On the day of the Luoyang Incident, I remember it was a bright spring day. Just a few days later, the sky was already overcast and the wind was even chilly.
He Yan is the Minister of the Ministry of Personnel. This position of electing officials actually has great power, but when it comes to unreasonable things like the military rebellion, he has no way to do it.
At first, Sima Yi only dismissed Cao Shuang's brothers from their military posts through the emperor's edict, and the rest were all appointed as their original officials. Naturally, He Yan was still the Minister of the Ministry of Personnel. He Yan was uneasy, knowing that the matter might not be that simple, but he had no choice but to do so.
If you feel that you are different from others, you will probably be able to escape.
After all, He Yan has a close relationship with the Cao family's royal family. Not only did he marry a princess, but his biological mother was also Taizu's woman.
And compared to Deng Yang, Ding Mi, Li Sheng and others, He Yan actually didn't do much to offend the Sima family, and his relationship with Sima Yi was not bad. They even cited each other as confidants in each other's articles.
He Yan felt that there was still hope for him.
So every time he saw Sima Yi, he would bow to the ground, be humble, and express his submission with various gestures and tone of voice. Sima Yi asked him not to make a big salute, but he still said that he respected the Taifu and was willing to work as an ox or a horse for the Taifu.
However, things turned out to be not that simple. Less than two days later, the person promoted by Cao Shuang, Huangmen Shilang Zhang Dang, could not help but be tortured and confessed that Cao Shuang was planning a rebellion!
It turned out that Cao Shuang only confessed according to the content of Sima Yi's letter. It was probably some crimes such as authoritarianism, occupying farmland, and violating etiquette. The crimes could be major or minor. So Cao Shuang and his family were only put under house arrest in the General's Mansion, except for being given the seal of the General.
, it seems that nothing will happen if the subordinates are separated... but if it is found to be treason, it will be over! The crime of treason cannot be forgiven.
After Sima Yi obtained Zhang Dang's confession, he quickly summoned He Yan.
At this time, He Yan was even more frightened than he had been a few days ago. When he went to Taifu's Mansion, as soon as he saw Sima Yi, he immediately knelt down and kowtowed, even making a "dong dong" sound when he kowtowed.
Sima Yi said seriously: "I told you not to be like this, just get up."
"Thank you, Taifu, for your kindness." He Yan pinched his throat and said, and after standing up, he bent down very low. He wanted to smile at Sima Yi, but his expression was like crying. He said in a trembling voice, "After I bow down to Taifu, I will feel better."
When he spoke to Sima Yi, his voice not only trembled, but also always had a pleading mood.
Sima Yi just said calmly: "If you want to do something to make up for your mistakes, then find out all those who participated in the rebellion."
"Okay." He Yan nodded vigorously without hesitation, "I will do as the master orders."
Sima Yi didn't say anything. He Yan bent down, raised his head carefully, and observed Sima Yi. Sima Yi's long, wrinkled face was serious, and he was thinking about something, but there was really no clue. As soon as Sima Yi moved, He Yan hurriedly
He lowered his head, and a sickly blush suddenly appeared on his white face.
"Alas." Sima Yi sighed with a hint of regret, "After Shuang became Cao Zidan, His Majesty must show some mercy. But no one could have imagined that Cao Shuang would actually want to rebel! Is he worthy of the late emperor? His vicious thoughts are simply shocking.
It hurts to point out!"
He Yan hurriedly said: "Yes, yes, Cao Shuang is really bold and reckless, but my servant doesn't know about it."
Sima Yi nodded and said "Yes": "Find out as soon as possible who is plotting and report as soon as possible."
He Yan said: "Here."
Sima Yi waved his sleeves and said, "Go."
He Yan bent over and nodded "Here, here", while walking backwards towards the door. Finally out of the hall, he wiped his forehead with his wide sleeves, straightened up and looked at the sky, and sighed carefully in frustration.
What kind of rebellion, of course, was just Zhang Dangqu's suggestion! Apart from the confession, there was no evidence. Moreover, He Yan knew almost everything the General's Mansion had done, so he naturally understood that it was framed.
He Yan returned to the mansion and thought anxiously for a long time.
Of course, there is no need to investigate this matter. Just write down the list of Cao Shuang's cronies. He Yan is just a little hesitant, should he write it down?
He has mixed feelings in his heart. If he betrays his own people, he will definitely be scolded by the world. If he can survive because of this, maybe it's okay, otherwise he might as well save some integrity before he dies!
After thinking for a long time, He Yan almost said what he was thinking in his heart: I have never done anything to offend the Taifu, I have a relationship with the royal family, and the Taifu and I are close friends... Filial rule in the world, yes! We all advocate filial rule.
In the world, I am still useful, the master will not kill me!
So with trembling hands, he wrote on the slips the names of the friends with whom he usually talked, laughed, and drank.
They were going to die anyway, no wonder I, He Yan!
In the afternoon of the same day, He Yan took the list and took the initiative to go to the Taifu Mansion to deliver a message.
He kowtowed as usual, and then he respectfully handed over the list. When Sima Yi took the slip and read it, He Yan was so angry that he did not dare to say anything, only hoping that the master would be satisfied.
After a while, Taifu put down the slip and asked in a deep voice: "Do you know anything about Empress Dowager Guo?"
He Yan hurriedly shook his head vigorously and said: "Even if I eat the heart of a bear, I still wouldn't dare to do that kind of thing!"
He was afraid that Sima Yi would not believe it, so he recounted the details of the secret discussions in the General's Mansion one after another. Then he cursed and swore, saying: "I haven't told any lies. The master can ask Deng Yang and others again, or...
Confronted face to face.”
Sima Yi's sharp gaze swept across He Yan's face. When He Yan felt the gaze, he shuddered slightly. Sima Yi's voice said slowly: "I will ask."
He Yan said: "I would never dare to deceive the master."
At this time, Sima Yi said calmly: "However, there is one person missing from your list."
He Yan hurriedly asked: "Who?"
Sima Yi stared at his face without saying a word.
He Yan then carefully asked: "Could it be me?"
A smile appeared on Sima Yi's lips, he nodded slightly and said, "Uncle Ping is a sensible person."
He Yan's body went limp, and one of his buttocks fell to the floor. He was paralyzed there with eyes blank, and almost no strength left in his body.
Sima Yi said softly: "Just write it down."
He Yan remained motionless and silent.
Sima Yi knelt down and held the brush in front of him, his face almost touching He Yan's. Sima Yi said in a deep voice: "Write!"
When He Yan turned his head and caught Sima Yi's gaze, He Yan suddenly seemed to have seen a ghost. His eyes immediately widened, and he hurriedly stepped back using his hands and feet.
There was an indescribable look in Sima Yi's eyes, as cold as thousand-year-old ice, filled with endless anger, as if he wanted to use the most vicious means to eat He Yan's body into pieces alive in order to be satisfied.
"Ah! Ah..." He Yan made a horrified voice.
Sima Yi squatted and stepped forward, handed over the brush again, stared at He Yan, and said coldly: "Write!"
"Write, I write..." He Yan almost cried. He suddenly felt that it was good to die, so that he would not have to suffer such a cold and biting shock.
This is a death list, but He Yan actually wrote his name on it by some strange means.
After finishing writing, He Yan still slumped on the ground. At this time, Sima Yi actually showed a kind expression, softly said "Alas", and said nicely: "Actually, I really want to let Uncle Ping go, but you criticized Zi before.
When you were in the Yuan Dynasty, did you ever think about today?"
He Yan can no longer say a word. He wants to scold but has no courage. He wants to cry but can't. Maybe he can have a laugh and laugh at the absurdity of the world?