The so-called "praise and worship without name" means that when an official goes to court, the praising officer only needs to announce his official position but not his name.
The so-called "no tendency to enter the court" means that you do not need to bend down when you go to court, and you can enter the court with your chest and head raised.
The so-called swords and shoes for going to court means that you can wear shoes and weapons to go to court.
The combination of these three means that in the relationship between monarch and ministers, ministers no longer need to abide by some etiquette of being ministers.
In the original history of Cao Wu, Cao Cao won this honor in the 17th year of Jian'an, that is, three years later.
However, history has changed and these three things were proposed in advance.
Hearing this, Cao Wu squinted his eyes and said, "So what is my brother's original intention? Do you agree or disagree?"
The three of Xun You looked at each other. On such an important matter, the three of them did not dare to say anything.
Especially Jia Xu, since he entered Cao Ying, he has always focused on self-protection. He rarely comes up with ideas, and now he has his head lowered.
Cao Wu nodded, indicating that he already knew the answer. He didn't shy away from it and said it directly: "My brother doesn't care at all."
It is now the fourteenth year of Jian'an. Compared with the difficult days when Emperor Xian was needed to support the situation at the beginning, Cao Cao has actually been in power for a long time.
The idea of entering the court and going to the palace with swords and shoes is actually just a formality. Even if there were no such edicts, if Cao Cao really went to the palace with a sword, how many civil and military people in the dynasty would dare to say anything?
This form will go away sooner or later, but combined with Jiangdong's application for marriage and the possibility of resistance from many separatist forces, these three things will be delayed.
After all, after these three things, there is the title of prince and king.
Cheng Yu nodded in agreement: "My lord, now is a good time."
Seeing Cao Wu looking at him, Cheng Yu smiled bitterly and said, "I can only tell the truth. I can't be the Third Lord anyway."
Cao Wu's expression froze.
Currently, Cao Cao holds the power of prime minister and Xi Lu is the imperial censor. However, if Cao Cao goes one step further and the position of the Three Dukes becomes vacant, then these counselors in Cao's camp in front of him are actually the most likely to become the Three Dukes.
However, in addition to qualifications, Sangong must also have reputation. There was a dark spot on Cheng Yu's reputation in his early years. When Cao's army was short of military rations, he once had people kill people and use human flesh as preserved meat to make military rations. This kind of thing will be recorded in the history books. When he did it, he knew It is impossible for him to be ranked among the three nobles.
In contrast, Jia Xu, who frequently engages in vicious tricks, is fine and has the potential to become the third prince.
Cao Wu figured this out and said to Cheng Yu, "I would like to hear Mr. Zhong De's clear words."
Cheng Yu sighed, and finally said: "In the world, the only people who have done anything to abolish or establish something is Yi Yin and Huo Guang. However, Huo Guang's entire clan was slaughtered, and his corpse was opened in a coffin to tell the powerful officials of future generations a truth."
He pointed at a few cases and shook his head: "What Huo Guang did in his life should never be like this, but for a powerful official to be here, to have no title and to shock the master with great achievements is the original sin. If you have the original sin, you will die. In this regard, Wang Mang I know, today’s Lord, he also knows.”
With a "pop" sound, the spoon in Xun You's hand fell to the ground, obviously shocked by Cheng Yu's frankness.
Jia Xu shrank himself further in.
Cao Wudao: "I have known this for a long time. It is a matter of course for my brother to become king and duke. No one can stop it."
Cheng Yu's face was filled with joy, and he was happy to receive support, and continued: "What my lord is worried about is actually the issue of future generations. My lord does not shy away from being called king and duke. But he is afraid that future generations will not be able to keep this inheritance. So... …”
He looked at Cao Wu with expectant eyes, hoping that Cao Wu would say something that would succeed Cao Cao.
Cao Cao has been in power for decades, but he has not determined his successor, neither Cao Pi, Cao Zhi, nor Cao Zhang.
Cao Wudao: "I won't do such a troublesome thing."
"this……"
Cheng Yu was stunned.
Xun You had a clear understanding and wrote the word "Chong" on several cases with his finger.
"Cao Chong? No. Too young, no qualifications."
Cheng Yu shook his head.
Jia Xu said, "Don't you see Liu Jingsheng and Yuan Gongdao?"
Everyone thought he was supporting Cao Pi, but what he said next was shocking.
"There is no virtuous son, so why can't brothers become like brothers?"
It has been a common practice since ancient times for brothers to succeed each other. After Sun Ce's death, it was Sun Quan who took power, not Sun Ce's youngest son.
As a result, the topic returned to him, and Cao Wu realized that these three people had really made too many preparations for today's banquet. They might have thought about what would happen many years later before they came to test him.
From the marriage to the issue of successor, everything is a test for Cao Wu.
Cao Wu has no interest in power, he would rather be a happy and happy emperor.
But thinking of the Zuo Ci he saw in Jingzhou, he hesitated again. Perhaps, instead of handing over the country to incompetent people, it would be better to take charge of it himself.
Cao Zhi's dissolute behavior was not the appearance of a king at all. Cao Pi's literary talent was acceptable, but he was no more than a middle-aged man. He was more than conservative and not aggressive enough. Historically, it was some of Cao Pi's strategies that caused the Cao family clan to wither away, and ultimately led to the Gaopingling Incident without clan support.
Originally, Cao Wu wanted Cao Chong to be his successor, but after several contacts, he discovered that Cao Chong was truly a child prodigy. On the surface, he looked honest and responsible, but in fact, he was deeply scheming.
Although Cao Wu never believed that he had any extraordinary abilities, with his knowledge and memory that transcended the times, he was able to show the country a clear path. At least when he was there, there would be no big problems.
It’s time to transition from keyboard warrior to real boss.
The three of them looked at Cao Wu quietly, and Cao Wu remained silent for a long time.
Finally, he finally stood up and said, "I'm going to Peiguoqiao County to meet my brother."
"What about what we talked about?"
Cheng Yu looked at Cao Wu with expectant eyes.
"I come."
Cao Wu gave them a positive answer, and the three of them were immediately happy.
Xun You thought of something, and his expression darkened again.
Ambition swelled in Xun You's shabby little house.
…
A few days later, in Qiao County, Peiguo, in Ding's manor, in a small courtyard, a woman was weaving.
Cao Cao opened the door and came in.
Years of fighting have left his face weathered, but he still looks determined.
He was usually surrounded by people, but now he was alone.
He slowly walked behind the woman.
The sound of walking was not deliberately hidden. Logically speaking, the woman should have heard it, but the woman completely ignored him.
Cao Cao gently stroked the woman's back and said, "I'm leaving, won't you come with me?"
The woman didn't even raise her head, she was still weaving.
Cao Cao sighed, and the hero of the generation asked again as cautiously as a child with unkempt hair, but there was still no answer.
Cao Cao slowly walked towards the door, looking very tired.
In front of this woman, he said "I", not "lonely".
It seems that many years have not erased his habit of getting along with each other.
But nothing can go back.
"I'm really leaving."
he said again.
The woman remained silent.
In the setting sun, the man who dominated the world looked extremely lonely and desolate, not at all like a person who was being discussed whether to be granted the title of Duke or King.
