It's normal, Cao Chong fixed his eyes on Zhang Fan.

This Zhang Fan is the brother of Zhang Cheng, the prefect of Zhao County.

Speaking of which, Zhang Fan's family is also a big family.

Zhang Fan, whose courtesy name was Gongyi, was from the Hanoi Warring States, was descended from Zhang Liang, the Marquis of Liu of the Western Han Dynasty, the grandson of Zhang Xin, the son of Zhang Yan, the grandson of Zhang Xin, the grandson of Zhang Yan, the grandson of Zhang Yan.

These names mean that he was born into a famous family.

Later, after several twists and turns, Zhang Fan became an official under Cao Cao's account.

Zhang Fan has a quiet and happy personality, does not love glory, fame and fortune, he does not pursue official positions, likes to help poor people, have no spare wealth, and are respectful to poor people inside and outside, and are lonely and widowed.

There is no need to give gifts from outside. When Zhang Fan dies, he will return them all.

Zhang Fan had a high reputation in Wei State.

The family lasted for three hundred years, and the ancestors can be traced back to Zhang Liang, the Marquis of Liu.

It is said that it is a great family, only the Yingchuan family can compare with his family.

The reason why Zhang Fan and Zhang Cheng are not on Cao Cao's liquidation list is because to a certain extent, the Zhang family is Cao Cao's person.

It is true that Cao Cao wants to deal with a noble family, but he needs strength, and just his own strength is not enough.

The Yingchuan gentry and the Zhang family's power were borrowed by Cao Cao.

This is also the reason why Boss Cao eliminated most aristocratic families, not all aristocratic families.

The remaining aristocratic families have more prominent status than before. I am afraid that this is also the reason why Zhang Fandan led the palace to exonerate Zhang Cheng.

At this time, he had the ability to push his stupid brother out in the court. Cao Chong thought that there was no one except Zhang Fan.

"Doctor of the Consciousness, do you think Zhang Cheng is guilty?"

Zhang Fan was stunned for a moment, but only for a moment. He smiled and said to Cao Chong, "Your Highness, Zhang Cheng, the prefect of Zhao County, is of course guilty."

"oh?"

Cao Chong narrowed his eyes slightly, but he didn't think Zhang Fan would have no backup plan.

"Since it's a crime, what do the doctor thinks that exiled to Liaodong?"

Zhang Fan held the jade scepter and immediately shook his head: "Zhang Cheng, the prefect of Zhao County, is guilty, but his sins should not be exiled."

really...

Cao Chong sneered in his heart, but there was still a smile on his face.

"What should I do between Doctor Yi?"

Zhang Cheng had a faint smile on his face, and he quickly said it.

"In my foolish opinion, although the prefect of Zhao County is greedy for the money for road construction, it does not take the money for himself, but bought the people for farming iron plows and plowing oxes. After winter, it will be spring, and spring is the season for sowing. If there are iron plows and plowing oxes, the people of Zhao County will not be hungry next year. This is more realistic than road construction. Therefore, even if Zhang Cheng is wrong, he will not be exiled to Liaodong."

As soon as Zhang Fan finished speaking, His Highness and ministers immediately nodded and said yes.

Cao Chong glanced down lightly and found that those who were in harmony with Zhang Fan were all from aristocratic families.

For example, the ministers of the Yingchuan gentry.

As for those people from the Cao Xiahou clan, they looked as if they were still as motionless.

Sure enough, even though most of the aristocratic families were cleared out of the court, these aristocratic families still annoyed me.

The Yingchuan gentry and the Zhang family depended on Cao Cao, not on him, Cao Chong.

It is not his own thing, so Cao Chong naturally cannot instruct them, and of course he will not have a good impression of them.

"Brother Wang, what the counselor said is very true. Zhang Cheng, the prefect of Zhao County, is also a pillar of the country. If he was exiled to Liaodong, wouldn't he waste his time in vain? This is not only Zhang Cheng's loss, but also Wei's loss."

With Cao Ju taking the lead, the ministers of those aristocratic families responded even louder.

However, Cao Chong's face became even more gloomy.

"Cao Ju, there is no brother Wang here, so why don't you leave me!"

"King...Your Highness..."

"Get out!"

Seeing that Cao Chong's eyes were as cold as if there was any substance, Cao Ju shrank his head and felt a little scared.

To be honest, it was the first time he saw Cao Chong angry, especially at him.

In his impression, his brother was never so angry.

But today, it seems that I have completely angered him.

Cao Ji took a step back and lowered his head and dared not speak anymore.

Seeing Cao Chong's face turned gloomy like a dark cloud, those responsive voices came to an abrupt end.

"According to the doctor's opinion, Zhang Cheng was not a road construction fee, but to buy cattle and iron plows for the people. This is a brutal crime. If this is the case, wouldn't the palace take out the tax on salt and iron to raise war horses, rectify arms, and train soldiers?"

Zhang Fan's face turned dark and he immediately shook his head and said, "Your Highness, these two cannot be confused."

Can't be confused?

"If the road construction money can be used for other purposes, will it be possible for local disasters in the future? The disaster relief money can also flow into the pockets of some people. Since you think that the palace cannot take out the salt and iron tax to accumulate war horses to rectify the military, why is the prefect of Zhao County misappropriating the road construction money?"

"Plowing oxen and iron plows is just a temporary need. However, if the road can be built, the specialty of Zhao County's grain and grass can be transported to Yecheng, Luoyang, Chang'an and other places for sale. What is the bad thing for the people?"

Not only does it mean that something that is guilty is not guilty, but it also makes a contribution.

Cao Chong first dislikes these verbal faces, and secondly, he will never tolerate them.

Besides, although Zhang Fan made some preparations today, he miscalculated.

Or, he had no idea what kind of person I, Cao Chong, was.

Maybe he would think that I would give Zhang family and Zhang Fan a face. After all, what he said was a way to Cao Chong. Everyone took a step back. Wouldn't it be a vast sky?

but...

Really a vast sky?

I'm afraid not?

For Zhang Fan and Zhang Cheng, this result is definitely what they want, but for Cao Chong, this result is absolutely imperfect for him.

What was his initial purpose in punishing these people?

It’s not that I can’t stand anyone, nor that I want to put my own people in it.

These are all included.

At the beginning, Cao Chong's purpose was very clear, that was, to establish his own dignity.

But if it really follows what Zhang Fan wants, can Cao Chong establish his authority?

I am afraid that not only will he not be able to establish his authority, but his majesty will be seriously damaged.

At the beginning, Cao Chong would not retreat.

Zhang Fan, although you are smart in some aspects, you still don’t understand why I have to deal with these people.

It’s not because of innocence to build roads, nor to target your Zhang family, but to establish authority.

Huh ~

Cao Chong took a light breath and his eyes became brighter again.

However... this is a good thing for Cao Chong to get into trouble.

Who is Zhang Fan?

The person Cao Cao trusted was Zhang Liang, the father of Liu, and his father and ancestors were also chosen by the three ministers. His status was so noble. Moreover, his reputation in the court and in Wei State is obvious to all.

However, even such a person still won't have a good ending after angering Cao Chong.

Isn’t this the best candidate for Cao Chong to establish his authority?

Cao Chong looked at Zhang Fan with some pity, shook his head in his heart and said, "If you have a way in heaven, you won't go, and if you have no way in hell, you can break in. Zhang Fan, don't blame me."

When Cao Chong finished thinking about this, he immediately said the cold words.

"Zhang Fan, the chief counselor of Zhao County, said he was expelled from his blood relative, Zhao County Prefecture, and was responsible for the position of counselor of Zhao County. He was dismissed from office and investigated and kept at home. Zhang Cheng, the chief of Zhao County, misappropriated the money for road construction, and was punished. He was exiled to Liaodong as usual and scattered in the court!"

Cao Chong did not give these people a chance to speak, but waved his hand and walked quickly into the palace.

The consequences of the Zhang family should make these people understand what I mean.

If there are still people who don’t understand, then they can only blame themselves for being stupid when they encounter them later.

As for where to complain to Boss Cao...

hehe!
Chapter completed!