Luoyang.

After Cao Shuang took over the power, he just had fun and did not relax his guard.

Being able to sit in the position of general for seven or eight years, with Sima Yi as his opponent, is just a matter of luxury and debauchery, and he will definitely not be able to survive now.

The military power in Luoyang was entirely vested in Cao Shuang's brothers.

The Chancellery was basically controlled by Deng Yang, He Yan, Ding Mi, Bi Gui, Li Sheng and others.

Luoyang was basically controlled by Cao Shuang.

In addition, Cao Shuang listened to Ding Mi's plan and promoted Guanqiu Jian to the rank of General of the Left. During the holidays, he took charge of Yuzhou and regarded it as a barrier to Luoyang.

Zhuge Dan was appointed governor of Yangzhou and given the title of General Zhaowu.

Wen Qin, a son of Qiao County, became the champion general and returned to Lujiang.

Various methods made Cao Shuang's power seem impregnable.

There are military powers from all four directions, including Xia Hou Xuan and Xia Hou Ba on the western front, Guanqiu Jian, Zhuge Dan and Wen Qin on the eastern front.

On the middle line, the three sons of Wang Chang, the governor of Jingzhou, Wang Hun, Wang Shen, and Wang Lun all stayed with Cao Shuang as subordinates. Even Wang Chen, Wang Chang's adopted nephew, was taken by Cao Shuang.

Its purpose is self-evident.

Hu Zhi, the governor of Jingzhou, was promoted openly and secretly, and became the governor of Qingxu.

Deng Yang, He Yan, and Ding Mi were planning to promote Li Sheng to the post of governor of Jingzhou.

Maybe Xia Houxuan's advice had an effect, or maybe Cao Shuang was overconfident in his power.

It was decided to abolish local Zhongzheng officials and replace them with appointments from the imperial court.

This move was like a stone thrown into a calm lake, shaking the foundation of the gentry. The veterans of the gentry who had previously been indispensable to Cao Shuang objected one after another.

The originally loose gentry gradually began to unite.

Especially Sun Zi, Liu Fang, Jiang Ji, Gao Rou and other veterans of the four dynasties.

Many are in their seventies or eighties...

However, the real power in the DPRK and Central Government was in the hands of the Three Dogs in Taichung, and there was nothing the gentry and veterans could do about it.

"As long as the old thief Sima dies, I won't be able to sleep and eat well." Ding Mi said fiercely.

The first person in Cao Wei to be called a dog was not Ding Mi, but his father Ding Fei.

Ding Fei and Wei Wu were from the same hometown, and there were many people who were greedy for ink. Wei Wu laughed and said, "I have talent, just like if someone has a stolen dog and is good at catching rats, even if the thief causes small damage, it will complete my treasure."

Dog stealing became Ding Fei's nickname.

There are three dogs in Taichung, two of them can't be used as firewood, and one of them can make a gangrene bag by silence.

Among the three dogs, Ding Mi is the most vicious. He is a vicious dog that stares at Sima Yi.

Since following Cao Shuang, it was his plan to sideline Sima Yi and Jiang Ji, and to move the Queen Mother Guo into Yongning Palace.

Rumor has it that Sima Yi hated Ding Mi to the core, but he was proud of it.

In the Shangshutai, officials of noble origin were often impeached and their decrees were refuted, which resulted in the Shangshutai not being able to operate normally.

"Sima Yi's time is running out, don't worry Yan Jing." He Yan picked up the white jade wine bottle, but his face was a bit paler than the white jade wine bottle.

During these days, He Yan became obsessed with Wushi Powder. After taking it, his whole body flushed as if he had fallen into a stove. But after it passed, he felt as if he had fallen into an ice cave and his body became cold.

This thing has become a fashion in Luoyang.

It has attracted many wealthy and powerful people to indulge in it.

"Sima Yi has many tricks up his sleeve. If he is pretending to be ill..." Deng Yang only said half of the words before he put his arms around Meiji in his arms and lifted her hands.

And his face was not much rosier than He Yan's.

"Oh? Sima Yi is pretending to be sick?" Cao Shuang's confused eyes sobered up a lot, and he pushed away Mei Ji.

Living in Sima Yi's shadow for a long time, any disturbance about him is enough to attract attention.

"Now that the military power in Luoyang is in the hands of the general, what can Sima Yi do if he pretends to be ill?" He Yan's face turned sickly red after drinking.

Cao Shuang burped, "No, Sima Yi must be on guard."

"I would like to go and check on Sima Yi." Li Sheng said, cupping his hands.

"Then let Gongzhao go and give it a try." Cao Shuang nodded with satisfaction.

But Ding Mi didn't give any face at all and said: "You are a foolish person like Gong Zhao and Sima is a cunning old thief. I'm afraid he won't be able to shoulder this important task."

Li Sheng's face turned blue and red, but he didn't dare to refute.

The last time, he conspired with Deng Yang to encourage Cao Shuang. Xiahou Xuan's expedition to Shu was a complete defeat, which made him lose face and his status in Cao Shuang's group naturally declined a lot.

That’s why I was anxious to show off and increase my weight this time.

Although they are all close confidants of Cao Shuang, there are also differences between close confidants.

Ding Mi was a fellow countryman of Cao Shuang and the person whom Cao Shuang respected the most. He was basically Cao Shuang's mastermind.

Huan Fan and Lu Zhi were squeezed out, and Ding Mi contributed a lot.

Li Sheng did not dare to talk back to him.

But he didn't dare, but some people did. He Yan sneered and said: "Gong Zhao is stupid, why doesn't Ding Shangshu go there in person?"

He Yan was not a child of Qiao County, but he had a distinguished status. He was both the adopted son of Wei Wu and the consort of Cao Wei. He was very famous among Confucian scholars. With so much halo, he naturally did not want to be overshadowed by Ding Mi.

At this time, Deng Yang also came up to add fuel to the fire, "Ding Shangshu is the right-hand man of the general. How can we upset him with such a superficial matter?"

The three dogs in Taichung not only bite others, but also bite their own people.

Ding Mi's eyes turned red, he rolled up his sleeves and stood up, he was about to start a fuss.

Cao Shuang stretched out his hand in greeting, "Yan Jing is my confidant, and you are also my arms. You should all work together to protect the Wei Dynasty."

Ding Mi snorted coldly.

Hatred rose in He Yan's eyes.

Deng Yang laughed sinisterly.

Only Li Sheng was left alone, not knowing where to put his hands and feet.

Cao Shuang raised the bottle, and the few people reluctantly gathered together again.

Sima Mansion.

It was Master Sima and Zhong Hui who had a secret conversation.

Different from the tense situation in the General's Mansion, the two of them played chess quite easily.

"The general transferred Wen Qin back to Huainan, and he lost the game!" Zhong Hui raised a white stone.

On the chessboard, it seems that White has the upper hand everywhere, forcing Black into a blind corner.

In fact, Bai Zi is in the strong position of the dragon, and is only one or two steps away from collapse.

And Heizi has murderous intentions lurking everywhere.

Master Sima stared at the chessboard, "Shiji, are you talking about Wang Ling?"

"Yes, Wen Qin once served as the governor of Lujiang under Wang Ling, but he was always cruel and greedy. Wang Ling impeached him several times. Cao Shuang ignored him because he was a son of Qiao County, and now he is promoted to the champion general. How could Wang Ling not know the checks and balances involved?

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"Wang Ling and my uncle have a good relationship. They are both Bingzhou nobles. Unfortunately, we are not from the same family." Master Sima casually dropped the sunspot.

"In the past, the Han Dynasty had great martial arts skills, so they dared to move powerful men from all over the world into Maoling. The general's prestige was not established, but he dared to cut down the official officials, and became the enemy of the entire noble clan, which made the sky angry and people resentful. Wang Ling would not stand on the side of the Taifu, but he would definitely

I will not side with the general." Zhong Hui is also a member of the noble clan.

Master Sima smiled happily and said, "Exactly."

The black spots fell from my hand.

Zhong Hui, who was originally at the peak of his chess position, suddenly found that he had nowhere to move.

Because wherever he falls, he will be mercilessly strangled by Heizi!

"Zi Yuan's chess skills are superb, I am no match for you." Zhong Hui surrendered.

Master Sima gently put the black piece back in his hand, "Cao Shuang has never done anything wrong. Since he became the general, he has reformed the government, promoted openly and secretly, squeezed out the old ministers of the gentry, and appointed the children of Qiaojun and the new elites of the gentry. It cannot be said that he is not smart, but he wants to

To achieve great things, the first thing is to employ people. Cao Shuang has great ambitions, but unfortunately the people around him are not useful. Xia Houxuan, Huan Fan, and Lu Zhi are all talented, but they are alienated by them."

Zhong Hui smiled and said: "General Zi Yuanzhen is a close friend."

"If you know yourself and your enemy, you can fight a hundred battles without danger. I can know Cao Shuang, but Cao Shuang doesn't know me, so I will be defeated!"

After saying such confident words, Master Sima's face remained expressionless, as if he was telling a fact.
Chapter completed!