"Although Bai Feng has made many contributions in Hanzhong, the Prime Minister might not put him in an important position given his personality."
As Yang Xiu spoke, he waved his fan confidently.
This immediately piqued Cao Zhi's interest. He leaned closer and asked,
He asked, "Why does Ancestor De say so?"
"Every single item that Bai Feng has taken out is a divine item that can change the entire world!"
Yang Xiu shook his head.
"It is precisely because of this that Bai Feng's situation is even more precarious.
"Since ancient times, the hounds have been cooked once they've outlived their usefulness. Young Master should understand this principle."
"Bai Feng's achievements are now greater than the Prime Minister's. To be honest, in some aspects, his achievements have already surpassed the Prime Minister's.
"Just as Gongzi said, although Wei Emperor is currently a noble, he will ascend to the throne in the future."
"If the performance of the ministers far exceeds that of the Emperor, and they hold military power and land, what does Gongzi think the Emperor should do?"
At this point, Yang Xiu smiled mysteriously and did not comment.
Cao Zhi was not a fool. Since Yang Xiu had put it so clearly, he roughly understood what Yang Xiu meant.
If one's achievements were greater than the Prime Minister's, he would either be disarmed and returned to the fields, or die!
Now that Bai Feng's reputation had reached a boiling point, if he were to disarm and return to the fields, it would be impossible to solve the problem.
Then, the only thing that awaited Bai Feng was death!
At this thought, Cao Zhi's eyes lit up.
"As expected of Ancestor De. If this is really the case, then what do I have to worry about?"
Yang Xiu smiled.
"Bai Feng has been smart all his life, but he is foolish this time. Instead of handing over such an item to the Prime Minister, he chose to plant it himself."
"So what if he tells the Prime Minister? The only thing he will face is death! "
The two smiled at each other.
In their eyes, Bai Feng would not be able to jump around for long.
As long as Cao Cao wanted to ascend to the throne, the first person he would target would be Bai Feng!
After all, there was no one in the imperial court who could match Bai Feng.
No one could shake Bai Feng.
This included Cao Pi and Cao Zhi.
Only Cao Cao alone could suppress Bai Feng, but that was only for now.
If Bai Feng had the idea of independence, it would be very dangerous.
With Cao Cao's suspicious personality, he would definitely not allow such a situation to happen.
However, they overlooked one point.
Although Bai Feng had made a lot of outstanding contributions, Bai Feng didn't take credit for himself.
Instead, he fabricated the image of an "immortal" and informed Cao Cao.
In this way, these things that should not have existed were all given to him by the Immortals.
This way, Cao Cao's suspicions would be greatly reduced.
What's more, Bai Feng had given most of the things he had to Cao Cao. Now, Cao Cao's eyes only lit up. He didn't have any other thoughts.
Furthermore, Yang Xiu had been scheming for a long time, but he had overlooked one person.
Cao Jie.
As long as Cao Jie and Bai Feng were united by marriage, then Bai Feng would become a member of the Cao Clan.
Bai Feng wasn't a landowning household, and he didn't have parents here. Naturally, he would have to marry into the Cao Clan.
At that time, Bai Feng's status would be no different from Cao Pi and Cao Zhi.
At that time, Cao Cao would be even less suspicious of Bai Feng.
After all, as a member of the Cao Clan who had followed him for many years and made great contributions, what reason did he have to suspect him?
However, this point was far beyond Yang Xiu's consideration.
Yang Xiu could only see that Bai Feng was now at the peak of his power. The higher his position was now, the more miserable it would be when he fell.
"Dezu, what do you think we should do next?"
"Even so, we still have to wait for a long time."
"If he is made a marquis before Father ascends the throne, we will still be in a difficult situation."
Cao Zhi sighed and furrowed his brows as he spoke.
Yang Xiu waved his hand and said, "Young Master, don't worry.
"Young Master, there's no need to worry. Although Bai Feng currently controls Hanzhong County, it's only a small and remote county.
"Bai Feng is now at the peak of his power. Of course, he has no time to bother with us."
"Young Master, you only need to endure, seize the opportunity, and avoid direct contact with Bai Feng as much as possible."
Cao Zhi could only nod when he heard this.
If it was in the past, Cao Zhi would definitely not agree.
Cao Zhi claimed to be the young master of the Cao Clan. He grew up like a prince, and everyone was respectful to him.
Even Cao Pi did not dare to fight with him openly.
That was until he met Bai Feng.
Not only did Bai Feng not give him face, but he also went against him at every turn.
Cao Zhi hated Bai Feng and saw him as a thorn in his side.
Usually, Cao Zhi could not wait to kill Bai Feng when they met.
But now, he had to avoid direct contact as much as possible. How could Cao Zhi accept this willingly?
Yang Xiu saw that Cao Zhi's expression was not very good and could not help but say, "Young Master, please endure.
"Young Master, please be patient. It's only temporary and won't last long."
"Young Master, you can look at Young Master Cao Pi. Now, Young Master Cao Pi has been enduring and has not taken any action."
Cao Zhi could not help but frown.
"That Bai Feng and Zihuan have no interaction. It doesn't matter what Zihuan does."
Yang Xiu shook his head repeatedly.
"No, no, no, no, Young Master, please don't think so."
"Young Master Cao Pi not only has interaction with Bai Feng, but it is very likely that it is more than us."
Cao Zhi was suddenly confused.
In Cao Zhi's impression, Cao Pi and Bai Feng had only met once, and that was when they were guarding Xuchang.
Moreover, at that time, Bai Feng was the reinforcements who helped Cao Pi out. Not only was the relationship between the two not tense, but it was also likely that they were on good terms.
After that, Cao Zhi did not have any other impression of the two having any interaction.
Yang Xiu said coldly.
"Young Master, please don't be fooled by appearances."
"Although Young Master Cao Pi has not made it public, as far as I know, he has dealings with the Sima family."
"The Sima family is a major landowning family in Longyou. It is not an exaggeration to say that they are the head of the landowning families."
"Since they are landowning families, do you think that they will be on good terms with Bai Feng?"
"Sima Yi is not a good person."
Sima Yi?
Hearing this familiar yet strange name, Cao Zhi's expression became increasingly strange.
Wasn't Sima Yi not an official?
How did he get involved in a political struggle?
Moreover, it was a political struggle!
Although the Sima family was large, Sima Fang had been very low-key ever since he handed over the power of the Sima family to Sima Yi.
He never participated in many things.
When Cao Cao invited Sima Yi to become an official, Sima Yi refused by saying that he was ill.
How could such a person be willing to participate in a political struggle?
Wasn't this clearly dragging the Sima family into the vortex?
Cao Zhi did not believe it.
Logically speaking, Sima Yi would never help Cao Pi.
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