Han family achievements

Chapter 542: To Kill or Not to Kill
"General Dian Wei, I pay my respects to the Grand Marshal."

Dian Wei came to a place not far in front of Cao Cao's horse, knelt on one knee and spoke in a muffled voice.

He left the five thousand guards two miles away and came here alone.

This action was tantamount to giving up the last bit of resistance. Not only did he hand over his life to Cao Cao, but he also handed over 5,000 imperial guards to Cao Cao. In other words, he handed over the entire Luoyang City and the Han Dynasty to Cao Cao!

In front of the battle formation, everyone stared at Dian Wei, holding their breath, with serious expressions and extremely vigilant.

So unusual!
Dian Wei's action would never happen under normal circumstances!

Now, it happens!

There must be something fishy!

The generals behind Cao Cao slowly turned their gazes to Cao Cao.

Regardless of whether there is a conspiracy or not, Cao Cao has to make a decision.

Capture Dian Wei, annex the imperial guards, and then march the army into Luoyang. With the Empress Dowager, Empress, and Crown Prince in hand, plus Cao Cao's status as Grand Marshal, let alone seize the supreme power, even the supreme throne can be easily taken!

Cao Cao looked at Dian Wei, his expression calm and composed, stroked his beard, and smiled, "Prime Minister, what do you want Commander Dian to convey to me?"

Dian Wei stood up and said respectfully, "Reporting to the Grand Marshal, the Prime Minister said that the rebels are in a fierce situation. Please ask the Grand Marshal to enter the city as soon as possible to discuss important matters."

Go into the city alone.

Cao Cao raised his head and looked towards the direction of Luoyang City, his narrow eyes narrowed.

Before he ordered troops to attack Luoyang, he was still a loyal minister of the Han Dynasty.

Once he entered Luoyang with his troops, no matter how he was whitewashed in the future, he would never be associated with those flattering words in history books. Even the writing style of the Spring and Autumn Period could not avoid the word "treacherous".

He entered the city alone. He was a loyal minister of the Han Dynasty, and his life and death were controlled by others.

Lead your troops into the city, control your own life and death, and your path to kingship is just around the corner!
It's time to make a choice.

Cao Cao took a deep breath, his eyes became firm, he held the sword in his right hand and slowly pulled it out again.

"Dianwei!"

Suddenly, Liu Shao shouted, jumped off his horse, weaved through the cavalry, and ran straight towards Dian Wei.

Cao Hong was about to ask someone to stop him, but was stopped by Cao Cao's eyes.

The army remained silent, and everyone watched Liu Shao break through the cavalry and come in front of Dian Wei.

When Dian Wei saw Liu Shao, he immediately bowed and said, "I pay my respects to His Royal Highness the Crown Prince!"

Liu Shao ran up to him, breathing rapidly, his eyes wide open, his face full of hope, and his small body trembling.

Dian Wei seemed to see what he was thinking and grinned.

Liu Shao was overjoyed and threw himself into Dian Wei's arms, saying anxiously, "Return to the palace! Return to the palace!"

Dian Wei picked up Liu Shao and held him on his shoulders, and said to Cao Cao in a loud voice: "Grand Marshal, I will take the Crown Prince away first."

Cao Cao suddenly gripped his sword tightly, his eyes widened and murderous intent was revealed.

Cao Hong, Cao Ang, Le Jin, Xiahou Yuan and others all held their weapons, waiting for Cao Cao's order, they would capture Dian Wei and Liu Shao and send troops to attack Luoyang City!

No matter what conspiracy or tricks he has, they will all be crushed into pieces in front of an army of 50,000!

Everyone's eyes were on Liu Shao on Dian Wei's shoulder, and everyone was waiting for Cao Cao's decision!
Liu Shao rode on the tall Dian Wei's neck, constantly urging Dian Wei. Even from his back, everyone could see that he was very anxious and happy.

"Why is Your Highness the Crown Prince so happy?" Someone suddenly asked this in the silence.

Cao Cao, who was just about to pull out the sword, suddenly paused, then his whole body stiffened, staring at Liu Shao's back with horror in his eyes.

Liu Shao's back clearly showed his happiness. He lowered his head and seemed to be whispering something to Dian Wei. He was so excited that he almost fell down.

A son whose father had died and who had been heartbroken all the way, why did he not feel sad but instead become happy when he approached Luoyang?

Cao Cao was shocked and his hand holding the hilt of the sword trembled slightly.

He couldn't believe it, but he had to.

There is only one thing that can make His Royal Highness the Crown Prince so happy—his father has come back to life!

When he linked a series of extremely strange things that had happened recently together, Cao Cao suddenly had an epiphany and understood everything. He felt extremely disappointed.

"What a good trick!" After a long time, Cao Cao couldn't help but sigh softly.

It was more than just a good trick, it almost trapped him.

Once he really sends troops and enters Luoyang City, there is only one way waiting for him - a dead end!
"Da Sima!"

Xiahou Yuan, Le Jin, Cao Hong and others were all looking at him, speaking anxiously.

Dian Wei took the Crown Prince further and further away. If the Crown Prince really left, all their efforts would be wasted.

when!
Cao Cao thrust his sword back fiercely, glanced at Le Jin from the corner of his eye, and said calmly: "No one is allowed to move."

Le Jin's expression changed slightly, and he immediately nodded and said, "Yes."

The others didn't know Cao Cao's intention and could only respond.

Cao Cao's military discipline has always been strict, especially those around him, who all obey his words.

Cao Cao took a deep breath and rode forward.

Everyone who saw this scene was dumbfounded.

Cao Cao left alone.

This time, he was going to escort the prince into Luoyang City alone, and then everything would be back! This was a godsend opportunity, and if he missed it, there would be no more!

Xiahou Yuan couldn't bear it anymore, and was about to hit his horse when he was stopped by Cao Hong.

Xiahou Yuan turned around and looked at him. Cao Hong whispered, "Don't act rashly. Follow the orders of the Grand Marshal."

Xiahou Yuan was still unwilling to give up, but when he saw Cao Cao, who had already caught up with Dian Wei, he jumped off his horse and saluted Liu Shao respectfully.

This kind of thoughtful courtesy has never been seen from Cao Cao since Liu Shao entered Mengjin Pass!

Liu Shao rode on Dian Wei's neck, looked back at the army still standing in a row, and whispered to Cao Cao, who was walking with his horse, "Grand Marshal, aren't these soldiers going to enter the city?"

Cao Cao smiled and said, "The Prime Minister said that Luoyang is too small to accommodate so many soldiers and horses. We should stay outside the city for the time being."

Liu Shao seemed to understand but didn't say anything else.

Dian Wei walked with his head down and said nothing.

Cao Cao was unusually talkative, and said to Dian Wei, "Commander Dian, has Zilong gone to Jizhou?"

Dian Wei carefully held Liu Shao's legs, blinked, and said honestly: "I don't know about this, but Shangshu Huangfu should be not far away. The Grand Marshal can hand over your troops to him."

Cao Cao said without any hesitation, "Your Highness, please wait for me for a moment."

Liu Shao turned his head to look at him, only to see Cao Cao jumping onto his horse and running towards the army that had remained there.

Dian Wei turned around and whispered to Liu Shao, "Your Highness, the Imperial Guards are not far away. If anything unexpected happens later, lead the Imperial Guards south."

Liu Shao lowered his head quickly, met Dian Wei's eyes, and asked excitedly, "Is my father in the south of the city?"

Dian Wei said: "Yes."

As he spoke, he stared closely at Cao Cao and the tens of thousands of troops in front of him.

If any unexpected event occurred to these armies, it would be enough to crush him and Liu Shao on the spot.

There seemed to be a dispute. The many generals in front of Cao Cao were in confusion, arguing about something.

After a while, it calmed down.

Cao Cao rode his horse again and caught up with Liu Shao and Dian Wei. After getting off his horse, he said to Liu Shao and Dian Wei, "Your Highness, Commander Dian, we are ready. You can ask Minister Huangfu to take over."

Before Dian Wei could speak, Liu Shao asked, "Dian Wei, can we go to the south now?"

Dian Wei blinked and said, "I have to ask."

Liu Shao said "oh" in disappointment and looked towards the south, obviously disappointed.

But he was very sensible and didn't get anxious or make a fuss.

Cao Cao glanced to the south, as if thinking of something, and said, "Commander Dian, I heard that the Three Qiang and Xianbei have made unusual movements?"

Dian Wei led Liu Shao and continued to move forward, saying, "Three Qiang, I heard that Zhong Pushe has persuaded them to withdraw. As for the Xianbei, don't worry about them. Liaodong Governor Gongsun Du defeated the Xianbei not long ago and pushed Goguryeo back 300 miles."

Cao Cao was not surprised and said, "Yuan Shao has already sent troops to Jiujiang. Should we respond?"

Dian Wei looked up at the sky, as if trying to recall something. After a while, he said, "The Prime Minister seemed to say that the general of Yuzhou and the allied forces of Marquis Wucheng have already confronted Yuan Shao in Jiujiang County, and there is no news of the outcome yet."

Sun Quan and Liu Bei?
Cao Cao didn't know this news, so he asked, "Zhang Liao and Sima Fang are no match for Zuo Rong. Should we choose another general?"

"I know this,"

Dian Wei grinned, and his honest face seemed a little proud, and said: "Zhang Liao is not in Xuzhou."

At this point, Cao Cao finally understood everything.

All of this is a game.

This was not a "test" directed at him, but a "test" from His Majesty to everyone in the world.

Obviously, many people failed this "test", and there is only one outcome for those who failed - death!

'What will I be?'

Cao Cao looked at the nearby Luoyang City with a calm expression, but he couldn't help feeling nervous and uneasy.

He did not take the last step. In theory, he was still a loyal minister of the Han Dynasty, loyal to the court, the Han Dynasty, and the emperor, and never overstepped the line.

But in such an important matter, what counts is the heart, not the actions. It is not whether he takes action or not, but whether he has that "heart".

"Second Master, what do you think we should do?"

On a small hill south of the city, Liu Bian had already received the news. With his hands behind his back, he looked in the direction of Cao Cao's army and said with a smile.

Huangfu Jianchang also did not expect that Cao Cao could actually resist such a great temptation and actually escort the Crown Prince into Luoyang alone.

It's not just about facing temptation. Once you enter Luoyang, your life will be in danger.

Cao Cao's action can be said to have firmly established his reputation as a 'loyal minister'. He is unprecedented in history and is the best of all time!
Liu Bian did not wait for Huangfu Jianzhang's voice, turned around and looked at him, saying: "Second Master, I want to ask you a question?"

Huangfu Jian suddenly woke up with a start, looked at Liu Bian, and seemed to want to say something but stopped himself.

He really didn't know how to respond or how to reply.

Cao Cao...is an extremely special and complicated person. There are countless people in the court and the public who want to kill him as soon as possible.

The recent events will certainly be seized upon by "interested people" in the near future, who will try their best to impeach Cao Cao.

Most importantly, Huangfu Jian had no idea what the emperor in front of him had to say about Cao Cao.

To kill or not to kill?

(End of this chapter)