"But Xiaguan's sister is married to a general with five senses."
"My brother is also a good friend of General Wu Guan Zhonglang..."
Zhen Yao was about to speak but stopped.
His meaning was very clear, and he did intend to seek refuge with Cao Pi.
It's just that his brother and sister are inextricably related to Yang Ling.
Hearing what Zhen Yao said, Cao Pi felt relieved.
If he agreed simply, Cao Pi would not dare to reuse him.
"Having said that, it's not like you didn't see what Yang Ling did to you just now."
Cao Pi snorted coldly,
"If I hadn't come forward, I'm afraid you would have been dead."
"Your Majesty is right. There is an old saying in China that Xixi is misunderstood as a hero."
Sima Yi smiled and said,
"Right now, Yang Ling has murderous intentions towards you. If you continue to work for him, I'm afraid the future will be miserable. Mr. Zhen should think twice!"
Zhen Yao's face was gloomy and uncertain, and it took a long time before he made a "plop" sound and performed the most solemn kneeling ceremony towards Cao Pi.
"I am willing to serve the Crown Prince from now on without any hesitation!"
"Master Zhen, please get up quickly, you are indeed a sensible person!"
Cao Pi stretched out his hand to help Zhen Yao up, and smiled at each other with Sima Yi!
Although he was frustrated before, he is now able to win Zhen Yao over.
At least it can slightly weaken Yang Ling's power, which is the only consolation.
But neither Cao Pi nor Sima Yi knew what was happening in the lobby inside.
Not long after Cao Pi and the others left, Gan Ning, Zhang Liao and others also left one after another.
When only Yang Ling, Zhao Yun, and Zhou Cang were left, Zhao Yun persuaded them,
"Brother, there is really no need to be so angry. Although Zhen Yao made a mistake, it will not lead to death."
But after hearing this, Yang Ling burst into laughter.
His smile made Zhao Yun and Zhou Cang laugh inexplicably.
"It's over. Is the military advisor losing his mind and going crazy?"
Zhou Cang said with a confused expression.
"Fuck you, you're crazy!"
Yang Ling smiled and cursed, then said,
"Life is like a play, it all depends on acting. Did my acting just now fool you?"
Seeing their confused expressions, Yang Ling smiled and explained,
"Actually, it was a scene that Zhen Yao and I acted just now."
Zhao Yun was stunned for a moment, and realized it instantly.
"Eldest brother wants to place Zhen Yao next to the crown prince?"
"Yes, that's what I planned."
Yang Ling nodded.
Although his understanding of the history of the Three Kingdoms is not perfect, people like Cao Pi still know it quite well.
Cao Pi was considered a master in terms of literary talent, but in terms of political and martial arts, he was far behind his father.
The most important thing is that he is too narrow-minded, especially to settle accounts after the fall.
For example, Yu Jin was defeated because Guan Yu flooded seven armies.
Cao Pi apparently pardoned his sins, but secretly humiliated him.
Such as Zhang Xiu.
Although it led to the deaths of Cao Ang, Cao Anmin, Dian Wei and others, Boss Cao did not pursue the case. Instead, Cao Pi forced him to death after he ascended the throne.
For example, Cao Hong put him in jail and planned to execute him just because he didn't lend him money.
Fortunately, Cao Zhen, Empress Dowager Bian, and Empress Guo repeatedly persuaded Cao Hong to return Cao Hong's family property, but his fiefdom and title were still not returned.
Things like this can be said to exist everywhere.
Yang Ling and Cao Pi have long had a grudge.
In this expedition to Youzhou, Cao Pi did not make any achievements, but suffered a great defeat.
Yang Ling, on the other hand, stole the show.
With Cao Pi's careful mind, he will definitely take revenge on Yang Ling after he ascends the throne.
For this reason, Yang Ling planned to prepare early and place people around Cao Pi first.
After much deliberation, it was most suitable to place people from the Zhen family there.
People like the Mi family, Gao Shun, Gan Ning and others either stayed with Yang Ling for too long or were too upright.
It is too difficult to deceive Cao Pi and Sima Yi.
And the Zhen family had just come over to seek refuge, so it was most appropriate for them to pretend to betray.
Yang Ling squinted his eyes and looked out the window, with a sneer on his lips.
Cao Pi, Cao Pi, you'd better respect me.
Otherwise, don’t blame me for being rude to you in the future!
…
A few more days passed like this.
Cao Pi's residence.
"I've met the crown prince!"
Zhen Yao bowed respectfully to Cao Pi.
"Mr. Zhen, could it be that your brother's letter has arrived?"
Cao Pi asked with a smile.
"Reporting to the Crown Prince, this is indeed the case."
Zhen Yao smiled and said,
"My brother said in his letter that he is willing to lead the Zhen family to seek refuge with the crown prince!"
"So good!"
Cao Pi was overjoyed!
Why did he win over Zhen Yao?
Don’t you just want to gain the loyalty of the Zhen family?
With the support of the Jizhou tycoons headed by the Zhen family, it will be much smoother for him to succeed the King of Wei in the future.
The two were chatting when they suddenly saw Zhou Cang walking in quickly.
"I've met the crown prince!"
Seeing that it was Yang Ling's personal commander, Cao Pi's face instantly darkened.
"Is there a problem?"
"The military advisor invites the prince to come to discuss matters."
Zhou Cang said.
Although Cao Pi was deprived of military power, he was still nominally the commander-in-chief of the army.
Therefore, if Yang Ling had any big action, he would still invite him there.
"knew."
Cao Pi took Sima Yi and Zhen Yao to Yang Ling's lobby.
When they arrived, Zhang Liao, Cao Zhen and others were already there.
Seeing Zhen Yao behind Cao Pi, Yang Ling's face became a little unsatisfied.
"Zhen Yao, the prince values you so much, don't let him down!"
He deliberately emphasized the word "let down" and sounded quite resentful.
Cao Pi was secretly happy in his heart, but on the surface he said seriously,
"Zhen Yao is quite capable and is now serving under me. Thank you so much for your beauty as a military advisor!"
Yang Ling snorted coldly and ignored Cao Pi.
Seeing that everyone had arrived, he said in a deep voice,
"Wei Gong sent people to deliver food and grass yesterday. Now the army has enough food and grass. I plan to use troops against Yuan Xi in the next few days."
Everyone was slightly stunned.
So fast?
They thought that Yang Ling would have to wait a few more days for subsequent reinforcements to arrive.
After all, Cao's army was defeated and the morale of the army was extremely low.
"Commander, do you want to think about it again?"
Cao Pi couldn't help but ask.
"Are you teaching me how to do something?"
Yang Ling's eyes were like lightning and he glared at Cao Pi.
Cao Pi was slapped by Yang Ling's words and his face turned red quickly.
But he couldn't say anything, after all, Cao Cao had already warned him in his heart!
"I was the one who was abrupt!"
Cao Pi smiled and retreated, but he scolded Yang Ling bloody in his heart.
Why did you invite me here if you won't let me speak?
After some further discussion, everyone decided on a date for dispatching troops, and then they left.
When he returned to his residence, Cao Pi was so angry that he kicked over the table and roared,
"Bastard Yang Ling, I will definitely kill him in the future!"
"Your Majesty, calm down!"
Sima Yi advised,
"Then Yang Ling irritates you, I'm afraid it's also because of Mr. Zhen."
He paused and saw that Cao Pi was still angry, and smiled slightly.
"Your Majesty, I have a plan to defeat Yang Ling!"
