Chapter 088 The Nobles, the Officials and Cao Pi
Many people came to Cao Pi’s mansion!
In addition to the royal family who sent Fu Wan to come, some of the gentry from Yanzhou came.
Among the people from the gentry, the Xun family, the Guo family, the Li family, the Le family, and the Xiahou family all came. Although they were not important figures in the clan, they represented the family behind them and the backbone generals under Cao Cao's tent.
They were bewitched by the royalists, and they came here to test.
Now the whereabouts of the eldest son Cao Ang and Cao Cao are unknown, and Cao Peng is ready to break up with the royal family, and most of the gentry tend to be Cao Pi.
It was not that they wanted to consolidate the status of Cao Cao's direct line, but that they had other plans.
The truth in this is very complicated.
Cao Peng is a tough guy. If he is Cao Cao's heir, he will regard Cao Ang as a puppet.
Then under his iron blood rule, it is naturally impossible for these gentry to have greater benefits.
Cao Pi was just a child, and at best he knew a little bit of superficial power and tricks.
If Cao Pi is used to deal with Cao Peng and then use Cao Pi as a puppet, then Cao's control over the family behind them will collapse.
Therefore, the royalists and the gentry hit it off because of their miserable interests.
As the organizer of this time, Fu Wan began to say first:
"Then Cao Peng's son, he really doesn't make any sense. For no reason, he dared to arrest Lord Dong Cheng and torture him. I'm sorry, Lord Dong was so humiliated by his ugly boy!"
"It's so pitiful!"
"Hey, what qualifications are there for such a person to behave in a temporary position as Cao Sikong to temporarily lead the Sikong Mansion?"
The ministers and ministers who came with Fu Wan exploded at once and declaring Cao Peng.
Cao Pi looked calm. Although he was a child, he showed calmness beyond ordinary people.
"How could I ask about such a national event at will? I'm afraid I've come to the wrong place."
Fu Wan smiled lightly and said, "Young Master is such a bad word. Cao Peng's dominance is not only a disaster for the court, but also a disaster for your Cao family."
"Oh? How do you say this?" Cao Pi asked.
Fu Wan felt that Cao Pi had taken the bait, so he continued to bewitch him:
"Young Master, just imagine that Cao Peng only took one token and said that he was ordered by Sikong to temporarily lead the Sikong Mansion. However, so long has passed, Sikong has not come back for so long and has not sent the order back. Don't you think it's strange?"
Cao Pi's eyes were as deep as water, but he still had an undeniable attitude.
At this time, an old man from the Xiahou family spoke: "This is not only Lord Fu's concern, but also the concern of our Yanzhou gentry.
I’m afraid it’s Lord Sikong, if something happens, Cao Peng wants to take the opportunity to seize power!”
After hearing this, Cao Pi still did not express his opinion, but said, "Even if my father really had something unexpected, my elder brother Cao Ang will support him, and the overall situation will definitely not be messed up."
Fu Wan suddenly pretended to be excited and shouted: "Young Master, when is it now? You are still confused. Young Master Ang probably has been controlled by that guy Cao Peng long ago. If you didn't plan early, you would be afraid of your life."
Cao Pi looked at everyone and knew that the group of guys from the royalists were already grasshoppers on the same rope, but he couldn't figure out why these Yanzhou gentry tended to be themselves and did not hug Cao Peng's thighs.
However, since people's hearts are now on their own, he might as well go with the flow!
As Fu Wan said, even if he wanted to continue to remain silent, it is very likely that Cao Peng would attack him.
Cao Pi sighed, "Hey, thanks to the trust of all the lords, I am very grateful, but we have no soldiers in our hands, how can we fight with Cao Peng?"
Fu Wan smiled lightly. If he hadn't arranged everything early, how could he dare to come to Cao Pi's place?
"Young Master Pi, don't worry, I have convinced Xiliang Ma Teng, he is willing to help us!"
Cao Pi still shook his head, "Ma Teng brought only hundreds of people, how can he compete with Cao Peng?"
At this time, the gentry spoke: "This time, the army under Sikong's tent will only stay outside the city and guard their own camps, and will not be mobilized by Cao Peng."
Hearing this, Cao Pi was really moved.
If Cao Peng cannot mobilize the army, then what else is there to be scary about him?
Seeing that Cao Pi was on the verge of being convinced, everyone knew that it was necessary to add a fire. Some ministers in the crowd took the lead and shouted, and then more and more people began to encourage Cao Pi.
"Please stop Cao Peng from disturbing the court!"
"As long as the young master stands up and shouts, the army will definitely respond!"
"Young Master Pi should be the one who inherited the Sikong throne. We, the gentry of Yanzhou, swear to support Youth Master Pi to the death."
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Cao Pi was praised by these people and defeated him with the last bit of alertness and reason.
He laughed wildly and said arrogantly: "Okay, since that's the case, please rest assured. In order not to let Cao Peng disturb the court, I am willing to advance and retreat together!"
At this time, he was so proud that he really thought that he could kill Cao Peng and take charge of the Cao family.
After making bold statements, Cao Pi calmed down again.
"It will take some time now, so you must not be too hasty."
Fu Wan said: "Of course..."
Just when Cao Peng colluded with these people, the news had been sent back to Sikong's mansion by the spies.
Man Chong took the information sent back by the spies and quickly came to report to Cao Peng:
"General, Cao Pi has colluded with the nobles and royalists of the gentry and royalists!"
After hearing this result, Cao Peng smiled with satisfaction. This was exactly what he wanted.
"Zhongkang, Boning, now everyone has begun to doubt me. Are you not afraid of following the wrong person?"
Xu Chu scratched his head and smiled silly. Until now, he really had never thought of doubting Cao Peng.
Man Chong said, "What did you say? I am willing to die for you!"
He has regarded this incident as a big bet. As long as he wins the bet, he will definitely be able to follow Cao Peng to make a fortune, and his future is limitless.
Cao Peng smiled faintly. He knew that these two people were indeed standing on the same line with him sincerely.
He said to Xu Chu: "Zhongkang, you don't need to wait here. Lead the Tiger and Leopard Cavalry to the outside of the city, hand over the blood edict to the lord, and then let the lord come back!"
Xu Chu waved his hand quickly, "How can this work? If I take away all the tiger and leopard cavalry, there will be no one around you. Those little ones take the opportunity to attack, how do you deal with it?"
Cao Peng patted his shoulder and explained: "Don't worry, they probably will take one or two days to really start. It's enough for you to go faster and go back and forth!"
Chapter completed!