Zhou Yu frowned and said, "Cao Cao is the most skilled in using fraud, so you must be careful!" After pausing, he clasped his fists at Sun Jian and said, "Lord, since Cao Cao has passed away, we should send an envoy to pay condolences. First, to show my kindness, and second, we can also take this opportunity to see if Cao Cao is really dead."

Sun Jian nodded and asked, "Gongjin thinks it is most appropriate to be an envoy with others?"

Zhou Yu clasped his fists and said, "I think it is most appropriate for Zijing to take on this position."

Sun Jian glanced at Lu Su, smiled and nodded, "Zi Jing is careful and cautious, and is indeed the only candidate to take on this responsibility. Zi Jing."

Lu Su clasped his fists and lowered his head, saying, "I am here."

Sun Jian said: "I appoint you to serve on my envoy to Xuchang on behalf of my envoy to pay tribute to the Prime Minister of the Han Dynasty."

"promise."

Zhou Yu reminded: "With Zijing's ability, after arriving in Xuchang, I believe that it will take no time to determine whether Cao Cao is really dead or fake death. If he is fake death, don't mention everything. If he is really dead, Zijing must pay attention to the attitude of the civil and military officials under Cao Cao and the attitude of the young master under Cao Cao. Just understand the situation and never do anything." Lu Su nodded, clasped his fists at Zhou Yu and said, "I remember it below."

...

In the morning, Huang Yueying was dressed in plain clothes and without any makeup on her face. She accompanied Wang Yi, wearing armor and coats, to the mourning hall of the Prime Minister's Mansion. Seeing the black lacquer and red pattern coffin in front of her, Huang Yueying was very moved. The ceremonial came forward to hand over a silk incense. Huang Yueying took the silk incense, bowed three times, and then inserted the silk incense into the incense burner in front of the coffin. She turned around and bowed slightly to the family members on one side, and bowed to the family members headed by Cao Pi to thank them. All the families were sad and extremely sad. Cao Pi's eyes were red in tears, while Cao Cao's concubines behind him were crying silently. Many of them were only in their ten years, but they were so sad.

Huang Yueying and Wang Yi left the Prime Minister's Mansion and returned to the inn.

"Sister Yueying, is Cao Cao really dead?" Wang Yi asked curiously.

Huang Yueying smiled and said, "Does sister still doubt it?"

Wang Yi sighed and frowned and said, "Cao Cao, that's a great figure comparable to his elder brother. Suddenly, he died so unknown, which is really unbelievable!"

Huang Yueying nodded, "I also feel this way. But this matter should be certain! If I pretend to die, many things will definitely not be like this! It is impossible to pretend to be this level!"

Wang Yi asked: "Cao**, is it good or bad for the general?"

Huang Yueying shook her head, "I don't know!" turned her head and said to Wang Yi: "Our mission has been completed, and we should return to Luoyang!" Wang Yi nodded.

...

Cao Pi took advantage of the mourning break and came to the backyard to find Sima Yi. Sima Yi was fishing by the lotus pond as usual.

"Sir." Cao Pi came behind Sima Yi and said with his fists.

Sima Yi looked at the water at the fishing line and asked, "Has Lu Bu's messenger returned?"

Cao Pi nodded and said excitedly: "Sir, our opportunity is here!" Sima Yi said lightly: "The opportunity is here, but planning is due to the heavenly plan. Whether the battle can be accomplished depends on the will of heaven! The eldest son couldn't help but secretly mobilize troops to advance to attack Luoyang, and be prepared for whatever reason!" Cao Pi frowned and said: "Lu Bu should not be prepared, right?" Sima Yi said: "It should be like this. But please remember, 'Those who are good at fighting, don't worry about winning, and be determined to defeat first!'." Cao Pi felt enlightened as if he was enlightened, bowed deeply to Sima Yi and ran down.

Sima Yi pulled up the fishing rod and saw a big golden carp caught by a jade hook. Seeing this, Sima Yi showed a profound smile.

...

Cao Cao's coffin stayed in the hall for more than a month. During this period, in addition to Lu Bu and Sun Jian's envoys came to pay their respects, there were also envoys from various Xianbei tribes and chiefs of various prefectures and counties under Cao Cao's rule. Some of these people came to pay respects to Cao Cao's death, but most of them did not. They investigated the progress of the situation in the name of mourning. Some people hoped to find opportunities that were beneficial to them, while others hoped to maintain their authority, and their thoughts were different, but they responded to the old saying, "The world is bustling for profit, and the world is bustling for profit."

Lu Su returned to Chaisang and reported to Sun Jian that Cao Cao was indeed dead. He also told Sun Jian a situation: "Cao Cao died suddenly and he had to make a prince in the future. Cao Pi presided over the funeral as the eldest son of the living and inherited the power, which triggered the inconcealment of the third son Cao Zhi. Cao Zhi claimed that his brother was the murderer of Cao Cao and was not qualified to inherit Cao Cao's authority. This incident has caused a great storm under the rule of Cao."

Zhou Yu hurriedly asked, "How did Cao Pi deal with it?"

Lu Su said: "What's strange is that Cao Pi ignored this and even spoke for Cao Zhi everywhere, saying that his younger brother was just talking nonsense because of his excessive sadness."

Zhou Yu frowned and said, "This Cao Pi is so amazing!"

Several people looked at Zhou Yu in confusion, and Sun Jian asked, "Why did Gongjin say this?"

Zhou Yu clasped his fists and said, "Lord, if Cao Pi attacked Cao Zhi because of Cao Zhi's bad words, I wouldn't be worried. But Cao Pi's current actions make me feel a little disappointed! Regardless of whether Cao Cao's death has anything to do with Cao Pi, Cao Pi's cunning is shocking! Faced with such bad words, he can handle it calmly and ignore it at all, and it is absolutely impossible for anyone to do!"

Everyone nodded in agreement.

Sun Jian said: "No matter what, Cao Cao's death is a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity for us! I want to unite with Lu Bu and attack Cao Cao in the name of clearing the king. What do you think?"

Lu Su clasped his fists and said, "It seems not good to attack when the opponent is in a great devastation!"

Zhou Yu said, "Zijing is a woman's kindness again! Cao Cao died suddenly, and his subordinates were unstable. This is a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity. If you miss it, you will regret it for life!" He clasped his fists at Sun Jian and said, "The lord's idea is very wise. At this time, he can unite with Lu Bu, and he will definitely gain huge benefits for me in Jiangdong!"

Sun Jian said, "Since Gongjin agrees, this matter is settled!" He paused, glanced at everyone, and asked, "Who is better for the messenger in this matter?"

Zhou Yu clasped his fists and said, "I thought it would be better for Miss Sun Ren to go!"

Everyone was stunned, and Sun Jian asked, "Isn't Gongjin joking with me? Xiangxiang is still young, has no experience in such things, nor has she strategic vision. Besides, she has always been upset about our previous attack on Jingzhou. How could she let her go?"

Zhou Yu smiled and said, "It is precisely because the lady is directed towards Lu Bu that no matter how suitable she is to be this messenger..."
Chapter completed!