Although the emperor's voice was not loud and he was mentally prepared, Cao Zhi's heart still tightened.

For a moment, Cao Zhi's knees became weak and he almost knelt down. But he didn't know what kind of force supported him, allowing him to stand quietly in front of the emperor and bow to him.

"Your Majesty, Yunliang asked me a question yesterday, but I don't know how to answer."

The emperor turned around, glanced at Cao Zhi, then turned his eyes away, and half of his mouth raised lightly. "Uncle Huang read thousands of books and was well-versed in the past and the present. What other questions are difficult for you? If Uncle Huang really doesn't know how to answer, I'm afraid I can't do anything."

Cao Zhi slightly turned his head and returned to his calmness. "Your Majesty praised you, but I dare not. But no matter how much I read, there will be some shortcomings. How can I have answers in everything? Moreover, Yunliang is a patient, and has been a prisoner for more than ten years. He is not familiar with the worldly ways. Some questions are also rebellious and unreasonable. Even if a saint reborn, he is afraid he cannot answer, let alone a minister."

After Cao Zhi finished speaking, he did not continue the topic, but instead talked about the defense in Guanzhong. Although he didn't know when Zhuge Liang would attack Guanzhong, Zhuge Liang himself did not return to Chengdu and stayed in Hanzhong. Obviously, he did not give up. It would be a matter of time before he came back. As one of the choices, Chen Cang's ancient Taoism must be guarded, especially when Zhuge Liang was eager to make contributions.

The attack on Liangzhou was frustrated, and Zhuge Liang demoted himself to the third rank, and acted as the right general to serve as the prime minister. He urgently needed a victory to prove himself and maintain his power.

The emperor frowned. "Zhuge Liang was originally a scholar, and it was okay to take power, and he could command troops. The general had already made arrangements, so the emperor did not have to worry."

"Your Majesty is wise. If Zhuge Liang attacks Guanzhong, his chances of winning are indeed limited. But if he attacks Wudu and Yinping, it will be a little trouble."

The emperor nodded. Xiahou Xuan reported this to him. He also specially summoned Yang Fu, the city gate lieutenant who was the prefect of Wudu, to ask about the relevant situation. He had asked Cao Zhen to pay attention. It is not yet known how Cao Zhen would arrange it.

But the emperor was not thinking about it at this moment. He was very curious about what question Cao Miao asked Cao Zhi, so that Cao Zhi couldn't answer it. He endured it for a long time and wanted to wait for Cao Zhi to take the initiative to mention it. Cao Zhi seemed to have forgotten about this and kept talking about military and political affairs. The emperor finally couldn't help it, interrupted Cao Zhi, pulled the topic back to Jiangdong in the industry, and prevented Sun Quan from becoming emperor.

"Uncle Emperor, Yunliang is unwilling to go to Jiangdong. Do you have any concerns?"

Cao Zhi was stunned for a moment. "It's not that he has concerns, but he is in poor health and cannot travel far."

"Why did I hear that he practices martial arts every day and is very strong?"

"His body is not good, but his weakness, but his inability to be stimulated. The process is dangerous and must be calm. He..." Cao Zhi smiled bitterly and shook his head helplessly.

The emperor blinked his eyes, pondered for a moment, and suddenly said, "Uncle Emperor, Yunliang is really wonderful to treat the Grand Sima Shi."

Cao Zhi laughed awkwardly: "Actually, Grand Sima can turn danger into safety because he has a breath in his heart, and it has nothing to do with Yunliang. If you want to make contributions, it is just a mistake, and you must not be able to do it again. I heard that Grand Sima is resentful about this and does not know what to do in the future."

The emperor laughed silently. "After that being said, heart disease is hard to cure, Yunliang is still a meritorious. Uncle, do you think... Yunliang has some heart disease, so it is difficult to cure?"

Cao Zhi's eyes dimmed, and he sighed faintly, but he felt a little proud. "It should... be related to his mother."

The emperor looked at Cao Zhi and signaled him to continue talking.

Cao Zhi hesitated for a long time and had no choice but to explain. The emperor appointed Cao Miao and Cao Zhi as the Duke of the Township. He was originally rewarded for Cao Miao to save Cao Xiu, but Cao Miao felt that this reward would deny his identity as a legitimate son. If his biological mother, Mrs. Cui, was not dead and now named queen, he would be the legitimate son, and he should inherit the title of prince and become the prince, not the Duke of the Township.

"He asked me where his biological mother was buried and wanted to go to worship. I... I don't know how to deal with it."

The emperor frowned. "Uncle, do you think that Emperor Wu issued an edict to kill Mrs. Cui, was it wrong?"

Cao Zhi sighed. "I naturally support Emperor Wu's decision. However, Yunliang was still young and had been sick for so many years. It is normal for me to miss my biological mother. I cannot bear to blame him. I am afraid that his heart is unsolvable."

The emperor sighed. "Yes, this matter is really difficult to solve." He paused and said, "Uncle, when you are free, I will bring Yunliang into the palace. I will meet him with the courtesy of my family. Speaking of which, I haven't seen him for more than ten years."

"Yes." Cao Zhi bowed and accepted the order.

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After saying that, Cao Zhi got out of the hall and met with Sun Hao who was waiting outside the hall. He told Sun Hao about the emperor's desire to see Cao Miao, and asked him to find an opportunity to pass the news back. While speaking, the two walked forward. As soon as they left the hall gate, they met the Grand Marshal Sima Yi head-on.

Cao Zhi wanted to dodge, but Sima Yi caught up with two steps, came to Cao Zhi, and bowed to him.

"Dare to congratulate the king."

Cao Zhi reluctantly returned the courtesy and turned around and wanted to leave again. Sima Yi took a step forward and blocked Cao Zhi's way. "Your Majesty, wait, Yi has a few words to say to the king."

Cao Zhi frowned. "There is different from the Taiwei, and there is nothing to say. Moreover, the Duke is a minister and the Duke is a prince, so it is not advisable to have too many contacts. This was the ban suggested by the Duke at that time."

Sima Yi's face remained unchanged and his smile became even more humble. "The king, three generations have different etiquettes, and the five princes have different laws. If it weren't for this, the king would not have become the foundation stone of the country, Your Majesty's power."

Cao Zhi's eyes shrank slightly and looked at Sima Yi's eyes, which was difficult to deny for a moment. He hated Sima Yi, but Sima Yi had been deprived of military power and the threat to the court was temporarily lifted, but the emperor's decision aroused opposition from the ministers. If he blindly pursued and intensified the conflict, it was not the best strategy.

Moreover, prohibiting the royal family and princes from moving around each other was the ban of the late emperor Cao Pi. The emperor deliberately broke it, but the resistance was too great. If Sima Yi, one of the ministers of the regent, could express his support, I believe many court officials would shut up.

"What advice do you have for the Grand Marshal?"

"After Yi returned to the capital, he heard from his wife Jing that she had asked Princess Qinghe and Princess Deyang to propose marriage to the king, but there was no reply. Yi took the liberty and wanted to ask the king about his intentions."

Cao Zhi frowned. "This... the Taiwei and his wife do not mind the child being crazy. They are willing to match their daughter with their love. They are grateful to each other. Just the child..."

"Marriage is the order of parents. How can they decide for themselves?" Sima Yi interrupted Cao Zhi with a bright smile. "Since two princesses came forward to be matchmakers, the king did not dislike it, this matter was decided like this? Because of state affairs, Yi and the king had many conflicts. If they could become in-laws now, it would be considered a war to turn into jade. In the future, they would have no grudges and share their sincerity and serve His Majesty. Wouldn't it be better?"

Cao Zhi hesitated for a moment, and Sima Yi continued, "If the king thinks so, Yi will ask His Majesty to come forward. How can you see?"

Cao Zhi was helpless. The emperor had already expressed his support before, but that was just a private personal opinion, and it would be fine if Cao Miao disagreed. If Sima Yi asked for an imperial edict and the emperor made a public statement and Cao Miao refused again, it would be difficult to deal with. However, he could not do it if he asked him to reject Sima Yi directly.
Chapter completed!