In just four days, Cao Ang's biological mother passed away, leaving Cao Ang heartbroken.
Mrs. Ding silently held Cao Ang in her arms and comforted softly, "I will be your mother from now on!"
Within four short days, according to Cao Ang's judgment, the mother probably had a cerebral infarction!
He fainted and fell to the ground without warning. He became silent the next day and remained in a state of drowsiness.
On the third day, he touched Cao Ang's face but couldn't say a word. On the fourth day, he died in his sleep.
Cao Ang knew that it was impossible to cure the disease with current medical techniques.
Such a precise craniotomy would not be possible even for Hua Tuo!
There was actually a brief moment of peace in the court.
Empress Dowager Dong, the biological mother of Emperor Ling, took over the command of the Eighth School Lieutenant of Xiyuan and kept watch with the ten regular attendants.
Empress He, He Jin and Grand Tutor Yuan Wei jointly participated in the affairs of the Secretariat and took charge of the government affairs, forming a situation in which their relatives, the He family, had exclusive power.
The young emperor recalled Huangfu Song to take charge of the overall military and political affairs.
The two forces are at peace with each other.
However, the chaos in the world still cannot be stopped, and various strengths begin to emerge.
Green, Xu Huangjin is coming back.
Yan Zhong died of illness, and the Sanfu area fell into melee, and its power gradually weakened.
Dong Zhuo took the opportunity to invade Xiliang, but Han Sui and others retreated steadily.
Things seemed to be moving in a good direction, but Cao Ang knew that underneath everything was calm, there was a bigger explosion hidden.
Cao Ang decided to take precautions, accumulate strength, and prepare for the subsequent outbreak!
Observing filial piety for one's mother is the best way to hide it.
Cao Ang informed Dian Wei of his decision and asked him to travel around the states to find some people.
Jia Xu did not choose to leave, but was intentionally or unintentionally arranged by Cao Ang to stay with Cao Song, which could be regarded as giving Cao Song a protection and preparing to go to Jiaozhou to take up a post.
When Jia Xu asked how Cao Ang was doing when he arrived in Jiaozhou, he responded with a word of comfort, taking advantage of the situation to make Jia Xu look at Cao Ang with admiration.
Judging the situation, Jia Xu secretly sighed with his firm and soft attitude!
This is standard imperial learning!
Jia Xu had never seen those people with extraordinary talents in the legend.
Some people cannot reason with common sense, and Cao Ang is one of them.
The news that Cao Ang observed filial piety for his mother spread to the people and the court, arousing repercussions.
For a time, Cao Ang appeared in the headlines of public opinion again.
Sheep have the feeling of kneeling to breastfeed, and crows have the meaning of feeding back. Cao Ang, who is extremely filial, made "Wandering Son's Yin" become popular again.
Cao Ang has also become synonymous with filial sons, and all forces use Cao Ang as an example to teach their children and grandchildren.
On the way back to Luoyang, Huangfu Song also heard the news that Cao Ang was going to observe filial piety for his mother.
He also wrote a letter to Cao Ang to express his sympathy and said that he would visit Cao Ang after returning to Luoyang.
Cao Cao did not object to Cao Ang's move and built a house for Cao Ang in front of Mrs. Liu's grave.
Cao Ang simply packed up and moved in.
A grand fairy tale novel began to be written in this thatched house.
"Chengtang is the descendant of the Yellow Emperor, and his surname is Zi. In the early days, the emperor's second concubine Jian Di prayed to Gaohe, and she received the auspiciousness of a black bird, and a contract was born..."
Cao Ang decided to revise the book. He wanted to change the world view in the book.
It’s okay for the East to fight in any way, but it’s not okay for the West to join in at will.
Cao Ang wanted to plant the seeds of hatred of the West in the hearts of the people.
Maybe one day it will sprout, then won’t the West become a punching bag?
The facts are not important! What is important is how to get the public to accept it!
Then public opinion is the power that makes the public change their minds!
"hey-hey……"
Cao Ang couldn't help but smile, as if he could see the near future...
On this day, the first guest-Lu Zhi was welcomed into the thatched house.
"Your Majesty, you are polite!"
Lu Zhi also did not let Cao Ang hold the apprenticeship ceremony, so Cao Ang could not call him teacher. He could only respectfully welcome Lu Zhi into the room.
There was another person who came with Lu Zhi. Cao Ang visually estimated that he was at least about two meters tall. He was about thirty years old and had a gentle and elegant appearance. He was a rare handsome guy!
Cao Ang's mind was spinning back and forth, who is this with such a tall figure?
"There is no greater virtue than practicing extreme filial piety! But after the period of observing filial piety, do you have any ideas?"
Seeing Lu Zhi's sudden question, Cao Ang was stunned.
Idea? What idea?
"Although you are still young, have you ever thought about joining the court as an official? With Zixiu's literary talent and ability, I can guarantee that you will become the youngest person to be filial and honest in our Han Dynasty!"
Cao Ang was deeply moved, but he shook his head at Lu Zhi.
"Sir! Life is short, I am afraid I will disappoint you."
"Don't be too ambitious. I cherish talents and will definitely admit the talented ones."
Cao Ang looked at the excited Lu Zhi and really didn't want to break his loyalty to the emperor!
However, Lu Zhi had already regarded Cao Ang as an adult and talked like an adult, and did not pay any attention to Cao Ang's determination.
"Does Zixiu have any grudge against me?"
"Sir... you said this, I didn't say..."
"Hahaha... you are a pretty good doll!"
Lu Zhi laughed heartily and became more certain of his decision to bring Cao Ang into officialdom.
"Huh? What is this?"
Just when Cao Ang was struggling with how to politely reject Lu Zhi, Lu Zhi's eyes came to the scene of the story about the gods on the table.
"The Romance of the Gods?"
Lu Zhi picked up the draft and flipped through it page by page...
"hiss……"
The more Lu Zhi watched, the more frightened he became, and the more he watched, the more fascinated he became.
"This book? Written by Zixiu?"
"Exactly, a random essay written out of boredom. What do you think, sir?"
"This novel ancient myth is really a different approach. There is only the Empress Nuwa and the Taizu of the Three Qing Dynasties. Why did the Great God Fuxi become the Three Emperors?"
"Um?"
Cao Ang blinked, isn't Fuxi one of the Three Emperors?
Are the myths before the Han Dynasty different from my own understanding?
Seeing Cao Ang's confused look, Lu Zhi smiled.
"It turns out that there are things you don't know too, little one!"
So, Lu Zhi poured the myths he knew into Cao Ang, which made Cao Ang so angry that he wanted to smash the wall!
The creator god is Fuxi and Nuwa, what stabilizes the world is the sun, moon and stars, and what guards the world is the four mythical beasts...
"But? Your mythology system is quite interesting, but have you ever thought about turning it into a book?"
"Young man, don't dare have such unreasonable thoughts."
Cao Ang was so happy that whatever he thought of came to him!
From the time he was preparing to write The Romance of the Gods, Cao Ang was thinking about how to promote this book.
It's not that he never thought about Lu Zhi, but Cao Ang was afraid of being scolded by Lu Zhi for tampering with history, so he didn't dare to look for it.
Well now, the best candidate actually took the initiative to ask himself.
"Zixiu, don't belittle yourself. Although you are young, you have a great reputation among officials. If this book is completed, it is guaranteed to be popular among the big men!"
"Sir! Your affirmation is the motivation for writing!"
"Hahahaha! Since Zixiu intends to write a book, let's wait until you finish the book before discussing the matter of joining the court!"
"Zhongde came here today because he wanted to see what kind of boy Cao Zixiu is, who is famous all over the world! It just so happens that Zhongde won't be returning to his hometown in the near future. How about staying here to get along with Zixiu for a few days?"
The two-meter-tall man smiled in agreement.
"So, how many days will it take for Yizhen to come back and pick you up?"
"good!"
So regardless of whether Cao Ang agreed or not, Lu Zhi left happily, leaving behind a confused Cao Ang and the man.