Tian Yan

Cao Cao supported Xun Yu, and he could feel the joints of his hand under the heavy winter clothes.The wind whizzed around unobstructed, and the ruined walls of the old capital vaguely retained the majesty and dignity of the past, adding a bit of bleakness and sadness.

Xun Yu looked up at the mottled word "Luoyang" on the city tower. The midday sun was shining through the clouds, and the city was alive at this moment.The twelve-year-old emperor, the bustling market, the girl in gorgeous dress and cloud temples, and the national beauty peony that opened a city.

Xun Yu's dim pupils afflicted by the disease burst into brilliance, and he raised his finger and pointed to the top of the wall: "Meng De, let's go up."

Cao Cao nodded, wrapped Xun Yu's thin body tightly in his arms, and climbed up the tower step by step.

The wind is strong at the top of the city, and the blue bricks under the feet are cold, witnessing the rise and fall of a dynasty.

Cao Cao took off his cloak and spread it on the ground, and helped Xun Yu to sit down.

"Meng De, I'm sorry..."

Cao Cao shook his head, let Xun Yu lean on his shoulder, lowered his head and kissed his forehead: "You and I, don't talk about sorry."

Xun Yu closed his eyes and shook his head: "You don't know, you don't know anything."

"You know, I hate Guo Jia. When I hate him, I will take away all your eyes. I hate his death, leaving you with eternal regret and guilt. He put you in a hard place, I have to go in..." Xun Yu was a little out of breath, coughed for a while before calming down, "Let me, I don't know how to face you."

Cao Cao was a little sad. The truth that he had deliberately ignored these years was told so bluntly, and he felt that the vicissitudes of life, the old people, and the old country seemed to be slowly emerging from the depths of his memory.

It's not that I don't remember, when he ascended the throne and proclaimed himself emperor, all civil and military officials sent congratulatory forms, only one person said he was sick and closed the door for more than three months.

It's not that he didn't notice that although the man returned to the court, he was more serious and rigorous than before, but since then, he exudes a cold fragrance that rejects people thousands of miles away.

It's not that he doesn't understand the reasons for all these changes, it's just that it's a done deal. Instead of telling the truth and piercing the veil that lasted between the two of them, he still chooses to pretend to be deaf and dumb, because he doesn't want to give up, because he is still greedy for that The past was already riddled with holes.

"I know, I know..."

Xun Yu smiled slightly: "So, so I told myself that I like him. For his dream, I would rather bow down and help you. Even though you are an unrighteous usurper, I will always follow you and help you Unify the rivers and mountains."

"But... until now, I can't remember his face at all." Xun Yu drew a finger in the void, "My heart and mind are full of your appearance, but I can't let my feelings go, otherwise ...with what face should I put myself in the hands of Hanchen!"

Cao Cao's heart throbbed, also because of love, Guo Jia would rather exchange his life for the world for him, but this too tragic love also put him and Xun Yu in a place where fire and water could not be tolerated.

From the moment he took over the world, he completely lost Xun Yu.

"Wen Ruo, you are so cruel," Cao Cao choked up, "The days in Xiliang were the happiest I have been in these years, but now it seems that they are all fake!"

Xun Yu stretched out his hand to cover the back of Cao Cao's hand, and was immediately caught firmly by the backhand, with his fingers clasped together.

"It's not fake, I'm also... very happy, in the desert wasteland, I don't need to think about the court behind you, I don't need to care about everyone's identity, I don't need to remember..." Xun Yu paused, and tried to hold his head up to confront Cao Cao Watch, "What evening is this evening."

Wanting to love but not being able to love, wanting to leave but not being able to, Xun Yu has never truly experienced the pain in his heart.

"Forget it all. Just remember that I am Cao Cao and you are Xun Yu. I met you for the first time in Yingchuan Academy. At that time, how beautiful the mountains and rivers were, and how young and unruly you were." Cao Cao raised his head, the sun was still bright, but there was nothing cold about it. The thing landed in the corner of the eye, and quickly melted, leaving a water mark.

The sun is shining and the snow is white, and the snowflakes are whirling and dancing in the sun, shining like crystals.

Xun Yu stretched out his hand, and the snowflake slipped through his fingers, making him unable to grasp it.

"How does the snow fall on a sunny day? Is it because the sky is showing me the way..." Xun Yu whispered, as if talking to himself, "Water and fire blend, love and hate... go together, I..."

Cao Cao held his shoulders tightly and took a deep breath: "I'm listening."

"I'm waiting for you."

The wind was still whistling, blowing away the fragrance from Xun Yu's body. Cao Cao buried his head in Xun Yu's hair, and the choking sound was also covered by the wind.

It was the smell he was familiar with, exclusive to Xun Yu, and after many years, it finally returned to his bosom completely.

Wait for me, I hope that the place you have been waiting for is like the place you and I first met, with beautiful mountains and rivers and outstanding people.

Sima Yi walked to the bottom of the city, looked up and saw the setting sun hanging like blood on the top of the city, and the snow was falling heavily.Plain white flowers fall unhurriedly, like a grand ceremony.

There is also a layer of white floating on the body, like a drape.Sima Yi raised his hand to brush it off, but stopped, shook his head and let it go.

Xun Yu, he deserves it.

The old people around Cao Cao withered one after another, which might not be a harbinger of old age.But next, should it be his turn to continue writing this last article?

Sima Yi turned around silently, and the old city was silent behind him. The blue city wall was slowly getting old with the vicissitudes and changes of the years accumulated.

Prime Minister Xun Yu died in Luoyang, and it snowed heavily all the way, and it took a few days to return to Xuchang after being buried and helping the spirit.

Cao Cao insisted on not wanting to go first, so he just drove all the serving people ten paces away, and stayed in the car all day long, handing out the food that was brought in without eating a few mouthfuls.

Cao Zhi was dressed in plain clothes, frowned and remained silent. He just got out of his car and walked with one foot deep and one foot shallow, supporting Xun Yu's coffin.

If he hadn't been truly respected, he, who was somewhat uninhibited and conceited, would never have bowed down here.

Cao Cao put down the curtain sadly. His son is a man of great talent, but his personality is too sharp. He is suitable to be a poet with true temperament, but he is not suitable to support himself in the political arena in this troubled world.He originally thought that Cao Zhi was the least like him among the several sons, but now he felt that was not the case at all.He didn't feel much grief over Xun Yu's death, he just felt bewildered, as if his heart had been frozen by the heavy snow, leaving nothing but numbness.

Perhaps, he was born to be a lover, and such depression should not be caused by an emperor like him.

There was still the note that was shot in the road hidden in his sleeve, which reminded him of the troubles in the imperial court.

This kid Cao Zhang is really getting bolder.

Outside the city gate of Xuchang, the hundreds of officials who came to greet him had already lined up.Cao Zhang stood at the front, full of vigor and vigor.

In the past few months, although I have been guarded by several veterans, I have also come into contact with the most core government affairs and enjoyed the taste of manipulating the supreme power.This kind of taste, I only tasted it once, and I never want to let go.

Besides, he was the first to receive such an honor. Whenever the night was quiet, he would let himself think about whether there was any other deep meaning in it.Seeing Cao Cao's triumphant return now, he couldn't wait for Cao Cao's affirmative praise, preferably in front of all the officials, to affirm his talent and honor.

The convoy is approaching, approaching... Cao Zhang squinted his eyes, and he was startled on the spot by the plain white banners fluttering against the dazzling snow background.

What... what's going on!

Cao Zhang felt as if he had fallen into an ice cellar for a moment. Could it be that his father died?Then why didn't he get any news?Could it be that there is no mourning, and someone is secretly trying to change the day?

The officials also gasped, but they saw Cao Cao's imperial driver driving ahead, they only stared at the door to see who was coming down from it.

Cao Zhang clenched his fists secretly, the incident happened so suddenly, his situation suddenly became very passive.

Yu Jia stopped in front of him, he didn't cover up with silk, and when he looked closely, there was only a group of people wearing mourning.All the officials looked forward to kneeling down, only Cao Zhang stood, his eyes fixed on the closed car door.

If it wasn't Cao Cao who came out of it, wouldn't it mean that he bowed his head and professed his allegiance if he knelt down?

The car door moved and opened slowly, Cao Zhang held his breath.

"Ok?"

Cao Cao bent over and got out of the car with the help of several servants, frowning at Cao Zhang.

Cao Zhang was shocked and immediately knelt down.

"Father...what's going on..."

Cao Cao didn't answer him, but just walked up to him and raised his chin: "How is your brother, huh?"

Cao Zhang was stunned for a moment, his eyes flickered briefly: "Second brother...he's fine."

"What's a good way?" Cao Cao's mouth curled up into a smile, but he felt chills in his body and mind.

"Father, father, I..." Cao Zhang's Adam's apple twitched, "I was afraid of affecting the morale of the frontline soldiers, so I didn't immediately inform my father of the news of my second brother's assassination, but I have already sent someone to Wu to escort my second brother back to the country, and I also explained Let’s go down and investigate this matter thoroughly!”

Cao Cao nodded, and before Cao Zhang could breathe a sigh of relief, he shouted, "Where are Xu Chu and Xiahou Dun?"

"The end is here!"

"I asked you to supervise the country with Cao Zhang. Why didn't you report such a big incident! Did you all discuss it?"

The two dare not raise their heads: "Your Majesty, it's all the minister's idea..."

Cao Cao snorted coldly: "I don't know what your intentions are to conceal state affairs and not report them. Since you admit it, then go and get twenty army sticks."

"Yes!" Both of them were strong men, not afraid of some flesh and blood injuries, and the two left after receiving the punishment. Cao Zhang said anxiously, "Father, then I..."

"Get up," Cao Cao glanced at him condescendingly, and then turned to face the civil and military officials, "I am very sad that the prime minister has passed away, and I will give him a burial that is better than that of the princes."

All the officials made promises, and Cao Cao sighed again: "The position of the prime minister cannot be vacant, but if the body is not cold, I really can't bear it. Let's discuss this matter after the funeral ceremony is over."

"Your Majesty's condolences..." All officials said in unison, Cao Cao closed his eyes tiredly, "It's all right, let's go."

There is no resurrection after death, and the mourning and glory after death should be seen by the living.Cao Cao hated those artificial cries the most, so he only carried a jug of wine and two cups, went to Shangshutai alone, and sat in Xun Yu's seat to drink for himself.

The rest of the people retreated tactfully, leaving only Cao Cao in the empty hall.

The old people withered one after another, like leaves falling in the wind... Cao Cao's hand holding the cup trembled a little, and a lot of wine spilled out, staining his black cuffs.

Xun Yu doesn't have to go back to the court that made him in a dilemma, but he can't.He is the supreme ruler of Wei State, all the people rely on his favor, all the courtiers have their own hidden thoughts, and the sons are gradually growing up, so many eyes are staring at him until death.

Cao Cao sighed, the drink was tasteless in his mouth, he couldn't help feeling angry for a moment, grabbed the glass and threw it out.

"His Majesty."

Cao Cao laughed: "Chunhua, what's the matter here at this time?"

Zhang Chunhua put down the wine glass held between her fingers: "I have thought about it for a few days, but I still think it's not right."

Cao Cao hummed pointedly: "What did Sima Yi do again?"

"The arrow was let down by Sima Yi. He had known about the assassination of His Highness the Second Highness for a long time, but he kept it secret. He only waited for His Majesty Xiliang to win."

Cao Cao nodded: "You helped him do a lot of things."

This sentence is not clear, Zhang Chunhua was silent for a moment, then knelt down on one knee: "I think the duty of the minister is to follow what he wants to do, and then report everything to the Holy Majesty."

Cao Cao smiled, remembering what Xun Yu had said to him in the car those few days, about Sima Yi offering plans to build an ice city and an empty city to lure the enemy.

Xun Yu is well-intentioned, and Sima Yi seems to be indeed a useful talent.It's just that he had promised Xun Yu to let go of Guo Jia and the past that tortured himself and others, so he didn't want to see Sima Yi again.

"Since your identity has been discovered by him, don't show up as a shadow guard again." Cao Cao pondered for a moment, "I allow him to build a mansion outside the palace, and you will live in it dignifiedly."

"Jianfu..." Zhang Chunhua was startled inwardly, the mansion can only be opened when an official reaches the fifth rank or above, did Cao Cao hide his intention to promote Sima Yi?

However, she knew that Cao Cao hated others guessing her intentions, so she quickly coughed twice to cover it up: "Yes."