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

Considering that even if Cao Cao did not proclaim himself emperor, but only called himself the King of Wei, it would cause turmoil within the current court.

Therefore, Cao Cao and Cao Zhi had some discussion.

final decision.

Spread the news first.

Test the reactions of all parties.

From the reactions of the crowd.

Then decide how to become king.

that's it.

At the instruction of Cao Cao.

The secret agents of the school history office.

The news soon spread throughout the streets and alleys of Yecheng.

This has been a topic of conversation among the people of Yecheng these days.

It was all because Cao Cao wanted to be named King of Wei.

For ordinary people.

As long as the country's name is still Han, as long as the emperor's surname is still Liu.

So whether Cao Cao is called Prime Minister, Duke of Wei, or King of Wei.

To them, there is no difference.

Because the difference in status is too great.

Whether it is King Cao Cao of Wei or Prime Minister Cao Cao.

Crushing them to death is no different from crushing an ant.

Therefore, these people learned the news.

Not only did he not resist.

Instead, they discussed it enthusiastically.

There are some people who are good at speaking.

In these discussions.

He cheated me out of a lot of fine wine.

He even got a lot of wine and nectar.

……

Unlike ordinary people who only care about three meals a day.

The nobles and dignitaries.

What they care about is the interests of themselves and the entire family behind them.

……

Cui family.

Cui Yan after learning the news.

First stunned.

Then the whole person became very excited.

Before Cao Cao's army entered Yecheng.

The Cui family can only be regarded as a well-known aristocratic family in Jizhou, not even in the top ten.

But since Cao Cao's army entered Yecheng.

And after moving the capital to Yecheng.

The status of the Cui family.

All the way up.

The marriage between Cao Zhi and Cui Yao.

It also made the Cui family become the most prominent aristocratic family in Jizhou.

Later, the three states of Bingzhou, Youzhou and Qingzhou were successively recovered by Cao Cao.

The Cui family once again became the first aristocratic family in the four states of Hebei.

It is secretly competing with the Xun family of Yingchuan, the first aristocratic family in Henan.

But even so, Cui Yan knew.

The Cui family is no match for the Xun family.

Regardless of his close relationship with Cao Cao;

Or your own personal abilities;

It’s still the heritage of the two families.

The Cui family is far inferior to the Xun family.

Even if Cao Cao moved the capital to Yecheng, it would not work!

But it's different now.

Because Cao Cao was going to be named King of Wei.

Just look at the name.

Cui Yan knew it.

Cao Cao's Wei Kingdom will radiate in all directions with Yecheng as its center.

By then, the Cui family will be like the Yingchuan gentry who relied on Xu Du in the past.

It quickly became the most popular family in the entire Han Dynasty.

And judging from Cao Cao's act of being crowned king.

in the future.

Cao Cao, or Cao Zhi, will take the last step and ascend to the supreme position.

The daughter of the Cui family was Cao Zhi's wife.

That is to say-

The Cui family may become the first foreign relatives of the new empire.

The status of relatives by marriage in this era.

Needless to say.

And the thought that the Cui family would reach its peak in his hands.

Even Cui Yan, who has mastered the art of cultivating qi, is very good at it.

At this moment, the curve of his mouth was so high that even eight horses couldn't pull it back.

"Zi Gan, what do you think? Your father has a good eye, right?"

Cui Yan looked at his son and said arrogantly.

Cui Yi: “…”

"I don't know who it was, but he was so unwilling to marry his sister to the Fourth Young Master!"

Cui Yi couldn't help but complain in his heart.

But seeing Cui Yan so happy.

Cui Yi naturally wouldn't pour cold water on him at this time.

Just as Cui Yi was silent.

Cui Yan continued:

"In a few days, I will invite all the nobles of Hebei to jointly petition for the promotion of Sikong to the King of Wei!"

"As long as this matter is successfully concluded, my Cui family will replace the Xun family's current position. In the future, my Cui family may even become the second Yuan family!"

When Cui Yan was so happy, he started dancing.

I see my father's words are getting more and more outrageous.

Cui Yi hesitated for a long time, and finally couldn't help but said:

"Father, if Sikong is crowned King of Wei, my Cui family will indeed be the biggest beneficiary. But have you ever thought about how many people in the court would oppose this? Outside the court, the princes of the Liu royal family, such as Liu Bei, Liu Biao, Liu Zhang, etc., all hold heavy troops and rule over their own regions.

If we fail to declare our claim to the throne at this time, what will happen to our Cui family? If we succeed, how will history record our Cui family?

Cui Yi expressed his concerns.

If they fail, the Cui family, as Cao Cao's vanguard, will bear the wrath of those ministers who are loyal to the Han Dynasty;

If successful, judging from the current situation of the Cao family, there will definitely be a change of dynasty in the future, and the Cui family will also benefit from it.

However, history books also record that the reason Cao Cao became king was because the Cui family cheered on and added fuel to the fire.

That is, they win glory during their lifetime but ignore their reputation after death.

Hearing Cui Yi say this, Cui Yan was stunned.

Just when Cui Yi thought that Cui Yan had been successfully persuaded by him.

But Cui Yan sneered:

"If you don't want to pay any price and want to gain immense wealth, there is no such thing as a cheap thing in this world!"

“Even Emperor Gaozu was chased by Xiang Yu and fled in panic before he conquered the country.

The Cao family's current status is due to the Sikong leading his troops to fight for it with swords and spears. In the attack on Lu Bu in Puyang and the battle against Zhang Xiu in Wancheng, each time they were at the brink of death!

"Compared to Gaozu and Sikong, my Cui family only needs to move their lips, and the risk can be directly ignored!"

Hearing Cui Yan say this, Cui Yi was shocked.

"However, what you just said is not without reason. I heard that the Fourth Young Master is currently selecting talents in the Juxian Hall to send to Xudu. Find a chance to tell the Fourth Young Master in the next two days to leave here as soon as possible and not get involved in the affairs of Yecheng!"

Seeing that Cui Yan was obviously trying to get him out, Cui Yi was stunned.

He knew that Cui Yan was protecting himself.

But as a son, how could he sit idly by and watch his father bear the stigma while he himself enjoyed the fruits of his labor with peace of mind?

"Father……"

Cui Yi was about to speak up to stop him.

"You will become the head of the Cui family in the future. Your father hopes that you understand that the prosperity of a family does not rely on one person or one generation, but on the continuous efforts of generations!"

Cui Yan said in a deep voice.

Seeing Cui Yan say this, Cui Yi dared not object and quickly bowed and said:

"The child has learned a lesson!"

……

Zhen family.

After Zhen Yao learned the news.

In an instant, the moon was three feet tall and it cheered happily back and forth in the room.

After his wife Wang saw this scene.

The whole person was dumbfounded.

She remembered that her husband had no habit of taking powder (Wushisan).

How did it suddenly become like this?

Just when Wang was about to call the servants in to control her husband.

But Zhen Yao suddenly held his hand and said excitedly:

"Madam, my Zhen family is going to be prosperous, and my Zhen Jiayao is going to be very successful!"

Wang: “???”

"Come here, prepare ten boxes of gold, one box of gems, and ten boxes of pearls, agates and jadeite. I will personally deliver them to the Fourth Young Master's house!" Zhen Yao said happily.

Seeing Zhen Yao say this.

Only then did Wang realize that the reason her husband was so happy was because of this rumor.

"Husband, rumors are always rumors. If we do this without confirmation, will it cause misunderstanding?"

"And... and I heard that Sikong's actions are suspected of treason. Treason is a serious crime punishable by the death of nine generations of the clan. Others would not even have time to hide, so why are you still trying to get involved?"

Wang spoke very clearly.

It felt as if the Cao family was about to be exterminated.

"Snapped!"

Accompanied by a soft sound.

There were five more finger marks on Wang's face.

"Women's opinions, women's opinions!"

Zhen Yao pointed at Wang and cursed:

"You must never mention this again. If the Fourth Young Master knew, what would he think of our Zhen family? Besides, with the abilities of Sikong and the Fourth Young Master, the change of dynasties is destiny. If I find out that because of you, my Zhen family has lost the opportunity to become an imperial merchant, I will not forgive you!"

Zhen Yao said coldly.

After saying this, Zhen Yao walked out of the room.

He wants to choose the gift himself.

……

Prince Zhao's Mansion.

When the news that Cao Cao was going to be crowned King of Wei reached Liu She's ears.

Liu She froze completely.

Although in Liu She's heart.

I have long known that the destiny is no longer with the Liu family.

He also knew that Cao Cao and his son would be the ones who inherited the Mandate of Heaven in the future.

But he didn't expect that this day would come so soon!

"Father, what is Cao Mengde planning to do? Is he planning a rebellion? Father, as members of the Han royal family and the Liu family, we cannot just sit there and wait for death!"

Beside Liu She, Liu Gui said viciously.

Obviously, he still couldn't let go of his identity as a member of the Liu royal family.

"Snapped!"

As soon as Liu Gui finished speaking, he was slapped hard in the face.

"You bastard, if you still can't see the situation clearly, Prince Zhao's Mansion is in danger!"

Liu She was very disappointed with the result.

"Without the royal status, is there still the Zhao Palace?"

Liu Gui retorted.

"If the Zhao Palace is gone, will we die?"

This one sentence choked Liu Gui.

"If you can't let go of this status, why don't you follow Liu Bei's example and use your status as a relative of the Han Dynasty to stand up and raise your arms to fight against Cao Cao and support the Han Dynasty!"

"Or maybe I'll wait until the day of a new dynasty, commit suicide, and sacrifice my life for my country!"

"If you can't do either of these things, then shut up and be a coward. Only in this way can my father and I survive the great changes that are to come!"

Liu She had long been dissatisfied with his son, who was ambitious but incompetent.

At the same time, he also hoped that his scolding today would make Liu Gui face reality.

……

Xun Yu's residence.

Ever since the news that Cao Cao was going to be crowned King of Wei.

After it spread throughout the streets and alleys of Yecheng.

Xun Yu used illness as an excuse to hide in his mansion and refused to go out.

These days.

Every day someone came to see Xun Yu under the pretext of visiting him.

And among these people.

The majority of them were from Henan gentry.

After all, Cao Cao is now the one who can output damage in front of you.

As the boss of the Yingchuan gentry, as the boss of the Henan gentry.

What does it mean that Xun Yu is hiding at this time?

But unfortunately, they did not see Xun Yu.

The reason why Xun Yu hid.

It's not that he doesn't want to be in charge.

But things have developed to this point.

He no longer knows.

How should I face Cao Cao?

once Upon a time.

The two are close comrades-in-arms.

Even if he saw Cao Cao's "ambition".

Xun Yu also thought that Cao Cao wanted to emulate Yi Yin and Huo Guang and become an autocratic and powerful official.

Xun Yu supported Cao Cao as a powerful official.

In his opinion.

The reason why the Han Dynasty is in chaos today.

The main reason is that the emperor is incompetent.

at this time.

A character like Cao Cao appeared.

Bringing forth new ideas and sweeping away the unhealthy practices in the Han court since Emperor Huan will only benefit the Han Dynasty.

But he didn't expect it.

Cao Cao's ambition was so great that he wanted to replace the emperor.

This is something Xun Yu cannot accept!

But today, is it useful if I don’t accept it?

With the current strength of Cao Cao and his son.

Will my resistance still be effective?

Because he couldn't figure it out, Xun Yu didn't want to see outsiders.

……

"Hey, what are you doing? My master said he doesn't want any visitors!"

At this moment, a hurried voice interrupted Xun Yu's thoughts.

Xun Yu looked up.

Zhong Yao rushed in recklessly.

Rushed straight in front of him.