"The end of Cao Cao's life? Husband, what do you mean?" Lu Lingqi's watery eyes were unblinking.
Lan Tian then used the horoscope to explain: "I have been observing the stars recently and nightly, and found that Cao Cao's star is dim and weak. He should die soon. Does Xiaojun still harbor hatred in his heart?"
Lu Lingqi shook her head gently, "In the two years after my father died, I was full of hatred. I even wanted to sneak into Xudu to assassinate the thief. Unfortunately, it was unrealistic with Gao Shun's eighteen people. Later, I followed your advice and went to Jingzhou. In order to survive, I Falling grass in Runan, it was then that I realized that it was not easy to survive in this troubled world, let alone revenge."
"Everything is over." Lan Tian put his arm around Lu Lingqi's shoulders to comfort her.
"Marry you as my wife, have children, and the hatred has faded away. Just now you said that Cao Cao is going to die. I am neither happy nor sad. I just treat him as a stranger. So what about the hero? What about the King of Wei? In the end I'm going to die..." Lu Lingqi seemed like a philosopher at this time.
Lantian smiled and joked: "The construction of Taoist temples and Buddhist temples in the cultural district started last year. I see that Xiaojun has such a clear mind, shouldn't he go back to Taoism and Buddhism?"
Lu Lingqi patted Lan Tian's chest, "I have a son and a daughter, and my husband is so interesting. I can't bear to live in this world. Why should I become a monk?"
"Haha, that's true. Let's go and eat." Lan Tian hugged Lu Lingqi and walked out.
At this time, it was dark outside, and the night sky was already dotted with stars. Lu Lingqi's eyesight was very good because she had practiced martial arts since she was a child. As soon as she crossed the threshold, she pointed to the sky and exclaimed: "Husband, look, there is a thief star."
"Uh... there seems to be one." Lan Tian responded.
Lu Lingqi pulled Lan Tian to the small courtyard, grabbed his arm like a girl seeking knowledge and asked: "Husband, which star is Cao Cao's life star? Point it out to me."
Lantian immediately sat on the wax. He was telling nonsense. When he heard Lu Lingqi's question, he pointed to the northern sky and said, "It's at that place, but it's not easy to see now. They said it's dim..."
"Oh? So maybe Cao Cao is dead?"
"Maybe..."
When the two couples were 'studying' the astrology in Guangzhou, Cao Cao was still lying on the hospital bed in Luoyang waiting for someone. Historically, he should have died in the first month of the year, but due to the influence of Lantian, Cao Cao's lifespan seemed to have been lengthened, but at this time he had already died. It's the last moment.
In the first month of the first month, Cao Cao and Guan Yu fought in Deng County. Cao Cao exhausted all his military methods, including surprise attacks, formations, and tactics. However, due to the lack of clothing and clothing of his soldiers, he not only failed to defeat Guan Yu and Xu Shu, but instead suffered a loss of troops and morale. downturn.
Frightened by the Jingzhou navy, all grain, grass and supplies in the rear were transported by land. For this reason, many corvees were forced. After weighing the pros and cons, Cao Cao had no choice but to withdraw his troops.
On the way back to the army, Cao Cao had a splitting headache, and his whole body gave him a strong hint, as if saying that your end is near.
Cao Cao estimated that he would not be able to reach Yecheng. On the other hand, only Luoyang was the closest. He held on to his words, led the army towards Luoyang, and issued a series of orders in succession.
Affected by the Lantian prophecy, Cao Cao found it difficult to trust Sima Yi around him. When withdrawing his troops, he ordered Sima Yi to rush to Xudu to assist Cao Zhang in stabilizing the situation near Xudu, because not long ago, Jiaxian, Liangxian and other places had rebelled due to hard labor.
Cao Cao urgently summoned Shouchun Xia Houdun, Chang'an Cao Hong, and Yecheng Jia Xu to Luoyang on the road. He could not trust outsiders when entrusting him with important matters. Jia Xu asked Sun and Liu about their countermeasures and sent his trusted aides to Xudu, Yecheng, Huainan and other places. Find out about Xu Sheng, Zhou Fang, Wuhou, Cao Fang, Cao Mao, and Sun Hao. These names are all characters who appear in prophecies.
Cao Pi wanted to sit in the fiefdom of Yecheng, so he did not call him to Luoyang. Instead, he sent his younger brother Cao Ren to lead troops back to Yecheng and let him temporarily take over the defense of Wei County.
In mid-February, Xiahou Dun, Cao Hong, and Jia Xu all rushed to Luoyang to have an audience. They saw Cao Cao lying on the bed with a haggard face and a withered body. They all cried loudly. After a while, they admonished the doctor Jia Kui and others, who came with Luoyang officials. Take orders.
When Xu Chu saw that everyone had arrived, he walked to the couch to help Cao Cao, whispered in a low voice, and then helped him sit on the couch.
Cao Cao looked at the people in front of him with empty eyes and said slowly: "I have been in the world for more than thirty years, and all the heroes have been destroyed. Only Sun Quan from the east of the Yangtze River and Liu Bei from the west Shu have not wiped out. I am critically ill and can no longer discuss important matters with the ministers, so I will only discuss family matters." I trust you... Only your eldest son, Cao Pi, who is honest and respectful, can succeed me. All the ministers should assist him. After I die alone... don't let future generations know where I am buried..."
"Only..." the ministers lamented.
"Yuan Rang and Zi Lian are my brothers. Wen He and Chang Wen have followed me for many years. You should pay more attention to the military affairs of Wei State. The rest of the people are the pillars of the country. Please do your best to assist Zi Huan. We will meet under the spring someday. I am grateful. Not enough." Cao Cao continued.
"only."
The officials understood now that Cao Cao had left Xiahou Dun, Cao Hong, Jia Xu, and Chen Qun to assist in the administration. Those with a discerning eye found that the political signal was strong, because Xiahou Dun and Cao Hong were both members of the same clan, and Jia Xu was deeply trusted by Cao Cao and Cao Pi. Among the advisers, the only representative of the gentry was Chen Qun. Why didn’t Sima Yi, the upstart gentry, appear among them?
Jia Kui, who was born in a wealthy family in Hedong, also felt that Cao Cao's arrangement was intriguing. At this time, in order to ensure the stability of the alternation, Tuogu's ministers should be divided into half from the clan and half from the gentry. Even if a Jia Xu who has no foundation is added, one should be added. Leader of the Henan gentry.
The former leader of the Henan gentry and the Prime Minister of Wei Zhong Yao was dismissed from office due to the Wei Xi case. Apart from Chen Qun on the current list, the only one left is Sima Yi. Although Sima Yi was also born in Hanoi County, his grandfather Sima Jun was the prefect of Yingchuan. , his father Sima Fang successively served as the magistrate of Luoyang and Jing Zhaoyin, and his brother Sima Lang was the governor of Yanzhou, and he had close relations with the big families in Henan.
Jia Kui looked at Cao Cao on the sick bed and thought to himself that King Wei must be ill and confused, right? Wouldn't killing Yang Xiu just clear the way for Cao Pi? Why not use Sima Yi now?
Cao Cao paused for a moment, called Cao Hong to him, then took out a letter and handed it over, "Not long after his death, Zi Lian returned to Yecheng to see Zi Huan. He gave him this "Posthumous Letter" and asked him to follow the order. Act..."
"Wei." Cao Hong couldn't stop crying after receiving the letter.
After Cao Cao finished speaking, he waved his hand to signal the ministers to leave. Everyone stood up and walked out of the palace. Jia Xu was secretly left behind by Xu Chu when he left.
After the ministers left one after another, Cao Cao called Jia Xu to sit down in front of him, while Xu Chu knew the current affairs and went to hold the door.
Jia Xucheng sat down in fear. Cao Cao looked at him and slowly said: "The past ten years have been unfavorable in the campaign. Looking back on the past, I regret not listening to Wen He's words. Without the great defeat in Chibi that year, the world would not have turned into this situation. , let alone the blue-eyed kid from Jiangdong, even the big-eared Liu Bei may not be where he is today..."
"Although Guan Yu's troops are strong now, they are exhausted. The current situation in the world is not as good as before Chibi, but the general trend is still in the north, in the Wei State. As long as he can hold on to the territory, recuperate and not be greedy for success, Liu Bei may not be able to turn things around, and Sun Quan will Not to mention, Rat..." Jia Xu comforted.
Cao Cao shook his head and sighed, "I used to think so, but Liu Bei is very cunning. He has been hiding an expert for twenty years. It's unclear whether he can turn things around..."
"Your Majesty, are you talking about the Xuan Owl Lantian? I heard some legends about him when I went to Luoyang. Is this person really that powerful?" Jia Xu frowned.
"Wen He is not to be underestimated. This person's permission to be civil and military is no small matter..." Cao Cao quickly reminded.
Jia Xu nodded slightly: "It's hard to say if Liu Bei continues to hide, but since he is not going to hide anymore, there may not be any way to deal with it. To deal with such a powerful enemy, it is recommended to attack the heart..."
