Chapter 680: On the high hall of wine, relatives and friends travel from me
——Who dares to question the late king’s edict?
It seems that Cao Zhang wants to use the most powerful force to force Cao Zhi to succeed him.
The whole audience was in an uproar, but only Jia Xu stood up.
Cao Zhang pointed the bloody sword at Jia Xu and said coldly: "Mr. Jia, do you want to provoke me too?"
Jia Xu said slowly: "General Cao, today I said something about relying on my elders and showing off my elders. The lower official is ten years older than the late king. When the late king was still alive, he never pointed his weapon at the lower official!"
At this point, Jia Xu raised his head. He had always been accustomed to "keeping quiet" and was good at protecting himself wisely. This time, he stood brazenly on the opposite side of the military front.
Cao Zhang snorted coldly.
Jia Xu continued: "There is also Cheng Sima, who is fifteen years older than the late king. When the Marquis of Nanshou introduced him to the late king, he was not called Cheng Yu, but 'Cheng Li' because he had
I dreamed that I climbed Mount Tai and held the sun in both hands. Therefore, the late king followed the dream and added the word "日" to the word "standing".
, and then the name Cheng Yu came into being, which means that Cheng Yu can hold up the sun of Nanshou Hou! But now, such a meritorious minister has been thrown into prison by Master Ziwen and tortured. Huh, there are all the courtiers in the room being coerced by you, there must be someone.
To be fair! What did Mr. Ziwen do? Is it worthy of the late king?"
Hear this…
Ding Yi quickly opened his mouth, "General Ziwen established a son for the late king, but he did not stand on his own. Why should he be sorry to the late king?"
Jia Xu pushed Ding Yi back calmly, "It's not your turn to speak in this great court. The ministers in the court knew who the late king intended to make as his heir. When the late king was in power, Mr. Ziwen would not
Go and fight, but first Wang Gang
Aren't you afraid of the spirit of the late king who is in heaven when he dies? Aren't you afraid that the Wei Dynasty finally managed to destroy the current situation in one day! Jiangdong has not yet been settled, and Xiliang has not been pacified? Then Liu Bei and Zhuge Liang are still in Bashu!"
"I really can't bear to see that the Wei State is following Yuan Shao's footsteps and falling into pieces... If Mr. Ziwen insists on continuing the quarrel, then kill me. I have survived to this day. Everyone thinks that I am wise and wise in protecting myself. However, there is always something better than my life."
More importantly! I have lived for seventy years and I don’t want to see the world fall apart again. I am tired and my heart is tired!”
Cao Zhi was shocked by Jia Xu's words and looked sad.
Cao Pi smiled meaningfully...
The fight between two tigers is something he likes to see... and it is also a part of his plan. The next thing will be easy to handle.
Cao Zhang was furious, "Old man, do you think I dare not?"
After speaking, he raised his sword and was about to step forward. Jia Xu closed his eyes leisurely... Xia Houyuan grabbed Cao Zhang and said, "No, Ziwen!"
Cao Zhi also rushed to Jia Xu, "Third brother, stop killing people!"
Ding Yi calmly whispered in Cao Zhang's ear: "Jia Xu has a high prestige both in the court and in the army... Killing him will cause a mutiny among the three armies!"
Cao Zhang lowered his sword fiercely, "I'll spare your old dog's life today. I'll kill Xu Shu and Cheng Yu at noon tomorrow. I'll use the blood of the two thieves to help Zijian succeed to the throne. If anyone dares to stop him again, I know him."
But I don’t recognize this general’s sword!”
——Zheng…
Cao Zhang strode away, his sword trembling on the table, and the entire table trembled.
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A small group of troops has been lined up, more than thirty teams, each with a hundred men. The centurions are led by Huang Zhong, Xia Houmao and Xia Houba.
Lu Yu stood on the military chariot. He was wearing a rare military uniform, and the black necklace on his helmet was particularly obvious...
"Commander Lu, another day has passed. How come we want to secretly march eastward to Xudu at this time?"
Dian Wei is a little confused...
Yesterday, Lu Yu was extremely calm, but today he has become anxious again.
"Soldiers have no permanent momentum, and water has no permanent shape!"
"Has there been any news from Runan?"
Lu Yu asked back.
Xiahou Ba immediately replied: "More than a hundred teams, each with a hundred people, are secretly rushing to Xudu City in 11 groups."
After receiving the affirmative answer, Lu Yu nodded and then raised his command flag.
He said calmly: "Tonight, enter the city!"
In this sentence, his tone was extremely determined and confident...
It's like a chess game with countless foreshadowings, just waiting for this night...as if the dust has settled!
On the other hand, looking at the soldiers of the Longxiao camp who were sharpening their swords, everyone's eyes, which were already dim, suddenly released their essence-stealing brilliance. Finally... the wait is here!
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Cao Zhang was wiping the blood on his sword.
There are leeks placed on the table, and a plate of fresh crispy dates...it seems to be a tribute from the South, and each one is crystal clear.
"Crunch..."
With the sound of the door opening behind him, he was always on alert and quickly turned around. The tip of his sword was facing Cao Zhi, who looked at him calmly.
Cao Zhang said impatiently, "It's you, why didn't you say anything?"
Cao Zhi smiled lightly: "I suddenly remembered that when I was a child, I went to ask my second brother for swordsmanship, and the third brother pointed his sword at me in the same way, saying that the second brother's swordsmanship was nothing more than this, and the third brother's swordsmanship was invincible... Sure enough,
After all these years, Third Brother's swordsmanship is still so unrivaled."
"Haha..." Cao Zhang laughed, "You are just too bookish. Those Four Books and Five Classics make people stupid, otherwise... my father would not like Cao Chong more!"
Cao Zhi bowed, "What Third Brother taught me is that if it weren't for Third Brother, I would never have had the chance to get involved with the heir apparent of the Wei Dynasty... However, I still can't quit those poems. In the future, the Great Wei will probably have to rely on Third Brother to take charge of the overall situation."
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"Hahaha..." Cao Zhang patted Cao Zhi on the shoulder, as if to praise him for finally understanding the situation. "Just understand. Over the years... Lu Yu and Long Xiaoying have made a lot of contributions, but
He is dead, and the world of the Wei Dynasty should be returned to our Cao family. You are still obsessed with your poems. I will preside over the government for you, and the Wei Dynasty will not be in chaos!"
Speaking of this, Cao Zhang saw that Cao Zhi still looked a little worried, so he continued: "Third brother, don't worry, we are occupying Luoyang now. Tomorrow you will succeed the king of Wei and perform a 'crying ceremony' and 'small coffin' for your father.
After the 'big burial', no one else can take your throne! As for Cao Chong of Chang'an City? Huh, does he dare to succeed? If he doesn't welcome the late king? His succession is a hammer!"
I heard what Cao Zhang said...
It was obvious that Cao Zhi's tone was somewhat gentle, "I don't understand these government affairs and military affairs, so it's better for my third brother to handle them..."
Hahaha!
Cao Zhang smiled and said, "Don't worry, we have the same mother and we have always been close, how can the third brother bear to see you being bullied?"
Cao Zhi brought up the wine from nowhere, "Tomorrow is a big day. Third brother, please come and have a drink with me. Since the ambush and death, I have been delirious... I haven't had a drink for a long time. This wine also wishes us success tomorrow!"
Cao Zhang laughed heartily, "You, it's true that you can't have a good time without drinking all day long... Today, we are united for our brothers. I will drink a pot with you and congratulate you on being crowned king tomorrow!"
Having said that, Cao Zhang waited for Cao Zhi to drink one before he poured the wine into his body.
The wine is spicy, and it seems that Taixue Winery's brewing skills have become much more refined.
"Zijian, come on, do it!"
The night is deep, the remaining lamps are swaying, and the wine on the table is already gone...
Cao Zhi is good at wine, and Cao Zhang is also good at wine... Especially Cao Zhang, who said he wanted to drink a pot, but was stunned to order a few more. It seemed... both of them were drunk, and fell on the table, snoring loudly, but Cao Zhi slowly drank
Push yourself up with your hands...
When it comes to drinking, in the Wei Dynasty, except Guo Fengxiao... Cao Zhi refused to accept anyone.
After confirming again and again that Cao Zhang was asleep, Cao Zhi took out a token from his arms and immediately bowed to Cao Zhang.
"Third brother, I have failed you. This King of Wei...I can't do it, let alone see the Wei Dynasty fall apart and my father's hard work go to waste!"
He struggled to drag Cao Zhang to the bed, let him lie down, then turned around and walked out.
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Not long after, at the east gate of Xu Capital City.
Cao Zhi arrived...
Cao Zhang's soldiers were stationed here. Cao Zhi came over with a few of his confidants. The defenders stretched out their hands to stop them. Cao Zhi showed his token. The defenders were startled and quickly got out of the way.
Cao Zhi ordered: "At the third watch, our army's reinforcements will arrive. The code signals are 'dawn' and 'bonfire'. After the codes are met, let them enter the city to assist in the city's defense."
The defender hesitated, "It's such an important matter, why didn't General Cao Zhang come?"
Cao Zhi said coldly: "Tomorrow I will rely on Third Brother for many big things. How can I have the energy to do such small things personally? Third Brother's token is here. If you don't believe it, then I will be the King of Wei from tomorrow on. I lied to you."
, wouldn’t that harm myself?”
When the defenders heard this, they immediately surrendered their hands.
"The King of Wei is on top, the general will not dare!"
Immediately order to go down...
Cao Zhi left one confidant behind and rushed to the west gate... He still used the same rhetoric. After walking through the four gates, he took a long breath.
Heading towards the prison... I also showed my token and asked the prison to bring Cheng Yu and Xu Shu over.
"Please step back and I will interrogate these two people myself."
After seeing Xu Shu and Cheng Yu covered with scars, Cao Zhi ordered.
The jailer on the side was hesitant and looked at them extremely cautiously.
Cao Zhi smiled lightly: "They are all hurt like this? Are you still worried about them hurting me?"
The jailer raised his hand and said, "Don't dare!"
Immediately withdrew...
When the jailer left, Cao Zhi quickly took out the ointment and was about to apply it to Xu Shu and Cheng Yu...
The two waved their hands, "Isn't Mr. Zijian here to deliver medicine?"
Cao Zhi nodded, but said nothing.
Xu Shu and Cheng Yu were both extremely smart people. They saw Cao Zhi showing his token just now and knew...he must have tried every means to steal Cao Zhang's token...then...
"Have everything been settled outside?" Cheng Yuqing asked.
Cao Zhi nodded, "It's all arranged!"
"Master Zijian is hesitating whether to use the token to rescue us two?" Xu Shu also asked.
Cao Zhi bit his lip, but lowered his head and remained silent...
Xu Shu smiled and said: "The change of dynasties and the inheritance of the throne always require sacrifices... As the master of the master, if the master takes us out, then the master will be disappointed, and your master Lu will be disappointed too.
!”
"But Master Lu has already..." Cao Zhi could no longer suppress his thoughts...
"Didn't Master Lu teach you? Don't jump to conclusions about things you haven't seen with your own eyes. The so-called three people make a tiger...that's the truth." Xu Shu was still teaching earnestly.
Speaking of this, Xu Shu stared deeply at Cao Zhi and said, "Zijian, you have done a great job! Just continue to do what you want... After dawn, everything will be over!"
"You two have taken medicine, do you feel better?" Cao Zhi tried to change the subject.
Cheng Yu smiled, "To this day, instead of talking about your injuries, it's better to talk about you, Cao Zijian..."
"I?"
"That's right!" Xu Shu added: "Being in power, but not captured by power, knowing each other and cherishing each other's brothers, but balancing...maintaining the brotherhood that is about to be lost! You can also be regarded as Ziyu's close disciple.
Mr. Ang, apart from Mr. Ang, he has taught another good apprentice!"
Cheng Yu also did not hesitate to praise Cao Zhi, "Young Master's poems are like Kong and Zhou in human relations, and dragons and phoenixes in Linyu. Even after a thousand years, they will still shine brightly and illuminate future generations. This is more meaningful than power! He is worthy of being an imperial scholar."
On the stone tablet, it says 'The emperor's assistant and the pillar of the country'!"
Cao Zhi drank twice as much and said with a smile: "The years are still long, and no one knows whether tomorrow...will he live or die?"
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On the tip of Yueshang's eyebrows, there was a "bang" sound, and the door of Cao Zhang's residence was pushed open.
Ding Yi strode in with a few soldiers, while Cao Zhang was still lying on the bed, sleeping soundly...
Ding Yi pushed Cao Zhang hard, "Junhou, Junhou..."
Cao Zhang was sleeping like a dead pig. Ding Yi didn't dare to hesitate and took the half jar of wine left on the table and poured it all over Cao Zhang!
"who?"
Cao Zhang yelled.
Ding Yi quickly asked: "Did the Lord send Master Zijian to meet Cheng Yu and Xu Shu?"
Cao Zhang was confused, "Why would I send him to meet these two people?"
"Oops!" Ding Yi clapped her hands, "Oh no, that Mr. Jian stole the prince's token and probably wanted to let these two people go at night!"
Steal?
Token?
Cao Zhang was shocked to find that there was no token in his arms, and immediately roared, "Cao Zijian, if you fail to succeed, you will fail!"
Immediately, Cao Zhang rushed out of the room with drunken steps and headed towards the prison.
Ding Yi's mood was extremely heavy...
Using Cao Zhang's token is enough to send Cheng Yu and Xu Shu out of the city... Lu Yu is no longer here, these two are the military souls of Longxiao camp, and they cannot let the tiger go back to the mountain!
Immediately, Ding Yi also chased out...
At the same time, a soldier came in a hurry and seemed to have something important to report. He saw Cao Zhang hurried away and did not dare to stop him. He saw Ding Yi again and said quickly: "Mr. Ding...Dongcheng..."
"What's wrong with the city?" Ding Yi waved his hand, "Didn't you see that Junhou was busy? If anything happens, I'll report it tomorrow!"
The words came out of my mouth...
The frustrated soldier lowered his head and did not dare to take a breath.
What he was thinking of was what Cao Zhi had just mentioned - he would have to rely on his third brother for so many big things tomorrow, how could he have the energy to do such small things personally?
yes!
Reinforcements entering the city is an ordinary and trivial matter!
Just like the caution of the defenders at the East City Gate...
The defenders at the West City Gate also noticed something was wrong...
A young soldier asked: "The monarch is stationed at the border, and most of his troops are border people. The appearance of these soldiers... doesn't look like border people!"
Not to mention appearance, just taller, the ones from the Northeast are taller than those from the Central Plains and the South...
The young soldier noticed this very keenly.
Never thought...
The veteran on the side immediately refuted: "Stand your post, don't worry about things you shouldn't worry about!"
"But..." The new recruit was still questioning.
The veteran looked serious and spoke seriously.
——"Remember, our allegiance is not to a certain person, but to Wei Dynasty!"