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

Chapter 452 Cao Pi's Troubles

For the Cao Wei regime, the situation was one crisis after another.

When the Northeast Army News arrived.

Cao Pi was summoned to the palace to discuss state affairs at dawn and did not return until nightfall.

And his two trusted confidants were Sima Yi and Wang Chang.

I was already waiting outside the mansion.

As soon as he saw Cao Pi coming back, he hurriedly asked:
"Sir, have you reached a conclusion on suppressing the Wuhuan rebellion in Youzhou?"

Cao Pi heard this with a serious look and said:
"My father has made up his mind, and the deployment of troops has quietly begun."

He did not stop walking while speaking, but walked into his own mansion.

Seeing this, Sima Yi quickly asked:

"Who is the one leading the army to quell the rebellion this time?"

Cao Pi stopped right there when he heard this and said angrily:
"Who is it? It's my second disciple Wen!"

Sima Yi and Wang Chang were both surprised when they heard this!

Obviously, no one expected that Lord Cao Cao would make such a decision!
Cao Zhang had long harbored the ambition to join the army and had intended to lead an army on his own for many years.

Previously, Cao Cao appointed him as the General of Western Expedition, which was quite surprising.

But later he was not given actual military power.

Everyone thought that Cao Cao's move was just to encourage his son.

After all, although the post of Zhengxi is quite special, it is just a name without substance.

At that time, Cao Zhang had made outstanding military achievements, so it was reasonable for him to be granted this important title of marquis.

Therefore, even Cao Pi didn't pay much attention to it later.

Unexpectedly, we are now facing the Wuhuan rebellion.

Cao Cao actually decided to let Cao Zhang lead the army.

This move is of great significance to Cao Pi's party!
After the three of them entered the main hall and sat down, Wang Chang also said sharply:

"Marquis Yanling has never led an army on his own, so I'm afraid he can't shoulder the heavy responsibility of suppressing the rebellion."

"And everyone knows that he is brave but not wise."

"If he were to lead the army to quell the rebellion, it would be a hindrance to national affairs."

Sima Yi smiled lightly upon hearing this, his eyes sharp:
"The commander of the three armies should plan and win the battle thousands of miles away."

"There has always been no shortage of brave men in Youyan."

"Yan Rou, Qian Zhao and other troops are all extremely brave."

"There is also Tian Yu, the governor of Yiyang, who is familiar with the northern border."

"How can we let a prince put himself in danger?"

As he spoke, he paused and said in a deep voice:
"Not to mention that Marquis Yanling and my sixth brother are assisting him."

"He has always been very resourceful and wise."

"With him here, it won't be difficult for Marquis Yanling to quell the rebellion this time."

His words were sincere and every word was precious, but they touched Cao Pi's heart.

Cao Pi also had a frown on his face at this time, his thoughts in a mess.

According to Sima Yi, Cao Zhang was assisted by Sima De.

With the help of Tian Yu, Qian Zhao, Yan Rou and others.

This time sending troops to the Northeast is a sure win.

And if Cao Zhang could command the army, he could pacify the Wuhuan in one fell swoop.

When he returns victoriously, his prestige will surely increase greatly!
His reputation in the court was enough to be on par with Cao Pi's.

Such a thought made his heart palpitate.

If the younger brother wins, the elder brother's power will be difficult to maintain; if the younger brother loses, the country's strength will be damaged.

In a dilemma, he sighed softly:
"If Wen Lie Boren was here, why would I have ended up like this?"

Cao Xiu followed Xiahou Yuan to garrison Hanzhong, and Xiahou Shang also left the army to engage in politics.

Right now, he can't even find anyone around him who can replace Cao Zhang.

"If there is really no other way..."

Cao Pi also said in a resolute tone:
"I will ask my father to lead the army out of Youzhou."

Upon hearing this, Wang Chang also waved his hands hurriedly and said:
"This is absolutely not feasible!"

"You are the eldest son of the country, you should not lightly step into the battlefield."

"When the king goes out, he should guard the army. When the king guards the army, he should follow the king. Following the king is to comfort the army."

"To guard is to supervise the state, this is an ancient teaching."

"If you lose the battle, you will lose your prestige and it will be difficult for you to inherit the throne."

"If we win, the lord will become suspicious and there will be internal strife."

"In the past, Duke Xian of Jin sent Shen Sheng to conquer Huo."

"Although he won the battle, he was still harmed by Li Ji's slander."

"This is such a big taboo, please don't make the same mistake again!"

Cao Pi was like a unloader when he heard this.

Full of sorrow, he said:
"I was just in a hurry."

"Even if I ask for a fight, my father will not allow it."

"He has made up his mind to use Ziwen." Sima Yi then asked:

"What do the ministers think?"

Cao Pi was even more frustrated when he heard this:

"Zhong Siqing and others said that Ziwen had no experience in leading troops."

"In fact, your worries are the same as mine. A fight between two men is not good for the country."

"However, although my father has not issued an official decree, the mobilization of troops has already begun."

"I'm afraid I'll have to summon all the ministers to make a decision tomorrow."

"If that's the case, why should I think about it?"

"My father has made up his mind, who dares to object?"

Sima Yi heard this, but the corners of his mouth curled up slightly and said:

"You have misunderstood, my lord. The King of Wei does not want his ministers to think."

“It’s meant to make you think deeply.”

"You haven't expressed your position today, have you?"

Cao Pi was also stunned when he heard this.

He was in a dilemma at the time and indeed did not make a clear statement.

Seeing this, Sima Yi also smiled and said:

"Your silence at the time was an expression of dissent."

"How can this satisfy the King of Wei?"

"He wants you to think about it."

"I can publicly support his resolution in the court tomorrow!"

Cao Pi felt bitter.

His own father used his siblings to put pressure on him and forced him to take the initiative to come out and support him.

Alas, it is not easy to be the eldest son of the Cao family!

Just when Cao Pi was worried, the guard came to report.

A visitor is coming to visit!

Cao Pi frowned slightly when he heard this, and said firmly:
"I will not see any guests today."

However, there was something strange in the guard's expression, as if the visitor was extraordinary.

This curiosity eventually overcame Cao Pi's impatience.

He then asked again: "Who is this person?"

Seeing this, the guard hurriedly said, "The person coming is Yang Zhubu."

"Huh?!" The three people present looked at each other in confusion, full of suspicion.

Yang Xiu? What was his purpose in visiting at this time?

Cao Pi couldn't help but stand up, with a gleam of inquiry in his eyes.

"Yang Dezu came uninvited, which is quite interesting."

"I want to see what he is here for... open the door and welcome the guest!"

Everyone knew at this time that Yang Xiu and Cao Zhi had a close relationship.

In the past, when Cao Cao tested his two sons, Yang Xiu secretly helped Cao Zhi many times.

He even wrote ten dogmas, which created an irreconcilable feud with Cao Pi.

Now Cao Zhi has lost power and is confined to his fiefdom.

Yang Xiu came to visit his old rival.

Cao Pi was very curious about Yang Xiu's purpose.

So he simply asked the guard to invite him in.

All of a sudden, the door of Cao Pi's mansion opened wide.

Under the bright lights, Sima Yi hid behind the screen.

I saw Yang Xiu walking slowly towards me, dressed elegantly.

He was wearing a brocade robe, a scarf on his head, and wooden clogs.

In his arms was a long and narrow sandalwood box.

This box is about four feet long, only half a foot wide, and about two inches thick.

Instead of wearing official uniform, Yang Xiu was holding a wooden box.

Obviously, this guy came prepared tonight.

I just don't know whether he is here to give gifts or to cause trouble?
Cao Pi also calmly went downstairs to greet him, and the great courtesy he showed was obvious.

Upon seeing this, Yang Xiu immediately knelt down and said:

"I am Yang Xiu, your humble servant. I am honored to meet you, sir."

"I hope you will forgive me for coming to bother you at this time."

Cao Pi immediately smiled when he saw this.

"Oh, this is a rare guest!"

After saying this, he extended his hand to help me and said:
"It is my honor to have Dezu visit me, why do I need such a big gift?"

"Please get up quickly, please get up quickly."

(End of this chapter)