Chapter 441

"Just what?"

Yang Ci, with his eyes closed, frowned and asked: "What is 'a wise man sees profit and thinks of difficulty, while a foolish man sees profit and forgets the disaster'?"

"Tell me the meaning of this sentence."

Yang Biao said almost without thinking: "The meaning of this sentence is that a smart person, while seeing the benefit, will also consider the possible difficulties and risks."

"And a blind person often only sees the benefit and ignores the problems and crises that may be brought about."

"Therefore, while pursuing benefits, one must also have risk awareness and be prepared to deal with difficulties."

Yang Ci, sitting in the wooden chair, opened his eyes.

Those extremely bright eyes formed a sharp contrast with that old, weathered face.

"Since you know, why do you still do such a stupid thing?"

Yang Ci said with some disappointment: "Whether Duan Yu conquers the Qiang or not, what does it have to do with you, and what benefit does it bring you?"

"Since you oppose it, you should have a reason that you can bring out."

"You are the Commandant of the Guards; is this within your official jurisdiction?"

"Once you propose this suggestion in the court, the first thing others will think of is not whether you are doing it for Liangzhou, but which side you have chosen to stand on."

"I ask you, who is taking care of Duan Yu now?"

"Minister of Works Yuan Kui," Yang Biao said with his head lowered.

"Since it is Yuan Kui, then this matter should be proposed by Yuan Kui."

"If Duan Yu fails to conquer the Qiang, then it is Yuan Kui who will be punished by His Majesty."

"And once Duan Yu establishes military merit, as Grand Marshal, do I have merit?"

"Or do I have fault?"

Yang Biao was instantly enlightened and stood blankly on the spot.

"Those who plan for great things do not count small names; those who plan for the long term are not restricted by immediate benefits."

"You, you are still far behind; if you really compete with Yuan Kui, you will definitely suffer a big loss."

"Liang Gu is just a villain who bows and scrapes; he can play with words, but he is far from governing the country."

"Do you know how many cattle, sheep, and horses Duan Yu sent back to His Majesty after his mission to the Xiongnu?"

"In His Majesty's eyes now, how favored is Duan Yu?"

"Suppressing Duan Yu has a hundred harms and no benefits, yet you have such an absurd idea because of Liang Gu's small profit."

Cold sweat gradually flowed on Yang Biao's forehead. While reaching out to wipe it, he nodded: "Father, I was wrong."

Yang Ci raised his wide sleeves and waved his hand gently, saying: "Go, don't worry about this matter, just present Duan Yu's letter."

"His Majesty will naturally have a decision."

Minister of Works' mansion.

While Grand Marshal Yang Ci received Duan Yu's letter, Yuan Kui naturally also learned of this news.

And standing in front of Yuan Kui being lectured was Yuan Shu, while Yuan Shao was standing on the other side of Yuan Kui, looking at Yuan Shu, who had been lectured, with a smile on his face.

"Learn well from Benchu."

Yuan Kui glared at Yuan Shu.

Yuan Shu, with his head lowered, remained silent.

After lecturing Yuan Shu, Yuan Kui's gaze turned to Yuan Shao.

"Benchu, the days for you to observe mourning for your mother are almost over; are you prepared to take office?" Yuan Kui asked.

"Ah?"

Yuan Shao was stunned by the question.

Yuan Kui continued: "Now your good friend Duan Ziyi is already a Grand Administrator of a commandery and has established military merit. If this expedition against the Qiang is successful, I am afraid he will go further."

"Don't you want to take office and compare yourself with this younger generation, Duan Yu?"

Yuan Shao, who had come to his senses, thought for a while, and then nodded vigorously: "Uncle, I want to."

Yuan Kui stroked his beard lightly and then nodded: "This time Duan Yu sends troops against the Qiang, it is also an excellent opportunity for training. I will write to His Majesty to let you lead a regiment of the Northern Army and go to Liangzhou together. Are you willing?"

Hmm?

Yuan Shu, who was on the side, immediately widened his eyes and looked up at Yuan Kui.

Looking at Yuan Shao, he was shocked and then immediately nodded quickly: "Uncle, nephew is willing."

That night.

In a tavern in Luoyang City.

Yuan Shao, Cao Cao, and Xu You were sitting at the same table.

With Yuan Kui's methods and speed, the official position promised to Yuan Shao during the day had already arrived by night.

Colonel of Changshui.

Along with the official position came the order to go to Hanyang Commandery to conquer the Qiang.

"Benchu, I envy you so much."

Cao Cao, dressed in black robes, held a wine cup and looked at Yuan Shao with envy.

"This time, Benchu and Ziyi going to Liangzhou to conquer the bandits, how happy it will be, galloping in the northwest, riding on the frontier, this is my lifelong wish."

"I envy you, I envy you!" Cao Cao shook his head repeatedly.

Yuan Shao looked at Cao Cao with a smile and said: "Why does Mengde have such an attitude?"

"If Mengde really wants to go, do you still cherish a small official position?"

Cao Cao, holding the wine cup, was stunned, his small eyes looking at Yuan Shao: "Benchu means... let me resign?"

Yuan Shao nodded with a smile: "That is exactly what I mean!"

"I came to find Mengde, and that is exactly what I mean. A small official position, I expect Mengde doesn't care about it either. Why not resign and go to Hanyang Commandery? With our relationship with Ziyi, wouldn't it be easy to let Ziyi recruit you for a military position?"

"When the time comes, fame and merit will be taken from the horseback. As long as there is merit in conquering the Western Qiang, why worry about not having an official position when you return in the future?"

"What does Mengde think?"

Cao Cao's small eyeballs rolled around.

Resign.

Go to Liangzhou.

Conquer the Western Qiang.

Thinking about it, Cao Cao felt his blood boiling.

Galloping and singing, drinking the blood of the Western Qiang!

"Done!"

Cao Cao tilted his neck, sucked all the wine in the cup into his mouth, and then wiped the corner of his mouth.

"I will resign tomorrow and go to Liangzhou with Benchu."

"But Benchu needs to wait for me for two days. Even if I go to Liangzhou, I can't go like this."

"Otherwise, I will be laughed at by Ziyi. It just so happens that I still have a few relatives in my family, and I will recruit some private soldiers to go to Liangzhou with Benchu, follow Ziyi to gallop in the Western Qiang, and trample the camps!"

"Good!" Yuan Shao raised his wine cup high.

"Come, let us drink another cup, and when we meet again, give Ziyi a big surprise!"