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And Cao Cao's next step is to change the dynasty. If he wants to become emperor, then there should be no other accidents on the way to becoming emperor, or even other factors that will affect him becoming emperor.
This matter is very important, and even the slightest problem cannot arise, otherwise it will have a very profound impact on whether he can become emperor or not.
If the Great Wei Dynasty was not established because of Cao Cao's soft heart, then Cao Cao would regret it to death!
Therefore, for the sake of his own dynasty, in order to be able to become the emperor, Cao Cao must not have the slightest hesitation!
Yes!
This Liu Biao has surrendered now, and he has no status now, but he has not given up his identity as Liu Biao. He is still a clan member of the Han Dynasty, and he is still a very charismatic person!
If such people rise up to rebel, it will be a very difficult situation for the establishment of the Great Wei Dynasty!
Cao Cao would not leave too much fire for the previous dynasty. It would be fine if he could control it, but if he couldn't control it, the situation would be very bad!
It is precisely because of this that after Cao Cao killed Liu Biao, he then wiped out all three of Liu Biao's clans.
In this way, there will be fewer bloodlines of the Han Zhi clan, and there will be fewer people who can justifiably succeed the emperor!
It is naturally impossible for Cao Ang to do such a thing. If it were Cao Ang, he might use those more tactful methods with slower results.
That kind of approach is not impossible, but the effect is too slow and not obvious.
And Cao Cao's doing this is a quick knife to cut through the mess, directly eliminating all future troubles, and there will be no bad or troublesome things when the next one comes.
These things were done very quickly, and under Cao Cao's arrangement, those things were handled even more cleanly.
It wasn't until Cao Ang arrived in Xiangyang with his troops that he realized that Cao Cao had arrived one step earlier than himself.
This Cao Cao not only arrived before Cao Ang, but also carried out an unusually bloody cleanup of this Xiangyang in just a few days!
This situation is really shocking.
In just two days, thousands of people died under Cao Cao's sword.
Dealing with them is as simple as mowing grass. In a short period of time, all the related people will disappear without a trace.
Cao Ang was stunned after seeing such a situation.
He obviously didn't consider this factor, because in Cao Ang's view, if Cao Cao took action, he would definitely tell himself first.
However, this did not happen.
So Cao Ang pulled Cao Cao over, and said to Cao Cao privately, "Father, why don't you discuss this matter with me? Why did you kill so many people?"
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Chapter 573
Cao Ang was very sad about such a thing, and even felt a little helpless and angry.
It's too late to say anything now, Cao Cao has already beheaded all those people.
After Cao Cao heard what Cao Ang said, he didn't regret this situation at all, because in Cao Cao's view, such a situation is a necessary stage, just like a war, it must happen.
Cao Cao knew very well about Cao Ang in his heart that his son did not want to use violence to establish and rule the dynasty.
However, such an idea is indeed a bit too idealistic.
In the early days of the establishment of the dynasty, if you want to control the political power and want to speak up, you must first control the political power. Only in this way can your words be useful, and you are qualified to do things interestingly!
This situation is very simple and very realistic.
Cao Ang's method is still very useful in peaceful and prosperous times, or in the early days of the establishment of a dynasty. In such a situation, Cao Cao does not refute.
However, the Great Wei has not yet been established, so violent means are needed, and even blood is needed!
Afterwards, Cao Cao said disapprovingly, "Zixiu, you don't understand. Among the many rebels, apart from those like Yuan Shao who have been executed, this Liu Biao is the biggest rebel." Thief!"
"Liu Biao has controlled the land of Jingzhou for at least 20 years. In this Jingzhou, Liu Biao's rule and Liu Biao's influence has been very far-reaching!"
"To the extent that the people in Jingzhou listen to Liu Biao's words, they obey Liu Biao's words, and they are unremitting towards us Cao Wei!"
"In addition, Jingzhou's geographical location is far away from the Central Plains. There are many factions and powerful clans, and there are too many hidden dangers!"
As Cao Cao spoke, the expression on his face became serious.
For such a situation, Cao Cao has his own judgment, and even more so, his own approach.
Cao Cao didn't think the current situation would do him any good, and it was even more impossible to think that those forces would obediently choose to surrender and rely on him!
What Cao Cao believed was that he did it by himself, and that he did it with his own hands. Only in this way would he be completely at ease.
Therefore, Cao Cao decisively adopted the method he was very good at.
After Cao Ang heard Cao Cao's words, he felt a little helpless.
Cao Ang is very clear about what his father said, but for Cao Ang, there is naturally a solution for such a thing, and there is no need for such violence and bloodshed!
"I know what you mean, and I know what your purpose is for doing this, but you have killed them all at once, and it will have a very bad influence on your reputation and influence on you!"
After Cao Cao heard what Cao Ang said, he didn't care about the situation in his heart, and then he said to Cao Ang again: "You don't have to worry about this, since you started your official career as a father until now, Let alone killed 10,000+ people, if the reputation is bad, it would already be notorious!"
"I know what I'm doing, and I know what the result of doing this is, but only I can do such a thing, and only I am qualified to do it!"
"Zixiu, you don't need to worry too much, you know what you are doing as a father, so just put your heart in your stomach!"
Cao Cao said, and then put his palm on Cao Ang's shoulder and patted it.
For such a situation, Cao Ang thought a lot in his heart, but he didn't speak now.
After patting Cao Ang on the shoulder, Cao Cao then said again: "This Jingzhou is far more complicated than imagined!"
"In Jingzhou, there are a lot of clans, cliques, and stubborn existences. In addition, this place is very far away from the Central Plains, and the relationship is even more complicated. It is very easy to cause cholera!"
"But now, this situation is a very good opportunity, and it is also an opportunity to conquer the rebels. There is no more suitable excuse than this!"
"So, the cleansing this time is not only able to hold that Jingzhou in the hands, but also can prepare for the future enthronement and reduce resistance!"
As Cao Cao said, Cao Ang was also thoughtful.
For such a situation, it is impossible for Cao Ang not to understand in his heart.
Cao Cao chose to kill all of Liu Biao's families, just to take advantage of this opportunity to eradicate all the famous families in Jingzhou.
The purpose of doing this is to pave the way for the future, to make it more convenient and easier to manage in the future.
After Jingzhou and Dongwu were recaptured, they reached territory beyond the traditional meaning of China, which means that in this case, the unification of the whole country was achieved.