Zhou Yu frowned and said: "Cao Cao, the traitorous male, is the best at using deception, so you must guard against it!" After a pause, he hugged his fists towards Sun Jian and said, "Lord, since Cao Cao has died, we should send a messenger to mourn." First, to show my kindness, and second, to take this opportunity to see if Cao Cao is really dead. ”

Sun Jian nodded and asked, "Gong Jin thinks it's most appropriate to follow people as envoys?" ”

Zhou Yu hugged his fists and said: "My subordinates think that Zijing is the most suitable person to take on this role." ”

Sun Jian glanced at Lu Su, nodded with a smile, and said, "Zijing is careful and cautious, and he is indeed the best candidate for this position." Zijing. ”

Lu Su clenched his fists and bowed his head and said, "The subordinates are here." ”

Sun Jian said: "I appoint you to send an envoy to Xuchang to mourn the prime minister of the Han Dynasty on my behalf." ”

"No."

Zhou Yu advised: "With Zijing's ability, after arriving in Xuchang, I believe it won't be long before we can determine whether Cao Cao is really dead or fake." If it is a fake death, if it is a real death, Zijing must pay attention to the attitude of Cao Cao's martial arts and the attitude of Cao Cao's sons. Just be aware of the situation and don't do anything. Lu Su nodded, hugged his fists at Zhou Yu and said, "Remember." ”

……

In the morning, Huang Yueying was dressed in plain clothes, without any powder on her face, and accompanied by Wang Yi, who was dressed in linen clothes over armor, she came to the front of the mourning hall of the Prime Minister's Mansion. Seeing the black and red-veined coffin in front of her, Huang Yueying was overwhelmed with emotion. The master of ceremonies stepped forward and handed over a stick of incense. Huang Yueying took the incense stick, bowed three times, and then inserted the incense stick into the incense burner in front of the coffin. Turning around, he bowed slightly to the family members on the side, and the family members led by Cao Pi bowed in thanks. All the family members were sad and extremely sad, Cao Pi cried with red eyes, and the concubines of Cao Cao behind him were crying silently, many of them were only in their twenties, but they were so sad.

Huang Yueying and Wang Yi left the Prime Minister's Mansion and returned to the post house.

"Sister Yueying, is Cao Cao really dead?" Wang Yi asked curiously.

Huang Yueying smiled: "Is my sister still suspicious? ”

Wang Yi sighed and frowned: "Cao Cao, that is a great figure comparable to the eldest brother, and it is unbelievable that he suddenly died so inexplicably!" ”

Huang Yueying nodded, "I feel this way too. But this should be a certainty! If you fake your death, many things will definitely not be the way they are now! It is impossible to install this kind of Cheng dù! ”

Wang Yi asked, "Is Cao Cao dead good or bad for the general?" ”

Huang Yueying shook her head, "I don't know!" He turned his head to Wang Yi and said, "Our mission has been completed, and we should return to Luoyang!" Wang Yi nodded.

……

Cao Pi took advantage of the gap between the funeral and came to the backyard to find Sima Yi. Sima Yi fished by the lotus pond as always.

"Sir." Cao Pi came behind Sima Yi and hugged his fist.

Sima Yi looked at the water surface at the fishing line and asked, "Lu Bu's envoy has returned?" ”

Cao Pi nodded and said excitedly: "Sir, our opportunity has come!" Sima Yi said lightly: "The opportunity is coming, but it is up to people to succeed in heaven, and whether they can succeed in a battle depends on the will of heaven!" The eldest prince can't help but secretly transfer troops to advance and raid Luoyang, and he must also be prepared in case! Cao Pi frowned and said, "Lu Bu shouldn't be defenseless, right?" Sima Yi said: "It should be so." But please remember, 'Those who are good at fighting, don't worry about victory, think about defeat first!' ’。 Cao Pi only felt that he had suddenly realized that he had been empowered, bowed deeply to Sima Yi, and ran down.

Sima Yi pulled up the fishing rod and saw a big golden carp caught by a jade hook. Seeing this, Sima Yi showed a deep smile.

……

Cao Cao's coffin remained in the hall for more than a month. During this period, in addition to the envoys of Lü Bu and Sun Jian who came to mourn, there were also envoys from various Xianbei tribes and the governors of various states and counties under Cao Cao's rule. Some of these people came to mourn Cao Cao's death, but the vast majority of them were not, and they came to inquire about the progress of the situation in the name of condolences. Some people hope to find opportunities that are beneficial to themselves, and some people want to be able to maintain their authority, and their thoughts are different, but they respond to the old saying, 'The hustle and bustle of the world is for profit, and the hustle and bustle of the world is for profit'.

Lu Su returned to Chaisang and reported to Sun Jian the news of Cao Cao's death. and also told Sun Jian a situation: "Cao Cao died suddenly, and he will have time to set up a son in the future." Cao Pi presided over the funeral as the eldest son of the surviving grandson and inherited the throne, which triggered the third son Cao Zhi's concealment, Cao Zhi claimed that his brother was the murderer of Cao Cao and was not qualified to inherit Cao Cao's authority at all. This incident has caused a lot of turmoil under Cao's rule. ”

Zhou Yu hurriedly asked, "Then how did Cao Pi deal with it?" ”

Lu Su said: "The strange thing is that Cao Pi turned a blind eye to this, and spoke for Cao Zhi everywhere, saying that his younger brother was just talking nonsense because of excessive sadness. ”

Zhou Yu frowned and said, "This Cao Pi is so powerful!" ”

Several people looked at Zhou Yu in confusion, and Sun Jian asked, "Why did Gong Jin say this?" ”

Zhou Yu hugged his fists and said: "Lord, if Cao Pi attacks Cao Zhi because of Cao Zhi's evil words, I don't have to worry about it." But Cao Pi's current approach makes me faintly feel a little chilled! Regardless of whether Cao Cao's death has anything to do with Cao Pi or not, the depth of Cao Pi's city is terrifying! In the face of such evil words, he can deal with it calmly and carelessly, which is absolutely beyond the power of human beings! ”

Everyone nodded in agreement.

Sun Jian said: "No matter what, Cao Cao's death is a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity for us!" I intend to unite with Lu Bu and crusade against Cao Cao in the name of the Qing monarch's side. What do you think? ”

Lu Su hugged his fists and said: "It doesn't seem good to attack when the other party is in mourning!" ”

Zhou Yu said: "Zijing is a woman's kindness again!" Cao Cao died violently, and his subordinates were unstable, this is a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity, if you miss it, you will regret it for life! Chao Sun Jian hugged his fists and said: "The lord's idea is very wise, and joining forces with Lu Bu at this time will definitely gain huge benefits for my Jiangdong!" ”

Sun Jian said: "Since Gongjin agrees, then this matter is decided!" After a pause, he glanced at everyone and asked, "Who is better for the messenger in this matter?" ”

Zhou Yu hugged his fists and said: "My subordinates think it's no better to let Miss Sun Ren go!" ”

Everyone was stunned, and Sun Jian asked, "Gong Jin is not joking with me, is he?" Xiangxiang is still young, has no experience in this kind of thing, and has no strategic foresight. Besides, she has always been angry about our sneak attack on Jingzhou before, how can we let her go? ”

Zhou Yu smiled: "It is precisely because Miss is facing Lu Bu that it is no longer suitable for her to be this messenger......