Liu He didn't speak, although he couldn't fully understand the old man's feelings, he also understood what talent meant to a martial artist.

So I said that I didn't really have hatred for him, only jealousy. I was jealous of his innate talent. I only complain that I was born in the same era as him, and I can only look up to him forever, chasing after him, but I can never catch up. ”

As he spoke, the old man looked at Liu He with a wry smile, "Do you know why I haven't been able to make it to the martial arts evaluation list in my life?" ”

Liu He shook his head silently.

"The biggest skill of that surnamed Chen is to be proficient in all weapons, no matter how strange the weapon is, in his hands, within three days, he can use it more skillfully than the original owner of the weapon. When I was young, I wanted to follow suit, but in the end, I ended up being able to do everything, but I was not proficient in everything. By the time I woke up, I had missed the best of my life. I began to concentrate on swordsmanship when I was sixty years old, and to this day, I can only barely get a glimpse of the crack in the door of the kendo masterpiece. ”

Liu He then remembered that when he was in southern Xinjiang, He Bushun also used a sword, it seems that the way of the sword is the true inheritance of the old man He, but compared to the Chen family's ancestors' mastery of all the weapons in the world, after all, it is still more than one grade behind.

"In my life, that's it, when I was young, I always thought about climbing to the peak of martial arts, and then I thought about one day being able to achieve kendo greatness, but now I think about it, it's just a dream. When you wake up from a dream, you should always do something you have to do. For the sake of my apprentice, I will pull down this old face today and beg for someone once. ”

Looking at the old man's expectant gaze, Liu He said solemnly: "Why don't you say anything about your martial arts, but the army is not as good as the rivers and lakes, don't blame me for speaking badly, with his temper, I'm afraid he won't be able to live long." ”

Old Man He nodded slightly, and said calmly: "Life and death have a fate, and it is his creation to survive, and it is also his life to die on the battlefield." ”

Liu He hugged his fists and said: "Since you have said so, then this matter is decided, and when I return to Chengdu, I will start to arrange it." ”

Old Man He showed a hint of relief on his face, "If you say so, I will be relieved, and I will not go back to Chengdu with you." ”

Liu He was taken aback and asked, "What are you ......?"

"When I was young, I always thought that one day I would be on the martial arts list, so I would go to the rivers and lakes to go through it, and now the martial arts list is not extravagant, but at least this old bone can still go out for a walk."

Liu He could somewhat understand the mood of some old people, and hugged his fists and saluted: "Then the junior is here to send off the senior." ”

Old Man He patted Liu He on the shoulder and said with a smile: "It's all said, don't call me senior, although you are young, after all, you are the sworn brother of the old thing surnamed Chen, and the most important thing for Jianghu people is seniority, but they can't be sloppy at all." ”

Liu He smiled and saluted again: "Brother He has a good journey." ”

"Okay, let's go." Old Man He looked open-minded, waved his hand at Liu He, and then jumped off the canopy and walked away slowly.

Looking at the back of the old man leaving, Liu He felt a little uncomfortable in his heart.

I don't know how many martial artists like Old Man He, who are heartbroken by this Jianghu people, in this place where the king becomes a king and loses a villain, only those who reach the top will be admired by everyone.

But standing on top of the whole rivers and lakes, is it really consummation?

Maybe the old brother who claims to be the second in the world, but refuses to sit on the first throne in the world, has already given the answer.

In the distance, the neighing of a war horse was heard.

Liu He put away his thoughts and looked around.

Cao Zhang had already turned over and galloped away in the opposite direction of Xuchang.

Liu He was not in a hurry to leave, and for this bloody battle for the heir, Liu He always felt that it was better to be cautious.

After waiting for another two hours, Cao Zhang did not appear again, so Liu He jumped off the canopy and embarked on the road back to Chengdu.

Back in Chengdu City, as soon as Liu He stepped into the gate of Tianji Mansion, the news of Cao Cao's death was delivered immediately.

In the meeting hall of Tianji Mansion, everyone was all present, but they were all silent with solemn expressions.

Cao Cao's death made the already uncontrollable situation even more confusing, and the biggest problem was concentrated on the heir of the Cao family, Cao Pi.

It has been ten days since I received Cao **'s message, and I have not received any news about Cao Pi so far.

It can be expected that Jiangdong, like Yizhou, is also waiting and seeing, waiting to see what Cao Pi's attitude is, and whether the tripartite battle that was negotiated with great difficulty before can continue to be carried out.

Liu He, who was sitting in the center, glanced around and said, "I called the big guy here today just to discuss a countermeasure, don't stop talking." ”

Seeing that there was still no response, Liu He looked at Zhong Lixun, "Zhong Lixun, what do you think about this matter?" ”

Zhong Lixun slowly stood up, gave a salute, and said, "These days, I have been thinking about a question, that is, how Cao Pi can rightfully inherit the family business left by Cao Cao. ”

Chen Mo scratched his head and asked puzzledly: "Isn't it a matter of course for Lao Tzu to pass it on to his son?" How else can it be justified? ”

Zhong Lixun's face was serious, and he said: "What Cao Cao left behind is not a land property deed, it is an army and a powerful force enough to control the government, if you want to inherit these things reasonably, Cao Pi must inherit Cao Cao's official position, but the position of prime minister, but there has never been such a hereditary replacement, and now Cao Pi does not have an official position, no matter what he does, I am afraid it will be very inconvenient." ”

Liu He said thoughtfully: "You mean that Cao Pi will definitely make some moves in the near future?" ”

Zhong Lixun nodded, "Exactly, now in front of Cao Pi, there are two choices, one is to posthumously crown Cao Cao as the king with a different surname, and Cao Pi can rightfully inherit this title." ”

Hearing this, Liu He couldn't help frowning.

Because his previous actions changed the situation in the world, the development of the current situation has deviated from the trajectory of history.

When Cao Cao died, he did not proclaim himself the king of Wei, but still only held the title of prime minister.

After thinking for a moment, Liu He asked, "What about the other option?" ”

Zhong Lixun didn't answer immediately, but cautiously glanced at Qin Shuang on the side, looking like he wanted to say something.

Pang Tong sighed, stood up, and said: "Let me tell you, with Cao Pi's prestige in the north, he can't be compared with Cao Cao at all, and he may not be able to control the situation just by sealing a king with a different surname." Therefore, Cao Pi is very likely to take another step and ascend the throne as emperor. ”

"Emperor?" Liu He blurted out and subconsciously looked at Qin Shuang.