The streets of Yuancheng were as calm as ever.
When Wang Su led many knights to the streets, everyone seemed to be used to them.
The knights lowered their heads, completely losing the arrogance they had when they first came.
They felt like they were almost turning into monkeys for people to watch.
Wang Su sat on the carriage, still holding the emperor's festival banner high in his hand.
The pedestrians in the distance no longer ran away in fear, but secretly looked at them.
They just rushed towards Cao Mao's mansion in a hurry.
And here in Cao Mao, everyone is also ready.
The old soldiers cleaned up the mansion, and the guards brought by Guo Jian stood at the door to act as a facade.
And Guo Ji was still thinking about many etiquettes later.
Yang Zong rarely took drugs today and put on clean and tidy clothes.
Guo Jian was by Cao Mao's side.
Everyone looked very excited and smiling.
The diners chatted excitedly, and even Guo Jian was holding Guo Zi's hand and laughingly recounting his success in supporting him.
Only Cao Mao looked a little serious.
He frowned, his expression constantly changing.
"Mr. Cao...what are you going to do?"
Someone interrupted Cao Mao's meditation.
Cao Mao turned around, and the person who spoke was Yang Zong.
Yang Zong's face was solemn at this moment. He stood beside Cao Mao, with some worry in his eyes.
Cao Mao laughed, "Of course I will obey the destiny and become the emperor."
"Don't try to lie to me."
"Where did Liu Lu go?"
"I came home because of something."
"No, how could he come home at such a critical time with his personality?"
Yang Zong shook his head, "He went to find foreign aid for you, right?"
"In the current situation, it is impossible for Shu and Wu to serve as foreign aid. The reinforcements come from the country, is it Guanqiu Jian?"
Cao Mao narrowed his eyes, "There is no foreign aid."
"Mr. Cao, no matter what you want to do, please give up."
"It can't be successful."
"Guan Qiu Jian is a powerful local official. Master Sima has many informants around him and strictly supervises him. None of your people or letters will reach Guan Qiu Jian."
Cao Mao laughed, "I know."
"You're worrying too much."
"Mr. Cao!!"
Yang Zong said again: "It is true that Guanqiu Jian is a loyal minister, but he is not loyal to you, but to Emperor Liezu, the King of Qi Cao Fang!"
"You are supported by Master Sima and the Queen Mother. To Guanqiu Jian, you are also one of the rebels!"
"He won't trust you, nor will he help you. Now is your last chance, don't be stubborn anymore!"
Cao Mao took a deep breath.
Of course he understands these principles.
There were many people around Guan Qiujian supervising him, and Liu Lu could not see Guanqiu Jian at all.
Moreover, Guanqiu Jian was loyal to Emperor Liezu, and Cao Mao's status was similar to that of Liu Xie, who was supported by Dong Zhuo. Guanqiu Jian might not recognize him as emperor.
Even if Cao Mao foolishly sent someone to request an alliance, Guanqiu Jian would not care at all.
However, Cao Mao could not give up this only loyal person.
He opened his mouth and said: "Mr. Yang, don't forget my original instructions."
At this time, Wang Su and others drove from a distance.
Compared with the first time, they now have no momentum.
Cao Mao searched among them, but did not find Sima Yan.
When Wang Su once again held the emperor's festival banner and stepped out of the carriage, everyone hurriedly saluted.
In the face of the emperor's festival, even the Sima Master had to salute.
Hua Biao read out the Queen Mother's edict again.
It’s still the same old process.
This time, Wang Su changed his rhetoric.
"At the beginning, Emperor Wen made three concessions and showed his noble character to the world. Today we come for the third time to request His Majesty to ascend the throne. It can be seen that Your Majesty is really like Emperor Wen, enough to enshrine it in the temple!"
"This is the blessing of the world!"
"Your Majesty, please return to Luoyang with your ministers!"
Wang Su's words are nice to hear, but if you analyze them carefully, you will find the coercion in them.
The noble Emperor Wen only gave in three times, do you still want to surpass him? Do you think your moral character is higher than that of your great father? ?
This is still holding high the banner of filial piety and providing correct output to Cao Mao.
"I am young and have no talent for governing the country. How should I serve the temple and govern the world?"
Cao Mao asked.
Wang Su replied: "There are many talented people in the temple. These people are all important ministers left by Emperor Liezu. Your Majesty is young this year. You can be assisted by the princes in the court and the generals guarding the four directions." Strong support.”
"With the help of these virtuous ministers from your ancestors and fathers, you will surely be able to achieve the prosperity of the country and achieve the goal of peace in the world."
Everyone held their breath and concentrated, waiting for Cao Mao to say hello.
But when everyone was staring at Cao Mao, Cao Mao sighed.
"Is it possible that when King Qi was still there, there were no such virtuous ministers in the country?"
Wang Su was shocked.
Everyone was in an uproar.
Even Guo Jian was stunned and at a loss.
Cao Mao said again: "According to past practice, the emperor made mistakes, but the ministers should bear the responsibility. How ridiculous is this?"
"I heard that Li Feng, Xia Houxuan and others who assisted King Qi were planning to rebel because of Zhang Ji's instructions!"
"Zhang Jinai was the father-in-law of King Qi. He asked these wise ministers to conspire. The wise ministers mistakenly thought it was King Qi's instructions and died because of the king's affairs. Isn't this very pitiable?"
"Xia Houxuan, Li Feng and others are all world-famous wise men and gentlemen!"
"Every scholar in the world knows their virtues. Will they be the ones who want to rebel without any reason?!"
"Because of Zhang Ji, even the Queen Mother is guilty of lax teaching. Is this okay?!"
"Thousands of mistakes were made, all due to Zhang Ji's ambition and Prince Qi's lack of integrity!"
"Every time I think about this, I always feel uneasy and trembling, as if I'm facing an abyss!"
"I am still young, and my talents may not be as good as those of King Qi. If I don't know people well and the talented people in the country die because of me, how can I apologize to the world?!"
"I implore the temple to restore the names of Xia Houxuan and Li Feng, release their tribesmen who were captured as slaves, pursue them, and bury them!"
"The people of the Wei Dynasty respect the virtuous and love their neighbors. They are different from before. We must not allow the deceived ministers to bear such a bad reputation!"
"If the king punishes innocent ministers because of the king's negligence, or punishes innocent ministers because of the rampage of relatives, and brings a bad name to the virtuous queen mother, how can I go to Luoyang with peace of mind to inherit the great cause?!"
"Please send someone to inform the three masters of the temple now!"
"If I don't clear up the names of the Queen Mother, Xia Houxuan, Li Feng and others, then I can't bear to be the emperor!!"
After Cao Mao finished speaking, there was silence outside the entire mansion.
Wang Su felt his whole body tremble and his teeth were trembling.
This year, Zhongshu Ling Li Feng and the Queen's father, Guanglu doctor Zhang Ji, conspired to murder the general Sima Shi and let Xia Houxuan replace him as the general. Sima Shi learned about this in advance, so he quickly arrested the three people and put them Put them all to death and kill the clan.
It was because of this incident that the emperor was deposed because Sima Shi believed that the emperor had instructed Zhang Ji to carry out this operation.
People in the temple also understand the pros and cons.
This matter has also become a very sensitive matter, and even the three masters in the temple will deliberately avoid this topic.
Whoever touches him dies.
Master Sima is a person who never leaves any trouble, and everyone involved in this matter must die.
When Cao Mao asked the temple to clear the names of Li Feng and Xia Houxuan, Wang Su felt something hit his ears, and there was a ringing in his ears.
The eyes of everyone looking at Cao Mao became frightened at that moment.
Even Guo Jian is no exception.
He was so frightened that he almost collapsed on the ground.
Cao Mao was not afraid at all and saluted Wang Su again.
"That's all I have to say!"
"Please go back!"
Wang Su didn't say another word, and he didn't even look at Cao Mao again. He turned around and left. At this moment, Hua Biao finally understood what Zheng Miao meant. He lowered his head, looked pale, and left here almost as if he was running away.
Guo Jian was trembling all over. He looked at Cao Mao on the side. He wanted to ask something, but he didn't dare to say anything.
"uncle!"
"This will definitely rectify the Queen Mother's name! Don't worry!"
Cao Mao smiled and gave him an approving look.
But Guo Jian didn't answer him anymore. He no longer dared to have any contact with the person in front of him.
He was so frightened that he wished he could escape back to Luoyang now and pretend that he had never been there.
Guo Ji happily held Cao Mao's hand at this moment. He was obviously very satisfied with Cao Mao's actions, and he said that his lord was wise.
And Guo Jian's eyes were full of despair.
It’s over, I’m going to be killed by these two birdmen!
If you get involved in this matter, the entire clan will be punished! !
