Chapter 203: Cao Family's Young Phoenix

Liu Zhen, one of the Seven Scholars of Jian'an, was a descendant of Han's Prince of Lian. He was the grandson of Liu Liang, the Prefect of the Imperial Secretariat. Historical records depict Liu Zhen as learned and talented, with sharp wit. He was chosen as an official under Prime Minister Cao Cao's command and befriended Emperor Wen of Wei and Cao Zhi, the brothers. During a banquet hosted by Cao Pi, Liu Zhen boldly looked at the concubine Wang Fei. Cao Pi himself was not bothered by Liu Zhen's behavior and even gave him a special gift as a token of their friendship. However, when Cao Cao heard of this incident, he accused Liu Zhen of disrespect and punished him accordingly. Cao Pi and others pleaded for leniency, which saved him from death but sentenced him to labor and appointed him as a minor official. Liu Zhen was never promoted again and eventually succumbed to illness during a severe epidemic in the north. Note: The content has been translated while preserving the original @ matches.

However, although he is a relative of the Han dynasty, just like Liu Ye, he has no emotional attachment to the Han dynasty. After all, in their generation, the Han dynasty has not bestowed them with any favors. They don't even have any land titles remaining, so they only have the Han dynasty's ancestral reputation to cling onto.

Du Xi, one of the Four Great Scholars of Yingchuan, the other three being Chen Qun, Zhao Yan, and Xin Pi. (Don't ask me why there are no people like Xun Yu, Xun You, Guo Jia, etc. There are plenty of scholars in Yingchuan, but to be honest, just Xun Yu and Xun You alone would overshadow Du Xi). He served as the magistrate of Xie County, Yilang, Advisor to the Chancellor, Military Counselor to the Chancellor's Sacrificial Official, Palace Attendant, Chief Clerk to the Chancellor, and Colonel of the Cavalry. During the reign of Emperor Wen in the Kingdom of Wei, he held the positions of Inspector of Army Provisions and Imperial Secretary, and was subsequently titled Marquis Within the Pass and Marquis of Wupingting. In the era of Emperor Ming in the Kingdom of Wei, he served as the military strategists for Cao Zhen and Sima Yi, accompanying the army in the attack on the Shu Kingdom. He was appointed Grand Master of the Palace Secretariat, and was posthumously honored as Marquis Ding.

These three individuals were originally serving as officials in the outer regions, but their positions were not high. Therefore, when they had the opportunity to come into contact with greater power, they naturally agreed to the transfer. And when they learned that their assisting target was Cao Ang, all three of them couldn't help but feel excited in their hearts.

说实话,在他们看来,曹操早晚也是要篡汉自立的。而且,就天下形势而言,最有机会登上九五之位的,莫过于曹操和袁绍。

In the eyes of outsiders, Yuan Shao's chances are much greater than Cao Cao's. However, those who have actually lived in the lands governed by Cao Cao will understand just how much better his chances of success are compared to Yuan Shao.

Assisting Cao Ang, isn't that assisting the future Crown Prince? No, it's the Emperor!

于是,三人竭尽全力辅佐曹昂,三人曾在外任职的经验,也让他们在辅佐曹昂处理政务的时候,帮助曹昂处理得更多老成和顺利。曹昂谦逊宽宏的性格,也让三人放下了心中对于曹昂这样的上位者的一丝芥蒂,能够真正全心全意辅佐他。

Speaking of Cao Ang's personality, it is quite different from Cao Cao's.

When Cao Ang was still young, Cao Cao was constantly engaged in battles, so he didn't have much time to rest at home. Cao Ang's biological mother passed away shortly after his birth, and he was raised by Cao Cao's lawful wife, Lady Ding. Under Lady Ding's upbringing, Cao Ang became kind, virtuous, humble, and tolerant. However, due to growing up under the guidance of his mother, he lacked a certain degree of decisiveness when facing challenges.

Cao Cao was also frustrated by Cao Ang's indecisiveness, but this character trait may not necessarily be a bad thing in the eyes of Guo Jia and Xun Yu. After all, indecisiveness can be corrected with more experience in a few years, but if one is arrogant and unruly, it is not so easy to correct.

Cao Ang's personality lacks the frivolous aura commonly associated with young nobleman, but instead, he is more approachable and demonstrates humility. This enables Cao Ang to easily create a strong bond within his small team.

However, Cao Ang's fatal weakness lies in his indecisiveness.

His character makes it difficult for him to be prepared for attacks from behind.

It's easy to dodge a bullet in plain sight, but it's hard to defend against a hidden arrow.

Cao Ang, unlike Guo someone, is not particularly fond of power struggles and cunning schemes. As the eldest son who is most likely to inherit Cao Cao's legacy in the future, this is Cao Ang's fatal weakness.

So, he needs someone to block those cold arrows coming from behind for him.

而这三人可都是历史上的能臣,能身居高位之人,对于那些诡计,都是有些了解的。他们三人帮曹昂挡下大部分冷箭都是没问题的。

其实郭嘉也想把他们纳入自己麾下,但最终还是担心曹昂初次担当大任会有什么意外,便将这三人都举荐给了曹昂。所以说郭嘉也是为这位比自己小不了几岁的侄子操碎了心。

In fact, it shouldn't be a problem for someone to guard against these covert attacks for Cao Ang.

The only thing is that this person, Guo Jia, is still hesitating whether to let him enter the court.

However, this is a double-edged sword, and Guo Jia dares not let Cao Ang wield it.

In fact, Guo Jia had contemplated killing him several times, regardless of whether he would pose a threat to the Cao clan or not.

“子脩,先不说这个小家伙的事情了。副司空(荀彧)的事情,你打算怎么办?”

刘桢明白曹操、郭嘉将他们三人安排在曹昂身边的目的不是纯粹为了辅佐曹昂,更多还是帮着培养曹昂,故而先询问了曹昂自己的想法。

Cao Ang pondered for a moment, truthfully, he felt a headache. He didn't want to be on guard against Xun Yu like this, but he had to.

"Let Uncle Wenruo handle it first, I believe he won't let Father and me down."

Du Xi sighed, he had long known that Cao Ang would decide like this. Sometimes, his benevolence and virtue could become the enemy's sharpest blade.

Cao Ang saw Du Xi sigh and thought that his decision had dissatisfied him. Just as he was about to say something, Jia Kui, who was beside them, spoke up. Translation: "

“我倒是觉得子脩的主意很好。如今的许都,不需要大动干戈。司空给子脩和副司空的任务也只是做好后勤和保证一个安稳的大后方,并非是要彻底消灭天子和那些汉室死党的力量。这时候若真的与他们斗个鱼死网破,得利的还是袁军。”

贾逵说得头头是道,曹昂本以为自己的决定还是不够狠辣,却想不到还有这么深的含义。

Liu Zhen on the side also nodded in agreement with Jia Kui's statement.

"Indeed. As long as the rear is secure, Sikuang will surely be able to defeat Yuan Shao. We can deal with them afterwards. However, we still need to keep an eye out and have the Mingjing Guard keep a close watch on Deputy Sikuang."

“天子和汉室死党那里的监察也不能落下了。”杜袭不甘心地开口道。

曹昂见杜袭还是有些不悦,拍了拍他的肩膀“知道了,子绪。”

“对了,今日的政务已经处理完了,正好又听闻父亲和郭祭酒接连在官渡和白马大破袁军,而我这里有几坛封存多年的杜康酒,不如我们几个也好好喝一杯庆祝庆祝?”

Jia Kui, Liu Zhen, and Du Xi locked eyes, and they all saw a glimmer of burning passion in each other's eyes.

"Let's go!"

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