No matter how weird the farmhouse was, the sudden collapse of the imperial mausoleum turned into the most terrifying hell on earth.
The ministers who were knocked down could not move and could only watch the fire slowly swallowing them up, and screams and cries were heard. .
The bamboo crackled in the flames, as if someone was counting the lives taken away by Zhu Rong one after another.
Thanks to the support of tung oil, the entire imperial mausoleum turned into a huge torch at a speed visible to the naked eye, burning blazingly.
Countless charred arms stretched out from the gap and swung desperately, then slowly hung down without moving.
The smell of burnt human flesh spread to the surroundings along with the black smoke, as if the entire city was hosting some sort of cannibalistic feast.
No one expected that a sacrificial ceremony with a very strong political atmosphere would end abruptly in this way.
These masters who turned to ashes may have thought that this place would be full of changes, and that it might be densely populated with swords.
But they never imagined that this place would suddenly become the place where they were cremated and buried together with the ancestors of the Han Dynasty.
I don’t know if it was a kind of honor or a kind of transcendence.
Moreover, what is even more ironic is that this is less than a day before the completion of the imperial mausoleum.
The whole of Xuchang was shocked by this sudden accident.
Cao Cao personally drove forward and rushed to Heliang as soon as possible.
When he arrived, he happened to see Cao Ang and Cao Ren, who had charred faces, commanding Cao's army to put out the fire.
The civil and military officials who survived the disaster also sent their servants and servants to help.
For a while, the imperial mausoleum became a big hive of chaos. , everyone tried to get close to the ruins, but everyone did not dare to take a step forward.
But the entire imperial mausoleum was an entirely wooden structure, so the fire was extremely powerful and burned very thoroughly.
The fire-fighting troops could only pull down the surrounding buildings to prevent the spread of the fire, and then pour buckets of well water on it, but to no avail.
It was not until the next day that the fire slowly and reluctantly extinguished.
It was only at this time, after seeing that Cao Ang, Xun Yu, Cao Ren and others were all safe and sound, that his personal command became very effective.
Anyway, there was nothing left to burn.
Afterwards, a total of fifty-six people were counted, most of whom were ministers with no obvious political leanings in the court.
Of course, there were also a few loyal royalists, such as Zhang Xi, Zhao Yan and others who knelt down and vowed to die.
Their loyal heart to protect Han people did not allow Zhurong Fire God to give them much care, and even their family members could not tell their identities from the charred skeletons.
It is worth mentioning that the Han emperor Liu Xie, his concubine Cao Jie, and the prince in Cao Jie's arms survived the fire that day.
When it collapsed, the high platform in the middle where he was standing happened to form a triangle with a thick wooden board that fell from the second floor.
At that time, Liu Xie and Cao Jiezhen, who were hiding in a triangle, shared weal and woe like an ordinary true-hearted couple, and there was no longer any entanglement over political interests.
However, after being rescued and seeing Cao Cao's figure, Liu Xie loosened his grip on Cao Jie's hand.
When Cao Cao saw Liu Xie, his face was livid and the corners of his mouth twitched slightly.
According to Cao Cao's wisdom, when he saw that the fire burned all the royalists and some innocent courtiers, but when the emperor was only slightly embarrassed and his dragon body lost his dignity, he intuitively told him that things were not that simple.
From this, in the eyes of others, When he didn't even take it into consideration, he asked Liu Xie in an annoyed voice: "Are you satisfied now?"
"Of course I am very satisfied."
Liu Xie's face was darkened at that time, but he was in good spirits and even a little happy: "You may not know yet, but a group of Ma family shadows just ran out here.
Moreover, the incident here, But it's just a cover-up.
You will soon know what Cao will face next."
"You..."
Cao Cao is obviously not someone who is easily angered.
After a flash of anger flashed across his face, he quickly returned to his courtesy as a courtier.
However, what he said was: "Do you think a big fire and a few people from the Ma family...
Shadow can really drive the entire Cao family to death."
"Dealing with Ma Chao may not be so easy."
Liu Xie's face also showed the normal majesty of the emperor, but at this moment he was looking at Cao Cao with obvious condescension: "But it should be enough to deal with you.
That thing about the belt edict, falls on In the hands of Ma Chao, you must know what the result will be."
"What?"
Cao Cao was finally moved.
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The gentle and courteous person he had been before suddenly turned ferocious and angry.
If he hadn't been concerned about the chaotic environment and the identity of the two people, it seemed possible that Cao Cao would have drawn his sword in anger: "What is this for?"
"It's not why, it's just that after you transferred your thoughts of seeking the world to wanting to completely control this court, the basis for our cooperation has become invalid."
"Don't think that I don't know.
You have secretly tried to kill my entire Cao family more than once, and occupy the magpie's nest."
"I am the emperor."
Liu Xie's tone rose uncontrollably, attracting everyone's attention: "Everything in the world belongs to me."
At this time, everyone noticed that Liu Xie no longer used the highest title that could only be used by me, the emperor, and his originally handsome face turned into an angry blush.
However, at this time, Cao Cao, who was originally furious, was not controlled by his emotions.
He hurriedly knelt on the ground and said loudly: "I deserve to die for my crime.
My emperor has suffered such an unreasonable disaster.
Please ask your majesty to remove the minister from his official position and order him to do so."
I went home to take care of my old age, and I looked at the wall and thought about my mistakes.”
Cao Cao's words seemed to be sincere and frightening, but in fact, no matter which dynasty, if such a big mistake that almost killed the emperor occurred, it would not be an exaggeration to confiscate the family and destroy the family.
But Cao Cao could say that he wanted to go home and rest, and Cao Cao also knew that Liu Xie would never really say anything to punish him.
Sure enough, as soon as Cao Cao said these words, everyone present fell to their knees and shouted in unison: "General Cao is the pillar of the country.
Your Majesty must not act recklessly and do things that will cause pain to your loved ones and pleasure to your enemies." " Liu Xie suddenly turned around, looked around, and found out sadly.
All around the ruins, whether civil and military ministers or ordinary servants, were all kneeling on the ground.
The only person still standing is his imperial concubine Cao Jie.
Unfortunately, even her face was full of hesitation and sadness.
Liu Xie felt the urge to yell loudly.
He took a step forward, stretched out his finger, and touched Cao Cao's forehead.
This was an extremely insulting gesture, and the emperor's anger poured down his fingers towards Cao Cao, as if he was going to burn Cao Cao completely like the imperial mausoleum in front of him.
But although Cao Cao fell to his knees, he was never knocked down by this finger and remained motionless.
He still seemed to be humble and flustered as he felt that his crime was unforgivable: "I have committed such an unforgivable mistake.
If I get your majesty's permission, I will never go to court to thank the world."
He backed down every time. , but in fact he pressed forward step by step, and Liu Xie heard nothing but ridicule and malice.
When things got to this point, they naturally received admonitions from all the people kneeling on the ground.
And Liu Xie also knew that the military power, human rights, and financial power of this so-called imperial court now rested with this minister who seemed to be crawling at his feet.
But his eyes couldn't help but glance at the Yitian Sword at Cao Cao's waist.
Finally, when all the shame and anger accumulated in the chaos of admonitions and exploded, he suddenly took a step forward and drew the Heavenly Sword at Cao Cao's waist.
Cao Cao subconsciously blocked it at that time, but Liu Xie quickly jerked his wrist, dodged Cao Cao's hand, and pulled out the Yitian Sword.
There was a hint of astonishment in Cao Cao's eyes.
This was the first time he discovered that Liu Xie actually knew some martial arts.
But then he calmed down, and there was no panic in his eyes at all.
However, at this moment, the surroundings of the ruins of the imperial mausoleum were not as calm as Cao Cao.
Cao Ren stood up immediately and drew out the sword from his waist.
The elite soldiers of Cao's army also did not care about the majesty of the emperor, and they all set up their bows and crossbows to aim at Liu Xie.
As long as Liu Xie makes any movement, the crossbows in their hands will definitely shoot Liu Xie into a hedgehog before the Yitian Sword is stained with Cao Cao's blood.
"No" Cao Jie could no longer bear this kind of stimulation.
Although she knew that the day she had been worrying about would come sooner or later, facing all this, she could only faint and fall to the ground miserably.
What's even more pitiful is that the prince in her arms fell to the ground because his mother fell to the ground.
No Huangmen or palace maid came to comfort him.
The loud cry of the baby suddenly appeared in the solemn wilderness where there was only the sound of breathing, making it look extremely sad. and helpless.
The situation was already very tense, and the emperor's angry action of drawing his sword made everyone understand Liu Xie's true thoughts and stance.
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But Liu Xie is not a brainless person after all.
He clearly understands that any inappropriate action he makes in the future will lead to him being forced to die and all his hard work and humiliation will be in vain.
He was extremely depressed at the moment, but he had to use all his remaining strength and wisdom to resolve the current crisis.
Stab The Yitian Sword passed by, bringing with it a piece of Xuanwu dragon robe, floating in the air.
"General Cao is a hero who helped the Han Dynasty.
Although the imperial mausoleum was destroyed, the flaws cannot be concealed.
Today I cut off my robes and swear that I will never allow General Cao to be dismissed and retire."
Liu Xie handed the hilt of the sword to Cao Cao with his own hands, and took a He said loudly in a tone that he could not express: "Not only that, I also want to confer General Cao as the King of Wei.
He will be hereditary and will not be replaced."
After saying this, Liu Xie looked at the ministers who knelt on the ground again.
For a moment, I felt that my body had been drained out, and I no longer had any faith to stand in this backward and iron-hard world.
Perhaps, the kind of life in my previous life was more suitable for me.
"Very good."
In a daze, Liu Xie heard Cao Cao talking to him again: "Originally, I had just decided to replace you as the emperor, but fortunately, you also know that you have such a small effect as making a wish. " Liu Xie was silent, he no longer wanted to participate in politics.
But Cao Cao's next words made Liu Xie couldn't help but feel a tightness in his chest, and he spurted out a mouthful of blood.
"I did lose, but you have to understand that you never defeated me at all.
I was just defeated by King Yong Ma Mengqi, and you are just a pitiful, ridiculous and arrogant decoration
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