"The end of Cao Cao's life? Husband, what do you mean?" Lu Lingqi's watery eyes were unblinking.

Lan Tian then used the horoscope to explain: "I have been observing the stars recently and nightly, and found that Cao Cao's destiny star is dim and weak. He should die soon. Does Xiaojun still harbor hatred in his heart?"

Lu Lingqi shook her head gently, "In the two years after my father died, I was full of hatred. I even wanted to sneak into Xudu to assassinate the thief. Unfortunately, it was unrealistic even with Gao Shun's eighteen people. Later, I followed your advice and went to Jingzhou. In order to survive, I

When I fell into disgrace in Runan, I realized that it was not easy to survive in these troubled times, let alone revenge."

"Everything is over." Lan Tian put his arm around Lu Lingqi's shoulders to comfort her.

"After marrying you and having children, the hatred has faded away. Just now you said that Cao Cao was going to die. I am neither happy nor sad. I just treat him as a stranger. So what about the hero? What about the King of Wei? In the end

I'm going to die..." Lu Lingqi seemed like a philosopher at this time.

Lantian smiled and joked: "The construction of the Taoist temple and Buddhist temple in the cultural district started last year. I see that Xiaojun has such a clear mind, shouldn't he go back to Taoism and become a Buddhist?"

Lu Lingqi patted Lan Tian's chest, "I have a son and a daughter, and my husband is so interesting. I can't bear to live in this world. Why should I become a monk?"

"Haha, that's what I said, let's go, let's go have dinner." Lan Tian hugged Lu Lingqi and walked out.

At this time, it was already dark outside, and the night sky was already dotted with stars. Lu Lingqi's eyesight was very good because she had practiced martial arts since she was a child. As soon as she crossed the threshold, she pointed to the sky and exclaimed: "Husband, look, there is a shooting star."

"Uh... there seems to be one." Lan Tian responded.

Lu Lingqi pulled Lan Tian to the small courtyard, grabbed his arm like a girl seeking knowledge and asked: "Husband, which star is Cao Cao's life star? Point it out to me."

Lantian immediately sat on the wax. He was making nonsense. When he heard Lu Lingqi's question, he pointed to the northern sky and said, "It's right there, but it's not easy to see now. They said it's dim..."

"Oh? So maybe Cao Cao is dead?"

"Maybe..."

When the two couples were 'studying' the astrology in Guangzhou, Cao Cao was still lying on the hospital bed in Luoyang waiting for someone. Historically, he should have died in the first month, but due to the influence of Lantian, Cao Cao's lifespan seemed to have been lengthened, but by this time he had already died.

It's the last moment.

In the first month of the first month, Cao Cao and Guan Yu fought in Deng County. Cao Cao used all his military methods, including surprise attacks, formations, and tactics. However, due to the lack of clothing and clothing of his soldiers, he not only failed to defeat Guan Yu and Xu Shu, but instead suffered a loss of troops and morale.

downturn.

Frightened by Jingzhou's navy, all grain, grass and supplies in the rear were transported by land. To this end, many corvees were forced. After weighing the pros and cons, Cao Cao had no choice but to withdraw his troops.

On the way back to the army, Cao Cao had a splitting headache, and his whole body sent him strong hints, as if saying that your end is near.

Cao Cao estimated that he would not be able to reach Yecheng. On the other hand, only Luoyang was the closest. He held on to his words, led the army towards Luoyang, and issued a series of orders in succession.

Affected by the Lantian prophecy, Cao Cao could no longer trust Sima Yi around him. When withdrawing his troops, he ordered Sima Yi to rush to Xudu to help Cao Zhang stabilize the situation near Xudu, because not long ago, Jiaxian, Liangxian and other places had rebelled due to hard labor.

Cao Cao urgently summoned Shouchun Xia Houdun, Chang'an Cao Hong, and Yecheng Jia Xu to Luoyang on the road. He could not trust outsiders when entrusting them with important matters. Jia Xu asked Sun and Liu about countermeasures and sent his trusted followers to Xudu, Yecheng, Huainan and other places.

Find out about Xu Sheng, Zhou Fang, Wuhou, Cao Fang, Cao Mao, and Sun Hao. These names are all characters who appear in prophecies.

Cao Pi wanted to sit in the fiefdom of Yecheng, so he did not call him to Luoyang. Instead, he sent his younger brother Cao Ren to lead troops back to Yecheng and let him temporarily take over the defense of Wei County.

In mid-February, Xiahou Dun, Cao Hong, and Jia Xu all rushed to Luoyang for an audience. They saw Cao Cao lying on the bed with a haggard face and a withered body. They all wailed loudly. After a while, they admonished the doctor Jia Kui and others, who came with Luoyang officials.

Take orders.

When Xu Chu saw that everyone had arrived, he walked to the couch to help Cao Cao, whispered in a low voice, and then helped him sit on the couch.

Cao Cao looked at the people in front of him with empty eyes and said slowly: "In the past thirty years, Gu Zong has dominated the world, and all the heroes have been destroyed. Only Sun Quan from Jiangdong and Liu Bei from Western Shu have not eliminated them. Gu Jin is critically ill and can no longer discuss important matters with the ministers, so he only talks about family affairs.

I trust you... Only your eldest son, Cao Pi, who is kind, honest and respectful, can succeed me. All the ministers should assist him. After he dies alone... don't let future generations know where I am buried..."

"Only..." the ministers lamented.

"Yuan Rang (Xiahou Dun) and Zi Lian (Cao Hong) are my brothers. Wen He (Jia Xu) and Chang Wen (Chen Qun) have followed me for many years. You should pay more attention to the military affairs of Wei State. The rest of the people are the pillars of the country. Please do your best.

I will try my best to assist Zihuan (Cao Pi), and we will meet each other under the spring one day, and I will be grateful." Cao Cao continued.

"only."

The officials understood now that Cao Cao had left Xiahou Dun, Cao Hong, Jia Xu, and Chen Qun to assist the government. People with a discerning eye found that the political signal was strong, because Xiahou Dun and Cao Hong were both members of the same clan, and Jia Xu was deeply trusted by Cao Cao and Cao Pi.

Among the advisers, the only representative of the gentry was Chen Qun. Why didn’t Sima Yi, the upstart gentry, appear among them?

Jia Kui, who was born in a wealthy family in Hedong, also felt that Cao Cao's arrangement was intriguing. At this time, in order to ensure the stability of the alternation, Tuogu's ministers should be from the clan, and the nobles should be divided into half. Even if a Jia Xu, who has no foundation, should be added, one should be added.

Henan gentry leader.

The former Henan gentry leader and Wei State Prime Minister Zhong Yao was dismissed from office due to the Wei Xi case. Except for Chen Qun on the current list, the only one left is Sima Yi. Although Sima Yi was also born in Hanoi County, his grandfather Sima Jun was the prefect of Yingchuan.

, his father Sima Fang successively served as the magistrate of Luoyang and Jing Zhaoyin, and his brother Sima Lang was the governor of Yanzhou, and he had close relations with the big families in Henan.

Jia Kui looked at Cao Cao on the sick bed and thought to himself, King Wei must be ill and confused, right? Killing Yang Xiu would clear the way for Cao Pi, so why not use Sima Yi now?

Cao Cao paused for a moment, called Cao Hong to him, and then took out a letter and handed it to him, "Not long after his death, Zi Lian returned to Yecheng to see Zi Huan. He gave him this "Posthumous Letter" and asked him to follow the order.

Act..."

"Wei." Cao Hong couldn't stop crying after receiving the letter.

After Cao Cao finished speaking, he waved his hand to signal the ministers to leave. Everyone stood up and walked out of the palace. Jia Xu was secretly left behind by Xu Chu as he was leaving.

After the ministers left one after another, Cao Cao called Jia Xu to sit down in front of him, while Xu Chu, aware of the current situation, went to hold the door handle.

Jia Xucheng sat down in fear. Cao Cao looked at him and slowly said: "The past ten years have been unfavorable in the campaign. Looking back on the past, I regret not listening to Wen He's words. Without the great defeat in Chibi that year, the world would not have become like this.

, let alone the blue-eyed kid from Jiangdong, even the big-eared Liu Bei may not be where he is today..."

"Although Guan Yu's troops are strong now, they are exhausted. The current situation in the world is not as good as before Chibi, but the general trend is still in the north. In Wei State, as long as he can hold on to his territory, recuperate and not be greedy for success, Liu Bei may not be able to turn things around. Sun Quan will

Not to mention, you rat..." Jia Xu comforted.

Cao Cao shook his head and sighed, "I used to think so, but Liu Bei is very cunning. He has been hiding an expert for twenty years. It's unclear whether he can turn things around..."

"Your Majesty, are you talking about the Xuan Owl Lantian? I heard some legends about him when I went to Luoyang. Is this person really that powerful?" Jia Xu frowned.

"Wen He is not to be underestimated. This person's permission to be civil and military is no small matter..." Cao Cao quickly reminded.
Chapter completed!