The Wei ministers waiting in the outer hall included the ministers of the hidden palace who had followed Cao Pi for many years, and the clan relatives who fought on the battlefield in the Cao Cao era.

It can be said that these people are the most powerful group of people in Luoyang City at the moment, and they are also the people who are most deeply involved in Cao Wei's interests.

Because of the above reasons, as long as Cao Wei's big ship is not completely sunk, their loyalty to Cao Wei will always be there.

It was precisely because of this that Cao Pi urgently summoned them into the temple today.

After coming to the outside of the palace, Cao Xiu and Chen Qun lined up on both sides, and they lined up at both ends with their respective people, waiting for Cao Pi's latest edict.

Although in order to avoid suspicion, there was no communication between Cao Xiu and Chen Qun on the surface, but inadvertently, the eyes of the two still looked at each other many times.

And both of them saw a look of surprise in each other's eyes.

I was shocked by what Cao Pi said, and even more suspicious because of Cao Wei's future.

The Wei ministers led by Cao Xiu and Chen Qun did not wait too long, and after about half an hour, they saw Cao Rong holding the jade seal in his hand and walking slowly out of Cao Pi's dormitory.

When Cao Ei's figure appeared, everyone's eyes in the outer hall were fixed on Cao Ei's body.

They found that although Cao Ei's eyes were red, the tears on his face had disappeared.

Could it be that His Majesty's health has improved?

Such speculations can't help but appear in the hearts of most people, but Cao Xiu and Chen Qun know in their hearts that Cao Pi's body may not be able to get better.

Sure enough, when Cao Rong came to the throne where Cao Pi could only sit in the past, he hoarsely announced a message to everyone below:

"Your Majesty, you've died!"

When he said this, Cao Rong held back his tears from flowing again.

And when Cao Ei's words fell into the ears of everyone below, there were bursts of howling cries in the hall in an instant.

Even Cao Xiu and Chen Qun, who had expected it a long time ago, couldn't suppress the grief in their hearts, and knelt directly in front of Cao Ei.

Of course, the reason why Cao Wei's ministers showed such sadness was not all because of Cao Pi's death.

More because of their pessimistic view of Cao Wei's future.

Although Cao Pi has rarely won foreign wars since he became emperor, Cao Pi's national strength is declining day by day, and Cao Pi has an unshirkable responsibility.

But Cao Pi has been in power for many years, and he is the nominal founder of Cao Wei, so this weight cannot be ignored for a while.

Looking at the ministers crying below, Cao Rong, who was much younger than them, seemed calmer than them.

What's the use of crying?

At present, Dawei is in turmoil, and what he needs is a good way to save the time!

"Before the first emperor left, did you forget what you said?

Could it be that after the first emperor left, you would have to prepare to surrender to Mi Yang?"

Cao Ei's two shouts and questions fell into the ears of the ministers below.

And when they heard these two shouts, some Wei Chen had gradually stopped crying.

Cao Rong is right, now is not the time to cry blindly, otherwise it is no different from opening the door and stealing.

Cao Xiu and Chen Qun, who were the first to react, saw Cao Rong holding the jade seal in his hand, coupled with what Cao Pi said to them just now, they didn't hesitate at this moment.

Cao Xiu and Chen Qun stepped forward and bowed three times and nine times to Cao Rong above.

This is the highest etiquette that only emperors can enjoy.

After the salute, Cao Xiu and Chen Qun said in unison:

"Your Majesty, Minister!"

This sentence of Cao Xiu and Chen Qun expresses their willingness to obey Cao Pi's last order and serve Cao Ei as the new emperor!

And when Cao Xiu and Chen Qun expressed their firm support for Cao Rong, Wei Chen behind them naturally would not be reluctant.

So not long after, the Wei ministers in the hall all bowed down to Cao Rong and called His Majesty.

Looking at the submission posture of the ministers, Cao Rong was heartbroken

But there was no half of joy.

He knew that even if he could succeed to the throne now, his throne would not be secure.

After arousing the ministers with a "flat body", Cao Rong selectively informed the ministers of Cao Pi's instructions before his death.

The most important of those instructions were to keep the mourning secret and move the capital as soon as possible.

When it was learned that what Cao Ei said was Cao Pi's will, and these two points were conducive to stabilizing the current situation, none of the ministers expressed dissent.

Seeing that all the ministers had no objections, Cao Rong immediately arranged tasks for the ministers present one by one.

Listening to the edicts issued by Cao Ei's mouth, all the ministers felt admiration for Cao Ei in their hearts.

Cao Pi has just passed away, Cao Rong must be in great grief, and the current situation is critical for Dawei.

But even with the influence of these two aspects, Cao Ei's arrangement still seems orderly and calm.

This kind of performance is not necessarily possible for the ministers to ask themselves.

But Cao Rong can.

Cao Ei's performance made the ministers admire him in their hearts, and also stabilized the mood of the ministers to a large extent.

I don't know how long it took, but Cao Rong finally arranged his arrangements one by one.

By the time all this was done, Cao Rong was already feeling tired.

In order to have better energy to deal with the challenges in the future, Cao Rong asked the other ministers to retreat first after leaving Cao Xiu alone.

Of course, before the ministers left, Cao Rong still emphasized one sentence:

"The death of the first emperor must not be leaked.

If there is a violation, the three tribes will be destroyed."

Severe punishment can be as deterrent as possible.

Cao Ei's words without the slightest emotion made the ministers refreshed before leaving.

After the other ministers left the palace, Cao Rong beckoned to Cao Xiu to step forward.

Waiting for Cao Xiu to come to him, Cao Rong could no longer suppress the sadness in his heart before this clan elder, and tears kept flowing down again.

Looking at Cao Ei's tearful appearance, Cao Xiu couldn't bear it in his heart.

"Your Majesty, don't worry, the minister will definitely swear to defend the Great Wei Sheji."

After saying this, Cao Xiu personally helped Cao Ei to the throne.

"If there are ministers one day, Your Majesty's throne will definitely sit safely."

As he spoke, Cao Xiu's tears also flowed.

Cao Xiu's two tearful promises made Cao Ei worry a lot less.

Although the clan generals have been withering in recent years, fortunately Cao Xiu is still there.

And Cao Rong didn't just keep Cao Xiu to listen to Cao Xiu's assurance.

Cao Rong took out the tiger talisman in his arms and handed it to Cao Xiu's hand, and held his hand and said:

"Whether the relocation of the capital can go smoothly or not is all in the hands of my uncle!"

Listening to Cao Ei's trust in himself, Cao Xiu solemnly bowed and accepted the tiger talisman given by Cao Ei.

After handing over the tiger talisman to Cao Xiu, Cao Rong asked Cao Xiu again:

"What's Sun Quan's attitude lately?"

Cao Xiu was originally responsible for guarding Shouchun as the general of Zhengdong.

But before Cao Rong had sent Hua Xin to Huainan, wanting to form an alliance with Sun Quan, in order to make the alliance smooth, Cao Rong issued an edict to let Cao Xiu return to Beijing to report on his work.

This is Cao Ei's kindness to Sun Quan.

Of course, this did not mean that Cao Ei completely gave up the defense in Huainan, and after Cao Xiu left, Xiahou Shang replaced Cao Xiu as the general of Zhengdong.

After Cao Xiu returned to Luoyang, considering Cao Xiu's understanding of Jiangdong, Cao Ei asked Cao Xiu to secretly manage the alliance with Sun Quan.

Seeing Cao Ei ask about this matter, Cao Xiu gave Cao Ei all the news he had recently gotten.

Under Cao Xiu's reply, Cao Ei learned what Sun Quan's current attitude was, all in all, four words - ambiguous.

No matter what Hua Xin said, no matter what kind of kindness he released, Sun Quan never gave it

Hua Xin gave an accurate answer.

Cao Rong understood that Sun Quan was waiting for the price to sell.

However, Cao Rong also knew that Sun Quan would have to reply soon.

Cao Rong grabbed Cao Xiu's hand and said in an urgent tone:

"My uncle immediately wrote a letter to Hua Xin, informing him of the news of the fall of Chang'an.

In the letter, the uncle must try his best to exaggerate the strength of the thief army, and even more importantly, show Mi Yang's ambition.

And let Hua Xin tell Sun Quan all this."

After Cao Xiu listened to Cao Ei's words, a look of understanding appeared on his face.

He naturally knew why Cao Rong took the initiative to show Da Wei's scars in front of Sun Quan.

Because Cao Rong wanted Sun Quan to know that if he continued to wait and see, then what Dawei got today would also get it in the future.

Only by tying the life and death of the two together can Sun Quan finally make up his mind.

"Your Majesty rest assured, the minister will do it immediately."

After saying this, Cao Xiu turned around and walked towards the outside of the hall.

After Cao Xiu left, Cao Rong sat lonely on the cold throne.

His gaze looked at the empty hall, and a sense of wonder about the unknown future came to his heart.

But when he thought of the deep blood feud between the Great Wei and the Great Han, and then thought that Cao Cao and Cao Pi both died because of Mi Yang, the resentment that appeared in Cao Rong's heart replaced the suspicion.

Thief!

Since you have single-handedly brought the rebel to the height you have today, then you are ready to be the enemy of the world!

High places, not cold.

...

In the evening, a messenger sent by Cao Xiu drove out of Luoyang City, and then quickly headed in the direction of Huainan.

With the help of the good traffic conditions in the Central Plains, it didn't take long for the messenger to come to Shouchun City under the starry night.

When Hua Xin in Shouchun City learned that a messenger had arrived in Luoyang, his first reaction was that the messenger had come to find him.

Sure enough, not long after, under the leadership of Xiahou Shang, Hua Xin met the messenger.

As soon as the messenger saw Hua Xin, he took out the secret letter written by Cao Xiu from his arms and handed it to Hua Xin.

And Hua Xin didn't waste time, and hurriedly opened the letter in his hand and read it.

But just halfway through it, the look on Hua Xin's face had changed greatly.

Chang'an was captured by the Han army, and Taiwei Jia Xu was shocked to death?

Either of these messages is shocking.

And now these two messages appeared in Hua Xin's eyes together.

How can Hua Xin keep his composure?

Xiahou Shang on the side saw that Hua Xin's face had changed greatly, and he anxiously asked what had happened.

And after hearing the answer from Hua Xin's trembling mouth, Xiahou Shang's performance was not much better.

Xiahou Shang looked at the west with a shocked gaze, and at the same time, a thought slowly emerged in his heart:

The general trend of the world is about to undergo great changes!

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