Cao Thief

Chapter 799
The New Year has passed, and the New Year has entered.

Inside Chang'an City, there was no festive atmosphere at all, it seemed to be shrouded in gloom.

Before it was dark, the gates of the city were locked tightly; in the imperial city, the guards were even more heavily guarded, exuding a murderous aura.

Cao Rui nestled in his mother's arms.

But it was not his biological mother Zhen Mi, but his adopted mother.

It is now the seventh year of Taiping, which is 220 AD.In the original history, Cao Cao died in this year.But now, Cao Cao has no bones left, and he is permanently stationed in Jiming Mountain, guarding the country of the Great Wei.

But the wheel of history still wants to take the life of an emperor in this year.

That is Cao Zhang!
Cao Rui is 15 years old this year.

Seven years of royal life made him more mature than his peers.

In Zichen Pavilion, the lights were dim.

Mrs. Bian wept bitterly and fell on the couch almost fainting.On that couch, there was a person lying down... Wearing an emperor's crown suit, he described it peacefully, as if he had fallen asleep.He is Cao Zhang!The emperor Cao Rui called his father.But at this moment, Cao Zhang is motionless, and he is no longer as fierce as he used to be.

"Your Majesty, why did you leave like this!"

Madam Bian cried out in grief, her clothes were soaked with tears.

This is a poor woman, who was born in a prostitute and married Cao Cao.First lost his beloved son Cao Pi, then lost his husband Cao Cao, and now lost his beloved son again.Mrs. Bian couldn't bear the successive blows.She has already endured the pain of a white-haired man sending a black-haired man.But now, she has to bear it again...

Zhen Zhaoyi also cried bitterly!
She is in harmony with Cao Zhang. Cao Zhang had planned to make her a queen, but he didn't want to get sick.

Cao Rui, on the other hand, stared at Cao Zhang with big black eyes.

Outside the Zichen Pavilion, Wu Yan stood holding a spear, his tiger eyes wide open.

Wu Yan, who is only 19 years old, is already more than eight feet tall, born with a strong back and waist, and looks mighty.

I grew up with Cao Rui since childhood.

Now Wuyan has become a guard of the imperial city, specializing in protecting Cao Rui.

He was born with supernatural power and martial arts.Among the guards of the imperial city, he is known as the 'Tiger' and is invincible.

Wu Yan knows that at this moment, he needs to cheer up 12 points.

"My queen, please stop crying.

His Majesty's death must be difficult to conceal... Tomorrow at the court meeting, it will be announced to the world. If this happens, you and I will be in danger. "

Zhen Zhaoyi comforted her softly, and finally calmed Madam Bian down.

Since Cao Zhang fell ill, all the sons of the Cao family began to make trouble again.Needless to say, Cao Chong, he has colluded with Cao Biao, Cao Ju, and Cao Yu, and has formed a faction; even Cao Zhang's biological brother Cao Zhi, regardless of Cao Cao and his Tianxian title, hastily returned to Chang'an to make a fortune. rain……

Facing the throne, no matter how close brothers are, they will turn against each other.

Mrs. Bian really didn't know what to do.

Cao Cao said before his death: Zijian is too useless, and Cangshu is too cold.

If Zijian succeeds to the throne, the country will be in danger; if Cangshu succeeds to the throne, it will be difficult for the sons to survive...Only Ziwen can bear the heavy responsibility.

It's a pity that the world is unified today, and Cao Zhang left in just two years!

If Cao Zhang has an heir, that's all...

However, he has three daughters under his knees, but no males.The only male still adopted from Cao Peng's knee is Cao Rui.

Originally, according to Mrs. Bian's idea, Cao Zhang was young and would have a son sooner or later.

Unexpectedly, Jiangdong's poisonous arrow made him step down all of a sudden.Although after returning to Chang'an, many women were blessed, but there was still no result.This also made Mrs. Bian feel very embarrassed.

Let Cao Zhi succeed?
But Cao Cao said that he is useless.

Mrs. Bian also knows her son very well.

Cao Zhi is unparalleled in reciting poems and Fu; but when it comes to governing the world, Cao Zhi is too idealistic and far less down-to-earth than Cao Zhang.Cao Chong, not to mention!If he succeeds to the throne, I am afraid that few of them will have a good death.And Cao Rui, the only legal successor, happened to be adopted.

This made Mrs. Bian hesitate.

However, the news of Cao Zhang's death cannot be concealed.

The candidate for the successor must also be selected as soon as possible.The country cannot live without such a king for a day!If left vacant for a long time, it will inevitably cause turmoil.Mrs. Bian couldn't help turning her eyes to Cao Rui who was in Zhen Zhaoyi's arms.

But Cao Rui had tears in his eyes and a sad expression on his face.

This, how to choose?

"King Lingwu, where are you now?"

Zhen Zhaoyi was stunned for a moment, and said softly: "Yue Ban has been away for three months... Logically speaking, he has already seen King Lingwu. However, it is said that King Lingwu's northern expedition will expand the territory thousands of miles away. It is said that it is in the North Sea ...I remember His Majesty bestowed the name Fuhai on that Beihai, and the specifics are extremely far away."

"Can he...can come back?"

Zhen Zhaoyi looked at Cao Rui in her arms, and winked at Mrs. Bian.

"Yuan Zhong, I'm here to accompany your father...Mother has asked Bo Long and Zhong Long to come over in a while."

Bolong is Cao Yang.

As for Zhonglong, Cao Yun, the son of Buluan, is 16 years old this year, one year older than Cao Rui.Last year, he took up the post of Sima, the side gate of the imperial city.Cao Rui has a good relationship with Cao Yang and Cao Yun, and there is also the city gate Sima Jiang Wei, who is also very friendly.In addition, Cao Rui walked closer, and Fu Qian, 14 years old, Chang'an Ling Deng Ai, 20 years old, Sima Deng Quan, the city gate, 14 years old...

Of course, there is also Wu Yan who is guarding outside the hall at the moment.

Cao Rui nodded, walked silently to the edge of the dragon couch and sat down.He stretched out his small hand, and tucked the bright yellow silk mattress on Cao Zhang's body...

Zhen Zhaoyi and Mrs. Bian saw it, and couldn't help but nodded slightly.

"Yesterday, Chief Superintendent Zilian reported that King Lingwu arrived in Kucha ten days ago, and it is estimated that it will take at least ten days to return to Chang'an.

The problem is, neither the Marquis of Linzi nor the Marquis of Ye will give us this time.

The queen mother must be prepared early.Otherwise, tomorrow morning, once His Majesty... there will be chaos in the court. "

"This one……"

Mrs. Bian, hesitant.

After a while, she said softly, "Yuan Zhong, is it suitable?"

Zhen Zhaoyi bit her lips, "Yuan Zhong ascended the throne, you and I still have a way to survive; Ruo Cangshu ascended the throne, I'm afraid that the one in An Le Palace will not make it easy for you and me. However, Yuan Zhong also has many difficulties in wanting to ascend the throne."

Mrs. Bian was silent.

The night was dark, and it began to rain suddenly.

Madam Bian shuddered, and suddenly made up her mind, she gritted her teeth and said, "No matter what, we must wait until King Lingwu returns."

"Exactly!"

Zhen Zhaoyi secretly let out a sigh of relief.

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As Zhen Zhaoyi guessed, the news of Cao Zhang's death cannot be concealed.

The next day, with the ringing of the bronze bell in the imperial city, the news of Cao Zhang's death was also announced.For a time, Chang'an was in chaos.

Fortunately, Xun Yu, Guo Jia and others are still there, quickly stabilizing the situation.

Immediately, Cao Zhang's funeral was negotiated, and a mourning hall was set up in the imperial city.

Cao Zhang is dead, who can take over the throne?
Cao Zhang has no son, only one adoptive son... and the Cao family, how can they watch Cao Rui ascend to the throne?

So on the same day, Cao Zhi raised questions at the court meeting.

Maybe Mrs. Bian would push him out if he wanted to.But with Cao Cao's words, it is impossible for Mrs. Bian to agree.

"Now that His Majesty has passed away, the country cannot live without such a king for a day.

The first emperor once issued an edict that the Marquis of Linzi should be the Marquis of Xiaoyao... Could it be that the Marquis of Linzi forgot?Ben Gong believed that Ye Hou was four out of twenty years old, and it was the time when he was full of energy.What's more, he is His Majesty's brother, and it is just right for him to take over the throne.I don't know, my lords, what do you think of my recommendation? "

Before Mrs. Huan finished speaking, Cao Biao jumped out.

"It is most appropriate for Brother Five to take over the throne... This Marquis also agrees, who is against it?"

This Cao Biao was born tall and tall, and his appearance was quite similar to Cao Cao.

A pair of fine eyes, dark complexion, revealing a strong murderous look.

All the civil and military officials in the Manchu Dynasty were silent.

Xun Yu smiled slightly, "What the Marquis of Puyang said is very true...but His Majesty is so eager to choose a successor before his bones are cold, I am afraid that it will be disrespectful to His Majesty. Besides, whoever succeeds to the throne cannot be determined by talking loudly. This matter It is best to discuss things carefully, so as not to spoil the harmony of the royal family.

Emperor Xian, this is the most important thing. "

Cao Biao's voice was very loud, and when Xun Yu stabbed him indifferently, he immediately became furious.

He was about to explode, but was stopped by Cao Chong.

"What the prime minister said is very true, but the queen mother just said that a country cannot live without a king.

If a successor cannot be selected earlier, I am afraid that the people of the world will be uneasy... So this Marquis thinks that it is better to choose a suitable candidate first to stabilize people's hearts.Even if enthronement is delayed a little bit, it's not impossible. "

Xun Yu's cheeks twitched slightly.

But there was still a faint smile on his face.

He turned his head to look at Guo Jia, and Guo Jia immediately understood.

"Marquis Ye is right, but when the first emperor died, he entrusted him to King Lingwu alone.

Now that His Majesty is unfortunately gone, it is best to ask King Lingwu to make a decision on the successor after he returns. "

Cao Chong's face suddenly changed.

He subconsciously looked at Cao Rui, with a fierce look in his eyes.

Cao Rui shrank instinctively, but when he saw Cao Yang and the others standing behind him, he immediately became courageous.

"Marquis Ye, why are you in Chang'an?"

"what?"

"I remember that the emperor once issued an edict, and if the edict was not granted, Marquis Ye was not allowed to return to Chang'an.

After the mother, can the father order the Marquis of Ye to return the capital?If not, Marquis Ye is defiant and disobedient..."

The childish voice echoed in the hall.

Xun Yu's eyes lit up, and he praised secretly in his heart.

Cao Chong's face turned blue, and he glared at Cao Rui viciously.

Cao Biao was furious, "You brat, how can you be presumptuous here?"

He stood up and walked towards Cao Rui with big strides.

My Yan Cao Yang, Cao Yun, and Jiang Wei immediately blocked Cao Biao: "Marquis Puyang, what do you want?"

Cao Rui also stood up and said sharply: "Marquis Puyang, your father's bones are not cold yet, you are so presumptuous, are you guilty?"

The confrontation between the younger generation made Mrs. Huan unable to speak.

Madam Bian and Zhen Zhaoyi also remained silent.

Cao Biao said angrily: "How dare you be so rude? A certain family is presumptuous. Who dares to punish me?"

Before the words fell, a loud voice came from outside the hall.

"Others can't cure you, how about treating you alone?"

While speaking, I saw a person striding into the hall.

Behind him, Yue Ban followed suit.

More than a hundred warriors wearing golden armor and holding spears rushed into the hall.There are also two generals, each holding a steel knife in his arms, walking like a dragon and a tiger, with a murderous look.The two veterans walked into the hall and stood on both sides.

And the person who spoke walked two steps quickly, came to the main hall, bowed to the coffin in the hall, and cried bitterly.

"Your Majesty, hurry up and hurry up, it's still a step too late."

As soon as this person appeared, the officials in the hall suddenly became commotion.

On the other hand, Xun Yu and Guo Jia showed joy, looked at each other, hurriedly got up and went forward, "King Lingwu, why did you come so fast?"

"In order to rush back to Chang'an, three hard-earned BMWs ran alone.

Hmph, don't think that Xiao Guan can stop this king from returning.

This king wants to come to Chang'an, but the little Guan Wei can't stop him!Empress Dowager, His Majesty's death is indeed sudden.Just now Marquis Ye said that 'a country cannot live without a king for a day', this king deeply agrees.Although His Majesty did not establish a direct lineage, it is only natural for the father to die and the son to succeed.The minister recommends Marquis Marquis Cao Rui, my lords, who is in favor and who is against? "

It was Cao Peng who came.

After receiving the news, he traveled day and night to return to Chang'an.

Although there are small obstacles on the way, as Cao Peng said: I want to pass, who dares to stop?
The sudden appearance of Cao Peng caused a sudden change in the atmosphere in the hall.

Cao Biao and others, who were still arrogant before, suddenly died down.Cao Peng's dusty body did not change his majestic momentum.Going to the main hall to fight, looking around, the officials suddenly shut up, and everyone was silent.

Cao Rui's eyes turned red all of a sudden!

Daddy!

Daddy, he is finally back...

Xun Yu and Guo Jia looked at each other, and immediately got up and said: "You are young in martial arts but smart, so you are indeed suitable for succession."

And Xiahou Dun stood up immediately: "No one can succeed you unless you are a Martial Arts Marquis."

Xia Houyuan said: "Marquis of Wu Gong, it is indeed suitable."

"King Lingwu's recommendation is what Yichen has in mind." After Cao Ren finished speaking, he smiled at Cao Peng and closed his eyes again.

"Marquis of Martial Arts is the most suitable!" ex-general Xu Huang said.

"The minister reconsidered." Chen Qun said.

In the main hall, Dian Wei, who had been silent at the side all the time, stood up with his arms around his chest, and shouted sharply: "The late emperor passed it on to your majesty, and your majesty is the son of the late emperor; now that your majesty dies, you should pass it on to your heirs. Is it possible that I want to learn from that barbarian in the Central Plains...doesn’t it mean that even my old lady wants to leave together? It’s really out of place! Martial arts master is the most suitable, Zhongkang thinks?”

Dian Wei is notoriously unscrupulous.

When he said this, it involved cultural traditions.

Mrs. Huan blushed and glared at Dian Wei.

But Dian Wei didn't care.

Xu Chu scratched his head, "Jun Ming's speech is really vulgar, after studying for many years, he still doesn't make sense.

However, what you said just now makes sense.

Your Majesty clearly has heirs, so why do the princes turn a blind eye? "

Nima, can you be a little more shameless?
The ministers cursed in their hearts: You were just like a shrunken quail just now, now that King Lingwu is back, you jumped out.It's fine for you to jump out, but if you drag us in, wouldn't it make King Lingwu misunderstand?
This tiger idiot is not a son of man...

Cao Chong stared blankly at the scene in front of him.

Even the ministers who had expressed their support for his succession changed their minds with the appearance of Cao Peng.

Five years!

Cao Peng has been away from Chang'an for five years, but his reputation remains the same.

The title of King Cao Yan still carries an incomparable deterrent power.

And this time when he came back, the people from the Fu family who hadn't expressed their views before all jumped out one by one.

Yes, Cao Peng seems to have come alone.

But this is Chang'an, there are countless disciples and old officials...

Chengmen Captain Guo Huai came from his sect, Yueqi Captain Wang Ping and Shesheng Captain Zhang Ni were also his disciples.There are also Zhijin Wuwucan and others, as well as prefects and governors scattered all over the place... Even Cao Zhang's close confidant Zheng Du Huang Quan Liu Ba Zhang Ren also agreed with Cao Peng's recommendation.How amazing is this kind of prestige?

It's not that they refused to express their views before, but that they still don't know Cao Peng's attitude.

Cao Peng stepped forward and bowed to Mrs. Bian, "Queen Dowager, the country cannot be without a king for a day! Inviting the prince to ascend the throne has won people's hearts."

Mrs. Bian looked at the situation, how could she not be clear about the situation?
Yes, Cao Peng is not in Chang'an, but the connection between Cao Peng and Chang'an has never been severed.

At this moment, Deng Ji strode into the hall.

He brought a list, all of which were the ministers of the court who had promised to support Cao Chong.

"The minister has searched his home and found that Marquis Ye has issued several edicts, so I have come here to ask the Queen Mother to make a decision."

Correction?

That would be like rebellion.

Cao Chong's face turned blue and white for a while, and he was speechless for a long time.

After a while, he suddenly laughed!
"King Lingwu, how do you want to deal with me?"

"It's too much to deal with the word... Marquis Ye was only instigated by others, so he did what he did today. Before the late emperor was alive, he didn't like chaos in his family the most. I dare not deal with Marquis Ye, so I just ask Marquis Ye to move to Fuyu County to frighten the people." I don't know if it's possible for a foreigner to be a little girl?"

Buyeo?

That's like wilderness!
Although it has developed and changed a lot in recent years, it is a place of bitter cold.

"Can't!"

Mrs. Huan yelled and got up to stop her.

But Cao Chong smiled miserably, "Mother, is Yu'er dead?"

If you don't let me go to Fuyu, then I will only die...

He suddenly turned around, looked at Cao Peng, and said in a low voice after a while: "Teacher, if Jian'an was nine years old, and Chong was able to speak up for justice, what would be the result?"

Cao Peng, stunned!

"Cang Shu, if you stand up for justice, it's not Cang Shu."

Saying this, is it still useful?

Cao Chong laughed bitterly, turned and left the hall.

As for Cao Zhi, his face was pale.

Cao Peng looked around at the people in the hall, took a deep breath, strode up to Cao Rui, and stretched out his hand, "Wu Gonghou please ascend the throne!"

That small hand was held tightly by a big hand.

Cao Rui's mind suddenly appeared, five years ago, Cao Peng's words on the eve of leaving Chang'an.

"My son, no matter when, you will always be my son... Daddy will never let you be wronged. If my son is wronged, Daddy will come to my son even if he is far away. call the shots."

Daddy, you didn't lie to me!
Cao Rui wanted to cry, but knew he couldn't cry at this time.

He followed Cao Peng up the jade steps and came to the front of the dragon chair.

"Your Majesty, please ascend the throne."

Cao Peng stood aside and bowed.

The civil and military officials of the Manchu Dynasty shouted at the same time, "Please ascend the throne, Your Majesty!"

That shout startled Cao Rui.

But when he saw Cao Peng at the side, and Cao Yang, Cao Yun, and Jiang Weiwuyan who were bowing to him under the jade steps, his flustered mood suddenly calmed down.I have a father, so what am I afraid of?
Cao Rui imitated Cao Peng's appearance just now, and took a deep breath.

Sitting down on the dragon chair, he said in a deep voice, "My lords, be flat!"

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A turmoil, accompanied by Cao Peng's return, became invisible.

In the first month of the seventh year of Taiping, Cao Rui ascended the throne, known as Emperor Wei Zhaowen in history!
Cao Rui changed the title of Yuan Taiping to Taizheng, and immediately canonized civil and military officials, and ordered the world to be pardoned.

In the second year of Taisho, Cao Chong, who was then Marquis of Fuyu, died of illness in Fuyu at the age of 25.

Some people say that Cao Chong died in depression; others say that Cao Chong died at the hands of Cao Peng... There are different opinions and it is difficult to distinguish.

However, in the same year, Mrs. Huan became a monk in the imperial city.

It was not until ten years later that she died of illness in the Langya Palace built for her by Cao Rui.After her death, Mrs. Huan's mausoleum was built next to Cao Chong's tomb, known as Empress Wu in history.In another three years, Mrs. Bian died in Anle Palace, known as Empress Wen in history, and was buried on the side of Cao Cao's tomb.

In the third year of Dazheng, Lu Han returned.

Push Cao Rui's prestige to the peak.

Cao Rui established six prefectures in the Lu Han Kingdom, and later made Cao Nian, the lord of the Lu Han Kingdom, the Marquis of Han...

Generally speaking, during the first 15 years of the Taizheng period, the court of the Great Wei Dynasty was full of vigor and vitality.

Cao Peng paid homage to King Wu of Wei and stayed in Chang'an.

However, he did not interfere too much in government affairs, and spent most of his time with his parents, wife and children.

In the 15th year of Taisho, both Zhang and Cao Ji died of illness.

Cao Peng took this opportunity to resign from the post of general, helped his parents' coffins return to Zhongyang Mountain in Nanyang, and buried his parents in Zhongyang Mountain.That is, in this year, Wei Wendi Cao Rui officially abolished the post of prime minister and established a cabinet.

In the same year, Cao Rui changed his title from Dazheng to Datong, and started a new reform.

In the Great Wei Dynasty at this time, the older generation retired one after another.

Xun You and Cheng Yu died of illness one after another, and Jia Xu and Xun Yu also went into seclusion.Among Cao Cao's five masterminds, only Guo Jiashang was in the court, but he rarely intervened in government affairs.And Zhuge Jun, Pang Tong, Bu Zhi and other cadres entered the center one after another.Cao Yang and Jiang Wei joined the cabinet at the age of 30.

The following year, Cai Yan died of illness...

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Time flies, and it is another ten years in a blink of an eye.

With the stability of the Wei regime, Cao Rui has been in power for 25 years.

From an immature little emperor, he has become a master of power and arbitrarily ruling the court.That is, in this year, Cao Rui officially established Taoism as the state religion, which opened a new page for the Great Wei Dynasty.

And this year, Cao Peng was 60 years old!
"Ah Fu, sometimes I wonder, who are you?"

A giant high-grade keel ship rides the wind and waves on the sea.

Huang Yueying leaned on Cao Peng's body, but behind her, she saw the girls of Buluan gathered together, playing with mahjong.

"I?"

Cao Peng was startled when he heard this, and said dumbly: "I am not me...your husband, who else could it be?"

"But I still feel that there are countless secrets in you.

do you know?It's your kind of mystery that makes the concubine feel curious... It's because of curiosity that I married you.But until now, the concubine still can't see through you!Because you are still full of mystery. "

"If you can't see through, it means you haven't worked hard enough.

It's okay, I'm only sixty this year, we have enough time to let you know... Hahaha! "

Cao Peng couldn't help laughing out loud as he said that.

"My lord, look quickly?"

Just when Cao Peng looked up to the sky and laughed, he suddenly heard someone shouting.

Looking in the direction of the man's finger, there is a fleet of ships coming slowly in the distance.

"It's General Du's ship!"

"Really? Could it be that General Du has captured Fusang Island?"

"It must be so... how can those mere barbarians be the opponent of General Du? Besides, there are Generals Fu and Jiang Wei. How can those barbarians please them?"

Cao Peng laughed!

He turned his head and said to Huang Yueying: "Earlier, Boyue sent a letter saying that the Japanese queen Himihu was captured... I think he returned victorious, let's go up and see what the Japanese queen looks like?"

Huang Yueying's eyes widened, "Why did you get fancy again?"

Cao Peng was taken aback and laughed out loud.

He put his arms around Huang Yueying's waist that was no longer slender, looked at the women behind him again, and said softly: "Even if my wife is in another 20 years, she will be a hundred times better than that old lady."

In a word, Huang Yueying's face was blushing, revealing the appearance of a child.

In a daze, Cao Peng seemed to have returned to that drizzle day... On a narrow long street, she was standing in the middle of the long street with a bamboo scorpion in her hand, calling out loudly: "Ah Fu!"

The arms around Huang Yueying tightened!
Cao Peng seemed to be talking to himself, "I am here, I am here!"

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【End of the book】

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