But the actual situation stunned them. They actually saw Cao Cao sitting on the bed.
"Aha, husband..."
The tone of Ding and Bian immediately became lighter. After all, Ding was Cao Cao's married couple. The words "Aha" made the family affection in the room suddenly warm up.
"I'm fine, Yuanhua (Hua Tuo) is here, what else can I do..."
Most of the trust that the Cao family has in Hua Tuo is because Cao Cao absolutely trusts him.
Ding, Bian, Cao Pi, and soon Cao Zhi, who was only three years old, were also brought in by the maid. Cao Cao's dormitory immediately returned to life. This is the cohesion that only family reunions can produce.
After Xun Yu, Guo Jia and others congratulated Cao Cao, they wisely stepped back. Seeing that Cao Cao seemed fine for the time being, they were not in a hurry when they had the opportunity to report on official business.
The laughter, crying, and greetings in the dormitory lasted for a while. Cao Cao suddenly felt relieved because of the blood stasis he had held in his body, and it was quickly exhausted. He wanted to cheer up and talk to his family, but his body was not up to par.
slowly became depressed.
Hua Tuo explained that Cao Cao had just woken up from a serious illness and needed a good rest and recuperation. After Hua Tuo helped Cao Cao drink a bowl of soup, everyone left one after another to let Cao Cao have a good sleep.
At this time, Cao Cao, who still had some energy left, suddenly called out to Cao Zhi and Cao Ren hoarsely, as if he had something to say to him.
Cao Zhi stopped. With tears in her eyes, Ding covered Cao Cao with the quilt. She glanced at Cao Zhi who was standing behind her and told Cao Zhi: "Don't talk for too long!"
"Yes, sister-in-law, go slowly!" Cao Zhi and Cao Rengong saw the two sisters-in-law off.
Under the leadership of Ding, Cao Cao's concubines and sons left Cao Cao's dormitory one after another.
When the dormitory became deserted, Cao Zhi unexpectedly discovered that Cao Pi had not left, but was still kneeling at the heels of Cao Cao's couch with tears in his eyes.
"Father, your body..." Cao Caozhao heard Cao Pi's call and suddenly realized that his eldest son had not left yet.
Seeing that his son was so sad about his illness, Cao Cao couldn't help but was moved and interrupted Cao Pi: "Son, don't worry, my father is in good health. You can go down and rest first..."
"Oh..." Cao Pi seemed very well-behaved, but when he stood up, an unnoticed cold light flashed in his eyes when he looked at his uncle Cao Zhi.
When Cao Pi turned around and walked out, Cao Cao remembered something again. He looked at Cao Pi's back and asked intentionally or unintentionally, "I woke up just now and saw you following Cao Liu (the little book boy) out in a hurry. What's the matter?"
As soon as Cao Pi heard Cao Cao's question, his body stiffened and his face turned red. No matter how scheming Cao Pi was, he was still a seven-year-old child. He didn't know that he was going to listen to Cao Liu's report on eavesdropping on Cao Zhi, Xun Yu and others.
During the conversation, Cao Cao was already half asleep. Cao Pi, whose whereabouts were discovered by his father, had to explain himself. This matter would inevitably cause tension for a seven-year-old child.
Just when Cao Pi didn't know where to start, Cao Zhi helped him out, "Zihuan (Cao Pi's character) has been guarding you for many days, let him go down and rest first!"
In Cao Zhi's case, a seven-year-old child suddenly ran out to eat or go to the toilet. Although he was kneeling there to perform filial piety, he still had to do these things. Cao Zhi really couldn't think of anything else.
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"Oh!" Cao Cao, who had always been strict with his children, when he learned that Cao Pi was so filial, gave Cao Pi a loving look and urged him to go back and get some sleep! Cao Pi was able to escape and immediately said goodbye to his two uncles and quickly turned around.
After leaving the dormitory, his little figure disappeared.
After Cao Cao finished speaking to Cao Pi, his eyelids began to droop and he became depressed. Hua Tuo signaled to Cao Zhi, Cao Ren, hurry up. Cao Cao's physical strength could not last long and he would fall asleep soon.
When Cao Zhi and Cao Ren were not sure where to start, Cao Cao was quite clear-headed and knew what he was eager to know! He first asked Cao Ren how the current military situation was?
Cao Ren said everything. Cao Cao was relieved when he saw that Lu Bu and others did not take the opportunity to attack them because of his injury. Then before closing his eyes, he ordered Cao Zhi to temporarily take over the power of Yanzhou Shepherd in his place.
This was all within reason. After Cao Cao fell asleep due to exhaustion, Cao Zhi and Cao Ren withdrew. Then, in the afternoon, Cao Zhi took the place of his brother and summoned the officials currently in Chengshi to discuss the state.
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When Cao Zhi just arrived in Yanzhou, he could hold a meeting to discuss Yanzhou political affairs. Moreover, other important counselors and generals in Yanzhou such as Mao Jie, Yu Jin, Cheng Yu, etc. were not here, and they could not implement anything. They were all arranged in Yanzhou before Cao Cao was injured.
He fought in other regions and presided over government affairs. After Cao Cao became seriously ill, in order to ensure the normal operation of Yanzhou's affairs, Xun Yu gave death orders to these direct relatives of Cao Cao. They were not allowed to leave the scope of his jurisdiction and come to Chengshi at will.
.Now that everyone is here, won’t Yanzhou be in chaos?
Cao Zhi convened this meeting to express two signals. The first was to announce that Cao Cao's condition was improving. Today he has received Cao Ren, Xun Yu, and Guo Jia, which is the best proof. The second is that regardless of Cao Cao's condition,
It doesn't matter whether he can handle government affairs or lead troops to fight now, because he, Cao Zhi, has come and is now acting as the envoy to Yanzhou as a pastor.
This is something that is beyond reproach. Before Cao Zhi arrived, Yanzhou officials were already discussing whether Cao Cao would be able to control Cao Ren, Xia Houyuan, and Xiahou Dun who control the army, as well as Xun Yu, Guo Jia, Cheng Yu, and others who control government affairs.
We will invite Cao Cao's younger brother, Chariot and Cavalry General, Cao Zhi, the shepherd of Yangzhou, to come.
The appearance of Cao Zhi last night confirmed their suspicions. As Cao Zhi's cavalry general, his reputation, and his identity as Cao Cao's brother, at the beginning of the last rebellion in Yanzhou, Cao Cao failed to
Before rushing back from Xuzhou, Cao Zhi was asked to take over temporarily, so if nothing unexpected happened this time, it should be him. But what surprised these civil servants and generals was that Cao Cao's condition had improved, and it seemed that there was a good trend.
Many people have also given up the idea of finding another way to make a living.
After the meeting ended that afternoon, Chengshi's Cao Cao camp and temporary command post began to get busy, handing over letters and messengers to Chuanshe asking for forwarding from all over Yanzhou. The number of orders conveyed suddenly increased. It was an obvious signal.
It's because the temporary state capital work is running in an orderly manner again.
In the evening, Cao Cao woke up again. This time, Cao Cao did not call Cao Zhi, Cao Ren and other relatives into the room to give any instructions. Instead, he used his limited energy and physical strength to recruit Xun Yu and Guo Jia to listen to the report.
When he learned about Cao Zhi's proposal to create external causes in the morning, he was silent for a while and then ordered Xun Yu and others to do as he wished.
Immediately that night, the Cheng family, which had always been under curfew, underwent even greater changes. The most significant thing was that all transfer houses were opened, the curfew was lifted, and any official who had a letter to deliver could do so. A few days ago, Xun Yu was The order issued prohibiting the random delivery of letters was cancelled, and officials at all levels, who had been holding back for a long time, kept the messengers in the small town of Chengshi half busy overnight.
When Cheng's letters were flying all over the sky, Lu Bu and Chen Gong had actually received the news that Cao Cao was injured. This was not the first time that Cao Cao was injured. It was a common thing on the battlefield. Cao Cao was seriously injured last time in Puyang, and he was not injured. This time Lu Bu was unwilling to believe the news that Cao Cao's life was in danger, and he was not willing to leave and retreat to Puyang.
Lu Bu is a general who is definitely good at fighting, but he is also a very contradictory person. During this period, Chen Gong suggested Lu Bu several times to fight back to Chengshi, but Lu Bu hesitated. Today he said that Cao Cao is very resourceful and very resourceful. Cunning, we can't be fooled like last time. After a while, he said that Cao Cao didn't want to die, and his subordinates kept it secret.
In this way, he was worried about gains and losses, and was delayed for a long time. One day, Chen Gong came to Lu Bu with the information he had just received, and shouted: "My lord, Cao Cao's condition is confirmed. He has indeed been recuperating in Chengshi, and he is better than expected." It's going to be serious!" Chen Gong reminded Lu Bu that the opportunity had come. According to the information he received, Cao Zhi had just arrived at Chengshi, had temporarily taken over the post of state pastor, and was dispatching troops. Chen Gong suggested that Lu Bu take advantage of Cao Zhi's unstable foothold. , quickly sent his troops eastward and killed Cao Zhi by surprise.
When Lu Bu heard this, he was just a little moved. Zhang Miao, who had lost everything, remembered Cao Zhi's capture of his Chenliu and Yi Ta clans. Zhang Miao felt moved and said Cao Zhibi His eldest brother was even more cunning and vicious, making some slanderous remarks. This made Lu Bu immediately suspicious again. His understanding of Cao Zhi was even more detailed than that of Cao Cao. The two had fought many times and even cooperated. Lu Bu I know very well what Zhang Miao said.
Therefore, Lü Bu suspected that Cao Zhi's sudden appearance in Chengshi was some kind of trick that Cao Zhi was using. He decided to wait and see for a while, and soon the news that Cao Cao had recovered from his illness and was seriously ill again reached Lü Bu's ears.
This just confirmed Lu Bu's different speculations. Whenever Lu Bu's speculations were confirmed by the news, he was always glad that he did not act rashly. Maybe it was the Cao brothers who were playing some conspiracy to lure him. Go be fooled and fall into the trap. In this way, worrying about gains and losses, the time soon arrived in mid-August. A dry wind blew by, and the wheat in Jiyin and Shanyang slowly turned yellow under the hungry gaze of people.
This period of time gave Cao Zhi ample time and space to mobilize his troops. Now Cao Zhi has laid a dragnet in Shanyang, Chengshi, Juye, Dingtao and other places, waiting for Lu Bu to come to grab food.
After Cao Cao's condition improved slightly, he moved to Dingtao, where conditions were better. After all, it was the county seat of Jiyin. Although it was attacked by Cao's army, after all, his Beicheng and others did not suffer any losses. After Ren Jun led the people first After cleaning up, it is already quite lively. It is now time for Cao Cao and his family to move in and move in.