In the first month of the fourth year of Ganlu, Luoyang is also filled with joy.

Zhong Hui's 40,000-strong army went out and achieved immediate results. Chang'an was recovered without bloodshed, and Chencang was captured from the Shu army. Fufeng County also returned to the Wei Dynasty.

This was undoubtedly a great victory for Sima Zhao.

It restored his prestige to a certain extent.

Because since the rise of the Western Bandits, they have never been repulsed.

Both the government and the public were full of praise for Zhong Hui.

For this reason, Emperor Cao Mao also specially issued an edict to commend: "The Hui Dian integrated military affairs, participated in the same strategy, and predicted the victory of the enemy. There was the merit of conspiracy in the front, and the merit of restoring the land in the back. The front and back are numerous, the ambition is unstoppable, and the spirit is appropriate."

Jiazhi is a loyal person to the country."

It's okay if the emperor doesn't issue an edict, but as soon as he issues an edict, someone will come up with ideas.

Jia Chong and others wrote again, requesting that Sima Zhao be granted the title of King of the Jin Dynasty and that he be granted the title of Jiuxi to establish the country.

This time, there was almost no opposition from the DPRK and China.

Even Empress Dowager Guo was blocked in the palace by her uncle Xuande General Guo Li and her younger brother Dudu General Guo Jian.

Every time the ministers persuaded him to advance, Sima Zhao moved forward.

Sima Zhao still refused.

But many people already know it. So far, Sima Zhao has declined six times.

At that time, Cao Pi only made three concessions and three concessions.

In the end, Jia Chong came up with a compromise and worshiped Sima Zhao as prime minister.

Since the end of the Han Dynasty, the last person to hold the position of prime minister was Wei Wu Cao Cao himself.

The power of the prime minister was too great, so the three kingdoms were reducing the power of the prime minister, and since the end of the Han Dynasty, they have been replaced by records of ministers.

When Sima Zhaoruo ascended the throne as prime minister, he was actually following Cao Cao's old path.

"Old thief Sima has bullied me too much!" In the Lingyun Tower, Emperor Cao Mao burst into tears.

How could a young emperor who had great ambitions and tried to recreate the Shaokang rule endure such humiliation?

But even if he cursed angrily, he had to suppress his voice to avoid being heard by the palace people outside the palace.

The redundant servant shot Li Zhao, and the Huangmen official Jiao Bo remained silent and wept.

"Doesn't Sima Zhao want my kingdom? Then step over my corpse!" Cao Mao wiped away his tears, the hatred in his eyes rising like a raging flame.

In his original plan, Sima Zhao would not take the final step until Yang Zheng in Liangzhou was eliminated.

However, Jia Chong's treacherous plan allowed Sima Zhao to become prime minister, which was a great shame for the entire Cao Wei Dynasty.

"Your Majesty must be forbearing. Yang Qiaoqi killed Sima Fu and was sworn in with Sima Zhao. There will be a war that will overwhelm the country in the future. Your Majesty will have the opportunity. For the present plan, you must not rush to win over the loyal people in the Forbidden Army.

." Li Zhao urged.

From the perspective of his ministers, the emperor should be patient and patient.

But from the emperor's point of view, no one in the court objected this time, and the voice was much louder than the previous times.

Several noble clansmen remained silent.

Most of the time, silence is the default.

Cao Mao knew that he might not be able to wait for that day.

Sima Zhao was more urgent than Sima Yi and Sima Shi.

He has won over the nobles many times and strengthened his foundation.

The Forbidden Army are all minions of the Sima family.

Moreover, Sima Zhao is still vigorously supporting the people of the Sima family, Sima Qian, Sima Liang, Sima Fu...

As the royal family, the Cao family is not as prosperous as the Sima family. This is a great irony.

It doesn't matter if no one in the court speaks for the emperor, and various "auspicious things" from the local area are sent to Sima's mansion.

In this situation, how could Cao Mao not be worried?

"Two dear friends, time is not waiting for me, you must help me." Cao Mao was determined.

The two looked at each other, cupped their hands and said, "I am willing to go through fire and water for His Majesty even if I die!"

Sima Mansion.

Jia Chong was so proud that after Zhong Hui left, he became the most popular person around Sima Zhao.

He dares to do things that others dare not do.

Others cherish their feathers and take care of them, but he doesn't care about anything else, including his own reputation and Jia Kui's reputation.

Sima Zhao naturally favored such people.

"The sky and the earth are opening up, the sun and the moon are shining brightly. When encountering an unexpected encounter, I will work hard to make my way to the far side. I will sweep away the filth of the people and return to my hometown. I will sweep away thousands of miles and bring all the eight desolate areas together. I will return to old age and wait for my sins in Wuyang." Sima Zhao recited Sima Yi's poem "

"Song of the Conquest of Liaodong", my heart was full of pride.

The heaven and the earth are opened, the sun and the moon shine again. Thousands of miles are cleared, and the eight wastelands are unified.

How could an ordinary minister have such a loud tone?

"The Taifu is a god. If it were not for the Taifu, the empire of the Wei Dynasty would have been overturned for a long time." Jia Chong took the opportunity to flatter him warmly.

Sima Zhao chuckled lightly and said, "Gong Lu, you are too hasty. My father purged thousands of miles and conquered all the wastelands, but he could only succumb to the position of Taifu and respect the Cao family. If you try to persuade me to become the prime minister, wouldn't you be putting me on fire?"

bake?"

"Otherwise, your Majesty, your brother has made great contributions to the world. He conquered the south and the north, wiped out Gongsun, and conquered Wu and Shu. The Cao family can continue to this day, all thanks to the general and his son. Now the Cao family is declining, and destiny lies with the general. God

If you don't take it, you will be punished!" Jia Chong looked at his words and saw that Sima Zhao had no objection, so he secretly agreed in his heart.

This time he made the right bet.

Sima Zhao shook his head and said, "The position of Prime Minister is too respected. How about changing it to Prime Minister?"

There is only one word difference between Xiangguo and Prime Minister, but the meaning is the same.

At that time, Dong Zhuo also claimed the position of Prime Minister.

Since the end of the Han Dynasty, the power of the prime minister has always been bound to the power of the father. When Dong Zhuo became the prime minister, he became the superior father.

Zhuge Liang became the prime minister of Shu and Liu Chan's father-in-law...

Being promoted to the Prime Minister means that he can directly confront the imperial power and no longer needs to suppress the imperial power through the Guo family.

Sima Zhao smiled and nodded, "Master, please get up, please get up. It's a pity that Shi Ji is not in the capital, otherwise we could have a drink together."

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Jia Chong's eyes flashed and he said with a smile: "Shi Ji has the plans of ghosts and gods. He is really Wang Zuo's talent."

"Haha, you two are my humerus."

Soon, the voice in the hall changed direction.

The nobles remained silent.

Cao Mao had no choice but to issue an edict and appoint Sima Zhao as Prime Minister.

A grand ceremony was held in Luoyang.

Although Sima Zhao added nine tins, his pomp was not weak at all. In order to show his military power, a red carpet was spread from Lingyuntai to Tongtuo Street and then to the outer city. The soldiers were all covered with red silk, with swords, spears, halberds and axes.

The sound of gongs, drums and horns stretches for miles.

All this was seen by Cao Mao, who was standing on the Lingyuntai. He watched Sima Zhao being surrounded by hundreds of officials and soldiers walking up the Lingyundai step by step. Veins were popping out on his hands, but he still had to put on a smile on his face.

, personally served a bottle of wine and said, "The prime minister's hard work has made great achievements, but I will drink this cup to the full."

Sima Zhao took the wine bottle with a smile and raised it to the sky, "Thank you, Your Majesty, but this wine should be in honor of the Taiwei who sacrificed his life for the country, in honor of the father and brother who fought for the country in the south and in the north, and in honor of the soldiers who fought bloody battles for the country!"

After saying that, he shook his head toward the ground.

Officials and soldiers all praised loudly, "The prime minister is kind and generous!"

Sima Zhao's smile remained unchanged, he held Emperor Cao Mao's hand and entered Lingyun Taichung together.
Chapter completed!