Xuchang, Palace of the Prince of Wei.
Cao Cao's eyes were dull. He already knew Liu Mang's plan.
This kid is as cunning as a fox, and he treats everyone like monkeys.
It's a pity that the so-called wise men under his command are like three-year-old children in Liu Mang's strategies.
He even mistook someone else's good move as a stupid move!
"Chang Wen, first buy grain from Liu Mang at a high price to ensure the supply of soldiers in Youzhou and Bingzhou."
"Sell all these useless soybeans to Liu Mang, don't worry about any losses, as long as they can stop the bleeding!"
"In the spring of next year, rice and wheat will still be the main crops in the fields."
Cao Cao was heartbroken. Neither Yuan Shao nor Lu Bu had given him this feeling of being toyed with.
On weekdays, he plays with people's hearts, which is why he has gained the reputation of being a traitor.
It's good now that he has become a laughing stock in people's mouths!
The dignified King of Wei was fooled around!
Now we can only make up for it and ensure supplies for border officers and soldiers.
"Liu Mang, you are so scheming..."
"One year of baiting, one year of harvesting..."
Cao Cao thought that Liu Mang was young now, even younger than Cao Pi.
In the days to come, based on Cao Zihuan's ability, I'm afraid he won't be able to match him at all.
Cao Cao couldn't help but spurt out a mouthful of old blood, which shocked everyone and quickly summoned the imperial physician Ji Ping.
Within a moment, Ji Ping took Cao Cao's pulse.
Only this time, Cao Cao was so anxious that he might not be dead soon.
A generation of traitors, like their old friend Yuan Shao, died shortly after hearing that the front line was defeated.
"You guys... all go out..."
Cao Cao ordered everyone to retreat, leaving only Ji Ping.
"How long...how long will it take to be alone?"
"Back to King Wei... less than ten days!"
Ji Ping gritted his teeth and said, once Cao Cao dies, it means that the countdown to Cao Pi's usurpation has begun.
"I... I wanted to hold on for two more years."
"It's a pity that man can't defeat God after all!"
Cao Cao waved his hand and asked Gu's sons to come in.
Ji Ping nodded, and then Cao Pi, Cao Zhang, Cao Zhi, Cao Xiong and others came forward.
"Zihuan...as an elder brother, you should love and protect your brothers and not be arbitrary!"
"I know that you come quickly to get close to the nobles, but the Yingchuan nobles are usable but not trustworthy!"
"Otherwise, it will be a disaster for future generations!"
Cao Pi wanted to say something more, but was directly interrupted by Cao Cao. He had too much to do and couldn't waste it on Cao Pi.
"Ziwen, I know that you are so brave and brave. If there is a clear master, you will definitely become a border guard general who will go down in history."
"Your fault is that you became Gu's son!"
Cao Cao stroked Cao Zhang's face with his hand, "Huang Xu'er... guarding the border is not a bad thing. I will leave it to you to fulfill my childhood dream!"
Cao Zhang burst into tears and nodded. He knew that when his father was young, he just wanted to become Cao Hou, the general who conquered the West!
As long as he is around, Wuwan, Xianbei, and Xiongnu will never even think of setting foot in Youzhou!
"Zijian... Gu's favorite son is you."
"Ke Gu still harmed you... and made you a bird in a cage and a fish in a net."
"Forgive me... I'm sorry for you..."
Cao Zhi shook his head. If it weren't for Cao Cao's favor, he would not have the chance to compete with Cao Pi for the crown prince.
It was just that he was one move short of chess and his subordinates were not as good as Sima Yi and Jia Xu, so he was kept under house arrest.
"Ziwei, you have been in poor health, so you should take good care of yourself."
Although Cao Xiong's talents are slightly mediocre, he is also loved by his three brothers.
Seeing that his father was about to die soon, he could only wash his face with tears.
"You guys, all go out... call Gongda and Zhongde to come!"
Since his uncle committed suicide in anger, Xun You no longer interfered with the affairs of the court.
Cheng Yu even went out to guard the border directly and no longer interfered with the affairs of the court.
Only then did Cao Cao remember how luxurious and invincible his first generation of advisers was.
Xun Yu was responsible for logistics, personnel, and introduced countless talents.
Guo Jia divinely planned and devised many strange strategies to defeat Yuan Shao, defeat Yuan Shu, capture Lu Bu, and finally decided to conquer Liaodong.
Xun You, the top schemer, helped Cao Cao conquer the Central Plains and unify the north.
Cheng Yu was both civil and military, cruel in his methods, but loyal.
Even Liu Ye, the filial son of the Han Dynasty, contributed his catapult to help Cao Cao defeat Yuan Shao in the Battle of Guandu.
If they were around, Cao Cao felt that he might not be fooled.
After all, I got old and lost my respect for young people.
Chibi was defeated by Zhou Yu, Tongguan was defeated by Ma Chao, Hanzhong was defeated by Liu Bei...
Cao Cao suddenly remembered that failure had already run through his life.
"Distribute the Shu brocade in the treasury to Gu's concubines..."
"Let them focus on handicrafts, and they can survive in the end."
Cao Pi was a little surprised by Cao Cao's arrangement. It turned out that the father who frightened him also had a mortal side.
Xun You lives in Xuchang, so he can naturally come here quickly. However, Cheng Yu is monitoring Zang Ba in Xuzhou and it will take a few days before he can return.
"Gongda... Gu makes you laugh."
Cao Cao looked at Xun You at this time, but he didn't expect that the Xun family's strongest counselor was already a little old.
"Ming Gong... you have always been the Ming Lord in Gongda's heart, not King Wei."
"When you become the Queen of Wei, everyone in the world will know your thoughts."
"Besides the ambitious people and the people who truly care about the world, how many people are willing to assist Duke Ming?"
Xun You already knew at this time that Cao Cao was about to die soon, and he could talk openly and honestly.
"Gu...I understand now, but it's too late."
"If Wenruo remonstrates with death, I still can't wake up."
"Gongda, what do you think of Sima Yi, Chen Qun, and Jia Xu?"
Cao Cao was a little tired, but he still wanted to plot for Cao Pi, an unfilial son.
Once Cao Pi usurped the Han Dynasty, he, as an old man, would not only bear the infamy for his son, but also be reviled by future generations.
"Sima Yi is an eagle and a wolf, he is ambitious, he can be used but he can't be trusted."
"Chen Qun, the representative of the Yingchuan noble clan, only wants to safeguard the interests of the clan, so he can use this as bait to control him."
"Jia Xu, this person has a deep mind. He doesn't care about the world, he only cares about himself. He cannot be trusted."
Xun You understood that this was the internal danger that Ming Gong was most worried about, and even if it broke out, it would be a greater threat than Liu Bei and his son.
"Gongda, I plan to make you and Zhongde serve as ministers of Gu Ming!"
"King Wei, you must not..."
Xun You sighed and said: "The people the prince believes in are Sima Yi, Chen Qun, and Jia Xu, not me and Zhongde."
"King Wei's move will only make the two of us a thorn in their side."
Cao Cao thought for a while, looked directly at Xun You, and asked, "Since Gongda has a clever plan, why not tell him?"
Xun You took a deep breath and said, "If you are worried that the Cao family will lose power one day, you can order Master Ziwen to lead troops to garrison Youzhou."
"If there is a change in the Central Plains, this army can rush to help at any time! The Wuwei Army can be handed over to Xu Chu, and only the descendants of the Cao family can command it."
"Zhongde led Xuzhou soldiers and horses to monitor Zang Ba, which can also be used by King Qin."
While Xun You was still talking, he found that the traitor beside him had slowly fallen asleep...
