EBE Chapter 265 Cao Ang's Official Engagement! The Powerful Families of Yu Province Force Xun Yu!
Chapter 265 Cao Ang's Official Engagement! The Powerful Families of Yu Province Force Xun Yu!
"Hahahaha, Ziyi, your so-called sacrifice is clearly Wenruo's sacrifice!"
Cao Cao had been holding his breath, quietly waiting for Su Yu's plan.
As the leader of Cao Cao's camp, it's no big deal if I have to make a small sacrifice when necessary!
For example, if a hostile force has a widow who needs assistance.
Given Cao Cao's philanthropic nature, he would certainly choose to actively help without expecting anything in return.
But what Cao Cao didn't expect was that the sacrifice Su Yu mentioned was just to let Cao Ang marry the daughter of Xun Yu's second brother!
Su Yu had discussed this matter with Cao Cao when they were in Wancheng.
Cao Cao wholeheartedly agreed!
The Cao family certainly profited by marrying their beloved eldest son a well-educated and refined woman from a prestigious family!
Cao Cao was puzzled for a moment as to why having Cao Ang marry the daughter of Xun Yu's second brother would resolve the chaos in Guanzhong.
Su Yu kept Cao Cao in suspense, leaving him to wait and see.
Once the marriage is arranged, people will come to help Cao Cao's camp resolve the chaos in Guanzhong!
……
"Su Ziyi! You wouldn't happen to want to turn my second brother into this inhuman, ghost-like creature, would you?"
Shangshu Lingfu
While drinking the health-preserving soup specially prepared for him by Zhang Zhongjing, Xun Yu speculated with the utmost malice about Su Yu's "gentlemanly heart".
To prevent Xun Yu from dying, Su Yu specially asked Zhang Zhongjing to prepare this life-extending soup for Xun Yu.
This stuff is definitely much more effective than soaking goji berries in a thermos in later generations.
But does Su Yu have a conscience?
If he truly had a conscience, he shouldn't have kept Xun Yu under such heavy workloads all the time.
Therefore, Su Yu has a conscience, but it's definitely not much.
"Bah bah bah!"
"Xun Wenruo, what nonsense are you spouting?"
"Am I, Su Ziyi, that kind of person?"
"Tell me, isn't Zixiu a gentle and refined yet resolute and courageous young man, possessing both literary and martial talents, and showing the makings of a wise ruler?"
Xun Yu nodded and said:
"Indeed."
"It is only because Young Master Zixiu is of good character and has not been corrupted by you that he can remain untainted by the mud."
"Xun Wenruo, you're the one who's the mud!"
Su Yu chuckled and cursed, then continued to coax:
"Since Zixiu is so outstanding, do you think he is a good match for your second brother's daughter?"
Xun Yu thought about it carefully and realized that they were actually quite a good match!
If Cao Ang were not Cao Cao's eldest son...
Xun Yu still couldn't deny that Cao Ang was a very outstanding young man.
Moreover, he has the added advantage of being the heir to Cao Cao's camp.
It seems that the Xun family actually benefited from Cao Ang's marriage to his wife.
"Since the two are a good match, what reason do you, Xun Wenruo, have to stop them?"
Su Yu's words gradually persuaded Xun Yu.
He decided to act as matchmaker, arranging for his niece Xun Yi and Cao Ang to meet.
As a seasoned player in matters of the heart, Su Yu taught Cao Ang a few tricks.
Facing Xun Yi, who rarely left her secluded room, Cao Ang was very at ease and quickly made Xun Yi's eyes fill with him.
It must be said that women in ancient times were still very simple and honest.
Once someone commits to another, they are unlikely to change their mind easily.
In later generations, some fairies would have been even more extravagant than anyone else in their pursuit of fun.
Seeing that his niece and Cao Ang had taken a liking to each other, Xun Yu formally discussed the marriage with his father Xun Kun and his second brother Xun Yan.
after all.
This is not as simple as an ordinary family getting married.
The marriage alliance between the Xun and Cao families is absolutely unprecedented!
In the future, the Xun family will be the Cao family's maternal relatives!
Many stakes and potential reactions need to be considered in advance.
The primary question is, once the Xun family becomes related to the Cao family through marriage, will they still be able to prioritize the interests of the Yuzhou aristocratic families?
Everyone cherishes you, so you have to cherish them in your heart!
But this kind of thing is not something that Xun Yu and the Xun family can decide.
Even if they pat their chests and guarantee that they will definitely prioritize the interests of the Yuzhou aristocratic families in the future.
Other prominent families in Yuzhou might not necessarily respect him either.
no way.
Your Xun family was originally pure, and you are descendants of Xunzi. You are highly respected and trusted by everyone.
Now that your Xun family is no longer pure, no one can guarantee that you won't side with Cao Cao at a crucial moment and ignore the interests of my Yuzhou aristocratic family!
This is not.
The news of Cao Ang and Xun Yi's engagement had just spread.
The next day, the other three of the four great families of Yingchuan—the Zhong family, the Chen family, and the Han family—gathered at Xun Yu's residence as Minister of the Imperial Secretariat.
Shangshu Lingfu
Xun Yu set aside his precious political duties and personally served tea and water to the elders of the three major families.
Despite Xun Yu's high rank as Minister of the Imperial Secretariat, these old men are all senior members of the Xun family and have been friends for generations.
If we look at them one by one, they are all Xun Yu's uncles or grandfathers.
"Wenruo, this tea is quite good."
"It's clear that you're one of the top men under Cao Sikong."
The elder of the Chen family leisurely sipped his tea, but his words were loaded with meaning.
Xun Yu gave a bitter smile and said self-deprecatingly:
"The Minister's residence is like a wall; those outside want to get in, while those inside want to get out."
"By the way, Changwen also worked in the Minister's residence. Didn't he mention anything about the Minister's residence when he sent someone home with a message?"
The long article Xun Yu mentioned was referring to Chen Qun.
The elder of the Chen family paused for a moment before remembering that Chen Qun had indeed written a letter criticizing the busy work of the Minister of Works.
But in the eyes of the elders of the Chen family, this was clearly Chen Qun not appreciating his good fortune.
Young and unaware of the advantages of working in the Ministry of Personnel!
The elder of the Chen family waved his hand and said:
"Changwen is not worth mentioning; he can't endure any hardship."
"Wenruo, you are patient, able to withstand pressure, and have the integrity of a public official!"
According to the elders of the Chen family.
The Minister's residence is stable, respectable, and offers good benefits, including gifts during festivals and high social status!
This is absolutely a great job!
Isn't this much better than the Imperial Guard Commandery, which does absolutely nothing all day?
Xun Yu was delighted.
If it weren't for the Chen family's high seniority and status, he would have had to say something like:
"Elder, why don't you come to the Minister's residence and experience the daily work?"
"Ahem, Wenruo, we old folks shouldn't have come to your door today."
"But the news of your second brother's daughter's engagement to Cao Sikong's eldest son is spreading like wildfire."
"What stance will your Xun family take from now on? Can you tell us old folks?"
When it comes to the highest level of understanding, the elder of the Zhong family still stands out.
These words left Xun Yu speechless.
He's not like Su Yu, whose acting skills seem to be a daily occurrence.
He found it difficult to tell lies.
Given time, Cao Cao and the powerful families of Yu Province will have disagreements, and Xun Yu himself doesn't know whose side he or the Xun family will ultimately stand on.
But his second brother, Xun Yan, who is Cao Ang's future father-in-law, would definitely side with his son-in-law.
In other words, opinions within the Xun family could not be unified.
It is not convincing for the Xun family to continue acting on behalf of the powerful families of Yu Province in Cao Cao's camp.
This is also why the other old guys from various companies took the initiative to come to us.
The Xun family has become a quasi-in-law of Cao Cao's camp. As the leading family of Yu Province in Cao Cao's camp, it is time for them to step down and give way to a more capable person!
……