Han Xiang

Chapter 631 Excessive coincidence arouses suspicion

As the capital of the late Han Dynasty, Xu County had a large population, complex composition, and different interests.

Even though Xudu was Cao Cao's territory, he didn't control everything, so he didn't lead his troops out for too long. He was afraid of something happening if it went too long.

It was precisely with this in mind that Long Xiang deliberately closed the door in Xudu to 'refining Gu'. He knew something would happen, but he didn't expect it to become so big.

Although Liu Xie was manipulated throughout his life, he was not a short-lived person in history.

Now that he dies prematurely, I don???t know how much impact it will have on the world.

Who did it?

It was absolutely impossible for people who were loyal to the Han Dynasty, and there was no reason for the Henan nobles headed by Xun Yu.

Could it be that he was a confidant who wanted to push Cao Cao to power?

After Cao Cao pacified Hebei, he had the largest population, money, food, and military resources among the princes. Even if he proclaimed himself king or emperor in advance, he would not be attacked by everyone like Yuan Shu did. After all, there were not many princes left.

Xiahou Dun was blind and seriously injured at home. Maybe he could no longer control the clan children. If a few radical clan children appeared, they might really dare to get rid of the puppet Liu Xie.

After all, if Cao Cao proclaims himself king or emperor, the Cao family will be prosperous.

Extrapolating from the results, this is the most reasonable guess.

But Long Xiang vaguely felt that something was wrong. Cao Cao was a very mature politician. If he didn't give hints to the people below, even the clan members would not dare to make their own decisions.

Historically, Cao Cao became a duke and king not only because he reached the peak of his career, but also because his health was declining and he was unable to fight outside for a long time. He wanted to use his remaining life to pave the way for Cao Pi to usurp the Han Dynasty.

Saying that he is willing to be King Wen of Zhou, if Cao Cao is as capable as Sima Yi, he will not be satisfied with the king in the end.

Luo Yicheng and Xu Wei?

Strange thoughts suddenly appeared in Long Xiang's mind, but he immediately shook his head in self-denial.

Xin said that neither of them had this ability and could not make their own decisions.

With Luo Yicheng's shrewdness, he should be able to guess the relationship between Long Xiang and Liu Bei.

Liu Bei's slogan was 'Welcome the emperor and return the old capital'. It was impossible for Luo Yicheng to turn the emperor into a corpse and send it back. Even if he sent the corpse, he would not be able to avoid the interrogation of Cao's army along the way.

Long Xiang's doubts were even more doubtful than those of Cao Cao.

Cao Cao led his army to Linying and demolished the concrete blocking the door. He neither slaughtered the city nor sent people to investigate the murder. He even went straight to Xudu without even entering the city.

The Xudu city gate was wider than Linying, and the width, height, and thickness of the rubble concrete wall had increased. It took Cao Jun's soldiers a long time to demolish it.

Cao Cao was like a supervisor who had not received a red envelope. He stood aside with a straight face and watched the soldiers working throughout the whole process. From then on, he had an unforgettable memory of cement.

Later, the city gate was opened, and Xun Yu led all the officials in the city to greet him. They all looked like they were mourning for their heirs.

Cao Cao had been restless for the past two days. When he saw this scene, he suddenly felt cold and thought that Xiahou Dun had been seriously injured and died.

"Wen Ruo, it's been less than a hundred days since I left. Could it be that something big happened to Xu Du?"

"Prime Minister, there was a sudden flood in the palace a few days ago, and all the dormitories in the harem were burned by fire."

Xun Yu looked mournful and sad. When Cao Cao saw this, he frowned and asked:
"Can your Majesty be rescued?"

"The fire was so intense that night that it was impossible to save them. Several dormitories were burned beyond recognition. Dozens of charred corpses were just cleared out, but His Majesty has not found them yet."

"Didn't find it? Take me to see it quickly."

Cao Cao sneered at Xun Yu and said to himself that if Liu Xie was really burnt to charcoal by the fire, only the immortal family Linfan would know who he was.

I left a lot of capital to you and Xiahou Dun, but within half a year we ended up in this situation.

There was a fire in the palace, Xiahou Dun was seriously injured, but you, Xun Yu, were the only one left intact?
You are a talented person, how could you end up like this?Was it an accident or intentional?

In the past two years, Cao Cao brought out the Hebei nobles to check and balance.The Henan nobles headed by Xun Yu had emotions, so they could not let Cao Cao think wildly.

After Xiahou Dun was seriously injured, Xun Yu held Xu Du's city defense in his hands. At this time, he saw Cao Cao's face full of guilt, and he didn't mind even if Cao Cao looked sullen.

On the way to the palace for inspection, the streets of Xudu were still closed and the people were still in panic. These were all manifestations of Xun Yu's ineffective handling.

After Cao Cao glanced at it, he silently remembered it in his heart, because his city government would not reprimand him in public.

When asked about the situation after the city was closed, Xun Yu did not shy away from answering truthfully.

Xun Yu was originally only responsible for internal affairs, but he didn't know that Xiahou Dun was seriously injured when he went out of the city to fight.

Considering that the other generals had low prestige and few plans, Xun Yu could only do his part and not let the military and government catch him.

No matter how capable a person is, his energy is always limited.

Although Xun Yu tried his best, he was still unfamiliar with military affairs, so turmoil often broke out in the city.

Later, Xiahou Chong and Xiahou Mao helped, but they still could not replace Xiahou Dun.

Cao Cao saw the burned palace and the dozens of charred corpses, but he was not sure Liu Xie was inside, so he called Xun Yu aside.

"There was a fire in the palace and His Majesty was nowhere to be seen. Wen Ruo also doesn't know where Your Majesty is?"

"The fire broke out in the middle of the night that day, and the fire spread quickly. His Majesty was sleeping deeply at the time. Although I don't want to believe it, he probably died in the fire. The Prime Minister should quickly stabilize the court and establish a new king to inherit the Han Dynasty. Zuo."

"Establish a new king?"

Cao Cao narrowed his eyes slightly and asked Xun Yu tentatively: "Your Majesty's princes are not weak, and they have not decided on the prince in advance. Who do you think is suitable to succeed?"

"We have no choice."

Xun Yu looked bitter, shook his head and replied: "Except for the fourth prince who is still here, your Majesty's other princes have disappeared with Your Majesty."

"Fourth Prince Liu Xi? But he is not the daughter of the Queen."

In the middle of speaking, Cao Cao suddenly thought of something and hurriedly asked: "Don't tell me about Queen Fu."

"On the night of the fire, Your Majesty stayed overnight in the queen's palace."

"What a coincidence."

Cao Cao sighed with a strange expression, and walked away without giving any definite advice, leaving Xun Yu standing in the scorching sun, with the burned palace next to him as if it were the work of the sun.

After running around for several days without sleeping, Cao Cao left the palace and went straight to the Prime Minister's Mansion. He originally planned to take a nap when he went home, but he couldn't fall asleep while lying on the couch.

Although Liu Xie nominally dominated Cao Cao, Cao Cao used the name of the emperor to conquer all directions, which led to the current good situation.

The tool man said that he was gone, and only Liu Xike was left to succeed. It is difficult to say that someone did not do it deliberately.

The emperor died, a new king was not established, and the court was unstable. Cao Cao could not return to Jingzhou for the time being, so where could he sleep?

Cao Cao turned over, walked out of the dormitory in disheveled clothes, and came to the meeting hall unconsciously.

Just as he stepped across the threshold, he unexpectedly saw Cao Chun holding Xiahou Dun's hand, seemingly saying words of relief.

"Why are Yuan Rang here? You should be recuperating at home and waiting for me."

"Such a big thing has happened, how can I not come here personally? Although I can't see it now, it doesn't mean I can't make suggestions."

Xiahou Dun expressed his stance while stretching out his hands to get up.

Cao Chun quickly helped him stand upright, while Cao Cao rushed forward with a lunge.

"That's fine, I just have something to ask you."

(End of this chapter)