Huanfan accepted this suggestion and immediately set out for Pingchang Gate. The city gate was closed. The general guarding the city gate was Huanfan's former official, named Si Fan. Fan Xiu quickly took out the bamboo slip from his sleeve and said: "The Queen Mother has issued an edict, you can open the city gate quickly." Si Fan said: "In that case, I hope we can test it."
After hearing this, Huan Fan was furious and said, "You are a former official under my sect, how dare you do this?"
Si Fan glanced at Huan Fan and felt that he could not offend him too much, so he opened the city gate. When he came out of the city gate, he shouted: "The master is plotting a rebellion, you can leave with me!"
Si Fan was originally arranged by Sima Yi. He was very surprised when he heard what the other party said. When he was about to lead his troops to chase, the other party had already run away, so he sent someone to report to Sima Yi.
Sima Yi was very surprised and said: "It seems that our plan is going to be leaked! What should we do?"
Jiang Jidao: "If the war horse likes the food in the inn, then there will be no way to go to the front line to fight again!"
Sima Yi then summoned Xu Yun and Chen Tai and said, "Go see Cao Shuang and tell him that there is no other intention in saying Tai Tu. It is just to reduce his brother's military power."
After Xu and Chen left, he summoned Lieutenant Colonel Yin Damu and asked Jiang Ji to write a letter and take it to Cao Shuang. Sima Yi ordered: "You have a good relationship with Cao Shuang and you are qualified. You see Cao Shuang." Later, he said that Jiang Ji and I swore on Luoshui just because of military power and had no other meaning." So Yin Damu was ordered to leave.
Cao Shuang was happily hunting outside. Suddenly, soldiers came to report that there was a rebellion in the city. The Taifu had a form of expression. Cao Shuang was so surprised that he almost fell down. Huangmenguan knelt in front of the emperor holding the watch. Cao Shuang took the form and opened it, letting him know. Nearby ministers come to read. The content is: Sima Yi, the Governor of Zhengxi and the Grand Tutor, is sincerely frightened. I came back from Liaodong. The late Emperor issued an edict and summoned me, the ministers, the King of Qin and others to wait at the bedside. He took my arm and told me that the affairs of the future were now very important. General Cao Shuang betrayed his orders, messed up the country's laws, controlled the military power internally, and was domineering externally. The Shu army conquered Chang'an and ignored it. He appointed eunuchs such as Huangmen and Zhangdang, cultivated many confidants, and did many bad things. I have alienated His Majesty's brotherhood, hurt my flesh and blood, made everyone in the world feel afraid, and lost the people's hearts. All these things are not what the late Emperor meant when he summoned me. Although I am older, I dare not forget my oath. Taiwei Jiang Ji, Shangshu Ling Chenfu and others came to me one after another. They thought that Cao Shuang no longer had His Majesty in his heart and that his brothers were not suitable to be stationed in the army. I went to report to Yongning Palace. The Empress Dowager sent me to report everything in this way. I have already followed the instructions. The Queen's intention is to kill some people who act recklessly, such as Huang Menling, and at the same time remove Cao Shuang, Cao Xi, Cao Xun and others from their military power. Waiting for Your Majesty's triumphant return, otherwise they will be dealt with according to military law. I'm sick. , and worked hard to station the troops and horses at the Luoshui pontoon to resist the invasion of the Shu army and stabilize the situation of the country. I would like to inform Your Majesty of these things through a letter.
After hearing this, Cao Fang said to Cao Shuang: "The master has said this, what should you do?"
Cao Shuang had never seen such a world, and he was at a loss for a moment. He turned back to his second brother and said, "What should we do?"
He replied: "Although I have no talent, I once tried to persuade my brother. My brother was stubborn and refused to listen, which led to today's outcome. Sima Yi is a very cunning person. Even Zhuge Liang, the former prime minister of Shu, could not defeat him, let alone our brothers." What? Why not tie yourself up and go find him, maybe you can avoid death." As soon as he finished speaking, Xin Chang and Sima Luzhi, who joined the army, also arrived. Cao Shuang quickly asked about the situation and replied: "The city has been surrounded like Tietong, too. Fu led his soldiers and horses to camp at the Luoshui Floating Bridge, and has decided not to return, so he needs to decide on his strategy early."
During the meeting, Sinong Huanfan arrived on horseback and said to Cao Shuang: "The Taifu has rebelled. Why doesn't the general ask the emperor to go to Xudu and send outside troops to attack Sima Yi?"
Cao Shuang said: "Now that our whole family is in the city, how can we go to other places to ask for help?"
He replied: "When a common man encounters danger, he also hopes to survive! Now the emperor of Wei is beside my lord, giving orders to the world. Who dares not to agree? Isn't that asking for death?"
After hearing this, Cao Shuang was still hesitant and just cried bitterly. Huan Fan continued: "It won't take long to go to Xudu now. The food and grass in the city can only last for a few years. Now the soldiers and horses of the other camps of my lord are in Quenan." , it will be here with just a call, and the Great Sima’s seal and ribbon are also here, so the Lord can make a quick decision, and if it’s too late, it will be too late!”
Cao Shuang was still hesitating and said, "Don't push me too hard. I want to think about it carefully."
Soon after, Xu Yun, the Attendant, and Chen Tai, the Minister, arrived and told: "The Taifu feels that the general's power is too great. It is just to reduce the military power. There is no other meaning. The general can return to the city as soon as possible."
Cao Shuang didn't say anything after hearing this. Then he saw Yin Damu, the lieutenant colonel of the palace, coming up to him. He bowed and said, "The Taifu swears by Luoshui. He has no other meaning. With the letter from Taiwei Jiang, the general can have the power of the general." Cut it off and go home early.”
Cao Shuang was eager to return home and thought this suggestion was very good. Huan Fan reminded: "The matter is already very urgent. Don't listen to their persuasion. It's all a scam."
At night, Cao Shuang still couldn't decide. He held the sword tightly in his hand, recalled the past, and sighed endlessly. He cried from dusk to the next day, but still couldn't figure out the reason.
Huan Fan entered the camp, hoping that Cao Shuang would listen to his opinion, and urged: "My lord has been thinking about it all night, why haven't you made a decision yet?"
Cao Shuang threw away his sword and sighed: "I've decided not to fight anymore. It's not bad to just be a rich man!"
After hearing this, Huan Fan was very disappointed and walked out of the camp, saying: "Your father is famous for his resourcefulness, but the three sons he has given birth to are just a bunch of pigs!" After saying this, he cried bitterly.
Xu Yun and Chen Tai sent Cao Shuang to take the seal ribbon to Sima Yi first. Cao Shuang sent someone to send the seal ribbon. Yang Zong, the chief secretary, intercepted the seal ribbon and cried loudly: "My lord has given up the military power now and tied himself up to surrender. It is inevitable that he will surrender." Don’t be beheaded in Luoyang East City!”
Cao Shuang smiled and said: "I think Taifu will never lie." So Cao Shuang gave the seal and ribbon to Xu and Chen, and wrote a reply to Sima Yi. When everyone saw that there was no one in the seal and the ribbon, the soldiers dispersed, so Cao Shuang only had a few cavalry under his command.
When they passed the pontoon, Sima Yi sent an order to the three Cao Shuang brothers to go home first while the others waited.
When Cao Shuang and others entered the city, there was no attendant. When Huan Fan came to the pontoon, Sima Yi pointed his whip at him and said, "Why are you doing this?"
He ignored it, just bowed his head and entered the city without saying a word, so Sima Yi invited the emperor to enter Luoyang. After the three Cao Shuang brothers returned home, Sima Yi locked the door with a big lock and sent 800 residents to surround it. Cao Shuang was very worried. .
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