Three Kingdoms: I help Liu Bei grow thousands of miles

Chapter 641 This Strong Enemy Suggests Heart Attack

"The end of Cao Cao's life? Husband, what do you mean?" Lu Lingqi's big watery eyes did not blink.

Lan Tian took out the astrology to prevaricate: "I watched the astrology recently and night, and found that Cao Cao's life star is dim and weak, and he should pass away soon. Does Xiaojun still have hatred in his heart?"

Lu Lingqi shook her head lightly, "I was full of hatred in the two years when my father died, and even wanted to sneak into Xudu to assassinate this thief, but unfortunately it was unrealistic to rely on Gao Shun's 18 people. Later, I followed your advice and went to Jingzhou, in order to survive. Runan Luocao, that's when I realized that let alone revenge, it's not easy to survive in this troubled world."

"It's over." Lan Tian hugged Lu Lingqi's shoulder to comfort her.

"Marrying you as a wife and having children, the hatred has faded away. Just now you said that Cao Cao was about to die. I was neither happy nor sad. I just treated him as a stranger. What about the hero? What about King Wei? In the end I will die too." Lu Lingqi looked like a philosopher at this moment.

Lan Tian joked with a smile: "The Taoist temples and Buddhist temples in the Cultural and Educational District have been built last year. I see that Xiaojun is so clear-minded, so why don't you return to Taoism and Buddhism?"

Lu Lingqi patted Lan Tian's chest, "You have sons and daughters, and your husband is so interesting. I can't bear to be in this world. Why do you want to become a monk?"

"Hehe, that's what you said, let's go, let's go eat." Lan Tian walked out with Lu Lingqi in his arms.

At this time, it was already dark outside, and the night sky was already dotted with stars. Lu Lingqi, who has practiced martial arts since she was a child, has excellent eyesight. As soon as she stepped over the threshold, she pointed to the sky and exclaimed: "Look, husband, there are meteors (shooting stars)."

"Uh, there seems to be one." Lan Tian responded.

Lu Lingqi dragged Lan Tian to the small courtyard, grabbed Lan Tian's arm like a girl seeking knowledge and asked, "Husband, which is Cao thief's star? Show me."

Lan Tian sat on the wax for a moment. He was just talking nonsense. Hearing Lu Lingqi's question, he casually pointed to the northern sky, "It's there, but it's not easy to see now. It's all said to be dim."

"Oh? So maybe Cao Cao is dead?"

"Maybe"

When the two couples were 'studying' the astrology in Guangzhou, Cao Cao was still lying on the sickbed in Luoyang, waiting for others. Historically, he should have died in the first month, but because of the influence of Lantian, Cao Cao's life span seemed to be extended, but at this time It is at the time of dying.

In the first lunar month, Cao Cao and Guan Yu fought in Deng County. Cao Cao was extremely poor in his military methods in his life, such as surprise attacks, formations, or tactics, but because of insufficient uniforms, not only failed to defeat Guan Yu and Xu Shu, but also caused damage to soldiers and morale. downturn.

Intimidated by the Jingzhou navy, all food, grass and supplies in the rear were transported by land. For this reason, many corvees were imposed. Cao Cao could only choose to withdraw the army after weighing the pros and cons.

On the way back to the army, Cao Cao had a severe headache, and his whole body gave him strong hints, as if saying that your end is approaching.

Cao Cao estimated that he would not be able to go to Yecheng. On the other hand, only Luoyang was the closest nearby. He held his breath and led the army to Luoyang, and issued a series of orders in succession.

Affected by the Lantian prophecy, Cao Cao couldn't trust Sima Yi next to him. When he withdrew his troops, he ordered Sima Yi to go to Xudu to help Cao Zhang stabilize the situation near Xudu, because Jiaxian, Liangxian and other places rebelled due to hard labor not long ago.

Cao Cao hurriedly summoned Shouchunxia Houdun, Chang'an Cao Hong, and Yecheng Jia Xu to Luoyang. Inquire about Xu Sheng, Zhou Fang, Wuhou, Cao Fang, Cao Mao, and Sun Hao. These names are all characters that appeared in the prophecy.

Cao Pi wanted to sit in Yecheng, so he didn't call him to Luoyang. Instead, he sent his younger brother Cao Ren back to Yecheng with troops to take over Weijun's defense temporarily.

In mid-February, Xiahoudun, Cao Hong, and Jia Xu all rushed to Luoyang for an audience. They saw Cao Cao lying on the sickbed, with a haggard face and a haggard body, crying loudly. obey orders.

Seeing that everyone had arrived, Xu Chu went to the couch and helped Cao Cao whisper in a whisper, and then helped him sit on the couch.

Cao Cao looked at the people in front of him with empty eyes, and said slowly: "I've ruled the world for more than [-] years, and all the heroes have been wiped out. Only Sun Quan in the east of the Jiangdong, and Liu Bei in the West Shu have not been wiped out. I am critically ill now, and I can no longer talk about important matters with the ministers. I especially use family affairs Trust me. Only the eldest son Cao Pi, who is honest and respectful, can inherit my business. All the nobles should assist him. After I die alone, don’t let future generations know where I am buried.”

"Only" the ministers wailed.

"Yuan Rang (Xiahoudun) and Zi Lian (Cao Hong) are my brothers. Wen He (Jia Xu) and Chang Wen (Chen Qun) have followed me for many years. You have to worry about the military and government of Wei State. The rest of you are the pillars of the country. Please do your best. I will do my best to help Zihuan (Cao Pi), and I will be grateful when we meet at the spring someday." Cao Cao continued.

"only."

The ministers understood now that Cao Cao left Xiahou Dun, Cao Hong, Jia Xu, and Chen Qun to assist the government. People with discerning eyes found that the political signal was strong, because Xiahou Dun and Cao Hong were both clans, and Jia Xu was deeply trusted by Cao Cao and Cao Pi. Chen Qun is the only representative of the gentry, so why didn't Sima Yi, the upstart of the gentry, appear among them?
Jia Kui, who was born in a wealthy family in Hedong, also felt that Cao Cao's arrangement was intriguing. At this time, Tuogu wanted to stabilize the alternation. Tuogu's ministers should be half of the clan and half of the gentry. Henan gentry leader.

The former Henan gentry leader, Wei Guoguo Minister Zhong Yao was dismissed because of the Wei satire case. Except for Chen Qun who is now on the big list, the only one left is Sima Yi. Although Sima Yi was also born in Hanoi County, his grandfather Sima Jun was the prefect of Yingchuan , his father Sima Fang served successively as Luoyang Ling and Jing Zhaoyin, and his brother Sima Lang was the governor of Yanzhou.

Jia Kui looked at Cao Cao on the sickbed, and thought that the king of Wei must be sick and confused, right?Isn't killing Yang Xiu clearing the way for Cao Pi, why not use Sima Yi now?

Cao Cao paused for a moment, called Cao Hong to him, and then took out a letter and handed it over, "Not long after I died alone, Zi Lian returned to Yecheng to see Zi Huan, and handed over this "Last Letter" to him, and asked him to follow his orders. act."

"Wei." Cao Hong couldn't stop crying when he received the letter.

After Cao Cao finished speaking, he waved his hand to signal the officials to leave, and everyone got up and walked out of the hall. Jia Xu was secretly left behind by Xu Chu when he left.

After the officials left one after another, Cao Cao called Jia Xu to sit down in front of him, and Xu Chu went to handle the door in a timely manner.

Jia Xu sat down in trepidation, Cao Cao looked at him and said slowly: "The past ten years have been unfavorable in the war. Looking back on the past, I regret not listening to Wenhe's words. Without the defeat of Chibi that year, the world would not have evolved into what it is now. Let alone that blue-eyed boy in Jiangdong, even Liu Bei with big ears may not be able to have today.”

"Although Guan Yu's army is strong now, but its strength is exhausted. The situation in the world today is not as good as before Chibi, but the general trend is still in the north. In Wei State, as long as he can hold on to the territory, recuperate and not be greedy for merit, Liu Bei may not be able to turn things around. Needless to say, you bastard." Jia Xu comforted.

Cao Cao shook his head and sighed, "I used to think so too, but Liu Bei is very cunning. He has hidden a master for 20 years. Whether he can turn things around is unknown."

"Your Majesty, you mean the black owl Lantian? I heard some legends about him in Luoyang. Is he really that powerful?" Jia Xu frowned.

"Wenhe should not be underestimated. It is no small matter for this person to allow Wen and Wu." Cao Cao quickly reminded.

Jia Xu nodded slightly: "It's hard to say if Liu Bei continues to hide, but since he is not going to hide, he may not be able to deal with it. To deal with such a powerful enemy, it is recommended to attack the heart."

(End of this chapter)