Xia Houhui, who has lived in two generations, is certainly not a reckless man with a stubborn personality that leaves people speechless.
On the contrary, he is quite scheming.
Of course he knew that Emperor Cao Rui had no intention of giving the horse.
But knowing this, he still prostrates himself profusely and expresses gratitude. There are four reasons.
First, it is a rare opportunity.
He really liked such a wonderful horse and wanted to keep it as his own.
It just so happened that the emperor's words were ambiguous, so he took advantage of the situation and acted shamelessly. If he could get what he wanted, it would be an extra joy. If things didn't come true, there would be no loss, so why not do it?
Secondly, there is the anger and anger that has accumulated in my heart in recent days.
It has not been ten days since he was appointed as the Minister of Sanqi, but he has already been tested and inspected by Emperor Cao Rui again and again!
And they were all tricks that didn't make sense, which annoyed him endlessly.
Simply, take this opportunity to show your "upright" temperament and turn against the emperor's army. If you want to play tricks again in the future, you must think carefully about whether you will "lose your wife and lose your troops"!
Hum~
Thirdly, even he wanted to spy on the emperor.
In his heart, he had already made up his mind to extend the life of the Cao Wei regime, so naturally he had to work hard to accumulate strength and prepare for the future. But at the moment, there was no better way than to obtain Emperor Cao Rui's weapons.
Therefore, he also wanted to see the temperament of Emperor Cao Rui.
Because everyone has a different starting point, their views on things will be different.
For example, Xia Houhui can only use the evaluations and opinions of the emperor Gong Gong, his eldest brother Xia Houheng, Wang Su and others as a reference, not as a basis to decide how to "be simple in the emperor's heart".
In the end, it was what he felt he deserved.
In the past when the Cao Wei Dynasty and the Han Dynasty inherited the destiny, the Xiahou clan used their fate and made great contributions. Now that the Cao family is honored as the emperor, they are already rich all over the world. As a member of the Xiahou family, they are not worthy of being given a horse. Horse?
There isn’t just one divine horse in the emperor’s stable!
Furthermore, since he came to this world, he has begun to make preparations wholeheartedly for the survival of Cao Wei Sheji!
I originally wanted to be a playboy, but I had to study military books and practice archery and horse training every day, and even my hair turned gray. Well, I didn't have gray hair yet, but it could still be considered "exhausting all my energy and thought", right?
It's just a trick to ask for a horse, there's nothing wrong with it!
Xia Houhui felt that his behavior was not excessive at all.
After thanking him, he rushed towards the horse with a calm expression on his face, ignoring the astonishment on the faces of other ministers after hearing his shameless words, and the emperor Cao who was first choked and stunned and then showed a look of hesitation behind him. Rui.
Of course, the emperor will never lack people who suit his needs.
The favored Cao Zhao, after a moment of astonishment, glanced at the Emperor secretly. When he saw that the Emperor's eyes were a little unhappy, he rode his horse closer to the chariot and said softly, "Your Majesty, this great horse has always been unruly. If Xia Hou Zhiquan wants to control him, it will not be possible in a short time. In my opinion, it is better not to let Zhiquan for half a quarter of an hour to see if he can control him."
These words seemed to be trying to buy time for Xia Houhui to ride a good horse, but in fact they were not.
When the emperor Cao Rui heard this, he immediately understood that Cao Zhao was making a subtle claim that if Xia Houhui could not ride this good horse within half a quarter of an hour, he could "I have the intention to give it to you, but you can't ride it" "The reason for taking the horse back!"
And if you do this, there will be no suspicion of going back on your word.
After all, it was impossible for Xia Houhui, who was traveling with him, to let the emperor and other colleagues wait here for him to train his horse.
"What Chang Si said is very good."
Emperor Cao Rui called this considerate playmate affectionately, "However, half a quarter of an hour is too little. I will give Xia Houqing a quarter of an hour."
After saying this, a smile appeared on the emperor's face again, and he cast his teasing eyes on Xia Houhui.
Gein, a good horse from the Western Regions, has proven in the past that even if someone is good at horse training, it takes more than one day to tame and ride it. Xia Houhui wants to ride it, but how can he do it in a quarter of an hour?
It's just that sometimes things are so weird.
Just a moment later, Emperor Cao Rui put away his smile, waved his hand expressionlessly for the charioteer to drive on, and then closed his eyes to rest his mind.
Yes, that unruly horse, which even the emperor could not ride after several attempts, did not resist Xia Houhui for some reason!
When Xia Houhui took the reins of the horse from the attendant and looked at it for a long time, he gently scratched it behind its ears and stroked its mane, and then it was very docile and willing to be ridden.
The process went smoothly, as if it had been waiting for Xia Houhui to become its master.
This scene also surprised everyone.
But no one was surprised.
Didn't you see that the emperor who was forced to give the horse had no expression on his face? Did he close his eyes and rest his mind?
Not looking at Cao Zhao who had just spoken out his advice, he pursed his lips tightly in annoyance and consciously slowed down his horse to get a little further away from the emperor's chariot?
Who will touch the reverse scale at this time?
And when they rode their horses slowly to follow the emperor's chariot, they also quietly distanced themselves from Xia Houhui.
Even Xia Houxian, who was originally in the middle to supervise the imperial guards, had already rushed to the front on horseback to act as the path clearer.
Sometimes, well-dressed people can be so cool.
He knows how to seek advantages and avoid disadvantages.
Xiahou Hui felt this in his heart and had no grudges. He also slowed down his horse and hung far at the end of the team.
It's not that he thinks he's noble.
But we know that there are many people who are the icing on the cake in this world, and there are only a few who provide help in times of trouble.
Some people are destined to be vain and conciliatory. If you want to find someone who is sincere and sincere, you still have to go a long way. I will search high and low.
Exiting the Daxia Gate in the north of the imperial city is the Xuanwu Temple, which is where the capital garrisoned troops.
Heading north again, you will reach Beimang Mountain.
Therefore, in the north of the palace, no common people had ever lived in cottages, and no nobles or nobles dared to privately occupy land under the emperor's eyes, which made the place quite quiet.
There are many low hills extending from Beimang Mountain. They are not big, but they also have undulating terrain, making the trails opened here winding. When walking along, there is a sense of darkness and bright flowers. The trees on both sides of the road They are intertwined like a canopy. Although they are not very cold, they also cover the scorching sun. The sunlight fragmented by the intertwined branches shines on the procession, covering the people and horses with a layer of clothes with mottled light and shadow. It is such a dreamlike scene. , making the occasional mountain breeze become gentle.
If there was no slight sound of horse hooves trampling Lin Jing, it might be said that a person is swimming in the painting.
Chirp~
A bird spread its wings and flew by, protesting that it was disturbed by the people and horses.
It also woke up the emperor Cao Rui, who had closed his eyes to rest.
He opened his eyes and followed the sound of the birds flying freely on the vast sky, with a vague expression of envy.
Unbeknownst to everyone, Gein, who has been on the throne for several years, does not have the distant ambition to become the Emperor of Qin and Han Dynasty. Instead, he just wants to take the first step and have the same power as his grandfather Cao Cao.
Even after Xun Yu, whose achievements were comparable to those of Xiao He, was forced to die, his subordinates had no choice but to remain silent!
The reason is that in order to replace the Han Dynasty and to let the nobles endorse Cao Wei's destiny, Wei Wen and Cao Pi delegated too much authority, which also created hidden dangers for the country.
Although he doesn't need to worry about Cao Wei Sheji's coming of rebels now, he won't feel at ease if he doesn't take back his power~
In order to maintain long-term peace and stability, the destiny that has been entrusted to you for three lifetimes to be king for eternity must be taken back.
It's just that he doesn't have such power now.
Unless, he can return to the situation of the Wei Dynasty and Cao Cao's period, where the clan, Qiao Pei, and his trusted minions were all in control of the military.
However this is impossible.
At least, it is absolutely impossible within ten or eight years.
Ten years or eight years later~
Thinking of this, Cao Rui couldn't help but glance at Xia Houxian in front of him. Cao Zhao, Qin Lang and others who were half a horse behind on both sides couldn't help but sigh quietly in their hearts.
well.
Their talents are acceptable, but they are not outstanding!
However, Xiahou Zhiquan was a little different.
His heart moved, and he looked back at the team behind him, but for a moment he couldn't find Xia Houhui.
After squinting his eyes and searching carefully, he discovered that Xia Houhui was hanging far away at the end, far away from other ministers, and almost shoulder to shoulder with the soldiers guarding the outside.
Why so far away?
Cao Rui, who withdrew his gaze, couldn't help but ask himself.
Immediately, he woke up in his heart and closed his eyes again with a hint of sarcasm.
At this moment, he felt contempt for the ministers accompanying him.
Because in his heart, he was not angry about Xia Houhui's acquisition of the horse, but these close ministers who were cultivated as the mainstay of the society had already figured out his thoughts and became alienated from Xia Houhui.
Yes, he was not upset.
His caliber is not like that of Wei Wen and Cao Pi!
And as a herdsman of Daitian, a widowed person in the north, when looking at things, the first thing to do is to weigh the pros and cons, and then to consider right and wrong, as well as personal happiness and anger.
Whether Xia Houhui is upright or scheming, he is just a horse!
He just gave it to him, so how could he be stingy?
The Xiahou clan has been married to the Cao family for a long time. They have long shared prosperity and share weal and woe. They are also Cao Wei's heartfelt ministers who rely on him to stabilize the country. At this time when the clan commanders and Qiao Pei heroes are withering, the power of the gentry clan is in their hands. Actually, he wished that Xia Houhui had some plans!
So what if he behaves erratically and ignores his beauty?
People who blindly obey the rules and abide by the rules are mediocre and find it difficult to be entrusted with important responsibilities.
Just like Qin Lang, Cao Zhao and others.
He lacked a heroic spirit in his bones, and did not have the courage to do anything fearlessly. Naturally, he could not rely on him to break the situation where the nobles were in power and take back Wei Wen and Cao Pi's hope of delegating power!
yes!
They have been with you for a long time~
He didn't even realize what the monarch wanted and asked for, and he didn't even have the awareness and responsibility to worry about the monarch and do whatever he wanted for the monarch.
Alas, there is no use in thinking too much.
I hope Xiahou Zhiquan's behavior today was not due to his straightforward temperament.