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

Chapter 451 Wuhuan Rebellion, Youzhou in Danger

Sima De's voice was calm and every word he spoke was powerful.

"Also, if my son-in-law is behind this."

"I will never put the blame on Marquis Pingyuan."

He paused and said:

"If it were me, why not frame the General of the Five Officials?"

After saying this, he slowly bowed in response.

His sharp eyes met with those of his father-in-law Cao Cao standing opposite him.

His eyes were calm and without a trace of concealment.

Sima De was very clear in his mind when facing this suspicious father-in-law.

Only by being open and honest can you make the other person feel at ease.

And given Cao Cao's character, if he really had any evidence.

How could he still be standing here at this moment?

I'm afraid he has already been ordered to be arrested.

Therefore, Sima De realized that Cao's words were just a test.

When Cao Cao heard Sima De, he expressed his feelings so openly.

I was a little surprised for a moment.

However, what his son-in-law said was indeed correct.

For those who want to support Cao Zhang to take the throne.

Cao Pi was clearly more threatening than the simple-minded Cao Zhi.

This is also the main reason why Cao Cao believed that Cao Zhi was set up.

Cao Cao looked at his son-in-law who dared to speak his mind.

While he was shocked, a smile appeared on his face:
"Renda is quite frank!"

"In this regard, your brother Sima Zhongda is far inferior to you."

Sima De laughed inwardly when he heard this.

That’s right, my second brother is the number one coward in the Three Kingdoms.

When it comes to these conspiracies and plots, he is definitely no match for them.

But on the surface, Sima De still said respectfully:

"My brother is so wise and thoughtful that I dare not surpass him."

"I and several of my brothers serve as officials in the court."

"They are all loyal to their father-in-law."

Upon hearing this, Cao Cao nodded slowly.

Obviously, he did not comment on Sima De's answer.

After a period of silence, he spoke again:

"I am now suppressing the rebellion with thunderous means."

"The emperor's side will probably be much calmer too."

"In this way, Xudu won't need too many people."

"It's time for me to return to Yecheng"

Cao Cao first sighed, and then made a decision.

"Return to Yecheng?" Sima Deyu felt a little relieved.

Yecheng was the capital of the Cao Wei Principality and the core of power.

There is nothing wrong with Cao Cao returning to Yecheng.

However, this also means that his open and secret struggles with the Han emperor have come to an end.

But for Sima De, compared to Huiye.

He was more eager to participate in the battle of Hanzhong.

Strive to completely block Liu Bei's way to the east.

After all, with Liu Bei's methods, he has probably pacified most of West Sichuan by now.

Once that guy is free, the next step will definitely be to send troops to Hanzhong.

According to Zhuge Liang, that means restoring the Han Dynasty and returning to the old capital.

Thinking of this, Sima De couldn't help but say:
"Father, how is the battle in Hanzhong going?"

However, Cao Cao shook his head slightly.

"How can we talk about defending the country from the outside when the internal affairs are not settled?"

"Now, I do not intend to take the initiative to send troops to Xichuan!"

He decisively set the tone at this time.

After all, Geng Ji's rebellion has exposed the instability within the Central Plains.

Therefore, it is understandable that Cao Cao decided to postpone the deployment of troops in Hanzhong.

After hearing this, Sima De no longer insisted.

Since there is no war this year, there will be a war next year.

Thinking of this, he also bowed and said:
"I understand!"

"Father-in-law, please go to bed early. I will take my leave now."

After some greetings, Sima De stood up, opened the door and walked out.

At this time, Cao Cao stared blankly at the door that was slowly closing.

After a long time, he also let out a bitter laugh:
"Hey, Zihuan, Ziwen, Zijian..."

"I wonder when these sons of mine will be able to give me peace of mind?"

Two days later, at the north gate of Xudu.

The crowd was bustling, all coming to see Cao Cao and his entourage off.

Soldiers in distinctive armor stood on both sides of the queue, blocking the curious onlookers.

However, it was not the people who took the initiative, but the farewell team that blocked the city gate.

The crowd had no way to enter the city, so they had to stay outside the city and look for something to do.

As for dissatisfaction, the people naturally do not feel it.

After all, the protagonist of this group is Cao Cao, the King of Wei who has great power in the court.

In addition, there was the bloody massacre of Geng Ji, Fu Wan and other three clans a few days ago.

Who dares to criticize openly?

At the head of the farewell team, Cao Cao, Xun Yu and others said goodbye one by one.

"Wen Ruo, I'm afraid I won't be able to attend the opening ceremony of Xudu Academy in half a month."

"This is just a gift for you, Wenruo, just take it."

"If you think it's okay, then accept it."

“If it’s not satisfactory, just laugh it off after reading it.”

After saying this, Cao Cao signaled Xu Chu to hand a handwritten letter to Xun Yu.

Xun Yu did not refuse upon seeing this, but said:

"Take care, my lord, and wait until Xudu Academy gets back on track."

"I will go to Yecheng and establish a new school."

Xun Yu had a warm smile on his face and looked radiant with energy.

Obviously, Cao Cao had previously massacred Geng Ji and Fu Wan's three clans.

It didn't cause much of a stir for him.

Now his life has become more fulfilling as he devotes himself to education.

"Hahaha, you must personally welcome Wen Ruo in Yecheng!"

Cao Cao was smiling at this time.

He also looked like Xiahou Dun, who he arranged to stay in Xu Du.

He nodded to Sima De, Cao Zhang and others, then turned around and led his troops away.

Xu Du had just experienced such a big event.

There is a rebellion going on right now, causing panic among the people in the Central Plains.

Naturally, Lao Cao had to leave a few people behind to watch over it.

So Cao Zhang and Sima De were arranged to stay.

When can they return to Yecheng?

Originally, according to Sima De's estimation, it would take until the end of the year.

However, things turned out to be beyond Sima De's expectations.

Just as the Xudu rebellion was quelled, bad news came from Youzhou.

The Wuhuan tribe in the northeast of the Han Dynasty rebelled again.

He even colluded with the Xianbei in the north and went south to plunder the two states of You and Bing!

The Wuhuan tribe was originally subjects of the Han Dynasty.

During the turbulent times of the past, its leader, King Nanlou, was attached to Yuan Shao.

Later, in the 12th year of Jian'an, Cao Cao personally led an expedition to Liucheng.

He beheaded the Wuhuan leader Tadun in Beiping.

Liaodong Governor Gongsun Kang then eliminated the two leaders of Liaoxi and Liaodong.

Afterwards, the leaders of Shanggu and Dai counties surrendered one after another.

The Liaoxi area returned to the Han Dynasty's territory.

In the 18th year of Jian'an, the system was changed to Nine Provinces.

Youzhou was then incorporated into Jizhou.

The Wuhuan tribe also came under the direct control of Cao Cao.

Last year, Cao Cao proclaimed himself king, and the Dai County chief, Pu Fulu, was afraid of Cao Wei's prestige.

He even went to Yecheng to pay homage in person.

This symbolizes that the Wuhuan tribe has completely transformed from being a vassal of the Han Dynasty to being a vassal of Cao Wei.

However, there is still a long way to go before completely conquering Wuhuan.

In addition, the two major Xianbei leaders in the north, Kebi Neng and Budugen, took the opportunity to rise.

It continued to annex various northern tribes and its power grew.

The Wuhuan were caught in a dilemma as they were trying to survive between the Han Dynasty and the Xianbei.

Prior to this, Pei Qian, the prefect of Dai County, had governed the people in Bingzhou with leniency.

He was strict in controlling the Hu people and tried to consolidate the border with an iron fist.

Unexpectedly, he was transferred away midway, and his successor adopted a lenient policy.

The Wuhuan were a tribe that refused to submit to the king.

Being forgiven by the Han people, he became even more arrogant.

This forced the Bingzhou County government to change from lenient to strict.

However, such behavior actually provoked a rebellion from the Di tribe, a capable official in another part of Dai County.

The Wuhuan in Shanggu responded accordingly.

In just a few days, tens of thousands of cavalrymen were gathered.

They massacred, burned and looted everywhere in Youzhou, and then plundered as far as the border of Zhuo County.

This threatens Jizhou and even the entire Hebei Province.

Cao Cao had no choice but to put out the fire in his backyard.

Yecheng was once again immersed in a tense atmosphere of preparation for war...

(End of this chapter)