Chapter 1262 Cao Cao's Suspicion
Just when Bai Feng was about to rely on the system lottery again to obtain the formula of high explosives.
Cao Cao also learned that Cao Zhi and Cao Pi had invested in the soap workshop at the same time.
Although Cao Jie came forward in this matter, Bai Feng never left the palace from beginning to end.
But Cao Cao believed that there must be Bai Feng's arrangement behind this matter.
So Cao Cao had some doubts. After Bai Feng and Cao Jie came to Yecheng, Cao Jie's high-profile construction of a soap workshop was a way for Bai Feng to paralyze himself.
Although Bai Feng has already expressed to Cao Cao that he will not support Cao Pi or Cao Zhi in the matter of establishing a prince.
However, the fact that Cao Pi and Cao Zhi invested in the soap workshop at the same time still made Cao Cao unable to help but doubt the authenticity of Bai Feng's words.
Cao Cao also understood the various requirements for investing in the soap factory from the report.
Finally, Cao Cao decided to call Xun Yu, Xun You and Cheng Yu to the palace to analyze the matter together.
Xun Yu, Xun You and Cheng Yu had heavier burdens after Cao Cao suffered a stroke and was treated by Bai Feng.
This is because Cao Cao can no longer handle government affairs for a long time.
Therefore, Cao Cao handed over half of the government affairs to Xun Yu, Xun You and Cheng Yulai to handle together.
As for Cao Pi, who assisted Cao Cao in handling a small part of his government affairs, his workload was simply not comparable to that of Xun Yu and the other three.
The previous drought in Liangzhou and Yongzhou in the northwest, as well as the subsequent detailed measures such as grain and grass allocation, resettlement of victims, tax reduction and exemption, were all jointly arranged and implemented by Xun Yu and others.
After being summoned by Cao Cao, Xun Yu, Xun Yu and Cheng Yu put down the government affairs they were dealing with and went directly to the palace.
"His Majesty!"
After seeing Cao Cao, the three of them found that Cao Cao looked much better than before.
Then they remembered that this should be Bai Feng's credit. The courtiers all knew that Bai Feng was currently in the palace, recuperating Cao Cao's body.
The conditioning effect is really good.
Cao Cao had also asked Xun Yu's important officials before, which one was more suitable to enthrone Cao Zhi or Cao Pi.
Their answers were similar to Bai Feng's, but they also advised Cao Cao to establish the crown prince as soon as possible.
This is conducive to the stability of the Wei Dynasty.
Otherwise, as Cao Cao continues to grow older, the courtiers who support Cao Zhi to become the prince and Cao Pi to become the prince will sooner or later have to do their best after taking sides, fighting to the death in the court for the merit of Conglong.
This situation is obviously not conducive to the stability of the Wei Dynasty.
It's just that before Cao Cao suffered a stroke, he thought he was capable enough to suppress all party disputes in the court.
Of course this is indeed the case.
However, after Cao Cao suffered a stroke, it was not just Xun Yu and other important officials who became increasingly anxious about the appointment of a prince.
Cao Cao himself became anxious.
"Does everyone know about the soap workshop?"
Cao Cao asked the three of them first.
"I know a little bit. This soap was made by the Hanzhong Marquis, and Her Royal Highness is currently running the workshop."
After hearing this, Xun Yu said to Cao Cao.
Then Xun You added:
"Her Royal Highness the Princess also presided over the purchase of shares in the soap workshop two days ago. Both their highnesses also bought shares in the soap workshop."
Finally, Cheng Yu said to Cao Cao:
"Your Majesty, this soap is indeed useful. The nobles' investment in the soap workshop can lower the price of soap, which is also a good thing for the common people."
After hearing this, Cao Cao nodded and agreed with what Xun Yu, Xun You and Cheng Yu said.
Then Cao Cao said to the three people:
"But yesterday Ziheng and Zijian also bought shares in the soap workshop."
Then Cao Cao told the three people about Zhen Mi and Xie's investment in the soap workshop through Cao Jie.
When Xun Yu, Xun You and Cheng Yu heard this, they realized what Cao Cao was worried about.
"You are all veterans who have followed me for many years, and I trust you the most."
"The thing I'm most worried about now is that Bai Feng's attitude will affect the crown prince's appointment."
"I also don't want Zijian and Ziheng to seek Bai Feng's support in competing for the crown prince position."
When Cao Cao saw this, he didn't hide it too much and directly told Xun Yu, Xun You and Cheng Yu what he was thinking.
Even Cao Cao didn't call himself "Zhen".
Moreover, in the eyes of Xun Yu, Xun You and Cheng Yu, Cao Cao's concerns should be taken seriously.
Although Cao Cao believed that Bai Feng had now reached the point where his achievements would shock his master.
But Bai Feng's various achievements cannot be erased.
The people of the world can truly have enough to eat because of the grains brought by Bai Feng.
It was also the loom invented by Bai Feng that made the price of cloth reach a level where ordinary people could buy two new sets of clothes for themselves.
Bai Feng's status in the hearts of the people in the world is only lower than that of Emperor Cao Cao.
If Bai Feng publicly stated that Cao Zhi or Cao Pi should become the prince of Wei, then in the hearts of the people in the world, he should be the prince of Wei.
Xun Yu and others also knew in their hearts that the emperor and the nobles ruled the world together, but they could not abandon the will of the people and ignore it.
"What your Majesty said is true, but the Hanzhong Marquis has always been in the palace. Even if the news is conveyed to the two Highnesses through Her Highness the Princess, it is difficult to get a handle on it."
Xun Yu said helplessly to Cao Cao.
Unless Bai Feng loses the opportunity to speak out, Bai Feng's influence in the prince's battle can be minimized.
Now that Bai Feng has arrived at the palace, there is no official approval from Cao Cao, and Bai Feng cannot openly declare that he supports who can be appointed as the crown prince.
But with the change of the soap workshop, the situation became complicated.
Because Bai Feng can pass on information to the outside world through the soap workshop.
The only way to solve this problem is to put Bai Feng, Cao Jie, Liuli and Zhang Qiying under house arrest in the palace until Cao Cao determines the final candidate for the crown prince.
Cao Cao also understands what Xun Yu means. If Bai Feng is really under house arrest, it means that he will really break up with Bai Feng.
Now Bai Feng is cooperating with Cao Cao, and Cao Cao does not want to really go that far.
"Your Majesty, you can quickly appoint the crown prince, so that even if the Marquis of Hanzhong wants to support a certain prince, he cannot change it after the dust settles."
At this time, Cheng Yu suggested to Cao Cao.
The appointment of the crown prince has been delayed for so long, Cheng Yu believes that Cao Cao has already fully understood the abilities of Cao Zhi and Cao Pi.
In Cheng Yu's view, directly appointing Cao Pi as the crown prince is not only legal, but also convincing enough.
Of course, Cheng Yu had hinted this to Cao Cao before, but Cao Cao did not respond at that time.
Xun You's thoughts were similar to Xun Yu's, so he didn't continue to speak.
"Well, I understand."
Seeing that the three people didn't have a suggestion that could satisfy both sides, Cao Cao sighed in his heart after he finished speaking.
He couldn't hesitate any longer.