Ji Han Da Sima

Chapter 372 Wise men think alike

In the Wei Palace, in the lobby.

Cao Cao sat on the couch, feeling gloomy.

First, Yang Xiu framed Cao Pi, and then the secret affair between Yang Xiu and Cao Zhi was involved, which gave Cao Cao a headache.

He just wanted to see who was better, Cao Pi or Cao Zhi, and had the ability to succeed to his position. However, time deviated from his control, and some close officials got involved, trying to help someone seize an heir.

Now Yang Xiu is helping Cao Zhi, who will help Cao Pi?

China cannot be in chaos. Once it is in chaos, Liu Bei will take advantage of it.

If I don’t resolve the matter of establishing an heir, I’m afraid it will really cause a surprise!

"Your Majesty, the Second Young Master wants to see you!" the attendant said as he entered the palace.

Hearing that it was Cao Pi requesting an audience, Cao Cao couldn't help but frown, thought for a moment, and said, "Let the second young master enter the palace!"

"promise!"

But they saw Cao Pi, wearing clothes made of woven materials and wearing jade and untied shoes, walking into the hall and bowing: "My son, I pay homage to my father."

Cao Cao signaled the maid who was pressing his head to step back, and asked calmly: "Why did Zihuan enter the palace?"

With emotions brewing, Cao Pi kept Sun Quan's words in mind, cupped his hands and said, "When I enter the palace this time, I ask my father to make my third brother the crown prince."

"what?"

Cao Cao looked at Cao Pi in disbelief and asked in shock: "Why did Zihuan say this?"

Cao Pi's eyes were red, with hidden tears falling, and he said: "My sons and ministers already know about Yang Xiu's trap. I also know that Zijian asked Yang Xiu for advice on current affairs in order to please his father."

"When I heard this, my heart felt like an angina. After thinking about it deeply, I thought that the conflict between me and Zijian, and the danger of fratricide, were all caused by the position of the prince. I don't want to see sibling fratricide, hurting brothers. Love makes my father and mother heartache, so I am willing to humbly cooperate with my son."

"What Zijian did was that he was bewitched by the traitor Yang Xiu, deceived his superiors and deceived his father!"

Cao Cao was often suspicious, and seeing Cao Pi's words like this made him suspicious.

After thinking for a while, Cao Cao stared at Cao Pi's expression and said: "Since Zihuan said this, I feel so relieved. In the past, many people loved Zi Jian!"

Hearing this, Cao Pi became very nervous. In order to maintain his composure, he clenched his fists and forcibly inserted his fingertips into the flesh of his palms, using pain to keep him awake.

Cao Pi's face remained as usual and he said: "Zijian is talented and intelligent, courteous and virtuous, and can win people's hearts. If he is the heir, I am willing to help him to protect our country and the Wei Dynasty forever."

Cao Cao looked at Cao Pi with squinted eyes, and when he saw that his expression remained unchanged as he spoke, he suddenly laughed heartily!

"Ha ha!"

Cao Cao stood up from the couch and said with a smile: "Zi Huan is my brother, and I am very pleased to be able to humbly let Zijian."

Then, Cao Cao changed the topic and criticized: "But the position of the prince is not comparable to that of a young son. The prince of Wei can intimidate the enemy externally and manage the country internally. Now I am humble enough to give way to my third brother. If his military and political affairs are not good enough, , How can our kingdom of Wei be consolidated forever?"

"This~"

Perhaps he heard what Cao Cao meant. Cao Pi suppressed his joy and said, "My father taught me a very good lesson. From now on, I will be both public and private, and will mostly plan for national affairs."

With that said, Cao Pi bowed his hands and said: "My father is feeling depressed today and has missed the meal time. Today I am brave enough to invite my father to have a meal, in order to take care of himself!"

Hearing this, Cao Cao sighed and said happily: "Zihuan has a heart!"

"Your Majesty, Cui Shangshu and Doctor Jia are here!" the attendant said.

"good!"

Cao Cao's mood improved and he said, "Zihuan, please step back first!"

"promise!"

Cao Pi suppressed his joy and resigned from the palace to Cao Cao.

After leaving the palace, Cao Pi saw Cui Yan and Jia Xu, and his expressions of joy were clearly evident.

"I've met the young master!"

"I've met the Second Master!"

The three of them saluted each other. When Cao Pi passed by Jia Xu, he whispered: "It's time to thank Mr. Jia!"

Jia Xu remained calm and nodded slightly to reassure Cao Pi!

After a while, Cui Yan and Jia Xu walked into the hall and saluted Cao Cao who was sitting on the couch.

"Excuse me for both of you!"

Cao Cao supported him out of thin air and said: "What happened to Yang Xiu made Gu sad and heartbroken. Gu Duo valued Yang Xiu, but he didn't expect that he framed Zi Huan and threatened to create a rift between father and son. I have been thinking about it for a long time. I have grown up, and the position of heir is indispensable. I’m worried, so I want to ask you for advice!”

"The second son, Cao Pi, is good at politics and literature, and respects the virtuous and polite. However, his military strategy is not good, and he is not good at uniting the army in battle. The third son, Cao Zhi, is talented and loving, and is talented and intelligent. However, his temperament is frank, and he does not have the style of an elder. As for the The fourth son, Cao Zhang, is good at martial arts but weak at writing, so there is no need to mention him."

"The three sons all have their outstanding points, but they also have their shortcomings. I wonder what your opinion is?"

In order to reassure the two of them, Cao Cao said: "It doesn't matter, you two. There are only three of you and me in the palace today, and no one can know what I am saying today!"

Cui Yan did not hesitate, raised his hands and said: "Yan heard the meaning of the Spring and Autumn Period. Since the Spring and Autumn Period, sons have been the eldest son. Anyone who abolishes the eldest son and establishes the younger son will cause many changes in the court. There is nothing wrong with adding the two young masters to be benevolent, filial, and virtuous. . Yan thinks that the second son should inherit the throne and succeed the crown prince. Yan is willing to defend it to the death."

Cao Cao was slightly surprised and asked: "Zijian is the son-in-law of the Cui family. Why don't you prefer Zijian to Zihuan?"

Cui Yan's expression did not change, and he said truthfully: "The king now asks me about the candidate for the prince, and Yan Zi answers with official matters. If he talks about private matters, Yan Zi prefers Prince Jian."

Cao Cao was quite emotional and said, "You are so selfless and upright, I really admire you!"

Everyone has their own views and preferences. After receiving Sima Yi's advice, Cao Pi visited Cui Yan many times to consult Cui Yan for advice, hoping to improve himself. Moreover, Cao Pi also obeyed Cui Yan's advice and accepted many of Cui Yan's suggestions.

For example, Cui Yan advised Cao Pi to reduce hunting and not be arrogant and extravagant. Cao Pi accepted it, burned his hunting equipment, did not wear brocade clothes, and mostly used woven inscriptions and silk to make ready-made clothes, showing his determination to listen to Nao's suggestion.

Compared with Cao Pi, Cao Zhi is different. As his brother-in-law, Cui Yan advised Cao Zhi, hoping that he would stop drinking and stop acting rashly. However, how could Cao Zhi accept Cui Yan's suggestion? He naturally went his own way. Comparing this, Cui Yan naturally favors Cao Pi.

Of course, Cao Pi was able to win Cui Yan's support, and he was closely related to Cui Yan's character. Cui Yan was a loyal and upright man who always put state affairs first. Therefore, in terms of personal affairs and official matters, he chose official matters and supported Cao Pi as the crown prince.

After understanding what Cui Yan meant, Cao Cao turned his attention to Jia Xu and saw him stroking his beard and thinking deeply without saying a word. He asked: "I asked Su about a big matter, but Cui Qing answered it, but you didn't. I don't know what the meaning of this is?" "

Jia Xu stroked his beard and smiled, and said: "I just thought that Xu was thinking, and I wanted to laugh while thinking about it, so I couldn't answer."

Cao Cao raised his eyebrows slightly and asked, "What are you thinking about?"

Jia Xu bowed his hands and said, "Your Majesty, Xu Si Yuan Benchu ​​and Liu Jingsheng established their youngest son as their heir, which caused the two brothers to attack each other, and your Majesty took the opportunity to defeat them."

Cao Cao couldn't help but raise the corners of his mouth, and said with a smile: "You are really a wise man!"

Although Jia Xu didn't say it explicitly, he indirectly pointed out Cao Cao's current situation.

The conflict between the north and the south, if the government is unstable, and Cao Zhi is made the crown prince, like Yuan Shao and Liu Biao, will cause brotherly strife, and the Central Plains will be very dangerous. After all, Cao Cao was able to take advantage of the opportunity to win, and in turn, it was easy for the Southern Han Dynasty to take advantage of him.

"I know I am alone!"

Looking at the silent palace, Cao Cao already had a plan in mind.
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A few days later, Cao Pi went to his house.

Cao Pi was drinking with Sun Quan and Sima Yi, looking happy but also a little worried.

After taking a sip of wine, Cao Pi said worriedly: "Zhongmou, Yang Xiu is being detained and Zijian is under house arrest. Cui Shangshu, Doctor Jia and other high officials have also spoken in favor of me. How come my father has not taken any action?"

Sun Quan looked relaxed, poured wine for Cao Pi, and said: "Master, please calm down and calm down. The trend is now yours, so there is no need to worry. Master, please don't forget that even if you ascend to the position of prince, there will still be a great king above you. In ancient times, the prince was deposed." There are always a lot of things happening, so you should behave as usual."

Seeing Sun Quan calm and relaxed, Cao Pi couldn't help but calm down.

His father is still here, and even if he gets the crown prince position now, if he offends Cao Cao, his crown prince status will be lost again, and he can't relax for a moment.

Cao Pi held the hands of Sun Quan and Sima Yi and said sincerely: "If Pi didn't have two ministers, the position of prince would probably be rare. If Pi succeeds to the throne now, he will live up to the two princes."

"I am willing to serve you!"

Not long after, Chen Qun walked into the hall with a smile on his face, guided by his attendants.

Seeing Cao Pi, Chen Qun raised his hands in celebration and said, "Congratulations to the young master, your Majesty is in your ear!"

Cao Pi stood up to welcome Chen Qun to his seat and said in surprise, "How did you know this?"

Chen Qun sat on the banquet and said with a smile: "Qun came from the palace. The king wants to let the young master take charge of Yang Xiu's case, but it turns out that the crown prince's position has been decided to belong to the young master!"

After a pause, Chen Qun stroked his beard and thought deeply, and said: "The king asked the young master to interrogate Yang Xiu, which shows that the king favors the young master. However, Yang Xiu only asked the young master to interrogate him. Could there be some mystery in it?"

Yang Xiu, official residence chief register. As the person who slandered Cao Pi, Cao Cao asked Cao Pi to interrogate him, perhaps showing Cao Pi's unique status to outsiders. However, Yang Xiu's status was not high, so Cao Pi's interrogation felt like using a bull's knife to kill a chicken.

Cao Pi frowned in thought and said, "But your Majesty wants to know what my character is like? Do you respect the virtuous and courteous people?"

"otherwise!"

Sima Yi put down the wine bottle and analyzed: "Yang Xiu is destined to die for alienating the king and the young master. No matter who is responsible for this case, Yang Xiu will be doomed."

As he spoke, Sima Yi looked thoughtful and said, "Also, Yang Biao and the king have no friendship, so if you let the young master take charge of Yang Xiu's case, you must have the king's deep intention!"

"correct!"

Chen Qun seemed to remember something and said: "The king said that Yang Xiu is a traitor and may have committed more than this. He seems to want the young master to ask the officials in Xuchang."

"Yang Xiu!"

"Yang Biao?"

"Xuchang?"

Sun Quan muttered thoughtfully for a few times, and suddenly seemed to understand something. Of course, not only Sun Quan understood, Sima Yi also figured it out.

Sun Quan and Sima Yi looked at each other and smiled.

"Does Zhongda know the king's intentions?" Sun Quan asked.

"A known!"

"How about you and I each write a word on the palm of our hand and see if we see the same thing?" Sun Quan suggested.

"Good!" Sima Yi smiled.

In the confused eyes of Cao Pi and Chen Qun, Sun Quan and Sima Yi each held their pens in their hands and started writing.

After a while, Sun Quan put the pen on the case, covered the palm of his hand, and said with a smile: "Can Zhongda give me some instructions first?"

Sima Yi was not afraid, he showed the word "Han" on his palm and said with a smile: "Now I invite Zhong Mou!"

Sun Quan laughed loudly and turned his palm over. The palm of his hand also had the character "汉".

After being reminded by the two men, Chen Qun also understood and said with a smile: "Wise men see the same thing, and so should the king's intention!"

"Chinese?"

Cao Pi seemed to understand, but asked: "What does Yang Xiu's case have to do with the Han Dynasty?"

"hehe!"

Sun Quan chuckled a few times and said: "Yang Xiu has nothing to do with the Han Dynasty, but the king wants Yang Xiu to be related to the Han Dynasty."

"In that case, I already know it!" Cao Pi said with a smile.

(End of this chapter)