Three Caos fighting for a bride? Zhen Ji, I, Cao Zhi, will take her!

"The Emperor issued an edict: Here is Cao Pi, eighteen years old, a man of profound learning, both virtuous and talented, with a reputation far and wide, who has won my heart.

Therefore, I appoint you as the General of the Five Officials. I hope you will be selfless and dedicated to your duties, serve the country, and live up to my expectations!

In the center of the reception room in Cao Pi's mansion.

After the eunuch finished reading the contents of the imperial edict.

He bowed and handed the imperial edict to Cao Pi, saying flatteringly:

"General of the Five Officials, please accept my order!"

"Receive an order?"

Looking at the eunuch who was delivering the imperial eunuch in front of him and the two young eunuchs behind him.

Cao Pi couldn't help but frown.

Ever since Cao Cao established the Xudu court.

Cao Cao was in charge of all matters, big or small.

In addition, the emperor is now far away in Xudu.

Even if he had wings, he would not be able to deliver the imperial edict from Xudu to Yecheng.

Therefore, the first thing Cao Pi did was to see the eunuch delivering the imperial edict.

Cao Pi knew that this person was sent by Cao Cao.

And after hearing the content of the imperial edict.

Cao Pi could hardly believe his ears.

A person of both virtue and talent, with a great reputation?

If we didn’t know that the content of this imperial edict was written by Cao Cao.

Cao Pi thought that the person who wrote this was deliberately satirizing him.

but--

The position of General of the Five Officials is actually a really lucrative job!

Not only does he have the power to command the guards;

He also has the power to command a certain number of troops;

In addition, there is the power to recommend and select some military talents.

In addition, there is the position of General of the Five Officials.

They can also enter the court and participate in state affairs.

He sat in the court alongside a group of ministers.

Apart from the nominal duty of protecting the imperial city.

The other powers are all real!

But why would my father give me such an important position? Shouldn’t he have given it to Zijian?

Because of his lack of confidence, Cao Pi fell into deep thought...

"General of the Five Officials, please accept my order?"

The eunuch who delivered the imperial edict reminded.

"Oh, I accept your order!"

Cao Pi responded quickly.

Although I don’t know the purpose of Cao Cao’s doing this.

But Cao Pi still accepted the imperial edict.

And very considerately, he gave each of the three angels a plate of golden bread.

The first thing Cao Pi offered was a plate of gold cakes.

The three little eunuchs were instantly delighted.

After they left, Cao Pi's doubts were still not resolved.

……

"Master, the Sikong Mansion has sent a carriage over, saying that they are following the orders of the Sikong, and that they want you to go to the Sikong Mansion now!"

Just then, the housekeeper rushed in from outside.

"Father is looking for me at this time?"

Seeing that it was Cao Cao who sent someone, Cao Pi naturally did not dare to neglect him.

After hurriedly changing clothes.

Cao Pi got on the carriage.

……

Sikong Mansion.

In the study room.

When Cao Pi came in.

A trace of pity instinctively flashed across Cao Cao's eyes.

But soon, this feeling of reluctance was suppressed by Cao Cao.

"My child meets his father!"

Cao Pi was very cautious and did not overstep the line even when facing Cao Cao.

Of course, Cao Pi did this.

Firstly, he lacked confidence due to the series of setbacks he had suffered during this period.

Secondly, the advice Sima Yi gave him was indeed useful.

At this moment, Cao Pi was seriously playing the role of a filial son.

"Haha... Between you and me, father and son, there's no need to be so restrained!"

Cao Cao smiled and patted Cao Pi on the shoulder.

At the same time, he gestured to Cao Pi to sit on the chair.

Thanks to the Zhen family's strong business acumen.

Nowadays, all the wealthy families in Yecheng.

All of them used tables, chairs and benches designed by Cao Zhi.

"Father, I don't understand why you appointed me as the General of the Five Officials!"

Consider the role you are playing now.

Cao Pi was not playing any tricks at this moment.

Instead, he spoke directly.

"Oh……"

Seeing Cao Pi being so direct, Cao Cao was shocked.

After a moment, Cao Cao laughed and said:

"The reason I appointed you as the General of the Five Officials is because you are worthy of this position. I know that you have had a hard time recently because of Zijian's incident.

But don't forget, you are already very good. You are now eighteen years old, and it is time for you to enter the court..."

"... Zijian has now set a wedding date with Miss Cui. As your brother, you should also seek a suitable match. I've heard that you and Chen Qun are very close. Coincidentally, there's a girl of marriageable age in the Chen family. I'm planning to marry her to you!"

"Father wants me to marry into the Chen family?"

Because of excitement, Cao Pi stood up suddenly.

There's no way I can't help but get excited about this.

Although the Yingchuan gentry is headed by the Xun family.

But in fact, the power of the Yingchuan Zhong family and the Chen family is almost the same as that of the Xun family.

It’s just because Cao Cao and Xun Yu are good friends.

This made Xun Yu the leader of the Yingchuan gentry.

Now, Cao Cao asked him to marry the daughter of the Chen family in Yingchuan.

This means that his ties with the Yingchuan gentry have become even deeper.

……

Although shocked, Cao Pi immediately realized his gaffe.

So he quickly returned to his previous state, pretending to think for a long time, and finally said:

"Everything depends on my father!"

"good very good!"

Seeing Cao Pi being so sensible, Cao Cao was overjoyed.

So he continued to paint the cake:

"Zihuan, you and Zijian are both my favorite sons. I believe that with you both, the Cao family will surely prosper.

Although there is only one heir, if my Cao family wants to develop long-term, we need Zijian, and we also need you..."

Seeing Cao Cao speak so sensationally.

Although Cao Pi didn't believe it, he still cooperated and gave feedback on the surface.

Seeing this, Cao Cao felt even happier.

……

After a cup of tea time.

Cao Pi left.

Guo Jia walked out from behind the screen.

"Fengxiao, what do you think of Zihuan?"

Cao Cao said calmly.

"The Second Young Master has grown up!"

Guo Jia said.

"Yes, it has indeed grown!"

Recalling Cao Pi’s performance just now.

Although his acting skills are still immature.

But compared to the previous few days, Cao Pi has indeed grown a lot.

Cao Cao could feel it.

The ecstasy in Cao Pi's heart when he proposed that Cao Pi marry the Chen family of Yingchuan.

However, Cao Pi was able to suppress this ecstasy in a short period of time.

This alone is enough to prove that Cao Pi has grown!

And with the dual protection of his status as the General of the Five Officials and his marriage to the Chen family of Yingchuan.

Cao Cao saw it clearly.

The insecurity in Cao Pi's eyes had disappeared.

Instead, ambition continues to grow.

And once Cao Pi recovered himself.

Then the next step was to attack Cao Zhi.

And when I think about it in my own plan.

Cao Pi was always a tool.

Cao Cao couldn't help feeling sad.

"Fengxiao, do you think Zihuan will hate me if I do this?"

Cao Cao said sadly.

"Sikong, those who accomplish great things cannot be soft-hearted!"

"In my opinion, only under the leadership of the Fourth Young Master can the Cao family make further progress!"

Guo Jia said in a deep voice.

The Cao family's current status is so powerful that it has great influence in the government and the country.

Going further, of course, is the throne.

After hearing what Guo Jia said, Cao Cao finally let rationality overcome emotion.

The originally hesitant look now became extremely firm.

"By the way, how's the situation at the Sima family?"

Thanks to Cao Zhi's reminder.

Cao Cao paid special attention to the Sima family.

"An angel has been sent on behalf of the imperial court to express condolences. Sima Fang is bedridden due to grief. The Sima family is now managed by his eldest son, Sima Lang.

All matters, big and small, were managed in an orderly manner, and Sima Yi's death did not cause any chaos! "

Guo Jia said in a deep voice.

"Sima Bada, they are all talented indeed!"

Cao Cao snorted coldly and said unhappily.

He recalled how he had previously recruited Sima Fang's sons to serve in the government.

However, the Sima family rejected him on the grounds that their sons were not talented or well-educated.

It now seems that the Sima family has been hiding their incompetence from the very beginning.

A family destined to be one's enemy.

There is so much talent being discovered at the moment.

Cao Cao just felt that he was being made a fool of by Sima Fang.

"Sikong, since the Sima family is so insidious, should we still allow the Second Young Master to have contact with the Sima family?"

Guo Jia said.

"Why not? If Zihuan doesn't interact with them, how could they reveal their true colors?"

"If they don't show their true colors, what reason do I have to deal with them?"

Cao Cao said coldly.

See what Cao Cao is thinking.

The Sima family has been labeled as "sinister and cunning".

Guo Jia said no more.

It's just that Guo Jia is curious.

Why was Cao Cao so sure that the Sima family was bad?

What exactly did Cao Zhi say to Cao Cao that caused Cao Cao's attitude towards the Sima family to take a sharp turn for the worse?

Could it be that there was another hidden story behind Cao Zhi's killing of Sima Yi?

Cao Cao knew this secret, but he himself didn't!