Uncle Emperor, I am really not Wolong Zhuge!

Chapter 65 Cao Cao's Worries

Liu Bei was extremely shocked by Zhuge Ming's plan.

With this plan, Jingzhou will have no worries.

...

At this time, outside Jingzhou City, there was a ten-mile long pavilion.

It's midwinter, the autumn wind is bleak, and the yellow grass is luxuriant.

"Brother Kong Ming, I've sent you a thousand miles away, but you'll have to say goodbye in the end. Brother Kong Ming, please stay."

Cui Zhouping stopped and turned around to hold Zhuge Liang's hand, with a melancholy look on his face.

"Jingzhou is in chaos and its nine counties are falling apart. Prime Minister Cao Cao and Jiangdong Sun Quan are all coveting it. A war is inevitable. We are separated here, and we don't know when we will meet again!"

Zhuge Liang was filled with emotion and reached out to grab the hands of Meng Gongwei and Shi Guangyuan. The four people's hands were stacked together.

"Kong Ming, you and I are still friends here today. In the future, the three of us will enter Xuchang and pay homage to Prime Minister Cao's shogunate. Sooner or later, if Prime Minister Cao raises troops in Jingzhou to attack Liu Bei and meet each other, don't blame us..."

Shi Guangyuan's face was also very desolate, and his hair was blown by the autumn wind and looked a little messy.

"I'm really not Liu Bei's military advisor. Liu Bei's military advisor is someone else..."

Kong Ming suddenly felt a little tired.He was tired of explaining everyone's misunderstanding, but no one still believed it.

"Brother Kong Ming, the matter has come to an end. It is useless to talk more. Brother Shi is right. From now on, everyone is his own master. We should not be offended by each other, that's all."

Meng Gongwei sighed and shook his head, frowning, feeling extremely lonely.

Kong Ming had a wry smile on his face: "Everyone, let's say goodbye. If we attack Jingzhou in the future, just give advice to Prime Minister Cao. I am not a military advisor in Liu Bei's army, so I am not afraid."

Cui Zhouping's expression changed, he turned around, held on to the saddle, got on the horse, and raised his whip.

The other two people also mounted their horses, waved their whips, and left in the dust.

Kong Ming stood there, staring at the smoke and dust that the three people left, but he was thinking about how to get close to Liu Beijun and find out who was sitting in Xiangyang, commanding the four directions and planning the world!
"Kong Ming!"

"I don't believe you can stand up to the three of us and the many military advisors under Prime Minister Cao on your own!"

The smoke and dust had settled, and just now came the somewhat angry voices of Cui Zhouping and the others.

……

Xuchang.

A small car drove slowly out of the gate of the Prime Minister's Mansion.

Although the car is not big, the whole body is made of the strongest wood. It is painted with red paint and has a shiny finish. The top of the car is covered with a green mud sedan cover, giving people a noble and heavy oppression. feel.

The car was driven by a tiger warrior and went straight to the criminal department.

"Prime Minister, I would like to pay my respects to the Prime Minister!"

When Man Chong saw the car, he hurriedly arranged his clothes, came to the courtyard, bent down and saluted, and did not dare to move lightly.

"Get up!"

In the car, a middle-aged man approved a thick cloak and raised his feet to the ground.

It was Cao Cao, the Prime Minister of the Han Dynasty, who also led Taiwei, Situ, and Sikong!

Cao Cao said nothing, made a gesture, and walked forward.

Man Chong hurriedly ran in small steps and arrived in front of Cao Cao, leaning sideways to lead the way.

"How's it going?"

Cao Cao asked in a deep voice as he walked, his face as cold as ice.

"Reporting to the Prime Minister, although poisonous insects and poisonous rats have been found in the Third Young Master's house, and the Third Young Master has been imprisoned, I am afraid that this matter cannot be concluded..."

A few days ago, my beloved son Cao Chong died of poisoning.

Cao Cao was heartbroken and ordered the whole city to observe martial law, looking for clues to solve the case.

Finally, highly poisonous Gu insects and rare and abnormal poisonous rats were found in the weeds in the backyard of the third son Cao Zhi's house.

In a rage, Cao Cao imprisoned Cao Zhi and investigated the matter strictly, making sure to avenge Cao Chong.

"What do you mean?"

Cao Cao's eyes were like sharp knives that penetrated the bones. Just one glance had already made Man Chong shiver all over.

"Have you asked? Cao Zhi still doesn't want to recruit?"

Cao Cao's heart was still immersed in the sadness of losing his beloved son, and he had no idea that the person imprisoned in this prison was also his son!

"Prime Minister, I have something to report. I hope the Prime Minister can listen to what I have to say..."

Man Chong suddenly turned around, fell to his knees with a pop, and leaned in front of Cao Cao.

If the Prime Minister becomes suspicious and thinks that he is acting unfairly, then not only will he not be able to retain his position, but he may also lose his life sooner or later.

Cao Cao stopped and stood without saying a word, his eyes still as cold as frost.

"Prime Minister, these poisonous insects found in the Third Young Master's Mansion are definitely not found in the Nine Provinces of Central China. After inquiries and inquiries by humble officials, it has been confirmed that these poisonous insects are produced in the south of Jingzhou, the land of the Southern Barbarians!"

Man Chong lowered his head and spoke, cold sweat dripping from his forehead, but he did not dare to raise his head, lest he would see the prime minister's cold eyes and be unable to resist.

"Land of the Southern Barbarians!"

Cao Cao repeated it calmly.

"Under the command of the Southern Barbarian King Meng Huo, there is King Mulu, who is best at using various poisons. I suspect that these poisons are all the work of King Mulu."

Man Chong continued.

"The Southern Barbarians occupy Xuchang, which is thousands of miles away. How is it possible? If you can't justify yourself, you will be guilty of the same crime as Cao Zhi!"

Suspicion suddenly appeared in Cao Cao's words!

The whole of Xuchang has been turned upside down, and there is only one piece of evidence!
Man Chong calmed down, his Adam's apple moved up and down, he swallowed hard, and continued to lower his head and said: "If it was raised in the Third Young Master's house, now in the middle of winter, all the insects in the north would have hidden themselves in the cave soil and hibernated, let alone these southern ones. The poisonous insects have long been frozen to death, how can they survive in the weeds?"

"A few days ago, Zhuge Jin from Jiangdong sent someone to bring an elephant. This elephant is a product of the Southern Barbarians. I also heard that Meng Huo, the king of the Southern Barbarians, had an elephant army. The war riders were not horses, but elephants. !”

"So I guess that these poisonous insects are not hidden by the Third Young Master, but they seem to be extradited from Jiangdong with the elephants!"

Zhuge Jin!elephant!

Gu poison?

Cao Cao's expression changed, and a blush suddenly appeared on his originally gloomy face.

"Snapped!"

Cao Cao slapped his palm on the pillar of the passage, and his anger and murderous intent surged around.

"Are you saying that Sun Quan wanted to use the name of Xiangxiang to harm the orphan? Chong'er didn't know it, but he was hurt by me and was poisoned on my behalf?"

"Get up and talk!"

Man Chong quickly stood up, straightened his robes, and stood respectfully in front of Prime Minister Cao.

"I dare not make this conclusion because of my humble position. But these poisons are indeed only found in the Southern Barbarians, and they are extremely poisonous. There is no antidote in China. Once poisoned, you will definitely die!"

"But I thought, if it wasn't for the purpose of harming the Prime Minister, who would deliberately harm Young Master Chong? After all, Young Master Chong is just one of the many heirs of the Prime Minister, and he is young and ignorant, so he will definitely not make enemies."

Man Chong explained everything that was on his mind and had drafted it dozens of times. After finishing this sentence, he was at a loss for words and had nothing more to say.

A moment of silence.

Cao Cao suddenly took a step forward and continued walking forward. .

Man Chong hurried to the front again and continued to lead the way.

After turning around a few empty cells, and going forward, we arrived at the place where Cao Zhi was imprisoned.

Tangled grass and broken mats.

Bloodstained.

At this time, Cao Zhi was unconscious on the ground, his clothes had been whipped to pieces, and there were whip wounds on his arms and face.

Everything at the scene proved that Man Chong was not engaging in malpractice for personal gain. This torture was enough to make this Third Young Master, who usually only knew how to write and indulge himself, peel off a layer of his skin.

"Father……"

"It's father!"

Hearing the chaotic footsteps, Cao Zhi moved, and then sat up against the wall. He tried to stand up several times, but finally fell to the ground again.

The weak body kicked up a cloud of dust.

"Father, the child is not guilty..."

"My child really didn't harm Brother Chong!"

Cao Zhi was weak and weak, but his tone was still very firm, without any fear.

Cao Cao looked at Cao Zhi coldly, his eyes flickering, like a wolf shining with dim light in the dark environment of the prison.

"Let him go back!"

Cao Cao suddenly turned around and strode out.

"Since it was Sun Quan who did it, it has nothing to do with Third Young Master!"

"The rats from Jiangdong actually dare to harm Gu Gu, God will not tolerate it!"

Cao Cao walked faster, like a whirlwind, towards the outside of the cell.

"Here!"

"Follow your orders!"

Man Chong bent down, stood behind respectfully, and said. "Send the order and ask the civil and military officials to come to my house to discuss matters tomorrow morning!"

Cao Cao bent down and got on the chariot!
"Sun Quan from Jiangdong dared to poison the government and the public and murder the emperor! I want to conquer Jiangdong on behalf of the emperor!"

Get into the car, no one is around!
Cao Cao's face finally showed a sinister look.

Jiangdong!

I wanted to attack you, but you took the initiative to surrender.Now, I am launching an army to conquer, and it is justifiable!

The carriages and horses galloped, and after a while, they returned to the Prime Minister's Mansion.

Cao Cao got off the car and entered the mansion. He had just arrived at the outer hall.

"Father, you are back!"

I saw the crown prince Cao Pi, his neck still wrapped in thick ointment and white cloth, standing up holding on to the table, wanting to salute him.

"All right!"

"You are still seriously injured, so there is no need to be so polite!"

Cao Cao waved his hand, telling Cao Pi not to salute.

"Father, I don't know who my brother's poison is, but who is so heartless and ruthless as to carry out this inhumane plot? Do you have any clues?"

Cao Pi thanked his father and sat down slowly. He put his hands on the table and his eyes flickered over his father's face from time to time.

"No, not even a clue!"

Cao Cao sighed and said.

"Oh! This is weird..."

Cao Pi also sighed.

Cao Cao suddenly turned his head, his eyes met Cao Pi's, and he couldn't help but shuddered!
There was no sadness at all in this look!
"What are you talking about?"

Cao Cao saw Cao Pi lowering his head hurriedly and did not dare to look at him. His doubts reappeared and he asked coldly.

"baby……"

"My child is thinking that such a vicious plot, although carefully planned, will always leave some clues. How come there is no clue yet?"

"Brother Chong died so tragically. As a brother, I can't wait to get up immediately, lead the troops to investigate the case, cut the murderer into thousands of pieces, and avenge Brother Chong."

Cao Pi's originally pale face was now covered with tears, looking like he was in pain.

"But now I'm...hateful, hateful!"

Cao Pi pounded the table with his fist, feeling extremely annoyed.

"Forget it, I have my own opinion on this matter. Just rest in peace and recover!"

Cao Cao's eyes turned around Cao Pi and sighed.

"The child has been recuperating in the Prime Minister's Mansion for a few days. Now his health has improved a lot. Today, when my father comes, I want to say goodbye to him and go back to my own home to recover. Firstly, I don't want to disturb my father, and secondly, I want to stay in my mansion. If you get used to it, you will recover faster."

Cao Pi stopped his sad voice, collected his emotions, and said.

Cao Cao pondered for a moment: "That's fine, you can just make your own arrangements."

As he spoke, he stood up and walked straight to the study room.

"Could it be him?"

In the inner study room, two cold eyes were projected through the slits in the window paper and fell on Cao Pi in the front hall.

Outside, Cao Pi was talking to the housekeeper, making arrangements to return to the Prince's Mansion.There was a hint of exhaustion on the face that was weak and pale due to excessive blood loss.

"Is it really him?"

Cao Cao suddenly turned around and reached out to push open the door.

But it stopped at this moment.

No!

Cao Zhi has been detained by Xingju and tortured severely!
If the prince is imprisoned again, it will definitely cause an uproar!

I, the heir of the Cao family, will put everyone in danger and fear...

He suddenly remembered Xun Yu's advice.

calm down!

calm! !
Cao Cao slowly took back his hand on the door, turned around slowly, returned to the desk, and sat down slowly.

Once again, he held Liu Bei's letter in his hand and read it carefully.

snort!All are provocations, all are ways to provoke generals!
The death of Chong'er...

Cao Cao got up and took a walk in the study alone.

I seem to have made a mistake in arresting Cao Zhi...

If we continue to investigate and torture the heirs one by one, it will definitely be a killing!
If there is no clue, it will also cause civil strife in Xuchang!

Cao Cao suddenly discovered that Xun Yu was the most calm and sober person!

Xun Yu seemed to have seen Liu Bei's plan clearly. It was just that he was impulsive and refused to listen to dissuasion. In anger, he arrested Cao Zhi and fell into Liu Bei's provocation method.

Chong'er's death cannot be in vain!
Cao Cao's eyes became more murderous!
The army is about to be raised, so take this opportunity to destroy Guo in a false way!
Jiangdong is a land of plenty and plenty of fertile fields.I have long wanted to engulf the land and take possession of it, but I just regret that I don't have an excuse to raise troops.

At this time, it is a God-given opportunity, and my teacher has become famous!

"Report!"

"Xun Lingjun is here!"

As soon as he finished speaking, Xun Yu walked into the lobby with scattered steps, exchanged a few words with Cao Pi, and went straight to the study.

"Wen Ruo, you are here!"

Cao Cao stood up in a hurry, opened the door himself, greeted Xun Yu, and reached out to hold Xun Yu's arm.

"My Lord, with the death of Young Master Chong, the Prime Minister finally has a reason to raise an army to attack Sun Quan!"

Xun Yu was so excited that the arms he held with Cao Cao were trembling slightly.

His long-cherished wish in life is to see the country reunified and realize the resurgence of the Han Dynasty!
Cao Cao nodded heavily.

"Sun Quan offered an elephant to hide poison in order to harm the emperor! This is an unpardonable crime!"

"The Prime Minister raises an army and punishes the people. This is the master of the king, and his name is justified!"

Cao Cao nodded heavily again, and it took him a long time to speak: "Wen Ruo, a gentleman, we all see the same thing! Your ingenuity is above all others!"

……

"Mr. Sima, are you okay?"

Cao Pi took a car and returned to the Prince's Mansion. As soon as he entered the inner hall, he saw Sima Yi drinking tea leisurely in the lobby.

"Everything is fine. The prince's mansion is intact."

Sima Yi stood up, bowed slightly and saluted, and said with a smile.

"Sir's words, could it be..."

Cao Pi opened his eyes wide and looked around. After seeing no one around, he lowered his voice and asked.

"Third Young Master Cao Zhi's house is in chaos. Your third brother was also imprisoned by the Prime Minister and interrogated for his words and deeds. Several other Young Masters' houses are also implicated."

Sima Yi stood up, stretched out his hand to support Cao Pi, and asked him to slowly sit down in his seat, while he stood by his side with his hands down respectfully.

"Isn't this the advice from Mr. Wang that makes me cry bitterly..."

Cao Pi smiled awkwardly, but the pain in his neck made him frown.

"Although the Crown Prince's sword risked his life, it saved the Crown Prince's Mansion. From now on, it will stand out!"

Sima Yi gently arranged the medicine cloth wrapped around Cao Pi's neck and said calmly.

"You can't say that. I think my father seems to be suspicious of me..."

Cao Pi still felt frightened when he thought of the way his father looked at him in the front hall of the Prime Minister's Mansion, and the harsh tone in his voice.

"Third brother Cao Zhi really did something to poison Chongdi? But my father said that there is no clue and he is still under investigation?"

Cao Pi was cautious in the Prime Minister's Mansion and never dared to inquire about outside affairs, so he did not fully understand many things.

"The Prime Minister has great wisdom, and I admire him too!"

Sima Yi did not answer Cao Pi's question, but sighed with admiration in his eyes.

"The prime minister took advantage of the situation and used the death of Mr. Chong as a poison for the court and the public, with the intention of killing the Holy Emperor. Using this as an excuse, he launched an army in Jingzhou Jiangdong. They must share the same hatred with the enemy and their morale will be greatly boosted!"

"This time we go south, the chance of winning is already [-]%!"

Cao Pi was startled and looked at Sima Yi with wide eyes: "Father, is this really true? I vaguely heard that Liu Bei sent a letter to Xuchang, which made my father furious and furious..."

Sima Yi seemed to be still in his own rhythm and still didn't answer Cao Pi's words.

"Xun Lingjun's methods are admirable!"

"With a backhand, he turned a bad thing into a good thing. The nine counties of Jingxiang and the six counties of Jiangdong became the prime minister's bag!"

"It's so wonderful!"

Cao Pi suddenly sighed!
"My brother Chong...he is really dead!"

(End of this chapter)