Cao Pi could have said this confidently a few days ago.
However... reality gave him a very loud slap in the face and told him to start over.
This made Cao Pi lose all thought of rest for a while.
With a pair of big dark circles under his eyes, Cao Pi directly ordered Cui Yan and Sima Yi:
"I don't care what happened, Sima Yi, you must find out what happened with Cao Zhi today. If Yang Xiuyi or the helpers Yang Xiu invited have left Cao Zhi, then just invite them all over."
"Tell them that as long as they can help me get to the top, I will not treat them badly."
"And Mr. Cui... Please try your best to find out what kind of form my father's so-called 'assessment' is this time... Only by knowing yourself and the enemy can you win every battle. If we are still confused before the assessment begins, I'm worried.
Big brother’s side…”
Cao Pi held his head and showed a sad look on his face. Cui Yan and Sima Yi sitting in front of him were naturally quite helpless.
Sima Yi seemed quite self-blame for Cao Zhi's problems:
"My lord, the information about the Fourth Young Master is entirely due to me not reviewing it too much. You can rest assured that if Yang Xiu is willing to join us, I will definitely do my best to win him for the Lord—"
Cui Yan also nodded and said:
"I will go find out what the Prime Minister is saying right now, and I would like to ask my lord to please be patient."
Cao Pi nodded, breathed a long sigh of relief, and couldn't help but sigh:
"Everything in the world is unpredictable. I didn't expect that the situation would change so suddenly... Could it be... am I really destined not to inherit my father's position?"
Of course, no one could respond to his words.
——
Time flies so fast, half a month has passed in the blink of an eye.
After the arrival of autumn, the weather in Yecheng turned cold quickly. Over the entire city, there was always a cloud that could not be blown away, which seemed to bring a lot of troubles to everyone in the city.
Not long ago, Cao Cao announced the establishment of an heir, which indeed caused quite a stir.
Mainly because it was made public, which actually made many people murmur.
Many people think that the struggle for heirship is somewhat equated with those dirty and dirty methods. It is hard to imagine that Cao Cao said in the notice that every period of time, he would announce to everyone in Yecheng that the two young masters would be in a phased relationship.
What results did you achieve in the assessment?
Yes - not only the assessment program has been made public, but also all the participants.
Including the examiners of each small assessment, not only Cao Pi and Cao Ang took part in the examination, Cao Cao even made a very eye-catching decision, that is, everyone who participated in the assessment could
Bring up to two think tanks——
Think tank?
This is what the notice said, but everyone who read the notice basically understood that this so-called think tank was actually the ministers who publicly expressed their support for the two young masters.
The announcement of this decision immediately made the battle for heirship, which was originally clouded, become clear and peaceful.
why?
The reason is also very simple, because many people actually have the same views on the battle for heirship.
Since there are many shady things going on behind the scenes, it naturally means that the risks involved are huge.
But similarly, high risks also mean high returns. It is a great honor to be able to successfully select the future lord and follow him before his inheritance rights are determined.
The so-called minister of Conglong is really successful, and there is no need to worry about his future reputation and status.
People seek advantages and avoid disadvantages.
It cannot be ruled out that there are people who are willing to give without expecting anything in return. That kind of person is naturally an exception.
But under the principle of pursuing advantages and avoiding disadvantages, it is obvious that many people have the need to reduce risks.
So what should we do at this time?
Naturally, it is the so-called behind-the-scenes transaction.
If you are successful, you will gain indispensable benefits. Apart from things, just slap your butt and leave directly. This has almost become a consensus.
But Cao Cao's operation, almost from a fundamental level, directly blocked the participation of all those who wanted to seek advantages and avoid disadvantages, and reap the benefits.
The rules clearly stated that no one else was allowed to directly or indirectly participate in the assessment except for the two think tanks.
Even the group of relatives and friends has been clearly arranged for you, which really blocks all opportunistic paths.
Now... those who were waiting and watching were directly kicked out of the game by Cao Cao.
The key to this is to eliminate those opportunistic people. On the other hand, he also makes all conspiracies and tricks invisible.
why?
He has publicly stated where his closest ministers are. If something happens to any of his close ministers, the finger will only be pointed at his opponent.
——
In short, as soon as the assessment rules were announced, Yecheng suddenly became quiet.
Those who seemed to be sneaking behind the scenes and fueling the flames suddenly disappeared.
However, it seems that the specific content of the assessment has not been announced yet. According to Cao Cao, this assessment will last for half a year or even a year, involving abilities in many aspects. It will also lead to the failure of the two young masters and those around them.
If a person does not have strong comprehensive ability, it is easy for him to be weak in the final judgment.
Of course, these... are not things that people who eat melons need to think about.
This heirloom turmoil, from the initial stage of rumors, to the undercurrents surging later, everyone was suspicious, and finally to the complete clarification now, can be regarded as making the north, which was not in war, very nervous.
However, now that it has returned to stability and waiting for Cao Cao to issue orders, the rest is not something ordinary people need to worry about.
So, there is nothing wrong with eating melon.
——
But...except for the establishment of an heir.
The real explosion in Yecheng is still to come.
And this time, there are no so-called rumors.
Because, the arrival of this matter was destined.
…
In the autumn of the fifteenth year of Jian'an, a fast horse was welcomed outside the peaceful city of Yecheng.
In fact, the news this person brought was already three days ago.
But even so, it was hard for him to imagine what Yecheng would be like when he announced the news.
The majestic Ye Gong City was unusually deserted today. People started arriving in horse-drawn carriages in a hurry early in the morning.
On weekdays, Cao Cao usually rests in the Prime Minister's Mansion, but...as if he knew what was going to happen, all his sons, including Cao Cao, had arrived in the palace today.
Naturally, there is no need to mention the civil and military officials.
Everyone is waiting in the city with great solemnity.
until--
A fast horse passed through the south gate of Ye City, followed the main road in the city, and arrived directly in front of the palace without stopping.
"The imperial edict has arrived!!"
The visitor didn't know how many times he had simulated this situation, but when he shouted it, he still had a hint of unnatural hoarseness.
But no one cares how he sounds.
On the contrary, the content of his words, to a certain extent, indicates the occurrence of an extremely iconic event in the late Eastern Han Dynasty.
"Cao Cao, the Prime Minister of the Han Dynasty, accepted the order!!"
Cao Cao looked in the direction of the voice. He was wearing a dark official robe. Although his hair was gray at the moment, he could not hide his majestic aura.
