The most poisonous person in the Three Kingdoms, Boss Cao advised me to calm down!

Chapter 425: Foreigners come to pay tribute and call themselves king?
"Later, I will write a letter to Xudu, ordering Hua Xin to make preparations as soon as possible."

Speaking of Hua Xin, he was the close supporter of Cao who succeeded Xun Yu as the Minister of the Chancellery.

Sima De was not too surprised that Cao Cao wanted to use him to pave the way for usurpation of power.

Hua Xin has always attached great importance to fame and honor, whether in the history of his previous life.

Or in this time and space.

He always vied with Dong Zhao for the first place, vowing to be the hero who followed the emperor.

So Sima De understood what he meant and echoed:

"Father-in-law, this is a good idea. I'm sure Hua Lingjun will be able to handle it properly."

As for Liu Bei, there would be no harm in giving him more room to maneuver in Xichuan.

"First, order Xiahou Yuan to lead a small army from Guanzhong to Hanzhong."

"Next year, I will lead the army again and pacify Shu!"

Sima De had no objection to Cao Cao's arrangement, but he had his own plans in mind.

Next summer and autumn, I must do my best to persuade Cao Cao.

Let him follow Xiahou Yuan to pacify Shu.

After all, there is no such thing as too much military merit.

Every step on the road to power requires careful planning.

A few days later in the morning, a meeting slowly began in Duke Wei's mansion.

In the majestic hall, Duke of Wei Cao Cao sat on his honorable throne, dignified and calm.

It is like the top of a mountain, overlooking the hall.

Such as Xun You, Cheng Yu, Jia Xu, Xiahou Dun, Cao Hong, Le Jin and others.

A number of Cao Wei’s civil and military officials were among them.

Apart from the civil and military officials who were sent to garrison some areas, it can be said that everyone who should have come has come.

Even Cao Cao's three sons, Cao Pi, Cao Zhang and Cao Zhi, were present.

They were stationed on both sides of the civil and military courts, each creating their own atmosphere in the hall.

As far as everyone could see, they felt that this was not just a political discussion about military merits.

It is also a silent consideration for the future successor to the Wei Kingdom.

Among these complicated looks, someone has something calculating in mind.

Some people couldn't hide their envy of the Cao family's talented population.

These three people can almost be called heroes of the era.

Cao Cao alone had three sons, including Cao Ang who died young.

And Cao Chong, who is still young but extremely talented.

This is not only a generous gift from God to the Cao family, but also a blessing that others can hardly achieve.

However, among the ministers, Sima De appeared unusually calm.

In his opinion, it was to establish the position of the crown prince.

It is bound to be a process of debate and weighing.

In history, Cao was also promoted to King of Wei.

Finally, Cao Pi was chosen as the successor.

But now Cao Cao has not yet started to claim the throne, so it is too early to determine the crown prince.

After all, Sima De firmly believed that his father-in-law was suspicious and controlling.

We will never rush into making such an important decision.

Furthermore, in Sima De’s speculation.

At present, Lao Cao probably feels that no one can fully meet his psychological expectations.

Cao Pi had a strong foundation, but he could never win the favor and recognition of Cao Cao.

Cao Zhi was talented, but he also had obvious shortcomings.

Although Cao Zhang is now valued by Old Cao, he still needs time to be tested.

Therefore, Sima De predicted that Cao would definitely not talk about the matter of establishing the crown prince today.

This foresight made him feel quite relaxed.

If the place where he was standing wasn't too conspicuous.

He almost wanted to find a corner and take a quiet nap.

After all, the review of military merit rewards has little to do with him.

At this moment, Cao Cao's eyes swept over the ministers gathered below.

He gave Xun You a subtle look without saying anything.

The latter immediately understood and coughed lightly.

He cleared the whispers in the hall and then announced loudly:

"Send the message for the Yamatai envoy to see Duke Wei!"

As soon as the words fell, everyone in the hall was shocked!
Aren’t we discussing how to reward the three armies?
How could they have expected the scene of receiving foreign envoys to suddenly appear? Moreover, who was this barbarian tribe called Yamatai?

How could he be received by Cao Cao in person?
Compared with the puzzled expressions of the crowd.

Sima De's heart was suddenly in turmoil!
Yamatai Kingdom? Isn't that the name of Wakoku during the Eastern Han Dynasty?

This thought reminded him of an interesting story that was circulated on the Internet in later generations.

The so-called three sacred artifacts revered by the island nation.

The sword of Ame-no-Kame, the eight-foot-treasure mirror.

This symbolizes the three sets of the Japanese Emperor's divinity.

It is said that it is actually closely related to Cao Cao.

Even the "Records of the Three Kingdoms: Wei Shu" has a record of it.

Cao Cao once gifted Yamatai a "five-foot sword, a bronze mirror, and a royal seal".

These things are well documented in history books.

And this time the Japanese envoys arrived.

Does it mean that the secret is about to be revealed to him?

Wouldn't I become a witness to this history?
However, as thoughts surged.

Sima De felt a growing sense of strangeness in his heart.

As the Shaoqing of Honghu Temple, how come he didn't get any information in advance?
After all, his Honghu Temple is in charge of all the barbarians who have returned.

All the princes, barbarian rulers, and foreign monarchs and envoys who came to pay homage to the emperor.

There was no reason not to notify his subordinates Xu Shu and Shan Tao.

However, Sima De then seemed to be somewhat confused.

As the Shaoqing of Honghu, I belong to the establishment of the Han Dynasty court.

Now, most of the functions of the imperial court have been transferred to the Wei Mansion.

And this is also the reason why he, the Junior Minister of Honghu, has so much free time on weekdays.

But when I think of my father-in-law Cao Cao.

I seldom do aimless things.

At this moment, the messenger from Yamatai was summoned for no reason.

The deep meaning is also quite intriguing.
Just when he was full of doubts.

Outside the lobby, the sound of footsteps approaching from afar interrupted his thoughts.

Sima De looked over there.

Two foreign envoys in strange costumes walked into the hall.

But I saw that their foreheads were shaved, leaving only a strand of hair hanging behind their heads.

Its image is exactly the same as those Japanese ronin and Japanese samurai that Sima De saw in later generations!
It seems as if time is scattered and the past and present are intertwined.

As the two walked, one in front and one behind, they were particularly eye-catching.

Although the former was wearing Hanfu, he looked out of place because of his deliberate imitation.

Like a monkey in a human costume, being funny but unaware.

The clothes were loose, as if they were put on temporarily, and they had none of the elegance of the Han people.

The latter appeared in the attire of an island samurai.

Although his posture was somewhat dignified, it was difficult to conceal the vulgar temperament on his face.

The most surprising thing is that these two messengers are unusually short.

Almost as big as teenagers!

When he was talking, he had to look up at everyone present, and the onlookers were all worried about his neck.

This situation seemed quite funny to Sima De.

But most people present were surprised.

After all, it is rare to see such a short foreign envoy!
And the messenger dressed as a Confucian scholar.

But he didn't care about the strange looks from everyone.

With a thud, he fell to his knees at Cao Cao's feet.

He said in slightly awkward Chinese:

"It is difficult for the envoys of the lower country to raise rice. I have received the order from our queen Himiko."

"I wish the king a long life!"

The deputy envoy who followed closely behind him also knelt down and shouted:
"Deputy Envoy Dushi Niu Li, may the king be blessed with good health!"

Although his words were full of sincerity, his Chinese was still not fluent enough.

After hearing this, everyone couldn't help but sigh.

I thought to myself that barbarians are barbarians after all.

When meeting our lord, how can I just call him "king" casually?
After all, Duke Cao of Wei has not yet become king, and the emperor of the Han Dynasty is still in power.

Where did this king come from in this Han territory?
(End of this chapter)