For more than half a year, the borders between Luoyang and Guanzhong, and between the Han and Wei dynasties, have been tightly sealed.
This is one of the reasons why Mi Shiyilang was a little embarrassed by Deng Yang's request.
The channel has been cut off. Where can I find the secret medicine for him?
Since the Battle of Guanzhong, the situation in Wei State has changed not only rapidly, but also greatly.
Much of the information Mi Shiyilang collected could not be sent out in time.
Moreover, his activities in Wei also needed the support of Han channels.
The most important thing is that because there is no exchange of information with Dahan, he has no direction at all about what to do next.
Han Long confirmed the news of Yang Yi's surrender to the enemy from Mi Shiyilang, and he was even more worried about Mi Shiyilang's situation:
"The Lord sent me here because he was worried that if Yang Yi defected to the enemy, Mr. Mi Lang would be implicated."
"After all, this person has served as prime minister for many years and knows many military secrets. There must be many detailed lists among them."
"Although Junhou has never mentioned Mi Langjun's existence to the outside world, he is always afraid of what may happen."
"What's more, Mi Langjun is a relative of the Han Emperor, so Yang Yi should know Mi Langjun."
"If one day Yang Yi finds out that Mi Langjun is also in the Wei Kingdom, and becomes suspicious, Mi Langjun's situation will be in danger! Please go back with me, Mi Langjun."
Hebei and Luoyang are indeed tightly sealed.
But the borders between Wei and Wu in Jingzhou were very loose.
As long as we can enter Nan County, everything will be easy.
After all, there is a warehouse (stronghold) of the Xinghan Hui in Jingzhou.
After hearing Han Long's words, Mi Shiyilang's expression changed slightly:
"I returned to Luoyang from Xuchang just to avoid meeting Yang Yi as much as possible, but in my hurry I didn't even think of this."
It's not that he's worried about himself.
Not to mention that Yang Yi is in Xuchang now, even if he comes to Luoyang, what if he accidentally sees him?
After all, who in the powerful circle knew about the incident between King Feng Gui and Mr. Mi Lang?
Over the years, many people in Luoyang City knew that he was forced by King Feng Gui to leave Shu.
The most important thing is that the detailed work of King Feng Gui and the Prime Minister's Mansion are two parallel teams.
The two groups of people do not belong to each other and do not know each other.
The reason why Mi Shiyilang changed his expression was because after being reminded by Han Long, he suddenly realized:
If Yang Yi really has the detailed list sent by the Prime Minister, how many people will die at the hands of the thieves?
Although those who are sent to enemy countries basically have the intention to die.
But these colleagues, who served the country, died quietly in the end, and even their own people may not even know their names.
As they were both meticulous, Mi Langjun naturally felt the same way. He just felt like a huge stone was weighing on his heart, and he was so heavy that he couldn't breathe.
He made up his mind:
"This matter should not be taken lightly. I will try to find out more in the past two days."
Han Long couldn't help but feel anxious when he saw Mi Shiyilang like this:
"Mi Langjun, the most important thing now is to return to the Han Dynasty. Feng Junhou said that there is no need for Mi Langjun to stay in Luoyang at the moment. Please don't take risks."
Mi Shiyilang shook his head:
"Feng Junhou is far away in Guanzhong, how can he understand the situation here better than me? I believe that my staying here is far more important than going back."
He looked at Han Long and emphasized:
"On the contrary, sir, you must be prepared to return to Dahan at any time. I have a lot of news here that I need sir to bring back to the prince."
"If circumstances permit, I will send a caravan to Jingzhou in the name of purchasing and selling in a few days. Sir, I will follow you there. There should be no suspicion."
The Jingzhou line is one of Mi Langjun's alternative routes.
Now that Hebei and Tongguan are unable to pass through, it is time to activate the Jingzhou route.
Seeing Mi Shiyilang's firm tone, Han Long sighed. At the same time, he was also moved by the other party's decision. He clasped his fists heavily:
"Since I came to the Han Dynasty, from the generals and ministers down to the common men, many people have said, 'Destroy the thieves and prosper the Han Dynasty'. There are countless generous and lofty people. From this, it can be seen that the Han Dynasty will surely rise!"
Mi Shiyilang smiled bitterly, and then let out a long sigh.
At first, he really just wanted to come to Wei to escape.
Who knows how it could become like this?
Okay, maybe I really met a ghost king.
"When you are alive, you should always do something meaningful, so that your trip to this world is worthwhile."
Mi Shiyilang's tone was a little erratic:
"Destroy the thieves and put an end to the chaos, restore peace to the world, protect the people's peace, prevent future generations from suffering from war, restore the prestige of the Han family, be connected to the sky and the earth, and achieve everything."
"Think about this matter, if it can really be achieved in our hands, it will probably be the most meaningful thing..."
Otherwise, what else could he do?
The situation in the world is increasingly tilted towards the Han Dynasty.
Whether it is forced or active, I have done so many things, why not stick to it?
What's the point of giving up halfway like Yang Yi did?
"Maybe it's because I really want to prove that I'm doing something meaningful."
It is said that in times of war, there is no place where people are not suffering.
But it was not long after I came to Wei State, and I found that the people of Wei State were far more miserable than those under the rule of the Han Dynasty.
Thinking of this, Mi Shiyilang laughed: "If a man is still alive, if he can have the opportunity to destroy thieves, rejuvenate the country, and leave his name in history, why would he regret this life?"
He didn't want to be a man, but things in the world are unpredictable.
Han Long also laughed: "What a strong man! A big man!"
With so much pride in his chest, Han Long couldn't control his emotions:
"You are somewhat confident in your own skills. How about you go to Xuchang right now and stab that thief Yang Yi to death?"
Hearing this, Mi Shiyilang quickly stopped him and said:
"Absolutely not! When Yang Yi first arrived in the Wei Kingdom, it was the time to be cautious, fearing not to leave opportunities for others."
"Besides, Xuchang is now the residence of the puppet emperor of Wei State, and it is heavily guarded. Even if you succeed, sir, I'm afraid you won't be able to escape unscathed."
"To this day, I am afraid that all Yang Yi can say has been told to the Wei thieves. It is not worth it for you, sir, to risk your life."
"The most important thing right now is to send the news about Wei back to the Han Dynasty. The matter of Yang Yi will be discussed separately in the future."
When Han Long heard Mi Shiyilang's strong objection, he had no choice but to nod in agreement.
On the second day, before the sun was halfway up, Princess Qinghe sent someone to Juepinju and said that she would eat Juepinju’s food for lunch today.
Mi Shiyilang didn't dare to neglect, and quickly asked someone to cook the signature dish, and then personally delivered it to the princess's house.
Of course, Mi Shiyilang is not qualified to walk through the front door yet.
Instead, he was sent in through the small door of the back house.
Just when Mi Shiyilang was delivering food to Princess Qinghe's house, Xia Houxuan's house also welcomed a guest.
"How can Taifu come here at your leisure?"
Xia Houxuan, who was like a jade tree standing in the wind, looked calm when facing the actual highest authority in Luoyang, as if he was just receiving an ordinary friend.
Sima Yi didn't take it seriously either.
In today's Wei Dynasty, the "Xuanyuan School" is becoming more and more popular, which emphasizes being calm in dealing with things, and keeping calm in the face of thunder is the demeanor of a celebrity.
If Xiahou Xuanran was moved by his visit, how could he be promoted as the leader of "Xuanyuan School"?
"Taichu, long time no see."
With an affectionate smile on his face, Sima Yi greeted Xia Houxuan warmly.
Seeing the Taifu's attitude, Xia Houxuan still had a calm look on his face:
"The Tutor is so busy with his affairs that he still condescends to take time out to come to his humble residence. It is really beyond Xuan Zhi's expectation."
Sima Yi looked at Xia Houxuan's appearance, feeling helpless:
"Won't Taichu invite me to come in and sit down?"
Xia Houxuan hadn't spoken yet, but Master Sima, who was following Sima Yi, shouted worriedly: "Sir?"
Xia Houxuan's eyes fell on Master Sima and suddenly became sharp:
"No one with a beast-like face can enter the gate of Xiahou Mansion!"
When Master Sima heard this, his face turned pale at first, then turned red, and finally turned purple.
His first wife Xia Houhui was Xia Houxuan's biological sister.
Master Sima poisoned Xia Houhui with his own hands and announced to the outside world that Xiahou Hui died suddenly.
Death suddenly is not a good word.
It's more like a curse, not to die well.
For Xia Houxuan, his sister gave birth to five daughters to Master Sima, and there had been no rumors of poor health.
Who would have expected that not long after Sima Yi led his army back to Luoyang, Amei would send a letter from someone, saying that Sima's family was definitely not loyal to the Wei Dynasty.
Then A-mei died suddenly and inexplicably.
Who would believe that there are no twists and turns in this?
In fact, if Xia Houxuan had not been friends with Sima Yi when he was young, and coupled with Sima Yi's identity, Xia Houxuan would have even wanted to drive Sima Yi out.
Master Sima's cheeks showed faint ridges on his gums, showing that he had reached the edge of forbearance at this time.
Sima Yi seemed to hear the implication of Xia Houxuan's words, but the smile on his face did not diminish, and he didn't seem to hear it.
He turned around and said to Master Sima:
"Zi Yuan, please wait outside. I'll go in and talk to Taichu about something."
Master Sima lowered his head deeply: "Yes, sir."
When Xia Houxuan heard Sima Yi's instructions, he couldn't help but glance at Master Sima, and then took a deep look at Sima Yi.
But he did not immediately invite people into the mansion, but continued to ask: "I wonder what the master has to do?"
Sima Yi's face was filled with a warm smile, as warm as the sun in June: "State affairs."
"State affairs?"
"Yes, state affairs." Sima Yi nodded, "I am here today. I will not talk about personal affairs, only state affairs."
Xia Houxuan was silent for a moment, and finally said: "Please, Master."
After entering the mansion, the two of them sat down separately as host and guest. Xia Houxuan said:
"I don't know what matters the master has to do, why would you condescend to come here?"
Sima Yi raised the tea cup, touched his lips briefly and then put it down:
"Xuchang sent an appointment. The general intends to let Taichu go to Xuchang to serve as a regular servant of the scattered cavalry and the central guard of the army."
"Oh?" Even though Xiahou Xuan was very powerful, he still couldn't help but raise his eyebrows when he heard the news, "When was the news?"
"Just now, as soon as it was delivered to me, I came to look for you." Sima Yi smiled, "I wonder if Taichu is interested in this?"
Xiahou Xuan was hated by Cao Rui for the incident involving Queen Mao's brother, and was demoted from Huangmen Shilang to Yulin Supervisor ten years ago.
Later, all the main figures of the Xiahou clan were put under house arrest in Luoyang City by Cao Rui. As the most outstanding figure of the Xiahou clan, Xiahou Xuan was even less likely to resurrect.
After ten years of silence, Xia Houxuan couldn't help but feel his heart beat faster when he suddenly heard that the general was going to take him to an important position.
He forced himself to stabilize his emotions and smiled calmly:
"Xuan has no choice but to do it intentionally or not. What's the point of asking, Taifu?"
"Oh? Taichu can't help himself, so who should do it?"
"Of course it's the Grand Tutor." Xia Houxuan stared at Sima Yi, "I wonder if the Grand Tutor is willing to let me go to Xuchang?"
"What Taichu means is that he is willing to serve as Luo?" Sima Yi laughed, "Yes, Taichu has great ambitions at a young age. The opportunity to contribute to the country is right in front of him, how could he give up."
"It's just," Sima Yi also looked at Xia Houxuan, "it is now a critical time for the Wei Dynasty. I wonder if Taichu has any opinions on this?"
"I don't dare to think too highly. Over the years, thieves have become more and more powerful, but who is not worried about the country's ambitions?"
"Taichu, please speak."
"Emperor Wen established the nine-rank Zhongzheng system. His original intention was to better select talents for the country and give Zhongzheng officials great power. Their talents and virtues would all be determined by his words."
"If Zhongzheng officials were fair in selecting talents, it would be okay. Unfortunately, most of today's Zhongzheng officials are controlled by aristocratic families."
"Over the years, Zhongzheng officials have looked at family background first, and then character. Children from aristocratic families have been promoted without talent, while children from poor families have talent but have not been selected."
"In the past, when Emperor Wu was around, good ministers and fierce generals appeared one after another, resolving dangers in a blink of an eye. Now the thieves are powerful, and all the princes in the court are helpless, and they want good ministers but cannot get them."
"So according to Yixuan, at this time, the Wei Dynasty has reached the point where it has to change its uniform."
Sima Yi, who originally looked calm, changed slightly after hearing Xia Houxuan's words: "Change the uniform?"
"Yes, only by limiting the power of official officials, eliminating redundant officials to drive out incompetence, re-examination to recruit good talents, and correcting the shortcomings of the court can we revitalize the Wei Dynasty and counteract the power of thieves."
After Xia Houxuan said this, he looked at Sima Yi again: "What do you think, Grand Master?"
Sima Yi forced himself to smile: "This is a great thing to say."
Xia Houxuan pressed forward step by step: "Oh, Taifu also thinks that Wei has reached a point where it must change?"
"If we don't change it, the Wei Dynasty will be in danger. But if we change it," Sima Yi pondered, "we must have good opportunities and talented people to implement various measures!"
"Taichu also said that now that the thieves are becoming more and more powerful, there is no stability externally, and there are no talented people internally, how can we talk about restructuring?"
He shook his head as he said: "The time has not come yet, the time has not come yet!"
Xia Houxuan couldn't help but frown when he heard Sima Yi's excuse.
Before he could speak again, Sima Yi stood up:
"I have benefited a lot from hearing Taichu's words today. I love Taichu so much as he is a great talent, but I am reluctant to let him go to Xuchang."
"Besides, all the Taichu people are in Luoyang. Isn't it much better to work in Luoyang than in Xuchang?"
Xia Houxuan stood up and remained silent.
Sima Yi looked like he was discussing with him, but in fact he was telling him that it was impossible to let him leave Luoyang for Xuchang.
Seeing that Xia Houxuan didn't speak, Sima Yi just thought he was responding:
"Then it's settled, Taichu doesn't have to see you off."
After saying that, he walked out of Xiahou Mansion.
"grown ups?"
Master Sima, who had been guarding outside the mansion, saw Sima Yi coming out and rushed to greet him.
"Xiahou Taichu must be sent more people to guard him. He must not be allowed to leave Luoyang!"
After getting on the carriage, Sima Yi's face darkened and he gave instructions to Master Sima sitting opposite.
Xiahou Xuan is the most outstanding figure in the Xiahou family and is also a cousin of Cao Shuang (Xiahou Xuan's mother is Cao Shuang's aunt, the head of Deyang Township).
Cao Shuang had no independent opinion. If Xia Houxuan really went to Xuchang, he might be able to persuade Cao Shuang to promote the restructuring.
Even if Cao Shuang cannot be persuaded, he must not be allowed to go to Xuchang to help Cao Shuang.
When Master Sima heard this, his eyes flashed fiercely and he whispered:
"Since your Excellency is worried about Xia Houxuan, why not..."
Anyway, his wife Xia Houhui has been poisoned to death by himself, so why not kill Xia Houxuan, his uncle?
Sima Yi looked at his son with a somewhat complicated expression.
Finally he just sighed:
"I have a close relationship with Xiahou Xuan, and the Sima family and the Xiahou family are close friends, so how can we do this?"
"As long as I am here, I have to save his life. Otherwise, wouldn't I become a cold person and be criticized by others?"
Master Sima said "Oh" with some disappointment, and then suddenly came back to his senses:
Doesn't that mean that after the adults leave, you can take action yourself?