The Rebirth of Lu Bu in the Legend of the Heroes of the Later Han Dynasty

Sima Yi said: "Master, as expected, the matter of entertaining Lu Bu was very strange from the beginning. It was a trap. Now King Wei's attitude has made it clear everything."

Cao Pi said: "I know that my father has been dissatisfied with me for a long time, but this time, he didn't even answer me if he was dissatisfied with me, and left without answering me, which made me lose face in front of these people."

Sima Yi said: "Young Master should try harder. You might as well go to Tongque Pavilion and admit your mistake like King Wei."

Cao Pi said helplessly: "This is all we can do now. I will go to Tongque Pavilion to see what my father means. Zhongda, pass on my order and ask Xiahou Shang to reward these people well."

When he said these last words, Cao Pi exuded a murderous aura.

Dragging his exhausted body, Cao Pi came to Tongque Terrace. He passed through the clan mansion between two ravines and was inspected by Xu Chu. At this moment, he was still very excited. After all, he had spent so much time, manpower and material resources. , the result of hard work, could all the credit be wiped out just because of the father's angry shout? Are all of my efforts really going to be in vain?

No matter what, I must ask for forgiveness from my father. Other than that, there is no better way. Cao Pi made up his mind. Although he was very uneasy, his face was extremely pale and his whole body was shaking. He slowly came to Tongque Pavilion and prepared to open the door and go in.

At this time, an old eunuch's voice suddenly came from the door: "The King of Wei has ordered that if you are the second young master, please go directly upstairs."

Cao Pi asked the old eunuch tentatively: "Is King Wei still angry now?"

The old eunuch replied: "Young master is the son of King Wei. Don't you know your father? King Wei's temper has always been like this. The thunder is loud and the raindrops are light. After the thunder passes, everything will be fine."

At this time, Cao Pi was still full of doubts and conjectures. Although the old eunuch described Cao Cao's personality in one sentence, Cao Pi was immersed in his own fantasy at this time and had neither the ability nor the energy to analyze and understand.

Cao Pi followed the old eunuch to the third floor. This was his first time here. The previous family banquets were all held on the first floor. Cao Pi walked into the room. At this time, Cao Cao's expression was no longer as angry as before.

Cao Pi took a closer look and saw that Cao Zhang and Cao Zhi were sitting on both sides of Cao Cao.

"Zihuan, come here." Cao Cao pointed to the seat next to him.

"My son, I obey." Cao Pi sat down next to his father.

"How is it? Do you understand why I scolded you just now?" Cao Cao said.

Cao Pi's whole body was trembling. Although Cao Cao's attitude has changed, he still feels very uneasy.

Under the gaze of his two younger brothers, does his father want to teach him a lesson? No matter how great the humiliation is, he must endure it. This is what Sima Yi taught him. Gou Jian endured hardships and finally defeated Fu Cha and achieved hegemony. Han Xin was humiliated and finally became a marquis and general. He must grit his teeth.

Having made up his mind, Cao Pi smiled and said, "My son is stupid by nature. I really don't understand the reason for my father's anger. I hope my father can tell the truth."

"What? You don't know?" Cao Cao said.

"Yes, I don't know. I follow my father's orders and do my best to make all preparations to entertain guests." Cao Pi replied.

"It seems you really don't know anymore." Cao Cao groaned.

"Yes, I am stupid." Cao Pi replied cautiously.

"Forget it, you are so careless in doing things! How can you take on the task of receiving Lu Bu? This will damage the reputation of the Cao family. Zijian!" Cao Cao looked at Cao Zhi.

"My son is here!" Cao Zhi replied.

"From now on, you will replace Zihuan and be responsible for the task of receiving Lu Bu. As for Zihuan, you go to Yanzhou first and learn from Xiahou Dun." Cao Cao said.

"Father." Cao Pi seemed to have something else to say.

"What else do you have to say?" Cao Cao asked.

"From the time I took over the task assigned by my father until today, I have been working day and night. Now my father suddenly decided to let Zijian take over my task. In any case, my father should give him a reason. What should I do? What did you do wrong?" Cao Pi was already crying when he spoke.

Cao Cao was furious: "How could I have a son like you! What did you say just now? Do your best to prepare for the guests, right?"

"Yes, I have always tried my best." Cao Pi looked aggrieved.

"But what you did was totally wrong! Carving a dragon pattern on the pillars of the corridor, do you know who owns the dragon pattern? There is another thing you did that was even more wrong. The screen in the bedroom, painted with the sword of Gao Zu Snake Tu, what do you want to do?" Cao Cao became increasingly dissatisfied with his son.

"This, I have indeed been negligent. I will correct it immediately. Please give me another chance." Cao Pi begged.

As soon as he finished speaking, Cao Cao's anger exploded: "Ziwen, Zijian, give me a good beating for your unsatisfactory brother!"

Seeing Cao Cao's expression changed drastically, Cao Zhang and Cao Zhi had no choice but to walk towards Cao Pi and said to him: "Second brother, I'm sorry. If you don't do this, you won't be able to appease your father's anger." After saying that, they rolled up their sleeves and said to him. Cao Pi greeted him with fists and kicks. After a while, blood stasis appeared on Cao Pi's face.

Cao Pi endured the pain and shouted: "I'm not convinced! It's just that the things I'm serving are wrong. I can change them. Why do you do this to me?"

Cao Cao looked at his son blankly and said, "Zijian, do you understand why Gu is angry?"

"My son understands," Cao Zhi said.

"Then it's up to you to tell this unsatisfactory brother of yours to take him out. I don't want to see him again!" Cao Cao said.

Cao Zhi made a quick decision and immediately carried Cao Pi downstairs with Cao Zhang. He knew that in this situation, he would not leave immediately. His brother is very likely to be killed, after all, he made a big mistake!

After leaving the Tongque Pavilion, Cao Zhi said to Cao Pi: "Brother, don't blame your father. You did make a big mistake this time."

Cao Pi was puzzled: "Isn't it enough if I correct it? Isn't it enough to remove the dragon pattern on the pillar and take away the screen?"

Cao Zhi shook his head: "Brother, only the emperor can use dragons. Although Lu Bu is an important minister in the imperial court, he has already gone to the throne. Apart from the emperor, our father is the biggest in the world today. You use the emperor's belongings to receive Lu Bu, doesn't it show Lu Bu's Is his status higher than that of his father? How can he not be angry? If Liu Zhang, Shi Xie, Sun Quan and other foreign ministers come to Beijing in the future, how should they be received? As for that screen, when Gaozu killed the snake, he killed the world of Qin. Now you Does putting up such a painting imply that Lu Bu wants to take over the Han Dynasty? You have made a big mistake. You should go to Yanzhou to find Uncle Xiahou and study hard for a few years."

Cao Pi seemed to want to say something more.

However, Cao Zhi didn't wait for him to speak and said, "Brother, my father has already decided. It's useless for you to beg him."

Cao Pi then staggered away. Because he was too excited, when he stepped off the Tongque Terrace, he accidentally stepped in the air and fell down.

This startled Cao Zhi, and he ran over quickly: "Brother, are you okay?"

Cao Pi waved away Cao Zhi's extended hand. It could be seen that his waist and ankle were injured and looked very painful. At this time, he was overwhelmed by anger and completely lost his rationality. He limped towards his mount and left without looking back.

Looking at Cao Pi's retreating figure, Cao Zhi sighed. Suddenly he felt pitiful for his brother, but he couldn't help him.