newbobooks Chapter 84 Cao Ang Arrives in Yanzhou? Cao Song Stays Behind to Persuade the Clan Elders
Chapter 84 Cao Ang Arrives in Yanzhou? Cao Song Stays Behind to Persuade the Clan Elders
谯郡
Cao Family Residence
Cao Song sat in a recliner, rocking it happily.
The recliner was naturally invented by Su Yu.
However, not long after it was created, Cao Cao sent someone to steal the technique and made one for his own father, sending it to Qiao County.
In an effort to glorify Cao Cao's struggles, many marketing accounts have portrayed his father Cao Song and his relationship with his son as extremely hostile.
That's not actually the case at all.
Cao Cao's father, Cao Song, was once the Grand Commandant.
Although, Cao Song had saved up money for many years to buy this Grand Commandant experience card.
But no matter what, this is still a legitimate Grand Commandant.
Later, when the young Cao Cao was serving as the city gatekeeper in Luoyang, he beat Jian Shuo's uncle with a five-colored stick, which led to Jian Shuo imprisoning him.
In order to rescue Cao Cao, Cao Song used his position as Grand Commandant and his remaining family property to beg his brothers and sisters, and finally managed to rescue Cao Cao.
Later, having lost his official position, Cao Song had no choice but to move back to his hometown of Qiao County to live out his remaining years in peace.
When Cao Cao raised an army to attack Dong Zhuo, Cao Song used his remaining prestige and the marriage alliance between the Cao, Xiahou, and Ding families to raise some money for Cao Cao's uprising.
How could Cao Song, with such a background, have a bad relationship with his eldest son, Cao Cao?
And now.
Upon hearing the news that his eldest son Cao Cao had become the governor of Yan Province, Cao Song was greatly pleased.
The once immature and prudent Cao Cao is now, in his father's eyes, a truly upright and honorable man!
"Ang'er, come here quickly."
Seeing Cao Ang peeking out from the courtyard gate, Cao Song waved to him kindly.
When Cao Cao raised his army, he specially sent his eldest son Cao Ang to Cao Song.
This year, Cao Ang is already twelve years old.
It was still six years before the "one cannon kills three virtuous men" incident in Wancheng.
"Grandfather, your grandson misses your father and mother."
Cao Ang was Cao Cao's eldest son, although he was not born to Lady Ding.
However, having lost his mother at a young age, he was adopted by Madam Ding when he was two years old and has always been treated as the eldest son of the legitimate wife.
Cao Song also doted on this eldest grandson.
Upon hearing that Cao Ang missed Cao Cao and Lady Ding, Cao Song comforted him:
"Don't worry, Ang'er, you will be reunited with your father soon."
Cao Ang nodded understandingly.
Perhaps it was Cao Cao's words that had an effect.
Soon, ten sentries arrived at the Cao family compound.
Cao Song looked closely and saw that the newcomers were Cao Hong and nine personal guards.
"Hey, Zilian, why aren't you properly assisting Mengde? Why have you suddenly come back?"
Cao Hong was Cao Cao's cousin, and Cao Song's nephew; they were quite close.
Cao Hong wiped his sweat and said with a smile:
"Uncle, wasn't it Mengde who sent me?"
“Qiao County is now under the control of Yuan Shu. Mengde is worried about you staying in Qiao County and wants me to come and take you to Yanzhou.”
Upon hearing Cao Hong's words, Cao Song immediately understood.
After all, Cao Song was once a Grand Commandant. What kind of famous scenes hadn't he seen?
Cao Hong only brought nine men with him on this trip, presumably because he was worried that if he brought too many people, Yuan Shu would notice something amiss.
"Zilian, you should rest for a while. I will send someone to inform the Xiahou family and the Ding family of the news."
As soon as he finished speaking, Cao Ang thoughtfully poured Cao Hong a glass of water, which made Cao Hong unable to resist touching his nephew's little face.
A few hours later.
The Cao family, the Xiahou family, and the Ding family all sent several respected elders to come.
Some of them were even older and more senior than Cao Song.
Cao Song cleared his throat and addressed the crowd:
"Gentlemen, that's the gist of it."
“My son Cao Cao is now the governor of Yan Province.”
"Qiao County, after all, belongs to Yu Province and is Yuan Shu's territory."
"If Yuan Shu were to disregard everything and attack us old folks, Mengde would be too far away to help."
Upon hearing this, the clan elders began to discuss it animatedly.
The Cao, Xiahou, and Ding families had lived in Qiao County for generations.
Moving the entire operation to Yanzhou at once is no small matter.
and.
Because it had only been two years since the chaos began.
Many elderly clan elders still believed that the war would end on its own soon, just like the Yellow Turban Rebellion.
The relocation of the entire family from Qiao County in Yuzhou to Yanzhou was something that some of the clan elders found difficult to accept.
An elder of the Xiahou family swayed as he stood up and said:
"Cao Cao is also a junior whom we old guys have watched grow up."
"His abilities are evident to all."
"But I've heard that he's at odds with Yuan Shu of the Yuan family. What should we do if Yuan Shu tries to stop us?"
"I think it would be better not to move. I suppose Yuan Shu won't take the initiative to attack us."
The words of this elder of the Xiahou family were instantly recognized by most of the elders.
The Yuan family and the Cao family have always had a good relationship.
Otherwise, Cao Cao wouldn't have been able to develop such a close relationship with Yuan Shao so quickly.
In the eyes of these clan elders, Yuan Shu and Cao Cao were both juniors.
Conflicts and struggles among the younger generation will not affect the older generation as long as they do not actively participate.
Upon hearing this, Cao Song paced anxiously in circles.
Cao Song still trusted his eldest son, Cao Cao, quite a bit.
Besides, the Yuan family has always been the type to do things that are both hypocritical and hypocritical.
Yuan Shu might not necessarily take the initiative to attack the clan elders of the Cao, Xiahou, and Ding families.
But what about Yuan Shu's subordinates?
Who can guarantee they won't take action?
The right choice is to quickly evacuate Qiao County and head to Yan Province while Yuan Shu is still caught off guard.
however.
What that Xiahou family elder was thinking just now does not represent his own thoughts.
Seeing that 70-80% of the clansmen were unwilling to relocate, Cao Song had no choice but to suspend the meeting and plan for a longer-term solution.
but.
That evening, he still called his eldest grandson, Cao Ang, to his side.
"Grandfather, do all my uncles and great-uncles not want to move?"
Cao Ang was still young, but he was very perceptive and noticed that everyone was reluctant to move.
Cao Song affectionately patted Cao Ang's head and comforted him:
“Ang’er, most of our uncles and great-uncles have spent most of their lives in Qiao County.”
"It would indeed be inappropriate to hastily send them away from Qiao County."
"But don't worry, Ang'er, tomorrow your grandfather will have Zilian take you to Yanzhou first, so that you can reunite with your father and mother."
Cao Ang nodded, then pressed for an answer:
"And what about you, Grandfather?"
"Aren't you going with your grandson?"
Cao Song smiled and explained:
“Ang’er, if Grandfather leaves now, those uncles and great-uncles will be even less willing to move.”
"Only if my grandfather stays here first and gradually persuades them to relocate can we convince them."
Cao Ang nodded, seemingly understanding but not quite.
Cao Song is the current head of the Cao family.
But the head of the family is not omnipotent.
Many of the elders within the Cao family, as well as the elders of the Xiahou and Ding families, could rely on their seniority and act arrogantly, showing no respect to Cao Song.
Unfortunately, Cao Song didn't have a good way to deal with them; he could only appeal to their emotions and reason with them.
For some reason, Cao Ang had a feeling that he would never see his grandfather Cao Song again.
This caused him to stay up all night, and the next day, with dark circles under his eyes, he followed Cao Hong on the road to Yanzhou.
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