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As the Cao and Liu families signed a real armistice agreement, Cao Cao was also freed from the war for many years. He was nearly sixty years old and there were not many days to come, but he still had many important tasks to deal with. He needed to let the people recuperate and restore national strength, and to handle the relationship between the Wei and the Han Dynasty well. He also needed to make the power layout for the next ten years, but more importantly, he had to clarify his heirs.

It is of great importance to choose an heir, and Cao Cao was unable to make a decision. Although he appointed Changpi as deputy prime minister to handle government affairs on his behalf, and even moved into the original prime minister's mansion, many people thought that Changpi was already in the world.

But in fact, Cao Cao did not decide to inherit himself by Changhe. He was still swaying back and forth between Changhe, calm, rational and decisive. These advantages are appreciated, but Chang's shortcomings are also obvious. He is heartless, ambitious, cunning, and even a little bit of believing in treacherous.

Cao Cao thought that the treacherous here was Hua Xin. Although Hua Xin was very capable, obedient and a capable lackey, Cao Cao did not like this person. This person lacked loyalty and thought about his intentions all day long and regarded his preferences. If Cao Cao had not needed such a lackey, he would have killed him long ago.

But Changpi obviously trusted this person very much, which made Cao Cao dislike it, but he did not want to remind Chang. He was worried that Chang would hide his nature in order to cater to him and finally let him choose the wrong choice.

In contrast, Cao Zhi is a person with a temperament, treats people sincerely, acts naturally, has ambitions, has great ambitions, and has a heart of pity for the whole world. In order to like him, Cao Cao thought he was like him, so Cao Cao wanted to make Cao Zhi the world again.

However, Cao Zhi's shortcomings are also obvious. He is too ideal, has no scheming, and has no skills to control people. If he is the leader of Wei, within a year, the Wei Kingdom will be destroyed by Liu Jing.

Thinking of Liu Jing, Cao Cao couldn't help but feel infinite. If Liu Jing was his son, he would not hesitate to replace the Han Dynasty with Wei. He would never worry about the future of Wei. Unfortunately, Liu Jing was his great enemy and a fatal threat to Wei. His Changpi and Zhi were neither Liu Jing's opponents.

In the back hall, Cao Cao was discussing the training of troops with his clan’s brother Cao Ren. Cao Ren’s attitude was very clear. Although the armistice agreement was five years, it could only last for a year at most, so training and preparation for war was the top priority.

"Prime Minister, I advocate that Xi's militia measures recently implemented by the Han Dynasty, on the one hand, implement the elite army strategy and maintain the standing army at 150,000, which can make each soldier consume more military expenditure and help train elite soldiers. At the same time, a militia can be formed so that farmers will not leave their homes or fields, but they can also receive military training. Once a war breaks out, a large number of militia reserve troops can be summoned and converted into formal troops. This will not only save daily military expenditures, but also help us concentrate our efforts to train elite soldiers. The Han army has begun to implement it, and we can copy it."

Cao Cao was also very familiar with the recent Militia Order issued by the Han State, which aimed to transform troops into the people, and was of great significance to saving military expenditure and restoring production. Not only Cao Ren, but many ministers, including Chen Qun, also proposed to imitate the Han military and Militia Order.

Cao Cao nodded: "You are right. We should indeed learn some of Liu Jing's good measures, such as the craftsmanship, the land reclamation order, and the militia order. I have told Pier and ordered him to organize officials to discuss and implement them."

"Does the Prime Minister know that Liu Jing's pacification of the Qiang and Di?" Cao Ren asked carefully again.

“I’m always paying attention.”

"Actually, I think I can use the Hu people to provoke Heshuo and Guannei."

Before Cao Ren finished speaking, Cao Cao waved his hand and interrupted him, "Pier also mentioned to me that he used this matter, but I rejected it. Although Liu Jing and I were enemies, I fully supported him in restoring the Han Dynasty's rule over the border. When I was in the north to conquer Wuhuan, Liu Bei suggested to Liu Biao to attack Xu Du, but Liu Jing firmly opposed it. I still remember it freshly. Filial piety, we cannot make mistakes in national justice."

Cao Ren lowered his head in shame, "I understand."

Cao Cao sighed again and said, "Although I used the Dihu cavalry to intercept him from going north, I was just using it. Once I used it, I would also wipe out the Dihu. However, Liu Jing went further than me and actually classified the Xihai Plateau and Hequ area into the Central Plains dynasty. I think he would never let it go, and he would sooner or later recover the old land. Now my top priority is to restore people's livelihood and then make sure that the next life will not be delayed."

Cao Ren was shocked and quickly whispered: "Does the Prime Minister think the eldest son is not suitable for the world?"

"Pier is of course good, but I also think Zhier is good, so I'm hesitating about who is better for the world"

Speaking of this, Cao Cao glanced at Cao Ren, and saw that he wanted to speak but stopped, he smiled and said, "You are their uncle, so why not talk about your opinion."

Cao Ren knew that Cao Cao was extremely smart and could not hide many things from him. He pondered for a moment and said, "Does the Prime Minister know something that happened in Chang'an? I have a dispute with the public."

"You mean, I received his letter from him later on," he said.

Cao Ren was stunned. It turned out that Cao Zhi really wrote to him to report his letter. He was even more annoyed, but he did not show his face. He just sighed and said, "Your merciful and merciful to all living beings. If the world has been pacified now, I will firmly support him in inheriting the Prime Minister's cause. But now Liu Jing is becoming more and more powerful, and it is not the time when you are kind and merciful to all living beings in the world. You are not a match for Liu Jing. It is inappropriate for the Prime Minister to make him the heir."

"Is Pi'er the opponent of Liu Jing?" Cao Cao asked lightly again.

Cao Ren shook his head, "Frankly speaking, the eldest son is not Liu Jing's opponent, but at least he has a firm will and a style that can pacify the remnants of the Yuan family and kill them all. I think he is more suitable to deal with Liu Jing than the husband."

"That's because you don't know them. I plan to marry Xian'er to Liu Jing as a concubine. Pi'er did not object, but Zhi'er firmly opposed it. In dealing with Liu Jing, Zhi'er's attitude is actually more firm. Pi'er is a bit indecisive. He is just because he is dealing with the weak and he may not be so decisive against the strong. In fact, I hope he will only kill bandits and spare ordinary people, but he is merciless and leave hatred to his descendants. If Liu Jing is the one who will retain the people's strength to the maximum extent, and will let prisoners of war go to mining for a few years and then release them home. In comparison, Pi'er lacks a kind heart to help the world, which is far from Liu Jing. Zhi'er is very good."

After saying that, Cao Cao looked at Cao Ren with a smile, and Cao Ren's face turned red. Only then did he realize that the Prime Minister was actually dissatisfied with him in the matter of Chang'an refugees. The Prime Minister supported Cao Zhi. He quickly leaned over and kowtowed, "I am guilty of low-ranking positions."

"I won't blame you for the matter in Chang'an. Your idea is not wrong. You must be careful that Liu Jing's Eagle Strike Army will take the opportunity to get into the city. There have been many lessons. But you are not smart enough and are not as good as Zhong Yao, and you are not as good at adapting to women and children, and you will not let young and strong people go. When you encounter such a thing in the future, I believe you should have a lesson."

"I really know how to do stupid things, and I won't do anything stupid again."

"I will consider the matter of life again. If I can wipe out Liu Jing before I die, then it would be better for Li Zhier to be filial. This is a private conversation between our brothers, so don't tell anyone."

"I remember it"

Cao Ren bowed and slowly retreated. Cao Cao walked slowly to the window with his hands behind his back, looking at the Xuanwu Pool with rippling lights in the distance. He thought that Liu Jing had already established himself in Guanlong and had obtained an important source of war horses. He couldn't help but sigh and turned to return to his seat. Unexpectedly, just after he took two steps, his eyes suddenly turned black and he fainted on the ground.

The guards next to them were so scared that they ran over and shouted, "Duke Wei, please wake up."

Hua Xin hurriedly walked through the corridor and came to Cao Pi's official room. He saw Cao Pi feeding a budgie from afar. He stepped forward and said anxiously: "Grandpa, something happened."

"What are you anxious about?"

Cao Pi glared at him dissatisfiedly and said in a lengthened voice: "Speak slowly, what happened?"

Hua Xin quickly calmed down and whispered: "I just got the news about the imperial physician's room. The Prime Minister fainted this morning."

Cao Pi's eyes were shocked, and then his eyes disappeared. He walked across the room with his hands behind his back and sat down. He pondered for a while and asked, "Did the imperial doctor say why his father fainted?"

"Doctor Wang said that the Prime Minister is old and indulged himself a little last night. He lacked enough essence and blood, so he fainted suddenly."

"Well, it should be nothing."

"Although the problem is not big, it is a signal. The Prime Minister's health is a little bad. If he doesn't take care of it, I'm afraid."

Hua Xin didn't say anything more. Cao Pi should know the following words. Cao Pi was walking back and forth in the room with his hands on his back, then stopped and looked at the roof. After a while, he said, "There is a letter on the table, please take a look."

Hua Xin had already discovered a letter on the table. He picked up the letter and opened it. It turned out to be a letter written by Cao Ren. He hurriedly read it. Hua Xin was shocked. The Prime Minister actually wanted to pass the throne to Cao Zhi.

"This is a secret letter sent by my uncle an hour ago. I really didn't expect that my father hoped to pacify Liu Jing and pass the position of Duke Wei to me, which really disappointed me." Cao Pi sighed deeply.

"What should I do if the man is going to do?"

"What can I do? He is my father, and of course I hope he can live forever."

After saying that, Cao Pi said to the guard outside the house, "Prepare the carriage, I want to visit my father."

"Chief" Hua Xin called Cao Pi.

"Is there anything else that Censor Hua has to do?" Cao Pi glanced at him and asked.

Hua Xin carefully reminded him, "Your Majesty shouldn't know that the Prime Minister fainted."

Cao Pi thought about it and shook his head and said, "It might be better, I can say that my father is naturally a natural person. My father fainted. I should feel something. I am worried. I come to visit my father. This is normal."

After saying that, Cao Pi walked out quickly, took a few steps, and stopped again and said to Hua Xin: "Send many capable people to monitor me closely, and report to me every move."

Cao Pi raised an elite spy, which was controlled by Hua Xin. Hua Xin hurriedly bowed and said, "Abide by the orders of humble duties."
Chapter completed!