Chapter 554: Perfection, Beginning and End [Grand Finale]

In Parthia and Rome, several years after the Wei army's westward expedition, there was chaos in the country and many new regimes were born.

Around the Mediterranean Sea and in the Asia Minor region, the situation became similar to that of later generations, with the emergence of many small and medium-sized countries.

These newly established regimes were actually grateful to the Wei Dynasty.

The Wei army marched westward and defeated Parthia. The unified Roman regime gave them the opportunity to gain independence.

The terror spread by Cao Cao's westward expedition had a strong deterrent effect on these countries.

When they learned that Wei was going to hold a national sacrifice, Egypt on the southern coast of the Mediterranean, the Germans and Sogdians in the north, the Polynesians south of Parthia, the Alans in the north... countless countries and tribes traveled thousands of miles to the east.

While waiting for the preparations for the grand sacrifice and the arrival of various parties, Cao Cao called Cao Ang and gave him many instructions.

Cao Cao took up the pen and personally drew a map of the boundaries of the territory.

That is the most ideal border state.

To the north, it reaches Lake Baikal, and the Greater Khingan Range, Tianshan Mountains, Kunlun Mountains, and the Himalayas serve as natural barriers to the north and west, providing good protection and farming conditions for the inland.

The south and east sides extend directly to the ocean, with Malaysia, the Philippines and Japan as outer island chains.

These areas are interconnected and are supported by natural barriers on all sides.

The country's interior is filled with energy and has a restrained charm.

Cao Cao personally explained to Cao Ang various matters concerning state governance and defense, saying:
"For a long time, the west has been the main threat to our Shenzhou."

“We can use the original Kushan area outside the Western Regions as a barrier and place all the vassal tribes under the jurisdiction of our Great Wei in this area.

Let them fight each other and form their own little regimes.”

"What we should do is to prevent the emergence of a big country in their region that could pose a threat to us."

"To put it simply, as long as they show a tendency to unify, we will support small forces to compete with the big forces, let them continue to consume, maintain their local balance, and try to prevent the emergence of a big country."

"To put it another way, if we are weak internally and unable to control the external situation, we can use the plateau as a shield to defend ourselves internally."

"The plateau to the west of the Western Region is a dividing line."

"When we are strong, we will control the situation. If the country is weak and in turmoil, it is okay to give up the western part of the Western Regions."

“You have to pass on this concept.

I have already cleared out all the tribes around me that are not of my kind. This is all I can do."

"Is Father leaving?"

Cao Ang had some premonitions about Cao Cao's future plans.

"It's not time to leave yet, but I have something to tell you first."

"Father, I want to go with you." Cao Ang's eyes were red.

Cao Cao laughed and said, "You are not a child anymore. You should take responsibility. I am going to go out for a walk. You stay and look after the house."

"Also, since we have entered a prosperous era, our Great Wei can consider moving the capital to Chang'an or Luoyang. You can decide where to move it."

After Cao Ang took his leave, Cao Cao summoned generals and officers from all parties, both civil and military officials, to discuss the matter one by one.

Some people need to be taken away, and I feel uneasy if they stay.

Cao Ang could not suppress the civil and military officials who helped him conquer the world.

If they are forced to stay, some of them may become proud of their achievements, and this may lead to jealousy between the ruler and his ministers.

One emperor and one courtier.

This is the main reason why many monarchs used a set of troops to conquer the world, but after conquering the world, they began to kill their meritorious officials.

Cao Cao should try his best to avoid this situation.

If he really wants to leave, he will take many people with him on the day he leaves.

But others can be left to Cao Ang, who will play the role of a mainstay and stabilize the fate of the dynasty.

In the current Wei Dynasty, there are many ministers with great talents, but Cao Cao did not use them, and he also had this consideration.

After Cao Ang succeeded to the throne, he promoted these people vigorously and thus won their loyalty.

This was the governing resource and foreshadowing that Cao Cao left for Cao Ang.

Cao Cao first summoned Dian Wei and Xu Chu and asked:
"After a while, I want to take a look outside the world.

The process may be very dangerous and the success rate may be low. Will you two go with me, or stay to protect our Wei?

If you tell the truth, I will never blame you. "

Dian Wei and Xu Chu both knelt down.

"Dian Wei's whole family committed suicide, and was taken in by Your Majesty, so he decided to follow Your Majesty."

Xu Chu: "I am the same as him."

Dian Wei added: "I am willing to serve Your Majesty and die in battle."

Xu Chu: "I am the same as him."

Dian Wei asked hesitantly, "Your Majesty, can we take two donkeys, one male and one female, with us? If there are no donkeys over there, they will have calves and can provide food for a while."

Xu Chu thought for a moment and said, "I am different from him..."

Cao Cao interrupted the two jokers and said, "You two both have family backgrounds. If you go with me, how will your families be taken care of?"

Dian Wei and Xu Chu said in unison: "Your Majesty has the most family members. We will learn from you how to arrange for them."

Cao Cao was speechless: "I am waiting for an opportunity, which may take several years. I am not in a hurry right now. You can think about it later."

"As for my family, I will make my own arrangements. Success or failure is up to fate."

Dian Wei and Xu Chu followed suit: "Then we will do the same as Your Majesty."

Cao Cao also summoned his old partners Xun Yu, Zhao Yun, Zhang Liao, Huang Zhong, Jia Xu, Guo Jia, Xi Zhicai, Xun You, Cheng Yu and other civil and military officials.

Some people have to stay, it's impossible to take them all away.

When it was Director Jia's turn, he made the final decision.

He was the first to know about this, and he considered it for several years before making a decision:
"I am willing to go."

He wanted to go not only to show his loyalty to Cao Cao, but also because he was afraid of death.

It is precisely because we are afraid of death that we may have the opportunity to live forever by going to the other side.

This alone is a great temptation for Jia Xu.

He prepared himself mentally for several years, weighed the pros and cons, and finally decided to go.

Of course, in order to avoid dying on the way, Director Jia prepared to take with him all the treasures he could find in the world.

Just like this, the sun and the moon rotate.

In the winter of that year, envoys from all nations gathered in Yecheng. Those with lower status were not qualified to enter the city and had to set up tents outside the city, which shows how many people came.

early spring.

Cao Cao visited Mount Tai again and performed Fengshan again, conferring titles on civil and military officials, divine generals, and state heroes, enumerating all levels of civil and military meritorious services.

Millions of spectators gathered at the foot of the mountain.

Today, after integrating all parties, the Great Wei has established 51 states in total, and the population has increased to more than 96 million. No country in ancient times has been so prosperous.

Cao Cao changed the government system to the three-province and six-department system, streamlining the bureaucracy, improving efficiency, and saving taxes.

The system of enfeoffment of kings and fiefdoms was abolished and many adjustments were made.

He took advantage of the Fengshan ceremony to open the Taishan altar and personally went to Tomb No. 4 to explore the details.

After Cao Cao came out of Tomb No. 4, he devoted himself to mountains and rivers. For several years, he accompanied his concubines to travel around the country, watching the mountains, rivers and sunsets, and his footprints were all over China.

At this time, Cao Ang was actually acting as regent, and Cao Cao was in a state of semi-decentralization.

Although Cao Cao did not lead any more expeditions in person, the civil and military officials of the Wei Dynasty would patrol the border every one or two years, with some traveling thousands of miles west to strike at opposition forces from all sides.

A few years later, Guan Yu, Zhang Fei, Ma Chao and Pang De successively broke through the Shenwu realm.

Gao Shun also showed signs of a breakthrough last month.

Qu Yi was weaker and was still stuck at the pass of the Shenwu Realm.

It's another cold winter, with heavy snow everywhere.

When Cao Cao came to Mount Tai for the third time, he was accompanied only by his family and trusted civil and military officials.

This time he came, but he released the dragon soul on the top of the mountain, and absorbed all the spiritual charm of the mountains, rivers and veins that he had obtained when he conquered the western countries, integrated it into China, and returned it to the land of China.

On that day, a purple halo rolled between heaven and earth, like a rising tide.

Auspicious clouds are lingering above Mount Tai, and the mountain seems to be growing taller and taller as it is nourished by the spiritual charm of the dragon soul.

The overwhelming spiritual charm spread in all directions for many days.

Cao Cao dissipated all the emperor's luck and returned all the great fortune of humanity and the spiritual energy of mountains and rivers that he had gained over the years to China.

"His Majesty."

Dian Wei, Xu Chu, Zhao Yun and others were all around him. Seeing Cao Cao's breath getting weaker and weaker, everyone felt sad and couldn't help but kneel down. "You don't have to be sad for me."

Cao Cao looked calm.

He has his own considerations.

Since returning from the Western Expedition, the country has been in peace for several years. However, no matter how the fortunes of the Wei Dynasty grew, the Dragon Soul was stuck at the last level and never truly evolved to perfection, always remaining at the 99.9 stage.

Cao Cao pondered for several years and understood some principles. Then he climbed to the top of Mount Tai with great courage and decided to disperse all his good luck.

And at the moment when his imperial luck was gone, heaven and earth were in turmoil.

Another stream of luck came from the vast land of China, the mountains and rivers, and from all living beings, and flowed into Cao Cao's body through the Taishan altar.

Suddenly, his scattered luck returned, and his dragon soul rose at an unimaginable speed.

【…37…49…74…98…99…99.7…99.9…】

The dragon soul soared straight up, successfully overcoming the last obstacle and reaching the state of great perfection.

Rumble!
Purple air spread across the sky for three thousand miles, and heaven and earth appeared strange!

Cao Cao's dragon soul finally became the second ancestor dragon soul after the Qin Emperor.

For several years, he repeatedly pondered the reasons why it was difficult to achieve great perfection.

His luck comes from millions of people and from his status as the Lord of China.

Lacks the personal experience of one's own practice.

Only the sages and saints of all dynasties who have made great contributions to the people and brought blessings to future generations for thousands of years can transcend and become saints.

Cao Cao returned all he had gained to heaven and earth, just like the beginning and the end. The luck of heaven and earth was like a cycle, and the luck that was returned to him became more powerful, as if he had to break down and then rebuild, so that he could break free from the rut and make a further step.

And this time, his luck completely became his own power. Even though he was not on the throne of the emperor, he still possessed this power, and thus he was promoted to great perfection in one fell swoop.

At this moment, the entries pushed out one prompt after another in front of Cao Cao.

His literary and martial talents, as well as his various abilities, rose accordingly, approaching or reaching the level of perfection.

Several halos appeared behind Cao Cao.

In the Spring and Autumn Period, this halo was called the light of the saint.

At this point, Cao Cao had completed the final preparations and had reached the point of perfection.

He sat cross-legged on the top of Mount Tai, concentrating on sorting out the strength in his body.

All the civil and military officials dispersed and guarded the area around the top of the mountain.

Cao Cao opened his eyes again two days later. He was at the top of Mount Tai, overlooking the mountains, rivers and the land, and remained silent for a long time.

Diao Chan, dressed in a red dress, walked up the mountain with light steps.

Many years have passed, but Diao Chan is still as stunningly beautiful as ever.

"His Majesty."

She slowly knelt down beside Cao Cao and leaned lightly on his legs.

The two of them had their backs to the mountains, with snowflakes falling from the sky.

"Does your majesty have to go?"

"You know, I can't sit still. I want to go and see it before I get old."

"Diao Chan wants to go with Your Majesty." Diao Chan raised her pretty face and looked at Cao Cao.

"Didn't we agree that you all stay at home and wait for news from me?"

"Your Majesty, I feel uneasy when you leave. I cannot stay at home for even a day.

This is different from the past. If something unexpected happens, I want to be with Your Majesty, live or die."

"Sister Qing'er and the others have children who need to be taken care of. I have no ties and have decided to go with Your Majesty."

After Bian Mei saved the eldest princess, Yu Qing took the initiative to step down, and Cao Cao had already made Bian Mei the queen.

All matters at home have been arranged long ago.

Cao Cao pondered and said, "You are pregnant with a child. You have wanted a child for a long time. Now you have a child. Are you ready?"

"Well, rather than staying here and thinking about Your Majesty every day, it is better to go together. Life and death are all fate, and Diao Chan will not regret it."

"My unborn child will be happy to go with my parents."

The crystal tears on Diao Chan's face rolled down in the heavy snow.

From a distance, Cao Cao was wearing a black robe and Diao Chan was wearing a red skirt, just like when they were newly married.

The wind blows.

The two figures, one kneeling and one standing, disappeared at the top of Mount Tai and were never seen again in the world.

At this time, Cao Cao had unified China in ten years, wiped out foreign tribes in ten years, and sat at the center of government for eight years. The country was in great order and he had no regrets in his life.

Historical books record him as Emperor Wu of Wei!
On this day, he led some civil and military officials of Cao Wei into Tomb No. 4.

It is worth mentioning that the current Wei Dynasty has a population of over 100 million. The opportunity that Cao Cao has been waiting for is the mythical direction brought by the population of over 100 million.

He has seven regular directions for external plug-ins and two mythical directions.

This was his preparation for entering Tomb No. 4, finding the correct path and avoiding danger.

A few days later, Cao Cao went deeper into the tomb and finally came to the core area of ​​Tomb No. 4. He pushed open the "Immortal Gate" at the deepest part of the tomb and took out the Immortal Platform Seal.

Instantly.

Countless symbols on the immortal platform fell off and merged into the void like a brand.

Deep inside Tomb No. 4, the space suddenly shattered, revealing the scene behind the space...

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A year later, Cao Ang ascended the throne and moved from Yecheng to Xindu.

In the autumn of the same year, in the royal palace of Cao Wei’s new capital, a sword came flying through the air.

It was a fusion of the three magic swords Chengying, Hanguang and Xiaolian that were obtained at that time. It was the unique national sword belonging to the Wei Dynasty.

It was Cao Cao who pushed the Wei Dynasty's national sword back through the air.

The national sword returned, flew through the air, and landed in the Sima family.

At this time, Sima Yi already had sons, Sima Shi, Sima Zhao and others.

All members of the Sima family were beheaded by flying swords, and blood splattered every five steps.

……

After Cao Ang moved the capital, Cao Cao's concubines such as Yu Qing and Bian Mei, as well as some of Cao Cao's civil and military relatives who followed Cao Cao, still lived in the Bronze Sparrow Palace in Yecheng.

In the spring of the following year, an ancient bronze ship broke through the void and a section of its bow emerged from the inner courtyard of the Bronze Sparrow Palace.

Yin, with his entire family, was the first to jump onto the boat.

The sound of horses neighing could be heard, and Red Hare, Zhua Huang and Jueying came running over one after another.

Finally, there is the slow old turtle.

There are also many families of civil and military officials.

All of Cao Cao's concubines, including Yu Qing, Bian Mei, Bai Ke, Zhen Mi, Da Qiao, Xiao Qiao and other women, all cried for joy, and some of their young children also boarded the ship.

The bronze ship shrank back into the void and quietly left.

"Husband, where did this boat come from? It's so magical."

"I borrowed this treasure ship that can cross the void. It's not easy to come by."

"So there really is another world beyond the sky!"

"Yes, there is, but it's not what you think. You'll know when you go there... It's really vast over there, and you should like it."

"Sister Diao Chan left with her husband, is that okay?"

"I'm fine. I'm pregnant again and about to give birth, so I didn't come to pick you up."

"Let's go. The fate of the world has changed. It's not easy to come back."

The sound gradually faded away and finally could no longer be heard.

The Yangtze River rolls eastward, its waves wash away all heroes...

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The perfect map that was promised did not pass the review because of the text description containing place names.

I tried several times, but it didn't work.

Try again at the end of the chapter to see if it can be posted.

Tomorrow I will have a closing speech, talk about the extra chapters and the next book, and make up for what the leader owes. Some questions about this book will be written in the extra chapters...

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