Wandering the Heavens

Chapter 409 New 3 Kingdoms 49

Thinking of this, Cao Hong quickly arranged for someone to pass the message. No matter what, they had to get to Yecheng as soon as possible, otherwise everyone would be doomed.

"I'll arrange it right away!"

"Zi Lian, there is one more thing." Liu Ye grabbed Cao Hong and wrote the word "Si" on the palm of his hand.

Cao Cao's time is running out, and Sima Yi now enjoys Cao Pi's deep trust. Once he is employed by Cao Pi, he is very likely to take bloody revenge on those who have seen him begging for survival in a humbly manner in front of Cao Cao in the past. This is something that no one wants to see.

We must find a way to get rid of Sima Yi while the situation is still under control. Now we should try to keep him under surveillance to ensure that we can find him when we take action.

"Yeah." Cao Hong nodded and left the mansion.

From that day on, Yecheng was suddenly on alert. Except for the craftsmen and laborers who were building the palace, everyone else was strictly restricted from going out, and soldiers patrolled day and night, creating an inexplicably tense atmosphere.

It was necessary to be nervous. Cao Cao was on his last breath, but none of his sons were around. His trusted generals, such as Xiahou Dun, Cao Ren, and Xiahou Yuan, were each guarding one side, while the second generation, such as Cao Zhen, Cao Xiu, and Xiahou Ba, had not yet fully grown up and could not speak up and stabilize the situation.

If he died without arranging his funeral properly, the consequences would be even more serious than they are now. A bunch of people would fight for power and blood would flow like a river, and the Central Plains would definitely be filled with blood and rain.

At this time, Cao Pi, with a bunch of messy belongings, was drinking at the Yellow River ferry, planning to cross the Yellow River to Yecheng at dawn.

This time he moved to impress his father, and since Sima Yi was not around, no one was there to help him, and Ding Yi and Yang Xiu were dragging their feet, so he failed to coordinate well, and he dragged his feet, and now he has only walked half of the way.

When Cao Hong was drunk in the middle of the night, he finally met this old man here. Chen Qun originally wanted to read the letter first and then find someone, but these people were stubborn and said that it could only be written by Cao Pi himself.

"Aren't you Uncle Zilian's men? What's the urgent matter that requires you to see me?"

Cao Pi was drunk and was a little unhappy about being pulled away from the table to work.

"Sir, this is a letter from General Zi Lian that I asked you to give me. It is extremely urgent. Please open it and read it immediately."

The visitor wasted no time and handed over the metal tube containing the secret letter and reminded him to look quickly. Your own father is about to die and you are still acting sober up and get ready to run away!

Cao Pi was afraid of Cao Hong's seniority, so he took the metal tube without saying a word, checked that the seal was intact, opened it, took out the brocade inside, and looked at it, his face turned pale.

"Changwen, hurry up, prepare the boat, I'll cross the river now! Also, call Zijian and Chongdi as well! And Yang Xiu, Kong Rong, Zhou Buzhi and others, hurry!" After reading the contents of the letter, Cao Pi felt like the sky was falling, and hurriedly ordered Chen Qun to work.

"I'll do it right away!"

What could have sobered Cao Pi up all of a sudden might be something big happening in Yecheng, and it was very likely related to Cao Cao's life or death.

That night, Cao Pi ignored the danger and took his two younger brothers and a group of senior officials across the Yellow River. After reaching the north bank, they changed horses and ran for their lives towards Yecheng. The others were fine, but Cao Chong and Zhou Buzhi were too young and could not handle it.

When Cao Pi fled to Yecheng with his younger brothers and the younger generation of advisers, Cao Cao's body was temporarily relieved. The pain of his headache was greatly alleviated, and the pain of his mouth ulcers was gone.

After drinking a bowl of ginseng soup, he lay on the couch and fell into a deep sleep. He didn't know how long it had been before he felt his consciousness leave his heavy and weak body, floating freely in the world and reaching the high sky.

He looked at the majestic earth in confusion. The sun rose and set, the day and night changed in the blink of an eye, and the four seasons changed when he raised his hand.

In addition to the above, there were many scenes that shocked him.

He saw his funeral procession leaving from all four gates and finally being buried in one of the seventy-two suspected tombs beside the Zhang River.

He saw his son Cao Pi wearing the imperial crown and proclaiming himself emperor, and he honored himself as Emperor Wu.

He saw Cao Pi die at the age of forty and pass the throne to a child named Cao Rui.

He saw that Cao Rui died at the age of 36, so he entrusted his son to Sima Yi.

He saw that Cao Zhen was killed by Sima Yi after his defeat, and Sima Yi began to cultivate his own faction.

He saw Sima Yi and his two sons, and launched a coup to exterminate Cao Zhen's son Cao Shuang and his entire clan.

He saw Sima Shi depose Cao Fang.

He saw the child named Cao Mao dying in the streets, which made Sima Zhao's road to rebellion end as the Prince of Jin.

He saw a child named Cao Huan kneeling on the throne to worship Sima Yan, who was wearing the emperor's crown and robes.

The moment he saw the big flag embroidered with the word Wei being thrown down from the Zen platform, Cao Cao suddenly opened his eyes.

"My lord, are you awake?" Sima Yi, with one arm hanging, knelt on the ground with difficulty to greet him.

"How long have I slept?" Cao Cao's voice was dry and hoarse.

"My lord slept for three days and three nights, and I guarded for three days and three nights." Sima Yi replied.

"You are thoughtful." Cao Cao said with relief.

Sima Yi was just about to be humble when he heard footsteps. Liu Ye and Cao Hong came in.

"My lord, are you feeling better?"

"It's too late. Where are the children?" Cao Cao raised his hand and asked the maid to help him sit up.

"Ziheng, Zijian and Cao Chong are on their way to Yecheng. We received a report from the express horse team half an hour ago. They will arrive in Yecheng in the afternoon." Cao Hong bowed and replied.

"That's good. Let Xu Chu come to see me. Also, make preparations for me to leave the city."

Cao Cao said something, and a man dressed as a scholar in the room bowed and went to find Xu Chu. Cao Hong also bowed and left to arrange for Cao Cao to leave the city.

"Sima Yi, raise your head."

After everyone left, Cao Cao looked at Sima Yi who was kneeling in front of the couch and said calmly.

When Sima Yi heard this, he quickly looked up at Cao Cao.

"I remember when we first met, you didn't see anyone in your eyes. At that time, your eyes were always looking at the sky; now, you don't see anyone in your eyes either, because you are always looking at the ground."

Cao Cao stared at Sima Yi with eyes that seemed to be about to fall out of their sockets, and said something incomprehensible.

"In my eyes, there is only my lord!" Sima Yi said tremblingly. He couldn't help but be afraid. The reason why Cao Cao said so much nonsense to him was probably not a good thing.

"No, you don't have me in your eyes, and even less in your heart. What you have always seen is the sky above my head and the land under my feet. What you have always been thinking about is how to stand in my position, Cao Cao." Cao Cao shook his head and smiled.

"Slave, it's unfair!" Sima Yi shouted and trembled as he lay on the ground.

When Cao Cao saw his look, he was about to speak when Xu Chu rushed in and saluted.

"Lord."

"Well, wait for me to finish." Cao Cao first asked Xu Chu to stand aside, and then continued to talk to Sima Yi who was lying on the ground.

"Sima Yi! Since you surrendered to me, Cao Cao, you have served me very well. I can't bear to let you go, so I decided to let you go before I die. I want to prevent you from being lonely, so I will take your family with me, Xu Chu!"

Sima Yi didn't expect that the first thing Cao Cao did after waking up was to kill him. Not only would he want his life, but all the people in Sima family would also be buried with him. How deep was his hatred and resentment?