Orders from All Heavens: Earn rewards by playing a guest role

Chapter 266 Cai Yong and Cao Cao

Zhuojun.

At the Zhang family residence, Zhang Fei was wielding a long spear, creating gusts of wind.

Buzz~!

Suddenly, a beam of light fell.

Zhang Fei froze, standing there blankly.

"The 108 Heavenly Generals and Earthly Fiends of the Taiping Heavenly Kingdom?"

"A divine general, immortal?"

"I, Old Zhang, have never been to school, don't try to fool me."

Zhang Fei's eyes widened, a hint of disbelief appearing on his handsome face.

But soon I couldn't help but wonder, is it really true?

"No way, if it's true, wouldn't it be letting someone else benefit if I, Old Zhang, didn't go?"

Zhang Fei felt uneasy about it and decided that he would find out once he went, regardless of whether it was true or not.

Moreover, that message came out strangely, and we have no idea what method it was sent by.

"I, Old Zhang, must be the strongest of the Thirty-Six Heavenly Generals."

Full of confidence, Zhang Fei shouldered his spear and headed straight out to Luoyang to investigate.

Like him was a burly man with a red face and a long beard who was selling mung beans at a street stall.

The handsome Guan Gong, Guan Yu.

"Selling your head for free? I'd like to see who dares to call themselves a divine general in front of Guan!"

Upon receiving the news, Guan Yu snorted coldly, picked up a large Guan Dao (a type of halberd), and set off with a large bag of mung beans on his back.

He's going to go and see for himself; he'll know for sure whether it's true or not at a glance.

They happened to meet Zhang Fei on the road. The two recognized each other's extraordinary qualities and, feeling a mutual respect, immediately decided to travel together.

"Traitorous officials, alas..."

"Descended from Prince Jing of Zhongshan, Bei could only make a living by weaving straw sandals."

A man with large ears sat on the side of the street, selling straw sandals from a street stall.

... ...

Jiuyuan.

In a house.

A burly figure wielded a halberd, creating gusts of wind.

"Hmph~!"

Lu Bu snorted coldly and looked up at the sky.

"The Heavenly Generals and Earthly Fiends?"

With an air of utter disdain, Lü Bu said, "My martial arts are unmatched. Who else but me is the number one among the Thirty-Six Divine Generals?"

After saying this, Lü Bu shouldered his halberd and prepared to head to Luoyang.

He wanted to go and see if it was really true.

If it's true, he'll definitely strive for first place.

Meanwhile, all over the world, people with martial arts skills inexplicably received the news.

They were all skeptical, but none of them could resist heading towards Luoyang.

This is to see if it's true or false.

In short, after Zhang Jiao's uprising, he captured Luoyang, destroyed the central government of the Han Dynasty, and directly founded the Taiping Heavenly Kingdom.

Although Zhang Jiao currently only occupies the Luoyang area, the surrounding Ji Province and other places where the Yellow Turban Army passed through have been completely wiped out.

These are the areas currently controlled by Zhang Jiao.

As the thirty-six commanders of Liang arrived in Luoyang one after another, the power of the Taiping Heavenly Kingdom grew stronger.

As for the royal family, forget about it.

After Emperor Ling of Han died, his two sons were placed under house arrest by Zhang Jiao.

At this moment, somewhere in Luoyang.

A short, stocky man stared blankly at the sky.

"Mengde, what are your plans?"

A man walked over from not far away.

Cao Cao turned around and sighed, "Benchu, the Han Dynasty has fallen, the world is in turmoil, what should we do?"

"Mengde, my Yuan family has held high office for four generations, and we are prepared to gather all our strength to rescue the two princes of the late emperor."

Yuan Shao said with a serious expression.

Cao Cao was tempted, but after thinking it over, he shook his head and refused: "I am willing but powerless. I have no ability to resist Zhang Jiao, who possesses divine magic."

"Hmph, you're just afraid of dying."

Yuan Shao snorted in dissatisfaction, flicked his sleeves, and turned to leave.

Cao Cao did not try to stop him, because he knew he was being watched.

"Cao Mengde, His Majesty requests your presence."

Sure enough, several figures appeared around them the next second.

Looking at this group of heavenly soldiers clad in golden armor, Cao Cao couldn't help but smile bitterly.

Each of these people exuded a fierce aura, and they were enveloped in a faint golden light.

Heavenly soldiers and generals, each with immense strength, what do you have to resist?

That's why Cao Cao stood there obediently and didn't associate with Yuan Shao.

He clearly guessed that Yuan Shao was being deliberately let go.

The purpose is probably to gather the forces of secret resistance together and then wipe them out in one fell swoop.

How can mortals fight against gods?

Cao Cao thought it best to wait and see how things went before making a decision.

Like him, many others were invited to the palace.

Zhang Jiao specifically requested to see these people, so naturally he wouldn't allow them to escape from Luoyang.

Of course, Zhang Jiao deliberately let Yuan Shao, Yuan Shu, and other powerful figures escape.

Soon, Cao Cao was brought to the main hall of the imperial palace.

Upon arriving here, I discovered that my mentor, Cai Yong, was also there.

"Teacher~~"

Cao Cao stepped forward and paid his respects in a proper manner.

Cai Yong nodded slightly and said helplessly, "I wonder what business this person has with us."

"Teacher, they probably want to recruit you."

Cao Cao spoke frankly.

Cai Yong shook his head, feeling that it wasn't that simple.

"Gentlemen, His Majesty requests your presence."

A maid came out and said softly.

The two exchanged a glance and followed the maid in front into the back of the main hall.

After entering, there is a courtyard.

Zhang Jiao sat in the pavilion, and Cao Cao and Cai Yong were greatly shocked when they saw him.

At this moment, Zhang Jiao was bathed in a faint golden light, and the rings of golden light behind his head were dazzling and eye-catching.

It's too dazzling with its golden light.

"See Your Majesty."

Cai Yong and Cao Cao stepped forward to pay their respects.

Zhang Jiao turned around and looked the two of them over.

Cao Cao was highly regarded, considered a capable minister in times of peace and a ruthless hero in times of chaos.

I don't know if he held a knife to someone's neck and deliberately made them say that.

"No gift."

Zhang Jiao slightly raised his hand and said in a gentle tone, "Sit down, there's no need to be so formal."

"Thank you, Your Majesty!"

Cai Yong was upright, but not foolish.

If it were an ordinary rebel, he would have immediately started cursing.

But he didn't have the courage to speak to Zhang Jiao. Did you see the golden halo behind the other's head, with purple aura and dazzling golden light above his head?

This is sacred; how dare he curse it?

I'm not afraid of being struck by lightning and reduced to ashes.

"I called you here because there's something I need to discuss."

Zhang Jiao pondered for a moment, then looked at Cai Yong and said, "I intend to establish academies to enlighten the people and educate them. I hereby appoint Cai Yong as the first dean of the academies."

"this--"

Cai Yong's expression changed slightly, but after thinking for a moment, he still got up and bowed to express his gratitude.

"Your Majesty, I thank you for your grace."

He agreed, not daring to refuse.

Because I always feel that saying no is never a good thing.

"Very good." Zhang Jiao nodded with satisfaction.

He continued, "I've heard that you have a daughter who is exceptionally talented and beautiful. Why not recruit her into the palace as an official? What do you think, my dear minister?"

"what?"

Cai Yong's expression changed drastically, and he suddenly realized something.

It turns out they came for his daughter.

That explains why I gave him the position of Dean of the Tianxia Academy.

Cai Yong showed a pained expression and cupped his hands, saying, "Please forgive me, Your Majesty. My daughter is young, without talent or virtue, and I fear she is not worthy of Your Majesty's discerning eye."

"Whether someone is talented or not can only be known by seeing them in person. So it's settled. I need a female official by my side. Go back and tell her to come to the palace to serve today."

Zhang Jiao waved his hand and said bluntly.

"Yes!"

Cai Yong nearly fainted, and tremblingly kowtowed once.

Cao Cao, who was standing to the side, wanted to plead for mercy, but he couldn't bring himself to speak several times.

"Alright, Minister Cai, you may step down now."

Zhang Jiao dismissed Cai Yong and then looked at Cao Cao standing to the side.

Cao Cao's heart tightened. He sat up straight, his eyes fixed straight ahead, and his head slightly lowered.

"Mengde, I've heard you have the talent to govern the world?"

Zhang Jiao looked at Cao Cao with a smile.

Upon hearing this, Cao Cao felt a chill run down his spine.

Ma De, who spread the rumor?

"Your Majesty is wise; this is merely a rumor."

"Slander!"

“Someone is spreading rumors and misleading the public. What virtue or ability does he have? Someone must be trying to slander and frame me.”

Cao Cao immediately knelt down on one knee and explained.

Zhang Jiao smiled and suddenly asked, "Mengde, would you like to become one of the officials in charge of the Heavenly Offices, the Prime Minister?"

"The head of the three Heavenly Officials enjoys the blessings of the Heavenly Kingdom and is immortal."

These words made Cao Cao break out in a cold sweat.

He felt a chill run through him, and he kept thinking that Zhang Jiao wanted to kill him.

"My lord, thank you for your kindness!"

"Cao Mengde is willing to give his life for Your Majesty and for the people of the world!"

Cao Cao immediately kowtowed to express his gratitude.

If you ask me to do it, then I'll do it.

"Rise. I hereby appoint you as Prime Minister, to manage the cabinet and handle government affairs."

"As for whether you can gain the approval of the Heavenly Officials, that depends on your own performance. If Heaven approves of you, you can be made a god."

Zhang Jiao nodded in satisfaction and helped Cao Cao up.

"Go ahead and do your best."

He encouraged Cao Cao.

"Thank you, Your Majesty. I'll take my leave!"

Cao Cao bowed in thanks and then withdrew.

After leaving the palace, Cao Cao was hit by a cold wind, and felt as if he had been pulled out of the water.

He felt that he had survived.