Tian Yan

Cao Ren felt that he was in a difficult situation: Cao Pi handed over the settled case to himself, and the purpose was to make him cut off his brother.The big families in Yanzhou are the capital of my own business for many years, but without the support of Cao Zhang's troops, no matter how much wealth they have, they are still a piece of fat to be slaughtered.

I delivered letters to Yanzhou several times in succession, but they all fell into the sea like nothing.Cao Zhang couldn't be contacted, and Cao Ren was desperate, completely desperate.

I just don't know if the kid Cao Zhang has completely surrendered to Cao Pi, or if he has been...

With trembling hands, Cao Ren took down a bow from the rack. The bow was old and looked glossy black.

It was given to him by Cao Zhang, who was only 12 years old.Cao Zhang is a child who has been good at martial arts since he was a child, and his personality is also bold and righteous, which suits him best.This bow was a gift from Cao Cao to Cao Zhang on his 12th birthday, and Cao Zhang gave it to him without batting an eyelid just because he praised it.Cao Cao once joked about this matter, this stupid boy, he doesn't know who is his old man.

At that time, although I knew it was wrong, but in my heart, it was indeed warm.

In the current situation, Cao Ren would rather that Cao Zhang obeyed Cao Pi, so that he could save his life... It's just that he was too aware of his nephew's temperament, and if he knew that he was in trouble, he would never stand by and watch.

Thinking that Cao Zhang might hit a stone for his egg, and end up ruined and dead without a place to bury him, Cao Ren's heart ached, and he knocked on the table to call someone in.

"Send someone to chase those messengers back! Hurry up!"

"This..." The subordinate was in a dilemma, "Master Xiang, it's been so many days, and those who went to Yanzhou are almost coming back, how can they chase them back..."

"Yeah, what should I do..." Cao Ren sat down slumped, and after a second thought, "Then I'll send him another letter, saying that I'm under orders, and I don't want anything from Yanzhou... Yes, grind your ink quickly." !"

As soon as Cao Zhang led the troops out of the border of Xuchang, he received a military order asking him to inspect the dikes and dams along the way, and to pick up a batch of food relief at the border of Qingzhou and send it to Yanzhou.

Cao Zhang didn't think much about it, he just said that Cao Pi valued himself quite a bit, so he went to patrol along the road after receiving the order.

Therefore, it became inevitable that Cao Ren's letter sent to Yanzhou fell into the sea.

Cao Ren didn't know the reason. In order to keep Cao Zhang, he had to give the person who spread the rumors a heavy sentence according to Cao Pi's wishes.The big families in Yanzhou saw that the people above them could not be relied on, and knew that their strength was about to expire. One after another, strong men cut off their wrists.

Those who survived this change were like bereaved dogs. They had to obey the order of the imperial court and moved with their family and children to live in Xuchang. At this point, the inextricable connection with the local forces was severed.The trees fell and the monkeys scattered, and the chronic disease in Yanzhou was finally uprooted under the thunder of the new emperor. The people rushed to tell each other, and they were all happy.

Cao Pi was overjoyed, but saw that Cao Ren was depressed, saying that he was sick for several days and would not go to court, and thanked the guests behind closed doors.

Sima Yi felt that it was inappropriate, so he asked Cao Pi to visit Cao Ren, so as to show the difference between closeness and estrangement in the court, and he paid special attention to it.

"You know that he hates Shangshutai, but you still go, want to piss off my cousin?" Cao Pi vetoed it, stopped for a moment and asked the servant to come in and change clothes, "I will go in person."

Sima Yi smiled: "It's best for your Majesty to go down, but don't take the initiative to mention His Highness King Wei."

Cao Pi gave him a strange look: "Of course I know this."

Although Cao Ren thanked the guests behind closed doors, the emperor still couldn't take Joe when he came to the door, so he had to welcome Cao Pi in.Cao Pi entered the room and looked around. The interior decoration was ostentatious and elegant, but not elegant, so he knew it in his heart.

Cao Ren's complexion was indeed not good, gloomy, and the corners of his mouth were red and swollen, as if he was on fire.

Cao Pi ordered people to put down the condolences, and asked with concern: "What's wrong with my cousin, but you are tired from investigating the Yanzhou case before?"

Cao Ren's gray beard trembled, his eyes were sharp for a moment, and he grabbed Cao Pi's clothes with great strength: "Your Majesty, please give uncle a word, Zhanger...he, is he okay?"

Cao Pi patted Cao Ren on the shoulder reassuringly, and led him to sit down on the couch: "Brother Zhang is also my own brother, he is fine, don't worry."

Cao Ren still did not let go: "But Your Majesty, I reckoned that he should be here. I sent people to Yanzhou to ask a few times, but nothing came of it!"

"Oh?" Cao Pi knew it well, but he didn't reveal it. "It's really a blessing for my cousin to care about Brother Zhang so much. It's just that my cousin doesn't know about it. I want him to patrol the border along the road and escort the food. Slow down."

"Ah..." Cao Ren let go of his hand dejectedly. The truth is simple and ridiculous, but let him personally ruin everything he worked so hard for!

Ridiculous, sad!

Fortunately, Cao Zhang is fine, he was not involved in all this, and he is clean...

Cao Ren gave a wry smile. The past is irreversible, and I am tired of planning for half my life. From now on, I just want to be safe and stable...

Outside the window, a season of begonias is blooming, bright red is scattered, and the autumn colors are bright for a season.

"Your Majesty, it's bad!" The peace in front of him was suddenly broken, and a small soldier crawled in from outside the door, "His Royal Highness King Wei...is dead in Qingzhou!"

"What!" Cao Pi was like thunder, and when he looked at Cao Ren, he fell heavily to the ground.

Cao Pi was so distraught that he ordered his servants to take care of Cao Ren, and hurried back to the palace.

Cao Ren was already weak, and when he first heard the bad news, he lost his breath and was rescued after a long time. When he opened his eyes, tears flowed before he spoke.

"Cao Pi, apart from death, what else... can make you trust us."

When Cao Pi returned to the palace, he saw Sima Yi waiting in the palace.Cao Pi immediately ordered someone to close the gate of the palace, rushed straight in front of Sima Yi, and knocked him to the ground with a slap.

Sima Yi was stunned by his beating, and for a long while his mind was full of buzzing echoes: "Your Majesty... why did you beat the minister?"

Cao Pi was even more furious when he heard the words. He drew his sword and slashed at Sima Yi. Fortunately, Sima Yi reacted quickly, turned sideways, and the shining sword edge was inserted into the crack of the brick beside him.

Cao Pi used such force that he couldn't pull out the sword all at once.Cao Pi threw away his sword resentfully, grabbed Sima Yi by the lapel and lifted him up: "Who told you to attack him!"

Sima Yi finally understood the situation: "Your Majesty, the death of His Highness King Wei has nothing to do with me!"

"Sophistry! Who else knows that Cao Zhang took the road in Qingzhou, except you and me!" Cao Pi roared, "Could it be that I murdered my brother!"

Sima Yi wiped the blood from the corner of his mouth, and looked at Cao Pi in disbelief: "Your Majesty, ask yourself, since you and I met each other, when did I not discuss things with Your Majesty? Now, you actually suspect me of doing such a treacherous thing?"

Cao Pi was watched by him, and it took him a while to calm down: "Then explain, what did you mean when you told me before I went to the prime minister's house today? I know you never talk nonsense."

Sima Yi shook his head: "I can't explain it. Your Majesty has already determined that I am the murderer in his heart. No matter how I explain it, it will be useless."

"You look like this, how can I trust you?" Cao Pi stood with his back to him and put his hands behind his back, "Go back and face the crime, I don't want to see you."

Sima Yi suddenly said, "Your Majesty obeyed. But before leaving, I still have a feeling that I hope to share with Your Majesty."

"You said."

"It's courage and self-confidence to employ people without suspicion," Sima Yi sneered. "Today, I finally understand how your Majesty is inferior to the late emperor. Thank you for your forgiveness!"

Cao Pi didn't move, Sima Yi got up, and when he passed by him, he was stopped suddenly.

"Who said I'm not as good as my father."