Three Kingdoms: Heir of Wolong, my father-in-law is Guan Gong

In December of the fifth year of Zhangwu (225 years).

Yecheng.

There was a scene of solemn killing in the palace of the puppet Wei Dynasty.

The pungent smell of blood and herbs mixed together, making all the eunuchs and maids frown, and they all felt like vomiting.

Outside the palace.

More than twenty headless corpses lay scattered on the ground.

Judging from their clothing, they are all medical officers from the Imperial Medical Office.

Inside the palace.

Cao Pi lay weakly on the bed, with chapped lips and sunken eye sockets.

hard to imagine.

Cao Pi, who was in his prime, unexpectedly became so weak.

In just two months, Cao Pi's energy and energy seemed to have been drained.

Sometimes unconscious, sometimes awake.

Since ancient times, wine has been used as a poison to penetrate the intestines, and color has been used as a bone-scraping steel knife.

Although food and sex are human nature, they cannot be excessive.

Even someone as strong and powerful as Lu Bu could not withstand the devastation of wine and sex, let alone Cao Pi, who was not strong enough.

"Your Majesty, it's time to drink medicine."

Queen Guo gently woke up Cao Pi and put the soup prepared by the imperial physician Wang Xi into Cao Pi's mouth one spoon at a time.

After just a few mouthfuls, Cao Pi coughed up black blood.

"Queen, please convey my order quickly."

"Call Chen Qun, Cao Zhen, Cao Xiu, and Sima Yi to enter the palace and see you."

these two years.

Cao Pi favored Chen Qun, Cao Zhen, Cao Xiu and Sima Yi, and gave them official positions and titles.

Chen Qun was the Shangshu Ling and the general of the army.

Cao Zhen served as the general of the Chinese army.

Cao Xiu also conquered the southern general in order to give him a favor.

Sima Yi was appointed as the general of the army.

The given thing is: you can go in and out of the palace, and you can always serve the emperor.

Not long after.

Chen Qun, Cao Zhen, Cao Xiu and Sima Yi arrived at the palace one after another and entered one after another.

"His Majesty!"

Cao Zhen saw the listless Cao Pi on the bed and hurriedly stepped forward to support him, his heart aching.

Since Cao Pi got sick two months ago, it took only two months for Cao Pi to look like this.

Illness comes like a mountain, and once you can't bear it, it will collapse.

Chen Qun and Sima Yi looked at each other and sighed.

Both of them are good at maintaining health. Over the years, they have repeatedly advised Cao Pi to pay attention to diet, rest and abstinence.

However, Cao Pi refused to listen. Including Zhen Mi, there were sixteen beauties in the harem.

This is still a famous harem beauty.

There are even less famous harem beauties.

In addition, Cao Pi did not like to exercise, and his body gained weight year by year. He also liked sweets and alcohol.

If you catch a cold or get sick for a while, it will be like water bursting out of a dam.

Cao Pi also felt regret at this moment.

If we could control our desires for food and sex, and follow the example of Chen Qun and Sima Yi in maintaining our health, we would not be as sick as today.

I originally thought of beating Liu Bei to death, but I never thought that he would be beaten to death by Liu Bei instead!
however.

There is no point in regretting any more.

In the past two months of recuperation, my body has not only not improved, but has become worse.

"Queen, please declare the edict."

Cao Pi covered his mouth and coughed twice.

Empress Guo endured her grief and read out the edict in public: "Cao Rui, King of Pingyuan, can be the crown prince of Wei."

"If something unexpected happens to me, General Cao Zhen of the Chinese Army, General Chen Qun of the Zhen Army, General Cao Xiu of the Southern Expedition, and General Sima Yi of the Fu Army will receive this order to assist the crown prince."

"It is not easy to establish the Wei Dynasty. Liu Bei, the traitor of the Han Dynasty, is eyeing him. I hope that the four of you, Qing Qing, will work together and do not compete for power and gain and harm the country's affairs."

"The pastor Cao Zhang of Bingzhou is brave and powerful, and the pastor Cao Zhi of Yuzhou can win the hearts of the scholars."

"If the two of them are willing to work together to assist the prince, they should not make things difficult; if they are arrogant towards the prince, they can capture and kill him."

Queen Guo slowly read out the edict and presented it to Cao Zhen, Chen Qun, Cao Xiu and Sima Yi to show that the content of the edict was correct.

After the four of them finished reading, Cao Pi called Chen Qun and Sima Yi closer: "Changwen, Zhongda, although you two are not my relatives, you are also my best friends."

"I have made many friends in my life, but not many can help me become a director."

"The two of you can help the prince control the government and the public. Don't let Xiao Xiao insult the prince."

Chen Qun and Sima Yi both swore that they would never betray Cao Rui.

Cao Pi then called Cao Zhen and Cao Xiu closer and said, "Zidan, Wen Lie, you are the only two people in the clan who I can trust and who have the ability to lead the army in battle."

"On weekdays, train the younger members of the clan more. Don't let the younger generations neglect civil and military matters. The future of the Wei Dynasty still needs them to inherit."

"You two, please don't start a dispute."

After saying this long series of words, Cao Pi felt exhausted and fell backwards.

"His Majesty!"

Cao Zhen and Cao Xiu were shocked.

Queen Guo immediately asked the imperial physician Wang Xi to come for diagnosis.

"Don't worry, Queen. Your Majesty is just tired." Wang Xi diagnosed for a moment and answered carefully.

Queen Guo breathed a sigh of relief and signaled Chen Qun and the others to leave first.

Arrived outside the palace.

Sima Yi and Chen Qun exchanged glances, and they waited until Cao Zhen and Cao Xiu left before speaking.

"Zhongda, I'm afraid your majesty's condition will be difficult to get better." Chen Qun was worried: "Now that Liu Bei is not dead, Sun Quan is still eyeing Jiangdong. If something unexpected happens to your majesty, Liu Bei will definitely take the opportunity to use troops against Wei again."

Chen Qun was worried.

Just after two years of truce, this happened.

Sometimes Chen Qun doubted himself whether Cao Pi's generation of Han Dynasty and establishment of Wei Dynasty really angered God.

Since Cao Pi became emperor, there has been no peace inside or outside the court.

Either he fought for power with Cao Zhang and Cao Zhi at home, or he was defeated in battles with foreign armies.

If the selection system of the Nine-Rank Zhongzheng had not tied the nobles of the seven northern states to the interests of the Wei Dynasty, I don’t know how many nobles of the seven northern states would have responded to Liu Bei.

however.

Although the ninth-grade Zhongzheng can bind the interests of the gentry in the seven northern states, it is not an unlimited bundle.

Once the northern gentry felt that the Wei Dynasty was not enough to safeguard their vested interests, they would either vote for Liu Bei again or change their emperor.

Whether it is to vote for Liu Bei or to change the emperor, it is not what Chen Qun wants to see.

Sima Yi also felt uncomfortable in his heart.

The Sima family in Hanoi placed their bets on Cao Pi, thinking that Cao Pi would live for at least another twenty years, but unexpectedly, Cao Pi was about to die young.

Cao Rui, the eldest grandson who was originally praised by Cao Cao, lost his youthful spirit because Queen Zhen was sentenced to death.

Although Cao Rui now recognized Queen Guo as his mother, Sima Yi could see that Cao Rui was very resentful towards Cao Pi and Queen Guo.

Sima Yi didn't know whether it was good or bad for the prince to succeed to the throne after such an experience.

"Let's go see King Pingyuan first." Sima Yi did not respond to Chen Qun's concerns, but chose to see Cao Rui first.

Chen Qun shook his head: "I still have many government affairs to deal with, so I won't go to see King Pingyuan. If Zhongda goes to see him in private, it can show my support for King Pingyuan."

Sima Yi nodded.

After saying goodbye to Chen Qun on the avenue, they went straight to Cao Rui's mansion in Yecheng.

Cao Pi was seriously ill, so Cao Rui, the king of Pingyuan, would naturally return to Yecheng.

Due to Cao Pi's strange behavior of killing Cao Rui's biological mother, the young and ambitious Cao Rui no longer had the domineering and heroic spirit of Cao Cao.

Even the retainers, officials, teachers, friends, and long-term companions who come and go in the mansion only talk about virtue and not talent.

As long as your character is upright, you will be a distinguished guest of Pingyuan Palace.

When handling government affairs, we are also cautious.

In four years, Cao Rui did not grow into a "little Cao Cao", but instead became a "little Cao Pi", spending most of his energy on scheming games.

In Zhuge Qiao's words: If Cao Pi had lived a few more years, Cao Rui would have been wiped out by everyone.

Inside the mansion.

Cao Rui, Cao Cao's godson Qin Lang and Cao Cao's youngest son Cao Yu were drinking and chatting in the courtyard.

Although they were both Cao Cao's godsons, Qin Lang did not serve as an official under Cao Pi.

Cao Zhen and Cao Pi were close in age and could sleep well enough.

Qin Lang and Cao Pi are far apart in age. They act cautiously and low-key. They are only a few years older than Cao Rui, so they are closer to Cao Rui.

Cao Cao's youngest son, Cao Yu, was also willing to get close to Cao Rui because they were about the same age.

Chat room.

People reported to Sima Yi that they wanted to see them. When Qin Lang and Cao Yu were about to leave, they were stopped by Cao Rui.

"Both uncles are my trusted men. Sima Yi's coming to see me must have something to do with my father. It's better to hear Sima Yi's reason for coming first." Although Cao Rui drank, his eyes were as bright as a torch and he was not drunk at all.

Not long after.

Sima Yi arrived.

Seeing that Qin Lang and Cao Yu were both there, Sima Yi stopped talking.

"General Fujun, they are all my uncles from the same clan. If you have anything to say, just say it." Cao Rui said straightforwardly, dispelling Sima Yi's doubts.

Qin Lang and Cao Yu also looked at Sima Yi.

Sima Yi breathed out slowly: "Your Majesty today ordered Chen Qun, the general of the town army, Cao Zhen, the general of the Chinese army, Cao Xiu, the general of the southern expedition, and myself to go to the main hall and receive the order."

"Your Majesty intends to make King Pingyuan the crown prince, and the edict will be delivered soon."

Cao Rui subconsciously clenched the wine bottle in his hand: "I am the eldest son. If you make me the prince, why should the four generals of the Fu Army receive the imperial edict at the same time? It's not an orphan, so why should I be so solemn about it?"

Sima Yi sighed softly: "I dare not deceive the King of Pingyuan. Your Majesty's illness may make it difficult for him to govern."

"It is a capital offense to discuss your Majesty in private. I don't have to discuss this matter behind your back."

"However, how can I not repay with death your majesty's kindness to me?" "I came to see King Pingyuan today because I want to discuss with King Pingyuan a major matter that can save the Wei Dynasty from danger."

Cao Rui's eyes instantly became sharp.

With Sima Yi's character, he would not talk much on weekdays, let alone talk about these topics in front of Cao Rui.

however.

Today, Sima Yi is willing to take the risk of being convicted of making false remarks about Cao Pi in private to talk to Cao Rui about these sensitive words.

This means that the situation has gradually become uncontrollable.

Cao Pi, it is very likely that his time is running out!

"General Fujun, I am still just the king of Pingyuan. I am afraid it is not my turn to participate in such a big event as saving the Wei Dynasty from danger." Cao Rui's words were a little more tentative.

Sima Yi carefully considered his choice of words and said: "The sages have said that one is born in sorrow and dies in peace and happiness; a gentleman thinks about trouble and takes precautions against it."

"Now that His Majesty is seriously ill, Liu Bei, the false emperor of Chang'an, will definitely become interested in military strategy again."

"King Pingyuan should prepare early."

Cao Rui put down the wine bottle: "Have you prepared early? Haha, let alone the fact that I am not the prince yet, even if I am the prince, I am not qualified to decide state affairs."

"General Fu Jun, it is enough for you, the important ministers of the court, to make decisions for my father on these matters."

Sima Yi asked again: "Has King Pingyuan ever heard that Liu Bei's eldest son, Liu Chan, is now supervising the country in Chang'an?"

"Liu Bei asked Prince Liu Chan to supervise the country in Chang'an two years ago. Liu Bei only occasionally intervened in the political affairs of the DPRK and rarely interfered with Liu Chan's decisions."

"Today Liu Bei is not so much the emperor of the puppet Han, as he is the general of the puppet Han."

"The ministers in Yecheng don't know enough about Liu Bei and think that Liu Bei can only send generals and troops."

"But I think Liu Bei's temperament is not to be able to deal with politics in Chang'an. He is a martial artist and likes military warfare but hates government affairs."

"With Liu Chan supervising the country in Chang'an, and Zhuge Liang assisting Liu Chan in managing politics, Liu Bei can manage military affairs with peace of mind."

"I think it is very possible that Liu Bei is already preparing a conspiracy to invade the Wei Dynasty."

Cao Rui's eyes became sharp: "General Fujun, what exactly do you want to say?"

Sima Yi's tone was sharp and decisive: "Please ask the King of Pingyuan to supervise the country!"

Cao Rui stood up in shock: "Sima Yi, are you going to kill me?"

Not to mention that the edict to establish the crown prince has not yet been delivered. Even if it is delivered, Cao Rui will go to supervise the country as soon as he becomes crown prince. What does Cao Pi think?

Since the death of his mother, Queen Zhen, Cao Rui has always been resentful and jealous of Cao Pi.

Cao Rui even wondered whether Sima Yi was deliberately sent by Cao Pi to test him. Once he had the idea of ​​returning to Tiangang, Cao Pi would ruthlessly kill his eldest son.

Seeing Cao Rui's reaction, Sima Yi couldn't help but sigh to himself: Has the relationship between your majesty and his son become so cold?

When Cao Pi was seriously ill, the prince supervised the country. This was a normal process, but Cao Rui's reaction was extremely extreme.

Sima Yi took a deep breath and said: "King Pingyuan, I have no right to judge the conflict between you and His Majesty."

"What I just want to say is that the late emperor has high expectations for you."

"If the late Emperor saw you looking like you now, I'm afraid he would be disappointed too!"

Cao Rui was stunned for a moment, and he couldn't help but think of Cao Cao's favor during his time.

Not only did Cao Rui always accompany him, and he was ranked among the ministers, but he also praised Cao Rui, "I have been based on you for three generations."

In Cao Cao's eyes, Cao Rui is like a "good saint grandson", a person who can make the family business prosper for three generations.

Thinking of Cao Cao's expectations and the conflicts with Cao Pi and his son in the past few years, Cao Rui couldn't help but feel filled with emotion.

a long time.

Cao Rui stood up, and the unruly aura just now dissipated instantly, replaced by the domineering aura of domineering the world: "Sima Yi, it is an honor for my father to have you as a close friend; I am going to see my father, do you want to go with me? "

Sima Yi saw that Cao Rui understood Cao Rui's intention and declined politely: "The King of Pingyuan wants to confide in your majesty, so I won't go."

No one knows what Cao Rui said to Cao Pi and Queen Guo that day.

All I know is that the next day in the main hall, Cao Pi forced his sick body to stand in the main hall and ordered his attendants to read out the edict establishing Cao Rui as the prince and ordering the prince to supervise the country.

The first political order issued by Cao Rui when he supervised the country was to order Xun Yu, the Censor of the Censor, to comfort the border officers and soldiers on behalf of Cao Rui.

It seems to be a normal condolence, but in fact it is Cao Rui conveying a message to Liu Bei and Sun Quan: Although Cao Pi is sick, the Wei Dynasty still has Crown Prince Cao Rui in charge of the country!
The second decree of Cao Rui's supervision was to confer titles to Cao Zhang, the Mu of Bingzhou, and Cao Zhi, the Mu of Yuzhou. Cao Zhang was named the King of Rencheng, and Cao Zhi was named the King of Juancheng. Cao Zhang and Cao Zhi were still ordered to take charge of Bingzhou and Yuzhou respectively to show their respect for the two. Respect from uncle.

This move was to show Cao Zhang and Cao Zhi's magnanimity and magnanimity.

The third decree issued by Cao Rui's supervision of the country was to tell the world that talents recommended to the court in the future must first be familiar with Confucian classics. Respecting Confucianism and advocating the style of academic research are the basis for the country's implementation of kingly principles.

This move was because Cao Rui believed that some Confucian officials were incompetent and could not spread the holy way. Only learned people selected through strict examination could hold important positions such as Shizhong and Changshi.

The first order was directed at Liu Bei and Sun Quan, which was to resist foreigners.

The second order was directed at Cao Zhang and Cao Zhi, and it was Anei.

The third order is aimed at the Confucian scholars of the family and is the royal way.

As soon as these three decrees came out, they immediately suppressed the officials.

Although he is only in his weak years, he has a deep understanding of national affairs.

It is said that there are three things a new official should do when he takes office. Cao Rui's three things directly made all the ministers give up their doubts about Cao Rui's ability to supervise the country!
The news reached Chang'an.

Liu Bei couldn't help but marvel: "Cao Pi's eldest son is so powerful!"

soon.

Liu Bei felt a little more melancholy.

Just as Sima Yi guessed, Liu Bei had been secretly planning to attack the puppet Wei after learning that Cao Pi was seriously ill.

With Zhuge Liang's assistance, Liu Chan became more and more adept at supervising the country in handling government affairs.

the beginning of the year.

Liu Bei also appointed Zhang Fei's eldest daughter as the crown prince, and Liu Chan, who had a family, gradually became steady and diligent.

After confirming that Liu Chan could handle the state independently, Liu Bei proclaimed himself the General of the State, and used the civil and military officials of the court as ministers of the General of the State.

Among them are the general Guan Yu, the hussar general Ma Chao, the chariot general Zhang Fei, the new guard general Zhao Yun, the former general Wu Yi, the left general Wu Ban, the right general Huang Quan, the rear general Wei Yan, the middle leader Chen Dao and other fierce generals who are good at fighting.

He also offered wine to Fazheng as the military advisor of the general's palace, and Guo Youzhi, Qin Mi, Yang Yi and others served as military advisors.

Under the jurisdiction of Chang'an, there are 50,000 soldiers and cavalry who are good at fighting and strong.

It was Liu Bei's idea to take advantage of Cao Pi's illness and kill him.

however.

Cao Rui suddenly supervised the country, disrupting Liu Bei's original plan.

In other words.

With Cao Rui supervising the country, the negative impact of Cao Pi's serious illness on the states and counties of the puppet Wei Dynasty will plummet!

"Although Cao Rui has some abilities, that's all. Why should I care, brother?"

"Now that my brother has strong soldiers and horses, no matter who comes, my foolish brother will kill them for my brother."

Guan Yu is twirling his long beard, and his majesty as a veteran is still there.

After staying in Hedong County for half a year, Guan Yu heard that Liu Bei had proclaimed himself the General of the State, so he returned to Chang'an and joined Zhang Fei in the General's Office of the State.

It is up to Liu Chan to identify and promote the people he wants to use in his court.

This is what Liu Chan needs to do!

after all.

Guan Yu, Zhang Fei, Wu Yi and Wu Ban were all over sixty, Ma Chao and Chen Dao were nearly fifty, Huang Quan and Wei Yan were also over forty.

Most of the generals in Zhenguo's mansion are veterans who are unwilling to obey their elders.

At the same time, this is also a group of veterans that the big man can fight best!

Zhang Fei also said: "Brother, no matter whether he is Cao Pi or Cao Rui, no one can stop our brothers from fighting back to Zhuojun!"

"I want to go back to Zhuo County to worship my ancestors, how can I let Cao Rui block the way!"

Zhao Yun stood beside Liu Bei with his sword in hand, looking in the direction of Chang Shan, also feeling nostalgic in his heart: "If I can fight back to Chang Shan in this life, it will be enough for me!"

Although Ma Chao is from Xiliang, he also wants to set foot on the distant Youzhou: "Your Majesty, no matter where you want to attack, I will be your hussar vanguard!"

Wu Yi, Wu Ban, Huang Quan, Wei Yan and other civil and military officials also expressed their stance.

Liu Bei couldn't help laughing: "With all the generals helping me, why should I be afraid of Cao Rui blocking the way! Guo Youzhi, quickly send a message to Bosong in Jingcheng and ask him to test Cao Rui's reaction in Jingzhou first."

Guo Youzhi took the order and went south from Wuguan to Jingcheng.

Since the acquisition of Guanzhong and Nanyang Nanxiang, although the Guanzhong soldiers and Jingzhou soldiers are thousands of miles away, their communication has greatly improved.

In the era of manual communication, controlling the waterway controlled the speed of communication.

"General Fu Han, Your Majesty has an oral order to test Cao Rui's reaction in Jingzhou." Guo Youzhi said in a respectful tone.

After taking charge of Jingzhou, Zhuge Qiao's prestige increased day by day, and he gradually became more powerful without anger.

Although he is only twenty-one years old, no one dares to underestimate Zhuge Qiao.

"Please Shizhong Guo, please report back to Your Majesty. I already know."

After seeing off Guo You, Zhuge Qiao came to the mansion and found Xu Shu fishing and reading by the pond.

Four-year-old Zhuge Pan was sitting next to Xu Shu, practicing calligraphy with tree branches on the ground.

Although Zhuge Liang had already sent people to question Zhuge Qiao, Zhuge Qiao respected Xu Shu's opinion and concealed the news about Xu Shu's stay in Jingzhou.

Mi Fang, an insider, was busy experiencing the fun of making money, but felt that Guanzhong was bitter and cold, so she stayed in Jingcheng.

Therefore.

Everyone in Chang'an still doesn't know that Xu Shu lives in Zhuge Qiao's house.

"Father!"

Seeing Zhuge Qiao, Zhuge stood up and saluted, but his little eyes kept looking at Zhuge Qiao's iron feather fan.

"Go to your mother to get some jujube cakes. When you deliver them, I will give them to you to play with." Zhuge Qiao made the condition.

Zhuge Pan threw the branch in his hand and ran towards the inner courtyard.

Xu Shu had no choice but to say, "Bosong, I've just been practicing calligraphy, so you asked Agou to get you food. Agou is only four years old!"

Zhuge Qiao chuckled: "Four years old is not too young. What's more, Agou is very happy to bring me food, so how can I ask for help? One is willing to beat, and the other is willing to suffer."

Xu Shu has met many parents, but she has never seen Zhuge Qiao so confident and confident: "Bosong is not busy with official duties, how can he have time to come to me today? Could it be that Kong Ming sent someone here again?"

Zhuge Qiao shook his head: "My father never sent anyone here, it was your Majesty who sent someone here."

Xu Shu's hand shook and he almost dropped the book in his hand: "Why did your Majesty send someone to ask?"

"Look at how panicked you are. His Majesty doesn't even know you are in my house. He definitely didn't come to ask about your business." Zhuge Qiao said contemptuously: "It's been almost two years, how long are you going to hide from His Majesty?"

When Xu Shu heard this, he sighed: "Let everything go as it pleases! If your Majesty and I have a day to see each other again, we will meet again if we are destined to do so; if there is no day to see you again, then it is not meant to be."

Zhuge Qiao snorted: "It's up to you. People become stubborn when they get old."

"His Majesty sent his attendant Guo Youzhi to convey a message that Cao Rui was in charge of the puppet state of Wei. He asked me to send troops to test Cao Rui's reaction."

Xu Shu frowned: "Cao Rui supervises the country? With Cao Pi's character, he will not hand over his power to Cao Rui easily, unless Cao Pi is seriously ill and unable to govern!"

Zhuge Qiao nodded: "The news from the north is also the same. It is said that more than 20 imperial doctors of the pseudo-Wei Dynasty died."

"Although Cao Pi's serious illness is an opportunity for the Northern Expedition, I don't expect Sun Quan from Jiangdong to sit back and watch His Majesty's Northern Expedition."

"Sun Quan, a rat like this, will definitely take the opportunity to cause trouble." (End of Chapter)