Jia Kui worked with Cao Zhang in Hanzhong and knew that Cao Zhang was not a brave man. He was also both civil and military, knew the general and was filial. Therefore, he was confident of persuading Cao Zhang, and then he dared to take the order.

Compared to Cao Zhi, as long as he has no military power, Cao Zhang does not have any threat to Cao Pi. In fact, he only cares about his military power.

Jia Kui took the order and left the city alone to meet him. Cao Zhang led his army to come. When he saw Jia Kui, he asked:

"Where is the seal and ribbon of the previous king?"

Jia Kui knew that Cao Zhang just wanted to know Cao Cao's last order, but he said without hesitation:

"The family has the eldest son and the state has the crown prince. The seal and ribbon of the former king is not suitable for the lords."

Although Cao Zhang held heavy troops, his heirs had never had his share. After hearing Jia Kui's reproach, he was speechless and ordered the army to set up camp outside the city, and he entered the city with Jia Kui. Behind him, there were 500 elite guards following him.

When he arrived at the gate of the Wei Palace, the guard behind Cao Zhang still followed closely. Jia Kui stopped and asked:

"Why are you here to attend the funeral? Or do you want to fight for the throne?"

Cao Zhang blurted out:

"I come to the funeral, and I have no other intentions."

Jia Kui asked again:

"Since you have no different intentions, why do you lead your troops into the city?"

Cao Zhang immediately ordered the guards to return to the outside of the city to station, enter the palace alone, and pay homage to Cao Pi.

The two brothers met and hugged each other and cried.

A few days later, Cao Zhang handed over all the troops and horses of his headquarters to Cao Pi.

Cao Pi ordered Cao Zhang to return to Yanling's fiefdom to defend himself, and issued an edict saying:

"In ancient times, the emperors used their merits to make their relatives harmonious, and they also divided their mothers and brothers to establish a country to inherit the family business. Therefore, they were able to defend the corps, resist invasion, and prevent disasters. Cao Zhang was ordered to fight the northern expedition and pacify the land in Shuofang. His merits were great, and he added five thousand households to his fief, together with the previous total of ten thousand households."

Cao Pi dealt with Cao Zhang, who had heavy troops, and was appointed as the throne. The 25th year of An was rebuilt into the first year of Yankang.

He was awarded great meritorious officials, appointed Jia Xu as the Grand Marshal, Hua Xin as the Prime Minister, and Wang Lang as the Censorate. All officials of all sizes were promoted and rewarded. Cao Cao was named King Wu and buried in Gaoling, Ye County.

After the situation stabilized, if Cao Pi wanted to hold the throne, he would naturally not let Cao Zhi, who had been able to compete with him.

After the Wei Feng case was cleaned up, all the hard-core officials who supported Cao Zhi were almost completely cleaned up.

Yu Jin, who was kind to Cao Zhi, became a surrendered general because he was flooded by Guan Yu, but his power in the army should not be underestimated.

Cao Cao remembered Yu Jin's past contributions and did not punish Yu Jin, but just left him idle.

Cao Pi didn't want to let go of Yu Jin, who made him unable to sleep or eat, so he ordered Yu Jin to rectify the tomb affairs.

Because of Cao Cao's favor, Yu Jin saw that Cao Cao likes Cao Zhi more, so he queued up in advance. Unexpectedly, he was still out of sight.

Knowing that Cao Pi wanted to take revenge on him, Yu Jin did not dare to disobey his orders.

After arriving at the ground, I saw Guan Yun and the seven armies captured Yu Jin on the white powder wall in the tomb house. In the painting, Guan Yu was sitting up, and Pang De was angry and unyielding in the hall. Yu Jin bowed to the ground and begged for his life.

Cao Pi could have dealt with the ban directly, but because Cao Cao had issued an edict to pardon the ban during his lifetime, he wanted him to enjoy his old age, and he did not dare to go against his father's order.

Cao Pi could only humiliate Jin, so he first asked someone to draw the pink walls of the mausoleum.

At this moment, when Yu Jin saw this portrait, he was both ashamed and annoyed, and became sick with anger, and soon died of depression.

After cutting off Cao Zhi's wings, it's time to attack Cao Zhi, Cao Xiong himself.

On that day, Cao Pi was promoted to the hall to discuss matters, and his confidant Hua Xin stood up and said:

"The Marquis of Yanling has handed over the army and went to his country; Marquis of Linzi and Marquis of Xiao Huai Xiong, the two of them did not come to attend the funeral, so they should be punished. "Cao Pi had long wanted to deal with these two brothers who were in a group, so he sent someone to question the crime according to Hua Xin's suggestion.

Since Cao Zhi lost his heir status, he could not withstand the blow and became completely depressed.

While Cao Cao was glad that he did not choose Cao Zhi as the prince, he thought about ways to save Cao Zhi's life. After thinking about it, he could only make more contributions and then leave it idle.

In the 24th year of Jian'an (219), Cao Ren was besieged by Guan Yu in Fancheng. Cao Cao asked Cao Zhi to serve as the general of the Southern Central Army, and led his troops to rescue Cao Ren.

After the order was issued, Cao Zhi got drunk and could not accept the order.

So, Cao Cao completely gave up and no longer used him. He sent Yu Jin to lead his troops, which led to the defeat of the seven armies.

Cao Pi was like a good person and sent two envoys to the fiefs of their people to question the crime.

In a few days, Xiao Huai's messenger returned:

"Cao Xiong, the Marquis of Xiao Huai, was afraid of his crime and hanged himself to death." Cao Pi ordered him to be buried with great care and posthumously presented to King Xiao Huai.

A few more days later, Linzi envoys returned:

"The Marquis of Linzi and Ding Yi and Ding Yi and his brothers were drunk, and they were arrogant and rude. When they heard that the mission had arrived, the Marquis of Linzi could not move. Ding Yi kept scolding after drinking, and ordered the warriors to beat the ministers out of the sticks."

Cao Pi was going to find an excuse to deal with Cao Zhi, but when he heard this, he was furious and ordered Xu Chu to lead 3,000 Tiger Guards and quickly go to Linzi to capture Cao Zhi and others.

Xu Zhu used to only recognize Cao Cao's orders, but now he only recognizes Cao Pi's orders.

Xu Zhu led his army to Linzi City, but the defending general stopped him. He was killed by Xu Zhu with one knife and entered the city. No one dared to take the lead.

When I arrived at Cao Zhi’s palace, I saw Cao Zhi, Ding Yi, Ding Yi and others all got drunk.

Xu Zhu was not polite and tied them up and carried them on a car. He also took all the officials from all over the palace to take them to Ye County and waited for Cao Pi to fall.

Cao Pi interrogated everyone and confirmed Cao Zhi's crime and was executed according to the law.

After all, he was a mother and Cao Pi was not in a hurry to do anything, but only imprisoned Cao Zhi.

But I would be polite to Ding Yi, Ding Yan and others. I would be punished and killed without evidence, which would eliminate the possibility of Cao Zhi overturning the case.

Neither Cao Pi's loyal subordinates nor those who once supported Cao Zhi did not want Cao Pi to kill Cao Zhi.

They could not stop Cao Pi, but they both revealed the news of Cao Zhi's death to Queen Mother Bian.

Bian first heard that Cao Xiong had hanged himself and knew that Cao Pi forced him to die, and was sad.

Suddenly, he heard that Cao Zhi was captured, his gangster Ding Yi and others were killed, and Cao Zhi was also convicted of death.

Bian rushed out of the hall and summoned Cao Pi to meet.

Before Cao Pi could pay his respects, Bian cried and said to Cao Pi:

"Your disciple Jian has been addicted to alcohol and madness throughout his life, because he is polite to his talent, so he indulges. You can remember the feelings of your compatriots and save your life. I can also rest in peace when I reach the bottom of the nine springs."

Cao Pi was quite filial to his mother and hurriedly said:

"My son also loves his talents deeply, how can he harm him? Now he is trying to quit his nature. Don't worry, mother."

After saying goodbye to his mother, Cao Pi returned to the hall and summoned Cao Zhi to meet him, asking him to pardon him.

Hua Xin asked quickly:

"Why is the Queen Mother advised Your Highness not to kill Zi Jian?"

Cao Pi said: "Yes."

Hua Xin immediately advised:

"Zi Jian is talented and wise, and he will never be the thing in the pool; if it is not removed early, it will definitely cause future troubles."

Cao Pi also knew Cao Zhi's talent, which was beyond his reach, and sighed:

"The mother's life cannot be violated!"

Hua Xin pondered for a while and looked around. Cao Pi knew his intention and asked his subordinates to advance and avoid it.

Hua Xin whispered: "May be able to eliminate it!"
Chapter completed!