While Fei Qian and Pang Tong were discussing some more serious topics, Mr. Shui Jing and Sima Hui also had some similar worries.

This trouble came from a letter home.

In other words, the questions raised by this letter home.

This is a letter home from Wen County.

As the proportion of the Sima family's investment in Fei Qian continues to increase, Sima himself in Wen County has been subject to some discrimination. Although it is not an unforgivable sin at the moment for brothers to serve in different camps, but

It doesn't mean that other people don't have grudges about this situation.

In history, when Zhuge Liang was in sole control of Liu Bei, Sun Quan deliberately sent Zhuge Jin as an envoy to Sichuan and Shu. If not for the fact that the two brothers were well aware of Sun Quan's petty behavior, they also had a tacit understanding between them.

Although Sun Quan said that Gu and Ziyu had an oath of life and death, and Ziyu would live up to Gu, just as Gu would live up to Ziyu, but in fact, if Zhuge Jin did anything extraordinary in private during the mission, Sun Quan's

Because of his temper, I am afraid that Zhuge Jin’s family will not be safe in Jiangdong.

Sima Wen County is facing such a situation now.

Historically, Cao Cao asked Sima Yi to become an official, but now he wants Sima Lang to become an official.

The reason why Sima Yi became an official in history was not entirely because of Sima Yi's talent. The reason why Sima Lang becomes an official now is also not just because of Sima Lang's talent.

Before, it seemed that the conflict between Cao Cao and Fei Qian was not that big, and there was not such an urgent need to take sides. Many families were like Sima, looking here and there, but as the confrontation deepened, it became clear that

Just like many so-called free competitions in later generations eventually showed monopoly trends, Feiqian's third assistant in Guanzhong forced the gentry children under his command to bow their heads. Cao Cao also required some neutral gentry families in Jizhou and Yuzhou to take a stand.

Once you become an official, you have to avoid suspicion for many things.

Then some matters that could have been used to achieve success in the name of neutrality must be put aside.

For example, the Sima family's caravan.

In the final analysis, it is still a question of interests.

In fact, Sima Hui also vaguely felt some signs.

If Sima Hui gave Fei Qian the title of "Yun Kun" in the past, but now he feels that this title is really too appropriate. When Kun was hiding in the abyss, no one would notice that there was a Kun.

What's wrong? It's just like when Fei lurked in the Northland and began to lay out his plans. Only when Kun began to surface did everyone feel the tremendous pressure.

Examination, followed by assessment by officials.

The grand competition was followed by the grand lecture of Qinglong Temple.

The three-year plan was followed by a comprehensive review and rating of officials.

Regional rebellions were followed by the suppression and division of large local households.

Fei Qian is also carrying out political advancement and institutional reforms step by step. A brand new political group system of the Han Dynasty is gradually forming, developing and growing.

And such a brand-new political system will inevitably create huge conflicts of interest with the old groups.

Not only Pang Tong was thinking about the future political situation in advance, but Sima Hui and others were also no exception.

With the various policies, systems, and laws of the Eastern and Western Shangshu Ling, more and more differences have emerged between the old and new political groups. When the differences between the East and the West become more and more acute, everyone in the Han Dynasty must

Faced with this problem, should we choose the east wind or rely on the west wind?

Although Wen County's letter does not directly indicate this in the text, it actually means this between the lines. I want to confirm it through Sima Hui's reply.

As for the emperor?

To be honest, in the current era of the Han Dynasty, the emperor is not that important anymore. Although the emperor is in Xu County, his surname is Liu, his name is Xie, and his courtesy name is Bohe. He calls himself me every day, and others also call His Majesty the Holy Ming.

What?

It's just some superficial maintenance.

Just like the respected Emperor Zhou during the Spring and Autumn Period and the Warring States Period.

He is said to be the co-owner of the world, but this is the only name left.

Everyone in the Sima family knows this very well. Other families are almost the same.

If Fei Qian and Cao Cao have determined the outcome, then everyone doesn't have to worry about it. They all rush forward, holding the robe, flicking the dust, licking the feet, and the boss eats it.

Meat, I can just drink soup, but it's uncomfortable to have things like this confronting each other.

If the outcome has already been decided, even if the winner wants to make some big moves, even if he chooses another emperor, it is not a big problem. In fact, this kind of operation is regarded as a basic operation in the minds of the nobles, and it is not worth making a fuss about.

Just like when Dong Zhuo said that Liu Bian was a coward and pushed him aside so that Liu Xie could take over, wouldn't the descendants of the gentry also pay homage in the end?

There is no majesty left for the Emperor of the Han Dynasty today, just like the Emperor of Zhou in ancient times. The Emperor of Zhou was divided into three families, while now the Emperor of the Han is a tripartite. It seems a little different, but what is the actual difference?

Perhaps starting from Emperor Ling of the Han Dynasty, the majesty of the Emperor of the Han Dynasty had been pushed to the ground and rubbed. The party imprisonment incident at that time completely severed the relationship between the gentry system and the emperor.

If we go further

It's not that it can't be considered.

After Emperor Wu of the Han Dynasty used Dong Zhongshu to expand the imperial power, hidden dangers were laid. Since the so-called emperor is the son of destiny, just like when the emperor Ji of Zhou could conquer a son of destiny, then the next son of destiny would appear.

, it’s no big deal

As we all know, the number of General Fei Qian's troops is not large, nor is it like that of Mr. Cao. He can shout a hundred thousand or two hundred thousand, or a shout of eight hundred thousand or one million.

However, despite their small number, their actual combat effectiveness is substantial. Judging from the rapid suppression of rebellions in Longxi and other places, the current strength of the Hussars is enough to support such a large territory.

We have force.

What about Wenzhi?

Not bad either.

Zheng Xuan, who was most disliked by Sima Hui back then, is now under Fei Qian's command. Coupled with the revision of the scripture annotations this time, Guanzhong's status in culture has almost been confirmed. It is even better than what he was originally proud of.

The Shandong gentry system was even higher.

Cai's collection of books, endorsed by Duke Pang of Jingxiang, and annotated books by Zheng Xuan and Sima Hui, are almost at the top of Han culture. As for the words of those small families in Jiangdong, they are not worthy of mention at all.

The military has cavalry across the east and west, and the literary classics cover the north and south. Unknowingly, the mentality of these gentry children in Guanzhong, including Sima Hui, has undergone great changes.

But the Cavalry General did not express his position!

Fei Qian did not express his ambition directly. At least until now, he still seems to put the emperor first and be proud of the man. This makes everyone in the Sima family, including Sima Hui and Sima Yi, somewhat confused.

To be honest, if Sima Hui is now in Fei Qian's position, it may be difficult to resist the further attraction. With a wave of his hand, tens of thousands of troops will follow, and a little further forward, the world seems to be right around the corner.

In the palm of your hand, this kind of temptation is not something that just a cat or a dog can resist.

Therefore, Wenxian's letter was ostensibly asking Sima Hui, Sima Yi and others how they were doing in Guanzhong, but in fact it was asking the Sima family whether it was better to choose Fei Qian or Cao Cao for a brighter future.

Sima Hui turned to look at Sima Yi who was putting down the letter, nodded on the desk and said, what do Zhongda think? How should he reply?

Sima Yi pondered for a while, and then said: My nephew once suggested in front of the Lord's table that Pei's son should be used to escape. If there are any lawbreakers among the officials, they can be cut off.

Sima Yi intensified his illegal tone.

Sima Hui thought for a moment, seemed to understand Sima Yi's hidden meaning, and raised his gray eyebrows, how about it?

The Lord refused. Sima Yi said in a deep voice.

Oh, Sima Hui exhaled and refused? This is really

Sima Yi nodded.

The two were silent for a moment.

Just as Fei Qian had speculated before, Sima Yi's advice on Pei Yuan's affairs at that time, in addition to superficially admonishing Pei Yuan and other matters, also included some expressions of allegiance and attitude.

test.

Allegiance is very simple. It was Sima Yi who expressed his willingness to be an eagle and a dog.

The test was very subtle, just taking advantage of Pei Yuan's opportunity to see if Fei Qian had the intention to establish himself as king.

Just like when Yuan Shao fled to Shandong at the East Gate, Pei Yuan would be regarded as Yuan Shao's second propaganda by the people in Shandong. If Fei Qian had ambitions to go further, then naturally he would not

Isn't it the right time to allow something like this to happen under one's own command and take this opportunity to clear out the ranks and unify their thoughts?

Just like many corrupt criminals in later generations, their corrupt behavior was not a one-time event, nor was it a day or two. Some even extended to several places and lasted for more than ten or twenty years. Could it be said that in such a long period?

No one discovered it, no one reported it?

So, why?

Sima Hui looked up at the sky and said slowly: If the sky is affectionate, why is the winter so cold? If the sky is ruthless, why is the spring so warm and the flowers bloom? What is the way of heaven, what is the destiny of heaven?

Sima Yi glanced at Sima Hui, and then frowned, uncle, this theory of destiny is already a prophecy, and it is a lie to say that the five virtues in the world may have an end, but they will not enter reincarnation, regardless of replacement.

After all, Sima Yi also carries the title of the terminator of reincarnation with five virtues.

Although it has not yet been determined whether the current reincarnation of the Five Virtues is a fallacy and whether it should be abolished, there is no market for it in the Guanzhong Sanfu area.

Sima Hui nodded and said, the snow is falling and the cold is accumulating, the fields are hardened, and spring is coming. We can remove it by manpower, and we can drive cattle and horses to plow it. But now we don't use people, and we don't drive cattle and horses. Why?

It could have been achieved in a simple way, so why not do it now?

This is the question now facing Sima and his family.

What exactly does Fei Qian want to do?

Is he a loyal minister, a powerful minister, or a
To be continued...