Three Kingdoms: The identity of the financial master behind the scenes was exposed by Cao Cao

"Husband, could Sima Yi be the second son of the Sima family in Hanoi?"

"Do you have anything against him? He actually dared to send someone to assassinate you. Could it be that he was coveting Yuan Shao's reward?"

Lu Lingqi guessed.

Cao Yuan recalled that when Sima Yi was in Xiaopei, he was entrusted by Cao Pi to come to win over him. His interaction with Sima Yi was limited to this.

Could it be because he rejected Sima Yi's proposal? What aroused his murderous intention was to win over Sima Yi?

And behind Sima Yi, it was the second son Cao Pi. Could it be that Sima Yi's assassination was ordered by Cao Pi?

A series of doubts appeared in Cao Yuan's heart, and his eyebrows gradually raised a frightening look. Chilly.

Cao Pi is a narrow-minded person.

In the past, Cao Hong helped Cao Cao, but just because he didn't lend Cao Pi money, Cao Pi almost forced Cao Hong to death after he succeeded to the throne and became emperor. Now he refuses Cao Pi's win over, It is reasonable for him to hold a grudge and have murderous intentions.

"Cao Pi, Cao Pi, I'm too lazy to get involved in your brother's fight for position, but you just don't know what's good and you want to kill me."

"Then don't blame me. If I let you sit in the Cao family's reserve seat, my name will be written backwards!"

"And you, Sima Yi, you have reminded me, I will simply uproot you too and avoid future troubles forever!"

Cao Yuan was determined, and a murderous intention flashed in his eyes.

"Take good care of this Shi'a, let's go back to Luoyang to see Cao Ren first!"

Cao Yuan jumped onto the carriage.

Lu Lingqi followed, but asked:"Husband, what are we doing back to Luoyang City? Cao

Yuan smiled coldly:"What else can I do? Of course I borrow troops from Cao Ren and destroy the Sima family!" Lu

Lingqi's body trembled, and her pretty face was filled with anger. She said happily:"My husband is right. If Sima Yi dares to kill my husband, he should be killed.""

At that moment, Cao Yuan and his party returned to Luoyang.

In the evening,

Cao Yuan saw Cao Ren again in the general's mansion.

"Ziyou, you came just in time, you haven’t had dinner yet, let’s have a drink."

Cao Ren went out to greet him with a smile and enthusiastically invited Cao Yuan into the hall.

"Uncle Zixiao, it's not too late for us to drink this wine later. I came here to ask for something."

Cao Yuan said solemnly.

Cao Ren said with a smile:"If you have anything to do with Ziyou, just ask. How can anyone in my family be so polite as to ask for anything?"

"Then I will speak directly.

Cao Ren then said,"I would like to borrow five hundred men and horses from my filial uncle, and they will be at my disposal." Cao

Ren noticed something unusual, his smile dropped, and he asked,"Of course I can lend you the men and horses, but I want to ask, Ziyou, what do you want these five hundred men and horses for?""

"I will send them north to cross the Yellow River, go to Hanoi County, and massacre the Sima clan in Wen County!"

Cao Yuan said with a serious tone.

"Killed the Sima family? Cao

Ren was startled and asked anxiously:"Then why did the Sima family offend Ziyou, and you actually wanted to kill his entire family?""

Cao Yuan then told Shi Cai's assassination incident and Shi A's confession that Sima Yi was the mastermind behind it.

"Sima Yi, this bitch, dares to murder Zi You. He is really a bitch!"

Cao Ren was furious and rose up.

Who is Cao Yuan? He is the number one counselor in Cao camp!

Cao Cao has told Xia Houyuan brothers of the Cao family more than once that the future and destiny of the Cao family, the rise and fall of honor and disgrace, are all It is in the hands of Cao Yuan.

For such a person who lives and dies the life and death of the Cao family, Sima Yi dares to have murderous intentions, how can Cao Ren not be angry.

Cao Ren said:"Don't worry, Ziyou, I will send troops to Hanoi now to capture that Sima Yi , leave it to Meng De to deal with!"

"There is no need to leave this matter to Sikong, just kill Sima Yi and wipe out the Sima clan!"

Cao Yuan's tone was solemn, with murderous intent in his eyes.

"Zixiao, Sima Yi really deserves to be killed"

"However, the Sima family is a prominent family in Hanoi, and his father Sima Fang once served as the successor to your uncle Meng De."

"If we were to make our own decisions without Meng De's advice and destroy the Sima clan, wouldn't it be inappropriate?"

Cao Ren calmed down a little and started to worry.

After all, the Sima clan still has some influence among the clans.

Although Cao Cao had killed many famous people in the clan before, he had never committed an act of genocide. Cao Ren had to worry about it. impact

"I slaughtered Sima Yi's entire clan not just to avenge myself, but also to eliminate a huge hidden danger for the future of the Cao family."

"If I let my uncle handle this matter on his own, he will definitely not be able to do it, so I have to kill him first and report later."

Cao Yuan said meaningfully

"The future of the Cao family, eradicate hidden dangers?"

"Ziyou, forgive me for being stupid, why can't I understand why Sima Yi and the Sima clan have become a hidden danger to my Cao family?"

But the more Cao Ren listened, the more confused he became.

Of course, Cao Yuan could not tell him that it was Sima Yi and his descendants who usurped the kingdom of Cao Wei that Cao Cao and you brothers had worked so hard to conquer. The

Sima family not only stole the kingdom of your Cao family. , will also kill each other, causing the Hu people to take the opportunity to go south to herd horses and seize control of the Central Plains, causing the Han people to fall into the three hundred years of darkness during the Five

Husties. Just saying these words, it is estimated that in front of Cao Ren, he will have to be a scheming counselor. , turned into a nonsense talker

"Uncle Zixiao, it doesn’t matter if you don’t understand, it doesn’t matter if you don’t understand."

"You just need to know that everything I do is for the future and destiny of the Cao family."

"Just trust me!"

Cao Yuan looked at Cao Ren and said solemnly.

Cao Ren was shaken and fell into deep thought.

"He has a clever plan. Maybe he really has his reasons for killing the Sima family, but I just can't understand it."

"Meng De always obeyed his words. Even if he asked Meng De to destroy the Sima clan, Meng De would probably agree...."

Cao Ren's thoughts were racing, weighing the pros and cons.

After a long time, the hesitation in his eyes disappeared

"Okay, I, Cao Ren, believe you"

"Five hundred men and horses are at your disposal. Whether you want to kill Sima Yi or destroy the entire Sima family, it is up to you to make your own decision."

Cao Ren finally nodded.

"Thank you, Uncle Zixiao, for trusting me."

Cao Yuan cupped his hands to express his thanks, and then shouted:"Zhongkang, listen to your order!"

"Please give the order, Master! Xu

Chu hurriedly stepped forward.

Cao Yuan raised his hand and pointed to the north:"You immediately lead five hundred men and horses across the Yellow River, rush straight to Wen County without stopping, and slaughter the Sima clan for me!""

Xu Chu said sternly:"Don't worry, young master, if that thief Sima Yi dares to harm you, I will kill him without mercy!"

"Husband! Lu

Lingqi also said angrily:"That fellow Sima Yi dared to assassinate you. It's really hateful. I want to go to Hanoi myself and behead that fellow!""

Cao Yuan knew that she was eager to protect her husband and wanted to express her bad breath with her own hands, so he nodded happily.

That night, Lu Lingqi and Xu Chu led 500 elite soldiers across the Yellow River and went straight to Hanoi County on the north bank.

…

Hanoi County.

In the east of Wen County, Sima's Manor.

The Chinese lanterns are hung high in the village, and the lanterns and festoons are decorated, making the place full of joy.

Today is a day of great joy for Sima Yi, the second son of Sima Fang. Many prominent people in Hanoi came to congratulate him.

The Sima Manor can be said to be full of guests and lively.

A secret room in the inner courtyard.

The groom's official, Sima Yi, was having a secret conversation with his father, Sima Fang.

"Zhongda, you tried your best to persuade your eldest brother to resign and return to Wen County from Xudu. Could it be that it was the battle between Yuan and Cao, and you didn't like Cao Mengde?"

Sima Fang lowered his voice and said

"Duke Yuan is in control of the four states and has more than 200,000 troops on foot and cavalry heading south. Cao Mengde's available troops are only 50,000. Does his father think that he can still win this battle?"

Sima Yi asked calmly.

Sima Fang was slightly shocked, as if he had some realization.

"In terms of military strength, Cao Mengde is indeed not as good as Yuan Benchu, but don’t forget that he still has Cao Yuan as his assistant"

"This person is so smart that he is almost a demon, and he has many tricks and tricks. With Cao Mengde's advice, he may not be able to create miracles with a small number of enemies."

Sima Fang reminded him like this.

Sima Yi smiled coldly:"Father is too worried. I'm afraid that Cao Yuan will never have the chance to make suggestions for Duke Cao again."

"Um?"

Sima Fang looked confused and could not understand the implication of his son's words.

Sima Yi glanced around to make sure that there were no unintentional ears and eyes.

"To be honest with his father, he has invited Shi A to go to Luoyang to ambush Cao Yuan."

"At this moment, Shi A has probably succeeded, and Cao Yuan is afraid that he will die in hell!"

Sima Yi revealed his plan in a low voice with murderous intent on his face.

Sima Fang's face changed with horror, and he said in surprise:"Zhongda, you are too bold and reckless. Cao Yuan is a popular man in front of Cao Gong, how dare you kill him? Don't you want your life?"