Sima Shi was detained in a cold room in Cao Pi's house. Looking around, a chill burst into his heart.
The room was filled with a faint smell of dust, the windows were closed, and the sun was blocked by heavy curtains, making the whole room look dark and depressing.
The paint on the wall has peeled off, revealing the mottled bricks and stones, as if silently telling the vicissitudes of time. A simple bed is placed in the corner, and the bedding is messy, and it seems that no one has sorted it out for a long time.
There was a dim oil lamp on the table beside the bed, and the lights were swaying, adding a strange atmosphere to the whole room.
Sima felt an indescribable loneliness and loneliness.
It was almost dawn, Cao Pi woke up.
Cao Pi decided to have a good talk with Sima Shi, and he was thinking in his heart how to start the conversation.
Cao Pi came to the door of the room where Sima Shi was imprisoned. He took a deep breath and gently pushed open the old door. The door shaft made a creaking sound.
Cao Pi frowned and walked into the room where Sima Shi was imprisoned. As soon as he entered the door, a strong smell of musty came to his nose, and he couldn't help but wrinkle his nose.
I actually forgot that there is such a room at home.
Cao Pi's sudden arrival surprised Sima Shi very much. He rubbed his eyes and thought he had hallucinations.
Sima Shi lay on the simple bed, looking tired, and a hint of surprise and confusion appeared in his eyes.
Cao Pi looked at Sima Shi and asked seriously: "Sima Shi, what do you think about the fake letter I wrote?"
Sima Shi sneered, with a hint of helplessness in his voice: "I have said everything I should say. I will punish you as much as you want, so why ask more questions?"
Cao Pi looked cold and said bluntly: "Sima Shi, you have committed a death sentence this time, and it is really unforgivable."
However, Cao Pi had other plans in his mind. He knew Xi Yu's cunning. If Sima Shi was punished, wouldn't he fall into his trap?
In this way, Xi Yu must be smirking in secret.
Cao Pi's eyes were firm and decided to let Sima Shi. He looked at Sima Shi and said slowly: "Sima Shi, although you have made a big mistake this time, I decided to let you go."
When Sima Shi heard this, he widened his eyes and looked disbelief. The result was completely beyond his expectations. He thought he would die.
But Sima Shi was extremely intelligent and soon understood Cao Pi’s intention.
His eyes flashed and he said thoughtfully: "The reason why you don't kill me is, on the one hand, you don't want to kill me. After all, you just killed my father Sima Yi, and it is impossible for you to kill me easily. On the other hand, you don't want to fall into Xi Yu's trap."
Cao Pi nodded slightly, and a hint of praise flashed in his eyes. At this time, the atmosphere in the room slightly eased.
"You are right. In fact, the reason is not important. What matters is that I and I decided to let you go."
Sima Shi sneered: "So what? Can you let me go? Are you not afraid of Xi Yu?"
"It's very simple, I will create the illusion of jailbreak." Next, Cao Pi told his plan.
Sima Shi naturally wanted to be released quickly, but he smiled contemptuously.
"But it's impossible to make me grateful to you."
"I don't need you to be grateful, I just need you to leave quickly."
"None of you can leave."
At this moment, the secret guard Qin Feng appeared at the door without warning like a ghost.
His appearance instantly made the already tense atmosphere even more solemn.
Qin Feng's figure seemed particularly cold, as if he was an envoy walking out of the darkness.
His eyes swept over Cao Pi and Sima Shi like a sharp blade, and said coldly: "No one can leave. In addition, Sima Zhao is under my control at this moment."
Cao Pi and Sima Shi were both stunned by the sudden situation. They looked at each other and didn't know how to deal with it for a moment.
Qin Feng then told them about how to get Sima Zhao.
Cao Pi's face became extremely gloomy. He clenched his fists tightly and said in a low voice: "Qin Feng, this is a matter between me and Sima Shi. Although Xi Yu wrote a book of persuasion to surrender, I would never surrender. Even if I had to pay a huge price, I would fight with Xi Yu to the end!"
Sima Shi felt a little uneasy, and he secretly thought about a solution to it.
But under Qin Feng's cold eyes, his throat seemed to be blocked by something and he could not speak for a moment.
Qin Feng was disappointed with Cao Pi's attitude. He frowned and a hint of disdain in his tone: "Cao Pi, your decision may have disastrous consequences. The actions of the Sima brothers have affected King Xi Yu, and they must pay the price for it."
A trace of determination flashed in Cao Pi's eyes. He straightened his body and responded without retreating: "I have my own sense of responsibility, and you don't need to interfere."
Qin Feng sneered, and his voice echoed in the quiet room: "Since that's the case, I can only act according to the king's orders. Cao Pi, I knew you would let Sima Shi go privately." Qin Feng's voice was cold and a hint of mockery.
Cao Pi's face became ugly. He didn't expect Qin Feng to understand his thoughts so much.
When Sima Shi heard Qin Feng's words, he was as irritable as thunder. He didn't care about anything else and quickly caught up with Qin Feng and asked anxiously: "Where is my brother Sima Zhao?"
Qin Feng sneered and replied slowly: "Wait here, you will naturally let your brothers meet during the day." After that, he turned around and left, leaving Sima Shi paced anxiously in the same place.
Cao Pi was very angry, so he shook his sleeves.
"If he really deals with your brothers, I have no way to do it. You deserve it."
I don’t want to worry anymore, so I’d better go back and rest quickly.
Soon, it was dawn, and the sun shone through the clouds and spread on the palace of Chang'an Palace.
The morning sun also shines through the windows and spreads on Liu Xie's bedroom.
Liu Xie slowly opened his eyes and sat up from the bed. The little eunuchs beside him had been waiting for a long time. They quickly changed their clothes for Liu Xie, with their movements skillfully and gentle.
Liu Xie stepped out of the bedroom and walked towards the main hall.
At this time, the ministers were already waiting in the hall, and they stood respectfully aside, so quiet that they could even hear the breathing.
Liu Xie walked to the throne, his eyes swept over the ministers, and then said, "I have decided to send troops to help Xi Yu attack Cao Pi."
When the ministers heard this, they looked surprised. They did not expect that Liu Xiehui would publicly support Xi Yu so directly.
A minister stood up and said, "Your Majesty, Xi Yu is using troops like a god. This attack on Cao Pi may not require our assistance."
Liu Xie smiled slightly. Of course he knew Xi Yu's ability, but he still said firmly: "This is my decision and it is also my way of expressing my attitude. And I said it, no one can object."
At this time, another minister stepped forward, and he lowered his head and said, "My Majesty, is this a risky move? We need to consider it carefully."
Liu Xie's eyes became sharper. He patted the armrest of the dragon chaise hard and said loudly: "I have decided, so there is no need to discuss it."
The atmosphere in the hall became tense, and the ministers exchanged their eyes, but no one dared to object.
Next, we start to study other issues.
After the morning court, the ministers walked out of the hall, and they gathered together in groups of three or five, whispering.
"Your Majesty's performance today is really different from before." A minister sighed.
Another minister nodded and said, "Yes, His Majesty was always timid here in the past. After all, this is not a real palace, and the emperor lived in a frustrated manner. But now it is different. His Majesty has become very majestic."
At this time, a young minister walked over and said, "Actually, I think the reason why Your Majesty showed majesty was because he knew that his country was about to end, so he wanted to win some face for himself at the last moment."
This view resonated with other ministers, and they all expressed their agreement.
However, some ministers also hold different views, and they think it is a good thing that Liu Xie becomes majestic.
"I think that His Majesty's majesty is not just for the sake of face, but also for us ministers to respect him more and thus serve the country better." said an older minister.
But no one agrees with the words of this minister.
The country will be gone soon, so what else do you need to serve? But some words are enough to stop, and it cannot be said too much.
Liu Xie immediately sent a unit to assist Xi Yu.
After the troops left Chang'an, the marching road was rugged, with continuous mountains and vast grasslands on both sides. The soldiers' mood was like this road, with ups and downs.
"Why should we help Xi Yu? Aren't he very powerful?" A soldier couldn't help complaining.
"That's right, we might just be cannon fodder and die when we go." Another soldier echoed.
Such discussions were heard one after another in the team, and the soldiers were filled with complaints.
At this time, a general came over on a horse.
He heard the soldiers' complaints clearly and said loudly: "Brothers, although we may face danger this time, it is also a good opportunity to make contributions. If we make great contributions, we may receive generous rewards."
The general did not say too clearly, and I believe the soldiers could understand it.
That is, Xi Yu will seize the world in the future, and they are now working for Xi Yu.
The general's words were like a shot of heart-warming agent, rekindling hope for the originally depressed soldiers.
"Yes, maybe we can become famous in one battle!"
"For rewards and honors, I fought hard!"
The soldiers' emotions gradually rose and their pace became more firm.
The general was so happy to hear them like this.
In Cao Pi's guest room.
In the early morning, Qin Feng said to the secret guards and Yao Maoyu: "Take Sima Zhao out and leave openly. Then send a message to Sima Shi and let him go." His voice was calm and firm.
Yao Maoyu nodded slightly, and he agreed with Qin Feng's plan.
Qin Feng continued: "I will give a speech in the city and tell everyone that the king did not want war for peace and chose to let Cao Pi surrender. But Cao Pi was not happy at all, and the Sima family also interfered with it."
A trace of cunning flashed in Qin Feng's eyes. He knew that such a speech would arouse the anger of the people and make them hate Cao Pi even more.
Yao Maoyu felt that Qin Feng had a good idea.
"Take Sima Zhao with you, let's leave quickly."
So, they took Sima Zhao in a coma.
Anyway, the two secret guards have excellent martial arts skills, and the people in the mansion can't stop them.
They left Cao's mansion and walked through the bustling streets. People on both sides of the street looked at them curiously.
Qin Feng and others came to a bustling market. The streets were lined with various stalls, and people came and went, shouted and bargained.
Qin Feng saw that there were a lot of people here, which was a good place to deliver speeches.
He took a deep breath and said in a loud voice: "My fellow villagers, I have some important things to tell you."
His voice immediately attracted the attention of people around him, and people gathered around him.
Qin Feng first introduced his identity. He is the person around Xi Yu. He is a secret guard. It is actually unreasonable to appear in front of everyone in such a way.
Qin Feng continued: "King Xi Yu chose to surrender for our peace, hoping to avoid war. However, Cao Pi rejected his kindness, which shattered our hope for peace." His tone was filled with regret and anger.
Hearing this, a commotion came from the crowd. Everyone showed dissatisfaction on their faces, and someone whispered: "How could Cao Pi be like this? He really disregarded our lives and death."
Qin Feng continued: "What's even more abominable is that the Sima family is also messing around with surrender letters, and their actions are simply destroying peace."
He then told all the things that Sima and his brothers had made a letter.
This sentence was like adding fuel to the fire, and the emotions of the people were completely ignited. They all cursed the Sima family, and some even raised their fists to express their anger.
Qin Feng pointed to Sima Zhao who was carrying Yao Maoyu and said, "This is Sima Zhao, we are going to take him away now."
After that, he and Yao Maoyu left.
People at the market were still talking.
Qin Feng and Yao Maoyu took Sima Zhao into a remote small village. The village was surrounded by barren land, and the houses were dilapidated and as if they were forgotten by time.
The village streets are narrow and rugged, with low adobe houses on both sides, with peeling walls and broken windows.
The open space between the houses is covered with weeds, which looks particularly desolate.
There was no people in the village, and there was silence, as if there were no traces of life.
They randomly chose a house and threw Sima Zhao on the ground.
The secret guard said, "You two are here to guard. I will go back and report to Sima Shi and ask him to come here quickly."
After that, he quickly left.
After a night of tossing, Sima Shi's face was haggard, as if he had suddenly become several years older. His eyes revealed deep pain and despair.
He thought of Sima Zhao, and tears slid down his cheeks. Sima Shi's heart was filled with self-blame and regret. He regretted that he had not protected his younger brother well and let him fall into Qin Feng's hands.
Sima Shi's body trembled slightly, and his heart seemed to be stuck with millions of needles.
He didn't know how to save his younger brother, and the helplessness and anxiety in his heart were almost unbearable.
At this moment, the secret guard arrived.
"If you want to see your younger brother Sima Zhao, then come with me."
Sima Shi looked at him viciously: "Are you the one around Xi Yu?"
The secret guard nodded, and Sima Shi left with the secret guard, and he didn't know what would be the ending waiting for him.
In Cao Pi's room, a guard hurriedly ran over and reported to Cao Pi about Qin Feng's speech at the market.
"Duke Cao, the man named Qin Feng, gave a speech at the market, which aroused a lot of discussion. He said that Xi Yu hopes for peace, but Cao Gong, you refused to surrender, and said that the Sima family was messing around with letters. Now the people all complain about Cao Gong!" The guard said in panic.
After hearing this, Cao Pi's face turned gloomy. He slapped the table hard, stood up, and shouted irritably: "This guy, how dare he bewitch people's hearts! He is challenging the authority of this marquis!"
He paced back and forth, and the flames of anger burned in his eyes. The guard stood aside in fear and did not dare to speak.
Cao Pi suddenly stopped, grabbed a plate, and threw it to the ground hard, and the plate was broken into countless pieces. He then grabbed another bowl, which was also smashed to pieces.
Then, another guard came to report a message, and he was a little at a loss when he saw the scene in front of him.
And this guard is related to the secret spies in Chang'an.
So Cao Pi asked, "If you have any news, please tell me quickly."
But the guards said that Liu Xie had sent a force to assist Xi Yu.
Cao Pi's anger became more and more intense, his chest was fluctuating violently, and his eyes revealed anger that could not be curbed.
Of course he understood Liu Xie's intention, and he wanted to publicly express his support for Xi Yu to the world.
This was undoubtedly a provocation and insult to him, which made him feel that his authority had been seriously violated.
Cao Pi secretly analyzed in his heart that he knew that whether Liu Xie sent troops would not have a substantial impact on the situation. However, Liu Xie's move hit him hard in public opinion, causing his image in the hearts of the people.
Cao Pi's heart was filled with anger and unwillingness. He clenched his fists and his nails fell deeply into his palms.
"Get out immediately, I want to be quiet." Cao Pi roared loudly, so the guard who reported the news quickly walked out.
The room was in a quiet state. Although it was particularly bright outside, Cao Pi felt that he was in a state of darkness. Why did he not do anything smoothly recently?
Is God really going to destroy himself?
He remembered his father.
People call their father a thief Cao, and some even call themselves a thief Cao.
But they also had ambitions at the beginning, and they also wanted to recover the Han Dynasty.
But why are you getting a scene of disillusionment now?
Chapter completed!