Chapter 77 The passionate Cao Cao is dead

On the canopy,
  Luoyang City is reflected in the setting sun.

Although it is the afterglow, it is still majestic.

There are more than ten five-color sticks hanging on the four gates of the Northern Lieutenant's Office, which are magnificent and solemn under the cover of red clouds.

Outside the government office, a handsome young man looked at the five-color stick hanging high, while two vendors beside him were chatting.

"Have you heard? Captain Cao killed the great eunuch Jian Shuo's uncle!"

"Really? Why?"

"Because Jian Shuo's uncle broke the curfew and walked at night!"

"How brave he is! Isn't he also a eunuch queen?"

"How about I say that he is a capable minister! Although he is a eunuch, he does not rely on his power to bully others and ignores the law!"

"Yes, we must abide by the law. It seems that there will be peace in Luoyang City, which makes those sensual officials and sons fearful!"

After listening for a long time, the young man couldn't help but put his head in and asked:
  "You two, what is the name of Captain Cao? Can you visit him today?"

The two people who were talking were shocked!
  Then he looked at the young man in front of him. He was dressed in white clothes and wearing a black gauze crown.

Judging from his age, he should have just received his Yuanfu ceremony, but he is only fifteen or sixteen years old.

He is not old but has a calm temperament.

They should be the children who come to study.

The two vendors bowed, and one of them said:
  "This young master is invited. Captain Cao's name is Mengde. He can't visit today. The young master of Luoyang Order is celebrating the full moon, and Captain Cao has gone to attend the banquet."

Just as the young man was about to say something, a call came from behind him:

"Xuande! Master Lu's class is about to start! Hurry!"

"Come right away!"

The young man turned his head and responded, then bowed to the two vendors.

He glanced at the hanging five-color stick again, turned around and left with a look of pity on his face.

The two vendors were stunned for a moment.
  "This young master actually salutes us?"

"Yes, you are kind."

"By the way, Luoyang Ling's son is one full moon today?"

"Yes."

"Then it's time to pick a name."

"I picked it up early."

The young man who was walking away slowly vaguely heard a name.

"My name is Yu, Zhou Yu, sounds nice."

……

While the emperors of the Han Dynasty were confused and the emperors of later generations looked at it with clarity, this section was played on the sky screen.

……

季汉
  Liu Bei couldn't help but be stunned when he looked at the scene on the sky screen.

Yes……

He was only fifteen years old at the time.

I went to Fengshi Mountain to study with Master Lu. During this period, I heard that there was a captain in Luoyang City who was not afraid of power, so he left because of his fame.

It's a pity that I didn't have the opportunity to meet him.

later……

……

[Cao Cao, whose courtesy name is Mengde, whose given name is Geely, and whose nickname is Aman]

[Born in 155 AD, a native of Qiao County, Pei State, the son of Taiwei Cao Song. 】

[In 174 AD, Cao Cao was promoted to Xiaolian, entered Luoyang as a Lang, and was appointed as the Northern Wei of Luoyang. 】

[There are many royal relatives and nobles in Luoyang, so it is difficult to govern. As soon as Cao Cao took office, he declared the prohibition and strict laws and regulations. He made more than ten sticks of five colors and hung them on the left and right sides of the government office. "Anyone who violates the prohibition will be killed with a stick." 】

[The uncle of the eunuch Jian Shuo favored by Emperor Ling of the Han Dynasty broke the ban and walked at night. Cao Cao showed no mercy and executed Jian Shuo's uncle with a five-color stick. So "the capital kept its traces, and no one dared to offend." 】

[Cao Cao also offended some powerful people in the dynasty. They could not slander Cao Cao, so they had to promote him openly and secretly in the name of recommendation, and transferred him to Dunqiu County Magistrate. 】

……

Big man,

Liu Bang leaned on the side of the soft couch, looked at Cao Cao in the sky, and praised:

"Don't be afraid of the powerful, and the officials will govern with integrity."

"If you want the world to be at peace, you will be a capable minister in governing the world."

Lu Pheasant on the side snorted coldly.

"Hmph, do you still remember the name of Tianmu?"

Liu Bang nodded, then froze and turned to look at Lu Pheasant.

Lu Zhi pulled out a smile.

"Tianmu went to great lengths to introduce so much and in such detail."

"Do you still think you are a 'competent minister'?"

Liu Bang was stunned.

Oops! Did Nai Gong make a mistake? !

……

[In 180 AD, Cao Cao was recruited by the imperial court and appointed Yilang. Because General Dou Wu and Taifu Chen Fan were killed by eunuchs. 】 【Cao Cao wrote a letter stating that Dou Wu and others were framed for their integrity as officials, which resulted in the treacherous people filling the court while the loyal and good people were not reused. His words were sincere, but Emperor Ling of the Han Dynasty did not adopt them. 】

[In 184 AD, the Yellow Turban Rebellion broke out. Cao Cao was worshiped as the Cavalry Captain, and together with Huangfu Song and Zhu Jun, he defeated the Yellow Turban Army and beheaded tens of thousands of people. Later, Cao Cao was transferred to the position of Prime Minister of Jinan. 】

[After Cao Cao took office, he vigorously implemented reforms and dismissed eight out of ten senior officials at once. Jinan was shocked and corrupt officials fled. "Politics and religion are flourishing, and a county is peaceful." 】

[In 189 AD, Dong Zhuo called himself Taishi, specializing in government affairs. Cao Cao saw Dong Zhuo's rebellious behavior and did not want to join him, so he changed his name and fled Luoyang. 】

……

Yanhan·Lingdi Period
  The suffering of the hungry ghost was over, and Liu Hong, like being fished out of water, held a glass of water with trembling hands and drank it carefully.

He had never thought a glass of water could be so delicious.

"Shizhong Yang, go recruit this person into the palace."

After hearing this, Yang Qi looked hesitant.

Liu Hong looked at Yang Qi like this, knowing exactly what he was thinking, and smiled helplessly.

"At this time, don't worry about the eunuch queen."

"If you use this person well, he will be a peerless lone minister. He can do everything you can't do and even the eunuchs can't do."

"After all, Yang Qing, you don't want to see the Yellow Turban Rebellion, right?"

Yang Qi looked at Liu Hong, who seemed to be a different person, then saluted, turned and left.

Liu Hong didn't care, just drank the water slowly.

……

On the sky screen, the territory map of the Eastern Han Dynasty appeared in the sky.

The black Dong Zhuo forces occupy Luoyang, Chang'an and Sanfu to the west of Hulao Pass.

To the east of Hulao Pass, there are densely populated Guandong heroes.

……

[In December 189 AD, Cao Cao returned to Chenliu to disperse his family wealth, organized five thousand soldiers and horses to launch a rebel army, and took the lead in raising troops in Jiwu to attack Dong Zhuo. 】

[In the first month of 190 AD, the prefectures and counties in Guandong raised troops to attack Dong. Yuan Shao named himself General Chariot and Cavalry and became the leader of the alliance. Cao Cao was awarded the title General Fenwu. 】

[Dong Zhuo heard that the Guandong cavalry had gathered, and because of fear, he poisoned Hongnong King Liu Bian and Queen Mother He. 】

……

On the canopy,
  The city of Luoyang was burning with raging fire.

Ancestral temples, government offices, and private residences.

Buildings within two hundred miles were burned to the ground.

……

[In February of the same year, Dong Zhuo burned Luoyang and moved the capital to Chang'an. 】

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Yanhan·Guangwu period
  The ministers in the palace were filled with anger, and they all pointed at Dong Zhuo in the sky and cursed.

Only Liu Xiu remained silent.

How did all this happen?

How come this big man has fallen to this point?
  What else can I do?

……

[Although Dong Zhuo has moved the capital, the Kwantung Allied Forces are still afraid of Dong Zhuo's elite, and no one dares to advance towards Kansai. Only Cao Cao led his troops westward, was defeated in Xingyang, and returned to the Suanzao Alliance. 】

[At that time, the armies joined forces with more than 100,000 troops. They spent every day drinking and partying, not thinking about progress. After Cao Cao returned to Suanzao, he was deeply saddened and angry after seeing them. After blaming them, he left the alliance and went to Yangzhou to recruit troops. 】

[Soon, friction broke out between the armies and they fought with each other. The coalition forces were disbanded. 】

……

Playing continues on the marquee
  Cao Cao, dressed in armor, staggered and walked on the street in despair.

While walking, singing loudly
  There are righteous men in Guandong who raise troops to fight against the evil forces.

In the early days of Huimengjin, his heart was in Xianyang.

The army is not in the same strength, hesitates and walks wildly.

Snobbery makes people fight, and heirs kill each other.

……

[At this point, the young man who originally aspired to become the general of the Han Dynasty conquering the West has vomited all his blood. 】

[Cao Cao realized from this moment that it is better to rely on yourself than to rely on anyone. 】

[He must rely on himself to calm the troubled times]

……

Yanhan·Xiandi period
  Liu Xie looked at Fu Shou with an incredible expression on his face, pointing at the sky curtain.

"Is this... Prime Minister Cao?!"

Fu Shou also covered his mouth in disbelief and was shocked.

……

Late Han Dynasty, Emperor Xian period
  Cao Pi secretly looked at his father sitting in front of him from the corner of his eyes.

But Cao Cao just looked at himself in the sky without moving.

Is the Han Dynasty conquering the generals of the West...

Maybe he died in the battle in Xingyang.

 It's unclear what kind of person Cao Cao is, but his feelings towards the Han Dynasty are indeed very complicated.

  
   
  (End of this chapter)

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