"Whenever a saint sees misfortunes and blessings, he always bases himself on analogies and sees the end."
After leaving the palace, the two brothers of the Sima family rode in the same carriage with their father and returned to their mansion in Chang'an.
Sima Fang looked slightly drunk, but in the swaying car, he still straightened his back. Whether it was his hair, clothes or crown, everything was arranged meticulously. Even in a place like a banquet, Sima Fang always maintained his posture.
With the majesty of a scholar-bureaucrat, he deliberately put on a stern and upright look, both publicly and privately, to his staff, relatives and friends.
Because this era advocates courtiers and scholars who are upright, upright, and courageous in their strengths. Since the Han Dynasty, there have been countless such courtiers, and they all have a very good reputation. Looking at the current dynasty, Yang Qi and Huang Wan were both such courtiers, and they also
They are all famous for this.
Just as the courtiers of the Ming Dynasty were proud to serve in court, the courtiers at this time also relied on the reason of "such nature" to criticize the emperor's various faults. Due to the decline of monarchical power and the strong power of scholars, the emperor of the late Han Dynasty even
You don't even dare to fight, you are just serving as a foil for others, and they are known as upright and upright.
But things are different now. Not to mention that the emperor is diligent in studying and practicing virtue, is not close to women, does not love money, does not like vocal music, and rarely makes people catch his mistakes. Let’s talk about the few major policies that have been criticized, such as the Qingzhang Shang.
Lin, Ma Rixi and other court officials had just "introduced" him, but what happened? Ma Rixi became ill and the dozens of powerful families who occupied Shanglin were confiscated.
In the subsequent turmoil, although the emperor did not kill again, his increasingly ruthless methods and growing authority made most of the opportunistic ministers, except for Yang Qi, Huan Dian and a few other ministers who were indeed upright.
I no longer dare to pretend to be strong, like Sima Fang.
Sima Fang shrewdly knew how to position himself and his clan in the best possible way, and he also knew how to fine-tune his image according to changes in the situation. Although he still acted upright and upright in front of people, under the emperor
Around him, in addition to abiding by the chastity of his ministers and being neither humble nor arrogant, he did not dare to contradict the emperor with a harsh word.
The two brothers in the car had just arrived and were not aware of the changes in their father. They still believed that Sima was still the same upright defender who treated everyone.
"You have all met the Emperor, Your Majesty... what do you think he is like?" Sima Fang closed his eyes slightly and said slowly.
Even Sima Lang, who has the most calm personality, couldn't help but twitch the corner of his mouth at this time, and looked at Sima Yi with a wry smile. It would be good for the two of them to participate in the Yan ceremony and drink together. How could they have the qualifications to step forward to toast the emperor?
Not to mention the emperor's appearance, they didn't even hear clearly what the emperor said. How should they evaluate this?
"What?" Sima Fang suddenly opened his eyes, showing a stern expression that he had never shown in front of the emperor: "Why don't you say anything?"
All the brothers were afraid of this strict father, and Sima Yi was no exception.
Seeing that Sima Lang was at a loss for words, Sima Yi simply said nonsense: "I have always heard that the emperor is benevolent and loves his people. He is powerful and awe-inspiring, and his manners can be imaged. When I see him today, he is indeed graceful and calm in his words, and he is the master of the world."
Sima Fang nodded with satisfaction, pointed at Sima Yi and said: "Zhongda's words are very satisfactory to me, which is why I want you and other brothers to move all their clans to Chang'an. As long as the emperor of tomorrow is here, the Han Dynasty will
It will not be long before the house is revived. Those who have not yet clearly seen the situation and are still plotting are undoubtedly trying to block the wheel and are not overestimating their own capabilities."
He was obviously a little drunk. The two brothers responded obediently and helped Sima Fang out of the car, one on the left and the other on the right.
"Boda." The first thing Sima Fang said after entering the house was to tell Sima Lang: "I have obtained an official position for you. After the New Year, you will follow Liu Gong to Bingzhou and serve as the order of Jinyang."
"Ah?" Sima Lang responded unexpectedly, and then he felt rude again. Before Sima Fang could react, he hurriedly said: "Jin Nuo."
"Be lenient in government, these four words must not only be kept in mind, but also practiced personally." Sima Fang was a little drunk and did not notice this detail. He stared at the eldest son in front of him and said: "This will ensure that you will not make progress.
Worry about the body, peace under the rule, remember, remember!”
Jinyang is not only the county seat of Taiyuan County, but also the seat of Bingzhou. The governor, county governor, and county magistrate are all crowded into one city. As the Jinyang Order, he not only has to govern the people, but also regulates the relationship between Qiang and Han, and he has to be at all times.
The work of dealing with Shangguan is much more arduous than that of ordinary county magistrates.
Sima Lang was in this position for the first time as an official. He was full of expectations, but also a little uneasy: "I just studied in the past, and I have never been familiar with such troubles. I am afraid that I will disappoint my expectations."
"What are you worried about?" Sima Fang said matter-of-factly: "Wang Ling is as old as you, and he can be strict and dignified. He can govern Chang'an so that there are no thieves and the people live in peace. Everyone admires his ability. You are my Sima family in Hanoi.
The pillar of the future, with your intelligence, you should not be inferior to this 'little prince' like him."
Speaking of Wang Ling, Sima Fang seemed to have thought of something and laughed "Hey" without saying anything.
"The situation in Bingzhou is more complicated than that in Guanzhong. Although the situation in Jinyang is better than that in Chang'an, we really can't make a mistake." Sima Yi quietly looked at Sima Fang but smiled silently, waiting for an opportunity and said: "What A Weng said'
The four words "administration with leniency" are too trivial to express the true meaning, why not elaborate more? Once I go to Jinyang, I can have a clear target."
Sima Fang stared deeply at Sima Yi with his falcon-like eyes, until the other person felt terrified, and then he said leisurely: "Mr. Liu is what he is today, thanks to his generosity. Whenever an official appoints someone, he always does it with the interests of his own sex in mind."
Congeniality is the first priority, and the same is true for Liu Gong. As long as Boda can have a close relationship with Liu Gong, there is no need to think about other things."
"Aweng, what do you mean by this other thing?" Sima Yi keenly captured the information revealed in Sima Fang's words and asked curiously.
"Situ was chatting and laughing with Mr. Liu under the city gate today. He was very attentive. Did you see it?" Sima Fang asked instead without answering.
Sima Yi held the ceremony very respectfully, nodded and replied: "I saw it, I thought it must have something to do with the scholars who accompanied them to the court this time."
"Some of these scholars are officials who abandoned their posts and fled, hoping to return to the court; some are Maocai who were recommended by Zhao Gong, Zhong Ji and others when they went to Guandong as envoys, but there are few exceptions. Most of these people are from Guandong.
." Sima Fang said in a deep voice: "Once these people enter the court and serve as officials, even if they use their talents according to their talents, they will be enough to make Sikong Huanggong and others who have been depressed for a long time become stronger again. Situ Magong and others are worried about this and want to win over the famous people first.
Liu Gong is also reasonable."
In supporting Pei Mao out of Yecheng, in addition to the military deterrence of Dong Cheng and Zhu Jun, the cooperation between the two parties led by Geng Zhi, a Guanxi native and the general who conquered the Liao Dynasty, and Zhao Weisun, a Guandong native and the supervisor of the Liyang camp, also contributed to Yuan Shao's gift.
One of Pei Mao’s reasons.
It is rare for all parties in the imperial court to share the same hatred and unite to support, rather than oppose, the emperor's military action. They must have their own interests and demands. For example, the Kwantung scholars who accompanied Huang Wan and others to the imperial court this time encouraged the power of Huang Wan and others.
For example, Geng Zhi from Fufeng, who is about to be appointed as a guard, can be said to be the emperor's reward for their efforts.
Sima Yi could guess all these things based on current events, but what does this have to do with the question he asked?
Sima Fang saw the other party's doubts and replied with a sneer: "If you think that only people like Chaozhong want to make friends with Liu Gong, you are wrong."