As everyone knows, the reason why the Sima clan can replace Cao Wei’s dominance is that a coup d’état played a vital role, and this coup d’état is the "Gaopingling Change". In this coup, Sima Yi not only eliminated the influence of the Cao clan headed by Cao Shuang in the DPRK, but also promoted many confidants and cronies to important positions. It was his operation that laid the foundation for future generations to usurp Wei. But isn’t Gao Pingling’s change at all risky? In fact, there are many variables, and the biggest one is the old rival Cao Shuang.
Cao Shuang seizes the power of Sima Yi
Unlike the battle-tested Sima Yi, Cao Shuang is a nobleman. , It's all because of friendship with Wei Mingdi Cao Rui. After Cao Rui succeeded to the throne, Cao Shuang was appointed as Sanqi Assistant Officer, and soon afterwards he was promoted to Chengmen School Lieutenant plus Sanqi Changshi and General Wuwei. "There are people in the court who are good officials" is vividly reflected in Cao Shuang. After the death of his father Cao Zhen, Cao Shuang inherited the title of his father Shao Linghou.
Before Wei Mingdi Cao Rui passed away, he entrusted his son Cao Fang to Cao Shuang and Sima Yi. In order to prevent Cao Shuang from being suppressed by Sima Yi, he also specially promoted Cao Shuang to a general. Cao Shuang was still a little low-key when he first took charge of the political power. He discussed everything with Sima Yi, showing his respect for veterans. But under the instigation of his confidant Ding Mi, he rises up and down to Sima Yi, respects Sima Yi as the Taifu, and seizes the opportunity to seize Sima Yi's military power.
Sima Yi's secret plan
Sima Yi served the king of Cao Wei's play with a glance, and Cao Shuang watched it through. He didn't get angry, saying that the illness avoided Cao Shuang and went home to keep a low profile. Cao Shuang thought that Sima Yi was afraid of him, and he was even more lawless. Not only did he move the Queen Mother Guo to Yongning Palace, but he also controlled the government and levied excessive charges among the people. Minister Cao Wei dared not say anything about Cao Shuang's anger. Although Sima Yi looked calm and calm on the surface, it was none of his business, but in fact he was planning a coup in secret.
On the first lunar day of the first ten years, Cao Fang and Cao Shuang three brothers went to Gaopingling to pay homage to Emperor Wei Ming. Sima Yi finally waited for the opportunity to launch a coup with Taiwei Jiang Ji, occupy the Luoshui Floating Bridge, and close the Luoyang City Gate. At that time, Sima Yi mainly relied on the thousands of dead men he had raised, as well as the troops of Taiwei Jiang Ji. In addition, when the political situation is not stable, the ministers of the DPRK and China will never dare to rashly express their stance.
Huan Fan’s suggestion
Cao Wei Da Si Nong Huan Fan and General Sima Luzhi took advantage of the chaos to escape from Luoyang and found Cao Shuang. Huan Fan said to Cao Shuang: " we can take the emperor to Xuchang, and then call on the king of the world's soldiers, Ma Qin, to fight against Sima Yi. And I bring Da Sinong's seal, the army will never lack food ." Cao Shuang After thinking about it, he finally agreed to Sima Yi's conditions of surrender and put down his weapons to surrender.
Cao Shuang’s failure
If Cao Shuang accepts Huan Fan’s suggestion, is it possible for him to kill Sima Yi? high. First of all, from a military point of view, Cao Shuang was wearing a tiger charm that commanded the three armies at the time. The soldiers of the three armies only recognized tiger charms but not people. Even if Sima Yi would fight again, it would be difficult to resist the army's attack without soldiers. Secondly, from a political point of view, Sima Yi is a rebellion. As long as Cao Shuang goes to Xuchang to call on the king of the world and the emperor Cao Fang is present, local generals will respond. Finally, from a logistical point of view, with Huanfan, a big farmer, they can afford to fight for a long time. But Sima Yi might not.
Unfortunately, Cao Shuang did not listen to Huan Fan, so Huan Fan cried and said: "曹子丹(Cao Shuang’s father) is a great hero, but his three sons are as stupid as pigs ”. In the end, Cao Shuang’s faction was slaughtered by Sima Yi, who was back in power. The reason why Sima Yi won was because he was right. Cao Shuang did not have the courage to make a comeback.
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