Jiang Ji set off from Luoyang before dawn, and after arriving at Gaopingling, that is, when he was just now, Jiang Ji looked at the formation around the camp with Chai He as antlers, and couldn't help but laugh dumbly.

This approach is simply too naïve, if Sima Yi's army really attacks them, it is simply a big joke to rely on the fortifications composed of these firewood and grass to block the attack of Sima Yi's army, it seems that the Cao Shuang brothers are really not the materials for leading the troops to fight, compared to Cao Zhen, it is too far behind.

Jiang Ji's arrival surprised Cao Shuang, but Cao Shuang still welcomed Jiang Ji into the big tent very politely, and said, "The Taiwei is here, but he wants to see the Son of Heaven?" ”

Jiang Ji said awe-inspiringly: "The Son of Heaven is the respect of a country, and he should be high in the temple, but he is displaced, eating and sleeping in the open, which is the crime of the general, and we cannot escape the blame." ”

Cao Shuang sneered: "It's not that I don't want the Son of Heaven to return to Beijing, it's really that Sima Taifu is in rebellion and closes the city gate, and a certain family can't be returned." ”

Jiang Jidao: "The general's words are wrong, Sima Taifu implemented the military advice, not to plot rebellion, but to follow the order of the Queen Mother, clear the monarch's side, eliminate traitors, and return the government to Qingqing." ”

Cao Shuang's face changed suddenly, and he said, "Qingjun's side, get rid of the traitors?" What a big breath, believe it or not, my father can behead you now? ”

Jiang Ji said quietly: "If you dare to come, you will naturally put life and death out of the way. It's just that after cutting off a certain head, the general himself washed his neck and waited to be killed. ”

"You dare to threaten Bengong?" Cao Shuang said angrily.

"It's not a threat, it's a fact, there's something here, and I ask the general to look at it." Jiang Ji smiled weirdly, took out something from his sleeve, and let Cao Shuang take a look.

Cao Shuang saw that it was a jade bracelet, the whole body was white and flawless, it was a rare treasure in jade, Cao Shuang only glanced at it, and his face changed greatly, because this jade bracelet was the ornament of his most beloved concubine Bizhu, and now it actually fell into the hands of Jiang Ji, presumably she herself is also more auspicious.

"Bizhu? What did you do with her? ”

Jiang Ji said leisurely: "Don't worry, general, your concubine is very safe now, not only her, but also the whole house, Sima Taifu is taking care of it, as for their final fate, it is only in the general's thoughts, if the general wants to burn the jade, this is the case." ”

As he spoke, as soon as Jiang Ji's hand was released, the jade bracelet fell straight to the ground and shattered into several pieces.

The crisp sound of the jade shattering, just like a death knell, hit Cao Shuang's fragile heart, Cao Shuang's face turned pale, took a step back, and sat down on the bed, his eyes glazed and empty.

After the fall of Luoyang City, there is no doubt that Cao Shuang's family will definitely be held hostage by Sima Yi, but Cao Shuang does not have the courage to face this fact, and now Jiang Ji has a showdown with him, which also makes Cao Shuang finally despair.

"What do you want?" Cao Shuang said in a trembling voice.

Jiang Ji smiled slightly and said: "General, you must have read the chapter that Sima Taifu presented to the Son of Heaven yesterday, Sima Taifu has no other intentions, as long as the general can return to the Son of Heaven, he can ensure that the whole mansion is safe and sound, and the general will return to the first place and enjoy wealth forever." ”

Cao Shuang was like a drowning man seeing a life-saving straw, and his eyes lit up and said, "Did Mrs. Sima really say that? If a certain is returned to the Son of Heaven, can Sima Taifu really keep a certain peace? ”

Jiang Ji swore solemnly: "Before leaving, Sima Taifu once pointed to Luoshui as an oath, as long as the general handed over the military power, he would not commit any crimes. After being an official for decades, the general also knows what his character is, and he is willing to be a guarantee, so please rest assured that the general is. ”

Cao Shuang was like a deflated ball, and said dejectedly: "If Sima Taifu can keep his promise, he is willing to hand over his military power and return to the Son of Heaven." ”

Jiang Ji smiled and arched his hand: "In this case, I will retire first and wait for the general at Luoshui Bridge." ”

Jiang Ji's goal was achieved, and he did not drag his feet, and soon left. Out of Cao Shuang's big tent, Jiang Ji and Huan Fan met, Jiang Ji bowed his hand and said with a slight smile: "Doctor Huan traveled overnight, it was very hard." ”

Huan Fan sneered: "With the body of Jiang Taiwei's three dukes, it is really condescending to come to be a lobbyist. ”

Jiang Ji laughed and said: "Serving the safety of the Son of Heaven is the duty of a courtier, Doctor Huan, farewell, let's see you in Luoyang." With that, Jiang Ji drifted away.

Huan Fan's face turned pale, from Jiang Ji's smug smile, it was obvious that he got the result he wanted, this was not good news for Huan Fan, he hurriedly entered, and saw Cao Shuang holding a few pieces of broken jade in despair, and stepped forward and arched his hand: "General——"

Cao Shuang raised his head blankly and muttered to himself, "What can I do?" What should I do? ”

Huan Fan couldn't help but said: "Sima Yi is ruthless and vicious, Jiang Ji is clever and clever, the general can't be gullible!" Now that the generals have the power of the army, they will be a little jealous, if they are disarmed, it will be a man-made sword, and I will be a fish! ”

Cao Shuang shook his head and smiled bitterly: "This is the jade bracelet of my concubine Bizhu, they used it to blackmail me, if I don't hand over the military power, this jade bracelet will be the end, the life and death of the family, how can I ignore it?" ”

Huan Fan said: "Why does the eldest husband have no wife, let alone a concubine? The general is in charge of the army, Sima Lao thief may be a little jealous, and he does not dare to make a small move on the general's family, if the general returns to the first, there is no soldier and no power, it is not a disaster to exterminate the clan! ”

Cao Shuang said: "Sima Yi and Jiang Ji are also people with status, since they have made a poisonous oath, it will be impossible to go back on their word, not to mention that I am in charge of the army, they are afraid, if I disarm and return to the first, there is no threat to them, so why should I kill them." That's it, let's send the order back to Beijing. ”

Huan Fan hurriedly said: "General, Sima Yi is this person, the outside is wide and the inside is taboo, and he will be revenged, if he gains power, he will kill the enemy, and the general has been at odds with him for many years, and there will be no possibility of sparing, I hope the general will think twice." ”

Huan Fan repeatedly advised, but Cao Shuang had already made up his mind and did not listen to the advice.

At this time, all the ministers arrived, Cao Shuang announced the matter of returning to Luoyang, most of the people were silent, only the general Sima Luzhi and the lord Bo Yang Zong opposed, but Cao Shuang could not listen to any opinions at this time, and ordered the camp to set up a village and return to Beijing.

The army left Gaopingling and marched in a roundabout way, without waving the flag, and the morale was low.

Huan Fan followed the last column of the team, looked at Luoyang City from afar, looked up to the sky and sighed: "Cao Zidan, a talented person, gave birth to your group of brothers who are like pigs and cows!" I didn't expect to be wiped out by you today!"