Emperor Xian was very surprised after hearing this. He was speechless for a long time. He looked at the officials and cried: "I'm thinking of the time when the emperor of the Han Dynasty wielded a three-foot sword and cut snakes to revolt. He pacified the Qin Dynasty, destroyed the Chu Kingdom, and created the foundation of the Han Dynasty. , passed down from generation to generation, has been more than four hundred years. Although I am not capable, I have not made any big mistakes. How can I throw away the great cause of my ancestors like this? You'd better discuss it carefully!" Hua Xin took it. Li Fu and Xu Zhi walked up to them and said, "If your Majesty doesn't believe what I say, you can ask them!"
Li Fu said: "Since King Wei came to power, unicorns have been born, phoenixes have passed by, yellow dragons have appeared, rice fields have been harvested, and nectar has fallen. These are all auspicious meanings, and also indicate that Wei should replace Han."
Xu Zhi stepped forward and said: "We are in charge of Si Tian and observe the celestial phenomena every day. We find that the power of the Han Dynasty has ended. The celestial phenomena represented by your majesty are no longer clear. The prosperity of Wei State can only be expressed in words. It's hard to express, and there are also astrological hints that it's time for Wei to replace Han. From this point of view, His Majesty should abdicate the throne as soon as possible. The ghost is on the side and connected with each other, which is the word "Wei". The word is in the east and the noon is in the west, which is the word "Xu" , moving up and down together on two days, is the word Chang. In fact, from analysis, it means that Wei should have received the abdication of the Han in Xuchang. Your Majesty, please take a closer look!"
Emperor Xian retorted: "The images you mentioned are all false things. Do you want me to abandon the inheritance of my ancestors with false things?"
Wang Lang said: "Since ancient times, where there is prosperity, there must be destruction, and where there is prosperity, there must be decline. How can there be a country that does not perish, and an army that does not fail? The Han Dynasty has been passed down for more than four hundred years. In the hands of your majesty, the number of Qi It’s over now, we should give in as soon as possible, otherwise other disasters will arise if it’s too late.”
Although Emperor Xian was tough once, he couldn't stand the persuasion of the officials, so he burst into tears and ran back to the back hall. When everyone saw it, they laughed and left.
On the second day, all the officials gathered in the main hall again and asked the eunuchs to invite Emperor Xian to come out. Emperor Xian was very frightened and hid and did not dare to come out.
Empress Cao said: "The officials have invited your Majesty to come to court to discuss matters. Why do you have to push back and hold back?"
Emperor Xian replied: "Because your brother is preparing to usurp the throne and sent hundreds of officials to come to force me, I will not go out!"
After hearing this, Empress Cao was very angry and said angrily: "Why would my brother do such a treasonous thing?" As soon as he finished speaking, Cao Hong and Cao Xiu came in with swords and asked Emperor Xian to come out of the palace.
Empress Cao cursed: "You are all rebels, greedy for wealth and honor, and conspired together to rebel. My father has great achievements and is powerful in the world, but he dare not usurp the throne directly. Now my brother has just become the king of Wei." It won't take long for you to think about usurping the throne and becoming independent. Even the emperor will not help you!" After saying this, he burst into tears and entered the palace. The attendants who supported him all shed tears.
Cao Hong and Cao Xiu entered the palace with weapons, intent on persecuting them. Emperor Xian had no choice but to put on his clothes and walk out of the inner palace.
Hua Xin said: "Your Majesty, you can listen to the opinions of all of us to avoid disaster!"
Emperor Xian still wanted to struggle and said: "You are all people who are enjoying the salary of the Han Dynasty. There are also many descendants of the Han Dynasty's heroes. Why do you do such an unfaithful thing?"
Hua Xin just sneered and said, "If your Majesty doesn't follow our advice, I'm afraid trouble will arise from Xiao Qiang. It's not that we are disloyal."
Emperor Xian was furious and said, "Which of you dares to kill me?"
Hua Xin said sternly: "Everyone in the world knows that Your Majesty is not blessed to be a king, so there are constant wars in all directions. If King Wei had not been in the court and the public, and killed Your Majesty, how could there be only one person? Your Majesty still doesn't know To repay the favor, I am preparing for everyone in the world to join forces to defeat Your Majesty!"
Emperor Xian was very surprised, but maintained a tough attitude. Wang Lang looked at Hua Xin, and the two hit it off. Hua Xin quickly stepped forward and grabbed Xian Emperor's dragon robe, and his attitude became even worse, saying: "You agree, so you don't agree. Say it sooner!”
Emperor Xian was still afraid of death. He was very panicked when encountering this situation. He didn't know how to answer. Cao Hong and Cao Xiu drew their swords and shouted: "Where is the seal?"
Zu Bi responded and said: "I have the seal here!"
Cao Hong walked up to ask for it, but Zu Bi scolded him: "The jade seal is something only the emperor can use, how can I give it to you!"
Cao Hong was furious and asked his soldiers to come forward, push him out and kill him on the spot. Zu Bi cursed and died.
Finally, Emperor Xian felt even more frightened, and saw many Wei soldiers holding weapons at the bottom of the steps, in a posture preparing for a mutiny. Emperor Xian finally compromised and said to everyone: "I am willing to surrender the world to King Wei, leaving only one life to survive."
Jia Xu observed the changes in the situation, and in order to gain status in front of the new King of Wei, he added fuel to the fire and said: "The King of Wei will definitely not let you down. Your Majesty can issue an edict to appease everyone."
Emperor Xian had no choice but to ask Chen Jun to draft the edict, and asked Hua Xin to take the seal and lead hundreds of officials to the palace of King Wei to abdicate. When Cao Pi learned about it, he was very happy. The edict read: During my thirty-two years in office, I encountered turbulence in the world. I relied on the protection of my ancestors and survived many dangers. However, I observed the sky and the people's hearts, and discovered the strength of the Han Dynasty. It's over, the fortune has come to Cao Wei, and now the King of Wei is splendid in virtue, just in response to various signs. In the past, Tang Yao abdicated the throne, and his reputation was far and wide. I am very envious. Now I should follow Tang Yao's footsteps and abdicate the throne to the King of Wei. I hope Wei King, don’t refuse!
Cao Pi was very happy after hearing this and was ready to accept the imperial edict and immediately ascend the throne as emperor.
Sima Yi came out and persuaded: "No, although the edict has come, Your Highness should still decline it, so as to prevent people from all over the world from slandering it."
Cao Pi followed this suggestion and asked Wang Lang to draft a petition for himself, claiming that he was not virtuous enough and hoped that other worthy people would succeed to the throne.
It turns out that after the duel between Donghua Shangxian and Nanhua Shangxian, Sima Yi also entered a window period and could not get any mana. He wanted to show off in front of Cao Cao and gain power, but was criticized by Cao Cao again and again and was not reused. Later, he simply With a sudden thought, he focused on Cao Cao's son and selected Cao Pi as his assistant. Only in this way could he shine in front of the new king, make the new king obey his words, do things cheaply, and think of other ways to deal with Yu Yi. .
Emperor Xian felt very strange when he saw the letter. He was afraid that it was the prelude to the coming storm, so he said to everyone: "Now that the King of Wei is so humble, what should we do?"
Hua Xin had already understood the meaning and said: "When King Wu of Wei accepted the imperial edict from Wang Jue before, he refused three times before accepting it. Now your majesty can continue to issue the imperial edict. King Wei will definitely agree, so there will be no disaster." ”
Emperor Xian had no choice but to let Huan Jie write the edict again, and asked Gaomiao to take the seal to the palace of King Wei and start issuing the edict for the second time.
