Three Kingdoms: The Guan Family's Rebellious Son, Long Blessing Jing Xiang

Chapter 607 Cao Cao: Another Dong Cheng! A belt edict!

The steel knife reflected the moonlight and was raised high in front of the gate of Wei Palace in Luoyang.

The herald shouted: "The king's decree is to execute Liu Fengxiao immediately, and his head will be sent to the three armies..."

The swordsman handed him a bag of wine. At this time, Liu Feng was disheveled and had no intention of drinking.

His expression was blurry, as if his whole life was flashing and jumping in his mind.

In the past, Liu Bei had no children, so he recognized Liu Bei as his father and became his stepson. From then on... he was always by Liu Bei's side, bravely taking the lead in every battle, and not afraid of life or death.

Because he knew that the foundation Liu Bei was building would be passed on to him in the future.

This is his own kingdom!

But who would have thought that Mrs. Gan gave birth to a son for Liu Bei? Who would have thought that this son should have died when the army was defeated and buried under Changban slope, but... But because of Zhao Zilong's seven in and seven out, he was actually Sent the boy back again.

Of course, thankfully, Liu Bei threw Liu Chan hard and seemed to knock this kid out of his wits!

Plus the order of elder and younger!

It was impossible for Liu Feng to give up.

Step-son, eldest son, order of elders and younger ones, nobility and inferiority... The position of the future heir apparent should still be passed on to him according to etiquette and law!

Therefore, he, Liu Feng, took the lead as always, and charged forward without fear of life or death.

The Battle of Chibi and the Conquest of Xichuan were all marked by his illustrious achievements.

Is he wrong?

He spared no effort to create a career for his father. Was he wrong? Where did he go wrong?

Is it wrong to show off one's sharpness?

Scenes from the past flashed before his eyes again... His eyes became increasingly confused, stunned, and at a loss. He didn't even know where he went wrong?

Was he wrong? Or is the identity of the stepson wrong? Or maybe... the etiquette and rules are wrong?

"Hehe...hehe..."

Thinking of this, Liu Feng couldn't help but smile bitterly, smiled dryly, and smiled blankly.

Ma Di, who was let go, picked up the wine next to him, opened the lid with trembling hands, handed it to his mouth, and sighed: "Those who want to die can't die, and those who want to live can't. Haha, this is a tragedy after all. ah!"

Liu Feng took a sip, but his heart was as sharp as a knife, and he cried: "I...I..."

He seems to have all kinds of thoughts, all kinds of helplessness, and thousands of words, but everything seems to be transformed into the word "I". He is unwilling, unable to understand, regretful, regretful, but now...what's the use? ?

"You Chang, sometimes I think... you are wrong, you are greedy for success..." Liu Feng said lightly, "But in the face of life and death, I seem to have figured it out. Without my sharp edge, you would not have chosen I... I can only say that we lost, but I can’t say that I was wrong... and there is nothing to blame!”

Hearing the caressing sound of the steel knife, Liu Feng calmed down and felt relieved... So what if he wasn't relieved? This is already the case!

Ma Su himself took a sip of wine, "I just scolded you for being greedy for life and afraid of death, but now after listening to your words, I have figured it out... The so-called lack of intimacy, no matter how stupid and playful Liu Chan is, If you mess around again, he is also your father's biological son. With your father's life experience, he has witnessed the descendants of Yuan Shao and Liu Biao fighting for the position of the heir, which eventually led to the collapse of Nuo University's foundation... How could he not have done it in advance? Making preparations?"

At this point, Ma Su drank another bottle of wine. He shook his head and said, "Master, if you think about it this way, if you restrain your sharpness, be more low-key, and behave more mediocre...then no one will regard you as a Threat, but now... you are too eye-catching, good at fighting, brave in battle, and have great military achievements... With this, how can your father and Zhuge Military Advisor feel at ease? How can they not think of the disasters of Yuan Shao's descendants and Liu Biao's descendants in the past... It's also my fault... I didn't see this clearly earlier, but because of greed for power and jealousy, I finally threw myself into a trap...it ruined you, and...it also ruined me!"

Figured out…

Ma Su has figured out the whole thing.

Liu Feng looked at him blankly, with mixed feelings in his heart...

At this time, a prison officer shouted.

"The time has come for execution——"

The executioner pulled Ma Su away and pressed Liu Feng on the wooden stake... The broadsword was raised high, shining especially under the moonlight.

Liu Feng and Ma Di both closed their eyes with all the relief.

Never thought that at this moment...

A crisp sound came from far away.

"Save one by one's sword——"

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"How is the training of the flying ball soldiers? Now... those white phosphorus may be stored on the flying balls? Burning the city at high altitude?"

Only Cao Cao and Cheng Yu were left in the main hall of the Wei Palace, and Xu Chu stood guarding the outside with Huben soldiers.

Cheng Yu responded truthfully, "Your Majesty has a sharp eye. Although Jiang Wei is young, he is an expert in training flying ball soldiers. And his father Jiang Juan has returned. Now the training of the flying ball army is ready, and the white phosphorus is also Fill it into a can and store it in a rattan basket at any time. When the king gives the order, it will immediately fly to the south, which is enough to completely burn down Xuchang City in one fell swoop!"

"it is good…"

Hearing Cheng Yu's words, Cao Cao was overjoyed, but his eyes were still cold and piercing. "Tomorrow is the official day. I will use Liu Feng's head to tell me about the bravery of the Wei Dynasty. I will fight to the death with that big-eared thief. At the same time, , In such a solar term, I will give a gift to Yunchang! To that big-eared thief!"

Having said this, Cao Cao turned around and faced the map. He pointed at Xuchang City on the map with a wooden stick, "Pass an order to me. During the dinner tomorrow, the flying ball will fly into the sky. I want to completely burn Xuchang City. All ministries will do it." The sergeants must also be ready to attack southward at any time. The Wei counterattack is about to begin——"

What Cao Cao said was extremely heroic!

Forbearance…

Because of Fei Qiu, Cao Cao tolerated it for a long time. Also because of Fei Qiu, Cao Cao did not hesitate to marry his granddaughter to a craftsman, reuse Taoists such as Zuo Ci, and promote border generals such as Jiang Juan and Jiang Wei.

Everything is leading to this moment...

Burn down the city of Xuchang for tomorrow’s official day;

Just like Guan Lin burned Fancheng to ashes.

Cao Cao has never been a "forbearance" person. His whole life has always been strong. What he loses must be taken back with his own hands.

"Here...I'll go make arrangements now." Cheng Yu handed over his hands and was about to retreat.

"Wait!" Cao Cao called him back.

"Your Majesty, do you still have any explanation?"

"This matter... must be kept absolutely confidential. Each legion must not reveal too much, and don't let too many people know about it! Especially this operation is related to flying balls and white phosphorus. Non-essential people should not participate, and the attack must be carried out secretly. … I don’t want to see it, just like the last time Xuchang was burned, no less force was used, but the effect was minimal!”

"Don't worry, Your Majesty." Cheng Yu raised his hand again and said, "The storage of white phosphorus is one true and one false. No more than eight people know the real location! The flying ball training place and workshop are even hidden in the Han Emperor's Mausoleum. Those who know Less...this action can be said to be foolproof."

"Okay..." Following Cheng Yu's words, Cao Cao's agitated mood finally calmed down a lot...

He sat down slowly and closed his eyes to rest.

Right now...

Xu Chu's voice came from outside the door.

"Your Majesty, Mr. Zijian would like to see you——"

Well…

Following Xu Chu's words, Cao Cao was slightly surprised. Is this the eve of the official festival? What is he here for?

Cheng Yu cupped his hands and said, "Then I will leave first."

"Go!" Cao Cao waved and immediately ordered Xu Chu to let Cao Zhi in...

Cao Zhi entered the main hall and bowed his hands to his father.

When Cao Cao saw Cao Zhi, he couldn't hide his feelings of pity. Even if Cao Pi returned with meritorious service, Cao Cao's favorite son was still Cao Zhi!

"What brings my son here?"

Following Cao Cao's question, Cao Zhi replied respectfully: "My child is trying to persuade his father not to kill Liu Feng..."

Well?

Cao Cao did not expect that Cao Zhi would intercede for Liu Feng at this time.

"Why did my son say this?"

"This Liu Feng reminds the child of himself and his third brother..." Cao Zhi said eloquently, "Since ancient times, there has been an orderly process of growing up and growing up, noble and humble. As a younger brother, we shouldn't have too many illusions, but our father encouraged us. Brothers go to fight, but let us brothers fight vigorously... In contrast, Liu Bei is far from his father in terms of the crown prince. Liu Bei recognizes Liu Feng as his stepson, but prefers his biological son Liu Chan... This is why I understand Liu Feng’s eagerness to make meritorious deeds..."

At this point, Cao Zhi paused and continued: "My child is thinking that since there is such a hidden danger in Shu, instead of killing Liu Feng to eliminate this hidden danger for Liu Bei and help Liu Bei, it would be better to spare Liu Feng's life. , so that this hidden danger in Shu will always exist...Father, you must still remember how the power of Yuan Shao and Liu Biao collapsed in the past? Why don't dad follow the original example and save Liu Feng to disturb Shu?" Don't say...Cao Zhi's words It's actually quite reasonable and well-founded.

This also made Cao Cao laugh, "Hahaha...hahahaha..."

While smiling, he looked at his favorite son lovingly, and then patted him on the shoulder, "Zijian can think of this step, which shows that he has grown... However, you can't just look at things by their appearance. You need to learn more from Li Hannan..."

"Mr. Li?" Cao Zhi was confused...

Cao Cao continued, "Why does Gu let you fight and fight vigorously? It's because you are all sons raised and raised by Gu. No matter which one of you, Gu values ​​and cherishes. Similarly, if you are even together, If you can't compete with this prince, how can I safely hand over this promising Wei Dynasty to you? But Liu Bei is different..."

what…

Cao Zhi was a little surprised and looked up at his father who was talking eloquently.

Cao Cao's words continued, "Liu Bei started from a young age, but the things he did were not simple! He was the only opponent that let Gu face up to. Just like the words Qingmei sang when he was making wine in the past. In other words, the only heroes in the world are Zhijun and Caoer! Occupying Jingzhou and attacking Bashu... these have proven Gu's vision again and again!"

"But Liu Bei also has weaknesses. So far, his only biological son is Liu Chan. Even if he has wives and concubines in Shu, he is too old to be the heir apparent. The only one who can compete with Liu Chan is Liu Feng! "

"Indeed... As you said, if Liu Feng is retained, it will leave hidden dangers for the struggle for the heir apparent in Shu. Perhaps he can also follow the footsteps of the past when Yuan Shao was overthrown and Liu Biao was overthrown... Gu originally wanted to let him go, but Han Nan (Li Miao) reminded Gu that Liu Chan was a master who did not do his job properly and was a well-known loser... Zijian? What if you inherited the Wei Dynasty? In Jingzhou and Jiangdong... you already have such terrifying opponents like Guan Lin. What if? Is there still a monarch in Bashu who is as brave as Liu Feng and has made many military exploits? What if they work together? How should you deal with it?"

"Instead of dealing with such a monarch? It would be better...to leave a weak Liu Chan to Liu Bei and let him succeed, so...the master is weak and the ministers are strong, the stronger Guan Lin is, the more he will be feared by Liu Chan, and the more helpless he will be To make up for the stupidity of the Lord, at that time, no matter how weak the situation of our Wei Dynasty is, and the battle situation is rout, as long as we endure it until the day when Liu Bei is about to die, Liu Chan succeeds to the throne... Haha, the time for our Wei Dynasty to counterattack is finally over. It will come!”

Speaking of this, Cao Cao looked at Cao Zhi as if he had high hopes, "Gu is not a person who will admit defeat, but Guan Lin let Gu suffer setbacks again and again. The defeated Zhan Gu will get it back, but if Gu is If you don't ask for it back, kill Liu Feng, and indirectly help Liu Chan succeed to the throne, I can be considered as leaving you with some hope!"

When he said this last sentence, Cao Cao was like an old man.

Yes, at this age, it is impossible for him to shout out the bold words of "You guys look north, I will go west" like he did before. It is also impossible... It is also impossible for him to kill, massacre cities, and besiege without surrender at all costs. Kill without mercy!

He is old, and when he takes any step, he must think about his retreat, his children and grandchildren, and Wei's retreat!

Compared to Cao Cao, who was vigorous and vigorous in Wei Wu, now he has become hesitant and no longer so decisive and courageous.

"Father... But today is New Year's Eve and tomorrow is New Year's Day. It is unlucky to encounter blood——"

Cao Zhi's eyes were red, and he almost said to Cao Cao in a sobbing voice.

"New Year's Eve? Zhengdan?" Cao Cao's eyes narrowed, and he stood up slowly, but his tone was as sharp as ever, "If Zijian hadn't reminded me, I would have really forgotten, how could we see blood on New Year's Eve? Zhengdan... such a good time , Wouldn’t it be great to kill Liu Feng in front of the civil and military officials of the court and all the soldiers of the three armies? Wouldn’t it be great, great -"

what…

Cao Cao's words shocked Cao Zhi.

Cao Zhi looked at his father Cao Cao in shock, but Cao Cao couldn't stop laughing: "Hahahaha...hahahaha..."

Why is he laughing?

Because he thought of an extremely pleasant thing. Tomorrow, Liu Feng will be the leader, Xuchang will be burned, and the soldiers of the three armies will go south together. The counterattack of the Wei Dynasty has officially begun!

Haha, what a wonderful thing this is!

Just when Cao Cao was laughing.

Xu Chu walked into the main hall, walked quickly to Cao Cao's side, and whispered in his ear.

"Your Majesty, someone wants to see you!"

"Who?"

Seeing Xu Chu in such a state, Cao Cao knew that he was not an ordinary person...

Xu Chu lowered his voice and said, "It's Chen Yi, the Changle Guardsman who is close to the emperor. He said that there is a secret report about the emperor and Han officials that he must personally report to the king..."

Well... Xu Chu's words made Cao Cao's hearty laughter stop abruptly, and his expression instantly turned cold and icy.

"Hmph..." With a cold snort, Cao Cao's tiger eyes narrowed, and he scolded heavily: "Another Dong Cheng, another clothes edict, another Fuwan——"

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Wei Xi paid his last visit to the Emperor of Han Palace as a distinguished scholar.

Tonight, the emperor summoned him at a stone pavilion.

Walking into the Han Palace, I quietly looked at the ruins of the palace and the few palace people. It seemed that... because of lack of manpower, the Han Palace had not been taken care of for a long time.

The previously precious flowers and trees have long been covered by wild grasses. Looking around, the garden is desolate and dilapidated.

It's hard to imagine that the Han Palace and the Wei Palace are just a word apart...but the scenes inside the palace are so different, so different.

Even more, this is New Year's Eve...the day before Zhengdan Day!

As if - Da Wei's ferocious minions have been revealed!

Walking through the dusty corridor step by step, Wei Xi couldn't help but sigh - "The glory of the Han Dynasty for four hundred years has indeed dimmed a lot... But..."

He then thought, "If the emperor is rescued from this hellish place, then... can the big man regain his glory?" 』

Speaking of which, there are many Han ministers such as Wei Xi who have been favored by the Han. They will never believe that the Han Dynasty will end one day. Think about it, when Wang Mang usurped the Han and established a new dynasty, it only took sixteen years for him to be defeated. Emperor Guangwu Liu Xiu replaced him.

The Han Dynasty had already deposed hundreds of schools of thought and only respected Confucianism since the time of Emperor Wu Liu Che. After more than 300 years, the ethical concepts of the Three Cardinal Guidelines and the Five Permanent Rules have already been deeply rooted in the hearts of the people!

He would not even believe it, such as Wei Xi and other Han ministers, celebrities, and Confucian representatives. However, in just a few decades of troubled times, people would forget what benevolence, righteousness, propriety, wisdom, and trust are, and they would let people People have forgotten what imperial orthodoxy is.

Having said that, after several conversations, Wei Xi felt that the current His Majesty was quick-thinking and had gone through hard work. If he could regain control of the world, he would definitely be a wise king.

Now? It's just one chance away. If... the plan goes well...

Suddenly looking up, Wei Xi saw Emperor Liu Xie and Queen Cao Jie sitting in the stone pavilion in the garden, looking sadly at the desolation among the dead branches and leaves.

cough…

With a slight cough, Wei Xi stepped forward and saluted solemnly.

"Young Master Wei is a distinguished figure highly valued by His Majesty. If there were no foreign ministers, this kind of red tape would be avoided." Queen Cao Jie said gently with a smile on her face.

Wei Xi shook his head firmly, "Queen Nian Nian, this set of palace etiquette was formulated by Lord Shusun Tong when Emperor Gaozu was the emperor, and it lasted four hundred years..."

When mentioning these, Wei Xi's words were full of nostalgia and persistence for the big man.

"Okay." Liu Xie shook his head, "Zijing (Wei Xi) don't talk about these past events. The weather is nice tonight. I and the queen were walking around in the garden. I occasionally have a poetic streak, so I told you Come and compare poems and compose music with me, which can be considered as a way to congratulate you in advance for tomorrow's New Year's Day."

Hearing what Liu Xie said, Queen Cao Jie was quite sensible and spoke with a lot of meaning: "Since your Majesty has waited for Mr. Wei, I will go back to rest first. There are still many things to do in the palace tomorrow at Zhengdan. My concubine has gone to inquire, and I won’t bother Your Majesty here anymore.”

"Go!" Liu Xie waved his hand gently.

When Cao Jie walked away, Wei Xi straightened up and put a bamboo tube into Liu Xie's sleeve.

Liu Xie frowned, "Is it the plan for tomorrow?"

"Yes!"

"I..." Liu Xie wanted to say something more, but when the words reached his lips, he suddenly choked up. He raised his eyes and looked in the direction where Cao Jie left, but there... there was only nothingness left.

"Your Majesty shouldn't be nostalgic for the Queen..." Wei Xi advised: "After all, she is from the Cao family..."

Liu Xie pondered for a long time, "Have you ever thought that the fact that I have been able to sit on the throne for so long may have something to do with the Queen?"

what…

Wei Xi didn't wait to be surprised.

Liu Xie's words recited again, "I believed in Dong Cheng and Fu Wan before, but they all died, as did my Lady Dong and Queen Fu. They died in front of me... this time..."

Liu Xie was still sighing, but Wei Xi immediately stepped forward and covered his mouth without any regard for etiquette, "Your Majesty, do you believe me... This plan was personally formulated by Guan Lin, the fourth son of Guan Yu in Jingzhou, which is enough... It can ensure that His Majesty’s actions are... foolproof!”

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(End of this chapter)