Three Kingdoms: The Reverse Son of the Guan Family, Dragon Blessing Jingxiang

Autumn, October, twenty-four years of Jian'an.

The sky above Jizhou and Yecheng is filled with thick fog and suspicious clouds. These clouds form a net shape, just like a huge net spreading in the sky, as if it can be closed anytime and anywhere.

Cao Zhi, Li Miao and Xiahou Dun arrived late.

Looking at the towering gate of Yecheng, the capital of Wei, and standing in front of this familiar yet unfamiliar city, the three of them could not help but feel their hearts beat.

What stirred in Cao Zhi's heart was still those three words that kept repeating.

——'Sister Zhen! 』

——'Sister Zhen! 』

Li Miao secretly said:

——"I hope everything goes well!" 』

——"Speaking of which, after this battle, can I go home?" 』

——"It is said that if you are too far away from home, you will forget your hometown; they say that those who scheme too many times will forget themselves!" Hehe...hehe...』

Thoughts on this…

Li Miao looked up to the sky, his expression complex and solemn.

On the other hand, Xiahou Dun was thinking in his heart, but he was talking with his mouth.

——"This Jizhou must learn from the Yuan family's final destination, and learn from the betrayal and separation of relatives and relatives at the end of Yuan Xi and Yuan Shang's last..."

The past events are vivid in my mind, and the memories exhaled from my heart keep emerging.

"call…"

With a heavy sigh, Xiahou Dun's expression became increasingly tragic.

Li Miao, on the other hand, immediately helped Xiahou Dun up, and then replied: "No way... With my foster father on the battlefield, Yecheng cannot be in chaos——"

At this time...

There were civil servants waiting outside the door. When they saw the three people, they hurriedly came forward.

"Master Pi, you are wrong... Now it's time to address King Wei. King Wei asked his subordinates to wait for you here..."

At this point, the civil servant raised his eyes, looked at the sun, calculated the time, and quickly continued, "The time is just right. The ceremony for King Wei's succession to the throne is underway. The general, Mr. Zijian, and Mr. Li are here to invite you. this way please--"

Following the words of the civil servant.

Cao Zhi, Xiahou Dun and Li Miao looked at each other as if they were exchanging thoughts.

As for the content that was on their minds, it was the same sentence.

——"King of Wei?" How could it be him, Cao Pi? 』

yes…

Since Cao Cao became king, in the entire Wei Dynasty, throughout the Central Plains and the Northern Territory, whether it was soldiers or people, the title King of Wei was almost equated with Cao Cao.

This has become a deep-rooted symbol, and even his son cannot take away this "title" and this "symbol"!

…

The ceremony is coming——

Under the service of the internal officials, Cao Pi was wearing the crown of the King of Wei. The majestic royal robe and the extremely long cloak... all showed his status and majesty as the new king of Wei.

However, compared to Cao Cao, he was a little less domineering and majestic.

At this time...

Zhang Fang slowly walked into the pavilion with "Jin Ce" in one hand, swaying slightly in his steps.

Because when he helped Cao Pi get out of trouble in Jiangdong and Huainan, he had his arm cut off in order to protect him and save him.

It is this arm that makes his body's sense of balance incomparable to that of ordinary people, causing some unavoidable staggering and wobbling when walking.

"square?"

Seeing Zhang Fang, Cao Pi, who was still wearing his crown, stepped forward to grab him and pulled him close to him.

"How do you like it? How about my royal robe and crown? Isn't it majestic?"

When Cao Pi faced Zhang Fang... he was like a close friend who talked about everything.

Zhang Fang lost an arm because of him, but what Cao Pi gave him in return was the status and honor that one person is inferior to ten thousand people.

"Good-looking, stylish..."

It seems that it is not easy for a "fisherman" to speak such words as "style".

"Hahahaha..." Cao Pi laughed out loud, and while laughing, he took Zhang Fang's hand again, "I will always remember the person who saved my life... The most recent one was you, but the more distant one was... When I was seven years old..."

I don’t know if it’s out of gratitude for succeeding the new king of Wei;

It was the mention of "life-saving grace" that made Cao Pi think more and further.

He couldn't help but said sadly: "My father has always been strict with his children. I joined the army when I was seven years old. My eldest brother Cao Ang was taking care of me at that time. When I was ten years old, the army was stationed in Wancheng. Unexpectedly, Zhang Xiu suddenly rebelled in the middle of the night, and there was a chaos of war. , the eldest brother gave his horse to his father. He hugged me and braved the arrows in the sky to survive... He... He finally grabbed another horse, but as soon as he put me on the horse, he was hit by an arrow. He finally If you say so, just run quickly..."

Having said this, Cao Pi was silent for a moment, and he grabbed Zhang Fang's hand a little harder.

"Later, my father missed my eldest brother the most. I often thought that it would be great if I could switch with my eldest brother. Let me die for my father and let my father remember me. In this way... my eldest brother is still the legitimate heir apparent. Over the years, ...We brothers don’t need to turn against each other because of the position of the heir apparent. Perhaps...with the eldest brother’s benevolence, filial piety and kindness, he can save Wei in another way like Guan Lin, instead of now, the father is not like the father, the king Unlike the king, Wei is not Wei, country is not country, king is not king, minister is not minister..."

Although Cao Pi's tone was calm, as he spoke, two lines of tears slowly flowed down the corners of his eyes...

Hot, warm——

Zhang Fang advised: "After all...Young Master still achieved the position of the heir apparent and became the king of Wei Dynasty. No matter what the final outcome is, Young Master is at least worthy of your brother Cao Ang. You have done everything for him."

call…

Taking a deep breath, Cao Pi pondered for a moment, then nodded heavily.

He wanted to tell the story of Zhang Fang saving him after his elder brother Cao Ang saved him…

But…at this moment.

"Father..." Fifteen-year-old Cao Rui had already run over.

Following him was his wife Zhen Mi, who seemed to have heard her son calling "father" and interrupted him, "I've told you so many times, you can't call me father anymore..."

After being reminded by his mother, Cao Rui realized and changed his words, "It's father... I pay my respects to you, father!"

Speaking of which, Cao Rui and Zhen Mi's trip exuded congratulations to their father and husband, and the emotion was hot.

But who would have thought…

Cao Pi was as cold to them as always, he just waved his hand, "The ceremony is coming, you shouldn't come here... Go down, you have to prepare for the ceremony!"

Eternally, as always, he put his warm face on the cold buttocks.

Zhen Mi gritted her teeth. This was a feeling of being forever despised... Even though she was now the Queen of Wei, but... But the feeling of being rejected was even more intense.

"Yes... Your Majesty!"

Zhen Mi bowed, and then walked out slowly with Cao Rui.

Zhang Fang noticed that the atmosphere had suddenly turned cold, so he reminded, "Your Majesty, you shouldn't treat Madam like this. She is the Queen of Wei..."

"Hmph!"

Cao Pi snorted in response to Zhang Fang. Cao Pi stared at the mother and son who were walking further and further away, and said to Zhang Fang in a heart-to-heart manner, "Her heart is not with me--"

"If I have the choice, then the Queen of Wei must be Guo Zhao's--"

Speaking of this, Cao Pi said no more. All the clothes of the King of Wei had been put on, and the ceremonial guards were ready.

Cao Pi finally said to Zhang Fang.

"Follow me, I want you to see me ascend the throne of the Wei Kingdom!"

"Zhang Fang... Don't worry, you saved my life, and I'm grateful to you... After this ceremony, I can give you any position in the Wei Kingdom you choose--"

Having said this, Cao Pi finally pulled Zhang Fang and his lifesaver out of the courtyard and headed for the high platform that had been built long ago.

The steps, one by one, one by one, seemed to be the pain he had experienced along the way.

The peak was his declaration of victory-- He finally won the fight between brothers, no matter how bad the situation was, but at least he won, he fulfilled his long-cherished wish, and he reached the peak that belonged to him as he wished!

It was Zhang Fang.

In stark contrast to Cao Pi's mood, at this moment, as he stepped on the steps one by one, the gentleness in his eyes was gradually receding, replaced by a fierce aura in his eyes.

In his opinion…

Every step he stepped on was the tragic death of his father, brother, and uncle, and the blood and hatred of the millions of people in Yongqiu in his hometown.

He was about to…

he was about to be unable to hide the throbbing and murderous intent in his heart!

——『Uncle, Dad…The day when the Great Wei was completely destroyed is finally…』

——『It’s finally coming! 』

——『The child has waited for you…waited for you! 』

…

“Dong, Dong——”

A sonorous bell rang from the palace tower of Yecheng, and the person who struck the bell screamed loudly while striking it.

“The King of Wei is here——”

Then, the bells on the entire tower rang, and the mighty bell sounded, causing the bells on the entire Yecheng to ring together, shaking the sky. The soldiers stationed on the tower stood motionless, but…many of them had tears in their eyes.

Because, from today on, the master of the Great Wei is no longer Cao Cao, but his son Cao Pi.

The most ironic thing is that Cao Cao... the former ruler of Wei, the hero who created Wei, is not dead now, he is still alive.

Of course, the thoughts of these soldiers guarding the city... are irrelevant and cannot affect the overall situation.

Sima Yi stood in an inconspicuous position.

And on the high platform where he ascended the throne, as Cao Pi stood, Chen Qun stepped forward and chanted loudly to all the civil and military officials, soldiers, and people below the stage:

"In the 24th year of Jian'an, autumn, October--"

"I heard that the emperor has no relatives, only virtue is the assistant. From ancient times to the present, it has always been the case. In the past, my father Cao Cao inherited the mandate of heaven, saved the world and helped the people, cleared the world, expanded the nine states, and made great achievements, shining in the universe. I am not talented, but I am honored to inherit the Wei Dynasty. How dare I not do my best to continue my father's ambition? Conquer the Central Plains and win back the Wei Lord--"

"The governance of a country depends on getting people. I want to open up the way for talents. , not sticking to one pattern, so that the virtuous and capable people can make full use of their talents. We should also work hard and love the people, be frugal and simple in burial, and set an example for future generations. In the past, Yu Shun had twenty great achievements, and Fang Xun passed the world to him; Dayu had achievements in dredging, and Chonghua passed the throne to him. Although I am not smart, I am willing to follow the predecessors, treat the world as a public, and pass on the throne to the virtuous instead of to my son. However, now the situation is forced, and the destiny is destined. Cao Pi should live up to the expectations and continue the lineage of the Great Wei——"

This notice was issued in Cao Pi's tone, in which... he quoted Shun and Yu, because... his ambition has never been just this mere King of Wei!

What his father can do, he can do;

What his father can't do, he can do as well!

Thinking of this, Cao Pi's eyes became even more gloomy. He was already fantasizing... like what Sima Zhongda said, Guan Lin died in Liu Bei's mansion, and then the Central Plains was in chaos, the world fell apart again, and the heroes fought for supremacy. That was the time... for him, Cao Pi, to turn the tide.

Cao Pi thought so...

Chen Qun's voice continued.

"There is a prince, Cao Rui, who is smart and wise, both civil and military, and can carry on the legacy of the past. I am very pleased, so I grant him the seal of the prince, hoping that you will be more diligent, suppress your worries, and pay attention to the legacy. From time to time, you will show your merits to satisfy me——"

Wei Wang, Prince, Queen——

This is what needs to be written in the succession edict.

Just like when Cao Cao was named Wei Wang, the position of the prince was also mentioned in the edict. This is the rule. At that time, under the power, Cao Cao wrote Cao Pi's name, but... everyone knows that for Cao Cao's character, the title of the prince in this edict alone cannot represent anything?

Similarly, in Cao Pi's view, the title of Cao Rui as the prince and the title of Zhen Mi as the queen in this edict cannot represent anything.

Even Cao Pi noticed Cao Zhi... As expected, his eyes never left this high platform...his wife, the queen of Wei.

This is what Cao Pi can't stand the most - betrayal!

The entire succession ceremony was still going on, and it was supposed to end like this...

But the unexpected happened at the moment when Cao Rui was made the crown prince.

"Cao Rui cannot be the crown prince——"

A high-pitched voice chanted.

Everyone was startled, and even subconsciously turned their heads to look for the voice.

But they saw that the person who shouted this voice was Li Miao!

Chen Qun was also startled and spoke quickly: "Mr. Li is a person from afar. Even if he doesn't know the situation in Yecheng, doesn't he know the family affairs of the King of Wei? Prince Cao Rui is the only son of the king. If he doesn't become the crown prince, who will become the crown prince!"

"It's true that he is the only son--" Li Miao frowned and raised his tone further... "But it's not certain whether he is the new King of Wei's."

"Come on, take him down--"

Just as Li Miao's voice fell, Chen Qun hurriedly spoke, "Quickly take down this liar!"

Xiahou Dun didn't expect Li Miao to say such a thing at such a grand ceremony...

However, out of subconscious judgment, Hannan must have a basis for saying this... Even if Xiahou Dun couldn't see it, he still stretched out his hand to stop the approaching guard and shouted angrily: "The general of the Wei army is here, who dares to step forward?"

Sure enough...Xiahou Dun's prestige exists.

With his blockade, no blind Wei soldier dared to move.

With Xiahou Dun around, Li Miao became more bold and outspoken. He roared loudly: "Cao Rui is the son of this Lady Zhen and Yuan Xi..."

"The Wei cavalry broke through Yecheng in August of the ninth year of Jian'an, and Cao Rui was born in June of the tenth year of Jian'an... Ten months of pregnancy, this is just right, just right--"

As Li Miao said, this time without Chen Qun's order, Cao Zhi had already grabbed Li Miao angrily.

"Hannan? What are you talking about... What nonsense are you talking about?"

Is Cao Rui the posthumous son of Yuan Xi?

This is the focus of great attention and debate among keyboard historians in later generations, and the biggest point is this time...

It's too consistent!

And the reason why Li Miao could think of this was because Guan Lin wrote a letter to inform him.

As for Guan Lin's understanding of this secret inside the Cao Wei, it can be traced back to the day when he met Sun Quan in prison.

On that day, Sun Quan told Guan Lin the conclusion of the investigation of the Jiefanying, the spy agency of the Eastern Wu... for so many years.

This conclusion is exactly Cao Rui's life experience -

In order to find out the truth, the Jiefanying secretly investigated and investigated, including the movements of Zhen Mi and Yuan Xi in the past ten months... and even in the previous two months.

Yuan Xi had returned to Yecheng at that time.

And just as Yuan Xi left, the one who broke into the door of Zhen Mi's widow before his father Cao Cao... was the second son of the Great Wei, Cao Pi!

At first glance, this matter sounds very outrageous!

Thinking carefully, it is found that this matter is not simple at all.

And this kind of secret information can be used as a trump card, thrown out at the most critical moment, and killed with one blow——

"You are a wild and outspoken man, what are you talking about?"

"Zijian, are you here to seek refuge with me? Is this the gift you brought to me?"

Cao Pi's voice was already a little hoarse.

It was already extremely violent...

Cao Zhi also widened his eyes, still couldn't believe it, this... this is true!

Cao Rui was... not the child of his sister Zhen and his second brother, but... but that of Yuan Xi!

If this is the case, then... wouldn't the kingdom of Wei be passed on to the hands of the Yuan family in the future? This... this...

Not only Cao Zhi...

More people have also realized this.

The succession ceremony of the King of Wei suddenly seemed to be a bit difficult to carry out——

"Hahahaha...hahahaha..."

Li Miao was still laughing wildly, "Cao Zihuan? What are you afraid of? If he is really your son, then why not...you and Prince Cao Rui can give it a try...how about we give it a try?"

Li Miao said this...

Immediately, all kinds of discussions were heard around, and they were very loud.

"This is related to the foundation of the Great Wei, so we must be cautious..."

"Yes, if it is really the posthumous son of Yuan Xi, then doesn't it mean...wouldn't it mean...that the foundation created by Cao Gong should be returned to the hands of the Yuan family?"

"Blood recognition...is not impossible, at least...at least it can give you peace of mind!"

Just as these discussions were getting louder and louder.

Cao Pi stared at his queen Zhen Mi with a murderous look.

"I didn't, I didn't..."

Zhen Mi waved her hands again and again, denying it flatly.

Others were just guessing...

But she, she was the most certain that this was groundless and impossible... She... she was framed!

The question is...now, does it matter whether he was framed or not?

Not important at all!

Three people become tigers, it is a rumor, this rumor is enough to tear every inch of Zhen Mi's body and every inch of skin.

"snort…"

Cao Pi responded to Zhen Mi in the coldest and most disgusting tone, then turned his head, "Today is the solemn ceremony of succession. How can I allow you to act recklessly? Come, capture this person and kill him on the spot. Anyone who blocks his path will be killed as well." Kill without mercy——"

When he said this, Cao Pi looked around.

The implication is that those Wei soldiers did not dare to touch Xiahou Dun, so it was okay, so he would use his personal guards. Today was a great shame and humiliation. He vowed to make Li Miao pay the price with blood!

"promise…"

Immediately, all the personal guards beside Cao Pi moved together...to kill Li Miao.

All the civil servants and generals along the way quickly got out of the way. At this time, no one dared to face Cao Pi's anger.

soon…

The only person left in front of these personal guards was Xiahou Dun, who was still protecting Li Miao behind him with open hands.

"General, the King of Wei has ordered that anyone who blocks his path be killed. I advise the general to get out of the way and not to wade through this muddy water!"

"Hannan is my adopted son. He is the one who has saved me many times. My sons all died for the Wei Dynasty. I am counting on this adopted son to provide for me until I die. Today, unless you step on my body, In the past, otherwise...else-"

"superior…"

Continuous swords were quickly drawn out of their sheaths.

The weapons flashed with cold light, like shadows of death... Countless sword flowers had swept over.

Xiahou Dun, on the other hand, remained unmoved, without any fear or wavering. He stood firmly, and the sword in his hand was like an extension of his will, pointing straight into the sky.

"Everyone, come here—"

A sword swung open the densely packed sword flowers.

However, more weapons roared and pierced from behind.

"ah--"

"ah--"

Over time, Xiahou Dun's arms and legs were injured one after another, and his whole face was hideous and painful...

There was even a spear inserted into his shoulder. He moved forward along the barrel of the spear, grabbed the man's neck, crushed it to pieces, and screamed loudly because he had to endure the pain.

"Rat, how dare you hurt me?"

But...one of the guards fell.

There were countless personal guards behind him, and more swords, spears, swords and halberds came forward. Xiahou Dun was no longer able to defeat him. He tried his best to hold his sword on the ground, but still opened his hand to protect Li Miao.

"Rat, don't hurt my son——"

He really regarded Li Miao as his son...

This is the last, heartfelt, sad and tragic cry of an old man who has lost his sight as a young man and lost his son in old age.

"Old general, we won't kill you, but Mr. Li, who knows how to talk, won't die today unless you die -"

Some personal guards had already broken through Xiahou Dun's defense and arrived at Li Miao's side.

It is no exaggeration to say that this is destined to be the most dangerous mission since Li Miao...

It is also the time when life is closest to the end.

Seeing those steel knives raised high against the sun...

Li Miao even closed his eyes.

But at this moment...

A voice, a vigorous and powerful voice came from the high platform.

"The traitor Cao Pi is dead! Please stop and spare your life——"

ah…

ah…

Cao Pi is dead?

No matter who hears such a sound in such a scene, they will be in disbelief and turn around subconsciously.

These personal guards are like this, all civil and military personnel are like this, Li Miao...even Cao Zhi, even the blind Xiahou Dun is like this.

A moment of time…

Everyone's eyes were directed towards the high platform.

At this moment, on the high platform, a one-armed man was holding Cao Pi's head high above his head.

This head is like a symbol, marking the complete and complete end of Wei at this moment in the hands of this one-armed man——

His voice continued.

I don't know if it was because he was too excited, or because the huge roar made his throat inevitably tremble.

His voice is still loud and clear...

But hoarse!

"The traitor... the traitor Cao Pi is dead! You... please stop, and I will spare my life——"

Everyone's eyes were focused on Cao Pi's severed head.

No one noticed that there was a sharp dagger on the ground, and the blood was dripping from the head cut off...

There is also a small repeating crossbow on the ground, and the box of the repeating crossbow is empty...

On the contrary, a headless corpse was penetrated by dozens of crossbow bolts, and the whole body was like a hornet's nest.

No one even noticed...

On the cheek of the one-armed man, as he roared, tears that were so hot that he could no longer hold back spewed out like a spring -

And in the crystal bead chain, he seemed to see his father, Zhang Chao of Dongping Shouzhang, who served as the prefect of Guangling when the eighteen princes attacked Dong——

He seemed to see his uncle, the prefect Chenliu, Zhang Miao, one of the eight chefs -

He seemed to see countless villagers and fellow villagers lying in a pool of blood in the land of Yongqiu——

They...they can all rest in peace, right?

They, they can finally rest in peace!

…

…

In Luoyang city.

Two sides of a chessboard…

A twenty-year-old boy and a thirty-five-year-old man were playing chess.

"——So, this is your plan, use Li Miao as bait to lure out all the guards around Cao Pi, and then use Zhang Chao's son, Zhang Miao's nephew Zhang Fang to carry out the latest and final assassination!"

The 20-year-old boy is Guan Lin!

The 35-year-old man is Lu Xun!

Just as the words of Lu Xun were chanted.

The chess piece in Guan Lin's hand fell on the chessboard because he didn't hold it firmly.

But, even if it fell casually, the situation still killed all the black pieces.

It was only at this time that he chanted:

"You are right!"

"If the situation develops to the point where only one person needs to be killed to end this chaotic world!"

"Then what I have to do is to let that person fall into a deadly situation, and put the person who hates him the most... or hates this force the most next to him, so... this damned person will never have the possibility of survival!"

Speaking of this...

Guan Lin took a deep breath.

Lu Xun noticed something was wrong and asked, "Why? Are you worried about... your chess pieces?"

"Some chess pieces have hearts as strong as steel. They have cut off all emotions for revenge. I never worry about such chess pieces! But... there are also chess pieces that will develop new emotions and ties in the process of revenge..."

"Yes, chess pieces also have emotions. When the curtain falls, all the truth comes out, and the person you trust the most hurts you the most. At this time... that deep sense of guilt can cost you your life-"

Thinking of this...

Guan Lin's eyes were dim, and he couldn't help but feel a little worried.

The name he thought of was not Zhang Fang, but...

"Han Nan--"

"Where is Li Han Nan--"

...

...(End of this chapter)