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

In the winter, Cao Cao went to Jingzhou and flattened the east of the Yangtze River. The southern half of the Yangtze River was owned by the Wei Dynasty.

Sun Quan's execution will be decided by sending a message to all the counties in the east of the Yangtze River.

After Cao Cao stayed in Jianye for half a month, he led his army back north.

After returning to Yecheng, Cao Cao awarded meritorious officers a great title.

As the chief minister, Cao Yuan was promoted to General of Chariots and Cavalry, and was given the title of Marquis of Wuping.

As soon as the reward was announced, the world was in a state of excitement

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Wei Palace, inner courtyard.

Mr. Bian's face was gloomy, with a look of resentment flowing between his brows.

The two brothers Cao Pi and Cao Zhi also frowned and looked sad.

Today is the day when Cao Yuan is ennobled. All the important officials from Yecheng, who have more than two thousand stones, go to the Marquis Mansion to congratulate him.

As the king of Wei, Cao Cao even came in person to show his favor to Cao Yuan.

"After his mother's death, his father actually named Cao Yuan the Marquis of Wu Ping. This was not a good sign."

Cao Pi couldn't help but pierced the window paper.

Wupinghou was the title that Cao Cao held before he ascended to the throne of Wei King. Its symbolic significance is of great importance.

Cao Cao granted the Wupinghou title to Cao Yuan, a foreign minister, which is equivalent to paying tribute to Cao Yuan. Everyone in the world has released an obvious signal:

He intends to pass the throne to Cao Yuan!

Bian snorted coldly, but asked:"Are you ready for the personal and material evidence that Cao Yuan greedily swallowed? Cao

Pi said hurriedly:"After returning to my mother, all the witnesses and material evidence are ready. I'm just waiting for my mother to give the order.""

"Then tomorrow night. Bian sneered and said,"Your father will hold a family banquet in the palace tomorrow night, and invite Cao's Xiahou clan and relatives to the banquet. We will present these irrefutable evidence at this family banquet. Take down Cao Yuan in one fell swoop!"

Cao Pi's eyes lit up and he couldn't help but get excited.

"Why did the Queen Mother choose to raise the issue at the family banquet? Why not raise the issue at the court meeting in front of all the ministers?"

Cao Zhi questioned Bian's timing.

"Zhi'er, think about it carefully. Your father has blatantly hinted to the world that he will pass the throne to Cao Yuan, a foreign minister."

"Do you think that our clans, Cao Clan and Xiahou Clan, will remain indifferent?"

Bian asked meaningfully with a sly smile.

Cao Zhi suddenly realized.

Cao Yuan is an outsider after all.

If Cao Cao is an old fool and passes the throne to Cao Yuan, it will not only affect the interests of their two brothers, but also Cao Cao. The interests of clans such as the Xiahou clan and the Xiahou clan.

No matter how much they respected and believed in Cao Yuan, they would never tolerate the Cao family's foundation falling into the hands of an outsider like Cao Yuan.

Once they attacked Cao Yuan during the family banquet, Cao Yuan would The Xiahou clan of the Xiahou clan will definitely respond one after another, put pressure on Cao Cao, and force Cao Cao to attack Cao Yuan.

Even if Cao Cao favors Cao Yuan, he would not dare to ignore the attitudes of the two clans.

"The queen mother is wise, tomorrow's family dinner is indeed the perfect opportunity to bring down Cao Yuan!"

Cao Zhi cupped his hands and complimented.

A determined sneer appeared between Bian's eyebrows.

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The next day, the lanterns were hung high.

Xiahou Dun, Xiahou Yuan, Cao Ren, Cao Hong, Cao Chun... the clan members of the two clans in Yecheng entered the palace one after another.

As the son-in-law of the Xiahou family, Cao Yuan also came to the palace with his wife Xiahou Juan.

As soon as he entered the main hall, Cao Yuan immediately became the focus of everyone's attention.

"Juan'er, without your husband's resourcefulness, how could your uncle have conquered Jiangnan so easily?"

"I am really happy that you can marry such a virtuous son-in-law."

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_ Cao Yuan's enthusiasm was not something he felt in his heart, and there was jealousy in his eyes.

"Cao Yuan, I will let you be proud for a moment longer. When I attack you later, I will let you taste what it means to be pushed down by the wall.……"

Cao Pi snorted secretly

"The king has arrived, the queen has arrived~~"

The eunuch shouted loudly.

The clan members immediately stopped talking and laughing and stood up to greet him.

Cao Cao took Bian into the hall one after another and sat on the throne.

Everyone bowed to worship

"Let's all be flat. Cao

Cao smiled and waved his hands:"Tonight is not a court meeting, but a family banquet. My family doesn't need so many etiquettes. Just be casual.""

The atmosphere in the hall was relaxed again.

Cao Cao glanced at the hall, but his eyes fell on Cao Yuan.

If it weren't for the purpose of pacifying Jingzhou Jiangdong, he would have announced Cao Yuan's life experience a year ago.

Until now, The south has been pacified, and it's time for the world to know Cao Yuan's true identity.

Cao Cao took a deep breath and said loudly:"I have invited you to this family banquet today. Firstly, it is to talk about family ties. Secondly, I want to announce something to you.——"

The words have not yet finished.

Mr. Bian quickly winked at his two sons.

Cao Pi understood, jumped up and said loudly:"Father, I have something that I want to tell my father!"

After being interrupted, Cao Cao looked unhappy and said:"What can I do for you? It’s not too late to report this. Don’t talk about business at the family dinner tonight."

"Father!"

Cao Pi said sternly:"This matter that I want to report is related to the survival of my Cao family, country and country. I must report it to my father immediately!""

He used such serious words, Cao Cao couldn't help but look slightly moved.

Cao Ren and other clan members also became curious.

"Your Majesty, since it concerns the foundation of the Cao family, you might as well listen to what Pi'er has to say. Mr.

Bian also blew wind from the side.

Cao Cao had to be patient and said:"Then tell me, what do you want to report?"

Cao Pi turned around and shouted outside the palace:"Come here, please present all the witnesses and evidence.""

Not long after, the close servants carried stacks of thick account books to the front of the temple.

A well-known witness in official uniform also came to the hall with an uneasy look.

When all the clan members saw this formation, they were all confused. face confused

"what do you mean?"

Cao Cao said suspiciously.

Cao Pi cupped his hands and said,"Return to my father, these are the physical and personal evidence that Cao Yuan embezzled official wealth!"

As soon as these words came out, there was an uproar in the palace.

Everyone's eyes were focused on Cao Yuan.

Cao Cao frowned and immediately understood that his son was going to attack Cao Yuan.

Xia Houjuan also had a look on his face. Feeling uneasy, he looked at his husband.

Cao Yuan just smiled coldly and remained calm and indifferent, sipping tea leisurely.

"Father, over the years, Cao Yuan has taken advantage of his power and his father's trust in him to embezzle countless amounts of money, food and military supplies, totaling billions of dollars!"

"Although he made great contributions to the Wei Dynasty, he was the most corrupt official in ancient and modern times."

"My father has always ruled the country with clear rewards and punishments, how could he tolerate Cao Yuan!"

"The son asked his father to severely punish Cao Yuan in accordance with the law!"

Cao Pi was filled with righteous indignation and listed Cao Yuan's"crime", and gave an impassioned remonstrance.

Cao Zhi also stood up and echoed:"Second brother's words are reasonable. If my father cannot punish Cao Yuan severely in accordance with the law, it will not be enough to scare the world. Corrupt officials will surely lose people's hearts and shake the foundation of the Wei Dynasty!"

There was silence in the hall.

Bian's eyes flashed with imperceptible pride, and he glanced at the clans, waiting for their response, and adding insult to injury to Cao Yuan.

Cao Ren and other clans, at this moment, had indeed made any move to overthrow Cao Yuan.

Not because they were jealous of Cao Yuan's achievements, nor because of Cao Cao's special favor to him.

But because they were also worried that Cao Cao favored Cao Yuan too much and really wanted to pass on the Cao family to Cao Cao. Far.

This was their bottom line, and they could not cross it no matter what.

Only Xiahou Dun, who knew the inside story, shook his head and sighed, looking at the two brothers Cao Pi with disappointed eyes.

Cao Cao's face was ashen, and his eyes were filled with anger. He jumped up and almost Bu rushed to the two brothers Cao Pi.

"Bang bang!"

Kicked out with two kicks.

Cao Pi and Cao Zhi screamed and were kicked to the ground.

The two brothers lay on the ground and looked at Cao Cao in disbelief.

Bian's face also changed with shock, completely unexpected that Cao Cao would There is such a move

"You two idiots have done so many things, aren't you just afraid that this king will pass on the Cao family's legacy to Ziyou?"

"I tell you clearly that I will make Ziyou the crown prince today!"

As soon as these words came out, there was an uproar in the hall.

The two Cao Pi brothers were shocked and dumbfounded. The Bian family was even more frightened.

They mother and son never expected that Cao Cao not only turned a blind eye to Cao Yuan's greed, but actually showed up in this house. At the banquet, in front of all the clan members, he openly declared that he would make Cao Yuan the crown prince!

Even Cao Yuan himself was shocked and almost dropped the wine glass in his hand.

The clan members, except Xiahou Dun, all changed their faces in shock.

Cao Ren jumped up He stood up and said seriously:"Your Majesty, please forgive me for speaking frankly. Cao Ziyou has indeed made great contributions to the Wei Dynasty. Your Majesty, you cannot reward him too much. But after all, he has a foreign surname. How can you, Your Majesty, make him your heir apparent?""

Cao Hong and other clan members nodded in agreement.

Finally, when the clan members launched an attack, Bian's mother and son breathed a sigh of relief, with a hint of secret pride in their eyes. The three of them, mother and son, waited to see how Cao Cao would end.

Cao Cao took a deep breath and spoke slowly.

"Cao Yuan is my biological son. Why can't I make him his heir apparent?"