One: Cao Cao is dead
The so-called: life is not limited, struggle is endless! These eight words are too appropriate for Liu Bei. The hero who came out of Zhuojun, after escaping almost half of China, finally settled firmly in Xichuan in his later years, and from then on, he scored three points with Cao Cao and Sun Quan.
220 AD is a watershed in the Three Kingdoms, Cao Cao is dead! The death of the old opponent, according to many people's logic, at this moment Liu Bei will definitely celebrate with the courtiers, and it is even possible to find a few good courtiers to write poetry, fu, and dance.
But something unexpected happened. Liu Bei immediately repaired the book and sent out his confidant. The Hanzhong Prince's army conspired: Han Ran, on his behalf, went to the funeral to express his respect for Cao Cao.
Han Ran, an unpopular figure in the Three Kingdoms, from Nanyang, one of the celebrities of Jingchu. Speaking of it, it can be considered to have a good relationship with Pang Tong, because he is also a word: Shi Yuan, just like Pang Tong! It was originally Liu Biao's subordinate, and later followed Liu Bei, but Liu Bei stayed by his side because of his sharp knowledge and admonition.
So, a weird scene in the history of the Three Kingdoms kicked off-because this matter is very divided in historical records, and if you are not careful, you will be taken into the ditch.
Second: Cao Pi's reaction
According to the "Wei Lue" record, Cao Pi's reaction to Liu Bei's confidant coming to mourn the funeral was very intense. The reason is simple. Cao Pi is very disgusted with Liu Bei's act of taking advantage of other people's problems and having no time to talk to him, but playing tricks to achieve his own goals. The so-called "because of mourning and seeking good", so he ordered "Jingzhou governor to cut down, absolutely mission."
Because of Cao Pi's words, you Liu Bei sent someone to me at this moment, where is the funeral for my dad, but took the opportunity to please me Cao Wei. Now Sun Quan is fighting with you, killing Guan Yu and taking Jingzhou. And I also got Shangyong and Mengda. You Liu Bei is already looking in the mirror, but you want to "show a flower" and think I'm stupid?
Sure enough, I heard that Liu Bei had sent someone to mourn Cao Cao. Sun Quan couldn't sit still. He quickly repaired the book and said: Brother Cao, I want to understand, Sun Quan, there are many heroes in the world. I won't accept anyone, just serve you! So I beg you to ascend the throne quickly.
Cao Pi is very beautiful, and Sun Quan is more sensible than Liu Bei. Take a look at what they said, then look at you Liu Bei, why is the gap so big?
Obviously, people will come to a conclusion: Liu Bei played a bad game, suffered internal and external troubles, and suffered from both sides. He wanted to ease the conflict with Cao Wei through the death of Cao Cao, but he had offended Cao Wei's new eldest brother. But is it true? not necessarily!
Third: There are many doubts
According to the "Dianlue" record: Han Ran, did not see Cao Pi at all. But after reaching Shangyong, he stopped moving forward. Only Liu Bei's letters and gifts were given to Cao Pi. Although Cao Pi ordered Jingzhou governor Xiahoushang to kill Han Ran. But this command was not executed either.
Han Ran strolled around, and after a short stay in Shangyong, he went back. And being such an envoy, he has not yet been punished by Liu Bei!
First question: Why did the order to kill Han Ran not be executed?
The answer is simple. Meng Da, the former minister of the Shu Han Dynasty, surrendered to Cao Wei and stayed at Shangyong. This buddy was a famous person who was good at stepping on two boats during the Three Kingdoms period. Therefore, it is normal for him not to kill Han Ran, and he does not even rule out that when Han Ran arrives, there will be another letter from Liu Bei to him!
Second question: Why did Han Ran dared to disobey his orders so blatantly, failing to perform his duties as an envoy, and not being punished by Liu Bei?
Since there is no historical data to explain this matter, this requires reasoning. There is only one possibility that this letter from Liu Bei to Cao Pi came from Han Ran, or he knew the content of the letter. Therefore, it was judged that if I went to see Cao Pi, I would definitely die, so I didn't leave!
further explained that: Liu Bei's mourning to Cao Cao this time was just a cover, and there must be some strangeness in the letter to Cao Pi. Otherwise, there is no way to explain why Cao Pi was so angry that he had to kill Liu Bei's messenger irrespective of etiquette. Therefore, Liu Bei allowed Han Ran to deal with it at his discretion, saving his life first, and completing the task as long as he sent the letter to Cao Pi.
Fourth: It turns out that Cao Pi was fooled by
, who wrote a letter from Sun Quan to persuade Cao Pi to proclaim his emperor. Cao Pi is beautiful, but he hates Liu Bei's letter. This sign is analyzed. Obviously Liu Bei should be like an elder in the letterSo persuade Cao Pi: Although I have fought with your dad Cao Cao for a lifetime, I still respect him in my heart, because he does not usurp the throne and vowed to be a courtier of the great man. So my boy, you too!
Liu Bei is clearly drawing Cao Pi's hole cards. In this way, he predicts Cao Pi's next move. The evidence is that according to the "Dianlue", after Han Ran returned to Shuhan, he "prepared a report and called it a system". The meaning of
is very obvious. Liu Bei became emperor after receiving a reply from Han Ran. From this "Three Kingdoms" it is stated that Liu Bei listened to the rumors and thought that Emperor Xian of Han was killed by Cao Pi, and then he became the emperor and found the source of the rumor. It was Han Ran.
Someone might refute: Han Ran didn't see Cao Pi, how could he say that?
Does this question make sense for the ancient times with underdeveloped transportation? Not at all! I asked again: How did the people of Shuhan, except Liu Bei, know that Han Ran did not see Cao Pi?
Because of this, Liu Bei subsequently became emperor, which not only became impeccable, but also created the necessary conditions for him to launch the battle of Yiling.
One is that he is the emperor and his status has changed! The second is the most important one. Since Cao Pi proclaimed himself the emperor, there are new issues to deal with, and there is no way to deal with it. It will take care of the life and death of you Shuhan and Dongwu. As a result, Liu Bei's defeat of Wu would almost no longer have any worries about Cao Wei's robbery!
One year after this incident, Liu Bei successfully proclaimed himself emperor and then launched the battle of Yiling. Cao Pi was still entangled in a daze. He had been fooled by Liu Bei a long time ago, but he still didn't know.
