Cao Pi really didn't understand why his father's temperament seemed to have changed so much recently.
The number of times that his father had summoned him could be counted on one hand.
But now, not only did he summon him alone, but he also allowed him to eavesdrop on the conversation between Bai Feng and his father.
What the hell is going on?
Cao Cao's expression didn't change, and he said in a low voice,
"Zihuan, tell me, what do you think of Bai Feng?"
Hearing this, Cao Pi's face, which was originally full of doubts, instantly turned into shock!
What about Bai Feng?
Sima Yi had asked him this question a few days ago!
Sima Yi had clearly indicated that Cao Cao was very likely to make him the heir!
Moreover, Sima Yi had also given him some solutions.
Thinking of what happened a few days ago, Cao Pi hurriedly cupped his hands and said,
"Father, Mr Bai is a peerless talent, and no one in the world can compare to him."
"However …"
"This person is now in a high position, and he has military power and political power in his hands. Other than father, no one can suppress him."
"I'm afraid that he will be a problem for our dynasty in the future."
At this point, Cao Pi's eyes were extremely sharp.
When Cao Cao heard Cao Pi's words, his expression was slightly shocked at first, but then it eased a lot.
Cao Pi's hanging heart finally relaxed.
Sima Yi had told him that he couldn't not praise Bai Feng, because he was pushed to this high position by Cao Cao, and he had made many miraculous achievements, so he couldn't ignore it.
But he couldn't praise him completely, and he had to explain in two aspects.
After all, a high position with great power and achievements was indeed a hidden danger.
Cao Cao and Cao Pi looked at each other for a moment, and then laughed,
"Zihuan, Zihuan, I misjudged you before."
"Now it seems that I made the right choice!"
"I want to make you the heir. After I die, you will inherit my great cause!"
After saying that, Cao Pi suddenly felt as if his shoulders had sunk, and he almost collapsed to the ground.
Make him the heir?
For so many years, Cao Pi had always thought about this.
Of course, that was after Cao Ang's death.
Before Cao Pi's death, Cao Pi had never thought of becoming the Crown Prince.
This was because Cao Ang was simply too outstanding. Regardless of whether it was war or military strategy, he was a top-notch existence.
Cao Pi idolized his elder brother Cao Ang since he was young. He would never fight with him for the position of Crown Prince.
It was a pity that he had fallen in the battle of Fan City.
Now, Cao Pi had no choice but to fight.
It wasn't because of anything else, but because his brothers were too outstanding!
Cao Chong's intelligence and speech at such a young age were unparalleled in the world!
Cao Zhi's literary talent was unshakable in this world!
Even Xu Chu and Dian Wei praised Cao Zhang's bravery!
Compared to the three of them, Cao Pi was extremely incompetent.
He didn't stand out in any way, and even his appearance paled in comparison to the three of them.
Therefore, Cao Pi kept a low profile and constantly approached the nobles in an attempt to find someone he could trust to support him.
In the end, Sima Yi finally arrived.
Under Sima Yi's guidance, he had walked step by step to where he was today.
Now, he was finally going to be made the Crown Prince!
Cao Pi's eyes were bloodshot as he whispered:
"Father is very kind! But Zihuan is not exceptionally talented. I'm afraid he won't be able to take on this heavy responsibility! "
"There's no need to say more. This Emperor has already made up his mind and will announce it to the world in a few days. You may leave first."
Cao Cao waved his hand, extremely excited.
Originally, Cao Cao doted on Cao Chong the most and had thought of giving the position of Crown Prince to Cao Chong.
But Cao Chong was dead.
After that, Cao Cao wanted to give it to Cao Zhi. Cao Zhi's talent was truly outstanding.
But now, it seemed that he only had talent left. His scheming was too immature. For a mere Yang Xiu, he actually gave up the position of Crown Prince and begged Cao Cao in front of the civil and military officials!
As for Cao Zhang, he only knew how to fight and couldn't take on heavy responsibilities. He could be a general or a marshal, but he couldn't be an emperor!
Thus, the matter of Crown Prince had troubled Cao Cao for several days.
And now, his most unremarkable Cao Pi actually had such foresight and strategy.
Thus, how could Cao Cao not be happy?
After leaving Wei Emperor's palace, Cao Pi hurried to Sima Residence.
… …
Sima Residence:
"Young Master has been made Crown Prince?"
Sima Yi rubbed his chin and smiled at Cao Pi's words.
"Isn't this within Young Master's expectations? Why do you find it strange?"
Cao Pi frowned and whispered, "This isn't surprising.
"This matter doesn't surprise me. It's just what Royal Father discussed with Bai Feng."
"Father plans to take Hanzhong and have Bai Feng lead an army to attack Jingzhou!"
Even Sima Yi was alarmed by these words.
"What?"
"Then congratulations to Crown Prince!"
Hearing this, Cao Pi was immediately confused.
"Why are you congratulating me for such a dangerous matter?"
"If Father or Bai Feng were to fail, my army would suffer a great blow. I would only be sad, much less congratulate."
Sima Yi shook his head.
"If I'm not wrong, Wei Emperor is paving the way for you."
"Young Master, what do you think are Bai Feng's chances of success in attacking Jingzhou?"
Cao Pi frowned and thought for a few moments.
"Probably more than ninety percent."
"Bai Feng's generals are valiant and fierce. He only took ten thousand men and lost half of his forces to completely exterminate the Xiongnu. With such might, Liu Bei is no match for him."
Sima Yi shook his head.
"No, he's certain to win!
"Even if the Prime Minister only gives him tens of thousands of soldiers, even if Liu Bei and Sun Quan work together, he will still win."
Cao Pi was immediately confused.
"Why is Teacher so certain? No matter how valiant that Bai Feng is, if he works together with Jiangdong, the Sun Liu Army will have so many soldiers. How can tens of thousands be enough? "
Sima Yi faintly smiled.
"He does have the strength."
"Moreover, even if he takes Jingzhou, he can still attack Hanzhong or Xichuan without a moment's rest."
"Xiliang and the Xiongnu are both difficult bones to chew, especially the Xiongnu. I'm afraid that Young Master's thinking is too simple."
"It took five hundred thousand soldiers to force them back, but Bai Feng can take ten thousand men and exterminate an entire tribe. Does Young Master not find this frightening?"
"Moreover, Young Master believes that after taking Jingzhou, how famous will Bai Feng become?"
Speaking to this point, Sima Yi slowly walked in front of Cao Pi. His voice also became extremely soft. Only Cao Pi could hear the last sentence.
"This …"
Cao Pi knew that if Bai Feng took Jingzhou and won the battle, his status would be even higher than it was now. No one would be able to suppress him.
Sima Yi coldly said.
"Does Young Master still remember Han Xin?"
"General Han's status was similar to that of Bai Feng, but … what happened to him?"
Hearing this, Cao Pi finally understood.
Once the battle of Jingzhou was won, he could no longer be promoted.
Was he going to be made a King with a different surname? But his father was now a King with a different surname!
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