Chapter 585: King Qi
As soon as Yang Ling's words came out, the hall was suddenly unusually quiet.
Like Pang Tong and Gan Ning, Yang Ling's cronies, they naturally hoped that Yang Ling could usurp Cao Wei and sit directly on the emperor's throne.
As for the others, they are all figures with heads and faces in the DPRK, and they are very politically minded.
They are all extremely aware of the current situation, and Yang Ling is the only one who can decide on the new emperor.
Even if there is a suitable person, they will not rush to speak.
"It seems that there is no suitable person for everyone."
Yang Ling smiled,
"It's better than this, I have a suitable candidate, what do you think of King Dong'a?"
Hearing him mention Cao Zhi, Pang Tong's eyes flashed with a touch of loss, but he was the first to respond,
"King Dong'e is kind-hearted and brilliant, and he is the best candidate for the new emperor!"
"That's what I think about below."
"Seconded!"
"Seconded plus one."
With Yang Ling's proposal, the ministers also responded one after another.
Yang Ling nodded with satisfaction and looked at Empress Dowager Bian,
"I don't know what the Queen Mother means?"
"Mourning the family...... I also think it's good. ”
Empress Dowager Bian also nodded in agreement.
Although Cao Pi was deposed from the throne, Cao Zhi is also her son in the final analysis, and he is also the bloodline of the Cao family.
For the Cao family, there is no loss.
"Boyo, Shizai, go and invite the king of Dong'a quickly."
Yang Ling commanded.
"Whoa!"
The two of them immediately walked away quickly.
It didn't take long for them to turn back, and Cao Zhi was followed behind them.
It's just that compared with the last time we met, Cao Zhi's face at this time was pale and his steps were vain, as if he was suffering from some serious illness.
"I have seen the queen mother, I have seen your majesty......"
Cao Zhi saluted the Empress Dowager Bian and the others, and then coughed violently.
"When today's son is mediocre, I intend to abolish him in accordance with the last wish of the first emperor."
"After my discussion with the Queen Mother and the courtiers, King Dong'a, you are the most suitable candidate to inherit the throne."
"I don't know what King Dong'a wants?"
Yang Ling chuckled.
Hearing that he intended to support himself as the emperor, Cao Zhi was stunned at first, and then a red cloud appeared on his pale face.
"This ...... Isn't that good? How can a lonely person take on this important task? ”
Although he said something in his mouth, his eyes were extremely hot and bright.
Joke.
This is the Ninety-Five Emperor with the highest power and status, how many people in the world can resist this temptation?
"Don't be modest, this is our unanimous opinion."
Empress Dowager Bian persuaded with good words.
After all, Cao Zhi is her son, and she doesn't want the throne to pass on to the sons of other ladies.
"Yes, I still hope that King Dong'a will not shirk for the sake of the importance of the society."
"A country cannot be without a king for a day!"
Under the persuasion of everyone in turn, Cao Zhi sighed, and then nodded in response,
"So alone I obeyed your request."
Seeing that Cao Zhi became the new emperor of Cao Wei with the support of everyone, Cao Pi was stunned like a walking corpse, without the slightest wave.
In order to stabilize the situation earlier, Cao Zhi's succession process was also quite hasty.
Under the witness of everyone, after a simple process, he became the new emperor of Great Wei!
As for how to deal with Cao Pi, Sima Yi, Zhu Shuo and others, Yang Ling agreed with Empress Dowager Bian that as long as Cao Pi and his party kept to themselves, he would not embarrass them.
So Yang Ling circled a remote palace in the palace as a cold palace, let Cao Pi and others move in, and sent people to take strict care of it.
It's night.
A banquet was held in the palace to celebrate Cao Zhi's accession to the throne as emperor.
However, although it was nominally to celebrate Cao Zhi, the protagonist of the banquet was Yang Ling.
"I am not as mediocre as my brother, the general has made great contributions to the country's society, and I intend to crown the general as the king of Qi!"
Cao Zhi held the wine glass and said with a smile.
When everyone heard this, they all looked shocked.
Previously, after Yang Ling pacified Jiangdong, he was named the Duke of Dingnan by Cao Pi, but in just a few days, he was deprived by Cao Pi again.
Unexpectedly, after Cao Zhi ascended the throne, he directly crowned Yang Ling as king!
However, in the envious eyes of everyone, Yang Ling slowly stood up,
"Your Majesty, the minister just did his duty, and he really can't afford such a heavy reward, so please take it back!"
Cao Zhi was slightly stunned, he originally wanted to persuade Yang Ling, but seeing that his attitude was extremely resolute, he had no choice but to give up.
However, although he did not give Yang Ling the title of king, Cao Zhi was extremely generous to Pang Tong, Dian Wei, Xu Chu and others.
Not only have all the officials been reinstated, but they have even gone further!
After the banquet, under the escort of Zhou Cang, Yang Ling slowly walked towards his mansion.
Pang Tong, Gan Ning, Ma Chao and others were all entourage.
As for Dian Wei and Xu Chu, they have replaced Zhu Shuo and others and are in charge of Xu Du's forbidden army.
"The general is reluctant to be crowned king, and his subordinates are understandable."
Pang Tong said softly,
"It's just that the subordinates don't quite understand, why didn't the general directly get rid of the abolished emperor and Sima Yi and others?"
Yang Ling glanced around and said with a faint smile,
"I have reached an agreement with the Queen Mother, how can I tear up the treaty?"
Today's abolition of the emperor is going so smoothly.
On the one hand, it is because what Cao Pi did was really unpopular with the people.
On the other hand, it is also because of the cooperation between Empress Dowager Bian and a group of courtiers.
If Yang Ling broke his promise and killed Cao Pi and them, he was afraid that he would be infamous.
He is not shameless Sima Yi, and he can't do the act of slaughtering Cao Shuang's three clans.
"Don't the generals know the truth that the grass is cut and the roots are not removed, and the spring breeze blows and grows again?"
Pang Tong was puzzled.
"Of course I know, but I can't kill them myself."
Yang Ling smiled coldly,
"After all, I have an agreement with the Queen Mother, but if Cao Pi rebels by himself, then I can't blame me."
Hearing this, Pang Tong's face suddenly showed an expression of enlightenment.
……
In the next few days, Yang Ling and a group of cronies have been stabilizing the situation in Great Wei.
Because of Cao Hong, the clans of the Cao family and the Xiahou family originally had opinions about Cao Pi.
After Yang Ling released Xiahou Nan and rewarded the young clan disciples in the name of Cao Zhi, the clan did not have any objections.
Xiahou Shang, Cao Xiu, Cao Zhen and others who were sent out to crusade also obediently returned to Xudu.
As for Liangzhou and Jingzhou, after knowing that Yang Ling abolished Cao Pi and established Cao Zhi as emperor, Ma Teng and Liu Cong even declared their allegiance to the new emperor.
As for the Jiangdong side, the Shanyue people also reaffirmed their allegiance.
Huang Gai, Han Dang and others took the opportunity to turn against the water, overthrow Wu Zhen, and escort him back to the capital.
Although there were also many people in various places who made waves under the banner of revenge for Cao Pi, they were quickly pacified.
……
In the cold palace.
Sima Yi picked up a bowl of water and carefully placed it in front of Cao Pi,
"Your Majesty hasn't eaten for two days, let's drink some water."
"Sima Yi, what are you still asking my Majesty to do?"
Cao Pi smiled weakly and bitterly.