Chapter 202: Sima Yi seizes power and abolishes Junlin, Xia Houxuan thinks of clever tricks to break the situation
At today's court meeting, Emperor Cao Fang looked around and looked particularly energetic.
Although the emperor is young, he is smart and wise, so the sense of oppression he brings to his ministers has never been light. The emperor is in a good mood today, and the ministers in the court naturally feel a lot more relaxed.
Some smart ministers had already guessed the reason why the emperor was happy.
Recently, General Cao Shuang presided over the carving of the Three Body Stone Sutra, which made the emperor's statement grand. This is naturally one of them.
The general of the Eastern Wu clan, General Zhenbei, and Youzhou Mu Sun Shaosun Gongli, passed away recently due to the death of the prince Sun Deng. The situation in the country was turbulent and he died of excessive worry. The country's border has lost a strong opponent. This is the second one.
Zhang Dang, the chief minister, was still as usual, emotionally excited but mechanically directing the ministers to pay homage three times, and shouted skillfully:
"Ministers, if you have something to report, please leave the court if there is nothing to do!"
At this time, Lu Yulu, who was deprived of his position as minister by Cao Shuang, was first demoted and then promoted, and now holds the dutiful post of Guang Luxun, was the first to leave the post and go out to work.
General Cao Shuang, Shangshu He Yan, Deng Yang, Ding Mi, Henan Yin Li Sheng, Shangshu Pushe Li Feng and others saw that Lu Yu was leaving the mission, and they were suddenly puzzled.
As for Xia Houxuan, he was not overly surprised. Having fought against the Sima family many times, he understood that these days, Cao Shuang has been fighting steadily and his power has become more and more stable. The Sima family will never sit idly by and do nothing. Being panicked and confused at this moment will not help him.
The only thing that can be done is to block it with soldiers and to cover it with water and earth.
Lu Yu previously served as the Minister of Rites. Later, at the great court meeting, Cao Shuang and others designed to transfer all the important ministers of Sima Yi's party away from the central government. Lu Yu's position was also replaced by He Yan. Although Guang Luxun was
The nine ministers are noble, but as we all know, the real power of this dynasty is actually in the hands of the three major offices: Shangshutai, Shizhong Temple, and Zhongshu Province, known as the "Phoenix Pool". As for the positions of the three ministers and nine ministers, they have actually been
He has become a top supporter for those ministers who were once very famous but retired due to old age.
As for the position of Guang Luxun in this dynasty, the right to elect Lang Guan and military attachés has long been vested in the Central Guards Army. The power to defend the Imperial City and protect the imperial city has also been vested in the Central Guards Army.
The backbone of the base, the fifth school, the guerrillas, the heroic cavalry and other forbidden army camps. Therefore, Lu Yu is just an idle person at this moment. Now that he is suddenly out of duty, he must be well prepared.
Cao Fang was very surprised when he saw that Lu Yu was leaving work. He couldn't help but ask:
"Oh? I wonder if Lu Qing has anything to say?"
Lu Yu seemed extremely unhurried at this moment, and the mountains were high and the waters were deep, which made people feel unfathomable. He raised his eyes to look at the nine-year-old emperor, and spoke according to the words arranged by Master Sima in private:
"Your Majesty, this great victory on the southern front is really a blessing to the country and a blessing to the country. However, I have something to say, but I don't know whether I should say it or not?"
After hearing what Lu Yu said, Cao Shuang glared at Lu Yu, who was slow in speech and behavior. If he were not in the court at this moment, he would really want to tell Lu Yu loudly: Since I don't know whether to say this or not, then don't
said.
Cao Fang calmly told Lu Yu:
"Lu Qing, it's okay to talk."
What Lu Yu was waiting for was the emperor's words. He nodded slightly and continued to use his tepid emphasis to say something that shocked Cao Shuang, Xia Houxuan and others:
"Your Majesty, I believe that during the battle between Jingzhou and Xiangfan, Xiahou Junlin, as the governor, held a heavy army and occupied the dangerous terrain of Jingzhou and Xiangfan, but he was timid and afraid of fighting. He hunkered down in the city and refused to fight until Taifu Sima arrived in person.
Only then did he dare to go out of the city to meet the enemy. Wu general Zhu Ran was able to evacuate smoothly precisely because Xiahou Junlin was timid in fighting. Therefore, I believe that Xiahou Junlin should be dismissed from his position as governor-general!"
As soon as these words came out, the civil and military affairs of the whole court suddenly seemed to explode. The princes in the court were noisy, angry, surprised, secretly happy and pretending to be outward, calm on the surface but sad on the inside, all at once competing with each other.
All.
Seeing this, Cao Fang suddenly became angry and his face darkened. Zhang Dang, the chief internal officer of the Huangmen Order, observed his words and immediately understood the emperor's intention. He cleared his throat and shouted in his high-pitched and sharp voice:
"Quiet, all the ministers! Silence, all the ministers!"
After all, the civil and military officials of the entire dynasty were all famous figures and veterans of the political arena. After hearing Zhang Dang's reminder, they immediately realized their gaffe and immediately adjusted themselves.
General Cao Shuang's face looked very ugly at the moment. He immediately turned around and gave Ding Mi a look.
As Cao Shuang's confidant, Ding Mi naturally understood the general's hint. He cleared his throat and immediately objected to Lu Yu:
"I'm afraid Guang Luxun's words are a bit unrealistic. This time, Xiahou Junlin, as the governor, controlled the armies and won the battle of Xiangfan. He really has merits but no faults. It's okay not to praise him. How can he do it casually?
Derogatory? Wouldn’t such behavior chill the hearts of all the meritorious people in the world?”
Ding Mi was extremely clever. As soon as he opened his mouth, he pointed out that the official position of the other party was Guang Luxun, and he was no longer the Minister of the Ministry of Personnel. Now it is inappropriate to criticize the feudal officials at will. Secondly, he pointed out what Lu Yu said
The loopholes made it impossible for what Lu Yu said to be actual evidence. When Lu Yu heard this, he couldn't think of a better way to refute it.
At this time, Wang Guan and Wang Weitai, who was arranged by Cao Shuang to serve as the young master, secretly took a look at the expression of Taifu Sima Yi. He saw that Sima Yi was not angry because of Sima Shi's unauthorized decision. Instead, he looked calm and composed.
Then I understood what Sima Yi was thinking.
Wang Guan immediately left the class with his scepter in hand and retorted to Ding Mi:
"This time Xiahou Junlin did have merit, but I secretly believe that he was able to defeat the Wu army because of Sima Taifu's personal expedition. When Sima Taifu's army arrived, he scared off Zhu Ran. Xiahou Junlin then
Defeated the Wu thieves who invaded Jingzhou. If the Taifu had not gone on an expedition this time, as the governor, would Xiahou Junlin have to huddle in Xiangyang City for the rest of his life, not daring to come out? Could it be that whenever there is a war in Jingzhou from now on, the governor Xiahou will
Have you asked Master Sima to come out in person?!"
As soon as Wang Guan said this, Jiang Ji, Lu Yu, Sun Zi, Liu Fang and other ministers of Sima Yi's party all burst into laughter.
Cao Shuang was extremely angry at this moment. He immediately winked at He Yan, the prince-in-law who was the Minister of the Ministry of Civil Affairs and had the power to select. He Yan immediately understood. After thinking for a moment, he went out to refute Wang Guandao:
"What Wang Shaofu said is wrong! I believe that things on the battlefield change rapidly. As the saying goes, 'Soldiers are unpredictable, and water is unpredictable.' This time the imperial court happened to send Sima Taifu to go on an expedition. The Xiahou Governor naturally had to rely on the imperial court's military might.
Come and resist the enemy, if there are no reinforcements in the future, the Xiahou Governor will naturally be able to adapt to local conditions, time and people, and successfully retreat the enemy. According to what Wang Shaofu said, is it possible that the lives of our officers and soldiers in the Wei Dynasty are not life?
Should we fight head-on and lose our lives?"
After hearing He Yan's words, Cao Shuang felt relieved and nodded. He Yan's response was also extremely clever. He immediately pointed out that the soldiers led by Sima Yi were sent by the imperial court, and Sima Yi should not be so arrogant.
He Yan did not finish his statement. He wanted to take advantage of Wang Guan's lack of thought of how to refute and continue his attack. He Yan immediately asked again:
"Furthermore, according to the laws of the imperial court, officials have their own duties and should perform their own duties. However, the two lords, Lu and Wang, have repeatedly talked about the selection of officials today. So what should this official Cao Shangshu do? Is it necessary?
Are you going to take care of the palace officials that Guang Luxun should take care of, and the treasures of Shang Fang that the young master should take care of?"
As soon as He Yan said this, all the ministers in the court, especially those under Sima Yi, were speechless.
After a brief silence, just when Cao Shuang and his party thought that their opponents would not cause trouble again, Sima Yi actually spoke up in person. Cao Shuang's heart suddenly tightened. He understood that Sima Yi had always been scheming. Since he chose to speak, there must be someone.
It's settled. I just heard Sima Yi say slowly:
"Your Majesty, I believe that what Shangshu said is reasonable, but what Wang Shaofu said must not be ignored. This time I personally led the army to Jingzhou to supervise the battle. I saw the tactics of the Xiahou Governor and secretly thought that he was supervising the construction of armored soldiers.
, the internal affairs talent of hoarding horses is extremely outstanding, and military strategy does not seem to be the specialty of the Xiahou Governor. As the so-called selection of talents and talents happens, there happens to be a vacancy in the post of Taiservant of the Nine Ministers in the DPRK, so the old minister suggested that he could be promoted
I have appointed Junlin, Marquis of Xia, as my imperial servant to accumulate armored troops and raise war horses. This way, everything will be coordinated. I hope Your Majesty will see clearly!"
As soon as Sima Yi said this, the hearts of Cao Shuang and Xia Houxuan suddenly sank. They saw clearly. First of all, Sima Yi was the minister of Gu Ming appointed by the late emperor, so he was naturally qualified to elect talents. Secondly, Sima Yi clearly pointed out that Xia Houru
If you have meritorious service, you should be rewarded, and if you serve as a Jiuqing in the court, you can say that compared with the local governor, each has its own advantages and disadvantages. After all, although the imperial servant is also a meritorious official, as a Jiuqing, his salary is extremely high and his status is respected. Let’s not ignore these things.
, since ancient times, recruiting border officials to join the court has been a means of testing whether the frontier officials have any rebellious intentions. This makes it difficult for Cao Shuang and others, and Xia Houru himself, to refute and refuse.
This is the usual method used by Cao Shuang, He Yan and others to raise their opponents from their actual positions to falsely high positions. Sima Yi's Taifu, Lu Yu's Guang Luxun, Wang Guan's Shaofu, and Liu Fang and Sun Zi
Doctor Guanglu happened to be Cao Shuang's handiwork. Now Sima Yi used Bi's spear and attack Zi's shield, which really made all his subordinates take a bad breath.
Seeing that things were irreversible, Xia Houxuan's mind was racing rapidly. He understood in his heart that since the change of generals in Jing and Xiang had become an unchangeable fact, he should recommend a neutral minister who was not involved in the fight between the two factions to replace Xia Houru.
position has become the top priority at this moment.
Xia Houxuan thought for a moment and suddenly had a candidate. He gestured to Li Feng in front of him with his eyes and told Li Feng his intention with his mouth. Li Feng immediately understood and quietly conveyed the signal to the front row.