Demon of the Three Kingdoms

Cao Cao discussed with Guo Jia and Lu Rui about marching into Xiliang at the Sikong Mansion. In the main hall of the Han Palace, Liu Xie was also summoning his confidant ministers to discuss state affairs.

"How dare Ma Teng massacre a big Han official without authorization?" Liu Xie held the bamboo slips in his hand and looked at Yang Biao tremblingly.

"Your Majesty, please forgive me for speaking bluntly, Your Majesty's bloody edict is a reminder for a big man!" Yang Biao bluntly pointed out the disadvantages of Liu Xieyi's bloody edict.

"Oh! My lord? I..." Liu Xie shook his head, and looked at Yang Biao helplessly.Things developed just as Yang Biao predicted, and the bloody edict became the root cause of the separatism of the princes.

Originally, it was a good thing that Liu Xie had regained the Jade Seal of the Chuan Kingdom, which was a symbol of the emperor, and Liu Xie also had a sharp weapon in his hands.But Liu Xie broke this sharp weapon with his own hands.

After Liu Xie issued the bloody edict, Cao Cao held Liu Xie in his hand and could serve the emperor to order him not to be a minister.The princes have bloody edicts on their clothes, and they can attack non-officials in a false festival.In this way, the Han Dynasty would not have a unified central government. For any edict issued by Liu Xie, the princes from all over the country can use Liu Xie to be threatened by Cao Cao and take out bloody edicts to resist the imperial court's order.

"Your Majesty, for the present plan, we can only join forces with Cao Cao, let Cao Cao send troops to defeat the Xiliang Army, and reshape the might of the Great Han."

"What does your lord mean?"

"Your Majesty, although the Xiliang Army is mighty, the Xiliang Army is mainly composed of cavalry. They can gallop across the Northwest Plains, but they cannot cross the Qinling Mountains and Hangu, and fight Cao Cao. After a long battle, the Xiliang Army will retreat to Xiliang. Not enough to pose a threat to Cao Cao."

"Well, my lord is right."

"Unite with Cao Cao? My lord, didn't we give up all the power of the court to Cao Cao?" Liu Xie was taken aback for a moment.Let Cao Cao send troops again.Didn't it boost Cao Cao's momentum?

"Your Majesty. The so-called give first and take later. If Cao Cao fights Xiliang for a long time and cannot return to the court, or if Cao Cao loses to Xiliang, this is our chance." Yang Biao smiled and glanced at Liu Xie.

"The boss wants to sell Cao Jun's information to the Xiliang Army?" Liu Xie is not a fool, so naturally he quickly thought of Yang Biao's plan.

"Your Majesty is wise!"

"But this, our sergeant?" Liu Xie was taken aback for a moment.Although this strategy is good, Yanzhou's military strength will also be hit, especially the troops loyal to Liu Xie. Cao Cao generally uses those troops as cannon fodder.

"Your Majesty, it is already obvious that Cao Cao has weakened His Majesty's strength. How could Your Majesty ruin a major event for the lives of some soldiers? Even if they don't become our pawns today, they will be eliminated and divided by Cao Cao tomorrow."

"Your Majesty, please think twice!" Yang Biao knelt down.

"Okay! I'll leave this matter to Lao Aiqing." Liu Xie quickly made up his mind that in order to regain power, he would sacrifice anything!

"Yes. The old minister resigns!" Yang Biao cupped his hands and withdrew.

Morning morning the next day. "My dear friends. The rebels Han Sui and Ma Teng actually killed our officials in Liangzhou without authorization. I decided to send troops to crusade in order to rectify the government."

"Cao Aiqing?"

"Your Majesty!" Cao Cao stepped out and stood in the middle.

"Cao Aiqing, I have decided that Cao Aiqing will lead the troops to quell the Xiliang rebellion. I don't know if you have any objections?" Liu Xie looked at the courtiers.

"The ministers seconded the proposal, Lord Sikong is the pillar of the country, and he will surely put down the rebellion in Xiliang."

"The minister also seconded the proposal!" The officials who supported Liu Xie immediately stood up and supported Liu Xie.

"Cao Aiqing?"

"It is the duty of the minister to fight the chaos for the country, and the minister is willing to lead the troops to Xiliang." Cao Cao originally wanted to ask for a fight, but since Liu Xie offered it, Cao Cao had no reason to refuse.

"Cao Aiqing's public loyalty to the country is indeed a model for the imperial court. All lovers should ask Cao Aiqing for advice."

"Your Majesty's absurd praise, I am ashamed and dare not take it."

"Okay, come, let's declare the decree!"

"Yes, Your Majesty!" Soon Eunuch Liu read out an imperial decree of rewards, the main content of which was to reward Cao Cao and the Sikong Mansion with a lot of money, and at the same time, the officials of Cao Cao's faction received a lot of rewards and promoted official positions. .

On the second day, outside Xudu City, Liu Xie took all the civil and military officials to see Cao Cao off.

"Cao Aiqing, I sent you here. Please take care of Cao Aiqing. On the day of Aiqing's triumphant return, I will definitely welcome Aiqing here." Liu Xie grabbed Cao Cao's hand, feeling quite emotional.

"I must live up to your Majesty's kindness, conquer Xiliang, and return in triumph!" Cao Cao was stunned for a moment, what kind of medicine did Liu Xie sell?Did Liu Xie figure it out?With doubts, Cao Cao rode on Huang Feidian with his claws, and set off with the army.

In Cao Jun's lineup, Lu Rui was lying in a carriage. As Cao Jun's scribe, he was equipped with a private carriage during long-distance marches.

"An'er really gave me a problem!" Lu Rui pressed his temple, and An'er actually fell in love with Zhong Yao!Although Zhong Yao is a very good uncle of the Three Kingdoms, it is not possible for Lu Rui to get married by coming forward.

Zhong Yao became famous when he was young, and he is also a child of a family. In terms of status in Cao Ying, he may not be as good as Lu Rui, but when it comes to important matters, his family status is much stronger.Although Lu Rui is Cao Cao's adopted son, he was born in a small family in Yanzhou. From the perspective of the right family, the Lu Mansion and the Zhong Mansion are a bit inappropriate.

Cao Cao was born into a family of eunuchs. Even after he became emperor later, he was also defiled by the nobles. He succumbed to your power, but he would look down on you in his heart.

It's fine if Zhong Yao agrees to the marriage, after all, it's the era of patriarchy, and as long as the man agrees to the continuation, there will be no problem.But if Zhong Yao refuses, then the problem will be difficult. Although the Cao family is very powerful, such things as marriage cannot be forced, otherwise it will be too domineering and rude.At the beginning, Zhou Buyi refused Cao Cao's marriage, and Cao Cao had no choice. No matter how overbearing the princes were, they could not marry and sell by force.

Cao Cao can't do it, and Lu Rui can't use force even more, he can only outsmart him.Thinking of this, Lu Rui suddenly thought of a way, hehe, Zhong Yao, you can't blame me for using tricks!

After half a month's journey, Cao Cao's army finally arrived in Chang'an. After Zhong Yao greeted Cao Cao outside the gate with civil and military personnel, Cao Cao asked Cao Chun to station the army outside, and he entered Chang'an with his generals.

At the same time, a mysterious messenger ushered in Ma Teng's barracks thirty miles outside Chang'an.

"The villain sees General Ma!"

"The envoy please, I wonder how is Master Yang's health these days?"

"Thank you, General Ma, for your concern. The Patriarch is in good health."

"I don't know what the envoy is here today?"

"This is a letter from the head of the family to the general. It contains the deployment of Cao Jun, as well as the contact methods and names of our spies in Cao Jun. It will definitely help General Ma fight against Cao Cao."

"Oh? Quickly submit it to the general!"

"promise!"

"Okay! The envoy thanked Master Yang for me, and Riteng will definitely repay Master Yang in the future."

"General Ma, you are too polite, and the villain is leaving!" (To be continued...)

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