Previously, Qin Liang was still living in the West Pavilion, asking no questions and seeing no one, but he only met Zhang Huan, the visitor of Changqiu. Zhang Huan came to confirm the king, Qin, and Ling on the orders of the Empress Dowager Guo.
The distribution of power among the three Fox families.
So soon the edict was issued, and the official positions of several people were officially recognized by the royal family. The appointments were basically based on several discussions. Qin Liang's title was changed to Changping Township Marquis, and his official position was promoted to General of Wei, Central Protector, and so on.
Record the minister's affairs and add servants.
His father-in-law, Wang Guang, was appointed as General of the Military Guard and a regular attendant of the third-grade Sanqi. Chen An was promoted to the rank of Zhongshu Ling, and Wang Mingshan was promoted to the rank of Zhongshu Superintendent. They were both Tinghou.
With the calculation of the Sima family and several other families, as well as the massacre of many private soldiers and generals, blood flowed on the banks of Luoshui River. The emperor seemed to be very afraid, and finally took the initiative to recognize the status of Wang Ling and others. The emperor specially sent people
After leaving the palace, he issued an edict and granted Wang Ling the honor of going up to the palace with swords and shoes, praising and worshiping unknown people, and leading an army of three thousand soldiers.
Wang Ling did not reject it at all and directly accepted it with a smile.
When Qin Liang heard the news, he accepted the honor. Because this reward was more practical, "the palace" included the southeastern area inside the palace, where there were several "provinces"; provinces means houses surrounded by courtyards, and Zhongshu Province
, Shangshu Province and other institutions were originally some official courtyards. With this name, Qin Liang could arrange the guards in the "middle" area, which could further ensure personal safety.
Now, when the emperor is a little scared, he takes the initiative to give him special treatment. If he doesn't accept it, he will miss this village and there will be no shop. If the emperor doesn't want to give it in the future and forces him again, it will be very ugly.
Moreover, the honor and status itself are also a kind of prestige, which is not useless. Otherwise, if there are too many people who do not respect those in power on the surface, then things will be very difficult to do, and it will be easy to be constrained and questioned.
Honors such as going to the palace with swords and shoes are not meant to usurp the throne, but being crowned king and adding nine tins. Cao Zhen had received honors such as going to the palace with swords and shoes, but he was loyal to the Wei Dynasty.
But Cao Zhen is a son of Cao Cao's clan and is considered a clan member, while Wang Ling has nothing to do with his clan status.
Therefore, Wang Ling's acceptance of such a status is indeed a symbol of power. Wang Ling probably also figured out that without the emperor's leadership, there was not much way out after dealing with Sima Yi, Sun Zi, Liu Fang and other wealthy families.
Wang Ling also seemed to be on guard. He used the excuse of his old age and poor health to not go to Luoyang for worship even once.
Qin Liang was similar to Wang Ling in that he had not been to the palace since he arrived in Luoyang. It was not until March 15th that Qin Liang changed the soldiers guarding Dongye Gate and appointed Pan Zhong as the general in the palace, so he went there
Taiji Hall, thank you, Your Majesty, and give him a reward.
Empress Dowager Guo has also appointed her cousins Zhen De and Guo Jian as generals, and is in charge of the imperial guards. (The Taiji Hall and the harem area of the Wei Palace are forbidden, and the palace gates such as Sima Gate and Dongye Gate are palace gates.) Empress Dowager Guo
There is no way they are willing to touch Qin Liang, so it should be quite safe for Qin Liang to go to court now.
Wang Ling didn't care at all that Empress Dowager Guo and Qin Liang changed palace guards. He probably had no intention of going to the palace. Only the soldiers of the Wuwei camp who stationed troops at Simamen were Wang Guang's subordinates.
However, Gao Rou and Jiang Ji, who were at the three-gong level, would go to worship every first and fifteenth day of the lunar month. Wang Guang, Wang Mingshan, Chen An and others would come every time to pay homage.
Before and after the court meeting, Qin Liang seemed to enjoy the same treatment as Cao Shuang and Sima Yi. Wherever he walked, almost everyone bowed to him and greeted people he knew well.
The last time he came to see the court meeting, Qin Liang remembered that he was still standing at the back, but now he was standing directly behind Gao Rou.
In terms of official position, the Three Dukes are still higher than General Wei, but the actual power of Situ, Sikong and others is completely inferior to Qin Liang, otherwise Gao Rou, Jiang Ji and others would not be able to speak so politely in front of a man in his twenties.
The three princes of Wei no longer have any specific real power. They are just to commend the veterans who have made contributions to the court throughout their lives. They have high status and prestige and are pampered. This is also a person who belongs to the Sima family, but Qin Liang and Wang Ling both think it is best.
Because of immobility.
When the court meeting ended, Gao Rou and Jiang Ji were still talking to Qin Liang outside the east hall door.
At this time, Zhang Huan came out and said that Her Royal Highness the Empress Dowager had summoned him. Only then did Qin Liang say goodbye to the two of them.
Empress Dowager Guo did not meet in the east hall. Instead, she set up seats, hung curtains, etc. in the house on the east side. Outside this house, eunuchs were standing on all sides.
Qin Liang took off his shoes and put them by the steps. He walked into the house and entered another door. Then he bowed his head and asked His Highness to greet you. Empress Dowager Guo told Qin Liang from behind the curtain to excuse herself, and then retreated to the left and right.
There were no windows in the inner room. After Zhang Huan and others went out, Zhang Huan was left alone guarding the door of the outer room.
After bowing, Queen Mother Guo asked in a low voice: "Is Wang Yanyun not in good health?"
Her speech was similar to that in the court, solemn and majestic, but her consonants were a bit squeamish, but her voice was soft. Maybe it was because there was someone outside the door, and she was a little bit reluctant to let go.
Seeing that there was no one else and no windows, Qin Liang walked to the curtain and approached the Queen Mother Guo to speak. He almost came to the Queen Mother Guo who was kneeling inside. His voice was also low and he said truthfully: "I see my grandfather, he is strong and strong."
, with a rosy complexion.”
In this environment, there is no place for eavesdropping. As long as the two people speak in a lower voice, it is impossible for others to hear. But the door outside is open, so of course they cannot do anything too extreme, as they are still separated by a curtain.
At this time, Queen Mother Guo's voice was even softer, and Qin Liang almost stood in front of her and had to listen carefully to hear her clearly. She asked in a low voice: "Does Wang Yanyun have any further ideas?" This was the second time she asked similar questions.
Qin Liang also became a little nervous when talking about such a topic in the palace.
However, it is normal for Empress Dowager Guo to have such speculation. The Cao family had already demonstrated how to usurp the throne. Powerful ministers opened their palaces directly outside the palace, and all major military and political decisions were made in the palace. The palace was just a scenery, and powerful ministers would not enter at all.
The emperor will no longer care about matters in the palace.
Qin Liang understood what Empress Dowager Guo meant, and said in a deep voice: "Wang Gongyuan and others will still report to His Majesty, His Highness, and important matters require His Highness's name. The situation is different from that of the past. Your Highness does not need to worry too much now. For a while,
No one can replace him yet.”
He paused for a moment and then said, "My grandfather Wang Yanyun's temperament should be that he likes the respect and compliments of others, so he was very happy when your majesty gave him swords and shoes to go to the palace, praise and worship without fame, and enter the court. At that time, Wen Qin served as Lujiang
When he was the county guard, his attitude was disrespectful, so my grandfather disliked him very much."
Qin Liang glanced inside through the curtain, spoke in an even lower voice, and finally answered her question directly: "But he may have an idea. It's not that he doesn't want it, but that he finds it difficult to achieve, so he decentralizes power and withdraws.
The next best thing is to seek the next best thing. Not to mention that by delegating power to servants, the Wang family will have a way out."
Queen Mother Guo asked softly: "Can't Zhongming fight with him?"
Qin Liang thought for a while and said: "We can only attack Shu or Wu. If we have great achievements, we can fight for it."
Queen Mother Guo pondered endlessly. She probably also felt that it would be difficult to conquer those two countries. After all, they had been fighting for so many years with no results. Cao Shuang also thought of this trick a few years ago and was defeated.
However, in Qin Liang's view, the current balance of power is completely different from when Cao Cao was in power. As time goes by, Wei's natural territory and population advantages have widened the gap. The situation at this time is actually different from that of Cao Shuang.
The situation faced by Shu is similar, but military affairs are not the biggest problem. First of all, Wei's internal situation is difficult to deal with.
Queen Mother Guo said softly: "Wang Yanyun is already in his seventies, and Wang Guang doesn't seem to be good at leading troops."
Qin Liang said in a low voice: "There is also Wang Gongyi (Wang Feixiao) who will be the governor of Yangzhou. After he has been promoted through meritorious service, he will be transferred to Luoyang and gradually take over the military power of his grandfather. It is also possible."
Queen Mother Guo said: "It seems that Zhongming has been thinking about everything for a long time."
Qin Liang said: "There is no need for me to hide it from Your Highness."
Queen Mother Guo whispered: "I still hope that Zhongming can take charge of the military and political affairs."
Qin Liang bowed his head and said, "Your Highness's intention is clear to me. It's not appropriate to say more here. Let's talk about it later."
Queen Mother Guo nodded and said, "Okay."
Qin Liang bowed and said, "Please excuse me, my servant."
So Qin Liang took a few steps back, turned around and walked out of the door.
He still walked out of the Taiji Palace courtyard through the East Palace Gate. He also met the palace general Pan Zhong in the gatehouse. The two exchanged greetings. Then Qin Liang took a carriage directly from the palace and left through the Dongye Gate with his entourage.
palace.
The sky was very foggy, and it looked like it was going to rain. Qin Liang called Rao Dashan outside the car and took the troops back to the general's palace.
Along the way, Qin Liang sat in the carriage and was still thinking about what he had just talked with Queen Mother Guo alone.
What he just said was relatively simple, but Qin Liang actually thought more.
He felt that Wang Ling might also be thinking about how to attack Wu and Shu. Even if Wang Ling couldn't think of it, his officials would definitely be able to think of it... This kind of plan is very effective, and there is no suspicion of instigating family relationships, so it is very suitable for counselors.
Advise. If Wang Ling successfully presides over the destruction of the country, it will be difficult for Qin Liang to replace him.
Today's situation is different from that of Cao Shuang's time. Qin Liang and Wang Ling are not on equal footing, and it is difficult to break this balance through military warfare. No matter which side wants to directly fight without obeying the rules, it will be very difficult, because everyone
It's not Cao Shuang; the side effects are even greater, and he will be regarded as insane by the world.
Of course, Wang Ling can still break out and take the initiative to reduce Qin Liang's military power. But the risk of doing so is still very high. Wang Ling's ruling authority is not stable, but it is better than Qin Liang's; not to mention that the Queen Mother Guo will object, even if Wang Ling is a powerful
The general is also not easy to operate.
The best way to break the balance is to destroy the country!
In fact, if Qin Liang wants to assist Wang Ling to go further, he has a way; but in this case, how big is the difference between the Wang family and the Sima family? Qin Liang has been working hard for many years, and in the end he only gained some glory and wealth for himself
, it seems like he didn’t do anything meaningful.
Moreover, there are hidden dangers in Qin Liang's personal relationship with Empress Dowager Guo, and he may be jealous of those in power.
Just as Qin Liang thought before, as a powerful minister, at least no one dares to touch him casually. If he gives up his power, he can only look at the attitudes of others.
Qin Liang suddenly remembered the enthusiasm of the Wang family in Shouchun and the happy scene at the celebration banquet after the Battle of Shaopi. Wang Ling even personally gave Qin Liang the title "Confucian Tiger". Of course, he also
He made great contributions to the Wang family and prevented the destruction of the Wang family. They trusted each other like fish in water.
The laughter they once had is still vivid in their minds. But when their interests were inconsistent, their feelings soon began to sour.
For a moment, Qin Liang couldn't help but feel a little emotional.
Just like what he said to Mrs. Lu, if you do many things, you will become completely different.