Inside the Jiafu Hall, there were heavy curtains, and the clear sound of broken porcelain could be heard, and a strong smell of Chinese medicine filled the hall.

"Get out, get all out of here!"

A sharp scolding was heard from the dragon bed. The accompanying imperial doctors, palace maids and eunuchs were all trembling with fear, their faces were pale, and they retreated hastily, as if if they stayed here for a moment longer, their heads would still be able to stay in their own place.

It's a problem all over my neck.

As soon as Cao Shuang and three other people entered the main hall, they saw Cao getting angry there. Cao Shuang's heart was pounding. He didn't know if he should step forward at this time. If Long Yan was offended and Cao was still alive, he would give it to him first.

Buried.

Liu Fang had no scruples. It was probably his only chance to meet Cao Cao. He rushed forward, knelt in front of the dragon couch, and burst into tears.

Sun Zi also knelt down after him and began to cry, but his expression was not as exaggerated as Liu Fang's.

Cao in the curtain looked haggard and haggard, his face was as pale as paper, and he said weakly: "It turns out they are Liu Aiqing and Sun Aiqing. What do you want?"

Liu Fang sobbed: "Your Majesty abandoned me and left, and I feel very reluctant to leave you."

Cao sighed lightly and said: "This is the destiny of heaven, how can manpower violate it? As the emperor, I cannot escape the cycle of life and death."

Liu Fang sobbed for a moment and then immediately introduced the topic: "I heard that your Majesty entrusted Cao Yu, King of Yan, and others, and I thought it was absolutely impossible."

There was no expression on Cao's pale face, and he just said calmly: "Why did Aiqing say this?"

Liu Fang said: "Has your Majesty forgotten the last instructions of the late emperor? The vassal king is not allowed to assist the government."

Cao was silent. When his father, Emperor Wen of Wei, Cao Pi, was in power, he issued an edict that no vassal king could assist the government or participate in court affairs. Cao Pi was suspicious by nature, and his main guard was Cao Zhi, the king of Chen Si, lest he shake his royal family.

Fundamental, so great restrictions were placed on the Cao family.

"Now that the prince is young and cannot yet govern personally, the King of Yan has the army to respect himself and holds great power. If he has other intentions, he is actually trying to create trouble for Zhao Gao. If things continue like this, the country will be in danger."

Liu Fang followed suit. While stating his interests, he secretly observed Cao's reaction. He knew that Cao was a very independent person. How could Cao not consider such an important matter as the vassal king without careful consideration?

Could it be that Cao Hui didn't know that since he made such an arrangement, he must have his own ideas. If he wants to change Cao's decision, he must at least have a trump card.

Liu Fang is a very perceptive person. When he saw Cao Weiwei's heart, he immediately dropped the bombshell he had prepared for a long time: "Your Majesty is sick, Cao Zhao, Qin Lang and others were in the palace with the talented palace servants.

What kind of decency is it to act like this in a drama? Your Majesty, by treating these people as ministers who care about your life, I am afraid that you are doing a disservice to the country!"

Cao's face suddenly changed. Cao Zhao, Qin Lang and others were indeed too presumptuous. They dared to flirt with the maids and concubines in the palace based on the favor they usually showed to them. They also disrespected themselves as an emperor.

Take it seriously.

I am afraid that the most intolerable thing for any man is cuckolding. Even if he is about to die and his time is running out, he will regard it as a great shame and humiliation.

Cao held back his breath and said: "Liu Aiqing, who do you think can be appointed?"

Liu Fang bowed his head and said: "The king of Yan, Cao Yu, Xia Houxian, Cao Zhao, Qin Lang and others are all mediocre and incompetent people, and they can never take on the great responsibility of the country. Only the general of the military guard, Cao Shuang, is wise and powerful, and he is the best minister.

Select. In addition, Taiwei Sima Yi, a veteran of the three dynasties, has outstanding merits, can serve as General Cao Shuang's arm, and can drive out the dissenting voices in the court."

Cao Shuang had been standing by, waiting for Liu Fang to recommend him to the emperor. Liu Fang did not break his promise, but after recommending himself, he added Sima Yi.

This made Cao Shuang very unhappy. There was no Sima Yi in the original script. Liu Fang was good at making opinions and his intentions were to be punished!

No wonder Cao Shuang was upset. Although Sima Yi and Cao Shuang's father, Cao Zhen, were ministers in the same palace, they had always been mortal enemies, constraining each other and plotting against each other. Cao Zhen's death was also inseparable from Sima Yi.

So when Sima Yi is mentioned, Cao Shuang still feels a lot of resentment.

However, in front of the emperor, Cao Shuang did not dare to make any mistakes, so he could only stand with his hands down honestly.

Cao laughed dryly, his eyes became sharp, and he stayed on Cao Shuang's face, and shouted coldly: "Uncle Zhao, can you take on this great responsibility of the country?"

Cao Shuang's heart trembled, and he knelt on the ground, kowtowing like pounding garlic: "I am willing to do the work of dogs and horses, even if I die!"

Cao let out a long sigh, his eyes were a little gloomy, and he said weakly: "Get up, I know you can't afford it, but other than that, who can I entrust to you? That's all, to ward off evil spirits."

The internal official Bixie came forward and bowed his head and said: "My servant is here."

Cao You said feebly: "Draw up a decree to remove King Yan Cao Yu from the post of general, remove Xiahou Xian from the post of general leading the army, remove Cao Zhaotun from the post of captain of cavalry, remove Qin Lang from the post of general of Xiaoqi, and leave the palace immediately to return to the palace.

, and are not allowed to stay in the province. I make Cao Shuang the general and the first assistant minister, and immediately summon the Taiwei Sima Yi back to the palace to help the crown prince ascend the throne with Cao Shuang."

"Your Majesty, your Majesty!" Cao Shuang, Liu Fang and Sun Zi both bowed and said.

After Cao finished explaining, he let out a long breath, leaned on the dragon couch, waved his hand and said, "I'm tired, please step aside."

Cao Shuang and the others did not dare to disturb them, not to mention that the purpose of their trip had been achieved, so they kowtowed and retreated, leaving the Jiafu Hall.

As soon as they left the palace, Liu Fang and Sun Zi congratulated Cao Shuang in unison: "Congratulations, general, congratulations, general!"

Cao Shuang did not show any joy. Instead, he had a gloomy face and said, "Liu Zhongshu, what do you mean?"

"What is the general referring to?"

"Stop pretending to be ignorant here, why do you recommend Sima Old Man in front of the Holy Emperor? You didn't mention this at all when we were in the Jiulong Palace. We had already planned it, didn't we?" Cao Shuang said angrily.

"The general has been wronged. How can you dare to plot against the general because of his humble position? Recommending Sima Taiwei in front of the Holy One is nothing but force. Since ancient times, only two or more people have been entrusted to assist the government. There is no case of one person. This is to prevent arbitrary power.

.The reason why Sima Taiwei is recommended for the humble position is because among the ministers in the court, only Sima Taiwei can take the position. Although there is a gap between the general and Sima Taiwei, in the future, the general will be the leader in the court.

"Assistant, Sima Taiwei is second, why should the general worry about not being able to overpower him?" Liu Fang said calmly.

Cao Shuang thought about it. In the future, he would be the chief minister who takes care of life, and he would be able to overpower Sima Yi, so there was no need to worry about not being able to deal with him.

So Cao Shuang became happy again and was promoted to general. It was like leaping over the dragon's gate and reaching the sky in one step.

The interior of Jiafu Hall suddenly became quiet. Cao Cao looked at the empty palace of Nuo Da and sighed sadly, his expression extremely decadent.

Bixie said cautiously: "Since Your Majesty thinks that Cao Shuang is not qualified to be the first assistant, then why..."

Cao smiled bitterly and said: "Cao Shuang's talent is indeed not enough to take on the position of chief minister, but within the clan, who else can serve him? I originally intended to use King Yan to assist the government, but there is nothing I can do about it. King Yan

It is so sad that the Cao family, which has a gentle and submissive personality but is stubborn in its refusal, has been reduced to the point where no one can use it!"

"Then why did your majesty use Cao Shuang and Sima Yi? Emperor Taizu once said that Sima Yi looked down upon the wolf, and taught the late emperor not to reuse him, so your majesty is not afraid of Sima Yi..."

Cao looked miserable and laughed miserably: "I didn't know that Sima Yi was Ying Yang's minister. But over the years, Cao Xiu and Cao Zhenzhen have passed away, and there is no one available in the clan. The Western Shu invaded the border, and the Eastern Wu invaded the border.

, Gongsun Yuan of Liaodong is also stupid. Who else can defend me against the enemy except Sima Yi? I thought that I, young and rich, could not survive him as a sixty-year-old man? As long as I am here, Sima Yi will be the best.

Even a dragon must be coiled up by me, and even a tiger must be laid down by me. As long as I am here, Sima Yi will not be able to overturn the world!"

When Cao said these words, his voice was hoarse and domineering, as if he had exhausted all his strength. Then he kept coughing and wheezing, and his face became even paler.

Jixie hurriedly beat his back and cried: "Your Majesty, please take care of your dragon body."

Cao said dejectedly: "Unfortunately, I am going to die. Sima Yi is still alive and well. From now on, I am afraid no one can check and balance him. My original intention was to use Cao Yu and five people to assist the government and demote Sima Yi to Guanzhong.

Guarding the border, it's a pity that things went counterproductive. Do you really think that Liu Fang can change my mind with just a few words from Liu Fang? Behind Liu Fang and Sun Zi are the civil and military officials of the entire dynasty, and they are wealthy families. They all sided with Sima Yi, even if

Even if I kill Sima Yi now, there is nothing I can do to save the situation. I can only cause chaos in the court and give the rebels against Shu and the puppet Wu an opportunity to invade the country."

Cao let out a long sigh, which turned into endless helplessness. The young emperor who once pointed out the country with great enthusiasm was already on the verge of death at this moment. Everything he controlled could no longer be grasped, quietly slipping through his fingers.

Time passed by.

Jiuxie was crying aside.

Cao sighed for a long time and said slowly: "Help me get up, I want to go out and see the palace."

"Your Majesty, your body..."
Chapter completed!