"Bu Fan, today Kong Rong's case was exposed by Bu Fan. He will definitely not be able to escape the blame. As long as we use a little effort, Kong Rong will be expelled from the court." In the Prime Minister's Mansion, Cao Cao was eating the food cooked by Mrs. Bian and felt Very comfortable. "What Father Zhong said is true. Kong Wenju has caused us trouble many times. As long as this person leaves the court, we will have nothing to taboo from now on." Lu Rui smiled and said something in response to Cao Cao's words. At the same time, Lu Rui also understood Cao Cao's bottom line, which was to exchange Kong Rong's life with Cao Pi, no, to exchange Liu Xie's supporters with Cao Pi to save Cao Pi's life. "Sir, since Kong Rong is guilty, can Zi Huan be released as well?" Mrs. Ding asked Cao Cao from the side. As Cao Cao's wife, she had to take care of all the family affairs. Mrs. Bian was not good Ask a question and Mrs. Ding will do it for you. After hearing what Mrs. Ding said, Mrs. Bian quickly pricked up her ears and looked at Cao Cao expectantly. "This?" After hearing Mrs. Ding's words, Cao Cao was stunned for a moment, put down the bowl and chopsticks in his hands, glanced at Lu Rui, and asked Lu Rui to step in again. "Auntie, Zi Huan will definitely not be beheaded, but it may be difficult for Zi Huan to enter the Cao family again in the future." The hatred in Lu Rui's heart, Cao Cao was afraid of offending Ding Huhu, so he asked Lu Rui to get shot. Lu Rui¡¯s words make sense. Although Kong Rong¡¯s incident allowed the Cao family to come back, the situation was still unfavorable to the Cao family. Cao Pi's words have always violated a big taboo. If they are not dealt with strictly, they will leave consequences. However, if they are dealt with too much, they will also have a bad impact on the Cao family, so the current result is very likely that Cao Pi will be expelled. Cao family. "What, what does extraordinary mean? These days, I have also learned about Zihuan's affairs. It is not all Zihuan's fault. Why should Zihuan bear all the blame? What does it mean that he can no longer enter the Cao family? "Ding Huhu became angry when he heard Lu Rui's words. Although Cao Pi is the son of Mrs. Bian, he is also an heir of the Cao family and Ding Huhu watched him grow up, so his desire to protect his shortcomings is obvious. "Auntie, you are not allowed to enter the Cao family. It means that Zihuanwill be expelled from the clan." Lu Rui swallowed his saliva and answered Ding Huhu. "Eliminate the clan?" Ding Huhu was stunned for a moment, not expecting the consequences to be so serious. To eliminate the clan means to eliminate the clan. Cao Pi can no longer be regarded as a member of the Cao family. In the Han Dynasty, this was a more vicious punishment than the death penalty. Clan is the foundation of ancient Chinese society. The clan represents not only the history and glory of the family, but also various real interests. From a small perspective, Cao Pi, as the son of the Cao family, was cared for by the clan and received rewards from the clan during the New Year and festivals. These rewards included money. Property, even land. If no one in the clan dies, their property can be shared by the younger generations in the clan. From a big perspective, Cao Cao is now the prime minister of the Han Dynasty. As his son, Cao Pi will definitely enjoy considerable rights. If Cao Cao is called queen in the future. Cao Pi is the prince of Wei. Status is priceless, but if Cao Pi is expelled, none of these things will be available. More importantly, there are no dynasty restrictions on things like clan elimination. Even if Cao Cao becomes emperor in the future, Cao Pi cannot be allowed to return to the clan. "Eliminate the clan?" After hearing Lu Rui's words, Mrs. Bian dropped her chopsticks to the ground. She did not expect that Cao Pi's punishment would be so severe. Apart from the clan, Cao Pi basically had nothing. This was even more vicious than killing Cao Pi. "Sir, is this punishment too serious? As the saying goes, parents who bear the burden on your body and skin should not be abandoned easily. Ancestors are the origin of human beings. Is the punishment for abandoning ancestors?" Although Mrs. Ding I feel angry. But he still suppressed his inner anger and tried to ask Cao Cao. "Humph, if there were other ways to find out the truth, it wouldn't be like this" Cao Cao glared at Mrs. Ding. It seemed that Mrs. Ding had touched a sore spot in him. "Sister, it's better not to blame the adults. My sister is already very happy if Zihuan is not dead." Seeing Cao Cao's anger, Mrs. Bian quickly started to make peace. "Bufan, let's go and play chess!" Cao Cao seemed to realize something, glanced at Lu Rui, and left the dinner table. Lu Rui understood immediately. It seemed that Lao Cao still had a good conscience and would not leave himself here to be shot. Lu Rui patted Cao Jie's hand and followed Cao Cao out. As soon as the two of them went out, Mrs. Ding's roar, Mrs. Bian's cry, and the comforting words of the girls came from the hall. Chaos, chaos turned into a pot of porridge! In the Xudu Palace, Liu Xie sat on the dragon chair, and Yang Biao gave him a seat under the stage. At this time, Yang Biao was in high spirits and had no sequelae of his illness. "Old Lieutenant, what do you think about Kong Rong's matter?" Liu Xie was very depressed. He could have put Cao Pi to death. Why, why did Lu Rui suddenly come out???An incident involving Kong Rong was brought about, which allowed the Cao family to get back in the game, making it difficult to determine Cao Pi's life or death. "Reporting to your majesty, I believe that this was Kong Wenju's personal doing, but it was also a big taboo and must be severely punished. However, Cao Pi may not be executed." Yang Biao bowed his hand and reported back to Liu Xie. Yang Biao never believed that a person without political wisdom like Kong Rong could be a good helper for Liu Xie. As expected, he did not help, but gave his opponent a chance. "Sir, why are you so taboo in front of me? Cao Pi can't be dead. Kong Wenju is too useless. I was wrong. If I had listened to your boss earlier, how could I be in today's predicament?" Liu Xie smiled slightly and said He did not feel indignant at Yang Biao's words, but pointed out Yang Biao's obscurity. "Your Majesty?" Yang Biao was stunned for a moment. He hadn't seen Liu Xie for a long time. Liu Xie was really different this time. The emperor's wisdom had been highlighted. It's a pity, it's a pity. If Liu Xie had had this kind of wisdom when he moved to Xudu, Cao Cao might have been a loyal minister of the Han Dynasty. It was really a trick of fate. "Sir, it doesn't have to be like this. After many years of political experience, I am no longer the original King Chenliu. Unfortunately, the situation in the Han Dynasty is no longer under your control. I regret it. It is a pity that time cannot be repeated." Liu Xie stepped off the dragon chair, came to Yang Biao, and sighed. "Your Majesty has matured, and the veteran has aged. It's a pity, but it's a pity that God does not bless the man. What your Majesty said is true, Cao Pi will not die. But it is not easy for Cao Pi to escape punishment. Our people will not agree. Cao Cao's men I won¡¯t agree either.¡± Yang Biao bowed his hand and reported back to Liu Xie. "I know this. What I am worried about now is Kong Wenju. Should Kong Wenju be killed or kept?" Liu Xie smiled slightly and patted Yang Biao. "Should he be killed or retained?" Yang Biao listened to Liu Xie's words. With tears streaming down his face, Liu Xie had really matured and no longer acted impulsively when dealing with Kong Rong. If it had been before, it would have been absolutely impossible for Liu Xie to kill Kong Rong. Kong Rong¡¯s death can also be made a fuss about. If Kong Rong is convicted of a serious crime, he will be sentenced to death. Then Cao Pi will also receive a greater punishment, not counting the elimination of the clan, which may harm his descendants. Although Cao Pi has no heirs now, it does not mean that there will not be any in the future. The life and death of Kong Rong has nothing to do with Liu Xie, but the officials who have good relations with Kong Rong are something Liu Xie needs to consider. The officials Kong Rong had good relations with were all pro-Liu faction or people who supported Liu Xie. There were fewer and fewer of these people in the court. If Kong Rong is sentenced to death, then these people will be implicated, and Cao Cao may also take this opportunity to get rid of these people for revenge. Kong Rong¡¯s death implicated a large number of officials! This is a result that Liu Xie does not want to see. If the death penalty is not imposed, then Kong Rong and Cao Pi will have to understand each other and be severely punished. However, in this case, Cao Pi will escape the guilt, and Liu Xie is unwilling to do so. "I'm afraid your majesty should know the power of it. The old minister thinks that Kong Rong should stay and stay as our chess piece." Yang Biao answered Liu Xie with an arched hand. Kong Rong is a bit stupid, so he can still make use of it if he stays. "Your Majesty, I believe that among Cao Cao's disciples, only Cao Ang, Cao Pi, and Cao Chong are worthy of the important task. After Cao Pi was expelled, Cao Cao was left with only Cao Ang and Cao Chong. People can't push too hard. If you do, the rabbit will also It can bite people." Seeing that Liu Xie was still hesitant, Yang Biao added a dose of heavy medicine. It pointed out a clear path for Liu Xie. Now people in the capital are saying that Cao Cao has made great achievements and should be granted the title of king. Anyone with a discerning eye would know that this was the prelude to Cao Cao replacing the Han Dynasty. Liu Xie also understood his situation very well and was angry but did not dare to express it. After listening to Yang Biao's words, Liu Xie had already guessed what Yang Biao meant. Even if Cao Cao can become emperor, if there is no good successor, the dynasty will be short-lived! "I understand what you mean, sir. If you push Cao Cao too hastily, I'm afraid Cao Cao will have murderous intentions, and he won't be very good to us at that time. Cao Pi will let him live. A person who has been expelled from the clan is no longer a threat. ." Liu Xie nodded and agreed with Yang Biao's words. "My lord, please go and deal with Cao Pi's matter. If Cao Pi doesn't die, Kong Rong can't die either." "I understand, please rest assured, your majesty, I will definitely complete this matter. I will give your majesty an explanation." "Okay, boss. Thank you for your hard work." Liu Xie waved his hand and asked Yang Biao to retreat. After Yang Biao left the palace, he did not go back to the palace, but went straight to Cao Cao's Prime Minister's Palace. Lu Rui and Cao Cao were playing a game. When they heard Yang Biao coming, they knew that the old fox was here to discuss Cao Pi's affairs, so he asked Yang Biao to go into the study to discuss. As soon as Yang Biao entered the study, he expressed his intention. He hoped that Cao Cao would give Cao Pi and Kong Rong a chance to live in peace, and they would be punished heavily. After hearing Yang Biao's words, Cao Cao had no objection and agreed to Yang Biao's reconciliation plan. In the end, both parties reached an agreement: Kong Rong was demoted to a commoner and could never be an official. Cao Pi was expelled from the clan, demoted three levels, and could only be a servant. As for Cao Pi's future performance, he will have to rely on himself. "Bufan, what do you think of Yang Biao's performance this time?" After discussing with Cao Cao, Yang Biao reached an agreement and returned home. "An old fox is an old fox. We have nothing to hold on to, so it's really hard to touch him." Lu Rui guessed what Cao Cao meant. This kind of old fox who was loyal to the Han Dynasty was best eliminated if possible. "Humph, the old man took himself too seriously. He actually placed Dezu next to Zijian. He thought that he could have two things with one foot. He became a loyal minister of the Han Dynasty, but he also wanted to be my Cao family's confidant?" Cao Cao was very dissatisfied with Yang Biao's approach. It was okay for people from aristocratic families not to put their political fate on the same person, but they could not have two dynasties. This was too greedy. "Father Zhong, Yang Biao has served kings for several generations. The scheming city government is not under Father Zhong, and this person has a very high reputation among the scholars. If he is not handled properly, he may cause trouble." Lu Rui cupped his hand and reminded Cao Cao. , an old fox like Yang Biao did not get rid of him when the government was in chaos, so it will not be easy to do so now. "Yes, the bigger I am, the more scruples I have. Now I am no longer the Yanzhou Mu. Remember back then, when the Tian family was disrespectful to me, how easy it was to kill? It's a pity that we can't be so reckless now." Cao Cao sighed softly. With a cry, the helplessness of the high-ranking person made Cao Cao very distressed. "What do you mean, Father Zhong?" "Humph, I can't do anything against Yang Biao, but that doesn't mean I can't do anything against Yang Dezu. As long as Yang Dezu dares to play tricks in front of me, I will kill him." Kill him and make Yang Biao lose Yang Dezu!" Cao Cao hit the desk fiercely, and the desk was shaken to the point of whirring. "Also, Bufan, don't investigate the matter of Zihuan's assassination. Yang Biao's performance today reminded me of the truth. I'm afraid Yang Biao was behind Zihuan's incident." After Cao Cao finished speaking, he left the study. , leaving Lu Rui alone. Lu Rui was stunned for a long time after hearing what Cao Cao said. Only when the servant came to call Lu Rui did Lu Rui react. ??Did Yang Biao act as the driving force behind the assassination of Cao Pi? Lu Rui sent people to secretly investigate Cao Pi's affairs, but they all focused on the Sima family and other aristocratic families. As for Yang Biao, Lu Rui didn't think much about it. Ever since Cao Cao became prime minister, Yang Biao had withdrawn from the world, except for attending During some grand ceremonies, Yang Biao was almost nowhere to be seen in the court, and everyone basically forgot about this old lieutenant. Your heart to protect Han people will never die! Lu Rui narrowed his eyes. Yang Biao, an old loyal minister, would never give up on protecting Han until his death. From Sima Awe's description, Lu Rui also discovered that Sima Yi might have known about Cao Pi's assassination, but when it appeared at this moment, Sima Yi was surprised because there was an unexpected result. Now everything is clear. Sima Yi may have been involved in Cao Pi's assassination. The purpose was of course to gain Cao Pi's trust. As for Sima Yi's deeper purpose, Lu Rui is still unclear. But Sima Yi may not have thought that he would be tricked by Yang Biao, an old fox. If it succeeded, neither Cao Pi nor Sima Yi would survive. There are aristocratic families in the past, and there are loyal ministers of the Han Dynasty in the future. It seems that Cao Wei has a bad fate! PS: Thank you for your great support! ! !