Cao Pi usurped the Han Dynasty and proclaimed himself emperor and established the Wei Kingdom, which instantly caused an uproar.
At least in the eyes of the people of the Central Plains, the Han Dynasty no longer exists.
Liu Mang, who was in Jingzhou, heard the news and understood that the cheap man had to send troops to fight against the thieves.
If there were a traitor who usurped the Han Dynasty and proclaimed himself emperor on behalf of the Han Dynasty, Liu Bei would remain indifferent, which would be tantamount to acquiescence.
"Second uncle, third uncle, we can't delay this time any longer."
Liu Mang had some doubts in his heart. Cao Pi's move was both smelly and sweet.
Damn, it basically proves that his father is also a traitor.
This is the first time in ancient and modern times that we have seen a dead father taking the blame for his son who is still alive.
The first thing Cao Pi did after becoming emperor was to posthumously title Cao Cao Emperor Wu.
As for Xiang, it means forcing Liu Bei and his son to send troops in advance. After all, Liu Bei is still preparing.
"Mang'er, that's all! Fortunately, eldest brother has Kong Ming, Boyan, Meng Qi, and Han Sheng to assist him."
Guan Yu caressed his beautiful beard and felt quite emotional when he learned the news of Cao Cao's death.
Unexpectedly, Cao Mengde, the traitor in his life, would end like this.
"My eldest nephew! Second brother! I can finally fight! You know how boring I have been this year!"
Zhang Fei was gearing up and ready to attack Xiangfan.
"Send troops tomorrow to attack Fancheng!"
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Chengdu.
When Liu Bei learned that Cao Pi had usurped the Han Dynasty and established himself, he collapsed on the throne.
"I didn't expect that after four hundred years of imperial rule in the Han Dynasty, it would be captured by treacherous ministers."
"I cannot beg for robbers, how am I different from an animal?"
"Everyone, prepare to follow me to send troops to Chang'an!"
Liu Bei planned to fight Cao Pi to the death, but his men did not.
"Your Majesty! A family cannot be without a master for a day, and a country cannot be without a king for a day!"
"Now it is rumored that His Majesty has been killed by Cao Pi, and you should inherit the throne!"
"I hope that the king will ascend the throne first and inherit the Han Dynasty Zuo, so that we can also obey the imperial edict and punish the thieves!"
Xu Jing's words were righteous and seemed reasonable.
However, Zhuge Liang discovered clues of ambition.
There are clearly some people who can't wait to be rewarded based on their merits, promoted and made rich!
After Liu Bei became emperor, he was sure to increase the rewards and everyone became ministers of the dragon.
Unfortunately, no news came out that Han Emperor Liu Xie was killed by Cao Pi.
Even Feiyu didn't give any information. How could people like Xu Jing, who usually stayed in Chengdu, get information?
If Liu Bei proclaimed himself emperor, he would bet half of his reputation on the card table.
If Liu Xie had not died, wouldn't Liu Bei's proclaiming himself as emperor be another kind of usurpation?
"Your Majesty, no."
Zhuge Liang shook his feather fan lightly and said bluntly: "Now everyone knows that Cao Pi is a traitor!"
"The king can use the banner of winning back His Majesty to occupy the world's justice!"
"If he proclaims himself emperor directly, Cao Pi will be able to take advantage of your majesty and put the king's reputation at a disadvantage."
Liu Bei thought about it and understood the reason.
He was able to achieve such a great cause in Yizhou because of harmony.
If he loses the name of righteousness, what is the difference between him and those separatist warlords and a group of rebels?
"Sir, that's right! Fortunately, you reminded me, otherwise I would have almost taken this wrong step!"
Liu Bei and Zhuge Liang understood each other, and they were just singing a double act to silence Xu Jing and others.
proclaim oneself emperor?
It's just an excuse for them to get promoted and get rich. It doesn't do any good to Liu Bei today!
"Your Majesty...you still want to fly my Han banner!"
"Xu Jing, if I don't proclaim myself emperor, am I not the uncle of the Han Dynasty?"
Liu Bei asked back: "I have your majesty's clothing order, which is enough to punish thieves!"
"No need to talk about proclaiming himself emperor!"
Xu Jing and others were stunned. They did not expect Liu Bei to be so determined.
"Sir, how long will it take before I send out troops?"
Liu Bei is already a little anxious. Taking advantage of the uncertain situation in the world, now that he is sending troops to Chang'an, he may be able to attract more people with lofty ideals to join him.
What's more, as a clan member of the Han Dynasty, you, the great Han State Zuo, have been usurped by others. If you don't react at all, wouldn't you be ridiculed by the world?
"It takes at least a month to prepare food for Jiaozhou and soldiers for Nanzhong."
"Your Majesty, don't worry. Young Master Yu Jingxiang can fight Cao Pi first."
"We will send troops from Hanzhong to join the Liangzhou cavalry, and it won't be too late to capture Chang'an!"
Zhuge Liang was ready to attack Cao Wei on two fronts, just as Qi Longzhong envisioned!
It depends on how Cao Pi resists these two paths!
"Cao Ren of Jingzhou may not be able to stop the Crown Prince."
"This time, Liang decided to personally accompany the king on the expedition."
In recent years, Zhuge Liang has not participated in many wars except following Liu Mang to pacify Nanzhong.
He is more like Guan Zhong, who works conscientiously to provide food and grass for the frontline soldiers and provides logistical support for everyone.
Now facing Cao Pi, it is about the restoration of the Central Plains. Wolong roars to the sky again, planning to take off from Shu.
"Sir, if you can go there, that would be great!"
Liu Bei said with great joy: "It depends on me and Mang'er, who can defeat the opponent first and join forces together!"
Seeing Liu Bei and Zhuge Liang discussing sending troops, Li Yan was a little anxious.
"Your Majesty! I am willing to follow you in the northern expedition to Chang'an!"
Li Yan felt a little uneasy. He didn't know whether Liu Bei would agree.
Especially Zhuge Liang, who are both from Jingzhou, have now embarked on two different paths.
"It's upright..."
"Sir, what do you think?"
Liu Bei asked Zhuge Liang with a smile, and the answer was already clear. Wolong has the final say whether you can go or not.
Li Yan was heartbroken. He didn't expect the King of Hanzhong to trust Zhuge Liang so much!
All their previous actions to leverage Zhuge Liang's status now look like clowns.
"Zhengfang has always been talented and calm. He can be used to escort grain and grass."
As soon as these words came out, Li Yan was heartbroken. He took the initiative to speak, not to be a grain and grass officer!
Zhuge Liang, Zhuge Liang, the feud between you and me is finally over!
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Xuchang.
Cao Pi had already directed and staged a concession according to what Sima Yi said.
Now Liu Xie is under house arrest in Shanyang and becomes the Duke of Shanyang in the Wei Dynasty.
On the surface, he also wants to tell the world that Liu Xie enjoys the treatment of the emperor of the Han family and can even sacrifice to his ancestors.
In fact, Cao Pi did not dare to speak out about the dirty and dirty things he had done.
"Your Majesty, I have another plan to stop Liu Mang from making any move."
Sima Yi bowed and saluted, looking at the emperor he had molded on the dragon throne, feeling quite satisfied.
If the aristocratic family has the final say on who becomes emperor in the future, wouldn’t it mean that the most powerful noble family can become the royal family?
A strange thought actually lingered in Sima Yi's mind.
"Zhongda, what's your plan? It's okay to say it."
"I have ordered the border troops to take the initiative to rob foreigners of food and grass for urgent use."
Cao Pi holds the imperial seal in his hand. He has finally become the Ninth Five-Year Plan. Is this what it feels like to have great power?
"You can ask Duke Shan Yang to go with the army to ensure that Liu Bei and his son do not dare to move!"
