The elite did not migrate south

Chapter 24 The Horn of Counterattack!!!
The streets of Yuancheng are as peaceful as ever.

When Wang Su led many knights onto the street, everyone seemed to have gotten used to them.

The knights hung their heads, completely lacking the arrogance they had when they first arrived.

They felt like they were turning into monkeys for people to watch.

Wang Su sat in the carriage, still holding high the emperor's staff.

The pedestrians in the distance no longer avoided them in panic, but looked at them secretly.

They headed towards Cao Mao's residence leisurely.

On Cao Mao's side, everyone was also prepared.

The old soldiers cleaned up the mansion, and the guards brought by Guo Jian stood at the door to serve as a facade.

Guo Ze was still thinking about the many etiquettes that would follow.

Yang Zong also rarely took any drugs today and wore clean and tidy clothes.

Guo Jian stayed by Cao Mao's side.

Everyone looked very excited and had smiles on their faces.

The retainers started chatting excitedly. Even Guo Jian was holding Guo Ze's hand and telling him with a smile about his contribution to the enthronement.

Only Cao Mao looked a little serious.

He frowned and his expression kept changing.

"Mr. Cao, what are you going to do?"

Someone interrupted Cao Mao's thoughts.

Cao Mao turned around and saw that the person who spoke was Yang Zong.

Yang Zong's face was solemn at this moment. He stood beside Cao Mao with some worry in his eyes.

Cao Mao laughed and said, "Of course I will follow the will of heaven and become the emperor."

"Don't lie to me."

"Where did Liu Lu go?"

"I went home for something."

"No, with his personality, why would he come home at such a critical moment?"

Yang Zong shook his head. "He went to find external help for you, right?"

"Under the current situation, neither Shu nor Wu can provide external aid. Reinforcements must come from within the country. Is this Guanqiu Jian?"

Cao Mao narrowed his eyes and said, "There is no external support."

"Cao Gong, whatever you are about to do, please give it up."

"It can't be successful."

"Guanqiu Jian is a powerful local official. Sima Shi has many spies around him who strictly monitor him. Your people and your letters will definitely not reach Guanqiu Jian."

Cao Mao laughed, "I know."

"You're worrying too much."

"Lord Cao!!"

Yang Zong said again: "It is true that Guanqiu Jian was a loyal minister, but his loyalty was not to you, but to Emperor Liezu and Prince of Qi Cao Fang!"

"You were supported by Sima Shi and the Queen Mother. To Guanqiu Jian, you are also one of the rebels!"

"He won't trust you, nor will he help you. This is your last chance, don't be stubborn any longer!"

Cao Mao took a deep breath.

He naturally understood these principles.

There were many people around Guanqiu Jian who supervised him, so Liu Lu could not see Guanqiu Jian at all.

Moreover, Guanqiu Jian was loyal to Emperor Liezu, while Cao Mao's status was similar to that of Liu Xie, who was supported by Dong Zhuo. Guanqiu Jian might not necessarily recognize him as the emperor.

Even if Cao Mao foolishly sent someone to request an alliance, Guanqiu Jian would not care at all.

However, Cao Mao could not give up this only loyal person.

He said, "Mr. Yang, please don't forget my original instructions."

At this moment, Wang Su and others came from a distance.

Compared to the first time, they now have no momentum.

Cao Mao looked among them but couldn't find Sima Yan.

When Wang Su once again stepped down from the carriage holding the emperor's staff, everyone hurriedly bowed to him.

Even Sima Shi had to perform great salutes in front of the emperor's ceremonial procession.

Huabiao read out the empress dowager's edict again.

It’s the same old process.

This time, Wang Su changed his words.

"Emperor Wen declined the throne three times, demonstrating his noble character to the world. Today, we come for the third time to ask Your Majesty to ascend the throne. It is clear that Your Majesty truly possesses the demeanor of Emperor Wen and is worthy of being enshrined in the temple!"

"This is a blessing for the world!"

"Your Majesty, please return to Luoyang with me!" Wang Su's words sounded nice, but if you analyze them carefully, you will find the coercion in them.

The noble Emperor Wen only yielded three times, and you still want to surpass him? Do you think your moral character is higher than that of your great-grandfather?
This is still to uphold the banner of filial piety and give correct advice to Cao Mao.

"I am young and have no talent for governing a country. How can I offer sacrifices to the temple and govern the world?"

Cao Mao asked.

Wang Su replied, "There are many talented people in the court. They are all important officials left by Emperor Liezu. Your Majesty is still young, so you can rely on the nobles in the court to assist you, and the generals guarding the four directions to provide you with strong support."

"With the help of these virtuous ministers of your ancestors, you will surely achieve prosperity for your country and peace for the world."

Everyone held their breath, waiting for Cao Mao to say "OK".

Just as everyone was staring at Cao Mao, he let out a long sigh.

"Could it be that when the King of Qi was still alive, there were no such wise ministers in the country?"

Wang Su was shocked.

The crowd was in an uproar.

Even Guo Jian was stunned and at a loss.

Cao Mao said again: "According to past conventions, when the emperor made a mistake, he asked the ministers to bear the responsibility. How absurd is this?"

"I heard that Li Feng, Xiahou Xuan, and others who assisted the King of Qi were planning a rebellion because they received instructions from Zhang Ji!"

"Zhang Ji was the father-in-law of the King of Qi. He sought out these wise ministers to conspire with him. The wise ministers mistakenly believed that they were instructions from the King of Qi and died because of the king's affairs. Isn't this very pitiful?"

"Xiahou Xuan, Li Feng and others are all world-renowned virtuous gentlemen!"

"The scholars of the whole world know their virtues. Would they be the kind of people who would rebel without any reason?!"

"Because of Zhang Ji, even the Queen Mother was accused of not teaching her children properly. Is this acceptable?!"

"Everything is wrong. It all stems from Zhang Ji's ambition and the King of Qi's ruthlessness!"

"Every time I think of this incident, I feel restless and trembling, as if I were on the edge of an abyss!"

"I am still young, and my talents may not be comparable to the King of Qi. If I fail to judge people and cause the death of a talented person in the country, how can I apologize to the world?!"

"I implore the court to restore the good names of Xiahou Xuan and Li Feng, release their enslaved relatives, posthumously honor them, and bury them!"

"The Great Wei Empire respects the virtuous and the talented, and cares for the people. This is different from the past. We absolutely cannot allow the deceived ministers to bear such a bad reputation!"

"If, because of the king's negligence and the rampage of his relatives, innocent and virtuous ministers are punished, and the wise queen mother is saddled with a bad name, how can I peacefully go to Luoyang to inherit the great cause?!"

"Please send someone to inform the three ministers in the temple now!"

"If I don't clear the names of the Queen Mother, Xiahou Xuan, Li Feng and others, I cannot bear to be the Emperor!!"

After Cao Mao finished speaking, there was silence outside the entire mansion.

Wang Su felt his whole body trembling and his teeth chattering.

This year, Zhongshu Ling Li Feng and the Queen's father, Guanglu Doctor Zhang Ji, conspired to assassinate General Sima Shi and replace him with Xiahou Xuan. Sima Shi learned about this in advance, so he quickly arrested the three people, executed them all, and exterminated their entire family.

It was because of this incident that the emperor was dismissed, because Sima Shi believed that it was the emperor who instructed Zhang Ji to carry out this action.

People in the government also understand the pros and cons.

This matter has become a very sensitive one, and even the three ministers in the temple would deliberately avoid this topic.

Whoever touches him dies.

Sima Shi was a man who never left any trouble behind. Everyone involved in this matter had to die.

When Cao Mao asked the court to clear the names of Li Feng and Xiahou Xuan, Wang Su felt as if something hit his ears and there was a ringing in his ears.

At that moment, everyone looked at Cao Mao with horror.

Even Guo Jian is no exception.

He was so frightened that he almost collapsed on the ground.

Cao Mao was not afraid at all and saluted Wang Su again.

"That's all I have to say!"

"Please go back!"

Wang Su didn't say another word, he didn't even look at Cao Mao again, he turned around and left. Hua Biao finally understood what Zheng Mao meant at this moment. He lowered his head, his face pale, and left here almost as if he was escaping.

Guo Jian was trembling all over. Looking at Cao Mao beside him, he wanted to ask something but didn't dare to say anything.

"uncle!"

"This will definitely clear the Queen Mother's name! Don't worry!"

Cao Mao smiled and gave him an approving look.

But Guo Jian did not answer him. He no longer dared to interact with the person in front of him.

He was so frightened that he wished he could escape back to Luoyang right now and pretend he had never been there.

At this moment, Guo Ze was happily holding Cao Mao's hand. He was obviously very satisfied with Cao Mao's actions, and kept praising his lord as a wise one.

Guo Jian's eyes were full of despair.

It’s over, I’m going to be killed by these two birdmen!

If you get involved in this, your entire clan will be killed! !
(End of this chapter)