The video takes us to ancient times; Li Er transforms into the Tongtian Emperor of Shu Han.

In summary, the reason why Sima Yi was able to overthrow the foundation of the Wei Kingdom can be summed up in just two words.

Can survive!

"Sima Yi, you really have a knack for surviving!"

By the end, even Boss Cao couldn't hold back anymore.

Even though they had already heard from snippets of conversation that Sima Yi had a long lifespan.

Before witnessing it with his own eyes, Cao Cao could never have imagined that this guy could survive so long!

He single-handedly outlived three generations of the Cao family!

Sima Yi lowered his head and remained silent.

"He wasn't long enough to live. If he had lived a few more years, Cao Mao probably wouldn't have been a problem."

"Live a few more years? He was over seventy when he died, wasn't he?"

"If he had lived a few more years, perhaps none of what happened later would have happened."

"Cao Fang is weak and incompetent; he might just bring down the Cao Wei dynasty in this generation."

"It's a pity that Cao Rui died too early, otherwise Sima Yi wouldn't have had a chance."

"Cao Rui? That impure body was entirely his own doing. Look at the changes in him before and after Zhuge Liang's death. Was he even the same person?"

Opinions were divided on the matter of Sima Yi surviving.

Some people think this guy really survived, outliving three generations so that the Sima family could rise to power.

Some people think that if one is not long enough to live, one should live a few more years before dying.

After summarizing the three generations of the Cao family, it suddenly became clear that it wasn't Sima Yi who lived too long, but rather Cao Rui who died too young.

After Zhuge Liang's death, Cao Rui went completely astray, which led to his own downfall a few years later.

Along with it, the entire Wei dynasty was also set free.

As the words on the sky were updated, everyone fell silent again.

When Cao Rui died, he naturally knew that Sima Yi had ambitions.

However, with a young ruler and a suspicious state, if there were no trusted ministers to stabilize the country, the Cao Wei dynasty could have been destroyed in an instant.

Forced by circumstances, he had very few options when looking at the entire court.

Sima Yi and Cao Shuang, one in charge of internal affairs and the other in charge of military power, were the only choices he had.

But he made a huge mistake, especially in misjudging Cao Shuang.

When Cao Fang first ascended the throne, Cao Shuang held the military power of the entire Cao Wei state, while Sima Yi merely held the title of Grand Tutor.

At this point, it can be said that the influence of the two was not on the same level at all.

However, Cao Shuang managed to squander the excellent hand that Cao Rui had given him.

Or one could say that Sima Yi seized the opportunity accurately and ruthlessly.

When Cao Shuang accompanied Emperor Cao Fang away from Luoyang to sweep the tombs, Sima Yi realized that this was the best opportunity.

The three thousand elite guards he kept in his mansion also came in handy at this moment.

He seized the armory, stormed the palace, forced the Empress Dowager to issue an imperial edict to depose Cao Shuang, and took over the defense of Luoyang in one fell swoop.

By the time Cao Shuang realized what was happening, Luoyang had already changed hands.

"..."

So simple?

Liu Bang's mouth was agape.

He never imagined that the strategist who had been suppressed all along could raise an army so easily.

The fact that the capital could fall so easily can only mean that, besides Cao Shuang himself being incompetent, most of the people he supported were also incompetent.

Otherwise, it would be a pipe dream to try to shake Luoyang, which is defended by a large army, with only three thousand elite soldiers!

"How should I put it? There are indeed quite a few idiots around Cao Shuang."

Li Er also found it difficult to look at the account of the Gaopingling Incident displayed on the sky.

Sima Shi did indeed keep three thousand elite warriors. These three thousand men did not recognize Cao Shuang, or even the emperor, but only the Sima family!

But even those three thousand men, however fearless they were, were still flesh and blood.

Before they seized the armory, these three thousand men were completely unarmored. They could easily be suppressed by the Luoyang garrison, let alone the hundreds of guards in Cao Shuang's residence.

"Unfortunately, the commander of Cao Shuang's guards failed to act immediately and instead watched as Sima Yi led his elite troops to seize the armory."

"Once those three thousand men obtained weapons and armor, the guards in Cao Shuang's residence would be no match for them, and the imperial palace would be taken over with almost no power to resist."

It could be said that during the Gaopingling Incident, it seemed as if even Heaven was on Sima Yi's side.

Anyone with a discerning eye in that era could see that Sima Yi, though nominally Grand Tutor, was in reality a figurehead position.

Cao Shuang, on the other hand, controlled the entire Cao Wei army and was also a member of the imperial clan.

Once a conflict arises between these two sides, choosing one over the other is hardly a choice at all.

But the guards in General Cao Shuang's mansion hesitated.

That moment of hesitation allowed Sima Yi to seize the armory, instantly reversing the balance of power.

"That shouldn't be the case. Even if Sima Yi had taken Luoyang, Cao Shuang would have had troops and men, and even the emperor would have been by his side. He could have easily led his troops back to Xuchang and, in the name of the emperor, commanded all forces to jointly attack the Sima clan."

Cao Cao frowned.

So what if Sima Yi takes Luoyang?

So what if he gets the Empress Dowager's decree?

Emperor Cao Fang was still by Cao Shuang's side. With the emperor's edict in hand, the empress dowager's decree was no different from toilet paper in the outhouse.

As for Luoyang, a mere place, what can it possibly accomplish?

Back then, Dong Zhuo had a strong and well-equipped army. Even when he occupied Luoyang, he was still defeated and forced to flee in panic. How much more so for Sima Yi?

If Cao Shuang were to raise the imperial edict and give orders, Sima Yi would have a 30% chance of winning, which is an overestimation.

"This is the most infuriating part!"

Upon hearing Cao Cao's words, Zhu Yuanzhang couldn't help but laugh in anger.

"When we first read this part of history, we were almost shocked by Cao Shuang's actions!"

"what?"

"For Cao Shuang, are there any other options?"

Cao Cao gradually became confused.

In his view, Cao Shuang only had two paths to choose from.

A more radical approach would be to use Cao Fang's imperial edict to command the entire nation to jointly punish the traitor Sima Yi.

To be on the safe side, he led his troops back to Xuchang, then won over all sides to ensure that everything was in order before marching on Luoyang!

No matter which option is chosen, Cao Shuang's chances of winning are extremely high.

After all, the rightful emperor is in his hands!

"Have!"

"surrender!"

Cao Cao: "?"

What to invest in?

What's the drop?

You and Sima Yi were both regents, but Sima Yi was an outsider while you were of royal lineage.

As long as you, Cao Shuang, raise your voice, even without any other external influences, you will surely have more supporters.

Moreover, Emperor Cao Fang is on your side.

Of the three factors—favorable timing, advantageous location, and popular support—Sima Yi only possessed the advantage of Luoyang's location. Under these circumstances, why did he surrender?

"Doesn't he know that, given his status and prestige, even if he surrenders, Sima Yi will not let him go?"

The principle that "if you don't cut the weeds at the root, they will grow back in the spring breeze" is something even a five-year-old child understands. Does Cao Shuang think that Sima Yi doesn't understand this when he places his hopes on him?

Let alone letting him go, someone like Sima Yi would show no mercy to Cao Shuang's entire family, or even his three clans!

What exactly is in his head?

"Speaking of which, I must mention that Luoshui has an excellent reputation!"