Three Kingdoms: Ancestors of the Han Dynasty

Chapter 495 Inheritance
The West Tangyu River enters the mouth of the Weishui River. On both sides of the Weishui River, the army of the Wei Army slowly marched eastward, with flags flying.Although the morale of the soldiers of the Wei army on both sides of the Wei River was different, they basically carried simple equipment and luggage that were basically abandoned.

When Sima Yi heard that the Weinan Central Army was defeated, he immediately judged that Zhuge Liang might take advantage of the situation and informed Sheng Xinpi and other troops, so he led the army to retreat urgently, abandoning the supplies and supplies.

Sure enough, not long after Sima Yi's army withdrew, Wu Ban and Ma Dai arrived at the Wei Army's camp, and after a while, they only captured the Wei Army's military supplies.

However, Simpi's troops were a little miserable. Facing the attacks of Huang Quan and Wei Yan, they almost couldn't get away. Some soldiers were killed and injured, and all their luggage was left behind.In the case of this loss, the Wei army would lose almost all its supplies in addition to the casualties of a large number of soldiers.

Fortunately, except for the loss of Cao Rui, the senior officials and generals of the Wei Army basically returned safely.For those losses, it is not particularly important.The most important thing is how to face the chain reaction brought about by this defeat.

Therefore, Simpi, Wei Zhen, Cao Shuang, Jiang Ji and other high-ranking officials of the Wei army were discussing with Sima Yi on the north bank of the Weishui River, and another matter related to the foundation of the Wei Kingdom, that is, their noble emperor Cao Rui disappeared.

"Your Majesty is really missing?" Sima Yi asked with an ugly face.

Jiang Ji showed a bitter expression, and said: "General, from last night to today, I sent a large number of soldiers to search, but still haven't found His Majesty. Asked a large number of soldiers, most of them said that they had never seen His Majesty; a few soldiers may have something to say, Your Majesty." He was pursued by Shu generals."

Sima Yi stared at Cao Shuang with a stern look, and asked, "Cao Wuwei was your guard for His Majesty in the end last night?"

Cao Shuang gritted his teeth and said: "General, that's exactly the case. It's just that during the retreat last night, Shu general Huo Yi broke into our ranks. Because it was dark and it was difficult to see people, I and all the gentlemen separated from Your Majesty."

Cao Shuang was afraid that everyone would blame him, so he tied himself with everyone to reduce the possibility of punishment.

"Ok?"

Jiang Ji sighed and said, "What Cao Wuwei said is true."

Wei Zhen, who had been silent for a long time, said aloud: "The Shu army came prepared last night. Seeing that our soldiers were tired, they attacked from three sides. The Shu army went up and down the mountain at Wuzhangyuan, and attacked our army with their backs, forming a situation of encirclement. The soldiers are all defeated. And because of the darkness, it is difficult for the generals to find soldiers, it is difficult for the soldiers to see the generals, and it is difficult for the soldiers to protect Your Majesty when they are fighting outside. This is really my crime."

Wei Zhen attributed the defeat to the fatigue of the soldiers, implying that Sima Yi was defeated by the Han army because His Majesty forced his people to pursue him and did not listen to the advice of the people to cherish the soldiers.

Sima Yi pressed his sword and sighed. He had nothing to say about the current His Majesty.After the first battle, he took the opportunity to defeat Sun Quan.He thought that the Shu people were easy to bully, so he led his army into Guanzhong and led the army to fight.Little did they know that not only was it difficult for him to compare with Zhuge Liang and Huang Quan, but it was also difficult for the generals he brought with him to compare with the Shu people.

How could Cao Shuang, a second-generation ancestor who had experienced war for the first time, be qualified to lead the Wuwei battalion to fight.Confucian scholars like Bian Lan have talents, but how can they use them without experience.

New coach + new general + old soldier, one general's incompetence really kills the three armies!

That's all, it actually disappeared, and it didn't know whether it was alive or dead.

If Cao Rui really passed away, it is no longer a question of how to guard the pass, but a question of how to arrange who will succeed Cao Rui.

After all, the emperor is dead, and he is still fighting!
Simpi coughed a few times, and said, "Your Majesty has been searching for a long time, and your whereabouts are unknown. What do you think if the emperor is unlucky?"

As soon as this remark came out, everyone looked at each other in blank dismay, not knowing how to answer.What Xin Pi said was basically asking, if Cao Rui died in battle or was captured by the Shu people, who would inherit the Datong next.

This problem is another big problem, that is, Cao Rui has no descendants until now!

Cao Rui had many wives, but he gave birth to three sons, Cao Jiong, Cao Mu, and Cao Yin. These three sons basically died of illness within a few months of birth, and none of them survived.That is to say, it is necessary to find a successor from other Punjabs.

Wei Zhen groaned for a while, and said, "If something happens to your Majesty, the King of the East China Sea (Cao Lin) may follow."

Cao Lin, King of the East China Sea, is the son of Cao Pi and the younger brother of Cao Rui.In history, the father of Wei Emperor Cao Mao.Cao Pi had many sons, but most of them died young. Only Cao Rui and Cao Lin survived.That is to say, Wei Zhen believes that if Cao Rui dies, the succession system of "brother dies brother and brother" can be adopted, so that Cao Lin can succeed.

There is a saying in "Gongyang Zhuan": "If you don't agree with him, the father will die and the son will succeed, and the brother will die and the younger brother will be the same."

"I don't know what the general thinks?" Wei Zhen asked back.

Sima Yi bowed his head in thought, and said, "Yi thinks that although the king of the East China Sea is deeply favored by His Majesty, his character is rough and he will harm the maids and concubines in his family. He and Your Majesty may be disadvantaged to the country."

Jiang Ji stroked his beard and said, "Maybe the King of Zhongshan (Cao Gun) can succeed him. He is extremely talented and frugal, and he lets his wives and concubines weave for use. He treats scholars with courtesy, and he may be called a virtuous man. No less than the false emperor Liu Chan."

Cao Gun, the king of Zhongshan, the son of Cao Cao, and Cao Pi's different mother and brother, was eager to learn when he was young. His talent is not as good as his brother Cao Zhi, but he is also commendable.

Simpi shook his head, vetoed and said: "In ancient times, the father died and the son succeeded, and the brother died. How can the elder succeed him? This is not in accordance with the etiquette."

Seeing everyone discussing the successor, Liu Fang worried that after the new emperor succeeded, he would not be favored today, and said: "The general is the minister of the former emperor Tuogu, and now when the country is dying, the general is the person to speak, so as to stabilize the country."

"Exactly, the general should speak up." Du Xiying agreed.

Sima Yi paced back and forth in thought, and said, "Your Majesty has no children now, so it's better to adopt an heir of the same clan and the same generation to succeed him. Just like the son of the king of the East China Sea, or the son of the king of Rencheng."

Simpi also vetoed it and said: "What the general said is wrong. When the country is in crisis, it is not wise to choose a young master to succeed him."

"Since that's the case, I don't know!"

Seeing Sima's veto, Sima Yi closed his mouth and did not speak.

"If everyone denies it one by one, there will be no one to follow. In terms of etiquette and age, there is only Donghai Wanger." Wei Zhen said abruptly.

Wei Zhen does not make friends with cronies, no matter who succeeds him.Speaking out is only for the sake of the overall situation, and it is different from the diverse thoughts of everyone.

Today's Cao Shuang has not yet made a fortune, and his character is still cautious.Seeing everyone discussing the successor to the throne, regardless of the life and death of Xiao Cao Rui, I couldn't help feeling sad and weeping loudly.

Everyone heard the reputation and looked over, seeing Cao Shuang crying there, they couldn't help frowning slightly.Simpi scolded: "As a minister of the country, I don't want to serve the country, and I am a coward in this line of work. Why is that?"

Cao Shuang wiped his tears from his sleeves again, and said: "Your Majesty does not know whether he is alive or dead today, and you are here to discuss successors. Shuang thinks of your majesty's kindness to me, and is very sad."

As soon as this remark came out, Simpi closed his mouth and dared not speak.

Seeing this, Sima Yi coughed lightly, and said, "Your Majesty doesn't know whether he is alive or dead, and it's hard for us to decide on a successor, and the Shu people are coming. Why don't you go back and guard Chang'an, and I will meet you in Weibei."

As he said that, Sima Yi knew that they were unwilling to stick to Chang'an when he saw the distressed faces of the people, so he continued to say calmly: "If Chang'an cannot be defended, Yi will meet you after Jingshui and withdraw from Luoyang together. Please don't worry."

"Thank you, General!" Everyone responded.

(Recently, there are two shifts. After the first test next Tuesday, you can continue with the third shift!)
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