Since Cao Cao ordered Cao Zhang, Xiahou Dun to attack Lushan and Wancheng, his condition has deteriorated. In the past two days, Hua Tuo has been treated by Hua Tuo, and he has never raised his account to discuss matters, nor has he clashed with Sima Yi's army, just waiting for news from the two military horses.

A few days later, Cao Zhang sent someone to deliver good news, claiming that he had broken Wang Tao and captured Lushan. Cao Cao listened to Chen Sheng's report in the tent, and was overjoyed, and said with a long smile: "Ziwen is worthy of being a tiger general, and in just one day, he defeated Wang Tao and captured Lushan." Not bad, not bad, not bad," after three consecutive "good", his face became darker and darker, and he suddenly slapped the case and shouted: "This rebel." ”

Chen Sheng saw that Cao Cao's face was full of joy, but unexpectedly his face suddenly changed, and after thinking about it, he understood. Although Lushan is not a big city, he has long been prepared after knowing that Cao Cao's army has come to Wan. Moreover, the guard general Wang Tao is known for his good defense, although there are less than 10,000 soldiers and horses, how can he break through it in one day? What's more, Cao Zhang only sent someone to report a few days ago, saying that the city was strong and well-prepared, and it was not suitable to attack it, so he had been standing still. Now that he is strictly ordered by Cao Cao, he will break the city in one day, which has to make people suspicious.

Cao Cao finished breathing, and finally sighed, and said to Chen Sheng: "Go quickly to pass the order, say that Gu is seriously ill, and summon Ziwen back." ”

Chen Sheng knew in his heart that Cao Cao could tolerate Cao Zhang's farewell, but he categorically could not allow him to collude with Sima Yi, so that at least civil strife would be rampant and the world would be in chaos, and at worst, the country would change hands and change his surname to Sima. Chen Sheng understood that Cao Cao had made up his mind, but he didn't know if he had any chance to kill, but he didn't want to see the situation of his father and son being crippled, so he said: "General Yuecai brought all the elite subordinates this time, and with the help of the Han Protector, it is not impossible to break through Lushan in one day." ”

"Ziyun." Cao Cao handed the letter he received that day to Chen Sheng, and sighed: "This letter was given to Gu by Sima Lang of Wancheng, he is by his brother's side, but he has always done things for Gu, and his loyalty is not in doubt." ”

Chen Sheng was secretly shocked in his heart, it turned out that there was such a chess piece by Sima Yi's side, no wonder Cao Cao had been in chaos all the time, and he was always confident about Sima Yi's affairs. Chen Sheng took the letter, but saw that it was written that Cao Zhang and Sima Yi had colluded, so Cao Cao was more vigilant, so he had to say: "The last general will go in person, and be sure to ask General Yueqi to come to see the king." ”

"Not necessarily." Cao Cao closed his eyes and said, "You went in person to make Ziwen suspicious, did Chen Fei come back?" Let him go. ”

"Yes." Chen Sheng was about to turn around and go out to find his brother, when he heard Cao Cao say, "Go and invite Wenhe." ”

Cao Cao had not raised the tent for a few days, and suddenly called someone to summon him, Jia Xu was terrified in his heart, hurried to the big tent of the Chinese army, saluted Cao Cao, sat aside, and asked in a low voice: "The king summoned the official, I don't know what happened?" ”

Cao Cao feebly handed Sima Lang's letter to him and did not speak. Jia Xu took the letter respectfully, took a cursory look, and understood Cao Cao's intentions, so he said: "King, is Sima Boda's book credible?" ”

Cao Cao nodded and replied, "Boda has always been loyal to Lonely, and this letter is absolutely reliable. And Ziwen has long had the intention of seizing the throne, and he is alone in the relationship between father and son, and he does not want to force each other too much. How do you know that he didn't care about the overall situation and actually colluded with Sima Yi. ”

Jia Xu could help with other things, but Cao Zhang was Cao Cao's own son after all, so he had to ask: "How does the king plan to deal with General Yueqi?" ”

Cao Cao sighed and said, "Gu has already sent someone to summon Ziwen, and after he returns, he will immediately cut off his military power and imprison him for life." You are now with Ziheng, and you are good at monitoring the generals under Yuan's subordinates, and if there is any change, take it down immediately. ”

"Yes." Jia Xu hurriedly got up to receive the order.

Cao Cao said again: "You are by Ziheng's side, remember not to let him declare his personal vendetta and exclude dissidents." Jia Xu hurriedly agreed, and then bowed and retired. After Jia Xu left, Cao Cao felt dizzy again, these sons really worried about themselves.

On the second day, Chen Fei reported quickly, and Cao Zhang said that he was sick and did not obey the edict. Cao Cao inquired carefully, but he didn't know whether it was true or false, and now Cao Zhang made it clear that he would no longer be edicted, and he could have 30,000 elites under his command. Coupled with the fact that Sima Wancheng had 100,000 people, Cao Cao suddenly felt a big headache, the key is why there is no news about Xiahou Dun's military horses? If Xiahou Dun captured Wancheng with the cooperation of Sima Lang, then Sima Yi's soldiers and horses would become rootless grass, and there was nothing to fear. As soon as Sima Yi was broken, the two states were taken over by himself, and Cao Zhang, even if he had great courage, he did not dare to make another incident.

Cao Cao was distraught by these things, and heard a guard shouting outside the tent: "King, Doctor Hua asks to see you." ”

Cao Cao was feeling a headache, and hurriedly said, "Please." ”

Hua Tuo entered the tent, and after saluting Cao Cao, he looked at Cao Cao's face and said: "The king's face is pale, I think the more troubles there are today, and the deeper the king's head disease." ”

"Yes." Cao Cao nodded and said, "Lone is feeling unwell, and the divine doctor can quickly use a needle for Lone." ”

"Yes." Hua Tuo received the order to get up, but he refused to come forward for treatment.

Cao Cao saw that Hua Tuo wanted to speak and stopped, and said with a smile: "It doesn't hurt if the divine doctor has something to say. ”

"Yes." Hua Tuo settled down and said slowly: "The king's head hurts, and he gets up because of the wind. The root of the disease is in the head, the saliva cannot come out, the decoction is taken in vain, and the golden needles are used more, but they only treat the symptoms but not the root cause. The old man has recently come up with a method: first drink hemp boiling soup, then use a sharp axe to cut off the head, take out the saliva before removing the roots. ”

Hua Tuo forced him to finish speaking, Cao Cao and Chen Sheng were dumbfounded when they heard it, this kind of treatment, not to mention that it has never been seen, even if it is only the first time to hear it. In the middle of the sound, Cao Cao said: "The head is the head of the five yangs, how can it be cut with a sharp axe?" The words of the divine doctor seem to ......"

Hua Tuo sighed and said, "Although this method is very risky, after success, the king can live longer." Without healing, the king will not be able to see the next spring. ”

At this time, it was already winter and December, and if it weren't for that, Hua Tuo would not want to be so dangerous. Cao Cao was also quite moved by the longevity of Yiji, so he asked: "How sure can a miracle doctor be?" ”

"Thirty percent at most." Hua Tuo's method is only a draft, and he has never been practical, and he is not clear about how sure he is.

Cao Cao saw Hua Tuo's gloomy expression, and knew that this method was very dangerous, so he had to say: "Rong Gu will think about it for two more days." Hua Tuo nodded, then stepped forward to treat Cao Cao, and said: "The king's condition can no longer be delayed, and I hope to make a decision as soon as possible." ”

Cao Cao nodded slightly, and then listened to the guards outside: "General Xiahou's military report." ”

Cao Cao was overjoyed and hurriedly said, "Ziyun, quickly go and fetch it and look at it." Chen Sheng hurriedly walked out of the account and submitted the Xiahou Dun battle report. Cao Cao opened it and looked at it, but his face was like ashes, and with a "wow" sound, he spit out a few mouthfuls of blood and fell to the ground.