Zhen was deflated in front of Cao Cao, and it is unknown how he reported to Cao Pi after he returned. But vaguely got the news that Cao Pi has become increasingly estranged from the Zhen family in recent years, and the couple have quarreled several times in a row, and the queen Bian was forced to go to the East Palace in person to resolve the dispute between the two of them......

Then it was the last straw that broke the camel - one day Ding Yi was assassinated in the mansion, and when he was found, he still had his last breath left, and shouted at the top of his voice: "The prince hurt me!" Cao Cao sent the school to investigate the case, and when he investigated the scene, he unexpectedly found a number of correspondence between Ding Yi and Cao Zhi, the king of Juancheng, in which Cao Zhi asked Ding Yi to "wait for the prince to be sparse, you can secretly play the lord, and make the letter fall out of favor", and also promised that "if you are lonely and win the country, you should be the prime minister".

Ding Yiguan is a right-hand assassin, a big spy leader whose power is already above Lu Hong, he is arrogant and jealous, and has framed the ministers of the court many times. It is said that in the past, Mao Jue was demoted, that is, Ding Yi promoted it, and then Xu Yi, the right attendant of the electoral department, was slandered because of discord with him, and he was released to Wei County. Shang Shu's servant shot He Yi and reprimanded Ding Yi, and the subordinate official Fu Xuan persuaded him: "Yi has harmed, and Zi Yi should be less." He replied, "He is unjust, and he is fit to harm his body, but how can he harm others?" And with a traitorous heart, standing in the Ming Dynasty, it has been for a long time! When Ding Yi heard this, he immediately made a trivial matter and belittled him as a cangwu guard.

So now that Ding Yi is dead, although he was only assassinated, he was fortunate to find a secret letter from his mansion that communicated with the king of Juancheng, and when the wall fell down and everyone pushed it, the ministers played the impeachment of Ding Yi, especially the imperial history Duan Flaw, it seems that he had been prepared, and listed Ding Zhengli's twelve major crimes in one breath, and asked to take the opportunity to abolish the assassination and school affairs. Cao Cao was also angry, and ordered Ding Yi's corpse to be killed in Chen City, and his brother Ding Hui was also demoted from the capital. At the same time, Juancheng was written. reprimanded Cao Zhi and cut off his two counties.

- God is pitiful, Juancheng Kingdom was originally only four counties, but now it has become the smallest county in the whole world.

When the father and son discussed the turmoil with Huan Fan, Huan Yuan pondered for a long time. looked at Fu and asked: "I don't know where the news of the son came from, but I can ask about two things, do you know the son of the unjudged?" ”

If you ask, if you know, I will say it. Huan Fan immediately raised his fingers one by one: "First, the murder of King Ren Cheng, the envoy Liu Ci secretly investigated, how to play Ding Yi." Prince Yun is very suspicious? Second, Ding Yi was assassinated, who investigated? Who gets the letters in the house? ”

It was a repetition of the words, frowning slightly, saying that I really don't know about these two things, you wait for me to inquire, and then tell you in a few days. Naturally, he went to Lu Hong to inquire. And soon got the definite news -

It turned out that the spy system of the Wei Dynasty was divided into two parts: school affairs and assassination, and the school affairs were only responsible for reconnaissance and arrest - like an "action team"; The assassin is responsible for synthesizing, screening information, and adjudicating cases—and is a clerical officer. On the same day, Cao Cao sent Liu Ci, a lieutenant colonel in the army, to investigate the assassination of Cao Zhang. Liu Ci came back to report to Ding Yi, and after the two checked the information, they should have gone to report to Cao Cao together. However, when the matter came to an end, Liu Ci suddenly fell ill, and Ding Zhengli reported to Cao Cao alone.

As for after Ding Yi's assassination, according to Lu Hong. He was supposed to go to investigate, but the adjutant Liu Zhao took the initiative to ask for help, and personally searched for a secret letter with Cao Zhi in Ding Yi's mansion - this Liu Zhao, that is, Liu Ci's brother is also.

It was the answer to report back, and Huan Fannai sneered: "This must be taken by Brother Liu Ci." Undoubtedly, too. "As for them doing this, purely out of power and profit, in order to trap Ding Yi - Ding Yi is Cao Zhi's henchman, he reported to Cao Cao that he murdered Cao Zhang, Cao Pi is the most suspicious, if it is found out that there is a mistake, he will definitely not be able to escape-or instigated by others, in order to deal with Cao Zhi, then it is unknown.

Anyway, Ding Zhengli and Cao Zijian are grasshoppers tied to a piece of grass, if one has an accident, the other will definitely not be able to escape.

It is Xun Wang's glance, which means: Where did the Liu brothers come from, it is estimated that you can't find out, you go and take care of Lu Hongduo and be careful.

Huan Fan then analyzed, saying that after this incident, the two princes will suffer at the same time. The first is Cao Zhi, not only the courtiers, but also the assassins of the emperor's most cronies, which is a big offense to the master's jealousy - we have the right to take those letters are true - to cut the state affairs small, it is estimated that he will have no chance with the storage position. The second is Cao Pi, we are still the turmoil of Yi Chu has passed quietly, and now he is suspected of killing Ding Yi, and he also has a motive, if he can't return his innocence, it is estimated that the turmoil will rise again, and the storage position is unstable.

It's just that I estimate that this case fell into the hands of the Liu brothers, and it was difficult for Cao Pi to clear his suspicion......

Sure enough, one evening not long after, Cao Cao suddenly summoned several important ministers, including: Taifu Cao De, Taiwei Shixun, Protector Cao Ren, Auxiliary State Cao Hong (Zhu State Xiahou Dun was still ill and did not attend the meeting), Zhongshu Ling Wang Lang, Shangshu Ling Huaxin, Yushi Dafu Huanjie, Zhongshu Left Servant shot Liu Xian, Shangshu Left Servant shot Xing Hao and the new Imperial History Zhongcheng Jia Xu. First of all, the conclusion of the investigation of the school incident was shown: Prince Shi sent assassins to murder Ding Yiye.

Shi Xun read the report several times, and found that the physical evidence was incomplete, and all the witnesses were dead, and the main reason for the conclusion of the case was that Cao Pi had long hated Ding Yi, and repeatedly uttered the words "I will kill him" in front of his close attendants, and Ding Yi shouted before he died: "The prince harmed me." This is simply "unwarranted"!

Most of the ministers also said that the case was unclear, and Ding Yi may not have been assassinated by someone sent by the prince. Cao De asked: "Has Your Majesty ever shown the prince, what did the prince say?" Cao Cao snorted coldly: "How dare he admit it? Nature flatly denied it. ”

The ministers were about to persuade Cao Cao to change the team and re-investigate the case, but they heard Cao Cao say categorically: "This son is no longer worthy of the unification, and he should be deposed." Today, Zhao Qing and others will come to discuss who will succeed them. ”

The ministers were all shocked, and Huan Jie was the first to speak, saying: "Why is the prince innocent, and he is abolished because of this untruth? Your Majesty thinks twice. Cao Cao said: "This son listened to the woman's words before this, causing the army to act; I made the forbidden palace introspective, and the evil was not discouraged. Now the people have rumored that he murdered his brother and stabbed Ding Yiye, and people are violent, how can they not be afraid? ”

It was Xunxin who said that Cao Pi was "not evil", not to mention how honest his attitude was...... But this is a secret matter in the palace, Cao Cao refused to tell the truth, and the ministers had no way of knowing it. What the hell is going on? Suddenly, the situation took a turn for the worse, just because of the death of a Ding Yi, before he died, he shouted "The prince harms me", Cao Cao is going to abolish Cao Pi? It doesn't make sense.

- If he were here, he probably wouldn't be as surprised as his father.

The ministers admonished one after another, but Cao Cao just didn't listen. It was Xun who figured out Cao Cao's thoughts, first, he was not very satisfied with Cao Pi, so he took the opportunity to change horses; The second is that Cao Pi is in such a predicament, and the most critical folk rumors are rampant, unless there is clear evidence to restore his innocence, it is estimated that this prestige will never be improved - everyone is suspicious of the prince, how can Cao Cao rest assured to teach him the throne?

The cases before and after the problem are all headless mystery cases, and they involve family affairs, and ordinary criminal investigation agencies may not be able to investigate the truth clearly, as for stabbing and school affairs...... The energy may be stronger than that of the serious judicial and supervisory institutions, and the problem is mixed with Ding Yi and the Liu brothers with ulterior motives, even if it is still water, it will be mixed up for you. Under such a premise, it is impossible to stop folk rumors - the common people like "conspiracy theories" the most, and they also like to pull things off on nobles.

Naturally, the common people have no right to speak, but the Cao Wei royal family, as the base camp of the feudal ruling class, cannot ignore the views of the scholars and doctors. The purpose of the conspiracy is to make Cao Pi stink, and it seems that the goal has basically been achieved......

Cao Cao is a smart person, but he will inevitably be in the game, and he will be blind. And even if he really guessed the truth, then if he wants to return the innocence of one son, he must sacrifice his other son - Cao Chong's holy family is still above Cao Pi, can Cao Cao really be ruthless?

The ministers admonished Cao Cao one after another, but only Shi Xun lowered his head and groaned, and was silent for a long time. Seeing this, Cao De secretly crossed his elbow and arched Shixun's side ribs, which means: What are you thinking? Hurry up and persuade my brother.

Shi Xun coughed first to attract everyone's attention, and then stretched out his hand to point to the report, and said slowly: "This situation may be ......" Then he gasped in the surprised eyes of everyone, and then said: "Or nothing." Your Majesty wants to abolish the crown prince, so why should he obey the public? "What reason do you plan to use to abolish Cao Pi's crown prince?

Cao Cao rolled his eyes: "You can make it quit yourself." "Anyway, there has already been a prince who has taken the initiative to resign, are you afraid of a second one? Is there any more reason I need to find?

Shi Xun still needed to be persuaded again, but was stopped by Cao Cao with a wave of his sleeves. Immediately, Cao Cao's eyes suddenly turned red, and he said gloomily: "My family is not a heavenly family, it used to be a Hanchen, fighting in all directions, and the sons of the family, Zixiu is the longest, and Chang Shi is on his side." Yu Zezi Huan, Ziwen, Zi Jian and other games, the total angle has no guesses, and they are happy. I don't want to be ordained by heaven and be a grave, but my brothers turn against each other and fight against each other, and I don't want to make people sad and tremble when I see it. If we still regard it as our heir, I am afraid that in a hundred years, we will split the country and harm each other. How can a father bear to see this? ”

When Shi Xun heard this, he couldn't help but be startled, and his heart said What do you mean by this? Afraid that several sons will fight for each other in the future? Then unless you abandon the throne, don't, or......

Cao Cao's sentimentality was over, but his expression changed instantly, and he slapped the table with a "snap", and his eyes widened angrily: "I have made up my mind, so I don't need to say much." Let's say who is the successor! ”

Cao Mengde was immediately the emperor, and his power shook, which was really terrifying, and the ministers did not dare to dissuade him more. After being cold for a while, Cao De opened his mouth first: "In terms of preface, it should be built for the ...... son."

Cao Cao frowned: "Zijian can't!" "Only then did I reveal that he had a secret communication with Ding Yi, and he had the intention of seizing the throne, and I also cut his vassal kingdom and punished him, how could I make him the prince? Then his eyes swept over everyone coldly and asked, "Ziying is okay?" ”

It's Xun Xin who said that anyone can do it, but Cao Chong can't do it! (To be continued.) )