Ultimately, the reason why the Craftsman's Workshop is in the current situation is because Cao Pi forcibly took control of the Craftsman's Workshop in order to suppress Yang Ling.
It would be most appropriate if Yang Ling stepped forward to tie up the mess.
It's just that everyone knew Cao Pi's intention to suppress Yang Ling, so no one said anything.
But he didn't expect that Jia Xu would dare to raise it in public.
After listening to Jia Xu's words, Cao Pi frowned deeper.
It had only been a few days since he took over the craftsman's workshop from Yang Ling. If he went to Yang Ling again, wouldn't it be a slap in the face?
But if the delay continues, not to mention Sima Yi on the front line will be affected, even Cao Pi himself will be embarrassed.
He had only been on the throne for less than a year, but he had caused such chaos. How would the ministers view him?
Thinking of this, Cao Pi had to reluctantly say,
"Come here, go and invite the general!"
The eunuch took the order and left.
After a while, Yang Ling followed the eunuch into the palace.
"I pay my respects to Your Majesty!"
"The general is here today because of the craftsman's workshop."
After Cao Pi told Yang Ling the whole story, a smile appeared on his face and he said in a good voice,
"Ji Zhong acted a little too hastily in order to fulfill my instructions."
"Now that the situation is like this, the general must step forward to solve the problem."
After Yang Ling heard this, his expression did not change and he just nodded.
"I have known about this matter for a long time. I just want to solve it, but it is a bit troublesome."
"Please tell me clearly, General."
Cao Pi was somewhat disapproving.
Whether it's troublesome or not, it's just Yang Ling deliberately trying to show off.
"Craftsman Lu Weide is highly respected and deeply loved by the people."
"But Craftsman Wu used the stick for no reason, so Lu Wei was beaten to death..."
"Now he has arrested all innocent craftsmen and put them in jail."
"Such behavior has long been a source of outrage."
"If there is no severe punishment, I'm afraid the anger of the craftsmen will be difficult to quell!"
Yang Ling said calmly.
"In your opinion, General, how should I be punished?"
Cao Pi frowned and said subconsciously.
Yang Ling slowly spit out four words:
"Behead in public display."
Including Cao Pi, everyone present was shocked!
No one expected that Yang Ling would be so cruel and would directly kill Wu Zhi!
"Yang Ling, you bastard, you are seeking revenge for personal gain!"
Wu Zhi was angry and scared, pointed at Yang Ling and cursed loudly.
"You said I avenged my personal revenge, do you have any evidence?"
Yang Ling stared at Wu Zhi closely, his eyes full of coldness.
He has participated in countless battlefield battles, and even had the lives of fierce generals like Lu Bu on his hands!
Being stared at by him like this, Wu Zhi, who was originally furious, felt a sense of fear in his heart, and subconsciously lowered his head, not daring to look at him.
"General, calm down!"
Cao Pi coughed lightly and hurriedly tried to smooth things over.
"Although Ji Zhong is wrong in this matter, he is not guilty enough to die, right?"
"Lu Wei is a court craftsman, but he has an official position."
"Wu Zhi abused his power and resorted to lynching, which resulted in the death of Lu Wei and aroused the anger of the craftsmen."
"How can we convince the world if we don't behave like this in public?"
Yang Ling asked loudly.
When the craftsman's workshop was first established, everything was carried out in accordance with Yang Ling's requirements.
The status of craftsmen like Huang Yueying and Lu Wei belonged to the official positions of the imperial court.
Although Cao Pi, Wu Zhi and others disagreed, you must know that this matter was approved by Cao Cao.
Now that Yang Ling is making a fuss about this matter, Cao Pi is also speechless.
Seeing that Cao Pi was silent, Yang Ling said calmly,
"If Your Majesty does not agree, I will have no choice but to resign first!"
Looking at his leaving figure, Cao Pi looked quite ugly.
"Your Majesty, this Yang Ling has gone too far. He actually killed his minister for the sake of a craftsman..."
Wu Zhi said with an aggrieved look.
"Shut up, you idiot. If it weren't for you, how could this situation have happened?"
Cao Pi glared angrily, so frightened that Wu Zhi quickly closed his mouth and did not dare to say a word.
Although in Cao Pi's view, it was impossible for Wu Zhi to pay for Lu Wei's life.
But if you don't do this, the craftsman's workshop will not be able to operate normally.
Cao Pi was in a dilemma for a while!
"Your Majesty has been dealing with political affairs for a long time today. It's better to rest first and find a solution tomorrow."
Chen Qun, who was in the audience, saw that Cao Pi was in trouble, so he took the initiative to suggest.
"What Marquis Yingxiang said is that you, gentlemen, please step aside for the time being."
Cao Pi waved his hand.
After the others left, Chen Qun slowly said,
"I have an idea. Yang Ling has always valued friendship, otherwise he would not stand up for a craftsman."
"In this case, Your Majesty might as well take advantage of this and let Mr. Feng Xiao and Wen He come forward to persuade him."
Cao Pi's eyes lit up and he nodded in praise,
"What Mr. Changwen said is absolutely true!"
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the other side.
Yang Ling had just returned to his house and had just rested for a while when he heard from his servants that Guo Jia and Jia Xu had come to visit.
He got up and came to the lobby. When he saw the two of them, he smiled and said,
"Are Fengxiao and Wenhe coming here today to visit me, or to act as lobbyists for His Majesty?"
Seeing Yang Ling reveal his purpose, the two of them were not embarrassed.
"Zi Yi is really smart. We are indeed here because of Wu Zhi."
Guo Jia admitted it openly.
"If possible, I really don't want to come. It's just His Majesty's intention. How can I refuse?"
Jia Xu smiled bitterly.
He was originally low-key and unwilling to make public. Now that he is getting older, he even wants to spend his remaining years in peace.
However, he had a good relationship with Yang Ling. Cao Pi ordered him to come, so he had to act as ordered.
"Wu Zhi is indeed at fault regarding the craftsman's workshop. Your Majesty plans to punish Wu Zhi severely to calm the anger of the craftsmen."
"In addition, His Majesty also intends to let Ziyi take over the reins of the craftsmanship workshop."
Guo Jia softly expressed what Cao Pi meant.
But Yang Ling was unmoved and asked,
"Can this be done in exchange for the life of craftsman Lu Wei?"
Guo Jia was startled, then smiled bitterly and shook his head.
"Zi Yi, you are so disrespectful to Your Majesty."
Jia Xu sighed and gave some good advice.
"It's not that I don't give your Majesty face, it's that your Majesty makes it difficult for me!"
Hearing this, Guo Jia and Jia Xu looked at each other, both speechless.
As Yang Ling said, if Cao Pi hadn't been afraid of Yang Ling and insisted on suppressing him and letting Wu Zhi take charge of the craftsman's workshop, how could this have happened?
Just when the two of them had headaches and didn't know how to continue persuading them, they heard Yang Ling speak slowly,
"It's okay not to kill Wu Zhi, but I have three other conditions. I would also like to ask the two gentlemen to go back and tell your Majesty."
Guo Jia breathed a sigh of relief and said quickly,
"It's easy to talk, but I wonder what Ziyi's conditions are?"
"First, bury the craftsman Lu Wei generously and compensate his family!"
"no problem!"
This condition was nothing, and Guo Jia readily agreed.
"Second, let Wu Zhi go to worship Lu Wei in person to express his apology!"
