Three Kingdoms: Madam, I am a decent person

Chapter 762 Bian Shi, Cao Zhi, and Cao Chong

Seeing that all the civil and military officials agreed with Chen Gong's words, Zhang Sui nodded and said, "I'll go talk to him, and you can continue to discuss the issue of conquering Changshe, Xudu, and other places."

Everyone responded in unison.

Zhang Suize then walked into the government office.

The physician is applying silver needles to Cao Cao.

Cao Cao also woke up.

He just lay in bed, sickly and listless, without any energy or spirit.

Seeing Zhang Sui approach, Cao Cao lowered his eyelids and said, "Have you made a decision? You want to execute me? You're going to do it yourself?"

Zhang Suichao waved his hand at the medical worker.

The medical engineer tactfully withdrew and closed the door.

Zhang Sui sat on a bench not far from the bed, sighed and said, "I would like to spare your life."

"You are, after all, Xian'er's father."

"Moreover, after pacifying the world, I will lead a northern expedition against the Xianbei to clear away the surrounding barbarians for the people and create a long-lasting peaceful environment. I need a commander like you."

"However, as the Minister of Works, you should understand that there are some things that I can no longer decide on my own."

A smile appeared on Cao Cao's pale face, and he nodded, saying, "Not bad, quite an idea."

"If only you were my own son."

Zhang Sui smiled noncommittally.

Both of them fell silent.

After a long pause, Zhang Sui continued, "Just now, the ministers discussed and decided to have Chen Gong see you off on your final journey."

"I thought about it before I came."

"In my opinion, you should be considered the number one commander at the end of the Han Dynasty."

"I'll leave you with some dignity and grant you one last wish."

"Tell me what you want, and I'll have someone take care of it for you."

Cao Cao laughed and said, "Thank you for the compliment. It is an honor to receive such high praise from you."

After a pause, Cao Cao added, "I would like to see a few people."

“Pier is the heir I left behind, and I dare not let him come here.”

"In that case, send someone to Xudu immediately to bring Bian Shi, Zhi'er, and Chong'er here."

"You're still my son-in-law, after all."

"These people will not be a threat to your unification of the world."

"No problem?"

Zhang Sui hummed in agreement, stood up, walked to the bookshelf, took out a brush, ink, paper, and inkstone, and personally ground the ink, saying, "Write them a personal letter, otherwise, I'm afraid they won't dare to come."

Cao Cao nodded and said, "Thank you."

After a pause, Cao Cao continued, "Zhi'er and Chong'er are both intelligent children. Moreover, they are young and their hatred is not so deep."

Zhang Sui frowned slightly.

Cao Cao said, "After I die, I will take Lady Bian with me."

"You will keep Zhi'er and Chong'er by your side to raise them."

"As your father-in-law, I don't think I've ever asked you for anything."

"This time, I'm asking you for a favor."

"I will leave them with advice, so that they will not perpetuate hatred."

"The victor is king, the loser is villain; this is perfectly normal."

"Today I have been defeated, therefore I shall die."

“In the past, I also slaughtered countless people.”

"If I really wanted to take revenge, even if all those people's descendants came looking for me, I still wouldn't be able to avenge them all."

"Zhi'er and Chong'er will understand."

"If they do not repent, then execute them."

Zhang Sui watched as Cao Cao got out of bed and looked at him expectantly.

After a long pause, he nodded and said, "I'll give them a chance."

Cao Cao then fell silent.

Sitting next to Zhang Sui, Cao Cao picked up a brush and began to write carefully on the paper. Zhang Sui stood to the side, looking at the contents of the letter, opening his mouth as if to say something, but uttering nothing.

The message on the paper was simple: to remind Cao Zhi and Cao Chong to be careful when they came over.

Yet, it reveals a father's worries and admonitions to his son.

Zhang Sui couldn't help but recall the scene before he traveled through time: when he was a child, he came from a rural area and went to study in another city. His elderly father walked dozens of miles just to bring him a bowl of braised pork with preserved vegetables.

After Cao Cao finished writing the letter, Zhang Sui immediately sent someone to deliver it to Changshe.

Only by passing through Changshe can one reach Xudu.

Zhang Sui has also been busy these past few days.

On the one hand, they inquired about intelligence from Jingzhou.

On the other hand, Zhang Sui recruited Xi Zhicai, Zhao Yun, Yan Rou and others from Zhongmu.

He was preparing a major offensive to crush Changshe and set his sights on Xudu.

Changshe.

Under the protection of Cheng Yu, Bian Bing, Cao Xiu, Cao Chun, Zhu Ling and others, Cao Pi arrived at the government office and met Xiahou Dun, who was guarding Changshe.

When Xiahou Dun learned that Xiahou Yuan had been killed, that Wuchao had fallen into a trap, that Cao Cao had disappeared, and that Xingyang had been captured, everyone was dumbfounded.

For a while, despite the numerous crises, the area still presented a vibrant and thriving scene.

How could things have changed so much in such a short time?

It turned out like this?

The group sat in the main hall of the Changshe government office, none of them daring to speak.

Cao Pi was completely at a loss.

Now that his father Cao Cao's fate is unknown, although he had secretly learned some imperial arts from his mother Bian Shi before, he had never reached this point.

Finally, only Cheng Yu came up with a plan: to mobilize all defensible forces from Xudu to Changshe in preparation for the attack of General Zhang Sui's army; at the same time, to bring the emperor and empress to Changshe and have them personally stand on the city wall.

If Zhang Sui really dares to attack the city, let's see how they face the Emperor and Empress!
Let's see if they dare to kill the emperor and empress!

Cao Pi and the others had no better plan at the moment, so they could only follow Cheng Yu's plan for the time being.

The following afternoon, Xiahou Dun received a letter from an envoy sent by Zhang Sui and summoned everyone to see it.

Upon seeing the contents of the letter, everyone panicked—

Cao Cao was captured.

The person is in Xingyang!
Moreover, he was to send Bian Shi, Cao Zhi, and Cao Chong from Xudu to Xingyang.

After some discussion, everyone reached a consensus:

First, support Cao Pi in inheriting Cao Cao's official position, title, and military power, and submit a memorial to the emperor to obtain his approval.

Second, bring Bian, Cao Zhi, and Cao Chong from Xudu to Xingyang.

Seven days later, Zhang Sui personally went to the south gate of Xingyang City.

Yesterday he received a letter saying that Lady Bian, Cao Zhi, and Cao Chong would arrive at the south gate of Xingyang City at noon today.

Zhang Sui didn't have to wait long before he saw dozens of figures appear on the horizon.

As the distance closed, dozens of people could be seen crowding around a horse-drawn carriage as it slowly approached.

Zhang Sui's personal guards immediately stepped forward.

Dozens of people surrounded the carriage, which stopped less than fifty paces from Zhang Sui.

The guards seized the weapons of dozens of men and brought them into the city.

After that, Zhang Sui spurred his horse forward.

The carriage curtains were lifted.

A middle-aged woman with crow's feet around her eyes and a face that still showed signs of her youthful beauty helped two teenagers out.

And the two boys—

She looked to be about ten years old, dressed in a brocade robe, and possessed a refined and elegant air.

It was a child who looked only five or six years old, with a chubby little face and unusually large eyes, but there was a worry in his eyes that did not belong to his age.

Bian saw Zhang Sui at a glance.

Although this was her first time meeting Zhang Sui, she immediately recognized him and hurriedly bowed, saying, "Greetings, General!"

The two boys also quickly followed suit and bowed.

(End of this chapter)