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He said a word, but he didn't continue to say it, as if he hesitated.Cao Cao frowned, and couldn't help saying angrily: "Why are you so hesitant? Report it quickly!"

The man seemed to be taken aback, and hurriedly said: "My lord, it's the Marquis of Linzi...the Marquis of Linzi..."

"Zijian?" Cao Cao was a little surprised. In his impression, although this kid liked to drink and compose poems, he was a bit willful and uninhibited, but he was also talented. He never made mistakes in matters of right and wrong.A little anxious, he hurriedly asked, "What's wrong with Zijian?"

The man hesitated for a while, and finally continued: "The guards of Simamen came to report. Just now, when they saw King Wei driving in his car, he thought that King Wei had gone the wrong way after drinking, so he stepped forward to dissuade him. But in the car was the Marquis of Linzi, the guard He didn't dare to let him go, and wanted to persuade him to change his course, but Linzi Hou was so tough that he almost wounded the guard with a horsewhip. The guard was panicked for a moment, but he rushed out of the Sima Gate..."

Before the words fell, there was already an uproar in the hall.One must know that although the Sima Gate is the outer gate of the Heavenly Palace, due to the etiquette system, only the emperor's vehicle can enter and exit through the gate, and outside the Sima Gate is a dedicated road for the emperor, even the crown prince is not allowed to use it.Today, Cao Zhi actually opened the Sima Gate and ran across the road, which is really a crime of disrespect. If it is serious, it will be a death sentence...

Cao Cao doubted his ears for a while, but he didn't react for a while, and stood on the spot for a moment.Seeing this, all the officials gradually became quiet for a while. For a moment, needles could be heard in the hall, and everyone dared not show their anger, but their eyes all fell on Cao Cao.

Cao Cao didn't speak, but Cao Pi, who was standing beside him, saw his father's fists tightened and loosened, loosened and tightened, and even his breathing became a little rough.He who has followed Cao Cao for many years naturally understands that his father is burning with anger at the moment but is trying to restrain himself. Even though he is as witty as he is, he doesn't know what to say and do to calm his father's anger at this moment, but he is full of doubts in his heart: Zhi'er, how could...

After an unknown period of time, Cao Pi only felt a drop of cold sweat emerge from his forehead, slowly slid down his cheeks, and finally dripped from his chin.At this moment, Cao Cao finally opened his mouth, but it was almost an angry roar: "Catch that rebellious son back to me! Bring the bus order!" The person who informed him didn't dare to delay, and hurriedly took the order and left.

But Cao Cao seemed to lose his strength all of a sudden, and sat back on his seat as soon as his body softened. Cao Pi stepped forward to help, but Cao Cao waved his hand to stop him.Tiredly, he looked up at all the civil and military officials, Cao Cao waved his hand again: "It's late at night, everyone go back first."

When Cao Cao opened his mouth, the crowd didn't dare to stay even though they were curious, and immediately retreated one after another.When all the officials were gone, Cao Pi couldn't bear it anymore, stepped forward and knelt down on the ground: "Father, Zijian drank too much tonight, don't..." Cao Zhang also knelt down beside him, and seemed to speak, but was waved by Cao Cao Interrupted: "Go back first, too."

"Father..." Cao Pi wanted to say something more, but was swept away by Cao Cao's eyes, and immediately fell silent, a voice suddenly came out from the bottom of his heart: Don't say anything more, and don't do too much, otherwise Zhi'er will be more dangerous... With Cao Cao's eyes that seemed to see through everything, Cao Pi gritted his teeth and squeezed out a sentence: "Yes..." Then he got up and left, of course he did not forget to pull Cao Zhang who was still kneeling on the ground.

As soon as Cao Pi pulled him out of the hall, Cao Zhang immediately broke away from Cao Pi's hand, and said angrily, "Don't you care about Zijian? This may lose his head."

Cao Pi covered Cao Zhang's mouth and said, "What are you talking about? What happened to Zijian made me feel more uncomfortable than what happened to me, but... my father has always loved Zijian, and he would spare his life no matter what. Said There are so many mistakes, if we accidentally annoy our father again, if his father takes all his anger on Zijian... then there is really no way out..." He said so, but his body couldn't stop trembling .

Cao Zhang also calmed down at this moment, gritted his teeth and said, "Okay, I believe you. But if father really wants... I will save Zijian's life even if I lose all my military achievements. Zijian is our younger brother... "

Cao Pi was taken aback for a moment, and his hands clenched into fists beside him: Why do you sacrifice for Zhi'er, only me.Only I can... But when I saw Cao Zhang's clear eyes, I was instantly relieved: Yes, we are brothers...

It was night, the entire Wei Palace was silent, everyone was silent, but the lights in Cao Cao's study were lit all night.And the Cao Pi brothers, who were anxious in their hearts, also had no sleep all night.

In the end, he was worried about worrying, so Cao Pi came to Cao Cao's study early the next morning.

Facing Cao Pi's arrival, Cao Cao didn't seem to be surprised at all. Looking at his son's hesitant expression, he said slowly, "You still can't sit still. But if I really want to punish Zijian for his crime, you should treat him how?"

Hearing this, Cao Pi only felt a cold sweat break out, but how could he perceive Cao Cao's tentative expression at this moment, his knees softened and he knelt down, saying incoherently: "Father, Zhi'er...Zi Jian was drunk last night, he probably doesn't even know what he did. Father, don't..."

Cao Cao seemed to have never heard of it, and asked, "How are you doing?"

The heart was beating crazily, and Cao Pi felt that the blood in his whole body was about to freeze.In the dark, he had a premonition that what he said next would determine the fate of himself and Cao Zhi, but he couldn't make up a clue in his chaotic mind.At the same time, Cao Pi also knew that the longer the delay, the more disadvantageous it would be.In the confusion of thoughts, the scenes of getting along with Cao Zhi from childhood to adulthood kept flashing in his mind. When he was young, he persistently hooked his little finger and asked himself not to die on the battlefield. The poems stuffed into his arms, Yongshi's shy confession on the stage... With Zhier like this, what else can I hesitate?Gritting his teeth, Cao Pi took a few steps on his knees until he reached Cao Cao's corner, then kowtowed several times heavily, and when he raised his head again, his face was covered in blood, but he spoke resoundingly: "My child is willing to share this crime."

"What if you want him to die for your father?"

"My child is willing to give up everything, but to ask for Zijian's life." This time, Cao Pi answered without hesitation.

The gaze staring at Cao Pi is as real as it is. Cao Pi's back is soaked in cold sweat, but he still tries to look at Cao Cao.I don't know how long it took until Cao Pi felt that he could not hold on anymore. Cao Cao suddenly looked away, and then laughed loudly: "Okay, okay, okay! One of you is willing to commit a capital crime for the other, and the other is willing to commit a crime for the sake of the other." That one is willing to give up everything. Well, what a pair of brothers love each other!"

Cao Pi's pupils dilated instantly, doubts, shock, disbelief, all kinds of emotions could no longer hide at this moment: Zhi'er, you actually told the world in this way that you have no intention of being the son of the world...you don't know Is it possible that you will die?Silly boy……

Looking thoughtfully at the wonderfully changing expressions on Cao Pi's face, Cao Cao laughed again, but turned his eyes to an unknown distance, and said: "Come on, come on, I'm old, and I still have to rely on you from now on." These children. That's it, don't kneel here, go back and take care of yourself, so that your brother won't worry about it later. "

As soon as this remark came out, Cao Pi breathed a sigh of relief: It seems that Zhi'er's life is safe...

On the same day, two warrants were issued from Cao Cao at the same time, saying:

"It was called Zijian at the beginning, and among the sons, the most important things can be decided. Since Linzi Hou Zhi left to open the Sima Gate to Jinmen, I have a different vision for this son."

"The chief historians of the princes and the officials under the tent, do you know if I will go out and let the princes do what they want? Since Zijian opened the Sima Gate privately, I don't believe in the princes again. I am afraid that I will go out privately when I come out, so the general will go. You can't always make Wuer your confidant."

At the same time, the bus order was convicted and beheaded.Cao Zhi was fined for three years and ordered to go home and think about his mistakes, but other than that, there was no more punishment.The government and the opposition did not dare to say anything on the public face, but there was a lot of discussion in private. It is said that Cao Cao still loves his children. Even if it is such a crime of disrespect, he cannot bear to be harsh...

Not long after, Cao Cao issued the "Decree for the Establishment of the Prince": "Tell Zi Wen: You are known as the Marquis, but Zi Huan is not entrusted alone. He will only be a general of the five senses. This is what the Prince knows."

In October of the same year, Cao Pi was established as Prince Wei.

In winter, the disease was prevalent in Wei State, and among the seven sons of Jian'an, Chen Lin, Xu Gan, Ying Ju, Liu Zhen and Wang Can all died of illness.So far, the seven sons of Jian'an have all died.

In April of the 23rd year of Jian'an, Karasuma, Daijun, rebelled, and Cao Zhang, who was granted the title of Marquis of Yanling at that time, paid homage to General Bei Zhonglang and General Xiaoqi, and went to conquer.

On this day, Cao Zhang personally led the troops into the border of Zhuo County.Unexpectedly, they didn't travel very far, and encountered thousands of Karasuma cavalry.

Dozens of chariots form a circle, the fronts of the chariots are all facing outwards, and all the chariots are full of top fighters.The Karasuma cavalry surrounded the outside and launched wave after wave of attacks, but they were all forced back by strong arrows.In the center of the chariot circle, Cao Zhang was sitting on his horse. Seeing this, he couldn't help turning his head and said to a middle-aged general in his 40s beside him, "General Tian has a plan!"

The middle-aged general was Tian Yu, the deputy general of the Northern Expedition.Hearing Cao Zhang's praise, Tian Yu hurriedly said: "It's also thanks to the fact that this place is an open plain, so this chariot formation can be formed. If it is a rugged mountain road, a fierce battle may be inevitable."

Cao Zhang laughed, "Because of the shape and conditions, General Tian has won the art of war."

Tian Yu was still waiting to be modest, but he was attracted by the movement outside the formation.Looking up, he was excited: "General, the enemy has retreated!"

Cao Zhang turned his head and saw that the Karasuma cavalry were gradually withdrawing from the encirclement, forming a team, and began to withdraw to the north. Immediately, he waved his hands and shouted: "Boys, chase!" Out of the car formation.The chief general took the lead, his morale suddenly increased, and the shouts shook the sky for a while, and the brigade followed Cao Zhang and pursued northward.

The sound of bowstrings was heard endlessly, and dozens of horses fell down in response, and Cao Jun's momentum suddenly became stronger.At this moment, the Karasuma army seemed to have calmed down from the previous panic, spread out their positions, and began to fight back with bows and arrows.Cao Zhangzhong was at the forefront, so he was the first to feel the impact, but he didn't seem to feel it. He danced and pushed aside the flying arrows, and the footsteps of the horse under him didn't stop for a moment.The soldiers behind him were all terrified, fearing that Cao Zhang might make a mistake, and seeing that Cao Zhang was blatantly unafraid, and his aura that should have been flying arrows was rekindled, Tian Yu shouted: "General Cao is still charging forward, How can we lag behind? Boys, follow me!"