In the evening, there was still some light in the bamboo forest.

Next to the marble road, besides a thick layer of rotten bamboo leaves, there are tender bamboo shoots with a small head that are barely emerging.

These bamboo shoots are wrapped in bamboo skins and are still in a state of disrespect.

But in a few days, it will release its ability to save the whole winter and grow into a big bamboo in just over ten days.

This is a miracle of life and a typical representative of accumulation and development.

Of course, Cao Chong's attention was not attracted by these bamboo shoots.

From beginning to end, Cao Chong's eyes were always on the pavilion and frozen on Zhong Yao.

Looking from a distance, Zhong Yao is not old, but he is not young anymore.

At his fifties, he is already an old man in this era.

Since his youth, Zhong Yao began to emerge and gained the attention of Cao Cao, otherwise he would not have stood in this position now.

You know, he is not surnamed Cao or Xiahou.

Even if there is a person with the surname Cao and Xiahou, who can have a higher status besides Cao Ren?

Of course, Cao Pi and Cao Chong are naturally not included.

In terms of qualifications, Zhong Yao is of course enough.

When he was young, Zhong Yao was prosecuted as a filial and honest person, and served as a Shangshu Lang and Yangling Order. He resigned due to illness.

Later, he was summoned by the three prefectures and served as the Chief of the Tingwei and the Minister of the Huangmen.

At that time, Emperor Xian of Han was authoritarian in Chang'an, Li, Guo Si and others in Xijing, and Zhong Yao blocked the connection between Emperor Xian and Guandong.

Therefore, Zhong Yao entered Cao Cao's sight for the first time.

In the third year of Chuping, Cao Cao was appointed as the governor of Yanzhou, when Cao Cao was about to welcome the Emperor of Han.

Zhong Yao advised Li, Guo Si and others to say: "Today's heroes are rising up, and they each lie to the emperor's order to control one side. Only Cao Yanzhou is thinking about the royal family. If he refuses his loyalty, this is not a way to meet his future wishes."

Guo Si and others repay Zhong Yao's words with kindness, and Cao Cao was able to send envoys to contact the Emperor of Han.

It can be said that when Cao Cao was able to welcome Emperor Xian of Han, Zhong Yao played a crucial role in it.

This was his first qualification, and it was precisely because of this that Zhong Yao was valued by Cao Cao.

In the fourth year of Jian'an, Ma Teng and Han Sui were the generals who relied on their strength to live in Guanzhong.

Cao Cao was very worried about this. After Xun's recommendation, he appointed Zhong Yao as the chief officer of the Si Li, to supervise all the troops in Guanzhong with his responsibilities, and entrust him with the affairs of the rear to him, and especially grant him the power not to be bound by the system.

After Zhong Yao arrived in Chang'an, he wrote a letter to Ma Teng, Han Sui and others, explaining the pros and cons of the good and bad fortune to them. Ma Teng and Han Sui all sent a son to the court as hostage.

In the fifth year of Jian'an, Cao Cao fought with Yuan Shao at Guandu, and Zhong Yao sent two thousand horses for military use.

In his letter to Zhong Yao, Cao Cao said: "Getting the horses sent is very urgently needed by the troops. The Guanyou area was pacified and the court had no worries about the west, which was a great contribution. When Xiao He guarded Guanzhong, he had enough food and supplies, and even the army won, it was only equivalent to your contribution."

From Cao Cao's words, it can be seen that Cao Cao's emphasis on Zhong Yao has reached the point where he regards him as Xiao He.

Later, Zhong Yao defeated Yuan Shao's general Guo Yuan in the seventh year of Jian'an and surrendered the Southern Xiongnu Shanyu. Three years later, Zhong Yao put down the rebellion of the high-ranking officials and others...

There are many more things like this.

There is naturally a reason why Zhong Yao was able to gain Cao Cao's trust and value it, and to reach his current position.

but...

These reasons are not sufficient.

Heroes come from troubled times. In this era, who has a bad resume?

Who hasn't done a few big things?

Take Xun You, who is still alive, for example.

Kill Lu Bu, defeat Yuan Shao, destroy Yuan Tan and Yuan Shang, manage Liangzhou, and pacify Wuhuan...

These things are all related to Cao Cao's life, death, honor and disgrace.

To be honest, when confronting Lu Bu and Yuan Shao, as long as Cao Cao takes a wrong step, he will be doomed.

Is Xun You not qualified enough?

Enough.

Compared with Zhong Yao, does Xun You have more or better contributions?

The answer is definitely quite a lot.

And people like Xun You have many people around Cao Cao.

People like Hua Xin and Wang Lang are far better than Zhong Yao in terms of qualifications and fame, let alone the generals with great military achievements.

Heroes come from troubled times.

There are too many heroes in Cao Wei.

This is also the reason why talents like Ding Yi, Sima Yi, and Wei Feng still have to be qualified in this country.

It's not because their talents are not enough.

No.

But there are too many talented people in this country.

To be honest, if you take out a strategist under Cao Cao, you can stand on the front line under Sun Quan and Liu Bei in later generations.

This is by no means alarmist, nor is it self-proclaimer.

Cao Wei has many talents, especially now Cao Wei has gathered talents from the end of the Eastern Han Dynasty.

It will be even more difficult for those freshmen to make a name for themselves.

In addition to enduring the older generation to death.

There is no other way.

Zhong Yao has barely achieved qualifications, and after the first battle at the beginning of last year, he also has barely made contributions, but fame is a flaw for Zhong Yao.

The reason why he was able to sit in this position and no one dared to gossip was apart from his own ability to leave others speechless.

More importantly, it is Cao Cao's trust.

Compared to Cao Ren, Zhong Yao is definitely much more humble.

Cao Ren is a clan and has a fateful friendship with Cao Cao. Perhaps Cao Ren can make a fuss in front of Cao Cao, but Zhong Yao knew that he could not do it.

This made him humbler.

That's why Yecheng has a very strange phenomenon.

Zhong Yao clearly became a general of the cavalry and was promoted, but the gate of the mansion was closed all year round and no guests were seen. Compared with the former Sili School Captain, the Tingwei was even more powerful when he was a lieutenant.

Like Xu Shu.

Zhong Yao is also very self-aware and knowledgeable about the current affairs.

Just like now...

Even if his official position is higher than Cao Chong, his qualifications are higher than Cao Chong, his seniority is higher than Cao Chong, and his age is higher than Cao Chong, but when he saw Cao Chong for the first time, Zhong Yao bowed to Cao Chong.

After this ceremony, Zhong Yao took advantage of the situation and placed himself in a relatively low position and looked up at Cao Chong.

Zhong Yao respected himself and placed himself in a relatively low position. Cao Chong dared not really put Zhong Yao in the lower position.

Zhong Yao respects himself to give himself face and modest.

If you take it seriously, then hehe.

Emotional intelligence is basically negative.

What's more, when you come here yourself, you have something to ask for.

Cao Chong quickly took two steps and rushed up directly, helped Zhong Yao up, then took a step back, and bowed to Zhong Yao.

"The general is like this, but Cang Shu feels ashamed. You are an elder, and if you want to salute, it is me who should salute you."

Zhong Yao shook his head gently and said, "Although I have been with you for dozens of years, I am respecting you as a virtue, and even the king behind you."

Forehead.

Cao Chong was slightly stunned.

It turned out that he thought Zhong Yao was considered a cold-hearted person, but now when Zhong Yao spoke, he seemed to have good skills in flattery.

No wonder Boss Cao valued him, it turned out that he was also a flatterer.
Chapter completed!