Compared with the previous emperors of Cao Wei, Cao Huan's emperor is probably the most depressed, of course, if it weren't for the death of the previous emperor's noble townsman Cao Chao, no matter how Cao Huan would not be the emperor.

Cao Huan is the grandson of Cao Cao, the son of Cao Yu, the king of Yan, in terms of seniority, he is a generation higher than Cao Chao, and he is the nephew of Emperor Wen Cao Pi. The reason why Sima Zhao chose Cao Huan as the emperor was precisely because he took a fancy to his characteristic of having no foundation and no strength in the court, so he raised him, otherwise Cao Wei's clan was full of people who were close in blood, and it would never be his turn to be the emperor.

Sima Zhao established Cao Huan as the emperor, completely regarded him as a puppet, because Sima Zhao had already had enough, the two emperors in front of him, Cao Fang, the king of Qi, and Cao Chao, the noble township prince, were obviously already reduced to puppets, but they were still disobedient, and from time to time they had to make a little action in the back, especially the noble township Cao Chao, who was no different from his head in water, openly resisted him Sima Zhao, saying that "Sima Zhao's heart, everyone knows it", with more than 100 people, he dared to come to crusade with more than 100 people, Although he died on the street by himself, it also made Sima Zhao bear the reputation of killing a king, which had a rather bad impact on Sima Zhao's reputation.

Therefore, when Sima Zhao chose the candidate to succeed to the throne, he took the initiative to choose Cao Huan, who was relatively estranged by blood, and made Cao Huan the fifth emperor of Cao Wei.

Cao Huan has no foundation in the court at all, and several political purges have basically eliminated the forces loyal to the Cao Wei royal family, it can be said that Cao Huan is the most convenient chess piece in the hands of Sima Zhao. Cao Huan is called the emperor, but in fact he is just a high-ranking prisoner under house arrest in the palace, and he is no longer required to participate in all court meetings. Military affairs are decided by Sima Zhao, the king of Jin, except for Cao Huan who can leave the palace every year when he worships the Taimiao, he spends most of the other years in the deeply locked palace walls.

The front hall, which was covered with cobwebs and dust, was rarely frequented anymore, and Cao Huan's only thought was not to provoke Sima Zhao. Ending up with his predecessor Cao Chao, as long as he can get a good death, Cao Huan is already satisfied.

As a young emperor who is only twenty years old, such an attitude is obviously strange, but in this blood-stained palace, it has become Cao Huan's greatest wish to be able to survive peacefully.

Because he has a lot of time to spend on pastime, Cao Huan is still quite enthusiastic about the pursuit of fine wine and beauties, which makes Sima Zhao even more at ease. As for the wine and beauty, there is naturally no shortage of them.

Just when Sima You arrived at the front hall covered with dust and cobwebs, Cao Huan was still holding two beauties drunk and dreaming of death, hearing the rumor of the palace people, Cao Huan was shocked, Qi Meng disappeared, and most of the wine woke up, but the person who came was Sima Zhao's second son. Sima You, who held the post of General Wei, Cao Huan did not dare to slack off. Immediately go to the front hall to greet you.

Although he didn't take Cao Huan seriously in his heart, Sima You still gave Cao Huan a respectful salute, if it was Sima Yan, Cao Huan wouldn't expect this kind of treatment.

"Minister, Sima You, greets Your Majesty."

Cao Huan was a little frightened, and hurriedly said: "Aiqing is flat." Then Cao Huan straightened his clothes and said solemnly: "I don't know what Aiqing Jin saw?" ”

It is too difficult for Cao Huan to grasp the emperor's tone. Since he sat on the throne, there really hasn't been a minister who has asked him for his life, not to mention that the person who came was the son of the powerful King of Jin, so he had to be cautious.

followed Sima Youjin to meet the emperor, as well as Liu Yin. Before Sima You could answer, Liu Yin had already taken the lead in saying at the bottom of the stairs: "Your Majesty, do you know the situation in Luoyang City today?" ”

Cao Huan's face was at a loss, even if there was a big change in Luoyang City, it had nothing to do with the emperor within the high walls of the deep palace, because he had no chance to die and pay attention to the government, let alone care about the changes in Luoyang City.

"King Jin has passed away."

Cao Huan shrugged slightly, Sima Zhao is dead? The mountain that pressed on top of his head finally fell, and for a moment, Cao Huan seemed to feel a little lighter, although he understood that even if Sima Zhao died, he still had a son, and his life might not be better, and it might not even be as good as when Sima Zhao was in power.

In order to pay respect, Cao Huan shed two tears while being frightened. "It's a pity, the death of King Jin is an immeasurable loss to my Great Wei. When I will be buried, I should go to mourn. ”

"It's not decided for the time being, after the decision is made, I will inform Your Majesty, but Your Royal Highness is here today, and there is still one thing to ask Your Majesty for advice."

Cao Huan is very strange, now the major military affairs are decided in the Jin Palace, and Sima Zhao, the king of Jin, has already made the decision for many things, and there is no need to ask Cao Huan for instructions, so today's Sima You's request is still relatively novel for Cao Huan.

"The King of Jin has passed away, and the Marquis of Wuyang, as the heir designated by the King of Jin during his lifetime, should inherit the throne, but if it is not for His Majesty's decree, the name is not right, so I implore Your Majesty to send down an edict to seal Sima You as the King of Jin to calm the hearts of the people."

When Cao Huan heard this, he immediately understood, although he didn't ask about current affairs, but Sima Zhao, the king of Jin, had several sons, and those two sons had the right to inherit, which Cao Huan also knew clearly, since Sima Yu went to the palace to make such a request, it was obvious that the battle for the throne between the brothers was full of gunpowder.

However, with the concept that inaction is no mistake, Cao Huan is still reluctant to express his position easily, he knows that no matter which side he supports, he will inevitably bury hidden dangers for himself.

"This ...... Why don't you invite Brother Ling to come with you, after your brothers consult, the United Self-Council will issue an edict to announce it to the world. ”

Liu Yin couldn't help but sneer, this Wei Emperor Cao Huan, it seems that he is confined in the palace every day, and it doesn't make him stupid, but for this puppet emperor, Liu Yin is not ready to be polite, if he refuses to comply, he needs to increase his bargaining chips.

"This is not to worry about Your Majesty, the Marquis of Wuyang is here today to ask His Majesty for a will, if even this cannot be satisfied, I think the Marquis of Wuyang is not recommended to change someone to the edict."

In the face of Liu Yin's naked-naked-naked threat, Cao Huan is indeed a little confused, if he doesn't agree, I'm afraid he won't be able to pass this level, and if he wants to play the golden mean, it seems that it won't work here, Cao Huan was threatened by a small five-grade official, and it is probably the weirdest thing in the world. Cao Huan, who couldn't afford to be provoked, finally stamped his jade seal in the edict and recognized Sima You's legitimate position as King of Jin. (To be continued.) )