In the years before and after Cao Cao's death, the older generation of talents in the Wei Kingdom gradually withered away. Sima Yi, whom Cao Pi trusted and relied on the most, was also secretly exterminated by Cao Cao using his legacy, leaving only the high-ranking and unimportant Jia Xu to discuss.

The emperor often visited the Taiwei's house, causing jealous courtiers to spread rumors. Jia Xu was cautious for half his life and did not dare to make mistakes. After that, he used the excuse of old age and illness to avoid trouble. If he met Cao Pi, he would definitely summon him.

He asked his servants to carry him to the temple.

It may be because of his age, or it may be that Jia Xu is pretending to be ill. His physical condition has deteriorated rapidly since last year. After the Qingming Festival this year, he was unable to go to the ground and could no longer eat anything.

When Jia Xu was awake, he was already explaining his posthumous affairs. Cao Pi sent imperial doctors many times for diagnosis and treatment, but the diagnosis results were all very pessimistic.

It was hard for Cao Pi to imagine that after Jia Xu passed away, who else could he turn to for advice. However, Huang Tian paid off and the 'Wuhou' he had been looking for for several years finally appeared.

It turns out that the person who is more powerful than Sima Yi is actually his biological son. Why didn't he think of it at the beginning?

"Xiao Gao, please show off to Huan..." Cao Pi felt it was inappropriate before he could finish his words, so he immediately changed his words: "Forget it, let's leave the palace now and go to the Taiwei's Mansion."

"Ah? Only..."

Gao Miao was stunned by Cao Pi's "sudden turn". Except for some of Cao Pi's elder concubines who lived in Yecheng, all the other concubines were taken to live in Luoyang. Three new favored concubines, Xue Lingyun, Chen Shangyi and Duan Qiaoxiao, lived in Hehuan Palace.

Ji, Cao Pi must have been in high spirits when he was talking to Huan Dian, but the conversation suddenly changed to the Taiwei Mansion.

The terminally ill old Jia was so charming? He was actually more attractive than His Majesty's three favorite concubines. Gao Miao was puzzled and went to prepare the carriage and horses, and asked Xu Chu to arrange for tiger guards to accompany him.

Cao Pi left the palace secretly at night, and Xu Chu's Tiger Guards opened the way. Not long after, they came to the Taiwei's Mansion and called the door.

The Jia family were all asleep at this time. The concierge yawned and opened the door to ask, only to find that it was Yu Hu who came to the door. Soon the Taiwei Mansion lit the lights, and Jia Mu took several brothers out and welcomed Cao Pi into the mansion with fear.

When Cao Pi arrived in the main hall, Jia Mu held up his hands and said, "Your Majesty came here late at night to discuss military and state affairs with my father. However, my father is seriously ill and cannot stay here. Please forgive him for his rudeness."

"I'm aware of Taiwei's condition. I'm not sympathizing with him for bothering him late at night. Have you rested?" Cao Pi said with a kind face and no intention of blaming him.

Jia Mu replied: "I just managed to feed him some porridge. Although I have fallen asleep for a while, I think he is still not heavy. I will wake him up now..."

"If it weren't for an emergency, I would never be so rude. Please lead the way quickly." Cao Pi stood up and pointed to the door.

"Wei." Jia Mu bowed and then led Cao Pi there.

Arriving outside Jia Xu's bedroom, Cao Pi ordered Xu Chu to wait outside the door. Jia Mu woke up his father and left.

Jia Xu was lifted up and half lying on the couch. At this time, his old eyes were slightly open and his face was tired. When he saw Cao Pi, he only blinked.

Cao Pi sat on the edge of the couch, held the other party's hand, and said with emotion on his face: "Since I succeeded to the throne, every decision has been made with a public plan. Now that Wei is in big trouble, someone has come up with a plan that may break the situation."

, but I was still hesitant after thinking about it, so I came to my house to consult with you at night..."

At the end of Cao Pi's words, Jia Xu nodded slightly in agreement, and Cao Pi revealed Sun Quan's vicious plan.

"No..." Jia Xu pondered for a long time, and he was sure to spit out two words.

"But why? Attacking it with an epidemic, although both the enemy and ourselves are injured, Wei is weak and Wei is strong. If Jingzhou is defeated miserably, the danger of the Central Plains will be resolved. Without the threat of Guan Yu, we can gather the strength of the whole country, regain Guanzhong in one fell swoop, and sweep away

Jing, benefit.”

Jia Xu's left hand was held in Cao Pi's hand. Cao Pi could feel that the other party was very excited, so he quickly expressed his doubts.

"The danger of Wei... is in Yongliang... not in Jingzhou..." Jia Xu just finished speaking a few words, and then he gasped continuously, and after waiting for a while, he continued to add: "This poisonous plan... based on Wei...

.It is not advisable to replace Guan Yu..."

The reason why Jia Xu is smart is that he can think of things that others can't think of. When Cao Pi heard his reminder, he immediately broke into a cold sweat behind his back. Sun Quan asked Wei to use the main force of the Central Plains to replace Guan Yu's Jingzhou Army, and Liu Bei's main force was at this time

In Yongliang, it will not be affected much at all.

The consequence of the plague plan may not be that both sides suffer losses, but that the Wei state hurts its foundation. Liu Bei can not only stand firm in Guanzhong, but also has a good chance of breaking into the Central Plains. Sun Quan can not only take a breather, but may also conspire with Liu Bei to plot against Wei.

"Sun Zhongmou...is not a good person...Your Majesty can wait...wait for the Nanman..." Although Jia Xu's body collapsed, his IQ was still at a high level.

"Yes, I almost forgot this move. South Central is remote and difficult to travel. It takes a long time to deliver the message. We should wait patiently. I was affected by the battle in Yongliang...Forget it, I already know it in my heart.

Already."

Cao Pi received Jia Xu's advice and realized that he had entered a misunderstanding. He put Jia Xu's arms under the quilt and looked at the wrinkled old man on the bed, wondering how many more times he would see him again.

Just as Cao Pi was turning to leave, he suddenly remembered what happened to Marquis Wu and asked him if he wanted to stop by, otherwise he might not have a chance. He then turned around and sat back on the couch.

"Taiwei, I have one more thing to ask. Before the end of his life, the late Emperor asked someone to pass down the name 'Wu Hou' to me, saying that this person could help me sweep away the talented people in the world. What do you think?"

"There are... talented people in the country... the late emperor's order... must be without mistakes... I wonder... where are they?" Through Cao Pi's words, Jia Xu thought of the genocide of the Sima family. He had always thought of it before.

I suspected that it was Cao who killed Sima, and now it seemed that he was just right, and he would die with less regrets.

"I live in Jiangdong." Cao Pi didn't tell the whole story.

"Very good...Sun Quan is evil...keep a low profile...take him back..." Jia Xu did not forget to tell him.

"Don't worry, Lieutenant. I know it well. You should take good care of your health and come back to visit when you are free..." Cao Pi said and stood up to leave.

Jia Xu nodded with some relief, thinking that it would be great if he had a successor, but this was the last time the monarch and his ministers met.

Cao Pi left the mansion and boarded the car back to the palace. On the way, he recalled Jia Xu's words. He opened the car curtain and called Gao Miao and Xu Chu. He whispered to the two of them: "Chang Wen (Chen Qun) will send people to Jianye tomorrow to prepare."

When we welcomed the Sima brothers back to Wei, I was worried that Sun Quan might not release them neatly. I still remember that when I sent the two brothers away in Ruxu, I did a lot to intimidate Zhuge Jin..."

Gao Miao was just a chamberlain. When he heard Cao Pi talking to him about military affairs, he had question marks all over his face. Cao Pi continued: "Xiao Gao, you will go with Chang Wen's people tomorrow. You are behind the scenes and are responsible for making the final decision. We must welcome Sima back."

brother."

"Ah? How can this slave be worthy of such an important task..." Gao Miaocheng was frightened.

"Try to follow Sun Quan's wishes and satisfy any conditions that can be met verbally. If the other party still makes things difficult, at least one of them must come back, but it must be the one with the title of Wuhou. Check carefully to make sure you don't make a mistake." Cao Pi looked solemn.

"Wei." Gao Miao had no choice but to agree.

Cao Pi then told Xu Chu: "Xiao Gao's actions are closely related to the fate of the Wei Dynasty. If we cannot recall this talented man, I will not have the confidence to defeat Liu Bei. Therefore, you send two tiger guards to accompany you to ensure the safety of Xiao Gao and Wuhou."
Chapter completed!