Cao Ying's death was expected.

But it was such an expected thing that made Liu Chuangdun feel stunned.

Even if he had been prepared for this for a long time, when he heard the news, he did not feel any joy, but a sense of loss and melancholy. Cao Ying died, sixteen years earlier than the original history...... To be honest, Liu Chuang admires Cao Ying. In several duels with Cao Ying, the two even felt sympathetic to each other. If it weren't for the urgency of the times, I'm afraid neither of them would want to fight each other. Just as Liu Chuang said to Cao Ying outside Guanjin City: At this point, everyone has no way out.

The next day, Liu Chuang took Cao Xian and Cao Zhang and went straight to Wei's.

The good news of Xu Du's victory came, but it failed to attract any attention from Liu Chuang, and he just wanted to accompany Cao Xian now and worship Cao Chuang again.

After starting from Xingyang, we traveled all the way.

Passing through Guandu, Liu Chuang also ordered the carriage and horse to stop for one night, and took Cao Zhang to the Guandu battlefield.

The traces of Yuan Cao's duel in the past are almost gone...... Previously, Cao Ying wanted to have another decisive battle with Liu Chuang in Guandu, so he also demolished the camps of Cao Jun and Yuan Jun and rebuilt them. Therefore, at this time, most of the remnants on the Guandu battlefield are some waste. Cao Zhang and Dianman followed behind Liu Chuang, wandering around the Guandu battlefield, but their eyes involuntarily turned red......

"The father-in-law is eloquent and strategic, but he is not an ordinary person.

If he hadn't taken the lead in initiating King Qin's righteousness and crusade against Dong Zhuo, the Han family would have been gone. Before his death, he was worried about the Han family, and the Guandu battle, winning more with less, only then did he have the prosperity of the Central Plains. Every time I think about the heroic posture of my father-in-law, I always feel that the gap is far away. Those who do it are the Han family. Today, I should swear here that I will ensure the stability of the Han Dynasty for a hundred years and a thousand years, and I will live up to the trust of my father-in-law. ”

Cao Zhang nodded again and again, his eyes were red, but he said loudly: "Brother, I will definitely help you." ”

The reason why Liu Chuang said these words. Naturally, there is his examination school. Among Cao Ying's sons, Cao Zhang is relatively simple. If Liu Chuang wants to control the Cao clan, Cao Zhang must be of great use. In comparison, Cao Pi was originally the most suitable spokesperson for the Cao family, but he had too many thoughts, and even if Liu Chuang knew how to use Cao Pi, he did not dare to entrust him with important tasks. To put it nicely, this is also the best way to protect the Cao family. No matter how much Liu Chuang respects Cao Ying, if Cao Pi threatens his status, he will not hesitate to suppress Cao.

A hot-blooded Cao Zhang who is relatively easy to fool, and a calm Cao Pi who is thoughtful and talented......

Choose one of the two, Liu Chuang preferred Cao Zhang.

As for Cao Zhi, Liu Chuang didn't take it to heart. Originally, Liu Chuang was still a little worried about Cao Chong, the fifth son of Cao Ying, that is, the Cao Xiaoxiang who was said to be an elephant in later generations. Don't look at Cao Chong's young age, but he is very intelligent, Liu Chuang will not take it lightly. Fortunately, in the Xudu Change, Cao Chong and Cao Xiong died in the chaos, which also made Liu Chuang breathe a sigh of relief. Next, as long as he keeps an eye on Cao Pi, it will be enough to prevent it.

After reminiscing on the Guandu battlefield, Liu Chuang took Cao Zhang and Dian Man back to the camp.

There was nothing to do all night, and after dawn, Liu Chuang and others set off again, and in the evening, they arrived outside the Wei City.

The last time Liu Chuang came over, Cao Hong led his troops to besiege him. At that time, the entire Cao army was extremely hostile to Liu Chuang. This time, Liu Chuang set foot in the Wei clan again, but the situation was much better. Under the leadership of Xun Yu, Xiahoudun, Xiahou Yuan, Cao Zhen, Cao Hong, and Cao Ren lined up outside the Wei city to wait for Liu Chuang's arrival.

It can be said that except for Cao Pi and Cao Peng, who were not in the Wei family, most of the remaining courtiers of the Cao family came to greet Liu Chuang.

Looking at it like this, Cao Ying must have had a warning before he died. Otherwise, it would be impossible for the Cao family to move the people like this.

"Xun Yu, meet Uncle Huang."

Xun Yu took the civil and military dignitaries and saluted Liu Chuang.

Liu Chuang hurriedly dismounted and stopped Xun Yu and the others, "Xun Shangshu must not be polite, today it is said that he is coming to the Wei family, not as the uncle of the Han Emperor, but as a half-son to worship his father-in-law...... Fortunately, Xu Du has been taken, and Jin Yi and other murderers have been beheaded, which can be regarded as avenging half of the father-in-law. I came this time, and I also brought Yuwa and Ziwen here, and Liu Xing also came! Although he is young, I still hope that he will be very happy to come to his grandfather and come to his father-in-law under Jiuquan. ”

Xun Yu's eyes narrowed, and he immediately understood Liu Chuang's intentions.

Liu Chuang ostensibly came to worship Cao Ying, but in fact, he also came to completely subdue the Cao team. As a half-son, it is equivalent to narrowing the distance with the Cao family. And Liu Xing's arrival is also tantamount to giving the Cao family a hope...... This kid will become the Cao family's umbrella in the future, although Liu Xing still doesn't understand anything, but his appearance will also make everyone's hostility a little less.

Xun Yu couldn't help but sigh in his heart, no wonder Liu Chuang was able to have today's achievements.

In the past, everyone underestimated this guy and thought that Liu Chuang was a reckless man...... Including Xun Yu, he also thinks so. But in fact, this kid is definitely a hero, a hero who is not inferior to Cao Ying. In a certain sense, Liu Chuang and Cao Ying are very similar. Perhaps it was this reason that prompted Cao Ying to finally make up his mind and order Cao to serve Liu Chuang.

"Wen Ruo, in this life, the biggest mistake of you and me is to underestimate Liu Chuangqi.

When Wen and Zeng Jian killed this person in Xudu, I didn't listen; You also wanted to keep this person at the time, thinking that he would not be able to make it. But in the end, both of us were planted in the hands of this kid. Although I am not very convinced, I have to admit that it is also his ability to achieve what he is today...... With his means of turning the clouds and rain in the northern Xinjiang, he is enough to be my opponent. ”

In Xun Yu's mind, the scene before Cao Ying's death suddenly echoed.

Cao Ying actually expected that his death date had come that day, so after explaining to the others, he specially left Xun Yu behind.

"If I don't die, Zihuan is the most suitable person.

But now, my life is short, and after I die, Zihuan will never be the master of the Cao family...... He was too heavy-minded, and Meng Yan was also a suspicious person. Once Meng Yan becomes suspicious of Zihuan, then I, the Cao family, will definitely fall into a situation from which I will never recover. That kid is definitely a ruthless person, he values the team I left behind, but at the same time, he will also be wary of the team I left behind.

The stronger Zihuan's ability, the more dangerous the Cao clan became.

I thought about it and decided to let Ziwen take over the lintel of the Cao family...... The child's mind is relatively simple, and he has a good impression of Meng Yan, and his relationship with Yuwa is also very close. He is in charge of the lintel of the Cao family, and he may not have the prosperity of the Cao family, but he can protect the wealth of the Cao family. ”

If Liu Chuang said that he had achieved great things, the Cao family would be a relative of the emperor.

The prosperity in Cao Ying's mouth refers to the achievement of great things! Cao Pi is a person who does great things, if there is no Liu Chuang, he can naturally take over the lintel of the Cao family; But the problem is that with Liu Chuang, there is no room for a Cao Pi who can do great things, and that is a curse or a blessing for the Cao family. Once Cao Pi touches Liu Chuang's interests, I believe that Liu Chuang will not be merciful. On the contrary, a simple Cao Zhang is more acceptable to Liu Chuang. If Cao Zhang takes over the lintel of the Cao family, it will be a blessing for the Cao family......

Perhaps, this will be a little unfair to Cao Pi.

But how can there be so many fair things in this world?

Xun Yu also agreed with Cao Ying's words.

Liu Chuang is only twenty-six or seven, and he is not even in the first year of his establishment, he has a lot of time to run his foundation, how can he tolerate a tiger that will threaten his position?

"Wen Ruo, help me!"

Cao Ying held Xun Yu's hand tightly and said softly, "Stay, stay by Meng Yan's side."

If you stay, it will be of great use, and you will be able to help Ziwen even more. I know that Ziwen is sometimes too simple and needs someone to help him.

Wen He is a person who is good at self-preservation and will not meddle in any of them. I think about it, only you can protect the Cao family, and you can help Ziwen take over the Cao family. Without your help, even with Meng Yan's support, Ziwen would inevitably encounter all kinds of troubles. He must be young, and he is not the firstborn...... Without your help, I'm afraid it would be difficult for him to really convince everyone. ”

Xun Yu originally planned to return to his hometown after Liu Chuang officially took over the Cao team.

But Cao Ying's earnest request made him unable to refuse.

Back then, Cao Ying first occupied Dongjun. Xun Yu was only a year old at that time, and he came from Hebei and joined Cao Ying's command...... In a flash, more than ten years have passed, and the two of them can be said to complement each other. Although the two have contradictions, they even have a problem with each other. But Xun Yu must also admit that if there is no Cao Ying, there will be no Xun Wenruo...... How can he push back this affection?

After a long time, Xun Yu sighed softly, "Sikong rest assured, Xun Yu will definitely help Ziwen stabilize the situation." ”

With his words, Cao Ying can be regarded as truly relieved.

Now, Xun Yu remembered Cao Ying's advice, and had to admit that the decision made by Cao Ying was indeed very correct. Zihuan's ability and virtue are not bad, but unfortunately there is already a Liu Chuang, so there will be no one for him to come out. Watching the scene where Liu Chuang helped Cao Xian get out of the car and took Cao Zhang to meet everyone, Xun Yu also guessed Liu Chuang's thoughts, and it seemed that he was also going to help Cao Zhang.

In this way, you can only be wronged Zihuan!

Xiahoudun, Xiahouyuan and others were a little embarrassed when they faced Liu Chuang.

The two of them had been imprisoned by Liu Chuangjie, and they were ready to go home after Cao Ying's death, but under the persuasion of Cao Ren and others, they finally stayed. It's just that when facing Liu Chuang, whether it is Xiahoudun or Xiahouyuan, the confidence does not seem to be very sufficient.

In contrast, Cao Ren, Cao Chun and Cao Hong are still neither humble nor arrogant.

The three of them also got Cao Zhang's advice, so when they saw Cao Zhang, it was inevitable in their eyes, and there was something strange.

As for the others, they are not as complicated as the Cao family.

Jia Xu, Dong Zhao, Qi Yi, Zheng Hun and others stepped forward to meet Liu Chuang one by one, and then retreated to the side.

Then Liu Chuang changed into filial piety clothes outside the city and accompanied Cao Xian to the mourning hall.

Mrs. Bian led the ladies to thank Liu Chuang, and when she heard that Liu Chuang was going to stay with Cao Xian to keep the vigil, Mrs. Bian's dim eyes flashed with a flash of brilliance. She took Liu Xing from Cao Xian's arms, and a kind smile appeared on her face.

With this villain, whether it is the Cao family or the Bian family, it is finally guaranteed!

As for the other ladies, they had different thoughts.

Some are envious, others are indifferent.

Before the Xudu Rebellion, Mrs. Bian's biggest opponent was Cao Chong's mother, Mrs. Huan. And then Cao Chong was killed, and Mrs. Huan's heart was like ashes. At this time, her face was like a withered face, like an old monk in her meditation, and she didn't care about things outside her body, as if she was stupid.

Before Cao Chong was born, Mrs. Bian and Mrs. Huan had an excellent relationship because they were both from Langya.

But since Cao Chong was born, Cao Ying has been extremely fond of Cao Chong, which has also made the battle between the two ladies extremely fierce...... Mrs. Bian arranged for Liu Chuang and others to sit down to guard the spirit, and the moment her eyes swept over Mrs. Huan's body, she couldn't help but sigh lightly in her heart.

She suddenly said softly, "Meng Yan, there is something I want to please. ”

"Mother, please speak."

Mrs. Bian said: "The sister of the Huan family has a brother named Huanzhao, who is quite talented.

When Sikong was there, the sister of the Huan family kept suppressing Huanzhao because of the suspicion. Several times, Langya County raised filial piety and Maocai, and Huanzhao was among them. But the sister of the Huan family has always refused to agree, so that Huanzhao can only be the lieutenant of a small county until now. I dared to beg Meng Yan to help him. Wouldn't it be a pity to lose your talent in vain? ”

It turned out to be an arranger!

This kind of human affection is also common in later generations.

However, Liu Chuang saw from this that Mrs. Bian was really different.

It stands to reason that Mrs. Bian and Mrs. Huan had a fierce fight before. Now that she has gained power, another person will definitely suppress Mrs. Huan. But Mrs. Bian asked Liu Chuang to help one or two, and Mrs. Houhuan wanted to find her, and this confidence would be insufficient.

In other words, Mrs. Bian can now control the Cao family's mansion.

And the other ladies will also respect Mrs. Bian more because of this incident and obey her arrangement......

Liu Chuang thought for a while, "Mother turned around and asked where Huanzhao was working, if he was really talented, she would arrange for him to enter the General's Mansion." ”

"In this way, on behalf of the sister of the Huan family, thank Meng Yan."

Liu Chuang smiled slightly, and sat solemnly in front of Cao Yingling.

Cao Ying's death did cause a lot of turmoil. Liu Chuang only stayed in the mourning hall for one day, and then he saw that people kept coming to worship.

One of them has a deep grudge with Liu Chuang.

Hedong Weiqi, after worshipping Cao Ying in the mourning hall, said goodbye and left.

When parting, he glanced at Liu Chuang, and his eyes showed a deep hatred...... Thinking about it, it also seems normal. The Hedong Wei clan was originally one of the world's most powerful clans, and since the general Wei Qing, the emperors of all dynasties have been extremely generous to the Hedong Wei clan. Even by the end of the Eastern Han Dynasty, Wei's was much worse than before. But with its profound heritage, it can still run rampant in the east of the river, and no one can compare.

But it was precisely because of the appearance of Liu Chuang that the Hedong Wei clan completely declined.

The Wei family was driven out of Hedong by Liu Chuang, and they were like rootless wanderers, and they could no longer recover the grand occasion of the year.

Even if Cao Ying supported the Wei family, and even merged the Chen Liuwei family with the Hedong Wei family, it only stopped the Wei family's decline.

If you want to restore the grand occasion of the Hedong Wei clan back then, it is almost zero.

As the head of the Wei family, Wei Qian has a grudge against Liu Chuang, which is reasonable......

However, Liu Chuang didn't care, Wei's had already declined, and it had lost its foundation. If he wanted to deal with the Wei family, he didn't need to make any effort at all.

He accompanied Cao Xian to guard the spirit in the mourning hall, and after dark, Cao Xian drove him out of the mourning hall.

"The husband said that it was hard work, take a good rest.

It is enough for the concubine to accompany my father here, and my husband does not have to keep vigil with me. ”

Liu Chuang wanted to refuse, but Cao Xian's attitude was very resolute. In desperation, Liu Chuang had no choice but to leave the mourning hall, he returned to the back house, and after changing his filial piety clothes, he called Lu Yu and Dong Li, left from the corner gate, walked along the alley, and went straight to the west of the city.

In the west of the city, there is a mansion, the area is not very large.

Liu Chuang took Dong Li and Lu Yu to the door of the mansion and knocked on the door.

After a while, I heard footsteps inside. Immediately after, a crack opened in the door, and a man stepped out of it.

"Uncle Huang is finally here, my father is in the house, and I have been waiting for Uncle Huang for a long time."

Liu Chuang was stunned when he heard this, "How did Mr. know that I would come over?" ”

The man smiled slightly, "This is not clear, I am just waiting for the imperial uncle here on my father's orders." ”

"Please lead the way."

Liu Chuang bowed, and followed the man into the door.

The two followed the path through the vestibule to the central hall. Without waiting for Liu to break into the house, he saw a person walking out of it, eight feet tall, thin and thin, with a clear appearance and an extraordinary appearance. At the door of the middle hall, he waved his hand to Liu Chuang, "Uncle Huang is coming to the cold house, Jia Xu has missed the welcome, and I also ask Uncle Huang to forgive him." ”

This man is Jia Xu Jia Wenhe.

On the way to the Wei clan, Liu Chuang was thinking about who he should recruit first.

Although Cao Ying is gone, he has left behind a team that is enough to make anyone blush. The military generals are all the best in the world. But Liu Chuang also knew that it was impossible for him to make everyone fall in love with him, so when recruiting, he should also be a little biased.

Xun Yu, Liu Chuang thinks that there is no need to be too anxious to win over.

Although Xun Yu had previously expressed his intention to leave, under the analysis of Fa Zheng and Sima Yi, Liu Chuang thought that it was impossible for him to leave.

"Cao Ying died, and the Cao family was uneasy.

I believe that with Cao Ying's strategy, there will be some arrangement...... He knew very well what kind of benefits Xun Yu would bring to the Cao family if he stayed. If Xun Yu leaves, the Cao family will inevitably have turmoil. At that time, the Cao family was torn apart, which was definitely not what Cao Ying wanted.

So I think that even if Cao Ying dies, he will try to keep Xun Yu.

There's no way he's leaving, so don't worry about it. However, the lord should not be too enthusiastic, otherwise with Xun Yu's heart and surname, it will be counterproductive to make a bad one. Let him decide for himself, when the time comes, there is no need for the lord to keep it, and someone will come forward to keep it. ”

Sima Yi agreed very much with Fa Zheng's words.

He also spoke: "Actually, I think that among the Cao family, if the lord wants to appease, he should appease Jia Xu first. ”

"Why?"

Liu Chuang was also puzzled at the time.

Because judging from Jia Xu's actions, he has no intention of leaving.

Sima Yi said: "When Jia Xu worked for Cao Ying, he was much less than Xun Yu and others, and his loyalty to Cao Ying was not as good as others. And this person is quite cautious and good at self-preservation. Although he had expressed his intention to surrender before, he was not sure that he would change his mind. The lord can appease this person first, and if he can win Jia Xu over, I believe it will also make many people feel at ease. ”

Liu Chuang thought about it and felt that what Sima Yi said was also reasonable.

So on the day he arrived at Wei's, when he met Jia Xu, he intentionally or unintentionally released goodwill.

Not to mention Sima Yi and Fa Zheng's reminders, only to say that Liu Chuang understands Jia Xu, and he will not let Jia Xu leave...... This is a poisoner! Although later generations called Jia Xu a poisoner and a murderer who badly built a big man, his talent is indeed extraordinary.

As for Jia Xu's instigation of Li Dao and Guo Yan to besiege Chang'an, it was also a last resort.

The situation at that time was that if Li Dao and Guo Yan fled, the Xiliang army would be immediately torn apart, and Jia Xu and the others would not want to live at that time.

In Liu Chuang's view, if Jia Xu can return to his heart, it will definitely be a huge gain for him.

It's just that Liu Chuang didn't expect that Jia Xu actually guessed that he would come to visit. So after being stunned for a moment, he hurriedly stepped forward to help Jia Xu.

"Mr. Wenhe, I have admired your name for a long time.

Last time I was in Liaodong, I couldn't meet you, and I always regret it. Before, in Guancheng, you made me suffer a big loss. ”

Jia Xu smiled bitterly again and again, "Uncle Huang has won the award."

Although I got some cheap when I was in Liaodong, didn't Uncle Huang get it back in the end? I also greatly admire Uncle Huang's methods, and as for the battle of the city, I also took a surprise advantage. If Uncle Huang had been prepared, I'm afraid I wouldn't have been able to take advantage of it. ”

The two exchanged two words, and Jia Xu spoke: "I already know the intention of the emperor's uncle.

It just so happens that some of my friends are a little confused in their hearts, and since Uncle Huang is here, he also happens to solve our doubts, so as not to let these guys think nonsense here. ”

As he spoke, Jia Xu invited Liu Chuang into the house.

Liu Chuang couldn't help but be shocked in his heart, it seemed that Jia Xu had prepared a big gift for him.

In the middle hall, in addition to Jia Xu, there are a few people.

Liu Chuang recognized one of them, that is, Xu Huang and Xu Gongming, who were called one of the five good generals by Cao Ying in history, when he joined forces with Xiahou and Cao Peng to fight Liu Chuang in front of the Tiger Prison Pass. Beside Xu Huang, there stood a man in his thirties, who looked extraordinary.

In addition to the two of them, there were three young men.

"Gongming, don't come unharmed."

Liu Chuang arched his hand to Xu Huang, and Xu Huang hurriedly returned the salute.

"Gongming and Uncle Huang are old acquaintances, so I won't introduce them in a wordy way.

Uncle Huang, let me introduce this person to you, Uncle Huang may have heard of him, Liang Xi Liang Ziyu, the former minister of Beihai, and General Taishi Ziyi are old acquaintances. ”

When Liu Chuang heard this, he immediately showed a look of surprise.

"It turned out to be Mr. Ziyu, Ziyi also wrote to me to recommend Mr. Ziyu before, and Mr. Ziyu asked him to be in Donglai, but he suffered a lot of losses."

Liang Xi was originally the minister of Beihai and was tasked with blocking Tai Shici's westward advance.

Although it was not a long time, there were a lot of fights with Tai Shici, and both sides had their own wins and losses. It's just that with Cao Ying's poisoning, he began to shrink his forces. Qingzhou Thorn Shi Manzhong also realized that the situation was not good, and hurriedly summoned Liang Xi, and asked him to come to the Wei clan to inquire about the news.

Cao Liu has already stopped fighting, and Man Chong naturally no longer needs to guard against the Han army.

He sent Liang Xi to Wei Shi to find out the situation on the one hand, and on the other hand, he also wanted to know the next step.

Unexpectedly, Cao Ying actually ......

Liang Xi hurriedly bowed and saluted, and his mouth was even more ashamed.

Jia Xu pointed to the three young people, who looked relatively older, and introduced: "This person ...... Hehe, Uncle Huang and his father should also be old acquaintances. His name is Lu Fang, and his father is the former Taishan County Taishou Lu Qian, and he will not be a stranger to the emperor's uncle. ”

Liu Chuang smiled, "It turned out to be Zi Ke Taishou's son, of course I am familiar with it." ”

"This is Mancheng's younger brother Li Zhong, it is Li Mancheng, the Taishou Li Dian of Nanyang, and I think Uncle Huang has also heard of his name."

Li Dian's younger brother?

Liu Chuang immediately paid attention to it and bowed to the other party.

Speaking of which, he and Li Dian have never fought each other, but they are no strangers to Li Dian and his person. It was also one of the five good generals, and it also left a resounding reputation in history. It's just that Liu Chuang knew that Li Dian had an elder brother named Li Quan, but he hadn't heard of Li Zhong's name.

However, since he appeared here, he must have also represented Li Dian's attitude from a certain Cheng dù.

"This is the son of Wen Ze, Yu Gui."

Jia Xu introduced the last young man to Liu Chuang, "It is the eldest son of Dongjun Taishou Ban." ”

Yu Ban, Yu Wen Ze...... is another good general with five sons.

It seems that Cao Ying's death did have a great impact. Especially these generals with foreign surnames, they felt even more worried because of Cao Ying's death.

They are different from the Cao family, because the Cao family has a relationship with Cao Xian, Liu Chuang will not take them lightly. But others...... Cao and Liu began to fight against each other in the sixth year of Jian'an, and many people died during this period. It is reasonable for these generals with foreign surnames to be apprehensive in their hearts. Cao Ying is dead, and they can serve Liu Chuang. It's just that they don't know what kind of position they will occupy under Liu Chuang.

These few people, I am afraid, also represent the thoughts of most people with the surname Cao Jiang.

Liu Chuang felt that he had really come to visit Jia Xu today...... If he hadn't come to do so, how would he have had the opportunity to come into contact with these people?

"Gentlemen, don't worry too much.

When I came to the Wei family, I promised my father-in-law that I would never pursue the past.

Before, we were each our own master, you served my father-in-law, and I served the Han family...... In the final analysis, my father-in-law and I have different political views, so we have no choice but to meet each other. But the princes are still loyal ministers of the Han family, so they just have to put their minds at ease and do things with all their hearts.

As for everyone's arrangement, I don't think there will be any changes for the time being.

Now that my father-in-law has passed away, there will inevitably be turmoil in the Central Plains...... The more this time, the more necessary it is to stabilize dìng. Therefore, I ask you to tell the people behind me, and I can assure you that no matter who you were before, you will all be Han ministers from now on, and you will all be loyal and good generals of my Han Dynasty......"