My Chinese ancestors

Chapter 39 Meeting with the King

"The emperor has been ill for many years, and the prince controlled the government and plotted against the marquises of various states... This matter could have been planned slowly, and you can see what he is doing today. This man has an extreme temperament, and he wanted to achieve his goal in one fell swoop. But now that the Emperor of Yan is dead, As he naturally inherits the throne, there will definitely be some back-up to make up for it. Then it will not be a cover-up like the prince, but an outright conspiracy to force you to cut down the vassal. It will not be long before the first edict will come... …”

"How to break the game?"

"Be patient first."

After the sun disappeared behind the clouds, everyone sat down in the hall in the south wing of the Su Mansion. Cao Cao sat on one side. The Heavenly Sword was placed on the coffee table. After he said "forbearance", Dong Zhuo made a snap. The tabletop shook so hard that tea spilled out.

"Forbearance? How can I be patient when I have a knife on my neck?"

What he meant was that after these assassinations, and knowing that the Crown Prince of the East Palace of Yan State was standing behind the scenes, how could he possibly give you the time to endure it now that he has succeeded to the throne?

"Don't you dare scold me in front of me? Just sit patiently and listen." Cao Cao clicked on the table and then looked at Su Chen, who was sitting upright in the first place. "You don't know if the other party has not made any move yet." The purpose is to just wait and see. This is the first thing to keep calm. Secondly..."

He raised his finger: "The city under your jurisdiction has less than five thousand soldiers and horses, and you don't own it. If they resist the imperial court, will they be willing to fight with you? Do the entire Ding'an City officials, from the prefect to the officials, guarantee that they can accompany you in the uprising? And there is no ulterior motive? Think about it, when Gu and Yuan Shao fought against Guandu, they were not of the same mind. Many clowns secretly wrote letters to seek refuge with Yuan Shao. Just these letters, Gu confiscated a basket."

"Can't we raise an army?"

"No, if we raise troops now, the title of rebel will be slapped on your head." Cao Cao smelled the tea, stood up and walked around with his hands behind his back, "Who will dare to follow you then? No one will respond. Don't think that this is the case for longevity. He was the big man who was in trouble back then.”

"After the vassal reduction, wouldn't he kill the Su family again?" Dong Zhuo couldn't help but ask, "If I deposed Liu Bian back then, why not poison his mother and son to death?"

Cao Cao was silent for a moment.

"What Dong Xiangguo said is correct, but after the vassalage is cut off, there will be no worries about his life. The prince wants to show it to the others. If the vassalage is cut off, he will be killed. What do you think the other princes will think? "

Cao Cao and Dong Zhuo were talking to each other in the hall, but Cao Cao was not only in charge of the army, but also the actual controller of the North, the Central Plains, and Xiliang. He had far more long-term considerations than Dong Zhuo.It is speculated that after ascending the throne, the prince also knew how to deal with the princes of various states.

Su Chen, who was sitting in the first place, lowered his eyebrows and lowered his eyes, listening quietly, repeating every sentence Cao Cao said in his mind. This was a live teaching by a famous figure in history. This kind of opportunity may only happen once in ten lifetimes. .

Over there, Cao Cao walked through the middle aisle and continued talking.

"It is not difficult to cut down the vassalage and save your life. Even if you move away from Ding'an City, it is not a big deal. It's just that your father Su Congfang is a little bit unbearable and hesitant about doing things. It is difficult to rely on him to make a comeback. But one thing is very good. He has a better reputation. If you encounter injustice, someone will definitely sympathize with you. What Changsheng has to do is to lie down, recharge his batteries, and wait for the opportunity."

Su Chen's eyes fell on Cao Cao in the middle. He was capable of both literary and military skills. What he said made him calm down a lot about the matter of reducing the vassal state. He nodded and asked, "If these are not in accordance with the wishes of King Wei, What do you think?"

"Haha, that would be easier."

Cao Cao walked to his own place, grabbed the Yitian Sword and pulled it out with a clang. The sharp blade of the sword reflected on the bridge of his eyes and nose, "If you encounter injustice and assassinate your Su family, the princes of various states will definitely feel that they are in danger. Changsheng will seize the opportunity if If we can retake the city of Ding'an, hold high the banner of righteousness to attack the unfaithful king, and unite the princes of various states to make an alliance through bloodshed, then won't the opportunity come?"

The Heavenly Sword was put back into its sheath.

Cao Cao sat back in his seat, his eyes serious, "The most important thing now is to wait for him to take action. As for Changsheng, step up the recruitment of soldiers and hide them in the mountains. They must not be discovered by the other party, otherwise the title of rebel will be attached to your family." If he goes up, he can justifiably attack and stabilize the current situation in An City. Let alone resistance, if you can persist for a day, you will be regarded as a famous general."

Su Chen nodded again, acknowledging what Cao Cao said, "What King Wei said is reasonable, but how can I make those princes ally with me through blood?"

"Haha, we have shared interests since ancient times. You don't need to go to Changsheng to invite you, they will look for you. Just as Yuan Shao and I united to fight against Dong, you can unite with the princes of various states."

When the word Dong was mentioned, Dong Zhuo looked over and Cao Cao glanced at him: "I just gave him an example of longevity."

snort.Dong Zhuo snorted coldly and turned his face away.

Liu Xie, Emperor Xian of the Han Dynasty, sat in the corner and remained silent about the matter of challenging Dong. Anyway, he was manipulated by Dong Zhuo in the first half of his life and by Cao Cao in the second half of his life. What else could he say.

Su Chen looked at them, feeling grateful in his heart, and then cupped his hands: "Thank you, King Wei, for the suggestion."

At this time, he also had confidence and a goal in his heart: "Let's follow what King Wei said first. If the enemy doesn't move, I won't move. Let's wait and see what the prince will do after he ascends the throne... On Dong Gong's side, we still need to hurry up and recruit. Soldiers, strive to have 1000 people by the beginning of next spring."

Cao Cao smiled approvingly.

"That's good. To fight with the weak against the strong, you need the right time, place and people. Don't act out of force."

"I already understand what King Wei said today." Su Chen stood up from his chair and invited Cao Cao, Dong Zhuo and Liu Xie to come out of the hall. Dong Zhuo wanted to go back to amuse the children, so he left first.Liu Xie probably didn't like staying with Cao Cao, so he made an excuse and left.

Under the eaves of the courtyard, only Cao Cao and Su Chen were walking side by side.

"I will live alone for another day, prepare some pen and ink."

"The King of Wei plans to write to relieve his boredom?"

"Haha, now that I have come back to life, I want to rewrite the military book I once burned and then give it to the immortal."

Walking to the door and window of the wing, Cao Cao looked at the fainting widow in the room for a while, and then walked towards the ancestral hall, "I am so alone that I can walk around without seeing each other off. I will live a long and happy life. Think about what I said today."

Here, Su Chen sent him outside the ancestral hall. Watching the figure gradually disappear, he thought about what he had written down today, turned around and walked towards the bedroom. He probably had to write it down with pen and ink, so as not to sleep and forget most of it tomorrow.

When the writing falls on the paper, it can also add some details according to the content, just like writing an outline of a story.

In the days that followed, Su Chen took the time to make preparations. The emperor's funeral took half a month, which should be enough.

But when the news came again, it was the news that the new emperor had ascended the throne.

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"...The late emperor left in a hurry during his great trip. There are many things that he has not explained to me, but I know what the late emperor wanted to say."

In the Ziwei Hall of the Imperial Palace of Yanjing, the new emperor of the Yan Kingdom sat on the imperial steps, and the civil and military officials of the court stood clearly in their brand-new official robes, bowing their heads and listening respectfully.

Above the main hall, the clear smoke of sandalwood curls up. The young emperor in the front has a majestic look and his voice continues.

"He wanted to bring about the revitalization of the Yan Kingdom and the peace and tranquility of the people. We, the great Yan Dynasty, are in the north, with our iron cavalry looking at us. We should not be immersed in ease. All the ministers should work hard to manage state affairs. I should walk on thin ice to make the treasury full and the armor mighty! What the late emperor thought in his heart, This is exactly what I am thinking! I think about how many loyal ministers and righteous men were at the forefront of the founding of Yan State. After they are gone, there are still descendants, many of whom are outstanding. They should not be silent for a while. I want to be of great use, and I want to give them great gifts. Give them the power to contribute to the court, benefit the people, prosper the Yan Dynasty, and go south to the Hun River!"

Kitamiya glanced downwards. As he spoke his impassioned words, his robe sleeves fluttered open. He stood up and roared, "Long live Dayan!"

"Long live Dayan!"

The faces of all the civil and military officials were flushed, and they followed the emperor who raised his arms and shouted loudly, which resounded throughout the hall.

In December of the first year of Kaiqian's reign, news of the imperial meeting came one after another and was conveyed to all states!
(End of this chapter)