Sima Yi was wearing loose clothes, sitting behind the desk, holding a Spring and Autumn Period in one hand, holding a pen in the other hand, and lifting his wrist to stare into the sky, as if he wanted to write something, but the pen did not come down. After a moment, he frowned. He picked it up, sighed silently, put down his book and pen, and straightened his clothes.
A brown spot suddenly appeared on the back of his hand. Sima Yi was stunned for a moment, and stretched out his hand to take a closer look. The brown spot looked very dazzling on the white back of his hand. Sima Yi's eyes dimmed, and he couldn't help but sigh.
Master Sima walked in quickly and saw Sima Yi looking at the back of his hand in a daze. His eyes immediately fell on Sima Yi's hand. When he saw the brown spots, he was stunned for a moment. Then he regained his composure and walked quickly to Sima Yi. He handed over a military newspaper with both hands.
"Father, Jin Dongliu fled to Chang'an City."
Hearing the footsteps of Master Sima, Sima Yi regained his composure. He calmly put down his sleeves and took the military report. After reading it once, his eyes flashed twice, and the corners of his mouth slightly raised, revealing a smile.
"Zi Yuan, who do you think this Wei Xing is?"
Master Sima laughed silently: "Although I don't know who this Wei Xing is, I believe he will definitely not be an ordinary person. He can be locked up with Jin Dongliu and has the ability to get Lu Chuan, so he must be He is a very important member of the Wei family. Jin Dongliu should know who he is, but he did not tell Xiahou Mao. Naturally, he had selfish motives, maybe he wanted to win over a talent for his father. "
Sima Yi nodded, folded his hands in his sleeves, and smiled faintly. "His intentions are good, but he is more than loyal, but not smart enough. If he is an ordinary talent, then that's fine. But if he is a very talented person, that's fine. If Xiahou Mao finds out about the important things in the future, won’t he become suspicious? My family has a high and powerful position, so we are already wary of recruiting people. If we recruit people in private again, and if they come from Shu Han, I’m afraid it will cause trouble."
Master Sima lowered his head, thought for a while, and then said, "Is my father really willing to go into seclusion?"
Sima Yi sighed softly: "Zi Yuan, can't you see that your majesty has both used me and guarded against me? This time Fang Ling was unlucky, and your majesty never punished me, but why? Why didn't you wait for me? I am writing this letter to express my opinion. I cannot compare myself with Cao Xiu and Cao Zhen, they are both members of the clan."
"But the late emperor had a decree to guard against these clans. As a minister appointed by the late emperor, how could my father abandon the country and ignore his own safety?"
"Minister Gu Ming?" Sima Yi sneered: "Do you think our Majesty needs a Minister Gu Ming?"
Master Sima closed his mouth and did not speak any more. Before the death of the late Emperor Cao Pi, he appointed Cao Zhen, Cao Xiu, Chen Qun and Sima Yisi as assistants to the government. He also told Cao Rui in front of them that if anyone said anything to them, Don't listen to bad words. Unexpectedly, when Cao Rui ascended the throne, he didn't keep these four people with him at all. Chen Qun was appointed as Sikong of the outer court, responsible for water and soil affairs. All three important generals who led the army arrived. He went to his own jurisdiction and suddenly took all the power in his own hands, making Chao Gang arbitrary.
This kind of method is definitely not something that the knowledgeable Cao Pi can do. It is more like Cao Cao, Emperor Wu of Wei who advocated Legalism. Cao Rui has been studying in Cao Cao's military tent since he was sensible, and he is really impressed by Cao Cao's methods. It couldn't be more familiar. His father, Sima Yi, had always been hiding his clumsiness when Cao Cao was alive and did not dare to do anything arrogant. Now that he sees Cao Rui, who is like the reincarnation of Cao Cao, you can imagine how nervous he feels.
The common people are lucky to have a wise king in the country. However, for ministers, the strength of the monarch also means increased danger. Qin Shihuang was strong, and ministers swallowed their anger; Emperor Wu of Han was strong, and most of the prime ministers during his reign did not die well; Wei
Emperor Wu was so powerful that he was frightened by his attacks. Even Xun Yu, who had made great contributions to his achievements, died unexpectedly, not to mention other people.
My father was unlucky. First he met the Emperor Cao Cao, and now he met Cao Rui, who was like the reincarnation of Cao Cao. It was expected that he wanted to retire to avoid disaster. However, Master Sima knew better that his father was unwilling to give in. He struggled
How could I be willing to let go of you for most of my life?
Retiring after success sounds very cool, but when the time comes, how many people can be so free and easy?
"Father, although Jin Dongliu is not astute, he should still understand these basic principles. Since he did this, there must be a reason for doing it. Are we..."
Sima Yi shook his head and interrupted Master Sima. "The people who surrendered from Shu are too sensitive. If something unexpected happens, we cannot bear the consequences. Write a reply and tell Jin Dongliu not to take risks. No fault will be tolerated."
That’s great. At this time of unrest, we don’t want to create extraneous problems.”
Master Sima didn't insist too much, but he was just a little regretful. Sima Yi looked at him and shook his head helplessly: "Master, the relationship between monarch and ministers has been established, superiority and inferiority have been divided. Your Majesty is in the prime of his life, but I am already old and can no longer persist.
Thirty years. Although your brother is talented, do you think you are his opponent?"
Sima Shi was also a little frustrated. When a monarch and his ministers fight, the minister is already at a disadvantage. Unless he encounters a weak and incompetent monarch, the minister may have the upper hand. When encountering a strong monarch who is both young and capable like Cao Rui, he will be at a disadvantage against anyone.
This is not good news for a powerful minister. In comparison, his father's idea of retiring is a safer way. Even if he is young and vigorous, facing such a monarch, he has no confidence to say that he will succeed.
Sima Yi looked at the withering plum trees outside the window and was silent for a long time. Then he said quietly: "Let Heiyu find out who Wei Xing is. If possible, let him go to Chang'an himself."
Master Sima was overjoyed and quickly agreed: "Here."
...Jin Dongliu rubbed his hands, looked at Wei Ba with some regret, and reluctantly persuaded: "Ziyu, are you really willing to be indifferent and just be a casual person?"
He had been helping Wei Ba conceal his identity. Of course, it was because of Wei Ba's request, but the more important reason was that he didn't want Xia Houmao to know about Wei Ba. He still wanted to bring Wei Ba to Wancheng and hand it over to Sima Yi. Wei Ba didn't
He believed in Sima Yi, but he felt that Sima Yi was not a weakling. He would definitely accept a talent like Wei Ba's.
Wei Ba was anxious in his heart. How could he be willing to be indifferent and live a leisurely life? He just didn't want to leave Chang'an, let alone follow Jin Dongliu to join Sima Yi. The thought of surrendering to Luoyang and becoming a wealthy and leisurely man was just a pretense. He hoped
He still stayed in Chang'an, and then inquired about relevant information and implemented his plan. However, it was almost ten days since he arrived in Chang'an, and he was still trapped in the post house, watching the time passing by, but the mission was at a standstill.
, my heart was already on fire.
But no matter how anxious he was, he couldn't show it on his face and deliberately pretended to be frustrated. Today, Jin Dongliu got the certificate from Wancheng and can leave Chang'an. His alias is Wei Xing.
The road to Luoyang was also in the hands of Jin Dongliu, but Jin Dongliu still wanted to persuade him to go with him and join Sima Yi in Wancheng.
Wei Ba thought for a moment, raised his head and looked at Jin Dongliu, and said with a faint smile: "Zhaoming, you also know that with the Battle of Fangling ahead, it will be difficult for Sima Yi and his son to get together. Besides, I'm telling the truth.
You said, I don't think highly of Sima Yi at all."
"Why?" Jin Dongliu looked around vigilantly, and when he saw that no one was watching them nearby, he carefully lowered his voice: "Although there are Mingjun above and important ministers from the clan, you should know that now the Wei Dynasty implements the Nine
Zhong Zhengzhi, sooner or later, this child will still belong to the aristocratic family. Among the clan, although Cao Xiu and Cao Zhen have heavy troops, they have no successors. Moreover, Your Majesty is very careful to prevent the clan from becoming powerful. Even a talented person like King Chen Si is under house arrest, and
What about other players? I can’t think of anyone who has more promise than the Cavalry General.”
"Do you still know that there is a Mingjun?" Wei Ba pretended to be profound and said with a smile: "It is not impossible to be a powerful minister, but it is very dangerous for a powerful minister to lead troops. Zhaoming, I won't say more to you, just
Wish you a safe journey.”
Jin Dongliu had no choice but to look at Wei Ba deeply with infinite regret: "Take care!"
"Take care!" Wei Ba arched his hands, stood up and sent Jin Dongliu out.
Jin Dong left the post house, but did not leave immediately. He stood at the door and hesitated for a long time. He had already received Sima Yi's order. He didn't say anything to Wei Ba's reminder, but he agreed in his heart. In this eye-catching situation,
He could understand Sima Yi's unwillingness to cause trouble for a surrendered general. Although he felt sorry that Wei Ba could not join him in serving Sima Yi, it was only for that moment. He believed that if Sima Yi knew this,
Wei Xing is Wei Ba, the son of Wei Yan, and Sima Yi will definitely not accept it.
In this case, he can no longer hide the truth from Xia Houmao. Once the incident is revealed in the future, not only will he be unable to explain it, but even Sima Yi will be implicated, which is disloyalty. However, if Wei Ba's true identity is revealed to Xia Houmao, Wei Ba may also be exposed.
It is unjust to bring harm to one's body. Although it is said that when it is difficult to have both loyalty and righteousness, one should choose loyalty and abandon righteousness, but when he really has to make a choice, it is still very difficult for him to make a decision.
"Well, if something leaks out, I will bear the responsibility alone, as long as it doesn't involve the general Hussars." Jin Dongliu sighed, got on his horse, and rode out of the city.
Returning to the room, Wei Ba packed up the Lu Chuan and left the post house with Dunwu. He was going to go to Tongguan, which played a key role in the Ziwu Valley plan, to inquire about the situation. By the way, he would contact the Shu Han craftsmen scattered in Chang'an. They left.
In Chang'an City, Wei Ba was about to go to the first meeting point to meet Zhao Su, who he had arranged to come to Chang'an before. Dunwu suddenly covered his mouth with his hands, sneezed, and whispered at the same time: "Young Master, are you there?