"Are you saying that the little emperor wants to imitate the Imperial Emperor?" Cao Hong was also stunned for a long time, unable to react.
Xun You didn't say anything, which meant that he had tacitly agreed. What kind of person was Emperor Wu of Han, Liu Che? Anyone with even the slightest bit of knowledge in the Han Dynasty knew about him. He was practically a legend to the Han Dynasty.
People often compared Qin Shi Huang and Emperor Wu of Han together. Qin Shi Huang was the first emperor to truly unify the Han Dynasty, but Emperor Wu of Han wasn't. He wasn't even the founder of the Han Dynasty. However, he was the most famous person in the history of the Han Dynasty.
Emperor Wu of Han, Liu Che, wasn't inferior to the little emperor, Liu Xie. Emperor Wu of Han, Liu Che, originally didn't have the right to inherit the throne. Even if he became the emperor, there was still Empress Dowager Dou above him, and his uncle, King Liang, eyeing him covetously.
However, the Imperial Emperor wasn't discouraged in the slightest. He married the daughter of one of the most influential families at that time, and disintegrated King Liang's influence from the inside. That was how he managed to topple Empress Dowager Dou's faction.
In the end, there was Wei Qing and Huo Qubing who attacked the Xiongnu, sealing them as wolves.
Right now, our little emperor was indeed trying to dispel Emperor Wu of Han. How could Cao Hong not be nervous?
"He wants to become the Imperial Emperor, but I'm not King Liang!" Cao Cao said indifferently. King Liang was too optimistic. He thought that once the Imperial Emperor married the daughters of the nobles, they would slowly take over his control, and in the end, hand over the throne to him. However, he never expected that the Imperial Emperor would destroy his plans from the inside.
However, Cao Cao was different.
"My lord, this plan is definitely not something that Emperor Wu of Han could come up with!" Xun You reminded Cao Cao.
"It's not that little emperor?" Cao Hong was stunned.
Cao Cao also nodded. He also knew that with Liu Bei's temper, it was impossible for him to issue an edict of guilt. If this little emperor was really so scheming, he wouldn't have been played by Liu Bei again and again. In the end, he was sold to Cao Cao by Liu Bei.
"Who has been close to His Majesty recently?" Cao Cao asked a person beside him who was in charge of the internal affairs of the palace.
"Reporting to Eunuch Wei, I am Lord Sun Quan!"
"Sun Quan!" Only then did Cao Hong remember. Wasn't this Sun Quan the one who had announced his own crimes to Liu Xie today?
"I already knew that this brat is not a good person. Let me go and kill him now!" Cao Hong's temper rose. He was ready to pull out his saber to find trouble with Sun Quan.
He, Cao Cao, did not care about anything else. As long as someone dared to harm Cao Cao, he, Cao Hong, would be the first to not let them off.
"Wait!" Cao Cao suddenly stopped Cao Hong.
"Brother, I will definitely tear that Sun Quan into pieces!" Cao Cao said to Cao Cao.
"Who asked you to kill him!" Cao Cao waved his hand. "Sun Quan, Sun Quan!" Cao Cao's mouth curved into a smile.
Xun You saw Cao Cao's smile and hurriedly stepped forward and said to Cao Cao, "My lord, this Sun Quan was introduced by the King Of Shu, Liu Mang. This person is already suspicious. You must not be soft-hearted!"
"Kill? Haha! " Cao Cao smiled indifferently and said, "Gongda, in this world, there are many people who want to take my life, but who can do it? Sun Quan wants to scheme against me, Cao Cao, so let him be! Even if you kill Sun Quan, there are thousands of Sun Quan. Keep him alive, at least you will know what he is doing! "Cao Cao said to Xun You.
"This?" Xun You was bitter. He knew that Cao Cao was really tempted. According to Cao Cao's temper in the past, he would have directly killed Sun Quan. There was no need for such words. The first few words were just excuses Cao Cao gave himself.
"Alright, Gongda, Zilian! Men, send out the Yulin Guards to keep an eye on our Lord Sun Quan. See what he is trying to do! If he has any ill intentions, kill without mercy! " Cao Cao looked at Cao Hong and Xun You. He knew that they were doing this for his own good.
"Yes!" Xun You and Cao Cao had no choice. After all, there was no evidence that Sun Quan wanted to harm Cao Cao. They couldn't say anything more.
"Sun Quan, Sun Quan!" On the surface, Cao Cao was saying this name, but in his heart, he was thinking of two words: Yang Huan, Yang Huan.
… …
Sun Quan, who was in the harem, didn't know that Cao Cao and the others had already found out about his whereabouts. They also knew that Sun Quan might have instigated this decree of self-condemnation.
Even our Sun Quan had walked through the gates of hell. If Cao Cao really hardened his heart, then the head of our Lord Sun Quan would be seen at night.
"Haha, haha!" In the back hall, Liu Xie drove all the other servants out. This laughter rippled in the room.
"Zhongmou, did you know? For several years, that old thief hasn't knelt in front of me. Today, today, he actually knelt in front of me again! Haha, this decree of self-condemnation is worth it! " Liu Xie was very excited. He was now completely trapped in a dilemma. He had completely confused taking revenge on Cao Cao and reviving the Great Han Dynasty.
"Congratulations, Your Majesty!" Sun Quan watched coldly from the side. Was this the Emperor of Han? Sun Quan's disdain was obvious. If he, Sun Quan, was in the position of the Emperor of Han, then the world would be his. He wouldn't be like this good-for-nothing now. He just made Cao Cao bow a little and he was abnormally excited.
He forgot that no matter what, Cao Cao was a subject of the Great Han Dynasty. He should kneel to Liu Xie.
"Zhongmou, you say!" Liu Xie excitedly pulled Sun Quan and asked, "What should we do next?"
Liu Xie's eyes were full of light. He was really afraid of Cao Cao.
"Next, we should get close to our Wei Gong Shizi!" Sun Quan said to Liu Xie.
"Shizi? Cao Pi? " Liu Xie's influence on Cao Pi was really bad. In Xu Du, there had never been a lack of fighting. From the war of words in the imperial court, it was the same outside the imperial court.
Among them were the fights between the second generation. The descendants of Yan Province's civil and military officials headed by Cao Pi and the second generation of the Fu and Dong families had always been incompatible with each other. But after thinking for a long time, naturally, the second generation of the Fu and Dong families were unusually unlucky. Those soldiers and officials were not fools.
In Yan Province, it was clear at a glance who was stronger. Cao Cao might be able to hide his ambition, but Cao Pi was completely unable to hide it.
In the past, Cao Pi didn't have a choice because he had an elder brother named Cao Ang. Cao Ang was straightforward and kind. He was a gentleman that was hard to come by. In other words, he was a man born to rule the country.
If he was an official, it would be a blessing. If he was the emperor, it would be a rare wise emperor.
At that time, Cao Pi didn't have a choice. With Cao Ang around, Cao Cao wouldn't look at Cao Pi in a different light. Cao Pi even admired his elder brother Cao Ang. When his father wasn't around, it was his elder brother Cao Ang who carried the banner of the Cao family.
But later, Cao Pi followed Cao Cao to the south to conquer Zhang Xiu. Zhang Xiu first surrendered and then rebelled. Cao Ang and Cao Anmin were killed. Cao Pi, who was only ten years old, rode a horse and escaped.
Cao Ang's elder brother died. Cao Pi, who had no chance of inheriting the throne, suddenly became the eldest son of the legal wife.
At this time, Cao Pi's thoughts became active.
His father's strength was getting stronger and stronger. Now, he even defeated the overlord of the north, Yuan Shao. It could be said that he was one of the few feudal lords in the world. Now that he was conferred the title of Duke of Wei, would the Prince of Wei be far away?
Maybe Cao Cao could be more reserved because he was once a loyal minister of the Han Emperor, so he was still a bit shy. But Cao Pi was different. He could not wait for his father to kick Liu Xie off the throne. Then, he would be the crown prince. Sooner or later, he would sit on the throne.
It was because of Cao Pi's domineering attitude that Liu Xie was very unhappy with him.
"Your Majesty, this person is the only breakthrough for us to deal with Traitor Cao!" Sun Quan said to Liu Xie. Cao Cao's civil and military officials were either Cao Cao's loyal brothers or Cao Cao's brothers. How could there be a breakthrough? But this Cao Pi was different. He was Cao Cao's son. It was enough that he had ambition.
Cao Cao might be able to resist the temptation of Liu Xie's abdication, but would Cao Pi over there?
… …
"With virtue, I have inherited my brother's foundation for twenty years. Since I ascended the throne, I have followed the rules and regulations. I can't rely on Taizu and Taizong Mo Lie. Because of this, I have neglected the current situation. As a result, the country's governance has not been achieved and the people's livelihood has not been satisfied. This is one of my sins.
Since I was young, I met with the death of my mother, the Empress Dowager. I have not been raised by my loving mother, the Empress Dowager Dong. Her great kindness is too great to be repaid. I have been receiving it day and night, hoping to fulfill my filial piety. Today I am unlucky that my son's Dao has not ended, I have failed to accomplish my goal; this is one of my sins.
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In the main hall of Yangzhou, all the civil and military officials of Yangzhou were present. They were all holding their breaths and listening attentively to the decree of self-condemnation.
Finally, Liu Mang said the last sentence. But before Liu Mang could open his mouth, someone coldly snorted.
"Nonsense! Nonsense! I think this little Emperor has become muddle-headed after sitting on the throne for so long! How can my lord be a traitor? My lord is a relative of the Han dynasty. If it wasn't for my lord, that traitor Cao would have already swallowed up the world, and his position as the Han Emperor would have long been shaken! Now he is biting back! "Zhuge Liang was so angry that he jumped up and scolded Liu Xie.
The others did not stop him. They all had complaints. Even if Yangzhou did not send troops to Xu Du, at the very least, they brought pressure to Xu Du. If it wasn't for Yangzhou's power, the little Emperor Liu Xie would have already been forced to abdicate by Cao Cao's subordinates.
Now, he had directly issued an edict of self-condemnation and stripped of his title. In an instant, their lord had become a traitor to the Han Dynasty. Everyone's complaints could be easily imagined.
Liu Mang looked at the angry civil and military officials of Yangzhou. He smiled bitterly and shook his head. Traitor of the Han?
To tell the truth, Liu Mang was not working for Liu Xie. Similarly, Liu Mang was not a relative of the Han dynasty. He flew over 1800 years later. If he was a relative of the Han dynasty, then there would be something fishy.
The reason why Liu Mang was involved in this chaotic world was because of his cheap father-in-law, Lü Bu.
Originally, Liu Mang only planned to do odd jobs under his cheap father-in-law, Lü Bu. However, after taking over Yangzhou, his cheap father-in-law suddenly went on strike. Liu Mang was now very leisurely. He fished, read books, and played chess every day.
And our King Of Shu, Liu Mang, was slowly being raised to the stage.
At the very least, he was not working for the Han Emperor. But at the same time, he was not a traitor. He, Liu Mang, really did not do anything wrong to the people. Everything he did made Yangzhou, a place that was uninhabited for hundreds of miles, flourish. It could be said that in times of peace, our King Of Shu would be a good official.
"Alright, quiet down!" Liu Mang stood up from his seat and said to the civil and military officials below.
Everyone also looked at Liu Mang.
Since Cao Cao had committed a crime, it meant that Cao Cao's intention to attack him was very close.
"So be it!" Liu Mang said to the civil and military officials below. "How can the Han Emperor's decree affect us?" Liu Mang said to the civil and military officials under him.
"Your Highness, we are crying out for you! Why are we considered traitors, while Cao Cao is a loyal subject? Why does he want to demote us? "Zhuge Liang said angrily.
"Kongming!" Liu Mang walked forward. "This decree, what harm does it do to us?" Liu Mang asked with a smile.
"What we lose is nothing more than our titles!" Liu Mang continued.
"King Of Shu? Saint King? So what if I don't want these titles? Our Yangzhou's people will have less food to eat, or our Yangzhou's soldiers will have less weapons and horses? In the end, these titles are just empty titles! It's fine if I don't want them! "Liu Mang said without a care.
"As for what you all are saying, to put it bluntly, who am I, Liu Mang? My wife is Yuan Fang. My father-in-law is naturally Yuan Shu, Yuan Gonglu. Don't you all know who he is?" Liu Mang said with a smile.
"Yuan Shu?" Everyone's eyes widened. Yuan Shu was really a well-known person. He was the first traitor to call himself an emperor. Could it be their lord? Everyone stared at Liu Mang on the stage.
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