Among Cao Cao's sons, the eldest son Cao Ang and the second son Cao Pi were sitting in the room. Although Cao Cao had other sons, such as Cao Zhang, Cao Chong, Cao Zhi and others, these children were all very intelligent and deeply loved by Cao Cao. But whether it was Cao Chong
, or Cao Zhi, or even the slightly older Cao Zhang, who were not too old, did not attend.
Historically, Cao Ang died on the battlefield during the Battle of Wancheng. Because of Wang Can, Cao Ang did not die in Wancheng, but became the crown prince of the former Wei State. After the fall of Wei State, Cao Ang became
An idle person has an easy life.
Cao Pi was expelled from the Cao family by Cao Cao because when the Shu Kingdom attacked the Wei Kingdom, Cao Pi insisted on going his own way and took the initiative to seek help from Huchuquan and other Huns. At that time, Cao Cao was angry at Cao Pi for colluding with foreigners, and on the other hand, he wanted to protect Cao Pi.
Cao Ang is the prince and must side with Cao Cao to resist Wang Can. Cao Pi does not need to. After he is expelled from the Cao family, he can remain anonymous and retain the blood of the Cao family.
However, the situation changed later, and Wang Can persuaded Cao Cao to submit to Wang Can. Therefore, all Cao Pi's arrangements were meaningless, and Cao Cao incorporated Cao Pi into the Cao family.
For more than one year and nearly two years, Cao Pi also stayed in the Cao family and concentrated on studying knowledge. Cao Ang, Cao Pi, and even the younger Cao Zhi and others were deeply influenced by Cao Cao, and they were all very influential.
Talented people.
They devoted themselves to the study of knowledge and became more and more profound in their knowledge.
Cao Ang looked solemn and said solemnly: "Father, His Majesty called you into the palace yesterday. Since you came home, you have been in the study. It was not until today that you called us here. Did something unexpected happen?"
Cao Pi was thinking more deeply. A sharp light flashed across his eyes and he said coldly: "Is Wang Can now ready to take action against the Cao family? In the past, I thought Wang Can was cunning and not worthy of trust. But my father believed in Wang Can.
Lead the troops and submit. Now that the Cao family has no power, Wang Can's dealing with the Cao family is like squeezing an ant to death."
Cao Cao glared at Cao Pi.
Cao Pi was thinking deeply, but he was only afraid of Cao Cao. Seeing Cao Cao's expression, he smiled and said quickly: "Father, my son made a mistake. Please forgive me."
Cao Cao snorted and scolded in a deep voice: "The Cao family is preserved thanks to your majesty's magnanimity, and is able to live a stable life without worries about food and clothing. Don't say any more of what you said today. If you continue to speak wantonly, I will definitely expel you from the Cao family."
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"Yes, please remember this, son!"
When Cao Pi heard this, he quickly answered.
He didn't dare to anger Cao Cao, especially when Cao Cao was so harsh. He actually didn't understand why Cao Cao believed in Wang Can so much. The relationship between the two was a bit puzzling.
This was something Cao Pi couldn't figure out.
Cao Cao continued: "I believe in your majesty, just as your majesty trusts me. Your majesty settled the Cao family without any suspicion. To this day, your majesty is the most respected person in the world, and he does not act like an emperor in front of me.
He also calls me brother."
"Your Majesty and I are more than ten years apart, but we are close friends."
"I know your Majesty, and your Majesty also knows me."
Cao Cao affirmed: "I have no doubts about your Majesty's words. And you have no doubts about my conduct as a person. Therefore, you should behave yourself and do not speak nonsense or go beyond the limits."
"Son, remember this."
Cao Ang and Cao Pi answered at the same time.
When Cao Cao saw his two sons answering seriously, he nodded slightly with a look of satisfaction on his face. He greatly admired Wang Can for being able to accommodate the Cao family, and was very grateful to Wang Can.
The strength of the Wei State in the past was extremely huge. There were quite a lot of ministers in the Wei State in the past, and many of them were talented and capable people. For example, Xun Yu, Chen Qun, Liu Ye and others were all top-notch talents.
Today, these people are all officials in the court.
It can be said that leaving Cao Cao's family behind would create more hidden dangers. Wang Can was able to accommodate the Cao family generously, which is Wang Can's courage.
Cao Cao continued: "Your Majesty summoned me to the palace yesterday to prepare for me to go on an expedition. When he persuaded me to surrender in the past, he said that he would conquer farther places. Now that the world is stable and everything is on the right track, your Majesty will fulfill his old promise.
, take me to conquer places farther away. Your Majesty, this time, may first conquer Japan and other places."
"This is a good thing."
When Cao Ang heard this, he immediately became excited.
Cao Cao can come back, which means that Cao Cao will no longer be idle at home and can show his former style again.
Cao Pi was also very excited.
Both brothers felt happy for Cao Cao from the bottom of their hearts.
There was a touch of kindness on Cao Cao's face and he continued: "After careful consideration for this expedition, I decided to report to Your Majesty and ask His Majesty to allow you to go with me on the expedition."
"In the past, one of you was a prince, and the other was a person in power. You were both people who had a taste of power. Once you were idle at home, and you were so young, it was difficult to get used to it, and your talents were wasted."
"Unlike me, an old man, I have long taken it lightly."
"After His Majesty conquers the Japanese Kingdom, he will go further, even to the Western Regions and other extreme western places. When the time comes, I will show off my old face and find a place for you in the Western Regions, so that you can control one side and let the
You won’t be stuck at home.”
"There is no place for you in the Kingdom of Shu."
"Of course, even if His Majesty allows you to show your talents in Shu, I will not agree. Because there are too many people from Wei in Shu, I don't want you to get involved in right and wrong."
Cao Cao said slowly: "If you stay away from Shu, you will stay away from right and wrong. Once you reach the far west, the sky is high enough for birds to fly, and the sea is wide enough for fish to leap. You can display your talents as you wish."
After hearing this, Cao Ang's eyes suddenly became moist. He knelt down, knocked his head on the ground, and choked with sobs: "Father!"
A call contains true feelings.
Cao Pi was also moved. Like Cao Ang, he knelt down and thanked Cao Cao. The two brothers were both young men and had nothing to do at home. Although they studied poetry and books all day long and were devoted to the mountains and rivers, they were still young men after all, unlike Cao Cao.
As a person approaching fifty years old, I cannot take it lightly. After all, I feel a little depressed and frustrated.
Cao Cao waved his hand and chuckled: "Get up, my father, if I don't think about you, who will I?"
Cao Ang said: "I made my father laugh."
Cao Pi said: "Father, my son will not let you down. The son of my Cao family is by no means a waste."
Cao Cao nodded, stroking his beard and said: "You two brothers have never let me down. My father also believes in your abilities. Go ahead and prepare and wait for His Majesty's edict."
"Here!"
Cao Ang and Cao Pi agreed and stood up to leave.
Cao Cao looked at the backs of his two sons leaving, with a look of relief on his face. Cao Cao lost to Wang Can, but what Cao Cao was most relieved about was that his sons were all very capable, whether they were Cao Ang, Cao Pi, or
Cao Zhang, Cao Zhi and Cao Chong all have their own strengths.
This is what Cao Cao is most proud of. (To be continued)
