Chapter 99 The Sorrow of the puppet

"Wenhe Quick Talk!" Cao Yan was overjoyed when he heard the words and quickly motioned Jia Xu to speak quickly.

"Since ancient times, people can share difficulties, but it is difficult to have fun together. Zhao Feng has followed Liu Bei for more than ten years and has made many amazing achievements. His official position is only a Taishou so far, and it is inevitable that he will not have a grudge. If you start from here, you may do something! It's just that Liu Bei is not a person who doesn't know people, and Zhao Feng is not a person who repeats. This move may not be effective. Jia Xu said more cautiously.

"Hmm." Cao Jian also felt that the surname of provoking discord might not be big, and then asked, "In addition, is there another way?"

"The people of Xichuan are very exclusive. Now that Zhao Feng is in Hanzhong, some people in Xichuan must be worried about it. If you can provoke people in Xichuan to be dissatisfied with it, you may get things from it. It's just that the combat strength of the Yizhou army is weak. Although there are many people, it may not be able to get Zhao Feng. Jia Xu thought for a time.

"These two methods may not be feasible, but it's okay to try them. But I don't know who wants to go to Hanzhong and lobby Zhao Feng?" Cao Shen thought for a second and asked Jia Xu.

"Shilang Xinpi, this population can only be trained, and may bear this heavy responsibility." Jia Xu thought for a time. Even if Jia Xu was smart, he never expected that Zhao Feng was a time traveler who didn't follow the routine at all. In the end, this matter was extremely embarrassing.

Next time, Cao Qian, Jia Xu and other people left Ye City and rushed to Xuchang to make a final mobilization for the relocation of the capital. Or, remove the final resistance. Before he arrived in Xuchang, Cao Qian received a message sent by Xu Chang Taishou Man Chong to send someone quickly, saying that after Shang Shuling Xun Yu returned to Xuchang, he vomited blood and was seriously ill all night and had been on leave at home. At least he could not come to the New Year's banquet this year.

"If you can't come, you can't come. There are many of them who eat alone." Cao Hen was angry, and his tone was not very good. That night, Xu Chang arrived for a short rest, and the next morning, Cao Wei went to the court with everyone.

"There is a book early play, there is no book to retreat!" The eunuch's unique shrill voice sounds so harsh in the empty hall. With the sound falling, Hua Xin was the first to say, "Your Majesty, recently there is a unicorn in the western suburbs of Ye City, and the auspicious clouds are in the south of Pingyang. All kinds of auspicious omens are sufficient. In my opinion, if today's auspicious omen falls in Hebei, it must be the meaning of the emperor's dragon. Therefore, please follow God's will and move the capital to Ye City!"

"Here we go again!" Liu Xie, Emperor Xian of Han, who was sitting on the throne, listened to Hua Xin's words, and even felt dizzy for a moment. Looking at the group of ministers in front of him and Cao Jian sitting beside him, Liu Xie's helplessness in his heart was really difficult to describe in words.

It has been 14 years since he ascended the throne at the age of nine. However, Liu Xie asked himself that in the past 14 years, even if the really happy days add up, it will not be a day. From Dong Zhuo to Li Wei, and then to Cao Yan, everyone regards him as the biggest political bargaining chip. I didn't live for more than 20 years, and I have been a puppet for 14 years.

Since last year, people in the court have begun to make suggestions to move the capital to Ye City. Although Liu Xie is a puppet, he is not a too stupid person. He knows what it is to move the capital. It happened that Cao was not here at that time, so he was happy to use this as an excuse to put it off. It's just that now that Cao Wei is back, this excuse seems to have expired.

Despite this, Liu Xie is still unwilling to do so. Pretacting to meditate, Liu Xie said, "Since I came to Xuchang ten years ago, I have been assisted by the Prime Minister and all of you. I have been safe for the past ten years. What's more, auspicious things are difficult to be accurate and can't be trusted. With Prime Minister Cao and all of you, I am also as stable as Mount Tai in Xuchang!"

To say that Liu Xie is not a brainless person, his excuse is at least reasonable, and he also praised Cao. It's just that his little trick will affect Cao Qian's determination to move the capital?

"Your Majesty!" At this time, Man Chong hurried out and said, "At present, the traitor Liu Bei does not want to serve the country, but supports the army and values himself more than the south. Although Xu Chang is a strong city, it is too close to Liu Bei. For your majesty's safety, we still move to Hebei to make every effort. It's not too late for me to return to Xuchang after killing Liu Bei's traitors!"

When Liu Bei is wiped out, I'm afraid that my last little use value will be gone. Liu Xie's heart was bright, but he said, "Liu Bei is my uncle. How can he plot to usurp rebellion? Don't be wronged by Man Aiqing."

"Humph!" Cao Yan, who had been listening to Liu Xie and his courtiers with his eyes closed, suddenly hummed. His voice was not loud, but Liu Xie couldn't help shivering when he heard it. At this moment, I saw a man rushing from outside the hall, but it was Cao Hong.

"Your Majesty, the Xiongnu alone chased the Xianbei tribe in front of Liu Bao, and has beheaded the King of Xianbei. Liu Bao's envoy came to the court to congratulate him!" Cao Hong was quite excited. Everyone in the court was overjoyed when they heard it. After all, who doesn't like this kind of great rise in national prestige?

"Your Majesty, the nobleness has been destroyed, and the Duke of Wei is indispensable. Recently, everyone has followed the intention of the Duke of Wei as the king of Wei, and I ask your majesty for your permission!" At this time, Hua Xin stepped forward again.

"It's like this, come on, make an order!" Liu Xie only asked not to move the capital. Now it is natural for someone to change the topic for him. It is not so unacceptable to make Cao Jian the king of Wei, and Liu Xie knows that even if he doesn't do this kindness, Cao Jian will be self-contained.

Drafting the decree, receiving the title, Cao Wei thanked him in person again. After all this was completed, Cao Wei also said, "Your Majesty is as kind to the old minister. The old minister should do his best to repay your majesty and protect the Han Dynasty!"

"Aiqing is the pillar of the country, and my humerus has always been the pillar of the country!" Liu Xie picked up Cao Jian and said reluctantly with a smiling face, but he sneered in his heart: If you don't embarrass me, I will burn incense. I hope you will protect me in the next life.

"Your Majesty is so loving, how dare I not do my best! Your Majesty, at present, Liu Bei's rebels and Runan and Nanyang are always coming to invade. Please move to Hebei to make every effort. When the minister wipes out Liu Bei, your majesty will return to Luoyang or Xijing. Cao Jian said, "Thank you very much."

After listening to Cao Jian's words, the smile on Liu Xie's face suddenly froze. He finally understood that Cao's purpose of moving the capital could not be achieved, and the gods and horses were all floating clouds.

"Ha ha, Liu Bei is my uncle. I don't think so!" Liu Xie did not give up his last efforts and wanted to make some excuses. At this time, Cao Qian suddenly grabbed Liu Xie's right hand.

"Wo!" Although Cao Wei has rarely done it himself in recent years, his hand strength is not a little bit bigger than that of Liu Xie, who is paving. With this hard pinch, he almost made the emperor scream in the hall.

"Your Majesty's surname is benevolent. I don't know how vicious Liu Bei is. This man is very cunken, and he is really the first traitor in the world. It is really dangerous for Your Majesty to stay in Xuchang. Wait for me to break this thief, and then talk about anything else!" Cao Jian pinched one of Liu Xie's hands and said in a low voice.

"Okay, just follow what the king of Wei said!" Liu Xie was pinched so much that he almost left tears. At that moment, he didn't mention it repeatedly, and Cao Qian let go of his hand. Liu Xie looked at the ministers, especially Kong Rong, with the eyes of asking for help. These are basically the people he could trust.

To his disappointment, Kong Rong and the others were silent. In the face of power, the silent majority will always be the majority.

"Your Majesty has decided to move the capital, please make an order as soon as possible. Yecheng originally had a palace, so there was no need to make a lot of money!" Cao said lightly, but there was no meaning of respect in these words, but more like ordering. It seems that the person in front of him is not a king, but a subordinate of his own. Perhaps, Liu Xie is not even his subordinates, but can only be regarded as a tool for giving orders?

"Exactly, exactly!" Liu Xie looked at his right hand and was forced to be pinched out by Cao Qian. Suddenly, he didn't have the courage to resist at all and hurriedly agreed to his request.

Since the emperor has agreed, there is no final resistance to the relocation of the capital. Everything was ready, and I only officially moved to Hebei after the Spring Festival. At the same time, the news of the canonization of Cao Jian as the king of Wei was quickly conveyed to the thirteen states of the Han Dynasty, and there was no need for Liu Bei to send details to inquire.

"Gentlemen, Cao Qian has just coerced His Majesty to call him King of Wei and ordered the capital to be moved to Ye City. His rebellion is really obvious! I don't know what you think?" After receiving the news, Liu Bei of Shouchun immediately notified everyone in Shouchun to come to discuss.

"It is well known that Cao Qian holds the emperor hostage. Now let the emperor move the capital to Hebei just to avoid our soldiers. He has always made the final preparations for the final attempt to usurp the throne!" Zhuge Liang muttered.

"So, do you want to take the opportunity to send troops to Xu Chang to save the emperor?" Liu Bei asked, but the tone was a little strange, as if he was worried about something.

Understanding the meaning of Liu Bei's words, Zhuge Liang also said, "This is not appropriate. The sword has no eyes in the battle. If Cao thief and dog jumps over the wall and hurts the emperor, then the lord will be guilty!"

"This is true!" Liu Bei nodded. If Liu Bei used to think about how to save the emperor, now he has more concerns. After rescuing the emperor, it will only become a hot potato. If you return to the government to him, the power you have gained from so many years of painstaking management will be in vain. If you don't return to politics and only serve the emperor as a puppet, what is the difference between what you have done and Cao Yan? At that time, the name of loyalty for one's life will be destroyed. Under such circumstances, how can Liu Bei make trouble for himself?

"In that case, let's postpone sending troops!" After a little meditation, Liu Bei pretended to be helpless. At this time, the waiter came to report, and Ma Chao asked for a meeting.

"Alas!" Liu Bei suddenly got a big head when he heard the words. Ma Chao was really like a fly. He came to pester himself all day long and begged himself to send troops to help him regain Xiliang. It was not easy for Liu Bei to send troops immediately, let alone ignore it. These days, he is also very annoying. Moreover, Ma Chao's surname is arrogant and unconventional, which also gives Liu Bei a headache.

"Well, that horse is so arrogant in front of the eldest brother. It's really hateful!" Zhang Fei snorted. No one refuted him this time, and everyone was very dissatisfied with Ma Chao.

"No wonder General Zhao wants to send this person to Shouchun. It seems that he doesn't want to deal with this person, so he handed over Ma Chao to the lord!" Pang Tong seemed to be joking, but Zhuge Liang looked at Pang Tongtong's eyes with a little surprise when he heard the words, as if he remembered something.

"Lord, I have a plan, or you can suppress the arrogance of Ma Chao." At this time, Lu Su suddenly said. Hearing this, Liu Bei quickly asked, "What's Zi Jing's plan? Come quickly!"

At present, Lu Su slowly said his strategy. After listening to it, Liu Bei and others all felt that although the strategy was simple, the effect would never be bad. At present, Liu Bei sent someone to reply to Ma Chao, saying that the day after tomorrow is New Year's Eve. He will entertain everyone in the Duke of the State of Qi. Ma Chao will also attend at that time. Let's talk about it later.

"Shi Yuan, what do you mean today?" After the discussion, Zhuge Liang and Pang Tongtong left together, and Zhuge Liang suddenly asked.

"Kong Ming, what are you talking about?" Pang Tong asked with a smile.

"Shi Yuan, you and I don't need to cover up like this. You said that General Zhao couldn't deal with Ma Chao, so you took him to Shouchun. Regardless of whether General Zhao really has this heart, even if he has this heart, it is not a big deal. It's just that what you said, I'm afraid you have the intention to make the lord feel grudge against General Zhao. Zhuge Liang said slowly.

"Oh? That's my negligence. I'm talking fast for a while!" Pang Tong laughed and said.

"If it were someone else, there might be such negligence. But Shi Yuan, are you such a careless person? Zhuge Liang meant something.

"Kong Ming, do you want me to speak so clearly?" After listening to Zhuge Liang's words, Pang Tong suddenly sighed and seemed to be very tired.

"Shi Yuan, I know you have great ambitions, but you have done something and done nothing. Those who maliciously make trouble have not had a good end since ancient times." There are words in Zhuge Liang's words.

"Enough, Kong Ming, don't you want to be a success? Do you want us Jingxiang people to be suppressed by their Xuzhou people forever? Pang Tong suddenly said excitedly.

Zhuge Liang was silent when he heard the words, and he knew the meaning in Pang Tong's words. Before occupying Jingxiang, the civil and military ministers under Liu Bei did not have obvious factions. Although after the surrender of Jiangdong, there were the so-called Xuzhou faction and Jiangdong faction, many of the old ministers in Jiangdong came from the Huaisi region, such as Zhang Zhao, Bu Yan and others. They soon got along well with Lu Su, Mi Zhu and others of the old Xuzhou faction. In addition, Mi Zhu and Bu Yan married their sister to Liu Bei. Now the Xuzhou faction is the most powerful faction under Liu Bei's command.

While Jing Xiangshi is under Liu Bei's command, although there are many important positions, and even Shi Tao, who has the highest official position, is the herdsman of Jiaozhou, it is still unique to be able to hold the military power. Zhuge Liang and Pang Tong can only be regarded as counselors.

"It's just that I don't have a good sister, otherwise it's Bu Zishan and others to ride on our Jingxiang people?" Pang Tong was a little angry. Zhuge Liang looked at Pang Tong, who was unconvinced, and sighed in his heart, "That being said so, but when we defected to the Lord, it was still shallow, and it was normal for the official position to be smaller. After making contributions, are you afraid that you won't be able to achieve success?

"How can you make contributions if you are not in a high position?" Pang Tong sneered at Zhuge Liang's words. Zhuge Liang sighed and said, "In addition, General Zhao has a kindness to you, but now you are looking for his fault. This kind of practice is unbearable!"

With the friendship between Zhuge Liang and Pang Tong, it is quite heavy to talk about this point. Pang Tong's face also changed slightly when he heard the words, but then sighed, "Kong Ming, don't you really understand the mystery?"

"I understand, but it's too early to be busy fighting for power and profits before the big deal is decided?" Zhuge Liang frowned. Pang Tong snorted when he heard the words and said no more. Zhuge Liang knew that he didn't listen to his words, and he also sighed secretly in his heart.

In Liu Bei Group, Guan Yu and Zhang Fei are their brothers with high power. It is not easy for Pang Tong to move them. Therefore, it is the most realistic choice for Pang Tong to climb up in the fastest time and retreat to take Zhao Feng. But Zhuge Liang knew that Zhao Feng was by no means so helpless.

"Shi Yuan, Shi Yuan, you not only underestimate General Zhao, but also underestimate the lord!" Zhuge Liang sighed.

(to be continued)