When Cao Cao saw this, he cursed:
"You, a boy selling straw sandals, actually sent your adopted son to lead the army to resist me! Look at me calling my (biological) Huang Xu'er."
So he ordered Cao Zhang to be summoned to assist in the battle.
After receiving the military order, Cao Zhang traveled all night, but unfortunately, Cao Cao retreated from Hanzhong before he arrived at the battlefield.
After paying homage to Cao Cao, Cao Zhang went to visit his mother and other wives.
"If brother-in-law is tired, please go back and rest first. Just leave this place to me."
Cao Zhi walked over and said softly.
"Okay, then I'll go back and take a rest for now."
After a long journey back from Jiangling, before I had a good rest, I encountered the death of Boss Cao, and I stayed overnight.
Even though he had practiced Qi refining, he was still a little overwhelmed.
Yang Ling said hello to Mrs. Ding and walked out.
However, before he could walk out of the palace, he heard someone calling him from behind.
"Brother-in-law!"
Yang Ling turned around and saw Cao Zhang walking over quickly.
"What's the matter with Ziwen?"
"Brother-in-law, can you lend me a moment to talk?"
Cao Zhang said with a serious expression.
Yang Ling's heart moved, but he didn't refuse Cao Zhang.
After the two of them arrived at the corner of the palace, Cao Zhang said eagerly,
"Brother-in-law, now that my father has passed away, don't you have any other ideas?"
Yang Ling naturally understood what he meant, but he still pretended to be stupid and said,
"The death of King Wei has made me so confused. How can I have any ideas?"
Seeing that Yang Ling refused to answer him directly, Cao Zhang lost his temper.
"Brother-in-law, let me tell you the truth."
"The grudge between my second brother and you is not small. If we wait for him to come back and inherit the throne, with his character, he will definitely take revenge on you in the future!"
"Now I have 10,000 troops outside the city. Brother-in-law, you are prestigious and have good relations with all the courtiers and generals."
"If you are willing to help me inherit my father's position, I will never treat you badly after that."
"When the situation is stabilized, I will stand on my own behalf on behalf of the Han Dynasty. By then, let alone the general, I can make you a prince!"
As he said, Yang Ling has a grudge against Cao Pi, and when Cao Pi comes to power, Yang Ling's life will be very difficult.
And he had an army, and Yang Ling had prestige and connections.
As long as Yang Ling is willing to help, Cao Zhang's succession to King Wei will be much smoother.
"Ziwen, let's just pretend that we have never mentioned what happened today and don't mention it again."
Yang Ling patted Cao Zhang on the shoulder and turned around.
"Brother-in-law, one day you will regret it!"
Cao Zhang shouted unwillingly.
But Yang Ling did not look back and walked out firmly.
After leaving Prince Wei's Mansion, Yang Ling went straight back to his own mansion.
He was not in a hurry to rest, but came to Cao Qing's room to visit her and Yang Yuan.
"Daddy, hug..."
Yang Yuan stretched out his hand to Yang Ling.
Yang Ling took the child into his arms, teased him a bit, and sighed to Cao Qing beside him.
"Ziwen just came back."
This was not a big deal, but seeing Yang Ling's serious face, Cao Qing said with some confusion,
"Husband, what happened?"
Yang Ling did not hide anything from her and told Cao Qing everything that happened at the city gate and the content of Cao Zhang's conversation with her.
Cao Qing was also a little shocked after hearing this.
She did not expect that her brother, who rushed back to Xudu in a hurry, had some evil intentions!
"Husband, have you really not considered this matter?"
"Of course I've considered it."
Yang Ling smiled bitterly.
Cao Zhang's words today are indeed full of temptation.
But Yang Ling couldn't agree, and the reason was very simple.
First, if Cao Zhang succeeds to the throne, his name is not justified, and it is bound to cause division and attack each other.
If Liu Bei, Sun Quan and others take the opportunity to counterattack, the situation that was finally stable will become unstable again.
Secondly, Cao Cao loves Yang Ling so much. If he really chooses to help Cao Zhang, how will the world revile him?
Third, Cao Zhang is an out-and-out martial artist.
You can conquer the world immediately, but you cannot rule the world immediately.
Compared with Cao Pi, he is not a qualified choice for king.
If the country falls into the hands of Cao Zhang, I am afraid that it will be violent and unstable!
To sum up, Yang Ling finally rejected Cao Zhang.
In fact, deep down in his heart, he was inclined to support Cao Zhi's succession.
But since Cao Ang was still alive in the early years, Cao Zhi never had any thoughts in this regard.
After Cao Ang died of illness, Cao Cao quickly confirmed that Cao Pi would be the heir apparent, and Cao Zhi had no chance.
Cao Zhi had no connections, no influence, and no prestige.
Trying to help him rise to power is as difficult as climbing to the sky!
Yang Ling was silent for a long time, then looked at Cao Qing and said,
"If one day, Zihuan and I are incompatible with each other, what will Madam do?"
"If such a day comes, I will definitely stand by my husband."
Cao Qing held Yang Ling's hand and said solemnly.
"A husband and wife are of the same mind, and their strength is as strong as metal. With Madam's words, I feel relieved."
Yang Ling smiled and said,
"Perhaps Zihuan and I will not reach that point. We are just worrying in vain."
Cao Qing pursed her lips and smiled, but said nothing more.
Yang Ling chatted with mother and son again, then leaned on the bed and closed her eyes.
After a while there was a slight snore.
…
"Drive! Drive! Drive!"
Cao Pi waved his whip desperately, not caring that what he was riding was his favorite horse!
He was stationed in Yecheng on behalf of his father Cao Cao. He happened to be inspecting the fiefdom a few days ago and failed to receive the news in time.
It was already the next day after we learned the news that Cao Cao was seriously ill!
Cao Pi did not dare to neglect, so he immediately gathered a group of people and hurried back to Xudu.
However, not long ago, he met a group of messengers on the way and learned the news of his father's death, which made him even more anxious and angry.
At this moment, the war horse under him let out a mournful cry and fell to the ground.
Fortunately, Cao Pi was very strong and although he fell to the ground, he was not seriously injured.
"Your Majesty!"
"Is the prince okay?"
Sima Yi and others quickly reined in their mounts and expressed concern.
"I'm fine!"
Cao Pi's eyes fell on the war horse, and he saw that it was foaming at the mouth. It was extremely tired!
"Useless beast!"
Cao Pi cursed bitterly and saw that the other people and horses around him were exhausted, so he could only sigh.
"Let's take a rest for now."
Sima Yi and others breathed a sigh of relief and quickly rested on the spot.
Seeing that Cao Pi was a little unhappy, Sima Yi quickly comforted him and said,
"Your Majesty, don't worry. There are queens, Marquis Guomingting (Cao Hong), and Lord Xun in Xudu City, so nothing will happen to you."
"Besides, we are only half a day's journey from Xudu. We can return to Xudu tonight."
Cao Pi nodded, but still couldn't get up.
Counting the time, Yang Ling might have rushed back to Xudu from Jiangling.
If he has any different intentions, can Madam Ding, Cao Hong, Xun Yu and others stop him?
At this moment, several war horses came galloping from a distance.
After arriving at Cao Pi's side, the rider on the horse shouted,
"Your Majesty, something happened!"
