Chapter 39: Meeting with the King
“The emperor has been ill for many years, and the prince controls the government and plots against the marquises of various states... This matter could have been planned slowly, but what we have done today is that this person has an extreme temperament and cannot achieve his goals. It was accomplished overnight, but now that the Emperor of Yan is dead, he will naturally inherit the throne, and there will be some back-up to make up for it. Then it will not be a cover-up like the prince, but an outright conspiracy, forcing you to cut down the vassal. Soon, the first edict will come..."
"How to break the situation?"
"Be patient first"
After the sun disappears, the Su Mansion. In the side courtyard of the south wing, everyone was seated in the hall. Cao Cao sat on one side, with the Heavenly Sword on the coffee table. After he said "forbearance", Dong Zhuo slapped the table with a bang, causing the tea to spill out. come out.
"Forbearance? How can I bear it when the knife is on my neck?"
What he meant was the assassinations in these days, plus knowing that the prince of the East Palace of Yan State was standing behind the scenes, and now that the other party has succeeded to the throne , how could I possibly give you time to be patient?
"Don't you dare scold me in front of me? Just sit patiently and listen." Cao Cao clicked on the table and looked at Su Chen, who was sitting upright in the first place. Before taking action, you don’t know the purpose, so you can only wait and see. This is the first thing to calm down..."
He raised his finger: "The city under your jurisdiction has less than five thousand troops. It's not all yours. 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 rebellion and have no ulterior motives? Think about it when Gu and Yuan Shao fought in Guandu? Not all of one intention, many clowns secretly wrote letters to Yuan Shao, and I confiscated a basket of these letters. "
"Can't 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 turbulent man back then."
"After the vassal removal, wouldn't he kill the Su family again?" Dong Zhuo couldn't help but say, "If you deposed Liu Bian back then, wouldn't you 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 abolished, his life will not be in danger. The prince wants to show it to the others. If the vassalage is abolished, he will kill the people. Guess What would the other princes 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, and he had far more considerations than Dong Zhuo. Much longer. 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 feudal vassal 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 will be difficult for him to make a comeback, but there is one good thing. , he has a better reputation, and if he encounters injustice, someone will definitely sympathize with him, and what Changsheng has to do is to recuperate and wait for the opportunity."
Su Chen's eyes fell on Cao Cao in the middle. Being capable of literary and military skills, what he said made him feel a lot calmer about the matter of reducing the feudal vassal. He nodded and asked: "What if this does not go as the King of Wei thought?"
"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 a bloody alliance, then won't the opportunity come? "
The Yitian 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, and on Changsheng's side, step up the recruitment of soldiers and hide them in the mountains. They must not be discovered by the other party, otherwise a rebel will With the title on your head, he can justifiably attack and stabilize the current situation in Ancheng. Not to mention resisting, if you can persist for a day, you will be regarded as a famous general."
Su Chen nodded again and recognized Cao Cao. He said, "What King Wei said is reasonable, but how can I make those princes and I make a blood alliance?"
"Haha, we have interconnected interests since ancient times. You don't need to be invited by Changsheng, they will also look for you. Back then, I How can you unite with Yuan Shao to fight against Dong? How can you unite with the princes of the states? ”
When the word Dong was mentioned, Dong Zhuo looked over and Cao Cao gave him a sideways look: "I just gave you an example of longevity."
Hmph. Dong Zhuo snorted coldly and turned his face away.
Han Xian Emperor Liu Xie 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 is there to 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 a thousand soldiers by the beginning of next spring."
Cao Cao smiled in approval.
"That's it. The weak fights the strong. The right time, place and people are needed. Don't act out of force."
"I already understand what the King of Wei said today." Su Chen followed He stood up from the chair and invited Cao Cao, Dong Zhuo and Liu Xie 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 forever as an orphan, prepare some pen and ink."
"King Wei is planning to write to relieve his boredom?"
"Haha, now that I have come back to life, I want to rewrite the military books that I once burned. When the time comes, I will give it to Changsheng."
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 to the ancestral hall, "I am alone and don't need to send you off. I will live a long life. Think about what Gu said today. "
Here, Su Chen sent him outside the ancestral hall, watching the figure gradually disappear, thinking about what he had written down today, turned around and walked towards the bedroom, probably still using pen and ink. Write it down to avoid having 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 following days, Su Chen took the time to make preparations. The emperor's funeral would last for half a month, which should be enough.
But when there was more news, it was news that the new emperor had ascended the throne.
......
"...The late emperor left in a hurry. There are many things that he has not told 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 above the front has a majestic look and his voice continues.
"He wants to say that the Yan Kingdom will be revitalized and the people will be safe and peaceful. I, the great Yan Dynasty, occupy the north, and the iron cavalry is looking at me. I can't be immersed in ease. All the ministers should work hard to manage the state affairs. I should walk on thin ice to make the national treasury full and the armor mighty. ! What the late emperor was thinking is exactly what I am thinking! I think about how many loyal ministers and righteous men were at the forefront of the founding of the Yan Dynasty. After they left, there are still descendants, many of whom are outstanding. I don’t want to be silent for a moment. Great use, I will give them the power to contribute to the court, benefit the people, prosper the Yan Dynasty, and go south to the Hun River!"
Bei Gongye glanced below, and as he spoke his impassioned words, his robe With his sleeves fluttering 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.
It was the first year of Kaiqian, in December, and news of the imperial meeting came one after another and was conveyed to all states!
(End of this chapter)