfortunately, powerful families in the late Han Dynasty almost monopolized all books.
Remember this sentence.
In the late Han Dynasty, any family that could afford to send their children to school was definitely not an ordinary family.
They were at least from the family of the village head or the head of the pavilion.
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After comforting Xun Yu, Su Yu took another stroll around the palace.
The Commandant of the Guards was essentially the head of the imperial palace guards.
As the saying goes:
The palace is my home; I can come and go as I please.
Overjoyed, Liu Xie once again allowed Su Yu to stay overnight at the palace.
But for some reason, Liu Xie got drunk "again".
Su Yu did not leave the palace until the following morning, returning to the Imperial Guard's residence.
And at the same time
Outside Xuchang City
Wang Lang's daughter, Wang Guan, finally arrived in Xuchang after many twists and turns.
As for Wang Lang, after being betrayed by Yu Fan and destroyed by Sun Ce, there has been no news of him since.
Looking at the towering city of Xuchang, Wang Guan felt a deep sadness.
I don't know if my father is alive or dead.
If she were to die at the hands of Sun Ce, what would be the point of her arduous journey to Xuchang?
But people should always look forward.
Upon learning that Wang Lang's daughter had traveled a great distance from Kuaiji, Cao Cao immediately summoned Su Yu to accompany him to meet her.
Even Cai Yong went along.
Wang Lang was more than just the Prefect of Kuaiji.
The current head of the Langya Wang family is none other than Wang Lang!
At the same time, Wang Lang also had a past relationship with Cai Yong, and was considered Cai Yong's junior fellow student.
The reason why Wang Lang was able to become "Wang Situ" in Cao Wei was not only due to his seniority, but also because of his own resources.
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