Great Wei Nengchen

At five o'clock, Cao Cao finally couldn't hold on any longer, rubbed his red and swollen eyes, asked his attendant to bring thick ginseng soup, and drank it slowly. Ginseng is the king of all herbs, it can replenish vitality, soothe the nerves and improve intelligence Especially useful for seniors!

After Cao Cao pacified Liaodong, he specially ordered the local officials to pay a lot of wild ginseng. There was a special kitchen in the prime minister's mansion, where the old ginseng soup was simmered slowly day and night, so that the prime minister could drink it at any time. He had to supplement it seven or eight times a day!

However, although ginseng is a great tonic, it is also a kind of medicine for tigers and wolves. It is naturally toxic. If you drink too much for a long time, you will inevitably overdraw your body, not tonic, and even life-threatening!

After taking a few sips of ginseng soup, Cao Cao's pale face finally regained some color, and then he leaned on the tiger skin soft couch, his eyes were slightly closed, and his mind was not idle, he was still thinking about military affairs ...

Cao Yingxiong has millions of soldiers and thousands of generals, and he has taken all the land of the Central Plains. No one can compete with the princes. He is said to be at the top of the sky, but the traitor knows deeply that his group is nothing more than a strong outsider!

There are many diehard loyalists in the Han Dynasty, and the road to replacement is bumpy and difficult. The Xiao family is becoming stronger and stronger, and it has shown a tendency to be irreversible. In addition, there are two major contradictions within the Cao family:

First, the battle for the position of reserve, according to the ancient system, after the establishment of the Duke of Wei, a son should be canonized as the heir of the Duke, and Cao Cao is already 50 years old, old and frail, and his teeth are loose, so he should also confirm a son. Inherit a huge foundation in the future!

Among the sons of the Cao family, the eldest son, Cao Ang, who was humble, benevolent, filial, and capable, was the most ideal successor, but it was a pity that he fell in the battle of Wancheng!

The youngest son, Cao Chong, is extremely talented. At only eight years old, his IQ is no different from that of ordinary middle-aged people. He also has a benevolent heart.

The rest of the sons, Cao Pi is very clever, Cao Zhi is brilliant, Cao Zhang is brave and fearless... They are all called dragons and phoenixes among the masters. If there is only one of them in the Cao family, he must be the heir. But God loves Cao Cao so much that he gave him three sons. Such an outstanding son, it is inevitable that there will be competition!

After repeated observations, tests, and comparisons, the second son, Cao Pi, has the most political ability and is the most suitable to inherit the foundation. What worries Cao Cao is that this son is extremely deep and lacks benevolence. Let's do it, brothers!

As a father, there is no one who does not love his sons, and Cao Cao is no exception. He hopes that his sons will grow up healthily and live a prosperous life, but there is only one inheritance. No matter which son is given to it, the others will inevitably become losers. , The loser will never end well!

Cultivating a son requires sacrificing other sons. A man like Cao Cao doesn't know how to choose, so he can only carefully consider and arrange cleverly, so that the sons don't kill them as much as possible!

Second, clan disputes. After Cao Cao was granted the Duke of Wei, he set up civil and military officials of the principality, and set his capital in Yecheng. He used the surrounding ten counties as his country, established sacrifices to the country, and built ancestral temples for his ancestors!

According to the ancient system, there were seven temples for the son of heaven, five temples for princes, three temples for officials, and one temple for scholars.

Cao Cao's biological father, Cao Song, used to be a court captain (bought with money, and only worked for one year), so naturally there was no problem, but his grandfather Cao Teng was in trouble, because Cao Teng was a great eunuch. In the Qin, Han and Five Dynasties, there was never an ancestral temple for eunuchs!

Cao Cao came from a filthy background and was always scolded as an "eunuch of the ugly party". That's why he tried his best to clear his name and insisted that he was a famous prime minister.

Under such circumstances, Xiahoudun, Xiahouyuan and other clan generals wrote a letter, suggesting that Cao Cao recognize his ancestors and return to his clan, give up the identity of the Cao surname, and return to the Xiahou family tree. The hometown of the great ancestor Liu Bang!

Cao Cao's biological father, Cao Song, was originally the son of the Xiahou family, and was later adopted by Cao Teng. Now it is reasonable to recognize his ancestors and return to his clan. Heartbroken!

But as soon as the proposal came out, Cao Ren and Cao Hong desperately opposed it, thinking that the matter of adoption has been deeply ingrained for three generations, and there is no reason to change it. Moreover, if the dignified Prime Minister changes his surname at will, it will make people laugh at him all over the world. ?

For this matter, the Cao family and Xiahou family, who were originally like a family, had deep rifts, mutual suspicion and constant quarrels, especially the young people, and even fought several times!

This is not just a matter of surnames, but also related to the interests of the two major families. If Cao Teng is given a ancestral temple, after replacing the Han family, the children of the Cao surname will be the royal family, and they can be bestowed on kings and feudal states. The benefits are countless!

On the contrary, if we set up an ancestral temple for Xiahou Ying, Xiahou's children are the royal family, and the princes and kings should be them. In the face of such a huge benefit, the two families will naturally fight desperately, and no one will take half a step back!

On the one hand, there are close relatives of the same surname, and on the other hand, brothers of flesh and blood. Cao Cao is really in a dilemma. He can only try his best to appease the two sides and avoid a big break.

The Cao family and the Xiahou family have produced a large number of talents, and they are also the two cornerstones of the Cao Ying Group. Now that there are cracks between the two, the building of the Cao Ying Group is no longer stable!

"My lord, this is from the two generals Cao Xiu and Cao Zhen about the situation inside the palace!"

The attendants of the prime minister's mansion sent a secret report that Cao Ying's biggest political card is to coerce the emperor to command the princes, so Cao Cao sent two clan generals to take charge of the guarding of the palace!

The emperor's every move, every word and deed will be recorded secretly, and then sent to the prime minister's mansion. The importance level of the secret report can be equal to that of Hongling's urgent report - pass it on whenever you arrive!

In the seventh year of Jian'an - autumn, October [-]th, at the morning of Chen, the emperor went to the Taimiao to offer sacrifices, burned incense and worshiped, weeping, and seemed to have words of resentment!

At a moment of time, the head of the state entered the palace after volts, went to the empress to say hello, then sneaked into the Taimiao, whispered with the emperor for a long time, both of them disappeared for a moment, and there was joy after returning!

At two o'clock, the Shangshu ordered Xun You to enter the palace, claiming to be the emperor, and please use the portrait of Xun Lingjun to enter the Taimiao Temple to enjoy incense and sacrifices, and to be with the emperors of all dynasties forever!

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According to the ancient system, the coffins of ministers who have made great contributions to the country are buried on the side of the emperor's mausoleum after death, and their portraits can be entered in the Taimiao and enshrined in the West Side Hall, where they can enjoy incense and sacrifice together. This is a great honor. For example, the famous general Huo Qubing , was buried near the mausoleum of Emperor Wu of the Han Dynasty!

Xun Yu is upright, honest, diligent, and has made great contributions to the country, so he is qualified to enter the Taimiao. However, Xun You did not enter the palace early or late, but he entered the palace with Fu Wan and stayed in the Taimiao for a long time. This makes people suspicious!

"Xun Gongda is as fierce as fire, and he is loyal to the Han family in his heart. Did he sneak into the Taimiao this time, conspiring with the emperor, Fu Wan and others, to harm the old man?"

"We have known each other for more than ten years. We fought north and south together and made contributions. Our caring is like flesh and blood. This old man has never treated you badly. I wanted to use him as the founding father of the country, but it is so intentional and ruthless!"

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With Cao Cao's scheming, he immediately realized the crisis, and at the same time, he was on the defensive, but more deeply painful, another partner who had known him for many years, went to the opposite side!

In just one year, Guo Jia died of illness, Xun Yu committed suicide, and Xun You turned against the water... The three of the four great counselors went to the third place. Come to sit in the rear and raise food and grass, who will plan a strategy and win a thousand miles?

Cao Cao's spirit was decadent, and he felt a sense of powerlessness. With the continuous improvement of his political status, there were fewer and fewer confidantes around him. Even Xiao Yi, the son-in-law who relied on the Great Wall, became estranged. This is the price of seizing the country. - Lonely, no relatives and no friends!

But at this point, I can't turn back. Even if everyone betrays relatives and leaves a bad reputation for thousands of years, I still have to go on strong. If I take a step back, I will be smashed to pieces!

"Call the generals of the Cao family and the Xiahou family, as well as the civil and military officials, to discuss matters in the prime minister's office tomorrow morning. This prime minister will make a major decision!"

To fight against the outside world, we must first settle down inside. After Cao Cao cheered up a bit, he decided to resolve the internal conflicts first, and then concentrate his strength to fight against the political turmoil. The first problem of the Cao family is to canonize a prince!

Chapter 1153 The heart of a traitor is unpredictable through the ages!

"Wushou County Marquis, Xiao Da Sima--drive here!"

"Marquis of Anxiang, Cheng Shangshuling--drive here!"

"Gao'an Township Marquis, General Xiahou—here!"

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The prime minister summoned him, who dared not come, early the next morning, all the officials arrived at the gate of the prime minister's mansion, either by car or on horseback, and Xiao Yi also brought hundreds of guards, and came all the way at lightning speed...

Once upon a time, Xiao Yi often rode alone into the prime minister's mansion, and he could go straight to the back house to drink, get drunk, and take a nap... just like going back to his own home, but in recent years, he must wear soft armor, hold a sword, and bring his confidant The guards dared to go to the gate of the prime minister's mansion. The suspicion between Weng and his son-in-law has reached this point, which is really embarrassing!

Those who came to the banquet were all blood relatives of the Cao family and Xiahou family, as well as Xiao Yi, Cheng Yu, Chen Qun... These people who have followed the traitor for many years and have no political problems. As well as the grass on the wall falling with the wind, none of them appeared!

It can be seen from this that this is an internal meeting of Cao Ying, and the secrecy is extremely strict. Everyone is quite puzzled, why Xun You, one of the veterans of Cao Ying, has not been seen?

"My father has hosted a banquet in the lobby. He has prepared lamb and fine wine to entertain all the civil and military officials. Please go there quickly!"

The sons of the Cao family stood at the door and greeted the ministers instead of their father. There were thirty or so young masters. It was really admirable for the "internal strength" of the traitor, but the Cao family brothers who came out to welcome the guests were obviously divided into three groups. :

First of all, the second son, Cao Pi, is also the de facto eldest son of the Cao family, the most promising candidate for the heir, followed by Xin Ping, Xin Pi, Wu Zhi, and Sima Yi, who are all resourceful and far-reaching officials!

The second is Cao Zhi, the fourth son, who is talented and eloquent. He has always been favored by traitors and is also one of the popular candidates for Li Chu. Behind him are Yang Xiu and Ding Yi. Yang Xiu is the son of the former Taiwei Yang Biao. It is said that he has seen For the ability not to forget, the reputation of young talents resounds throughout the government and the public!

Finally, the third son, Cao Zhang, and some minor brothers, most of them are the sons of concubines, and they are generally too young, and have no ability to hit the reserve position, but it will be difficult to say in a few years... The traitor teaches skills , the heirs have no mediocrity!

"Young masters are both civil and military, and have extraordinary appearances. You will become great weapons in the future!"

"Prime Minister Cao has many heroic sons. From now on, each of them will be alone. Who in the world can resist him?"

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